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Robert R. Chippi
Jan 25, 2020
Robert R. “Bob”/”Bobby” Chippi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and godfather, of Dean Gray Alley, Weatherly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton, after he experienced a medical emergency at his home. He was the son of the late Michael and Ruth (Parise) Chippi, who left this earth on June 21, 1999....
William E. "Billy" Jones, Jr.
Jan 24, 2020
William E. "Billy" Jones, Jr., 76 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Friday, October 1, 1943 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late William E. Jones, Sr. and Anna (Rothrock) Jones. Surviving are sisters, Donna Gavitt of Arizona, Patricia "Patsy" Walton of Weatherly, Elizabeth "Betty" Smith and her...
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Byatt
Jan 23, 2020
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Byatt, beloved mother, grandmother, 91 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, January 1, 1929 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Floyd and Anna (Matsick) Eveland. She was also predeceased by her husband of 62 yrs., Robert...
Russell Rudenko
Jan 22, 2020
Russell Rudenko, beloved husband, father, pap, brother, 82 years of age of Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, October 8, 1937 in Coaldale the son of the late Ignatius and Mary (Chicora) Rudenko. He was also predeceased by; sons, Todd Rudenko who passed away at...
William J. Griffiths
Jan 21, 2020
William J. Griffiths, 91 years of age of Brew Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville.Born Thursday, June 21, 1928 in Shenandoah the son of the late John H. and Loretta (Franks) Griffiths. Bill was also predeceased b his wife Mary Alice (Neifert) Griffiths on May 3, 2002.A 1946 graduate of Tamaqua High...
Harry M. Miller, Sr.
Jan 19, 2020
Harry M. Miller, Sr., loving husband, beloved father and friend to many of Stock Street Nesquehoning, passed away suddenly on Sunday January 19, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at the age of 73 years. Born Friday, June 28, 1946 in Coaldale, the son of the late Harry L. and Rose (Malay) Miller. Surviving are; his wife...
Sharon A. Kane
Jan 18, 2020
Sharon A. Kane beloved mother, sister, grandmother of North Street Weatherly passed away peacefully on Saturday January 18, 2020 at the home of her brother surrounded by her family at the age of 75 years. Born in New Brunswick, NJ the daughter of the late Joseph G., and Angeline (Miklowcic) Cyburt she was also predeceased by her husband of 53...
Melvin Klingaman
Jan 18, 2020
Melvin Klingaman 74 years of age, of All Kings Drive New Ringgold passed away peacefully while in the care of his sister Deelight Mongrain and her husband Clifford with whom he resided. Born in Allentown the son of the late Stella (Acker) Homan and Charles Klingaman. He was also predeceased by his step father, Bright Homan and son Melvin Klingaman,...
Elmer Leander Soule
Jan 18, 2020
Elmer Leander Soule, 98 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home. Born Wednesday, January 26, 1921 in Summer Township, Michigan, son of the late Carl F., and Daisy (White) Soule. He was also predeceased by his wife Francis (VanAllen) Soule. Surviving are daughter, Diane Ray of Zion Grove, PA.; Brenda...
Marie Moser
Jan 17, 2020
Marie (Maggio) Moser, 78 years of age passed away peacefully on Friday evening January 17, 2020 at her home on Harmony Drive, Hazleton while in the care of her family. Born in Hazleton the daughter of the late Carl and Pauline (Brown) Maggio. She was also predeceased by her husband of 59 years, David W. Moser, Sr. on Mar. 17,...
Cynthia A. Davis
Jan 17, 2020
Cynthia A. Davis, 64 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Broad Mountain Nursing Home in Frackville. Born Tuesday, March 8, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Richard Wadyak and Joan (Mauer) Wadyak of Pottsville. Cindy was raised by her deceased grandparents; George and Irene (Levy) Mauer. She is...
Robert J. "Bob" Gimbi
Jan 17, 2020
Robert J. Gimbi, Sr., 89 years of age, of Rockport Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020, at home. Born Thursday, February 27, 1930 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Peter and Ruth (Younker) Hartz-Gimbi. He was also predeceased by; his wife of 59 years Dolores (Schneider) Gimbi who passed away in 2014; brother, Samuel...
Philbert L. Henning
Jan 13, 2020
Philbert L. Henning, 73 of Lehighton, Pennsylvania died on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Slate Belt Nursing Home in Bangor. Born Tuesday, March 12, 1946 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Aquilla Henning and the late Edith (Strohl) Henning. He was also predeceased by sister, Ruth Ann Hoffman; brothers, Donald Smith and Harley Henning. Surviving...
James L. Fedorick
Jan 12, 2020
James L. Fedorick, 78 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Born Saturday, December 13, 1941 in Junedale, Luzerne County the son of the late Vincent and June (Fisher) Fedorick. He was also predeceased by; sister, Mary Titus; brother, William Fedorick.Surviving are his adopted family with whom he resided; Michael...
Timothy A. Blihar
Jan 12, 2020
Timothy A. Blihar, 45 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, February 7, 1974 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert Blihar and Cindy (Smith) Blihar of Tamaqua. Tim is also survived by; son, Aaron Neff, maternal grandmother, Hazel Smith; aunt Renee Breiner. He...
John R. Carter
Jan 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of John R. Carter, husband, father, pap and brother, announce his passing on January 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Bethlehem at the age of 67 years. John was a big presence, and to many would have been perceived as intimidating; however, to the contrary. John, was a kind, gentle man who was...
Brandon Trevor Rose
Jan 9, 2020
Brandon Trevor Rose 33 years of age passed away on January 9, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania. Born in Wiesbaden Hessen Germany the son of Roger D. and Mary Martha (Goudy) Rose of Arizona. Brandon is also survived by siblings, Amanda Handy, Jennifer Heinzerling and Cassandra Spears. Brandon served honorably in the United States Army having been deployed...
Jamie Lynn Napolitano
Jan 8, 2020
Jamie Lynn Napolitano, beloved mother, daughter, fiancée, grand daughter, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Geisenger Medical Center Wyoming after a courageous three year battle against cancer at the age of 37 years. Born Sunday, September 19, 1982 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania she is survived by; her mother, Jeanette A. Kachelries - Major and her...
Michael N. "Chappy" Rayno
Jan 6, 2020
Michael N. "Chappy" Rayno, husband, father, grandfather, 87 years of age, of North Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born Friday, September 30, 1932 in Beaver Meadows the son of the late Michael and Sophy (Kulick) Rayno. He was also predeceased by brothers, Joseph M. Rayno, and Robert Rayno. Surviving...
Jennifer L. Malisko
Jan 4, 2020
Jennifer L. Malisko, 46 years of age, of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, July 7, 1973 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jeanette (Yanulevich) Malisko. Surviving are: her long-time companion, James P. Berlando; sister, Stephanie Hurt and her husband,...
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