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Kingston James Reph
Jul 15, 2021
Kingston James Reph, 12 years of age, of Lansford, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 15, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus, Coaldale. Born in Pottsville, January 13, 2009 he was a son of Alicia Reph, Lansford and Cody Valentine, Tamaqua. Kingston was preparing to enter 6th grade where he excelled in school. He loved playing video games and...
Gregory C. "Barney" Sholtis
Jul 14, 2021
Gregory C. "Barney" Sholtis, of East Patterson Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at home, in the loving care of his family after a courageous battle against cancer at 65 years of age. Born Thursday, March 22, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. he was the son of Peter and Marie (Luchetta) Sholtis of McAdoo. He was predeceased...
Linda L. Hosler
Jul 14, 2021
Linda L. Hosler, 71 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home while in the care of her family. Born Thursday, July 13, 1950 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Linda was the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Joy L. (Heisler) Hosler. She was also predeceased by a sister, Susan Carol Hosler and a brother, Edwin...
Michael H. "Mickey" Reis
Jul 12, 2021
Michael H. "Mickey" Reis, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle automobile accident on Monday, July 12, 2021, on the Stockton Road at 73 years of age. Born Sunday, February 1, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles, and Marie (Kaniecki) Reis. A graduate of Jim Thorpe High School, Michael served honorably in...
Leo Gregory Popnick
Jul 4, 2021
Leo Gregory Popnick, 90 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at St. Luke's - Allentown Campus. Born Sunday, October 19, 1930 in Mary D, Pennsylvania the son of the late Dominic, and Sophie (Tallick) Popnick. Leo was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Doris M. (Mengel); brother, Albert Popnick. Surviving are daughter, Diane...
Frank E. Devlin
Jul 3, 2021
Frank E. Devlin, 85 years of age, formerly of Coaldale passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, October 22, 1935 in Queens , New York. he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Martha C. (Ney) Devlin. Frank served honorably in the United States Army, and worked as...
Carl C. Thomas
Jul 2, 2021
Carl C. Thomas, 86 of Kline Ave. Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at home while surrounded and in the care of his family. Born Wednesday, December 19, 1934 in Brooklyn son of the late Simmon, and Catherine (Crawley) Thomas. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 47 years, Betty (Harris) Thomas; daughters, Jolynn Melber wife of Kenneth...
Virginia M. Moyer
Jul 1, 2021
Virginia M. Moyer, 92 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at home Born Wednesday, September 19, 1928 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late John, and Margaret (Noll) Freeman. Virginia was also predeceased by; husband, Warren "Bud" Moyer on Sept. 13, 1990; Step daughter, Nancy Ann Salkoff who passed away on...
Betty Hinkle
Jun 29, 2021
Betty Hinkle, 86 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, June 9, 1935 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late William, and Helen (Kintz) Lewis. She was also predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert H. Hinkle on May 10,...
Gary L. Miller
Jun 29, 2021
Gary L. Miller, 73 years of age, of Clamtown Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Monday, April 19, 1948 in Reynolds, Pennsylvania the son of the late William F., and Erma (Bensinger) Miller. Gary was also predeceased by; brothers, Daniel R. Miller, Infant brother Terry Miller; sister-in-law, Helen R....
Inge Feathers
Jun 29, 2021
Inge Feathers, beloved mother, grandmother, 82 years of age, of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital East in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, November 5, 1938 in Pirmasens Germany, the daughter of the late Frederick, and Amelia Bohrer. She was also predeceased by; husband Jerome Feathers on August 5, 1982; grandson, Jerry Joseph...
Florence P. Fritz
Jun 29, 2021
Florence P. (Gilbert) Fritz, 100 years of age, of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2021. She was married to the late Paul D. Fritz, who passed away in 1985. Born in Andreas, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles, and Carrie (Brown) Gilbert. Florence worked alongside her husband on the family farm where...
Ronald D. Lewis
Jun 27, 2021
Ronald D. Lewis, 48 of Pensacola, Florida died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 27, 2021, East Side Borough, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, December 31, 1972 in Polk County , Florida. Ronald is survived by his mother, Alice Mae Kaus; daughter, Krisdeona Lewis; brother, Rodney D. Lewis; grandchild, Kaiden Lee Etheridge. Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation...
Keith B. Wesley
Jun 25, 2021
Keith Brian Wesley,78, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away quietly at home on June 25, 2021 with his family by his side. Born on May 9, 1943 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Henry and Frances, née Guthrie, Wesley. Mr. Wesley was proud of his maternal Blackfoot Native American heritage. He was passionate about their supernatural...
John P. "Jack" Belsak
Jun 25, 2021
New Ringgold Mayor John P. "Jack" Belsak, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, in the loving care of his family, having fought a courageous battle against cancer at 72 years of age. Born Wednesday, January 5, 1949 in Tuscarora, the son of the late Paul J. "Prox" Belsak and Beatrice A. (Kistler) Belsak. Surviving are; his wife of 46...
Charles Graydon Rogers
Jun 25, 2021
Charles Graydon “Gray” Rogers, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 in Vero Beach, FL., where he had lived full-time since 2012. He was 91. Known for his warm smile, magnanimous spirit and gracious manner, Gray approached life with optimism, grit and strength. Born in Hamburg, NY, Gray grew up in Ridgewood, NJ, and graduated from The Peddie School in...
Ronald F. Farrell
Jun 22, 2021
Ronald F. Farrell, Sr., 85 of Walker Township Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly upon arrival on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, August 22, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Francis, and Margaret (Bergalis) Farrell. Ron was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 66 years, Violet L. (Drieisbach) Farrell...
Millard L. Leiby
Jun 21, 2021
Millard Leiby, 84 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Born Wednesday, January 20, 1937 in Ashfield, son of the late Irvin, and Lillian (Rehrig) Leiby. He was also predeceased by; brothers, William, and Harold Leiby. Surviving are sister, Marion Stahley of Allentown, Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries...
B. Christine "Chris" Diekman
Jun 21, 2021
B. Christine Diekman, beloved wife, loving mother, doting mom-mom of Lake Hauto Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a courageous three year battle against cancer. Chris was 58 years of age. Born Sunday, August 26, 1962 in Abington, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Raymond, and Mildred (Yerkes) Lempa. Chris...
Carmine Altero
Jun 20, 2021
Carmine Altero, 73 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at home. Born Wednesday, February 18, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey son of the late Paul, and Lillian (Treich) Altero. He was also predeceased by; brothers, Edward, and Paul Altero. Surviving are son, Paul M. Altero and his family of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, sister, Patricia Brooks....
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