OBITUARIES

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Diane M. Agosti

Diane M. Agosti

Feb 28, 2020

Diane M. (Bevan) Agosti of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at the age of 85.  Born in Pottsville,PA March 10, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Russell C. and Hazel (Sheehan) Bevan. She was the wife of the late Ermano Ottavio “Herman” Agosti who passed...

Velma Kashmer

Velma Kashmer

Feb 27, 2020

Velma J.K. Kashmer, age  91,  of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 while a guest at Saint Luke's Miners Nursing and Rehabilitation in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.  Born Monday, March 5, 1928 in Still Creek, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Bertrum Titus and the late Harriet Haldeman Titus. She was the wife of the late John...

William E. "Bill" Seladones

William E. "Bill" Seladones

Feb 24, 2020

William E.  Seladones, 60 years of age, of Pitt Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly, on Monday, February 24, 2020, at home. Survived by his wife;  Ellie (DeAngelo)  Seladones; daughter, Samantha L. Bieber wife of Lane of Tamaqua; son, Jeremy Richardson of Minersville; brother, Gary P Seladones and his wife Nanette of Allentown;  sister, Beverly A. Mogelnicki wife of Thomas of...

Donald M. Glasgow

Donald M. Glasgow

Feb 20, 2020

Donald M. Glasgow, 87,  formerly of  Bucks County, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton. Born Sunday, November 6, 1932 in Somerton, Pennsylvania,  the son of the late Matthew Glasgow and the late Belle Levans Glasgow. He was the husband of the late Annette Hartman Glasgow. Surviving are;  daughter, Deborah Miletto and her husband,...

Janet L. Ruch

Janet L. Ruch

Feb 20, 2020

Janet L. Ruch , 85 years of age passed away peacefully on February 20. 2020 at the home of her daughter in West Penn Township, Schuylkill Pennsylvania surrounded by the loving care of her family. Born in Baltimore, MD on August 2, 1934, the daughter of the late Burnell, and Helen (McGuire) Zahn. Survived by;  her husband of 67 years,...

Alverta J. Oakes

Alverta J. Oakes

Feb 17, 2020

Alverta J. Oakes, 85 of Altoona, Pennsylvania died on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Hillview Nursing Home in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, April 24, 1934 in Altoona, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late James Grassmyer and Catherine Helen (Bislei)  Burgan. She was also predeceased by; her husband, Charles J. Oakes on Sept 3, 2012; sister, Jacqueline Stock; brothers, Richard J....

Marybeth Lynn Lambert

Marybeth Lynn Lambert

Feb 15, 2020

Marybeth Lynn Lambert, of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the age of 35 years. Born Sunday, November 11, 1984 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Lillian F.  (Finnimore) Lambert of Orwigsburg, and the late Mark Lambert. Surviving are sisters, Lisa Lambert of Orwigsburg, Christina Salaneck and her husband, Michael of Douglasville; 6 nieces; 2...

Lynda M. Maclachlan

Lynda M. Maclachlan

Feb 14, 2020

Lynda M. Maclachlan, 56 years of age,  of Sherman Street McAdoo, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2020, at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Ctr.  in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, December 11, 1963 in New Jersey the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Hanlon) White.  Lynda was also predeceased by; step-daughter, Cheryl Spohr; brother, Robert White. Surviving are; her...

Christopher J. Frye

Christopher J. Frye

Feb 13, 2020

Christopher James Frye, 27 years of age of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away after taking ill in mid December of 2019 on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospice Bethlehem. Born Saturday, June 6, 1992 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the son of Barbara (Lutz) Frye and the late Ronald B. "Bucky" Frye who passed in 2011. In addition to...

John H. "Jack" Loew

John H. "Jack" Loew

Feb 12, 2020

John H. "Jack"  Loew, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather,formerly of Tamaqua and longtime resident of Abington, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Plantation Estates in Matthews, North Carolina at the age of 89 years. Born Thursday, January 22, 1931 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the son of the late Edgar W. and Emily (Focht) Loew.  He was...

Christian L. Deem

Christian L. Deem

Feb 11, 2020

Christian L. Deem, 41, of New Ringgold, PA. passed away on February 11, 2020 in his home. Born in Coaldale, PA., he was the son of Donna L. (Stahler) Deem and the late Ernest L. Deem. He was a 1996 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, a member and trustee of the Andreas Sporting Club, and a member of Tamaqua...

Dorothy J. Theodore

Dorothy J. Theodore

Feb 10, 2020

Dorothy J Theodore, 93 years of age of Lansford, PA passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Tamaqua, PA. Born Tuesday, November 2, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of the late John C and Elizabeth (Enderby) Fairclough.  Dorothy moved with her parents at an early age to England where she completed her...

Dolores I. Kuehner

Dolores I. Kuehner

Feb 8, 2020

Dolores I. (Feller) Kuehner, 85 years of age, of 1758 Church Hill Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania went home to her Lord on Saturday February 8, 2020 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born in Kresgeville, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Irene (George) Feller.  She was also also predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul E. Kuehner on...

Paul S. Yeager

Paul S. Yeager

Feb 7, 2020

Paul S. Yeager, 84 years of age of West Broad Street,  Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020, at ManorCare, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, February 9, 1935 the son of the late Paul Herman and Mildred Mae (Gerlacher) Yeager. Paul was also predeceased by his sisters, Barbara McGrath, Dolores Jones, Jane Zawaski; brother, William Yeager. Surviving; his beloved...

Sandra K. "Sandy" Wychulis

Sandra K. "Sandy" Wychulis

Feb 6, 2020

Sandra K. Wychulis, wife, mother, nana, of West Ruddle Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. at 71 years of age. Born Friday, December 24, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Bright) Bubble. She was also predeceased by; her first husband, Frank A. Rhubright; daughter,...

Joseph G. Gwyther

Joseph G. Gwyther

Feb 6, 2020

Joseph G. Gwyther, 63 of Peach Drive, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, home in the care of his family. Born Saturday, December 29, 1956 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late John and Faye (Kelly) Gwyther.  He was also predeceased by a brother, Sam Stokes. Survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan Marie...

Nancy J. Mellor

Nancy J. Mellor

Feb 5, 2020

Nancy J. Mellor, 59 years of age of West Broad street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania upon arrival.. Born Wednesday, March 2, 1960 in Texas the daughter of the late Arthur and Shirley (Merrit) Patton. Surviving are; her beloved husband, William J. Mellor; sons, Michael Miller of Walnutport,...

Linda A. Green

Linda A. Green

Feb 4, 2020

Linda A. Green, 70 years of age, of Ebervale, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, November 13, 1949 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Charles Zellner, Jr. and Anna (Wagner) Zellner. Surviving are her;  beloved husband, David A. Bieniek;  son, Michael C. Green and his...

Rose M. Lawson

Rose M. Lawson

Feb 3, 2020

Rose M. Lawson, beloved mother, grandmother, 94 years of age, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020, at the home of her son William in Lewistown Valley while in the care of her family. Born Thursday, July 15, 1925 in Lansford, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Stephen and Pauline Galgoci. She was also predeceased by; her husband, Lionel...

Kathleen J. "Kathie" Yost, R.N.

Kathleen J. "Kathie" Yost, R.N.

Feb 1, 2020

Kathleen (Kathie) Martin Yost Kathleen M. Yost, RN, 95, of Reading, PA, formerly of Weatherly, passed away Saturday, February 1st at the Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA with her family at her side. Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of Ross and Gertrude (Smith) Martin. She was a member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly, where she served on...