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Renee Kunkel

Renee Kunkel

Dec 4, 2019

Renee Kunkel, 52 years of age of Pottsville, passed away on December 4, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville. Born in Schuylkill County she was predeceased by; her husband, Stephen J. Kunkel; mother, Marie (Casey) wife of Gerald Mistal; father, Charles Kohlmeir and his wife Barbara, Brother Thomas Kohlmeir. Renee is survived by; daughter's, Lyndsey M. Kunkel , Kelsey J....

Kenneth L. Steigerwalt

Kenneth L. Steigerwalt

Dec 3, 2019

Kenneth L. Steigerwalt, 77 of West Penn Township, Clamtown Pennsylvania passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem after a brief illness.. Born Thursday, July 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Herman Steigerwalt and the late Rachel (Arner) Steigerwalt. Kenneth was also predeceased by his brother, Robert M. Steigerwalt. Surviving; brother, Rene Steigerwalt...

Stephen Joseph Wagner

Stephen Joseph Wagner

Nov 27, 2019

Stephen Wagner, 70 of Frackville, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his Residence. Born Tuesday, August 30, 1949 in Philadelphia, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Sankus) Wagner. Surviving are brothers, Robert Wagner, David Wagner, Micahel Wagner, and nieces and nephews. Private arrangements E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua,...

Carmen A. Alverio

Carmen A. Alverio

Nov 25, 2019

Carmen A. Alverio, 58 of Scranton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, May 17, 1961, in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Hector Rodriguez and the late Petra Rivera. She was the wife of the late Carmelo Alverio. Surviving are sons,...

Mary Ann Hoppes

Mary Ann Hoppes

Nov 25, 2019

Mary Ann Hoppes, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend to many, of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, passed away peacefully November 25th, 2019 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, surrounded by her family at the age of 89. Born August 10th, 1930 in Landsford PA, daughter of the late Micheal and Anna (Hrinda) Valent, widow of the...

Jerry Joseph Feathers

Jerry Joseph Feathers

Nov 25, 2019

Jerry Joseph Feathers, 39 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville. Born Thursday, August 14, 1980 in Allentown , Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jerry Feathers and Corinne" Corky" Heffelfinger Feathers of Tamaqua. He is also survived by his wife, Amber Murphy Feathers; sons, Curtis D. Feathers, Jesiah J. Feathers...

Elizabeth B. Harvan

Elizabeth B. Harvan

Nov 21, 2019

Elizabeth B. Harvan, 92 years of age of East Patterson Street, Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, January 6, 1927 in Lansford, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Siravo) Dignazio. She was also prdeceased by; husband, Andrew B. Harvan on April 10, 1986;...

Carolyn Mary Grazis

Carolyn Mary Grazis

Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn M. Grazis, 71 of Pottsville, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Born Friday, August 20, 1948 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John Grazis and the late Mary Spontak. She was a graduate of Penn State University. Carolyn last taught special education in the Pottsville Area School District. Surviving are brother, John Grazis of...

Henry W. Kipikasa

Henry W. Kipikasa

Nov 18, 2019

Henry W. Kipikasa, father, grandfather, brother, 80 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania where he resided at 40 Eurana Avenue with his daughter and granddaughters, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Born Tuesday, September 26, 1939 in Humbolt, the son of the late Emro and Mary (Woytko) Kipikasa. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife...

Wanda M. Krall

Wanda M. Krall

Nov 16, 2019

Wanda M. Krall 79 years of age of Spring Glenn passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2019 as a guest of Green Valley Nursing Home in Pitman, Pennsylvania. Born in Green Brier County West Virginia the daughter of the late, Lonnie and Thelma Yates. Survived by; her husband of 39 years, Richard J. Krall, Jr.; children, Paula Toombs and...

Cecelia A. "Cece" Gower

Cecelia A. "Cece" Gower

Nov 14, 2019

Former Weatherly Councilwoman, Cecilia “CeCe” A. Gower, of Evergreen Ave. of Weatherly,PA, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 75 at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest Hospital. She had served more than 3 decades as an active council member and a strong community leader. As a graduate of Weatherly High School, Cece had managed the White Haven McDonalds,...

Gus P. "Deano" Konstas

Gus P. "Deano" Konstas

Nov 13, 2019

Gus P."Deano" Konstas,  owner of  the former Texas Lunch, a six stool Tamaqua institution passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Deano resided on West Rowe Street in Tamaqua with his wife of 64 years, Marie E. (Thomas) Konstas.  He was 90 years of age. In addition to his...

Charlotte M. Gaughan

Charlotte M. Gaughan

Nov 10, 2019

Charlotte M. Gaughan, mother, sister, grandmother, 73 years of age of Hazlewood Apt.'s Hazleton, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 10, 2019 upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus. Born on February 15, 1946 in Philadelphia the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Garber) Collins. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Lisa Gaughan . Survived by;...

Deborah A. Ciappa

Deborah A. Ciappa

Nov 8, 2019

Deborah A. Ciappa, 66 years of age passed away peacefully at home in Andreas while in the care of her family. Born on May 7, 1953 in Philadelphia the daughter of the late William Ross and Marian Jean (Vey) Miller.   Survived by; her companion of 23 years, Donald "Ziggy" Sigler; daughter, Emily B. Ciappa, Lori Zimmerman; sons, Louis Landis, Dylan...

Richard W. Breiner

Richard W. Breiner

Nov 6, 2019

Richard W. Breiner, 89 years of age of Mantzville, West Penn Twp, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Arlene C. (Steigerwalt) Breiner; son, Perry L. Breiner and his wife Louann of Mantzville; grand children, Andy...

Margaret M. Morris

Margaret M. Morris

Nov 5, 2019

Margaret M. Morris, beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother, and sister, 86 years of age of  Pitt Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at St. Luke's Bethlehem. Born Friday, January 13, 1933 in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John Kufrovich and the late Olga (Smigo) Kufrovich. Margaret was also predeceased by;  brother,...

Mary E. Baddick

Mary E. Baddick

Nov 3, 2019

Mary E. Baddick, beloved wife, mother and nana of  Arlington Street, Tamaqua passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, at the age of 66 years. Survived by; her husband, of 45 years Victor W. Baddick; son, Victor J. Baddick of Tamaqua;  daughter, Stephanie M. Baddick and her companion Richard Myers of Quakake; ...

Sylvia J. (Tracy) Arner

Sylvia J. (Tracy) Arner

Nov 3, 2019

Sylvia J. (Tracy) Arner, 86 yrs. of age of Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. Born Thursday, March 30, 1933 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Daniel and Veronica (Fulmer) Tracy.  She was also predeceased by her husband Joseph S. Arner on March 12, 2005  sisters, Rose McCarroll,...

Bonnie Lee Barron

Bonnie Lee Barron

Nov 3, 2019

Bonnie Lee Barron, 56 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 while a patient at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown. Born Thursday, December 13, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Barron and the late Jean (Ketchledge) Barron. She was also predeceased by her sister, Barbara Jean Brode. Bonnie was employed in the dietary department...

Joseph "Jay" Gallagher

Joseph "Jay" Gallagher

Nov 2, 2019

Joseph J. "Jay" Gallagher, beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather of Leisenring Street Lansford passed away peacefully on Saturday November 2,  2019 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. Coaldale, at the age of 81 years. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane (Moyer) Gallagher; daughter, Karen Tomko wife of Steve of Deland, Fl; son, Joseph Gallagher and...