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Manuel J. "Manny" Filloy Jr.

Manuel J. "Manny" Filloy Jr.

Sep 8, 2022

Manuel J. "Manny" Filloy, Jr., 55 of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born Monday, June 6, 1967 in Coaldale the son of Ethel Lee (Nelson) Filloy of Weatherly, and the late Manuel J. Filloy, Sr. In addition to his mother he is survived by; sister, Megan Cannon wife of Craig; brother, Rob Filloy and his wife Lisa...

Michael Joseph Sfarra

Michael Joseph Sfarra

Sep 7, 2022

Michael Joseph Sfarra, 49, of West Penn Township, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Michael was a kind, caring, and loving son, brother, and uncle. He was the valedictorian of his 1991 graduating class at Tamaqua Area High School. Michael went on to attend Lehigh University, graduating with high honors. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, gardening, and...

Joseph W. Baddick

Joseph W. Baddick

Sep 6, 2022

Joseph W. Baddick, 63 years of age, of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, February 21, 1959 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of Victor D. Baddick, and the late Mary Patricia (Coleman) Baddick. Joe was also predeceased by; brothers, John J., and Mark V. Baddick.. Surviving are...

Edwin Paul Randig

Edwin Paul Randig

Sep 1, 2022

Edwin Paul Randig, 90 years of age, a longtime Tamaqua businessman passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem. Born Friday, April 29,1932 in Butler, Pennsylvania the son of the late Paul and Pearl (Easley) Randig. Paul was also predeceased by sisters, Jane Connell, Patricia Taggart; step sons, Billy and Bruce Johnson. Surviving are his...

Ronald D. Moll

Ronald D. Moll

Aug 30, 2022

Ronald D. Moll, 55 years of age, a former resident of Tamaqua, passed away much too young in his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Born Wednesday, April 5, 1967 in Easton, the son of the late Richard, and Doris L. (Rehm) Moll. Ron was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Florence T. (O'Leary) Moll on August...

Arsenio Morales Gonzalez

Arsenio Morales Gonzalez

Aug 28, 2022

Arsenio Morales Gonzalez, hijo, padre, hermano y abuelo, de Hazleton, Pensilvania. Murió repentinamente el Domingo, Agosto 28, 2022 en Hazleton. Nació el Lunes Febrero 14, 1966 en Marmolejos, Rep. dom, hijo de Dolores Gonzalez y el fallecido Bienvenido Morales. Familiares son: Malvin Yamileidy Morales Gálvez y su esposo David Martes, hijos Rayner Morales Nova, Elvin Morales Ademan, Kelvin Morales Ademan...

Robert L. Johnson

Robert L. Johnson

Aug 27, 2022

Robert L."Bob" Johnson, 87 yrs, of Orefield, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. Born Wednesday, March 13, 1935 in Erie, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles S., and Nina (Thompson) Johnson. Bob was also predeceased by; brothers, Quay D., and Stanley Johnson.; sister, Glenda Leittinger; step sister, Jean Jones. Surviving are...

Wilma Agnes Strunk

Wilma Agnes Strunk

Aug 26, 2022

Wilma Agnes Strunk, 91 years of age Mohnton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022, as a guest of Manor Care Sinking Springs. Born Monday, December 1, 1930 in Quakake, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Percy, and Verna (Hons) Croll. Wilma was also predeceased by; husband, Herman Strunk; brothers, Junior, and Barton Croll. Surviving are; daughter, Wendy...

Joan S. Pfeiffer

Joan S. Pfeiffer

Aug 23, 2022

Joan S. Pfeiffer 88 years of age of Packer Street Weatherly Pennsylvania, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday August 23, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. Born in Rockport, Weatherly Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Robert, and Mae (Lewis) Hittinger. She was also predeceased by her; beloved husband, Conrad H. Pfeiffer, Jr. on July 10, 2010;...

Arthur J. Oakes Sr.

