OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
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Robert Wenzel
Nov 22, 2009
Robert Wenzel (formerly of Tamaqua) of Zellwood, FL entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 22, 2009 after a lengthy illness where his last days were spent with Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, FL. He was 72 years of age. He was the son of the late George W. and Anna P. Wenzel (founder of Wenzel's Bakery). He was raised and...
John E. Hess
Nov 21, 2009
Mr. John E. Hess, age 80, of Second Street Weatherly, Pa., died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Weatherwood Carbon County Nursing & Rehab. in Weathery, Pa. John retired as a mechanic from Tung-Sol in Weatherly in 1992 after working 45 years. He was a past president of the Citizens Fire Company of Weatherly, and was a member of Zion Evangelical...
Vincent "Hopper" S. Suzadail
Nov 20, 2009
Mr. Vincent "Hopper" S. Suzadail, age 89, of Catawissa St., Nesquehoning formerly of Tamaqua died Friday, November 20, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, Pa. He worked as a butcher at the former Spokas, Knowles, Dietrich and Yorke's Markets all of Tamaqua, retiring at age 83. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C. Church of Tamaqua. Born...
Chelsea Katelyn Sims
Nov 17, 2009
Miss Chelsea Katelyn Sims, age 22, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pa. Born with cerebral palsy, her life was vibrant, and she was a gift to her family, and all who knew her. She had a smile that would light up a room, and a personality that endeared her to many. Chelsea was a 2008...
William R. Kunkle, Sr.
Nov 17, 2009
Mr. William R. Kunkle, Sr., age 67, of East Side Boro, White Haven, Pa., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at home. A Weatherly High School graduate, Bill had worked for his family's nursery, Kunkle's of White Haven. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Born in White Haven, he was the son of the late Clinton...
Veronica A. Bubel
Nov 17, 2009
Miss Veronica A. Bubel, formerly known as Sister Annette Francis O.S.F., age 83, of Brockton, Pa., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Sister Annette professed her vows as a Sister at our Lady of Angels Convent in Aston, Pa. She practiced her vocation for 40 years, until returning home to Brockton....
Jane E. Gerhard
Nov 17, 2009
Mrs. Jane E. (Gerhard) Gerhard, age 88, of Wetzel Run Dr., Weatherly died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at her residence. She was previously employed at Tung-Sol where she worked as an assembler. Jane was a member of St. Matthew's Union Church and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly, Pa. where she was a member of the Busy Bees. She was a...
Barbara M. Hosler
Nov 15, 2009
Mrs. Barbara M. (Houser) Hosler, age 73, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa., surrounded by her family. Barb, was a Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of the Drum & Bugle Corp. A homemaker, she belonged to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. She was active in...
William "Buddy" A. Kissner
Nov 14, 2009
Mr. William A. "Buddy "Kissner, age 60, of E. Fallowfield, Pa., passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009. A 1967 Panther Valley High School graduate, Bill graduated from Albright College with a degree in Economics. He retired from the Federal Government having worked as an IRS agent for 23 years. Throughout his life, Bill was an active council member of Trinity...
Gladys Z. J. Bachman
Nov 13, 2009
Mrs. Gladys Z. J. (Troxell) Bachman, age 86, of Pleasant Valley Rd., New Ringgold died Friday, November 13, 2009 at Schuylkill Medical Center, Pottsville, Pa. She was the widow of Herbert R. Bachman who passed away in 1994. She was a farmer and a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twsp. Born in E. Brunswick Twsp., she was...
Anna Seladones
Nov 11, 2009
Mrs. Anna (Morris) Seladones, age 80, of S. Lehigh St., Tamaqua died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. Born in Tuscarora, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Julia (Zuber) Morris. She was a member of St. Jerome R.C. Church of Tamaqua Anna worked in production at I.C.I. America from 1956, retiring in 1994....
Helen F. Miller
Nov 9, 2009
Mrs. Helen F. (Kunkle) Miller, age 88, of White Pine Drive Weatherly, Pa., died Monday, November 9, 2009, at Weatherwood Nursing Homein Weatherly. A 1938 Weatherly High School graduate, and member of Zion Lutheran Church of Weatherly, Helen was a former member of the church Busy Bee's and served on the Altar Guild. She was a Practical Nurse at the...
William P. Ford
Nov 6, 2009
Mr. Wiliam P. Ford, age 51, of Pine Hill Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, November 6, 2009, at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Derry Twp. A 1975 Chichester High School graduate, William attended Lincoln Technical School in Philadelphia for auto mechanics. He was a member of the Lehigh Valley Four Wheeler's. Born in Boothwyn, Pa., he was the...
Brian Nattress, Sr.
Nov 6, 2009
Mr. