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Obituaries

February 2025

Nancy J. Stola~February 4, 2025

Nancy J. Stola, 87, formerly of Arthur St., passed away Tuesday morning at Kadima at Luzerne, Drums, where she had been a resident.  Born in Barnesville, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Bessie (Job) Wilson and was a member of Christ UCC in Tamaqua.
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Dennis J. Sabia~January 28, 2025

Dennis James Sabia, 69, passed away January 28th at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton after a lengthy illness.  Born in Hazleton on February 7, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Lore) Sabia.
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Michael Matteo~January 28, 2025

Michael Matteo, of Hazleton, passed away on January 28 at home.  Born in Hazleton on January 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Daniel and Angeline (George) Matteo and graduated from Hazleton High School in 1963.  He was drafted in the Navy before graduating from the Philadelphia Institute of Barbering in 1964.
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George C. Joseph~December 18, 2024

George Carmen Joseph, a man cherished by all who knew him, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a devoted husband, an incredible father, a doting grandfather, and a proud great-grandfather. Above all, George was a loyal friend, always ready to lend a hand or share a smile with anyone in need.
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Margaret Matteo~November 25, 2024

Margaret “Margie” (DeLucca) Matteo, of Hazleton, passed away on November 25th at home after a lengthy struggle with multiple sclerosis.  Born in Hazleton on November 29, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Mauro and Margaret DeLucca.
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Cathleen D. Worzel~November 8, 2024

Cathleen D. Worzel, 71, a resident of Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazle Twp., passed away November 8th.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Otto) Murther and mother of Philip Stefany.
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