Hazleton standard speaker obituaries celebrate the lives of local pillars

Edward R. Stefanoski, Jr., 71, of Terrace Blvd., Hazleton, died Sunday at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Hazleton, , he was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and Elizabeth ... Derek (Rick) B. Novak, 68, of Hazleton, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. He had resided in Hazleton most of his life. Derek was the son of the late Albert Novak and the ... Beloved father, husband, and friend, Robert Bob A. Furedi, age 78, passed away Monday, . Bob was born in Hazleton, PA, to the late John C. Furedi and Stella (Krzmien) ... Frank M. Zoba Jr., 84, of Drums, passed away early Friday morning after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Frank and Alberta (Razes) Zoba Sr. Frank ...