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Ruth Mae Berry, 90 years of age, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, May 9, 1930 in Reevesdale, Pennsylvania. The daughter of the late Harold and Harriet (Griffith) Kranch. She was also predeceased by; her husband, Robert R. Berry on June 21, 2009; daughter, Melanie Ann Berry on August 25, 2020; brother, Harold Kranch, Jr. Surviving are brother, Edwa...rd Kranch and his wife Elizabeth (Betty) of Tuscarora; nieces and nephews. A 1948 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Ruth was a homemaker. Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 10 o'clock A.M. from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Peter Femyak, 91 years of age. formerly of South Tamaqua passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, March 22, 1929 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Paul, and Cecelia (Sawka) Femyak. He was also predeceased by his wife Bernice C. (Fritz) Femyak; sister, Mary Malik; step siblings; John Matrician, Anna Holovack, Katherine Perbetsky. Nieces, and nephews survive Peter.... Peter retired from Stroh's Brewing Company of Fogelsville in 1991, and was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford. Peter served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Peter was also a member of the Coaldale V.F.W.. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 A Funeral Service with interment will be held on Wednesday December 9, 2020 Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, officiated by Dr., Rev. Vasyl Chepelskyy at 9 o'clock A.M.. Military Honors will be bestowed. online registry and condolences may be sent by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

Linda R. Kunkel, 71 yrs. of age, formerly of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr. in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, January 20, 1949 in Allentown the daughter of the late Stewart B., and Ruth J. (Philips) Rex. She was also predeceased by her husband, Warren C. Kunkel on April 20, 2010. Surviving are daughter, Peggy Sue (Kunkel) Mehlig.... Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 Interment will be in Slatedale Cemetery Slatington, Pennsylvania.

William C. Dolinsky, 81 years of age, of Lehigh Township Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at home. Born Monday, July 17, 1939 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edward, and Helen (Yagalla) Dolinsky. Bill was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Nancy D. (Mondell) Dolinsky on March 19, 2014; brothers, Francis, and Edward "Johnny" Dolinsky. Surviving are son, Brian W. Dolinsky and his wife Jessy of Weatherly; sister, Ann Onorato; grandch...ildren, Sarah Dolinsky, Stephanie Kurtz and her husband Cody; great grandchildren, Noah, and Austin. Bill was a Weatherly High School graduate, and served honorably in the Army Reserve. In 1957 Bill and his brother's founded Dolinsky Brother's Nursery in Lehigh Township. The Nursery is now operated by his son Brian and his family as it transitions to a third generation. Bill was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, PA Christmas Tree Assoc., PA. Landscape & Nursery Assoc. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 The family will receive friends on Monday December 7, 2020 from 9:30 A.M. till 10: 45 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. 318 Plane Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. A Private family Mass will be Celebrated at 11 o'clock A.M. Interment at St. Nicholas R.C.C. cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Andrea M. McGuire, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, of Blakeslee, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020, at home in the tender care of her husband of 27 years, Sean P. McGuire at 54 years of age. Born Tuesday, January 4, 1966 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Joseph Lencovich of Weatherly, and Anna Marie (Screenock) Lencovich of Lehighton. Andrea is also survived by; brother, Joseph P. Lencovich and his wife Valerie of Weathe...rly; sisters, Annette Boyle wife of Anthony of Andreas, Catherine Taurino and her husband Raymond of Weatherly, Lieutenant Colonel, Carla Weise and her husband Matthew of North Dakota, Tresa Parsley of Lehighton; many nieces and nephews also survive her; and Joseph's companion Janet Davis. A 1983 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Andrea matriculated to Marywood College. She was the branch manager of First Northern Bank & Trust of Blakeslee for many years. A member of St. Peter The Fisherman R.C.C. of Lake Harmony, Andrea had been the former Treasurer of the Clymer Library in Pocono Pines. Passionate, and engaged, Andreas loved her family, reading and listening to music. Much happiness was derived from the companionship of her Golden Retriever, Harleigh. Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 Future interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pennsylvania. Carbon County Animal Shelter 63 Broad Street Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania 18240 Online condolences or a fond memory of Andrea, can be made by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com