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Raymond Ellwood Kohl
Aug 3, 2021
Raymond Elwood Kohl, 89 of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Born Tuesday, August 2, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of the late Willis, and Martha (Porter) Kohl. Surviving are son, Raymond A. Kohl of Allentown; daughter, Linda Kohl of Coopersburg. Raymond served honorably in the United States Army, and was a mason, retiring from the...
E. Jean Sabalusky
Jul 30, 2021
E. Jean Sabalusky, 88 years of age, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at home while in the care of her family. Born Wednesday, August 24, 1932, in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Weiss) Smith, Jean was also predeceased by: her beloved husband, Albert J. Sabalusky, who passed away on July...
Dorothy M. Hedeen
Jul 29, 2021
Dorothy Marilyn Hedeen passed away peacefully. "Your wings were ready but our hearts wanted more time." She was the daughter of Charles and Rose Guthrie of Shiloh, Ohio. Dorothy was born at home in the year 1928. She attended Shiloh High School and graduated in 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Eric; sister, Helen and...
Mary B. Kern
Jul 28, 2021
Mary B. Kern, of Stedman Ave. Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in the home she loved, in the loving care of her husband of 30 years, David L, Kern having fought a valiant battle against cancer for many years at 64 years of age. Born Wednesday, April 17, 1957 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the...
Angelo J. Roman
Jul 28, 2021
Angelo J. Roman, 99 years of age, of Buck Mountain, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior living Ctr. Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, September 17, 1921 on Buck Mountain the son of the late Philip, and Catherine (Paulmeno) Roman. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret (Fatula) Roman...
Paul G. Breiner Sr
Jul 27, 2021
Paul G. Breiner, Sr., lifelong resident, and public servant of West Penn Township, Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Seton Manor in Orwigsburg at 75 years of age. Born Thursday, January 24, 1946 in Palmerton, the son of the late Paul E.C., and Arline (Behler) Breiner. Paul was also predeceased by his son, Joseph C....
Richard P. Orsulak
Jul 26, 2021
Richard P. Orsulak 72 years of age, of Summit Hill, passed away on Monday July 26, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey Pennsylvania. Born in Palmerton the son of the late Joseph P., and Ruth Irene (Barrett) Orsulak. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Arlene A. (Gorka) Orsulak; sons, Richie of Summit Hill, Christopher Orsulak...
Elizabeth Kanyak
Jul 26, 2021
Elizabeth Kanyak, 90 years of age, of West Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Monday, July 26, 2021, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, April 16, 1931 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Michael, and Elizabeth (Lengen) Kohut. Elizabeth was also predeceased by her beloved husband, John Thomas Kanyak;...
Harold H. Nester
Jul 25, 2021
Harold H. Nester, of Chestnut Street New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at home while in the tender, loving care of his family at 82 years of age. Born Sunday, April 23, 1939 in East Brunswick Twp., Pennsylvania the son of the late Henry W., and Ida M. (Steigerwalt) Nester. Harold was also predeceased by;...
Rosemary "Rosie" Papanek
Jul 22, 2021
Rosemary (Rosie) Papanek died July 22, 2021, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, following a short illness. Ms. Papanek was born December 5, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Pauline Papanek. In 1969, the Papanek family moved to Lansford, Pennsylvania. Rosie became a part of the community. She served as a library aide at Marian Catholic High School in Tamaqua....
Robert L. "Bobby" Fairchild
Jul 22, 2021
Robert (Bobby) L. Fairchild, 64, husband, father, brother, and grandfather of Buck Mountain, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home in the care of his wife after a courageous battle against cancer. Born Wednesday, November 14, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Donald, and Arbutus (Poltrok) Fairchild. Surviving are; his beloved wife of...
Carolyn L. "Pwee" Robbins
Jul 22, 2021
Carolyn L. "Pwee" Robbins , 68 years of age, formerly of Mary D, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday July 22, 2021 after a long illness. Born January 10, 1953 in Orrville, OH, she was a daughter of Helen Wilson and the late John Wilson. She was a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and also an army veteran after...
Edward P. Brode
Jul 21, 2021
Edward P. "Butch" Brode, 74 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Tuesday, July 1, 1947 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles E., and Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Belsak) Brode. Butch was also predeceased by his wife Alicia M. (Klatka) Brode on May 19, 2014; brother,...
Robert P. Sears
Jul 18, 2021
Robert P. Sears, 74, of Merritt Island, FL, formerly of Auburn, NY, died on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home in Lake Harmony with his wife by his side. Born July 25, 1946 in Auburn, New York, he was the son of the late Merton and Eva (Raner) Sears. He was a graduate of East High School in Auburn,...
Kevin D. Yediny
Jul 18, 2021
Kevin D. Yediny, 62 years of age, of Hamburg, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at home Born Wednesday, March 11, 1959 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late John and Anna (Otepka) Yediny. Surviving are brothers, John P. Yediny and his wife Shari of Somerset, PA and David S. Yediny and his wife Lisa of...
George M. Watsula
Jul 17, 2021
George M. Watsula, 66 years of age, of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 19 years, Mary Ann (Regalis) Watsula. Born Sunday, March 20, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late George M. Watsula. George was also predeceased by; stepfather, Bernard Sharpe. In...
Glenn B. Wehr
Jul 17, 2021
Glenn B. Wehr, 66 years of age, a longtime resident of Mahoning Valley, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021 at Heritage Hill Senior Living Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born in Lehighton the son of the late Berlyn Oliver, and Phyllis J. (Reinhart) Wehr. A 1974 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. Glenn drove truck for Bethlehem Mines, L.C....
June Marie Paisley
Jul 17, 2021
June Marie Paisley, 89 years of age of East Side Borough White Haven, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at The Gardens East Mountain Geisinger Wyoming. Born Monday, December 7, 1931 in White Haven, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John, and Florence (Graff) Bensch. June was also predeceased by her daughter, Barbara L. Schipin. A 1949 graduate...
Finn Emerson Montecalvo
Jul 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that Dr. Nicholas D., and Jaime (Price) Montecalvo announce the passing of their beautiful baby boy Finn Emerson Montecalvo, on July 16, 2021 Finn will be a part of our lives forever, his memory will be cherished and sustained by not only his parents, but also by maternal grandparents, Kevin and Lauri Price; paternal grandparents,...
William V Vavro
Jul 16, 2021
William (Bill) Vincent Vavro 94, a lifetime resident of Coaldale passed on to our Lord on July 16, 2021. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School and brief time working in the coal mines, Bill began serving in the military. Bill initially served in the Army Air Force at the end of World War II where he was a Polish...
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