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Mildred B. Hoffman
Jun 19, 2016
Mildred B. (Fairchild) Hoffman, mother, grammy, and sister, 88 years of age of Buck Mountain Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday June 19, 2016 at home while in the loving care of her children. Widow of Willard Hoffman, she is survived by daughters, Mrs. Sharon O’Donnell wife of Ed of Summerville, SC., Mrs. Carol Bellizia of Weatherly; son Lyn...
William R. Bartel
Jun 17, 2016
William R Bartel, 73 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, at the home of his son in Packer Township. Survived by his children who where his care givers; son, William John Bartel and his wife Lisa; daughter, Sharon E. Shor and her husband Frank; grandchildren, Jenna, Frank, Jillian, Jacqueline, and Juliette all residing...
Kelly Jo Carlson
Jun 17, 2016
Kelly Jo Carlson, 47 years of age of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of 8 years, Michael A. Caravana; daughters, Heather B. Souza of Nesquehoning, and Susan Caravana of Killingly, CT.; son, Dustin Carlson of Boston , MA; grandchildren, Jayce, and MaKenzie. Born Monday,...
Ronald C. Brown, Sr.
Jun 16, 2016
Ronald C. Brown, Husband, Father, and Pa-Pa, 80 years of age of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away early this morning on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at home. Survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Kay L. Bainbridge) Brown; daughter, Anna M. Meckes of Tamaqua; son, Ronald C. Brown, Jr. of Tamaqua; brother, William M. Brown and his wife Judy...
Leslie Diane Gutosky
Jun 16, 2016
Leslie Diane Gutosky, 71 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly Thursday, June 16, 2016, at her home in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Widow of John A. Gutosky who passed away on September 28, 2015, she is survived by; daughter, Anna August of San Diego, CA; sister, Robin Ann Sakamoto of Corona, CA. Catholic by faith, Leslie was a graduate...
Dolores A. "Boots" Erbe
Jun 16, 2016
Dolores A. "Boots" Erbe, beloved wife, mother, sister, and nanny, 85 years of age of West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospice Bethlehem, with her family by her side. Survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Lewis H. Erbe; son, Lewis M. Erbe, and his wife Tana of Rising Sun, MD;...
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....
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