Obituaries

Allen Hoffman

Allen Hoffman, 68 years of age of Weatherly, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly.

Born Wednesday, February 16, 1955 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Allen and Agnes (Husser) Hoffman. Allen was also predeceased by a son, Nathan.

Surviving are son, Justin Hoffman; brother, Timothy Hoffman and his wife Arcelyn; sister, Anne Marie Jennings, wife of Joe; grandchildren, Dylan and Abigail Hoffman; nieces and nephews.

A truck driver, Allen was an avid outdoorsman.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

Graveside services and internment will take place Thursday, April 13, at 1 p.m. at St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery, 318 Plane Street, Weatherly.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com

Shirleyan Mondero

Shirleyan Mondero, 88 years of age, beloved mother and grandmother, of East Main Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the home of her daughter Camille in Douglassville, PA.

Born Sunday, December 9, 1934 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Gallagher) Vozar. She was also predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Nicholas Carl Mondero, who passed away on April 19, 2014; and sisters, Marie Scatton and Joan Patt.

Surviving are daughter, Camille Hayes wife of Thomas; sons, Carl E. Mondero, Chris H. Mondero, and Colin J. Mondero; grandchildren, whom she adored and doted on, Brady, Sydney, and Dani.

She was a graduate of Hazleton High School, and a longtime member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly.

She was an avid Notre Dame football fan and reveled in following her grandchildren’s sporting endeavors, especially her granddaughters’ Villanova and Stanford University softball teams. Always the life of the party and known for her love of action and adventure, Shirleyan always kept a suitcase packed and absolutely loved traveling with her family to exciting places.

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In addition to her children and grandchildren, she loved spending time with her nieces who meant the world to her.

Pinochle was a favorite pastime and she loved playing for hours with her children when they were all together.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Weatherly.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 5, from Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., Weatherly. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly. Memorials in Shirleyan’s name to Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C.

Spyridon Mouzakitis

Spyridon Mouzakitis of White Haven passed away early

Thursday morning, March 30, 2023.

Spyridon was born April 14,

1959 in AvliotesCorfu in Greece. He was the son of the late Leonidas and Zaharenia Mouzakitis. Spyridon was preceded in death by sisters, Eleni and Eirini.

Spyridon was a passionate pastry chef in New York City. He took pride in preserving his ancestral home for his kids and grandkids alike. He loved spending as much time as he could with his family. Spyridon was a an enthusiastic Olympiacos fan.

Spyridon is survived by his two children Zaharenia Victoros and Stamati Mouzakitis; mother of his children, Vasiliki Mouzakitis; son-in-law,

Tony Victoros; daughterin-law, Michelle Cervantes; grandkids Evangelos Victoros and Vasiliki Victoros; and siblings

Theodoro, Maria, Katerina and Xrisanthi.

Spyridon had a bright and energetic personality and he was known for his charismatic attitude. He touched the lives of family, friends and all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and will be forever in our hearts.

Funeral service was held April 1, at Holy Protection Monastery, White Haven with interment in Holy Protection Monastery Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Protection Monastery in memory of Spyridon Mouzakitis.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service, White Haven. www. LehmanFuneralHome.com