Arthur J. Oakes Sr.

Aug 22, 2022

Arthur J. Oakes Sr., 80 years of age of East Union Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Born Thursday, April 2, 1942 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles W., and Lucy (Sweeney) Oakes. Art was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Bernadine M. (Raymond)...

Kenneth J. Miller

Kenneth J. Miller

Aug 21, 2022

Kenneth J. Miller, 74 years of age, of Buck Mountain Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at home while in the loving care of his wife  of 45 years, Nancy (Drost) Miller, and children. Born Wednesday, September 24, 1947 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Norman, and Helen (Kunkle) Miller. Surviving are sons, Jason...

Joseph Gregory Delpero

Joseph Gregory Delpero

Aug 20, 2022

Joseph Gregory Delpero, 61 years of age of East Front Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, March 31, 1961 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Joseph F., and Sandra N. (Pforr) Delpero. Surviving are; his beloved wife, Michelle Lee (Leeper) Delpero; sister, Melanie...

Joseph A. Romano

Joseph A. Romano

Aug 18, 2022

Joseph A. Romano, husband, father brother, pop, of Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family, and in the tender care of his beloved wife of 60 years, Margaret K. "Marge" (Kubilus) Romano at 87 years of age. Born Thursday, October 25, 1934 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. the son of the late...

June (Tiley) Krell

June (Tiley) Krell

Aug 16, 2022

June Tiley Krell, 90, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 16, 2022 at Maple Shade Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, surrounded by a steady stream of her many family members and friends. She was the widow of the late Donald E. Krell. Sr., her husband of 62 years, who preceded her in death in 2012....

Charles J. Wheeler

Charles J. Wheeler

Aug 16, 2022

Charles J. Wheeler, 69 years of age, of Buck Mountain, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at home. Born Sunday, February 18, 1953 in Wilkes-Barre, the son of the late Charles L., and Dolores N. (Mondell) Wheeler. Charlie was also predeceased by his baby daughter, Jessica J. Wheeler on March 13, 1984. Surviving are his wife...

Patricia A. Blickley

Patricia A. Blickley

Aug 13, 2022

Patricia A. Blickley, 80 years of age, of Yetten Circle Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Pottsville Rehabilitation Ctr. in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, March 27, 1942 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she is survived by; daughter, Carol Kester; son, David Blickley; brother, Steve Sweigert; grandchild, Elizabeth Kester (David Csernak), and great grandsons, Joshua, and Matthew Csernak. Pat...

Yvonne A. Zukosky

Yvonne A. Zukosky

Aug 13, 2022

Yvonne A. Zukosky, 56 of Palmerton, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly in her home died on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born Friday, December 24, 1965 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Emil J. and Mary (Magnus) Starkey Surviving are sister, Michele Starkey of Weatherly, and two nieces, Amanda and Ashley. Yvonne was a graduate of West Hazleton...

Ethel L. Weaver

Ethel L. Weaver

Aug 12, 2022

Ethel L. Weaver, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, of Andreas Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at 79 years of age.. Born Monday, July 12, 1943 in West Penn Township, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Charles, and Annabelle (Reinhart) Hollenbach. She was also predeceased by; her husband of...

Esther M. Walper

Esther M. Walper

Aug 8, 2022

Esther M. Walper, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, 72 years of age, of Second Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, November 21, 1949 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. the daughter of the late Woodrow W., and Esther (Sherman) Parker. Esther was also predeceased by her husband...

Susan R. Martin

Susan R. Martin

Aug 4, 2022

Susan Rose Martin (Somers), 64, of Weatherly passed away peacefully Thursday morning at St. Luke’s Pavilion in Hazleton after a short illness. Suzy is survived by her father, James R. Somers, Sr. of Weatherly, two brothers, James R. Somers, Jr. and wife Marie of Weatherly, and Stephen Somers and husband Tod of Ephrata, and brother-in-law, William Kreiger, as well as...