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Leonard J. Rossi, Sr.
Dec 25, 2014
Leonard J. Rossi , Sr., 56 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Geisinger Medical Center Hazleton Campus. Survived by his wife Gloria J. (Gordner) Rossi. A Weatherly High School graduate, Leonard served in the United States Army. Returning home he worked as a welder, and for White Water Rafting. Catholic by faith...
Clarence E. Montz
Dec 21, 2014
Clarence E. Montz, 95 years of age of Packer Township, Weatherly, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of seventy years, Lois Bell (Fowbell) Montz. A 1938 Weatherly High School graduate, Clarence worked for Tung-Sol of Weatherly. He was a member of Citizens Fire Co. #1, and...
Ronald M. Schock
Dec 19, 2014
Ronald M. Schock , 78 years of age of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Friday, December 19, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Diane J. (Shellhamer) Schock. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Ron matriculated to Bloomsburg University earning a B.A. in Education. Ron's tenure as an educator extended thirty...
Dennis W. Ochs
Dec 17, 2014
Dennis W. Ochs, 54 years of age of Lehigh Township, Weatherly, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Beloved husband of Cathy A. (Hoffman) Ochs. A Weatherly High School graduate, Dennis was a Service Technician for Anderson Windows. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, target shooting, boating, and riding his Harley. Born Sunday, December...
David Francis Frye
Dec 14, 2014
David Francis Frye, 79 years of age, of Tamaqua, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Born in Quakake, the son of the late John, and Emma (Garber) Frye. Dave was a Boot Legger and loved to play guitar. He helped many people in Tamaqua running errands and shoveling snow. Survived by; Sisters: Mae...
Jean M. Porter-Englehart
Dec 8, 2014
Jean M. (Hoffman) Porter-Englehart , 82 years of age of Indian Run Road Weatherly, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Widow of William Porter who died on June 12, 1971, and Henry A. Englehart, who died on April 3, 2006. A Weatherly High School graduate, Jean had worked as a Spot...
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...
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