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John S. "Lionel" Kunkle
Feb 11, 2022
John Scott "Lionel" Kunkle, 56 years of age of White Haven, formerly of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, August 7, 1965 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clinton and Anna May (Drasher) Kunkle of Weatherly. Surviving in addition to his parents are; beloved wife, Glenda...
Crissy Lee Goodenough
Feb 8, 2022
Crissy Lee Goodenough, 43 of Hazleton, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in Harwood, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, January 30, 1979 in Morristown, New Jersey the daughter of the late Joseph, and Rosemary (Zocchi) Zerden.. Surviving are sisters, Sandy Adkins and her husband David, and Sherry Defontes and her husband Terry; brother, Dean Zerden; nieces and nephews. Crissy was...
Marie A. Dillon
Feb 8, 2022
Marie Antoinette Dillon, 76 years of age formerly of Walnutport, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at NW McHenry Hospital McHenry Il. Born Thursday, August 30, 1945 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Anthony Carl Bapston, and Beatrice Fittos. She was also predeceased by her; husband, Thomas P. Dillon; sister, Charlotte Silfies. Surviving are son, Thomas...
Mary Kathleen Bednarik
Feb 7, 2022
Mary Kathleen Bednarik, 57 years of age of Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania died on Monday, February 7, 2022, upon arrival at Reading Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Rte. #61 Perry Township. Born Saturday, October 24, 1964 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Paul G., and Rose Marie (Higgins) Bednarik. Mary was also predeceased by a...
Annemarie Minnick
Feb 7, 2022
Annemarie (Sommer) Minnick 85 years of age of Second Street Weatherly passed away on Monday morning February 7, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Monday, December 7, 1936 in Floss, Germany the daughter of the late Georg, and Maria (Lindner) Sommer. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Phillip A. Carrelli in 1981; second husband, LeRoy G....
Robert C. "Bob" Sims
Feb 6, 2022
Robert C. "Bob" Sims, Jr., 78 years of age formerly of Packer Twp. Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at home in Sheppton, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, January 10, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert C. Sims, Sr., and Mae (Eckrote) Sims. Bob was also predeceased by; son, Robert Edward Sims; granddaughter, Shayla Leigh...
Richard M. Cornish Sr.
Feb 3, 2022
Richard M. Cornish, Sr., 95 of Allentown, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Born Saturday, December 25, 1926 in Allentown the son of the late George, and Anastasia (Nellie) Cornish. He was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Ruth (Campbell) Cornish; sons, Dwayne Cornish, Randy Cornish, Regan S.. Cornish on Jan. 4, 2022; granddaughter, Brittani M. Cornish; son-in-law, James A....
Judith A. Kostecky
Feb 2, 2022
Judith A. Kostecky, beloved mother, adored grandmother, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday February 2, 2022 at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at 78 years of age. Born Tuesday, June 8, 1943 in West Reading, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John P., and Mary (Eshelman) Mast. Judy was also predeceased by her husband Michael J. Kostecky, Sr....
Richard E. Forgay Sr.
Feb 2, 2022
Richard E. Forgay, Sr., 92, lifelong resident of Lansford, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, peacefully in his son’s loving care and home. He was born on May 3, 1929, to William Harry and Hannah Mae Forgay of Lansford, as the youngest of eight children. He graduated Lansford High School in 1947, was Captain of the Lansford High School...
Robert J. "Tim" Roman
Jan 31, 2022
Robert "Tim" Roman, 79 years of age, of Rush Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 31, 2022, surrounded by his family. Tim was born Monday, November 23, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Harry and Katherine (Sabulsky) Roman. He was predeceased by his companion of 20 years, Mary Zapotosky; son, Timmy Roman. Tim was...
Elio Di Dea
Jan 31, 2022
Elio Di Dea, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital Carbon Campus at 75 years of age. Born Monday, March 4, 1946 in Esperia, Italy the son of the late Silvio, and Antinisca (Villani) Di Dea. Elio was also predeceased by an infant daughter; brother, Antonio Di Dea....
Frank F. Gerber Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Frank F. Gerber, Jr., passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at 84 years of age. Born August 10, 1937 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Frank F. Gerber Sr., and Gladys (Koch) Gerber. A Mahanoy Township High School graduate, Frank matriculated to Stephens Trade School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in...
Marie A. Trevorah
Jan 27, 2022
Marie A. Trevorah, 51 years of age, of Quakake, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Pottsville Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. Born Wednesday, October 21, 1970 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Jean M. (Zaprazny) Rinker, and Ralph Farber. Marie was also predeceased by; sister, Christine Oxner; brother, Michael Farber. Surviving are; step-father and caregiver, Robert E....
Dolores M. Kletzing
Jan 26, 2022
Dolores M. Kletzing, 84 years of age of Seventh Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home while in the tender care of her family. Born Sunday, June 20, 1937 in Shenandoah, the daughter of the late George, and Beatrice (Harris) Frye. Dolores was also predeceased by; sisters, Florence Gerhard, Betty Fulk, Anna Witner; brothers,...
William Michael "Bill" Moeller
Jan 26, 2022
William Moeller age 95 a resident of Shannondell at Valley Forge for 12 years passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 26th, 2022. Mr. Moeller was born at home, in Easton PA on April 2nd, 1926 and was one of the last of the WW II brew masters. By virtue of his antecedents, he pursued one of the oldest and noblest professions-Brewing....
Anna Louise Racko
Jan 25, 2022
Anna Louise Racko, beloved mother, baba, sister, of East Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in the home she loved while in the tender care of her family. Born Friday, July 18, 1941 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Steven, and Anna (Sterzen) Hydock. Anna was also predeceased by her husband of...
Carol M. Troxell
Jan 23, 2022
Carol M. Troxell, 60 years of age of West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at home in the care of her sister Barbara. Born Wednesday, September 27, 1961 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late Michael Sedar, Jr., and Lillian P. (Miller) Sedar. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Marlin...
Michael J. "Magoo" Maguschak
Jan 21, 2022
Michael J. "Magoo" Maguschak, 81 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, November 20, 1940 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph, and Elizabeth (Chernasky) Maguschak. Michael was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Ruth A. (Seibel) Maguschak on October...
Christopher J. Helferty
Jan 20, 2022
Christopher J. Helferty, 35 of Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. Luke's Monroe Campus. Born Sunday, May 18, 1986, in Staten Island New York the son of James Helferty with whom he resided, and Melinda J. (Aybar) Helferty of Florida. Surviving are; son, Christopher Helferty; daughter, Riley Helferty; brothers, Anthony Helferty, Robert Helferty; sister, Katelyn...
Joseph F. Demuro
Jan 20, 2022
Joseph F. DeMuro, 37 years of age of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Philadelphia. Born Wednesday, March 28, 1984 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Richard DeMuro and Jennifer (Taylor) DeMuro. Surviving are brother, Christopher D. DeMuro; sisters, Valarie M. DeMuro, Alicia M. DeMuro; nieces, Aidah, Alivia, Skyla, Mia; nephews, Michael A., Dominique,...
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