OBITUARIES

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Kathy Mchenry Brandt

Kathy Mchenry Brandt

May 16, 2014

Kathy McHenry Brandt, 60, beloved wife of Wayne M. Brandt, loving mother of John and Adam Farrar and daughter-in-law Nina Armstrong, devoted grandmother of Nathan, Adriana, Veronica, Alexis, Skylar, Marissa, Gina and Colby, died at her home on May 16th 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is also survived by her sisters Susan (Eric Zerbe) and Lynn...

Egon Rolf Dalibor

Egon Rolf Dalibor

May 16, 2014

Egon Rolf Dalibor , age 81, of Naples, FL, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at the home of his son Uwe E. Dalibor and his wife Francine in Tamaqua. Survived by his wife Olga (Rolgalla) Dalibor of Naples Fl.; and two grandchildren in addition to his son Uwe, and brother, Gerhard. Born in Telton Germany the son of the late...

Joseph C. Raggio

Joseph C. Raggio

May 15, 2014

Joseph C. Raggio, husband, father and grandfather, 86 years of age died Thursday evening May 15, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem. Survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Dorothy A. (Deisenroth) Raggio, daughter, Dorothy M. Sassaman wife of Ronald of New Ringgold; brother, Paul Raggio of Lansdale; grandson, Hunter S. Sassaman. Joseph was a 1945 Tamaqua High School...

Myrtle May Gimbi

Myrtle May Gimbi

May 12, 2014

Myrtle May (Parsons) Gimbi , 98 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on Monday, May 12, 2014 at Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr. Widow of the late Allison Gimbi, and William J. Gross. She is survived by her grandchildren, Susan, wife of Larry Stritz, Debbie, wife of Carlos Ortega, Donnie Gower, John Gower and his wife Wanda, Roy Gower and his wife...

Mae Jane Krynock

Mae Jane Krynock

May 12, 2014

Mae Jane Krynock , age 87, formerly of Coaldale, died Monday, May 12, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Widow of John Krynock who died on Sept. 6, 2005. She is survived by her son, John Krynock and his wife Brenda of Summit Hill; sister, Mrs. Shirely Reichelderfer of Tamaqua; six grandchildren, and Fourteen great grandchildren....

Ronald Anthony "Ronnie" Bird

Ronald Anthony "Ronnie" Bird

May 10, 2014

Ronald Anthony “Ronnie” Bird, 43 years of age of Weatherly, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at home. Born in Hazleton, Ronnie is survived by his mother, Rose Ann Bird-Deeb, and father Charles L. Bird and his companion Sue White all of Weatherly; Ronnie is also survived by his brother, Charlie A. Bird and his wife Amy of Weatherly, Nieces, Kassandra,...

Joseph E. Gobrick

Joseph E. Gobrick

May 9, 2014

Joseph E. Gobrick, 97years of age of North Lehigh Gorge Drive Weatherly Pennsylvania died on Friday May 9, 2014 at Geisinger Wyoming Medical Center Wilkes-Barre. Survived by his wife, Pearl (Rosetta) Gobrick; sons, Richard C. Gobrick and his wife Lynn of Bolivia, NC., Joseph M. Gobrick of Weatherly; grand daughter, Michelle, and great grandson, Hunter. A Shenandoah High School graduate,...

Elizabeth Jane Semko

Elizabeth Jane Semko

May 9, 2014

Elizabeth Jane Semko, 92 years of age of Gay Street Tamaqua, died peacefully at home while in the care of her family on Friday May 9, 2014. Widow of Andrew F. Semko who died in 1981. Jane is survived by her son, William A. Semko and his wife Linda, Reading; Sister, Georgianna (Haldeman) Barni , Lake Harmony; Grandchildren, Cindy J....

Elizabeth Malay

Elizabeth Malay

May 6, 2014

Elizabeth Malay, age 83, formerly of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at HPH Hospice in Brooksville, FL. She was a Lansford High School graduate and had previously worked at Tami Sportswear. Born in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late Michael Davidyock and the late Mary (Hricik) Davidyock. She is survived by her Two Sons: Michael C Malay...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Hoffman

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Hoffman

May 3, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" A Hoffman, age 73, of Weatherly, PA, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at home in Weatherly. She is survived by her husband, Carl Hoffman. Elizabeth was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly. She was a 1958 graduate of Tamaqua High School. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Amandus Hill and...

