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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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Mary A. Dubetsky
Jun 28, 2018
Mary A. Dubetsky, 85 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at home. Widow of Lawrence J. Dubetsky, she is survived by; son, Anthony M. Domday and his wife, Cynthia, of Barnesville; daughter, Diane Downey of Hazleton, grandchildren, Allison M. (née Domday) Freeman, Anthony E. Domday, Anna R. Domday, Joseph J. Downey, Matthew J. Downey, great grandchildren,...
Mary A. Dubetsky
Jun 28, 2018
Mary A. Dubetsky, 85 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at home. Widow of Lawrence J. Dubetsky, she is survived by; son, Anthony M. Domday and his wife, Cynthia, of Barnesville; daughter, Diane Downey of Hazleton, grandchildren, Allison M. (née Domday) Freeman, Anthony E. Domday, Anna R. Domday, Joseph J. Downey, Matthew J. Downey, great grandchildren,...
Arlene M. Reichwein
Jun 26, 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...
Lois Belle Montz
Jun 24, 2018
Lois Belle (Fowbell) Montz 92 years of age of Wetzel Run Drive, Weatherly passed away peacefully on Sunday June 24, 2018 at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr, in Weatherly. Survived by her son, Ronald E. Montz and his fiancée Susan Shiroki of Packer Twp.; grand daughter, Amanda Leigh Montz and great grandson, Raymond Montz of Weatherly. Born in Hazleton on...
Lois Belle Montz
Jun 24, 2018
Lois Belle (Fowbell) Montz 92 years of age of Wetzel Run Drive, Weatherly passed away peacefully on Sunday June 24, 2018 at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr, in Weatherly. Survived by her son, Ronald E. Montz and his fiancée Susan Shiroki of Packer Twp.; grand daughter, Amanda Leigh Montz and great grandson, Raymond Montz of Weatherly. Born in Hazleton on...
Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Fredericks
Jun 23, 2018
Kenneth R. Fredericks of East Windsor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Columbia Presbyterian University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Born in Lansford, PA, he was a longtime resident of East Windsor, NJ. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Highstown, NJ where he enjoyed volunteering his...
Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Fredericks
Jun 23, 2018
Kenneth R. Fredericks of East Windsor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Columbia Presbyterian University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Born in Lansford, PA, he was a longtime resident of East Windsor, NJ. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Highstown, NJ where he enjoyed volunteering his...
John C. Mayer
Jun 22, 2018
John C. Mayer, 94 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at home. John served his country with valor having been awarded a Bronze Star, and Purple Heart during WWII while serving as a Medic in the United States Army. A graduate of Yale Unversity, John earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture. He was a...
John C. Mayer
Jun 22, 2018
John C. Mayer, 94 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, at home. John served his country with valor having been awarded a Bronze Star, and Purple Heart during WWII while serving as a Medic in the United States Army. A graduate of Yale Unversity, John earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture. He was a...
Helen Jadush-Hornack
Jun 21, 2018
Our Lord’s choir of angels welcomed our mom, Helen ( Crofcheck) Jadush- Hornack into eternal life today, June 21, 2018 after a short illness. The daughter of Clement and Anna (Barna) Crofcheck, mom was born in Freeland in April of 1934, recently celebrating her 84th birthday. Today, 39 years ago, she married our stepfather, “Pop” Robert J Hornack, and enjoyed...
Helen Jadush-Hornack
Jun 21, 2018
Our Lord’s choir of angels welcomed our mom, Helen ( Crofcheck) Jadush- Hornack into eternal life today, June 21, 2018 after a short illness. The daughter of Clement and Anna (Barna) Crofcheck, mom was born in Freeland in April of 1934, recently celebrating her 84th birthday. Today, 39 years ago, she married our stepfather, “Pop” Robert J Hornack, and enjoyed...
Kenneth R. Kresge
Jun 18, 2018
Kenneth R. Kresge, husband, father grandfather, 72 years of age, a resident of Golf Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. Survived by his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Sharon Ann (Frey) Kresge; daughters, Melanie Bank of Levittown, Aimee West wife of William of Lehighton; sister, Kathryn Oppold of Palmerton; grand...
June E. Stapleton
Jun 18, 2018
June E. Stapleton, 94 years of age a longtime Tamaqua, resident passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. Born Wednesday March 26, 1924 in Tamaqua, daughter of the late Archie, and Edna (Behler) Woodward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Daniel Stapleton. Surviving are daughter, Barbara Parrish wife of...
Kenneth R. Kresge
Jun 18, 2018
Kenneth R. Kresge, husband, father grandfather, 72 years of age, a resident of Golf Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. Survived by his beloved wife of forty-seven years, Sharon Ann (Frey) Kresge; daughters, Melanie Bank of Levittown, Aimee West wife of William of Lehighton; sister, Kathryn Oppold of Palmerton; grand...