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Mary Lou (Herr) Strubel
Mar 3, 2026
Mary Lou Strubel, 66, of West Penn Township, New Ringgold, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Born in Lancaster on August 27, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Irene (Booth) Herr. Mary Lou was a woman of immense talent and even greater kindness. During her career, she served as a tow motor operator...
Michele L. Murphy
Mar 3, 2026
Michele L. Murphy, aged 67, of Walker Township, departed this life on March 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital. Her nurturing spirit and kind heart will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
Michele was born on December 16, 1958, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, to Janie (Skeath) Neidlinger and the late Kenneth...
Carol Ann Leitgep-Faust
Mar 2, 2026
Carol Ann Leitgep-Faust, 82, of Tamaqua, passed away on March 2, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital. She was a devoted wife to the late David Faust, marking a partnership filled with shared moments and cherished memories.
Born on February 23, 1944, in Allentown, PA, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Edward R. and Jessie Marie (Beam) McCracken-Fluck....
Paul M. Scheitrum
Feb 28, 2026
Paul Martin Scheitrum, Jr., 62, formerly of 263 Brown Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, at Complete Care Skilled Nursing Facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
Born at Coaldale Memorial Hospital, Paul was the son of the late Paul Franklin Scheitrum (d. August 31, 2014) and Julia Ann (Bergen) Scheitrum (d. October 9, 2009). He was a graduate of St....
Linda J. Mundy
Feb 27, 2026
Linda J. Mundy, 78, of Coaldale, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial—the same hospital where she dedicated years of service before her retirement.
Born in Coaldale on April 9, 1947, Linda was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth “Betty” Neifert. A 1965 Panther Valley graduate, she was known for her tireless work...
Ruth Mathison
Feb 26, 2026
Ruth Birgit Mathison, a cherished and beloved member of her community, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 80 in Heritage Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Born on November 26, 1945, in Kristiansund, Norway, Ruth was the daughter of the late Arnt and Johanne (Skaarer) Monge. Her...
William A. Frauenheim, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
William A. “Bill” Frauenheim, Jr., 97, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, while a resident of Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.
Bill was born on November 27, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late William A. Frauenheim, Sr. and Catherine (Waechter) Frauenheim. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...
Carol Ann Evans
Feb 24, 2026
Carol Ann Evans, 70, of Lansford, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.Born on February 20, 1956, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Evans and Betty J. Hall-Kassander. Carol was a dedicated HR associate at St. Luke's Hospital Coaldale, where she contributed her skills and compassion to...
Valerie McAvoy
Feb 23, 2026
Valerie (Ferrence) McAvoy, 74, of New Ringgold died peacefully Monday afternoon February 23, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus, Easton.
She was the wife of Rae W. McAvoy and was the love of his life. She and Rae were married August 18, 2001.Born in Coaldale Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Helene Ferrence and step father Soloman Lechleitner.Valerie...
Dorothy L. Frye
Feb 21, 2026
Dorothy L. Frye, 92 years of age of East Brunswick Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully after a short illness at home on Saturday, February 21, 2026 while surrounded by her beloved daughters, Patricia Doemer and Carol Frye.
Born Tuesday, March 7, 1933 in Allentown, the daughter of the late John R. and Marie (Jiran) Zaprazny. Dorothy was also predeceased...
Phyllis Ann Pruett
Feb 20, 2026
Phyllis Ann Pruett, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, at the age of 90.
Born on August 31, 1935, Phyllis was a woman of simple joys and immense devotion. After graduating from Tamaqua High School, she spent many years as a...
Barbara E. Stegmeier
Feb 20, 2026
Barbara E. (Zeigler) Stegmeier, 77 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, May 31, 1948 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Earl and Beatrice (Hartung) Zeigler. Barb was also predeceased by; her husband of 52 years, Robert F. Stegmeier; sisters, Joan N. Miller,...
Vesta L. Trubilla
Feb 17, 2026
Vesta L. Trubilla, age 76, of Sugarloaf Township, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of John Trubilla to whom she was married to for 41 years.
Born on December 14, 1949, in Hazleton, PA, Vesta was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Winifred (Stauffer) Field. She...
Florence E. "Flossie" Inama
Feb 16, 2026
Florence E. “Flossie” Inama, 93 years of age, a longtime resident of Mary-D, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, as a guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Born in Ellengown Schuylkill County on May 1, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Blanche (Short) Amos.
Flossie was a woman of many talents and a quiet, industrious...
Ruth Ann "Cookie" Hartranft
Feb 16, 2026
Ruth Ann "Cookie" Hartranft, 78, a lifelong resident of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Forest Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly.
Cookie’s life was defined by two enduring passions: a relentless pursuit of education and a deep, quiet devotion to her faith. A 1965 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, she spent her career...
James J. Ahner
Feb 15, 2026
James J. Ahner, 81, of Franklin Township, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 7, 1944, in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, James was the cherished son of the late Curtis and Dorothy (Shook) Ahner. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking and dedicated individual, serving as the owner of Ahner...
Nancy Pasho
Feb 11, 2026
Nancy Lee Pasho, 91, formerly of Tamaqua PA, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Nebraska. She was the loving wife of the late George Pasho, Jr.
Born on September 28, 1934, in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Esther (Mertz) Frey. A proud graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Class of 1953, Nancy dedicated many years...
Kimberly Heckman
Feb 11, 2026
Kimberly Heckman, age 59, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, departed this life on February 11, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest. She was born on April 2, 1966, in Johnson City, New York, and was the cherished daughter of the late John and Louann (Derr) Latniak, Sr.
Kimberly, a proud graduate of Weatherly High School, devoted many years of her professional life to...
Romaine Marie Karnish
Feb 9, 2026
Romaine Marie Karnish, 82, of Lansford, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Campus in Coaldale, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born October 9, 1943, in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose Marie (Rowan) Drosdak. A 1961 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Romaine carried throughout her life...
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