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Amber Lynn Schwoyer

Amber Lynn Schwoyer

Jan 27, 2021

Amber Lynn Schwoyer, 18 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died from injuries sustained in a multi vehicle auto accident January 26, 2021 on rte. 309 North of Tamaqua, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Monday, November 4, 2002 in Allentown, the daughter of Daniel V., and Jennifer L. (Kellner) Schwoyer with whom she resided. ...

Gustavus C. "Gus" Schlorf

Gustavus C. "Gus" Schlorf

Jan 26, 2021

Gustavus C. "Gus" Schlorf, 81 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, January 1, 1940 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles F. "Stix", and Mary E. (Knies) Schlorf. Gus was also predeceased by his beloved wife Penny L. (Krapf) Schlorf on...

Georgene (Morgan) Bowe

Georgene (Morgan) Bowe

Jan 25, 2021

Georgene Morgan Bowe, widow of James R. Bowe, Esquire, of Holland Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at 85 years of age. Born Thursday, April 25, 1935 in Mauch Chunk, Jim Thorpe, the daughter of the late Winfield S., and Laura G. (Brooks) Morgan. Georgene was also predeceased by; sister,...

Anellen Melnick

Anellen Melnick

Jan 25, 2021

Today is a day of great sadness and joy for we announce the January 25,2021 passing of Anellen Melnick. Today a wife, mother, and loving grandmother was lost, and the world lost a prayer warrior. She was a very strong God fearing woman and was always there to lift you up in prayer. Her prayers and positivity would help anyone...

Margaret May Kistler

Margaret May Kistler

Jan 25, 2021

Life is precious. Mothers are a gift. Grandmothers are a blessing. Great-grandmothers are a gift from God. Margaret “Nana” May Kistler, a woman who lived a life full of love, family and faith, passed away January 25, 2021 at the age of 85. Margaret was born in Weatherly, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Robert and Eva Craiglow...

Quintin J.T. Sabol

Quintin J.T. Sabol

Jan 24, 2021

Quintin J.T. Sabol, 24 of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, March 12, 1996 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of James Sabol and Petronella (van de Velden)Sabol. Surviving are brothers, Kyle Sabol and his wife Michelle, Mitchell Sabol, Logan Sabol; sisters,Samantha Sabol, Cynthia...

Donald E. Morgan

Donald E. Morgan

Jan 21, 2021

Donald E. Morgan, 89 years of age, formerly of Willingboro, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Mountain City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hazleton. Born Saturday, May 16, 1931 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and raised on Third Street in Weatherly, the son of the late James Ernest, and Dorothy N. (Young) Morgan. Donald was also predeceased by;...

Betty G. Dolinsky

Betty G. Dolinsky

Jan 21, 2021

Betty G.  Dolinsky, mother, grandmother, of Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Schuylkill Center Genesis Elder Care in Pottsville at 92 years of age. Born Wednesday, March 14, 1928 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late George, and Margaret (Bubines) Baer.  She was also predeceased by her husband, Milton Dolinsky on April...

Zalane M. Kunkel

Zalane M. Kunkel

Jan 21, 2021

Zalane M. (Kotzmoyer) Kunkel, 64 years of age,  of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, April 18, 1956 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Freeman, and Eleanor (Weldon) Kotzmoyer.  She was also predeceased by; brothers, Ronald, and Robert Kotzmoyer; family friend,...

Elizabeth "Betty" K. Tomasko

Elizabeth "Betty" K. Tomasko

Jan 19, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty Kathryn) Tomasko passed away on Jan 19, 2021. Born in Binghamton Ny on Dec 11, 1929, she was the daughter off the late Rev. Irving J. Shafer and Mary K. Miller Shafer. Betty attended schools in Elmira NY and graduated from Weatherly HS in 1948. She worked in Tung-Sol in Weatherly and later was a nurse-aide at General...

John M. Miller

John M. Miller

Jan 19, 2021

John M. Miller, 40, of Lehigh Township, Weatherly, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at home from the complications due to injuries sustained in a quad accident in 1999, which left John a paraplegic. Johns daily struggles where offset by his love of life, and family. His courage served as an inspiration to all those who knew him as he...

Ruth A. Hinkle

Ruth A. Hinkle

Jan 18, 2021

Ruth A. Hinkle 80 years of age, of Packer Township, a lifelong resident of Weatherly, passed away Monday afternoon January 18, 2021 as a guest of St. Luke's Manor Hazleton. Born Hazleton, on March 22, 1940 she was the daughter of the late William and Lydia (Henry) Hinkle. Ruth was also predeceased by; sister, Dorothy Zullo; brothers, Donald, Harold, William,...

Robert R. Jerr

Robert R. Jerr

Jan 17, 2021

Robert R. Jerr, 76 of Northampton, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at St. Luke's Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, August 3, 1944 in New York, New York. Surviving are; son, Matthew Jerr; former wife, Judith S. Turner. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua,...

Richard Lee Hosler

Richard Lee Hosler

Jan 16, 2021

Richard Lee Hosler, 75 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at home. Born Wednesday, April 4, 1945 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania, son of the late Harry, and Audrey (Darker) Hosler. Richard was also predeceased by; sister, Faith Kropp; brothers, Ronald L., Harry, Gary, and Lloyd Hosler Surviving are sisters, Victoria Stahler wife of Dale, Audrey Hosler and Sandra...

Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener

Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener

Jan 16, 2021

Bernard E. "Bernie" Kammerdiener, 88 years of age of Clamtown Road, West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at home while in the care of his family. Born Tuesday, February 16, 1932 in New Bethlehem, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Boyd H., and Marjorie (McCallahan) Kammerdiener . He was also predeceased...

Luise H. Mcfadden

Luise H. Mcfadden

Jan 16, 2021

Luise H. McFadden, 93 years of age, of Hudsondale Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at St. Luke's Pavilion in Hazleton. Born Monday, January 9, 1928 in Germany the daughter of the late, Heinrich, and Toni (Miller) Schiller. Luise was also predeceased by; her husband, James G. McFadden; sister, Lisa Muth. Surviving are son, Anthony...

William C. "Bill" Worrell Jr

William C. "Bill" Worrell Jr

Jan 15, 2021

William “Bill” Christopher Worrell, Jr., 81, of Weatherly, formerly of Pineville, W.Va., passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Heritage Hill Senior Community. Bill was a native of Pineville, W.Va., He attended the public schools of Pineville, Wyoming County, W.Va. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, and a master of arts degree...

Lucille E. Flail

Lucille E. Flail

Jan 15, 2021

Lucille E. (Kennedy) Flail, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, formerly of Shillington, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, as a guest of Maple Shade Senior Living in Nesquehoning at 74 years of age. Born Wednesday, January 23, 1946 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania; the daughter of the late George W., and Anne (Sleva) Kennedy. Surviving are her husband of 54 years,...

Michael Ray Coulson

Michael Ray Coulson

Jan 15, 2021

Michael Ray Coulson, 55 of Palmerton, Pennsylvania died on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Palmerton. Born Friday, July 2, 1965 the son of Richard, and Marie Coulson. Surviving are daughter, Christine Coulson of Northampton. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Online condolences...

Jean E. Hartz

Jean E. Hartz

Jan 14, 2021

Jean E. Hartz, widow of Thomas H. Hartz, Sr. of Market Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home while in the loving care of her family at 81 years of age. Born Thursday, August 17, 1939 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Benjamin, and Bessie Mae (Truett) Walters. Jean was also predeceased by; son,...