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Fern L. Rudenko
Jun 18, 2024
Fern L. Rudenko, 86 years of age, of Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem. Born Thursday, September 30, 1937 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Irvin, and Doris (Arner) Huegel. Fern was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Russell Rudenko on January 22,...
Doris W. Kehlor
Jun 18, 2024
Tamaqua's Tulip Lady, Doris (Wittig) Kehlor, 84 years of age passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital Orwigsburg. Born Friday, March 8, 1940 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Ralph, and Mildred (Isgate) Wittig. Doris was also predeceased by her beloved husband John Wesley Kehlor on July 5, 2020; brother, Ralph J. Wittig...
William "Will" Hollingsworth Jr.
Jun 14, 2024
William Hollingsworth of White Haven passed away suddenly on Friday, June 14th 2024 at the age of 62. He was born in Philadelphia on Friday March 30th, 1962. He is preceded by his parents William Hollingsworth Sr. and Nora Shields; his father-in-law Phillip Costa and his two son's Billy and Jesse Hollingsworth. He is survived by his wife of 29...
Sharleen K. Graaf
Jun 12, 2024
Sharleen K Graaf, 84, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and nana, sadly passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus, surrounded by her loved ones. Born Thursday, June 29, 1939 in Great Falls, Montana and currently resided in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Charles O, and Ruby (Hensley) Hedrick and...
Thelma M. Craigle
Jun 11, 2024
Thelma (Stewart). Craigle, 99 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 11, 2024, at home in Packer Township while in the care of her daughter. Born Sunday, February 8, 1925 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Wallace, and Christine (Schwartz) Stewart. Thelma was also predeceased by; husband, Alvin E. Craigle; son, Robert A....
Renee Lynn Vosburgh
Jun 11, 2024
Renee Lynn Vosburgh, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home in Coaldale. Born Friday, July 17, 1953 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Walter and Mirva (Carrow) Astfalk. Renee was also predeceased by her daughter, Beth Vosburgh. Surviving are sons, Matthew Smith, Stephen Smith, Michael Vosburgh, Glen Vosburgh; daughters, Bonnie Vosburgh, Belinda Vosburgh, Donita...
Edward A. Heilman
Jun 11, 2024
Edward A. Heilman, 70 years of age of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away upon arrival on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Lehighton Campus after taking ill at work at Lowe's in Lehighton. Born Sunday, January 17, 1954 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Rollins, and Pauline M. (Anthony) Heilman. Ed was also predeceased by companions; Sherry...
Elaine Elizabeth Samoleski
Jun 9, 2024
Elaine E. Samoleski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, 77 years of age, of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, June 6, 1947 in Philipsburg, New Jersey the daughter of the late Charles W. Brady, and Vera (Mains) Brady - Crotsley and her...
Elizabeth Ann (Wargo) Murphy
Jun 8, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Murphy, mother, grammy, sister, 85 years of age, of Walker Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 8, 2024, at St. Luke Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. Born December 16, 1938, the daughter of the late John S. and Anna (Harvilla) Wargo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Lawrence V. "Bum" Murphy Sr. Surviving...
Yvonne J. Felker
Jun 6, 2024
Yvonne J. Felker, 89 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Lehigh Valley- Hazleton Campus. Born Sunday, August 5, 1934 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Llewllyn H., and Ida (Kropp) Correll. Yvonne was also predeceased by her husband, Eugene H. Felker. Surviving are brother, Robert Correll. Private services entrusted to...
Roseann K. "Dolly" Lukash
Jun 4, 2024
Roseann K. "Dolly" (Lill) Lukash, wife, mother, sister, nana; 83 years of age, of East Ludlow Street Summit Hill, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at home, while in the loving care of her husband of 60 years, Stephen J. Lukash. Born Thursday, November 28, 1940 in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late George and...
Hazel Kachelries
Jun 2, 2024
Hazel Kachelries, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, 82 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at home. Born Thursday, August 21, 1941 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elias, and Maude (Reinert) Hartranft. Hazel was also predeceased by her husband of 55 yrs.; James C. Kachelries on July 20, 2015; sisters, Marie...
Donna L. Tudor
May 27, 2024
Donna L Tudor, 76 of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Pocono Hospice House in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania after a courageous fight against cancer. Born Monday, February 2, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul, and Mary Louise (Baker) Rector. Surviving are; her companion Catherine Marie Proffetta; daughter, Regina Tudor; brother, Paul Rector;...
Mary Ann Romano
May 26, 2024
Mary Ann Tyler Romano, R.N. May 25, 1942 - May 26, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary Ann Tyler Romano, R.N., on May 26, 2024. A cherished longtime resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Mary Ann had recently made her home in The Villages in Florida. Mary Ann was...
Glen R. Hueholt
May 26, 2024
In Loving Memory of The Reverend Glen R. Hueholt Born into life November 2, 1926 Called to eternal life May 26, 2024 The Reverend Glen R. Hueholt, age 97, died at home in Westerville, Ohio surrounded by family on May 26, 2024. He formerly resided in Berwick, Pa. Glen was born on November 2, 1926, in Burlington, Iowa to the...
Nancy J. Lechleitner
May 26, 2024
Nancy J. Lechleitner, 81 years of age, a longtime resident of Tamaqua passed away peacefully Sunday May 26, 2024 at her daughter Suzie's home in Brockton while in the loving care of her family. Born Sunday November 8,1942 in Camden, New Jersey the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Reed) Kleppinger. Surviving are son; Todd Smith and his wife...
Rita C. Yasinsky
May 22, 2024
Rita C. Yasinsky, mother, nan, gram 90 years of age, of Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at home while in the tender care of her family. Born Monday, September 18, 1933 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Calvin, and Edith (Yeck) Steigerwalt. Â Rita was also predeceased by; husband, Chester Yasinsky in...
Harold C. "Smokey" Engleman Jr.
May 22, 2024
Harold C. "Smokey" Engleman, Jr., 65 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, August 22, 1958 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harold E. Sr., and Verdemae (Schaeffer) Engleman. Smokey was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Bernadine M. (Kufrovich) Engleman. Surviving are; his...
Anthony J. Kondertavage Sr.
May 22, 2024
Anthony J. Kondertavage, Sr., 75 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Saturday, September 4, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late John, and Josephine (Bennis) Kondertavage. Tony was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Grace Ann (Gallagher) Kondertavage on November 1,...
Bruce E. Doney
May 21, 2024
Bruce E. Doney, 90 years of age of Second Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Monday, October 9, 1933 in Weatherly, the son of the late William E., and Elsie (Kisthard) Doney. Bruce was also predeceased by; daughter Carolyn Doney; sisters, Shirley Faust, Audrey Lipes; brothers, William K., Christopher,...
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