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Shirley Valentine

Shirley Valentine

May 28, 2019

Shirley Valentine, 81 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, February 7, 1938 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William E. and Catherine (Tomchick) Davis. She was also predeceased by; her husband, James E. Valentine, Sr; daughter, Kerri A. Klatka; brother, Donald...

Mary Margaret Benson

Mary Margaret Benson

May 26, 2019

Mary Margaret Benson, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, of Spruce Street Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Sunday May 26, 2019 at home while in the loving care of her family at the age of 69 yrs. Survived by;  her beloved husband of thirty-eight years, Woodrow E. Benson; son, Joshua M. Benson and his wife Jeanine of Tamaqua; grandchildren whom she adored,...

Louise Faye Logan

Louise Faye Logan

May 25, 2019

Louise Faye Logan , 74 years of age of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Russell G. Logan; daughter, Susan Schmit wife of Bill of Naples, FL,; brothers, Frank Marks, Jr. and his wife Dolly, John Marks; sisters, Alice Hutchinson and...

James P. Faust

James P. Faust

May 24, 2019

James P. Faust, 85, passed away peacefully Friday morning at his home in Packer Township, Weatherly, surrounded by family. He had been married to Louise M. (Dunn)Faust for 60 years until her death in 2015. Son of the late Robert V. and Maude (Clewell) Faust, he was also preceded in death by brothers,Robert, Warren, and Asa Faust, and sister, Sarah...

Thomas C. Sherry, Sr.

Thomas C. Sherry, Sr.

May 22, 2019

Thomas C. Sherry, Sr., of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at home while in the care of his family. Born in Coaldale, the son of the late Clayton John and Betty Lorraine (Kellett) Sherry. Tom was a member of St. John's UCC of Tamaqua, the Citizen's Fire Company and a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He loved...

William J. Kunkel

William J. Kunkel

May 21, 2019

William J."Billy" Kunkel, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, brother, 71 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. Born Sunday, August 24, 1947 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania son of the late William James Kunkel, Sr. and Stella (Briggs) Kunkel. Billy was also predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline (Blair) Kunkel, his...

Erica L. Hettler

Erica L. Hettler

May 20, 2019

Erica L. Hettler of Jonestown Pennsylvania,  passed away suddenly from complications due to childbirth at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon on Monday May 20, 2019 at the age of 34. Born in Coaldale she is survived by; mother,  Joyce A. Hettler and her companion Glenn Rothermel of Hamburg;  father, Clifford C. Hettler and his companion Susan Garrett of Brockton;...

Gary Stephen Trimmel

Gary Stephen Trimmel

May 17, 2019

Gary Stephen Trimmel, 63 years of age of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the home of his finaceé Toni L. Ciavaglia in Mahoning Township. Born Monday, March 26, 1956 in Coaldale, he is the son of Helen (Hricik) of Andreas, and the late Stephen L. Trimmel. Surviving are sisters, Susan Lenzi and her husband Richard...

Joyce L. Musser

Joyce L. Musser

May 15, 2019

Joyce L. Musser, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Meadow Ave in Hometown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the age of 85.  She endured the devastating symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease for many years. Born Saturday, November 25, 1933 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Edward, and Anna (Nemeth) Lux.  She is survived by her...

Morgan M. Karlick

Morgan M. Karlick

May 14, 2019

Morgan M. Karlick, of St. Johns Road, Drums passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 14, 2019 upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus from natural causes at the age of 22. Born in Hazleton on July 10, 1996 she is survived by; her mother, Jackie L. (Porter) Gorski and her husband Mark of Drums; father, John Wesley Karlick...

Lydia Joy Gundry

Lydia Joy Gundry

May 5, 2019

Lydia Joy Gundry, 27 of Drums, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Monday, October 28, 1991 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she is survived by; mother, Lenore S. (Weston) Scatton of Weatherly and her companion Jeffrey Wagner; father, Robbee James Gundry of Dallas, Pa.,; brothers, Joshua Gundry of Hazleton,  Josiah Gundry and...

Claude A. Turton, Jr.

Claude A. Turton, Jr.

May 3, 2019

Claude A. Turton, Jr., 87  years of age of East Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Friday May 3, 2019 at MapleShade Meadows Senior Living Ctr. in Nesquehoning. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Jane (Mazur) Turton; daughter, Janel M. Tirpak wife of Tom of Summit Hill; sons, Craig A. Turton of Slatington, Brian A. and his...

Derek A. Shellhamer

Derek A. Shellhamer

May 3, 2019

Derek A. Shellhamer, 32 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania died on Friday, May 3, 2019, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, March 6, 1987 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; mother, Anna M. (Perez) Funk and her companion, Andrew B. "Drew" Zelonis, Esq.; son, Hayden Edmonds, sisters, Alyssa L. Shellhamer and Jordan A. Funk. Nieces and nephews also...

Beatrice A. Wagner

Beatrice A. Wagner

May 1, 2019

Beatrice A. Wagner, of Laurytown Road, Lehigh Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at home at the age of 95. Widow of Karl T. Wagner her husband of sixty-nine years, who passed away on October 20, 2017, she is survived by; daughter, Laura B. Pfeiffer wife of Brent of Weatherly; sons, Wayne T. Wagner of...

Herbert T. Reigel

Herbert T. Reigel

Apr 27, 2019

Herbert T. Reigel longtime Tamaqua area businessman and resident,  passed away suddenly on Saturday April 27, 2019 in Florida where he and his wife of sixty-one years Shirley Ruth (Schuetrumpf) Reigel wintered at the age of 83. Herb, is also survived by; sons, Thomas P. Reigel  of Lansford, Daniel J. Reigel and his wife Carol of Tamaqua, Jeffrey A. Reigel...

Barbara J. Hoffman

Barbara J. Hoffman

Apr 27, 2019

Barbara J. (Ellis) Hoffman, 73 years of age of Buck Mountain Road Weatherly, Lehigh Twp. passed away suddenly on Saturday April 27, 2019 upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Widow of Daniel R. "Cook" Hoffman who passed away on February 18, 2014 she is survived by; daughters, Bonnie Kane wife of Richard, Doreen Klynowsky wife of Edward, Tara Kling...

Richard A. Nerges

Richard A. Nerges

Apr 26, 2019

Richard A. Nerges, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, 76 years of age of Boynton Beach Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2019, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, April 12, 1943 in Trenton, New Jersey the son of the late Andrew K., and Margaret (Horvath) Nerges. He was also...

Russell J. Walters

Russell J. Walters

Apr 24, 2019

Russell J. Walters, 97 of Kempton, Pennsylvania and formerly of Tamaqua, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 while he was a guest at the Lutheran Home at Topton. Born Saturday, December 31, 1921 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Ida Mae (Newell) Walters. After graduating from Tamaqua Area High School, Russell completed his studies...

Dana Marie Scatton

Dana Marie Scatton

Apr 22, 2019

Dana Marie Scatton, mother, daughter, sister, friend of Hudsondale Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania returned to the Lord having valently fought a fifteen month battle against cancer, at the age of 19. Born Tuesday, January 11, 2000 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she is survived by; her beloved year old daughter, Aries Marie Scatton; mother, Lenore S. (Weston) Scatton with whom she resided and...

Jean-Ann Marie Hacker

Jean-Ann Marie Hacker

Apr 22, 2019

Jean-Ann Marie Hacker, mother, grandmother, 74 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Tuesday, August 29, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Ralph, and Martha Smith.  She was also predeceased by her husband Edward N. "Rebel" Hacker on Nov. 19, 2007. Surviving are; ...

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