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Charles Graydon Rogers
Jun 25, 2021
Charles Graydon “Gray” Rogers, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 in Vero Beach, FL., where he had lived full-time since 2012. He was 91. Known for his warm smile, magnanimous spirit and gracious manner, Gray approached life with optimism, grit and strength. Born in Hamburg, NY, Gray grew up in Ridgewood, NJ, and graduated from The Peddie School in...
John P. "Jack" Belsak
Jun 25, 2021
New Ringgold Mayor John P. "Jack" Belsak, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, in the loving care of his family, having fought a courageous battle against cancer at 72 years of age. Born Wednesday, January 5, 1949 in Tuscarora, the son of the late Paul J. "Prox" Belsak and Beatrice A. (Kistler) Belsak. Surviving are; his wife of 46...
Keith B. Wesley
Jun 25, 2021
Keith Brian Wesley,78, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away quietly at home on June 25, 2021 with his family by his side. Born on May 9, 1943 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Henry and Frances, née Guthrie, Wesley. Mr. Wesley was proud of his maternal Blackfoot Native American heritage. He was passionate about their supernatural...
Ronald F. Farrell
Jun 22, 2021
Ronald F. Farrell, Sr., 85 of Walker Township Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly upon arrival on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, August 22, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Francis, and Margaret (Bergalis) Farrell. Ron was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 66 years, Violet L. (Drieisbach) Farrell...
B. Christine "Chris" Diekman
Jun 21, 2021
B. Christine Diekman, beloved wife, loving mother, doting mom-mom of Lake Hauto Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a courageous three year battle against cancer. Chris was 58 years of age. Born Sunday, August 26, 1962 in Abington, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Raymond, and Mildred (Yerkes) Lempa. Chris...
Millard L. Leiby
Jun 21, 2021
Millard Leiby, 84 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Born Wednesday, January 20, 1937 in Ashfield, son of the late Irvin, and Lillian (Rehrig) Leiby. He was also predeceased by; brothers, William, and Harold Leiby. Surviving are sister, Marion Stahley of Allentown, Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries...
Carmine Altero
Jun 20, 2021
Carmine Altero, 73 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at home. Born Wednesday, February 18, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey son of the late Paul, and Lillian (Treich) Altero. He was also predeceased by; brothers, Edward, and Paul Altero. Surviving are son, Paul M. Altero and his family of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, sister, Patricia Brooks....
Richard D. "Ricky" Oswald
Jun 18, 2021
Richard D. "Ricky" Oswald, loving husband, doting father, of Summer Valley Road East Brunswick Twp., New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 18, 2021, he was 65 years of age. He was born Thursday, August 18, 1955 in Pottsville son of the late Richard O., and Laverne (Steigerwalt) Oswald. Surviving are;...
Mary A. Valkusky
Jun 17, 2021
Mary A. Valkusky, 100 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, May 31, 1921 in Freeland, the daughter of the late Michael, and Mary (Miko) Superdock. Mary was also predeceased by; spouse William Valkusky; brother, Thomas Superdock. Many nieces, nephews,...
Sandra F. Swartz
Jun 17, 2021
Sandra F. Swartz, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, a longtime resident of Lewistown Valley Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 17, 2021, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at 67 years of age. Born Thursday, January 14, 1954 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Arjay S., and Anna I (Moyer) Teter. Surviving...
Elda D. Urenovich
Jun 16, 2021
Elda D. Urenovich, 81 years of age of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Wednesday, April 17, 1940 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Clarence, and Naomi (Leibensperger) Krieger. Elda was also predeceased by; sisters, Betty Laputka, Doris Thrash; brothers, Lewis, Clarence, and Lloyd Krieger. Surviving are;...
Richard G. York
Jun 15, 2021
Richard G. York, 85 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, as a guest of Maple Shade Senior Living in Nesquehoning. Born Tuesday, December 3, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Theodore, and Helen(King) York. He was also predeceased by;his beloved wife, Dorothy C. (Lewis) York in 1996; brother, Theodore...
Trevor S. Miller
Jun 14, 2021
Trevor S. Miller, 54 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away at home while in the loving care of his family on Monday June 14, 2021. Born Thursday, June 16, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Chester "Chet" Miller and Mary Lou (Pedro) Miller. He was also preceded in death by stepdaughter, Jamie Napolitano. Surviving are...
Franklin J. "Pete Pruett
Jun 14, 2021
Franklin J. "Pete" Pruett, husband, father, pop-pop, brother of Washington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021, at home while in the loving care off his family at 90 years of age. Born Monday, May 25, 1931 in Tamaqua, the son of the late James, and Annabell (Sassaman) Pruett. Surviving are; his beloved wife of 66...
Annetta M. Welsh
Jun 11, 2021
Annetta M. Welsh, widow of Herbert Ronald "Herbie" Welsh of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 11, 2021, at St. Luke's Bethlehem. She was 80 years of age. Born Sunday, June 16, 1940 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Peter, and Josephine (Sozio) Lisciana. Surviving are daughter, Michelle A. Stelmack wife of Mark of New...
Hannah A. Hentz
Jun 10, 2021
Hannah A. Hentz, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. Luke's Manor in Hazleton at 90 years of age. Born Sunday, September 7, 1930 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Howard and Mabel (Snyder) Hentz. The last survivor of thirteen children, Hannah, was also predeceased by her siblings; Edith Hentz, Doris Hentz, Walter...
Agnes Sarah Hydro
Jun 8, 2021
Agnes Sarah Hydro, 76 years of age, formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, Pennsylvania. Most recently, she was a guest at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, April 21, 1945 in Flushing, New York, Agnes was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lena (Wilson) Atkinson. She was predeceased by...
Robert S. Hope Sr.
Jun 5, 2021
Robert S. Hope, 77 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, January 3, 1944 in Camden, New Jersey the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Selsor) Hope. Robert was also predeceased by; his son, Robert S. Hope, Jr. Surviving are; wife, Nancy...
Alexis Gleco
May 31, 2021
Alexis Gleco, 47 years of age, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania died on Monday, May 31, 2021, in Wilkes-Barre. Born Sunday, October 14, 1973 in Wilkes-Barre, the daughter of Alexis (McLaughlin) Gleco, and the late Robert Gleco, Sr.. She was also predeceased by; sisters, Rachel Dukas, and Nadine Ravert. Surviving are daughters, Alexis Halaburda, Mercedes Gleco; grandchild, Skyler Halaburda; siblings, Robert Gleco,...
Jacqueline L. Biasi
May 26, 2021
Jacqueline L. Biasi, a lifelong resident of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at St. Luke's Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg at 85 years of age. Born Thursday, July 25, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Harold, and Leona (Wallesea) Jones. She was also predeceased by; husband, Joseph Ambrose Biasi on December 29, 2019; brothers,...
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