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Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
Nancy Marie Lewis
Mar 19, 2025
Nancy Marie Lewis, 79 of Tamaqua, PA, passed away peacefully March 19, 2025 at the Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was the loving wife of Arthur J. Lewis.
Born February 26, 1946 in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late Jacob Couk and Marian Turner.
Nancy was a graduate of William Penn High School.
She was employed by Ark Senior...
Harry A. Eisley
Mar 18, 2025
Harry A. Eisley, 83 of Tamaqua, passed away March 18, 2025, in St. Luke's Carbon Campus.
He was the husband of Gail A. (Wills) Eisley, whom he was married to for 61 years.
Born September 25, 1941, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Harry A. and Helen Mae (Einhouse) Eisley, Jr.
Harry retired from Lehigh Coal and Navigation where...
Donald Wellace Miller
Mar 15, 2025
Donald Wellace Miller, husband, father, pap, brother, died as he lived, surrounded by family on his 6th generation farm in West Penn Township, Andreas, Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was 87 years of age.
Born Sunday, January 9, 1938 at the Palmerton Hospital. He was the son of the late Wellace Miller and Helen Snyder. Donald was also predeceased...
Jane A. Wiskoski
Mar 15, 2025
Jane A. Wiskoski, 95 of Weatherly, passed away peacefully March 15, 2025 at The Manor at St. Luke's Village in Hazleton. She was the wife of the late Richard Wiskoski, who passed away in 2018.
Born September 9, 1929, in Wapwallapen, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Loretta (Houser) Eroh.
Jane was a graduate of West Hazleton High...
Charles W. Frey
Mar 13, 2025
Charles W. Frey, of Lehighton, (known to many as Chuck, Junior, or Charlie) passed awaypeacefully on March 13, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. While we mourn his passing, we take comfort in knowing he has entered the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.
He joins his beloved wife, Narene, in heaven and leaves behind his...
Michael D. Hill
Mar 10, 2025
Michael David Hill, 54 years of age of Brockton, Pennsylvania died on Monday, March 10, 2025, at home.
Born Saturday, October 10, 1970 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Ronald Hill and Margaret Mary (Morgan) Hill. Mike was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Denise Marie (Wilkinson) Hill on July 25, 2024.Surviving are; son, Joshua Green; sister, Lisa Marie...
Martin J. Makowiec
Mar 10, 2025
Martin J. "Marty" Makowiec, Jr., 71 years of age, of West Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2025, at home.Born Tuesday, February 16, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he was predeceased by; father, Martin J. Makowiec Sr.; son, Martin "Chip" J. Makowiec III
Surviving are; his mother, Irene (Shema) Makowiec; wife of 50 years, Betty L. (VanHorne) Makowiec;...
Diane P. Holik
Mar 9, 2025
Diane P. Holik, 58 years of age of First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at home unexpectedly.
Born Wednesday, June 8, 1966 in Wheatly Heights, New York the daughter of the late Harry R. Weintraub and Helga (Hoffman) Weintraub who passed away on March 2, 2025.
Surviving are; her husband of 35 years, Kevin G. Holik; son, Kevin...
Joseph R. Gudisauskas
Mar 7, 2025
Joseph R. Gudisauskas, 80 years of age of Walker Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in his home.
Born Sunday, January 21, 1945 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rodkiss) Gudisauskas. Joe was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Frances "Cookie" (Pelo) Gudisauskas; sisters, Damice Rickert, Anna Falasco.
Surviving are; daughter, Kelly J....
Bernard J. "Bernie" Heller
Mar 6, 2025
Bernard J Heller, 78 years of age of Mary D, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, March 06, 2025, at home.
Born Wednesday, December 18, 1946 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Roy H., and Mary J. (Stancavage) Heller. Bernie was also predeceased by; sisters, Doris Slifko, Patricia A Pogwist; brother, John J. Heller
Surviving are brother, Michael Heller and his wife...
Larry N. Bensinger
Mar 6, 2025
Larry Nelson Bensinger, SR, 82, of Montoursville, PA passed away on March 6, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Rita (Houser) Bensinger for 61 years and loving father to Tina Evans and Larry Bensinger, JR (Karen). He was preceded in death by his parents Nelson F & Grace J (Buehler) Bensinger.
He earned the Honor of Eagle Scout. He graduated...
Eleanor R. Cramer
Mar 5, 2025
Eleanor R. Cramer, 92 years of age, of Walnutport, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly Pennsylvania.
Born Wednesday, February 22, 1933 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Jasinski) Romanski. Eleanor was also predeceased by; husband, Arthur Cramer; sister, Frances Motter; brothers, Richard, Joseph,...
Michael A. Yount
Mar 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael A Yount, husband, father, son, brother, friend, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania who died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Carbon Campus Lehighton Pennsylvania. Michael was 50 years of age.
Born Saturday, August 17, 1974 in Johnson City, New York. the son of the late Charles Wade...
Joseph W. Zaprazny
Mar 4, 2025
Joseph W. Zaprazny, 86 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away at home Tuesday, March 4, 2025,
Joe was born Saturday, June 18, 1938 in Emmaus, he was the son of the late John and Maria (Jiran) Zaprazny. Joseph was one of 8 children.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elizabeth (Yakub) Zaprazny to whom he...
Helga Weintraub
Mar 2, 2025
Helga Weintraub, 88, formerly of Wheatley Heights, New York, passed away March 2, 2025 in St. Luke's Miners Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Coaldale, PA. She was the wife of the late Harry R. Weintraub, Jr., who passed away in 2023.
Born September 29, 1936 in Feudenheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Paula (Biedermann) Hoffmann.
Helga was...
Richard E. Ritter
Mar 1, 2025
Richard E. Ritter Jr., 59 years of age formerly of Tamaqua, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, June 14, 1965 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Richard E. Ritter Sr., and Marion M. (Collins) Ritter. Richard was also predeceased by; wife, Sharon (Murphy) Ritter.
Surviving are sons, Richard E. Ritter,...
Joan W. (Swank) Hittinger
Feb 27, 2025
Joan W. Hittinger, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. She was 91 years of age.
Born Wednesday, February 14, 1934 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Howard M., and Ruth Emma (Croman) Swank. Joan was also...
Harold J. Schock Jr.
Feb 27, 2025
Harold J. Schock, Jr., 68 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 44 years, Licia (DeLauretis) Schock.
Born Saturday, December 29, 1956 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania Harold is also survived by; his mother, Catherine (Zehner) Schock; daughter, Ada Ghrist wife of Ed; sisters, Holly Beth...
Shane Edward Ostrander
Feb 25, 2025
Shane Edward Ostrander, 36 of Lehighton, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Born Tuesday, March 14, 1989 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania he is survived by; mother, Tina Marie Ostrander; brother, brother, Keith McCarty, and many dear friends.
A Lehighton High School graduate, Shane was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, and enjoyed playing football. A motorcycle enthusiast, Shane had an endearing personality...
Geraldine Cipko
Feb 24, 2025
Geraldine Cipko, 81 years of age formerly of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, as a guest of Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, January 10, 1944 in Coaldale the daughter of the late Rudy B., and Anna M. (Ciorlanti) Cipko. Geraldine was also predeceased by; son, Thomas; brother, Rudy J. Cipko.
Surviving are daughter, Amy...
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