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Brian Jay Christman
Jul 1, 2023
Brian Jay Christman, Sr. passed away on July 1, 2023 Services entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Doreen Ann Huttner
Jun 23, 2023
Doreen A. Huttner, 74 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023, as a guest of Forest Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, January 28, 1949 in Coventry, Rhode Island the daughter of the late Ernest, and Claire (Harp) Reynolds. Doreen was also predeceased by; husband, Robert Huttner; son, William...
Joseph B. "Jojo" Digilio
Jun 22, 2023
Joseph B. "JoJo" Digilio, 81 years of age of East Diaz Ave. Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at home while in the care of his beloved wife of 59 years, Dolores Ann (McGlinchey) Digilio. Born Friday, October 10, 1941 in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Vito, and Josephine (Alonge) Digilio. JoJo was also predeceased...
Richard Mark Smith
Jun 19, 2023
Richard Mark Smith, 56 years of age of Rush Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Monday, June 19, 2023, at home after a brief illness. Born Wednesday, September 28, 1966 in Allentown, Pennsylvania the son of the late Rose Marie Smith, and Arlington Christman. Richard was also predeceased by his sister, Joann Black. Surviving are; son, Ryan Smith; daughter, Kimberly Ann...
Donald Herring
Jun 15, 2023
Donald Herring 69 years of age of Phoenix Arizona passed away on June 15, 2023 in Phoenix. Born in Tamaqua the son of the late William C., and Elizabeth “Betty” (Teter) Herring. Donald was also predeceased by; brothers, David and Dennis Herring; faithful companion, his dog Domino who he looked forward to seeing in heaven. Surviving are; daughter, Mary Ann...
Micahel S. Comisac
Jun 15, 2023
Michael S. Comisac, 73 years of age of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem. Born Sunday, September 11, 1949 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Michael S., and Eulah (Queen) Comisac. Michael was also predeceased by; sons, Daniel T. Comisac, Sr., Christopher Comisac; brothers,...
Mary Lois Hess
Jun 15, 2023
Mary Lois Hess, 94 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, July 3, 1928 in Freeland, the daughter of the late George T. and Marion(Beers) Miller. Mary was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, John E. Hess...
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,...
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