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Elizabeth Theresa Paulukonis
Jul 15, 2026
Elizabeth Theresa Paulukonis, 75, of Mahanoy City, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Campus.
Born May 5, 1951, in Shenandoah, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Yeager) Sluzis.
She worked as a custodian for the Mahanoy Area School District for many years.
Elizabeth was married for 54 years to her husband, Jerome Eugene Paulukonis.
She...
Gary "Boog" Balogach
Jul 14, 2026
Gary Paul Boog Balogach, 78, of Summit Hill, passed away on July 14, 2026, at his home.
Born March 26, 1948, in Lehighton, Gary was the son of the late Paul and Antoinette (Yuda) Balogach. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josephine Balogach.
Gary worked as a contractor and mechanic and was known for his strong work ethic and...
Jean M. Grossmann
Jul 12, 2026
Jean M. Grossmann, 97, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 12, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice at Cedar Crest.
Born January 25, 1929, in Dover, New Jersey, Jean was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Keene) Mandigo. She was a graduate of Dover High School and worked as a secretary before retiring.
Jean was a member of the Church...
May Freeman
Jul 10, 2026
The world became a slightly more hectic and less patient place on Friday, July 10th, with the passing of May Freeman (nee Nestor) at the age of 95, at her retirement community home in Landisville, PA. While small in stature, she was a giant of gentleness and peace to all of those privileged enough to know her. This peace served...
Clarence "Beetle" McGeehan
Jul 9, 2026
Clarence E. “Beetle” McGeehan, 66, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2026, in Florida.
Born on November 19, 1959, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Clarence was the son of the late Maurice W. McGeehan and Marie (Hartranft) McGeehan.
He attended Tamaqua High School.Clarence worked as a truck driver and accumulated over a million miles behind the wheel throughout his career. His...
Susan E, Lazur
Jul 4, 2026
Susan E. Lazur, of McAdoo, a woman of profound strength, determination, and love, passed away on July 4, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 91.
Susan’s life was defined by her incredible resilience. Raised in orphanages in Alveria and Orwigsburg, she initially felt called to the convent but chose instead to dedicate herself...
David E. Carroll
Jul 2, 2026
David E. Carroll, 70, of Lake Hauto, passed away on July 2, 2026, in his home.
Born on January 15, 1956, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, David was the beloved son of the late Eugene and Lucy (Martin) Carroll. Growing up in a close-knit household, he formed lasting bonds with his family and friends that shaped the course of his life. David completed...
Victor C. Turner, Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
Summit Hill legend Victor C. Turner Jr. 90 years of age passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter in Tuscarora surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Buffalo Mills Bradford County in the middle of a field on his parents farm the son of Victor C. Sr. and Mae(Crissey) Turner. Victor was also predeceased by; his companion of 40...
Richard C. Snyder
Jun 30, 2026
Richard C. “Rick” Snyder, 73, of Summit Hill, passed away on June 30, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born on October 12, 1952, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Rick was the beloved son of the late Stanley and Betty (Schock) Snyder.
Rick graduated from Panther Valley High School with the Class of 1970. With deep pride and a sense of duty, he served...
Rogene Ketchledge
Jun 28, 2026
Rogene Ketchledge 68 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, September 28, 1957 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Grant and Beatrice (Morgan) Ketchledge. Rogene was also predeceased by; son Christopher Paul Ferryman; brother, Kevin Grant Ketchledge and a sister, Michele Hudkins.
Surviving are son, Sean Ferryman...
Louis M. Reinoso
Jun 27, 2026
Louis M. Reinoso, 37 years of age, of Mahanoy City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 27, 2026. Born on February 9, 1989, in North Bergen, New Jersey, Louis was the cherished son of Luisa Reinoso the late Luis Leon.
Louis dedicated his career as a lead lineman with Jeld-Wen, where his skill, work ethic, and reliability earned the respect and...
Maria C. Whah
Jun 26, 2026
Maria C. (Whah) Streisel, 45 years of age of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania passed away onFriday, June 26, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Ctr. in Danville, Pennsylvania after a courageous battle against cancer..
Born Tuesday, September 2, 1980 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joe Whah and Debra (King) Whah. Maria was also predeceased by; brother, Tom Whah.
Surviving are; husband, Damian...
Bertine "Bert" W. Andrews
Jun 25, 2026
Bertine W. Andrews, 74, of Rush Township, Still Creek, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born on August 21, 1951, in North Hampton County, Pennsylvania, Bertine was the son of the late Arlington and Virginia (Blose) Andrews.
Throughout his life, Bertine was known for his devotion to family and the simple joys that brought warmth to...
Bruce Behler
Jun 24, 2026
Bruce B. Behler, 67, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 2, 1959, Bruce was the beloved son of the late Bruce and Mildred (Hosler) Behler.
A lifelong resident of Tamaqua, Bruce attended and graduated from Tamaqua Area High School, where he began forging the values and dedication that would mark...
Kevin Kim Fisher
Jun 23, 2026
Kevin Kim Fisher, age 63, of Lansford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 11, 1963, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, Kevin was the son of the late Gilbert Murray and Loretta May (Reeser) Fisher.
Kevin devoted many years of his life to his work as a truck driver, earning the...
Barbara E. DeLay
Jun 22, 2026
Barbara E. Delay, beloved mother, sister, gram, 79 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, November 4, 1946 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Edward and Grace (Bennnage) DeLay. Barbara was also predeceased by; sister Nancy Baddick.
Surviving are son, Bryan E. DeLay and...
Richard J. Yanochko
Jun 21, 2026
Richard J. Yanochko, 61, of Weatherly, passed away from multiple health issues on June 21, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton campus, just one day before what would have been his 62nd birthday. Born on June 22, 1964, in Hazleton, PA.
Richard was the beloved husband of Lisa Yanochko. He and his wife resided in Weatherly for 32 years. Together,...
Arlene Moyer
Jun 21, 2026
Arlene Moyer, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 90 years old.
Arlene was the beloved wife of the late Donald Moyer, Sr., and was cherished by all who knew her.
Born on August 21, 1935, in Tamaqua, Arlene was the daughter of the late Archibold and Edna (Behler) Woodward. Her roots...
David J. Pribila
Jun 17, 2026
David J. Pribila 71 years of age of Lansford Pennsylvania passed away on June 17, 2026.
Born August 17, 1954
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Robert Neifert
Jun 11, 2026
Robert F. "Juni" Neifert, Jr., 77 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, September 24, 1948 in Coaldale, the son of the late Robert Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Weaver) Neifert. Juni was also predeceased by; sister, Linda J. Mundy.
A 1966 graduate of Panther Valley High...
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