OBITUARIES
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Esther P. Sterzen
Nov 24, 2013
Esther P. (Wescott) Sterzen, wife, mother and grandmother, age 85, of Coaldale, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly. Survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Stephen R. Sterzen. Esther was a 1945 Coaldale High School graduate, matricualting to the Sacred Heart School of nursing in Allentown. Upon completing her R.N. certification, Esther returned...
Doris L. Fortwangler
Nov 24, 2013
Doris L. (Hinkle) Fortwangler, mother and grandmother, age 91, of Weatherly, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly. Widow of Robert L. Fortwangler. A Weatherly High School graduate, Doris had worked in the Textile Industry. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Doris enjoyed playing Pinochle with her friends. Born...
Stephen E. Vilcheck
Nov 21, 2013
Stephen E. Vilcheck, age 74, of Greenwood Street Coaldale, died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at home while in the care of his wife of 44 years, Claire M. (Moyer) Vilcheck. A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Stephen served as an usher for Mass. He enjoyed collecting sports cards. Stephen retired from Elk Lighting. Born in Tuscarora, he was...
Victoria L Kresge
Nov 21, 2013
Victoria L (Scheetz) Kresge, age 55, of Blue Mtn. Dr., New Ringgold, Pa., died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at home. She was the widow of James H. Kresge who passed away on 1-15-1994. Victoria had just recently retired as an auditor for Schuylkill, Carbon, Northampton and Berks counties. She was a 1976 graduate of Whitehall Area High School. She was...
John D. Barron
Nov 16, 2013
John D. Barron, age 73, of Blue Mt. Drive,New Ringgold, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem. John worked for Container Corporation of Fogelsville, and as a carpenter for many years. Born in New Ringgold, he was the son of the late John and Eva (Adams) Barron. He is survived by his Sister, Mrs. Betty Harkins...
George B. Fredericks
Nov 12, 2013
George B. Fredericks, age 87, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Tamaqua. Widower of Thais Elna (Roberts) Fredericks. George, served in the United States Army during WWII as a Medical Tech, he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal Japan. Upon his return home he worked in the...
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....
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