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Mary Louise Sword
Jan 16, 2017
Mary Louise Sword, age 67, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Hometown Nursing Home and was Catholic by faith. She was born on October 23, 1949 at Coaldale Hospital and was a life-long resident of Carbon County. She graduated from Panther Valley High School in 1967. From her birth until she died, Mary Lou loved spending time with...
Kathleen Adams
Jan 16, 2017
Kathleen (Gordish) Adams, age 85, of Leslie Run Rd., Weatherly, died Monday, January 16, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. She is survived by her husband, Wilmer Adams. Kathleen was Methodist by faith and she was an accomplished artist. A graduate of Oelwein High School, she had worked in retail sales. Born in Oelwein, Iowa on April 13, 1931, she...
David R. Houser
Jan 9, 2017
David R. Houser, 72 years of age of Tamaqua, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widower of Maxine J. (Fulton) Houser who passed away on August 26, 2016. He is survived by; sons, Matthew D. Houser, Michael J. Houser and his fiancée Jael Sullivan; sister, Mrs. Linda Novack wife of Daniel; grandchildren,...
John P. "Jack" Galvin
Jan 9, 2017
John P. "Jack" Galvin, husband, father, pop-pop, 79 years of age, of Weatherly, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Jean E. (Dubetsky) Galvin; beloved daughter, Mrs. Kristen J. Caldwell and her husband Alan of Weatherly; sisters, Maureen Galvin of Flushing, NY and Mrs....
Michelle Tentylo-Mika
Jan 5, 2017
Michelle Tentylo-Mika, mother, grammy, sister, 61 years of age of Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the home of her daughter Amy. Widow of Dennis M. "Spiker" Mika who passed away on October 29, 2004, she is survived by; Mrs. Amy (Tentylo) Quick wife of CJ of Tamaqua; son Steven M. Tentylo and...
Matthew Lee "Tuna" Osenbach
Jan 4, 2017
Matthew "Tuna" Osenbach 31, brilliant writer, musician, fisherman, mentor, culinary artist, and sports enthusiast is now homeward bound. We will remember him with his guitar in hand and his music playing. He revealed his soul through poetry and song, touching the hearts of all. He is leaving behind his mother, Nancy (Bittner) Osenbach and her companion, Daryl Nothstein II of...
Kevin George Shellock
Jan 4, 2017
Kevin George Shellock, 43 years of age of Perkasie, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Survived by his son Jesse Shellock of Weatherly; mother Brenda (George) Missimer and her husband Claude of Walnutport. Kevin was born Wednesday, March 14, 1973 in Allentown. He was predeceased by his father Ronald M. Shellock A graduate of Whitehall High School class of...
Virginia M. Ayres
Jan 1, 2017
Virginia M. Ayres, 84 years of age formerly of Summit Hill passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Virginia had been a guest at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly for the past few years. Born Saturday, January 9, 1932 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late Arthur, and Mildred (Felmely) Peterson. Virginia was...
Thomas J. Purcell
Dec 30, 2016
Thomas J. Purcell, 77 years of age of Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 due to injuries sustained from a devastating fire at his home in East Brunswick Township. Widower of Gladys J. (Sterner) Purcell who passed away on Sept. 3, 2015, He is survived by; daughters, Luann Purcell of Willow Springs, MO...
Alverta M. Bizarre
Dec 28, 2016
Mrs. Alverta M. Bizarre, mother, sister, gram, 97 years of age of Quakake Road, Packer Township, Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus in Hazleton. Widow of Stephen "Happy" Bizarre who passed away on June 15, 1966, she is survived by; daughters, Mrs. Loretta M. Rogosky of Tamaqua, Mrs. Dolores A. Mehalko...
Sally A. Burke
Dec 28, 2016
Sally A. Burke, of Albrightsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Survived by her husband of 52 years, Anthony J. Burke; daughter, Mrs. Anne Marie Enggasser wife of Ed of Orland, PA, son, Brian Burke and his wife Katie of Severn, MD; 5 grandchildren. A graduate of Marian Harding High School...
Jeremy A. Snyder
Dec 27, 2016
Jeremy A. Snyder, 35 years of age of Railroad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at home. Born Sunday, May 17, 1981 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of Randy Snyder of Barnesville, and Paula (Truskey) Steirer, of Quakake. He was the husband of Christine L. (Pardel) Snyder, and is also survived by; son Connor Snyder; brothers,...
Robert A Craigle
Dec 26, 2016
Robert A Craigle, beloved husband and father, age 74, of Washington St.,Weatherly, passed away peacefully Monday, December 26, 2016, at home surrounded by his family.. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Rita J. (Garbacik) Craigle; daughters, Michelle R Schaeffer wife of Edward of Weatherly; twin daughters, Melissa Jo Craigle, and Melinda R. Craigle at home; sister,Linda...
Nelda W. Reinart
Dec 24, 2016
Nelda W. Reinart, 93, a former resident of Jim Thorpe and Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Maple Shade Senior Living Center in Nesquehoning, having lived a long prolific life. Survived by; daughters, Mrs. Margie Holland and her husband Charles of Jim Thorpe, Mrs. Vicki Daniel wife of Gregory of Lititz; son, Darren Reinart of Jim Thorpe;...
Frank R. Zlock
Dec 22, 2016
Frank R. Zlock, a longtime Tamaqua Area School Educator, and Coach, died Thursday December 22, 2016 at Blue Mountain Health Systems - Gnaden Huetten Campus, Lehighton. Survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Janice (Wetterau ) Zlock; daughters, Mrs. Janna Lynn Scheese and her husband David of Sinking Springs, Mrs. Allison Valentine and her husband Jim of Lehighton; his...
Maurice C. "Benny" Heater
Dec 22, 2016
Maurice C. “Benny” Heater, 82 years of age of East Main Street, Weatherly, passed away on Thursday December 22, 2016 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born in Hazleton on January 30, 1935, the son of the late Maurice C. Heater, Sr., and Catherine (Poltrock) Heater. Widower of Carol Ann (Erdman) Heater who passed away on March 6, 2013,...
Jean D. Weston
Dec 19, 2016
Jean D. Weston 74 years of age of Second Street, Weatherly, went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 19, 2016, passing away at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton Campus. A Weatherly High School graduate, Jean was Lutheran by faith. She had worked as a secretary for the Weatherly School District for many years. A devoted Christian, Jean...
Phyllis J. Kobal
Dec 17, 2016
Phyllis J. Kobal, mother, grammy, sister, 85 years of age, formerly of Andreas, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown where she had been a guest for the past few years. Widow of Paul B. Kobal, Sr. who passed away on January 10, 1999, she is survived by; sons, Paul B. Kobal, Jr. and...
Robert Davis
Dec 15, 2016
Robert G. Davis, 89 years of age formerly of New Ringgold, and Germansville, a guest of Maple Shade Meadows of Nesquehoning for the past two years, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. Widower of Helen (Fenstermacher) Davis, he is survived by his caregiver and nephew; Leonard Davis and his wife Sandy of Tamaqua....
Nicholas A. Paraschak
Dec 14, 2016
Nicholas A. Paraschak, 94 years of age of Philips Street, Coaldale, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown. Widower of Mildred E. (Bartal) Paraschak who passed away on April 9, 2001, Nicholas is survived by; daughters, Mrs. Mildred "Millie" Mosella wife Ray of Allentown, PA and Karen Delman of Mahanoy City, PA; son, Nicholas...
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