OBITUARIES

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Kim E. Faust

Kim E. Faust

Nov 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, mam-mam, Kim E. Faust, of Lombard Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at St. Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem after a five week sudden illness at 64 years of age. Born Sunday, December 25, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of...

Robert Scott Lindsay

Robert Scott Lindsay

Nov 23, 2020

Robert Scott Lindsay, 83 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Monday, November 23, 2020, at York Terrace Nursing Home in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, May 22, 1937 in Warminster, the son of the late Bernice (Scott) Lindsay. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty A. (Devine) Lindsay; sons, Randolph Scott Lindsay and his wife Bonnie,...

Francis O.W. Huegel Sr.

Francis O.W. Huegel Sr.

Nov 23, 2020

Francis O.W. Huegel, Sr., 78 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Monday, November 23, 2020, at St. Luke's Gnaden Huetten Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, August 5, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. the son of the late Orville Wesley, and Alice Ruth (Kastic) Huegel - Miller. He was also predeceased by; daughter, Daughter, Betty Louise (Huegel) Pierce; son, Francis O.W. "Skip"...

June D. Camerini

June D. Camerini

Nov 21, 2020

June D. Camerini, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, formerly of Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania at 89 years of age. Born Sunday, June 21, 1931 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Wilson T., and Eleanor (Smith) Feathers, She was also predeceased by her...

Gilbert John Gerhard

Gilbert John Gerhard

Nov 20, 2020

Former Carbon County Treasurer, Gilbert John Gerhard, of Wetzel Run Road Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully Friday, November 20, 2020 at home while surrounded by his family at 85 years of age. Born Saturday, March 30, 1935 in Hudsondale, he was the son of the late Homer Gerhard. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Alice Boganski, Mary...

Donald W. Oliver

Donald W. Oliver

Nov 20, 2020

Donald W. Oliver, 81 years of age, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Friday, November 20, 2020, at home. Born Tuesday, August 1, 1939 in Owen City, Indiana the son of the late Charles Herbert, and Venda (Henry) Oliver. He was also predeceased by his wife, Maxine (Hendrick) Oliver; brother, James John Oliver. Surviving are daughter, Michelle...

Neil J. Brown Jr.

Neil J. Brown Jr.

Nov 20, 2020

Neil J. Brown, Jr., 76 years of age, of Cleveland Street Mcadoo, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at home in the loving care of his wife of 20 years Marianne L. (Spohr) Brown. Born Tuesday, March 14, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Neil J., Sr., and Dorothy (Gillespie) Brown. He was also predeceased...

Paul F. Matusick

Paul F. Matusick

Nov 20, 2020

Paul F. Matusick, of Hudsondale, Pennsylvania passed away of Friday November 20, 2020 at his home on 12 Station Lane in Weatherly, while in the loving care of his family at 63 years of age. Born Monday, August 5, 1957 in Rochester, New York, he was the son of John Matusick and Margaret (Thompson) Matusick of Wapwallopen. In addition to...

Faye Joanne Garber

Faye Joanne Garber

Nov 18, 2020

Faye JoAnne Garber, 85 of Hazleton, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus. Born Sunday, November 25, 1934 in Rock Glenn, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Romaine and Marquean (Webster) Shafer. Faye was also predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Donald M. Garber on October 3, 2019; grandson, Chaz Holland 2010....

Beverly C. Gutosky

Beverly C. Gutosky

Nov 17, 2020

Beverly C. Gutosky, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, of Dellen Lane Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospice Allentown at 66 years of age.. Born Wednesday, November 3, 1954 in Crossett, Arkansas. the daughter of the late Floyd H., and Beulah (Bates) Alexander. She was also predeceased by her son, Josh D. Gutosky on December...

Marco Marcano

Marco Marcano

Nov 17, 2020

Marco Marcano, Sr., 41 years of age of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in Philadelphia. Born Wednesday, November 7, 1979 in St. Thomas Virgin Islands, son of the late Raymon Velazquez and Josefina (Batista) Velazquez. Marco was later adopted by Juan, and Carmen (Quinone) Marcano. He was also predeceased by brother; Ray Velazquez. Surviving are children, Daisy...

William G. Bachart, Sr.

William G. Bachart, Sr.

Nov 17, 2020

William G. Bachart, Sr., 78 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Cecelia (Zubick) Bachart for 55 years. Born Saturday, August 22, 1942 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late Norman Bachart, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Stritz) Bachart-Tee. He...

Paul J. Mcdonald

Paul J. Mcdonald

Nov 17, 2020

Paul J. McDonald of Weatherly, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born November 8, 1935 to Kathryn McDonald (nee Heeney), he attended Weatherly High School where he met his future bride, Dorothy Kostic. After High School, Paul served in the Army and was commissioned as an MP at Forts Benning and Gordon before returning to PA where he...

Barbara Lee Whitacre

Barbara Lee Whitacre

Nov 16, 2020

Barbara Lee Whitacre, 73 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Ridgeview Nursing Home in Shenandoah. Born Wednesday, January 1, 1947 in New Smithville, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Earl and Ethel (Shively) Esterly. Barbara was one of 21 siblings, of which a 18 have preceded her in death. Surviving are son,...

Roland B. Schuler Jr.

Roland B. Schuler Jr.

Nov 15, 2020

Roland B. Schuler, Jr., 58 years of age, of Holland Street Summit Hill, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Jim Thorpe. Born Wednesday, November 7, 1962 in Dover, Delaware, he was the son of Roland Schuler and Veronica (Boyer) Schuler with whom he resided. Surviving are son, Adam Schuler; daughter, Jennifer Schuler; brothers, Scott Schuler, Russell Schuler and...

Geraldine E. Swerdon

Geraldine E. Swerdon

Nov 15, 2020

Geraldine E. Swerdon , 88 years of age of Drums, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Thursday, December 17, 1931 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Ida (Stolpe) Muendlein.  She was also predeceased by her husband John in 1986; sisters, Marie Penney, Lois Klein, Louise Starner; brother,...

Kay E. Hain

Kay E. Hain

Nov 14, 2020

Kay E. Hain, 84 years of age, of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Cornerstone Living of New Tripoli. Born Tuesday, August 4, 1936 in Barnesville, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Owen and Mae (Hartung) Schmerfeld. She was also predeceased by her son, Timothy J. Hain on August 16, 2012; brother, Darwin Schmerfeld. Surviving...

Kathaleen Scruggs

Kathaleen Scruggs

Nov 13, 2020

Kathaleen Scruggs, 66 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus. Born Friday, November 29, 1953 in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late William and Janet (Hasker) White, Jr. Surviving are; longtime companion, Robert Smith; daughter, Kaylee Scruggs;  son, Richard Rice, and his wife Katherine ; grandchildren,...

Santa Gonzalez Padilla

Santa Gonzalez Padilla

Nov 10, 2020

Santa Gonzalez Padilla, 75 years of age, of Summit Hill, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Born Monday, September 3, 1945 in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Margaro Gonzalez and the late Juna Padilla. She was also predeceased by her husband Salvador Santiago. Surviving are sons, Miguel...

Paul Frayne Stahler

Paul Frayne Stahler

Nov 10, 2020

Paul Frayne Stahler, 80 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem. Born in 1940 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Frayne A. and Hilda P. (Kistler) Stahler. Paul was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Susie (Rochelle) Stahler, just...