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Donna M. Castigilone
Dec 4, 2025
Donna M. Castigilone, beloved wife, sister, aunt of Bear Creek Township White Haven, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at home while in the care of her husband, Paul R. Castigilone.
Born Wednesday, April 30, 1958 in Queens, New York. the daughter of the late Albert and Bernice (Wozniak) Mariano. Donna was also predeceased by; sister, Laura Jean...
George J. Bonetsky
Dec 2, 2025
George J. Bonetsky, 73 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, February 9, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late George J and Alice (Hosler) Bonetsky. George was also predeceased by; son George J. Bonetsky III; brother, David Bonetsky.
Surviving are;...
Shane Michael Wingler
Dec 1, 2025
Shane Michael Wingler, 35 of Etters, PA passed away December 1, 2025 at Penn State Holy Spirit, Camp Hill.
Born August 4, 1990 in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Donald C. Wingler Jr. and Laurie Ann (Hibbard) Wilson, wife of Michael Wilson.
He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School class of 2008.
Shane joined the armed forces after graduating...
Anthony J. "Antz" McGeehan
Dec 1, 2025
Anthony J. "Antz" McGeehan, age 53, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 1, 2025, in St. Luke's Miners Coaldale.
Born on December 10, 1971, in Coaldale, he was the beloved son of the late Maurice W. and Marie E. (Hartranft) McGeehan. Antz was also predeceased by his sister Marie Pfeil.
A devoted husband to his wife, Mary Grace (Difabio) McGeehan, Anthony's...
Albina "Abby" Campbell
Nov 30, 2025
Albina "Abby" Campbell, 84 years of age formerly of Rush Township Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, May 26, 1941 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Martin and Katherina (Klimek) Sverchek. Abby was also predeceased by; her husband, Kenneth Leroy Campbell; sisters, Margaret Sverchek,...
Jean L. Kiddish
Nov 29, 2025
Jean L. Kiddish, 78, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She resided on Kline Street in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born in Hazleton on Tuesday, December 3, 1946, Jean was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Rimshaw) Helker. Jean was also predeceased by; by...
Mary Ellen Lesko
Nov 28, 2025
Mary Ellen Lesko, 92, of Lausanne Township, Weatherly, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born in Freeland, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Gazella (Znachko) Yuhas.
A proud graduate of Freeland High School, Mary Ellen pursued a career in nursing after earning her Practical Nursing Certification...
Gregory J. Bruno
Nov 28, 2025
Gregory J. Bruno, 78 years of age of Rush Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Gregory's passing comes with many blessings for his beloved wife Helene and family for it was seven years ago on July 4, 2018 that Gregory was given the Gift of Life in Temple receiving a...
John P. Frable
Nov 23, 2025
John P. Frable, 94 years of age a life long resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Heritage Hill Senior Living 800 Sixth Street Weatherly.
Born Tuesday, July 21, 1931 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Elwood K. and Nora Elizabeth (Faust) Frable.
A 1949 graduate of Weatherly High School, John served honorably in...
Dorothy Reiner
Nov 23, 2025
Dorothy Reiner, 87 years of age, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, while a guest at St. Luke’s Manor in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She resided on Plane Street in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born in Highland, PA, on Friday, April 22, 1938, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Benjamin Sr. and Catherine (Malletz) Gelezinsky. She...
Joseph M. Hoherchak
Nov 22, 2025
Joseph M. Hoherchak , Sr., 89 years of age of West Penn Township New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Born Tuesday, November 17, 1936 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania the son of the late Peter and Mary ( Rimsky) Hoherchak. Joe was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Cecilia A. (McHale) Hoherchak on October 21,...
Kevin "Toe" G. Kistler, Sr
Nov 22, 2025
Kevin “Toe” G. Kistler Sr., beloved husband, devoted dad, son, 54 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at home after a courageous battle against cancer.
Born Wednesday, March 31, 1971 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Kermit M. Kistler. Surviving are; his wife of 26 years, Kay Ann (Fertig) Kistler; son,...
Patricia M. Swanger
Nov 22, 2025
Patricia M. Swanger, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, 85 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025 while in the loving care of her family.
Born Friday, November 1, 1940 in Baltimore Maryland the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Frieda (Haggert) Carnes. Patricia was also predeceased by; husband, William Swanger; Daughter,...
Harold T. Watkins
Nov 19, 2025
Harold T. Watkins, 87 years of age of Coaldale, passed away November 19, 2025 in Good Samaritan Hospital West Palm Beach Florida.
Born in Coaldale, the son of the late Arnold and Sarah (Mantz) Watkins. Harold was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 57 years, Dorothy (Webb) Watkins; son, Barry D. Watkins; grandson; Bryn Watkins; siblings, Arnold Watkins, Noah Watkins,...
Michelle M. Ketchledge
Nov 17, 2025
Michelle M. Ketchledge, 67, of Franklin Township, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 17th, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton.
She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and "Nina" to her cherished grandchildren.
Born in France on Thursday, April 3, 1958, Michelle was the daughter of the late Roy and Shirley (Moser) Miller.
A dedicated professional, Michelle, retired from St....
Beatrice M. "Bea" Evans
Nov 16, 2025
Beatrice "Bea" M. Evans, 66, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and "Nana," Bea was loved by all who knew her.
Born on July 14, 1959, in Abington, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Helen Bushman. Bea is survived...
Andrew M. "Andy" Malay
Nov 14, 2025
Andrew M. Malay, 73 years of age of Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at home.
Born Saturday, April 26, 1952 in Coaldale, the son of the late Andrew Malay and Elizabeth (Davidyock) Malay. Andy was also predeceased by; sister, Nancy Trevorah.
Surviving are; his wife Donna L. (Baldini) Malay; sons, Andrew Malay, Anthony Malay;, daughter, Andrea Malay; brother, Michael...
Donald A. "Rocky" Weaver
Nov 13, 2025
Donald "Rocky" Weaver, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 16, 1936, in Pleasant Corners, Lehigh County, Donald was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Mildred (Scheirer) Weaver. He was also preceded in...
Kathryn G. Nester
Nov 12, 2025
Kathryn G. Nester, aged 89, formerly of Tuscarora, peacefully departed this life on November 12, 2025, at Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Walter B. Nester, who passed away in 2001.
Born on June 12, 1936, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, Kathryn was the cherished daughter of the late Gerald and Bernadette (Wirtz)...
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