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Rhae K. Hassan

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret W. Lopata

Margaret W. Lopata

May 11, 2016

Margaret W. Lopata, 95 years of age of Ash Circle, Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widow of Andrew Lopata, Sr. who passed away in 2008, Margaret is survived by; son, Andrew Lopata and his wife Robin of Andreas; daughter, Margaret A. Centrella of Torrington , CT,; sister,...

Robert H. Hinkle

Robert H. Hinkle

May 10, 2016

Robert H Hinkle, age 86, of W. Main St.,Weatherly, PA, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty (Lewis) Hinkle. Robert was a Weatherly High School graduate and a member of Citizens Fire Co., Weatherly, Pa. He retired from Tung-Sol after 42 years of service. Upon retirement, he...

Carissa L. Sandefer

Carissa L. Sandefer

May 8, 2016

Carissa L. Sandefer, 24 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania succumbed to her long illness of addiction on May 8, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, October 7, 1991 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Todd Sandefer of McAdoo and Tanya Gould of Lansford. Carissa is also survived by her maternal...

Marvella B. "Betty" Duda

Marvella B. "Betty" Duda

May 7, 2016

Marvella B. "Betty" Duda, mother, and nana, 90 years of age of 2069 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 7, 2016, at home while in the loving care of her family. Widow of the late John Andrew Duda, Betty is survived by; sons, John Duda of Lansford, Richard Duda and his wife Linda...

Delfine "Del" M. Van Horn

Delfine "Del" M. Van Horn

May 5, 2016

Delfine M. "Del" Van Horn, 91 formerly of Weatherly, Nesquehoning and most recently Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania after a long distinguished life. Widow of Gordon E. "Rip" Van Horn. She is survived by sons, Robert O. Van Horn, Esquire of Macungie, James G. Van Horn and his...

Joyce M. Olencki

Joyce M. Olencki

May 5, 2016

Joyce M. Olencki, 81 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Born Tuesday, November 20, 1934 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Irvin and Doris (Arner) Huegel. She was also predeceased by her brother, Stanley J. Huegel on April 29, 2000. A Tamaqua Area High School...

William I. Hartley Iii

William I. Hartley Iii

May 4, 2016

William I. Hartley III, 62 years of age, of Lansford, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem. Widower of Rose Mary (Smothers) Hartley, William is survived by his sister, Betty Ann Hart and her husband John of Weatherly; nieces, Michele Budzik, Kelly Myer, and Joy Gregory; aunts and cousins. Born in Hazleton, William is...

David M. Frantz

David M. Frantz

May 4, 2016

David M. Frantz, 73 years of age, of East Penn Township, Lehighton, PA passed away Wednesday evening at The Summit Blue Mountain Health System in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born in Palmerton, PA, son of the late Harry D. & Marie S.M. (Wehr) Frantz. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Fritz) Frantz with whom he observed their 50th wedding anniversary last...

Margaret K. Porter

Margaret K. Porter

May 4, 2016

Margaret K. (Buchman) Porter, mother, sister, and nannie, 86 years of age of Franklin Court Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Bloomsburg Hospital in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Widow of Paul P. Porter, who passed away on April 21, 2010. Survived by; son, Richard G. Porter and his wife Connie of Bloomsburg; daughter, Ruth E. Kohl with...

Willard C. Gerber, Sr.

Willard C. Gerber, Sr.

May 3, 2016

Willard C. Gerber, Sr., father, grandfather & friend, 87 years of age of Race Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Widower of Dorothy L. (Arndt) Gerber who passed away on September 4, 2004. Willard is survived by; sons, Willard C. Gerber, Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Tamaqua, David Gerber...

Lorraine L. Busher

Lorraine L. Busher

May 3, 2016

Lorraine L ( Potter) Busher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 85, of Wetzel Run Dr., Weatherly, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Floyd W. Busher. Lorraine was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her cherished grandchildren....

Larue M. Strouse

Larue M. Strouse

Apr 29, 2016

LaRue M. Strouse, mother, grandmother, and sister,72 years of age of West Brunswick Township, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Widow of Kenneth Charles Strouse who passed away in 1996. LaRue is survived by; sons, Eric C. Strouse of Coon Rapids, MN and Keith A. Strouse of Orwigsburg; sister,...

Gertrude E. Sadusky

Gertrude E. Sadusky

Apr 29, 2016

Gertrude E. Sadusky of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, 85 years of age passed away on Friday April 29, 2016 at St. Luke's Medical center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Survived by her children, Anna Funk of Barnesville, and Robert Sadusky of Tamaqua. Private Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570)...

Joseph D. Steigerwalt

Joseph D. Steigerwalt

Apr 27, 2016

Joseph D Steigerwalt, age 90, of Lizard Creek Rd., Andreas, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Geisinger Medical Ctr. of Wyoming Valley. Joseph had worked as a truck driver for Herman Brothers, Omaha, NE., and farmed his families land in East Penn Township. He was a Korean War Army veteran having served in occupied Germany. Born in East...