OBITUARIES

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Juanita L. DeLong

Juanita L. DeLong

Jul 10, 2025

Juanita Lois DeLong, 80, formerly of Fountain Hill, PA, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, in Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Tamaqua.

Born August 23, 1944, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph James and Lucille Anne (DeFiore) Matosek.

Juanita worked in the modeling and dance industry.

She loved her dogs, gardening, painting, arts and crafts, sewing, and baking....

Thomas C. Rowlands

Thomas C. Rowlands

Jul 8, 2025

Thomas C. Rowlands, 76 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Friday, May 13, 1949 in Coaldale the son of the late David J., and Sara M. (Faust) Rowlands. Tom was also predeceased by; twin brother, David.

Surviving are; his wife of 39 years, Joanne...

Bruce Rodger Fetter

Bruce Rodger Fetter

Jul 5, 2025

Bruce Rodger Fetter, 66, of Auburn, Pa, passed away July 5, 2025, at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, PA.

Born December 2, 1958, in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Iva (Wetzel) Fetter.

Bruce was a 1979 graduate of Pottsville High School and was employed by many warehouses.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...

Josephine H. Carey

Josephine H. Carey

Jul 3, 2025

Josephine H. Carey, 69 years of age a longtime resident of Peekskill New York passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a guest of Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Born Tuesday, February 21, 1956 in Bronx, New York the daughter of the late Al and Lena (Calvo) Riley. Josephine was also predeceased by; her husband, Ronald Carey.

Surviving are sons, Joshua...

Shirley R. Reigel

Shirley R. Reigel

Jul 3, 2025

Shirley Reigel, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother 90 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a guest of Providence Place in Drums, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, November 11, 1934 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elmer and Agnes (Weicker) Schuetrumpf. Shirley was also predeceased by her husband of 52 years Herbert T....

Theresa M. Dvorsky

Theresa M. Dvorsky

Jun 30, 2025

Theresa Dvorsky, of State College, PA, went to be with Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 30, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in 1945 and raised in Coaldale, Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many.

Theresa is survived by her loving husband, Robert Dvorsky, with whom she celebrated 58 years...

Dianne Rae Rodemich

Dianne Rae Rodemich

Jun 29, 2025

Dianne Rae (Good) Rodemich, 81 of Quakertown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully June 29, 2025 with her family by her side.

She was the wife of Joseph E. Rodemich and they were married for 40 years. Born February 5, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Raymond John and Mary Elizabeth (Eckert) Good.

Dianne grew up in Elkins Park,...

David Panckeri

David Panckeri

Jun 29, 2025

David Panckeri, 77 years of age of Kline Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Born in Hazleton on Sunday, May 16, 1948 the son of the late Henry B. Panckeri Sr. and Eleanor (Wandishion) Panckeri. David was also predeceased by; wife, Kathleen M. "Katie" (O'Barr)Panckeri.

Surviving are; children, Julianna Marie Panckeri,...

William G. "Wic" G. Wishousky

William G. "Wic" G. Wishousky

Jun 26, 2025

William G. "Wic" Wishousky, beloved husband, father, brother, Grandad, 78 years of age of Pottsville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at the Pottsville hospital on Thursday, June 26, 2025 while his wife of 35 years lovingly held his hand.

 Born Sunday, October 13, 1946 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harry and Helen (Turcmanovich) Wishousky. Bill was predeceased by his...

Joseph R. Burns

Joseph R. Burns

Jun 25, 2025

Joseph R. "Moe" Burns, Sr., 82, of Coaldale, PA passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus, Coaldale.

Born September 27, 1942 in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Earl and Cecilia (Bugarewicz) Burns.

“Moe” was a graduate of Coaldale High School class of 1961 where he excelled in football as a 4-year varsity...

