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Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday. Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says. Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says. Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler. Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses. “I ask that in …

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by Valerie Musson
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Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia
Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Pennsylvania native Brandon M. Kuklentz died suddenly on Tuesday, March 29 after battling addiction, according to loved ones mourning his loss. He was 29 years old. Formerly of Lehighton and Lancaster, Kuklentz died in Philadelphia, his obituary states. Kuklentz was born in Bethlehem but was a 2012 graduate of Lehighton High School. He enjoyed wrestling while attending school, and recently worked as a machinist for the All American Threaded Products Co., Lancaster, his obituary says.  He was also a member of Zion United Church of Christ, in Lehighton. Kuklentz had struggled with addictio…

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by Jillian Pikora