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Timothy A. Blihar
Jan 12, 2020
Timothy A. Blihar, 45 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, February 7, 1974 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert Blihar and Cindy (Smith) Blihar of Tamaqua. Tim is also survived by; son, Aaron Neff, maternal grandmother, Hazel Smith; aunt Renee Breiner. He...
John R. Carter
Jan 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of John R. Carter, husband, father, pap and brother, announce his passing on January 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Bethlehem at the age of 67 years. John was a big presence, and to many would have been perceived as intimidating; however, to the contrary. John, was a kind, gentle man who was...
Brandon Trevor Rose
Jan 9, 2020
Brandon Trevor Rose 33 years of age passed away on January 9, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania. Born in Wiesbaden Hessen Germany the son of Roger D. and Mary Martha (Goudy) Rose of Arizona. Brandon is also survived by siblings, Amanda Handy, Jennifer Heinzerling and Cassandra Spears. Brandon served honorably in the United States Army having been deployed...
Jamie Lynn Napolitano
Jan 8, 2020
Jamie Lynn Napolitano, beloved mother, daughter, fiancée, grand daughter, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Geisenger Medical Center Wyoming after a courageous three year battle against cancer at the age of 37 years. Born Sunday, September 19, 1982 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania she is survived by; her mother, Jeanette A. Kachelries - Major and her...
Michael N. "Chappy" Rayno
Jan 6, 2020
Michael N. "Chappy" Rayno, husband, father, grandfather, 87 years of age, of North Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born Friday, September 30, 1932 in Beaver Meadows the son of the late Michael and Sophy (Kulick) Rayno. He was also predeceased by brothers, Joseph M. Rayno, and Robert Rayno. Surviving...
Jennifer L. Malisko
Jan 4, 2020
Jennifer L. Malisko, 46 years of age, of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, July 7, 1973 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jeanette (Yanulevich) Malisko. Surviving are: her long-time companion, James P. Berlando; sister, Stephanie Hurt and her husband,...
Ruth A. Valentine
Jan 3, 2020
Ruth A. Valentine, 74 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, July 28, 1945 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Moyer) Valentine. Ruth was also predeceased by; son, Wayne Michael Arndt; brothers, John T. Valentine and...
Michael T.K. Boyer
Jan 2, 2020
Michael T.K. Boyer, 30 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died suddenly, Thursday, January 2, 2020, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, December 14, 1989 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; mother, Catherine A. "Cay" Campbell and her companion Michael Curran of Pottsville; father, Markus A. Boyer and his wife Andrea of Tamaqua; daughter, Harper...
Grace M. Lewis
Jan 2, 2020
Grace M. Lewis, 86 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton. Born Tuesday, May 16, 1933. the daughter of the late Harold J., and Aletha (Werkheiser) Hoffman. Grace was also predeceased by; husband, Burton K. Lewis; brother, Harold J. Hoffman, Jr.. Surviving are brothers, Henry R. Hoffman and his...
Joseph Ambrose Biasi
Dec 29, 2019
Joseph Ambrose Biasi, 84, of Seek Section of Coaldale, Pennsylvaniapassed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at St. Luke's MinersMemorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.Born Wednesday, January 9, 1935 in Hazleton, the son of the late JosephAugust and Elizabeth Mary (Lusch) Biasi. He was also predeceased by hissister, Catherine Davidson.Surviving are; his beloved wife of sixty-three years, Jacqueline L. (Jones)Biasi; sons,...
Rose Ann Kovitch
Dec 29, 2019
Rose Ann Kovitch, 66 years of age of Mcadoo, Pennsylvania died suddenly Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Tuesday, February 17, 1953 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Lorraine Reed. She was also predeceased by her step-father, George Ehrich. Surviving are; husband, Richard Kovitch of New Philadelphia; brothers, Wayne G. Reed of Pottsville,...
Ethel I. Rother
Dec 28, 2019
Ethel I. Rother, beloved mother, sister, cherished Nana, 86 years of age, of Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at home while in the care of her family. Born Saturday, August 12, 1933 in Owl Creek sect. of Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E., and Mary (Rex) Faust. She was...
Sherry J. Shellhamer
Dec 27, 2019
Sherry J. Shellhamer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, companion of White Bear, Summit Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday December 27, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem surrounded by her family at the age of 65. Born in Pottstown the daughter of the late Stanley J. Dwojak and Shirley (Brode) Dwojak. She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Marian (Ondick) Dwojak....
Larry G. Hoppes
Dec 27, 2019
Larry G. Hoppes, 74 of Atlas Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Bethlehem. Born Tuesday, July 31, 1945 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Leander and Irene (Padora) Hoppes. Surviving are; his wife, Bonnie L. (Meeker) Hoppes; son, Attorney Keith Hoppes and his wife Ashley of Hummelstown; daughter, Nikki...
Frank D. "Sankie" Morris, Sr.
Dec 26, 2019
Frank D. Morris, Sr., 86 years of age of Pitt Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, June 26, 1933 in Tuscarora, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert and Julia (Zuber) Morris. Frank was also predeceased by his beloved wife on November 5,...
Jean Marie Porvaznik - Mcdonald
Dec 26, 2019
Jean Marie Porvaznik - McDonald, beloved mother, nana and great nana, formerly of Lansford, and Palmyra, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital in Boise , Idaho at the age of 86 years. Born Wednesday, June 28, 1933 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania daughter of the late Edward, and Elva (Schlemmer) McHugh. She was also predeceased by...
Richard D. Kissinger
Dec 26, 2019
Richard D. Kissinger, 78 years of age of Pine Hill Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at home. Born Wednesday, August 13, 1941 in Cressona, the son of the late William and Carrie (Sterner) Kissinger. Richard was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Josephine J. (Lukacik) Kissinger on December 7, 2005. He was the...
Betty June Manwell
Dec 18, 2019
Betty June Hamm Manwell, 88, a current resident of Heritage Hills Senior Community assisted living center, Weatherly, Pa, died of natural causes on Wednesday December 18, 2019, and was of the Unitarian faith. Born on June 3, 1931 in Hazleton State Hospital, Hazleton, Pa, on a beautiful summer day in Luzerne County. Predeceased by her parents John Werley Hamm &...
Patricia A. "Pat" Weliconis
Dec 18, 2019
Patricia A. "Pat" Weliconis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, 67 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 while in the care of her family in Tamaqua. Born Saturday, March 1, 1952 in Coaldale the daughter of the late Theodore and Helen (Kashmer) Moyer. She was also predeceased by her husband, Martin C. "Marty" Weliconis...
Joseph J. Kamant
Dec 15, 2019
Joseph J. Kamant, 79 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 as a guest of Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Tamaqua. Born Thursday, January 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph Kamant and the late Isabelle (Adamitis) Kamant. He was the husband of the late Janet (Sherry) Kamant. Joseph, was also...
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