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Donna Marie Urbia
Jun 17, 2015
Donna Marie Urbia, age 74, of W. Ridge St., Lansford, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Hometown. Donna was a Free-Lance Writer fluent in Spanish, Latin, German, French, Greek, Hebrew and Arabic. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School, Minnesota and attended University of Minnesota and acquired her Masters in Divinity from Yale. Donna...
Curtis R. Merkel, Jr.
Jun 17, 2015
Curtis R. Merkel,Jr., 53 years of age passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Andreas, Pennsylvania in the care of his family. A 1980 Tamaqua High School graduate, Curtis owned and operated C. Merkel Small Engine Repair in Schuylkill Haven. Curtis worshipped at Zion's of Lewistown Valley. An avid Oakland Raiders football fan, Curtis enjoyed camping, boating, and...
Peggy Ann Hoben - Rita
Jun 14, 2015
Peggy Ann Hoben - Rita, 81 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2015, at the home of her son Bob and his wife Roxeanne, her caregivers in Walker Township. Preceded in death by her first husband, Robert B. Hoben, Sr. in 1984. Peggy is survived by her husband, Robert J. Rita; sons, Robert B....
William C. "Bill" Juliano
Jun 14, 2015
Bill Juliano, 36 years of age of Tarentum, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at his home in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Bill was a Panther Valley High School graduate. He worked in construction and enjoyed helping others with anything he or she may have needed. Bill enjoyed fishing, camping and hiking but most of all, he...
Theresa A. Hankey
Jun 13, 2015
Ms. Theresa A. Hankey, 80, of Coaldale, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 13th, 2015, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, surrounded by her loving family. Catholic by faith, she was a member of the former SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C.C. of Coaldale and a current member of St. Katherine Drexel R.C.C. of Lansford. Theresa graduated from...
Alvin L. Reed
Jun 12, 2015
Alvin L. Reed, 84 years of age of Friedensburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. He served his country honorably during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army. He worked for 35 years for Wagman Construction of York, Pennsylvania. Born Saturday, January 31, 1931 in McKeansburg son of...
Martin D. Carlin
Jun 12, 2015
Martin D. Carlin, 65 years of age of West Penn Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., in Hometown. Until his disability, Martin worked for Shalmet Corporation of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, January 25, 1950 in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, Huntington County the son of the late Harold, and Martha (Woodal) Carlin....
Woodrow W. Michael
Jun 12, 2015
Woodrow W. Michael, 96 years of age of East Broad Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at home cared for by his wife of sixty-one years, Rosemary G. (McGill) Michael. Woodrow, served honorably in the United States Army during WWII, taking part in the Normandy Invasion. Woodrow earned the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four...
Frances "Franny" Steigerwalt
Jun 9, 2015
Frances F. "Franny" Steigerwalt, 89 years of age, of Rush Township Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. Widow of Earl L. Steigerwalt who passed away on June 13, 1975. Born on November 18, 1925 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, Franny was the daughter of the late Donald E. "Skeets" Fegley and the late Guida...
Betty A. Edmonds
Jun 9, 2015
Betty A (Stalgaitis) Edmonds, age 80, of Miller Lane, Tamaqua, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at home in the care of her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles T. Edmonds. Betty owned and operated Betty's Ceramic Shop where she fired ceramics, sold retail and taught ceramic classes. She was a Tamaqua Area High School graduate....
Grover R. Gerhard
Jun 8, 2015
Grover R Gerhard, age 71, of Pine Tree lane, Weatherly, PA, died Monday, June 8, 2015, at Mountain City Nursing Home, Hazleton. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia (Cronk) Gerhard. Grover had worked in the Dietary Dept at Weatherwood Nursing Home as a cook. He was an Airforce Veteran having served in Vietnam. He served as...
Johanna "Jean" Younker
Jun 7, 2015
Johanna "Jean" (Krell) Younker, age 86, of The Rocks, Weatherly, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at her home. She was the widow of Howard J. Younker who passed away July 2001. Jean was a homemaker and she was affiliated with Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. She was a Weatherly High School graduate, a member of the Weatherly Flower Club, Town Events...
George William Dammeyer
Jun 6, 2015
Mr. George William Dammeyer , 88 years of age of North Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Survived by his wife of 68 years Alma Theresa (Haines) Dammeyer. George was a graduate of Ridge Field Park High School in New Jersey, and served honorably in the United States Navy during...
Marilyn Grace Grula
Jun 6, 2015
Marilyn Grace Grula, 74 years of age of Franklin Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed into eternal rest Saturday, June 6, 2015, at home surrounded and cared for by her four daughters. Widow of Leonard R. Grula who died in 1979. A Weatherly High School graduate, Marilyn was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. She enjoyed playing Bingo, and gardening. Marilyn...
Rosalie C Johnson
Jun 5, 2015
Rosalie C. Johnson , 78 years of age of East Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015, while in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of fourteen years, George W. Johnson. Rosalie retired from Weatherwood Nursing Home, having worked in the Medical Records Department. A member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Rosalie loved...
Donald L. Weirich
Jun 5, 2015
Mr. Donald L. Weirich , 65 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, June 5, 2015, at home. Donald served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the Textile industry, and enjoyed playing Bass Guitar. Born Sunday, January 22, 1950 in Rahway, New Jersey son of the late Edwin F., and Frances (Blasky)...
Sgt. Maj. Paul A. O'Malley
Jun 1, 2015
Paul A. O’Malley of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday June 1, 2015 in Irvine Calif. On April 1, 1946, Paul married Mary (Zayleskie) O'Malley who passed away on October 8, 2011. Born on June 13, 1937 the son of the late Michael P. and Ellen E. (Dougherty) O’Malley. He was one of 7 children. A decorated veteran, Paul joined...
Violet R. Miller
May 27, 2015
Violet R (Creely) Miller, age 84, of Genesis Blvd., New Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg. She was formerly an Administrative Assistant for Pep Boys, and Pantry Pride food stores. Violet was Catholic by faith and enjoyed playing Bingo. Born in Eddington, Bucks County on June 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the...
Alice Jean Gerhart
May 26, 2015
Alice J Gerhart, age 79, of Shenandoah, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Ridge View Health Center in Shenandoah. She had worked as a presser and packer at Bemis Corporation, Hazleton. Alice was a 1953 graduate of Weatherly High School and she was involved with the Boys Scouts of America. She was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. Born...
Marco Z. Balliet
May 25, 2015
Marco Z. Balliet, age 91, of Hershey, Derry Township, Dauphin County, formerly of Towaco, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2015, at Hershey Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Luella Sadie (Wiegner) Balliet on 9-24-2007. Marco was a farmer and from 1943 to 1946 he worked...
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