OBITUARIES
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Paul B. Reese
Jan 4, 2026
Paul B. Reese, 69, of Lansford, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Born in Coaldale on February 11, 1956, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Loretta (Lewellyn) Reese. A 1974 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Paul was a dedicated worker, spending over 30 years at the J.E. Morgan Knitting Mill before...
Beth Diane Goida
Jan 3, 2026
Beth D. (Freed) Goida, 74, formerly of Lansford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in the home of her son Toby, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of the late John “Gabby” Goida, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her infant grandson, Andrew Snyder.
Born...
June M. Kotch - Guerrero
Dec 29, 2025
June M. Kotch - Guerrero, 93 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, as a guest of Seton Manor Nursing Home in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, June 4, 1932 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Asher and Naiomi (Werkheiser) Leslie. June was also predeceased by husbands, Joseph Kotch, John Guerrero; sisters, Marlene Fairchild,...
Stephen W. Hood
Dec 23, 2025
With profound sadness we announce that our beloved son and brother, Stephen W. Hood, passed away from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, on Route 209 outside of Lansford.
Born Friday, November 11, 2005 in Allentown, Stephen is survived by: mother, Jenny (Reynolds) Hood and father, Ronnie Hood; brother, Brad Hood; maternal grandmother, Joyce Reynolds; Auntie...
Janice Bower
Dec 23, 2025
Janice Bower, 75 years of age formerly on Northumberland County passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as a guest of Forest Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born in Shamokin Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 31, 1950 the daughter of the late Joseph Matisic and Beulah Bower. Janice was also predeceased by; sister, Esther Moore.
Surviving are; daughter, Kelly Bower;...
Colleen A. Agosti
Dec 21, 2025
Colleen Ann (Kupetz) Agosti, 62, a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully at her home in Tuscarora on Sunday, December 21, 2025,surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Coaldale on November 3, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. “Kupie” and Marie A. (Chinchar) Kupetz. A 1981 graduate of Tamaqua Area High...
James F. Metzger
Dec 20, 2025
James F. Metzger, 84 formerly of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as a guest of Providence Place in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Born in Tamaqua on Tuesday, April 22, 1941 the son of the late Franklin and Julia (Sims) Metzger. James was also predeceased by; his wife Joanne A. (Petrie) Metzger on March 25, 2005.
A 1960 graduate of Tamaqua...
Lowell D. Keich
Dec 19, 2025
Lowell D. Keich, 67, of Tamaqua, passed away on December 19, 2025. Known for his love of classic automobiles and the outdoors, Lowell was happiest when working on his 1964 Buick Riviera or mountain biking through the Pennsylvania landscape.
A former Vice President of Keich Motors, Lowell combined his professional expertise with a lifelong passion for cars. He was a man...
Melissa "Missy" Miller
Dec 11, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Miller, 54, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Lodi Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was traveling cross-country with her beloved husband, Calvin C. Miller, in their tandem rig at the time of her passing.
Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on January 24, 1971, Missy was the daughter of Frederick "Fritz" Otto and the late...
Joseph Daniel Korshalla
Dec 9, 2025
Joseph Daniel Korshalla, 89, a resident of Weatherly, PA, passed away on the morning of December 9, 2025.
Born April 12, 1936 to Joseph Daniel Korshalla and Anna (Petroski) Korshalla, of Larksville, PA, he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1958, and a Master of Science in microbiology from St. John's University, Jamaica, NY...
Carl L. Miller
Dec 9, 2025
Carl L. Miller, aged 90, of Drums, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. He was the devoted husband of the late Sigrid Miller, who precedes him in death, having passed away in 2018.
Born on May 10, 1935, in Allentown, and grew up in Macungie Pennsylvania, Carl was the son of the late Harvey Jonas...
Donna M. Castiglione
Dec 4, 2025
Donna M. Castiglione, 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. Castiglione.
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...
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