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Helga Weintraub
Mar 2, 2025
Helga Weintraub, 88, formerly of Wheatley Heights, New York, passed away March 2, 2025 in St. Luke's Miners Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Coaldale, PA. She was the wife of the late Harry R. Weintraub, Jr., who passed away in 2023.
Born September 29, 1936 in Feudenheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Paula (Biedermann) Hoffmann.
Helga was...
Richard E. Ritter
Mar 1, 2025
Richard E. Ritter Jr., 59 years of age formerly of Tamaqua, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, June 14, 1965 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Richard E. Ritter Sr., and Marion M. (Collins) Ritter. Richard was also predeceased by; wife, Sharon (Murphy) Ritter.
Surviving are sons, Richard E. Ritter,...
Joan W. (Swank) Hittinger
Feb 27, 2025
Joan W. Hittinger, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. She was 91 years of age.
Born Wednesday, February 14, 1934 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Howard M., and Ruth Emma (Croman) Swank. Joan was also...
Harold J. Schock Jr.
Feb 27, 2025
Harold J. Schock, Jr., 68 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 44 years, Licia (DeLauretis) Schock.
Born Saturday, December 29, 1956 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania Harold is also survived by; his mother, Catherine (Zehner) Schock; daughter, Ada Ghrist wife of Ed; sisters, Holly Beth...
Shane Edward Ostrander
Feb 25, 2025
Shane Edward Ostrander, 36 of Lehighton, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Born Tuesday, March 14, 1989 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania he is survived by; mother, Tina Marie Ostrander; brother, brother, Keith McCarty, and many dear friends.
A Lehighton High School graduate, Shane was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, and enjoyed playing football. A motorcycle enthusiast, Shane had an endearing personality...
Geraldine Cipko
Feb 24, 2025
Geraldine Cipko, 81 years of age formerly of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, as a guest of Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, January 10, 1944 in Coaldale the daughter of the late Rudy B., and Anna M. (Ciorlanti) Cipko. Geraldine was also predeceased by; son, Thomas; brother, Rudy J. Cipko.
Surviving are daughter, Amy...
Alcira Yesenia Moreno Villamizar
Feb 22, 2025
Alcira Yesenia Moreno Villamizar, a cherished daughter, sister, and devoted mother, passed away suddenly at the age of 35 on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born on April 25, 1989, in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia, she grew up in Berlin, Santander, Colombia, where she touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her warmth, kindness, and vibrant...
David Quick
Feb 21, 2025
David Quick, husband, father, pop-pop, 81years of age of Rush Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Tuesday, October 5, 1943 in Volcan, Schuylkill County the son of the late Samuel, and Mary Ellen (Anslow) Brinich-Quick. David was also predeceased by brothers, Samuel and William, Charles Brinich; sister Nancy...
Charles A. Repinec
Feb 18, 2025
Charles A. Repinec, 93 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as a guest of Maple Shade Meadows Nesquehoning..
Born Friday, April 3, 1931 in Lansford, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles and Catherine (Kulhavy) Repinec. Charlie was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Theresa (Ruslavage) Repinec; sister, Pauline Yanchura;...
Charles E. Scott
Feb 14, 2025
Charles E. Scott, 87 years of age passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at his home in Weatherly. Born in Weatherly, January 31, 1938 he was a son of the late Clyde and Catherine (Davis) Scott. Charles was also predeceased by; brothers, Clyde, Carl, and Clifford Scott. Charles was a 1955 graduate of Weatherly High School. He retired as a...
Angela M. Hamm
Feb 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela M. (Pfeil) Hamm, wife, daughter, mother, sister, 48 years of age of West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Angela passed away as she lived peacefully and with grace on Thursday February 13, 2025, at Jeanes Campus Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a two year courageous battle against...
John J. Kanyak, Jr.
Feb 10, 2025
John J. Kanyak. Jr. 89 of Weatherly, passed away February 10, 2025, in Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Janice N. (Eroh) Kanyak, to whom he married on October 3, 1970.
Born July 27, 1935, in Foster Township, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Husovich) Kaynak, Sr.
He was a graduate of Foster Township...
Raymond Taurino Sr.
Feb 7, 2025
Raymond Taurino Sr., 58 of Weatherly passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton.
Born in Philadelphia August 27, 1966 he was the son of the late Romeo and Dolores (Klucznik) Taurino.
Ray was a graduate of North Catholic High School, Philadelphia. He was employed at Schiff’s Food Service in Easton. An avid hunter, he enjoyed the outdoors and was...
Sandra J. Ciccozzi
Feb 3, 2025
Sandra J. Ciccozzi, 90 years of age, formerly of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill.
She was the wife of the late Florido "Chico" Ciccozzi, who passed away in 2017.
Born December 3, 1934, in Barnesville, she was the daughter of late Lawrence and Helen (Bridygham) Schappal.
She was a 1952...
Leonard W. Ostergaard
Feb 3, 2025
Leonard W. Ostergaard, 64 ,of Andreas, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on February 3 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 27, 1960 in Bud Lake, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Dr. Carl and Jane (Teter) Ostergaard, In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by aunt and uncle Morris and...
Russell R. Evans
Feb 2, 2025
Russell R Evans, 96, of Tamaqua, passed away February 2, 2025 in Geisinger/St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the husband of the late Edith Jane (Picton) Evans to whom he was married on October 1, 1949. Born August 29, 1928 in Middleport, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer Thomas and Eva Mabel (Busch) Evans.Russell graduated from Blythe Township...
Patricia A. "Pat" Tracy
Feb 1, 2025
Patricia Tracy, 86, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years, Jerome Tracy, and also by her brother Arthur Krasowski and his wife Joan.Born in Mahanoy City in 1938, Patricia was the daughter of Adelaide (Szymanski) and Walter Krasowski. A 1956 graduate of Mahanoy City High School, she coordinated...
Peter John Secara
Jan 31, 2025
Peter John Secara, 64 of Tamaqua, passed away suddenly January 31, 2025, at his home.
Born September 25, 1960, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Tracy) Secara.
Peter was employed in the office supply business for many years and at Fegley's Mini Mart.
He enjoyed collecting cars and racing.
He is survived by his son: Stephen Secara...
Steigerwalt Leon H.
Jan 31, 2025
Leon H. Steigerwalt, 72 years of age, of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, February 24, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late LeRoy, and Catherine (Snyder) Steigerwalt. Leon was also predeceased by; wife, Sandra A. "Sandy" (Hoppes) Steigerwalt; sister,...
Joseph B. Bubble
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph B. Bubble, father, grandfather, brother, friend, 77 years of age of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Ctr. in Wilmington, Delaware surrounded by his daughters.
Born Tuesday, June 10, 1947, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Bright) Bubble. Joe was also predeceased by his...
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