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Charlene R. Moyer

Charlene R. Moyer

Nov 10, 2021

Charlene R. Moyer, 56 of Lehighton, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at St. Luke's - Allentown Campus. Born Monday, September 13, 1965 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Charles R., and Marlene (Andrews) Taschler. Charlene was also predeceased by her; sister, Lori Rehrig. Surviving are; daughter, Jennifer Steigerwalt of Tamaqua; son, Jeffrey Steigerwalt and his companion...

Kenneth R. Kuhns

Kenneth R. Kuhns

Nov 8, 2021

Kenneth R. Kuhns, husband, father, grandfather, 76 years of age, of Spirit Court New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Prospect Park Health & Rehabilitation Center in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, August 14, 1945 in Allentown the son of the late Earl K., and Rachel (Tedesco)  Kuhns.  Kenneth was also predeceased by; daughter, Kimberly Ann Kuhns...

George C. Kupetz

George C. Kupetz

Nov 7, 2021

George C. Kupetz, 64 years of age of Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania  passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at St. Luke's Orwigsburg Campus. Born Wednesday, May 8, 1957 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of George J., and Mae (Ketchledge) Kupetz. A 1975 graduate of Blue Mountain High School, George earned a certification in H.V.A.C. after graduation.  George...

Roman Clyde Nunez

Roman Clyde Nunez

Nov 6, 2021

Roman Clyde Nunez, precious baby boy to parents Tori Papanek and Mario Nunez, died peacefully in his mother and father’s arms on November 6, 2021 a few short hours after his birth. Roman is deeply loved by his mother and father, big sister Keanna and big brother Troy, his great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many others. Since first...

Dorothy King

Dorothy King

Nov 4, 2021

Dorothy King, 92 years of age, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, of First Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at home while in the loving care of her husband of 68 years, John King, Sr., and her son whom she adored, John King, Jr.. Born Monday, September 9, 1929 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. the daughter of...

Harry "Richie" Arner

Harry "Richie" Arner

Nov 2, 2021

Harry Richard "Richie" Arner, 94 years of age, of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, January 17, 1927 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert, and Annabelle (Scheitram) Arner. He was also predeceased by his brother, Robert in 1934. Surviving are;...

Patricia (Kennedy) "Patsy" Regalis

Patricia (Kennedy) "Patsy" Regalis

Oct 30, 2021

Patricia "Patsy" Regalis, 96 years of age, of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021, while in the care of her daughter Mary Ann Watsula in Tuscarora. Born Thursday, October 15, 1925 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Patrick, and Adelle (Sakusky) Kennedy. Patsy, was also predeceased by; husband, Joseph J. Regalis, Sr....

Craig Walters Sr.

Craig Walters Sr.

Oct 29, 2021

Craig Walters, Sr., husband, father, owner of Walters Monument Co., of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021, at home in the loving care of his wife of 41 years, Helen M. (Heiney) Walters after a courageous battle against cancer at 65 years of age. Born Wednesday, March 7, 1956 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the son of the...

Amandus C. "Junior" Steigerwalt Jr.

Amandus C. "Junior" Steigerwalt Jr.

Oct 27, 2021

Amandus C. "Junior" Steigerwalt, husband, father, grandfather, of Ben Salem Road, Andreas, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in the tender care of his family and beloved wife of 70 years, Pauline Lizzie (Oswald) Steigerwalt, having celebrated their anniversary on July 7, 2021, at 92 years of age. Born Saturday, April 20, 1929, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania,...

Shirley I. Miller

Shirley I. Miller

Oct 26, 2021

Shirley I. Miller, 85 years of age, beloved mother, adored grandmother, sister, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the home of her daughter Lesa in Tamaqua. Born Tuesday, November 26, 1935 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Clarence, and Anna (Reinert) Moyer. Shirley was also predeceased by; her husband of 58 years,...

Ruth Essington

Ruth Essington

Oct 23, 2021

Anita Ruth Essington, age 96, of Tamaqua, PA and Pittsboro, NC, died on October 23, 2021 after a brief illness. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was the daughter of Howell Dietrich and Catherine Wirtz. Following her mother’s death as an infant, she was raised by her grandparents, Jacob and Sally Dietrich, at 509 Washington Street, where she resided...

Joseph Francis Sweeney

Joseph Francis Sweeney

Oct 21, 2021

Joseph Francis Sweeney, Panther Valley High School teacher of 18 years, a resident of Summit Hill, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus at 56 years of age surrounded by his family who will continue to live his legacy. Born Tuesday, August 10, 1965 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Joe is survived by; mother, Carol...

Jean G. Ripple

Jean G. Ripple

Oct 20, 2021

Jean G. (Gaumer) Ripple, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly at 93 years of age. Born Monday, May 7, 1928 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William, and Myrtle (Brown) Gaumer. She was also predeceased by her husband, William John Ripple...

Lenny D. Jones

Lenny D. Jones

Oct 20, 2021

Lenny D. Jones, 70 years of age, formerly of Parryville, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, as a guest of the Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton. Born Tuesday, June 26, 1951 in Parryville, the son of the late Charles Jones, and Ardella (Brown) Stuckley. Lenny was also predeceased by; sisters, Roberta Stuckley, Maryann Evertt, Wilhemina E....

Mary Jane Masters

Mary Jane Masters

Oct 15, 2021

Mary Jane Masters, 82 years of age, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem after a brief illness. Born Friday, April 28, 1939 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late William, and Mary (Ehle) Williams. She was also predeceased by; her husband, Robert Master; sisters, Shirley J. Cauley, Margaret Stahler;...

Daniel R. Derhammer

Daniel R. Derhammer

Oct 14, 2021

Daniel R. Derhammer, 70 years of age, of Cold Spring Drive Andreas, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest with his Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Pottsville Rehabilitation Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, May 20, 1951 in Bethlehem, the son of the late Russel, and Jeanette (Kocher) Derhhammer. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 45 years, Susan E. (Clark)...

David Bryan Fisher

David Bryan Fisher

Oct 14, 2021

David Bryan Fisher, 42 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at home. Born Friday, June 22, 1979 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Barry, and Mindy (Weinberg) Fisher. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 8 years, Tabitha (Miller) Fisher; son, whom he adored,Tyler R. Fisher of Philadelphia; brother, Lawrence H. Fisher,...

Paul T. Keich Sr.

Paul T. Keich Sr.

Oct 13, 2021

Paul T.  "Hockey Puck" Keich, Sr., beloved husband, father, poppy, brother, of Hunter Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, at 81 years of age. Born Thursday, August 1, 1940 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Carl, and Mary (Lucas) Keich.  He was also predeceased by; brothers, James,...

Arianne "Ari" Boulanger

Arianne "Ari" Boulanger

Oct 12, 2021

Arianne "Ari" Boulanger, 62 years of age of Rush Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at home. Born Tuesday, November 4, 1958 in Syracuse, New York. She was predeceased by; he mother, Mimi (Martini) Delodiza; husband, Raymond Boulanger; sister, Indy Alexander. Surviving are; father, George Delodzia; sisters, Shauni Swanson, Kyra Munoz. Nieces, nephews, and friends...

Michael A. Heffelfinger

Michael A. Heffelfinger

Oct 9, 2021

Michael A. Heffelfinger, 56 years of age, of Ryan Ave. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem from complications of covid-19. Born Thursday, June 24, 1965 in Allentown the son of the late Earl N., and Pansy (Bollinger) Heffelfinger. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 13 years, Angela (Reinhart) Heffelfinger;...

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