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Jessie Ruth Altimus
Aug 22, 2014
Jessie Ruth Altimus, age 79, of Towanda St., White Haven, died Friday, August 22, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly, Pa. She had worked in the textile industry. Jessie was Protestant by faith. Born in Sellersville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ellwood C. Altimus and the late Jessie R. (Mitchell) Altimus. She is survived by her Sister-in-law,...
Alvin Michael Artim
Aug 19, 2014
Alvin Michael Artim, 88, of Weatherly PA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on the morning of August 19, 2014. Alvin is survived by his loving wife Dolores (Searfoss) of 53 years and his devoted family; daughters Mary Lou Artim of Weatherly, PA, Lori Artim Mann (Charles) of Hillsborough, NC; and sons Matthew Artim (Shelley) of...
Bernadette M. Laputka
Aug 18, 2014
Bernadette “Berni” (Marnell) Laputka (61), Weatherly, entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2014 after a short illness. Born on November 20, 1952, she was the daughter of the Late John Marnell and Anna (Mizenko) Marnell and Mary (Gasper) Marnell. Bernadette enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. She survived by her husband of 43 years Emil Laputka,...
James Wilson Searfoss
Aug 13, 2014
James Wilson Searfoss , age 87, of Quakake Road Weatherly, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly A handyman, James served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of the U.C.C. congregation of St. Matthews Church of Weatherly, and the McAdoo American Legion. James enjoyed camping and clamming on...
Bernard S. Kupetz
Aug 12, 2014
Mr. Bernard S. Kupetz , age 81,of 222 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C of Tamaqua, Bernard was a graduate of St. Jerome High School. Bernard served in the United States Airforce during the Korean War. He maintained membership in the Tamaqua...
Cameron E. Reese
Aug 11, 2014
Cameron E Reese, age 78, of Wetzel Run Dr.,Weatherly, PA, died Monday, August 11, 2014, at home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jeanette K. (Vrablic) Reese. Cameron was a Marine Corps Sgt. during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the New York City Police Dept. and was a former member of the Weatherly School Board. He...
Josephine J. Willing
Aug 9, 2014
Josephine J. Willing, age 89, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., in Hometown. Widow of the late Thomas Willing. Josephine was a 1943 Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. Josephine, had worked for the former Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds for...
Irene Miller Gerhart
Aug 6, 2014
Irene Miller (Serfass) Gerhart, age 89, of 2nd Street, Weatherly, PA, died Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband Emory W. Gerhart in 2006. Irene retired from Wagner Electric where she had worked the assembly line. She was a member of the Weatherly Senior Citizens. Born in Palmerton, she was the...
Hildegard Kunzmann
Aug 5, 2014
Hildegard Kunzmann, wife, mother, and grandmother, age 92, of New Ringgold, formerly of Queens, NY, and Tom's River, NJ, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Schuylkill Medical Center East, Pottsville. Survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Emil Kunzmann; Daughter, Evelyn Weller and her husband Christopher, New Ringgold; Three grandchildren, Karl, Kevin, and Karen; One great-grandchild, Luke. Born in...
Patricia A. Marion
Aug 4, 2014
Patricia A. Marion, wife, mother, sister and grandmother age 58, of Patterson Street Lansford, PA, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Survived by her husband; of thirty-years, Robert Marion; Daughter: Jayla McLaughlin of Lansford; Sons: Eric Ramos and his fiancee Alyssa Watkins of Summit Hill, Andrew Marion and his fiancee Candice Schmitt of Lansford, Jonathan...
Joan W. Boner
Jul 31, 2014
Joan W. Boner, mother and grandmother, 81 years of age formerly of Tamaqua, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Orwigsburg Center in Orwigsburg. Widow of William J. Boner, who died on February 28, 2004. A member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Joanie was a 1951 St. Jerome High School graduate. She was active in the...
Richard J. Heyer
Jul 31, 2014
Richard J. Heyer, age 55, of Arlington Street Tamaqua, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 31, 2014, at home in Tamaqua. Survived by his wife; Tracy A. (Boger) Heyer; Two Daughters: Tara L. Heyer of Tamaqua, Nicole L. Heyer, Denton , TX; One Son, Bryan R. Heyer of Tamaqua; Two Sisters, Harriet Weimert wife of Kenny of Orefield, Lois Gift of Adamstown;...
Patricia Ann Gerhard
Jul 30, 2014
Patricia Ann (Petrilyak) Gerhard , age 73, formerly of Weatherly, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Timber Ridge Nursing Home in Wilkes-Barre. Widow of Donald W. Gerhard. Patricia was a West Hazleton High School graduate, and member of the Weatherly flower Club. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and crafts. Pat was catholic by faith. Born in Tresckow, the daughter of the...
Pamela S Gumpper
Jul 29, 2014
Pamela S (Chapman) Gumpper, age 52, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gumpper. Pamela was a North Penn High School graduate and an animal lover. She was Protestant by faith and had worked as a domestic. Born in Lansdale, she was...
Thomas J. Davis
Jul 28, 2014
Thomas J. Davis , age 78, of Fifth Street Coaldale, died Monday, July 28, 2014, at home. Born in Coaldale, the son of the late Thomas and Verna (Dally) Davis. Tom retired from RJ. Reynolds in Dayton, New Jersey. He served in the United States Airforce, and was a member of the Coaldale American Legion Post #0170. Tom loved animals....
Richard T. Evans
Jul 26, 2014
Richard T Evans, age 37, of W. Spruce St.,Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at home. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Patricia A. (Goho) Evans of Tamaqua, and the late James C. Evans. Rick was handy around the home and liked to work on cars and his motorcycle. He is also survived by his; Daughter: Brianna Evans;...
Robert D. Lore
Jul 26, 2014
Robert D. Lore, husband, father, and grandfather, age 79, of East Ridge Street, Coaldale, died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Patricia (Wagner) Lore; Daughters: Cherie (Lore) Hadesty of Barnesville, Barbara (Lore) Weisbeck wife of Charley of, Madison , AL; Son; Gene A. Lore and his wife Connie , New...
Robert Pudelka
Jul 24, 2014
Robert Pudelka, age 84, of Bertsch Street Lansford, died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at home in Lansford. Widower of Margaret "Peggy" (Markovich) Pudelka, who died on December 16, 2009. A Nesquehoning High School graduate, Bob was a member of the Coaldale United Methodist Church. He retired from Federal Warehousing of Newark, and Raritan NJ., having worked forty-three years. Born in...
Johanna Simpson
Jul 21, 2014
Johanna (Ruberto) Simpson, age 79, of Stag Run, Pocono Lake, PA, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. She was preceded in death by her 2nd husband, George Simpson. Johanna was a homemaker and a member of Pocono Pines Senior Center. She was Catholic by faith. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the...
John Felsoci
Jul 21, 2014
John Felsoci, age 81, of Wayne Ave., Hometown, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at home surrounded by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret "Margie" (Stunda) Felsoci. He was a devoted member of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Tamaqua, and was well known as a man of his faith. John served his country...
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