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Helen G. Wetterau
Dec 24, 2012
Helen G. (Wallesa) Wetterau, mother and grandmother, age 92, of Tamaqua, died Monday, December 24, 2012, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. Widow of Paul Wetterau, who died on May 14, 2002 A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Helen had worked as a cashier at the former Leiby's Restaurant, and worked the polls during elections. Helen was active...
Daniel T. Novitsky
Dec 20, 2012
Daniel T. Novitsky, age 90, of Weatherly, died Thursday, December 20, 2012, at Heritage Hills in Weatherly. He was the widower of Anna (Brazzo) Novitsky, who died on December 24, 2007 having been married for 61 years. A 1938 Hazleton High School graduate, Dan served meritoriously in the United States Army during WWII. Departing Boston in 1944 to Liverpool, UK....
Jeanne Carolyn Johnson
Dec 18, 2012
Jeanne Carolyn Johnson, age 85, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Norman J. Johnson, who died on January 14, 2008. A 1945 Tamaqua High School graduate, Jean was a member of Bethany E.C.C. of Tamaqua, and had been Dr. James Moyer's office nurse for over 30 years....
James Francis Buccieri
Dec 18, 2012
James F. Buccieri, husband, father, and grandfather, age 67, of Catawissa Street, Tuscarora, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Regina A. (Letnaunchyn) Buccieri. A truck mechanic, James served in the United States Army. He was the son of the late Pasquale and Margaret (Kean) Buccieri. He is...
Jo Lynn Bureau
Dec 17, 2012
Jo Lynn (Major) Bureau, age 45, of Lansford Court, Summit Hill, died suddenly, Monday, December 17, 2012, at home. Married for thirty years to her husband, Gary R. Bureau, Sr. Jo Lynn attended Panther Valley Schools, and had worked as a Nurses Aid. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Margaret (Hudasky) Major. She...
Thomas J. Shoemaker
Dec 13, 2012
Thomas J. "Butch" Shoemaker, age 65, of Mary-D, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville. Survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Linda L. (Mastauskas) Shoemaker. Tom retired from Hart Metals of Tamaqua. He enjoyed fishing and gambling. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Thomas, Sr., and Alma (Agosti) Shoemaker. He...
Josephine A. Brown
Dec 13, 2012
Josephine A Brown, age 91, of Weatherly, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at home. She was the widow of Charles Andrew Brown who passed away 11-26-2006. She was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. Josephine was a homemaker. Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. late Mary (Beers) Sarley . She is survived by...
Mark E. Hettler
Dec 13, 2012
Mark E. Hettler, age 63, of Palmerton, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (Berger) Hettler. A Vietnam War veteran, Mark had worked as a Mason for A.J. Trunzo Construction. He was a member of the Lehighton AmVets, and Legion as well as the Hungarian Club. Mark...
David J. Strmensky
Dec 12, 2012
David J. Strmensky, age 38, of Porter Street Tuscarora, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at St. Luke Medical Ctr, Bethlehem. David was a 1993 Tamaqua High School graduate, and graduate of Stevens Trade School of Lancaster. He served in the United states Army during the Iraq War. David was an auto body repairman. Born in Pottsville, he is the son...
Robert L. Christman, Jr.
Dec 12, 2012
Robert L. Christman, age 43, of Lehighton, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hopital, Salisbury Twp. Robert was a mason by trade. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Margaret F. (Williams) Christman of Lehighton, and Robert L. Christman, Sr., and his wife Debbie J. of Jim Thorpe. He is also survived by his Two sons, Robert...
Audrey B. Leary
Dec 8, 2012
Audrey B. (Parker) Leary, age 77, of Snowdrift Road Andreas, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. Widow of John J. Leary, Sr., who died on Sept. 27, 2000. Protestant by faith, Audrey was a waitress at the former Leiby's Restaurant of S. Tamaqua. Born in Berkshire, NewBerry, UK., she was the daughter of the...
John J. Weiner
Dec 8, 2012
John J. Weiner, father, and grandfather age 85, of Van Gelder Street Tamaqua, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Heritage Hills in Weatherly, surrounded by his loving family. Widower of Margaret M. (Kupetz) Weiner, who died on March 27, 2000. John attended Cass Twp. schools, leaving to work in the mines, to help support his family. Enlisting in the United...
Mary A. Neifert
Dec 8, 2012
Mary A. (Frey) Neifert, age 94, formerly of Lehighton, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton. Widow of James M. Neifert, who died on April 16, 1990. A member of Crossroads Community Church of Lehighton, Mary had worked in the Textile Industry. Born in Mahoning Twp., she was the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Wertman)...
Richard K. Krause
Dec 5, 2012
Richard K. Krause, age 62, of East Bertsch Street Lansford, died Tuesday, December 04, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Richard attended Lehigh University. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was an Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Cunsultant. Born at Coaldale Hospital, he was the son...
William N. Sabath
Dec 3, 2012
William N. Sabath, husband, father, and grandfather age 78, of Kepners Road New Ringgold, died suddenly, Monday, December 3, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret G. (Gisler) Sabath. Bill was a graduate of North East Catholic High School of Philadelphia, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean...
Helen M. Murphy Dewire
Dec 2, 2012
Helen M. Murphy DeWire, age 83, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Sunday, December 2, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Donald Dewire who died in 1996. Helen was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua. She retired from the former Atlas Powder Co. Helen was an avid reader, cook, enjoyed crocheting, and baking...
Stanley "Sonny" J. Karnish
Dec 1, 2012
Stanley J. "Sonny" Karnish, age 74, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, died Sat., December 1, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara A. (Coleman) Karnish. Stanley was a 1956 Lansford High School graduate, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. A devoted member of St. Jerome R.C.C....
Gordon W. Tonkin
Nov 30, 2012
Gordon W. Tonkin, husband, father, and grandfather age 60, of High Street, Tamaqua, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at St. Luke's Bethlehem, surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Rose (Banditelli) Tonkin. Gordy was a 1970 Tamaqua High School graduate, and standout athlete. He attended L.C.C.C. Enlisting in the United States Navy, Gordy served during...
Lawrence W. Erdman
Nov 30, 2012
Lawrence W. Erdman, age 77, of Evergreen Ave., Weatherly, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly. Survived by his wife of 21 years, Edna P. (Schmeer) Reis-Erdman. Lawrence attended Weatherly schools, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly. A car enthusiast, he owned his own automotive repair business in Weatherly...
Ann Moyer
Nov 29, 2012
Ann (Firkal) Moyer, mother, and grandmother age 90, of W. Cottage Ave., Tamaqua, died Thursday, November 29, 2012, at St Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale surrounded by her family. The widow of Joseph B. Moyer who passed away suddenly in December of 1953, Ann devoted herself to raising her three daughters. Ann was a member of St Jerome RCC., Tamaqua....
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