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Pamela F. Williams
Nov 7, 2023
Pamela F. Williams, 69 years of age, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, as a guest of St. Luke's Pavilion, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, November 8, 1953 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Harry, and Edith (Thrash) Gerhart. Pamela was also predeceased by; husband, Gary Williams, brother, Burt Gerhart. Surviving are sons, Robert...
Russell Wishousky
Nov 7, 2023
Russell Wishousky, 83 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, July 7, 1940 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Michael, and Mary (Goida) Wishousky. Russell was also predeceased by; brother, Michael Wishousky. Surviving are; his wife of 51 years, Darlene...
Leonard Paul Hanlon
Nov 4, 2023
Leonard Paul Hanlon, 69, of Morea Colliery, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, at St. Luke's Hospice, Bethlehem. Born Monday, August 16, 1954 in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late James and Sarah (Whyne) Hanlon. A 1972 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, Leonard served honorably in the United States Army. Leonard had worked for Pagnotti Coal...
Ricky R. Burns Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
Ricky R. Burns, Jr., 30 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly upon arrival on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, November 25, 1992 in Lehighton, he was the son of Ricky and Suzanne (Simonson) Burns of Coaldale. In addition to his parents, Ricky is survived by; wife, Heather (Geiger) Burns; ...
Kathleen Mary Johnson
Oct 27, 2023
Kathleen Mary Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grand-ma, sister, 78 years of age, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, May 26, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota. the daughter of the late Eugene, and Winfred (Rothlesser) Spear. Kathleen was also predeceased by; son, Jeremiah...
Gary R. Bureau Sr.
Oct 20, 2023
Gary R. Bureau, Sr., 70 of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, September 3, 1953 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Frances, and Alverta (Grant) Bureau. Gary was also predeceased by; wife, Jo Lynn (Major) Bureau; son, Joseph Michael Bureau.. Surviving are son, Gary R....
Ronald Robert Hartz Sr.
Oct 20, 2023
Ronald Robert Hartz, Sr., 82 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus. Born Monday, June 2, 1941 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the son of the late Frank, and Beatrice (Yanonis) Hartz. Ron was also predeceased by; son, Todd Hartz; sister, Marilyn Stack; step daughter, JanMarie Kilduff . Surviving are; his...
Richard S. "Ski" Kanaski
Oct 14, 2023
Ret. Chief Warrant Officer Richard S. "Ski" Kanaski, father, brother, pa, "American Patriot" 93 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, March 3, 1930 in Krinestone, Michigan. The son of the late Felix, and Gladys (Murawski) Kanaski. Ski was also predeceased by his...
Michelle M. Rex
Oct 12, 2023
Michelle Marie Rex, beloved mother and caregiver, 48 years of age, and a resident of Lansforf, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 12, 2023 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born on Sunday December 15, 1974, Michelle was predeceased by beloved family members such as her father, Carl F. Rex, Sr; grandmother Mary (Hankey) Rex; grandfather Charles Rex; and many others whom she loved....
Marion (Stokes) Tessitore
Oct 11, 2023
Marion Louise (Stokes) Tessitore, 80 years of age formerly of East Howard Ave. Coaldale, passed away peacefully in Duncansville, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family. Born Monday, August 16, 1943 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elmer, and Mary (Magarosky) Stokes. Marion was also predeceased by; husband, Louis Tessitore and sister-in-law, Christine Stokes....
Susan Jane Orendach
Oct 10, 2023
Susan Jane Orendach, 59 years of age, West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. while fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Born Thursday, May 21, 1964 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Andrew, and Sandra (Hoffman) Fritzinger. Surviving are; husband, Edward Orendach of Slatington; sons, Adam Orendach...
Darcie Louise Trotman
Oct 8, 2023
Darcie Louise Trotman, beloved mother, precious daughter, doting Gi-Gi, formerly of Lansford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the home of her companion Kevin Toth in Slatington surrounded by the love of her family. Born Tuesday, February 26, 1974 in Wiesbaden, Germany. She was predeceased by; her father, Barry Snyder, and husband, Edward W. Trotman. Surviving are;...
Agueda Maria Leonor
Oct 8, 2023
Agueda Maria Leonor, 70 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 while in the care of her daughter Melissa. Born Sunday, August 16, 1953 in the Dominican Republic, Agueda was the daughter of the late Secundino Perez and Gloria DeVillar. She was one of twelve siblings. She was predeceased by two children David Leonor and Melody Leonor....
William Arthur Marsh
Oct 2, 2023
William Arthur Edward Marsh, 47 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Monday, October 2, 2023 in New Jersey. Born Wednesday, February 25, 1976 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Edward Marsh of Lansford, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by; step mother, Mirian Marsh; children, Gage, and Gracie Marsh; spouse, Katherine (McMahon); step siblings, James Bartomeo, Edwin Lopez...
George M. Bozosi
Sep 29, 2023
George M. Bozosi, 87 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, as a guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Born Saturday, March 7, 1936 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late George, and Elizabeth (Yassnko) Bozosi. George was also predeceased by; sisters, Dorothy Yursha, Mary Hollman; brother, Joseph Bozosi. Surviving are; son,...
Sister Susan Porvaznik
Sep 25, 2023
Susan Porvaznik Obituary, Death – It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of Sister Susan Porvaznik’s unexpected passing. Sister Susan, a beloved member of the IHM community and a beacon of light in Lansford, has been called home by God. Her departure leaves a void that will be felt deeply by all who...
Robert Donald Greenzweig
Sep 24, 2023
Robert D. Greenzweig,40 years retired educator, of South Market Street New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at home while in the care of his wife of 64 years, Lorraine E. (Arner) Greenzweig. Born Sunday, December 8, 1935 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert Sr., and Luella (Fink) Greenzweig Surviving in addition to...
William A. "Bill" Zubey
Sep 24, 2023
William A. “Bill” Zubey, Husband, Father, Brother, Friend and Patriot, 76 years of age, of Walker Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania after a 30 plus year battle against the effects of Agent Orange poisoning incurred while serving our country honorably as a member of the United States...
Robert H. Sell
Sep 23, 2023
Robert H. Sell, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, 82 years of age of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at home while in the tender care of his family. Born Tuesday, March 4, 1941 in the Seek Section of Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Bert, and Ruth E. (Hill) Sell. Surviving are; his wife of...
Rodger A. Gehring
Sep 23, 2023
Rodger A. Gehring, 68 years of age, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at home. Born Sunday, March 27, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Carl, and Ellen (Boyd) Gehring. Surviving are; his companion of 30 years, Crystal (Rehrig) Loar; son, Rodger Gehring, daughter, Melissa Gehring; brothers, Marvie Gehring, and Dennis Gehring;...
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