Obituaries
April 2026
Jeanne Frances Radley
Jeanne Frances Radley, 81, of Conyngham, passed away Monday at her home. Born in Palmerton on March 5, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Florence (Rudner) Sterling of Jim Thorpe and was a member of Black Creek UMC of Sugarloaf.
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Cecilia M. Wittig
Cecilia M. Wittig, 91, of Hazleton, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Adele (Ankudovich) Skitski and was a member of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton.
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Irene L. Morgan
Irene L. Morgan, passed away peacefully Sunday April 26., 2026. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena (DeZagottis) Santore.
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Joseph W. Sarge
Joseph W. Sarge, 78, of Hazleton, passed away April 19th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph Sarge and Rita (Simone) Montone.
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Angelo J. Christino
Angelo J. Christino, 80, of Hazle Twp, passed away unexpectedly Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Rocco “Rex” and Marion (Maccali) Christino.
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Carol Mangialetto
Carol Irene Sando Mangialetto, 88, entered her eternal rest at home, surrounded by family, on April 10, 2026, in Miami, Florida.
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George W. Bakos
George W. “Butchie” Bakos, 78, of Hazleton, passed away Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George and Jennie Black, but was raised by his grandmother the late Grace Black. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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George J. Calek Jr.
George J. Calek Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on March 26th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Wargo) Calek Sr.
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John J. Plesce
With hearts full of gratitude, love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Father. John Joseph James Plesce (Jack) born September 18, 1941 in Hazleton, PA. With courage and valiance, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, his last breath and his first in Heaven was on April 3, 2026 at age 84.
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Michael C. Arlotto
Michael C. Arlotto, 64, of Conyngham passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first hospital, in Philadelphia. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Michael M. and Jean (Yatsula) Arlotto.
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Joseph Lipka *UPDATED*
Joseph Lipka, 95, reunited with the love of his life, Palmena, on February 8, 2026. Born in Hazleton on April 3, 1930, he was the son of John and Julia (Shema) Lipka.
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Lawrence D. Wolchesky
Lawrence D. Wolchesky, 81, of Hazle Twp., passed away Friday at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Ludwig and Mary (Belovescik) Wolchesky.
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Patricia R. Fellin
Patricia R. “Pat” Fellin, 87, passed away peacefully March 15th surrounded by the love of her family. Born in McAdoo on Dec. 13, 1938, Pat was the daughter of the late Anna (Fedashko) and Joseph Godinsky and was proud of her Ukrainian heritage and community.
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Joseph A. DiSabella Sr.
Joseph A. DiSabella Sr., 60, of Sugarloaf, passed away suddenly at his home. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Peter and Rose (George) DiSabella and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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Joan A. DeMatt
Joan A. DeMatt, 84, of Hazleton passed away Wednesday morning at St. Luke Pavilion. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Irene (Shambelan) Parise and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.
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