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Maude Cunningham
Apr 19, 2012
Maude Cunningham, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania died on April 19th, 2012 in Evergreen, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cunningham and is survived by her sons, Robert (Diane), Dale (Joelle), Barry ( Renee), and grandchildren, Brady, Jessica, Ethan, Shawna and David. Graveside Service, Tuesday, July 3rd, 11:00 AM at Union Cemetery of Weatherly, Pastor Fredericka Beauchard to...
Joseph A. Labyack
Apr 18, 2012
Joseph A. Labyack, age 86, of Golf Road, West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Gnaden Huetten Campus, in Lehighton. Survived by his wife of 64 years, H. Florence (Lutz) Labyack. Joseph had worked at the #9 Mines of Lansford until there closing, and then retired from Safe Guard Business Systems of Lansdale....
Kathleen Julia Bubble
Apr 17, 2012
Kathleen J. (Bright) Bubble, age 86, of Coaldale, formerly of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Widow of tha late Joseph B. Bubble, who died in 1971. She was Catholic by faith. Kathleen was a homemaker and a member of the Tamaqua Moose Lodge. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter...
Patricia "Patty" A. Kaiser
Apr 16, 2012
Patricia “Patty” A. (Landreman) Kaiser, of Lower Road, Tamaqua, PA. died peacefully in her sleep Monday, April 16, 2012. Survived by her husband of 26 years, Christian H. "Cork" Kaiser III. Pat, Born in Green Bay, WI., and a graduate of Kaukauna WI., High School, was the ultimate Cheesehead and die hard Packers fan. A brilliant and talented woman, she...
Deborah A. Wesner
Apr 16, 2012
Deborah A. (Ryan) Wesner, age 57, of Weatherly, Pa., died unexpectedly, Monday,April 16, 2012, in Weatherly. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, she is survived by her husband of 38 years, Alan R. Wesner. Deborah was a 1974 Weatherly High School graduate, having played varsity softball. She was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly and enjoyed gardening....
Christine "Chrissy" Heffelfinger
Apr 14, 2012
Christine (Sweeney) Heffelfinger, age 47, of Water Street Coaldale, died Saturday, April 14, 2012, at home in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of 18 years, Kenny Heffelfinger. Chrissy, attended Panther Valley Schools, and had worked for Fun Time Textile of Lansford until they closed. Chrissy, last worked for Kistler Transportation of New Ringgold. Born in Coaldale,...
Peter C. Petrole
Apr 8, 2012
PETROLE, Peter C. age 52, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Tresckow, PA died suddenly on April 8, 2012. Peter was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Julie Sarmanian, loving father to son Peter F. and wife Katie Petrole, of Northampton, PA and daughter Kyra Leigh Petrole, of Canandaigua, NY, and grandfather to Bella and Brooklyn Petrole. Peter’s companion,...
Corinne Beatrice Coury
Apr 6, 2012
Corinne B. (Hayes) Coury, age 84, of Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, April 6, 2012, in Weatherly, surrounded by her children. The widow of Robert B. Coury who died in 2003. Corinne worked in the accounting Dept. of Sperry Gyro Scope until her retirement. Born in Brooklyn, NY., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Karen (Wilberg) Hayes. She...
Michael Tod Brode, Jr.
Apr 5, 2012
Michael T. Brode, age 21, of Summit Hill, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, in Walker Township. Michael attended Tamaqua Schools, and was a member of The Primitive United Methodist Church of Tamaqua. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of Michael T. Brode, Sr., and his Finacee Lori Stapinski. Preceded in death by his mother, Cori Garrett Brode-Matlaga on January...
Doris K. Davidovich-Thrash
Apr 5, 2012
Doris J. (Krieger) Davidovich- Thrash, age 81, of Fairview Street Weatherly, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. Widow of the late Daniel Davidovich, who died on Jan. 1, 1974, and her second husband, James E. Thrash, who died on June 27, 1990 A member of the Citizens Fire Co,. Ladies Aux. of Weatherly, Doris retired...
John "Jack" F. Horan
Apr 4, 2012
John "Jack" F. Horan, age 69, of W. Hazleton, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Cathy A. (Perazzo) Horan. Jack was owner of Horan's Restaurant of Tamaqua and Mahanoy City and had previously worked for Prudential. He was an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. A graduate of Tamaqua...
Cpl. John Carl Hafer
Apr 3, 2012
Cpl. John Carl Hafer, age 67, of Tamaqua, PA, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, upon arrival at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center of Coaldale. Married to his wife of 47 years, Joann E. (Potosky) Hafer. Carl was a 1962 Tamaqua High School graduate, and standout three-sport athlete, participating in football, basketball, and baseball. Carl, matriculated to Williamson Trade School...
Helen Louise Warren
Apr 2, 2012
Helen Louise (Navratil) Warren, age 89, of Weatherly, Pa., died Monday, April 2, 2012, at Weatherwood in Weatherly. A homemaker, Helen is survived by her husband of 68 years, Paul Winfield Warren. Private arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries 211 First Street Weatherly, Pa., 18255, Philip J. Jeffries F.D. Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Vincent John Sweeney
Mar 30, 2012
Vincent J. "Pap" Sweeney, age 77, of Coaldale, affectionately known as the Mayor of Seek, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, surrounded by his family. Pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy M.(Dally)Sweeney in 2008. Vincent, retired in 1995 from Miners Memorial Hospital, the former Coaldale State Hospital where he worked in the boiler room....
Arthur A. Johnson
Mar 30, 2012
Arthur A. Johnson, age 86, of Weatherly, formerly of Hazleton, and Middletown, New York, died Friday, March 30, 2012, in Weatherly. A 1943 Hazleton High School graduate, Art served in the Army Signal Corp, during WWII. Returning home Arthur graduated from Wilkes University, and then began a career in Banking, retiring as Bank Manager of the Orange County Trust Company...
Rich J. Schuld
Mar 30, 2012
Rich J. Schuld, 63 of East Schmaltzdahl Road New Ringgold, died upon arrival at Schuylkill Medical ctr. South on Friday March 30, 2012. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, the son of the late George F., and Eleanore (Schwankert) Schuld. Rich worked for the operating Engineers until retirement. He was a Tom’s River, NJ. High School graduate, and served in...
Harriet T. Sontag
Mar 28, 2012
Mrs. Harriet T (Reed) Sontag, age 81, of Weatherly, formerly of Pocono Pines passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Weatherwood Nursing Home. She was the widow of Charles Robert Sontage. Harriet was Catholic by faith. She had worked as a telephone switchboard operator for a healthcare provider. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the...
David L. Wall
Mar 28, 2012
David L Wall, age 42, of Hazleton, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at his home. David was an avid outdoorsman and animal lover. He was Lutheran by faith. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of Jack Wall of Berwick and Amelia "Mae" (Thrash) Coxe and her husband Nelson of Weatherly. He is also survived by his One Son, Justin...
Lois M. Hendricks
Mar 26, 2012
Lois M. (Knepper) Hendricks, age 93, of Weatherly, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at St. Lukes Pavillion in Hazleton. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Hendricks. A member of Centennary United Methodist Church of Weatherly, Lois had worked at the Weatherly Silk Mill and was a well-known seamstress. Born in Rohrsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the...
Douglas L. Smith
Mar 26, 2012
Mr. Douglas L Smith, age 65, of Coaldale, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at St Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. Douglas is survived by his wife of 42 years, JoAnn M. (Vetter) Smith. He worked in maintenance for a senior living center. He was Baptist by faith. Born in Lakehurst, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Lewis...
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