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James P. Boner
Dec 7, 2024
James "Jimmy" P. Boner, 67, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem on Saturday December 7, 2024 due to complications from a stroke in August of this year. His family was by his side. Born in Coaldale October 23, 1957, he was the fourth child of William J. and Joan W. (Love) Boner who preceded him in death; along with...
Steven N. Curry
Dec 6, 2024
Steven N. Curry, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, 42 years of age, of White Haven, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Friday, December 6, 2024, at home. Born Tuesday, March 16, 1982 in Bristol, Pennsylvania he is survived by his; mother, Vicki Cerulla; maternal grandmother, Joan Minnich; sisters, Joan R. Saxon wife of Damon of Wilkes-Barre, Donna Curry of Philadelphia; uncle,...
Kenneth C. Miller Sr.
Nov 29, 2024
Kenneth C. Miller, Sr., 78 years of age, formerly of West Penn Township passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, as a guest of Greenwood Nursing Home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, December 19, 1945 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Clayton, and Pauline (Hoppes) Miller. Kenny was also predeceased by; beloved wife, Mary Ellen (Minnich) Miller; sisters,...
Russell L. Woodward Jr.
Nov 25, 2024
Russell L. Woodward, Jr., 80 years of age, of Lansford, Pennsylvania died on Monday, November 25, 2024, at home. Born Saturday, December 18, 1943 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Russell L. Woodward, Sr., and Geraldine "Jean" (Butler) Woodward. Russell was also predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Patricia A. (Toth) Woodward on August 24, 2013; son,...
Christopher S. Schaefer
Nov 21, 2024
Christopher S. Schaefer, son, father, brother, uncle, friend, 51 years of age of Washington Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania after losing his battle to a chronic heart condition. Born Sunday, February 4, 1973 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he is survived by; mother, Aimee...
Joann (Blade) Hess
Nov 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of JoAnn (Blade) Hess JoAnn, a devoted wife, nurturing mother, and cherished Nene and sister, 63 years of age of Packer Township, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of her Savior on November 16, 2024, at home while in the tender love and care of her family. Her life was a testament to faith, love, and grace....
Marlene Hunsicker
Nov 10, 2024
Marlene Barbara Hunsicker, 87, of Newport, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Carteret Health Care. Marlene was born on September 28, 1937, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul and Margaret Edelman. She loved the simple pleasures in life, especially spending time outdoors in her garden. Marlene’s home was also filled with love for her animals,...
Brian M. Mcguinness
Nov 9, 2024
Brian M McGuinness, 66 years of age, Rush Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, as a guest of Broad Mountain Nursing in Frackville, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, December 24, 1957 Denville New Jersey, the son of the late Joseph, and Virginia (Barwick) McGuinness. Surviving are sons, Andrew M. McGuinness of Tamaqua, Christopher R. McGuinness and his wife...
Michael Sakoskie Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
Michael Sakoskie, 86 years of age of West Noble Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania died on Friday, November 8, 2024, as a guest of Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Weatherly. Born Wednesday, July 13, 1938 the son of the late Michael, and Anna (Voloshin) Sakoskie. Michael was also predeceased by; sisters, Olga Duffy; brother, Donald Sakoskie. Surviving are sons, Jason Sakoskie,...
George W. Stritz
Nov 6, 2024
George W. Stritz, 90 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at home while in the tender care of his daughters. Born Thursday, February 22, 1934 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the son of the late Andrew, and Anna (Chippi) Stritz. Â George was predeceased by; first wife, Donna Jean (Meiser) Stritz; second wife, Evelyn R. (Feuhrer)...
Joan W. Lazar
Nov 5, 2024
Joan W Lazar, 84 years of age, of Beaver Meadows Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as a guest of St. Luke's Pavilon in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, December 12, 1939 in Hamburg, Berks County the the daughter of the late Morris, and Pauline (Machmer) Henn. Joan was also predeceased by; husband, John S. Lazar; sons, Bruce Lazar,...
Pauline Lizzie Steigerwalt
Nov 3, 2024
Pauline Lizzie (Oswald) Steigerwalt, 92, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, of Ben Salem Road, Andreas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024 while in the tender care of her four children. Born Monday, December 28, 1931 in New Ringgold, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Zettlemoyer) Oswald. She was the widow of Amandus...
Doreen P. Molinaro
Oct 27, 2024
Doreen P. Molinaro, 86 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, as a guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Born Wednesday, September 21, 1938 in Romford, England the daughter of the late John, and Sadie (Kinnear) Stewart. Doreen was also predeceased by; husband, Thomas Molinaro. Surviving are daughter, Roxanne Marek and her husband Rich...
Eleanor A. Janeczek
Oct 26, 2024
Eleanor A. (Shuba) Janeczek, 92 passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Sandra Lee Fisher
Oct 25, 2024
Sandra Lee Fisher, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 79 years of age formerly of Lake Hauto Nesquehoning, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, as a guest of Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born Tuesday, October 9, 1945 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Sterling, and Myrle (Boyer) Danner. Sandra was also predeceased by; her husband of...
Joyce M. Knepper
Oct 24, 2024
Joyce M. (Weston) Knepper, RN, 83 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale Born Saturday, February 15, 1941 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William, and Marian (McLaughlin) Weston. Â Joyce was also predeceased by; her beloved husband, Earl William "Bill" Knepper on...
Richard S. Berger
Oct 23, 2024
Richard S. Berger, 65 of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 while he was a guest at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, PA. Born Sunday, March 22, 1959, in Allentown, PA he was a son of Pearl (Berger) Borger and her late husband Clair Borger, Sr. Richard was a member of Apostolic Faith Church, West Hazleton, Pa. He formerly...
Larry Andrew Vack
Oct 20, 2024
Larry A. Vack, 67 years of age of Sixth Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at St. Luke's Anderson Campus in Easton, Pennsylvania after a three week battle against cancer. Born Sunday, May 5, 1957 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Elwood A. Vack, and Ruth Naomi (Kleppinger) Vack. Surviving are; his beloved wife...
Charles F. Zellner
Oct 18, 2024
Charles F. Zellner, 80 years of age, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Charlie had resided in Weatherly for many years as well. Born Saturday, October 7, 1944 in Scranton, Pennsylvania the adopted son of the late Francis, and Mary (McGill) Zellner. Charlie was also predeceased by his birth...
Catherine C. Pfeiffer
Oct 18, 2024
With great sadness we announce the death of our beloved Mother and Nanny, Catherine C. Pfeiffer, of East High Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania who passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown at 79 years of age. Kate was born on Sunday, November 5, 1944 in Frenchtown, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the...
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