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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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Richard D. "Ricky" Oswald
Jun 18, 2021
Richard D. "Ricky" Oswald, loving husband, doting father, of Summer Valley Road East Brunswick Twp., New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 18, 2021, he was 65 years of age. He was born Thursday, August 18, 1955 in Pottsville son of the late Richard O., and Laverne (Steigerwalt) Oswald. Surviving are;...
Mary A. Valkusky
Jun 17, 2021
Mary A. Valkusky, 100 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, May 31, 1921 in Freeland, the daughter of the late Michael, and Mary (Miko) Superdock. Mary was also predeceased by; spouse William Valkusky; brother, Thomas Superdock. Many nieces, nephews,...
Sandra F. Swartz
Jun 17, 2021
Sandra F. Swartz, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, a longtime resident of Lewistown Valley Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 17, 2021, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at 67 years of age. Born Thursday, January 14, 1954 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Arjay S., and Anna I (Moyer) Teter. Surviving...
Elda D. Urenovich
Jun 16, 2021
Elda D. Urenovich, 81 years of age of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Wednesday, April 17, 1940 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Clarence, and Naomi (Leibensperger) Krieger. Elda was also predeceased by; sisters, Betty Laputka, Doris Thrash; brothers, Lewis, Clarence, and Lloyd Krieger. Surviving are;...
Richard G. York
Jun 15, 2021
Richard G. York, 85 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, as a guest of Maple Shade Senior Living in Nesquehoning. Born Tuesday, December 3, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Theodore, and Helen(King) York. He was also predeceased by;his beloved wife, Dorothy C. (Lewis) York in 1996; brother, Theodore...
Trevor S. Miller
Jun 14, 2021
Trevor S. Miller, 54 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away at home while in the loving care of his family on Monday June 14, 2021. Born Thursday, June 16, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Chester "Chet" Miller and Mary Lou (Pedro) Miller. He was also preceded in death by stepdaughter, Jamie Napolitano. Surviving are...
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