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Patti G. Lisa, 80, of Spring Glen
Patti G. Lisa, age 80, of Spring Glen, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 1, 1945, in NY, a daughter of the late Abraham Weinbaum and the late Louise (Sanders) Weinbaum.
Lisa was a New York State Court Clerk, prior to her retirement. She was a proud member of the Centurion Cruisers Car Club of Merrick, NY, and the Fraternal Order of Police, New York Lodge 911, of East Islip, NY.
Lisa enjoyed cooking, shopping, and going on cruises. She especially cherished crocheting baby blankets for her great-grandchildren, putting love and care into each one. These handmade blankets were a special way for her to share her love with her family.
She is predeceased by her loving husband of 30 years, Francis T. “Frank” Lisa (2025) and her sister, Madeline Partridge.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Shanti (Jason) Schade of Valley View; four granddaughters, Amanda R. (Josue) Valle of San Antonio, TX, Alyssa L. (Ty) Campbell of Valley View, Ava G. Connell of Exton, and Autumn L. Connell of San Antonio, TX; three great-grandchildren, Azalea, Dutton and Aeson; and a sister-in-law, Connie A. Lisa of Brooklyn, NY.
Honoring Patti's request there will be no services.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is honored to serve the Lisa family.
Dolores J. “Dee” Soellner, 87, of Bethel
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Dolores J. “Dee” Soellner, 87, of Bethel, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, November 5th, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading.
Dee was born in the Warne Hospital, Pottsville on March 16, 1939, a daughter of the late Vincent & Jeanette (Flannery) Strauss.
She was the widow of Frederick Soellner.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Dee worked at several places throughout her life. She enjoyed working in nursing/healthcare helping elderly people. She also liked working with all her co-workers.
Her hobbies included shopping, bowling, vacations, dancing, interior decorating and having fun.
Dee spent her life bringing warmth, laughter, caring and grace to everyone she met. She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother who found joy in the quiet details of her everyday life.
She is also survived by her beloved daughter and caregiver, Kimberly Reber & her fiancé, Randy Snyder, Bethel, her sister, Marsha Grace, Pottsville, her brother, Joseph Strauss, husband of Diane, Reading, brother-in-law, Ronald Trasatt, York, several nieces & nephews, and her grand puppies: Max, Hannah, Kaydee, Pippie, Kara, & Mia.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dee is also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dwayne E. Reber, her brother, Vincent Strauss, Jr., sister-in-law, Joanne Strauss, brother-in-law, Leo Grace, and her sister, Janet Trasatt.
A Memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 12th at Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Pottsville. A Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Pottsville, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Teresa A. Kolonsky, 91, of Shenandoah
Teresa A. Kolonsky, age 91 of Shenandoah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community, where she was currently residing.
Born on July 24, 1935, in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Rose (Parassasi) Rauco.
Teresa was a 1953 graduate of the former JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, and was retired, having been employed as a librarian for the Shenandoah Free Public Library. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Shenandoah, currently the Divine Mercy Parish.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Kolonsky; sisters, Lucy Kolonsky and Angeline Burba; brother, Anthony Rauco; brother-in-law, Philip Traino; and nephew Mark Rauco.
Surviving are a brother, Rudy Rauco and his wife Rose and a sister Lillian Traino.
She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, including Edward J. Kolonsky, DMD, and his wife Johanna; Sharon Hamm; Lisa Traino and Philip Traino and his wife Cynthia, along with numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Teresa will be laid to rest in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights, during private family services, which are being provided by the Walukiewicz Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah.
Lois A. Fehr, 93, formerly of Friedensburg
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Lois A. Fehr, 93, formerly of Friedensburg, passed away Friday, November 6th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.
Born in Mount Carbon on October 23, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Elmer J. & Annie (Miller) Ebling.
She was the widow of Richard D. Fehr.
Lois was a member of St. John’s Reformed Church, Friedensburg.
She had been employed as an operator for Bell Telephone Company.
Lois enjoyed taking care of the farm, crafts, walking, and being around her family.
Lois is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is preceded in death by all her siblings: Edward, Sam, Ted, Charles, Jim, Robert, & Gene Ebling, Ruth Lapp, & Ada Miller.
She is survived by her nieces & nephews and their families.
Private services were held at the family’s convenience.
Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, has been entrusted with arrangements.