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Judith Ann Judy Mennuti
Oct 3, 2012
Judith Ann "Judy" (Gerhard) Mennuti, age 66, of Yardley, Pa., died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at her home in Yardley, Pa. A Weatherly High School graduate, Judy earned her R.N. from the Allentown School of Nursing. She retired from Helene Field Hospital of Trenton, NJ. Judy, was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Born in Hazleton, she...
Lillian Mae Morgan
Sep 30, 2012
Mrs. Lillian Mae (Fry) Morgan, age 91, of Middleburg, Pa., formerly of Reading, Exeter Twp., died Sunday, September 30, 2012, at SUN Home Hospice of Sunbury, Pa. Widow of Raymond L. Morgan, Sr. who died in 1987. A 1939 Tamaqua High School graduate, Lillian was a member of the School Drum & Bugle Corp. She had worked security for Boscov's...
Nicholas J. "Nick" & Anna Mae
Sep 30, 2012
Nicholas J. “Nick” Young 87 years of age and his wife, Anna Mae (Elvin) Young, 86 years of age, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 in their home on Welsh Road in Hometown. Nick and Anna Mae were married for sixty-four years. Nick was born in Pottsville, the son of the late Nicholas J. and Ethel (Brode) Young. He was a...
Helen J. Patrick
Sep 29, 2012
Helen J. (Jepko) Patrick, age 84, of Nesquehoning, Pa., formerly of Andreas, died Saturday, September 29, 2012, at MapleShade Meadows in Nesquehoning. Widow of Albert Joseph Patrick, who died on February 27, 2006. A member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., Helen was a 1946 Coaldale High School graduate. Helen had worked for the former Keich Motors as book keeper,...
E. Maxine Jeffries
Sep 24, 2012
E. Maxine (Hardesty) Jeffries died in her 94th year on September 24, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Mohnton, PA. She was born to Mary Eleanor (Madden) and Charley M. Hardesty in Morocco, IN. Maxine graduated from Wooster High School, OH in 1936 and attended Wooster Business College. She was employed at Wooster Products, Rubbermaid Corporation, and the...
Roy H. Kunkle
Sep 23, 2012
Roy H Kunkle, age 81, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred I. (Purviance) Kunkle, on 9-7-2009. He had previously been employed by S Butler County School District. He was an Army Veteran. Roy was a graduate of Freeport High School and was a member...
David Bierman
Sep 23, 2012
David Bierman, age 53, of Hazleton, passed away Sept. 23, 2012 at Hazleton General Hospital. David was born in Easton and attended schools in the Pen Argyl and Wind Gap areas. He also had lived in Center Valley and Rockport areas. David was the son of Morris Bierman of Bethlehem and the late Bertha Mae (Mann) Bierman. In addition to...
H. Elizabeth Springer
Sep 19, 2012
Mrs. H. Elizabeth "Betty" Springer, age 99, of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale PA. Born in Tamaqua 1912, she was the widow of William "Bill" Springer, married 71 years and the daughter of the late Ralph and Florence (Walker) Jones. Betty was a 1930 graduate class of Tamaqua High School and...
Anna Mae Betz
Sep 18, 2012
Mrs. Anna Mae (Toth) Betz, age 82, of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of James W. Betz. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua. Anna Mae had worked in the textile industry. She had a great love for her grandchildren. Born in Tuscarora,...
Donald L. "Donny" Mclaughlin
Sep 12, 2012
Donald L. " Donny" McLaughlin, husband, father, and grandfather, age 75, of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Jayne I. (Barron) McLaughlin. Donny, was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp. He attended Tamaqua Schools. Enlisting in the United States...
Christopher M. Hyland
Sep 12, 2012
Christopher M. Hyland, age 43, of Rowe Street Tamaqua, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Chris was a 1987 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, having played varsity football. Chris enjoyed wood burning. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of William and Barbara (Kline) Hyland...
Matthew M. Bynon
Sep 12, 2012
Matthew M. Bynon, age 39, of North Lehigh Street Tamaqua, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at home having fought a courageous battle against cancer, surrounded by his family, and friends. A 1991 Tamaqua High School graduate, Matt enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on the U.S.S. West Virginia as a cook. After serving his country, Matt, attended Lackawanna Police...
William G. Schneider
Sep 3, 2012
William G. "Bill" Schneider, age 73, of Weatherly, died Monday, September 3, 2012, in Weatherly. Bill reired from Main-Roland of New Jersey having worked as a mechanic, he was a New York Giants fan. Born in Newark, the son of the late William and Agnes (McGovern) Schneider. He is survived by his Three Daughters, Debrah (Schneider) Wamba of Cliffwood, N.J.,...
Charles John Oakes
Sep 3, 2012
Charles John Oakes, age 77, of Cresson, Pa., died Monday, September 3, 2012, at Altoona Regional Medical Center in Altoona, Cambria County. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Alverta Jean (Grassmyer) Oakes. A member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, Charles worked for West Scott Electric as a truck driver, and for the City of Philadelphia in Summer...
Anna Dorothy Farber
Sep 2, 2012
Anna Dorothy Farber, R.N., age 98, of Tamaqua, died Sunday, September 2, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Catholic by faith, Dorothy was a 1932 St. Jerome High School graduate. Dorothy recieved her R.N. from Misericordia School of Nursing. Dorothy's career spanned from working at the former Coaldale State Hospital from 1935 to 1945, to then serving both...
Bernadine M. Oakes
Sep 1, 2012
Bernadine M. (Raymond) Oakes, age 65, of East Union Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. Survived by her husband of 45 years, Arthur J. Oakes, Sr. Bernadine was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, attended Marian Catholic High School, last working as a nurses' aide at Miners Memorial...
William R. "Duke" Koegel
Sep 1, 2012
William R. "Duke" Koegel, age 73, East Side Boro., White Haven, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Weatherwood nursing & rehabilitaion Ctr in Weatherly. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Ann M. (Shema) Koegel. Duke, retired from the Philadelphia Bulletin. He worked as a photographer for Whitewater Challengers, and at Jack Frost Mountain Ski Resort. He enjoyed skiing,...
David C. "George" Steigerwalt
Aug 29, 2012
David C. "George" Steigerwalt, age 52, of New Ringgold, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of six years, Peggy A. (Burnet) Yorgey-Steigerwalt A 1978 Blue Mountain High School graduate, George retired due to illness from Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction of Andreas in 2012 after 34 years of service. Born in...
Muriel M. Barry
Aug 28, 2012
Muriel M. Barry Muriel M. Barry, 95, of Greenacres, FL, died at the home of her daughter Nancy Hickswa on Aug. 8, 2012. She was the wife of the late Carl Barry. Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Elsie (Faust) Drasher. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers...
Anna S. Mitzen
Aug 28, 2012
Anna S. (Swartz) Mitzen, beloved mother, and grandmother, age 80, of Lansford, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Widow of George Mitzen, who died in 1988. A devoted mother, and grandmother, Anna enjoyed to cook, bake, and crochet. She adored her pets, and opened her home to all animals. Shopping trips with...
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