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Alan R Barron

Alan R Barron

Feb 6, 2024

Alan R. Barron, 78 of Coaldale passed away Tuesday February 6, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital - Carbon Campus, Lehighton. Born in Coaldale February 24, 1945 he was a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Laudenslager) Barron. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Alan worked as a Machine Operator. Surviving are his 2 sons Scott Barron and his wife...

Michael Harahus

Michael Harahus

Feb 5, 2024

Michael Harahus, 92 years of age, of Chain Circle New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his family, and beloved wife of 67 years, Julia (Hudy) Harahus. Born Wednesday, October 7, 1931 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Neftody, and Mary (Comisac) Harahus. Michael was also...

Rosemary Leshko

Rosemary Leshko

Feb 4, 2024

Mrs. Rosemary Leshko, 77 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, as a guest of the Orwigsburg Center in Orwigsburg Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 4, 1946 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of the late Stanley, and Holland (Orazi) Dold. Rosemary was also predeceased by; children, Dawn Marie Leshko, Cotty David Leshko;...

Phyllis J. Martienssen

Phyllis J. Martienssen

Feb 2, 2024

Phyllis J. (Graaf) Martienssen, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, 92 years of age, of Hudsondale Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the home of her brother Marvin Graaf of West Hazleton, while in the loving care of her family. Born Monday, April 20, 1931 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John "Frank"...

Josephine M. Krull

Josephine M. Krull

Feb 1, 2024

Josephine M. Krull, 74 years of age, formerly of Freeland, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, as a guest of Mountain City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, August 27, 1949 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Stephen, and Josephine (Falinsky) Chrastina. Josephine was also predeceased by; sisters, Rosemary Christina; brothers, Peter Christina, Adam...

John E. Witcofsky

John E. Witcofsky

Jan 31, 2024

John E. Witcofsky 51 years of age passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 31, 2024. Born in Pottsville the son of the late John Francis, and Emily Louise (Spiess) Witcofsky. Survived by; his wife, Kristen L. Hope; son Justin Witcofsky; sister, Maryann Witcofsky Downey. Private arrangements entrusted to Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn...

Clifford E. Burkey

Clifford E. Burkey

Jan 31, 2024

Clifford E. Burkey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, 95 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, as a guest of The Manor at St. Luke's Village in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, November 28, 1928 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania the son of Abraham, and Ella (Drumbor) Burkey. Clifford was also predeceased by his brother,...

Sandra Mcglinchey

Sandra Mcglinchey

Jan 30, 2024

Sandra McGlinchey, 81 years of age, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 while in the tender care of her family. Born Saturday, November 28, 1942 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie (Navistsky) Dunn. Sandra was also predeceased by her grandson, Joseph Zaprazny; brothers, Paul, and Tony...

John Albert Isganitis

John Albert Isganitis

Jan 27, 2024

The family of John Albert Isganitis announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather on Saturday, January 27, 2024. A resident of Hometown, he was 94 years old and passed peacefully after a visit from his family. Born October 6, 1929 in Girard Manor, Pennsylvania, the son of the Alexander and Veronica (Sopagee) Isganitis he is predeceased...

Roy C. Paisley

Roy C. Paisley

Jan 26, 2024

Roy C. Paisley, 89 years of age of East Side, White Haven, Pennsylvania died on Friday, January 26, 2024, as a guest of  Smiths Health Care in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, May 29, 1929 in Harwood, Pennsylvania the son of the late LeRoy, and Bess (Lindeman) Paisley.  Roy was also predeceased by; his beloved wife June Marie (Bensch) Paisley...

Thomas A. Miller

Thomas A. Miller

Jan 24, 2024

Thomas A.  Miller, 86 years of age a lifelong resident of West Penn Township, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at The Palmerton in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 22,1937 in West Penn Township, the son of the late George, and Jeannie (Middlecamp) Miller.  Tom was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Barbara A. (Wehr) Miller on...

Laverne P. Englehart

Laverne P. Englehart

Jan 23, 2024

LaVerne (Sarley) Englehart passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 at the age of 95. The daughter of the Florence and Clayton Sarley, LaVerne grew up in Weatherly, PA. She lost her father when she was just seven, but had a close and loving relationship with her stepfather John Friedenbach. After graduating from Weatherly High School, LaVerne worked for several...

Grace Ann Haberman

Grace Ann Haberman

Jan 20, 2024

Grace Ann (Getz) Haberman, 83 years of age, of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. Born Monday, March 18, 1940 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Nathan, and Beulah (Smith) Getz.​ Grace was also predeceased by; sister, Shirley Gombert Surviving are sisters, Betty Signarovitz wife of John of Bowmanstown,...

Helen A. Gruver

Helen A. Gruver

Jan 20, 2024

Helen Ann Gruver (Novy), a unique and beautiful soul, transitioned to a more peaceful place on January 20, 2024, spending her last days surrounded by her loving family. Helen was adored for her spitfire nature, witty spirit, unending kind heart and zest for life. She was admired for having a strong will and being true to her soul and marching...

Thomas William Graham Sr.

Thomas William Graham Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Thomas William Graham Sr., 87 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday January 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township, Allentown, PA. Born Sunday, June 7, 1936, the son of the late Wallace and Sarah (Smalls) Graham. Thomas was also predeceased by: spouse, Roberta Graham; sons, Robert Graham, Patrick Nation Graham; daughter-in-law, Theresa Graham, and Deborah...

Raymond Paul Desrosiers Sr.

Raymond Paul Desrosiers Sr.

Jan 18, 2024

Former Weatherly Borough Councilman, and Fire Chief of Citizens Fire Co. #1, Raymond Paul Desrosiers, Sr., 83 years of age, of Second Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Tuesday, December 3, 1940 in Central Falls, Rhode Island. the son of the late John Raymond, and Marie (Kruczek) Desrosiers. Ray...

Shawnee G. Morley

Shawnee G. Morley

Jan 16, 2024

Shawnee G. (Spack) Morley, 49 years of age, of Clay Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, January 17,1974 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Daniel E. Sr., and Sharon L. (Hettler) Spack. Surviving are; her beloved husband of 17 years, Francis D. Morley; daughters...

Jay L. "Mick" Hadesty

Jay L. "Mick" Hadesty

Jan 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jay L "Mick" Hadesty, 54, of Lafayette Ave. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 14th, 2024, upon arrival at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Mick was a beloved husband, loving father, supportive brother and uncle. Born Tuesday, October 7, 1969 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of...

Betty Jane Andrews

Betty Jane Andrews

Jan 14, 2024

Betty Jane Andrews, beloved mother, grandmother, 98 years of age, of East Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton campus. Born Thursday, November 19, 1925 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the Late Charles Gicking, and Anna (Hartz) Gicking-Sensenbach. Betty was predeceased by her husband Charles F. Andrews; step father,...

Stanley J. "Stan" Mellor

Stanley J. "Stan" Mellor

Jan 13, 2024

Stanley J. "Stan" Mellor, 68 years of age, of Gameland Drive Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at home. Born in Pottsville the son of the late James E. Mellor, and Shirley R. (Zimmerman) Mellor - Stewart. Stan was also predeceased by; step father, Harry Stewart; brother, Kenneth Mellor. Surviving are; daughter, Shelby Mellor; sons, Stosh...

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