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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...
Susan Schuster
Feb 4, 2026
Susan Schuster, 68, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Murray B. Schuster, who preceded her in death in 2015.
Born on October 15, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, Susan is the cherished daughter of Dorothy (Pizzo) Bastone of New York and the late Alfred Bastone.
She completed...
Ruth Brill
Feb 3, 2026
Ruth (Boyer) Brill, 83, of Coal Township, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Mt. View Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of the late George D. Brill Sr., who preceded her in death in 1999.
Born on June 12, 1942, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Ruth was the daughter of the late Charles and...
Sharon A. Warholak
Feb 2, 2026
Sharon A. Warholak, 81 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, as a guest of The Manor at St. Luke Village Hazleton.
Born Monday, March 6, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah (Thrash) Coxe. Sharon was also predeceased by; her beloved husband, Robert J. Warholak Sr.; infant daughter, Diane...
Terry L. Pitak
Jan 29, 2026
Terry L. Pitak, 69 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Lehigh Valley- Hazleton Campus in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, November 26, 1956 in Coaldale, PA, Terry was the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Joy L (Heisler) Hosler. She was also predeceased by her brother Edwin L Hosler and sister's Linda L. and Susan...
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