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Corey C. Williams, 47 — Muir
Corey C. Williams, 47, of Muir, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at the UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital following a three year courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Harrisburg on Saturday, April 14, 1979, a son of Robert "Abe" and Carol Knorr Williams, Muir. He was a 1997 graduate of Williams Valley High School.
From a very young age, Corey committed his life to serving others. At the age of 15, he became an EMT with the Tower City EMS. He had also worked as an EMT with South Central EMS and Penn National Race Course. At 17, Corey became a member of the Muir Fire Company, a decision that shaped the rest of his life. He dedicated countless hours to the fire company, and he was currently serving as the chief.
Corey began his career in telecommunications as a dispatcher with Schuylkill County. For the past 18 years, he served as a Telecommunicator with the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety. He also was the owner of Valley Customs and Valley Fire Shields where he was able to showcase his creative talents.
In his free time, Corey could often be found enjoying a dirt track race or watching the Philadelphia Phillies. Above all else, his girls, "Megan and Evy", were his world.
He touched countless lives in his community and will be missed by all who knew him. He will be remembered as a wonderful son, husband, dad, brother, nephew, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas "Harry" and Catherine Williams and Calvin and Kathryn Knorr and an uncle, Robert Knorr.
In addition to his parents Abe and Carol Williams, he is survived by his wife of 14 years, Megan Smeltz Williams; his beloved daughter, Everleigh K. Williams; a sister, Ashley Johnson. Corey is also survived by Aunt Dee and Uncle Joel Matter, Uncle Pat and Aunt Daryl Williams; his mother and father-in-law Mary and Gary Markel; his brother-in-law, Mason Markel; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM from Christ United Methodist Church, Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. Viewing will be from 9–11 at the church. Burial with Last Call will follow in the Methodist Cemetery, Muir. Following the services, a luncheon and time of fellowship will be held at The Valley Lighthouse, Lykens.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for the continued support of Corey's daughter be made to the Everleigh Williams Fund, c/o Mid Penn Bank, 545 E. Grand Avenue, Tower City, PA 17980.
Matthew 25:23 Well done good and faithful servant.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve Corey's family.
Maria R. Geronimo, 76 — Tamaqua
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Maria R. Geronimo, 76, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill in Pottsville.
Born on January 14, 1950, in Salerno, Italy, Maria was the daughter of the late Domenico and Anna (Cascetta) Ricci.
A devoted homemaker, Maria dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and loving home. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards and bingo and spending time with those she loved. Her family was the center of her life, and she especially cherished the moments shared with her children and grandchildren.
Maria is survived by her loving sons, Vito, husband of Sarah Geronimo and Marcello, husband of Lisa Geronimo; her sister, Anna Ricci and her husband Giuseppe Schiavone and her brother Massimo Ricci, husband of Marilena Pellegrino; her cherished grandchildren, Gabriella, Adrianna, and Ryan; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by several siblings.
Maria will be remembered for her love of family and friends, her Italian heritage, and the warmth and kindness she shared with those around her.
A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 10 at 6 pm from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua. A visitation will be held from 4–6 pm at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Ronald Lauver, 81 — Weatherly
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Ronald Lauver, 81, of Weatherly and formerly of McAdoo, affectionately known to everyone as “Poppy,” passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Weatherly. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Donmoyer) Lauver, to whom he had been married for 33 years at the time of her death in 2004.
A son of the late Miles and Blanche (Smith) Lauver, Ronald graduated from Donegal High School in Mount Joy in 1963. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era from 1965 to 1967 and worked for 35 years as a salesman for Bearing and Drive Solutions in Hazleton, retiring in 2019.
Ronald was an avid fan of Philadelphia sports teams. An accomplished athlete himself, he enjoyed golf and participating in his Hometown bowling league. A fantastic cook, he looked forward to cookie baking and preparing dinner for his family at Christmas, his favorite time of year. He also enjoyed fishing, especially at Pine Creek, a place he visited since childhood and loved sharing with his family. Most importantly, Ronald took great pleasure in spending time with his grandchildren and supporting them through their school and community involvement.
