Freedom High Alumni Obituaries

John W. Weiner of Scotia passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 24 2025 with his family by his side at his home in rural Scotia Nebraska at the age of 70. John William Weiner name at birth Dennis Dale Timmons was born to Jesslyn Jones and Dale Orvil Red Timmons on April 26 1955 at Ord Nebraska...

Keith Brian Detweiler of Lansdale PA passed away suddenly on Saturday December 6 2025 at his home. He was 59. He was the loving husband of Barbara Ann ONeill Detweiler. The couple had celebrated their 31st Wedding Anniversary on November 5 2025. Born in Sellersville PA he was the son of Loretta Mae ...

James R. Jennings 88 of Bushkill Township PA and Zephyr Hills FL passed away peacefully on Thursday November 13 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Bethlehem. Known affectionately as Jim to his friends and family he was born on April 17 1937 in Philadelphia a son of the late Richard T. Sr. an...

Gretchen Rothermel Ulmer 77 of Minersville passed away peacefully on January 13th at Providence Place of Pottsville surrounded by her loving family. Gretchen battled Alzheimers Disease for many years with both grace and dignity but it never stopped her from dancing smiling and laughing with her fami...

Marie D. Coccodrilli Lake Ariel PA a devoted Mother Grandmother and faithful Catholic passed away peacefully at her home on December 3rd at the age of 86. Born at MidValley Hospital in Peckville PA she was the daughter of the late John J. and Josephine Hiznay Luchansky. A graduate of St. Patricks Hi...

Connor Michael Huber 24 of Hawley and formerly of Bethlehem passed away suddenly on January 3 2026 at his home. Born November 24 2001 in Bethlehem he was the beloved son of Rudi and Kelly Czik Huber. He was a 2020 graduate of Freedom High School who was a talented wrestler and member of RIOT Squad....

Warren OH With hearts accepting Gods will it is announced the passing of William James Phinisee a beloved son father brother and friend who departed from this world surrounded by his family at the Cleveland Clinic on October 27 2025 after an extended illness. William was born August 30 1976 in Young...

Michael J. Curtin Jr. 73 of Howell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday December 25 2025. He was born in Summit raised in Garwood and settled here in 1984. Mike graduated from Arthur L. Johnson High School and served in the Army Reserves. He was the owner of Orchard Exx...

Mary Ann Lorish 67 of Easton PA died Thursday December 18 2025 at St. Lukes Hospice House Bethlehem PA. Born September 21 1958 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Joan Peiffer and John Eckert Sr. She was a graduate of Freedom High School and member of the Salvation Army Easton. She is surv...

Mary Ann Lorish 67 of Easton PA died Thursday December 18 2025 at St. Lukes Hospice House Bethlehem PA. Born September 21 1958 in Bethlehem she was the daughter of the late Joan Peiffer and John Eckert Sr. She was a graduate of Freedom High School and member of the Salvation Army Easton. She is surv...

Melvin "Poncho" Gardner 48 of Coatesville Pennsylvania was called home unexpectedly on Tuesday December 30 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love family and unforgettable memories. He was the son of the late Melvin James Anderson III and Debbie Gardner. He was raised by his loving grandparents the lat...

Bonita L. Dodson Wertz 73 of East Freedom passed away on January 12 2026 at home.She was born on November 6 1952 in Altoona daughter of the late Homer and Virgina Noffsker Dodson. She married Wilmer Bud Wertz on June 13 1975 in Altoona and he passed away January 15 2009. Surviving are her daughters ...

Carol A. Corle 82 a resident of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitationand Healthcare Center formerly of East Freedom passed away Wednesday January7 2026. She was born November 26 1943 in Altoona daughter of the late OliverDavid and Sofia Domack Snyder. She married Gary W. Corle on July 25 2003 inWinchester V...

Linda Marie Summers Ayers 74 of Roaring Spring until recently living in Martinsburg PA passed away Saturday November 22 2025 at UPMCAltoona. She was born on September 24 1951 to the late Melvin and Kathryn Grabill Summers in Roaring Spring. She was raised on the family farm in rural Martinsburg. She...

Allen Ronald Thurston 72 of Niter Idaho passed away on November 2 2025 at his home on Highway 34. Born on December 10th 1952 to James Noral and Geraldine Palmer Thurston. Allen was a beloved brother husband father and grandfather who dedicated his life to his family faith and quietly trying to bette...

