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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;...
June M. Collins
Sep 17, 2023
June M. Collins, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, 90 years of age of New York, New York passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at St. Luke's Pavilion in Hazleton. Born Thursday, June 1, 1933 in Queens, New York the daughter of the late William Cason, and Eileen Mary (Donohue) Cason - Cooper. June was also predeceased by; sisters, Eileen Marrion,...
Carl Edward Hoffman
Sep 13, 2023
Carl Edward Hoffman, 85, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 13, 2023 at his home. Born in Rockport, December 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Martha (Zellner) Hoffman. A graduate of Weatherly High School, Carl was a roofer and a metal worker. He was a member of St. Nicholas RCC, Weatherly and the Penn...
Joan Marie Wall
Sep 10, 2023
Joan Marie Wall 72, of Tamaqua passed away Sunday September 10, 2023 at LVHN -Schuylkill. Born in Coaldale July 17, 1951 she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Dvorshock) Lopata. Originally from Lansford, she attended Panther Valley High School. Joan was a Seamstress at many local garment factories including Aquila fashions and Girard Mills. She was a...
Joan M. Wargo
Sep 10, 2023
Joan M. Wargo, 88, of Tamaqua passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born August 6, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary(Aberchinsky) Yelito. A graduate of Coaldale High School, Joan retired as book keeper working in the textile industry. She was a member of St. John XXIIIChurch in Tamaqua....
Lawrence T. Beltz
Sep 9, 2023
Lawrence T. Beltz, 86, of Weatherly passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at LVHN - Hazleton. Born in Philadelphia June 18, 1937 he was a son of the late Leon and Miriam (Norton) Beltz. Lawrence was a master of many trades. He was a handyman, truck driver, steelworker who loved to joke and fish. In addition to his parents he...
Michael J. Sword
Sep 9, 2023
Michael J. Sword peacefully passed away at his home in Phoenix AZ, September 9, 2023 at 73 years of age. A native of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania and later Nesquehoning, he was the last surviving son of Roy and Alice Sword. He was also predeceased by a brothers Tom, and David Sword. Michael is survived by his children; Anthony Michael Jr., Justine,...
David R. Faenza
Sep 8, 2023
David R. Faenza, 63, of New Ringgold passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born February 28, 1960 in Palmerton, PA he was a son of the late Ralph and Bernadine (Oboril) Faenza. Dave worked as a Security Guard for Signal Security, Pottsville. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Surviving...
Joseph R. Becker
Sep 6, 2023
Joseph R. Becker, 24 years of age, of Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, November 21, 1998 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Surviving are; mother, Kira A. (Heilman) Valera and her husband Anthony; beloved daughter, Renley Becker, brothers, Caleb Cesanek, Jaiden Cesanek, Damian Becker, Zayne Becker; sisters, Janai Valera, Eviana Valera, Bella-Dior Valera;...
Theodore "Teddy" Bogosh Jr.
Sep 2, 2023
Theodore Bogosh Jr (Teddy), (98 years 0f age, of south Tamaqua passed away Saturday Sept 2 2023 at his home with his family present. Born January 7, 1925 He was the son of late Theodore (Frank) Bogosh and Anna (Matrician) Bogosh. He was preceded in death by sisters Mary Inswiler, Olga Sulikoski, Brothers Steve Bogosh, John Bogosh and Michael Bogosh....
Sandra A. "Sandi" Leslie
Sep 2, 2023
Sandra A. "Sandi" Leslie, formerly of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday morning September 2, 2023, at Rosemount Camping Resort in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania while in the tender care of her family. Born Tuesday, September 20, 1963 in Fort Sill Oklahoma. She is survived by; mother, Carol Ann "Dolly" (Kulp) Glass; beloved husband; William T. "Bill" Leslie Jr. her husband...
Lisa F. Kellerman
Aug 31, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lisa F. Kellerman Lisa F. Kellerman of South Lehigh Gorge Drive Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away at the age of 66 years old on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. She was a loving wife, supportive mother, and devoted Mema. She was born Saturday, September 29, 1956 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The daughter...
Elizabeth M. "Liz" Picciano
Aug 30, 2023
Elizabeth M. "Liz" Picciano, beloved mother, g-mom, and great grandmother, 77 years of age of Deer Lake, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the home of her daughter Christine. Born Wednesday, August 7, 1946 in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Edwin, and Frances (Rizzio) Platt. Liz was also predeceased by her husband, Paul S. Picciano on...
Michael Mahala
Aug 25, 2023
Michael Mahala, 64 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Friday, August 25, 2023, at home. Born Sunday, August 2, 1959 the son of the late John J., and Anna (Philapovich) Mahala. A Marian High School graduate, Michael had worked for the former Jamesway Department Store for many years. A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, and Father Henry Baker...
Jamie Kealoha Parker - Gerhart
Aug 21, 2023
Jamie Kealoha Gerhart, 54 years old, of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly at home on Monday, August 21, 2023. Born Tuesday, August 5, 1969, in Hazleton, the daughter of Charles R. Parker, Sr. who preceded her in death on March 9, 2023. Surviving are her beloved mother, Naomi Kealoha Kaalakea-Evanochick; brother, Charles "Chaz" Parker Jr.; sister, Jennifer Parker; nephew,...
David H. Morgan
Aug 20, 2023
David H. Morgan, Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa, 73 years of age of Renfrew, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at home while in the loving care of his beloved daughters. Born Thursday, January 12, 1950 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania the son of the late Franklin, and Catherine W. (Conners) Morgan. Dave was also predeceased by; his wife, Cynthia...
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