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Joseph R. Gudisauskas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Alcira Yesenia Moreno Villamizar

Alcira Yesenia Moreno Villamizar

Feb 22, 2025

Alcira Yesenia Moreno Villamizar, a cherished daughter, sister, and devoted mother, passed away suddenly at the age of 35 on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born on April 25, 1989, in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia, she grew up in Berlin, Santander, Colombia, where she touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her warmth, kindness, and vibrant...

David Quick

David Quick

Feb 21, 2025

David Quick, husband, father, pop-pop, 81years of age of Rush Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Tuesday, October 5, 1943 in Volcan, Schuylkill County the son of the late Samuel, and Mary Ellen (Anslow) Brinich-Quick. David was also predeceased by brothers, Samuel and William, Charles Brinich; sister Nancy...

Charles A. Repinec

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

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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