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Anthony J. Macchiano Md
Jun 13, 2023
It is with much sadness and even joy that we announce the June 13, 2023 passing of Anthony Macchiano MD, beloved husband, father, grandfather. Anthony enters his new home with all those whom he loved and had gone before him to prepare for his arrival. Anthony was 65 years of age. He was a long time resident of Mt Vernon...
Elizabeth "Betty" Pearson
Jun 8, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" (Willing) Pearson, 95 years, 11 months, 30 days a lifelong resident of Lansford Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, as a guest of Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton. Born Thursday, June 9, 1927 in Lansford, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Edgar and Laura (Wenk) Willing. Betty was also predeceased by her beloved husband John...
John Francis Metzgar
Jun 7, 2023
John Francis Metzgar, 81 years of age, of Weatherly passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Weatherly. Born in Phoenixville the son of the late Stephen, and Grace (Dell) Metzgar. Surviving are; his wife of 39 years; Elizabeth A. (Hoffert) Metzgar; Daughters, Barbara Slenzak wife of Mark, Heather Meyers wife...
Kenneth B. Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Kenneth B. Smith , a longtime resident of Tamaqua, residing in Pottsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Reading Hospital. He was 62 years of age. Born Thursday, November 3, 1960 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Kenneth Paul, and Mabel I. (Wetterau) Smith. Kenneth was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Richard Keen. Surviving are; ...
Theresa Papay
Jun 2, 2023
Theresa Papay, beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and great grandma, of West Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023, at home while in the tender care of her beloved daughters. She was 79 years of age. Born Friday, May 26, 1944 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of the late Charles, Sr., and Santa (Costanza)...
Mildred L. Selert
Jun 2, 2023
Mildred Louise (Millie) Selert, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Born in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Raymond S., and Verna E. (Heiney) Gerhard. Mildred was also predeceased by; her husband of 64 years, Arnold Selert, who passed away on...
John King Jr
May 31, 2023
John King, Jr., 67, of First Street, Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Born Thursday, November 17, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late John, Sr., and Dorothy (Zelinsky) King. John is survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, Godchildren,...
Mark J. Waidell
May 29, 2023
Mark J. Waidell, 36 years of age of Clark Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2023, at home. Born Thursday, December 4, 1986 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Mark D. and Betty Ann (Bubble) Waidell with whom he resided. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends survive Mark. A 2005 graduate of Tamaqua Area High...
Nancy Kibler Stewart
May 27, 2023
Nancy M. Stewart, 84 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at St. Luke's Manor Hazleton. Born Saturday, April 15, 1939 in Luzerne county, the daughter of the late Theodore R., and Dorothy Mae (Kibler) Stewart. Nancy was also predeceased by her brother Wayne J. Stewart. A1958 graduate of Foster Township High School, Nancy...
John J Raynock Sr.
May 27, 2023
John J. Raynock, Sr., 91 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Friday, June 5, 1931 in Rockport the son of the late Frank J., and Ann (Hallahan) Raynock John was also predeceased by; sister, Martha E. Raynock; brothers, Frank J. and Joseph Raynock. Surviving are; his...
Paul G. Dice
May 25, 2023
Paul G. Dice, 72 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Commonwealth Health - Wilkes Barre in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 9 days after the passing of his beloved wife of 42 years; Linda J. (Meyers) Dice. Born Saturday, February 17, 1951 in Hazleton the son of the late Arthur and Ida (Knepper) Dice. Surviving are daughters,...
Russell B. Woodward
May 22, 2023
Russell B. Woodward, 55 years of age of East Bertsch Street Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Lansford Born Saturday, September 2, 1967 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Patricia A. (Toth) Woodward. Surviving are; father, Russell L. Woodward; sister, Lori A. Zonca wife of Joseph J. Jr. all Lansford; nieces, nephews, and extended family....
Christopher M. Lopresto
May 19, 2023
Christopher M. Lopresto, 61 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023, at home. Born Tuesday, October 10, 1961 in Coaldale the son of the late Guido G. Lopresto who died on July 15, 2022. Surviving are his beloved mother, Lucille (Coppola) Lopresto of Tamaqua; sister Elizabeth Confer and her husband Bruce O.; nieces,...
Linda J. Dice
May 16, 2023
Linda J. Dice, 66 years of age of Hudson Drive Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus after a short battle against ALS. Born Tuesday, June 26, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph, and Mary (Gerhard) Meyers. Surviving are; her husband of 42 years, Paul G. Dice; daughters,...
Arlene C. Breiner
May 15, 2023
Arlene C. Breiner, beloved mother, grammie, sister, 93 years of age of Mantzville West Penn Township, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023, as a guest of St. Luke's Miners Memorial 5th Floor, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, July 16, 1929 in West Penn Township the daughter of the late Howard, and Emma (Kemner) Steigerwalt. Arlene was predeceased by;...
Patrick Joseph Kotula
May 12, 2023
Patrick Joseph Kotula, 75 years of age of Mary D, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at home while in the care of his beloved wife of 38 years Judy (Zulick) Kotula. Born Tuesday, May 20, 1947 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Anthony A., and Agnes T (Bernett) Kotula. Pat was also predeceased by; sister...
John Longhi
May 11, 2023
John Longhi, 75, of Hometown, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in his home after a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was the husband of Juliann (Oravec) Longhi. They would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on May, 16, 2023. Born November 4, 1947 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the...
Bettie L. Dawson
May 9, 2023
Bettie L. Dawson, 87 years of age, of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, July 6, 1935 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Robert, and Dorothy (Aldrich) Schneider. Bettie was also predeceased by; son, Jeffrey Raymond Dawson; sisters, Dorothy Woldecke, Carole McConnell, Irene Coleman...
Barry A. Gangwer
May 7, 2023
Barry Allen Gangwer went home to his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2023. Born October 22, 1951, He was the son of the late Harry L. Gangwer, 3rd and Thelma M. (Rohde) Gangwer. He married the love of his life, Ann (Ziegler) Gangwer on June 13, 1987 A native and lifelong resident of Weatherly Barry attend the community’s schools...
Harry R. Weintraub Jr.
May 7, 2023
Harry R. Weintraub, Jr., 87 years of age, of Wheatley Heights, New York passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, August 11, 1935 in Bronx, New York. the son of the late Henry R. Weintraub, Sr., and Mary (Bienasz) Weintraub Surviving are; his wife Helga (Hoffmann) Weintraub;...
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