All Obituaries

  Michael J. “Kiki” Hydock, 92, of Lake Hauto and formerly of Morrisville, PA for 30 years, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was the husband of Julia (Chernega) Hydock. They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary in August of this year. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Polifka) Hydock. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War as a medic. He...

      Glenn J. David, 67, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 26, 2020, in his residence. Born in Hackensack, NJ, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and Marilyn (Colvin) David. He was employed in the parts department for KME in Nesquehoning until retiring. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of Nesquehoning VFW, Nesquehoning Sokol Club, Nesquehoning Conservation Club, the Jim Thorpe Sportsman’s Club, and the Flying Aces M.C. He was...

        Gloris E. Boyle, 92, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest September 27, 2020 in Hometown Nursing Home, Tamaqua. She was the wife of the late John Leo “Gipper” Boyle who passed away April 14, 2009. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Elbert and Michael and Ethel (Walck) Dare. She was employed as a Sr. Field Clerk for the former Bell Telephone Company for 30 years until retiring in 1982. She was a graduate of Nesquehoning High School Class of...

      Margaret K. Kokinda, 93, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest Campus. She was the wife of the late John Kokinda who passed away in 1993. Born in Nesquehoning, she a daughter of the late George Krivak and the late Susan wife of Stephen Mellon. She was an inspector for Western Electric in Allentown and also was a sewer, presser, and shipper in many factories throughout the Panther Valley area. She...

    Helen (Teno) Scheese, 92, a lifelong resident of Coaldale, entered into eternal rest Sunday, August 16, 2020 in St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Coaldale. She was the wife of the late Walter G. Scheese who passed away September 7, 2001. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Stetsko) Teno. She was a graduate of Coaldale High School. She was member of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Coaldale where she...

    Susan K. Kunkle, 61, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in her residence. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Richard W. and Phyllis M. (Costenbader) Bowman. She was a member of Dinky Memorial Lutheran Church, Lehighton. Susan enjoyed riding horses and listening to the Oldies, but most of all loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren.   Surviving are a daughter Amber Fatzinger and her companion Francis Filoreto...

    Helen Kukay, 91, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 06, 2020 in Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Lehighton. Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Hanincik) Kukay. She was employed as a supervisor for Chanel Company in Edison, NJ until retiring. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Beaver Meadows. Helen loved to travel and go on cruises visiting many beautiful countries and many...

  Donald Keith Fisher, 84, of Jim Thorpe, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in his residence. He was the husband of Ninfa M. (Vaiana) Fisher. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 23, 2020. Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Josiah and Senora (Campbell) Fisher. He was a laborer for Mack , Allentown, for 30 years until retiring in 1995. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Fisher was a member of Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church,...

    William R. Heffelfinger Jr., 76, of Nesquehoning, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 09, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Diane C. (Vaclavik) Heffelfinger. They celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary in January of this year. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late William R. Sr. and Ruth E. (Bond) Heffelfinger. He was a Park Ranger for Tobyhanna State Park and Gouldsboro State Park until retiring in 2006. He was a United...

          Vanna Rose Creveling, 3, earned her angel wings Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in St. Lukes Hospital, Coaldale. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Matthew Scott and Paula Nicole (D’Amario) Creveling. Vanna loved singing and listening to music. “You are my Sun Shine” sung by Johnny Cash, was one song that eased her crying. She also loved watching Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, and dancing to Baby Shark. Vanna lived every minute of her brief...