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Petronella "Nelleke" Sabol
Jan 12, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Petronella van de Velden-Sabol, better known to friends and family as Nelleke.
Nelleke was born in the city of Hilversum, The Netherlands on the 8th day of the eight month in 1962 to the late Hermanus van de Velden. She married James Sabol on March 7 1990 in Panama City FL. She met...
Virginia A. Bachart
Jan 11, 2026
Virginia A. Bachart, 80, of Packer Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A woman of deep faith and quiet kindness, Virginia was a lifelong resident of the Hazleton and Weatherly areas.
A graduate of Hazleton High School, Virginia dedicated much of her life to her community and her church. As a...
Joseph E. Bellas
Jan 10, 2026
Joseph E. Bellas, husband, father, brother, pappy, 81 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township surrounded by his family.
Joe was born on March 12, 1944, in Eckley, the son of the late George and Helen (Washko) Bellas. He was a graduate of the former Foster Township...
Ilene M. Hinkle
Jan 9, 2026
On the morning of Friday, January 9, 2026, Ilene Mae (Richebacher) Hinkle, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 89. Formerly a resident of Weatherly, PA, she resided at the St. Luke's Miners Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coaldale, PA at the time of her death.
Born on October 14, 1936 in Hazleton, PA to...
Curtis J. Bailey
Jan 8, 2026
Curtis J. Bailey, a cornerstone of the New Ringgold community and a respected businessman, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 74 years, Dorothy K. (Bendrick) Bailey.
Born Thursday, April 7, 1932 in West Penn Township the son of the late Milton...
Brenda Lee Yeakel
Jan 7, 2026
Brenda Lee Yeakel, 60, of Andreas, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She demonstrated grace and positivity as she courageously battled a terminal illness.
Born on February 4, 1965, in Palmerton, she was the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Lois E. (Ahner) Schrantz. As the cherished baby of her...
Paul B. Reese
Jan 4, 2026
Paul B. Reese, 69, of Lansford, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Born in Coaldale on February 11, 1956, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Loretta (Lewellyn) Reese. A 1974 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Paul was a dedicated worker, spending over 30 years at the J.E. Morgan Knitting Mill before...
Beth Diane Goida
Jan 3, 2026
Beth D. (Freed) Goida, 74, formerly of Lansford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in the home of her son Toby, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of the late John “Gabby” Goida, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her infant grandson, Andrew Snyder.
Born...
William C. Hettler
Jan 2, 2026
William Christopher Hettler (AKA Chris), 58 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Friday, January 2, 2026, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, September 16, 1967 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania the son of the late William M. and Stephanie ( Krupka) Hettler. Chris was also predeceased by; brother, Scott Fisher.
Surviving are his companion of over 20 years, Fay...
June M. Kotch - Guerrero
Dec 29, 2025
June M. Kotch - Guerrero, 93 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, as a guest of Seton Manor Nursing Home in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, June 4, 1932 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Asher and Naiomi (Werkheiser) Leslie. June was also predeceased by husbands, Joseph Kotch, John Guerrero; sisters, Marlene Fairchild,...
Stephen W. Hood
Dec 23, 2025
With profound sadness we announce that our beloved son and brother, Stephen W. Hood, passed away from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, on Route 209 outside of Lansford.
Born Friday, November 11, 2005 in Allentown, Stephen is survived by: mother, Jenny (Reynolds) Hood and father, Ronnie Hood; brother, Brad Hood; maternal grandmother, Joyce Reynolds; Auntie...
Janice Bower
Dec 23, 2025
Janice Bower, 75 years of age formerly on Northumberland County passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as a guest of Forest Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born in Shamokin Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 31, 1950 the daughter of the late Joseph Matisic and Beulah Bower. Janice was also predeceased by; sister, Esther Moore.
Surviving are; daughter, Kelly Bower;...
Colleen A. Agosti
Dec 21, 2025
Colleen Ann (Kupetz) Agosti, 62, a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully at her home in Tuscarora on Sunday, December 21, 2025,surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Coaldale on November 3, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. “Kupie” and Marie A. (Chinchar) Kupetz. A 1981 graduate of Tamaqua Area High...
James F. Metzger
Dec 20, 2025
James F. Metzger, 84 formerly of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as a guest of Providence Place in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Born in Tamaqua on Tuesday, April 22, 1941 the son of the late Franklin and Julia (Sims) Metzger. James was also predeceased by; his wife Joanne A. (Petrie) Metzger on March 25, 2005.
A 1960 graduate of Tamaqua...
Lowell D. Keich
Dec 19, 2025
Lowell D. Keich, 67, of Tamaqua, passed away on December 19, 2025. Known for his love of classic automobiles and the outdoors, Lowell was happiest when working on his 1964 Buick Riviera or mountain biking through the Pennsylvania landscape.
A former Vice President of Keich Motors, Lowell combined his professional expertise with a lifelong passion for cars. He was a man...
Melissa "Missy" Miller
Dec 11, 2025
Melissa "Missy" Miller, 54, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Lodi Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was traveling cross-country with her beloved husband, Calvin C. Miller, in their tandem rig at the time of her passing.
Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on January 24, 1971, Missy was the daughter of Frederick "Fritz" Otto and the late...
Joseph Daniel Korshalla
Dec 9, 2025
Joseph Daniel Korshalla, 89, a resident of Weatherly, PA, passed away on the morning of December 9, 2025.
Born April 12, 1936 to Joseph Daniel Korshalla and Anna (Petroski) Korshalla, of Larksville, PA, he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1958, and a Master of Science in microbiology from St. John's University, Jamaica, NY...
Carl L. Miller
Dec 9, 2025
Carl L. Miller, aged 90, of Drums, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton. He was the devoted husband of the late Sigrid Miller, who precedes him in death, having passed away in 2018.
Born on May 10, 1935, in Allentown, and grew up in Macungie Pennsylvania, Carl was the son of the late Harvey Jonas...
Donna M. Castiglione
Dec 4, 2025
Donna M. Castiglione, beloved wife, sister, aunt of Bear Creek Township White Haven, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at home while in the care of her husband, Paul R. Castiglione.
Born Wednesday, April 30, 1958 in Queens, New York. the daughter of the late Albert and Bernice (Wozniak) Mariano. Donna was also predeceased by; sister, Laura Jean...
George J. Bonetsky
Dec 2, 2025
George J. Bonetsky, 73 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, February 9, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late George J and Alice (Hosler) Bonetsky. George was also predeceased by; son George J. Bonetsky III; brother, David Bonetsky.
Surviving are;...
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