All Obituaries

Verna M. Haupt, 95, of New Ringgold, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, in the Orwigsburg Center. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Haupt who passed away on July 8, 1997. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a dishwasher at the former Hamburg Diner and as a machine operator at the former Onyx Blouse Co., Orwigsburg. Born in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Katie (Smith) Snyder. Verna was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg. She was a life...

Daniel E. Kabana, 74, of Tamaqua, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020, in his home. He was the husband of Melody (Arner) Kabana. They have been together for over 40 years. They were married on September 26, 1987 and celebrated 32 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, he was employed by the former Atlas Powder Co, and Copperhead Chemicals, Reynolds, as a laborer and pharmaceutical operator for 41 years. Born in Tuscarora, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Starry) Kabana. He was a...

Elizabeth M. Moyer, 76, of Andreas, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 in her home. She was the wife of Donald R. Moyer. They were married on December 4, 1965 and celebrated 54 years of marriage. She was a devoted homemaker and dedicated her life to working on the family farm. Born in Kunkletown, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Jenny (Bollinger) Smith. She recently attended Overcomer’s Holiness Church, Andreas. Elizabeth was a faithful servant to her church. She enjoyed...

Tammy Farber, 50, of Andreas, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. She was the daughter of the late Lamar and Bonnie (Strohl) Wentz.  She was employed as a bartender for the East Penn Sporting Club, Andreas Sporting Club, and the former Lehighton VFW. Tammy was always there for her daughters. She was funny, fun loving, and straight to the point. She loved listening to country music. Surviving are her companion, Rick Stubbs, of Andreas; three daughters,...

Betty Jane Coombe, 72, of Tamaqua, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Residential Hospice, Wilkes Barre. She was the wife of Thomas F. Coombe. They were married on June 8, 1968 and celebrated 52 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, she was the former office manager for the Griffiths Family Funeral Homes, Tamaqua, secretary at Trinity UCC, Tamaqua, and she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. John E. Potochny, D.M.D., Hometown. Born in Nesquehoning, she was the daughter of the late...

Elwood W. “Woody” Steigerwalt, 79, of Andreas, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, in his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Mary (Wagner) Steigerwalt. They were married on September 16, 1961 and celebrated 58 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, he was employed by PPL as an electrician for 40 years. Previously he co-owned the former Steigerwalt Meats, Tamaqua. Born in West Penn Township, he was the son of the late Walter D. and Alma (Eberts) Steigerwalt. He...

Lorraine G. Zeigler, 91, of Andreas, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton. She was the wife of Ernest D. Zeigler. They were married on March 11, 1962 and celebrated 58 years of marriage. She dedicated her life to working on the family farm with her husband. Prior to that, she worked at the former Palmer Shirt Factory and Barson and Co., Palmerton. Born in Palmerton on January 30, 1929, she was the daughter to the late Adam and Eva (Buck) George. She was a...

Berlyn CW. Hoppes, 88, of Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Coaldale, with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Mildred S. (Steigerwalt) Hoppes. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a coal miner for 28 years for the Bethlehem Mines and Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, Tamaqua. Berlyn was also a lifelong farmer. Born in West Penn Township, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Katie (Middlecamp) Hoppes. He was a member of...