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Elmer C. Henry
Apr 22, 2025
Elmer C. Henry, formerly of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2025 as a guest of Transitions Life Care Raleigh North Carolina at 100 years of age.
Born Monday, August 18, 1924 in Mahoning Township Lehighton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Michael A. and Esther (Snyder) Henry. Elmer was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 61...
Betty F. Kunkel
Apr 21, 2025
Betty F. Kunkel, 99 of Weatherly passed away April 21, 2025 at Heritage Hills Sr. Living.She was the wife of the late Ira J. Kunkel Jr.Born January 28, 1926 in West Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Elizabeth (Kisthardt) Hinkle.Betty was a 1944 graduate of West Hazleton High School. She was a member of the...
Gary Smith Jr.
Apr 21, 2025
Gary Smith, Jr., 34 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Tamaqua.
Born Thursday, May 31, 1990 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Gary is survived by his; mother, Judith Ann (Yemm) Smith and her companion Ronald Stellfox; sister, Tina Valentine; maternal grandfather, George Yemm; aunt, Rhonda Yemm; uncles, George and Jon Yemm; many cousins, and his extended family and friends...
Jesse C. Tom
Apr 18, 2025
**In Loving Memory: Jesse C. Tom (January 10, 1930 – April 18, 2025)**
Jesse C. Tom, a proud veteran, community activist, and loving patriarch, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at Heritage Springs in Muncy, PA surrounded by the cherished embrace of his family. At 95 years of age, Jesse leaves behind a legacy defined by resilience, service, and a...
Linda L. Umstead
Apr 17, 2025
Linda L. Umstead (Waltz), mother, nanny, sister 69 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Tuesday, October 25, 1955 in Warminster, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late James and Louise (Shick) Waltz. Linda was also predeceased in death by; beloved husband, John J. Umstead...
Merrill T. Arndt
Apr 16, 2025
Merrill T. Arndt, 80 years of age formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Reading Hospital.
Born Sunday, December 3, 1944 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Castor (Todd) Titus and Ruth E. (Deibert) Arndt. Merrill was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Dolores Joy "Lori" Arndt on Sept. 30, 2018;...
Margaret E. Desmedt
Apr 16, 2025
Margaret E. Desmedt (Neal), 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, while in the care of Julio Ribaudo Extended Care in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania.
Born on Friday, November 12, 1944, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Helen (Bauer) Neal. Margaret was also preceded in death by her sister, Shelia Haufman; her...
Shirley J. Dreisbach
Apr 11, 2025
Shirley J. Dreisbach, of Allentown, and previously from Tamaqua, passed away at home, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving children on the morning of April 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William Stewart of Salem NJ, and Jeanette Spedden Bentz of Astin, PA
Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life, Donald...
Michael Mark Orach
Apr 11, 2025
Michael Orach, beloved son, brother, uncle, and partner, passed away suddenly. A man of deep passion, resilience, and heart, Michael’s presence left an undeniable mark on all who knew him.
Michael was the cherished son of Maryann Rodriquez and Eric Orach, and his stepmother Adrienne Orach. Grandson of Anthony Rodriquez. He was a devoted brother to Erika Penick and brother-in law...
Paulette E. Rex
Apr 11, 2025
Paulette E. Rex, 69, of Andreas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial in Coaldale.
Born July 17, 1955 in Pottsville the daughter of the late Paul R. and Elizabeth (Arner) Hoppes.
Paulette is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dennis R. Rex; son Neil D. husband of Christine (Hoffman) Rex; daughters Amy P....
Douglas A. Waidell
Apr 10, 2025
Douglas A. Waidell, 49 years of age, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a brief illness.
Born Wednesday, May 28, 1975, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George Waidell. Surviving are; his mother Sandra L. "Sandy" (Gill) Waidell; wife of 20 years, Alison M. (Kowalek) Waidell and their...
Jerry Lee Wuerstle
Apr 10, 2025
Jerry Lee Wuerstle, 79 of New Ringgold, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 10, 2025 at home. He was the loving husband of Kathleen M. (Schultz) Wuerstle, married 54 years.
Born February 12, 1946, in Perkasie, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Constance (Moore) Wuerstle.
He was a graduate of Penn Ridge High School.
Jerry was a...
Donald C Lackman
Apr 9, 2025
Donald Christian Lackman aged 85 passed away April 9, 2025. He was born August 8,1939 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Donald is proceeded in death by his parents Richard and Marquerite Lackman and his elder brother Richard Warren Lackman.
Donald's artistic abilities were evident from a very early age and upon graduation from Germantown high school in 1957 he continued to fine...
Elaine V. Goho
Apr 5, 2025
Elaine V. Goho, wife, mother, sister, nana, 73 years of age of West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, while in the care of her family.
Born Monday, November 5, 1951 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late LeRoy and Winifred (Heffelfinger) Musselman. Elaine was also predeceased by an infant brother.
Surviving are;...
June L. Loch
Apr 3, 2025
June L. Loch, 99 years of age formerly of Andreas Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at National Healthcare in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina where she resided.
Born Wednesday, April 8, 1925 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Adam and Gertrude (Huber) Greenzweig. June was also predeceased by; beloved husband, Floyd W. Loch; son, Maynard F....
Sandra D. Hill - Webb
Apr 2, 2025
Sandra D. (Hill) Webb, 83 years of age of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Accent Care Hospice in Cumming, Georgia.
Born Monday, July 28, 1941 in Coaldale Pennsylvania the daughter of the late George Clifford, and Ferne I. (Eberts) Hill. Sandra was also predeceased by; beloved husband, John T. "Jay" Webb; brother, Arlin G. Hill.
Surviving are;...
Marion G. Vieten
Apr 2, 2025
Marion G. Vieten, 100 years of age, formerly of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, as a guest of Laurel Senior Living Community in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Born Tuesday, October 14, 1924 in Hudsondale Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Hoebener) Smith. Marion was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Herbert F. Vieten; sister, Evelyn Mae...
Lillian B. Gernert
Mar 31, 2025
Lillian B. Gernert, beloved mother, sister, aunt, 82 years of age of West Penn Twp. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, June 22, 1942 in West Penn Township, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Deyman and Messida (Lorah) Hamm. Lillian was also predeceased by; her husband, Ronald P....
Mario Joseph Mascolo
Mar 31, 2025
Mario Joseph Mascolo, 69 of Coaldale, PA, passed away March 31, 2025, in St. Luke's Hospital, Coaldale.
Born July 25, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Eileen (Nolan) Mascolo.
Mario attended John Adams High School in Ozone Park, NY.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era.
Surviving are his three children: Eileen...
Donna Marie Soley
Mar 26, 2025
Donna Marie Soley, 73 years of age, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, as a guest of Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning.
Born March 14, 1952, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Hager) Soley.
Donna was a 1970 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and retired from ICI as a supervisor.
She was...
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