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Deneen M. Hittinger
Oct 30, 2014
Deneen M. Hittinger 47 years of age of Freeland passed away Thursday October 30, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Medical Center Salisbury, Twp with her children by her side. Born in Cherry Hill, N.J. on February 24, 1967 daughter of Pierre and Helen Curtis of Weatherly. Survived by her three magnificent children; Daughters, Jessica Williams, Freeland, Michelle Clifford, Spring Hill Fl.;...
Michael C. Fritz
Oct 29, 2014
Michael C. Fritz, 44 years of age, of Lime Kiln Drive Andreas, passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at the St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. Survived by his wife of four years, Tracey A. (Jasinski) Fritz. Born in Lehighton on June 8, 1970, the son of Madeline E. (Hoppes) Fritz of Andreas, and the late Carl S. Fritz who...
Nona R. August
Oct 28, 2014
Nona Ruth August, 96 years old, formerly of Tamaqua, died peacefully on October 28,2014 at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Hershey, PA. She was born February 15,1918 in Pleasant Grove, Utah as the youngest daughter of McGee and Octavia Bullock. Her sisters Fern, Maureen and Edna preceded her in death. She was married to Emanuel August for 56 Years prior...
Bonnie M. Folk
Oct 26, 2014
Bonnie M. (Pillar) Folk, 61 years of age, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014, at her home in Palmer Township. Survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Harry E. Folk. Born in Coaldale on August 15, 1953, she is the daughter of Veronica (Vrana) Pillar of Coaldale, and the late Frank X. Pillar. A 1971 Panther Valley High School graduate,...
Harry W Heffelfinger
Oct 24, 2014
Harry W. Heffelfinger, 64, of Tamaqua passed away Friday at home surrounded by his family. Born in Coaldale December 28, 1949 he was a son of the late Edward J. Heffelfinger Sr. and Mary M. (Wagner) Heffelfinger. He was a graduate of Tamaqua High School. Harry was the Owner/Operator of Harry’s Amoco in the 70’s-80’s and a mechanic at JE...
Tony Eugene Rodrigue Ii
Oct 22, 2014
Antonio (Tony) Eugene Rodrigue II, age 61, of Railroad St., Tamaqua, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at his home. He was self-employed and very active in the community and with various local charities. Mr. Rodrigue was Chairman of the Tamaqua City Planning Commission and also served on the Board of the Tamaqua Historic Architectural Review Commission. Born in Skowhegan, Maine,...
Lester Adam Gerber
Oct 20, 2014
Lester Adam Gerber, 90 years of age, of Tamaqua, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Tamaqua. Widower of Ruth (Betz) Gerber, who died on March 1, 1994. Lester retired in 1986 from the Former Atlas Powder Company of Reynolds. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua. and was active...
Cassidy Robert Startzel
Oct 18, 2014
Cassidy Robert Startzel, 22 years of age, of Andreas, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014, in Andreas. Born in Lehighton on February 25, 1992, he was the son of Christine (Rinker) Oxner of Andreas, and Howard W. Startzel, Jr. and his wife Donna of Tamaqua. Cassidy was a 2012 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, and worked at Happy's Diner...
Lillian B. Derr
Oct 17, 2014
Lillian B (Daubenspeck) Derr, age 88, formerly of Andreas, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. She was the widow of Edwin D. Derr who passed away on March 6,1983. Lillian was a self-employed beautician for 41 years and had also worked at Sprite & Rita Manufacturing of Allentown. She was a member...
Laura Faye
Oct 15, 2014
Mrs. Laura Faye (Hartranft) Ziolko, 68 years of age, of Valley Street, Brockton, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp., due to injuries received having been struck by a vehicle in Tamaqua. Survived by; Son, John W. Ziolko of Brockton; Sister: Ruth Ann (Hartranft) Miller of Tamaqua. Born in Coaldale on December 27, 1945, the...
