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James E. Sullivan
Mar 17, 2024
James E. Sullivan, 84 years of age, of High Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice Bethlehem. Born Sunday, June 11, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts the son of the late William, and Freda Mae (Eastman) Sullivan. Jim was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret H. (Barron) Sullivan on December 9, 2021; great...
Kiersten Thompson
Mar 16, 2024
Kiersten Thompson, 33 years of age of Nazareth, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at home Born Friday, May 11, 1990 in Allentown, Kiersten is survived by; parents, Joya, and Steve Zimmerman; husband, Michael Thompson; children, Makayla and Landon Thompson, Constance, and Nikita; brothers, Julian Stolz, James Bonner; sisters, Jennifer Boner and her companion Michael Mangiamele, Brandice Boner and...
Richard J. Kellner
Mar 15, 2024
Richard J. Kellner, 79 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at home while in the care of his daughter Jennifer Schwoyer. Born Monday, May 15, 1944 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Richard John, and Dorothy (Bottomley) Kellner. Richard was also predeceased by; his first wife, Bette L. (Schuetrumpf) Kellner...
Willard S. "Willie" Bernheisel Sr.
Mar 11, 2024
Well known West Penn businessman ( Willie’s Electrical, Plumbing & Heating), Willard Stanley "Willie" Bernheisel, Sr., 84 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024, as a guest of Orwigsburg Center. Born Saturday, July 1, 1939 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania the son of the late Mildred (Rausch) Kochen. Willie was also predeceased by;...
Joseph T. Macalush
Mar 6, 2024
Joseph T. Macalush, beloved husband, father, pop, 87 years of age, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Born May 19, 1936 in Coaldale the son of the late Benjamin, and Anna (Horas) Macalush. Joe was also predeceased by; sisters, Anna Mae Herring, Pauline Hager; brothers, John, and...
Helen A. Susarchick
Mar 6, 2024
Helen A. Susarchick, beloved mother, grandmother, 96 formerly of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, as a guest of Pottsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, September 28, 1927 in Pottsville, the daughter of the late John B. and Anna (Brennan) Burns. Helen was also predeceased by; husband, Paul Susarchick; son Gerald Susarchick; sister,...
Thomas A. Smith
Mar 5, 2024
Thomas A. Smith, 27 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Hazle Township. Born Thursday, August 15, 1996 in Allentown, the son of the late Alexis M. (Trubilla) Smith who predeceased Thomas in 2005. Surviving are; his father, Thomas P. Smith and his wife Nicole R. (Lindenmuth) Smith of Nesquehoning; brother, Hayden Posey; sister,...
Martha M. Burkey
Mar 3, 2024
Martha M. Burkey, 89 years of age of North Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at home Born Thursday, December 27, 1934 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Frederick, and Eurana (Hentz) Woodring. Martha was also predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Clifford E. Burkey on January 31, 2024. Surviving are; daughter,...
Marva J. Cerullo
Mar 3, 2024
Marva J. Cerullo, RN, of Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus at 82 years of age. Born Monday, April 14, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Eliza (Hanley) Pollard. Marva was also predeceased by her siblings, Judy Mazeikas and Frank Pollard and...
Eugene Frank "Gene" Krause
Feb 29, 2024
Eugene F. "Gene" Krause, 69 years of age of Pheasant Drive Moore Township Northampton, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, September 14, 1954 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Leonard J., and Florence (Yutko) Krause. Gene was also predeceased by his brother, Randy Krause Surviving...
Kermit L. "Mick" Hinkle
Feb 29, 2024
Kermit L. “Mick” Hinkle, 80, of Weatherly, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his beloved wife of 50 years, Suzanne D. (Sannie) Hinkle and daughter, Denise, whom he adored. Born Monday, September 13, 1943 in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late Kermit and Reba (Davis) Hinkle....
Judith A. Lucas
Feb 27, 2024
Judith (Judy) Ann (nee Hunsicker) Lucas, age 83, passed away on February 27, 2024, at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born in Lehighton the daughter of the late Earl, and Helen (Hunsicker) Dreher. Judy was also predeceased by; husband William Lucas Sr; daughter, Christine (Tina) Hartz; sister, Rosemary Minnich; brothers, Darryl Hunsicker, Jacque Hunsicker, Dennis Hunsicker...
Denise Ann Fetter
Feb 26, 2024
Denise A. Fetter, 55 years of age of Penn Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. Born Saturday, October 5, 1968 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Richard C., Sr., and Dolores (Yarnell) Gernert. Denise was also predeceased by; son, Christopher Charles Fetter; brother, Richard C. Gernert, Jr. Surviving...
Floyd L. Brothers
Feb 25, 2024
Floyd L. Brothers, 86 of Rush Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, April 17, 1937 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Floyd was a son of the late Floyd Brothers and Leolia (Barnard) Brothers. He was predeceased by a daughter Janice Matrician, brothers Wornis and Raymond Brothers...
Clinton F. Kunkle Jr.
Feb 25, 2024
Clinton F. "Clint" Kunkle, Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, pop-pop, 83 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Sunday, February 23, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, the son of the late Clinton F., Sr., and Maude (Schoch) Kunkle. Clint was also predeceased by; son, John Scott "Lionel" Kunkle on...
Michael J. Douglas
Feb 24, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved friend, boyfriend, son, brother, grandson, Michael J. Douglas, 31 years of age, of West Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania who died on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Lehman Township. Born Friday, April 10, 1992, he was the son of James Douglas and Darlene (Harvey) Douglas. Michael is...
David K. Hendricks
Feb 24, 2024
David K. Hendricks, 79 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, as a guest of The Manor at St. Luke's Village. in Hazleton. Born Saturday, August 26, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harvey, and Lois (Knepper) Hendricks. Surviving are; his companion of 10 years, Joanne (Caplo) Bunk; brother, Paul Hendricks...
Bishop James W. Burkholder
Feb 22, 2024
James W. Burkholder, 75, of Valley Road Tamaqua, PA, died February 22, 2024, at home in Walker Twp. Born December 26, 1948, son of late Titus K. and Elizabeth M. (Weaver) Burkholder. James was a bishop in the Richland District of the Eastern PA Mennonite Church and pastor of the New England Valley congregation at Tamaqua. He was by occupation...
Patricia Mcdermott - Rose
Feb 22, 2024
Patricia McDermott - Rose, 89 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at home while in the care of her granddaughter, Sarah Collins, and former daughter-in-law, Terri L. Nothstein. Born Tuesday, November 27, 1934 in Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Daniel, and Blanche (MaGuire) McDermott. Patricia was also predeceased...
Rolf Lyng Mathison
Feb 18, 2024
Rolf Lyng Mathison, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, 81 years of age of Long Pond, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley- Hazleton Campus in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Rolf has been a recent guest of Heritage Hill Senior Living in Weatherly. Born Saturday, February 13, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Mathias, and...
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