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Cynthia Ann O'Donnell
Sep 4, 2026
Cynthia Ann O'Donnell, 65 of New Ringgold, PA passed away September 4, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 18, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Agnes (O'Brien) O'Donnell.
Cynthia worked as a laborer for many years.
Surviving are her son Raymond Ditzel, Joseph Ditzel, Christopher Ditzel, and daughter Stephanie Ditzel. New...
Robert Lee Phillips
Sep 3, 2026
Robert Lee Phillips, 85, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 3, 2026. Born on January 26, 1941, in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of the late Sadie (Martin) and James Phillips.
Robert was a high school graduate of Niles, Ohio. He worked as a police officer in Philadelphia, dedicating his career to serving and protecting his community. He also...
Ricky Gene Barron
Sep 3, 2026
Ricky Gene Barron, 72 of Lansford, Pa, passed away September 3, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born July 18, 1954 in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Laudenslager) Barron.
Ricky was a free-spirited man who had a way of enjoying life on his own terms. He found happiness in the things he loved most like crafting,...
Lucille Lopresto
Sep 2, 2026
Lucille (Coppola) Lopresto, 85, from Tamaqua, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg, PA. Lucille was born on November 24, 1940 to James M Coppola and Elizabeth (Lombardo) Coppola.She was preceded in her passing by her husband, Guido Lopresto and her son, Christopher Lopresto.
Lucille leaves behind her daughter, Elizabeth (Lopresto) Confer and...
Paul Martin Mrozinsky
Aug 30, 2026
Paul Martin Mrozinsky, 75, formerly of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30, 2026, while staying at the Fritzingertown Senior Living Community in Drums, Pennsylvania.
Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, July 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Moore) Mrozinsky.
After graduating from Derry High School, Paul earned his Bachelor of Science degree in...
Lillian B. Boyle
Aug 28, 2026
Lillian Boyle, 85, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Friday August 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and devotion. She was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Lillian (Rhubright) Bitsko.
Lillian was a hardworking woman who spent many years employed in local factories and also shared her talent for sewing with friends and family. She took...
Betsy Sutton
Aug 25, 2026
Betsy Sutton, 79, of Pottsville, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Born on January 22, 1947, in Washington, D.C., Betsy was the daughter of the late Lawrence Cuthbert Torrence and Teresa Bowie Torrence. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Loreli Dodd and her brother, Lawrence Torrence.
Betsy was a 1966 graduate of Falls Church. She went...
Christine L. Bugdanavage
Aug 23, 2026
Christine L. Bugdanavage, beloved daughter, mother, sister, nana, friend, left us all to soon at the age of 55 years. A resident of Tamaqua, Christine passed away Sunday August 23, 2026 in St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born September 26, 1970 in Dover, New Jersey, the daughter of Georgina (Wright) Rudinsky and the late John Paul Pershing Cramer.
Christine...
John P. Garrett
Aug 23, 2026
John P. Garrett, 60, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard-fought battle with liver cancer and other medical complications. Those who knew John understood his strength and determination—he never gave up without a fight.
Born on August 20, 1966, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was...
Cheryl A. Paxson
Aug 20, 2026
Cheryl A. Paxson, of New Ringgold, PA, passed away on August 20, 2026, in the home of her daughter. Born December 26, 1950 in Pottsville, PA, Cheryl was the beloved daughter of the late Steve and Elizabeth (Kramer) Sausnock.
Cheryl’s early years were spent in Pottsville, where her innate warmth and strength of character began to shine. She graduated from Minersville...
Betty Mae (Schock) Coleman
Aug 17, 2026
Betty Mae (Schock) Coleman RN , 97 years of age, formerly of Philadelphia, Lansdale, and Bath Pennsylvania went Home to be with her Lord on Monday, August 17, 2026. She has been a resident of Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning Pennsylvania for the last 6 years.
Born Sunday, December 2, 1928 in Reevesdale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Norman C....
Ronald R. Bogda
Aug 17, 2026
It is in deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald R. Bogda, 78 years old of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, September 26, 1947 in Elizabeth, New Jersey he passed away peacefully in his home embraced by the love of his wife, family, and friends on Monday, August 17, 2026.
The son of the late Benjamin and Ann Marie (Pevonis)...
Charlotte Jean Williams
Aug 17, 2026
Charlotte Jean Williams, founder of Char-Will Kennels of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, as a guest of Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, August 19, 1940 in California the daughter of the late Harold and Bettye (Milton) Franklin. Charlotte was also predeceased by; husband Richard J. Williams; sister, Leila Burgess.
Surviving are; daughter,...
Roberta Behrmann
Aug 16, 2026
Roberta (Diggons) Behrmann
Roberta "Bobby" (Diggons) Behrmann, 97, formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, while a guest of Complete Care at Lehigh in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
Born on January 19, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ellen (Murtaugh) Diggons. Roberta was also preceded in death by her beloved...
Luna Myers
Aug 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Luna Myers
Luna Myers, the precious infant daughter of Unique Myers and Billi-Jo Yemm, was born into the arms of angels on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Though her time on this earth was brief, Luna brought an immense amount of love into the hearts of her family.
Luna is deeply loved and missed by her parents, Unique and...
Linda A. Hoffman
Aug 16, 2026
Linda A. Hoffman, 76, passed away peacefully at her Lehigh Township home in Weatherly, Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Her devoted husband of 58 years, Robert J. Hoffman, Sr., was by her side.
Born on December 2, 1949, in Wilkes-Barre, Linda was the daughter of the late Howard Davis and Margaret (Moran) Smith, and stepdaughter of the late Trevor Smith....
Rita Marie Benek
Aug 14, 2026
Rita Marie Benek, 68, of Summit Hill, passed away on August 14, 2026.
Born on June 27, 1958, in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Bernadine (Wye) Mikulsky. Rita was a proud graduate of Panther Valley High School, Class of 1976.
Rita was the beloved wife of Richard Benek, with whom she shared 44 years. Together, they built a life...
Herbert Vincent McIntosh Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Herbert Vincent McIntosh, Jr., 59 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, September 26, 1966 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Herbert Vincent McIntosh, Sr. and Delores June (Schmick) Shafer.
Surviving are son, Ronnie J. McIntosh; brother, David Rehrig and his wife Kim; sisters, Susan...
Leroy Eugene Mock
Aug 12, 2026
Leroy Eugene Mock, 95, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, formally of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Margaret Mary Goffa Mock.
Born on December 24, 1930, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Leroy was the son of the late Kenneth and Gertrude Kreiger Mock. Rooted in...
Kathy Carnish
Aug 8, 2026
Kathy Carnish, 67, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026.Born on September 12, 1958, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Kathy was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Richard Arner and Mary Alice (Breslin) Arner.
Kathy was dedicated to caring for others as a registered nurse, serving the community through her work in the maternity department at Coaldale Hospital. She...
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