OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2026

George Robert Graaf, 97, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 2, 2026.

Born on February 2, 1929, in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Nelson Graaf and Mable (Stauffer) Graaf.

George was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent his career with Conrail as a railroad foreman. He took great pride in his work and the life he built...

Aug 2, 2026

Patricia A (Wagner) Lore, Mom, Nana, Aunt, Sister, 87 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp..

Born Sunday, October 23, 1938 in West Penn Township Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Curtis and Irene (Folk) Wagner. Pat was also predeceased by; husband, Robert D. Lore; daughter, Denise O'Brien;...

Aug 1, 2026

Timothy Martin, 71 years of age of of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp..

Born Sunday, March 13, 1955 in Hazleton, the son of the late Samuel and Ellen (Greenaway) Martin. Tim was also predeceased by; siblings, Harry Martin and Elise Walk; grandson, Jedidiah Martin Caruso.

Surviving are; his wife whom he shared...

Aug 1, 2026

Susan C. Leary-Miklas, 65 years of age of Northampton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 1, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family..

Born Monday, March 6, 1961 in Rahway, New Jersey the daughter of the late John J. Sr. and Audrey B. (Parker) Leary. Susan was also predeceased by; sister, Barbara Ann Williams.

Surviving are; husband, Stanley...

Aug 1, 2026

Catherine E. (Zehner) Schock, 90 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, April 5, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Charles T. and Vera Marie (Barthel) Zehner.

Catherine was also predeceased by; husband, Harold J; sons, Harold J. Schock Jr., Thomas F. Schock;...

Jul 29, 2026

Lynn A. Coll, 82, of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Forest Hills in Weatherly.

Born on March 18, 1944, in Hazleton, Lynn was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Highland) Craigle. She grew up in a loving family, alongside her late brothers, Robert and Charles Craigle, and her late sister, Nancy Leininger. 

Lynn graduated with pride...

Jul 27, 2026

Stephen T. Delman, Jr., 76, of Weatherly, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2026, in his home.

Born on June 4, 1950, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Stephen was the son of the late Stephen T. Delman Sr. and Lois Leyfert Delman. His early years in Beaver Meadows laid the foundation for a lifetime marked by dedication, hard work, and community involvement.

Throughout...

Jul 26, 2026

Michael D. Williams, of Andreas, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of St. Luke’s Hospice on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 64.

Born on November 19, 1961, in Allentown, Michael was the son of the William D. Williams and Eleanor (Blose) Williams.

Michael worked for Koch's Turkey Farm, where he was known for his strong work ethic...

Jul 24, 2026

Nancy Lee M. Markovchick, R.N., 73, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Township, following a brief illness surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 18, 1953, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Nancy was the daughter of the late John and Marie G. (Fadden) Metrick. She was also preceded in...

Jul 21, 2026

Jul 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved child, Jedidiah Martin Caruso. He is deeply mourned by his parents, Allison L. Martin and Jedidiah Caruso, and his maternal grandparents, Cindy Collura, Kevin Kellner, and Tim Martin; uncle, Brian Martin; aunts, Janine Martin and Loren Collura. Jedidiah is forever loved, never forgotten, and will always hold...

Jul 18, 2026

Oscar W. "Bill" Morrison Jr., 88 years of age of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as a guest of Maple Shade Senior Living in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, June 19, 1938 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the Late Oscar W. and Irene (Smith) Morrison. Bill was also predeceased by his wife, Carole (Rose) Morrison; brother,...

Jul 17, 2026

Martin A. Hill, 77 of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus.

Born Tuesday, December 14, 1948 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert P. and Doris Jane (Leininger) Hill. In addition to his parents, Martin was preceded in death by his brother, Robert P. Hill

He is survived by sisters, Marilyn...

Jul 15, 2026

1978 PA. State Championship Tamaqua Girls Basketball Coach LaVerne Karen Rottet, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2026, in Allentown. Karen was 79 years of age and a lifelong resident of Tamaqua.

Born Sunday, September 29, 1946, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Thomas and LaVerne Weston. Karen was also predeceased by; husband, Thomas C. Rottet; sister-in-law, Renee Weston.

Surviving are...

Jul 15, 2026

Maryann Marton, 85, of Lehighton, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on December 3, 1940, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Freda (Freeman) Jobrey.

Maryann was a devoted homemaker throughout her life and was previously associated with the High and Lite dairy. She was a faithful member of...

Jul 15, 2026

Elizabeth Theresa Paulukonis, 75, of Mahanoy City, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Campus. 

Born May 5, 1951, in Shenandoah, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late  Edward and Elizabeth (Yeager) Sluzis.

She worked as a custodian for the Mahanoy Area School District for many years.

Elizabeth was married for 54 years to her husband, Jerome Eugene Paulukonis.

She...

Jul 14, 2026

Gary Paul Boog Balogach, 78, of Summit Hill, passed away on July 14, 2026, at his home.

Born March 26, 1948, in Lehighton, Gary was the son of the late Paul and Antoinette (Yuda) Balogach. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josephine Balogach.

Gary worked as a contractor and mechanic and was known for his strong work ethic and...

Jul 12, 2026

Jean M. Grossmann, 97, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 12, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice at Cedar Crest.

Born January 25, 1929, in Dover, New Jersey, Jean was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Keene) Mandigo. She was a graduate of Dover High School and worked as a secretary before retiring.

Jean was a member of the Church...

Jul 10, 2026

The world became a slightly more hectic and less patient place on Friday, July 10th, with the passing of May Freeman (nee Nestor) at the age of 95, at her retirement community home in Landisville, PA. While small in stature, she was a giant of gentleness and peace to all of those privileged enough to know her. This peace served...

Jul 9, 2026

Clarence E. “Beetle” McGeehan, 66, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2026, in Florida.

Born on November 19, 1959, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Clarence was the son of the late Maurice W. McGeehan and Marie (Hartranft) McGeehan.

He attended Tamaqua High School.Clarence worked as a truck driver and accumulated over a million miles behind the wheel throughout his career. His...