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Walter D. Burke

Walter D. Burke

Jul 16, 2018

Walter D. Burke of Weatherly passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 16, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania at the age of 84. Widower of Helen J. (Hinkle) Burke who died on July 23, 2014, he is survived by; daughters, Nancy A. Green wife of Clinton of Tamaqua, Linda B. Bagnata of Bloomsburg;  grandchildren, Angela, Julia, and Maria...

Walter D. Burke

Walter D. Burke

Jul 16, 2018

Walter D. Burke of Weatherly passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 16, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania at the age of 84. Widower of Helen J. (Hinkle) Burke who died on July 23, 2014, he is survived by; daughters, Nancy A. Green wife of Clinton of Tamaqua, Linda B. Bagnata of Bloomsburg;  grandchildren, Angela, Julia, and Maria...

Theresa M. Fernandez

Theresa M. Fernandez

Jul 13, 2018

Theresa M. Fernandez, 80 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, at home while in the care of her family. Surviving are sons, Gino Fernandez of Coaldale, Michael Fernandez of Coaldale; daughter, Ritajean Montalvo wife of Anthony of Cherrry Valley , IL; 8 grand children; 9 great grand children. Theresa enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. She...

Louise Ann

Louise Ann

Jul 13, 2018

Louise Ann Stoffa, 83, of Jim Thorpe, passed away at home on Friday, July 13.Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Lewis and Anna (Valuch) Richards and was a 1953 graduate of Coaldale High School. She met her future husband George Stoffa of East Mauch Chunk (formerly Coalport) at the Lakeside Ballroom. They married in 1957 and lived in...

Theresa M. Fernandez

Theresa M. Fernandez

Jul 13, 2018

Theresa M. Fernandez, 80 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, at home while in the care of her family. Surviving are sons, Gino Fernandez of Coaldale, Michael Fernandez of Coaldale; daughter, Ritajean Montalvo wife of Anthony of Cherrry Valley , IL; 8 grand children; 9 great grand children. Theresa enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. She...

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Jul 1, 2018

Sandy A. Steigerwalt, 68 years of age of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of 22 years, Leon H. Steigerwalt, Sr.; sons, Chris Matlaga of New Ringgold, Butch Steigerwalt, Jr. and his wife Joyale of Andreas, Kyle Steigerwalt of...

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Jul 1, 2018

Sandy A. Steigerwalt, 68 years of age of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of 22 years, Leon H. Steigerwalt, Sr.; sons, Chris Matlaga of New Ringgold, Butch Steigerwalt, Jr. and his wife Joyale of Andreas, Kyle Steigerwalt of...

Arlene M. Reichwein

Arlene M. Reichwein

Jun 30, 2018

Arlene M. Reichwein, 64 years of age of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 26 at home with her family at her side. Survived by; her husband of forty-four years, Harold F. Reichwein; daughters, Amie Neary and her husband Michael, Lisa Green and her husband Craig, Susan Boris; son, Harold F. Reichwein III and his wife Brooke; sister, Jeanne...

Jason A. Striny

Jason A. Striny

Jun 29, 2018

Jason M. Striny, 34 years of age, a resident of Barnesville, died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. Born in Allentown he is survived by; his mother, Cathy (George) Russell of Frackville; sisters, Denise A. Yelito wife of Jason of Nesquehoning, Sonia M. Smith wife of Brian of Frackville, and Taylor M. Striny of Lancaster; niece and nephews, Ja’Shon,...

Jason A. Striny

Jason A. Striny

Jun 29, 2018

Jason M. Striny, 34 years of age, a resident of Barnesville, died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. Born in Allentown he is survived by; his mother, Cathy (George) Russell of Frackville; sisters, Denise A. Yelito wife of Jason of Nesquehoning, Sonia M. Smith wife of Brian of Frackville, and Taylor M. Striny of Lancaster; niece and nephews, Ja’Shon,...

