Recent Local Funeral Home Obituaries
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Below is a listing of all of our recent local Ashland, Elysburg and Mt. Carmel area obits and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.
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Clifford Loving Tamaqua
Clifford Loving, 64, of Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday morning in Lehighton.
Born in Radford, VA on December 18, 1958 he was the son of the late Betty L. (Mannon) Loving-Hylton and Eugene L. Loving.
Cliff graduated from Northside High School, Roanoke VA.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Clifford served in the United States Air Force for 12 years and was a recruiter.
He was the husband of Leanne (Best) Loving, they were married in 1979.
He previously worked as a sales representative...
Clifford Loving, 64, of Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday morning in Lehighton.
Born in Radford, VA on December 18, 1958 he was the son of the late Betty L. (Mannon) Loving-Hylton and Eugene...
Dolores Betz Mount Carmel
Dolores J. (Hampton) Betz, 91, of Mount Carmel, passed away Tuesday morning at her residence.
She was born on August 20, 1931, in Catawissa and was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Levan) and Ulysses Hampton.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Frank Betz.
She attended Conygnham Township High School and then worked at various sewing factories.
Dolores was of the Protestant faith and was a volunteer for Family Home Medical Hospice.
She enjoyed crafting, puzzles, dogs, shopping...
Dolores J. (Hampton) Betz, 91, of Mount Carmel, passed away Tuesday morning at her residence.
She was born on August 20, 1931, in Catawissa and was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Levan) and...
Elma Harder Elysburg
Elma A. Harder, 92, formerly of Harrisburg passed away Sunday morning at Emmanuel Center for Nursing Danville.
She was born on July 17, 1930 in Elizabethville and was the daughter of the late Verna (Moyer) and Homer Hoke.
Elma was preceded in death by her first husband Robert J. Arthur who passed away in 1983 and her second husband Thomas A. Harder who passed away in 2007.
She graduated from Elizabethville High School with the class of 1948. She then went on to earn an...
Elma A. Harder, 92, formerly of Harrisburg passed away Sunday morning at Emmanuel Center for Nursing Danville.
She was born on July 17, 1930 in Elizabethville and was the daughter of the late...
Edward Sulick Aristes
Edward Sulick, 83, of Aristes passed away at Geisinger Medical Center May 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 16,1940, in Diamond Town, PA, the son of Mary (Halcovich) and Paul Sulick.
Ed graduated from Mount Carmel Catholic High in 1959 and attended the Conyngham Township School until the schools were reorganized.He was active...
Edward Sulick, 83, of Aristes passed away at Geisinger Medical Center May 13, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born April...
Ronald Maurer Lavelle
Ronald “Snapper” F. Maurer, 85 of Lavelle passed away Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton.
He was born on June 17, 1937 in Mowry and was the son of the late Marion (Hummel) and Luther Maurer.
Ronald graduated from Ashland High School in 1955.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Ronald served in the United States Air Force and followed with a 26-year career in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 156-Lavelle.
He last worked as an auto...
Ronald “Snapper” F. Maurer, 85 of Lavelle passed away Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton.
He was born on June 17, 1937 in Mowry and was the son of the late Marion (Hummel) and...
Linda Binker Paxinos
Linda D. Binker, 68, of Paxinos passed away Sunday morning at her home.
Born on March 26, 1955 in Bronx, NY she was the daughter of the late Ramona (Santiago) and Louis Binker.
She attended and graduated high school in New York.
Linda last worked as a medical transcriptionist for several doctors in the Sunbury area.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Linda enjoyed her pet’s, going out to dinner, and food shopping.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by; sisters Debra...
Linda D. Binker, 68, of Paxinos passed away Sunday morning at her home.
Born on March 26, 1955 in Bronx, NY she was the daughter of the late Ramona (Santiago) and Louis Binker.
She attended and...
Matthew Faust Elysburg
Matthew Faust
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Matthew Faust, 35, a loving son, brother, nephew, and friend, who went to be with his Lord & Savior on May 2, 2023. Born August 18, 1987, Matthew left a lasting impression on everyone he met with his sweet and personable nature, always ready to lend a helping hand.
Matthew is survived by his father, James (Jim) Faust; mother, Elizabeth (Lisa Katona) Faust; brother, Timothy Faust; sister-in-law Suzanne; nieces...
Matthew Faust
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Matthew Faust, 35, a loving son, brother, nephew, and friend, who went to be with his Lord & Savior on May 2,...
Grace Johnson Ashland
Grace S. Johnson, 87, of Ashland passed away Tuesday morning at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 24, 1935 in Barry Township and was the daughter of the late Anna and Russell Dengler.
Grace attended Hegins Township High School.
She was the wife of the late Ralph S. “Cappy” Johnson who passed away in 2016.
Grace was a member of Christ’s United Lutheran Church-Ashland. She was also a member of Tri-Valley Senior Citizens.
She...
Grace S. Johnson, 87, of Ashland passed away Tuesday morning at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 24, 1935 in Barry Township and was the daughter of the late Anna and...
Dorothy Eye Girardville
Dorothy "Dotty" Eye, 83 of Girardville passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pottsville.
Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Ken and Dot (Burkey) Calvert.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Ken, and daughter Debbie, and her sister Betty Lou Thornberg.
Dotty worked at Goodwill Industries for many years until retirement. She enjoyed visiting her sister at Rehoboth Beach, DE...
Dorothy "Dotty" Eye, 83 of Girardville passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pottsville.
Born in Girardville, she was a daughter of the late Ken...
Margaret Miller Ashland
Margaret M. Miller, 76, of Ashland died Thursday evening at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Rita and Albert Strunk and the granddaughter of the late John and Ann Schlader who were her guardians. She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Venturro.
She graduated in 1965 from Immaculate Heart High School and in 1967 graduated from McCann School of Business.
She was employed at the Ashland State Hospital for 20 years and up until...
Margaret M. Miller, 76, of Ashland died Thursday evening at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Rita and Albert Strunk and the granddaughter of the late John...
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