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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....
Robert C. Weaver
Nov 26, 2012
Robert C. Weaver, age 75, husband, father, and grandfather of Sun Flower Road New Ringgold, died Monday, November 26, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr., in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Mildred (Collins) Weaver. A member of Zion Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Robert retired from the former Battery works of Reading, now Exide Battery. Robert...
Rachel G. Burkholder
Nov 25, 2012
Rachel G. (Hostetter) Burkholder, 62 of Valley Road Tamaqua, died November 25, 2012 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of James W. Burkholder. They were married on March 28, 1970. Born on January 22, 1950, she is the daughter of Amos N., and the late Climena H. (Good) Hostetter. Rachel was a member of the...
Barbara Harmon
Nov 24, 2012
Barbara M. Harmon, age 78, of Bronx, N.Y., died Saturday, November 24, 2012. Barbara, retired from Children Services, Dept. of Welfare, New york, NY. She is survived by her One Daughter, Donna M. (Harmon) Randall wife of Timothy of Tamaqua; One Son, Matthew Harmon of Bronx, N.Y.; Three Sisters, Carol (Harmon) Burnett of Ny, NY, Naomi (Harmon) Breach of Pineville,...
Kenneth R. Gernert
Nov 23, 2012
Kenneth R. Gernert, age 74, of Schuylkill Road New Ringgold, died Friday, November 23, 2012 Widower of Phyllis R. (Shellhamer) Gernert who died on May 11, 2009 Kenneth was a cutter for Cressona Textile. Born in Tamaqua, the son of the late Russell and Esther (Neifert) Gernert. He is survived by his Four Daughters, Karen H. Gernert and her companion...
Thomas V. Cummings
Nov 22, 2012
Thomas V. Cummings, age 82, of Penn Drive, West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, died Thursday, November 22, 2012, being cared for by his wife of 60 years, Lilian (Prescott) Cummings. Thomas graduated from high school in Liverpool, UK., and then matriculated to trade school in the UK. Tom, served in Merchant Marines from 16 yrs. of age until he was 25...
Larry E. Moore
Nov 19, 2012
Larry E. Moore, age 63, of Pine Street Tamaqua, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hopital, Salisbury Twp. Survived by his wife of 33 years, Susan M. (McGregor) Moore. A 1967 Tamaqua High School graduate, Larry served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, as a mechanic rising to the rank of Staff Sgt. Returning home, Larry...
Marie Werley
Nov 19, 2012
Marie C. Werley (Balazovich), age 74, formerly of Warminster, PA died Monday, Nov. 19 at South Jersey Regional Hospital in Vineland, NJ. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Rodney F. Werley for 44 years. She was A devoted wife, mother and nana who loved being with her family. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Joseph and...
Natalie Jean Tracy
Nov 18, 2012
Natalie Jean (Testen) Tracy, wife, mother, and grandmother, 50 years of age, of Coventry Road in Orwigsburg, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Natalie died in the comfort of her home where she was cared for by her husband of 22 years, John T. Tracy, and surrounded by her family. A 1980 Shenandoah High School graduate, Natalie was the...
Paul E. Kuehner
Nov 17, 2012
Paul E. Kuehner, husband, father, and grandfather age 79, of Church Hill Road Lehighton, died Saturday, November 17, 2012, at home in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of sixty years, Dolores I. (Feller) Kuehner, with whom he operated their family farm in East Penn Township. A Polk Township High School graduate, Paul also worked for Palmerton...
Evelyn M. Ehrenfried
Nov 17, 2012
Evelyn M. (Mehalshick) Ehrenfried, age 74, of Lauderburn Ave. Weatherly, died Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Mountain City Health and Rehab in Hazleton. Survived by her husband of 46 years, David A. Ehrenfried. Evelyn was A 1956 Weatherly High School graduate. Evelyn had worked at Tung-Sol of Weatherly. A member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Weatherly, Evelyn was membership...
Edward A. Bubel
Nov 14, 2012
Edward A. Bubel, age 73, of Brockton, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Catholic by faith, and a 1957 Tamaqua High School graduate, Ed had worked for Heavy & Highway Equipment Worker's Local #158. Ed, served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen Bubel. He is survived by...
Gloria L. Carpency
Nov 14, 2012
Gloria Lafferty (Hlavaty) Carpency, age 83, of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012, in Tamaqua. Widow of Louis J. "Carpy" Carpency, who died on March 26, 2008. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Gloria was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua. Gloria, was active in the St. Peter's Retirees of Mantzville, Panther Valley Golden Agers, and New...
Barbara J. Zettlemoyer
Nov 14, 2012
Barbara J. (Wagner) Zettlemoyer, age 65, of Lehighton, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. Survived by her husband of 42 years, Edwin C. Zettlemoyer. Barbara, had worked for the former Taylor's Dinner of Tamaqua, and Scotty's Fashions of Lehighton. Barb enjoyed reading, and cooking. Born in Lebanon, NH., she was the daughter of the...
Beatrice D. James
Nov 13, 2012
Beatrice D.(DeFrain) James, 84, who lived in Levittown for 54 years, died at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hazleton. Widow of John R. "Jesse" James, who died on February 3, 2008. Born in Packer Township, Weatherly, on November 26, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Eva (Craiglow) DeFrain. Beatrice was a member of Christ Lutheran...
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