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Kenneth R. Gallagher
Feb 15, 2024
Kenneth R. “The Cycle Doctor” Gallagher, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at home. He was 77 years old. Born Friday, March 29, 1946 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Edward J. Gallagher and Anita (Barbetta) Gallagher. Ken was preceded in death by wife, Mitze Canete Miole and brother Edward T. Gallagher. Survived...
Victor Grosso
Feb 14, 2024
Mr. Victor Grosso, 73 years of age of Lehighton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 27, 1950 in Palmerton, the son of the late Mario and Charlotte (Yates) Grosso. Surviving are his wife of 40 years Cynthia (Morris) Grosso; daughter Mickayla Heim and her husband Britton; 2 Grandsons Zephaniah...
Marie Ann (Chinchar) Kupetz
Feb 12, 2024
Marie Ann (Chinchar) Kupetz passed peacefully at her home in Tuscarora on February 12, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. Marie was many things: a loving wife to Joe (Kupey) Kupetz, a proud mother of two daughters, a devoted Roman Catholic, a celebrator of her Irish heritage, but most of all, she was Granny to everyone who was lucky enough...
June Elizabeth Williams
Feb 11, 2024
June Elizabeth Williams, 98 years of age, of Mantzville, West Penn Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, as a guest of Mapleshade Meadows, Nesquehoning, PA. Born on November 29, 1925 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Clayton H. and Grace (Scott) Mantz. June was predeceased by her late husband Owen Benjamin Williams, brother William...
Robert William Zeplin
Feb 11, 2024
Robert William Zeplin, 91 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away in the care of his loving family while a guest at Mapleshade Meadows, Nesquehoning PA on Sunday, February 11, 2024 Born Saturday, September 3, 1932 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Arthur and Martha (Kleinhagen) Zeplin. Bob was predeased by his beloved wife of 62 years Anne H. (McGroarty)...
Suzanne Priggins
Feb 10, 2024
Suzanne Priggins 70, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Services are entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252570-668-2550 and will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be...
Shawn Patrick Kennedy
Feb 7, 2024
Shawn Patrick Kennedy March 22nd, 1969 - February 7th, 2024 Shawn Patrick Kennedy, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, at his home in Aubrey, Texas. Shawn was born on March 22nd, 1969, in Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale, PA to Edward Michael Kennedy and Patricia Jean Haggerty. Shawn was raised in Tamaqua, PA and attended school there until...
Alan R Barron
Feb 6, 2024
Alan R. Barron, 78 of Coaldale passed away Tuesday February 6, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital - Carbon Campus, Lehighton. Born in Coaldale February 24, 1945 he was a son of the late Clarence and Helen (Laudenslager) Barron. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Alan worked as a Machine Operator. Surviving are his 2 sons Scott Barron and his wife...
Michael Harahus
Feb 5, 2024
Michael Harahus, 92 years of age, of Chain Circle New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his family, and beloved wife of 67 years, Julia (Hudy) Harahus. Born Wednesday, October 7, 1931 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Neftody, and Mary (Comisac) Harahus. Michael was also...
Rosemary Leshko
Feb 4, 2024
Mrs. Rosemary Leshko, 77 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, as a guest of the Orwigsburg Center in Orwigsburg Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 4, 1946 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of the late Stanley, and Holland (Orazi) Dold. Rosemary was also predeceased by; children, Dawn Marie Leshko, Cotty David Leshko;...
Phyllis J. Martienssen
Feb 2, 2024
Phyllis J. (Graaf) Martienssen, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, 92 years of age, of Hudsondale Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the home of her brother Marvin Graaf of West Hazleton, while in the loving care of her family. Born Monday, April 20, 1931 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John "Frank"...
Josephine M. Krull
Feb 1, 2024
Josephine M. Krull, 74 years of age, formerly of Freeland, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, as a guest of Mountain City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, August 27, 1949 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Stephen, and Josephine (Falinsky) Chrastina. Josephine was also predeceased by; sisters, Rosemary Christina; brothers, Peter Christina, Adam...
John E. Witcofsky
Jan 31, 2024
John E. Witcofsky 51 years of age passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 31, 2024. Born in Pottsville the son of the late John Francis, and Emily Louise (Spiess) Witcofsky. Survived by; his wife, Kristen L. Hope; son Justin Witcofsky; sister, Maryann Witcofsky Downey. Private arrangements entrusted to Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn...
Clifford E. Burkey
Jan 31, 2024
Clifford E. Burkey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, 95 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, as a guest of The Manor at St. Luke's Village in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, November 28, 1928 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania the son of Abraham, and Ella (Drumbor) Burkey. Clifford was also predeceased by his brother,...
Sandra Mcglinchey
Jan 30, 2024
Sandra McGlinchey, 81 years of age, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 while in the tender care of her family. Born Saturday, November 28, 1942 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Anthony and Sophie (Navistsky) Dunn. Sandra was also predeceased by her grandson, Joseph Zaprazny; brothers, Paul, and Tony...
John Albert Isganitis
Jan 27, 2024
The family of John Albert Isganitis announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather on Saturday, January 27, 2024. A resident of Hometown, he was 94 years old and passed peacefully after a visit from his family. Born October 6, 1929 in Girard Manor, Pennsylvania, the son of the Alexander and Veronica (Sopagee) Isganitis he is predeceased...
Roy C. Paisley
Jan 26, 2024
Roy C. Paisley, 89 years of age of East Side, White Haven, Pennsylvania died on Friday, January 26, 2024, as a guest of Smiths Health Care in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, May 29, 1929 in Harwood, Pennsylvania the son of the late LeRoy, and Bess (Lindeman) Paisley. Roy was also predeceased by; his beloved wife June Marie (Bensch) Paisley...
Thomas A. Miller
Jan 24, 2024
Thomas A. Miller, 86 years of age a lifelong resident of West Penn Township, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at The Palmerton in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 22,1937 in West Penn Township, the son of the late George, and Jeannie (Middlecamp) Miller. Tom was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Barbara A. (Wehr) Miller on...
Laverne P. Englehart
Jan 23, 2024
LaVerne (Sarley) Englehart passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 at the age of 95. The daughter of the Florence and Clayton Sarley, LaVerne grew up in Weatherly, PA. She lost her father when she was just seven, but had a close and loving relationship with her stepfather John Friedenbach. After graduating from Weatherly High School, LaVerne worked for several...
Grace Ann Haberman
Jan 20, 2024
Grace Ann (Getz) Haberman, 83 years of age, of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. Born Monday, March 18, 1940 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Nathan, and Beulah (Smith) Getz. Grace was also predeceased by; sister, Shirley Gombert Surviving are sisters, Betty Signarovitz wife of John of Bowmanstown,...
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