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Dorothy J. Klotunowitch
Aug 19, 2012
Dorothy "Doris" J. (Hughes) Klotunowitch, age 88, formerly of Jonestown, and most recently of Pottsville, Pa., died Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Schuylkill Center Genesis Elder Care in Pottsville. Widow of Peter Klotunowitch, who died in 1994. A member of the First Congregational Church of Minersville, Dorothy had retired from the Hamburg Center. She was a member of the S.C.O.O.P.'s...
Timothy "Tim" J. Hain
Aug 16, 2012
Timothy J. Hain, age 42, of Tamaqua, and New Tripoli, died Thursday, August 16, 2012, in Tamaqua. A Northwestern Lehigh High School graduate, Tim had worked for the former Dana Corp. as a welder. A talented carpenter, and cabinet maker, he enjoyed working with his hands. Tim was an avid outdoorsman. He was affiliated with Weisenberg Lutheran Church of New...
Shirley I. Parrish
Aug 16, 2012
Shirley I. (Boyer) Parrish, mother, grandmother, and sister, age 76, of Tamaqua, died Thursday, August 16, 2012, surrounded by her family in Tamaqua. Widow of Gene A. Parrish, who died on January 24, 2010. A member of the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua, Shirely retired from the former J. E. Morgan Knitting Mill of Hometown. She was an avid Bingo...
Nathan A. "Nate" Hoffman
Aug 11, 2012
Nathan A. "Nate" Hoffman, age 33, of Alvin Street Freeland, died Saturday, August 11, 2012, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle automobile accident in Packer Twp.. Survived by his wife Jennifer A. (Mecir) Hoffman. Nate was a 1997 Weatherly High School graduate, having completed his electrical certification at Penn State. A strong person, and hard worker, Nate was a...
Pauline Yanchura
Jul 31, 2012
Pauline (Repinec) Yanchura, age 78, a resident of Valencia Ca., formerly of Lansford, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Henry Mayo New Hall Memorial Hospital in Valencia, Calif. Widow of John Yanchura. A 1952 Lansford High School graduate, Pauline had attended St. Michaels grade school. Upon graduation she worked at the former Kiddie Clothes, until marrying. Born in Lansford, she...
Anna M. Wertman
Jul 31, 2012
Mrs. Anna M (McGill) Wertman, age 80, of Blackwood, N.J., formerly of Weatherly, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Kennedy Health Care Ctr in Sewell, N.J. She was the widow of William H. Wertman, Sr. who passed away in 1988. She was a member of the former St. Nicholas R.C.C. of Weatherly. Anna was a Weatherly High School graduate. She,...
Stephen J. Getten, Jr.
Jul 31, 2012
Stephen J. Getten,Jr., age 47, of White Haven, Pa., died suddenly Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Geisenger Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. Survived by his wife of 19 years, Linda Marie (Figueroa) Getten. A Bergenfield High School graduate, Stephen studied draftsmanship, and business at Bergen Community College of NJ. As a youth, he operated a lawn care business in New Jersey,...
Ann Marie Lazar
Jul 29, 2012
Mrs. Ann Marie (Suplock) Lazur, age 84, formerly of Coaldale, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. Ann Marie was a 1945 Coaldale High School graduate, and graduate of Northern Jersey Secretarial School. Having worked as a corporate secretaty, Ann Marie, was a member of St. Katharine Drexel R.C.C. of Lansford. Born in Coaldale,...
Richard John Massa
Jul 28, 2012
Richard John Massa, age 89, of Coaldale, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua. A 1940 Summit Hill High School graduate, Richard served in the United States Navy during WWII. Residing and working in the Mid-West after his military service, he returned home to the Panther Valley in 1984. Richard, was a member of St. Joseph's...
William C. Herring
Jul 28, 2012
William C. Herring, 82, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was the husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Teter) Herring for almost 62 years. He retired from the Clarendon Hotel in 1992. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Clarence "Fish" and Mary (Edmonds) Herring. He was an Army veteran of World War...
Michael J. Kieffer
Jul 26, 2012
Michael J. Kieffer, age 49, of Lansford, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at St Luke's Bethlehem in Bethlehem. Widower of Pamela Sue (Passehl) Kieffer, who died on June 23, 2012. Born in Abington, Pa., the son of Edith (DeHart) Kieffer- Jesmer of Weatherly, and the late Stanley R. Kieffer. He is also survived by his Two Daughters, Christina Kieffer of...
Ann Montague
Jul 24, 2012
Ann Giovino Montague, 98 was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend. She was a woman who could light up a room with her smile and everyone who knew her loved her. Born in Wilkes-Barre in 1914, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Michelina Giovino. She attended G.A.R. High School and...
Theresa M. Setzer
Jul 18, 2012
Theresa M. (Mint) Setzer, of Weatherly, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Hazleton General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson H. Setzer, who died in 1956. Theresa centered her life on her devotion to the Lord and family. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes...
Charles A. Smith, Jr.
Jul 13, 2012
Charles A. Smith, Jr. , 69 yrs of age of Weatherly, died Friday, July 13, 2012 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy E. ( Fulton) Smith. A graduate of Jonathan Dayton Regional High School Springfield, NJ., Charles operated a home repair business for many years, prior to retirement. Charles, served in...
Julett R. Jones
Jul 8, 2012
Miss Julett R. Jones, age 79, of Clearview Crossing Tamaqua, died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at home surrounded by her family. Julett, served as a Domestic in West Penn Twp. She worshiped at Christ Redeemer Fellowship Church of Coaldale, Pa.. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Verna (Dorney) Jones. Survived by her sister-in-law, Jennette...
Marie J. Nunemacher
Jul 7, 2012
Marie J. (Houser) Nunemacher, age 74, of East Hazle St., Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at home while in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Ken Nunemacher. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Marie enjoyed quilting and cross stitching. Marie had worked at the former Purling Mills of Tamaqua. Born...
Kimberly A. Keach
Jul 7, 2012
Kimberly A. Keach, age 35, of Brown Street Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. She is the 21 year companion of Christopher Kranch. Born in Biloxi, Miss. she is the daughter of Linda (Frewert) Keach of NY, and the late Gary Keach. Also survived by her Three Daughters, Karissa A....
Angeline M.
Jul 5, 2012
Angeline M (Whetstone) Nunemacher, age 49, of W. Bertsch St.,Lansford, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 in Lansford. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Norman M. Whetstone of Lansford and Rosemary (Olsovsky) Whetstone and her companion Joseph "Chip" Faust of Tamaqua. She was a Tamaqua High School graduate and was formerly employed by FunTime Sportswear. She is also survived...
Joline Jean Faust
Jul 2, 2012
Joline J. (Troy) Faust, age 87, of East Second Street Weatherly, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Widow of Asa T. Faust, who died on May 28, 2009. A 1942 Weatherly High School graduate, Joline was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Weatherly, helping with the youth fellowship. A homemaker, she enjoyed...
Geary J. Lawson
Jul 1, 2012
Geary J. Lawson, age 58, of Tamaqua, died Saturday, June 30, 2012. A 1972 Tamaqua High School graduate, Geary was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua. Born in Coaldale, he is the son of Rose Mary (Galgoci) Lawson of Tamaqua, and the late Lionel Lawson, Jr.. He is also survived by his One Daughter, Vikki Cymes;...
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