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02/13/2026

Thomas H. Whildin

Thomas H. Whildin May 16, 1950 - February 9, 2026

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02/13/2026

Robert L. Bean

Robert L. Bean September 7, 1948 - February 6, 2026

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02/11/2026

Romaine Marie Karnish

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 a quiet strength, kindness, and deep faith that were evident in the way she cared for her family and...

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02/10/2026

Grace Cecelia Millers

Grace CeCelia Millers, 87, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her departure marks the end of a life filled with love, care, and dedication to her family and community. Born on August 3, 1938, in New Haven, Connecticut, Grace was the cherished daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy (Gilbert) Goldbeck. Grace spent most of her life in NH. Following her deep commitment to family values, she devoted...

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02/08/2026

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02/07/2026

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02/07/2026

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02/05/2026

Ruth Brill

Ruth (Boyer) Brill, 83, of Coal Township, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Mt. View Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of the late George D. Brill Sr., who preceded her in death in 1999. Born on June 12, 1942, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Ruth was the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Gould) Boyer. Throughout her life, she found fulfillment in her work at J E Morgan Knitting Mills, where...

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02/02/2026

Sharon A. Warholak, 81 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, as a guest of The Manor at St. Luke Village Hazleton.

Born Monday, March 6, 1944 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah (Thrash) Coxe. Sharon was also predeceased by; her beloved husband, Robert J. Warholak Sr.; infant daughter, Diane Marie Warholak; sister, Donna Bresnock.

Surviving are son, Robert S. Warholak, Jr. and his wife Kelly; daughter, Donna Nelmes wife of Steuart; brother, Dan Coxe and his wife Rebecca; sisters, Robin Coxe, Wanda Englehart; wife of Clinton grandchildren, Tyler Nelmes, Keith Nelmes, Allison, Skylar and Jordan Warholak; great grandchildren Gaige And Ella Nelmes.

A Weatherly High School graduate, Sharon was a homemaker and later worked at St. Luke's Manor in housekeeping and in the Laundry. Sharon was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly.

Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc 211 First Street Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Celebration of Sharon's Life will be held on Monday February 9, 2026 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends and family may call from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.

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02/02/2026

Terry L. Pitak

Terry L. Pitak, 69 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Lehigh Valley- Hazleton Campus in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, November 26, 1956 in Coaldale, PA, Terry was the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Joy L (Heisler) Hosler. She was also predeceased by her brother Edwin L Hosler and sister's Linda L. and Susan Carol Hosler. Terry was a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. She was an active supporter of the Salvation...

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01/29/2026

Michael T. (Mike) Fulton, Sr, 80, of Norman St, Weatherly, passed away too soon on January 28, 2026. He was born August 30,1945 in Stockton #8 and was the son of the late Michael and Martha (Dufallo) Fulton.

Mike graduated from Hazle Township High School in 1963. After high school, he worked at Barrett, Haentjens & Co for 22 years, IMR Digital in Valmont for 24 years then was a school van driver for Rohrer Bus Service, driving for the Weatherly Area School District for several years.

He was a faithful long-time member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly.

Mike enjoyed watching and participating in all sports. He was an All-Star guard on his high school basketball team. He coached midget football for the Greater Hazleton Athletic Club for 5 years. He played in and also ran the Hazleton Industrial Basketball League for 15 years. Mike played for and managed fast pitch softball teams for 45 years. He also was the president of the Hazleton-Freeland Fast Pitch League for several years. He managed Hazleton Pumps and Keating’s Fitness Center teams to a total of 9 ASA Fast-Pitch State Championships and 3 ASA National Fast-Pitch Championships.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Michael (2009) and Martha (2011) and several Uncles and Aunts.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary Kay (O’Donnell), to whom he was married for 60 wonderful years; son Michael Jr, Weatherly; daughter Michele Sensenig, her husband Chad, and his 2 adored grandchildren, Ella and Chase Sensenig, Drumore; brothers and sisters, Ronald and his wife Brenda, NC; Sandi Hydock and her husband Thomas (TR), Burke, VA; Richard and his wife Dottie, Zion Grove; Lori Hischar, Parker, FL; several cousins, nephews and nieces.

A private viewing will be held with his immediate family.

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11am at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Weatherly.

Arrangements are being handled by the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255.

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01/25/2026

Arlen W. Troxell, 69 years of age, of West Penn Township, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital Carbon Campus. A man defined by his tireless work ethic and deep roots in the soil, Arlen spent his life cultivating the multi-generational family farm in Andreas. From tending the dairy herd and laying chickens to harvesting the family orchard and crops, Arlen honored the traditions passed down from his late parents, Franklin and Mildred (Fritzinger) Troxell.

Surviving are; his wife of 44 years, Ellen (Sakowski) Troxell; son, Alec Troxell; daughter, Bridget Troxell and her fiance James Madgwick; sister, Doris Lusch. Many nieces and nephews also survive Arlen.

Arlen was also predeceased by; sister, Dianne F. Mimm; brothers, Clayton and Marlin Troxell.

A 1974 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Arlen earned his Associates in Computer Science at Penn State Schuylkill campus before matriculating to Penn State University main campus earning a B.S. in Agriculture. Arlen often accompanied his mother as she "Huckstered" their families produce and vegetables throughout the Panther Valley. A work ethic engrained from his earliest days on the farm, Arlen worked at the Lowes Distribution Center in Minersville, for the Farm Bureau in Lehigh County, and lastly for Ag Industrial in West Penn Township.

A member of Saints Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Lehighton, Arlen also belonged to the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Association. There was never much free time for Arlen; however, he enjoyed playing softball in the various church leagues, and was an ardent supporter of all Philadelphia sports teams and the Penn State Nittany Lions football team.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation ​Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike Rte. 309 New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884

The family will receive friends and family at the funeral home on Thursday evening January 29, 2026 from 5 to 7:00 P.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Arlen's name on Friday January 30, 2026 at 10 o'clock A.M. from Saints Peter & Paul R.C.C. 260 North Third Street Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235.

Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorial's in Arlen's name to:
Saint Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Lehighton
or
Ben Salem U.C.C.
P.O. Box 128
Andreas, Pennsylvania 18211

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