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Carlton R. Lafong
Sep 27, 2015
Carlton R, LaFong, 57 years of age, of Washington St., Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at his home. Survived by his wife, Judy L. (Miller) LaFong; Daughters, Beth N. Shreffler wife of Ike of Nesquehoning, Jessica Gore wife of David of Tamaqua; Son, Carlton LaFong, Jr, and his wife Crystal; Brothers, Clyde LaFong of Georgia, Carl LaFong...
William K. "Bill" Boner
Sep 26, 2015
William K. Boner, 61 years of age of Brockton, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Born Friday October 23, 1953 in Coaldale, son of the late William J., and Joan W. (Love) Boner. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin P. Boner. Billy is survived by; Sister, Audrey J....
Robert C. Faust
Sep 25, 2015
Robert C. Faust (September 22, 1915 – September 25, 2015) Robert C. Faust, age 100, of Indian Run Road, Weatherly, passed quietly Friday, September 25 2015 at Heritage Hill Senior Community where he was a resident. Born in Hazleton, PA., he was the son of the late Robert V. Faust and Maud E. (Clewell) Faust. Bob grew up in Weatherly...
Leora K. Dumond
Sep 23, 2015
Leora K (Kean) DuMond, age 75, of Honesdale Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly Pennsylvania. Born in Pine Mill on April 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred J. Kean and the late Grace (Schuman) Kean, who preceded her in death by only three days on September 20, 2015. Leora...
Violet Jane
Sep 23, 2015
Violet Jane "Peep" (Osenbach) Wood, beloved mother, and grandmother, great grandmother 82 years of age of Blue Mountain Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a brief illness. Widow of Robert W. Wood who passed away on February 7, 2014. Survived by; Daughter, Karen L. Wood of Andreas; Sons,...
Alvin C. Jones
Sep 19, 2015
Alvin C Jones, age 64, of Market Square, Pottsville, died Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Geisenger Medical Center, Danville. He had worked in security. Born in Ashland on May 29, 1951, he was the son of the late Daniel Jones and the late Jane (Konscler) Jones. He is survived by his Daughters, Melissa Jones of Kingston; Kimberly Jones of Mnersville;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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