All Obituaries

Janalene M. Bensinger, 67, of New Ringgold, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was the wife of Roy E. Bensinger. They were married on December 21, 1996 and celebrated 25 years of marriage. She attended Butler Middle School and graduated from North Schuylkill High School, Ashland. She was a 20-year U.S. Navy Veteran, retired with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. In recent years, she worked at Boyer’s Food Market, Tamaqua. Born in...

  Christine L. Oxner, 50, of Andreas, passed away suddenly in her home. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Robert Rinker of Quakake and Beatrice (Kotchmar) Rinker and her companion, Blair Krause of Andreas. She was employed at various local businesses and previously as a nurse. Christine enjoyed painting pictures and all types of abstract art. She was preceded in death by a son, Cassidy R. Startzel. Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters, Cheryl, wife of John Hill...

Francis E. “Peck” “Frank” Zehner, 65, of New Ringgold, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 in his home. He was the husband of Barbara (Holland) Zehner. They were married on September 11, 2004 and celebrated 17 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, he was employed at Remmy Pallet Co., Lehighton, and Cotter and Co., Fogelsville, for 32 years. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Marlin G. and Betty Jane (Williams) Zehner. Peck was a longtime member of the...

Eoin K. Towers, 16, of Bally, PA, went home to be with Jesus on December 18, 2021. Eoin passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. Eoin was born on February 18, 2005 and grew up in the Bally area. He was a Junior at Boyertown Area High School and participated in the Culinary Program at Berks County Career and Technical School. Throughout his years at Boyertown, Eoin played various sports, including soccer, lacrosse, and track and loved playing percussion...

David K. “Pap” Hoppes, 62, of Andreas, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2021, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Harvey F. and Phyllis M. (Deem) Hoppes. Prior to retiring, he was employed as an Operating Engineer with IUOE Local 542. He was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Tamaqua F&AM Lodge 238, West Penn Rod and Gun Club and a graduate of Tamaqua Class of 1976. Pap enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson...

Dennis H. Frye, 56, of New Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital, Orwigsburg. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Posh) Frye. They were married on September 2, 2004 and celebrated 17 years of marriage. He was employed as a Project Manager/Estimator for JVI Group, Inc., of York Springs. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Diane (Haupt) Frye and the late Harold E. “Scookie” Frye. He was a member of Christ Church, McKeansburg. He...

Ralph Wrubel, Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather

Richard A. Degler, 88, of Andreas, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in his home. He was the husband of Betty (Hinnershitz) Degler. They were married on August 8, 1953 and celebrated 68 years of marriage.  Prior to retiring, he ran his real estate business, Farm and Home Realty in Bally, PA for over 20 years. Born in Hamburg, PA, he was the son of the late Earl C. and Florence M. (Kauffman) Degler.  He served honorably for six years in the U.S. Army with tours of duty in...

Paul H. May, 83, of New Ringgold, West Penn Township, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in his home with his long-time life partner Thomas Rhoades by his side. Prior to retiring, he was employed for 30 years as an office manager for Tri State Refrigeration Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Harold S. and Margaret E. (Reimold) May. Paul served with the US Navy Reserve for 8 years and reached the rank of YN3, Petty Officer 3rd Class. He was...

Nadine L. Hausman, 74, of Slatington, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Herbert Hausman. They were married 26 years until his passing on August 1, 2005. Prior to retiring, Nadine was a hairdresser for most of her life. She was also employed at the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit as a Job Coach. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Hilbert Steigerwalt and Arvilla (Ginder) Fritz. She was a member of...