OBITUARIES

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Raymond J. Dewire, Sr.

Raymond J. Dewire, Sr.

Sep 18, 2015

Raymond J. DeWire, Sr., 88 years of age of West Rowe Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, surrounded by his family. Widower of Louise A. (Coccio) DeWire who passed away on April 25, 2014, Raymond is survived by his; son, Raymond J. "Bud" DeWire, Jr. and his...

Lisa M. Sword

Lisa M. Sword

Sep 17, 2015

Lisa M. Sword, 46 years of age of Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at home in Lansford, Pennsylvania. A Panther Valley High School graduate, Lisa had worked as a Nurses' Aide. Born Saturday, October 12, 1968 in Palmerton, the daughter of Jean (Stanley) Sword of Lansford, and the late Thomas Sword. Surviving are Companion, Russell...

Doris M. Gerhart

Doris M. Gerhart

Sep 16, 2015

Doris M Gerhart, age 75, of Spring St., Weatherly, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Schuylkill Medical Center South, Pottsville. She retired from Weatherwood Nursing Home after 42 years of service in Central Supply. Doris was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. She was a 1958 graduate of Weatherly High School and she had been a Boy Scouts Den...

Rose Marie

Rose Marie

Sep 10, 2015

Rose Marie (Tracy) McCarroll, beloved mother and grand mother, 87 years of age , of Tamaqua, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Seton Manor in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Widow of John F. McCarroll who passed away on April 2, 2008. Rose is survived by: Daughters: Rosie Marie Warner wife of Paul, Andreas, Linda D. McCarroll wife of Steven Naylor, Tamaqua;...

Frederick G. Wagner

Frederick G. Wagner

Sep 10, 2015

Frederick G. Wagner, 65 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at St. Luke's Health Network, Bethlehem. Widower of Joan Marie (Bachert) Wagner who passed away on September 12, 2008. Fred retired from the former Atlas Powder Company as a mechanic having worked thirty plus years. He was an avid outdoorsman who liked to...

Sandra Mcgeehan

Sandra Mcgeehan

Sep 6, 2015

Sandra McGeehan, 60 years of age, of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Rest Haven in Schuylkill Haven. Sandra was a waitress at the Mahoning Valley Country Club for many years, and recently worked at Boyer's in Tamaqua. Sandra was a member of St. John's U.C.C. of Tamaqua. Survived by three sons; Steven Christian and...

Edward Steven Rybka

Edward Steven Rybka

Sep 5, 2015

Edward Steven Rybka, 74 years of age of Weatherly, formerly of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, December 9, 1940 in Bronx, New York son of the late Sophie Rybka. Edward served honorably in the United States Marines, and had worked for Hartz Corporation of Secaucus,...

Franklin D. Clark

Franklin D. Clark

Sep 5, 2015

Franklin D. Clark , devoted husband, father, and grand father, 73 years of age of Lime Kiln Dr., Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at home while surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Elaine E. (Heckman) Clark; Sons, Franklin D. Clark and his wife Christine of New Ringgold, James D. Clark and...

Richard Stephen O'Neill

Richard Stephen O'Neill

Sep 5, 2015

Richard S. (Rick O) O’Neill, 54 passed away at his home in Philadelphia. Born in Wayne, PA, he was the son of Eugene O’Nieil and the late Anna (Kelfe) O’neil. Richard was a graduate of Radnor High School where he played soccer and football. While attending Cornell University he played football as the kicker, and earned a Bachelor of Arts...

Gladys J. Purcell

Gladys J. Purcell

Sep 3, 2015

Gladys J. Purcell , 73 years of age of Summer Valley Road East Brunswick Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at home in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband, Thomas J. Purcell; daughters, LouAnn, and Kim J. Purcell; and four grandchildren. Born Thursday, September 25, 1941 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. She was the...

