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Nancy L. Peterson

Nancy L. Peterson

Jan 14, 2021

Nancy L. Peterson, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, family matriarch, of Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania entered peacefully into the loving hands of her Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her beloved family, at 84 years of age. Born Wednesday, December 2, 1936 in Rochester, New York. the daughter of the late Philip, and Elizabeth (Foery) Hafner. She was...

Lorraine M. Kraft

Lorraine M. Kraft

Jan 14, 2021

Lorraine Magdalene Kraft, 84 years of age, of West Ruddle Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, November 14, 1936 the daughter of the late William, and Eva Wagner. Lorraine was also predeceased by her first husband, Russell Bauder; second husband, Edward Kraft; sons, Russell, Charles,...

Florence C. Farber

Florence C. Farber

Jan 14, 2021

Florence C. Farber, 68 years of age, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, December 10, 1952 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Edward Bartlett, and Florence (Sheriff) Bartlett - Kelbach. Florence's was also predeceased by; her husband, Gary F....

Katherine M. Lefrance

Katherine M. Lefrance

Jan 12, 2021

Katherine M. LaFrance, 37 years of age, of Mary D, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, February 4, 1983, she was the daughter of Michael LaFrance and Caroline (Wilson) LaFrance. In addition to her parents she is survived by; maternal grandmother, Helen C. (Hoppes) Wilson; fiancé, Joseph Buchinsky....

Joseph N. Kamant

Joseph N. Kamant

Jan 11, 2021

Joseph N. Kamant, 27 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Monday, January 11, 2021, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, March 1, 1993 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late JoLynn Kamant who passed away on July 14, 2005. Surviving are; his companion, Melissa (Snyder) Scott of Lansford; daughter, Aliciana Kamant;...

Harry H. "Spatz" Warner

Harry H. "Spatz" Warner

Jan 9, 2021

Harry H. Warner, 90 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Heritage Hill Senior Living Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, September 12, 1930 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late Herbert, and Florence (Ickes) Warner.  Harry was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 63 yrs., Martha Ann (Rothrock) Warner on...

Joseph A. Meier

Joseph A. Meier

Jan 8, 2021

Joseph A. Meier, 68 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania formerly of Homestead Florida,  passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center Wyoming. Born Monday, September 29, 1952 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John R. Meier, Sr., and Teresa (Marusak) Meier. Surviving are; his wife of 47 years, Sherry A. (Miller) Meier;  son, Brian...

Nellie Johnson

Nellie Johnson

Jan 7, 2021

Nellie Johnson, 103 years of age, formerly of Branchville / Frankford & Irvington New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, April 24, 1917 in Charles St. Sowerby Bridge. West Yorkshire, England the daughter of the late Joseph, and Lillie (Gill) Greenwood. She was also...

Mary M. Kubilus

Mary M. Kubilus

Jan 7, 2021

Mary M. Kubilus, daughter, sister, aunt, 55 years of age of South Amboy, New Jersey formerly of Hazleton, passed away much to soon on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, New Jersey. Born Thursday, February 11, 1965 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Pauline (Franek) Kubilus of Hazle Twp., and the late Joseph C. Kubilus. She...

Herbert Hernandez

Herbert Hernandez

Jan 7, 2021

Herbert Hernandez, 60 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at home. Born Friday, June 3, 1960 in New York, New York, he is the son of Victor M. Hernandez, and Ana Melitina (Ortiz) Hernandez. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Laura (Lopez) Hernandez; children, Jazmin, Tiana Suzanne, and Armand Joshua Hernandez. Surviving...

Francis "Chip" Lutzick

Francis "Chip" Lutzick

Jan 6, 2021

Francis "Chip" Lutzick, beloved father, pap, and great pap, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, as aguest of the Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua,Pennsylvania at 84 years of age. Born Sunday, May 31,1936 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Peter, and Elizabeth (Sebessi) Lutzick. Francis was also predeceased by his wife...

Nancy Lawson

Nancy Lawson

Jan 5, 2021

Nancy  Lawson, beloved wife, mother, nan, gram, sister, of  West Penn Twp. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, as a guest of Schuylkill Center Genisis Elder Care, Pottsville at 80 years of age. Born Sunday, September 1, 1940 in Grier City, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Lester and Isabel (Klemchusky) Houser.  She was also predeceased by...

Robert F. Stegmeier

Robert F. Stegmeier

Jan 4, 2021

Robert F. Stegmeier, Jr.,of Dairy Road West Penn Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021, at home while in the loving care of his wife of 52 years, Barbara E. (Zeigler) Stegmeier, at 72 years of age. Born Saturday,February 14, 1948 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Robert F.Stegmeier, Sr., and Ruth (Hochstatter) Stegmeier....

Thomas J. Price Sr.

Thomas J. Price Sr.

Dec 31, 2020

Thomas J. Price, Sr., 90 years of age of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Parkland Manor in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, March 28, 1930 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Thomas F., and Myrtle E. (Watkins) Price.  He was also predeceased by; his beloved wife Margaret (Boyle)  Price; son, Thomas J. Price,...

Gifford H. "Giff" Albright

Gifford H. "Giff" Albright

Dec 30, 2020

Gifford H. "Giff" Albright, Architectural Engineering Educator (Retired) of State College, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Foxdale Village in State College, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, February 14, 1931 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harry Clayton and Grace (Reinhart) Albright. Gifford earned his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University (1953) as the...

Henry R. Hoffman

Henry R. Hoffman

Dec 30, 2020

Henry R. Hoffman, 85 years of age,  of Lehigh Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township. Pennsylvania. Born Monday, August 5, 1935 in Weatherly the son of the late Harold J., and Aletha (Werkheiser) Hoffman.  Henry was also predeceased by; sister, Grace M. Lewis; brother, Harold Hoffman. Surviving are; his wife...

Naarah V.V. Snyder

Naarah V.V. Snyder

Dec 29, 2020

Naarah V.V. Snyder, beloved mother, nana, sister, 79 years of age formerly of Mahoning Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 while in the precious care of her family in Albrightsville. Born Friday, April 4, 1941 in Andreas, the daughter of the late Harland, and Vera I. (Snyder) Kern. She was also predeceased by her husband of 59 years,...

Rose Marie Corcoran

Rose Marie Corcoran

Dec 28, 2020

Rose Marie Corcoran, 84 years of age, formerly of North Arlington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Heritage Hills Nursing & Senior Living Center Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, March 22, 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey the daughter of the late August, and Margaret (Pandolfo) Colterelli. She was also predeceased by her husband Harold L....

Barbara A. Melchior

Barbara A. Melchior

Dec 28, 2020

Barbara A. Melchior, 71 years of age, of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2020, at home. Born Monday, July 11, 1949 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late Clarence, and Helen M. (Laudenslager) Barron. She was also predeceased by her husband on Sept. 16, 2018 William P. Melchior; sister, Bonnie Barron; brother, Gerald W. Barron. Surviving...

Harriet A. Lithkousky

Harriet A. Lithkousky

Dec 27, 2020

Harriet (Drumbor) Lithkousky, 79 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Hazleton Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, September 25, 1941 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late William, and Arletta (Eroh) Drumbor. She was also predeceased by; husband, Bernard Lithkousky; sisters, Mary Corrigan, Anna, and Ruth Drumbor; brother William Drumbor. Surviving are...