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Nancy Kibler Stewart

Nancy Kibler Stewart

May 27, 2023

Nancy M. Stewart, 84 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at St. Luke's Manor Hazleton. Born Saturday, April 15, 1939 in Luzerne county, the daughter of the late Theodore R., and Dorothy Mae (Kibler) Stewart. Nancy was also predeceased by her brother Wayne J. Stewart. A1958 graduate of Foster Township High School, Nancy...

John J Raynock Sr.

John J Raynock Sr.

May 27, 2023

John J. Raynock, Sr., 91 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Friday, June 5, 1931 in Rockport the son of the late Frank J., and Ann (Hallahan) Raynock John was also predeceased by; sister, Martha E. Raynock; brothers, Frank J. and Joseph Raynock. Surviving are; his...

Paul G. Dice

Paul G. Dice

May 25, 2023

Paul G. Dice, 72 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Commonwealth Health - Wilkes Barre in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 9 days after the passing of his beloved wife of 42 years; Linda J. (Meyers) Dice. Born Saturday, February 17, 1951 in Hazleton the son of the late Arthur and Ida (Knepper) Dice. Surviving are daughters,...

Russell B. Woodward

Russell B. Woodward

May 22, 2023

Russell B. Woodward, 55 years of age of East Bertsch Street Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Lansford Born Saturday, September 2, 1967 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Patricia A. (Toth) Woodward. Surviving are; father, Russell L. Woodward; sister, Lori A. Zonca wife of Joseph J. Jr. all Lansford; nieces, nephews, and extended family....

Christopher M. Lopresto

Christopher M. Lopresto

May 19, 2023

Christopher M. Lopresto, 61 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023, at home. Born Tuesday, October 10, 1961 in Coaldale the son of the late Guido G. Lopresto who died on July 15, 2022. Surviving are his beloved mother, Lucille (Coppola) Lopresto of Tamaqua; sister Elizabeth Confer and her husband Bruce O.; nieces,...

Linda J. Dice

Linda J. Dice

May 16, 2023

Linda J. Dice, 66 years of age of Hudson Drive Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus after a short battle against ALS. Born Tuesday, June 26, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph, and Mary (Gerhard) Meyers. Surviving are; her husband of 42 years, Paul G. Dice; daughters,...

Arlene C. Breiner

Arlene C. Breiner

May 15, 2023

Arlene C. Breiner, beloved mother, grammie, sister, 93 years of age of Mantzville West Penn Township, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023, as a guest of St. Luke's Miners Memorial 5th Floor, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, July 16, 1929 in West Penn Township the daughter of the late Howard, and Emma (Kemner) Steigerwalt. Arlene was predeceased by;...

Patrick Joseph Kotula

Patrick Joseph Kotula

May 12, 2023

Patrick Joseph Kotula, 75 years of age of Mary D, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at home while in the care of his beloved wife of 38 years Judy (Zulick) Kotula. Born Tuesday, May 20, 1947 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Anthony A., and Agnes T (Bernett) Kotula. Pat was also predeceased by; sister...

John Longhi

John Longhi

May 11, 2023

John Longhi, 75, of Hometown, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in his home after a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was the husband of Juliann (Oravec) Longhi. They would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on May, 16, 2023. Born November 4, 1947 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the...

Bettie L. Dawson

Bettie L. Dawson

May 9, 2023

Bettie L. Dawson, 87 years of age, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, July 6, 1935 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Robert, and Dorothy (Aldrich) Schneider. Bettie was also predeceased by; son, Jeffrey Raymond Dawson; sisters, Dorothy Woldecke, Carole McConnell, Irene Coleman...

Harry R. Weintraub Jr.

Harry R. Weintraub Jr.

May 7, 2023

Harry R. Weintraub, Jr., 87 years of age, of Wheatley Heights, New York passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 11, 1935 in Bronx, New York. the son of the late Henry R. Weintraub, Sr., and Mary (Bienasz) Weintraub Surviving are; his wife Helga (Hoffmann) Weintraub;...

Barry A. Gangwer

Barry A. Gangwer

May 7, 2023

Barry Allen Gangwer went home to his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2023. Born October 22, 1951, He was the son of the late Harry L. Gangwer, 3rd and Thelma M. (Rohde) Gangwer. He married the love of his life, Ann (Ziegler) Gangwer on June 13, 1987 A native and lifelong resident of Weatherly Barry attend the community’s schools...

Rosalind D. "Pixie" Hosler

Rosalind D. "Pixie" Hosler

May 5, 2023

Rosalind D. "Pixie" Hosler, of Sunny Drive Mary D, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her adoring daughters, beloved grandchildren, and siblings, at 66 years of age. Born Monday, August 20, 1956 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Russell C., and Illomay (McLaughlin) Nelson. Pixie was also predeceased by; husband, Benjamin...

Raymond D. Provizzi

Raymond D. Provizzi

May 5, 2023

Raymond D. Provizzi, 52 years of age, of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023, upon arrival at Geisinger Wyoming. Born Monday, February 15, 1971 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Raymond A., and Connie M. (Simone) Provizzi. Surviving are; fiancée, Dawn Rodola - Johns with whom he resided; brothers, William J. Provizzi and...

Bernice J. Steigerwalt

Bernice J. Steigerwalt

May 5, 2023

Bernice J. Steigerwalt, 76, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a courageous 23-year battle against cancer. Born on Thursday, May 23, 1946, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Cloutir) Mailloux. Bernice was predeceased by her precious granddaughter, Brooke Steigerwalt. Surviving her is...

Delbert F. "Butch" Miller

Delbert F. "Butch" Miller

May 3, 2023

Delbert F. “Butch" Miller Jr., 78 of New Ringgold passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading PA, Born in Pottsville, PA August 24, 1944, he was a son of the late Delbert F. and Madeline G. (Oxley) Miller. He was a 1963 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. He devoted most of...

Suzanne Mary Strohl

Suzanne Mary Strohl

Apr 30, 2023

Suzanne Mary (Wehr) Strohl was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in her home in Coaldale, Pennsylvania surrounded by her loved ones on the morning of Sunday, April 30th, 2023. Suzanne was born on Monday, November 20th, 1961, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late James...

Christine J. "Sissy" Huegel

Christine J. "Sissy" Huegel

Apr 29, 2023

Christine Joan Huegel, 66 of Tamaqua, died peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 6 a.m. in the ICU of St. Luke’s Hospital System’s Carbon Campus, surrounded by her loved ones for the 24 hours prior to her passing. Born on November 5, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn B. (nee Plasko) Yusella and Frank Yusella. Chris...

Ronald D. Hinkle

Ronald D. Hinkle

Apr 28, 2023

Ronald D. Hinkle, 71 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at home while in the care of his family. Born Wednesday, August 15, 1951 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Melvin L., and Thelma J. (Jenkins) Hinkle. Ron was also predeceased by; his first wife, Linda (Doleiden) Hinkle; beloved second wife,...

Deborah C. Hower

Deborah C. Hower

Apr 27, 2023

Deborah C. Hower, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, of Chapel Drive Mahoning Township Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a courageous battle against cancer. She was 67 years of age. Born Friday, July 15, 1955. in Pottsville the daughter of the late Raymond Shafer. Surviving are; mother, Evelyn (Moyer)...

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