Ronald is survived by two daughters, Christi Hinkle and her fiancé Jeremy Pfancook of Quakertown, and Catie Walser and her husband Michael II of Tamaqua; one son, Chad Lauver and his wife Jennifer of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, Madilyn and Abigail Hinkle, Chase and Macy Lauver, and Luke, Liam, and Jacob Walser; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Ronald was predeceased by eight brothers, Miles Lauver, Jr., and Lester, Lee, Richard, Kenneth, David, Robert, and Paul Lauver; and two sisters, Betty Keller and Evelyn Shenk.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 East Broad Street, Tamaqua with Chaplin Marshall Wolverton officiating. Interment with military honors in Christ Church Cemetery, 132 Church Road, Barnesville, will follow the services. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 10 AM to the time of the service.
Memorial contributions in Ronald’s name may be made to Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Place, Suite 130, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Linda E. Mayer, 82 — Valley View
Linda E. Mayer, age 82, of Valley View, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on March 12, 1944, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Whalen Mervine and the late Alma (Rabuck) Mervine.
She was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School. She worked for Amy Sportswear, Dana Manufacturing, and J.E. Morgan before later becoming an aide at Tri-Valley High School, where she remained until her retirement.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento.
Linda enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, including camping, shopping at Redner's, and taking leisurely drives with her husband, Ronald, around Bear Valley. She also loved watching Hallmark movies and, most of all, spending precious time with her beloved grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 54 years, Ronald C. Mayer (2015); her son, Randall L Mayer (2026); a sister-in-law, Pauline J Stahl (2013); two brothers-in-law, Warren Mayer and Franklin Stahl (2016); and her niece, Kelly Mervine (2019).
She is survived by a daughter, Lori A Klinger and her husband, Larry; a daughter-in-law, Leslie Mayer; two grandsons, Larry Klinger, Jr and his friend Rachael and Joshua Mayer; two granddaughters, Renee Heim and her husband Rahn, and Rebecca Klinger and her companion, Zach; three step grandsons, Larry "CJ" Burlile and his wife Jenn, Michael Burlile and his wife Nichole, and Keith Burlile; great grandchildren, Alexis, Rodney, Everett and Wilder; step great grandchildren, Decon, Maximus, Ayden, Keaton, Savanna, Addison, and Tenna; a niece, Darlene Hepler; a nephew, Kris Mervine and his wife, Wendy; and her brother, Roger Mervine and his wife, Phyllis.
Funeral services will be held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, Valley View, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Raymond Holland officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at the funeral home.
Burial to follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is honored to serve the Mayer family.
Lester C. Koch, 84
Lester C. Koch, 84, passed away at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill surrounded by his family.
Born in Tremont, he was a son of the late Lester S. Koch and Martha Dinger Koch. He attended Tremont High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was a member of Frieden's Lutheran Church, Llewellyn and was a founding member of the Trail's End Hunting Club.
He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by a grandson Zachary and two brothers Robert Kimmell and Harold Kimmell.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kay Renninger Koch; a son Steve Koch and his wife Missy, Newtown and a daughter Brenda King and her husband Dave; five grandchildren, Ashley and Steven Koch, David, Ryan and Kaylee King; two great-grandchildren, Ricky and Jace Chapman; nieces and nephews.
A Funeral service will be on Monday at 11 AM from the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, 328 Sunbury St., Minersville. Relatives and friends can call at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 PM and on Monday morning from 9 AM until the time of the service.
Interment with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Ronald J. Gawley, 85 — St. Clair
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Ronald J. Gawley, 85, of St. Clair, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, October 18, 1941, he was a son of the late Peter and Wanda (Dyrda) Gawley.
