Krapf & Hughes Funeral Home • Crematory

03/27/2026

Kenneth A. Griffiths, 87, of Hazleton, passed away on Thursday, March 26th at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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03/23/2026

Ruth Lyle Balliet, or Drums, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 at the age of 92.

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03/22/2026

Thomas G. Chegwidden, 79, of Drums, PA passed away on Thursday, March 19th. Tom lived a long and vibrant life until experiencing a sudden illness. He died at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Tom’s last days were lived much as his entire life…helping others. His final caring gift was that of organ donation.

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03/20/2026

Donna Maurer, 73, of Laurel, Maryland died on March 12th while surrounded by her loving family.

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03/18/2026

Edward R. Stefanoski, Jr., 71, of Terrace Blvd., Hazleton, died Sunday at his home following a lengthy illness.

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03/17/2026

Esther Rose Umbriac, “Baba”, passed away Saturday afternoon at her home surrounded by her loving family after losing the short battle to cancer.

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03/14/2026

We were happy to attend the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Region 9 Band Festival hosted by MMI Preparatory School and the Hazleton Area School District. The students put on a wonderful concert last night. Krapf & Hughes made a donation towards lunch for the students on Thursday afternoon. Many thanks to our friend, Jennifer Gerhard, Music Director at MMI.

03/09/2026

Harold “Harry” J. Meier, Jr., 75, of Drums, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.

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03/09/2026

Ellen Witner, 82, a radiant soul embraced by countless hearts, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

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03/06/2026

Eileen Ann Nicolardi, 72, of Drums, died suddenly but peacefully on March 4, 2026, at home with her loving husband of 25 years, “Nick” by her side.

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03/06/2026

Jeanette C. Micene, 94, a residence of The Laurels, died Thursday surrounded by her loving family.

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03/05/2026

Joseph C. Urban, 86, of Sugarloaf, passed away Sunday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.

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