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Robert R. Jerr

Robert R. Jerr

Jan 17, 2021

Robert R. Jerr, 76 of Northampton, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at St. Luke's Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, August 3, 1944 in New York, New York. Surviving are; son, Matthew Jerr; former wife, Judith S. Turner. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua,...

Richard Lee Hosler

Richard Lee Hosler

Jan 16, 2021

Richard Lee Hosler, 75 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at home. Born Wednesday, April 4, 1945 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania, son of the late Harry, and Audrey (Darker) Hosler. Richard was also predeceased by; sister, Faith Kropp; brothers, Ronald L., Harry, Gary, and Lloyd Hosler Surviving are sisters, Victoria Stahler wife of Dale, Audrey Hosler and Sandra...

Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener

Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener

Jan 16, 2021

Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener, 88 years of age of Clamtown Road, West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at home while in the care of his family. Born Tuesday, February 16, 1932 in New Bethlehem, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Boyd H., and Marjorie (McCallahan) Kammerdiener . He was also predeceased...

Luise H. Mcfadden

Luise H. Mcfadden

Jan 16, 2021

Luise H. McFadden, 93 years of age, of Hudsondale Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at St. Luke's Pavilion in Hazleton. Born Monday, January 9, 1928 in Germany the daughter of the late, Heinrich, and Toni (Miller) Schiller. Luise was also predeceased by; her husband, James G. McFadden; sister, Lisa Muth. Surviving are son, Anthony...

William C. "Bill" Worrell Jr

William C. "Bill" Worrell Jr

Jan 15, 2021

William “Bill” Christopher Worrell, Jr., 81, of Weatherly, formerly of Pineville, W.Va., passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Heritage Hill Senior Community. Bill was a native of Pineville, W.Va., He attended the public schools of Pineville, Wyoming County, W.Va. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, and a master of arts degree...

Lucille E. Flail

Lucille E. Flail

Jan 15, 2021

Lucille E. (Kennedy) Flail, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, formerly of Shillington, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, as a guest of Maple Shade Senior Living in Nesquehoning at 74 years of age. Born Wednesday, January 23, 1946 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania; the daughter of the late George W., and Anne (Sleva) Kennedy. Surviving are her husband of 54 years,...

Michael Ray Coulson

Michael Ray Coulson

Jan 15, 2021

Michael Ray Coulson, 55 of Palmerton, Pennsylvania died on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Palmerton. Born Friday, July 2, 1965 the son of Richard, and Marie Coulson. Surviving are daughter, Christine Coulson of Northampton. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Online condolences...

Jean E. Hartz

Jean E. Hartz

Jan 14, 2021

Jean E. Hartz, widow of Thomas H. Hartz, Sr. of Market Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home while in the loving care of her family at 81 years of age. Born Thursday, August 17, 1939 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Benjamin, and Bessie Mae (Truett) Walters. Jean was also predeceased by; son,...

Nancy L. Peterson

Nancy L. Peterson

Jan 14, 2021

Nancy L. Peterson, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, family matriarch, of Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania entered peacefully into the loving hands of her Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her beloved family, at 84 years of age. Born Wednesday, December 2, 1936 in Rochester, New York. the daughter of the late Philip, and Elizabeth (Foery) Hafner. She was...

Lorraine M. Kraft

Lorraine M. Kraft

Jan 14, 2021

Lorraine Magdalene Kraft, 84 years of age, of West Ruddle Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, November 14, 1936 the daughter of the late William, and Eva Wagner. Lorraine was also predeceased by her first husband, Russell Bauder; second husband, Edward Kraft; sons, Russell, Charles,...

Florence C. Farber

Florence C. Farber

Jan 14, 2021

Florence C. Farber, 68 years of age, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, December 10, 1952 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Edward Bartlett, and Florence (Sheriff) Bartlett - Kelbach. Florence's was also predeceased by; her husband, Gary F....

Katherine M. Lefrance

Katherine M. Lefrance

Jan 12, 2021

Katherine M. LaFrance, 37 years of age, of Mary D, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, February 4, 1983, she was the daughter of Michael LaFrance and Caroline (Wilson) LaFrance. In addition to her parents she is survived by; maternal grandmother, Helen C. (Hoppes) Wilson; fiancé, Joseph Buchinsky....

Joseph N. Kamant

Joseph N. Kamant

Jan 11, 2021

Joseph N. Kamant, 27 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Monday, January 11, 2021, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, March 1, 1993 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late JoLynn Kamant who passed away on July 14, 2005. Surviving are; his companion, Melissa (Snyder) Scott of Lansford; daughter, Aliciana Kamant;...

Harry H. "Spatz" Warner

Harry H. "Spatz" Warner

Jan 9, 2021

Harry H. Warner, 90 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Heritage Hill Senior Living Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, September 12, 1930 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late Herbert, and Florence (Ickes) Warner.  Harry was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 63 yrs., Martha Ann (Rothrock) Warner on...

Joseph A. Meier

Joseph A. Meier

Jan 8, 2021

Joseph A. Meier, 68 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania formerly of Homestead Florida,  passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center Wyoming. Born Monday, September 29, 1952 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John R. Meier, Sr., and Teresa (Marusak) Meier. Surviving are; his wife of 47 years, Sherry A. (Miller) Meier;  son, Brian...

Nellie Johnson

Nellie Johnson

Jan 7, 2021

Nellie Johnson, 103 years of age, formerly of Branchville / Frankford & Irvington New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, April 24, 1917 in Charles St. Sowerby Bridge. West Yorkshire, England the daughter of the late Joseph, and Lillie (Gill) Greenwood. She was also...

Mary M. Kubilus

Mary M. Kubilus

Jan 7, 2021

Mary M. Kubilus, daughter, sister, aunt, 55 years of age of South Amboy, New Jersey formerly of Hazleton, passed away much to soon on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, New Jersey. Born Thursday, February 11, 1965 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Pauline (Franek) Kubilus of Hazle Twp., and the late Joseph C. Kubilus. She...

Herbert Hernandez

Herbert Hernandez

Jan 7, 2021

Herbert Hernandez, 60 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at home. Born Friday, June 3, 1960 in New York, New York, he is the son of Victor M. Hernandez, and Ana Melitina (Ortiz) Hernandez. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Laura (Lopez) Hernandez; children, Jazmin, Tiana Suzanne, and Armand Joshua Hernandez. Surviving...

Francis "Chip" Lutzick

Francis "Chip" Lutzick

Jan 6, 2021

Francis "Chip" Lutzick, beloved father, pap, and great pap, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, as aguest of the Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua,Pennsylvania at 84 years of age. Born Sunday, May 31,1936 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Peter, and Elizabeth (Sebessi) Lutzick. Francis was also predeceased by his wife...

Nancy Lawson

Nancy Lawson

Jan 5, 2021

Nancy  Lawson, beloved wife, mother, nan, gram, sister, of  West Penn Twp. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, as a guest of Schuylkill Center Genisis Elder Care, Pottsville at 80 years of age. Born Sunday, September 1, 1940 in Grier City, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Lester and Isabel (Klemchusky) Houser.  She was also predeceased by...