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OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
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...
Donald Wellace Miller
Mar 15, 2025
Donald Wellace Miller, husband, father, pap, brother, died as he lived, surrounded by family on his 6th generation farm in West Penn Township, Andreas, Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was 87 years of age.
Born Sunday, January 9, 1938 at the Palmerton Hospital. He was the son of the late Wellace Miller and Helen Snyder. Donald was also predeceased...
Jane A. Wiskoski
Mar 15, 2025
Jane A. Wiskoski, 95 of Weatherly, passed away peacefully March 15, 2025 at The Manor at St. Luke's Village in Hazleton. She was the wife of the late Richard Wiskoski, who passed away in 2018.
Born September 9, 1929, in Wapwallapen, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Loretta (Houser) Eroh.
Jane was a graduate of West Hazleton High...
Charles W. Frey
Mar 13, 2025
Charles W. Frey, of Lehighton, (known to many as Chuck, Junior, or Charlie) passed awaypeacefully on March 13, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. While we mourn his passing, we take comfort in knowing he has entered the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.
He joins his beloved wife, Narene, in heaven and leaves behind his...
Michael D. Hill
Mar 10, 2025
Michael David Hill, 54 years of age of Brockton, Pennsylvania died on Monday, March 10, 2025, at home.
Born Saturday, October 10, 1970 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Ronald Hill and Margaret Mary (Morgan) Hill. Mike was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Denise Marie (Wilkinson) Hill on July 25, 2024.Surviving are; son, Joshua Green; sister, Lisa Marie...
Martin J. Makowiec
Mar 10, 2025
Martin J. "Marty" Makowiec, Jr., 71 years of age, of West Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Monday, March 10, 2025, at home.Born Tuesday, February 16, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he was predeceased by; father, Martin J. Makowiec Sr.; son, Martin "Chip" J. Makowiec III
Surviving are; his mother, Irene (Shema) Makowiec; wife of 50 years, Betty L. (VanHorne) Makowiec;...
Diane P. Holik
Mar 9, 2025
Diane P. Holik, 58 years of age of First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at home unexpectedly.
Born Wednesday, June 8, 1966 in Wheatly Heights, New York the daughter of the late Harry R. Weintraub and Helga (Hoffman) Weintraub who passed away on March 2, 2025.
Surviving are; her husband of 35 years, Kevin G. Holik; son, Kevin...
Joseph R. Gudisauskas
Mar 7, 2025
Joseph R. Gudisauskas, 80 years of age of Walker Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in his home.
Born Sunday, January 21, 1945 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rodkiss) Gudisauskas. Joe was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Frances "Cookie" (Pelo) Gudisauskas; sisters, Damice Rickert, Anna Falasco.
Surviving are; daughter, Kelly J....
Bernard J. "Bernie" Heller
Mar 6, 2025
Bernard J Heller, 78 years of age of Mary D, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, March 06, 2025, at home.
Born Wednesday, December 18, 1946 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Roy H., and Mary J. (Stancavage) Heller. Bernie was also predeceased by; sisters, Doris Slifko, Patricia A Pogwist; brother, John J. Heller
Surviving are brother, Michael Heller and his wife...
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