Skook News Obituaries: June 29th, 2026
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Rogene Ketchledge, 68 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Born Saturday, September 28, 1957 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Grant and Beatrice (Morgan) Ketchledge. Rogene was also predeceased by; son Christopher Paul Ferryman; brother, Kevin Grant Ketchledge.
Surviving are son, Sean Ferryman and his companion, Kerri Jahelka; sisters, Deborah Linder, Karen Wetzel and her husband Norman, Tammy Solt; grandchild, Kyle Ferryman. Many nieces and nephews also survive Rogene.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Rogene earned her Masters Degree as a Licensed Therapist having worked for the former Gnaden Huetten Health system, Access Services, and NHS for over 35 years. Rogene enjoyed gardening, doing projects around her home, and the companionship of her cats.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Rogene's Life will be held on Thursday July 2, 2026 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. A visitation will take place from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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Born Saturday, September 28, 1957 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Grant and Beatrice (Morgan) Ketchledge. Rogene was also predeceased by; son Christopher Paul Ferryman; brother, Kevin Grant Ketchledge.
Surviving are son, Sean Ferryman and his companion, Kerri Jahelka; sisters, Deborah Linder, Karen Wetzel and her husband Norman, Tammy Solt; grandchild, Kyle Ferryman. Many nieces and nephews also survive Rogene.
A Tamaqua High School graduate, Rogene earned her Masters Degree as a Licensed Therapist having worked for the former Gnaden Huetten Health system, Access Services, and NHS for over 35 years. Rogene enjoyed gardening, doing projects around her home, and the companionship of her cats.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Rogene's Life will be held on Thursday July 2, 2026 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. A visitation will take place from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
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Born Tuesday, September 2, 1980 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joe Whah and Debra (King) Whah. Maria was also predeceased by; brother, Tom Whah.
Surviving are; husband, Damian C. Streisel Sr.; sons, Dominic Streisel, Damian Streisel, Nico Streisel, Dakota Streisel and his wife Megane, Noah Streisel; brother, Joe Whah; sister, Corina Whah; maternal grandmother, Jade Hardesty; paternal grandfather, John Whah; grandchildren, Jaxon, Carter, and Colton Streisel; mother-in-law, Ida Biscoe; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A 1998 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, Maria attended McCann's School of Business and worked as a Home Health Aide. Maria cherished her family, embracing the role of "Nonna" in which she spent her favorite time with her grandchildren. Weekend rides on the motorcycle and time spent with friends and family were the perfect day for Maria. Maria cherished time spent with her furry friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
655 East Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Maria's Life will be held on Thursday July 2, 2026 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. A visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until the time of services.
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