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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...
Ronald J. Gimbi
Jun 10, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep loss to announce the passing of Ronald (Ron) J. Gimbi, 92, of White Haven, PA.
Born to James O. Gimbi and Elizabeth Earnhart Gimbi in White Haven and grew up in Weatherly, PA.
He was a proud Air Force Veteran, serving time in England and Scott AFB. As a civilian, he had a long career...
Holly Ann Rothrock
Jun 8, 2026
Holly Ann Rothrock, 66 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026Born Sunday, January 10, 1960 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Geraldine L. Balliet
Jun 6, 2026
Geraldine L. Balliet, a lifelong resident of West Penn Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, while residing at The Atrium of Allentown.
Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Fritz) Breiner. Geraldine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Sherwood L. Balliet, and their son, Tim S. Balliet.
She...
Maria Eleanor Grega
Jun 6, 2026
Maria Eleanor Grega, 57, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Born in Elkton, Maryland, on June 19, 1968, she was the daughter of Marlene (Wandishion) Clymer and the late Francis Shema, and the stepdaughter of John Clymer.
A graduate of Hazleton High School, Maria developed a strong work ethic early in life working as...
Stephen J. Kowalewski
Jun 5, 2026
Stephen J. Kowalewski, beloved husband, father, devoted "Poppy," and lifelong mentor, of Blue Mountain Drive, New Ringgold, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2026, at the age of 80 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Lehighton.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Stephanie (Kulesza) Kowalewski. In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his sister,...
Shirley Mae Kaiser
Jun 5, 2026
Shirley Mae Kaiser, 92, of Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Andreas, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Born in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Grace (Moyer) Pursel. Shirley was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Christian H. Kaiser Jr.; her son,...
Norma J. Brobst
Jun 2, 2026
Norma J. Brobst, 81 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as a guest of St. Luke Manor in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, June 4, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Geroge) Witner. Norma was also predeceased by; husband, James Brobst; brothers, William, Richard, Franklin, Duane, and Raymond Witner.
Surviving...
Patti Dietrich
May 30, 2026
Patti Dietrich, aged 66, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Coaldale, PA. Born on September 3, 1959, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Patti was the beloved daughter of the late Mark P. Heydt Sr. and Lovada (Steigerwalt) Heydt.
Throughout her life, Patti dedicated many years to serving others in the healthcare field, where her...
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