Talmadge “Tally” Keith Greenway slipped away quietly to his eternal rest on November 16, 2025. He was with the family that he loved, in a home that he built, and on the land that he cherished. His journey with cancer was long and hard, but he fought bravely and always kept his sense of humor.Tally...

Byron McPherson Dillard, age 92, entered the presence of his Savior on December 23, 2025 at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he had resided for the past two years and was lovingly cared for by a devoted team of caregivers.Byron was born on August 16, 1933, in Thomasville,...

Ruth Ann Ann AP Pierce age 65 passed away on Sunday January 11 2026 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol TN. Ruth Ann Pierce was born on September 15 1960 to Samuel Franklin Bad Eye Pierce and Georgie Ruth Pierce. Known affectionately as Ann or AP by her family and friends she was a on...

David Walter Bogle March 27 1980 December 14 2025 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Walter Bogle who left this Earthly home on December 14 2025. David was born in the town of Bluefield WV and graduated from Graham High School. David continued his educatio...

She was born on August 17 1935 in Caney Kansas to Paul and Gertrude Richey. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Jeff Davis High School where she met the love of her life Milton Benton Halfin Jr. Wauneta wore many hats throughout her remarkable life. She was a devoted mother of five a dedicated...

Steve was a great man. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. May he rest now until the last day Daniel 1213. God is Love Job 1414 15 Steve was married to one of my dearest friends which shows what great taste he had and gave my youngest her first haircut and that was 17 years ago which seems...

Reverend Richard B. Solomonaffectionately known to most as Pastor Rick or Pastor Harmlesscompleted his earthly mission and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 11 2025. A devoted servant teacher and shepherd Pastor Ricks life was a testimony of unwavering faith compass...

Laura Ann MezaAugust 4, 1969 – August 27, 2025Laura Ann Mahaffey—affectionately known as “Lori”—was born on August 4, 1969, in Travis County, Austin, Texas, to the late James and Nancy Carole Rose Mahaffey. She grew up in Sealy, Texas, where she graduated from Sealy High School in 1988.Lori was a de...

Chasidy Chaz Jay Passick age 42 a resident of Davenport WA has passed away on Nov. 16 2025. Chaz was born on March 18 1983 in Charlotte Michigan the son of Luke J. Passick and Martha Ann Schlehuber. He was full of adventure and the outdoors was his playground from the earliest of years. Chaz was ra...

Robert Bob L. Kurey 73 of Mackville faithful husband and father passed away unexpectedly January 5 2026. He was born in Appleton WI on July 17 1952 to Lawrence and Elaine Mueller Kurey. He graduated from Freedom High School with the class of 1970. After graduation he worked briefly at the Kimberly p...

Maureen was born on May 2 1950 in Green Bay to Francis J. and Ruth A. McWey Vanderheyden. After her mother Ruth passed she was raised by her devoted stepmother Doris Vanderheyden Keiffer. She was a graduate of Green Bay Southwest High School. On September 20 1973 she married Frank A. Colwell. Frank ...

Taylor Todd Sanford age 48 passed away surrounded by loved ones leaving behind a legacy of devotion grit generosity and quiet strength. A beloved husband father son brother uncle and friend Taylor lived a life defined by excellence in all he did and deep care for all he loved. Taylor was born in Bou...

Jewell Redd Adams stepped into the next life on October 23, 2025 into the arms of her loved ones who had gone before. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Blanding, Utah, to Lemuel Burton Redd and Cynthia Irene Hatch. She, along with her five brothers and sister—Burton, Johnnie, Kermit, Keith, Francell...

Francis Scott Keegan lovingly known by many as Scott passed peacefully and with dignity at Yale Smilow Cancer Center surrounded by family on June 17 2024. Scott was born in New Brunswick New Jersey on February 3 1961 to Michael and Marilyn Keegan. Scott graduated from Bethel High School in 1979 and ...

With profound sorrow and abiding faith we mourn the sudden passing of Karl Rickert who was called home to Heaven on December 20th at the age of 36. Karl was born on February 19 1989 in Cleveland Ohio. From the very beginning lived with courage curiosity and an unmistakable spark. He embraced life wi...