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John R. Angelo, Jr.
Oct 27, 2019
John Robert Angelo, Jr., 56, of Pittstown New Jersey, beloved husband of Jamie (Edmonds) Angelo, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday morning October 27, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at Robert Woods Johnson Medical Ctr. of New Brunswick, New Jersey after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. John was born March 27, 1963, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of...
Catherine "Kay" Maliniak
Oct 27, 2019
Catherine Maliniak, of Tamaqua, beloved wife of 64 years to Paul Maliniak, died peacefully on October 27, after battling illness for four months. She was 85. Born in Coaldale on January 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ann (Comisac) Kononchuk and Zachary Kononchuk; sister of Alex Kononchuk of California and and Marie Kononchuk Kuzmicz of New Jersey; ...
Lawrence Andrew "Larry" Nothstein
Oct 22, 2019
Lawrence A. Nothstein, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, 86 years, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Born Wednesday, September 20, 1933 the son of the late Andrew and Katie E. (Kemmerer) Nothstein. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years. on June 4, 2019, Darlene K....
John J. "Jake" Flyzik, Jr.
Oct 21, 2019
John J. "Jake" Flyzik, Jr., 79 years, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2019, at home. Born Monday, September 9, 1940 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania son of the late John Flyzik and Anna (Molotzak) Flyzik. Surviving are; his wife of 57 years, Georgine R. (Schneider) Flyzik; daughter, Patricia Falco wife of Andrew of Orwigsburg; brother, Michael Flyzik...
Dayle W. Smith
Oct 18, 2019
With great sadness we announce the sudden death of area businessman Dayle W. Smith, a lifelong resident of Mahoning Township. Dayle passed away at St. Luke's Hospital - Lehighton Campus at the age of 67 on Friday, October 18, 2019. He was the son of the late Wayne H. and Marian M. (Miller) Smith. Nothing was more important to Dayle...
Marilyn Lee Rushing
Oct 18, 2019
Marilyn Lee Rushing, 91 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. Tamaqua. Born Wednesday, November 30, 1927, in Michigan the daughter of the late Ralph and Rose (Wickham) Nelson. Marilyn resided most of her adult life in Rock Island Illinois. She was devoted mother, and step-mother to her late husband,...
Bertha B. Stahler - Bennick
Oct 13, 2019
Bertha B. Stahler-Bennick, 89 of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday morning October 13, 2019 in her residence. She was the widow of Vinson C. Sathler who died in 1989 and James Bennick who died in 2017. She was born in West Penn Township, a daughter of the late Milton N. and Mabel (Miller) Bailey. Bertha was employed as...
Allen R. Flail
Oct 13, 2019
Allen R. Flail, 73 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at home. Born Friday, September 6, 1946 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania son of the late Stratton and Edith A. (Faust) Flail. He was also predeceased by his brother, David C. Faust on June 15, 2019. Surviving are; sister, Elaine Nattress of Tamaqua, brother, Rodger Flail of Treskow;...
Richard P. "Dick" Eisbach
Oct 11, 2019
Richard P. "Dick" Dreisbach, of 800 East Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away on Friday October 11, 2019 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. at the age of 89. Survived by his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Elizabeth (Sotak) Dreisbach; brother, Donald Dreisbach and his wife Jacqueline of Allentown; nieces, Deborah Davidson and Nancy Hoffert, as well as many friends....
Dorothy R. Gerhard
Oct 9, 2019
Dorothy R. Gerhard of Packer Township, Weatherly passed away peacefully as a guest at Heritage Hill Senior Living Center in Weatherly on October 9, 2019 at 92 years of age. She was the widow of Granville G. "Dutch" Gerhard who passed away on Sept. 18, 2011. She is survived by; daughters, Jeanne Calvi wife of Charles of Berryville, Va., Janet...
Kenneth H. "Kenny" Brobst
Oct 6, 2019
Kenneth Howard "Kenny" Brobst, 68 years of age of Church Street, Locust Valley Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, April 11, 1951 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Howard and Emily Irene (Hess) Brobst. Surviving are; son, Caine M. Brobst of Tuscarora; ...
Dolores Corinchock
Oct 6, 2019
Dolores Corinchock, 89, a longtime resident of the Hometown section of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sun., Oct. 6, 2019, at the Fritzingertown Senior Living Community in Drums, Luzerne County. Dolores was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, and mother. She was born on June 1, 1930, in Morea (Brooklyn), Schuylkill County, daughter of the late Casimir and Eva...
Eleanor M. Arner
Oct 5, 2019
Eleanor M. Arner, 91 years of age, a longtime Tamaqua resident passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Englewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Englewood, Florida. Born Thursday, March 22, 1928 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Charles H., and Eva (Stahler) Woodward. She was also predeceased by; husband, Lawrence R. Arner, Sr.; daughter, Bernadine DeAngelo and...
Donald M. Garber
Oct 3, 2019
Donald M. Garber, 85 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at St. Luke's Pavillion Hazleton. Survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Faye Joanne (Shafer) Garber; daughters, Linda L. Petruska wife of James of Walnutport, Laurie Holland of Jim Thorpe, Laine Hoffman of Hazleton; brothers, Michael Garber and his wife JoAnn and Richard...
Martin J. Sedlock, Sr.
Sep 29, 2019
Martin J. Sedlock, Sr., 78 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, March 1, 1941 in Pottsville son of the late Martin and Anna (Shimkonis) Sedlock. Surviving are; sons, Martin J. Sedlock and his wife Cindy, Michael Sedlock; daughter, Lisa Klemick, brother, Robert Sedlock; sisters, Anna Mae...
Charlotte C. Loprete
Sep 26, 2019
Charlotte C. Loprete, 59 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, January 19, 1960 in Germany the daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Herzog) Hanley. She was also predeceased by; husband, Vincent Loprete; brother, Ronald Nelson Hanley. Surviving are; sons, Joseph Loprete and...
John J. Schlauch
Sep 25, 2019
John J. Schlauch, 35 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus. Born Tuesday, September 4, 1984 in Wilkes - Barre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Paul Yarnell and Janet Schlauch - Potts. In addition he is survived by; son, Joseph J. Weaver, brothers, Christopher Yemm, William Potts III, Joseph Yarnell and...
Robert J. Stremick, Sr.
Sep 23, 2019
Robert J. "Coalie" Stremick, 77 years of age of Valley Street Brockton entered into eternal rest, Monday September 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pottsville on September 7, 1942, Coalie was the son of the late Martha (Lincovich) Haffey. He was also predeceased by his step-father, Frank Haffey and brother, Charles Stremick. A member of...
Margaret Mary Midas
Sep 21, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce that Margaret (Margie) Midas, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 93. Widow of Clement T. Midas she is survived by: daughter Nikki Leonzi wife of Richard; sons, Clement Midas and wife Teresa; David Midas and wife Patricia; grandchildren Jeffrey and Jennifer Leonzi, Kristin Sommers...
Marian Ann Bailey
Sep 20, 2019
Marian Ann Bailey of 158 West Columbus Ave. Nesquehoning, passed away on Friday evening at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale at the age of 77. Widow of Richard Bailey, Marian is survived by; daughters, Deborah West, Michelle L. Boyer wife of Matthew her care giver; James R. Biddle and his wife Linda, Edward Bailey and his wife...
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