Obituaries
December 2025
Edward P. Dudeck Jr.~December 13, 2025
Born July 16, 1934 in West Hazleton PA. He is the son of Edward and Mary (Hollodick) Dudeck. He is a member of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina Parish at Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton where he volunteered much of his time and he could always be found working at the summer festivals. He was also actively involved in Silver Leadership Hazleton.
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Norman L. Williams~December 5, 2025
Norman L. Williams, 89, formerly of Mahanoy City and Hazleton, passed away Friday in Downingtown at the home of his son surrounded by family and friends. Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Norman S. and Esther G. (Lloyd) Williams and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hazleton.
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Anthony Tomaselli~November 12, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Tomaselli, passed away at Providence Place, Drums, on Wednesday, November 12th, at the age of 90. He was born on Mother’s Day in 1935. His family greeted him as a great gift.
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Anthony B. Rydzewski~November 25, 2025
Anthony B. Rydzewski Jr., 80, of Sugarloaf, passed away Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Anthony B. and Mary (Masonis) Rydzewski Sr. and was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, Hazleton.
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John J. Demko~November 22, 2025
John J. Demko, 95, of Hazleton, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton surrounded by his family. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Piskorick) Demko and was a member of St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hazleton.
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Ruth Clatch~November 12, 2025
Ruth Hill Clatch, 85, of Hazle Twp passed away Wednesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. She was born on May 5, 1940, daughter of Donald and Arlene (Watkins) Hill of Lattimer Mines, PA.
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John M. Dolinsky Jr.~November 8, 2025
In loving memory of John M. “J.D.” Dolinsky Jr., 70, of Drums, passed away Saturday at his home. Born in Texas, he was the son of the late John and Dolores (Zebelin) Dolinsky Sr.
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Lillian L. Smith~November 5, 2025
Lillian L. Smith, 72, of Hazleton, passed away Wednesday at Geisinger St. Lukes, Orwigsburg. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late George and Vira (Yanconish) Mondock and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Hazleton.
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Benito "Benny" Tranguch~October 31, 2025
Benito A. “Benny” Tranguch, Hazle Twp, PA passed away Friday, at John Heinz Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes Barre. Born in Hazleton on February 4, 1936, he was the son of the late Michael “Longy” & Catherine (Crann) Tranguch.
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Richard N. Roman~November 1, 2025
Richard N. Roman age 52, died on Saturday evening at his residence in Sand Springs, in the presence of his loving family.
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Diane Lynn Tranguch~October 30, 2025
Diana (Diane) Lynn Tranguch, 70, of Hazleton, passed away on Thursday, October 30th.
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