Obituaries

LINDA J. DICE

Linda J. Dice, 66 years of age of Hudson Drive, Weatherly, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus after a short battle against ALS.

Born Tuesday, June 26, 1956 in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph, and Mary (Gerhard) Meyers.

Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Paul G. Dice; daughters, Stephanie M. Halliday, wife of John of Hanover Twp., and Paula Jo Dice of Weatherly; sister, Debbie Pugh, wife of Robert; grandchildren, Jared Kishbaugh-Corch and Jacob Halliday.

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Weatherly Area High School Linda had worked at NBTY Distribution in Humbolt as a team leader.

As a young woman, Linda liked painting ceramics. She enjoyed the companionship of her furry friends Teddy, Snuggles, Tigger, Prissy, and Chubbers. A terrific cook, Linda took great pride in providing a loving home for her husband, daughters, and grandsons whom she cherished.

To family and friends that visited Linda during her difficult times, the family would like to express their gratitude. Thank You! Your kindness, friendship, and sympathy is greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation services of et Weatherly.

A Celebration of Linda’s Life will be held on Monday, June 26, at 6 p.m. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 4:30 until time of services.

Memorials in her name to: Carbon County Animal Shelter

63 Broad Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240-1801.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Linda may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes. com

Joy Marie Finn

Joy Marie Finn, of Fairview Township, Mountain Top, died on Monday, May 15, 2023 surrounded by family in the General Hospital where she was born and worked for many years. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Marie Hudock Randle.

She was a member of the Mountain Top Historical Society. Joy worked as a nurse at General Hospital and previously at the Davis Nursing and Rehab Center in Mountain Top until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed spending time with family and was an avid animal and nature lover.

Joy took in many abandoned animals, and a few humans along the way that needed shelter, food, and a place to feel safe. She also provided daily care and food to wildlife and birds. She enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching the deer, turkeys, birds, “chippies and hummers” with Shelby at her side.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her partner, Lewis DeBellis, brother Lawrence Randle, and granddaughter Cassandra Finn.

She is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Jeffery) Allbritain, and Jill Machinsky; eight grandchildren, Jessica (Eddy), Robert (Alexandrea), Danielle (Zak), Cayley, Adam, Kendra, Amanda, and AJ; four greatgrandchildren, Benjamin, Alaynah, Aiden, and Azylah; sister Gail Hassay; sisterin-law Sharon; nieces, Sara (Joe), Jennifer (Joe), Kate (Kyle); and nephew, Devin (Jay). Joy had many cousins, extended family members, neighbors and friends that she held dear to her heart. Shelby, her beloved dog, her rescued cats, and all her “critters” will miss her deeply.

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Celebration of Life will be conducted on Thursday, May 25, at 2 p.m., which would have been her 77th birthday at Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top.

Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 2 p.m. until time of service ending at 4.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to continue Joy’s legacy in caring for her animals and wildlife. They can be mailed to Gail Hassay, 407 E Union Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634, by Venmo to @ Joyce-Allbritain or by Cash App to $Jilliannjm66.

Linda Anne Teberio

Linda Anne Teberio, 58, Mountain Top, passed away May 17, 2023 in Albert Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, with family by her side.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Leona Malligo Metzger and was a graduate of Hanover High School, Wilson College in Chambersburg, and Bloomsburg University with her MBA, class of 2001. Linda owned and operated ReMax Precision Properties and was a Real Estate broker. She loved spending time with her family and vacationing at the beach and enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. She was a member of St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top; was active with Children’s Miracle Network and was a member of many other civic and religious organizations. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Metzger.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Teberio; daughters, Angela Teberio West and her husband, Michael of Eagleville, PA, and Nicole Teberio of Mountain Top; brother, Robert Metzger of Pine Hill, NJ; sister Karen Baranoski of Wilkes-Barre; nieces and nephews.

Memorial service was May 23, from the DesiderioLehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top.