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Valeria E. Funk

Valeria E. Funk

Dec 3, 2017

Valeria E. Funk, 96 years of age a longtime Weatherly, and Albrightsville resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017, as a guest at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. The widow of Charles W. Funk who died on June 6, 2002 she is survived by; daughter, Karen Solderits wife of Frank of Albrightsville; sons, Wayne C....

Jeffrey R. Kunkel

Jeffrey R. Kunkel

Dec 3, 2017

Jeffrey R. Kunkel, husband, father, grandfather, brother of Quakake Road, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp, after a long illness at the age of 59. Survived by his beloved wife of fourteen years, Roseann M. (Kunkle) Kunkel; daughters, Becky A Ravina of Weatherly, Mandy R. Miller wife of David of Weatherly;...

Valeria E. Funk

Valeria E. Funk

Dec 3, 2017

Valeria E. Funk, 96 years of age a longtime Weatherly, and Albrightsville resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017, as a guest at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. The widow of Charles W. Funk who died on June 6, 2002 she is survived by; daughter, Karen Solderits wife of Frank of Albrightsville; sons, Wayne C....

Alfred P. Knabb

Alfred P. Knabb

Dec 2, 2017

Alfred P. Knabb, 84 of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Dolores D. (McFarland) Knabb;daughters, Cindy L. Rohrbach wife of Frank of Macungie, Christine A. Knabb of Kempton, Wanda J. Krum wife of Keith of Lehighton, Debbie...

Alfred P. Knabb

Alfred P. Knabb

Dec 2, 2017

Alfred P. Knabb, 84 of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Dolores D. (McFarland) Knabb;daughters, Cindy L. Rohrbach wife of Frank of Macungie, Christine A. Knabb of Kempton, Wanda J. Krum wife of Keith of Lehighton, Debbie...

Amelia R. Kuchar

Amelia R. Kuchar

Dec 1, 2017

Amelia R. Kuchar, 96, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, and aunt, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 1, 2017. Born May 4, 1921, in New Columbus, Nesquehoning, Amelia was the daughter of the late Frank and Filomena (Grieco) Romano. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly. A Registered Nurse and...

Amelia R. Kuchar

Amelia R. Kuchar

Dec 1, 2017

Amelia R. Kuchar, 96, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, and aunt, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 1, 2017. Born May 4, 1921, in New Columbus, Nesquehoning, Amelia was the daughter of the late Frank and Filomena (Grieco) Romano. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly. A Registered Nurse and...

Carolyn J. Hudson

Carolyn J. Hudson

Nov 29, 2017

Carolyn J. Hudson, 76 of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton Campus. The widow of Milton J. Hudson, Sr. who died on January 10, 2012 she is survived by; daughter, Kellye Lee Zoscin wife of Scott of Weatherly; son, Milton J. Hudson, Jr. and his wife Shelli L. of Eldersburg, MD,; sisters,...

Timothy Jacob Lash

Timothy Jacob Lash

Nov 29, 2017

Timothy J. Lash, 22 of Fern Glen, Pennsylvania, formerly of Weatherly died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, having fought a long battle against addiction. Born in Hazleton he is survived by; mother, Jammie A. (Kreshock) Lash and her companion Brian Tobin of Pottsville; father, Gene Lash, Jr. and his companion, Angela Greco with whom he resided; brother, Jason Lash; maternal...

Carolyn J. Hudson

Carolyn J. Hudson

Nov 29, 2017

Carolyn J. Hudson, 76 of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton Campus. The widow of Milton J. Hudson, Sr. who died on January 10, 2012 she is survived by; daughter, Kellye Lee Zoscin wife of Scott of Weatherly; son, Milton J. Hudson, Jr. and his wife Shelli L. of Eldersburg, MD,; sisters,...

Timothy Jacob Lash

Timothy Jacob Lash

Nov 29, 2017

Timothy J. Lash, 22 of Fern Glen, Pennsylvania, formerly of Weatherly died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, having fought a long battle against addiction. Born in Hazleton he is survived by; mother, Jammie A. (Kreshock) Lash and her companion Brian Tobin of Pottsville; father, Gene Lash, Jr. and his companion, Angela Greco with whom he resided; brother, Jason Lash; maternal...

Jean Ann Ganly

Jean Ann Ganly

Nov 28, 2017

Jean A. (Reinhart) Ganly, age 73, of Meadow Ave., Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital Blue Mt. Health Care Systems in Lehighton. The widow of Paul Ganly who died in 1988, Jean is survived by; sisters, Marion Shellhamer of New Ringgold her caregiver, LaVerne Haas wife of Joseph of Andreas; Doris Breiner wife of LeRoy...

Jean Ann Ganly

Jean Ann Ganly

Nov 28, 2017

Jean A. (Reinhart) Ganly, age 73, of Meadow Ave., Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital Blue Mt. Health Care Systems in Lehighton. The widow of Paul Ganly who died in 1988, Jean is survived by; sisters, Marion Shellhamer of New Ringgold her caregiver, LaVerne Haas wife of Joseph of Andreas; Doris Breiner wife of LeRoy...

Jane A. Springer

Jane A. Springer

Nov 25, 2017

Jane A. Springer, of Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem at the age of 87. The widow of Eugene F. Springer, she is survived by; daughters, Judith F. Matteo-Brennan of Tamaqua, Lisa A. Sneddon and her husband Brian of Fayetteville, NC,; sons, Ronald E. Springer and his wife Joanne...

Jane A. Springer

Jane A. Springer

Nov 25, 2017

Jane A. Springer, of Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem at the age of 87. The widow of Eugene F. Springer, she is survived by; daughters, Judith F. Matteo-Brennan of Tamaqua, Lisa A. Sneddon and her husband Brian of Fayetteville, NC,; sons, Ronald E. Springer and his wife Joanne...

Robert D. Nunemacher

Robert D. Nunemacher

Nov 23, 2017

Robert D. Nunemacher, 66 years of age of Lizard Creek Road, Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at home while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Alice E. (Blew) Nunemacher; sons, Robert D. Nunemacher and his wife Jennifer of Auburn, Scott R. Nunemacher and his wife Amy of Andreas, Randy...

Robert D. Nunemacher

Robert D. Nunemacher

Nov 23, 2017

Robert D. Nunemacher, 66 years of age of Lizard Creek Road, Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at home while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Alice E. (Blew) Nunemacher; sons, Robert D. Nunemacher and his wife Jennifer of Auburn, Scott R. Nunemacher and his wife Amy of Andreas, Randy...

Violet Jane Eggert

Violet Jane Eggert

Nov 18, 2017

Violet Jane Eggert, 79 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Surviving are sons, Kurt E. Eggert, Eric Eggert, Mark Eggert and his wife Karen and Troy S. Eggert. Violet also has a number of grandchildren. Violet had worked at Weatherwood Nursing Home as an aide, and lead cook....

Violet Jane Eggert

Violet Jane Eggert

Nov 18, 2017

Violet Jane Eggert, 79 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Surviving are sons, Kurt E. Eggert, Eric Eggert, Mark Eggert and his wife Karen and Troy S. Eggert. Violet also has a number of grandchildren. Violet had worked at Weatherwood Nursing Home as an aide, and lead cook....

Marjorie S. Updike

Marjorie S. Updike

Nov 17, 2017

Marjorie S. Updike, 81 years of age a long time Lake Hauto resident, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Rush Township. Survived by her husband, Ralph L. Updike of Tamaqua; daughter, Lisa Scheitrum; sons, Ralph J. Updike and his wife Jacqueline, Steve L. Updike and his wife Sally, and Mark Updike; grandchildren,...