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Kimberly A. “Kim” Letcavage, 59
Kimberly A. “Kim” Letcavage, 59, of Delano, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born in Shenandoah on January 11, 1967, to the late Albert and Elva (Kline) Drumheller.
Kim was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. She was an avid baker and an excellent cook. In her spare time Kim enjoyed going to yard sales and thrift shopping.
Kim was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Robbie” Letcavage; brothers, Robert, Albert Jr., Barry, Paul and Daniel Drumheller; and sisters, Lori Malinowski and Esther Drumheller. She is survived by her daughter, Meghan Letcavage and her fiancé, Logan; her son, Justin Letcavage; brother, Brian Drumheller; and sisters, Linda Shoup, Fran Lyon, Carrie Valousky, Trudy Kreisl, Nancy Kiessling and Connie Gallagher. Kim also leaves behind a granddaughter, Kinsley, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Private services are entrusted to David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City. Please sign the guest book at www.jarrettfuneralhome.com
Sue Ellen Hower, 71
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Sue Ellen Hower, 71, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her residence.
Born on April 14, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Maurer and Virginia (Boston) Maurer.
Sue was a 1973 graduate of Berwick High School. She worked as a veterinary technician and was employed by St. Frances.
Sue and her beloved husband, Les Hower, shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love, cherished memories, and devotion to their family.
Sue enjoyed making crafts and expressing her creativity through the things she made. Above all, she treasured spending time with her family and the special memories they created together.
In addition to her loving husband, Les, Sue is survived by her son, James Hower, and his fiancée, Alyssa Courcelle, of New Ringgold; her daughter, Joyale Steigerwalt, and her husband, Butch, of Andreas; and her granddaughter, Terra Steigerwalt and her fiancée Derek Bennett.
She is also survived by her sisters, Virginia Harmon and her husband, Kerry, of Nescopeck, and Christina Romeo and her husband, Sam, of Bloomsburg, along with many nieces and nephews.
Sue was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Mantzville.
Sue will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family, her creative spirit, and the many wonderful memories she leaves behind.
She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960.
Thomas J. Sopko, 83
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Thomas J. Sopko, 83 years of age, formerly of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Lebanon Veterans Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, September 20, 1943 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late George and Agnes (Bugay) Sopko. Tommy was also predeceased by; brothers, Edward J. and George Sopko Jr.
A graduate of the former Coaldale High School, Tommy was a standout football player in his youth. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVA-62) with Jet Attack Squadron VA-66. Upon returning home, Tommy embarked on a dedicated 33-year career with Bethlehem Steel, working as a structural steel inspector and Foreman until his retirement in 1995.
Deeply devoted to his faith, Tommy was a former member of St. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church in Coaldale, where he served as an usher and as Vice President for both the Holy Name Society and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was a current parishioner of St. John XXIII R.C.C. in Tamaqua, a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus (Father Henry Baker Lodge 2711, Tamaqua) and belonged to the Men of Malvern.
Tommy was profoundly committed to supporting his fellow veterans and his local community, holding leadership roles and life memberships in numerous organizations:Veterans & Military Organizations: Life Member, past Commander, and longtime Adjutant of the Coaldale American Legion Post 170; District 13 Adjutant for the Department of Pennsylvania American Legion; Life Member of the Coaldale VFW Post 6982, Lansford AmVets Post 83, Disabled American Veterans, and the Navy Club USA (McAdoo Post 1, Black Diamond Ship 257 of Minersville).
Community & Civic Service: Past President of the Coaldale Lions Club and a volunteer with the Coaldale Fire Company #1. He also served on the WWII Coaldale Monument Committee and the Panther Creek Foundation #9 Mine Committee.
Clubs & Associations: Member of the United Steelworkers, Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association
, Coaldale Russian Citizens Club, Reading Railroad Technical & Historical Society, Catholic Golden Age Club, and Tamaqua Senior Citizens.Sportsman & Historical Interests: An avid sportsman and history enthusiast, he belonged to the National Rifle Association, the Gettysburg Foundation Civil War Association, and several rod and gun clubs, including West Penn, West Ward (Coaldale), Ontelaunee (New Tripoli), and Beaver Run (Lehighton).
Tommy is survived by; daughter, Patricia Sopko Boden and her husband Robert; grandson, Tyler Boden.
Funeral 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 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Tommy's name on from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 309 Pine street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania at 10 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
A calling will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 4-6 pm.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed will be at Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Mary C Brower, 97
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Mary C Brower, 97, a resident of Pottsville, passed away on October 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born in Pottsville on April 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Margaret Ball.
Mary was married to Robert Brower for 66 years and together they had a large and loving family. She was a lifelong catholic.
In addition to her mother, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John Brower; and a son, Thomas Brower.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Randy) Schmidt, her three sons: Daniel (Denise) Brower, David (Cynthia) Brower, Robert Brower, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville. Father John Pendcick will conduct a funeral service at 12:30 PM.
Mary will be laid to rest at Calvery Cemetery, Pottsville, immediately following the service.