All Obituaries

Paul O. “Tippy” Rarick, 89, of Lake Hauto, died Tuesday morning, June 18, 2019, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Ann A. (Washington) Rarick. At the age of 17, Paul established and operated a coal business for over 65 years. His son, Tyrone B. and grandson, Tyrone Coal continued the business now known as Rarick’s Coal, Fuel Oil and Propane, Inc. He was also the past owner and president of Raricano Home Inc., R and Y Auto Sales and Spring Dell Drive In. Born...

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Pauley, 76, of New Ringgold, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, in her home. She was the wife of David Pauley. They celebrated 56 years of marriage on July 14, 2018. Prior to retirement, she worked at Heisler’s Egg Farm, Lewistown Valley, as an egg grader for over 20 years. Born in Lewistown Valley, she was the daughter of the late Diamond and Arlene (Hayes) Merkel. Betty was a member of Steigerwalt Church of God, McKeansburg. She was a member of the Zion...

Gerald W. Burkett, 83, of Lehighton, went to the Lord Sunday, May 26, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of the late Isabell M. (Schnell) Burkett, who went to the Lord on February 19, 2015. Prior to retiring, he was employed by the former New England Motor Freight, Francis Deem Excavating, International Distribution, Interstate Dress Carrier and Keystone Lamp. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Mervin and Myrtle (Schmick) Burkett. He was a member of Ben Salem UCC, Lehighton,...

  Nicolas C. Stolfi, 81, of New Ringgold, died Monday, May 13, 2019 in Lehighton. He was the husband of Maria (Peretti) Stolfi. They celebrated 57 years of marriage on October 28, 2018. Prior to retiring, he was employed by the US Postal Service as a mail carrier for 33 years in New Jersey. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Joseph and Philamina (Gagliardi) Stolfi. He was a member of New Life Assembly of God, Tamaqua. He was an Army veteran. He loved his wife...

Michael G. Hebelka, 58, of Coaldale, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Solt) Hebelka. They celebrated 16 years of marriage on August 10, 2018. He owned and operated Hebelka Electric, of Allentown, for over 30 years, specializing in electrical contracting and carpentry. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Evelyn (Handwerk) of Allentown, and the late Theodore Hebelka. He was a graduate of Lehigh University. Michael was a...

Mary J. Faust, 98, of Andreas, died Monday, May 6, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Robert Faust. Mary was very hard working on their family farm with her husband Robert. Born in New Ringgold, she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Graff) Hine. She was a member of Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township. Mary enjoyed tending to and harvesting her strawberry field, and growing flowers, especially her azaleas. She was preceded in...

Charles D. Gerber, 87 of Tamaqua, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of Ruth (Dunn) Gerber. They were married 63 years on July 29, 2018. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a draftsman at Alcoa, Cressona. He also enjoyed working at Dunn’s Orchard, New Ringgold. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Mabel (Schock) Gerber. He was a member of Zion Church Lewistown Valley. He served in the Army Reserves for 11 years. He was a life member of...

Joline L. Ahner, 42, of Summit Hill, formerly of Lehighton, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, in the Easton Manor Care. “When tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart. For every time you think of me, I'm right there inside your heart.” Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of Bryan and Carolyn (Miller) Ahner of Lehighton. Joline was a CNA and was employed by Redco Group, Summit Hill. She loved her family and grandchildren. Surviving in addition to her...

Larry R. Fritz, 73, of Andreas, died Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019, in his home, with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Mary (Zehner) Fritz. They celebrated 53 years of marriage on October 9, 2018. Prior to retiring, he was employed as an electronic technician with Akrion Systems, Allentown, previously as a truck driver with GTS Transportation and the former Interstate Dress Carrier and as a mason with the Bricklayers Union, Allentown. Born on the family farm in Andreas,...

Randell R. Serfass of Tamaqua passed away Sunday, March 17, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown Campus, three days before his 66th birthday, after a gallant battle with respiratory illness. Born in Lehighton, Randy, or “Pinky,” was the son of the late Randell H. and Marie (Hill) Serfass. Randy was retired from the transportation industry, including a 28-year career at Leiby Trucking, New Ringgold, with over-the-road hauls to all parts of the country. He was a lifelong...