Obituaries in Tamaqua, PA

Shahera Morgan, 43, of Coaldale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born in Manhattan on July 9, 1982, she was the daughter of the late Kenya Morgan. A woman...

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...

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...

Lynnette M. Andreas, 60, of Tamaqua, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at her residence. She was a daughter of Joyce (Stein) Andreas and the late Wayne J. Andreas. Lynnette was a devoted mother, a friendly neighbor, and a caring, supportive presence to all who knew her. She was always eager t...

Dorothy I. DeWire, 95, of Rush Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Coaldale. She was the beloved wife of the late Franklin E. “Brutt” DeWire, with whom she shared 41 years of marriage before his passing in 1991. Born in Tamaqua, Dorothy was a daughter of the late William...

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...

MaryAnn Delpais, 84, of Orwigsburg and formerly of Tuscarora, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home. She was the beloved wife of Paul Delpais with whom she shared 62 years of marriage, celebrating their anniversary this past May.Born in Brockton, MaryAnn was the daughter...

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...