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Melva A. Dunn
Jan 8, 2025
Melva A. Dunn, 97 years of age a long-time resident of West Penn Township passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as a guest of Seton Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. Orwigsburg.Born in West Penn Township Thursday, March 3, 1927 the daughter of the late Charles and Alberta (Stahler) Steigerwalt. Melva was also predeceased by; husband, Edward L. Dunn...
Marcellus Woodson
Jan 8, 2025
Marcellus (Cellus) Woodson, son, father, life partner, nephew, uncle, friend, mentor to many, 47 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Friday, June 10, 1977 in York, Pennsylvania. Cellus is survived by; mother, Benita (Oden) Woodson; father, Earnest Woodson; Fiancé, Christine "Chrissy" McCarroll; daughters, Briella...
Kathryn Coxe
Jan 7, 2025
Kathryn Coxe, 98 years of age of Mahanoy Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, as a guest of Greenwwod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tamaqua.
Born Wednesday, December 8, 1926 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late J. Herbert and Elizabeth (Chester) Derr. Kathryn was also predeceased by; husband, William C. Coxe Sr.; brother, J....
Elizabeth Snyder
Jan 6, 2025
Elizabeth Snyder, mother, sister, beloved Nan, 80 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Born Sunday, May 7, 1944 in Leith, Scotland the daughter of the late Andrew, and Mary (Renton) Reekie. Elizabeth was also predeceased by; husband, Barry E. Snyder; daughter, Darcie Louise Trotman; and her...
David Scott Fiorito
Jan 4, 2025
David Scott Fiorito SR, husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, 54 years of age of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday January 4th 2025, having fought a courageous health battle surrounded by family.
Born Monday February 2nd1970 in Haverford Pennsylvania the son of Karen (Lord) Fiorito. Surviving his wife Cara L. (Williams) Fiorito, Father Louis J. Fiorito SR. and wife Donna, Sons;...
Michael Medis
Jan 2, 2025
Michael Medis 73 years of age formerly of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully as a guest of St. Luke's Miners Memorial 5th floor.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
David T. Keip
Jan 2, 2025
David T. Keip, 87 years of age of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at home while in the loving care of his granddaughter Heather Kintz and her family.
Born Monday, November 29, 1937 in Brockton, Pennsylvania the son of the late John, and Mary (Sockel) Keip. David was also predeceased by; daughter, Melissa Keip; son,...
John Kudlick
Dec 28, 2024
John Kudlick, 95 years of age of East Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born Wednesday, September 25, 1929 in Sandy Run Luzerne County, the son of the late John and Mary (Stebnisky) Kudlick. John was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Edith (Becker) Kudlick...
Monica T. Surfield
Dec 27, 2024
Monica T. Surfield, beloved wife, adoring mother, doting grandmother, 80 years of age of Rush Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024, at home.
Born Friday, July 21, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Farkus) Schwick. Monica was also predeceased by; brother, David Schwick.
Surviving are; her husband of 55 years, Edward...
Hedwig R. Pinkerton
Dec 27, 2024
Hedwig R Pinkerton, 84 years of age formerly of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania passed away as a guest of Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua on Friday, December 27, 2024
Born Friday, March 22, 1940 in Germany she was the wife of the late Douglas Pinkerton. Hedwig was also predeceased by; children, Karen Metzinger, and Darren Pinkerton.
Surviving are; her grandchildren, Jd Metzinger,...
Melvin R Tyrrell
Dec 26, 2024
Melvin R. Tyrrell, husband, father, grandpa, 86 years of age of Morrisville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Jefferson Bucks Hospital in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Born Thursday, April 14, 1938 in Bristol, Pennsylvania the son of the late William and Pearl (Strang) Tyrrell. Melvin was also predeceased by; sisters, Virginia Tyrell, Doris Faras, Flora Boyle; brothers, Charles, and...
Charles R. Tracy
Dec 26, 2024
Charles Tracy, 90 years of age of Arlington Street Tamaqua passed away on Thursday December 26, 2024 at home.Born Saturday, June 9, 1934 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the son of the late Daniel, and Veronica (Fulmer) Tracy. He was also predeceased by; sisters, Rose McCarroll, Sylvia Arner, Catherine Secara, Theresa Zawatwicz; brothers, Michael, Francis, Thomas, Daniel, Clement, Jerome, and Joseph Tracy....
Leopoldo M. Ramos
Dec 24, 2024
Leopoldo M. Ramos, 82 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, December 2, 1942 in Puerto Rico, the son of the late Antonio and Honoria (Melendez) Ramos. Leopold was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Juanita (Cintron) Ramos on...
Sarah Rose O'Donnell
Dec 23, 2024
Sarah Rose O'Donnell, 53 years of age of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at home surrounded by family and friends. Born Thursday, December 16, 1971 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Edward J., and Cecelia (Hill) O'Donnell. Surviving are; sister, Catherine O'Donnell of Auburn; nieces, Star Tuten, Ashley DeValle wife of Jonathan; nephew,...
Terry L. Bachert
Dec 20, 2024
Terry Lee Bachert, 68 years old, of Lewistown Valley, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Friday, December 20, 2024 upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born June 9, 1956 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Marlin and Hazel (Leiby) Bachert.
Surviving are sisters, Lou Anne Bachert and Jill Paea; his beloved dog Reese; and chosen...
Patrick J. Coleman
Dec 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick J. Coleman, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend to many. A lifelong resident of Tuscarora, Patrick died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at home. He was 49 years of age.Born Saturday, February 22, 1975 in Williamsport the son of the late Joan Coleman-Forys who passed away on August...
Paul Gene Dice Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
Paul Gene Dice, Jr., husband, son, father, 54 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at home while in the loving care of his family after a courageous three year battle against brain cancer. Born Friday, July 17, 1970 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania he is survived by; mother, Louise (Ackers) Kirschner and her husband Alvin...
Julia A. (Hutta) Boyle
Dec 13, 2024
Julia A. (Hutta) Boyle, 94 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, July 21, 1930 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Paul, and Mary (Hrdlica) Hutta. Julia was also predeceased by; beloved husband, Joseph A. Boyle on April 29, 2014; granddaughter, Tara Miradella; sisters,...
Willard J. Leibensperger
Dec 8, 2024
Willard J. Leibensperger, 68 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at home after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. Born Thursday, August 16, 1956 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Willard, and Joan (Kuta) Leibensperger. A 1974 graduate of Carbon County Vocational Technical School in the Machine...
Micahel J. Schartel
Dec 8, 2024
Michael J. Schartel, 33 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at St. Luke's University Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, June 20, 1991 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; parents, Douglas and Melissa (Wendling) Schartel; wife Stephanie (Zirolo) Schartel; sons, Michael J. Schartel, Alexzander J. Schartel, Kaiden M. Schartel; daughter, Eterniti A. Schartel; brother, Doug...
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