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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Church of All Saints, 35 N. The Damiano Funeral Home, Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 16 years, Krista Smyrl; daughter Crystal Smyrl of Swoyersville; and aunts, uncles and cousins survive. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob’s Memory are asked to be made to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital. Beege was also a lifetime member of the Shenandoah Heights Fire Company. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping, and above all he loved spending time at his paradise, "The Land".
We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. ‘Butchie’ Damiano, 98, of McAdoo passed away Friday afternoon after a brief illness at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab, Hometown. Born in Kelayres, he was the son of the late Angelo and Susan Damiano.
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Dorothy J. Yanoshik, 87, of Lofty, passed away peacefully on November 25, at the Manor at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. Born in Lansford on July 4, 1935, to Luka and Mary Scrbacic. She was a graduate of Lansford High School and was a seamstress for many years. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were brothers Steve and Luke Scrbacic; and sisters Katherine Puskar, Helen Coladonato, Agnes Erbe and Lucy Reece. Joan A. Bucknovic, 86, of McAdoo, passed away suddenly Sunday at her home.
He was preceded in death by his mother Connie and an infant daughter. He is survived by his wife of 53 years the former Juanita Mace, nephews and niece Thomas, Eric, David and Karen as well as cousins. Born in Coaldale, PA on September 15, 1954, David was a son of the late David C., Sr. and Margaret A. Burrell. A 1972 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he attended and graduated from Ryder Tech in Allentown, PA. He retired from Air Products in Hometown, PA where he was employed as an electrician. David was a member of the Lansford Park Commission and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua where he was currently serving on Council and previously served on the Property Committee.
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He enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife, Brittany but also loved relaxing with his sheepdog and a good documentary. Ralph M. Luchetta, Jr., "Fuzz", 36, of McAdoo, passed away Tuesday, surrounded by his loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Ralphie was a graduate of Hazleton Area High School, class of 2004. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and was last employed at Boyers Food Mart, Tamaqua. Ralphie most enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and riding his dirt bike. Surviving are her daughter, Mary Ann Novatnak, Beaver Meadows; son, Robert J. Novatnak, Middletown; grandsons, Michael Pendal and Robert J. Novatnak Jr.; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved chihuahuas, Bella, Lilly and Lacey.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas’ memory to the Parish of Ss. Cyril and Methodius would be appreciated by the family. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Reilly Township. Dutcavich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Frank will be dearly missed by his family and friends. During this time, he became employed by Acme as a butcher/meat cutter for almost 30 years. He loved to share his wisdom of the best cuts of meat. He supplied every single holiday and special occasion with these hand-picked meats carved and cut for his family to enjoy.
When he returned back to the States, he settled back in his hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y. He secured a position as a butcher by day and a taxicab driver by night. Family and friends also loved to hear these stories of his New York night life. These adventures were highlighted by getting to watch his favorite singer — a young Frank Sinatra — perform live many times in New York. He married his wife, Josephine Cann Castellana, who has since passed away. They had two children while living in New York, but in later years moved to Hazleton to be closer to family.
He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas F. Burrell in 2018. Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with Vicar Dillon Epler officiating. Interment in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Willing Street, Tamaqua will follow the services. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his son, William, in 1980; his twin brother, Robert and his wife, Carol; and brother, John.
Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making your arrangements. From casket choices to funeral flowers, we will guide you through all aspects of the funeral service. Born in the former Ashland State General Hospital, Fountain Springs, July 31, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Harter Smith. Diane was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, class of 1970, and the Ashland State General Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1972, attaining her degree as a License Practical Nurse. Diane was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, Ashland. She loved spending time with her family, taking special pride being with her grandchildren.
John was a devoted member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. He was a graduate of Hazleton Senior High School, class of 1941 and Eckels College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia. Born in Lansford on July 4, 1935, to Luka and Mary ...
Preceding her in death, were her husband Robert L. Novatnak; great-grandson Brandon Novatnak; brothers John, Albert, Thomas, Joseph, William and... John Michael Smyrl, “Tank”, 59, of Audenried, passed away suddenly Monday morning at his home. Born in Charlotte, N.C., he is the son of Barbara Smyrl, of McAdoo and the late Samuel Smyrl, IV. Mike was employed for Cicioni Radiator of Hazleton for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Roseann Schaeffer. Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.
One recent saying he shared was "Know when you need to go slow and steady, and when you need to go bombs away". She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed. Jim was born in Quincy, Illinois on October 31, 1947, a son of the late Marie Weyand and Gale Weyand. He was the husband of Esther M. Weyand with whom he would have celebrated 40 years of marriage on July 2nd, 2023. Jim was of the Catholic faith and had worked construction, last having worked for Lok-Weld.
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