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OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
Charles A. Repinec
Feb 18, 2025
Charles A. Repinec, 93 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as a guest of Maple Shade Meadows Nesquehoning..
Born Friday, April 3, 1931 in Lansford, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles and Catherine (Kulhavy) Repinec. Charlie was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Theresa (Ruslavage) Repinec; sister, Pauline Yanchura;...
Charles E. Scott
Feb 14, 2025
Charles E. Scott, 87 years of age passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at his home in Weatherly. Born in Weatherly, January 31, 1938 he was a son of the late Clyde and Catherine (Davis) Scott. Charles was also predeceased by; brothers, Clyde, Carl, and Clifford Scott. Charles was a 1955 graduate of Weatherly High School. He retired as a...
Angela M. Hamm
Feb 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela M. (Pfeil) Hamm, wife, daughter, mother, sister, 48 years of age of West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Angela passed away as she lived peacefully and with grace on Thursday February 13, 2025, at Jeanes Campus Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a two year courageous battle against...
John J. Kanyak, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
John J. Kanyak. Jr. 89 of Weatherly, passed away February 10, 2025, in Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Janice N. (Eroh) Kanyak, to whom he married on October 3, 1970.
Born July 27, 1935, in Foster Township, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Husovich) Kaynak, Sr.
He was a graduate of Foster Township...
Raymond Taurino Sr.
Feb 7, 2025
Raymond Taurino Sr., 58 of Weatherly passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton.
Born in Philadelphia August 27, 1966 he was the son of the late Romeo and Dolores (Klucznik) Taurino.
Ray was a graduate of North Catholic High School, Philadelphia. He was employed at Schiff’s Food Service in Easton. An avid hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors and was...
Sandra J. Ciccozzi
Feb 3, 2025
Sandra J. Ciccozzi, 90 years of age, formerly of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill.
She was the wife of the late Florido "Chico" Ciccozzi, who passed away in 2017.
Born December 3, 1934, in Barnesville, she was the daughter of late Lawrence and Helen (Bridygham) Schappal.
She was a 1952...
Leonard W. Ostergaard
Feb 3, 2025
Leonard W. Ostergaard, 64 ,of Andreas, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on February 3 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 27, 1960 in Bud Lake, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Dr. Carl and Jane (Teter) Ostergaard, In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by aunt and uncle Morris and...
Russell R. Evans
Feb 2, 2025
Russell R Evans, 96, of Tamaqua, passed away February 2, 2025 in Geisinger/St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the husband of the late Edith Jane (Picton) Evans to whom he was married on October 1, 1949. Born August 29, 1928 in Middleport, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer Thomas and Eva Mabel (Busch) Evans.Russell graduated from Blythe Township...
Patricia A. "Pat" Tracy
Feb 1, 2025
Patricia Tracy, 86, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years, Jerome Tracy, and also by her brother Arthur Krasowski and his wife Joan.Born in Mahanoy City in 1938, Patricia was the daughter of Adelaide (Szymanski) and Walter Krasowski. A 1956 graduate of Mahanoy City High School, she coordinated...
Peter John Secara
Jan 31, 2025
Peter John Secara, 64 of Tamaqua, passed away suddenly January 31, 2025, at his home.
Born September 25, 1960, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Tracy) Secara.
Peter was employed in the office supply business for many years and at Fegley's Mini Mart.
He enjoyed collecting cars and racing.
He is survived by his son: Stephen Secara...
Steigerwalt Leon H.
Jan 31, 2025
Leon H. Steigerwalt, 72 years of age, of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, February 24, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late LeRoy, and Catherine (Snyder) Steigerwalt. Leon was also predeceased by; wife, Sandra A. "Sandy" (Hoppes) Steigerwalt; sister,...
Joseph B. Bubble
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph B. Bubble, father, grandfather, brother, friend, 77 years of age of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Ctr. in Wilmington, Delaware surrounded by his daughters.
Born Tuesday, June 10, 1947, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Bright) Bubble. Joe was also predeceased by his...
Kathleen R. Brown
Jan 21, 2025
Kathleen R. Brown, 71 years of age, formerly of New York and Hazleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, as a guest of Forest Hill in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, June 27, 1953 in Flushing, New York the daughter of the late John Harold and Margaret Mary (Haggerty) Orr. Kathleen was also predeceased by; husband, James Brown; twin sister, Maureen...
Sandra LouAnn (Smith) Valvana
Jan 18, 2025
Sandra LouAnn (Smith) Valvana, 82 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at home peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Born Sunday, February 22, 1942 in Jamaica, New York the daughter of the late Marshall "DJ", and Evelyn (Higbie) Smith. Sandra was also predeceased by; son Steven Murray.
Surviving are daughters, Veronica Kaufman wife of Peter,...
Jeffrey Paul Lesko
Jan 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jeffrey Lesko, 35, who unexpectedly passed away on January 17, 2025.
Jeff was born on January 22, 1989 to John and Linda (McGee) Lesko in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Jeff grew up in Weatherly, Pennsylvania and was a 2008 graduate of Weatherly Area High School. He then continued his education at Lock Haven University, majoring...
Shirley Ann Hinkle
Jan 16, 2025
Shirley Ann (Weston) Hinkle, wife, mother, sister, nana died as she lived surrounded by family on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home in Weatherly. Shirley was 80 years of age.
Born Monday, May 1, 1944 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William, and Marian (McLaughlin) Weston. Shirley was also predeceased by; sisters, Joyce M. Knepper, Ruth Morgan; brother,...
Josephine C. "Tina" Keip
Jan 13, 2025
Josephine B. "Tina" Keip, 87 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully while in the care of her granddaughter, Heather Kintz and extended family on Monday, January 13, 2025 at home in Tamaqua.
Born Friday, September 10, 1937 in Pottsville the daughter of the late Albert LeRoy, and Helena (Papsaderia) Bair. Tina was also predeceased by; her husband, David...
Jacqueline (Spiegel) Resch
Jan 12, 2025
Jacqueline A. Resch, 90 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, as a guest of Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Weatherly.
Born Saturday, October 6, 1934 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey the daughter of the late William F. Spiegel and Margaret L. (Patterson) Spiegel. Jacquelyn was also predeceased by; her husband, Robert A. Resch.
Surviving...
Shirley A. Dodson
Jan 12, 2025
Shirley A. Dodson, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2025, while in the care of her family. Shirley was 86 years of age.
Born Sunday, November 13, 1938 in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Cooke) Hess. Shirley was also predeceased by; brother, Richard Hess.
Surviving are: her loving...
Melva A. Dunn
Jan 8, 2025
Melva A. Dunn, 97 years of age a long-time resident of West Penn Township passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as a guest of Seton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. Orwigsburg.Born in West Penn Township Thursday, March 3, 1927 the daughter of the late Charles and Alberta (Stahler) Steigerwalt. Melva was also predeceased by; husband, Edward L. Dunn...
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