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Robert J. Bubel
Feb 16, 2019
Robert J. Bubel, 79 years of age passed away peacefully on Saturday February 16, 2019 at home while in the care of his family. A lifelong resident of Brockton Robert was predeceased by his wife of fifty-two years Mary Elizabeth (Curry) Bubel on October 9, 2014. Survived by his son Peter J. and his companion Stephanie Burns of Reading; his...
Sophia Povalac
Feb 12, 2019
Sophia Povalac, formerly of Coaldale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the age of 98. She was a guest of Maple Shade Meadows, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania.. She was born October 20, 1920 in Coaldale. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sylia (Matuckavich) Sachon. She was also predeceased by; husband of 63 years, Michael Povalac; sisters,...
Mildred Yencha
Feb 8, 2019
Mildred Yencha, 100 years of age formerly of Philips Street Coaldale, passed away peacefully on Friday February 8, 2019 as a guest of the fifth floor of St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born in Coaldale the daughter of the late Michael, and Mary (Skinkis) Unitis. She was also predeceased by;her husband, Joseph Yencha; sisters, Julia Stone, Agnes...
Paul P. Castiglione, Sr.
Feb 5, 2019
Paul P. Castiglione, Sr., 93 years of age formerly of New York, NY, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, as a guest of The Laurel's in Hazleton, Pennsylvania Born Saturday, December 5, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York son of the late Philip, and Anna (Gorgone) Castiglione. He was also predeceased by a sister, Jody Burns. Surviving are; sons, Paul R....
Robert C. Fritz, Sr.
Feb 1, 2019
Robert C Fritz, 63 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Friday, February 1, 2019, at home in Mantzville. Born Monday, May 2, 1955 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Leah (Wertman) Fritz. He was also predeceased by his brother, Brent D. Fritz. Surviving are son, Robert Craig Fritz, daughter, Mallory...
John E. Kropp
Jan 29, 2019
John E. Kropp, 67 years of age of Mahanoy Ave, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice Bethlehem. Survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Margaret "Marge" (Hinkel) Kropp; son, Sean Surface of Texas, daughter, Samantha Bubel wife of Kris of Tamaqua; brothers, Stanley Kropp, Jr., Herb Kropp and his wife Kathy, Jeff Kropp...
Rebecca A. Kunkel
Jan 28, 2019
Rebecca Ann Kunkel, 93 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Heritage Hill Senior Living Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Rebecca is survied by her husband of sixty-five years, Walter Frederick Kunkel; nieces, and cousins. Born Tuesday, April 14, 1925 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry A., and...
Lynne A. Dolinsky
Jan 25, 2019
Lynne A. Dolinsky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, of Buck Mountain Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at home while surrounded by her family, at the age of 63. Survived by her husband of forty-three years, Joseph J. Dolinsky, Sr.; daughter, Leann M. Miller of Weatherly; brothers, Frank Koneschusky and his wife Jaynie of Mt. Holly, NJ,...
Dolores M. Lettiere
Jan 24, 2019
Dolores M. Lettiere, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 24, at Heritage Hill Senior Living Community in Weatherly. She would’ve celebrated her 93 birthday on February 9th. Born in Beaver Meadows, the daughter of the late John and Carlotta (Delfovo) Trettel. Dolores attended BeaverMeadows Elementary School where her sister, Josephine Trettel, taught her. She graduated from Hazleton...
Roger James "Jim" Luhman
Jan 22, 2019
Roger James "Jim" Luhman, husband, father, grandfather, 89 years of age, of Third Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary L. (Wisemiller) Luhman; daughters, Cheryl Zambotti of Lattimer, Denise Kucinski of Allentown; grand children, Renee Smith and her husband Gary,...
Robert F. "Robbie" Mcgregor
Jan 17, 2019
Robert F. "Robbie" McGregor, 47 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at St. Luke's Bethlehem. Born Tuesday, December 21, 1971 in Lansdale, son of the late Robert L., and Irene L. (Storey) McGgregor. He was also predeceased by his brother, Stephen R. McGregor; sister, Susan Moore. Surviving are brothers, Terrence McGregor and Michael...
Hilda Badger
Jan 15, 2019
Hilda Badger, mother, sister, nanny, of North Manheim Twp. formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill Campus East, Pottsville with her family by her side at the age of 80. Born Monday, December 19, 1938 in Easton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Stephen, and Mary (Schuck) Oswald, Hilda...
Michael Wishousky
Jan 14, 2019
Michael Wishousky, age 76 of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania died on Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home in Orwigsburg. Born Sunday, August 30, 1942 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael Wishousky and the late Mary Goida Wishousky. Surviving are brother, Russell Wishousky and his wife, Darlene of New Ringgold, and a niece, Shelly Koch and her...
Brad Charles Comisac
Jan 11, 2019
Brad Charles Comisac, 40 years of age of Lumber Lane New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at home. Born Sunday, March 12, 1978 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Daniel Comisac. He is survived by his mother Denise (Domin) Mika and her companion Marino Gabrielli of Tamaqua; sisters, Stacey L. Mika and her...
Nancy D. Baddick
Jan 8, 2019
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.---Nancy D. Baddick, 67, of Shinglehouse, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after suffering injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Born on January 17, 1951 in Coaldale, she was a daughter of Edward and Grace Bennage DeLay. On February 3, 1984 in Tamaqua, she married Thomas Baddick, who survives. Nancy was...
William A. Marencik
Jan 6, 2019
William A. Marencik, 71 years of age formerly of Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania died on Sunday, January 6, 2019 as a guest at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly. Born Friday, May 16, 1947 the son of the late William A., and Ann (Mizor) Marencik. He was also predeceased by a sister, Dana Schuster. Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip...
Edward M. Whalen, Iii
Jan 4, 2019
Edward M. Whalen III, 52 of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania died on Friday, January 4, 2019 in St. Clair. Born Friday, April 1, 1966 in Frackville, he was the son of Edward Whalen, Jr. and the late Caroline Schaeffer Whalen. Ed was also predeceased by a brother, Michael. Surviving are son, Jordan Lee Whalen and his companion Haily of Frackville; brothers, Jimmy...
Pearl Gobrick
Jan 3, 2019
Pearl Gobrick, 99 years of age of North Lehigh Gorge Drive Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Mountain Top Senior Care in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Born in Shenandoah on Saturday, October 25, 1919 the daughter of the late Luke and Christen (Wanzalik) Rosetta. She was also predeceased by; husband, Joseph E. Gobrick, Sr. on May 9,...
Robert F. "Lefty" Graaf
Jan 2, 2019
Robert F. "Lefty" Graaf, 91 years of age of West Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at home in the loving care of his family. Survived by; daughter, Elizabeth A. Parker of Weatherly with whom he resided; brothers, Marvin Graaf and his wife Charlene of Hazleton, John Graaf of Stockton, sisters, Roseanna Coxe of Weatherly,...
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