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Daniel E. Spack
Nov 11, 2013
Daniel E. Spack, age 66, of Spring City, Pa., Chester County, died unepectedly Monday, November 11, 2013, at home. Daniel served in the United States Marine's during the Vietnam War. He retired from Keystone Lamp of Slatington. Daniel maintained memberships in the Spring City Legion, V.F.W., and Liberty Fire Company. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late...
Mary E. Edmondson
Nov 8, 2013
Mary E. (Ohl) Edmondson, mother and gram, age 82, of Tamaqua, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at St. Luke's Bethlehem surrounded by her family. Widow of Joseph Edmondson. Mary was a member of St. John U.C.C. of Tamaqua. She was affiliated with the Owl Creek Resevoir Commission, and enjoyed doing Puzzles. Born in Tamaqua, the daughter of the late William...
Florence Mary Weaver
Nov 3, 2013
Florence Mary (Werner) Weaver, age 94, of Tamaqua, died Sunday, November 3, 2013, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Daniel Edward Weaver, who died on July 25, 1988. A 1936 Tamaqua High School graduate, Florence also was a 1938 graduate of the McCann' School of Business. She worked for Tam- Pallet in the office until 1984. Florence...
Mary Fern Bickelman
Nov 3, 2013
Mrs. Mary F (Prester) Bickelman, age 74, of Weatherly, Pa., died Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Hazleton General Hospital, Hazleton, Pa. She was the widow of Clair H. Bickelman who passed away 2-13-2007. Mary had been employed by the Weatherly School District. She was a former secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 360, Weatherly. She was a...
Paul C. James, Sr.
Nov 2, 2013
Paul C. James, husband, father, and grandfather age 82, of Walker Twp., died Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Katie B. (Herring) James. A 1950 Tamaqua High School graduate, and career United States Air Force veteran, retiring in 1972 as a Master Sgt. having served 21 years....
April Marie Petrick
Nov 2, 2013
April M Petrick, age 31, of Freeland, Pa., entered into eternal rest in God's Arms on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. She was a 2000 graduate of Hazleton Area High School. She was Catholic by faith. Born in Danville, she was the daughter of John R. Petrick of Freeland and Lisa A. (Machesko) Petrick...
Thomas S. Richards, Jr.
Oct 27, 2013
Thomas S. Richards, age 57, of Lehighton, died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. A 1974 Lehighton High School graduate, and L.C.C.C. graduate, Tom served in the United States Airforce. Tom worked security for Coventry Security at PP&L in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Thomas Richards Sr. and...
David E. Midas
Oct 26, 2013
David E. Midas; son, grandson, husband, and father; age 33, of East Main Street, Weatherly, died Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Salisbury Twp., Pa. Dave is survived by his wife of seven years, Julie (Dalesandro) Midas. After his 1998 graduation from Panther Valley High School, David enrolled at Northampton County Community College earning his Associates...
George K. Nice
Oct 24, 2013
George K Nice, father and grandfather, age 56, of Andreas, died Thursday, October 24, 2013, at home in Andreas. George was a 1975 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. He worked at the former J. E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Hometown. George served as the caretaker of Mr. & Mrs. John E. Morgan's personal Estate in Andreas. He was a member...
Charles D. Strouse, Sr.
Oct 21, 2013
Charles D Strouse, Sr., age 62, of Norwegian St., Pottsville, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at home. He was an auto mechanic. Charles enjoyed trains, cars and camping. Born in Easton, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles E. Strouse and the late Johanna (Snyder) Strouse. He is survived by his One Daughter, Kathy Strouse of Lansford; Two...
Janet E. Dunn
Oct 17, 2013
Janet E. (Brode) Dunn, age 73, formerly of Lansford, and Tamaqua, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. Widow of Joseph L. Dunn, Jr., who died on October 17, 1996. Janet was a 1957 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Martin Luther and Rita (Noonan) Brode....
Laura M. Hoffman
Oct 16, 2013
Laura M. (Hogan) Hoffman, 77 yrs. of age, formerly of White Haven, died Wed. October 16, 2013 at the St. Luke's Manor Hazleton. Widow of the late Walter Hoffman. Private Services: Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255
Catherine Paczkosky
Oct 13, 2013
Catherine Paczkosky, age 92, of Coaldale, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. A member of St. Joseph's Parish of The Polish National Catholic Church, Catherine had worked in the Textile industry before taking a job with Motoroal in Phoenix, Az. Catherine, was a 1939 Coaldale High School graduate and she was a member...
Lucas Clinton Henritzy
Oct 10, 2013
Lucas Clinton Henritzy, three day old infant son of Ernest B. Henritzy, Jr., and Susan (Haldeman) Henritzy of Penn Street Tamaqua, entered into a peaceful rest on October 10, 2013 at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Survived also by his brother, Hudson Gabriel Henritzy; Maternal grandmother, Joan Haldeman wife of the late Clinton; Paternal grand parents, Mrs. Kathleen Henritzy, Mr....
Sharon R. Goho
Oct 9, 2013
Sharon R (McCarroll) Goho, loving mother and devoted grandmother, age 59, of E. Union St., Tamaqua, died Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at home. She was the widow of Robert W. Goho who passed away 12-20-1995. Sharon retired from Sovereign Bank where she held the position of Head Teller. She was a 1971 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and she...
John T. Valentine
Oct 8, 2013
John T Valentine, age 72, of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems-Gnaden Huetten Campus, Lehighton. He was a self-employed builder. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S., Hometown. A Tamaqua High School graduate, John enjoyed gardening. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late John Valentine and the...
George F. Scheers
Oct 7, 2013
Dr. George F. Scheers., an area physician who delivered over 10,000 babies during his 41-year career as an obstetrician and gynecologist, passed away Monday October 7, 2013 at his home. He was 83 years old. Born on December 25th, 1929, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth (Wood) Scheers. Dr. Scheers was a 1948 graduate...
Christopher P. Ferryman
Oct 6, 2013
Christopher P. Ferryman, age 38, of Tamaqua, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, in Lehighton. Chris was a 1993 Lehighton High School graduate. Upon graduation he entered the United States Airforce serving for ten years as a Propulsion Specialist having consulted on projects with NASA. Chris served a tour of duty in Korea and was discharged at the rank of Sgt....
Virginia A. Jones
Oct 2, 2013
Virginia A. Jones, age 74, formerly of Coaldale, died Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitaion Ctr., Lehighton. A 1956 Coaldale High School graduate. She was born in Coaldale, the daughter of the late Elmer and Beatrice (Pollock) Jones. Survived by her care givers, Dorothy and Harold Watkins. Private Interment Grand Army Cemetery Summit Hill, Pennsylvania....
Josephine Holman
Sep 29, 2013
Josephine Holman, age 93, of Willow Grove, Pa., died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Weatherly. She was the widow of William H. Holman, Sr. who passed away in 2002. Josephine was a homemaker and she enjoyed golf. She was Methodist by faith. Born in Castleford, U.K., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Smith...
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