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Sandra L. Shemonsky
Sep 5, 2013
Sandra L (Rataczak) Shemonsky, age 67, of 6th St., Weatherly, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Hazleton General Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Michael R. Shemonsky. Sandra had been employed by Weatherwood as an In-Service Director and previously was a nursing instructor at Women's Medical Center, Phila. and Mercy Hospital, Scranton. She was a 1964...
Irvin E. Sassaman
Sep 5, 2013
Irvin E Sassaman, age 85, of Orwigsburg St., Tamaqua, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Hometown. Irvin had been employed by the former Bundy Tubing of Tamaqua. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Irvin was a Tamaqua High School graduate. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Irvin Sassaman and the late...
Robert D. Evans
Aug 26, 2013
Robert D. Evans, age 89, of Brew Street Tamaqua, died Monday, August 26, 2013, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widower of the late Anita Mary (Kearney) Evans, who died on October 16, 2000. A 1941 Tamaqua High School graduate, Bob served in the United States Navy during WWII. As a foreman for the former Atlas Powder Co., Bob...
Sandra H. Gerber
Aug 25, 2013
Sandra H. (Kalish) Gerber, R.N., wife, mother, and grandmother age 70, of Brockton, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by her husband of fifty years, Donald C. Gerber. A 1960 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Sandra earned her R.N. from the Hazleton State Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for 40 plus years...
Patricia A. Woodward
Aug 24, 2013
Patricia A. (Toth) Woodward, wife, mother, and grandmother age 63, of 237 1/2 West Bertsch Street Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at home while in the care of her family. Pat, valiantly battled cancer. Survived by her husband of 47 years, Russell L. Woodward. A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pat had worked as...
Effie E. Whildin
Aug 24, 2013
Effie E. (Henry) Whildin, age 89, of Weatherly, formerly of Lansford, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, in Weatherly. Widow of William R. Whildin who died in 1987. A Summit Hill High School graduate, Effie was a member of Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church of Summit Hill. She worked as an R.N. at Chestnut Hill Hospital before marrying and raising her...
John " Jack" Macort, Jr.
Aug 23, 2013
John Macort, Jr., age 70, of Coal Street, Middleport, died Saturday, August 23, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. John graduated from Springfield High School, and retired from Rotelle , Inc. as a Receiving Manager. He enjoyed camping at Rosemont. Born in Flourtown, he was the son of the late John Macort, Sr. and the late Wilasetta (Souders) Macort....
Jacob T. "Jakey" Troxell
Aug 23, 2013
Jacob T. "Jakey" Troxell, age 15, of Winter Mountain Road, Andreas, died Thursday, August 23, 2013, in Albany Twp from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jakey, homeschooled and was a sophmore. He had finished cirriculum in Sheep Mgt., Pasture Mgt., and assisted his sister in her photography business while attending to his studies. Jake helped his dad on...
Kerri A. Klatka
Aug 20, 2013
Kerri A. (Valentine) Klatka, wife, mother, daughter, and sister, age 40, of Tamaqua, died unexpectedly upon arrival Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Survived by her husband and childhood sweetheart Mark A. Klatka. Kerri was A 1990 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, she matriculated to the McCann's School of Business, and has worked...
Larue Protivnak
Aug 16, 2013
LaRue E. (Ford) Protivnak, wife, mother, and grandmother, age 78, of Mary-D, died Friday, August 16, 2013, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Pottsville. Survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Protivnak. A 1952 Tamaqua High School graduate, LaRue retired from the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Tamaqua. A member of Holy Cross R.C.C. of New Philadelphia. LaRue...
Gerald E. Hittinger
Aug 13, 2013
Gerald E. Hittinger, age 90, of South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Lehigh Twp., Weatherly, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr in Weatherly. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan W. (Swank) Hittinger. A 1941 Weatherly High School graduate, Gerald served in the Army during WWII. Gerald retired from the Weatherly Foundry, and was a member...
Mildred A. Weaver
Aug 10, 2013
Mildred A. (Collins) Weaver, mother and grandmother, age 77, of New Ringgold, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton, surrounded by her family. Widow of Robert C. Weaver, who died on Nov. 26, 2012. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Mildred was a member of Zion's Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. Mildred had worked for the former...
David A. Rothermel
Aug 8, 2013
David A. Rothermel, age 64, of Tamaqua, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Survived by his fiancee, Lee Hosier with whom he resided; daughter, Autumn Lee Frey (Rothermel) wife of Norman Andrew Frey III of Lehighton; son, John Brooking of Palmerton; brother, Keith (Skip) Rothermel husband of Tina Schleicher of Lehighton;...
June Nancy Willing
Jul 31, 2013
June Nancy (Pollock) Willing, age 80, of West Patterson Street Lansford, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, surrounded by her family. Widow of Richard E. Willing, Sr., who died on May 17, 1995. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford, June had worked as secretary for the former Silver's Furniture of...
Betty Jane Seip
Jul 31, 2013
Betty Jane Seip, age 80, formerly of Clamtown, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Lutheran Home in Topton, Pa. She was the widow of William Samuel Seip who passed away Feb. 4, 2002. Betty retired from the former Atlas Powder Co., Reynolds, after 45 years of service. A member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn and the West Penn...
Herman W. Dietrich
Jul 30, 2013
Herman W. Dietrich, 81, of Weatherly, Pa. passed away at home,Tuesday, July 30, 2013, surrounded by family. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Melva (Kunkel) Dietrich. Herman was a member of St. Matthew's Union Church. A 1949 Weatherly High School graduate, Herman served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Elizabeth Conners
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Elizabeth (Sperath) Conners, age 92, of Weatherly, Pa., died Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing Home. She was the widow of William J. Conners, Sr who passed away in 1997. She was a seamstress. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting, crocheting and playing the organ. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Engelbert Sperath and the late Sophia...
Stella Pispeky
Jul 27, 2013
Miss Stella Pispeky, age 86, of Ridge Street Lansford, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. A member of Trinity St. Phillips Episcopal Church of Lansford, where she sang in the choir and served as treasurer for many years. Stella worked at Lansford Telephone Co./Alltel and she was a 1944 graduate of Lansford High School. She...
Nora M. Smith
Jul 25, 2013
Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him... Nora M Smith, age 93, of Mosier Rd., Wyalusing, Pa., formerly of Weatherly, went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pa. She was the widow of William E....
Doris Mae Coombe
Jul 23, 2013
Mrs. Doris Mae (Hill) Coombe, age 81, of Mahoning Dr., Lehighton, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Lehighton Campus. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harold R. Coombe. She was a member of St Peter's Union Church, Mantzville and a member of their Women's Guild. Doris was a Lehighton High School graduate. She...
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