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Althea B. Zehner
Sep 30, 2025
Althea Breiner Zehner,106, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, at St. Luke’s Hospital Coaldale, PA.
Born on April 1, 1919, in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late J. LeRoy Breiner and Florence Kutz Breiner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton L. Zehner who passed away on Dec. 1, 1990. They had been married...
Walter J. Bensinger
Sep 28, 2025
Walter J. Bensinger, age 78, of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Geisinger - St. Luke's in Orwigsburg, PA.
He was the husband of Clara L. (Grube) Bensinger who passed away in 2011.
Born October 11, 1946 in Orwigsburg, he was the son of the late Irvin and Martha (Amour) Bensinger.
Walter was a 1964 graduate of Blue Mountain High School....
Clifford Peter Swanson
Sep 23, 2025
Clifford P. Swanson, 77 of Jim Thorpe, PA, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Maple Shade Meadows.
Clifford was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on October 5, 1947, to Henrietta (Wechter) Swanson and William Swanson. He was raised in Philadelphia, PA where he worked as a steamfitter for local union 420. After retirement, Cliff moved to Anaconda, Montana where he...
Gary J. Brode
Sep 19, 2025
Gary J. Brode, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg. He was 65 years old.
Born on July 29, 1960, in Coaldale, Gary was the son of the late John W. "Jack" and Eleanor L. (Hain) Brode. A 1978 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Gary spent his career...
Susan M. Andrews
Sep 18, 2025
Susan M. Andrews, 73, of Rush Township, Still Creek, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at the age of 73.
She was a devoted family woman known for her love of camping and crafting. Born on Thursday, July 3, 1952, in Coaldale, Susan was the daughter...
Regina M. "Jeanne" Blonsky
Sep 16, 2025
Regina M. "Jeanne" Blonsky, 71, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem Campus, with her beloved daughter Kate Lyn Blonsky by her side as well as friends and family.
Born in Coaldale on September 21, 1953, Jeanne was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Morgavich - Mazar) Murphy. A...
Jane W. Suitch
Sep 14, 2025
Jane W. (Warner) Suitch, mother, nana, big nana, 96 years of age and a lifelong resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born on January 24,1929 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Herbert S. and Florence (Ickes) Warner. Jane was predeceased by her husband, Daniel H. Suitch...
Paul Gingrich
Sep 9, 2025
Paul H. Gingrich, 68 years of age of Middleport, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th & Chew Streets Allentown.
Born Monday, May 27, 1957 in Harrisburg the son of the late James A. and Frances (Sprout) Gingrich. Paul was also predeceased by; grandson, Joseph R. Becker, Jr. . Paul was the last of six siblings.
Surviving...
David J. Lewis
Sep 7, 2025
David J. Lewis, 82 years of age of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as a guest of Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, July 19, 1943 in Coaldale the son of the late David and Dorothy (Rodgers) Lewis. Dave was also predeceased by; brother, William Rodgers; sister, Dorothy Yorke.
Surviving are; daughter, Denise M....
Roger L. Thomas
Sep 6, 2025
Roger L. Thomas, 85 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away September 6, 2025, in St. Luke's Hospital, Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born July 18, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Reese and Ruth (Rossow) Thomas. Roger was also predeceased by; Kendra Thomas.
Roger received his Masters of Education from the University of Arizona and was a self-employed insurance adjustor. He...
Veronica M. Hornick
Sep 6, 2025
Veronica Margaret Hornick, mother, grandmother, sister, 87 years of age of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at home while in the care of her family.
Born Saturday, October 23, 1937 in McAdoo the daughter of the late George and Julia (Kish) Fidishun. Veronica was also predeceased by; beloved husband, John P. Hornick Sr.; sons, John P....
Gail F. Yasson
Sep 4, 2025
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished sister, and adoring grandmother, Gail F. (Frantz) Yasson, 74, of Lansford, Pennsylvania, who peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born on May 28, 1951, in Coaldale, Gail was the daughter of the late Calvin J. Frantz and...
Joshua Todd Robert Barlip
Sep 3, 2025
Joshua Todd Robert Barlip, 34, passed away unexpectedly September 3, 2025, in Lansford, PA.
He was the loving son of Angelia Barlip of Florida and James Strockoz of Coal Township Pa.
Joshua was employed by Sylo in Tamaqua PA.
He enjoyed four wheeling, helping friends, joking around but the most important thing in his life was his son Arian.
Surviving in addition to his...
Raymond C. Dawson, Jr.
Sep 2, 2025
Raymond C. Dawson, Jr., 90 of Nesquehoning, PA, passed away September 2, 2025,
in St. Luke's Bethlehem, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Bettie L. (Schneider) Dawson, who passed away in 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond C., Hilda (Neuman) Dawson, Sr., and brother of Elaine Koernschild.
He was a...
Anna B. Stelmack
Sep 2, 2025
Anna B. Stelmack, beloved wife, mother, mam - mam, sister, 88 years of age of McAdoo, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at home while in the loving care of her family.
Born Friday, August 20, 1937 in Hazleton the daughter of the late John and Anna (Hametz) Bogash. Anna was also predeceased by; sisters, Margaret Bennick, Rita...
Robert J. Dvorsky
Aug 31, 2025
Robert J. Dvorsky, of State College, PA, went to be with Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2025.
Born in 1943 and raised in Lansford, Bob was the son of the late Joseph and Matilda (Stricek) Dvorsky. Bob was also predeceased by the love of his life, Theresa (Kachurak) Dvorsky, who passed away on June 30, 2025, and his...
Wendy S. Loftus
Aug 31, 2025
Wendy S. Loftus, 69 years of age of Delano, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem.
Born Tuesday, November 22, 1955 in Shenandoah the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Garber) Cunningham. Wendy was also predeceased by her infant son Edward J. Martinson; sister, Louise Smith; brother, Norman Cunningham.
Surviving are; her beloved...
Anne C (Edmonds) Macalush
Aug 31, 2025
Anne C. (Edmonds) Macalush, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, 86 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at home while in the tender care of her family.
Born Friday, October 7, 1938 in Tamaqua the daughter of the late Thomas and Verna (Powers) Edmonds. Anne was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years,...
Sheldon E. Croll
Aug 22, 2025
Sheldon E. Croll, 69 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hamilton Street campus Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, December 30, 1955 in Coaldale, the son of the late Carroll S. and Ethel M. (Keich) Croll. He was also predeceased by; beloved wife Romona "Mona" (Bannan) Croll on May 1, 2021; grandson, Silas...
Michael P. Pogwist
Aug 22, 2025
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Pap, Michael P. Pogwist, 87 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who passed away peacefully on Friday August 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born Tuesday, February 15,1938 in Summit Hill, the son of the late Walter J. and Stella (Fornagiel) Pogwist. Mike was also...
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