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Louise B. "Lou" Billman
Nov 1, 2026
Louise B. "Lou" Billman, the beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. Formerly of West Penn Township, Lou spent her final six years surrounded by comfort as a resident at Miners Memorial Medical Center.
Born in Tamaqua on January 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter...
Peggy A. Yorgey
Nov 1, 2026
Peggy A. Yorgey, beloved mother, sister, mom-mom, 84 years of age formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away as guest of Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg, on Sunday November 1 , 2026
Born Tuesday, May 26, 1942 in Allentown, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Lemuel and Margaret (Kunkel) Burnet. Peggy was also predeceased by; first husband, Lynn D. Yorgey, and second...
Joseph J. Bonner
Oct 31, 2026
With profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Joseph J. Bonner, 70, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in Easton. A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandpa, Joe built a life centered on caring for his family, serving his community, and enjoying the people and places around him.
Joe was born Thursday, May...
Alice Ann Roemer
Oct 31, 2026
Alice Ann Roemer, 77, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Born on November 12, 1948, in Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late John J. Roemer and Alice B. (Brameier) Roemer.
Alice was employed in the greenhouse industry and enjoyed spending time at flea markets and attending car shows, particularly when she could feature her Metropolitan.
Surviving is...
Ronald Wayne Bower
Oct 25, 2026
Ronald Wayne Bower, 58, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital.
Born on May 24, 1968, in Dover, Delaware, he was the son of Ronald R. Bower and Renee E. (Boyd) Godschall.
Ronald was employed by Lehigh Valley Coal.
He played bass with the Wild Cats, Magic Stew and First Cause and also built...
Michael E. "Buckwheat" Hadzick
Oct 24, 2026
Michael E. “Buckwheat” Hadzick, 75 years of age, Weatherly, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on October 24, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton campus following a brief illness.
Born September 6, 1951 in Hazleton, he was the second oldest child of the late Paul and Theresa (Lukatch) Hadzick. Mike was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of...
Robert E. Keck
Oct 23, 2026
Robert E. “Bob” Keck Sr., 79, of Mahoning Township, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of his devoted wife of 32 years, Kathryn L. (Sherry) Keck.
Born on January 22, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William J. Keck Sr. and...
Paul F. "Yaki" Yacobowsky
Oct 23, 2026
Paul F. “Yaki” Yacobowsky, 91 years of age, Tuscarora’s go-to handyman, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.
Born in Schuylkill County on Friday, June 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Lischalk) Yacobowsky. Paul was also predeceased by his son, Paul Gerard Yacobowsky; sisters, Frances Schwartz, Mary Ondeck, and...
Frances Ann Labanosky
Oct 22, 2026
Frances Ann Labanosky, 88, of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly.
Born on December 2, 1937, in West Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Gulas) Rajkiewicz.
Frances was a graduate of West Hazleton High School, Class of 1955. She was employed as an assembler at AllSteel.
Frances...
Audrey J. Strohl
Oct 22, 2026
Audrey J. Strohl, 75, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Mahoning Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on December 18, 1950, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mable (French) Strohl.
Audrey had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Brookmont, where she dedicated herself to caring for others. She...
Elizabeth A. (Graaf) Parker
Oct 21, 2026
Elizabeth A. Parker, 70 years of age of Weatherly, passed away peacefully October 21, 2026 in the home of her son Robert Bryan and his wife Katherine.
Born May 23, 1956 in Hazleton, the daughter of the late Robert "Lefty" and Mary (Hill) Graaf. Elizabeth was also predeceased by stepdaughter Jamie Parker.
Elizabeth was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and friend. A...
Jennifer L. Evans
Oct 18, 2026
Jennifer L. Evans, 50 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2026, upon arrival at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Campus in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born on October 23, 1975, Jennifer was the daughter of Norene "Pinkey" (Engleman) Valentini, wife of Marc, and the late Wayne Oakes. A proud graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Class of...
Thomas J. Sopko
Oct 14, 2026
Thomas J. Sopko, 83 years of age, formerly of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Lebanon Veterans Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, September 20, 1943 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late George and Agnes (Bugay) Sopko. Tommy was also predeceased by; brothers, Edward J. and George Sopko Jr.
A graduate of the former Coaldale High...
Sue Ellen Hower
Oct 14, 2026
Sue Ellen Hower, 71, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her residence.
Born on April 14, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Maurer and Virginia (Boston) Maurer.
Sue was a 1973 graduate of Berwick High School. She worked as a veterinary technician and was employed by St. Frances.
Sue and her...
Charles W. Curry
Oct 12, 2026
Charles W. Curry Jr., 79, of Lansford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at his home.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, on October 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Charles W. Curry Sr. and Dorothy (Brennan) Curry.
Charles was employed by Tamaqua Transfer. He was a lifetime member of the West Penn Rod and Gun Club and...
Esther M Morales
Oct 10, 2026
Esther M. Morales, 54, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Born in Hazleton on September 8, 1972, she was the daughter of the late Calvin E. and Esther M. (Parker) Walper.
Esther was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family and loved ones. Christian by faith, she enjoyed spending...
Joseph J. Redner Sr.
Oct 10, 2026
Joseph J. Redner, 71 years of age West Penn Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital Lehighton Campus.
Born Friday, August 8, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the adopted son of the late Roland and Emily (McConomy) Frye. Joseph was also predeceased by his beloved wife Jane L. (Southam) Redner on August 11, 2018.
Surviving...
Dorothy K. "Reds" Bailey
Oct 10, 2026
Dorothy K. "Reds" Bailey, 94 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, surrounded by the tender care of her loving family. She was the devoted wife of 74 years to the late Curtis J. Bailey, a prominent local businessman and community activist.
Born in Andreas, West Penn Township, Dorothy was the...
John Albert Woelfle
Oct 8, 2026
John Albert Woelfle, 71 years of age, of Eagle Rock Zion Grove, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton.
Born Saturday, June 25, 1955 in Adrian, Michigan son of the late Albert George and Gertrude Eleanor (Byerley) Woelfle. John was also predeceased by; long term partner, Lily (Adelaida Marconi).
Surviving are brother, Albert Joseph Woelfle of Wake...
Miguel A. "Mike" Aponte
Oct 7, 2026
Miguel A. Aponte "Mike", 60, of Tamaqua, Pa formerly of Abonito, Puerto Rico, passed away in October 7, 2026.
Born on June 9, 1966, in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Vicente Aponte and Aida L. Santiago. Miquel was also predeceased by; siblings, Jose A. Rivera, Ivette Rivera, and Omayra Rivera.
Miguel was a high school graduate and worked...
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