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OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
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...
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...
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...
Marcellus Woodson
Jan 8, 2025
Marcellus (Cellus) Woodson, son, father, life partner, nephew, uncle, friend, mentor to many, 47 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, June 10, 1977 in York, Pennsylvania. Cellus is survived by; mother, Benita (Oden) Woodson; father, Earnest Woodson; Fiancé, Christine "Chrissy" McCarroll; daughters, Briella...
Kathryn Coxe
Jan 7, 2025
Kathryn Coxe, 98 years of age of Mahanoy Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, as a guest of Greenwwod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tamaqua.
Born Wednesday, December 8, 1926 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late J. Herbert and Elizabeth (Chester) Derr. Kathryn was also predeceased by; husband, William C. Coxe Sr.; brother, J....
Elizabeth Snyder
Jan 6, 2025
Elizabeth Snyder, mother, sister, beloved Nan, 80 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, May 7, 1944 in Leith, Scotland the daughter of the late Andrew, and Mary (Renton) Reekie. Elizabeth was also predeceased by; husband, Barry E. Snyder; daughter, Darcie Louise Trotman; and her...
David Scott Fiorito
Jan 4, 2025
David Scott Fiorito SR, husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, 54 years of age of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday January 4th 2025, having fought a courageous health battle surrounded by family.
Born Monday February 2nd1970 in Haverford Pennsylvania the son of Karen (Lord) Fiorito. Surviving his wife Cara L. (Williams) Fiorito, Father Louis J. Fiorito SR. and wife Donna, Sons;...
Michael Medis
Jan 2, 2025
Michael Medis 73 years of age formerly of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully as a guest of St. Luke's Miners Memorial 5th floor.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
David T. Keip
Jan 2, 2025
David T. Keip, 87 years of age of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at home while in the loving care of his granddaughter Heather Kintz and her family.
Born Monday, November 29, 1937 in Brockton, Pennsylvania the son of the late John, and Mary (Sockel) Keip. David was also predeceased by; daughter, Melissa Keip; son,...
John Kudlick
Dec 28, 2024
John Kudlick, 95 years of age of East Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born Wednesday, September 25, 1929 in Sandy Run Luzerne County, the son of the late John and Mary (Stebnisky) Kudlick. John was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Edith (Becker) Kudlick...
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