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Henry H. Williams Usaf
Jun 15, 2016
E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 570-668-2550 Henry W. Williams, Sr., USAF (Ret), 72 years of age of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2016 in Aurora. Widower of Magelende Williams, he is survived by his children, Jerry of Port Orchard, VA., Yolanada Mallard of Aurora, CO., and...
Elizabeth Betty Henry
Jun 15, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" B. Henry, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, 82 years of age of Junedale, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at home while in the loving care of her family. Survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Lewis Paul Henry, Jr.; daughters, Mrs. Diane M. Centeleghe wife of Kevin of Boyertown, Mrs. Cheryl Viechec wife of...
Philomena Kuchar
Jun 8, 2016
Philomena (Romano) Kuchar, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly. She was 97 years old. Mena is the widow of James Kuchar who passed away on March 16, 1992. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Bickart, wife of Charles, of Delaware Water...
John A. Cheesley
Jun 8, 2016
John A. Cheesley, 82 years of age, of East Lizard Creek Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Pleasant Trees Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Widower of Mary Ann (Erickson) Cheesley, he is survived by; sons, John Cheesley, Jr. of Rock Springs, WY and Joseph Cheesley of Germansville, PA.; sister, Mrs. Grace Wieting of Romford England;...
Chester C.J. Frey
Jun 8, 2016
Chester C.J. Frey, 81, of Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Pauline M. (Rex) Frey for sixty years. He was an active member of St. Peter's Church of Mantzville and served on the council for many years. He was the superintendent of St....
Barbara K. Hyland
Jun 7, 2016
Barbara K. Hyland, 81 years of age of Rowe Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Tuesday June 7, 2016 at her home. Survived by her beloved husband of forty-eight years, William G. Hyland; daughter, Suzanne H. Lakitsky of Tamaqua; grandson Zachary Lakitsky; daughter-in-law, Theresa Krajcirik of Barnesville; sister, Mrs. Judith Fritz of Schnecksville. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Barbara...
Birte "Chris" Grover
Jun 6, 2016
Birte "Chris" Elsa (Christiansen) Grover, age 91, of Weatherly, PA, died Monday, June 6, 2016 in Palmerton, PA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Niles L. Grover on August 29, 2011. Born in Denmark on January 7, 1925, she was preceded in death by her parents. Chris was a Stewardess for American Airlines She...
Wayne A. Oakes
Jun 3, 2016
Wayne A. Oakes, 65 years of age of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Manor Care of Pottsville. Survived by his wife of thirteen years, Jacqueline J. (Fredericks) Oakes; daughters, Mrs. Jennifer L. Evans and her husband Shannon of Barnesville, Mrs. MariAnn Shilko wife of Ernie of Tamaqua; sisters, Mrs. Marie Quick wife of David of...
Elsie D. Rita
May 31, 2016
Elsie D. Rita, 102 years of age of Mauch Chunk Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Widow of Victor J. Rita to whom she shared sixty-four years, Elsie is survived by; her daughter, Rita M. Repinec of Tamaqua; brother, Tony DiMarco of Florida; sister, Julie Anthony of Georgia; six grandchildren, Stephanie and her...
Charles S. Smolar
May 31, 2016
Charles S. Smolar, 75 years of age of Clay Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at St. Luke's Bethlehem. Widower of Barbara Ann (Scheib) Smolar, Charles is survived by; daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Hankey wife of William of Tamaqua; sisters, Mrs. Marie Terry of Coaldale, and Mrs. Kathleen White of Coaldale; grand children, Bill, Jr., Crystal,...
Clint A. Palmer
May 30, 2016
Clint A. Palmer, 47 years of age of McAdoo, Pennsylvania , passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, at home while in the care of his wife Rachel D. (Trine) Palmer having fought a courageous battle against cancer. In addition to his wife he is survived by; son, Cole C.A. Reese at home; brother, Frank Palmer, Jr. and his wife...
David L. Christman
May 29, 2016
David L. Christman, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, 58 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, unexpectedly while at his family's cabin in Promise Land State Park, Pike County, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Melanie A. (Butts) Christman; daughters, Analisha Danko wife of Andrew of Tamaqua, and Vanessa Christman of...
Robert Allen Weyhenmeyer
May 24, 2016
Robert Allen Weyhenmeyer, 69 years of age, of Orwigsburg St., Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Robert served honorably during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy. He retired from Fanelli's Trucking as a dispatcher. Robert was a Tamaqua Area High School graduate and he was a member of the Tamaqua...
Josephine F Joyce
May 23, 2016
Josephine F (Branigan) Joyce, age 74, of North St., Weatherly, died Monday, May 23, 2016, at home. She was the widow of William J. Joyce who died 6/14/2012. Josephine had worked for Sears Warehouse, Philadelphia. She attended Mastbaum High School. Josephine was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., Weatherly. She loved her kids, puzzles, eating out and shopping....
Rhae K. Hassan
May 20, 2016
Rhae K. Hassan, age 96, passed away on May 20, 2016. in West Palm Beach Florida. Rhae was the beloved wife of the late Abraham Hassan. Survived by her family who share her wonderful memories: sons, Kenneth O. and his wife Felice, and Benjamin J. and his wife Judy; also survived by five grandchildren: Marc and his fiancee' Dana and...
George L. Czarnecki
May 20, 2016
George L. Czarnecki, 36 years of age of Lauderburn Ave, Weatherly, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday May 20, 2016 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife Christa, (Davidovich) Czarnecki; step-son, Troy Kenner; sisters; Mrs. Kim Nailor wife of Scott of West Hazleton, Linda Czarnecki of Colorado, Mrs. Dawn Cannon of Havertown, Mrs. Carolyn Gower wife of Donald of Renova,...
Harold B. Boyer
May 17, 2016
Harold B Boyer, age 90, of Dock Meadows in Hatfield, PA, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Yeager) Boyer. Harold was a 7th grade math teacher, retiring from the Tamaqua Area School District in 1985. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines having served during...
Joan Ann Rissinger
May 14, 2016
Joan Ann (Burrell) Rissinger, age 69, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, died Saturday, May 14, 2016, at St. Lukes Hospice, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Marvin D. Rissinger who passed away 1/7/2010. Joan had worked for Capital Blue Cross and Dauphin Deposit and Mellon Banking as a collateral clerk. She was a 1964 graduate of Tamaqua High School and...
William J. Kubilus
May 13, 2016
William J Kubilus, age 74, of Willing St., Tamaqua, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. Bill retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of service and he served in Naval Intelligence N.S.A. from 1959-1983. He had also sold real estate in Hawaii. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., St John...
Lawrence C. Mccullion
May 13, 2016
Lawrence C. McCullion, husband, father, and grandfather, 84 years of age, of W. White Bear Dr., Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of fifty-seven years,, Stephanie S. (Lukac) McCullion; Sons, Lawrence and his wife Pamela of Summit Hill, Terrance and his wife Barbara...
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