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Betty M. Breiner
Apr 15, 2026
Betty M. Breiner, 85, a lifelong resident of Mahoning Township, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished. For 63 years, she was the devoted wife and soulmate of Kenneth E. Breiner.
Born on October 26, 1940, on her grandparents' farm in Normal Square, Betty was the daughter of the late Harvey and Miriam...
Dennis L. Laul
Apr 15, 2026
Dennis L. Laul, age 77, of Tamaqua, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2026, at Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the beloved husband of Valerie A. (Kalis) Laul, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage.
Born on May 11, 1948, in Sayville, New York, Dennis was the cherished son of the late May (Rosinski) Laul. His life was...
Patricia A. Borella
Apr 11, 2026
Patricia A. Borella, aged 79, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 7, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Michael and Grace (Hazel) McCole. Preceded by her partner of 30 years Evelyn Gregory.
A 1964 graduate of Sayville High School, Patricia...
Robert "Rob" C. Nothstein, Jr.
Apr 11, 2026
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, we said goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Robert "Rob" C. Nothstein, Jr., 73, of Andreas (East Penn Township), Pennsylvania, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Cindy L. (Weaver) Nothstein.
Born in Palmerton on March 31, 1953, he...
William "Bill" R. Klotz
Apr 11, 2026
William "Bill" R. Klotz, 80, of Rush Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
A 1963 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Bill was a powerhouse on the field as a starting member of the undefeated 1962 football team—a competitive spirit he carried throughout his life.
Bill dedicated 30 years to the Lehighton School District as a respected...
Ada I. Correa
Apr 9, 2026
Ada I. Correa Beveraggi, aged 81, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on March 23, 1945, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, Ada was the beloved daughter of the late Florencio and Guillermina (Rodriguez) Correa.
A devoted and accomplished woman, Ada completed her education at Adelphia University following her high school years. She...
Eric M. Griggs
Apr 8, 2026
Eric M. Griggs, age 38, of Tamaqua, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Tower Health Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania. Born on August 20, 1987, in St. Louis, Missouri, Eric was the beloved son of Delmar W. and Vicki A. (Ward) Griggs of Tamaqua.
Eric’s life was marked by devotion to his faith and community. He was affiliated with Calvary Baptist...
Lori A. White
Apr 7, 2026
Lori A. White, 55 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 7, 2026 while in the tender care of her partner of over 37 yeas Jeffrey Weaver.
Born Friday, November 13, 1970 in Pittston, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Louis J. and Gloria (Sposs) White. Lori was also predeceased by; sister, Patricia Reshater.
A graduate of...
Claudette M. Zarra
Apr 6, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, Claudette M. Zarra, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at 90 years of age.
Born Saturday, April 20, 1935 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph...
Alice Willetta Nelson
Apr 5, 2026
Alice Willetta Nelson, 95 years of age, was a longtime resident of Cherokee County, Iowa. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 at the home of daughter Karen, in Kaska, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, August 16, 1930, in Cherokee, Iowa, she was daughter of the late Edmund Grant and Grace Alice (Hunter) Ralston. Alice was predeceased by her husband...
Cynthia Kutash
Apr 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cynthia Kutash, a loving mother, a truly special woman, and a soul devoted completely to her family. Cynthia resided in Mary-D Pennsylvania and passed away at home while in the care of her family.
Born in Pottsville and raised in Middleport the daughter of the late Peter S. Kutash.
Cindy’s nurturing spirit,...
Carmen E. Watts
Apr 3, 2026
Carmen E. Watts passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 82, in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born on December 10, 1943, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Florencio and Guillermina (Rodriguez) Correa. From her early years in Puerto Rico to the life she later built in the Bronx, New York, Carmen carried...
Emily (Dolly) Eleanor Kamant
Apr 2, 2026
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Emily (Dolly) Eleanor Kamant (Keich). She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her grandchildren, on April 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Dolly was a short- term guest at Orwigsburg Center. Born August 3, 1939, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter...
Benjamin "Benny" Walker
Mar 29, 2026
Benjamin "Benny" Walker, aged 54, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 29, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Hospital in Coaldale, PA. Born on November 30, 1971, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Benjamin was a beloved husband, devoted father, and respected member of his community.
He was the husband of Mary Beth (Mauro) Walker, who survives him along with their cherished daughters, Maura...
Michael A. Wilson
Mar 28, 2026
Michael A. Wilson, 69 years of age of West Penn Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully while in the loving care of his wife, Laurie Ann (Hibbard) Wilson on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Born Wednesday, April 25, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of the late Alton and Catherine (Curley) Wilson. Michael was also predeceased by; daughters, Alexis Wilson, Theresa...
Lynne Marie Repsik
Mar 25, 2026
Lynne Marie Repsik, age 63, of Harleysville, passed away on March 25, 2026, after a long battle with breast cancer, at St. Luke's Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born on March 16, 1963, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lynne was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, and friend.
Lynne was the wife of David Repsik of Bridgeport PA, but her greatest joy in life was...
Harold R. Coombe
Mar 24, 2026
Harold R. Coombe, 92 years of age, of Mahoning Township, Lehighton, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus.
Born in Palmerton on April 27, 1933, he was the son of the late Russell and Cora (Miller) Coombe. Harold was a proud Korean War Veteran, serving honorably in the United States Army. Following his service, he enjoyed...
Robert Lewis Christman
Mar 22, 2026
Robert Lewis Christman, 56, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Born in Lehighton on April 24, 1969, Robert was the son of the late Tearle Lee and Susan Louise (Boger) Christman. A resident of the Laurel Run Apartment Complex, he was well-known for his generous spirit and the frequent help he offered his neighbors.
Robert was...
Vincent F. Vilcheck
Mar 18, 2026
Vincent F. Vilcheck, 88, of Summit Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Greenwood Center in Tamaqua.
Born in Tuscarora to the late Luke and Matilda Vlcek, Vincent was a man whose life was defined by service and an immense love for his family.
A proud U.S. Army veteran and member of the Summit Hill American Legion, Vincent...
Donald Norman Paisley
Mar 17, 2026
Donald Norman Paisley, 70, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2026.
Born on January 17, 1956, in Hazleton Pennsylvania, Donald was the beloved son of the late Norman Paisley, Jr. and Karyl Schmeer Paisley who currently resides in Tamaqua. He carried with him the values they instilled of hard work, loyalty, and kindness that he showed everyday.
Donald...
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