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Bessie C. Lorah
Jan 23, 2017
Bessie C. Lorah, age 92, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Hometown. Born in Lansford on November 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Lorah and the late Bessie M. (Leidinger) Lorah. She was predeceased by; sisters, Mrs. Sarah Erbe, Mrs. Clara Hoppes, Mrs. Mae Schappell,...
Philip L. Harris
Jan 22, 2017
Philip L Harris, age 54, of James St., McAdoo, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, at his home. He is survived by his companion of many years, Tammy (Spohr) Handley. Philip was Protestant by faith. He was an Elvis Presley enthusiast. He also enjoyed car models and camping. Philip had worked for Eagle Buckram Co., Hazleton. Born in Pottsville, he was...
Marie Austin "Tootsie" Mcgeehan
Jan 21, 2017
Miss Marie A. "Tootsie" McGeehan, 98 years of age of West Phillips Street, Coaldale, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 21, 2017 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Born Tuesday, November 19, 1918 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late John, and Rose (Zebian) McGeehan, she was also predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jones; brother, Mr....
Ronald W. Reiner
Jan 18, 2017
Ronald W. Reiner, husband, father, grampy, 81 years of age of Plane Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Gelezinsky) Reiner; daughters, Susan A. Sarosky wife of John, Brenda M. Parise wife of Christopher; son, Craig M. Reiner and his wife Lori all...
Gretchen Asbury
Jan 17, 2017
Gretchen (Schenck) Asbury, age 58, of Summer Valley Rd., New Ringgold, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kelly M. Asbury. Gretchen was a member of Christ Church of McKeansburg. She earned her elementary and secondary teaching degree from Penn State University. She was a homemaker who adored...
William J. Dann
Jan 16, 2017
William Joseph Dann, father, grandfather, great grandfather, 87 years of age formerly of Bloomfield NJ.., and Hawley PA., passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, as a guest at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, April 26, 1929 in Newark, NJ. the son of the late Bernard and Edna Dann. William was also predeceased by; daughter,...
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;...
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