Obituaries

DONNA “TINA” GAVITT

Donna “Tina” (Jones) Gavitt, 87 years of age of White Haven, formerly of Plane St., Weatherly, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Geisinger-South Wilkes Barre.

Tina was a graduate of Weatherly High School and had worked as a nurse’s aide at Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Weatherly, and enjoyed watching Family Feud, swimming and trips to the beach.

Born Saturday, September 28, 1935 in Weatherly, she was a daughter of the late William E and Anna (Rothrock) Jones. Tina was also predeceased by husband Lee A. Gavitt on November 25, 2014; daughter, Sharon (Gavitt) Morrissette in 1983; grandson, Eric Poshefko in 1978; and brother, Billy Jones.

She is survived by daughter, Lorri Gavitt of White Haven with whom she resided; granddaughter, Jennifer Walton, and her greatgrandson Greiyson of Arizona; sisters, Patricia A. Walton of Hazleton, Betty L Smith of Weatherly, and Cindy L Fragassi of Easton. Nieces and nephews also survive Tina.

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

A celebration of Tina’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 27, from the funeral home, the Rev. Robert Van Frisch to officiate. Friends shall be received at the funeral home from 10 until 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Nicholas R.C.C. Cemetery, Weatherly.

Memorials in her name to: Celtic Hospice

150 Scharberry Lane Mars PA 16046

Online condolences or a fond memory of Tina can be expressed by visiting www. griffithsfuneralhomes.com

RICHARD E. STEFANICK

Richard E. Stefanick of Weatherly passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Center WilkesBarre. Born in Hazleton on December 12, 1946, he was the son of the late Michael and Marcella (Bayarski) Stefanick. Richard was also predeceased by brothers Robert, Michael, and Donald Stefanick; and twin grandsons, Kyle and Jack Barna.

After graduating from Hazleton High School class of 1964, Richard worked for two engineering firms in Allentown and for the U.S. Post Office. In 1970, Richard married his wife Mary Ann, and they lived in Bethlehem. In 1975, Richard and Mary Ann returned to their roots, settling in Weatherly. Along with his brother Michael, Richard opened an ARCO (later Mobil) full service gas station and two mini-marts. Richard and a business partner opened All Seasons Auto Wash on the Airport Road in Hazle Township in 1989.

Prior to retiring, he was employed as a designer for