OBITUARIES
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Anna R. Deisenroth
Apr 12, 2013
Anna R. (Hagelgans) Deisenroth, age 89, of Weatherly, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly. Widow of William R. Deisenroth, who died in 1975. A member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Anna had worked for Tung-Sol. She had served as president of the Weatherly American Legion Aux., was a committee member of the Democratic...
Ann "Demie" Demyanovich
Apr 12, 2013
Ann "Demie" Demyanovich, age 85, of Second Street Coaldale, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. A member of St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford, Demie, was a 1945 Coaldale High School graduate. Working in New York City, as a "Nanny to the Stars", Demie raised small babies until they where ready for a...
Marvin L. Hasker
Apr 11, 2013
Marvin L. Hasker, age 77, of Buck Mountain Road, Weatherly, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, unexpectedly at home. Survived by his wife Liciana Cornel-Hasker. A Weatherly High School graduate, Marvin served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a machinist by trade, and member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Marvin, enjoyed the outdoors. Born...
Beatrice P. Borascius
Apr 7, 2013
Beatrice P. (Nunemacher) Borascius, age 85, of Hazle Street Tamaqua, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. Widow of Alfred J. Borascius, who died on June 10, 2012. A member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Bea assisted her late husband in operating Borascius's Bar in Tamaqua for many years, and had worked...
Robert D. Andreas
Apr 7, 2013
Robert D. Andreas, age 84, formerly of Andreas, Pa., died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Bonham Nursing Home in Stillwater, Pa. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary C. (Rall) Andreas of Berwick. A Lehighton High School graduate, Robert was a Korean War veteran. Returning home he worked for the former Continental Phone Company. Robert was a member of...
Walter J. Longo
Apr 1, 2013
Walter J. Longo, age 71, of Weatherly, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. Walter was a messenger for Western Union in New York City. Born in New york, NY., he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Trotsky) Longo. He is survived by his One Sister, Joyce (Longo) Lauda of Weatherly, Nieces, and...
Helen M. Motika, Cnra
Mar 29, 2013
Helen M. Motika, RCNA, age 83, formerly of Tuscarora, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at the home of her niece and caregiver, Marlene Fulton and her husband Joseph in Summit Hill. A Pottsville High School graduate, Helen matriculated to Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Allentown, earning her RN. She then began a career in nursing which eclipsed 45 plus...
Thomas J. Fudge, Sr.
Mar 29, 2013
Thomas J. Fudge, Sr., husband and father 93 years young, of Lafayette Street Tamaqua, joined the Lord in his heavenly Kingdom on Friday, March 29, 2013, while convalescing at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Palmerton Campus. “Sam” is survived by his wife of 69 years, Matilda E. (Valentine) Fudge, and by two sons, Thomas J. Fudge, Jr. and his wife Dolores(Bubrowsky)of...
Clement P. Litvinas
Mar 29, 2013
Clement P. Litvinas, age 93, passed away on March 29, 2013. Born in Tamaqua, PA, he was the fourth of seven children of Joseph and Anna Litvinas. Following graduation from high school, Clem joined the U.S. Army. Upon enlistment, he was assigned to Walter Reed Army Hospital. Subsequently, he was an original member of the 121st Evacuation Hospital and served...
Francis M. "Spirit" Inama
Mar 19, 2013
Francis M. "Spirit" Inama, husband, father, son and brother, age 54, of Lake Hauto, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale. Fran, known as Frank to many friends and co-workers, is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Kathy (Lane) Inama. A 1977 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Spirit was...
Dennis L. Krell, Jr.
Mar 17, 2013
Dennis L. Krell Jr., 42, of Tamaqua, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at his home in New Ringgold, PA. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Dennis Krell, Sr. and Kathryn (Eltringham) Krell. A 1988 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Dennis was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dennis was a Professional Bass fisherman...
Margaret O'Hazza Skotnicki
Mar 17, 2013
Margaret O. (O'Hazza) Skotnicki, age 89, of Camp Hill, formerly of Weatherly, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Manor Care of Camp Hill. Widow of Frank J. Skotnicki who died in 1992. A homemaker, Margaret was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd in Camp Hill. While residing in Weatherly, she belonged to Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. Born...
Hailee C. Hayes
Mar 16, 2013
HaiLee C. Hayes, age 14, of Tamaqua, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 16, 2013, at home in Tamaqua. HaiLee was a freshman student at Tamaqua Area High School with aspirations of becoming a chef. She had attended Panther Valley Elementary, and St. Clair Elementary & Middle Schools. A typical teenage girl, she loved her family and firends. She enjoyed facebook...
Larry E. Mimm
Mar 15, 2013
Larry E. Mimm, age 73, formerly of Andreas, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Orwigsburg Center in Orwigsburg. Widower of Dianne F. (Troxell) Mimm, who died on February 4, 2006. Larry worked for Gencorp of Auburn, Pa. A hunter, and outdoorsman, he enjoyed working in his garden. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Howard and Alice...
Christian H. Kaiser, Jr.
Mar 15, 2013
Christian H. Kaiser, Jr., husband, father, and grand father age 87, of Tamaqua, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at home on Orwigsburg Street in Tamaqua, while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley (Pursel) Kaiser. A 1943 Tamaqua High School graduate, Christian entered the United States Army serving during WWII. Upon his honorable...
Dennis W. Garber
Mar 14, 2013
Dennis W Garber, age 58, of Barnesville, Pa., died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at St Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Barbara E. (Bradley) Garber. Dennis was employed by the Freeland Post Office as a Rural Route Carrier for 30 years. He was a member of Christ Church of Rush Township and Barnesville....
Mary E Rusden
Mar 14, 2013
Mary E Rusden, age 94, of Tamaqua, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late George W., and Ethel Mae (McDonough) Rusden. A 1935 Tamaqua High School graduate, Mary retired from Argo factory in Orwigsburg. A member, of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, she was also...
Mary Catherine Kopla
Mar 12, 2013
Mrs. Mary C. Kopla, 90 years of age of Valley Road, Walker Twp., Tamaqua, died Tuesday March 12, 2013 at the Blue Mountain Summit in Lehighton. Widow of Paul Kopla, Jr., who passed away in February of 2006. Born June 5, 192, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Woodward) Kern. She was a 1939 graduate of...
Ida "Babe" Edmonds
Mar 12, 2013
Mrs. Ida "Babe" (Powers) Edmonds, age 99, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale. She was the widow of Charles W. Edmonds who passed away in 1987. Ida had been employed by the former Eames Bakery and she was a homemaker. She was a member of Primitive Methodist Church, Tamaqua and a...
Thomas A Papay
Mar 11, 2013
Thomas A. Papay, 67, of Lansford unexpectedly passed away Monday at St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem surrounded by his family. Born May 26, 1945 he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Lazar) Papay. He was a graduate of Palmerton High School and McCann School of Business. Tom retired as a Pipeline worker from Utility Line Services, Birdsboro. He...