Estates Filed in Hazleton Area Court: Key Details Revealed

The Hazleton Area Court recently documented a series of estate filings that took place between January 27 and February 2, 2026. These filings indicate the legal administration of the estates of several individuals, with letters of testamentary and administration granted to various executors and administrators.

Details of Estate Filings

Among the notable cases is that of John Douglas Bigatel, known as John D. Bigatel, whose estate at 210 North Laurel St., Hazleton, has been assigned to Adrienne Lee Lonczynski, also referred to as Adrienne Loncyns, residing at 16 Coventry Road, Drums. This designation allows Lonczynski to manage the estate’s affairs as per the legal requirements.

Another significant estate belongs to Geraldine Sosinski, located at 44 W. Ridge St., Nanticoke. Letters of testamentary have been issued to Karen Romanowski, of 3694 Hickory Hill Road, Bethlehem, and Lisa Schwear, residing at 147 Jans Lane, Sugarloaf Township. Both individuals are responsible for administering the estate according to the wishes of the deceased.

Additionally, the estate of John Jubin III, who lived at 276 S. Poplar St., Hazleton, has been entrusted to Nicole Lee Jubin, located at 610 Wildflower Drive, Wilkes-Barre. This appointment signifies Jubin’s role in overseeing the management and distribution of assets from the estate.

The court also processed the estate of Anna Nancy Hametz, known as Anna Hametz, with the estate at 23 Faith Drive, Hazleton. Stephen Paul Hametz, residing at 422 West Green St., West Hazleton, has been granted letters of administration, allowing him to handle the estate’s affairs.

Furthermore, Ellen Soika, also known as Ellen M. Soika, of 149 South Hunter Highway, Drums, has had her estate assigned to Gerald F. Marley Jr., who resides at 355 Goshen Ave., Hazle Township. Marley is now responsible for executing the wishes laid out in Soika’s estate plan.

Lastly, the estate of Steven R. Evancho, located at 323 West 3rd St., Hazleton, has been assigned to Ronald J. Evancho, who lives at 1214 State Route 940, Hazle Township. This appointment indicates that Ronald J. Evancho will oversee the management of Steven R. Evancho’s estate.

These filings reflect the ongoing legal processes associated with estate management following the passing of individuals in the Hazleton area. Each appointed executor and administrator is tasked with ensuring that the estates are handled according to legal standards and the wishes of the deceased.