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Conrad H. Pfeiffer
Jul 10, 2010
Conrad H. Pfeiffer Conrad H. Pfeiffer, 80 of Weatherly died Saturday at Hazleton General Hospital. Born in Weatherly on 27 Jan., 1930, he was the son of the late Conrad P. and Katherine (Romig) Pfeiffer. Conrad was a member of Salem United Church of Christ Weatherly. He was employed as a supervisor for A.T & T. (formerly Western Electric )...
John "Jay" E. Faust, Jr.
Jul 7, 2010
Mr. John E. "Jay" Faust, Jr., age 87, of Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, Pa. A 1941 Weatherly High School graduate, Jay served during WWII, stationed in the China, Burma, India Theater, with the 925th Night Fighter Squadron, of the 312 Fighter Wing of the 14th Air Force. As and Air...
Edna E. Hood
Jul 5, 2010
Mrs. Edna E. (Whitehead) Hood, age 67, of 159 West Ridge Street Lansford, died Monday, July 5, 2010, at the home of her son, and daughter-in-law Ronnie and Jenny Hood, in Lansford. A 1961 Lansford High School graduate, Edna worked for the former Jet-Data of Lansford, for many years. Edna, was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed her trips to...
Mary H. Pangonis
Jul 5, 2010
Mrs. Mary H. (Capone) Pangonis, age 91, of Mahanoy City, died Monday, July 5, 2010, at the home of her daughter, in Tamaqua. "Grammy" enjoyed cooking special recipes, shopping, visiting with her friends, sewing, and taking care of all of her family who loved her dearly. She was active and vibrant and defied her age. A 1935 Mahanoy City High...
Ronald D. Swanson
Jul 5, 2010
Mr. Ronald D. Swanson, age 70, of Cornerstone Drive New Ringgold, died July 5, 2010, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A member of the Jehovah Wittness Kingdom Hall of Tamaqua, Ron was a truck driver for many years. Born in Minneapolis, he was the son of the late Lyle and Marie (Rick) Swanson. He is survived...
John W. Wehry, Jr.
Jul 4, 2010
John W. Wehry,Jr., age 68, of Scranton, Pa., died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Mercy Hospital of Scranton. A Tamaqua High School, and Steven's Trade School graduate, Jack served in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, Jack worked in the Aeronautics Industry, last working for Lockheed Martin. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of...
William Patrick Quinn
Jun 30, 2010
Mr. William Patrick Quinn, age 67, of Piersol St., village of Reevesdale, Tamaqua, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at his home, cared for and surrounded by his family. He was a member of St Jerome R. C. Church of Tamaqua and a coalminer by occupation. Born in Brockton, Pa., he was the son of the late William J. Quinn and...
Karl C. Miller
Jun 30, 2010
Mr. Karl C Miller, age 82, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. Karl was a WWII Army Veteran and was previously employed by Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua, Pa., S. Ward Fire Co., American Legion and a social member of American Hose...
Helen M. Mahala
Jun 25, 2010
Mrs. Helen M (Gilbert) Mahala, age 84, of Pittston, Pa., formerly of West Penn Township, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at Wesley Village in Pittston. Helen was a Tamaqua High School graduate and was employed by Schuylkill County Child Development as a teacher's aide. She was a member of St. Peter's Union Church, Mantzville, Pa. Born in Tamaqua, she was...
Alma J. Jenco
Jun 22, 2010
Mrs. Alma J. (Heffelfinger) Jenco, age 87, formerly of West Ridge Street Lansford, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A 1940 Lansford High School graduate, Alma worked as a sewing machine operator for various textile operations in Lansford. Born in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Bertha...
William T. "Doc." Ravina, D.D.S.
Jun 16, 2010
Dr. William Thomas "Doc" Ravina, D.D.S., age 85, of 222 First Street Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at home, cared for by his wife of 56 years, Anna (Wursta) Ravina, R.N., A 1942 graduate of the Mining & Mechanical Institute (M.M.I.), Doc, matriculated to Temple University earning a B.A. in 1948, and his Doctor of Dentistry in 1952....
Carol A. Morgan
Jun 14, 2010
Mrs. Carol A. (Breskiewicz) Morgan, age 53, of Weatherly, Pa., died upon arrival, Monday, June 14, 2010, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, Pa. Carol, was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, and retired in 2008 after 30 years, from Serento Gardens of Hazleton. A 1974 Mount Carmel High School graduate, and graduate of Bloomsburg...
John J. Bland
Jun 8, 2010
Mr. John J Bland, age 88, of Douglassville, Pa., died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at St John Neumann Nursing Home in Philadelphia, Pa. John was employed by Conrail as a locomotive engineer. He was a WWII Army Veteran having served with the 3rd AirDrome Squadron 5th Airforce Group. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late John Buckton...
Olive E. Frey
Jun 5, 2010
Mrs. Olive E. (Fritz) Frey, age 88, Formerly of Mahoning Township, died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, having been a resident for the past eighteen months. Olive, was a member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville, and a Lehighton High School graduate. A Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #203...
Albert J. Kingeter
Jun 4, 2010
Mr. Albert J. Kingeter, age 77, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, formerly of West Keansburg, New Jersey, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton, Pa. Catholic by faith, Albert retired as an Iron worker, and member of Union #373 Camden NJ.. Albert, was a member of the Christopher Columbus Society of Tamaqua. Born in Newark,...
Susan Fisher
Jun 4, 2010
Mrs. Susan (Baranovich) Fisher, age 89, of West Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa., died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, where she had resided for the past eighteen months. A member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church of Lansford, Susan graduated from the former Coaldale High School in 1939. Susan, was a member of the Church's...
Barry C. Searfoss
May 28, 2010
Mr. Barry C. Searfoss, age 64, of Fallowfield Circle Reading, Pa., died Friday, May 28, 2010, at Reading Hospital in Reading. A 1963 Weatherly High School graduate, Barry upon graduation served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. A Star athlete at Weatherly High School, he recently was inducted into the Weatherly Sports Hall of Fame. Barry,...
Ronnie B. Hood
May 24, 2010
Mr. Ronald B. "Ronnie" Hood,Sr., age 71, of West Ridge Street Lansford, Pa., died Monday, May 24, 2010, at Triumph Hospital of Easton in Easton, Pa. A Lebanon High School graduate, Ron earned an Associates degree from Thompson Institute of Harrisburg, Pa. Ron, worked for the former Jet-Data Computing of Lansford as a programmer for 45 years, and served in...
Casper F. Meck
May 23, 2010
Mr. Casper F Meck, age 91, of E. Union St., Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua. Mr. Meck was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran and had been employed by Schuylkill Masonry as a carpenter. He was a member of St. John's U.C.C. of Tamaqua and the Carpenter's and Joiner's Union. Casper was an...
Blanche Schwartz
May 23, 2010
Mrs. Blanche (Paperman) Schwartz, age 90, of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp. , after a long battle with heart disease. A 1937 Lehighton High School graduate, Blanche worked for the former Tami Sportsware of Tamaqua. Blanche, was an active member of Temple Israel of Lehighton, and Agudas Israel Synagogue of...
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