Dorothy M. "Dolly" Christ

Apr 16, 2026

Dorothy M. “Dolly” Christ, 94, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at St. Luke’s University Medical Center in Bethlehem. Born in Middleport on February 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Prudence (Workman) Angst.

Dolly was a woman of vibrant energy. A 1949 graduate of Blythe Township High School, she spent her...

Betty M. Breiner

Apr 15, 2026

Betty M. Breiner, 85, a lifelong resident of Mahoning Township, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished. For 63 years, she was the devoted wife and soulmate of Kenneth E. Breiner.

Born on October 26, 1940, on her grandparents' farm in Normal Square, Betty was the daughter of the late Harvey and Miriam...

Dennis L. Laul

Apr 15, 2026

Dennis L. Laul, age 77, of Tamaqua, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2026, at Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the beloved husband of Valerie A. (Kalis) Laul, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage.

Born on May 11, 1948, in Sayreville, New Jersey, Dennis was the cherished son of the late May (Rosinski) Laul. His life was...

Patricia A. Borella

Apr 11, 2026

Patricia A. Borella, aged 79, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 7, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Michael and Grace (Hazel) McCole. Preceded by her partner of 30 years Evelyn Gregory. 

A 1964 graduate of Sayville High School, Patricia...

Robert "Rob" C. Nothstein, Jr.

Apr 11, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, we said goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Robert "Rob" C. Nothstein, Jr., 73, of Andreas (East Penn Township), Pennsylvania, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Cindy L. (Weaver) Nothstein.

Born in Palmerton on March 31, 1953, he...

William "Bill" R. Klotz

Apr 11, 2026

William "Bill" R. Klotz, 80, of Rush Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. 

A 1963 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Bill was a powerhouse on the field as a starting member of the undefeated 1962 football team—a competitive spirit he carried throughout his life.

Bill dedicated 30 years to the Lehighton School District as a respected...

Ada I. Correa

Apr 9, 2026

Ada I. Correa Beveraggi, aged 81, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Born on March 23, 1945, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, Ada was the beloved daughter of the late Florencio and Guillermina (Rodriguez) Correa.

A devoted and accomplished woman, Ada completed her education at Adelphia University following her high school years. She...

Eric M. Griggs

Apr 8, 2026

Eric M. Griggs, age 38, of Tamaqua, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Tower Health Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania. Born on August 20, 1987, in St. Louis, Missouri, Eric was the beloved son of Delmar W. and Vicki A. (Ward) Griggs of Tamaqua.

Eric’s life was marked by devotion to his faith and community. He was affiliated with Calvary Baptist...

Lori A. White

Apr 7, 2026

Lori A. White, 55 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 7, 2026 while in the tender care of her partner of over 37 yeas Jeffrey Weaver.

Born Friday, November 13, 1970 in Pittston, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Louis J. and Gloria (Sposs) White. Lori was also predeceased by; sister, Patricia Reshater.

A graduate of...

Claudette M. Zarra

Apr 6, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, Claudette M. Zarra, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at 90 years of age.

Born Saturday, April 20, 1935 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph...