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Bruce E. Steigerwalt, beloved husband, father, pop-pop, of Lizard Creek Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at home while in the loving care of his wife of 31 years, Joyce J. (Craigle) Steigerwalt at 86 years of age. Born Saturday, September 8, 1934 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the son of the late Irvin, and Mabel (Hartman) Steigerwalt. Bruce was also predeceased by; grandson, Peter J. Steigerwalt; sisters, Phyllis J. Kobal, Mae Womer...; brothers Ernest, Hilbert, Curtis, Luther "Dewey" Steigerwalt. In addition to his wife Joyce, Bruce is survived by; son, Brian Steigerwalt and his wife Donna of Walnutport; daughters, Brenda A. Benner and her husband Thomas of Coplay, Annette; sisters, Janice Jech of New Ringgold, Elaine Sowers wife of Jack Costenbader of Allentown; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive Bruce. A graduate of Lehighton High School, Bruce served honorably in the United States Army during Peacetime. He drove truck for many years before retiring from True Value of Fogelsville. Upon his retirement Bruce and Joyce moved to Bradford County to pursue their love of the outdoors. Living on 30 acres, they built their dream home, hunted, fished, camped, gardened,and took in all that nature presented. While residing in Bradford County, Bruce delivered Meals on Wheel, and was a member of the Endless Mountain Woodworkers making toys for needy children. Bruce was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 A Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday April 14, 2021 from the funeral home. Friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Interment will be in Ben Salem Church Cemetery Lehighton, Pennsylvania, Military honors to be bestowed. Memorials in his name to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Bruce can be sent by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Ann M. Marcin, 84 years of age. a longtime resident of Tamaqua Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care Inpatient in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, April 11, 1936 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph, and Rose (McHugh) Engelmann. She was also predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Marcin in 2009. Surviving are son, Joseph M. Marcin, Jr. and his wife Julie of Tamaqua; daughters, JoAnn Miller - Marc...in and her spouse Chris of Milford, DE, Bernetta VanGorden of Lancaster; grandchildren, Brienia, Joseph, Rylan, Caitlin, Allison, Zachary; great grandchildren, Avery, and Aubrey. Nieces and nephews also survive Ann. A 1954 graduate of Mauch Chunk Catholic High School, Ann was a devoted member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. She was a member of the C.W.E.A. of the former St. Jerome R.C.C., and belonged to the Tamaqua American Legion Auxiliary. Ann retired as a bookkeeper form Lehigh Valley Asphalt. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 17, 2021 at 10 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Interment will be in St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in Ann's name to: Hospice & Community Care Inpatient 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike Mount Joy Pennsylvania 17552 Online condolences or a fond memory of Ann can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Clayton R. Spohr, III, died on Thursday April 1, 2021 at home in Hazle Township. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he is survived by; father, Clayton R. "Buddy" Spohr, Jr. of McAdoo; children, Sierra Lima, Jay Lynn Spohr, Ellie Mae Spohr, Tiana Leib, Lando Spohr, Giovanni Spohr; brothers, Shawn Brotzman, Brian Brotzman, Steven J. Spohr, sister, Agnes Derora; grandchildren, Van Carlos Lima III, Athena Caroline Lima. Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive Clayton. He was also pre...deceased by; mother, Mary D. (Brotzman) Spohr; sister, Cheryl Spohr; step mother, Lynda Maclachlan. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

William F. "Bill" Valentine, 61 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania died suddenly upon arrival, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Thursday, June 18, 1959 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Bill is survived by; mother, Dolores (Koreisl) Valentine- Vitek and her husband Francis of Barnesville; Children, Seth Valentine of Tamaqua, Jillian L. Valentine of Minersville, Dylan J. Valentine of Coaldale, Anthony W. Valentine of Pot...tsville; siblings, Brian Valentine and his wife Lisa; Beth Ann Valentine, Kathy Porvaznik wife of Joseph, Sharyn Martin; grandchildren, Bentley, Owen, Joseph, Hannah, Nova Lee, Alexandria, Aubrey, and Blake. Bill was predeceased by his father, William Valentine. A Private Celebration of Williams Life will be entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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.

Charlie David Heffelfinger, 47 years of age, of Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died due to injuries sustained from a fall on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at home. Born Thursday, June 28, 1973 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of Linda Lou (Valentine) Heffelfinger - Bonetsky, and the late George Heffelfinger, Sr. who passed away in 1978. Surviving are; his wife of 23 years, Yvonne (Solt) Heffelfinger, sons, Charles D. Heffelfinger, Jr. of Tamaqua, Darren S. Heffelfinge...r and his fiancée Amy Gardiner of Tamaqua; daughter, Tianna D. Heffelfinger and her fiancé Derek Beers of Tamaqua; brothers, George R. Heffelfinger, Jr. and his wife Veronica, Wayne J. Heffelfinger of Tamaqua, Stephen M. Heffelfinger and his wife Deanna of Tamaqua; sisters, Linda L. Hutta of Tamaqua, Deann L. Breiner of Coaldale; his grandson whom he adored, Silas M. Heffelfinger; many nieces and nephews also survive Charlie. Charlie worked for American Zinc Recycling of Palmerton. He enjoyed the outdoors, four wheeling and fishing. Charlie liked to shoot darts, and play pool. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 The family will receive friends on Thursday evening October 29, 2020 at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M. Interment Friday October 29, 2020 10 o'clock A.M. Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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

Michael D. Garber, 80 years of age, of 215 Sixth Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Jo Ann (Kitchen) Garber. Born Monday, June 17, 1940 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Martha (Krupka) Garber. Michael was also predeceased by brother, Donald M. Garber. Michael attended St. Nicholas Parochial School and gr...aduated from Weatherly Area (Schwab) High School Class of 1959. He retired from Hazleton National Bank and also worked at PQ Express in West Hazleton. Michael was a coin collector and was affiliated with Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Weatherly. He was a former member of the Weatherly Lions Club. Surviving are brother, Richard Garber and his wife, Maryann of Hershey; sister, Gloria Eroh and her husband, Ronald of Weatherly; Nieces Laine Hoffman, Linda Petruska, Laurie Holland and Michele Sparich; Nephew Jon Garber. Michael is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Private services have been entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 , phone 570-427-4231 Interment Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Memorials to: Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church 335 Third Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255 or Helping Hands 301 Rocky Road Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201 To express online condolences or share a fond memory of Michael please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Vertie L. "Susie" Stahler, beloved wife, mother, and sister, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton, Pennsylvania at 81 years of age. Born in 1939 in Onslow County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lula (McLean) Rochelle. She was also predeceased by sisters, Thelma Rochelle, Julia Swinson, and Nellie Rochelle; brothers, Clyde ("CB"), Cline, Elmer, Reube...n, and Earl. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Paul F. Stahler; daughters, Kim R. Stahler, wife of John A. Zukowski of Reading, and Kelly R. Kichline, wife of Scott M. Kichline of Henderson, NV; grandson, Dexter S. Kichline of Henderson, NV; brother, Lenwood R. Rochelle and his wife Tonya of Jacksonville, NC; and sister, Elaine Johnson of Jacksonville, NC. Many nieces and nephews also survive Susie. A Southern Belle, Susie graduated from Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, NC. Susie's enduring strength and courage was formed early in her life after she suffered two devastating car accidents before her 20th birthday and faced numerous medical complications during her life. After marrying Paul in 1965, Susie moved to Pennsylvania and established her life built around being a good wife and mother. A Girl Scout volunteer, Susie liked cooking, gardening, canning, and listening to music. Private arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 Online condolences or a fond memory of Susie can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Anna L. Miller, mother, sister, nana, of 800 Sixth Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Heritage Hills Senior Living Ctr. in Weatherly at 94 years of age. Born Thursday, November 19, 1925 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Demkovich) Smell. She was also predeceased by; her beloved husband, George E. Miller, Sr.; sisters, Mary Horvath, Florence Salabasky, Dorothy and Helen Smell; brothers, ...George, Stephen, John, Robert, and James Smell Surviving are; daughter, Debbie Kashi and her husband Richard of Weatherly; son, George E. Miller, Jr. and his wife Marion of Weatherly; sister, Margaret Salabasky of Saylorsburg; grand children, Nicole Groblewski and her husband Leonard, Heather Snyder and her husband Nathan, Kevin Kashi and his companion Pauline, Christopher Kashi and his wife Melissa; great grand children, Leonard, Murphy, Cameron, Sawyer, Jude, Grace, Gavin; many nieces and nephews also survive Anna. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, Anna worked for Tung-sol, and in the Textile Industry. A talented seamstress, Anna was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing cards with her card club. Anna was a member of the Archery Club and bowling leagues in Weatherly. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M., from Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. located at 318 Plane Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. Friends may call in church from 9:30 A.M. until time of worship. Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Memorials in her name to: Weatherly Area Community Library 1518 Brenkman Drive Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Steven Kelly, 57 years of age, of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his home of natural cause. Born Wednesday, September 4, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania son of Loretta (Geracitano) of Philadelphia, and the late George F. Kelly. Surviving are his son, Steven C. Kelly and daughters, Kristina N. Kelly and Elizabeth Grace Kelly; brothers, George Kelly and his wife, Linda; Michael Kelly and his wife, Donna; Louis Kelly and his wife, Colleen...; ex-wife and best friend, Rose Kelly; along with many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Washington High School in Philadelphia, Steven was a standout baseball and football player. He received over two-hundred scholarship offers to play ball in college, and ultimately chose to further his football career with the University of Maryland Terrapins, where he earned a starting position as outside linebacker. Steven was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and weight training. He worked for Shepard Exposition Services, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland. The family will Celebrate Stevens life when Covid restrictions allow an appropriate celebration. Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Matt Walsh, 52 years of age, of Slatington, Pennsylvania and Riverview Florida, succumbed to his courageous battle against pancreatic cancer on Friday, October 16, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital South in Riverview, Florida. Born Tuesday, September 10, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland he is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Kristen, and 3 fur babies, Jack, Russ, and Parson; in-laws; John and Donna Pittman; sister-in-law, Trisha Santelli her husband Kevin and their son Qui...nn. A graduate of Woodlawn High School, Baltimore, MD, and served in the US Army, Matt was a serial entrepreneur and was President of CyLutions, Qwence, and ismartcoach. Passionate for life, Matt played Varsity Lacrosse in high school. Before moving to Florida, Matt was, Assistant Lacrosse Coach at Parkland High School and Steel Lacrosse , Head JV Lacrosse Coach at Allen High School, and Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Southern Lehigh High School in Center Valley, PA. Matt's passion was Surf and Deep water fishing. He fished from the Cape Cod Canal down the coast to Florida, and had placed third in the 2014 White Marlin Open. Matt loved three things in life; Kristen, his dogs, and fishing. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Funeral Services will be held on Monday October 26, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Thomas John "Tommy" Wills, 58 of Scranton, Pennsylvania died on Monday, October 19, 2020, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, December 18, 1961 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania son of the late William J. wills, and Margaret M. (Cherasaro) Wills-Rendako. He was also predeceased by his step father Anthony "Tony" Rendako and nephew Matthew S. Smith. Surviving are son, Thomas J. Wills of Freeland; brother, William A. "Bunker" Wills and his companion, Nancy Bonner of Hazle Townshi...p; sisters, Mary Wills of Tamaqua, Terry Smith and her husband, Scott of Allentown, Jessica Leonard and her husband, Joseph of Hazleton, Amy Frederick and her husband William of Lake Hauto, Bobbi Jo Wills of Bloomsburg; 2 grand children, nieces and nephews. Tom was a baker and talented artist. Tom enjoyed fishing and weight training. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Graveside Services Thursday October 29, 2020 at 1 o'clock P.M. Mt. Laurel Cemetery Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Anne Baker Patterson, age 90, widow of Dr. John Edward Reese Patterson, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Laurens County Memorial Hospital. She was born in Williamsport, PA and was the daughter of the of the late Daniel E. Baker and Grace M. Baker of Tamaqua, PA. Anne met John, her high school sweetheart in 1946 in the 10th Grade at Tamaqua High School. They married in 1953 and were married for 66 years until his passing in 2019. After graduating from high school..., she continued her studies at the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1951. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years, both in hospitals and nursing homes. Anne was an avid reader of murder mysteries, an accomplished knitter (donating most of her output to local charities) and a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Though she and John moved many times, they were both always proud of their Tamaqua roots and choose to be interred there. Mrs. Patterson is survived by her son, Dr. John Patterson (Gloria) of Barre, VT; her daughter, Judith Anne Patterson (Dr. Henderson Pritchard) of Sarasota, FL; her seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in the Spring of 2021 at Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, entrusted with her care. (570) 668-2550 online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Eric W. Nelson, Sr., beloved, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, of 410 East Elm Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at home while in the care of his family at 60 years of age. Born Tuesday, May 31, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Earl Leo and Thelma (Kilbride) Nelson. He is also predeceased by; sisters, Jacqueline Binder, Anita DelVicchio; brother, Earl "Bud" Nelson. Surviving are; his wife of 3...8 years, Karen (Kane) Nelson; sons, Eric W. Nelson, Jr. and his wife Carissa of Tamaqua, Thomas A. Nelson and his wife Hannah of Tamaqua; daughter, Jennifer L. Brozyno and her husband Steven of Tamaqua; brother, Thomas A. Nelson of Philadelphia; sister, Linda Donahue and her life partner Roland Sayers of Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews also survive Eric. A graduate of Carroll High School in Philadelphia, Eric had worked for Koch Turkey Farm for many years. Eric was an avid outdoorsman who liked to fish and hunt. An ardent NASCAR fan, Jeff Gordon was his favorite driver. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Funeral Services Friday October 23, 2020 at 4 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 2:30 P.M. until time of services. Donations in his name in care of the family Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

