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04/07/2020

Kathleen "Kate" Conahan, 60, Hazleton, passed away quietly Saturday afternoon.

A lifelong Southsider, she will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister and aunt. Since 1975, she worked at St. Gabriel's Parish and served for years as the parish office manager.

Kate will be missed by the many lives she touched over the years. She is described by the many who knew her as having a heart of gold, who would give you the shirt off her back. She was truly selfless. Her infectious laugh and smile leaves a lasting impression on each of us. Kate loved to cook and her Sunday brunches at home were legendary. She had a passion for gardening and loved flowers.

In many ways, Kate was a very private person too and she valued her independence. Never one for cameras or having her picture taken, Kate would be surprised by the many celebrations of her life happening among groups of friends, who are getting together on social video conferences to reminisce about their time with her.

She was a member of St. Gabriel's Church-Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, and Hazleton Avenues Rehabilitation Partners. Kate's organized group trips to Ireland for St. Gabriel's Parish are still remembered by everyone who went. In the words of her pastor, Kate's optimism was contagious in a sea of negativity.

The daughter of Alice M. (McNally) and the late John E. Conahan, she was born in Hazleton on Feb. 13, 1960, and graduated from Bishop Hafey High School and Lackawanna Junior College.

Her brother, Kevin Conahan, passed away in April 2008.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a brother, Michael and his wife, Maureen, Clarks Summit; sister, Patricia and her husband, Robert McGeehan, Bethlehem; sister, Ann and her husband, Peter Fagan, Conyngham; sister, Mary and her husband, Michael Ziegler, Drums; brother, John and his wife, Tana, Bethlehem; sister, Colleen Conahan, Beaver Meadows; sister, Alice Conahan, Hazleton; and brother, Bryan Conahan, Chesapeake, Va.

Kate is also survived by many nieces and nephews, Patrick, Hannah, Brendan, Colan, Caitlin, Katie, Sarah, Matthew, Jackie, Alyssa, Chloe, John, Zach, Amanda, Kevin, Michael and Bridget.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date.

Donations in Kate's name may be made to Catholic Social Services, Hazleton.

04/07/2020

Dolores Cecilia (Kubik) Flaim of West Hazleton was called to the Lord on Friday peacefully at home with Rosary in hand.

She was born Dec. 1, 1932, in West Hazleton, the daughter of Elizabeth Kubik. She was a 1951 graduate of West Hazleton High School and was a member of Holy Rosary Church.

Preceding her in death was her husband John, to whom she was married over 50 years, and daughter Elizabeth "Libby" Flaim. Also surviving are brothers, Martin, Joseph and Michael Kubik; and sisters, Mary Forte, Pauline Mohan and Anna Redner. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by loving children, Lynn Sadak and husband, Fred, West Hazleton; John Flaim and wife, Ann, Ephrata; Lori Chupela and husband, Ralph, Drums; Thomas Flaim and wife, Brenda, Drums; James Flaim and wife, Jamie, West Hazleton; Kathleen Rickard and husband, Chris, Orwigsburg; grandchildren, Christian (Beth) Sadak, Seattle, Wash.; Tara (John) Oros, Valley Forge; Courtney Sadak, Jim Thorpe; Michael Flaim, Rhode Island; Emily (Ian) Torp, Doylestown; Joseph, Matthew, Nicholas, Nathan and Natalie Flaim, Ephrata; Destinee Zablocki, Allentown; Ariel Zablocki, Jackson, Wyo.; Olivia Flaim, Annapolis, Md.; Laura Flaim, Manayunk; Casey Flaim, Conyngham; Sebastian (Nayeli) Solana-Flaim, Dickson City; Nolen Flaim, West Hazleton; Caroline, Colin and Cael Rickard, Orwigsburg; great-grandchildren, John and Lauren Oros; and Maeve Sadak; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Dorie, as she was lovingly known by her many friends and family, was well-loved by all. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, a woman of unwavering faith, a companion/caretaker to many, a "jack of all trades," a fantastic cook and baker, a gardener, puzzle lover, a great story teller and an avid card player to name some of her many talents.

For over 60 years, the Card Club Girls met weekly. Their unbelievable adventures, the joyous memories and the tearful trials would fill novels. Over those 60 years, they have created a family few have the opportunity to experience.

She has blessed her family, both immediate and extended, with loving memories, adventures, vacations and special holidays. In Dorie's house, there was always room at the table for more and you never left hungry.

Dorie's love for life and appreciation of the little things like enjoying the first snowfall of the season, sunrises, sunsets, seeing the robins and hearing the geese return at spring and teaching children to blow bubbles from the shoots of chives will live on in the heart of all who knew and loved her. Say a prayer for Dorie and toast to a life well lived.

A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated at a future date.

04/05/2020

Margaret Maff, 81, of Hazle Twp. passed away Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Mess) Hassel. She was a member of Holy Trinity German Catholic Church, Hazleton, and was the school's office manager. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, Richard A. Maff.

Surviving are her sons, Christopher Maff, with whom she resided; and David Maff and wife, Mary Jo, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Nick and Lauren; brother, George Hassel and wife, Cheryl, Bernville.

