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Jose' A. Frets

Jose' A. Frets

Feb 20, 2018

Jose A. Frets, 56 years of age East Moser Ave., Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at home in the care of his family. Survived by his beloved wife of thirty-six years, Margaret (Folk) Frets; sons, Paul A. Frets and his wife Tina Marie of Summit Hill, and Jerome M. Frets and his wife Danielle of...

Gerald D. Geiger

Gerald D. Geiger

Feb 16, 2018

Longtime Palmerton educator and librarian, Gerald D. Geiger, passed away peacefully on Friday February 16, 2018 at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania at the age of 89.  Jerry and his wife Margaret “Marge” (Donchez) Geiger recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They lived in Palmerton where Jerry taught English at the High School for 35 years. His students...

Gerald D. Geiger

Gerald D. Geiger

Feb 16, 2018

Longtime Palmerton educator and librarian, Gerald D. Geiger, passed away peacefully on Friday February 16, 2018 at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania at the age of 89. Jerry and his wife Margaret “Marge” (Donchez) Geiger recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They lived in Palmerton where Jerry taught English at the High School for 35 years. His students...

Edward J. "Eddie" Dolinsky

Edward J. "Eddie" Dolinsky

Feb 15, 2018

Edward J. "Eddie" Dolinsky, son, father, brother, grand father, 57 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Survived by his mother, Catherine B. (Searfoss) Dolinsky of Weatherly; daughters, Tonia J. Miletto wife of Brad of Weatherly, Tabitha N. Dolinsky of Freeland, Brooke L. Dolinsky of Freeland; son, Edward J. Dolinsky...

Edward J. "Eddie" Dolinsky

Edward J. "Eddie" Dolinsky

Feb 15, 2018

Edward J. "Eddie" Dolinsky, son, father, brother, grand father, 57 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Survived by his mother, Catherine B. (Searfoss) Dolinsky of Weatherly; daughters, Tonia J. Miletto wife of Brad of Weatherly, Tabitha N. Dolinsky of Freeland, Brooke L. Dolinsky of Freeland; son, Edward J. Dolinsky...

Gary L. Beacham

Gary L. Beacham

Feb 14, 2018

Gary L. Beacham, 73 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Thursday, April 27, 1944 in Dover, New Jersey, the son of the late Thomas, and Betty (Weber) Beacham. He was also predeceased by his wife Agnes B. (Garrison) Beacham. Surviving are sons, Paul Michael Wickkiser and his wife Annette of...

Gary L. Beacham

Gary L. Beacham

Feb 14, 2018

Gary L. Beacham, 73 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Thursday, April 27, 1944 in Dover, New Jersey, the son of the late Thomas, and Betty (Weber) Beacham. He was also predeceased by his wife Agnes B. (Garrison) Beacham. Surviving are sons, Paul Michael Wickkiser and his wife Annette of...

Joan O Zaprazny

Joan O Zaprazny

Feb 12, 2018

Joan O (Berger) Zaprazny, age 83, of McCorkle Rd, Hershey passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa. She was the wife of John R. Zaprazny who died July 2, 2007. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage. Joan was a 1952 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. Joan took great pride in her family...

Joan O Zaprazny

Joan O Zaprazny

Feb 12, 2018

Joan O (Berger) Zaprazny, age 83, of McCorkle Rd, Hershey passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.She was the wife of John R. Zaprazny who died July 2, 2007. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage.Joan was a 1952 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. Joan took great pride in her family and loved...

Walter E Shubeck

Walter E Shubeck

Feb 11, 2018

Walter E. Shubeck, 87, of Coaldale passed Sunday February 11, 2018 at St. Luke's Miners Campus, Coaldale.

Walter E Shubeck

Walter E Shubeck

Feb 11, 2018

Walter E. Shubeck, 87, of Coaldale passed Sunday February 11, 2018 at St. Luke's Miners Campus, Coaldale.

William J. Arner

William J. Arner

Feb 10, 2018

William J Arner, husband, father, grandfather and brother of 429 N Railroad St Tamaqua passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 at his home peacefully with his family at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Faith (Lucas) Arner, and children Lisa Dolan, Becky Major, Amy Walburn, Justin Major, and Heather Major, also sister Theresa Arner and five...

William J. Arner

William J. Arner

Feb 10, 2018

William J Arner, husband, father, grandfather and brother of 429 N Railroad St Tamaqua passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 at his home peacefully with his family at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Faith (Lucas) Arner, and children Lisa Dolan, Becky Major, Amy Walburn, Justin Major, and Heather Major, also sister Theresa Arner and five...

Narene F. Frey

Narene F. Frey

Feb 7, 2018

Narene F. Frey, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, 85 years of age of Britt Drive, Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, with her loving family by her side. Survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Charles W....

Narene F. Frey

Narene F. Frey

Feb 7, 2018

Narene F. Frey, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, 85 years ofage of Britt Drive, Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully onWednesday, February 7, 2018, into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior ChristJesus at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, with her loving family byher side.Survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Charles W. Frey; daughters,Sharon Kresge and her...

Margaret C. Hollenbach

Margaret C. Hollenbach

Feb 6, 2018

Margaret C (Eckert) Hollenbach, age 92, of Spruce St., Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Hollenbach on May 30, 2000. Margaret was a Tamaqua High School graduate and member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. She had previously worked at the former Jamesway in Tamaqua. ...

Margaret C. Hollenbach

Margaret C. Hollenbach

Feb 6, 2018

Margaret C (Eckert) Hollenbach, age 92, of Spruce St., Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Hollenbach on May 30, 2000. Margaret was a Tamaqua High School graduate and member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. She had previously worked at the former Jamesway in Tamaqua. ...

Stephen R. Mcgregor

Stephen R. Mcgregor

Feb 5, 2018

Stephen R. McGregor, husband, father, grandfather, brother of East High Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus at the age of 63. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Shelley M. (Donaldson) McGregor; daughter, Marisa M. Kunkel wife of Brent of Tamaqua; sons, Nicholas J. Donaldson and his wife Rachel...

Stephen R. Mcgregor

Stephen R. Mcgregor

Feb 5, 2018

Stephen R. McGregor, husband, father, grandfather, brother of East High Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus at the age of 63. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Shelley M. (Donaldson) McGregor; daughter, Marisa M. Kunkel wife of Brent of Tamaqua; sons, Nicholas J. Donaldson and his wife Rachel...

Elizabeth "Betty" "The Queen" Duser

Elizabeth "Betty" "The Queen" Duser

Feb 4, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" Hartley - Duser, "The Queen", 91yrs of age of Second Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania with her family by her side. Survived by her husband of 41 years, Ronald C. Duser, "The King"; daughter, Betty Ann (Hartley) Hart wife of John of Weatherly;...