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Brandon M. Snyder
May 28, 2017
Brandon M. Snyder, 30 years of age of Hudson, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born in Lehighton, the son of David R. Snyder of Pittston, and the late Mary Jean (Arthur) Snyder. He is also survived by his son, Landon Snyder of Lemoyne; brother, Matthew Snyder of Pittston; sister, Tessie...
Margaret E. Leidich
May 26, 2017
Margaret E. Leidich, 61 years of age of Hellertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017in the Hometown Nursing Home, Rush Township. Surviving are son, Dale M. Leidich of Hellertown; daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Case and her husband Thomas, Sr. of Tamaqua; sisters, Mrs. RitaAnn Johnson and her husband Martin of Mayer, AZ, Mrs. Regina Anders of Whitehall; brother, Mr....
Rose
May 26, 2017
Rose H. (Smarr) Baddick, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother 88 years of age, of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Rush Township. Widow of Louis P. "Speck" Baddick she is survived by her children; daughters, Mrs. Donna Malaska wife of Peter of Nesquehoning, Mrs. Rosanne Facini wife...
Leo Allen Zavitsky
May 24, 2017
Leo Allen Zavitsky, 69 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem. Surviving are sons, Leo Allen Zavitsky, Jr. and his companion Kate of Coaldale; Luckey A. Zavitsky and his wife Mallory of Myerstown; daughter, Mary Ann Seip wife of David, Jr. of Hellertown; brother, Joseph Zavitsky of Warminster;...
James J. Ward
May 23, 2017
James J. Ward, father, grandfather and great grandfather, 99 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widower of Rosemary (Johnson) Ward who passed away on October 16, 1994, he is survived by; sons, Rev. James J. Ward of Jim Thorpe, Joseph J. Ward and his...
Daniel A. Neslon, Sr.
May 23, 2017
Daniel A. Nelson, Sr., father, grandfather, 84 years of age of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th & Chew Streets in Allentown. Survived by; daughter, BethAnn Curry wife of Edward "Gabby" of Sugarloaf Key, FL; sons, Daniel A. Nelson and his wife Maryann of Allentown, Brian A. Nelson and his wife...
Summer M. Peck
May 22, 2017
Summer M. Peck, 19 of Quakertown, Pennsylvania formerly of Weatherly, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 22, 2017, in Quakertown. Born in Hazleton, she is survived by; her mother, Crissey A. (Duffy) Nun and her husband Eric of Weatherly; father, Anthony Peck III and his companion Angie Ruggiero of Hazleton; brothers, Emmitt, and Vaughn Nun; sister Elizabeth Peck; maternal grandparents;...
Mary
May 21, 2017
Mary (Firkal) Moyer, 85 years of age of East Union Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 21, 2017, while in the loving care of her family. Preceded in death in 2009 by her husband of fifty-seven years, William J. Moyer, she is survived by; daughters, Mrs. Terry Koch wife of Duane of Middleport, Mrs. Lee James...
Dorothy Ackerson
May 19, 2017
Dorothy Ethel Richie Ackerson, of rural Weatherly, passed away on May 19, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton, PA of natural causes. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth McAuliffe Richie and was married to the late Alan Ackerson. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Pearl R. Young of Whitehall, PA and many nephews and nieces....
Robert D. Cummings, Sr.
May 16, 2017
Robert D Cummings, age 76, of Park Ave., Quakertown, PA, formerly of St. Augustine, FL, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He served our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He retired from his car restoration business in 1996. Previously he had been a Senior Electronics Engineer during the 1960's through the early...
John W. "Jack" Brode
May 15, 2017
John W "Jack" Brode, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather age 85, of Lower Rd., Tamaqua, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Preceded in death by his wife Eleanor L. (Hain) Brode on 1-16-1995, he is survived by; Daughters, Sharon Zehner of Tamaqua, Louise Teter of Weatherly; sons, Michael T Brode and his wife Lori...
David Herring
May 12, 2017
David Herring, 61 years old of Phoenix, AZ, was killed due to a motor vehicle accident May 12, 2017. David was born October 16, 1956, Coaldale PA, to William and Elizabeth Herring. He was their youngest of 3 sons. He was raised in Hightstown, NJ, where he lived until 1976, when he moved to Alaska. David was a passionate outdoors...
Charlotte V. Bierman
May 10, 2017
Charlotte V. Bierman, 81 years of age, formerly of Bowmanstown passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, having been a guest for the past three years at Pleasant Tree's in Lehighton. The widow of Theodore A. Bierman, Charlotte is survived by; sisters, Mrs. Eldora Snyder of Lehighton, Mrs. LaRue Fink wife of David...
Donald L Leibensperger
May 9, 2017
Donald L. Leibensperger, also known as “Open Road” on the CB Radio. 85 years of age of Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away on May 9, 2017 at Hospice Care Center in Boca Raton, FL. Donald was born and raised in Weatherly, PA. He served honorably in the United States Army. He retired from General Foam of Hazleton after 32 years...
Dina E. Dibuo
May 7, 2017
Dina E. DiBuo, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 90 years of age, a longtime resident of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017, as a recent guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Survived by her children; Mrs. Elena D. Behr wife of Bruce of Tamaqua; son, Mr. Louis J. DiBuo and his wife Nancy of New Ringgold; 6 grand...
Helen Pergosky
May 6, 2017
Helen Pergosky, 95 years of age of Plain Street, Weatherly, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, August 22, 1921 in Stockton, the daughter of the late Paul, and Anna (Bogansky) Homanko she was also predeceased by; husband, Theodore E. Pergosky; sister, Mrs. Margaret Sauers; brothers, Michael, and Edward...
Catherine A. "Kay" Hartshorne
May 4, 2017
Catherine A. “ Kay" Hartshorne, 69 years of age of Schuylkill Ave. Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 4, 2017 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Survived by; her husband of forty-seven years, Gregory W. Hartshorne; daughter, Jennifer A Belts and her husband Richard of Tamaqua; son, Gregory W Hartshorne, Jr. And his wife Jennifer of Grovetownn,...
Alfred Bolinsky
May 1, 2017
Alfred Bolinsky, 88 years of age of West Phillips Street Coaldale, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Born Friday, April 5, 1929 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Raymond, and Constance (Norkunski) Bolinsky. Alfred, was also predeceased by his wife Marion (Desch) Bolinsky; son, Keith Bolinsky; sisters, Mrs....
Ethel B. Krupa
May 1, 2017
Friends are invited to a public viewing at Allen-Beyer Funeral Home, Key Largo, Fl. On April 22, 2017 from 9:30am-10:30am followed by a funeral mass at 12:00noon at San Pedro Catholic Church, Tavernier. Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First St., Weatherly, PA.Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May...
Edward C. "Ike" Leininger
Apr 29, 2017
Edward C. "Ike" Leininger, 84, of Maple Street, Weatherly, crossed over to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Rosann (Gerhard) Leininger; his children whom he was so proud of, daughters, Mrs. Denise M. Anderson wife of Ronald of Beaver...
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