OBITUARIES
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Rose Foster
May 19, 2026
Rose (Morris) Foster, age 82, formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus. Her life journey began on July 5, 1943, in Philadelphia, the cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Elva (Pfister) Morris.
Rose was preceded in death not only by her beloved parents but also by her husband, Richard P....
John Robert Handler
May 18, 2026
John Robert Handler, 76, of Tamaqua, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly.
Born on November 30, 1949, he was the son of the late John F. and Marna (Allen) Handler. John was a proud 1968 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s...
Rosemary (Tiedman) Weston
May 18, 2026
Rosemary Weston, 86, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania was called home to the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2026. Surrounded by the love of her family, she peacefully entered the heavenly kingdom she so deeply desired. She leaves behind a legacy as a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.
Born Wednesday, November 8, 1939 in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of the late...
Kenneth W. Mehlig
May 16, 2026
Kenneth W. Mehlig, 86 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Elizabethtown New Jersey, on January 7, 1940, Ken was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Mehlig. He was a graduate of Weatherly High School and dedicated many years of service to the...
Catherine Jane (Jones) Derr
May 12, 2026
Catherine Jane (Jones) Derr, 94, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born in Tamaqua on April 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Walters) Jones. Catherine was a lifelong resident of Tamaqua who found her greatest joy in her family. Known affectionately as "Gram"...
Pauline M. Keck
May 12, 2026
Pauline M. Keck, a beloved longtime resident of Barnesville, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on April 9, 1927, in Berwick, Pennsylvania, Pauline was the cherished daughter of the late Philip and Eva (Mycak) Malencore.
She was the devoted wife of the late Karl Leroy Keck, who preceded her in death...
Christopher Joseph Serina, Sr.
May 8, 2026
Christopher Joseph Serina, Sr. 67 years of age of Minersville passed away peacefully on Saturday May 8, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Norwegian Campus in Pottsville.
Born in Coaldale the son of the late Joseph John and Rose Marie (Piazza) Serina.
Chris attended Panther Valley High School and worked in the construction field for many years. A strong work ethic, Chris loved...
Delbert Eugene Embick
May 7, 2026
Delbert Eugene Embick passed on to glory on May 7, 2026 after an extended health issue. He was the loving husband of Christine Diane (Zumar) Embick and they were married for 33 years.
Born December 4, 1962 in Lock Haven, PA, he was the son of the late Clayton W. Embick II and Louise Mae Embick.Del was a lifelong believer and...
Patricia Anne "Patti" Turton
May 6, 2026
Patricia Anne (Rooney) Turton, 71, of Rush Township, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Born on September 29, 1954, in Bordeaux, France, while her father served in the U.S. Army, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mae (Waters) Rooney. Patti was also preceded in...
Joan R. (Tennant) Krell
May 4, 2026
Joan Renee Krell, 95, of Severn, formerly of North Beach, Maryland, passed away on May 4, 2026.
Joan was born on July 21, 1930, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Anna (Leiby) and George Tennant. She grew up in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, where she attended Tamaqua High School, graduating class of 1948. She married her high school sweetheart, William Howard Krell,...
William T. Ryan
May 3, 2026
William T. “Bill” Ryan, 85, of Hunter Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial in Coaldale.
Born in Port Carbon on September 7, 1940. After honorably serving his country in the United States Coast Guard, Bill returned home to build a life centered on hard work and craftsmanship. He spent his career as...
James R. Somers
May 2, 2026
James R. Somers, Sr., 95, of Weatherly passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Jim, or Pop-Pop as he was known by his grandchildren, lived a full life. He entered eternity joining his wife, Rose, daughters, Susan and Jeanne, and grandson Joel Kreiger.
Born and raised in Weatherly, PA, he was...
William "Bill" Welk
May 1, 2026
William B. "Bill" Welk, 83 years of age, of West Penn Township passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born December 14, 1942 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania the son of the late John S. Sr. and Evelyn M. (Schaffer) Welk. Bill was also predeceased by; brother, John S. Welk Jr.
Surviving are; his wife Patricia...
Donna Ann Miller
Apr 30, 2026
Donna Ann (Gerhard) Miller, 68 years of age of Lehigh Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp..
Born Tuesday, June 18, 1957 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late David Carl and Rita Carmella (Greco) Gerhard. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Richard W. "Rick" Miller.
A Weatherly High...
Angelina Barbara Puccio
Apr 28, 2026
Angelina Barbara Puccio, a woman of remarkable wit and a sharp mind, passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Laurel Center in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Born on June 9, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Eustachio and Santa (Nicoletta) Carucci. After graduating from Franklin Lane High School, Angelina...
Jeffrey Lee Wagner
Apr 22, 2026
Jeffrey Lee Wagner, 65, of Tamaqua & Weatherly Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus—leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and memories that will continue to be shared for years to come.
Born on September 10, 1960, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Jeff was the son of the late Lee and Esther (Hill) Wagner. He was...
Lois Nola Douglas
Apr 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and matriarch Lois Nola (Dietrich) Douglas, 97 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Weatherly.
Born Friday, February 1, 1929 in Packer township, Pennsylvania on her family’s farm, the daughter of the late James and Ida M.E. (Knepper)...
John D. Wandzilak, Jr
Apr 22, 2026
John D. Wandzilak, Jr., aged 85, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning. He was the husband of Beatrice Wandzilak, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on February 8th.
Born on December 6, 1940, in Reading, Pennsylvania, John was the beloved son of John D. and Marguerite (Abeln) Wandzilak. He...
Janice A. Jech
Apr 22, 2026
Janice A. (Steigerwalt) Jech, a devoted mother and doting “Memmy Joe" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. At 93 years old, she was surrounded by the love of her family in Haines City, Florida, under the tender care of her granddaughter, Erika, and great granddaughter, Jasi.
A lifelong resident of the Andreas and New Ringgold area, Janice was born...
Steven Scott Colt
Apr 20, 2026
Steven S. Colt, 61 years of age of West Penn Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Lehigh Valley in patient Hospice Salisbury Twp..
Born Tuesday, August 11, 1964 in Elizabeth, New Jersey the son of the late John Robert and Mary (Stemmler) Gall.
Surviving are; his wife of 30 years, Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Colt; sons,...
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