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Jane (George) Isganitis
Oct 14, 2025
Jane Isganitis, 88, of Rush Township, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Born in Coaldale, on March 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer George Sr. and Jane (Davis) George. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, John Albert Isganitis, and her brothers, James W. George and Karl George.
A...
Kyle J. Stalter
Oct 13, 2025
Kyle J. Stalter, 39, of Andreas, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Carbon Campus after facing a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, on September 6, 1986, Kyle was the son of Charles and Barbara Corter Stalter.
After graduating from Tamaqua High School, he pursued his passion for art and computer...
Jeremy S. Lawson
Oct 13, 2025
Jeremy S. Lawson, a kind-hearted and mechanically-inclined man, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a familiar and beloved face in his hometown of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, where he was known for his generous spirit and his readiness to lend a hand.
Born in Palmerton on October 16, 1967, Jeremy was the son of the...
Carolyn P. Steigerwalt
Oct 12, 2025
Carolyn P. (Adams) Steigerwalt, 81 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, March 26, 1944 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Beatrice (Taite) Adams. Carolyn was also predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Leonard A. Steigerwalt on...
Sandra M. Frantz
Oct 12, 2025
Sandra M. Frantz, 82 years of age, of West Penn Township, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born in Tamaqua on September 13, 1943, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elbert and Lillian Jane (Bean) Davis.
A 1961 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Sandra was Presbyterian faith. Her work life was...
Robert Beers Graham
Oct 12, 2025
Robert Beers Graham, 79, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Wetzel) Graham, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.
Born on June 30, 1946, in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late Archie T. and Edith (Beers) Graham.
Robert was a graduate of Weatherly...
Andrew T. Harley, Sr.
Oct 11, 2025
Andrew T. Harley, Sr, 53, of Tamaqua, passed away October 11, 2025, in his home.
He was the husband of Corina Ann (Zawaski) Harley and they were married for 6 years.
Born May 20, 1972, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Phillip and Ruthann (Bennick) Harley.
He was employed by Progressive Converting Hazleton as a forklift operator.
In his spare...
Francis Charles "Franko" Keenan
Oct 9, 2025
With heavy hearts and insurmountable love, we announce the passing of Francis C. Keenan, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Francis (Franko), 89, formerly of Cranford, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in New Ringgold, PA surrounded by his family at his home, where he resided with his daughter, son-in-law, brother, and grandchildren for the past...
Joan Lois Sorrels
Oct 7, 2025
Joan Lois (Helker) Sorrels, 78 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Born Tuesday, December 3, 1946, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Rimshaw) Helker. Joan was predeceased in death by; husband, C. Myron Sorrels; and brother, Merritt Daniel Helker.
Surviving are daughter, Rebecca J. Holmes and...
Katherine Miller
Oct 6, 2025
Katherine Miller, 91, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully October 6, 2025 at the Greenwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Karl C. Miller, who passed away in 2010.
Born July 6, 1934, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Frances (Rubachank) Scheidly.
She was a 1952 graduate of Tamaqua High School and was employed...
John Benjamin Koehler
Oct 5, 2025
John Benjamin Koehler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 72. John will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to his family, his exceptional culinary skills, and his long-standing commitment to serving his country.
Born on January 11, 1953, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, John was a son of the late...
Alice C. (Spucosky) Ohl
Oct 5, 2025
Alice (Spucosky) Ohl, 89 years of age, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was a proud, lifelong resident of Dutch Hill.
Born in Mahanoy City the daughter of the late Anthony and Constance (Cominski) Spucosky. Alice was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Earl F. Ohl...
Gerard F. Gulsby
Oct 4, 2025
Gerard F. Gulsby, 50 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at home.
Born Tuesday, June 24, 1975 in Elizabeth New Jersey the son of the late Melvin and Ann Marie (Vergura) Gulsby.
Surviving are; his wife of 11 years, Deanna (Augelli) Gulsby; son, Anthony Augelli, Jr.; daughters, Amelia Augelli, Lorelei Augelli, Angelica Moser; brothers, Steven...
Elizabeth M. (Snyder) Warner
Oct 4, 2025
Elizabeth Marie (Snyder) Warner, 99 years of age, a loving mother, doting grandmother, great grandmother formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 in Maitland, Florida.
Born in New Haven the daughter of the late Jesse and Stella (Pianka) Snyder. Elizabeth was also predeceased by; husband Paul D. Warner Sr.; grandson, Paul D. Warner III.
Survived, by three daughters, Betty,...
June Marie Steeber
Oct 3, 2025
June Marie Steeber, 82 of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, with her loving family by her side.
She was the wife of Paul Joseph Steeber, and they were married for 55 years.
Born in Pittston, PA on March 7, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John William and Marie (Fulmer) Mitchell.
She was a...
William Charles "Little Billy" Fritizinger
Sep 30, 2025
William "Little Billy" C. Fritzinger, Jr., age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Manvel, Texas.
Born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, on October 9, 1968, Bill lived a full and adventurous life, defined by his passions and the love he had for his family. After graduating from Clear Creek Independent School District in Texas, Bill served his country honorably...
Althea B. Zehner
Sep 30, 2025
Althea Breiner Zehner,106, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, at St. Luke’s Hospital Coaldale, PA.
Born on April 1, 1919, in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late J. LeRoy Breiner and Florence Kutz Breiner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton L. Zehner who passed away on Dec. 1, 1990. They had been married...
Walter J. Bensinger
Sep 28, 2025
Walter J. Bensinger, age 78, of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Geisinger - St. Luke's in Orwigsburg, PA.
He was the husband of Clara L. (Grube) Bensinger who passed away in 2011.
Born October 11, 1946 in Orwigsburg, he was the son of the late Irvin and Martha (Amour) Bensinger.
Walter was a 1964 graduate of Blue Mountain High School....
Clifford Peter Swanson
Sep 23, 2025
Clifford P. Swanson, 77 of Jim Thorpe, PA, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Maple Shade Meadows.
Clifford was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on October 5, 1947, to Henrietta (Wechter) Swanson and William Swanson. He was raised in Philadelphia, PA where he worked as a steamfitter for local union 420. After retirement, Cliff moved to Anaconda, Montana where he...
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