Obituaries in Tamaqua, PA

Frederick Cannon, Sr., 72, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harold and Phyllis (Brehant) Cannon. Fred was a 1971 graduate of Frankford High School in Philadelphia. He was employed for many years as a draftsm...

Ruth M. Gerber, 88, of Walker Township, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Orwigsburg. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles D. Gerber, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2019. Born in Walker Township, Ruth was the daughter of the late Robert G. and He...

Paul Heigele, Jr., 70, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Bethlehem after a brief illness. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Paul Heigele, Sr., and Shirley (Stolbov) Heigele. Paul was a 1972 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and worked as a maintenance technician for various l...

Melvin “Rick” Boyer, 80, of Lebanon and formerly of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Lebanon. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Melvin and Emma (Stine) Boyer. Rick was a 1963 graduate of the Perkiomen Prep School in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania and attended Pennsylvania State Universit...

Eva Dempsher, 102, of Northampton and formerly of Maryland, passed away on October 13, 2025, in Allentown. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Dempsher, who preceded her in death in 2004. Born in Coaldale, Eva was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Matika) Bybel. A 1940 graduate of Coa...

Keith David Tiley, 68, passed away at his home in Wellsboro, PA on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, with his canine companion Jack by his side. Keith was born in Easton, Pa, and ca...

Joseph Patrick Breuer age 63, passed away peacefully 1/14/26 at 5:41 PM with his family and friends by his side. Joe entered Hospice on Dec 30, 2025 due to cancer. Joe was born...

Virginia A. Bachart, 80, of Packer Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A woman of deep faith and quiet...

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On the morning of Friday, January 9, 2026, Ilene Mae (Richebacher) Hinkle, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 89. Formerly a resident of Weatherly, PA, she reside...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Petronella van de Velden-Sabol, better known to friends and family as Nelleke. Nelleke was born in the city of Hilversum, The Neth...

Joseph E. Bellas, husband, father, brother, pappy, 81 years of age, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital i...