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Robert P. Sears
Jul 18, 2021
Robert P. Sears, 74, of Merritt Island, FL, formerly of Auburn, NY, died on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his home in Lake Harmony with his wife by his side. Born July 25, 1946 in Auburn, New York, he was the son of the late Merton and Eva (Raner) Sears. He was a graduate of East High School in Auburn,...
Kevin D. Yediny
Jul 18, 2021
Kevin D. Yediny, 62 years of age, of Hamburg, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at home Born Wednesday, March 11, 1959 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late John and Anna (Otepka) Yediny. Surviving are brothers, John P. Yediny and his wife Shari of Somerset, PA and David S. Yediny and his wife Lisa of...
George M. Watsula
Jul 17, 2021
George M. Watsula, 66 years of age, of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 19 years, Mary Ann (Regalis) Watsula. Born Sunday, March 20, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late George M. Watsula. George was also predeceased by; stepfather, Bernard Sharpe. In...
Glenn B. Wehr
Jul 17, 2021
Glenn B. Wehr, 66 years of age, a longtime resident of Mahoning Valley, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021 at Heritage Hill Senior Living Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born in Lehighton the son of the late Berlyn Oliver, and Phyllis J. (Reinhart) Wehr. A 1974 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. Glenn drove truck for Bethlehem Mines, L.C....
June Marie Paisley
Jul 17, 2021
June Marie Paisley, 89 years of age of East Side Borough White Haven, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at The Gardens East Mountain Geisinger Wyoming. Born Monday, December 7, 1931 in White Haven, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John, and Florence (Graff) Bensch. June was also predeceased by her daughter, Barbara L. Schipin. A 1949 graduate...
William V Vavro
Jul 16, 2021
William (Bill) Vincent Vavro 94, a lifetime resident of Coaldale passed on to our Lord on July 16, 2021. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School and brief time working in the coal mines, Bill began serving in the military. Bill initially served in the Army Air Force at the end of World War II where he was a Polish...
Finn Emerson Montecalvo
Jul 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that Dr. Nicholas D., and Jaime (Price) Montecalvo announce the passing of their beautiful baby boy Finn Emerson Montecalvo, on July 16, 2021 Finn will be a part of our lives forever, his memory will be cherished and sustained by not only his parents, but also by maternal grandparents, Kevin and Lauri Price; paternal grandparents,...
Kingston James Reph
Jul 15, 2021
Kingston James Reph, 12 years of age, of Lansford, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 15, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus, Coaldale. Born in Pottsville, January 13, 2009 he was a son of Alicia Reph, Lansford and Cody Valentine, Tamaqua. Kingston was preparing to enter 6th grade where he excelled in school. He loved playing video games and...
Linda L. Hosler
Jul 14, 2021
Linda L. Hosler, 71 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home while in the care of her family. Born Thursday, July 13, 1950 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Linda was the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Joy L. (Heisler) Hosler. She was also predeceased by a sister, Susan Carol Hosler and a brother, Edwin...
Gregory C. "Barney" Sholtis
Jul 14, 2021
Gregory C. "Barney" Sholtis, of East Patterson Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at home, in the loving care of his family after a courageous battle against cancer at 65 years of age. Born Thursday, March 22, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. he was the son of Peter and Marie (Luchetta) Sholtis of McAdoo. He was predeceased...
Michael H. "Mickey" Reis
Jul 12, 2021
Michael H. "Mickey" Reis, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle automobile accident on Monday, July 12, 2021, on the Stockton Road at 73 years of age. Born Sunday, February 1, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles, and Marie (Kaniecki) Reis. A graduate of Jim Thorpe High School, Michael served honorably in...
Leo Gregory Popnick
Jul 4, 2021
Leo Gregory Popnick, 90 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at St. Luke's - Allentown Campus. Born Sunday, October 19, 1930 in Mary D, Pennsylvania the son of the late Dominic, and Sophie (Tallick) Popnick. Leo was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Doris M. (Mengel); brother, Albert Popnick. Surviving are daughter, Diane...
Frank E. Devlin
Jul 3, 2021
Frank E. Devlin, 85 years of age, formerly of Coaldale passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, October 22, 1935 in Queens , New York. he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Martha C. (Ney) Devlin. Frank served honorably in the United States Army, and worked as...
Carl C. Thomas
Jul 2, 2021
Carl C. Thomas, 86 of Kline Ave. Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at home while surrounded and in the care of his family. Born Wednesday, December 19, 1934 in Brooklyn son of the late Simmon, and Catherine (Crawley) Thomas. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 47 years, Betty (Harris) Thomas; daughters, Jolynn Melber wife of Kenneth...
Virginia M. Moyer
Jul 1, 2021
Virginia M. Moyer, 92 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at home Born Wednesday, September 19, 1928 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late John, and Margaret (Noll) Freeman. Virginia was also predeceased by; husband, Warren "Bud" Moyer on Sept. 13, 1990; Step daughter, Nancy Ann Salkoff who passed away on...
Gary L. Miller
Jun 29, 2021
Gary L. Miller, 73 years of age, of Clamtown Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Monday, April 19, 1948 in Reynolds, Pennsylvania the son of the late William F., and Erma (Bensinger) Miller. Gary was also predeceased by; brothers, Daniel R. Miller, Infant brother Terry Miller; sister-in-law, Helen R....
Betty Hinkle
Jun 29, 2021
Betty Hinkle, 86 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, June 9, 1935 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late William, and Helen (Kintz) Lewis. She was also predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert H. Hinkle on May 10,...
Florence P. Fritz
Jun 29, 2021
Florence P. (Gilbert) Fritz, 100 years of age, of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2021. She was married to the late Paul D. Fritz, who passed away in 1985. Born in Andreas, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles, and Carrie (Brown) Gilbert. Florence worked alongside her husband on the family farm where...
Inge Feathers
Jun 29, 2021
Inge Feathers, beloved mother, grandmother, 82 years of age, of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital East in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, November 5, 1938 in Pirmasens Germany, the daughter of the late Frederick, and Amelia Bohrer. She was also predeceased by; husband Jerome Feathers on August 5, 1982; grandson, Jerry Joseph...
Ronald D. Lewis
Jun 27, 2021
Ronald D. Lewis, 48 of Pensacola, Florida died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 27, 2021, East Side Borough, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, December 31, 1972 in Polk County , Florida. Ronald is survived by his mother, Alice Mae Kaus; daughter, Krisdeona Lewis; brother, Rodney D. Lewis; grandchild, Kaiden Lee Etheridge. Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation...
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