Helen C. Wilson

Helen C. Wilson

Jun 24, 2025

Helen C. Wilson, passed away peacefully at the Schuylkill Center Pottsville. She was the wife of the late John Earl Wilson. Born January 14,1933 in Mantzville, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Leon and Emma (Steigerwalt) Hoppes. Helen was also predeceased by; son, Shawn Wilson; granddaughter, Katherine LaFrance; daughter, Carolyn Robbins; sister, Velma Schaeffer.

Helen is survived by; sisters, Grace (Darwin)...

Mark J. Graham

Mark J. Graham

Jun 23, 2025

Mark J. Graham, 43, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1981, in Wilkes-Barre, Mark was the beloved son of Mark and Donna (Babbitt) Graham. He was a husband, devoted father, son, brother, and uncle—cherished by all who knew him.

Mark is survived by his loving wife, Heather Thomas Graham; his children, Noah and...

Jody L. Younker

Jody L. Younker

Jun 19, 2025

Jody L. Younker, a lifelong resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2025, at the age of 52, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 1st, 1972, Jody was a vibrant spirit whose infectious laugh and radiant smile could brighten even the darkest days. Wherever Jody was, love...

Thomas J. Fudge, Jr.

Thomas J. Fudge, Jr.

Jun 15, 2025

Thomas J. Fudge, Jr, husband, brother, teacher and friend of many passed away suddenly at his home in Perkasie, Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Tom was 73 years of age. Tom died peacefully in his sleep after a day of doing what he loved most, playing golf with his friends.

Born Thursday, October 29, 1951 in Brooklyn New York he...

Paul G. Kemery

Paul G. Kemery

Jun 15, 2025

Paul G. Kemery, 67 years of East Penn Township Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Born Monday, April 7, 1958 in Coaldale Pennsylvania , he was the son of the late Palmer and Bertha (Bowman) Kemery. Paul was also predeceased by; sisters, Alice Camarillo, Ruthie Kemery, Bertha Mason, Berdell Semmel,...

Thomas W Jacoby

Thomas W Jacoby

Jun 12, 2025

Thomas W. Jacoby, 79 years of age of Tamaqua Pennsylvania died on Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a guest of EdenBrooke of Greenwood Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation in Pottsville.

Born Thursday, August 9, 1945 Penn Brooke, Pennsylvania the son of the late William T. and Louella Elizabeth (Ehrig) Jacoby. Tom was also predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Ann (Werner) Jacoby;...

Mary Jane "MJ" McGlinchey

Mary Jane "MJ" McGlinchey

Jun 11, 2025

Mary Jane "MJ" McGlinchey, 80 years of age of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 while in the care of her family in the home and neighborhood that she loved.

Born Thursday, July 6, 1944 in Newton Falls, Ohio the daughter of the late Francis and Elverna (Eddinger) McGlinchey. May Jane was also predeceased by;...

Christian Christopher Shilko

Christian Christopher Shilko

Jun 10, 2025

Christian Christopher Shilko, 55 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Born Thursday, December 11, 1969 in Coaldale the son of the late Kenneth C. Shilko Sr., and Joan (Robertshaw) Shilko. Christian was also predeceased by his brother, Danijay K. Shilko.

Surviving are son, Alex Shilko; brothers, Ken C. Shilko, Jr. and his wife Maureen, Kim A....

Emily Elisabeth Snibbe

Emily Elisabeth Snibbe

Jun 10, 2025

Our beautiful daughter Emily Elisabeth Snibbe, of Brockton, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 suddenly at home.

Born February 7, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas she is survived by her parents, Sean W. and Sarah M. (Roberts) Snibbe; siblings, Noah W., and Molly M. Snibbe; maternal grandparents, Rev. Kevin Roberts and his wife Danette; paternal grandparents, Michelle L. Curwen...

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Jones

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Jones

Jun 8, 2025

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Jones, 94 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as a guest of Greenwood Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Born Wednesday, August 27, 1930 in Summit Hill the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Tracy) Lawson. Betty was also predeceased by her husband of 59 years, John Paul Jones.

Surviving are;...