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Robert J. Stremick, Sr.
Sep 23, 2019
Robert J. "Coalie" Stremick, 77 years of age of Valley Street Brockton entered into eternal rest, Monday September 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pottsville on September 7, 1942, Coalie was the son of the late Martha (Lincovich) Haffey. He was also predeceased by his step-father, Frank Haffey and brother, Charles Stremick. A member of...
Margaret Mary Midas
Sep 21, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce that Margaret (Margie) Midas, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 93. Widow of Clement T. Midas she is survived by: daughter Nikki Leonzi wife of Richard; sons, Clement Midas and wife Teresa; David Midas and wife Patricia; grandchildren Jeffrey and Jennifer Leonzi, Kristin Sommers...
Marian Ann Bailey
Sep 20, 2019
Marian Ann Bailey of 158 West Columbus Ave. Nesquehoning, passed away on Friday evening at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale at the age of 77. Widow of Richard Bailey, Marian is survived by; daughters, Deborah West, Michelle L. Boyer wife of Matthew her care giver; James R. Biddle and his wife Linda, Edward Bailey and his wife...
Edward Matthew Poshefko
Sep 20, 2019
Edward M Poshefko, 93 years of age Lansford, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Lehighton Campus. Born Sunday, October 4, 1925 in Nesquehoning, the son of the late George and Mary (Koval) Poshefko. He was also predeceased by his wife of sixty years, Margaret E. (Vrabel) Poshefko on April 24,...
Robert T. "Rt" Hartranft, Sr.
Sep 20, 2019
Robert T. "RT" Hartranft, Sr., 44 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Tamaqua. Born Friday, March 21, 1975 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. He is survived by; his wife Lori M. (Yakubowski) Hartranft.; mother, Joanne L. (Schlorf) Snyder wife of Randy; sons, Robert T. Hartranft, Jr. and his companion Erika CasselL, Jared A. Hartranft,; daughters, Jillian B....
Wanda Joy Carol Johannides
Sep 19, 2019
Wanda Joy Carol (Neifert) Johannides, of Sycamore Lane, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at home after a nine year courageous battle against cancer at the age of 54. Born Tuesday, November 17, 1964 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she is survived by; husband Frederick B. Johannides; mother, Carol (Shellhamer) Tierney and her husband James P. of...
Christopher M. Kuhns
Sep 10, 2019
Christopher M. Kuhns, 40 of New Ringgold and Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born Monday, November 27, 1978 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Kenneth Kuhns and Barbara Nunemacher Kuhns. He was predeceased by brother, Keith Allen Kuhns in 2013 and sister, Kimberly Kuhns in 1970. A graduate of Parkland High School, Chris was...
Eugene E. Woodring
Sep 9, 2019
Eugene E. Woodring ,92, and a lifetime resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 while a guest at Weatherwood Nursing Home.Born Sunday, December 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Russel and Naomi (Eroh) Woodring.Eugene served honorably in the Army Airforce during WWII. He retired from the Weatherly Foundry after 25 years. He was...
Eldrich C. Campbell, Jr
Sep 5, 2019
Rev. Dr. Eldrich C. Campbell, Jr. 88 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at home while in the care of his family. Born Monday, February 2, 1931 in Montville, NJ, he was the son of the late Eldrich C. and Emma (Noble) Campbell. Rev. Dr. Campbell was the husband of the late Jean (Mason) Campbell...
John T. "Stape" Stapleton
Sep 5, 2019
John “Stape” Stapleton, 57 of Tamaqua, passed into eternal rest at his home on Thursday, Sept 5th after a 10 month courageous battle with cancer. Born Friday, February 9, 1962 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clara V. (Cook) Stapleton and the late John R. Stapleton. Stape was a lifelong East End resident and graduated from Tamaqua Area...
Kenneth H. Coleman
Sep 5, 2019
Mr. Kenneth H. Coleman, age 102 years young, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife of 38 years Ruth D. (Powis) Coleman by his side. Kenneth was born and raised on Lombard Street in Tamaqua and then lived in the West Lawn suburb of Reading, Pennsylvania before retiring to Valrico, Florida in 1991 where he has since resided. Born August...
Anne H. Trauger
Sep 2, 2019
Anne H. Trauger of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning passed away peacefully on Monday September 2, 2019 at St. Luke’s MinersMemorial Medical Center at the age of 96. Born in Belle Valley, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Hudasky) Hano, she was alsopredeceased by husbands, John Prekopa, Rufus F. Lazzell, and Kenneth C. Trauger; daughter, Karen AnnReehl, son John...
Mildred B. Henritzy
Aug 31, 2019
Mildred B (Bartelt) Henritzy , formerly of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Harrison “Scoop” Henritzy in 1979. Born June 28, 1925 in Mauch Chunk , PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Frieda (Fuhrmann) Bartelt. Mildred was predeceased by her...
Earl J. Davis
Aug 27, 2019
Earl John Davis of Weatherly, passed away at age 81 on 27 August 2019 from complications with pneumonia and heart failure at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.Born August 12th, 1938 in Weatherly the son of the late George and Elva (Schnauffer) Davis. Survived by; his beloved wife of sixty years, Doreen C. (Oswald) Davis; son, Earl C. Davis, Weatherly, Glenn...
Frederick G. "Freddie" Lewert, Iii
Aug 26, 2019
Frederick G. "Freddie" Lewert , III , 54 yrs. of age of Chapel Drive Pine Grove returned home to his lord on Monday August 26, 2019 having courageously battled cancer since June 12, 2018. Survived by; his beloved wife of thirty-three years, Susan J. (Coxe) Lewert; father, Frederick G. Lewert, Jr. and his wife Docie of Pine Grove; brother, Thomas...
Milton Rausch
Aug 24, 2019
Milton Russell Rausch, 74 years of age of Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Margaret "Peg" (Zackus) Rausch; daughters, Crystal Rausch of Pine Grove, Rebecca Ann Carpenter wife of Brian of Harleysville, Cathy Jo Rausch and...
Ruth Ethel Ruch
Aug 22, 2019
Ruth Ethel Ruch, mother, sister, nana, 78 years of age passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Manor Care in Allentown, Pennsylvania where she resided as a guest for the past 4 years. Born Thursday, March 20, 1941 in Quakertown the daughter of the late Ralph and Jean (Williams) Herstine. She was also predeceased by; husband of twenty-one...
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...
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