OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
Richard P. Kovalesky Phd
Mar 7, 2022
Richard P. Kovalesky, PhD a well respected counselor and advocate for the disabled, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus, at 62 years of age. Born Monday, October 12, 1959 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert Kovalesky. Survived by his rock,, and greatest advocate, his mother Georgine K....
Joanne L. (Douglas) Zboray
Mar 5, 2022
Joanne L. (Douglas) Zboray of Packer Township Weatherly, Pennsylvania returned home to her Lord on Saturday March 5, 2022 while surrounded by the love of her family at 74 years of age. Born in Hazleton the daughter of the late James Douglas, Joanne is survived by; her mother, Lois (Dietrich) Douglas of Weatherly; beloved husband, Bruce Wayne Zboray; children, Joseph...
Hazel Mary Whitley
Mar 5, 2022
Hazel Mary Sherry Whitley, 91 years of age, of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 5, 2022 at Scenic View Personal Care facility in Palmerton. Born in Tamaqua to the late Paul E., and Mary E. (Stein) Sherry. She is survived by; four children and their spouses, Don (Rose) Whitley, Paul (Amy) Whitley, Dianne (Mark) Robbins, and...
Thomas M. "Tim" Stoffey
Mar 4, 2022
Thomas M. "Tim" Stoffey, 85 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Saturday, August 29, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the son of the late George, and Elizabeth (Chaballa) Stoffey. He was also predeceased by; sisters, Dorothy Zimmerman, and Verna Bench. Surviving are; his beloved...
Raymond L. Kochin
Mar 4, 2022
Raymond L. Kochin, 82 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Friday, March 4, 2022, at home. Born Thursday, August 31, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Louis, and Helen (Wietecha) Kochin. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 58 years, Joan C. (Clark) Kochin; son, Raymond R. Kochin and wife Susan Hughes of Weatherly; daughters,...
Beverly Jayne Kunkel
Mar 3, 2022
Beverly Jayne Kunkel, beloved mother, grammy, great granny, sister, 91years of age Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born Monday, May 26, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Harris, and Pearl (Dotter) Kocher. Beverly was also predeceased by; her husband and dancing partner of 67 years, Maurice...
Harold J. Schock Iii
Mar 3, 2022
Harold J. Schock, III, 39 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, March 3, 2022 unexpectedly at home. Born Thursday, April 22, 1982 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harold Schock and Alicia (DeLauretis) Schock. Surviving are sister, Ada Ghrisp and her husband, Ed of Pittsburgh; paternal grandmother, Catherine Schock of Tamaqua, nephew, niece, many aunts,...
Guy R. Ulshafer
Mar 2, 2022
Guy R. Ulshafer, 69 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at St. Luke's Allentown Campus. Born Saturday, February 7, 1953 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Guy W., and Alice (Heffelfinger) Ulshafer. Guy was also predeceased by; sister, Beverly Grammes. Surviving are sons, Guy D. Ulshafer and his...
Rita G. Coppens
Mar 1, 2022
Rita G. Coppens, 88 years of age, formerly of Delaware County Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the home of her daughter Denise in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, January 7, 1934 in Weymouth Massachusetts the daughter of the late James W., and Margaret C. (Woolner) Glavin. Rita was also predeceased by; husband, Charles A. Coppens; companion,...
Anthony J. Zahora
Feb 27, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony J. Zahora, Sr., aka. "Tiki Tony" 96 years of age of Walker Twp., South Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who traveled into Heaven on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, August 13, 1925 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph, and...
Catherine Mary Romig
Feb 26, 2022
Catherine Mary (Klein) Romig, of Hughes Street New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at home at 64 years of age. Born Friday, January 10, 1958 in Michigan the daughter of the late John H. and Grace E. (Harakal) Klein. Catherine was also predeceased by: infant daughter, Cali A. Romig and brother, John J. Klein. Surviving...
Morfydd "Gidget" Knorr
Feb 25, 2022
Morfydd "Gidget" Knorr, 71 years of age, formerly of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, as a guest of Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, June 2, 1950 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Richard, and Marian (Thompson) Urban. Surviving are daughters, Jessica B. Knorr of Nesquehoning, Amanda E. Knorr of Whitehall. A...
Lawrence P. "Larry" Stritz
Feb 23, 2022
Lawrence P. Stritz, of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 42 years, Susan (Gower) Stritz at 64 years of age. Born Friday, July 12, 1957 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Andrew, and Mary (Petuch) Stritz. Larry was also predeceased by; his...
Mattie L. Woods - Brown
Feb 23, 2022
Mattie Lee Woods - Brown, 79 years of age formerly of Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania passed away on February 23, 2022 as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana the daughter of the late Amos, and Aldonia (Stevens) Camp. Mattie was also predeceased by; her husband, Sammie Brown. Pennsylvania Arrangements entrusted to the...
Mark S. Copeland
Feb 23, 2022
Mark S. Copeland, 63 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus. Born Sunday, February 15, 1959 in Somerville, New Jersey the son of the late Daniel, and Irene (Bassak) Copeland. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 16 years, Mary Ann (Frendak) Copeland; brothers, Robby Copeland, Danny Copeland and his...
Philip J. Skripnek
Feb 22, 2022
Philip J. Skripnek, 73 of Tresckow, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at home. Born Friday, October 8, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph, and Julia (Hegedus) Skripnek. Surviving are; his wife of 31 years, Karen (Houser) Skripnek; son, Robert K. Goetz and his wife Shannon; grandchildren, Zander, and Katie. A Tamaqua High School graduate,...
Patrick J. Love
Feb 21, 2022
Patrick J. Love, 60 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice Bethlehem. Born Sunday, July 23, 1961 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Patrick and Barbara Puchinsky Love of Tamaqua. In addition to his parents are; his wife, Sheralee Wilson; brothers, Terry Love of Tamaqua, Sean F. Love...
Barbara J. Helman
Feb 19, 2022
Barbara J. Helman, 81 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the home of her daughter Judy while surrounded by her family. Born Saturday, March 2, 1940 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Clifford, and Dorothy (Kohler ) German. Barbara was also predeceased by her husband, John Helman. Surviving are;...
Francis Sabol
Feb 18, 2022
Francis Sabol, 48 of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Ridgeview Health Care in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, January 16, 1974 in Allentown the son of the late Francis E., and Patricia Delay. Surviving are; wife, Tahiti D. (Kibler) Sabol; sons, Johnathan E. Sabol, Dustin L. Sabol; daughters, Taylor P. Sabol, Angel M. Sabol; sisters, Lori...
Gouverneur Cadwallader
Feb 16, 2022
Gouverneur Cadwallader passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at home while in the loving care of his daughter in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania at 92 years of age. Born in Philadelphia the son of the late Henry Jr, and Blanche (Kapalski) Cadwallader. He was also predeceased by; beloved wife Gloria B. (Berman) Cohen on December 23, 2022; son, Forrest Cadwallader; sister...
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