OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
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,...
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 Eugene 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...
Keith D. Staines
Aug 7, 2026
Keith D. Staines, 52, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, from injuries sustained in a truck accident in Lynn Township, Lehigh County.
Born in Philadelphia on Sunday, May 12, 1974, Keith was the son of the late Frank P. Staines, Jr. and Joanne (Smith) Staines. He attended Roxboro schools during his youth, laying the foundation for an...
Joseph P. Kuzo
Aug 7, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Kuzo passed away Friday August 7th 2026 at St Luke's Lehighton surrounded by good friends and family.
Joe lost a hard battle with lung, brain, and adrenal cancer; as well as some other medical complications. If you knew Joe, you would understand that those complications needed to be tough, the man was hard as steel. If you didn't know...
David James Huff, Sr
Aug 6, 2026
David “Dave” James Huff, Sr., 58, of Lehighton, passed away on August 6, 2026 at Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation in Weatherly, PA.
Born in Easton, he was the son of the late David Huff and Jeanne Ann (Irvine) Huff. Dave worked as a laborer and forklift operator. He was a proud veteran who served in the United States Marines.
David enjoyed...
Robert C. "Big Bob" Ahn Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
Robert C. Ahn, Jr.,” Big Bob" 72 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 47 years; Julie A. (Green) Ahn and his family.
Born Tuesday, September 15, 1953 in Allentown, Pennsylvania the son o the late Robert C. Sr. and Gizella (Domitrovitz) Ahn. Bob...
Patricia A. Keita
Aug 4, 2026
Patricia A. Keita, 68 of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Carbon in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, March 21, 1958 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William G. and Doris (Yeakel) Zuber. Patricia was also predeceased by; sisters, Wanda Dunn, Tammy Zuber, Theresa Zuber, Lorraine Breslin; brothers, William, Roger, Raymond Zuber.
Surviving are; daughters,...
George Robert Graaf
Aug 2, 2026
George Robert Graaf, 97, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 2, 2026.
Born on February 2, 1929, in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Nelson Graaf and Mable (Stauffer) Graaf.
George was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent his career with Conrail as a railroad foreman. He took great pride in his work and the life he built...
Patricia A. Lore
Aug 2, 2026
Patricia A (Wagner) Lore, Mom, Nana, Aunt, Sister, 87 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp..
Born Sunday, October 23, 1938 in West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Curtis and Irene (Folk) Wagner. Pat was also predeceased by; husband, Robert D. Lore; daughter, Denise O'Brien;...
Timothy S. Martin
Aug 1, 2026
Timothy Martin, 71 years of age of of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp..
Born Sunday, March 13, 1955 in Hazleton, the son of the late Samuel and Ellen (Greenaway) Martin. Tim was also predeceased by; siblings, Harry Martin and Elise Walk; grandson, Jedidiah Martin Caruso.
Surviving are; his wife whom he shared...
Susan C. Leary-Miklas
Aug 1, 2026
Susan C. Leary-Miklas, 65 years of age of Northampton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 1, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family..
Born Monday, March 6, 1961 in Rahway, New Jersey the daughter of the late John J. Sr. and Audrey B. (Parker) Leary. Susan was also predeceased by; sister, Barbara Ann Williams.
Surviving are; husband, Stanley...
Catherine E. Schock
Aug 1, 2026
Catherine E. (Zehner) Schock, 90 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, April 5, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Charles T. and Vera Marie (Barthel) Zehner.
Catherine was also predeceased by; husband, Harold J; sons, Harold J. Schock Jr., Thomas F. Schock;...
Lynn A. Coll
Jul 29, 2026
Lynn A. Coll, 82, of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Forest Hills in Weatherly.
Born on March 18, 1944, in Hazleton, Lynn was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Highland) Craigle. She grew up in a loving family, alongside her late brothers, Robert and Charles Craigle, and her late sister, Nancy Leininger.
Lynn graduated with pride...
Stephen T. Delman Jr.
Jul 27, 2026
Stephen T. Delman, Jr., 76, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2026, in his home.
Born on June 4, 1950, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Stephen was the son of the late Stephen T. Delman Sr. and Lois Leyfert Delman. His early years in Beaver Meadows laid the foundation for a lifetime marked by dedication, hard work, and community involvement.
Throughout...
Michael D. Williams
Jul 26, 2026
Michael D. Williams, of Andreas, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of St. Luke’s Hospice on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 64.
Born on November 19, 1961, in Allentown, Michael was the son of the William D. Williams and Eleanor (Blose) Williams.
Michael worked for Koch's Turkey Farm, where he was known for his strong work ethic...
Nancy Lee M. Markovchick
Jul 24, 2026
Nancy Lee M. Markovchick, R.N., 73, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township, following a brief illness surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 18, 1953, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Nancy was the daughter of the late John and Marie G. (Fadden) Metrick. She was also preceded in...
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