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Margaret E. Desmedt
Apr 16, 2025
Margaret E. Desmedt (Neal), 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, while in the care of Julio Ribaudo Extended Care in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania.
Born on Friday, November 24, 1944, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Helen (Bauer) Neal. Margaret was also preceded in death by her sister, Shelia Haufman; her...
Shirley J. Dreisbach
Apr 11, 2025
Shirley J. Dreisbach, of Allentown, and previously from Tamaqua, passed away at home, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving children on the morning of April 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William Stewart of Salem NJ, and Jeanette Spedden Bentz of Astin, PA
Shirley was preceded in death by the love of her life, Donald...
Michael Mark Orach
Apr 11, 2025
Michael Orach, beloved son, brother, uncle, and partner, passed away suddenly. A man of deep passion, resilience, and heart, Michael’s presence left an undeniable mark on all who knew him.
Michael was the cherished son of Maryann Rodriquez and Eric Orach, and his stepmother Adrienne Orach. Grandson of Anthony Rodriquez. He was a devoted brother to Erika Penick and brother-in law...
Paulette E. Rex
Apr 11, 2025
Paulette E. Rex, 69, of Andreas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial in Coaldale.
Born July 17, 1955 in Pottsville the daughter of the late Paul R. and Elizabeth (Arner) Hoppes.
Paulette is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dennis R. Rex; son Neil D. husband of Christine (Hoffman) Rex; daughters Amy P....
Douglas A. Waidell
Apr 10, 2025
Douglas A. Waidell, 49 years of age, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a brief illness.
Born Wednesday, May 28, 1975, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George Waidell. Surviving are; his mother Sandra L. "Sandy" (Gill) Waidell; wife of 20 years, Alison M. (Kowalek) Waidell and their...
Jerry Lee Wuerstle
Apr 10, 2025
Jerry Lee Wuerstle, 79 of New Ringgold, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep April 10, 2025 at home. He was the loving husband of Kathleen M. (Schultz) Wuerstle, married 54 years.
Born February 12, 1946, in Perkasie, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Constance (Moore) Wuerstle.
He was a graduate of Penn Ridge High School.
Jerry was a...
Donald C Lackman
Apr 9, 2025
Donald Christian Lackman aged 85 passed away April 9, 2025. He was born August 8,1939 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Donald is proceeded in death by his parents Richard and Marquerite Lackman and his elder brother Richard Warren Lackman.
Donald's artistic abilities were evident from a very early age and upon graduation from Germantown high school in 1957 he continued to fine...
Elaine V. Goho
Apr 5, 2025
Elaine V. Goho, wife, mother, sister, nana, 73 years of age of West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, while in the care of her family.
Born Monday, November 5, 1951 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late LeRoy and Winifred (Heffelfinger) Musselman. Elaine was also predeceased by an infant brother.
Surviving are;...
June L. Loch
Apr 3, 2025
June L. Loch, 99 years of age formerly of Andreas Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at National Healthcare in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina where she resided.
Born Wednesday, April 8, 1925 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Adam and Gertrude (Huber) Greenzweig. June was also predeceased by; beloved husband, Floyd W. Loch; son, Maynard F....
Sandra D. Hill - Webb
Apr 2, 2025
Sandra D. (Hill) Webb, 83 years of age of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Accent Care Hospice in Cumming, Georgia.
Born Monday, July 28, 1941 in Coaldale Pennsylvania the daughter of the late George Clifford, and Ferne I. (Eberts) Hill. Sandra was also predeceased by; beloved husband, John T. "Jay" Webb; brother, Arlin G. Hill.
Surviving are;...
Marion G. Vieten
Apr 2, 2025
Marion G. Vieten, 100 years of age, formerly of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, as a guest of Laurel Senior Living Community in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Born Tuesday, October 14, 1924 in Hudsondale Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Hoebener) Smith. Marion was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Herbert F. Vieten; sister, Evelyn Mae...
Lillian B. Gernert
Mar 31, 2025
Lillian B. Gernert, beloved mother, sister, aunt, 82 years of age of West Penn Twp. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, June 22, 1942 in West Penn Township, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Deyman and Messida (Lorah) Hamm. Lillian was also predeceased by; her husband, Ronald P....
Mario Joseph Mascolo
Mar 31, 2025
Mario Joseph Mascolo, 69 of Coaldale, PA, passed away March 31, 2025, in St. Luke's Hospital, Coaldale.
Born July 25, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Eileen (Nolan) Mascolo.
Mario attended John Adams High School in Ozone Park, NY.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era.
Surviving are his three children: Eileen...
Donna Marie Soley
Mar 26, 2025
Donna Marie Soley, 73 years of age, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, as a guest of Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning.
Born March 14, 1952, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Hager) Soley.
Donna was a 1970 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and retired from ICI as a supervisor.
She was...
George Byron Rhoades
Mar 26, 2025
George Byron Rhoades, 81 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, rode off into heaven on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, peacefully at home in the loving care of his children and his beloved wife of 44 years Monica (Chervino) Rhoades. His beloved Golden Doodle Grace was by his side, and his prized horse Cisco, was accompanying him as he left his...
Benjamin W. Derhammer
Mar 26, 2025
Benjamin W. Derhammer, 46 years of age of Andreas, Pennsylvania went home to his Heavenly Kingdom on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, passing away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest after a courageous fight against Leukemia.
Born Wednesday, August 2, 1978 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania the son of the late Daniel R. Derhammer who died on Oct. 14, 2021, Benjamin is survived...
Linda J. Yulanavage
Mar 23, 2025
Linda J. Yulanavage, former Tamaqua Citizen of the Year, and longtime owner of Sweet Treats, passed away March 23, 2025, at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus after a courageous battle against cancer. Linda was 76 years of age. She was the loving wife of the late Cart T. Yulanavage, who passed away in 1984.
Born September 18, 1948, in Allentown, Pennsylvania she...
Richard Allen Hart
Mar 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard Allen Hart
Richard Allen Hart, 63, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born on July 25, 1961, in Bucyrus, Ohio, Richard lived a life full of dedication, humor, compassion, and heart. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who left an unforgettable mark on those...
Nancy Marie Lewis
Mar 19, 2025
Nancy Marie Lewis, 79 of Tamaqua, PA, passed away peacefully March 19, 2025 at the Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was the loving wife of Arthur J. Lewis.
Born February 26, 1946 in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late Jacob Couk and Marian Turner.
Nancy was a graduate of William Penn High School.
She was employed by Ark Senior...
Harry A. Eisley
Mar 18, 2025
Harry A. Eisley, 83 of Tamaqua, passed away March 18, 2025, in St. Luke's Carbon Campus.
He was the husband of Gail A. (Wills) Eisley, whom he was married to for 61 years.
Born September 25, 1941, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Harry A. and Helen Mae (Einhouse) Eisley, Jr.
Harry retired from Lehigh Coal and Navigation where...
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