Beatrice Joan Lombardo, 72, formerly of Lattimer, passed away Tuesday at the Orwigsburg Center.  Born in Lakewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James S. and Lina (Granel) Ramsey.

She was retired from the Dial Corporation.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband William M. Lombardo in 2005; sisters Veronica Wydock, and Maryann Ludolph; brothers Fredrick, John, James, and George Ramsey; and nephews Freddy and Ricky Ables.

Surviving are her daughter Tara Plummer and her husband David, New Ringgold; son William L. Lombardo, Lattimer; grandchildren Haley C. Lombardo, and David W. Plummer; sisters Dolores Spontak, NJ, and Virginia Martin, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2 P.M. in the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12^th St., Hazleton.  The Reverend M. Jane Hess will officiate the services.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 12-2 P.M.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Leroy F. Joseph, 76, of Las Vegas, passed away December 13^th in Las Vegas.  Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George and Angeline (Belletieri) Joseph Sr.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his brother John Joseph.

Surviving are his sisters Marie Joseph, Mildred Rostas, both of Hazleton, and Joanne McKelvey, FL; brother George Joseph Jr. and his wife Cora, Conyngham; 3 aunts; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A private burial was held in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  The Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12^th St., Hazleton, is in charge of the arrangements. 

Rosella A. Gardecki, of Conyngham, passed away Thursday at the Hazleton General Hospital.  Born in Mayfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kantor) O’Buck and was an active member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, McAdoo where she enjoyed being a member of the choir. Her infectious laugh and sparkling blue eyes were matched only her beautiful voice.

Surviving her are her beloved husband of 47 years, Joseph Gardecki; and their children Joseph Gardecki, his wife Ramona and their daughter Emma , Acton, MA, Rosella Gardecki, Columbus, OH and John Gardecki, Arlington, MA; her brother John O’Buck and his wife Pat, Plains, MT.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth and Thomas Middlesworth of Harrisburg, PA.

She worked at PPL for more than 20 years before retiring in 2004 to spend more time with her family.

A Panikhida will be celebrated on Sunday at 7 P.M. in the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12^th St., Hazleton.  The family will receive friends on Monday morning from 9-11 A.M. in Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 223 S. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo, PA  18237, followed by a Requiem Service at 11 A.M.

Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church.

Josephine Entiero, 88, of Hazleton, passed away Monday at the Hazleton General Hospital.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Dellazzaro) Wensko and was a member of Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church, Hazleton.

She worked in the local garment industry and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.  She was also a member of the Senior Citizens and was a former Vice President of the Slovak Club.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband Joseph Entiero in 1985; and brothers Paul and Francis Wensko.

Surviving are her sons Joseph and his wife Roseanne, Wilkes-Barre, Robert, Allentown, and Frank, Danville; and nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12^th St., Hazleton.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. in Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church.   Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 8:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M.

Pasquale “Patsy” A. Sando, 83, of Hazleton, passed to eternal rest on Thursday surrounded by his loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Born in Hazleton on May 27, 1928 to Frank and Matilda (Pecora) Sando, Patsy aka Winkie grew up on the Alter St. area of Hazleton where, as a child, he shined shoes and sang songs to the delight of many.  As a young man he worked in the coal mines of PA.

In 1948, he married Martha Tokash of Freeland, and they raised 5 children, Ronald, Patricia, Frank, Tamara, and the late Robert.  They moved to Connecticut where Pat worked for 23 years at Sikorsky Aircraft as a flight inspector.  He won many awards for his ideas and suggestions.  After debilitating arthritis, he moved back to Hazleton where he thrived as an elected State Constable for 30 years and was known for his unique compassion for people.  He also served as a longtime committee man for the Democratic Party.

A gifted singer, Pat loved music and dancing.  He sang at many occasions and passed this love of music to his children.

Pat is survived by his 4 children; sisters Tillie Degilio, and Anna Mundie; sister-in-laws Mayme Maylath, May Tokash, and Mary Sando; daughter-in-law Lori Sando; loving grandchildren Lea and Joseph Gerbino, Matthew and Andrew Sando, and Nicole and Ryan Mariano; great grandchildren T.J. Cibulish, and Joleen, Alexis, and Zackary Gerbino; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his wife, son, and parents, were sisters Dora Sando, Mary Greshko, Betty Yevak, and Dana Cameron; brothers Joseph Sando and Frank Sando Jr.

His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 A.M. from the Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, 229 W. 12^th St., Hazleton.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 A.M. in Queen of Heaven Parish at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton.  Burial will be in parish cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3-6 P.M.