OBITUARIES
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Phyllis L. Middlecamp
Oct 29, 2018
Phyllis L. Middlecamp, a life long resident of New Ringgold and Tamaqua passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 while living as a guest of Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hometown at the age of 90.Born Tuesday, June 26, 1928 in West Penn, Township the daughter of the late Oscar, and Mildred (Shellhammer) Oswald. She was also predeceased by...
Helen I. Doleiden
Oct 27, 2018
Mrs. Helen I. (Gerhard) Doleiden age 87, of Middlesex NJ., formerly of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Franklin H Doleiden. They were married 44 years before he died in 1996.Born in Hudsondale, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Smith) Gerhard. She was...
Kylee R. Mullen
Oct 23, 2018
Kylee R. Mullen, 23 years of age of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away from injuries sustained in an motor vehicle accident, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in Schuylkill Twp. Rte. 209 Tamaqua.Born Friday, May 26, 1995 in Neptune City, New Jersey, she is survived by; mother, Deanne (Druker) Mullen of Jim Thorpe; father, Scott R. Mullen and his finace' Holly Kovacs of...
Maebell Alta Rehrig
Oct 19, 2018
Maebell Alta Rehrig, 94 of Walnutport, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.Born Monday, October 22, 1923 in Point Phillips, Northampton County the daughter of the late Samuel Lavan, and Alta Ann (Bartholomew) Barrall. Maebell was also preceded in death by; husband, Willard Wilson Rehrig, Sr.; two sisters and...
Charles Barry Steinert
Oct 13, 2018
Charles Barry Steinert, 67 years of age of Tuscarora Park Road, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.Born Monday, March 19, 1951 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles, and Arlene (Myers) Steinert. He was also predeceased by; sister, Joyce Myers; step-son, Jason Striney.Survived by; daughters, Laurie Smith wife...
Herbert A. Miller
Oct 13, 2018
Herbert A. Miller, 72 of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Melva H. (Gerhard) Miller; son, David A. Miller and his companion Lauren of Edison, New Jersey; sister, Joyce Bliss of TN. Many nieces and nephews also survive him. Born Sunday,...
Richard Varese
Oct 12, 2018
Richard Varese, renowned Chef & Restaurateur, owner of Villa Richards in Riegelsville for fifty-five years passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2018 while in the care of his family at the age of 92.Survived by; wife, Zanette (Chiarotto) Varese; son, Dean Varese; grand children, Joshua, Jeremy, and Charles. Born Thursday, January 28, 1926 in New York, New York,...
Rosemary E. Kristoff
Oct 11, 2018
Rosemary E. Kristoff, 81 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus. Survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, James Joseph Kristoff, Sr.; son, James Kristoff and his wife Diane of Colorado. Born Tuesday, March 7, 1939 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania daughter of the late Ignatz and Rose (Mihal) Sepos. ...
Chris S. Marton
Oct 10, 2018
Chris S. Marton, 51 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at home.Born Sunday, October 16, 1966 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Maryann (Jobrey) Marton of Lehighton, and the late Andrew Marton. Surviving are daughter, Brooke A. Marton, brothers, Brian Marton and his wife, Sissy and David Marton; Aunt Virginia...
Paul D. Derr
Oct 9, 2018
Paul D. Derr, husband, father, son, brother, 55 years of age of Packer Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at home in Weatherly. Survived by his beloved wife, Connie J. (Pfeiffer) Derr; sons, Jesse Lincovich of Tamaqua, Jason Derr and his wife Jenna of New Tripoli, Christian Ormiston and his wife Rebecca of Weatherly, Elijah...
George Walter Andersen, Do
Oct 8, 2018
Dr., George Walter Andersen, DO, 82 years of age of South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Monday, October 8, 2018, at home. Survived by his beloved wife Carol (French) Andersen; sister, Gladys Kraker of Richard Hill, Ontario. Born Friday, January 29, 1937 in Staten Island, New York the son of the late Goodwin, and Gertrude (Olsen)...
Jean Gertrude Tiley
Oct 4, 2018
Jean G Tiley, known by many simply as Nan, formerly of Easton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the age of 93, while in the care of her granddaughter Diana Lynn Latsha in Binghamton, New York. Widow of George E. Tiley who passed away on April 25, 2000. she is survived by her son; Keith D....
Winifred M. "Winkie" Learn - Woods
Oct 2, 2018
Winifred M. "Winkie" Learn - Woods, 95 years of age passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, as a guest at Heritage Hill Senior Living Community in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Widow of, A. Sterling Learn, and Walter A. Woods, she is survived by; sons, Thomas J. Learn and his wife Georgia of Palmyra, NY, ...
Doris Elaine Neifert
Oct 2, 2018
Doris E. Neifert, 87 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Center in Lehighton.Born Thursday, March 26, 1931 in Andreas, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Andreas and the late Beulah German Andreas.Doris was also predecceased by; son, Craig Neifert, sisters, Hilda Troxell. Fern Haberman, Grace Steigerwalt,...
Dolores Joy "Lori" Arndt
Sep 30, 2018
Dolores Joy "Lori" Arndt, wife, mother, nana, of Sunset Lane Hamburg, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 71.Survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Merrill T. Arndt; son, Jeffrey S. Arndt and his wife Sherry of Mohrsville; daughter, Jennifer S. Cross and her husband Michael of...
Ermano O. Agosti
Sep 28, 2018
Ermano Ottavio “Herman” Agosti, former owner of Agosti’s Food Stores. Located inTamaqua, Mahanoy City and Weatherly passed away unexpectedly on ThursdaySeptember 28, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem at the age of 86. Herman resided in Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning with his beloved wife of sixty-oneyears, Diane M. (Bevan) Agosti. He is also survived by daughter, Patricia MarieConfer wife of...
Rosamond M. Lease
Sep 27, 2018
Rosamond M. Lease, 85 years of age passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Reading Hospital.Widow of Gene R. "Mike" Lease who passed away on January 20, 2013 she is survived by; son, Michael A. Lease and his companion Shelia of Reading; grand children, Alyssa M., Tara L., and Amy N. ; 4 great grand children.A Reading High School...
Lois M. Hegarty
Sep 26, 2018
Lois M. Hegarty, mother, grammy, of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - East, Pottsville at the age of 87. Widow of David J. Hegarty who passed away on January 17, 2010 she is survived by; sons, David J. Hegarty and his finace Margaret Schock, Sean Hegarty and his wife...
William H. "Wimpy" Kerr
Sep 24, 2018
William H. "Wimpy" Kerr, 62 years of age of Vine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018, at HCR Manor Care, Pottsville, after a lengthy illness. Bill is survived by his sister, Ruth J. Kerr of Tamaqua; close friend, Ed Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Bill worked in construction driving truck...
Nancy Kay Springer
Sep 23, 2018
Nancy Kay Springer, 71 years of age of West Cottage Ave., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Pennsylvania. Survived by; her husband, Charles D. Springer; son, Joseph Tite and his wife Rebecca; daughter, Angie Tite; step-son, Jeffrey Springer; grandchildren, Jonathan Tite, Jillian Tite, Keith Kranch; nieces, Beverly Zimmerman, Kimberly Scott; nephews, William...