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Ruth Alden Gerhard

Ruth Alden Gerhard

Apr 28, 2017

Ruth (Alden) Gerhard, age 90, of Wetzel Run Dr., Weatherly, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home, Weatherly. Widow of Roland W. Gerhard who died on 12/19/2009 she is survived by; Sons, James G Gerhard of Barrington, NJ,, Thomas A Gerhard of Beaver Meadows; grandchildren, James G. Gerhard, Jr., and Robert Jake Gerhard; great grandchildren, Ainsleigh,...

Mary A. Romano

Mary A. Romano

Apr 27, 2017

Mary A. Romano, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend, of Weatherly, died peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly where she had been a resident for the past five years. She was 99 years old. Born September 11, 1917, in Little Italy in Mauch Chunk Township, Mary is the daughter of the late Frank...

Larry L. Wagner, Jr.

Larry L. Wagner, Jr.

Apr 27, 2017

Larry L. Wagner, Jr., 37 years of age of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home. Born Sunday, May 13, 1979 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of Kathryn R. (McLaughlin) Wagner of Tamaqua, and the late Larry L. "Chubby" Wagner, Sr. who passed away on October 15, 2000, Larry is also survived by ;...

Jacob J. Baddick

Jacob J. Baddick

Apr 27, 2017

Jacob J. Baddick, 93 years of age of Mary-D, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by; his wife of sixty-eight years, Adele (Novitsky) Baddick; son, Michael Baddick and his wife Betty of Brockton; brothers, Paul Baddick of Pottsville, Victor Baddick of Tamaqua, Daniel Baddick and his wife...

James A. Fadden

James A. Fadden

Apr 22, 2017

James A. Fadden, 74 years of age of 535 North Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening April 22,2017, at home in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Beverly A. (Bailey) Fadden; daughter, Cheryl L. Wife of Dr. James Lauer of Beaver, Pa; grandchildren, Sarah Horst wife of Nathan, Kelcy Bajac wife of...

Laverne A. Wertman

Laverne A. Wertman

Apr 21, 2017

LaVerne A Wertman, age 78, of Fawn Lane, Tamaqua, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem. LaVerne spent the last 17 years of her life with her Life Sharing Family Sheila Davison of Tamaqua. She will be missed by many. LaVerne was a member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville, and St. John U.C.C. Church...

Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh

Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh

Apr 21, 2017

Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh, 86 years of age of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Widow of William F. Vegh who passed away in 1982, Willy is survived by; sisters who affectionaetly called her "Girly", Mrs. Rose Bear wife of Stewart of New Tripoli, Mrs. Linda Ahrner wife...

Georgianna M. "Honey" Barni

Georgianna M. "Honey" Barni

Apr 19, 2017

Georgianna, "Honey", Mabel Barni December 15, 1923 to April 19, 2017 passed away peacefully in her Lake Harmony, PA home surrounded by her daughter and friends. Born in Tamaqua, Pa Honey attended the Tamaqua school district. During World War II,she worked at the Atlas Powder Company. Later she went to beauty school and established a styling salon business with her...

Catherine M. Burrell

Catherine M. Burrell

Apr 18, 2017

Catherine M. (Armbruster) Burrell, age 93, of Hazleton, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. She was the widow of Henry E. Burrell. Catherine served her country during WWII as a Communication Specialist with the U.S. Navy. She was a Coaldale High School graduate and a member of St....

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Apr 15, 2017

Reginald G. Heffelfinger, father, brother, grandfather, 80 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Widower of Francine (Hricik) Heffelfinger, Reginald is survived by; sons, Reginald G. Heffelfinger and his wife Kelly of Bethlehem, Richard G. Heffelfinger and his wife Heidi of Kutztown; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kruslicky of...

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Apr 15, 2017

Reginald G. Heffelfinger, father, brother, grandfather, 80 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Widower of Francine (Hricik) Heffelfinger, Reginald is survived by; sons, Reginald G. Heffelfinger and his wife Kelly of Bethlehem, Richard G. Heffelfinger and his wife Heidi of Kutztown; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kruslicky of...

Gary F. Terwilliger

Gary F. Terwilliger

Apr 11, 2017

Gary F Terwilliger, age 69, of Martha Lane, Jim Thorpe, formerly of Long Island, NY, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St Lukes Miners Memorial in Coaldale. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the state of New York. Gary graduated from high school in Liverpool, NY. He...

Gary F. Terwilliger

Gary F. Terwilliger

Apr 11, 2017

Gary F Terwilliger, age 69, of Martha Lane, Jim Thorpe, formerly of Long Island, NY, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St Lukes Miners Memorial in Coaldale. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the state of New York. Gary graduated from high school in Liverpool, NY. He...

Ethel B. Krupa

Ethel B. Krupa

Apr 10, 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...

Helen L. Bachorik

Helen L. Bachorik

Apr 10, 2017

Helen L. Bachorik, devoted mother, loving grandmother and sister, 84 years of age formerly of Tom's River, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, Florida having resided in Florida with her daughter Suzanne. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Tex" Bachorik on October 14, 2000, she is survived by;...

Ben Walker

Ben Walker

Apr 9, 2017

Ben Walker, age 78, of Tobyhanna, Pa, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandy (Smith) Walker. He was an Army Veteran. Ben was a mechanical engineer who owned the Harlem School of Technology He was Baptist by faith. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson College, New Jersey. Born...

Ben Walker

Ben Walker

Apr 9, 2017

Ben Walker, age 78, of Tobyhanna, Pa, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandy (Smith) Walker. He was an Army Veteran. Ben was a mechanical engineer who owned the Harlem School of Technology He was Baptist by faith. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson College, New Jersey. Born...

John J. Marcin

John J. Marcin

Apr 6, 2017

John J. Marcin, Sr., 82 years of age of 25 South Nescopec Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away at home on Thursday, April 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Frances A. (Kruczek) Marcin, R.N. They would have celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary on November 27, 2017. Born Wednesday, August 15, 1934 in Tamaqua,...

Robert Gall

Robert Gall

Apr 5, 2017

Robert Gall, age 85, formerly of Leonia, New Jersey, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Heritage Hills Senior Community where he had been a guest for the past 6 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma I. (Springstine) Gall on 5/12/2008. Robert had been a Hospital Porter at Bergen Pine County Hospital, Bergen County, New Jersey. He...

Robert Gall

Robert Gall

Apr 5, 2017

Robert Gall, age 85, formerly of Leonia, New Jersey, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Heritage Hills Senior Community where he had been a guest for the past 6 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma I. (Springstine) Gall on 5/12/2008. Robert had been a Hospital Porter at Bergen Pine County Hospital, Bergen County, New Jersey. He...