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Joan Lois Sorrels
Oct 7, 2025
Joan Lois (Helker) Sorrels, 78 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Born Tuesday, December 3, 1946, in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Rimshaw) Helker. Joan was predeceased in death by; husband, C. Myron Sorrels; and brother, Merritt Daniel Helker.
Surviving are daughter, Rebecca J. Holmes and...
Katherine Miller
Oct 6, 2025
Katherine Miller, 91, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully October 6, 2025 at the Greenwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Karl C. Miller, who passed away in 2010.
Born July 6, 1934, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Frances (Rubachank) Scheidly.
She was a 1952 graduate of Tamaqua High School and was employed...
John Benjamin Koehler
Oct 5, 2025
John Benjamin Koehler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 72. John will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to his family, his exceptional culinary skills, and his long-standing commitment to serving his country.
Born on January 11, 1953, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, John was a son of the late...
Alice C. (Spucosky) Ohl
Oct 5, 2025
Alice (Spucosky) Ohl, 89 years of age, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was a proud, lifelong resident of Dutch Hill.
Born in Mahanoy City the daughter of the late Anthony and Constance (Cominski) Spucosky. Alice was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Earl F. Ohl...
Gerard F. Gulsby
Oct 4, 2025
Gerard F. Gulsby, 50 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at home.
Born Tuesday, June 24, 1975 in Elizabeth New Jersey the son of the late Melvin and Ann Marie (Vergura) Gulsby.
Surviving are; his wife of 11 years, Deanna (Augelli) Gulsby; son, Anthony Augelli, Jr.; daughters, Amelia Augelli, Lorelei Augelli, Angelica Moser; brothers, Steven...
Elizabeth M. (Snyder) Warner
Oct 4, 2025
Elizabeth Marie (Snyder) Warner, 99 years of age, a loving mother, doting grandmother, great grandmother formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025 in Maitland, Florida.
Born in New Haven the daughter of the late Jesse and Stella (Pianka) Snyder. Elizabeth was also predeceased by; husband Paul D. Warner Sr.; grandson, Paul D. Warner III.
Survived, by three daughters, Betty,...
June Marie Steeber
Oct 3, 2025
June Marie Steeber, 82 of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, with her loving family by her side.
She was the wife of Paul Joseph Steeber, and they were married for 55 years.
Born in Pittston, PA on March 7, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John William and Marie (Fulmer) Mitchell.
She was a...
William Charles "Little Billy" Fritizinger
Sep 30, 2025
William "Little Billy" C. Fritzinger, Jr., age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Manvel, Texas.
Born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, on October 9, 1968, Bill lived a full and adventurous life, defined by his passions and the love he had for his family. After graduating from Clear Creek Independent School District in Texas, Bill served his country honorably...
Althea B. Zehner
Sep 30, 2025
Althea Breiner Zehner,106, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, at St. Luke’s Hospital Coaldale, PA.
Born on April 1, 1919, in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late J. LeRoy Breiner and Florence Kutz Breiner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton L. Zehner who passed away on Dec. 1, 1990. They had been married...
Walter J. Bensinger
Sep 28, 2025
Walter J. Bensinger, age 78, of Orwigsburg passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Geisinger - St. Luke's in Orwigsburg, PA.
He was the husband of Clara L. (Grube) Bensinger who passed away in 2011.
Born October 11, 1946 in Orwigsburg, he was the son of the late Irvin and Martha (Amour) Bensinger.
Walter was a 1964 graduate of Blue Mountain High School....
Clifford Peter Swanson
Sep 23, 2025
Clifford P. Swanson, 77 of Jim Thorpe, PA, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Maple Shade Meadows.
Clifford was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on October 5, 1947, to Henrietta (Wechter) Swanson and William Swanson. He was raised in Philadelphia, PA where he worked as a steamfitter for local union 420. After retirement, Cliff moved to Anaconda, Montana where he...
Gary J. Brode
Sep 19, 2025
Gary J. Brode, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg. He was 65 years old.
Born on July 29, 1960, in Coaldale, Gary was the son of the late John W. "Jack" and Eleanor L. (Hain) Brode. A 1978 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Gary spent his career...
Susan M. Andrews
Sep 18, 2025
Susan M. Andrews, 73, of Rush Township, Still Creek, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at the age of 73.
She was a devoted family woman known for her love of camping and crafting. Born on Thursday, July 3, 1952, in Coaldale, Susan was the daughter...
Regina M. "Jeanne" Blonsky
Sep 16, 2025
Regina M. "Jeanne" Blonsky, 71, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem Campus, with her beloved daughter Kate Lyn Blonsky by her side as well as friends and family.
Born in Coaldale on September 21, 1953, Jeanne was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Morgavich - Mazar) Murphy. A...
Jane W. Suitch
Sep 14, 2025
Jane W. (Warner) Suitch, mother, nana, big nana, 96 years of age and a lifelong resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born on January 24,1929 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Herbert S. and Florence (Ickes) Warner. Jane was predeceased by her husband, Daniel H. Suitch...
Paul Gingrich
Sep 9, 2025
Paul H. Gingrich, 68 years of age of Middleport, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th & Chew Streets Allentown.
Born Monday, May 27, 1957 in Harrisburg the son of the late James A. and Frances (Sprout) Gingrich. Paul was also predeceased by; grandson, Joseph R. Becker, Jr. . Paul was the last of six siblings.
Surviving...
David J. Lewis
Sep 7, 2025
David J. Lewis, 82 years of age of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as a guest of Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, July 19, 1943 in Coaldale the son of the late David and Dorothy (Rodgers) Lewis. Dave was also predeceased by; brother, William Rodgers; sister, Dorothy Yorke.
Surviving are; daughter, Denise M....
Roger L. Thomas
Sep 6, 2025
Roger L. Thomas, 85 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away September 6, 2025, in St. Luke's Hospital, Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born July 18, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Reese and Ruth (Rossow) Thomas. Roger was also predeceased by; Kendra Thomas.
Roger received his Masters of Education from the University of Arizona and was a self-employed insurance adjustor. He...
Veronica M. Hornick
Sep 6, 2025
Veronica Margaret Hornick, mother, grandmother, sister, 87 years of age of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at home while in the care of her family.
Born Saturday, October 23, 1937 in McAdoo the daughter of the late George and Julia (Kish) Fidishun. Veronica was also predeceased by; beloved husband, John P. Hornick Sr.; sons, John P....
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