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John H. Schickram
Dec 14, 2019
John H. Schickram, Tamaqua businessman, and civic leader passed away peacefully on Saturday December 14, 2019 at his home on Ryan Ave. in Hometown while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol A. (DeLay) Schickram; daughters, Amy Lynn Rarick and her husband Edward of Franklin Twp., Johnna Schickram of Tamaqua; sister, Debra...
Oliver J. "Ollie" Angelus
Dec 14, 2019
Oliver J. "Ollie" Angelus 74 years of age of Lake Hauto Nesquehoning passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 14, 2019 in Lehighton. Born in Hazleton the son of the late Oliver J., and Rose H. (Forte) Angelus. Survived by; son, Dante A. Angelus of Lehighton; sisters, Nancy Totani and Rose Marie Angelus of Nesquehoning; grandchildren, Dominick, Dante, and Ava. Nieces...
William R. "Bill" Theobold
Dec 12, 2019
William R. "Bill" Theobold, 63 of Still Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 12, 2019. Born in Hazleton on September 16, 1956 the son of the late William R., and Dorothy (Guresh) Theobold. He was also predeceased by his beloved brother, Richard "Rik" Theobold. Bill is survived by his cherished wife of forty-one years, Victoria J. (Lindenmuth) Theobold; and...
John "Jack" Franklin Schock
Dec 10, 2019
John Franklin "Jack" Schock, husband, father, pap, 84 of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at home in the loving care of his family. Survived by; his wife of forty-four years and love of his life Mary L. (Brennan) Schock whom he adored and reminded daily of his love for her; daughters, Kim Kurinec wife of...
Anthony R. "Tony" Rendako
Dec 9, 2019
Anthony R. "Tony" Rendako, 80 years of age of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Friday, April 7, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Walkertiz) Rendako. He was also predeceased by; wife, Margaret M. (Cherasaro) Rendako on May 7, 2018; daughter, Veronica Charles;...
Rosemary C. "Roey" Lebo
Dec 4, 2019
Rosemary "Roey" von Leer Lebo, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Lake Hauto, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem after a brief illness. Widow of John Packer "Jack" Lebo, who passed away on January 28,1979, Roey is survived by: daughter, Elizabeth Lebo of Lake Hauto, John P. Lebo and his...
Renee Kunkel
Dec 4, 2019
Renee Kunkel, 52 years of age of Pottsville, passed away on December 4, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville. Born in Schuylkill County she was predeceased by; her husband, Stephen J. Kunkel; mother, Marie (Casey) wife of Gerald Mistal; father, Charles Kohlmeir and his wife Barbara, Brother Thomas Kohlmeir. Renee is survived by; daughter's, Lyndsey M. Kunkel , Kelsey J....
Kenneth L. Steigerwalt
Dec 3, 2019
Kenneth L. Steigerwalt, 77 of West Penn Township, Clamtown Pennsylvania passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem after a brief illness.. Born Thursday, July 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Herman Steigerwalt and the late Rachel (Arner) Steigerwalt. Kenneth was also predeceased by his brother, Robert M. Steigerwalt. Surviving; brother, Rene Steigerwalt...
Stephen Joseph Wagner
Nov 27, 2019
Stephen Wagner, 70 of Frackville, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his Residence. Born Tuesday, August 30, 1949 in Philadelphia, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Sankus) Wagner. Surviving are brothers, Robert Wagner, David Wagner, Micahel Wagner, and nieces and nephews. Private arrangements E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua,...
Carmen A. Alverio
Nov 25, 2019
Carmen A. Alverio, 58 of Scranton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, May 17, 1961, in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Hector Rodriguez and the late Petra Rivera. She was the wife of the late Carmelo Alverio. Surviving are sons,...
Mary Ann Hoppes
Nov 25, 2019
Mary Ann Hoppes, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend to many, of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, passed away peacefully November 25th, 2019 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, surrounded by her family at the age of 89. Born August 10th, 1930 in Landsford PA, daughter of the late Micheal and Anna (Hrinda) Valent, widow of the...
Jerry Joseph Feathers
Nov 25, 2019
Jerry Joseph Feathers, 39 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville. Born Thursday, August 14, 1980 in Allentown , Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jerry Feathers and Corinne" Corky" Heffelfinger Feathers of Tamaqua. He is also survived by his wife, Amber Murphy Feathers; sons, Curtis D. Feathers, Jesiah J. Feathers...
Elizabeth B. Harvan
Nov 21, 2019
Elizabeth B. Harvan, 92 years of age of East Patterson Street, Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, January 6, 1927 in Lansford, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Siravo) Dignazio. She was also prdeceased by; husband, Andrew B. Harvan on April 10, 1986;...
Carolyn Mary Grazis
Nov 20, 2019
Carolyn M. Grazis, 71 of Pottsville, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Born Friday, August 20, 1948 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John Grazis and the late Mary Spontak. She was a graduate of Penn State University. Carolyn last taught special education in the Pottsville Area School District. Surviving are brother, John Grazis of...
Henry W. Kipikasa
Nov 18, 2019
Henry W. Kipikasa, father, grandfather, brother, 80 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania where he resided at 40 Eurana Avenue with his daughter and granddaughters, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Born Tuesday, September 26, 1939 in Humbolt, the son of the late Emro and Mary (Woytko) Kipikasa. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife...
Wanda M. Krall
Nov 16, 2019
Wanda M. Krall 79 years of age of Spring Glenn passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2019 as a guest of Green Valley Nursing Home in Pitman, Pennsylvania. Born in Green Brier County West Virginia the daughter of the late, Lonnie and Thelma Yates. Survived by; her husband of 39 years, Richard J. Krall, Jr.; children, Paula Toombs and...
Cecelia A. "Cece" Gower
Nov 14, 2019
Former Weatherly Councilwoman, Cecilia “CeCe” A. Gower, of Evergreen Ave. of Weatherly,PA, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 75 at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest Hospital. She had served more than 3 decades as an active council member and a strong community leader. As a graduate of Weatherly High School, Cece had managed the White Haven McDonalds,...
Gus P. "Deano" Konstas
Nov 13, 2019
Gus P."Deano" Konstas, owner of the former Texas Lunch, a six stool Tamaqua institution passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Deano resided on West Rowe Street in Tamaqua with his wife of 64 years, Marie E. (Thomas) Konstas. He was 90 years of age. In addition to his...
Charlotte M. Gaughan
Nov 10, 2019
Charlotte M. Gaughan, mother, sister, grandmother, 73 years of age of Hazlewood Apt.'s Hazleton, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 10, 2019 upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus. Born on February 15, 1946 in Philadelphia the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Garber) Collins. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Lisa Gaughan . Survived by;...
Deborah A. Ciappa
Nov 8, 2019
Deborah A. Ciappa, 66 years of age passed away peacefully at home in Andreas while in the care of her family. Born on May 7, 1953 in Philadelphia the daughter of the late William Ross and Marian Jean (Vey) Miller. Survived by; her companion of 23 years, Donald "Ziggy" Sigler; daughter, Emily B. Ciappa, Lori Zimmerman; sons, Louis Landis, Dylan...
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