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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,...
Helen A. Gruver
Jan 20, 2024
Helen Ann Gruver (Novy), a unique and beautiful soul, transitioned to a more peaceful place on January 20, 2024, spending her last days surrounded by her loving family. Helen was adored for her spitfire nature, witty spirit, unending kind heart and zest for life. She was admired for having a strong will and being true to her soul and marching...
Raymond Paul Desrosiers Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
Former Weatherly Borough Councilman, and Fire Chief of Citizens Fire Co. #1, Raymond Paul Desrosiers, Sr., 83 years of age, of Second Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Tuesday, December 3, 1940 in Central Falls, Rhode Island. the son of the late John Raymond, and Marie (Kruczek) Desrosiers. Ray...
Thomas William Graham Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
Thomas William Graham Sr., 87 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday January 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township, Allentown, PA. Born Sunday, June 7, 1936, the son of the late Wallace and Sarah (Smalls) Graham. Thomas was also predeceased by: spouse, Roberta Graham; sons, Robert Graham, Patrick Nation Graham; daughter-in-law, Theresa Graham, and Deborah...
Shawnee G. Morley
Jan 16, 2024
Shawnee G. (Spack) Morley, 49 years of age, of Clay Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, January 17,1974 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Daniel E. Sr., and Sharon L. (Hettler) Spack. Surviving are; her beloved husband of 17 years, Francis D. Morley; daughters...
Betty Jane Andrews
Jan 14, 2024
Betty Jane Andrews, beloved mother, grandmother, 98 years of age, of East Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton campus. Born Thursday, November 19, 1925 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the Late Charles Gicking, and Anna (Hartz) Gicking-Sensenbach. Betty was predeceased by her husband Charles F. Andrews; step father,...
Jay L. "Mick" Hadesty
Jan 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jay L "Mick" Hadesty, 54, of Lafayette Ave. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 14th, 2024, upon arrival at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Mick was a beloved husband, loving father, supportive brother and uncle. Born Tuesday, October 7, 1969 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of...
John R. Leipold
Jan 13, 2024
John Leipold, loving husband of 53 years, doting father, beloved Opa, of Lake Hauto, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 83 years of age. Born Wednesday, September 18, 1940 in Queens, New York, the son of the late Henry, and Paula (Schneider) Leipold. John was also predeceased by his brother, Charles Leipold. Survived by his wife,...
Stanley J. "Stan" Mellor
Jan 13, 2024
Stanley J. "Stan" Mellor, 68 years of age, of Gameland Drive Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at home. Born in Pottsville the son of the late James E. Mellor, and Shirley R. (Zimmerman) Mellor - Stewart. Stan was also predeceased by; step father, Harry Stewart; brother, Kenneth Mellor. Surviving are; daughter, Shelby Mellor; sons, Stosh...
Carolyn E. Mancuso
Jan 12, 2024
With great sadness and abundant love that was our Mom, the three Mancuso children of Carolyn Elaine Quigg Mancuso would like to inform family and friends that she passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the age of 97. She was known as Mom, Mom-mom, Aunt Carol, Carolyn, and a beautiful, kind woman no matter which name you...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dickman
Jan 11, 2024
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dickman, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, 88 years of age formerly of Summit Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, as a guest of Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, July 31, 1935 in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John, and Anna (Stianche) Pisklak. Betty was also...
Barbara J. Fannicase
Jan 10, 2024
Barbara J. Fannicase, 85 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at St. Luke's Pavillion in Hazleton. Born Friday, June 17, 1938 in Bound Brooke, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Frederick, and Dorothy (Heller) Fannicase. Barbara was also predeceased by; sister, Jonquil Fannicase. Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral...
Louis Steve "Luigi" Belovich
Jan 9, 2024
Louis Steve "Luigi" Belovich, 92 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem. Born Sunday, June 21, 1931 in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania the son of the late Anthony, and Mary Elizabeth Belovich. Louis was also predeceased by; wife, Melba (Kobal) Belovich; sisters, Eva Kern, Mary Terslemes, Katherine Kauffman, Magdaline Ganey,...
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