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Sarah Rose O'Donnell
Dec 23, 2024
Sarah Rose O'Donnell, 53 years of age of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends. Born Thursday, December 16, 1971 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Edward J., and Cecelia (Hill) O'Donnell. Surviving are; sister, Catherine O'Donnell of Auburn; nieces, Star Tuten, Ashley DeValle wife of Jonathan; nephew,...
Terry L. Bachert
Dec 20, 2024
Terry Lee Bachert, 68 years old, of Lewistown Valley, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Friday, December 20, 2024 upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born June 9, 1956 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Marlin and Hazel (Leiby) Bachert.
Surviving are sisters, Lou Anne Bachert and Jill Paea; his beloved dog Reese; and chosen...
Patrick J. Coleman
Dec 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick J. Coleman, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend to many. A lifelong resident of Tuscarora, Patrick died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at home. He was 49 years of age.Born Saturday, February 22, 1975 in Williamsport the son of the late Joan Coleman-Forys who passed away on August...
Paul Gene Dice Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
Paul Gene Dice, Jr., husband, son, father, 54 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his family after a courageous three year battle against brain cancer. Born Friday, July 17, 1970 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania he is survived by; mother, Louise (Ackers) Kirschner and her husband Alvin...
Julia A. (Hutta) Boyle
Dec 13, 2024
Julia A. (Hutta) Boyle, 94 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, July 21, 1930 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Paul, and Mary (Hrdlica) Hutta. Julia was also predeceased by; beloved husband, Joseph A. Boyle on April 29, 2014; granddaughter, Tara Miradella; sisters,...
Willard J. Leibensperger
Dec 8, 2024
Willard J. Leibensperger, 68 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at home after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. Born Thursday, August 16, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Willard, and Joan (Kuta) Leibensperger. A 1974 graduate of Carbon County Vocational Technical School in the Machine...
Micahel J. Schartel
Dec 8, 2024
Michael J. Schartel, 33 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at St. Luke's University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, June 20, 1991 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; parents, Douglas and Melissa (Wendling) Schartel; wife Stephanie (Zirolo) Schartel; sons, Michael J. Schartel, Alexzander J. Schartel, Kaiden M. Schartel; daughter, Eterniti A. Schartel; brother, Doug...
James P. Boner
Dec 7, 2024
James "Jimmy" P. Boner, 67, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem on Saturday December 7, 2024 due to complications from a stroke in August of this year. His family was by his side. Born in Coaldale October 23, 1957, he was the fourth child of William J. and Joan W. (Love) Boner who preceded him in death; along with...
Steven N. Curry
Dec 6, 2024
Steven N. Curry, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, 42 years of age, of White Haven, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Friday, December 6, 2024, at home. Born Tuesday, March 16, 1982 in Bristol, Pennsylvania he is survived by his; mother, Vicki Cerulla; maternal grandmother, Joan Minnich; sisters, Joan R. Saxon wife of Damon of Wilkes-Barre, Donna Curry of Philadelphia; uncle,...
Kenneth C. Miller Sr.
Nov 29, 2024
Kenneth C. Miller, Sr., 78 years of age, formerly of West Penn Township passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, as a guest of Greenwood Nursing Home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, December 19, 1945 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Clayton, and Pauline (Hoppes) Miller. Kenny was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Mary Ellen (Minnich) Miller; sisters,...
Russell L. Woodward Jr.
Nov 25, 2024
Russell L. Woodward, Jr., 80 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Monday, November 25, 2024, at home. Born Saturday, December 18, 1943 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Russell L. Woodward, Sr., and Geraldine "Jean" (Butler) Woodward. Russell was also predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Patricia A. (Toth) Woodward on August 24, 2013; son,...
Christopher S. Schaefer
Nov 21, 2024
Christopher S. Schaefer, son, father, brother, uncle, friend, 51 years of age of Washington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania after losing his battle to a chronic heart condition. Born Sunday, February 4, 1973 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; mother, Aimee...
Joann (Blade) Hess
Nov 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of JoAnn (Blade) Hess JoAnn, a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and cherished Nene and sister, 63 years of age of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of her Savior on November 16, 2024, at home while in the tender love and care of her family. Her life was a testament to faith, love, and grace....
Marlene Hunsicker
Nov 10, 2024
Marlene Barbara Hunsicker, 87, of Newport, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Carteret Health Care. Marlene was born on September 28, 1937, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul and Margaret Edelman. She loved the simple pleasures in life, especially spending time outdoors in her garden. Marlene’s home was also filled with love for her animals,...
Brian M. Mcguinness
Nov 9, 2024
Brian M McGuinness, 66 years of age, Rush Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, as a guest of Broad Mountain Nursing in Frackville, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, December 24, 1957 Denville New Jersey, the son of the late Joseph, and Virginia (Barwick) McGuinness. Surviving are sons, Andrew M. McGuinness of Tamaqua, Christopher R. McGuinness and his wife...
Michael Sakoskie Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
Michael Sakoskie, 86 years of age of West Noble Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania died on Friday, November 8, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Weatherly. Born Wednesday, July 13, 1938 the son of the late Michael, and Anna (Voloshin) Sakoskie. Michael was also predeceased by; sisters, Olga Duffy; brother, Donald Sakoskie. Surviving are sons, Jason Sakoskie,...
George W. Stritz
Nov 6, 2024
George W. Stritz, 90 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at home while in the tender care of his daughters. Born Thursday, February 22, 1934 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late Andrew, and Anna (Chippi) Stritz. George was predeceased by; first wife, Donna Jean (Meiser) Stritz; second wife, Evelyn R. (Feuhrer)...
Joan W. Lazar
Nov 5, 2024
Joan W Lazar, 84 years of age, of Beaver Meadows Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as a guest of St. Luke's Pavilon in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, December 12, 1939 in Hamburg, Berks County the the daughter of the late Morris, and Pauline (Machmer) Henn. Joan was also predeceased by; husband, John S. Lazar; sons, Bruce Lazar,...
Pauline Lizzie Steigerwalt
Nov 3, 2024
Pauline Lizzie (Oswald) Steigerwalt, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, of Ben Salem Road, Andreas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024 while in the tender care of her four children. Born Monday, December 28, 1931 in New Ringgold, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Zettlemoyer) Oswald. She was the widow of Amandus...
Doreen P. Molinaro
Oct 27, 2024
Doreen P. Molinaro, 86 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, as a guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Born Wednesday, September 21, 1938 in Romford, England the daughter of the late John, and Sadie (Kinnear) Stewart. Doreen was also predeceased by; husband, Thomas Molinaro. Surviving are daughter, Roxanne Marek and her husband Rich...
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