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George D. Nyer
May 22, 2015
George D. Nyer, 87 years of age of Quakake Road Weatherly, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Widower of Marlene S. (Warren) Nyer who died on April 19, 2013. A Weatherly High School graduate George served honorably in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. Retiring from PP&L, George was a life long generational farmer,...
Robert M. Rose
May 22, 2015
Robert M. Rose, 73 years of age of New Ringgold, passed away on Friday May 22, 2015 at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Gnaden Huetten Campus, Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Patricia McDermott-Rose. Private arrangement have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960....
Russell E. White
May 18, 2015
Russell E. White , 81 years of age of Cold Spring Road Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of fifty years, Linda Kay (Coffman) White; sons, Russell E. White and his wife Sandy of Phoenixville, Harold V. White of Andreas; daughters, Tracy White...
Michael J. Zupko
May 16, 2015
Michael J. Zupko, 79 years of age of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Survived by his wife of sixty years, Catherine M. (Fulmer) Zupko; daughters, Linda M. (Zupko) Wagner and her husband Bud of Lake Hauto, and Maria R. Zupko of West Penn Twp.; brother, Edward Zupko and...
Mary C. Hoban
May 15, 2015
Mary C (Brennan) Hoban, age 87, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at Hometown Nursing Home, Tamaqua. She was the widow of James J. Hoban who passed away in 1976. Mary was a former church organist at SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., Tamaqua where she had also been a member of the choir. She was a...
Leanne M. Mazur
May 14, 2015
Leanne M. Mazur 34 years of age passed away at home in Tamaqua on Thursday May 14, 2015 having fought courageously against colon cancer for 2&1/2 years. Cared for by her parents Michael A., and Janice A. (Ceci) Mazur of Hometown; her companion and fiancé of ten years, David J. Price with whom she resided; sisters, Adrienne M. Mazur of...
John F. Surma
May 13, 2015
John F. Surma , 61 years of age of East Moser Ave Coaldale, Pennsylvania died suddenly while on vacation in the Republica of Dominicana on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Widower of the late Jeanne L. (Horoschak) Surma who passed away on October 14, 2008. Survived by his daughter, Kadie Surma of Coaldale; companion, Mary Karen Shoff of Tamaqua; his dogs,...
Carolyn V. Thomson
May 11, 2015
Carolyn V. Thomson, 65 years of age of Mill Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Jeanes Hospital Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of forty-one years, Donald M. Thomson; daughters, Rebekah T. Emerson wife of Joel of Nobelsville, IN, Carol Dell Kleit wife of Solomon of Phoenixville, PA and Naomi...
Joseph A. "Chinney" Zelinsky
May 10, 2015
Joseph A. "Chinney" Zelinsky , 72 years of age of Broad Street Tuscarora, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at home while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann (Pedron) Zelinsky; daughters, Cheryl Zelinsky of Tuscarora, Jolene (Zelinsky) DiMarco wife of Frank of Tamaqua; sisters, Dorothy (Zelinsky) King wife of John...
Bertha Lois Hueholt
May 2, 2015
Bertha “Lois” Hueholt of White Haven died on May 2, 2015. Lois was born on August 12, 1929 in Newville, Pa. to Bertha F. Morrison Webber and Alfred F. Webber. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Glen R. Hueholt of White Haven; son, Richard G. (Jolene) Hueholt...
Wayne H. Smith
May 1, 2015
Wayne H. Smith,90 years of age of Mill Road, Lehighton, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Widower of Marian (Miller) Smith who died on May 20, 2009. Wayne served honorably during WWII in the United States Navy. Returning home, Wayne worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic retiring from Bethlehem Steel. An active member...
Edwin "Peewee" L. Mantz
Apr 28, 2015
Edwin "PeeWee" L Mantz, age 88, of W. Phillip St., Coaldale, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian E. (Bender) Mantz on 8/28/2006. Edwin was a Silver Star recipient having served in the Army in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. "Edwin L. Mantz, Private...
James D. Brennan
Apr 28, 2015
James D. Brennan, 81 years of age, of Mulberry Street Tuscarora, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville. Born in Tuscarora, Jim was the son of the late James F., and Loretta (Kenny) Brennan. Married to his wife of fifty-seven years, Jane (Murphy) Brennan. In addition to his wife he is survived by; Son,...
Clayton R. Tempest
Apr 28, 2015
Clayton R. Tempest, 76 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Clayton Robert Tempest and the late Ruth M. (Burrell) Tempest. Survived by his Significant Other, Linda Lorah of Mahanoy City and her son, Rich Trexler; Daughters, Mrs. Debbie...
Thomas "Whitey" S. Gerhard
Apr 26, 2015
Thomas "Whitey" S Gerhard, age 79, of Hudson Dr., Weatherly, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 in his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 2, 1935, he was the son of the late Franklin Gerhard and the late Elizabeth (Phillips) Gerhard. He served honorably in the United States Navy and he was a member of American Legion Post 360 of...
Mary V. "Ginger" Stallone
Apr 22, 2015
Mary V. "Ginger" Stallone , 81 years of age, of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at home. Widow of Joseph N. Stallone who died on March 3, 1998. A Ben Salem High School graduate, Ginger was a homemaker until assisting her husband in the operation of Stallone's Tavern and Stallone's Country Inn from 1971 to 1987. After...
Betty J. Hill
Apr 22, 2015
Betty J. Hill, 84 years of age, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, formerly of Andreas, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Betty had worked in the textile industry in Tamaqua and Orwigsburg last working at the former Sue Frocks. Betty, belonged to Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township. She was a...
Marlene T. Arndt
Apr 21, 2015
Marlene T. Arndt, 78 years of age of Archery Club Road, New Ringgold, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at home. Widow of Wayne C. Arndt who died on November 4, 2012. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Marlene was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp.. She had worked for Syl-Ray in Orwigsburg from 1982 to...
Rose M. Torgersen
Apr 19, 2015
Rose M (Laganosky) Torgersen, age 95, of Buck Mtn. Rd., Weatherly, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. She was the widow of Martin Torgersen, Sr. who passed away 4/13/1999. Rose had previously worked for Tung-Sol and retired from the WhiteHaven Center. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Born in Eckley, Luzerne...
Joan T. Decker
Apr 14, 2015
Joan T (Stegena) Decker, age 76, of Weatherly, formerly of Freeland, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. She was Catholic by faith. Joan was a graduate of Foster Hghts. Twp. High School. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and she was very social at the nursing home. She was a homemaker. Born in Hazleton on August 23, 1938,...
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