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Lester P. Rhubright

Lester P. Rhubright

Oct 24, 2025

Lester P. Rhubright, 82, of Hometown, Rush Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, with his devoted wife of 56 years, Kathleen M. (Morfy) Rhubright, by his side.

Born in Coaldale, the son of the late Lester L. and Celeste (Bonomo) Rhubright, Lester was a proud graduate of Tamaqua High School's Class of 1961. He was employed for over...

Marilyn E. Boyle

Marilyn E. Boyle

Oct 23, 2025

Marilyn E. Boyle, 91 of Hazle Township passed away October 23, 2025 in her home.

Born May 16, 1934, in Weatherly, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Schauffer) Boyle.

She was employed in the textile industry in production for many years.

Marilyn was a member of the English Hazleton Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She enjoyed gardening and crocheting. 

She is...

John Michael Noonan

John Michael Noonan

Oct 20, 2025

John Michael Noonan, 84, of Weatherly, passed away October 20, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hazleton campus.He was the husband of Shirley Mae (Pugh) Noonan, and they were married for 53 years.Born August 15, 1941, in Worcester, MA he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Williams) Noonan.He was a graduate of South High School located in Worcester.John proudly served his...

Gary M. Kodlick

Gary M. Kodlick

Oct 17, 2025

Gary M. Kodlick, 79 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Born December 15, 1945 in Coaldale Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Michael and Anna Sue (Kalny) Kodlick. Gary was also predeceased by: son, Kenneth Kodlick; and sister, Marie Yannetti.

Surviving are daughters: Kelly Bergantinos,...

James W. Hain

James W. Hain

Oct 17, 2025

James W. Hain 92 years of age of New Tripoli passed away suddenly on Friday October 17, 2025 in South Tamaqua.

Born in Walker Township, Tamaqua on June 2, 1933 the son of the late James E. and Esther (Houser) Hain. Jim was also predeceased by; his wife of 59 years, Kay E. (Schmerfeld) Hain; son, Timothy J. Hain; sisters, Eleanor...

Joseph G. Thomas

Joseph G. Thomas

Oct 15, 2025

Joseph G. Thomas, 86 formerly of Tamaqua, passed away October 15, 2025 in Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville, PA.

He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (Cook) Thomas, who passed away in 2012.

Born May 21, 1939, in Reevesdale, PA, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Tarconish) Thomas.

Joseph was a member of St. John XXIII of...

Jane (George) Isganitis

Jane (George) Isganitis

Oct 14, 2025

Jane Isganitis, 88, of Rush Township, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Born in Coaldale, on March 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer George Sr. and Jane (Davis) George. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, John Albert Isganitis, and her brothers, James W. George and Karl George.

A...

Kyle J. Stalter

Kyle J. Stalter

Oct 13, 2025

Kyle J. Stalter, 39, of Andreas, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Carbon Campus after facing a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, on September 6, 1986, Kyle was the son of Charles and Barbara Corter Stalter. 

After graduating from Tamaqua High School, he pursued his passion for art and computer...

Jeremy S. Lawson

Jeremy S. Lawson

Oct 13, 2025

Jeremy S. Lawson, a kind-hearted and mechanically-inclined man, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a familiar and beloved face in his hometown of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, where he was known for his generous spirit and his readiness to lend a hand.

Born in Palmerton on October 16, 1967, Jeremy was the son of the...

Carolyn P. Steigerwalt

Carolyn P. Steigerwalt

Oct 12, 2025

Carolyn P. (Adams) Steigerwalt, 81 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, March 26, 1944 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Beatrice (Taite) Adams. Carolyn was also predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Leonard A. Steigerwalt on...

Sandra M. Frantz

Sandra M. Frantz

Oct 12, 2025

Sandra M. Frantz, 82 years of age, of West Penn Township, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Tamaqua on September 13, 1943, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elbert and Lillian Jane (Bean) Davis.

A 1961 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Sandra was Presbyterian faith. Her work life was...

Robert Beers Graham

Robert Beers Graham

Oct 12, 2025

Robert Beers Graham, 79, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Wetzel) Graham, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.

Born on June 30, 1946, in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late Archie T. and Edith (Beers) Graham. 

Robert was a graduate of Weatherly...

Andrew T. Harley, Sr.

Andrew T. Harley, Sr.

Oct 11, 2025

Andrew T. Harley, Sr, 53, of Tamaqua, passed away October 11, 2025, in his home.

He was the husband of Corina Ann (Zawaski) Harley and they were married for 6 years.

Born May 20, 1972, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Phillip and Ruthann (Bennick) Harley.

He was employed by Progressive Converting Hazleton as a forklift operator.

In his spare...

Francis Charles "Franko" Keenan

Francis Charles "Franko" Keenan

Oct 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and insurmountable love, we announce the passing of Francis C. Keenan, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Francis (Franko), 89, formerly of Cranford, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in New Ringgold, PA surrounded by his family at his home, where he resided with his daughter, son-in-law, brother, and grandchildren for the past...

Joan Lois Sorrels

Joan Lois Sorrels

Oct 7, 2025

Joan Lois (Helker) Sorrels, 78 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Born Tuesday, December 3, 1946, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Rimshaw) Helker. Joan was predeceased in death by; husband, C. Myron Sorrels; and brother, Merritt Daniel Helker.

Surviving are daughter, Rebecca J. Holmes and...

Katherine Miller

Katherine Miller

Oct 6, 2025

Katherine Miller, 91, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully October 6, 2025 at the Greenwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Karl C. Miller, who passed away in 2010.

Born July 6, 1934, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Frances (Rubachank) Scheidly.

She was a 1952 graduate of Tamaqua High School and was employed...

John Benjamin Koehler

John Benjamin Koehler

Oct 5, 2025

John Benjamin Koehler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 72. John will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to his family, his exceptional culinary skills, and his long-standing commitment to serving his country.

Born on January 11, 1953, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, John was a son of the late...

Alice C. (Spucosky) Ohl

Alice C. (Spucosky) Ohl

Oct 5, 2025

Alice (Spucosky) Ohl, 89 years of age, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was a proud, lifelong resident of Dutch Hill.

Born in Mahanoy City the daughter of the late Anthony and Constance (Cominski) Spucosky. Alice was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Earl F. Ohl...

Gerard F. Gulsby

Gerard F. Gulsby

Oct 4, 2025

Gerard F. Gulsby, 50 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at home.

Born Tuesday, June 24, 1975 in Elizabeth New Jersey the son of the late Melvin and Ann Marie (Vergura) Gulsby.

Surviving are; his wife of 11 years, Deanna (Augelli) Gulsby; son, Anthony Augelli, Jr.; daughters, Amelia Augelli, Lorelei Augelli, Angelica Moser; brothers, Steven...

Elizabeth M. (Snyder) Warner

Elizabeth M. (Snyder) Warner

Oct 4, 2025

Elizabeth Marie (Snyder) Warner, 99 years of age, a loving mother, doting grandmother, great grandmother formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 in Maitland, Florida.

Born in New Haven the daughter of the late Jesse and Stella (Pianka) Snyder. Elizabeth was also predeceased by; husband Paul D. Warner Sr.; grandson, Paul D. Warner III. 

Survived, by three daughters, Betty,...