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Santina M. Benech
Jul 3, 2019
Santina M. Benech, age 94, formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 3, 2019 in Slatington surrounded by her family. The widow of Alfred F. Benech who passed away on May 23, 2011 she is survived by; daughters, Carol A. Sparks and her husband Bob of Slatington, Theresa L. Keefer and her husband Curtis Jr. of Lehighton, Allyn...
James J. Mizzer
Jul 2, 2019
James J. Mizzer, 61 of Frackville, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at home. Born Tuesday, August 6, 1957 in Shenandoah, the son of the late John, and Helen (Ambrose) Mizzer. He was also predeceased by his sister, Arlene Reichwein on June 26, 2018. Surviving are; brother, John Mizzer and his wife Geraldine; sister, Jeanne Sherwood; brother-in-law, Harold...
Betty (Tyson) Boyle
Jul 2, 2019
Betty (Tyson) Boyle, beloved mother, grandmother of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away at 93 years of age on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Heritage Hill Senior Community surrounded by much love.The widow of William Francis Boyle, Betty and he lived a wonderful, adventurous life. Raising their children in Taiwan, she is survived by her boys; Brian T. Boyle and his wife...
Harry Karl Snyder
Jun 30, 2019
Harry Karl Snyder, 89 years of age of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Gardens for Memory Care in Easton, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, June 4, 1930 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harold, and Daisy (King) Snyder. He was also predeceased by; wife, Joan Dolores (Schlosser) Snyder; brothers, Robert Snyder and James...
Louise Wyant Warner
Jun 28, 2019
Louise W. Warner, of Ashley Lane East Penn Township, Lehighton passed away peacefully on Friday June 28, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital Lehighton Campus at the age of 89. Widow of Ralph D. Warner, Louise is survived by daughters, Marsha Gregory and her husband David, Wanda Kelly with whom she resided, Jane Treadway and her husband Jim; son, Ralph D....
Melanie Danchak
Jun 27, 2019
Melanie Danchak 64 of Akron OH. went home to the Lord, June 27, 2019 in her home in Akron. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mildred (Molotzak) Danchak of Hometown Pa. Born in Coladale Pa. she was baptized in to the Russian Orthodox faith. A 1973 graduate of the Tamaqua Area High School, Melanie enlisted in the...
Elizabeth Ann Turpin
Jun 26, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Turpin, mother, grandmother, sister, of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem at the age of 76.. Born Tuesday, August 11, 1942 in Orange, New Jersey the daughter of the late Gilbert and Lottie (Rutkiewicz) Van Buskirk. She was also predeceased by; sisters, Ruthie Guarriello, Carol Palmer. Surviving are sons,...
Cheryl Ann Boyer
Jun 25, 2019
Cheryl Ann Boyer, 62 years of age of Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale.Born Wednesday, May 8, 1957 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William J., and E. Laverne (Evans) Miller. She was also predeceased by her husband Lowell W. Boyer on Jan. 28, 2008Surviving are;...
Montie J. Lane
Jun 24, 2019
Montie John Lane, Sr., 65 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Monday, June 24, 2019, at home. Born Tuesday, January 12, 1954, in Bucks County, Montie is survived by his wife Lynn Ann (Morrison) Lane; mother, Patricia (Stern) Lane; son, Montie J. Lane, Jr.; daughters, Danielle J. Lane, Melissa Brenner; five grandchildren. A Neshaminy High School...
James J. Correll
Jun 21, 2019
James J. Correll, of Spring Mountain Road, Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019, at home while in the care of his family at the age of 80. Born Tuesday, November 29, 1938 in Hazleton, the son of the late Norman C. and Claire (Jordan) Correll. He was also predeceased by; his first wife, Lila...
Joan N. Barbush
Jun 20, 2019
Joan C. Barbush of First Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, atLehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. She was 85 years young. Born in Hazleton, Joan was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Rohland) Chisnell and grew upin Lattimer Mines. In June of last year, Joan lost her husband of 64 years, Otto J. Barbush, Jr....
Ada J. Delauretis
Jun 18, 2019
Ada J. DeLauretis, 86 of Lansford and Scranton, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 while a guest at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, May 18, 1933 in Italy, she was a first generation United States citizen. Ada was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Cattivera and the late Anna Perelli Cattivera. She was the wife of...
Albert Percy Mertz
Jun 17, 2019
Albert Percy Mertz, 70 of McAdoo, Pennsylvania died on Monday, June 17, 2019, at Wilkes-Barre Veteran's Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, October 22, 1948 in Hazleton son of the late Percy and Madeline Mertz. Surviving are daughter, Kimberly Ann Semmel wife of Michael of Palmerton; grand children, Brittany, Daniel and his wife Kayla and one great grandchild; sister,...
David C. Faust
Jun 15, 2019
David C. Faust, 79 of Brew Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. He is survived by; wife, Carol Ann (McCracken) Leitgep - Faust; sister, Elaine Nattress; brothers, Allen Flail and Rodger Flail; three daughters. Born in Tamaqua the son of the late Stratton R., and Edith A. (Faust) Flail....
Gene R. Lash, Sr.
Jun 15, 2019
Gene R. Lash, father, grandfather, brother, a longtime community volunteer in Weatherly passed away peacefully on Saturday June 15, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at the age of 77 after losing his battle with cancer.Preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-five years, Pearl (Wilkinson) Lash on December 3, 2010; he is survived by his family whom...
Gail E. Mcnamara
Jun 8, 2019
Gail E. McNamara, 78 of Palmerton, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 25, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey the daughter of the late William and Etna Smith. She was also predeceased by; husband, Robert T. McNamara; daughter, Laura (Smith) Pastor. Surviving are son, Thomas William McNamara...
Gail E. Mcnamara
Jun 8, 2019
Gail E. McNamara, 78 of Palmerton, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 25, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey the daughter of the late William and Etna Smith. She was also predeceased by; husband, Robert T. McNamara; daughter, Laura (Smith) Pastor. Surviving are son, Thomas William McNamara...
Linda J. Adams
Jun 5, 2019
Linda J. Adams, 60 years of age of Reserve Drive Drums, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at home, having battled cancer valently for two years. Cared for by her devoted husband of thirty-three years, Bruce V. Adams. Linda, is also survived by; son, Justin V. Adams, brother, Leonard Haspe, Jr. both of Tamaqua. Nieces and nephews...
Rosanna M. Coxe
Jun 5, 2019
Rosanna M. (Graaf) Coxe, mother, grandmother, sister of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Heritage Hills Senior Living Center in Weatherly with her family by her side at the age of 90. Widow of Robert L. Coxe she is survived by; daughters, Eva Labanoski wife of Robin of Weatherly, Sarah Rieger and her fianceé Gary Gerhard...
Kathleen Emma (Hope) Herb
Jun 4, 2019
Kathleen Emma Herb, 70 years of age of Golden Oaks Drive White Haven, Pennsylvania formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at home while in the care of her sister, Suzanne Welker, wife of Richard Welker. Born Wednesday, July 7, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John, and Myrl (Miller) Hope, She was also...
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