OBITUARIES
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Betty J. "Sis" Lechleitner
Jul 25, 2025
Betty J. "Sis" Lechleitner, 77, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully July 25, 2025 with her family by her side.
She was the wife of the late Albert J. Lechleitner, who passed away in 2013.
Born February 22, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and June Betty (Martin) Gradwell.
Betty was a member of the Christopher Columbus Italian...
Kathryn I. Lehatto
Jul 24, 2025
Kathryn I. Lehatto, 99, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, was surrounded by family in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on July 24, 2025 when she was called home to her Heavenly Father. She lived a life grounded in love, faith, and family. Those who knew her will remember her as a loving mother, a proud, adoring grandmother, and a woman who lived life fully and...
Lynn K. Gerber
Jul 22, 2025
Lynn K. Gerber, 74 passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, September 8, 1950. she was a daughter of the late Myers and Dorris (Berner) Zimmerman.
Lynn was a 1968 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and a member of St. Peter's Church, West Penn.
Surviving are daughter, Sherry Ficocelli of Lehighton, son, Barry J....
Robert S. Stewart II
Jul 21, 2025
Robert S. Stewart II, born on August 7th, 1946, passed peacefully through the gates of eternity due to natural causes with his children by his side on Monday, July 21st at his residence in Doylestown, PA. Robert was the only son of the late Robert S. Stewart and Carrie I. Stewart (Frey) of Lehighton, PA. He is survived by his...
Carol A. Tulay
Jul 16, 2025
Carol A. Tulay former Lausanne Township Tax Collector, 77 years of of Buck Mountain Weatherly Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Carbon Campus Lehighton Pennsylvania.
Born in Hazleton, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Urishen) Wassel. Carol was also predeceased by; sisters, Helen Weston, Mary Ann Appel; nephew, Michael Appel; uncle, George Wassel.
Surviving are;...
Juanita L. DeLong
Jul 10, 2025
Juanita Lois DeLong, 80, formerly of Fountain Hill, PA, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, in Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Tamaqua.
Born August 23, 1944, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph James and Lucille Anne (DeFiore) Matosek.
Juanita worked in the modeling and dance industry.
She loved her dogs, gardening, painting, arts and crafts, sewing, and baking....
Thomas C. Rowlands
Jul 8, 2025
Thomas C. Rowlands, 76 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, May 13, 1949 in Coaldale the son of the late David J., and Sara M. (Faust) Rowlands. Tom was also predeceased by; twin brother, David.
Surviving are; his wife of 39 years, Joanne...
Bruce Rodger Fetter
Jul 5, 2025
Bruce Rodger Fetter, 66, of Auburn, Pa, passed away July 5, 2025, at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, PA.
Born December 2, 1958, in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Iva (Wetzel) Fetter.
Bruce was a 1979 graduate of Pottsville High School and was employed by many warehouses.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Josephine H. Carey
Jul 3, 2025
Josephine H. Carey, 69 years of age a longtime resident of Peekskill New York passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a guest of Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Born Tuesday, February 21, 1956 in Bronx, New York the daughter of the late Al and Lena (Calvo) Riley. Josephine was also predeceased by; her husband, Ronald Carey.
Surviving are sons, Joshua...
Shirley R. Reigel
Jul 3, 2025
Shirley Reigel, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother 90 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a guest of Providence Place in Drums, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, November 11, 1934 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elmer and Agnes (Weicker) Schuetrumpf. Shirley was also predeceased by her husband of 52 years Herbert T....
Theresa M. Dvorsky
Jun 30, 2025
Theresa Dvorsky, of State College, PA, went to be with Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in 1945 and raised in Coaldale, Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many.
Theresa is survived by her loving husband, Robert Dvorsky, with whom she celebrated 58 years...
Dianne Rae Rodemich
Jun 29, 2025
Dianne Rae (Good) Rodemich, 81 of Quakertown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully June 29, 2025 with her family by her side.
She was the wife of Joseph E. Rodemich and they were married for 40 years. Born February 5, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Raymond John and Mary Elizabeth (Eckert) Good.
Dianne grew up in Elkins Park,...
David Panckeri
Jun 29, 2025
David Panckeri, 77 years of age of Kline Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born in Hazleton on Sunday, May 16, 1948 the son of the late Henry B. Panckeri Sr. and Eleanor (Wandishion) Panckeri. David was also predeceased by; wife, Kathleen M. "Katie" (O'Barr)Panckeri.
Surviving are; children, Julianna Marie Panckeri,...
William G. "Wic" G. Wishousky
Jun 26, 2025
William G. "Wic" Wishousky, beloved husband, father, brother, Grandad, 78 years of age of Pottsville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at the Pottsville hospital on Thursday, June 26, 2025 while his wife of 35 years lovingly held his hand.
Born Sunday, October 13, 1946 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harry and Helen (Turcmanovich) Wishousky. Bill was predeceased by his...
Joseph R. Burns
Jun 25, 2025
Joseph R. "Moe" Burns, Sr., 82, of Coaldale, PA passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus, Coaldale.
Born September 27, 1942 in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Earl and Cecilia (Bugarewicz) Burns.
“Moe” was a graduate of Coaldale High School class of 1961 where he excelled in football as a 4-year varsity...
Helen C. Wilson
Jun 24, 2025
Helen C. Wilson, passed away peacefully at the Schuylkill Center Pottsville. She was the wife of the late John Earl Wilson. Born January 14,1933 in Mantzville, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Leon and Emma (Steigerwalt) Hoppes. Helen was also predeceased by; son, Shawn Wilson; granddaughter, Katherine LaFrance; daughter, Carolyn Robbins; sister, Velma Schaeffer.
Helen is survived by; sisters, Grace (Darwin)...
Mark J. Graham
Jun 23, 2025
Mark J. Graham, 43, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1981, in Wilkes-Barre, Mark was the beloved son of Mark and Donna (Babbitt) Graham. He was a husband, devoted father, son, brother, and uncle—cherished by all who knew him.
Mark is survived by his loving wife, Heather Thomas Graham; his children, Noah and...
Jody L. Younker
Jun 19, 2025
Jody L. Younker, a lifelong resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2025, at the age of 52, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 1st, 1972, Jody was a vibrant spirit whose infectious laugh and radiant smile could brighten even the darkest days. Wherever Jody was, love...
Thomas J. Fudge, Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas J. Fudge, Jr, husband, brother, teacher and friend of many passed away suddenly at his home in Perkasie, Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Tom was 73 years of age. Tom died peacefully in his sleep after a day of doing what he loved most, playing golf with his friends.
Born Thursday, October 29, 1951 in Brooklyn New York he...
Paul G. Kemery
Jun 15, 2025
Paul G. Kemery, 67 years of East Penn Township Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, April 7, 1958 in Coaldale Pennsylvania , he was the son of the late Palmer and Bertha (Bowman) Kemery. Paul was also predeceased by; sisters, Alice Camarillo, Ruthie Kemery, Bertha Mason, Berdell Semmel,...
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