William D. Dunkelberger, 73 years of age, of South Second Street Lehighton, Pennsylvania took his last watch on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at home, while in the loving care of his wife Annette B. Tenisci. Born Wednesday, April 9, 1947 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late William C., and Violet (Llewellyn) Dunkelberger. He was also predeceased by his beloved Mastiff Levi. Also surviving are; son, William D. Dunkelberger, daughters, Denise Cashman and her husband, Dan,... Stephanie Barron and her husband, Dave; brothers, Kenneth J. Dunkelberger, David C. Dunkelberger; 4 grand children; mother-in-law Elizabeth A. Tenisci; sister-in-law, Mary Farber and her husband Dan, and their sons, Danny and Joel; Brother-in-law, Joseph Tenisci and his wife Courtney, their daughters, Emilia, Sophia; best friend, Chris Malick. A 1965 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Bill entered the United States Army in July of 1966 serving honorably in the Vietnam War, earning the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Returning home Bill worked as an Electrical Technician for PP&L. He was a member of the Lehighton V.F.W., American Legion Post #314, and Disabled Veterans of America. Bill, enjoyed long rides in his Dodge Challenger, and the companionship of his rescue dogs, Brock, Shelly, Guin and the loyalty of his cat, Murphy. Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, (570) 668-2550 A Memorial Service with Military Honors to be bestowed will be held on Thursday October 22, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Memorials in Bill's honor to: Hillside S.P.C.A. 51 S.P.C.A. Drive Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901 or Coaldale V.F.W 1 East Ridge Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania 18218 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Paul F. Kunkel, 89 years of age of Lake Drive Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at home. Born Saturday, December 27, 1930 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Ira and Hazel (McCurley) Kunkel. Paul was also predeceased by his siblings, Elizabeth Kunkel, Ruth Steward, Ira Kunkel, Jr., Ray Kunkel and Karl Kunkel. Paul is survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.... A 1948 graduate of Hazleton High School, Paul worked at Tung-Sol in Weatherly. Paul enlisted, and served honorably in the United States Army at Ft. Knox during the Korean War. Returning home Paul attended Penn State University earning an associates degree in Engineering. Paul then entered Bloomsburg University obtaining a BS in Education. Paul, taught in the Bridgewater New Jersey School district until retiring in 1988. Paul was a talented musician, having served as organist for the Lutheran Church of Somerville, New Jersey for many years. Paul played guitar, piano and sang with Ruth and Warren Steward for three decades. Upon retiring Paul opened a restaurant, Bed & Breakfast in Poolvillle near Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Private Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231 Interment will be in Citizens Cemetery, Beaver Meadows Pennsylvania. Please make donations to your favorite charity in Paul's memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

John R. "Beaver" Witcofsky, 66 years of age, died unexpectedly at his home in Sanford, Michigan on Friday, October 9, 2020. Born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John F. and Frances B. (Ruslavage) Witcofsky. John is survived by his brother, Bernie G. Witcofsky of Tamaqua; nieces, Andrea Witcofsky and her wife Aubrey and Shelly Ann Hamm wife of Corey; many cousins also survive John. A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, John graduated Magna Cum Laud...e from DeSale University with a BS in Chemistry. He earned his MS in Chemistry from University of New Mexico in 1980. John was a Analytical Chemist and Engineer who last worked for Savannah River Nuclear Solution as a senior scientist. John had previous tenures with the likes of Dow Corning Corporation, Air Products and Chemical, and Ametek to name a few. Professionally, he was a career-long member of the American Chemical Society with numerous publications and professional papers read at scientific conferences. His crowning work of achievement was the development of the hard disk used in the world's first commercial Gigabyte hard drive, in an age of 32 Megabyte drives. Born and raised in Tamaqua, John loved baseball and coached for the Tamaqua Community Baseball Assoc, and for the Albuquerque Thunderbird Little League. John enjoyed, bowling, fishing, golf, English darts, and fantasy football. John was married to North Texas native Etta Jean Peirce before divorcing. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 Graveside services to be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11 o'clock A.M. at SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Cemetery Owl Creek Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in John's name to: Marian Catholic High School 166 Marian Ave. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com