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Clifford H. "Cliff" Hadesty Sr.

Clifford H. "Cliff" Hadesty Sr.

Jan 5, 2023

Clifford H. "Cliff" Hadesty Sr., 67 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Seton Manor Orwigsburg. Born Sunday, June 5, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the Late James, and Jeanette (Schlosser) Hadesty. He was also predeceased by; sister, Catherine Gallagher brother, Ricky Hadesty Surviving are; his companion of over 20 years...

Roland B. Schuler Sr.

Roland B. Schuler Sr.

Jan 5, 2023

Roland B. Schuler, Sr., 79 years of age, of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Pottsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his beloved wife, Veronica (Boyer) Schuler by his side. Born Wednesday, March 24, 1943 in Corning, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Russell, and Bessie (Moll) Schuler. Roland was also predeceased by; son, Roland...

Margaret K. "Marge" Romano

Margaret K. "Marge" Romano

Jan 4, 2023

Margaret K. "Marge" Romano, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at home while in the loving care of her girls. Marge was 78 years of age. Born Saturday, April 29, 1944 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Margaret D. "Peg" Kubilus. Marge was...

Judith A. Osenbach

Judith A. Osenbach

Jan 2, 2023

Judith A. Osenbach , 78 years of age, of Lake Drive, Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, June 15, 1944 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Edward, and Blanche (Urlich) Bankes. Surviving are; her beloved husband of 52 years, Kenneth G. Osenbach; daughter...

John J Collings

John J Collings

Jan 2, 2023

John J. Collings, 95 years of age formerly of Media, Pa, Annapolis MD, and recent guest of Heritage Hill Senior Living of Weatherly, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Lehigh Valley- Hazleton Campus in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, November 13, 1927 in Sandusky Ohio the son of the late John, and Dora (Richardson) Collings. John was also predeceased...

Frank E. Garger

Frank E. Garger

Jan 1, 2023

Frank E. Garger 90 of Allentown passed away on Monday January 1, 2023 at St.Luke's Hospital Allentown. Born July 25, 1932 in Allentown the son of the late Frank, and Rose (Krapf) Garger. Frank was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Marie H. (Petracovich) Garger; sister, Nancy Kratzer. A graduate of William Allen High School, Frank served honorably in the...

John Carl Hafer

John Carl Hafer

Dec 31, 2022

John Carl Hafer, 100 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Pine Brooke Personal Care Center in Orwigsburg having resided there for the past 7 years.. Born Thursday, September 21, 1922 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the son of the late Raymond S., and Ester Mae (Resh) Hafer. Carl, was also predeceased by; his...

Lillian R. Steigerwalt

Lillian R. Steigerwalt

Dec 31, 2022

Lillian R. (Moyer) Steigerwalt, beloved mother, nana, 90 years of age of School Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Tuesday, May 24, 1932 in Leather Corner Post, Lehigh County, the daughter of the late James and Mazie (Krause) Moyer. Lillian was also predeceased by; her husband of 50...

Raymond J. Slezak

Raymond J. Slezak

Dec 30, 2022

Raymond J. Slezak, age 81,of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at home. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Malchitsky) Slezak. Ray was also predeceased by his sister, Mary Lazur. Surviving are daughter, Patricia (Frank Felker) of Glassboro, NJ; son, Raymond of Port St Lucie, Florida; sister, Margaret Dingman of Levittown PA;...

Andrew J. Dibuo

Andrew J. Dibuo

Dec 30, 2022

Andrew J. DiBuo, Jr., 72 years of age, of the White Bear Section of Summit Hill, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at home while in the care of his loved ones. Born Thursday, December 21, 1950 in Coaldale, PA the son of the late Andrew J., and Frances (Pazgan)​ ​DiBuo. Surviving are; daughter, Angela F. DiBuo...

Ronald Milton Whetstone

Ronald Milton Whetstone

Dec 29, 2022

Ronald M. Whetstone, 76 years of age of Rush Township, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, May 28, 1946 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Norman Milton Whetstone ) , and Mary (King) Whetstone. Ronald was also predeceased by; brother, Harold Whetstone....

Anna Mae Callan

Anna Mae Callan

Dec 28, 2022

Anna Mae Callan, 95 years of age, of Valley Street Brockton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Orwigsburg Center. Anna Mae had been a guest of Providence Place in Pottsville for the past 3 &1/2 years. Born Wednesday, December 29, 1926 in Kaska, the daughter of the late Leo, and Barbara (Schwartz) Blickley. Anna Mae was...

Alfred Vega

Alfred Vega

Dec 27, 2022

Alfred Vega, 60 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 26, 1962 in Bronx, New York, the son of the late Jose, and Margarita (Arroyo) Vega. Alfred was also predeceased by his brother Jose Vega Jr.; former mother-in-law, Connie Thompson Surviving are; daughters,...

Ronald C. Duser

Ronald C. Duser

Dec 27, 2022

Ronald C. Duser, "The King" 94 years of age, of Second Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus. Born Tuesday, April 24, 1928 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late William, and Iola (Rothrock) Duser. Ronald was also predeceased by his beloved wife Elizabeth "Betty The Queen" (Prokopic) Duser on February...

Anthony J. Burke

Anthony J. Burke

Dec 25, 2022

Anthony J. Burke, 80 years of age, of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, August 29, 1942 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph, and Anna (Kishonis) Burke. Anthony was also predeceased by; his wife, Sally A. (Bear) Burke on December 28, 2016; sisters, Doris...

Briana C. Kromer

Briana C. Kromer

Dec 25, 2022

Briana C. Kromer, P.F.C. currently serving in the United States Army stationed at Ft. Sill Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 25, 2022, while home for the holidays visiting her family in Andreas, Pennsylvania. She was 21 years of age. Born Friday, January 26, 2001 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of David and Michelle (Jennings) Kromer of...

Kara Kay Dombrowski

Kara Kay Dombrowski

Dec 25, 2022

Kara Kay (Meyers) Dombrowski, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, 51 years of age, of Clay Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at home. Born Friday, May 21, 1971 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Michael Meyers and Betty Lou (Murphy) Meyers. Kara is also survived by; her husband of 26 years, of Gene...

Nicholas Owen Urban

Nicholas Owen Urban

Dec 21, 2022

Nicholas Owen Urban, 72 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Born Thursday, November 23, 1950 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania he was the son of Bella (Powell) Urban of Mulberry Florida and the late Joseph Urban. Nick was also predeceased by; brothers, Joseph III, Lance, Charles, and Joseph. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 14...

Joseph J. Searfoss

Joseph J. Searfoss

Dec 21, 2022

Joseph J. Searfoss, 66 years of age, of Foster Twp., Freeland, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Allied Hospice in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 5, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late George R., and Anna (Boyko) Searfoss. Joe was also predeceased by; sister, Barbara Dziwak; brothers, William and Franklin Searfoss. Surviving are...

Herbert Calvin Wink Jr.

Herbert Calvin Wink Jr.

Dec 20, 2022

Herbert Calvin Wink, Jr., 77 years of age, of Ash Circle Drive Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at St. Luke's - Geisinger in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, December 27, 1944 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Herbert C. Wink Sr., and Mary E. (Eames) Wink. Surviving are; son, Thomas R. Wink of Palmerton; daughters,...

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