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Jean A. Fortenberry
Aug 20, 2019
Jean A. Fortenberry , 84 of Mountain Top, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Mountain Top Healthcare and Rehabilitation Ctr. in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, November 28, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of the late William and Esther (Gerhard) Watson. She was also predeceased by; husband, Alan Fortenberry, Sr.; sons, Alan Fortenberry, Jr., Glenn...
Mary E. (Doyle) Wagner
Aug 20, 2019
Mary E. (Doyle) Wagner, beloved wife of the late Charles R. "Charlie" Wagner of Rolling Mill Ave. Tamaqua passed away on Tuesday August 20, 2019 at St. Luke's Bethlehem at the age of 92. Mary was a resident of New Philadelphia with her family, she attended grade school and graduated from Holy Family Parish School (Holy Cross). The daughter of...
Ruth Fern Reinsmith
Aug 20, 2019
Ruth Fern Reinsmith, 87 years of age of Dairy Road West Penn Township, returned home to her Lord on Monday, August 19, 2019. Born Sunday, April 3, 1932 in Manheim, the daughter of the late Clayton and Ruth (Devert) Witmyer. She was also predeceased by her husband Wrayburn M. Reinsmith; sisters, Leila "Dolly" Rogers, Doris Rosenberg; brothers, John and Malcom...
Robert J. Nelson
Aug 20, 2019
Robert J. Nelson, Sr., 45 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at home. Born Wednesday, August 22, 1973 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania he is survived by; son, Robert J. Nelson, Jr.; sisters, Susan E. Stine, Eva M. Wagner wife of Shawn; brothers, Dwayne E. Nelson, Ronald F. Nelson, and Greg S. Nelson and his wife Melissa. Many nieces...
Barbara Ann Eisley
Aug 18, 2019
Barbara Ann Eisley, age 77, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully Sunday, August 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Harrisburg, PA to the late Stanley and Mary Margaret Mashakas. Barbara’s life revolved around her family. She loved watching her sons play ball, spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, playing computer games, and watching tennis, wrestling,...
Dorothy B. Rummel
Aug 17, 2019
Dorothy B. Rummel, 89 of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, June 13, 1930 in Barnesville the daughter of the late Alvin and Mae (Schlear) Herring. She was also predeceased by; husband, Edward R. Rummel; sisters, Edith Jobe, Irene Sanders; brother Kenneth...
Dorothy B. Rummel
Aug 17, 2019
Dorothy B. Rummel, 89 of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, June 13, 1930 in Barnesville the daughter of the late Alvin and Mae (Schlear) Herring. She was also predeceased by; husband, Edward R. Rummel; sisters, Edith Jobe, Irene Sanders; brother Kenneth...
Raymond Navarro, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Raymond Navarro, Jr., 50 of St. John's, Pennsylvania died on Thursday August 15, 2019 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Preceded in death by his wife Yvonne (Ramos) Navarro, and mother Iris (Ortiz) Navarro. Raymond is survived by; father, Raymond Navarro, Sr.; daughter, Ashley Navarro, son, Brandon Navarro; grandchild, Jazmine Diehl; brothers, Thomas, Daniel, Michael Navarro; sister-in-law, Vanessa Chevere;...
Effie (Umbor) Setzer
Aug 15, 2019
Effie Ruth Drumbor Setzer, age 84, of Kingsville, MD passed away on August 15, 2019 at UpperChesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Dorothy (Kropp) Drumbor and wife of the late Herbert Setzer. She was a member of the Dundalk Chapter of The Order of the Eastern...
Joshua Cooper Naegele
Aug 10, 2019
Joshua Cooper Naegele of Weatherly lost his two year battle with depression on Saturday August 10, 2019 at 20 years of age. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania he is survived by: mother, Jennifer L. Cooper of Weatherly; father, Steven T. Naegele; beloved sister whom he adored, Elizabeth Rose Cooper; brothers, Steven T. Naegele, Jr., Timothy Naegele and his wife Allyson; maternal...
Thomas William Eichelberger
Aug 9, 2019
Thomas William Eichelberger, Jr., father, brother, grandfather, uncle, 60 years of age of Beaver Meadows passed away on Friday August 9, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton-Campus surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Baltimore, the son of the late Thomas W. Eichelberger, Sr. and Irene (Littles) Nemceck - Eichelberger. He was also predeceased by his brother, Julius...
David C. Noel
Aug 4, 2019
David C. Noel, 51 years of Hazleton, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at home Born Sunday, October 1, 1967 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; his mother, Pauline E. (Moore) Noel - Dotter and her husband Charles; sisters, Robin Hoffman wife of Lynn, Brenda Fritzinger wife of Dennis; brothers, John O. Noel, Jr. and his fiancee Kelli,...
Helen Carol Stover
Aug 2, 2019
Helen Carol Stover, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend of Weatherly passed away peacefully on Friday August 2, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Born October 13, 1942 in Abington, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Rowinski) Keyburn. She was also predeceased by her husband of forty-three years, Ronald A. Stover, Sr. Surviving are; daughter, Cindy J....
Ruth E. Zelonis
Jul 31, 2019
Ruth E. Zelonis, 86 years of age of Clay Street Tamaqua, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at home. Born Friday, June 9, 1933 in Tamaqua, the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Eddinger) Herring. She was also predeceased by; her husband, Adolph "DoeDoe" Zelonis; granddaughter, Tara Jane Mirabella; sisters, Jean Boyer and infant sister Lois Ann...
Jordan A. Heckman
Jul 30, 2019
Jordan A. Heckman, 44 of West Penn Pike Tamaqua, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born Saturday, June 21, 1975 in Coaldale, he is survived by; father, Arthur Heckman; mother, Charline R. (Wolfe) Lorah and her companion Michael Espenschied; brothers; Tim J. Heckman and his wife Hilary Teplitz of Mountain View, CA and Nicholas J. Lorah and his companion...
Dione L. Keip
Jul 29, 2019
Dione L. Keip, 80 years of age formerly of Tamaqua passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Orwigsburg Center. Born Sunday, July 9, 1939 in Coaldale the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Gould) Boyer. Dione was also predeceased by her husband of sixty-four years on March 27, 2019, Michael J. Keip, Sr.; brother, Charles "Buddy" Boyer; sister,...
Joseph F. Matusick
Jul 28, 2019
Joseph F. Matusick, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, 56 years of age, Louise Street Weatherly, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus. Born Friday, June 28, 1963 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Alfred F., and Theresa P. (Szymona) Matusick. Surviving are; his wife of thirty-four years, Diane...
Barbara A. Vacula
Jul 25, 2019
Barbara A. Vacula, 70 years of age of Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at home in the care of her family. Born Tuesday, March 8, 1949 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Robert O., and Anna M. (Ulshafer) Brode. Barb, was also predeceased by; husband, William R. "Rico" Vacula; brother, Barry J....
James W. George
Jul 24, 2019
James W. George, husband, father, grandfather, brother, 83 of Mahanoy Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the home of his son in East Stroudsburg after a short illness. Born Thursday, November 28, 1935 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Wilmer George, Sr., and Jane (Davis) George. Surviving are; beloved wife of sixty-one...
Suzanne M. Hottenstein
Jul 22, 2019
Suzanne M. Hottenstein, 66 years of age of West Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Hometown Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.Born Tuesday, Sept. 12. 1952, in Hazleton the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (VanBlargen) Welsh. She was also predeceased by her brother, Harold E. WelshSurviving are; sons, Daniel C. Hottenstein,...
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