OBITUARIES
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Rachel Lee Rusnock
Jun 13, 2018
Rachel Lee Rusnock, 43 years of age of Marion, South Carolina passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in White Haven, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, June 10, 1975 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania she is survived by; mother, Susan J. (Coxe) Lewert and her husband Frederick G. III of Pine Grove; sons, John J. Rusnock of Drums, and Joshua M. Rusnock of...
Terry L. Weichman
Jun 13, 2018
Terry L. Weichman, 63 of Berwyn, Pennsylvania formerly of Weatherly passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Phoenixville Hospital Hospice after a long illness. Born Sunday, April 24, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania daughter of the late Raymond C., and Ruth (Snell) Weichman. She was also predeceased by a niece, Denise Weichman. Surviving are; brothers, Raymond C Weichman and his...
Herman A. Curry, Iii
Jun 10, 2018
Herman A. Curry III , 37 years of age, of White Haven, Pennsylvania died from injuries sustained in an vehicular accident on Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Luzerne County. Born Sunday, February 1, 1981 in Bristol, , he was the son of Herman Curry, Jr. of Alabama and Victoria "Vicky" Cerulla of White Haven. Herman was also survived by; daughters,...
Herman A. Curry, Iii
Jun 10, 2018
Herman A. Curry III , 37 years of age, of White Haven, Pennsylvania died from injuries sustained in an vehicular accident on Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Luzerne County. Born Sunday, February 1, 1981 in Bristol, , he was the son of Herman Curry, Jr. of Alabama and Victoria "Vicky" Cerulla of White Haven. Herman was also survived by; daughters,...
Martha E. "Aunt Mart" Raynock
Jun 8, 2018
Martha E. "Aunt Mart" Raynock, a lifelong resident of Weatherly, passed away on June 8, 2018. Born in Freeland, Pa. Martha was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Raynock. She is survived by her brothers and sisters and their spouses: John and Eleanor Raynock of Weatherly, James and Patty Raynock of Emmaus, Pa., Mary Ann and Randy Marshall...
George B. Sassaman
Jun 6, 2018
George B. Sassaman, 94 of Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Kutztown Manor Nursing Home in Kutztown. Survived by his daughter, Renee L. Mantz wife of the late Gary; granddaughters, Megan L Pielmeier and her husband David, Lauren R. DeTurk wife of Timothy; great granddaughter, Claire Pielmeier, Abigail DeTurk; brother-in-law George "Bucky" Brimmer, Jr....
Stacie Louise Chapman
Jun 6, 2018
Stacie Louise Chapman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at the age of 55. Born Monday, August 13, 1962 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Rita (Steigerwalt) Yasinsky of Tamaqua, and the late Chet Yasinsky. She is also survived by her...
Stacie Louise Chapman
Jun 6, 2018
Stacie Louise Chapman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at the age of 55. Born Monday, August 13, 1962 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Rita (Steigerwalt) Yasinsky of Tamaqua, and the late Chet Yasinsky. She is also survived by her...
George B. Sassaman
Jun 6, 2018
George B. Sassaman, 94 of Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Kutztown Manor Nursing Home in Kutztown. Survived by his daughter, Renee L. Mantz wife of the late Gary; granddaughters, Megan L Pielmeier and her husband David, Lauren R. DeTurk wife of Timothy; great granddaughter, Claire Pielmeier, Abigail DeTurk; brother-in-law George "Bucky" Brimmer, Jr....
Otto J. Barbush
Jun 4, 2018
Otto John Barbush Jr. 91 years of age of First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Joan N. (Chisnell) Barbush. They had a fairytale life of love that few could even dream of having. Daughter, Bonita Barbush Urban wife of...
Otto J. Barbush
Jun 4, 2018
Otto John Barbush Jr. 91 years of age of First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Joan N. (Chisnell) Barbush. They had a fairytale life of love that few could even dream of having. Daughter, Bonita Barbush Urban wife of...
Bruce G. Jones
Jun 2, 2018
Bruce G. Jones, 61 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at home, having fought a courageous battle aginst cancer. Survived by his wife of forty-three years, Marilyn (Quinn) Jones; daughters, Stacey Betz wife of James of New Ringgold, Sonja Ritter wife of Richard III of Tamaqua;...
Bruce G. Jones
Jun 2, 2018
Bruce G. Jones, 61 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at home, having fought a courageous battle aginst cancer. Survived by his wife of forty-three years, Marilyn (Quinn) Jones; daughters, Stacey Betz wife of James of New Ringgold, Sonja Ritter wife of Richard III of Tamaqua;...
Phyllis June Wehr
May 30, 2018
Phyllis June Wehr, 86 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, as a longtime guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Widow of Berlyn Oliver Wehr who passed away on June 6, 2000, Phyllis is survived by; daughters, Kathy A. Wehr of Hazleton, Cindy L. Hartung wife of Butch of Tamaqua; son, Glenn B....
Phyllis June Wehr
May 30, 2018
Phyllis June Wehr, 86 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, as a longtime guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Widow of Berlyn Oliver Wehr who passed away on June 6, 2000, Phyllis is survived by; daughters, Kathy A. Wehr of Hazleton, Cindy L. Hartung wife of Butch of Tamaqua; son, Glenn B....
Arlene R. Lithkousky
May 30, 2018
Arlene R. Lithkousky, 73 years of age of Lehigh Twp, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton - campus. Survived by her husband of forty-six years, Arthur J. Lithkousky; daughter, Donna Lithkousky; sister, Betty Tyrell of Nescopec; grand daughter, Sabrinia Carey; great grand daughter, Baylee Kane. Born Wednesday, May 23, 1945 in Hazleton,...
Arlene R. Lithkousky
May 30, 2018
Arlene R. Lithkousky, 73 years of age of Lehigh Twp, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton - campus. Survived by her husband of forty-six years, Arthur J. Lithkousky; daughter, Donna Lithkousky; sister, Betty Tyrell of Nescopec; grand daughter, Sabrinia Carey; great grand daughter, Baylee Kane. Born Wednesday, May 23, 1945 in Hazleton,...
Jeremiah M. Shellhamer
May 29, 2018
Jeremiah M. Shellhammer, 68 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at home Born Monday, February 13, 1950 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania son of the late Kermit and Hattie (Phillips) Shellhammer. He was also predeceased by sisters, Carol Fredericks, Phyllis Gernert, and Darlene Moyer. Jeremiah is survived by friends, nieces, and nephews as well as in-laws. Private arrangements...
Edward "Dick" Martin
May 29, 2018
Edward "Dick" Martin (Marcinko), of East Ridge Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Maple Shade Living Center in Nesquehoning at 96 years of age. Born Friday, March 17, 1922 in Lansford, Pennsylvania son of the late Paul, and Mary (Oracko) Martin, Dick was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa (Paslowsky) Martin; son, Ronald...
Edward "Dick" Martin
May 29, 2018
Edward "Dick" Martin (Marcinko), of East Ridge Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Maple Shade Living Center in Nesquehoning at 96 years of age. Born Friday, March 17, 1922 in Lansford, Pennsylvania son of the late Paul, and Mary (Oracko) Martin, Dick was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa (Paslowsky) Martin; son, Ronald...