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Helen Harahush Bogosh

Helen Harahush Bogosh

Mar 21, 2016

Helen H. Bogosh, 82 years of age of Atlas Road West Penn Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 21, 2016, at home while in the care of her daughter Terri. Widow of Michael F. Bogosh who passed away in 2003, she is survived by her daughter, Terri Bogosh with whom she resided; son, David Bogosh and...

Erma Evelyn Warne

Erma Evelyn Warne

Mar 19, 2016

Erma Evelyn Warne, 90 years of age of Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widow of Clayton S. Warne who passed away on December 21 2000, she is survived by her grandson and care giver Joshua Warne and his wife Bridget of New...

Eugene S. O'Neill

Eugene S. O'Neill

Mar 17, 2016

Eugene S. (Nookie) O’Neill passed away at his home in Philadelphia. Born in Weatherly, May 7, 1934 the son of the late Eugene H., and Annette (Stone) O’Neill. A Weatherly High School graduate, he entered Penn State University where he was a member of the Blue Band, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He earned his Master’s Degree...

Maureen M. Covello

Maureen M. Covello

Mar 16, 2016

Maureen (McAloon) Covello, age 77, of North St., Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. She had worked as an administrative Assistant for Prudential Insurance. Maureen was Catholic by faith. Born in Middletown, NY on April 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. McAloon and Mary (Ramsey) McAloon. She...

Alvin J. Fritz, Sr.

Alvin J. Fritz, Sr.

Mar 16, 2016

Alvin J Fritz, Sr., age 74, of Mush Dahl Rd., New Ringgold, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at home in the care of his family. Born in Hazleton on February 8, 1942, he was the son of the late Henry and Anna (Stalgaitis) Fritz. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances E. (Ogrodnick) Fritz. Alvin worked for...

Charles "Banty" Herring

Charles "Banty" Herring

Mar 14, 2016

Charles "Banty" Herring, 92 years of age of Oak Drive, Lake Hauto Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 14, 2016, surrounded by loved one's while in the care of his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Blanche L. (Marino) Herring. A 1941 Coaldale High School graduate, Charles served honorably in the United States Marines during WWII. He maintained...

Ruth Mae Deangelo

Ruth Mae Deangelo

Mar 10, 2016

Ruth Mae DeAngelo, 91 years of age formerly of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Widow of Anthony J. DeAngelo who preceded her in death on November 18, 1987. Ruth is survived by her boys, Joseph DeAngelo and his wife Karen of Allentown, Ralph DeAngelo of New...

Rita M. Fritz

Rita M. Fritz

Mar 8, 2016

Rita M Fritz, age 69, of W. Broad St.,Tamaqua, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at her home. She retired from Atlas Powder after 26 years of service. Rita had been a member of the Salvation Army. Born in Coadale on March 24, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Alfred C. Fritz and the late Florence (Dietrich) Fritz. She...

Marybeth A. Thamarus

Marybeth A. Thamarus

Mar 7, 2016

Marybeth A. Thamarus, devoted wife, mother, nana, sister, cousin and friend, 56 years of age of Laurel Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton-Campus from injuries sustained in an auto accident earlier in the evening in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of twenty years, Anthony S. DeAngelo; daughter, Christi...

Patricia M. Lucko, Rn

Patricia M. Lucko, Rn

Mar 6, 2016

Patricia M. Lucko, RN., beloved mother and grandmother, 79 years of age of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widow of George F. Lucko who passed away on April 2, 2011, she is survived by; daughters, Marianne G. Edwards wife of Rolin of Tafton, PA and Betty...

Donald Charles "Skip" Snyder

Donald Charles "Skip" Snyder

Mar 5, 2016

Donald Charles "Skip" Snyder, 85 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Arcadia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Preceded in death by his wife Janice (McLaughlin) Snyder on February 25, 2013, Donald is survived by; daughters, Nancy E. Ervin of Ohio, Miriam B. Snyder of Hamilton, NJ and his caregiver,...

Arden Stanford Carl

Arden Stanford Carl

Mar 3, 2016

Arden Stanford Carl, 77 years of age, of ZaJac Lane, Nescopeck, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his wife on Oct. 18, 2015, LaVade D. (Smith) Carl. Arden is survived by; daughter, Mrs. Lisa Kellerman wife of Bruce of Weatherly; grandchildren, James Kellerman and his wife...

Debra L. Althouse

Debra L. Althouse

Mar 1, 2016

Debra L (Nice) Althouse, age 60, of Pitt St., Tamaqua, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown. She was the widow of Jeffrey Althouse. Debra was a member of Bethany E.C.C., Tamaqua and a 1973 Tamaqua Area high School graduate. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Clarence L. Nice and the...

Margaret Ellis Hudson

Margaret Ellis Hudson

Feb 29, 2016

Margaret Ellis Hudson, 103 years of age of Wyncote, Pennsylvania, formerly of Philadelphia passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016, at Phoebe Home, Wyncote. Surviving are son, Thomas E. Hudson, Jr. and his wife Kay of Naples, FL; daughters, the Rev. Dr. Marjorie Keiter and her husband the Rev. John of Nesquehoning, Sandra Howell wife of Stuart, Jr., of Plant...

Rosemary Gregg Dietrich

Rosemary Gregg Dietrich

Feb 28, 2016

Rosemary G. Dietrich, wife, mother, and grandmother, 64 years of age of Buck Mountain Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at home after a lengthy illness in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of twenty years, James Dietrich; son, James S. Allen and his wife Christina of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Brenda L. (Allen)Hoffman wife...

Tina Christine Tumminello

Tina Christine Tumminello

Feb 27, 2016

Tina Christine Tumminello, 71 years of age of Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, morning February 27, 2016, at home while in the care of her beloved husband of thirty-three years, Thomas M. Tumminello. A graduate of Cranford High School of New Jersey, Tina matriculated to Rowan University earning a B.S. in education. Tina, taught in the Plainfield New...

Michael G. Boyer

Michael G. Boyer

Feb 27, 2016

Michael G. Boyer, 45 years of age of Railroad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at home. Born Friday, June 5, 1970, in Coaldale the son of Ralph G. Boyer of Tamaqua, and the late Marianne McKiniry who passed away on August 21, 2002. Michael is survived by; Daughters, Marah Dolan of New Ringgold, Amanda...

Glenn A. Flecknoe

Glenn A. Flecknoe

Feb 26, 2016

Glenn A Flecknoe, 61 years of age of West Water Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016, at his mothers home in Lansford while in the care of his sister, Jeanette and her husband Paul. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Bucks County, Glenn served honorably in the United States Army. Glenn had worked for...

Philip P Heuchert

Philip P Heuchert

Feb 25, 2016

Philip P Heuchert Jr., age 77, of Basswood Dr., Hazle Twp., died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marilyn Ann (Conforti) Heuchert. Philip retired from PNC Bank, Philadelphia as a Vice President. He was a LaSalle University graduate and he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending time with his...

Lois S. Holman

Lois S. Holman

Feb 23, 2016

Lois S (Sands) Holman, age 102, of Weatherly, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation, Weatherly. She was the widow of Allan C. Williams who died 3-9-1979 and David F. Holman who died 4-22-2000. A homemaker, Lois was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly, Eastern Star, Weatherly and Hazleton Flower Club and she...