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Jeffrey Lee Wagner
Apr 22, 2026
Jeffrey Lee Wagner, 65, of Tamaqua & Weatherly Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus—leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and memories that will continue to be shared for years to come.
Born on September 10, 1960, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Jeff was the son of the late Lee and Esther (Hill) Wagner. He was...
Lois Nola Douglas
Apr 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and matriarch Lois Nola (Dietrich) Douglas, 97 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Weatherly.
Born Friday, February 1, 1929 in Packer township, Pennsylvania on her family’s farm, the daughter of the late James and Ida M.E. (Knepper)...
John D. Wandzilak, Jr
Apr 22, 2026
John D. Wandzilak, Jr., aged 85, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, at Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning. He was the husband of Beatrice Wandzilak, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on February 8th.
Born on December 6, 1940, in Reading, Pennsylvania, John was the beloved son of John D. and Marguerite (Abeln) Wandzilak. He...
Janice A. Jech
Apr 22, 2026
Janice A. (Steigerwalt) Jech, a devoted mother and doting “Memmy Joe" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. At 93 years old, she was surrounded by the love of her family in Haines City, Florida, under the tender care of her granddaughter, Erika, and great granddaughter, Jasi.
A lifelong resident of the Andreas and New Ringgold area, Janice was born...
Steven Scott Colt
Apr 20, 2026
Steven S. Colt, 61 years of age of West Penn Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Lehigh Valley in patient Hospice Salisbury Twp..
Born Tuesday, August 11, 1964 in Elizabeth, New Jersey the son of the late John Robert and Mary (Stemmler) Gall.
Surviving are; his wife of 30 years, Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Colt; sons,...
Barbara Schaeffer
Apr 18, 2026
Barbara Ann Schaeffer, a vibrant spirit and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem. At 72, Barbara concluded a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and love.
Born in Coaldale on February 12, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Dorothy...
Theodore "Ted" Block
Apr 17, 2026
Theodore "Ted" Block, a cornerstone of the Tamaqua community and former proprietor of Charles X. Block men’s apparel store, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Main Line Health, Paoli. He was 94 years old.
Born in Tamaqua on Sunday, September 15, 1931, Ted was the son of the late Charles and Rose (Woolf) Block. A proud 1949 graduate...
Dorothy M. "Dolly" Christ
Apr 16, 2026
Dorothy M. “Dolly” Christ, 94, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at St. Luke’s University Medical Center in Bethlehem. Born in Middleport on February 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Prudence (Workman) Angst.
Dolly was a woman of vibrant energy. A 1949 graduate of Blythe Township High School, she spent her...
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 Sayreville, New Jersey, 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...
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