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Diana Lopez, 67, of Coaldale
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Diana Lopez, 67, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing Home in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born on August 1, 1959, in Bayonne, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Robert Lopez, Sr. and the late Janice (Kimbel) Lopez.
She was a graduate of Madison Central High School, Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Diana had worked as a health care worker for Bright Star Care. She enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Surviving are her daughter, Genine, wife of Michael Prudente of Coaldale and a son Daniel Fritzinger; three brothers, Robert Lopez Jr., Joseph Lopez, and Steven Lopez and his wife, Kathy; three sisters, Annmarie, wife of Thomas Fela, Karen Vader, and Nancy Stellingwerf; and her grandchildren, Janessa, Anthony, Matthew, and Damien. Great-grandchildren, Zayden and Lily.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Jacqueline Ann Paxson, 74, of South Manheim Township
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Jacqueline Ann Paxson, 74, of South Manheim Township, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
Born in Pottsville on December 29, 1951, Jackie was a daughter of the late John R. and Phyllis M. (Edwards) Morgan.
She was the loving wife of Donald C. Paxson Sr., to whom she would celebrate 58 years of marriage on November 28.
Jackie was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Summer Hill, Auburn.
She was a homemaker most of her life, dedicating many years caring for her son.
Jackie enjoyed birdwatching, especially hummingbirds. Among her most cherished memories were the many fishing trips to Canada with her family, where she enjoyed spending time with those she loved.
In addition to her husband, Jackie is survived by a daughter Tara A. Heher, wife of Jeffrey; granddaughter Alexa Marie Heher (Dalton); siblings Phyllis Bryan, Karen Tiboni, Wanda Osatchuck, Renee Hart, Carolyn Petrushonis, Jeffrey Morgan and Brian Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.
Jackie was preceded in death by her son Donald C. Paxson Jr., and brothers: John Morgan Jr., Robert Morgan and William Morgan.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven with Pastor Marie Meeks officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to: Avenues Foundation, 2 Park St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.
John M. Haluska, 83, of Ashland
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John M. Haluska, 83, of Ashland and formerly of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6th, at the home of his daughter in Pottsville, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late John M. Haluska and Mary Turanin Haluska Schultz. John was a member of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish in Ashland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria J. Haluska, and his sister, Mary Ann Weston.
John is survived by his two daughters, Michele and her husband, Robert Seebold, of New Columbia, and Wendy Haluska of Pottsville and her fiancé, Anthony Meo; two sisters, Shirley Kennedy of Downingtown and Rose Angelotti of Ringtown; his brother, Ed Haluska and his wife, Judy, of Girardville; seven grandchildren, Amber Voeckler wife of Josh Voeckler, David Rainis, Brianna Gregas, Courtney Gregas, Abigail Seebold, Haley Seebold, and Hannah Seebold; three great-grandchildren, Evan, Benjamin, and Brynleigh; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 10th, at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Ashland, with the Reverend Christopher Zelonis, pastor, as the celebrant. Friends and family are invited to attend his viewing at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Interment will follow in St. Vincent's Catholic Cemetery in the Englewood section of Frackville.
To sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences, or obtain further information, please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com.
The Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., Girardville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Marilyn Joan Kembel, 96, of Hegins
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Marilyn Joan Kembel, age 96 of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Heritage Mill, Tower City.
She was born on December 22, 1929, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Rufus Miller and Martha (Wetzel) Miller.
She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. She worked as a seamstress for many years. She was also a wonderful baker, known especially for her delicious raisin pies and caramel custards, which were always in high demand and often preordered for the church bake sales. Her baking was a special talent that brought joy to many. She had a special love for her “pup,” Misty, who was always close to her heart. We can only imagine that one of her first stops was at the Rainbow Bridge, where she was joyfully reunited with her faithful companion, Misty.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Kembel (1998); her brother-in-law, Mike Ravenkamp; and her nephew, Sean Ravenkamp; grandchild-in-law, David R. Schmick.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Krause; her grandchildren: Stacey Schmick, Matthew Krause and his wife, Susan Krause and Shelley High and her husband, Joel; her great-grandchildren: Robert E. Michael Jr., David L. Schmick and his wife, Brandi Schmick, her great-great-grandchildren: Shianne Lontz, Analaya Loncar, Baylee Schmick, Ella Schmick, Saylor Schmick, Harper Schmick, Cady Krause, Finnegan High and Darby High; her sister, Ann Ravenkamp; and her niece, Amber Day and her husband, Brandt Day.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made in Marilyn's name to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr., Pine Grove, PA 17963 or St. John's Church.
Graveside services will be held at St. John's Cemetery, Hegins, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Benjamin Scholl officiating.
Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Hegins, Pennsylvania.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is honored to serve the Kembel family.