Mary A. Dubetsky

Mary A. Dubetsky

Jun 28, 2018

Mary A. Dubetsky, 85 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at home. Widow of Lawrence J. Dubetsky, she is survived by; son, Anthony M. Domday and his wife, Cynthia, of Barnesville; daughter, Diane Downey of Hazleton, grandchildren, Allison M. (née Domday) Freeman, Anthony E. Domday, Anna R. Domday, Joseph J. Downey, Matthew J. Downey, great grandchildren,...

Mary A. Dubetsky

Mary A. Dubetsky

Jun 28, 2018

Mary A. Dubetsky, 85 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at home. Widow of Lawrence J. Dubetsky, she is survived by; son, Anthony M. Domday and his wife, Cynthia, of Barnesville; daughter, Diane Downey of Hazleton, grandchildren, Allison M. (née Domday) Freeman, Anthony E. Domday, Anna R. Domday, Joseph J. Downey, Matthew J. Downey, great grandchildren,...

Arlene M. Reichwein

Arlene M. Reichwein

Jun 26, 2018

Arlene M. Reichwein, 64 years of age of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 26 at home with her family at her side. Survived by; her husband of forty-four years, Harold F. Reichwein; daughters, Amie Neary and her husband Michael, Lisa Green and her husband Craig, Susan Boris; son, Harold F. Reichwein III and his wife Brooke; sister, Jeanne...

Lois Belle Montz

Lois Belle Montz

Jun 24, 2018

Lois Belle (Fowbell) Montz 92 years of age of Wetzel Run Drive, Weatherly passed away peacefully on Sunday June 24, 2018 at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr, in Weatherly. Survived by her son, Ronald E. Montz and his fiancée Susan Shiroki of Packer Twp.; grand daughter, Amanda Leigh Montz and great grandson, Raymond Montz of Weatherly. Born in Hazleton on...

Lois Belle Montz

Lois Belle Montz

Jun 24, 2018

Lois Belle (Fowbell) Montz 92 years of age of Wetzel Run Drive, Weatherly passed away peacefully on Sunday June 24, 2018 at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr, in Weatherly. Survived by her son, Ronald E. Montz and his fiancée Susan Shiroki of Packer Twp.; grand daughter, Amanda Leigh Montz and great grandson, Raymond Montz of Weatherly. Born in Hazleton on...

Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Fredericks

Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Fredericks

Jun 23, 2018

Kenneth R. Fredericks of East Windsor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Columbia Presbyterian University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Born in Lansford, PA, he was a longtime resident of East Windsor, NJ. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Highstown, NJ where he enjoyed volunteering his...

Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Fredericks

Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Fredericks

Jun 23, 2018

Kenneth R. Fredericks of East Windsor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Columbia Presbyterian University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Born in Lansford, PA, he was a longtime resident of East Windsor, NJ. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Highstown, NJ where he enjoyed volunteering his...

John C. Mayer

John C. Mayer

Jun 22, 2018

John C. Mayer, 94 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at home. John served his country with valor having been awarded a Bronze Star, and Purple Heart during WWII while serving as a Medic in the United States Army. A graduate of Yale Unversity, John earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture. He was a...

John C. Mayer

John C. Mayer

Jun 22, 2018

John C. Mayer, 94 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at home. John served his country with valor having been awarded a Bronze Star, and Purple Heart during WWII while serving as a Medic in the United States Army. A graduate of Yale Unversity, John earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture. He was a...

Helen Jadush-Hornack

Helen Jadush-Hornack

Jun 21, 2018

Our Lord’s choir of angels welcomed our mom, Helen  ( Crofcheck) Jadush- Hornack  into eternal life today, June 21, 2018 after a short illness.  The daughter of Clement and Anna (Barna) Crofcheck, mom was born in Freeland in April of 1934, recently celebrating her 84th birthday.  Today, 39 years ago, she married our stepfather, “Pop” Robert J Hornack, and enjoyed...

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