OBITUARIES
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Stacie Louise Chapman
Jun 6, 2018
Stacie Louise Chapman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at the age of 55. Born Monday, August 13, 1962 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Rita (Steigerwalt) Yasinsky of Tamaqua, and the late Chet Yasinsky. She is also survived by her...
Stacie Louise Chapman
Jun 6, 2018
Stacie Louise Chapman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at the age of 55. Born Monday, August 13, 1962 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Rita (Steigerwalt) Yasinsky of Tamaqua, and the late Chet Yasinsky. She is also survived by her...
George B. Sassaman
Jun 6, 2018
George B. Sassaman, 94 of Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Kutztown Manor Nursing Home in Kutztown. Survived by his daughter, Renee L. Mantz wife of the late Gary; granddaughters, Megan L Pielmeier and her husband David, Lauren R. DeTurk wife of Timothy; great granddaughter, Claire Pielmeier, Abigail DeTurk; brother-in-law George "Bucky" Brimmer, Jr....
Otto J. Barbush
Jun 4, 2018
Otto John Barbush Jr. 91 years of age of First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Joan N. (Chisnell) Barbush. They had a fairytale life of love that few could even dream of having. Daughter, Bonita Barbush Urban wife of...
Otto J. Barbush
Jun 4, 2018
Otto John Barbush Jr. 91 years of age of First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Joan N. (Chisnell) Barbush. They had a fairytale life of love that few could even dream of having. Daughter, Bonita Barbush Urban wife of...
Bruce G. Jones
Jun 2, 2018
Bruce G. Jones, 61 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at home, having fought a courageous battle aginst cancer. Survived by his wife of forty-three years, Marilyn (Quinn) Jones; daughters, Stacey Betz wife of James of New Ringgold, Sonja Ritter wife of Richard III of Tamaqua;...
Bruce G. Jones
Jun 2, 2018
Bruce G. Jones, 61 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at home, having fought a courageous battle aginst cancer. Survived by his wife of forty-three years, Marilyn (Quinn) Jones; daughters, Stacey Betz wife of James of New Ringgold, Sonja Ritter wife of Richard III of Tamaqua;...
Phyllis June Wehr
May 30, 2018
Phyllis June Wehr, 86 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, as a longtime guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Widow of Berlyn Oliver Wehr who passed away on June 6, 2000, Phyllis is survived by; daughters, Kathy A. Wehr of Hazleton, Cindy L. Hartung wife of Butch of Tamaqua; son, Glenn B....
Phyllis June Wehr
May 30, 2018
Phyllis June Wehr, 86 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, as a longtime guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Widow of Berlyn Oliver Wehr who passed away on June 6, 2000, Phyllis is survived by; daughters, Kathy A. Wehr of Hazleton, Cindy L. Hartung wife of Butch of Tamaqua; son, Glenn B....
Arlene R. Lithkousky
May 30, 2018
Arlene R. Lithkousky, 73 years of age of Lehigh Twp, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton - campus. Survived by her husband of forty-six years, Arthur J. Lithkousky; daughter, Donna Lithkousky; sister, Betty Tyrell of Nescopec; grand daughter, Sabrinia Carey; great grand daughter, Baylee Kane. Born Wednesday, May 23, 1945 in Hazleton,...
Arlene R. Lithkousky
May 30, 2018
Arlene R. Lithkousky, 73 years of age of Lehigh Twp, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton - campus. Survived by her husband of forty-six years, Arthur J. Lithkousky; daughter, Donna Lithkousky; sister, Betty Tyrell of Nescopec; grand daughter, Sabrinia Carey; great grand daughter, Baylee Kane. Born Wednesday, May 23, 1945 in Hazleton,...
Jeremiah M. Shellhamer
May 29, 2018
Jeremiah M. Shellhammer, 68 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at home Born Monday, February 13, 1950 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania son of the late Kermit and Hattie (Phillips) Shellhammer. He was also predeceased by sisters, Carol Fredericks, Phyllis Gernert, and Darlene Moyer. Jeremiah is survived by friends, nieces, and nephews as well as in-laws. Private arrangements...
Edward "Dick" Martin
May 29, 2018
Edward "Dick" Martin (Marcinko), of East Ridge Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Maple Shade Living Center in Nesquehoning at 96 years of age. Born Friday, March 17, 1922 in Lansford, Pennsylvania son of the late Paul, and Mary (Oracko) Martin, Dick was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa (Paslowsky) Martin; son, Ronald...
Edward "Dick" Martin
May 29, 2018
Edward "Dick" Martin (Marcinko), of East Ridge Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Maple Shade Living Center in Nesquehoning at 96 years of age. Born Friday, March 17, 1922 in Lansford, Pennsylvania son of the late Paul, and Mary (Oracko) Martin, Dick was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa (Paslowsky) Martin; son, Ronald...
Jeremiah M. Shellhamer
May 29, 2018
Jeremiah M. Shellhammer, 68 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at home Born Monday, February 13, 1950 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania son of the late Kermit and Hattie (Phillips) Shellhammer. He was also predeceased by sisters, Carol Fredericks, Phyllis Gernert, and Darlene Moyer. Jeremiah is survived by friends, nieces, and nephews as well as in-laws. Private arrangements...
Mary
May 28, 2018
Mary R. Stout - Piepmeyer, 90 years of age of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton. Survived by; daughters, Cynthia Eckman wife of Glenn of Lehighton, Nancy Bachert, wife of Douglas of Andreas, Rebecca Husseinzadeh, wife of Nader of Bethlehem; 4 grand children; 4 great grandchildren. Born...
Mary (Richards) Stout-Piepmeyer
May 28, 2018
Mary R. Stout - Piepmeyer, 90 years of age of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton. Survived by; daughters, Cynthia Eckman wife of Glenn of Lehighton, Nancy Bachert, wife of Douglas of Andreas, Rebecca Husseinzadeh, wife of Nader of Bethlehem; 4 grand children; 4 great grandchildren. Born...
Dorothy Watkins
May 27, 2018
Dorothy Watkins, 76 years of age of Bull Run Street, Seek Section of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Blue Mountain Health Systems - Lehighton Campus. Survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Harold T. Watkins; daughter, Lee Ann Coxe wife of William of Tamaqua; grand children, Tyler Watkins, and Ryan Coxe. Born Saturday, August 2,...
Dorothy Watkins
May 27, 2018
Dorothy Watkins, 76 years of age of Bull Run Street, Seek Section of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Blue Mountain Health Systems - Lehighton Campus. Survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Harold T. Watkins; daughter, Lee Ann Coxe wife of William of Tamaqua; grand children, Tyler Watkins, and Ryan Coxe. Born Saturday, August 2,...
Maria Ciccozzi
May 25, 2018
Maria Ciccozzi, 91 of Minersville Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2018, at home. Born Sunday, August 15, 1926 in L'Aquila Italy the daughter of the late John, and Rose Ciccozzi. She was also predeceased by her brother Florido "Chico" Ciccozzi on Nov. 6, 2017. Maria is survived by her sister-in-law Sandra J. Ciccozzi; nieces and nephews as...