All Obituaries

Mathias R. Brickler, Sr., 91, of Greenwood, FL, passed away on February 15, 2021, in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Reeta Yeanish of Slatington, PA. They were married in 1952 and celebrated 25 years of marriage. Matt “Mutts” was born on January 17, 1930 in Danielsville, PA. He was the son of the late Alouysis and Rose (Tietz) Brickler. As a carpenter by trade, he specialized in kitchens and built two homes for his family. He served for a short time...

Sherri Lyn Steigerwalt, 46, of Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 12 at her home. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of Jean (Boltz) Serfass of New Ringgold and the late Randall R. Serfass. She attended Tamaqua Area High School where she excelled in instrumental music, highly accomplished on the flute and piccolo. In the early 1990s, Sherri was chosen as drum major of the outstanding Tamaqua Area "Raider" Marching Band. She was very proud to lead the...

  Eugene Joseph “Bake” Raymond, 65, of Andreas, formerly of Tuscarora, went to his heavenly home on February 11, 2021 after a six week battle with Covid-19. He was the husband of Ruth Marie (Helfrich) Raymond, whom he married March 27, 1981, and they had the most beautiful, inspiring love. Gene would do anything for his “Pretty Blue Eyes”, as she would for him.             On most days, Gene could be found...

Mary Lou Helfrich, 86, of Andreas, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven.  She was the wife of the late Willis Helfrich Sr. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Blue Mountain Christian Retreat. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Marie (Robertshaw) Oliphant. She was a member of Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township. She enjoyed working outdoors, nature, gardening and bird watching. Mary Lou was...

Sharon B. Schlosser, 67, of West Penn Township, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Walter “Wally” Schlosser. They celebrated 48 years of marriage. She was employed by KNF, Inc. Tamaqua. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Arlene (Knepper) Kunkel. She was a member of St. John’s UCC, Tamaqua. Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, camping, and...

Helen V. Peindl, 86, of New Ringgold, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, in the Luther Crest Nursing Care Center, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Harry Peindl. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Born in Breinigsville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Rupp) Haas. Helen loved hiking in the Rocky Mountains, gardening, and traveling. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Alfred, James, Robert, Edward, and...

Fay E. Potts, 75, of Pottsville, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Gary Potts. They were married on November 18, 1961 and celebrated 59 years of marriage.  Fay was a devoted homemaker and a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Edith (Laubenstein) Blankenhorn. She was a member of the Lighthouse Church, Orwigsburg. She was also preceded in death...

Raymond H. Nice Jr., 77, of Tamaqua, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Patricia (Mackes) Nice. They were married on June 17, 1993 and celebrated 27 years of marriage. He was a lifelong truck driver employed with Penske Trucking and previously with Ryder Trucking. He also owned and operated a bicycle shop in Pennsburg. Born in Spinnerstown, he was the son of Beaulah (Trumbower) Calabretti, of Richlandtown, and the late...

Ernest D. Zeigler, 87, of Andreas, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton Campus. He was the husband of the late Lorraine G. (George) Zeigler, who passed away on May 15, 2020. He was a lifelong farmer. Born in West Penn Township, he was the son of the late Theodore and Ida (Troxell) Zeigler. He was a member of Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township, East Penn Sporting Club, Lehighton American Legion, PA Farm Bureau and the former...