All Obituaries

Arnold R. Miller, 83, of West Penn Township, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 11, 2021, at home with his family by his side.             He was the son of the late Leon O. and Gertrude (Kistler) Miller and was born and raised on the family farm where he took great pride, with his wife Kay (Boyer) in raising his family there as well. Along with farming, he also worked for Paul Zehner, Kellner’s, Tam Pallet, as well a...

Karen F. Runk, 66, of Hometown, Pennsylvania, made her transition to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was the daughter of Frank Carpency and Eleanor Rusnak. After her father passed away, her mother, Eleanor, married Robert Zlock and together they raised Karen in Hometown, along with her siblings Donna and Jay. Karen graduated from Marian High School and became a Registered Nurse. She continued her education and obtained a Bachelor of Science...

Vanna D. Frantz, 72, of Andreas, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 in her home, after a decade’s long battle with Alzheimers Disease. She was the wife of Gary L. Frantz. They were married in Bangkok, Thailand on January 20, 1970 and celebrated 51 years of marriage. Together with her husband, they owned and operated Red Barn Antiques in Andreas for over 50 years. She was born in Lang Suan, Thailand and was a member of Ben Salem UCC, Lehighton, and the Andreas VFW Post 5069 Ladies...

Robert W. Oswald, 57, of Lansford, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Coaldale. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Richard Oswald, of Tamaqua and the late Janet (Umberger) Oswald. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, watching TV and he was an avid NASCAR fan. He was also preceded in death by his companion Linda “Gayle” Kidd. Surviving in addition to his father, are a son, Robert Jr; daughter, Nina; both of Lansford, sister, Sharon Main, of...

Luther F. Solt, 83, of Tamaqua, West Penn Township, died on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in his home. He was the husband of Charlotte (Miller) Solt. They were married on June 6, 1958 and would have celebrated 63 years of marriage this year. He was the son of the late Paul and Lillian (Heilman) Solt. He was a 1956 graduate of Lehighton High School. He was employed by George Husack Trucking Co., Schnecksville, prior to retiring in 1999. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Craig L. Solt and...

Carol A. Faust, 70, of Andreas, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Our Carol was a loving, wonderful, and beautiful person.  She was happy, caring, and fun loving. She loved everyone and everyone who met her loved her too. She was the wife of Marvin Faust, the love of her life. They were married on May 24, 1975 for 45 wonderful years. She was a devoted homemaker who loved cooking, baking, making candy, and painting. Born in Allentown, she was the...

Jean A. “Jeanie” Snyder, 74, of Andreas, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Charles C. “Chester” Snyder. They were married on April 25, 1964 and celebrated 57 years of marriage. She and her husband were co-owners of Charles S. Snyder, Inc. Farm Equipment, Tamaqua. Jeanie was an integral part of the family farming operation. She also was the mechanic for her husband’s Tractor Pulling Team. Born in...

Valarie L.  Dunn, 48, of New Tripoli, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Steven C. Dunn. They were married on February 26, 2005 and celebrated 16 years of marriage. She and her husband co-owned and operated Dunn's Farm Market, LLC., Trucking Company, New Tripoli, the former Dunn's Farm Market, South Tamaqua, and she previously co-owned and operated with her mother, the Bake Oven Inn, Germansville. Born in Allentown,...

Daniel A. Newhard, 70, of Andreas, passed away on Tuesday April 13, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Lynne A. Blymire. They were married on September 16, 2006 and celebrated 14 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, he was an electrician with the IBEW Local 375 for 42 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Nesfeder) Newhard. He was a member of Good Shepherd UCC, Slatington, and he was also a member of the Sportsman’s Rod...

James L. Zanders, 70, of Lehighton, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Kathryn “Kathy” Zanders, who passed away on December 10, 2013. Prior to retiring, he was a mechanic with the Lehighton Borough, previously with Easton Mack Truck Sales, and he also worked part time for the Times News. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Frieda Weaver. James was a veteran of the Navy, having served during...