Edith Marguerite Filoreto

Edith Marguerite Filoreto

Sep 3, 2015

Edith Marguerite Filoreto, beloved mother, and grandmother, 92 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, formerly of Conyngham, passed away on Thursday evening September 3, 2015, at Mountain Top Senior Care Facility in Mountain Top surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Widow of the late Francis V. Filoreto who passed away on March 13, 1987. Surviving are; Daughter, Nancy...

Thomas J. Tommaselli

Thomas J. Tommaselli

Sep 3, 2015

Thomas J. Tommaselli, 59 years of age formerly of Pittston, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, December 16, 1955 in Pittston, son of the late William, and Catherine (Naughan) Tommaselli, Thomas, is survived by a brother, Arthur J. Tommaselli and his wife Rita of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania. A Pittston...

Charles T. Edmonds

Charles T. Edmonds

Sep 2, 2015

Charles T. Edmonds, 83 years of age of Walker Township,Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at The Summit at Blue Mountain Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Widower of Betty A. (Stalgaitis) Edmonds who passed away on June 9, 2015. Charlie is survived by; Sons, Charles W. "Chuck" Edmonds and his wife Brenda of Tamaqua, Bruce J. Edmonds...

Clifford Stanley Ashworth

Clifford Stanley Ashworth

Sep 1, 2015

Clifford Stanley Ashworth, age 76, of Weatherly, PA, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. He was an airplane mechanic prior to retiring. Clifford was Christian Scientist by faith. He was a Vietnam Veteran, an artist and a musician. Born in Providence R.I. on March 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Stanley Ashworth and...

Maurice "Mickey" K. Englehart

Maurice "Mickey" K. Englehart

Aug 31, 2015

Maurice "Mickey" K. Englehart, age 93, of 6th St., Weatherly, died Monday, August 31, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice, Bethlehem. He was the husband of LaVerne (Sarley) Englehart. They were married for 65 years. Maurice had been a machine operator at StarParts. A veteran of World War II, he served on the USS Mount Olympus in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He...

Patricia E. Long

Patricia E. Long

Aug 28, 2015

Patricia E. (Devlin) Long, age 72, of Winters Ave., West Hazleton, died Friday, August 28, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Robert Long. Patricia was a homemaker. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James F. Devlin, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (O'Donnell) Devlin. She is also survived by her Son,...

Edith E. Fritzinger

Edith E. Fritzinger

Aug 28, 2015

Edith E. Fritzinger, 88, of New Ringgold passed away Friday August 28, 2015 at Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton. Born in Summit Hill, October 11, 1926 she was a daughter of the late George R. and Jennie Middlecamp Miller. She worked for Hess Brothers Cafeteria and Peerless Mills, Lehighton. Edith was a member of Ben Salem UCC, Lehighton. She was preceded...

Donald E. Kester

Donald E. Kester

Aug 26, 2015

Donald E. Kester, 93 of Tamaqua, passed away on Wednesday, August 26 at the St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. He was the husband of Miriam (Weston) Kester, whom he was married to for 64 years. Born in Ringtown, July 11, 1922, he was the son of late Edward A. and Elva Mae (Lindenmuth) Kester. He retired as a brakeman...

Charles E. "Skeeter" Tidabock

Charles E. "Skeeter" Tidabock

Aug 21, 2015

Charles E. "Skeeter" Tidabock , 68 of Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015, from injuries received in a one vehicle automobile accident on Route 309 in West Penn Township. Born Friday, January 17, 1947 in Allentown, son of the late Charles E. and Dorthea Tidabock. A 1965 William Allen High School graduate, Skeeter retired from Mack Truck's...

Myrl E. Dietrich

Myrl E. Dietrich

Aug 20, 2015

Myrl E. Dietrich, devoted mother, and grandmother, 81 years of age of Quakake Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton Campus. Widow of Herman W. Dietrich who passed away on July 30, 2013. Born Monday, October 9, 1933 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Surviving are son, Daniel C. Dietrich and his wife Wendy; daughters,...