All Obituaries
Joan Dougherty Jim Thorpe
Joan L. Dougherty, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at the age of 74 in her hometown of Jim Thorpe, PA. Born on April 9, 1949, in Lehighton, PA, to Leonard and Mary (Golis) Raczkowski, Joan was imbued with a spirit of kindness and a loving nature that would become her hallmark throughout her life. Her husband, William passed away in 2007.
Joan graduated from Jim Thorpe High School and quickly became a...
Joan L. Dougherty, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at the age of 74 in her hometown of Jim Thorpe, PA. Born...
John Marchione Coaldale, PA
John Marchione, a bastion of wisdom, kindness, and love, departed from this life on March 4, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 24, 1932, John was the beloved son of Joseph and Anna (Venuti) Marchione. He bid his final farewell in the peaceful town of Coaldale, PA.
John's life was a testament to service and community. After dedicating five years to academic excellence at the University of Maine, he entered a life of service, first in the US Marines and then in...
John Marchione, a bastion of wisdom, kindness, and love, departed from this life on March 4, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 24, 1932, John was the beloved son of...
Alan Katz Jim Thorpe
Alan Katz, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and esteemed member of the Jim Thorpe community, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on December 23, 1956, in the Bronx, New York, Alan was the beloved son of Arnold and Bernice (Rubin) Katz. His warmth, intelligence, and humor touched the lives of all who knew him.
Alan's journey led him from the vibrant streets of the Bronx to the scenic beauty of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where he...
Alan Katz, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and esteemed member of the Jim Thorpe community, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on December...
Rose Wernett Jim Thorpe
Rose Marie Wernett, known affectionately as Rose, passed away peacefully in Bethlehem, PA, on the date that marked her 87th year of a life well-lived. Born on November 14, 1936, in East Mauch Chunk, PA, Rose was a beacon of love and laughter, touching the lives of all who knew her.
Rose's journey began in the small town where she was born, and it was there that she cultivated a life rich in experience and service. She dedicated many years to working in various capacities, including at...
Rose Marie Wernett, known affectionately as Rose, passed away peacefully in Bethlehem, PA, on the date that marked her 87th year of a life well-lived. Born on November 14, 1936, in East Mauch...
Anna Simmons Jim Thorpe
Anna E Simmons 87, of Jim Thorpe passed away January 31, 2024 in St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital Coaldale. She was the widow of Barry Simmons.
Anna was born September 13, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Charles E Coll and Martha (Penberth) Coll.
Anna loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Anna is survived by her children, John McGowan, and his wife, Dorothy of Nesquehoning, Frank Tongue, and wife, April of Lansford, Barry, Simmons of Jim Thorpe,...
Anna E Simmons 87, of Jim Thorpe passed away January 31, 2024 in St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital Coaldale. She was the widow of Barry Simmons.
Anna was born September 13, 1936. She was...
Philomena Lopez Jim Thorpe
Philomena “Phyllis” Lopez of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the age of 84 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Born on March 15, 1939, in Moca, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Nicasia Mendez Nunez. She was the wife of Dimas “Jimmy” Lopez who preceded her death on January 23, 2001.
She is survived by her devoted son James Lopez and wife Amy of Fogelsville, Pennsylvania; her loving daughter Minnette...
Philomena “Phyllis” Lopez of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the age of 84 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Born on March 15, 1939, in Moca,...
Kathy Heffelfinger Summit Hill,PA
Kathy Jo Heffelfinger, 51, Summit Hill passed away Thursday December 14, 2023 at her home. Born in Allentown, July 2, 1972, she was a daughter to the late Charles Alvin Heffelfinger. Survived by her mother LinnieM Kulp of Slatington.
Kathy lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures of chatting with friends and family, cooking for others, shooting pool, going for drives, and shopping. She truly enjoyed spending time...
Kathy Jo Heffelfinger, 51, Summit Hill passed away Thursday December 14, 2023 at her home. Born in Allentown, July 2, 1972, she was a daughter to the late Charles Alvin...
William Clewell Jr. Jim Thorpe
William “Bumper” Clewell Jr. of Jim Thorpe passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Corinne (Mistretta) Clewell. The would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 17.
Born in Lehighton, August 15, 1954 he was a son to William Clewell Sr. and Carolyn “Doot” (Weaver) Bunso.
He was a conductor for many years for the Norfolk Southern railroad before retiring....
William “Bumper” Clewell Jr. of Jim Thorpe passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Corinne (Mistretta) Clewell....
Francis Sebelin Jim Thorpe
Francis J. (Frank) Sebelin of Jim Thorpe passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 89 years old. He was the husband of Cecelia (Mundy) Sebelin, the couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in October.
Born in East Mauch Chunk April 14, 1934 he was a son of Frank V and Julia (Shubeck) Sebelin.
He was a proud member of the United States Navy, having served two tours in Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze.
He was...
Francis J. (Frank) Sebelin of Jim Thorpe passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 89 years old. He was the husband of Cecelia (Mundy)...
In memory of our beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend Michele M Napolitano, who was welcomed to Heaven 10/27/2023 surrounded by Angels and loved ones after a long battle with cancer.
Michele was a devoted wife for 45 years to James A Napolitano, loving mother to Stephen Becker, Anthony Napolitano, Leslie Napolitano and Jenni Becker, devoted grandmother to 9, and great grandmother to 1. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
Michele was a kind,...
In memory of our beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend Michele M Napolitano, who was welcomed to Heaven 10/27/2023 surrounded by Angels and loved ones after a long battle with...
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