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Nancy J. Yorke
Dec 30, 2012
Nancy J (Tepo) Yorke, age 68, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at home, surrounded by her children, while in care of her family. Widow of Thomas J. Yorke who died on November 13, 1981. A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Nancy was a 1962 Tamaqua High School graduate. Born in Coaldale, she was...
Edward S. Meneeley, Jr.
Dec 29, 2012
Edward Meneeley, born in Wilkes-Barre on December 18, 1927, died early Saturday morning “with a smile on his face” according to his nurse. A champion of the role of culture in society, Meneeley had been part of the art scene in New York and London for over fifty years, showing in many prestigious institutions and galleries including the Museum of...
Edward S. Meneeley, Jr.
Dec 29, 2012
Edward S. Meneeley, Jr., 85 of Lehighton, died Sat. December 29, 2012 in Weatherly, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitation Ctr. Due notice of arrangemaents, Philip J. Jeffries F.H. 211 First street, Weatherly, Pa. 18255 online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Mark D. Fulton
Dec 28, 2012
Mark D. "Moey" Fulton, age 49, of Tamaqua, died upon arrival Friday December 28, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Mark was a car enthusiast, and belonged to the Keystone Hunt & Fish Club. Born in Coaldale, he is the son of Evelyn (Berry) Fulton of Tamaqua,...
Ruth A. Houser
Dec 27, 2012
Ruth A. (Krapf) Houser, age 92, of Lincoln Street Tamaqua, died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Alfred David Houser, who died on December 17, 1989. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Ruth was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Arner) Krapf. Survived by...
William Howard Krell
Dec 25, 2012
William Howard Krell, age 82, of North Beach, MD passed away December 25, 2012 at the Burnett – Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD. Bill was born May 11, 1930 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania to Howard William and Anna (Morgan) Krell. He attended local schools and graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1948. Bill enlisted in the Army on July...
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...
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