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Doris L. Hagenbach
Dec 11, 2016
Doris Lois (Erdman) Hagenbach, died peacefully at age 94 of natural causes on December 11, 2016 in her home in Crossville, TN. Doris was the eldest of seven children born July 31, 1922 in Weatherly PA, to Anna (Fries) and Walter Preston Erdman. She graduated from Weatherly High School and attended Palmerton Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her...
William J. Ripple
Dec 9, 2016
William J. Ripple, husband, father, and grandfather, 90 years of age of Jefferson Street Weatherly, passed away on December 9, 2016 at Celtic Hospice in Wilkes-Barre. Survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Jean G. (Gaumer) Ripple; beloved daughters, Gail Ripple of Bethlehem, Mrs. Susan Marley wife of Gerald of Hazle Twp.; sister, Mrs. Dorothy Cerullo of Hazleton; grand...
Shirley
Dec 6, 2016
Shirley W. Henne, 91 years of age of Yetten Circle, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at home. Widow of Robert Lewis Henne who passed away on August 19, 1989, she is survived by; sons, Robert Harry Henne and his wife Carrie of Beach Park , IL and Mark John Henne and his wife Alison of...
Paul F. Katona, Jr.
Dec 2, 2016
Paul F. Katona, Jr.,son, husband, father, and grandfather, 58 years of age of Philadelphia, formerly of Weatherly, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Born Friday, May 23, 1958 in Philadelphia, he is survived by his father, Paul F. Katona, Sr. and his wife Carolyn of Hazle Twp., and mother, Joan D. (Kuriger) Rogers...
Francis M. Latham
Dec 2, 2016
Francis M Latham, age 77, of Weatherly, died Friday, December 2, 2016 at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Fischer) Latham of Philadelphia. He was a landscaper by trade. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William Latham and the late Mary (Podhieny) Latham. In addition to his wife he is survived...
Deborah Ann Thompson
Dec 1, 2016
Deborah Ann Thompson, 60 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Sunday, January 22, 1956 in York the daughter of the late Richard, and Anna Mae (Lewis) Phillips, she was also predeceased by a brother, Jeffrey Phillips. Surviving are son, Jason Thompson, Sr. and...
Evelyn Eisenberg
Nov 30, 2016
Evelyn Eisenberg, age 85, a resident of Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville, formerly of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hosp East -Pottsville. She had been a long-time banker by profession. Evelyn was a member of Trinity U.C.C., Tamaqua. Born in Coadale, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Eisenberg and the late Edna (Miller) Eisenberg....
Dale L. Edmondson
Nov 27, 2016
Dale L. Edmondson, of Rolling Mill Ave., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, 68 years of age, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at home while in the care of his brother's and their families. Widower of Nancy (Dietrich) Edmondson he is survived by; brothers, Earl D. Edmondson and his wife Sharon, William K. Edmondson and his wife Barbara both of Tamaqua; step...
Edward J Garra
Nov 27, 2016
Edward Garra, 73 years of age of Carbon Street, Weatherly, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus in Hazleton. Surviving are brother, George Garra and his wife Ruth Ann of Weatherly. A graduate of Freeland High School, Edward worked as a machinist. He served honorably in the united States Airforce, and enjoyed music. Born...
Myrtle Beulah
Nov 26, 2016
Myrtle Beulah “Grammy” Reed, aged 98, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, formerly of Andreas and Walnutport, passed away peacefully at her residence in East Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Widow of Walter E. Reed, she is survived by her daughters: Luella L. Sebo, and husband, Luke, of East Stroudsburg; Julia A. Yerger, and husband, Dr. William, of Bethlehem;...
Leonard J. Zubey
Nov 25, 2016
Leonard J. Zubey, 85 years of age of Valley Road, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his sons; Leonard M. Zubey and his wife Andrea of Middletown, Thomas J. Zubey and his wife Patricia of New Tripoli, grand children, George E., Alec M., Lauren, Jesse, Nicholas, Matt,...
Marlene D. Steigerwalt
Nov 23, 2016
Marlene D. (Gerber) Steigerwalt, mother, grandmother, and sister, 82 years of age of Atlas Road Clamtown, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday evening, November 23, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widow of Fred C. Steigerwalt who passed away on August 08, 2001 she is survived by her daughter, Debbie L. Ryan wife of Philllip M. Ryan...
Ralph Avino
Nov 21, 2016
Mr. Ralph Avino, 72 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016, at home. Born Thursday, December 30, 1943 in Lom Poc, California, the son of the late Matthew Kaye, and Marion (Bonenburger) Kaye. A 1961 graduate of Lansford High School, Ralph matriculated to East Stroudsburg College graduating in 1966 earning his B.S. in Education....
Meryl A.
Nov 20, 2016
Meryl A. Hodon, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, 63 years of age formerly of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus after an extended illness. Meryl has been a resident of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Weatherly for the past fourteen years. Widow of William J. Hodon who passed away...
Nicholas Baudille
Nov 19, 2016
Nicholas Baudille, husband, father, brother, grand-pa, 86 years of age passed away peacefully on Saturday morning November 19, 2016 in his home on Norman Street in Weatherly, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife of forty years, Catherine A. (Neff) Baudille; daughters, Sheri-Ann Palmieri wife of Peter of Wayne, NJ., Melissa C. Baudille of Beaver Meadows; grandchildren,...
Warren A. "Weed" Christ
Nov 19, 2016
Warren A. "Weed" Christ, a devoted husband, father, and pappy, 95 years of age of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Orwigsburg Center in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Dorothy "Dolly" (Angst) Christ; sons, David Christ and his wife Lila of Tamaqua, and Rick Christ and his wife Elizabeth...
Frances A. Marcin, Rn.
Nov 19, 2016
Mrs. Frances A. Marcin, RN, Tamaqua, PA, passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday evening November 19 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She was comforted by her loving husband, family, and her priest. She is survived by her husband, John J. Marcin. They would have celebrated their fifty eighth Thanksgiving Wedding Anniversary on November 27....
Bernard Joseph "Frog" Hill
Nov 19, 2016
Bernard Joseph " Frog" Hill, 81 years of age of old Rte.#209 Newkirk Section of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at home while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Marion F. (Rhodes) Hill; sons, Bernard "BJ" Hill and his wife Billy-Jo of Johnstown, NJ, Thomas Hill of Jim Thorpe;...
Betty Jane
Nov 16, 2016
Betty Jane Hoffman, mother, and grandmother, 91 years of age of West Philips Street, Coaldale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale. Widow of George Samuel Hoffman who passed away on June 2, 2004, she is survived by; daughter, Mrs. Brenda Lund of Phoenix, AZ; sons, Dr. George S. Hoffman...
Michael C. Ziegenfuss
Nov 15, 2016
Michael C Ziegenfuss, age 38, of 2nd St., Coaldale, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at home after a brief illness. Born in Coaldale on May 29, 1978, he was the son of Dorothy A. (Digilio) Ziegenfuss of Coaldale and the late Ray A. Ziegenfuss. Michael was a Carbon County Vo-Tech graduate. He enjoyed playing basketball, bowling and swimming and...
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