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Kai Patrick Hottenstein
Mar 25, 2022
It is with great sadness that we share this news... Kai Patrick Hottenstein, precious baby boy to parents Julia Chaney and Brandon Hottenstein, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022, eight short days after his birth. This tiny angel will never be forgotten and will be greatly missed. No services are planned at this time. Private arrangements are entrusted to...
Armond D. Notarione
Mar 24, 2022
Armond D. Notarione, Jr., 82 of Banks Township, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at home. Born Saturday, March 23, 1940 the son of the late Armond, and Celia Notrione, Sr.. Armond had worked in the restaurant business for many years assisting the Pantages family managing a number of their local restaurants. Armond retired form DBI of Hazleton. Surviving...
Dolores Dean
Mar 21, 2022
Dolores Dean, 84 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania where she had been a guest. Born Thursday, August 26, 1937 in New York the daughter of the late Michael, and Olga (Skripnek) Ruboken. Dolores worked as a waitress at the Beacon Diner in Hometown...
Walter H. Bilger
Mar 19, 2022
Walter H. Bilger, 82 years of age formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Geisinger / St. Luke's in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Walter had been a guest of Orwigsburg Manor for the past 5 years. Born Monday, September 11, 1939 in Allentown the son of the late Clarence L., and Virginia L. (Walter) Bilger -...
Margaret J. Prebula
Mar 16, 2022
Margaret J. Prebula, beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, 83 years of age, of Buck Mountain Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital Carbon Campus Lehighton. Born Wednesday, June 15, 1938 in Mary D, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late William J., and Margaret A. (Farrell) Hill. Margaret was also predeceased in 2020 by her beloved...
Jordan Michael Smith
Mar 14, 2022
Jordan Michael Smith, 22 years of age. of Penn Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Monday, March 14, 2022, in Berks County from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Born Tuesday, September 7, 1999 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, he was the son, Michelle (Matula) McHose; father, Michael X. Smith, Sr.; brothers, Michael X. Smith, Jr., Jayden Flores, Andrew R. Toney; sister,...
Rita M. Cavanaugh
Mar 13, 2022
Rita M. (Lynn) Cavanaugh, 65 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022, while in the care of her family in Tamaqua. Born Wednesday, January 16, 1957 in Manville, New Jersey the daughter of the late Cecilia C. (Lynn) Jones. Rita was also predeceased by; husband, William Cavanaugh; son, Raymond Yocum, Jr.; step fathers, William...
Kenneth H. "Ken" Brown
Mar 12, 2022
Dr. Kenneth Harold “Ken” Brown, age 75, of Newark, Delaware, was surrounded by his family when he passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Ken was born on August 8, 1946 at Coaldale Hospital near Tamaqua, Pennsylvania to parents the late Kenneth C. Brown and Edna (Mauger) Brown. As a youth in Tamaqua, Ken was a member of the Boy...
Sandra N. Delpero
Mar 10, 2022
Sandra N. Delpero, mother, grandmother, beloved great grandmother, of West Water Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at 89 years of age. Born Monday, October 17, 1932 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Howard G., and Helen C (Herbert) Pforr - Tudy. Sandra was also...
Deborah K. Mcguinness
Mar 9, 2022
Deborah K. McGuinness, beloved mother, grandmother, sister of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Broad Mountain Nursing Home in Frackville, Pennsylvania at 64 years of age. Born Saturday, November 16, 1957 in New Jersey the daughter of the late William, and Frances (Hermanoski) Maxwell. She was also predeceased by; and infant granddaughter; sister, Patricia Little Surviving are...
Michael F. Pogwist
Mar 8, 2022
Michael F. Pogwist, 53 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Wednesday, March 20, 1968 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Patricia A. (Heller) Pogwist. Mike was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Cari (Corneliussen) Pogwist.. Surviving are; his father, Michael Pogwist...
Richard P. Kovalesky Phd
Mar 7, 2022
Richard P. Kovalesky, PhD a well respected counselor and advocate for the disabled, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus, at 62 years of age. Born Monday, October 12, 1959 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert Kovalesky. Survived by his rock,, and greatest advocate, his mother Georgine K....
Joanne L. (Douglas) Zboray
Mar 5, 2022
Joanne L. (Douglas) Zboray of Packer Township Weatherly, Pennsylvania returned home to her Lord on Saturday March 5, 2022 while surrounded by the love of her family at 74 years of age. Born in Hazleton the daughter of the late James Douglas, Joanne is survived by; her mother, Lois (Dietrich) Douglas of Weatherly; beloved husband, Bruce Wayne Zboray; children, Joseph...
Hazel Mary Whitley
Mar 5, 2022
Hazel Mary Sherry Whitley, 91 years of age, of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 5, 2022 at Scenic View Personal Care facility in Palmerton. Born in Tamaqua to the late Paul E., and Mary E. (Stein) Sherry. She is survived by; four children and their spouses, Don (Rose) Whitley, Paul (Amy) Whitley, Dianne (Mark) Robbins, and...
Raymond L. Kochin
Mar 4, 2022
Raymond L. Kochin, 82 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Friday, March 4, 2022, at home. Born Thursday, August 31, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Louis, and Helen (Wietecha) Kochin. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 58 years, Joan C. (Clark) Kochin; son, Raymond R. Kochin and wife Susan Hughes of Weatherly; daughters,...
Thomas M. "Tim" Stoffey
Mar 4, 2022
Thomas M. "Tim" Stoffey, 85 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Saturday, August 29, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the son of the late George, and Elizabeth (Chaballa) Stoffey. He was also predeceased by; sisters, Dorothy Zimmerman, and Verna Bench. Surviving are; his beloved...
Harold J. Schock Iii
Mar 3, 2022
Harold J. Schock, III, 39 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, March 3, 2022 unexpectedly at home. Born Thursday, April 22, 1982 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harold Schock and Alicia (DeLauretis) Schock. Surviving are sister, Ada Ghrisp and her husband, Ed of Pittsburgh; paternal grandmother, Catherine Schock of Tamaqua, nephew, niece, many aunts,...
Beverly Jayne Kunkel
Mar 3, 2022
Beverly Jayne Kunkel, beloved mother, grammy, great granny, sister, 91years of age Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born Monday, May 26, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Harris, and Pearl (Dotter) Kocher. Beverly was also predeceased by; her husband and dancing partner of 67 years, Maurice...
Guy R. Ulshafer
Mar 2, 2022
Guy R. Ulshafer, 69 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at St. Luke's Allentown Campus. Born Saturday, February 7, 1953 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Guy W., and Alice (Heffelfinger) Ulshafer. Guy was also predeceased by; sister, Beverly Grammes. Surviving are sons, Guy D. Ulshafer and his...
Rita G. Coppens
Mar 1, 2022
Rita G. Coppens, 88 years of age, formerly of Delaware County Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the home of her daughter Denise in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, January 7, 1934 in Weymouth Massachusetts the daughter of the late James W., and Margaret C. (Woolner) Glavin. Rita was also predeceased by; husband, Charles A. Coppens; companion,...
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