OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
Beatrice A. "Beatty" Belsak
Oct 8, 2012
Beatrice A. "Beatty" (Kistler) Belsak, age 84, of New Ringgold, died Monday, October 8, 2012, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. Widow of the late Paul J. "Prox" Belsak, who died in 1990. A member of Friedens Lutheran Church of New Ringgold, Beatty owned the Ringgold Inn since 1968. Beatty, was a member of the Moose Chapter #786,...
Ronald E. Barkman
Oct 7, 2012
Ronald E. Barkman, age 65, of Bertsch Street, Lansford, died Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Easton Hospital in, Easton, Pa. Ronald, served in the United States Army for 20 years retiring as a Sgt. First Class. He earned his degree from Penn State University in English, and Latin, the teaching at Tamaqua High School, and surrounding school districts. Born in...
Howard F. "Howie" Miller
Oct 6, 2012
Howard F. Miller, father, and grandfather age 74 of Tamaqua, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at St. Luke's Bethlehem, surrounded by his family, after a courageous fight against cancer. Widower of Donna Lee (Semko) Miller, who died on Dec. 24, 2008. A Tamaqua High School graduate class of 1955, Howie entered the United States Marines at 17 years of age...
Richard J. Robinson
Oct 4, 2012
Richard J. Robinson, age 78, of Summit Hill, died Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. A US Navy veteran, having served during the Korean War, Richard had worked in retail sales for Wanamakers, and Strawbridge & Clothier. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Albert Long Robinson and Grace (Butterfield) Robinson....
Harry V. Stewart
Oct 3, 2012
Harry V. Stewart, husband, father, and grand father age 74, of Brew Street Tamaqua, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at St. Luke's Bethlehem, surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Shirley R. (Zimmerman) Mellor-Stewart. A retired Lineman for Verizon, Harry was affiliated with Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. Born in Port Royal, he was the son of...
Michael C. Mcconnell
Oct 3, 2012
Michael C. McConnell, age 40, of Freeland, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in Freeland. Michael had just begun to work for Concrete Alternative of Hazleton. He was a handyman and talented craftsman. Michael, loved music and was accomplished on a number of instruments. He also was a talented artist. Born in Middletown, NY., he was the son of the late...
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...