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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...
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...
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