He was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Ron served valiantly in the US Army in Vietnam. He went on to serve in many local veterans organizations. He was Commander of VFW Post 129 and Pottsville Joint Veterans Honor Guard.
He retired after 31 years from Dana Corporation.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years Florence Gawley; son Ronald Gawley and his companion Kayliegh of Jonestown; sister Barbara Jalonski of Pottsville. Nieces & Nephews Donna Viates (Joel Rau); Raymond Viates (Danielle); Olivia Viates.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, November 9, 2026 from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St., St. Clair, PA 17970. The Rev. Christopher Zelonis will be officiating. Friends may call from 9:15 AM–10:30 AM Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Mae (Brommer) Guers, 95
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Barbara Mae (Brommer) Guers, 95, formerly of Auburn, Hamburg, York, and West Lawn, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Columbia Cottage.
Her husband, Paul F. Guers, died on January 18, 2019. They were married for 69 years.
Born in Auburn, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Clara M. (Dreisbach) Brommer.
She was a 1949 graduate of Auburn High School.
Barbara was employed as a sewing machine operator.
Family and faith were important to Barbara. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Auburn; and Eastern Star, Orwigsburg.
She loved baking for her family and friends, finding joy in creating delicious treats for them. In addition to her culinary skills, she also enjoyed crocheting, crafting beautiful pieces that brought warmth and comfort to those around her.
Barbara is survived by two children, John, husband of Karen Guers, Wyomissing, and Susan, wife of Jack Burwick, Ocean Isle Beach, NC; one brother, Aaron Brommer; two sisters, Elaine Kilmer, and Frances Wink; five grandchildren: Michael, husband of Jacquline Guers, Monrovia, MD, Valerie, wife of Patrick O’Leary, Sinking Spring, Jeffrey, husband of Caitlyn Guers, Sinking Spring, Jason Burwick, York, and Stacey, wife of Gus Vann, Mechanicsville, VA. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Anika O’Leary, Mark Guers, Alexa O’Leary, Heidi Guers, and Jonathan Guers.
She was predeceased by her sister, Virginia Hoy.
Services will be Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 40 S. 4th St., Hamburg, PA 19526. Burial to follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Leona E. “Lee” Phillips, 97 — Berwick
Leona E. “Lee” Phillips, 97, of Berwick passed on Sunday morning, November 1, 2026 at Glen Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Berwick.
Born in Shenandoah on December 11, 1928 and raised in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Szymczyk) Gatowski.
She was a graduate of the former Frackville High School.
Lee along with her late husband, William F. “Bill” Phillips Sr., were former proprietors of the Lyric Restaurant and Bar in Shenandoah.
She was a dedicated member and volunteer at the Berwick Senior Center. She also generously gave her time volunteering at Berwick Hospital and Glen Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Berwick. Lee and her husband shared a love of dancing and traveling the world, and it was often said that they “danced their way through Europe”. Above all, Lee will be remembered as a kind, generous, and caring person who touched the lives of those around her.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband, William F. “Bill” Phillips Sr. on April 11, 2016 were three brothers, Tony, Alex and Mickey Gatowski; two sisters, Mary “Mame” O’Connor and an infant at birth, Rita.
Surviving are her two sons, John P. Phillips and his wife Kathy of Berwick and William F. Phillips Jr. and his wife Marlene of Fernandina Beach, Florida; three grandsons, Nathan Phillips and his wife Shaina of Ringtown, Elliot Phillips of Ringtown and Drew Phillips and his wife Lindsay of Bensalem; two great-grandchildren, Grayson and Addy; her daughter-in-law, Sharon Phillips of Levittown; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services and interment in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Frackville will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, 3800 Market Street, Suite 206, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or at www.pablind.org.
Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 South Market Street, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, Supervisor, Christopher L. Kowalski, Director are in care of the arrangements.
To offer condolences or to share memories or photos of Lee with her family, please sign the guestbook at www.stutzfuneralhome.com.