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Dorothy Ann Watsula

Dorothy Ann Watsula

May 22, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy A (Sedlock) Watsula, age 71, of Tuscarora, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, Pa. Dorothy had been employed by the former Tuscarora Sportsware. She was a member of St. Jerome R.C. Church, Tamaqua. Dorothy was a 1957 Tamaqua High School graduate. Born in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Martin Sedlock and...

Philip J. Spack

Philip J. Spack

May 21, 2011

Mr. Philip J Spack, age 63, of Allentown, Pa., died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, Pa. Philip was a Vietnam Era Navy Veteran. He was disabled. He was Catholic by faith and attended Lehighton High School. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George E. Spack and the late Elsie M. (Wertman) Spack....

Andrew Malay

Andrew Malay

May 20, 2011

Mr. Andrew Malay, age 88, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua. Andrew had been employed by FL Smidth, Bethlehem, Pa. as a crane operator from 1956-1989. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford. Andrew was a member of the West Penn and Keystone Rod &...

Herman F. Lutz

Herman F. Lutz

May 19, 2011

Mr. Herman F. Lutz, age 80, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A 1948 Tamaqua High School graduate, Herman was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua. He and his late wife Inez, owned and operated Lutz News Agency in downtown Tamaqua from 1980 until 2005. Civically, Herman...

Barry P. Lesko

Barry P. Lesko

May 18, 2011

Barry P. Lesko, age 52, of North Stage Coach Road Weatherly, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Wilkes-Barre. Employeed by Penn Dot., Barry was an outdoor enthusiast who loved to hunt, fish, ride motor cycles, and enjoyed his boat on Seneca Lake in, NY. He was a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly. Born in...

Herbert J. Kelshaw

Herbert J. Kelshaw

May 8, 2011

Mr. Herbert J. Kelshaw, age 83, of North Street Weatherly, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at home in Weatherly. A Weatherly High School graduate, Herbert was an East Stroudsburg Teachers College graduate, and obtained his Masters in Education from Bucknell University, and Superintendents' certification. Herbert, taught Science, and Physical Education in the Weatherly High School from 1956 to 1965, taking...

Eugene "Ginty" Decindio

Eugene "Ginty" Decindio

May 7, 2011

Mr. Eugene "Ginty" DeCindio, age 75, of Sanderson Street Tuscarora, Pa., died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Schuylkill Medical Ctr. in Pottsville, Pa. Survived by his wife of 41 yrs., Jacqueline (Quinn) DeCindio, and five children; eleven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated from St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, with interment in the parish...

Regina Mcclafferty

Regina Mcclafferty

May 5, 2011

Regina McClafferty, age 86, of Lafayette Ave.,Tamaqua, died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. Regina had previously worked for Atlas Powder Co. She was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late James Doris and the late Marie (McCall) Doris. She is survived by...

Evelyn Irene Balliet

Evelyn Irene Balliet

Apr 29, 2011

Mrs. Evelyn Irene (Gould) Balliet, age 87, of Coaldale, Pa., died Friday, April 29, 2011, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A homemaker, Evelyn, was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Coaldale. She has served as Deaconess, and on the church board. Evelyn particiapated in the Women's Class of the church, having served as...

William "Bill" B. Jones

William "Bill" B. Jones

Apr 25, 2011

Mr. William B. Jones, age 68, of Jensen Beach, FL and Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, PA, died Monday, April 25, 2011, at his home on Deer Trail Lane, Lake Hauto, surrounded by his loving family. A 1960 graduate of Coaldale High School, Bill was also a 1964 graduate of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA, and earned his Master in Education from...

Cortiss D. Watkins

Cortiss D. Watkins

Apr 24, 2011

Mrs. Cortiss D. (Kleppinger) Watkins, age 87 of Weatherly, formerly of Lansford, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. A Homemaker, Cortiss was Baptist by faith. Born in Mauch Chunk, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Frieda (Dick) Kleppinger. She is survived by her Two Daughters, Dorothy M. (Watkins) Ettinger wife of Rev....

Dorothy E. Hudock

Dorothy E. Hudock

Apr 23, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy E. (Furmanchin) Hudock, age 91, of Weatherly died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Hazleton General Hospital. Dorothy had been employed by Tung Sol in the production dept. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly and a member of the Grey Ladies Assoc. She was a Weatherly High School graduate. Born in Weatherly, she...

Marie E. Lorah

Marie E. Lorah

Apr 22, 2011

Mrs. Marie E. (Stein) Lorah, age 84, of Wildcat Road, Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, April 22, 2011, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Marie, retired from the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Tamaqua, having worked in the warehouse, and was affiliated with Calvary Evangelical United Methodist Church of Lewistown Valley. Born in Tamaqua, she was the...

Elnora Tyson

Elnora Tyson

Apr 18, 2011

Mrs. Elnora (Kellner) Tyson, age 94, formerly of White Haven and Baltimore, MD died Monday, April 18, 2011, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly, Pa. Elnora had been an occupational therapist having worked at Keswick Nursing Home in Baltimore, MD. She was Catholic by faith, a Hazleton High School graduate and a volunteer at Eckley Miners' Village. A published author, Elnora...

George M. Galada

George M. Galada

Apr 16, 2011

Mr. George M. Galada, age 51, of Jefferson Street Weatherly, Pa., died Saturday, April 16, 2011, from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident in Packer Twp. A 1979 graduate of Hazleton High School Vo-tech, George was a self employed contractor, and devoted father. He is the son of Pearl (Dutzer) Galada of Beaver Meadows, and the late George Galada,...

Gloria Troxell

Gloria Troxell

Apr 15, 2011

Mrs. Gloria (Stewart) Troxell, age 60, of Sycamore Lane New Ringgold, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at Hershey Medical Center, surrounded by her family. A 1969 Pennsbury High School graduate, Gloria had worked for the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Tamaqua. A member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., Gloria loved gardening, reading, and enjoyed dancing. Born...

Carl W. Barron

Carl W. Barron

Apr 14, 2011

Mr. Carl W. Barron, age 62, of Clark Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, April 14, 2011 suddenly in Berks County. A 1966 Tamaqua High School graduate, Carl retired from Silberline Manufacturing after 23 years of service. Carl, enjoyed fishing, and Golf. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Mary (Nichols) Barron-Munichello of Tamaqua, and the late Robert G. Barron,...

Robert "Bip" J. Delay

Robert "Bip" J. Delay

Apr 13, 2011

Mr. Robert J. "Bip" DeLay, age 80, of North Nescopec Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp., surrounded by his family. A 1949 St. Jerome High School graduate, Bip was a standout football, and basketball player for the Panther Valley Catholic, comprised of St. Jeromes, St. Ann's, and St. Mary's Catholic High Schools,...

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Troxell

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Troxell

Apr 12, 2011

Mrs. Cynthia L. "Cindy" (Steigerwalt) Troxell, age 54, of Troxell Valley Road, Andreas, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, unexpectedly at home. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Cindy cherished her family and reveled in her children's accomplishments. A 1974 Tamaqua High School graduate, Cindy has worked for Dr. Brian Miller Periodonist of Bethlehem, Pa. as office manager for the past...

Stephanie A. Palko

Stephanie A. Palko

Apr 11, 2011

Mrs. Stephanie A. (Pryga) Palko, age 93, formerly of Perth Amboy, and Edison, New Jersey, died Monday, April 11, 2011, at Heritage Hills in Weatherly, Pa. Catholic by faith, Steph had worked as a waitress until retiring. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Stan and Frances (Rydarowski) Pryga. She is survived by her One...