Robert F.H. Lemasters
Oct 15, 2014
Robert F.H. LeMasters, 93, formerly of Tamaqua, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday October 15, 2014 at the Weatherwood Nursing facility, Weatherly, PA. As he was known to start many conversations with new acquaintances, “ I was born in St. Louis”, Missouri December 22, 1920. He was the son of the late Harvey and Mabel (nee Behl) LeMasters. A WWII veteran,...
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Hill
Oct 12, 2014
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Hill, age 85, of Dodson Street Mary D, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, William T. Hill; Daughter: Michelle Thea Hill of Mary D,; Son: William T. Hill, Jr. and his wife Maureen of Mahanoy City; Sister: Edith K. Barron of Tamaqua. Born...
Stephen J. Lazar
Oct 10, 2014
Stephen J. Lazar, age 55, of Beaver Meadows, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton Campus. Born in Reading on May 30, 1959, he is survived by his mother with whom he resided Joan (Henn) Lazar. Stephen is also survived by; Sisters, Cindy Lazar of Hazleton, Sharon Lazar, and Sheila Lazar both of Beaver Meadows; Brothers:...
Mary Elizabeth
Oct 9, 2014
Mary Elizabeth (Curry) Bubel, age 73, of Valley Street Brockton, passed away Thursday, October 9,2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th & Chew Streets Allentown. Survived by her; Husband of fifty-two years Robert J. Bubel; Son, Peter J. Bubel and his wife Anita of Reading; Sister; Alma E. Lonergan wife of Daniel of Millville, NJ; Granddaughters, Nina, and Alyssa Bubel. Born...
James J. Walters
Oct 6, 2014
James J. Walters, 76 years of age, of Packer Township, Weatherly, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014, at home in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Theresa (Robel) Walters . Daughters: Michele A. Mumie wife of Kevin, Sandra Marie Walters both of Weatherly; Brother: John Walters, Jr. and his wife Eleanor of Weatherly; One...
Elizabeth H. "Betty" Klusko
Oct 4, 2014
Elizabeth H. "Betty" (Veroczi) Klusko , age 98, of Twin Pond Lane West Penn Twp., passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Andrew Klusko who died in 1992. A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Elizabeth had worked as a Pattern Maker for the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of...
Frank E. Bechtel
Oct 3, 2014
FRANK E. BECHTEL Frank E. Bechtel, age 94 of Hamburg, peacefully passed away on October 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred M. (Shimsky) Bechtel. Two daughters, Marlene wife of Steven Skoloda of Hamburg and Patricia wife of Ruben Ortiz of Guaynabo, PR , four grandchildren, Steven, Sarah, Kimberly and Kristina, one nephew, Joseph Bechtel,...
Arthur W. Beibleheimer
Oct 3, 2014
Arthur W Beibleheimer, age 96, of New Ringgold, died Friday, October 3, 2014, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home. He was pre-deceased by his wife Irene A. (Billig) Beibleheimer in 2003. Born in West Penn Township, he was the son of the late William Beibleheimer and the late Lula (Bailey) Beibleheimer. He was a self-employed farmer, former PennDot foreman during the...
Gertrude C. Fritzinger
Oct 1, 2014
Gertrude C. (Morgan) Fritzinger, age 84, of Catasauqua, formerly of Tamaqua passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Allentown. Widow of Robert R. Fritzinger who died in 1998. Gertrude was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, and worked in the Textile Industry for the former Girard Mills of Tamaqua. She was an avid reader. Born in Mauch...
Barry R. Stahler, Sr.
Sep 30, 2014
Barry R. Stahler , Sr., age 48, of Railroad Street Tamaqua, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at his residence. Survived by his; Son: Barry R. Stahler, Jr of Palmerton; Brothers: Matthew R. Stahler and his wife Kira of Still Creek, Scott D. Stahler of Coaldale; Born in Coaldale, son of the late Barry L. and Agnes Marie (Moser) Stahler. Barry,...
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