Florence J. Zahay

Florence J. Zahay

Apr 30, 2014

Florence J. Zahay, 86, of Weatherly passed away Wednesday at Weatherwood Nursing Home. Born in Dorrance,  March 20, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary Vanderlick Rimshaw. She retired as a supervisor from the White Haven Center. Florence was preceded in death by her husband Frank "Zeke" Zahay; a daughter Deborah Flytuda; Grandchildren Johnny Derr,...

Rose Marie

Rose Marie

Apr 30, 2014

Rose Marie Mase, wife, mother, and grandparent, 93 years of age of Blue Mountain Drive, New Ringgold, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by her husband of seventy-one years, Clyde Henry Mase; daughter, Joan (Mase) Seyler of Bath, Pa.; son, Frank William Mase and his wife June of Freeport, Me.; four grandchildren,...

Joseph A. Boyle

Joseph A. Boyle

Apr 29, 2014

Joseph A. Boyle 84 years of age, husband, father, and grandparent of Second Street Coaldale, died Tuesday April 29, 2014 at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. Survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Julia A. (Hutta) Boyle; daughters, Susan M. Lopata wife of Michael of Nesquehoning, Mary K. Horvath wife of Frank of Summit Hill; sons, Joseph D....

Joseph J. Perricone

Joseph J. Perricone

Apr 29, 2014

Joseph J. Perricone, 56 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, died,Tuesday, April 29, 2014 upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Medical Center, Coaldale. Survived by; Companion of thirty-five years, Lillian Boyle; Daughters, Andrea Matukonis wife of Peter, Collegeville, Lynn Navratil wife of Frank , Mahanoy City, Diana Boyle, Tamaqua, Michelle Kunkel wife of Jason , Mohrsville; Sons, Michael...

Louise Coccio Dewire

Louise Coccio Dewire

Apr 25, 2014

Louise A. ( Coccio) DeWire, wife, mother, and grandmother, 80 years of age, of Rowe Street Tamaqua, died Friday, April 25, 2014, surrounded by her family. Survived by her husband of sixty years, Raymond J. DeWire, Sr.; Daughter, Louann D. (DeWire) Christopher wife of John of Ormond Beach, Fl; Son, Raymond J. "Bud" DeWire, Jr., and his wife Nadine of...

Robert W. Byatt

Robert W. Byatt

Apr 25, 2014

Robert W. Byatt, husband, father, and grandfather, 82 years of age of West Broad Street Tamaqua, died Friday, April 25, 2014 at St. Luke's Medical Center, Bethlehem. Survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Eveland) Byatt; daughters, Susan E, Perry wife of Jason , East Stroudsburg, Pa., Mary Ann Byatt of Center Valley, Pa; son, Robert D. Byatt...

Gayle M.

Gayle M.

Apr 23, 2014

Gayle M. Stewart, R.N., 62 years of age, formerly of Levittown and Bristol, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Chandler Hall, Newtown, Pennsylvania with her children at her side. For two and a half years, Gayle fought a valiant battle against cancer. She spent a year of that time under the loving assistance of Spring Village at Floral Vale...

Donald "Keith" Miller

Donald "Keith" Miller

Apr 22, 2014

Donald "Keith" Miller, age 90, of Sixth St.,Weatherly, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at home. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret J. (Brown) Miller. Donald was a Navy WWII Veteran and had worked for Parker Wholesale of Scotch Plains, NJ in Horticulture for 18 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly. Donald...

Shirley May Readly

Shirley May Readly

Apr 22, 2014

Shirley May Readly, age 79, of Mauch Chunk St.,Tamaqua, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Shirley was the first female hired by Bethlehem Steel in Mining Operation as a spotter. She was a member of Bethany E.C.C. of Tamaqua. She was a 1952 graduate of Philadelphia Agriculture High School. Born in Delaware County, she...

Nicholas Carl Mondero

Nicholas Carl Mondero

Apr 19, 2014

Nicholas Carl Mondero, 82 years of age, husband, father, and grandfather, of East Main Street Weatherly, passed into God's care while surrounded by his family, Saturday evening April 19, 2014. Survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Shirleyan (Vozar) Mondero. A Hazleton High School graduate, Carl worked for Penn Dot as a Superintendent for 25 years. He was a member...