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Ruth Mathison
Feb 26, 2026
Ruth Birgit Mathison, a cherished and beloved member of her community, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 80 in Heritage Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Born on November 26, 1945, in Kristiansund, Norway, Ruth was the daughter of the late Arnt and Johanne (Skaarer) Monge. Her...
William A. Frauenheim, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
William A. “Bill” Frauenheim, Jr., 97, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, while a resident of Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Bill was born on November 27, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late William A. Frauenheim, Sr. and Catherine (Waechter) Frauenheim. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...
Carol Ann Evans
Feb 24, 2026
Carol Ann Evans, 70, of Lansford, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.Born on February 20, 1956, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Evans and Betty J. Hall-Kassander. Carol was a dedicated HR associate at St. Luke's Hospital Coaldale, where she contributed her skills and compassion to...
Valerie McAvoy
Feb 23, 2026
Valerie (Ferrence) McAvoy, 74, of New Ringgold died peacefully Monday afternoon February 23, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus, Easton.
She was the wife of Rae W. McAvoy and was the love of his life. She and Rae were married August 18, 2001.Born in Coaldale Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Helene Ferrence and step father Soloman Lechleitner.Valerie...
Dorothy L. Frye
Feb 21, 2026
Dorothy L. Frye, 92 years of age of East Brunswick Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully after a short illness at home on Saturday, February 21, 2026 while surrounded by her beloved daughters, Patricia Doemer and Carol Frye.
Born Tuesday, March 7, 1933 in Allentown, the daughter of the late John R. and Marie (Jiran) Zaprazny. Dorothy was also predeceased...
Phyllis Ann Pruett
Feb 20, 2026
Phyllis Ann Pruett, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, at the age of 90.
Born on August 31, 1935, Phyllis was a woman of simple joys and immense devotion. After graduating from Tamaqua High School, she spent many years as a...
Barbara E. Stegmeier
Feb 20, 2026
Barbara E. (Zeigler) Stegmeier, 77 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, May 31, 1948 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice (Hartung) Zeigler. Barb was also predeceased by; her husband of 52 years, Robert F. Stegmeier; sisters, Joan N. Miller,...
Vesta L. Trubilla
Feb 17, 2026
Vesta L. Trubilla, age 76, of Sugarloaf Township, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of John Trubilla to whom she was married to for 41 years.
Born on December 14, 1949, in Hazleton, PA, Vesta was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Winifred (Stauffer) Field. She...
Florence E. "Flossie" Inama
Feb 16, 2026
Florence E. “Flossie” Inama, 93 years of age, a longtime resident of Mary-D, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, as a guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Born in Ellengown Schuylkill County on May 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Blanche (Short) Amos.
Flossie was a woman of many talents and a quiet, industrious...
Ruth Ann "Cookie" Hartranft
Feb 16, 2026
Ruth Ann "Cookie" Hartranft, 78, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly.
Cookie’s life was defined by two enduring passions: a relentless pursuit of education and a deep, quiet devotion to her faith. A 1965 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, she spent her career...
James J. Ahner
Feb 15, 2026
James J. Ahner, 81, of Franklin Township, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 7, 1944, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, James was the cherished son of the late Curtis and Dorothy (Shook) Ahner. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking and dedicated individual, serving as the owner of Ahner...
Nancy Pasho
Feb 11, 2026
Nancy Lee Pasho, 91, formerly of Tamaqua PA, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Nebraska. She was the loving wife of the late George Pasho, Jr.
Born on September 28, 1934, in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Esther (Mertz) Frey. A proud graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Class of 1953, Nancy dedicated many years...
Kimberly Heckman
Feb 11, 2026
Kimberly Heckman, age 59, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, departed this life on February 11, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest. She was born on April 2, 1966, in Johnson City, New York, and was the cherished daughter of the late John and Louann (Derr) Latniak, Sr.
Kimberly, a proud graduate of Weatherly High School, devoted many years of her professional life to...
Romaine Marie Karnish
Feb 9, 2026
Romaine Marie Karnish, 82, of Lansford, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Campus in Coaldale, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born October 9, 1943, in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Marie (Rowan) Drosdak. A 1961 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Romaine carried throughout her life...
Evelyn Weller
Feb 5, 2026
Evelyn Weller, 75, of New Ringgold, passed away February 5, 2026 at Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, after a prolonged illness.
She was the wife of K. Christopher “Chris” Weller. They were married 51 years last December 21.
Born 5/4/50, in West Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hildegard and Emil K. Kunzmann.
In 1957, Evelyn moved to America with her...
Lois Florence Leach
Feb 5, 2026
Lois Florence Leach, 75, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the cherished wife of the late James Leach, Sr.
Born on July 28, 1950, in Abington, Pennsylvania, Lois was the beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret (Cunningham) Fitch.
A graduate of Neshaminy High School, she dedicated...
Loretta Carolyn Beers
Feb 5, 2026
Loretta Carolyn Beers, age 83, of West Penn Township, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, at the Providence Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pottsville, PA. She was the devoted wife of Robert C. Beers, to whom she would have been married to for 65 years in June.
Born on March 31, 1942, in West Penn Township, Loretta was the...
Grace Cecelia Millers
Feb 4, 2026
Grace CeCelia Millers, 87, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her departure marks the end of a life filled with love, care, and dedication to her family and community.
Born on August 3, 1938, in New Haven, Connecticut, Grace was the cherished daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy...
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