Funeral services will be held at a time and place to be announce a

04/05/2020

Emma Debias, 93, of New Cranberry passed away Wednesday at St. Luke's Pavilion, Hazleton.

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Pragit) Chura. She was the last surviving member of her parents family. Emma was a loving wife, sister and aunt. She was always a very giving person to anyone who knew her.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, John; sisters, Anna Kitlan, Mary Schott, Helen Salko and Margaret Honis; and brothers, Michael Chura and the Rev. Andrew Chura.

After her husband's death, she was a loving companion and devoted caregiver to the late Leonard Gibson.

She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and their families.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family

04/03/2020

Emma Debias, 93, of New Cranberry passed away Wednesday at St. Luke’s Pavilion, Hazleton.

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Pragit) Chura. She was the last surviving member of her parents family. Emma was a loving wife, sister and aunt. She was always a very giving person to anyone who knew her.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, John; sisters, Anna Kitlan, Mary Schott, Helen Salko and Margaret Honis; and brothers, Michael Chura and the Rev. Andrew Chura.

After her husband’s death, she was a loving companion and devoted caregiver to the late Leonard Gibson.

She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and their families.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family and are under the direction of Fierro Funeral Service, Hazleton.

04/03/2020

Margaret Maff, 81, of Hazle Twp. passed away Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.

Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Mess) Hassel. She was a member of Holy Trinity German Catholic Church, Hazleton, and was the school’s office manager. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, Richard A. Maff.

Surviving are her sons, Christopher Maff, with whom she resided; and David Maff and wife, Mary Jo, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Nick and Lauren; brother, George Hassel and wife, Cheryl, Bernville.

Funeral services will be held at a time and place to be announce and are under the direction of Fierro Funeral Service, Hazleton.

04/03/2020

Helen Sackette, 98, of Junedale passed away Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton.

Born in Jeddo, she was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Petruska) Lapchak. She was the last surviving member of her parents’ family. Helen was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Paul; daughters, Helen “Tootsie” Minor; and Pauline “Sissy” Frye; son, Paul Jr. “Butchie”; grandchildren, Todd Grenfell; and Regina Frye; brothers, John, Joseph, George and Michael; and sisters, Mary Chismar, Anna Sachette, Margaret Schaller and Elizabeth Kreckie.

Surviving are her children, Mary Grenfell, Junedale; Lucy Havrilla and husband, Emil, Hazleton; Shirley Esposito and husband, Sergio, Lock Haven; Susan DeLorenzo and husband, David, New Jersey; RoseAnn Nowak and husband, Andrew, Tresckow; Denise Yanac and husband, Rick, Hazle Twp.; and Joseph Minor, Hazle Twp. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a great-great-grandson also survive.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family and are under the direction of Fierro Funeral Service Inc., Hazleton.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

03/25/2020

Andrea C. Andrefsky, 81, of Hazleton passed away in her home Sunday.

Born in Berwick on March 26, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Martini) and Neil Matz. She graduated from Hazleton High School in 1955 and worked for Stroehmann Bakery and Penn Dairies. She was married to John Andrefsky on April 20, 1963. She had two children, John and Desiree Andrefsky. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Hazleton. She loved cooking and baking and spending time at the shore. She would have celebrated her 82nd birthday on March 26 and her 57th wedding anniversary on April 20.

Andrea is survived by her husband, John; her daughter, Desiree; her son, John and his wife, Nancy, and their children, John, Lauren, Kevin and Julia.

Andrea was preceded in death by her brother, Vito Matz.

Due to the current situation:

Private services will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church.

03/18/2020

As we approach this unprecedented time in the history of our great nation, we would like to provide some general information concerning funerals and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The following guidelines will allow us to continue to serve the needs of the families we are serving and to help protect our staff and our community.

We have been informed by the National Funeral Directors Association, Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, and the CDC of the following guidelines for funerals:

- as of now, it is still an acceptable practice to conduct viewings, services, burials, and cremations. We will be limiting in person viewings, visitations, and services to immediate family only. We do have the ability webcast services.
-we strongly suggest the 6 foot rule and do not recommend the touching of the deceased remains.
- those attending services should be mindful of washing and disinfecting your hands and refrain from handshakes, hugging, kissing, etc.
-we strongly suggest that anyone who is sick or has symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) should not attend any viewing, visitation, or services.

The funeral home staff will continue to sanitize and disinfect our facility using standard operating procedures. Because all of the facts are not known at this time, we will post any further updates that come available to us.

Please remain calm during these uncertain times and don't hesitate to call with any additional questions or concerns.

04/13/2018

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11 am in Most Precious Blood Church for Michael Esposito, Sr.
Interment will be in Most Precious Blood Cemetery.
Friends may call today from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

More information may be found at :
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03/26/2018

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today at 10am in Annunciation Parish at the Church of Saint Gabriel for Carol Kmetz. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call this morning from 9-10 am at the church.
More information may be found at:
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03/19/2018

The funeral of Pat Castrine will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 am from. Fierro Funeral Service, Inc. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Most Precious Blood Church at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Most Precious Blood Cemetery
Friends may call this evening from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.
More information may be found at:
www.fierrofuneralservices.com

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