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Donna M. Robertshaw

Donna M. Robertshaw

May 13, 2024

Donna M. (Clemson) Robertshaw, 81 years of age of Schuylkill Ave. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, at home while in the care of her husband of 61 years, Ronald E. Robertshaw. Born Tuesday, July 14, 1942 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late William George, and Frances M. (Morgans) Clemson. Surviving in addition to...

Beth Ann Stallone

Beth Ann Stallone

May 13, 2024

Beth Ann Stallone, 54 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, at home with her beloved family by her side. Born Wednesday, December 24, 1969 in Norristown , Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Leo Charles Eichhorn, Jr. Beth Ann was also predeceased by, step mother, Sallie Eichhorn, step father, Wilbur T. Nauman;...

George B. "Woodie" Woodward Jr.

George B. "Woodie" Woodward Jr.

May 7, 2024

Former Tamaqua Police Chief George B. "Woodie" Woodward, Jr., 76 years of age of Hunter Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital East Norwegian Street Pottsville with his wife of 56 years, Janice A, (Jaso) Woodward and surrounded by his family. Born Friday, November 21, 1947 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the...

Robert M. Smith Jr.

Robert M. Smith Jr.

May 1, 2024

Robert M. Smith, Jr., 61 years of age of West Penn TownshipTamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home. Born Saturday, August 25, 1962 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.the son of the late Robert M. Smith Sr., and Jean (Herring) Smith, Robert was also predeceased by; siblings, Pete Bieniek, and Patricia Smith. Surviving are; sons, Curt Delong and his wife...

Matthew R. Adler

Matthew R. Adler

Apr 28, 2024

Matthew R. Adler, Sr. 36 years of age passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at ArchCare at FernCliff Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Rhinebeck New York from the devastating effects of Huntington's disease. Born Tuesday, May 12, 1987 in Abington, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert Adler. Matthew was also predeceased by; sister, Elizabeth Adler. Surviving are; his...

Carol A. Wargo

Carol A. Wargo

Apr 26, 2024

Carol A. Wargo, beloved mother, nanny, sister, and aunt, aged 71, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with her family on Friday, April 26, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, after bravely battling cancer. Born on Wednesday, December 17, 1952, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ernest A. Hill. Surviving Carol are her...

Kingsley R. Johnson

Kingsley R. Johnson

Apr 26, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce the loss of our precious little girl Kingsley R. Johnson who passed on April 26, 2024 at 26 weeks in gestation. Kingsley will live forever in the hearts of; her mother, Kelly L. Johnson; sister, Kayhlani Steininger; maternal grandparents, Alton and Bobbi Snyder; maternal great grandparents, Donald, and Candy Kershner, and Cyndy Maggs....

Roger F. Brode

Roger F. Brode

Apr 25, 2024

Roger F. Brode, 79 years of age, of Pine street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, December 12, 1944 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert O., and Anna M. (Ulshafer) Brode. Roger was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Mary Ann (Carroll) Brode;...

Linda M. Guzick

Linda M. Guzick

Apr 23, 2024

Linda M. Guzick, beloved wife, mother, grammy, 66 years of age, of Third Street Port Carbon, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at home while in the loving care of her family. Born Friday, July 19, 1957 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Wayne, and Rose (Parry) Smith. Linda was also predeceased by; brother, Wayne...

Joseph Bernard Halechko Jr.

Joseph Bernard Halechko Jr.

Apr 21, 2024

Joseph Bernard Halechko, Jr., beloved father, pop, 78 years of age of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born Saturday, November 3, 1945 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph Bernard Halechko, Sr. and Helen (Salko) Halechko. Joe was also predeceased by; wife, Patricia (Tulay) Halechko; grandchildren, Kennedy...

Anna Schmidtberg

Anna Schmidtberg

Apr 21, 2024

Anna Schmidtberg, 89 years of age, formerly of Palmerton, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, February 12, 1935 the daughter of the late Michael, and Tessie (DiPaola) Restaino. Anna was predeceased by; son Walter Schmidtberg; 6 sisters, 3 brothers. Surviving are daughters, Lisa Shardien, Roseann Cartino and her husband...

Adelaida Marconi

Adelaida Marconi

Apr 18, 2024

Adelaida Marconi, mother, grandmother, sister, companion, caregiver, 61 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born Thursday, October 18, 1962 in Baymon, Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Misael, and Dolores (Garcia) Yorro. Adelaida was also predeceased by; sister, Carmen Yorro. Surviving are; her fiancé, John Woelfle;...

Susan E. Brown

Susan E. Brown

Apr 18, 2024

Susan E. Brown, formerly of Lehighton Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation in Allentown. Born Tuesday, May 20, 1947 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred H. Brown, and the late Rosemary (Miller) Smith, wife of Harvey E. Smith Sr. Susan is survived by half siblings on...

Marie E. Konstas

Marie E. Konstas

Apr 15, 2024

Marie E. Konstas, mother, grandmother, sister, 87 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Geisinger St. Luke's hospital Orwigsburg. Born Friday, May 8, 1936 in Frackville, the daughter of the late Michael, and Elizabeth (Vargo) Thomas.  Marie was also predeceased by; her beloved husband of 64 years, Gus P. "Deano" Konstas, sister, Arlene...

John J. "Jack" Shields Jr

John J. "Jack" Shields Jr

Apr 12, 2024

John J. "Jack" Shields, Jr., father, grandfather, proud Marine, 75 years of age, of West Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Tuesday, May 11, 1948 in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina the son of the late John J. Shields Sr., and Mary Adele (Shearon) Shields. Jack was also predeceased...

Joyce L. Winheld

Joyce L. Winheld

Apr 11, 2024

Joyce L. Winheld, 89 years of age of Sixth Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly. Born Monday, October 1, 1934 in the Bridgeport Section of White Haven, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Harry P. and Mary (Sterner) Haas. Joyce was also predeceased by; first...

Nicole M. Staehle

Nicole M. Staehle

Apr 8, 2024

Nicole M. Staehle, daughter, wife, mother, sister, cousin, 45 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024, at home. Born Thursday, September 28, 1978 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, she is survived by her beloved family; mother, Georgine "Jean" (Sweeney) Jungbaer and her husband Pete; father, Francis Boyle Sr. and his wife Marleen; husband of 7...

Ellen C. Giordano

Ellen C. Giordano

Apr 7, 2024

Ellen C. Giordano, 82 years of age, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Forest Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Weatherly, PA. Ellen was born Sunday August 23, 1942, in Orange, New Jersey to the late Rodman E. and the late Anne (Scheuerman) Kline. Ellen was also predeceased by her daughter, Sandra Lee Giordano. Surviving are her daughter...

Raymond T. Kimmel

Raymond T. Kimmel

Apr 5, 2024

Raymond Thomas Kimmel, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & faithful Christian, 89 years of age, of N. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Wilkes- Barre Veterans Hospital. Born Tuesday, July 10, 1934 in Eckley, Pennsylvania the son of the late Rudolph, and Mary (Horwath) Kimmel. Raymond was also predeceased by; sister, Lorraine...

Gilbert Antonio Garcia

Gilbert Antonio Garcia

Apr 3, 2024

Gilbert Antonio Garcia Jr., 49 years of age, of First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his place of employment. Born Friday, November 8, 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey the son of the late Gilbert Antonio Garcia Sr., and Carmen (Martinez) Garcia. Surviving are; the love of his life for 14 years, Dina...

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