All Obituaries

Helen R. Miller, 85, of Tamaqua, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, in the Orwigsburg Center. She was the wife of Paul E. Miller. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on March 10, 2019. Helen was an excellent wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an accomplished seamstress, baker, and asset to her community. She retired from J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills, Tamaqua. She was also a former employee of Guy’s Flowers and a Tamaqua bus driver for the former Norman Schaeffer Bus Co....

Lester M. “Chubby” Kintz, 85, of Lehighton, died Monday, November 18, 2019, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Kathleen (Neeb) Kintz. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on February 21, 2019. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Nevin Remaley, Wally Putkowski, East Penn Trucking, former Raymond Moulthrop Railroad Contractor, Franklin Township Maintenance Department, all of Lehighton, the former Slatington Keystone Lamp Factory and he and...

Marian Reed, 85, of Andreas, died Saturday, November 16, 2019, in her home. She was the widow of William J. Reed Sr. She worked as a seamstress at various garment factories before retiring. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Roy C. Sr. and Edna (Iffert) Geiger. Marian was a member of Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed the simple things in life like mowing the grass. She was also...

Helmut R. Mueller of New Ringgold, PA, passed on November 14, 2019, at the age of 74. Helmut was a former resident of New Jersey since 1966, residing in both Colonia and Edison, until moving to New Ringgold, PA in 2008. He was the husband of Ingrid (Sievert) Mueller. Born in Machenrodt, Germany, he was the son of Rudolf and Elise (Weinz) Mueller. He came to America in 1961 and served in the US Army. He was of Catholic faith. Throughout his life Helmut worked in the fields of pharmaceuticals,...

Leonard L. “Lenny” Hoppes, 69, of Lehighton, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Manor Care, Bethlehem. Lenny owned and operated Mahoning Valley Meat, Lehighton, for over 35 years. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Leon C. and Anna E. (Fiderak) Hoppes. He was of Catholic faith. He was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a fan of NASCAR racing and the Oakland Raiders. He was a member of the Andreas VFW Post #5069 and the West Penn Township Lions...

Ronald L. Miller Sr., 65, of Brockton, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of Jean (Duda) Miller. They were married on September 10, 1977 and celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary this year. He was last employed as a welder at Penn Steel of Hamburg, for 25 years. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Norman and Gertrude (Malone) Miller. He was of protestant faith. He was a member and former trustee of the Moss Glen Rod and Gun Club, Brockton, and...

On Saturday, October 19, 2019, Marie I. (Jebitsch) Mayernik passed away at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Marie was born on December 13, 1937 to Irene (Bretz) and Alfred Jebitsch. She graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1955, and found such joy in keeping in touch with her classmates all these years.   Marie married Walter A. Mayernik on September 15, 1956. They lived in the Alton Park neighborhood with their 5 children. Their home was always...

Robert M. Knittle, 80, of West Penn Township, died Saturday, September 28, 2019, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Coaldale. He was the husband of Lucille (Cunfer) Knittle. They would have celebrated 20 years of marriage on October 1, 2019. Prior to retiring, Robert owned and operated Summit Hill Paint and Glass and Knittle Hardware, Lansford for over 29 years. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Robert T. and Emily (Dotter) Knittle. He was a member of Zion’s Stone Church of West...

Ferne A. Steigerwalt, 88, of Wyomissing, formerly of Andreas, died Monday morning, August 19, 2019, in her home. She was the wife of the late Howard E. Steigerwalt Jr., who died November 23, 2011. Prior to retiring, she was employed for 31 years by the United States Post Office, Andreas and various other locations, 11 of those years as the Postmaster at the Tuscarora Post Office. Born in Andreas, she was the daughter of the late Wellace C. Fritz and Alice M. (Steigerwalt) Fritz Breiner....

Ann J. Sherer, 68, of West Penn Township, died Sunday, August 4, 2019, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Coaldale. She was the wife of Marlin C. Sherer. They were married on May 8, 1999 and celebrated 20 years of marriage. She was the office manager at Panther Valley Carriers, Tamaqua, for 30 years. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Jean (Oswald) Balliet. She was of Protestant faith. Ann loved her family and had a passion for animals. She enjoyed canning and...