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Mary T Ciavaglia
Jul 8, 2022
Mary T. Ciavaglia, 88 years of age, of Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem. Born Thursday, November 30, 1933 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late James, and Helen (McNelis) Arner. Mary was also predeceased by; her husband, Robert C. Ciavaglia; son, Anthony James Ciavaglia; sisters, Helen...
Donald J. Whitehead
Jul 6, 2022
Donald J. Whitehead, 85 years of age, of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua Pennsylvania. Born Friday, October 30, 1936 the son of the late Harry W., and Harriet (Garber) Whitehead. Donald was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years; Phyllis J. (Kester) Whitehead on December...
Kenneth Eugene Layser
Jul 5, 2022
Kenneth Eugene Layser, 84 years of age, of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at home while in the tender care of his wife of 17 years, Cleopatra "Nory" (Ciasico) Layser. Born Wednesday, April 20, 1938 in Jackson Twp. Lebanon County, Pennsylvania the son of the late Russell Leon, and Hilda (Heisey) Layser. Surviving in addition...
Joe Travis Horton Jr.
Jul 2, 2022
Joe Travis Horton, Jr., 77 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, August 3, 1944 in San Diego, California the son of the late Joe, and Frances (Metz) Horton. Joe was also predeceased by a brother, Stanley. Surviving are sisters, Sherry "Cheri" Horton, Kathleen...
William C. Moyer
Jul 1, 2022
William C. Moyer, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, 83 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on the 1st day July, 2022 at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania after a brief illness, with his children by his side. William was predeceased by; his beloved wife of 56 years, Rozanne M. (Garbacik) Moyer who he loved dearly. Born...
Sandra Louise "Sandy" Sparich
Jun 30, 2022
Sandra “Sandy” Louise Sparich, of Evergreen Ave. Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus with her children by her side at 78 years of age. Born Wednesday, August 4, 1943 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Roy and Daisy Mae (Dotter) Cole. She was also predeceased by; brothers, Ronald...
Michael A. Powers
Jun 29, 2022
Michael A. Powers, 67 years of age of Walnutport, Pennsylvania was found dead on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in his home due to a homicide. Born Wednesday, October 6, 1954, in Dallas, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Austin, and Mary M. (Tighe) Powers. Michael was also predeceased by three siblings. Surviving are his children and sister. Michael was a...
Octavius Addy Sutherland
Jun 24, 2022
Baby Octavius Addy Sutherland, infant son of Kenneth J. Sutherland, and Colleen Jones of Weatherly passed away prematurely on Friday June 24, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Surviving are; brothers, Kenneth J. Sutherland III and Fintan Garside Sutherland; maternal grandfather, Gary Jones; paternal grandmother Nancy Sutherland. Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street...
Mark E. Kanaski
Jun 24, 2022
Mark E. Kanaski, 61 years of age of Allentown, Pennsylvania died on Friday, June 24, 2022, in his residence. Born Thursday, August 11, 1960 in San Diego, California the son of Richard Stephen "Ski" Kanasky of New Ringgold, and the late Sarah E. (Eatty) Kanaski. Surviving are brothers, Richard S. Kanaski, Jr., Robert J. Kanaski and his wife, Marjorie, Michael...
Curtis George Hankey
Jun 21, 2022
Curtis George Hankey of Titusville Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Born June 20, 1934, and raised in Tamaqua, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Grace (Hankey) Robertshaw. Curtis was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War from which he was Honorably discharged in 1961. Curtis worked as a foreman for...
Joseph M. Rayno Jr.
Jun 18, 2022
Joseph M. Rayno Jr., 57 years of age of Hazle Township, passed away on Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. A Weatherly High School graduate class of 1983, in the 1980’s he worked at Warners Central Garage in Weatherly then opened his own business at All Angle Auto where later it became Frame up Auto Body....
Leo C. Belsak
Jun 18, 2022
Leo Charles Belsak, 66 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died from injuries sustained on Saturday, June 18, 2022, while riding his motorcycle on Rte. 443. Born Wednesday, June 13, 1956 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Paul J. "Prox" Belsak, and Beatrice A. "Beatty" (Kistler) Belsak. Leo was also predeceased by; brother, John P. Belsak. Surviving...
Emory G. Oakes
Jun 18, 2022
Emory G. Oakes, 70 years of age, a lifelong resident of the Dutch Hill Section of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Broad Mountain Nursing Home in Frackville. Born Tuesday, January 1, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles W., and Lucy (Sweeney) Oakes. Emory was also predeceased by; sisters, Gertrude, Bernadette,...
Clara V. Stapleton
Jun 17, 2022
Clara V. Stapleton, 97, longtime East End, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania resident, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, while a guest at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born Monday, December 29, 1924, Clara was a daughter of the late Howard and Melissa (Bobst) Cook. Clara was the last surviving member of her family, predeceased by husband, John R. Stapleton; beloved son,...
Deanna C. Koistinen
Jun 15, 2022
Deanna C. Koistinen, 84 of Ashfield, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Abington-Lansdale Hospital in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, October 27, 1937 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Deanna was the daughter of the late F. Herbert and Jane (Wade) Smoyer. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Koinstinen and also by a sister, Mary Beth Kordek. Deanna graduated from...
Jeanne L. Romanic
Jun 13, 2022
Jeanne L. (Hinkle) Romanic, of Kulpmont, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was 69 years of age. Born Thursday, March 26, 1953 in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Eugene H. "Champ", and Florence T. (Oleck) "Flossie" Hinkle. Surviving are; her husband of 50 years, Dr. Bruce M. Romanic...
John P. "Jack" Quinn Sr.
Jun 2, 2022
John P. "Jack" Quinn, Sr., beloved husband, father, brother, grandparent, 83 years of age of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully while in the loving care of his family. Born Sunday, February 5, 1939 in Mahanoy City, the son of the late Thomas, and Stella (Smerlick) Quinn. John was also predeceased by; grandson, Andrew Quinn; brother, Edward Quinn. Surviving...
Garth A. Lakitsky
Jun 1, 2022
Garth A. Lakitsky, of West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at home while in the care of his family, at 53 years of age. Born Wednesday, July 3, 1968 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joseph and Jacqueline (Jones) Lakitsky of New Ringgold. In addition to his parents, Garth is survived by; fiancé...
Ronald R. Eroh
Jun 1, 2022
Ronald R. Eroh, 89 years of age, of Evergreen Ave. Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus. Born Friday, August 5, 1932 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late Ralph, and Nioami (Morgan) Eroh. Ronald was also predeceased by; first wife, Elizabeth (Bretsky) Eroh; sister, Jean Gicking. Surviving are; spouse, Gloria M....
Karen E. Phillips - Macenka
May 28, 2022
Karen E. Phillips - Macenka, R,N., and Educator, of East Water Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. from injuries sustained due to a fall at work. She was 55 years of age. Born Saturday, March 11, 1967 in Key West, Florida the daughter of the late David Windsor Spence, and...
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