All Obituaries 

Christine I. Stein, of Slocum Township, passed away on June 29, 2026 at the age of 90.  Born on January 19, 1936 in Bloomsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gottstein and Esther Singley Gottstein.  Christine graduated from Bloomsburg High, Class of 1954. She married her husband of 66 years, Fred H. Stein on March 23, 1957, and became a busy mother to her 6 children. Family meant everything to Chris, being raised in numerous foster homes as a child.  She was ...

William “Bill” D. Custer, of Pocono Lake, passed away on June 21, 2026. Born in Pottstown on October 17, 1955, he was the son of the late David and Janet Thompson Custer and a graduate of Norristown High School. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he became a successful self-employed businessman, owning and operating Bill Custer Plumbing and Heating. Known for his strong work ethic and generous spirit, Bill had a big heart ...

Andrew Gegaris Sr., 85, of Mountaintop, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born on October 29, 1940, in Sugar Notch, he was the son of the late Joseph and Julia Smith Gegaris. Andrew was a graduate of Sugar Notch High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Following his military service, Andrew was employed at Tobyhanna Army Depot, where he worked as a radar technician retiring as a quality control analyst. Later, ...

Mark Stephen Strickler, 78, of The Villages, Florida passed on March 28, 2026. Mark was born on December 9, 1947, in Cheverly, Maryland to his late parents Paul and Corinne (Davis) Strickler. A graduate of Wheaton High School, Mark went on to study at the University of Maryland. After several years in private industry, he retired from a stellar 33 year career at SSA dotted with commissioner and associate commissioner citations. Mark was a competitive athlete who never met a ball he didn't ...

Sharon J. Fierro passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Mountain Top Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hazleton on March 27, 1952, she was the daughter of the late William and Sylvia Spohr Neikam. Sharon was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who cherished the time she spent with her family. An avid dog lover, she had a special place in her heart for animals and enjoyed the companionship they brought throughout her life. She was also a dedicated ...

Gloria A. Mazeika passed away on April 28, 2026. Born on January 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Seasock Serafin. She was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1959. Gloria was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She always said that her family was her greatest gift and traveled the state to babysit her grandchildren. Many treasured memories were made on family vacations, with Bethany Beach, Delaware being her favorite ...

Laverne C. Schmid, 90, long time resident of Slocum Twp, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Allied Hospice on South Meade Street, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 13, 1935, in Alden, she was the daughter of the late John and Celia (Buczek) Kaminski. Laverne was a graduate of Newport High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from the Nesbitt School of Nursing. She dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a registered nurse at Berwick Hospital, ...

Francis J. Zamboni (Zam), of Mountain Top, passed away April 16, 2026. Born in Mount Carmel on March 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Edward J. Zamboni and Josephine M. Trylong Zamboni. Francis graduated from Mount Carmel High School then enlisted in the United States Navy. After enlistment, Francis worked as a Federal Government Employee also attending various night classes including at LCCC to advance his career. Eventually Retiring from Tobyhanna Army Depot.  He was a ...

Joel F. Kuzyk July 9, 1959 – March 11, 2026 Joel F. Kuzyk, 66, of Mountain Top, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born July 9, 1959, in Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Gillis Kuzyk. Joel graduated from Bishop Hoban High School and later attended WACC/Penn College of Technology, where he began preparing for a lifelong career as a diesel mechanic. Joel was passionate and took great pride in his work as diesel ...

Robert F. Williams, 96, of Mountain Top, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Mountain Top Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Mountain Top. Born September 11, 1929, in Nanticoke, PA to the late Frank and Sarah Williams. Robert graduated from Nanticoke High School and attended the American Management School in New York. He was a faithful member of St. Judes Parish, Mountain Top. Robert honorably enlisted and served in the U.S. Army and was a long-time member of the ...