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Eugene J. Jordan

Eugene J. Jordan

Aug 3, 2018

Eugene J. Jordan 77 years of age of 1500 Evergreen Ave, Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Friday August 3, 2018 at Mt. Top Senior Living in Mountain Top. Survived by his wife of forty years, Blanche M. "Bea" (Leipert) Jordan; daughters, Patricia Everett of Gulf Port, MS and Debra Baehr wife of Joseph of Jim Thorpe; daughter-in-law, Traci Duffield wife...

Dale R. Herb

Dale R. Herb

Jul 31, 2018

Dale R. Herb, 78 years of age of Golden Oakes Drive White Haven, formerly of Kutztown, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weathery, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of fifty years, Kathleen (Hope) Herb; daughter, Pamela Battle of Pine Grove; sister, Ann Emerich wife of Donald of Tamaqua; nieces and nephews....

Dale R. Herb

Dale R. Herb

Jul 31, 2018

Dale R. Herb, 78 years of age of Golden Oakes Drive White Haven, formerly of Kutztown, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weathery, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of fifty years, Kathleen (Hope) Herb; daughter, Pamela Battle of Pine Grove; sister, Ann Emerich wife of Donald of Tamaqua; nieces and nephews....

Joann Walton

Joann Walton

Jul 26, 2018

JoAnn Walton, 78, of Tamaqua, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday July 26, 2018, at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. All are at peace, as Joann had spent the previous weekend at her grandson's wedding reveling in the joyous occasion, soaking in the warmth of family, and meeting her newest great grandson.  Surviving are; daughters, Cindy J. (Walton)...

Barry L. Knepper

Barry L. Knepper

Jul 22, 2018

Barry L. Knepper, of East Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 65. Survived by his wife of forty-two years, Mary Susan (Grega) Knepper; son, Brian M. Knepper and his wife Kimberly of Lehighton; daughter, Brooke A. Knepper of Weatherly; brother, Earl W. Knepper...

Barry L. Knepper

Barry L. Knepper

Jul 22, 2018

Barry L. Knepper, of East Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 65. Survived by his wife of forty-two years, Mary Susan (Grega) Knepper; son, Brian M. Knepper and his wife Kimberly of Lehighton; daughter, Brooke A. Knepper of Weatherly; brother, Earl W. Knepper...

Anna R. "Red" Henry

Anna R. "Red" Henry

Jul 19, 2018

Anna R. "Red" Henry, of Quakake Road, Packer Twp. Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus at the age of 90. Widow of Henry C. "Honey" Henry who passed away on November 22, 2006 she is survived by; daughters, Julie Hoffman - Michalesko of Ben Salem, Marilyn Caso wife of Anthony...

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edmonds

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edmonds

Jul 19, 2018

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edmonds, a longtime resident of Mary-D. Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the home of his daughter Connie while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his; daughters, Lisa M. Edmonds and her companion Mike Trabosh of McKeansburg, Connie L. Edmonds - McCullogh and her companion Kenny Leary of Andreas, Linda...

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edmonds

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edmonds

Jul 19, 2018

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edmonds, a longtime resident of Mary-D. Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the home of his daughter Connie while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his; daughters, Lisa M. Edmonds and her companion Mike Trabosh of McKeansburg, Connie L. Edmonds - McCullogh and her companion Kenny Leary of Andreas, Linda...

Anna R. "Red" Henry

Anna R. "Red" Henry

Jul 19, 2018

Anna R. "Red" Henry, of Quakake Road, Packer Twp. Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus at the age of 90. Widow of Henry C. "Honey" Henry who passed away on November 22, 2006 she is survived by; daughters, Julie Hoffman - Michalesko of Ben Salem, Marilyn Caso wife of Anthony...

Walter D. Burke

Walter D. Burke

Jul 16, 2018

Walter D. Burke of Weatherly passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 16, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania at the age of 84. Widower of Helen J. (Hinkle) Burke who died on July 23, 2014, he is survived by; daughters, Nancy A. Green wife of Clinton of Tamaqua, Linda B. Bagnata of Bloomsburg;  grandchildren, Angela, Julia, and Maria...

Walter D. Burke

Walter D. Burke

Jul 16, 2018

Walter D. Burke of Weatherly passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 16, 2018 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania at the age of 84. Widower of Helen J. (Hinkle) Burke who died on July 23, 2014, he is survived by; daughters, Nancy A. Green wife of Clinton of Tamaqua, Linda B. Bagnata of Bloomsburg;  grandchildren, Angela, Julia, and Maria...

Theresa M. Fernandez

Theresa M. Fernandez

Jul 13, 2018

Theresa M. Fernandez, 80 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, at home while in the care of her family. Surviving are sons, Gino Fernandez of Coaldale, Michael Fernandez of Coaldale; daughter, Ritajean Montalvo wife of Anthony of Cherrry Valley , IL; 8 grand children; 9 great grand children. Theresa enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. She...

Louise Ann

Louise Ann

Jul 13, 2018

Louise Ann Stoffa, 83, of Jim Thorpe, passed away at home on Friday, July 13.Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Lewis and Anna (Valuch) Richards and was a 1953 graduate of Coaldale High School. She met her future husband George Stoffa of East Mauch Chunk (formerly Coalport) at the Lakeside Ballroom. They married in 1957 and lived in...

Theresa M. Fernandez

Theresa M. Fernandez

Jul 13, 2018

Theresa M. Fernandez, 80 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, at home while in the care of her family. Surviving are sons, Gino Fernandez of Coaldale, Michael Fernandez of Coaldale; daughter, Ritajean Montalvo wife of Anthony of Cherrry Valley , IL; 8 grand children; 9 great grand children. Theresa enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. She...

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Jul 1, 2018

Sandy A. Steigerwalt, 68 years of age of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of 22 years, Leon H. Steigerwalt, Sr.; sons, Chris Matlaga of New Ringgold, Butch Steigerwalt, Jr. and his wife Joyale of Andreas, Kyle Steigerwalt of...

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Sandy A. Steigerwalt

Jul 1, 2018

Sandy A. Steigerwalt, 68 years of age of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of 22 years, Leon H. Steigerwalt, Sr.; sons, Chris Matlaga of New Ringgold, Butch Steigerwalt, Jr. and his wife Joyale of Andreas, Kyle Steigerwalt of...

Arlene M. Reichwein

Arlene M. Reichwein

Jun 30, 2018

Arlene M. Reichwein, 64 years of age of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 26 at home with her family at her side. Survived by; her husband of forty-four years, Harold F. Reichwein; daughters, Amie Neary and her husband Michael, Lisa Green and her husband Craig, Susan Boris; son, Harold F. Reichwein III and his wife Brooke; sister, Jeanne...

Jason A. Striny

Jason A. Striny

Jun 29, 2018

Jason M. Striny, 34 years of age, a resident of Barnesville, died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. Born in Allentown he is survived by; his mother, Cathy (George) Russell of Frackville; sisters, Denise A. Yelito wife of Jason of Nesquehoning, Sonia M. Smith wife of Brian of Frackville, and Taylor M. Striny of Lancaster; niece and nephews, Ja’Shon,...

Jason A. Striny

Jason A. Striny

Jun 29, 2018

Jason M. Striny, 34 years of age, a resident of Barnesville, died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. Born in Allentown he is survived by; his mother, Cathy (George) Russell of Frackville; sisters, Denise A. Yelito wife of Jason of Nesquehoning, Sonia M. Smith wife of Brian of Frackville, and Taylor M. Striny of Lancaster; niece and nephews, Ja’Shon,...