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Joan Goldstein
Apr 18, 2021
Joan Mulhern Goldstein, at 81 years of age from Philadelphia PA, passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2021 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Joan, daughter of her loving parents, the late Charles and Gertrude (Garvin) Mulhern, was born on July 22nd, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her two daughters; Debra Joan Taylor (married...
Paul S. Picciano
Apr 17, 2021
Paul S. Picciano, of Philadelphia Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the home of his daughter in Deer Lake surrounded by his adoring family at 76 years of age. Born Monday, October 2, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of the late Peter, and Theresa (Corma) Picciano. He was also predeceased by his sister, Rita Di...
Richard E. Mertz
Apr 13, 2021
Richard E. Mertz, 77 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home in the care of; his caregiver Barbara; brother-in-law Arthur Williams, and his wife Mary. Born Friday, September 24, 1943 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Francis, and Lulu (Yates) Mertz. Richard was also predeceased by; his beloved wife,...
Margaret Kellett Steele
Apr 13, 2021
Margaret Ann (Kellett) Steele, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at 88 years of age. Born Saturday, June 18, 1932 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late John, and Mary Ann (Zimmerman) Kellett. Margaret was also predeceased by; her...
Linda L. Kinelski
Apr 11, 2021
Linda L. Kinelski, 71 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, September 17, 1949 in Somerville, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Archie, and Myrtle (Koch) Chapin. Linda was also predeceased by; brother, Gary Chapin.. Surviving are; her companion of 29 years,...
Chester L. Gower
Apr 10, 2021
Chester L. Gower, 83 years of age of Danielsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Lehighton. Born Saturday, November 27, 1937 in Danielsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Thomas, and Alma (Drumheller) Gower. He was also predeceased by; son, Chester Gower, siblings, Lewis S., Calvin L., William G., James...
Bruce E. Steigerwalt
Apr 8, 2021
Bruce E. Steigerwalt, beloved husband, father, pop-pop, of Lizard Creek Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at home while in the loving care of his wife of 31 years, Joyce J. (Craigle) Steigerwalt at 86 years of age. Born Saturday, September 8, 1934 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the son of the late Irvin, and Mabel (Hartman)...
June B. (Nahf) Faust
Apr 7, 2021
June B. Faust, beloved mother and grandmother of Market Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, October 13, 1929 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Charles and Estella (Zehner) Nahf. She was also predeceased by her husband, Joseph Morgan Faust on March...
W. Robert Gillespie
Apr 7, 2021
W. Robert Gillespie, 80, of Bell Drive, Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William M. Gillespie and Eleanor (Christ) Gillespie. Bob was also predeceased by his sister and her husband, Gayle and Richard Wolff; and his niece, Amy Wolff. Surviving...
Valerie Titanski
Apr 6, 2021
We regret to announce the death of Valerie Lynn Titanski (nee Prohigh), 48, of Pennsylvania, on April 3rd or 4th. Valerie passed away, suddenly and her death is a shock to her family. She was born and raised in Bayonne, NJ and attended Bayonne High School. Upon entering the workforce she was primarily employed in the insurance industry. She moved...
Ann M. Marcin
Apr 6, 2021
Ann M. Marcin, 84 years of age. a longtime resident of Tamaqua Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care Inpatient in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, April 11, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph, and Rose (McHugh) Engelmann. She was also predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Marcin in...
William F. "Bill" Valentine
Apr 3, 2021
William F. "Bill" Valentine, 61 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died suddenly upon arrival, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, June 18, 1959 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Bill is survived by; mother, Dolores (Koreisl) Valentine- Vitek and her husband Francis of Barnesville; Children, Seth Valentine of Tamaqua, Jillian L. Valentine of Minersville,...
Clayton R. Spohr Iii
Apr 1, 2021
Clayton R. Spohr, III, died on Thursday April 1, 2021 at home in Hazle Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he is survived by; father, Clayton R. "Buddy" Spohr, Jr. of McAdoo; children, Sierra Hunsinger, Jaelyn Spohr, Ellie Mae Spohr, Tiana Leib, Landen Spohr, Giovanni Spohr; brothers, Shawn Brotzman, Brian Brotzman, Steven J. Spohr, sister, Agnes Derora; grandchildren, Jaun Carlos Lima III,...
Stephen R. "Flash" Sterzen
Mar 27, 2021
Stephen R. "Flash" Sterzen, husband, father, grandfather, brother, outdoorsman, of Howard Ave. Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at home while in the care of his children, at 93 years of age. Born Wednesday, April 20, 1927 in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Koch) Sterzen. He was also predeceased by his...
Wayne T. Wagner
Mar 27, 2021
Wayne T. Wagner, 71 of Laurytown Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania having lost his courageous battle against cancer. Born Friday, February 17, 1950 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Karl T., and Beatrice (Sandrock) Wagner. Wayne was also predeceased by his sister, Linda...
Michael H. Startzel
Mar 26, 2021
Michael H. Startzel, 36 years of age, of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania was pronounced deceased on Friday, March 26, 2021, in Mahanoy Township after being declared missing in mid February. Born Tuesday, May 15, 1984 in Pottsville; he is survived by; mother, Denise Marie Rosohac and her companion Robert Fitzpatrick; father, Howard W. Startzel II and his wife Donna; sisters, Christina...
Walter Frederick Kunkel
Mar 25, 2021
Walter Frederick Kunkel, 92 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus. Born Sunday, September 23, 1928 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Elmer J., and Molly Clementine (Garner) Kunkel. He was also predeceased by; his beloved wife on January 18, 2019 Rebecca Ann (Gicking) Kunkel; brothers, William,...
Joan Mueller
Mar 23, 2021
Joan (Zulick) Mueller, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, a longtime resident of Clamtown, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Heritage Hills Sr. Living in Weatherly;, having been a guest for the past 4 years. Joan was born at home in Nesquehoning, Pa. on January 17, 1930 to Mike Zulick of Nesquehoning and Esther Kotis of Coal port,...
Thomas Peter Konstas
Mar 22, 2021
Thomas Peter Konstas, 57 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away from covid related disease on Monday, March 22, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital of Allentown. Born Friday, April 12, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland the son of Joan Ann (Tumas) and the late Louis Peter Konstas who passed away on July 3, 2016. In addition to his mother, Tom...
Bruce D. Hoffman
Mar 21, 2021
Bruce D. Hoffman, of South Lehigh Gorge Drive Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at home.. Born Tuesday, January 1, 1946 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harold, and Aletha (Werkheiser) Hoffman. Bruce was also predeceased by; sister, Grace Lewis; brothers, Harold, and Henry Hoffman. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Letha (Halechko)...
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