OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
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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...
Daniel D. "Danny" Hartung
Aug 20, 2023
Daniel D. Hartung, Pottsville, PA passed away unexpectedly from his earthly life on Monday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 59 years. He was born in Coaldale, PA. He is survived by his beloved son Daniel and his wife, Merisa and grandson, Xavier James, Tannersville, PA. In addition, he is survived by siblings, Renee, wife of Ronald Frederick, Blue...
Melvin Leigh Lomax
Aug 17, 2023
Melvin Leigh Lomax 82 years of age of Penn Forest Twp. passed away on Thursday August 17, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon in Lehighton, PA. Born on Flag Day, in Michigan the son of the late Earl and Lola (Sabin) Lomax. Melvin was also predeceased by his older brother, Richard Lomax and his step son, David DiSalvatore. Melvin...
Olga Kuzma
Aug 16, 2023
Olga (Baranovich) Kuzma, 96 years of age, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, as a guest of Luther Crest in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, August 12, 1927 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Matthew, Sr., and Elizabeth (Lyssy) Baranovich. Olga was also predeceased by; husband, John "Dick" Kuzma; sisters, Anna Valuch, Mildred Baranovich, Susan Fisher; brothers,...
Warren C. "Wally" Berger
Aug 11, 2023
Warren Clair "Wally" Berger, beloved husband, father, brother, pappy, of East Lizard Creek Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania at 90 years of age. Born Wednesday, June 28, 1933 in East Penn Township, Pennsylvania the son of the late Arthur, and Marion (Hagenbuth) Berger. Wally was also predeceased by; sisters, Phyllis, and Pauline Berger;...
Rodica Teodorescu
Aug 10, 2023
Rodica Teodorescu, 66 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, April 8, 1957 in Turda, Romania, she was a daughter of the late Ion and Maria (Popa) Gagu. Surviving are son, Paul Teodorescu and his wife, Amber with whom she resided; sister, Florina Anton in Romania and her grandchildren...
Patricia A. "Patti" Delay
Aug 7, 2023
Patricia A. "Patti" DeLay, mother, sister, grammy, 70 years of age, of E. Union Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 7, 2023, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Thursday, December 18, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Francis, and Eleanor (Kline) Sherry. Predeceased by her husband, William H. DeLay on September...
Anella Dianese
Aug 6, 2023
Anella H. Dianese, 60 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away after a long battle against Muscular Sclerosis on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Rosewood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, June 15, 1963 in Rodio, Italy the daughter of the late Dominico Dianese. Anella is survived by; mother, Gerda (Wurm) Dianese; son, Austin R....
Thomas J. Watsula
Aug 5, 2023
Thomas J. Watsula, 56 years of age, of Mount Aetna, Pennsylvania passed away upon arrival at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on Saturday August 5, 2023. Born Friday, March 10, 1967 in Pottsville the son of the late Thomas, and Dorothy A. (Sedlock) Watsula. Surviving are daughters, Amanda Watsula of New York, NY, Sarah Watsula of Mount Aetna,...
Edward R. Sassaman
Aug 5, 2023
Edward R. Sassaman, 67 years of age of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at home. Born Thursday, October 20, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. The son of the late Clarence, and June C. (Fisher) Sassaman. Ed was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Renee L. (Murphy) Sassaman on October 11, 2020. Surviving are; daughter, Kathy L....
Betty J. Romig
Aug 4, 2023
Betty J. Romig, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 86 years of age of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton. Born Monday, April 5, 1937 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Albert, and Margaret (Scheidegger) Keich. Betty was also predeceased by; grandson Bruce Romig, Jr.; sisters, Mary...
Mark T. Boyle
Aug 2, 2023
Mark T. Boyle, 35 years of age died tragically on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from injuries sustained when a man intentionally ran over him at his West Penn Business Mark T. Boyle Welding LLC... Born Thursday, October 8, 1987 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Mark is survived by; mother, Christine E. Boyle; father, Mark A. Boyle and his wife Kailey; wife, Elizabeth...
Robert A. "Bob" Zimmerman
Aug 1, 2023
Robert A. Zimmerman, 88 years of age. Local Historian of Second Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at home. Born Tuesday, July 23, 1935 in Freeland, the son of the late Alvin, and Dorothy (Becker) Zimmerman. Bob was also predeceased by; sister, Joyce N. Gerhard. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 58 years, Carolyn Jean (Rodgers)...
Steve W. Plasko
Aug 1, 2023
Steve W. Plasko, 61 years of age of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the home of his sister Tricia Plasko Rocchino who was his caregiver of many years. Born Wednesday, February 7, 1962 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Joseph A. Plasko and Patricia (Kubilus) Plasko, R.N. Steve was also predeceased by...