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Susan A. Miller
Dec 8, 2014
Susan A (Connor) Miller, age 51, of Ben Titus Rd.,Tamaqua, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, William J. Miller. Susan was Catholic by faith. Born in Coatesville, Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Francis Connor and the late Dorothy R. (Lammy) Connor....
Edward H. Boggs, Jr.
Dec 8, 2014
Edward H Boggs, Jr., age 48, of E. Patterson St., Lansford, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan (Cittio) Boggs. Edward had been working for Kovatch Corp. He enjoyed hiking and he was an avid outdoorsman. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Edward H. Boggs Sr. of Philadelphia and Maryanne...
Ruth M Anthony
Dec 8, 2014
Ruth Marie (Baker) (Linnell) Anthony , 89 passed away early on the morning of December 8th at the home of her daughter in Weatherly. Born in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary (Faux) Baker. After the death of her parents at an early age, she was adopted by the late Frank...
Michael K. Hoffman
Dec 5, 2014
Michael K. Hoffman , 43, of South Lehigh Gorge Drive Weatherly, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014, at his residence in Weatherly. Survived by his wife Denise C. (Latella) Hoffman; Daughter, Amber M. Sharpe and her husband Daniel of Weatherly; Son, Sam M. at home; Brother Roland Hoffman, Jr. and his wife Amy of Jim Thorpe; grandchildren, Rain and Matilda....
Edward A. "Digger" Miller
Dec 4, 2014
Edward A. "Digger" Miller, 88 years of age, formerly of Miller Lane Lehigh Township, passed away peacefully among family on Thursday December 4, 2014 at Heritage Hill in Weatherly where he was lovingly cared for by his granddaughter Jody Hoffman. Born in Weatherly on April 22, 1926 the only child of Emory and Martha (Gimbi) Miller. A Weatherly High School...
Florence M Strohl
Dec 4, 2014
Florence M Strohl, age 68, of Pitt St., Tamaqua, died Thursday, December 4, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. She was the widow of Glenn P. Strohl, Sr. who passed away in 1994. Florence had been employed as a secretary at the former Ferm Auto Parts of Tamaqua. She was a Tamaqua High School graduate. Florence was very...
Michael G. Garra
Dec 3, 2014
Michael G. Garra , age 78, of Carbon Street Weatherly, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at his residence. A Freeland High School graduate, Michael graduated from Penn State University and worked for the Department of Agriculture having worked for an extended period in Anchorage, Alaska. Michael, served honorably in the United States Army. Mike traveled extensively throughout the United...
Rochina H. "Rocky" Everett
Nov 27, 2014
Rochina "Rocky" H. Everett, sixty-four years of age of Clay Street Tamaqua, was called to eternal rest on Thursday November 27, 2014 while in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of forty-two years, Ronald N. Everett who she married on August 26, 1972. A 1968 Liberty High School graduate, Rochina dedicated her life to helping others. She...
Lee A. Gavitt
Nov 25, 2014
Lee A Gavitt , 78 years of age of Plane Street Weatherly, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at home while in the care of his wife and daughter. Survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Donna "Tina" (Jones) Gavitt. Lee was a West Hazleton High School graduate, attended Penn State. Lee, served honorably in the United States Navy....
Phil T. Tallick
Nov 24, 2014
Phil T. Tallick went to rest in the arms of the Lord on November 24, 2014. Born in Coaldale, PA on October 20, 1954, he was the beloved son to Laura (Kane) Tallick and Alexander Tallick. He enjoyed life in the small town of Tuscarora, PA with his three siblings; brothers Thomas Tallick (wife Camille), Alex Tallick (wife Carol) and...
Olive C. Zacharias
Nov 20, 2014
Olive C. Zacharias, 86 years of age, of Weatherly, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Widow of Marvin C. Zacharias who died on September 21, 1984. A Weatherly High School graduate, Olive worked at Tung-Sol in Weatherly, and Hazleton. She was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. Born in Packer Township...
Susan Marie Stiffler
Nov 18, 2014
Susan Marie Stiffler, of Wetherly, PA, passed away, Tuesday, November, 18, 2014, at Wilkes Barre General Hospital, in Wilkes Barre, PA. Services have been entrusted to the care of the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA. Online condolences at griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Constance
Nov 16, 2014
Constance "Sis" Henry, age 90, of Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at her residence. She was the widow of Arthur W. Henry who passed away in 2000. Constance was the daughter of the late George F. Krell and Eva (Sparr) Krell. She was an active member of Trinity U.C.C., Order of the Eastern Star and graduate of...
Edward Z. Pucklavage
Nov 15, 2014
Edward Z. Pucklavage, 88 years of age, of Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 15, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Helen R. (Zelonis) Pucklavage. Ed was a 1944 graduate of Tamaqua High School, and then entered the United States Navy, Naval Air Corp serving honorably during WWII as a tail...
Joseph A. Zaprazny
Nov 14, 2014
Joseph A. Zaprazny, 24 years of age, of Tamaqua, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, in Summit Hill. A 2009 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Joe was a member of the soccer, wrestling and track teams. He was a gifted artist who also enjoyed rebuilding cars. Born in Coaldale, he is the son of Angelique (Derr) McGlinchey, wife of Rusty,...
Dale R. Thierer
Nov 14, 2014
Dale R. Thierer, 68 years of age, of Emmaus, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Survived by his wife, Sara J. "Sally" (Piper) Thierer. A 1964 Allentown High School graduate, Dale enlisted in the United States Army serving honorably during the Vietnam War. Returning home he worked as a mechanic for a number of...
Adele I Yanalavage
Nov 11, 2014
Adele I (Kraipovich) Yanalavage , 92 years of age, formerly of Coaldale, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale Widow of the late Daniel G. Yanalavage. A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. Parish SS. Peter & Paul Church, Adele had worked at the former Jane Ann Fashions in Seek. Born in Hazleton the daughter...
Eleanor Catherine
Nov 11, 2014
Eleanor Catherine (Swilp) Ford , 82 years of age, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Hometown. She was the widow of Kelly Ford. Eleanor was Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. Parish of SS. Peter & Paul. She was an active member of the...
Henry F. Malisko
Nov 10, 2014
Henry F. Malisko, 67 years of age, of Drums, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton Campus. Survived by his wife of fourteen years, Donna (Slavick) Malisko. A West Hazleton High School graduate, Henry earned his associates degree from Luzerne Community College. Henry, worked for H.P.G. of Mountain Top for thirty years, as a Purchasing Agent, retiring...
Flossie E.
Nov 9, 2014
Flossie E ( Boyer) Hoppes, age 79, formerly of Mantzville Road, Tamaqua, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was married to Ernie E. Hoppes for 51 years until his death in 2005. Born in Tamaqua, the daughter of the late Irvin and Bertha (Herron) Boyer. Flossie was a life long member of the St. Peter's...
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