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Carl Morris
Jan 19, 2011
Mr. Carl Morris, age 70, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. A Bangor High School graduate, Carl had owned and operated his own truck, and drove for Bryan Miller Trucking of New Ringgold.. Born in Bangor, Pa., He was the son of the late Charles and Alice (Bond) Morris....
Marian T. Urban-Cope
Jan 19, 2011
Mrs. Marian T. (Thomas) Urban-Cope, age 82, of Palmerton, Pa., died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, in Palmerton, Pa.. A Coaldale High School graduate, Marian studied at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a degree in Histology. She was a member of the All Saint's Episcopal Church of Lehighton, and a former member of the Eastern Star. Born in Coaldale, she was...
Annetta E. Dotter
Jan 18, 2011
Mrs. Annetta E (Nanstile) Dotter, age 93, of Weatherly, Pa., died Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at WEATHERWOOD in Weatherly, Pa. She operated Ray's Cocktail Lounge, Kidder Twsp. for 45 years. Annetta was Lutheran by faith. Born in Luzerne County, she was the daughter of the late John Nanstile and the late Francise (Mosteller) Nanstile. She is survived by her One...
Jacqueline A. Agosti
Jan 16, 2011
Mrs. Jacqueline A. (Grassa) Agosti, age 47, of Boyle Ave. Tamaqua, died January 16, 2011, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Jackie, was a 1981 graduate of Nativity High School, Pottsville, and attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia, while at LaSalle, she studied abroad in Poland attending Jagiellonian University. She graduated from the New England Institute of Applied Arts & Science...
John J. Linder
Jan 15, 2011
Mr. John J. "Cedric" Linder, age 71, of Clay Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, January 15, 2011, at Schuylkill Medical Center South in Pottsville. A Tamaqua High School graduate, John had worked as the Steward of the American Hose Fire Co. of Tamaqua, and was a member of St. John U.C.C. of Tamaqua. John, was a member of the American...
Ruth Naomi Vack
Jan 14, 2011
Mrs. Ruth Naomi (Kleppinger) Vack, age 82, of Sixth Street Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, January 14, 2011, at Weatherwood in Weatherly. A 1946 Weatherly High School graduate, Ruth had worked for the Weatherly High School for 22 years. Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Manbeck) Kleppinger. She is survived by her One Daughter,...
Arthur E. Michael
Jan 14, 2011
Mr. Arthur E. Michael, Sr., age 80, of Packer Street Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, January 14, 2011, at V.N.A. of Wilkes-Barre. Art, had worked for M.H. Brenner of Hazleton, and was affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly. Born in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Tura Michael. He is survived by his wife Lois I. (Klingerman)...
Aida H. Kehler-Nelson
Jan 13, 2011
Mrs. Aida H. (Lawall) Kehler-Nelson, 68 yrs. of age, of North Scenic Street Allentown, died Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. A 1960 Tamaqua High School graduate, Aida had worked for Dr. Robert Saks of Centre Valley for over 30 years. She was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pa....
Paul M.R. Hoffman
Jan 11, 2011
Mr. Paul M.R. Hoffman, age 70, of Germans Road East Penn Twp., Lehighton, Pa., died Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at home on his farm where he lived his entire life. Paul, was a member of the Andreas Sporting Club, and the N.R.A. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was an original hire of the Refactory Sand Quarry of Andreas, and...
Victor J. Mikus
Jan 9, 2011
Mr. Victor J. Mikus, age 85, of South Lehigh Gorge Weatherly, died Sunday, January 9, 2011, at Weatherwood in Weatherly, Pa. Victor, was and accomplished Artist, who served in the United States Army during WWII. Born in New York, NY., he was the son of the late Karol and Helen (Selecky) Mikus. He is survived by his wife of 56...
Florence Alice Snyder
Jan 8, 2011
Mrs. Florence A. (Hill) Snyder, age 86, formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton. A member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville, Florence had worked in the Textile Industry. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian (Southam) Hill. Survived by her three grandchildren, Sheila (Trudich)...
Winifred M. Poncavage
Jan 7, 2011
Mrs. Winifred Mary (Steigerwalt) Poncavage, age 97, of Quarry Road Andreas, died Friday, January 7, 2011, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. While devoted to her home and family, Winifred worked on the family farm in Andreas. During WWII, she worked at the munitions arsenal in Philadelphia, and was a supply Post Mistress for the Andreas Post office. Winifred...
Rudolph B. Cipko
Jan 7, 2011
Mr. Rudolph B Cipko, age 93, of Penn Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, January 7, 2011, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville. A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Rudolph had worked for the #8 Breaker in Coaldale. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Joseph, and Maria (Urbanec) Cipko. He is survived by, Two...
Mildred D. Briese
Jan 7, 2011
Mrs. Mildred D. (Heiney) Briese, age 90, of Sixth Street Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, January 7, 2011, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. Mildred retired from Sear's of Hazleton having served as A customer service specialist. She was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, and the Weatherly Senior Citizens. Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of...
Ruth Alice Leiby
Jan 3, 2011
Mrs. Ruth A (Moyer) Leiby, age 89, of West Penn Township, died Monday, January 3, 2011, at her home. Ruth was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church of West Penn. She was a 1938 graduate of Tamaqua High School and graduated from McCann's Business School and Kutztown Teachers' College. She was a teacher for 8 years at West Penn...
Neil L. Shaub
Jan 3, 2011
Mr. Neil L. Shaub, age 78, of New Berlinville, Berks County died Monday, January 3, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Shaub had been employed as an auto mechanic. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Dr. Clarence Shaub and the late Berdella (Baker) Shaub. Private arrangements were held by the...
Walter Yost
Jan 1, 2011
Mr. Walter Yost, age 76, formerly of New Ringgold, now a resident of Woodbridge Road Orwigsburg, died Saturday, January 1, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital in, Pottsville. A farmer for 20 years, Walter retired from Tam-Pallet of Lehighton, having worked as a truck driver. Walter, was a member of Christ Church of McKeansburg, and belonged to the Lewistown Grange. Born...
James W. Barron
Dec 30, 2010
Mr. James W. Barron, age 72, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Easton Nursing Ctr. in Easton, Pa. James was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua. He retired from the True Value Cotter Company Warehouse of Fogelsville.. . He was the son of the late James Barron and Eva (Adams) Barron. He is survived...
Larry L. Klingaman
Dec 30, 2010
Mr. Larry L. Klingaman, age 63, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Greenwood Hill Estate Personal Care home of Pottsville. Larry, was an avid sports fan of all sports, and supported Tamaqua High School sports as an ardent fan. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late James and Marjorie (Klingaman) Knoblauch. He is survived...
Edward M. Ignatavich
Dec 28, 2010
Mr. Edward M. Ignatavich, Jr., age 59, of West Hazleton, Pa., died Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at home. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Edward Ignatavich, Sr. and Eleanor (Woodward) Arner of Tamaqua. He is also survived by his Two Daughters, Carrie (Ignatavich) Yost wife of Ken of Stillwater, April L. (Ignatavich) Miller wife of James...
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