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Marie B. Sassaman

Marie B. Sassaman

May 7, 2018

Marie B. Sassaman, 88 formerly of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. Born Monday, June 17, 1929 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John, and Mary (Witcofsky) Butcavage. She was also predeceased by her husband, Karl Sassaman in 2001; sisters, Evelyn Protiwick, Alice Truskey, and Roseann...

Jeanne M. Gambino

Jeanne M. Gambino

May 7, 2018

Jeanne M. Gambino, of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania having valiantly battled cancer at the age of 57. Survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Jack A. Gambino; mother, Jean (Potter) Mallon; sister Kathy Mallon; nieces and nephews and many friends. Born Wednesday, August 3, 1960...

Jeanne M. Gambino

Jeanne M. Gambino

May 7, 2018

Jeanne M. Gambino, of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania having valiantly battled cancer at the age of 57. Survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Jack A. Gambino; mother, Jean (Potter) Mallon; sister Kathy Mallon; nieces and nephews and many friends. Born Wednesday, August 3, 1960...

Margaret M. Wills-Rendako

Margaret M. Wills-Rendako

May 7, 2018

Margaret M. Wills-Rendako , wife, mother, grandmother, 75 years of age of East Broad Street Beaver Meadows passed away peacefully on Monday May 7, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp. at the age of 75 surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband Anthony R. Rendako; daughters, Terri Smith and her husband Scott of Allentown, Jessica Leonard...

Marie B. Sassaman

Marie B. Sassaman

May 7, 2018

Marie B. Sassaman, 88 formerly of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. Born Monday, June 17, 1929 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John, and Mary (Witcofsky) Butcavage. She was also predeceased by her husband, Karl Sassaman in 2001; sisters, Evelyn Protiwick, Alice Truskey, and Roseann...

Walter T. "Boots" Englert

Walter T. "Boots" Englert

May 6, 2018

Walter T. "Boots" Englert, 92 of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widower of Margaret (Krynock) Englert, Walter is survived by; daughter, Donna Marie Alonge with whom he resided; grandchild, Joseph Alonge and his companion Terry Barron of Tuscarora, great grandchild, Amanda Runk wife of Michael of Tamaqua,1...

Walter T. "Boots" Englert

Walter T. "Boots" Englert

May 6, 2018

Walter T. "Boots" Englert, 92 of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widower of Margaret (Krynock) Englert, Walter is survived by; daughter, Donna Marie Alonge with whom he resided; grandchild, Joseph Alonge and his companion Terry Barron of Tuscarora, great grandchild, Amanda Runk wife of Michael of Tamaqua,1...

Peter J. Blashock

Peter J. Blashock

May 6, 2018

Peter J. Blashock, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 6, 2018 at St. Luke's Medical Center Bethlehem after taking ill on Saturday evening at home at the age of 45. Survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Ann Marie (McDonald) Blashock; daughter, Logan J. Blashock; son, Dylan Blashock; sister, Virginia "Dolly" Heard and her...

Peter J. Blashock

Peter J. Blashock

May 6, 2018

Peter J. Blashock, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 6, 2018 at St. Luke's Medical Center Bethlehem after taking ill on Saturday evening at home at the age of 45. Survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Ann Marie (McDonald) Blashock; daughter, Logan J. Blashock; son, Dylan Blashock; sister, Virginia "Dolly" Heard and her...

Louis J. Hoepp

Louis J. Hoepp

May 5, 2018

Louis J. Hoepp, Sr., a 25 year patrolman for the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at the age of 88 having retired to Lansford. Louis and his wife have been guest's at the Hometown Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center for the past few years. Survived by...

Louis J. Hoepp

Louis J. Hoepp

May 5, 2018

Louis J. Hoepp, Sr., a 25 year patrolman for the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at the age of 88 having retired to Lansford. Louis and his wife have been guest's at the Hometown Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center for the past few years. Survived by...

Grant C. Gilson

Grant C. Gilson

May 4, 2018

Grant C. Gilson, of White Haven, Pennsylvania died on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at the age of 31. The stars began to align for Grant, personally, professionally and spiritually. He was funny, charismatic and loved deeply. Born Thursday, July 31, 1986 in Simi Valley, California, he was the son of Steve and Laura (Koteles)...

Grant C. Gilson

Grant C. Gilson

May 4, 2018

Grant C. Gilson, of White Haven, Pennsylvania died on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus at the age of 31. The stars began to align for Grant, personally, professionally and spiritually. He was funny, charismatic and loved deeply. Born Thursday, July 31, 1986 in Simi Valley, California, he was the son of Steve and Laura (Koteles)...

Florence Mulhall

Florence Mulhall

May 3, 2018

Florence (Specht) Mulhall, 82 years of age, formerly of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Wednesday, October 9, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. the wife of the late James Mulhall. Surviving are sons, Derek Mulhall and his wife Peggy of Lititz, PA and David J. Mulhall and his wife Jennifer of...

Florence Mulhall

Florence Mulhall

May 3, 2018

Florence (Specht) Mulhall, 82 years of age, formerly of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Wednesday, October 9, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. the wife of the late James Mulhall. Surviving are sons, Derek Mulhall and his wife Peggy of Lititz, PA and David J. Mulhall and his wife Jennifer of...

Stephen Valkos

Stephen Valkos

May 3, 2018

Stephen Valkos, 57 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at home. Born Thursday December 29, 1960 in Wilmington DE, the son of Jacquette (Conrad) Carroll of Weatherly, PA. He is also survived by daughters, Danielle Gordon of Mifflinville, PA, Melissa Valkos and her husband Brian of Petersburg, WV., Megan Valkos and Kacie Valkos of Petersburg, WV; Sons,...

Stephen Valkos

Stephen Valkos

May 3, 2018

Stephen Valkos, 57 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at home. Born Thursday December 29, 1960 in Wilmington DE, the son of Jacquette (Conrad) Carroll of Weatherly, PA. He is also survived by daughters, Danielle Gordon of Mifflinville, PA, Melissa Valkos and her husband Brian of Petersburg, WV., Megan Valkos and Kacie Valkos of Petersburg, WV; Sons,...

Carl F. Miller

Carl F. Miller

Apr 30, 2018

Carl F. Miller, husband, father, pappy, of West Lehigh Street, Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2018, in his home at the age of 79. Survived by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Ann Marie (Lack) Miller; daughter, Nancy Burkett of Coaldale; sons, Carl J. Miller and his wife Tina of Tamaqua, Brian A. Miller of Coaldale;...

Carl F. Miller

Carl F. Miller

Apr 30, 2018

Carl F. Miller, husband, father, pappy, of West Lehigh Street, Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2018, in his home at the age of 79. Survived by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Ann Marie (Lack) Miller; daughter, Nancy Burkett of Coaldale; sons, Carl J. Miller and his wife Tina of Tamaqua, Brian A. Miller of Coaldale;...

Rudolph F. "Rudy" Stefanek

Rudolph F. "Rudy" Stefanek

Apr 29, 2018

Rudolph F. "Rudy" Stefanek, 57 of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital- Bethlehem. Born Friday, July 1, 1960 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania son of the late Alphonse R. "Rusty", and Mary Anne E. (Sullivan) Stefanek. Surviving are; sister, Lillian E. "Dolly" Stefanek of West Lawn; brothers, Charles J. "Chas" Stefanek of...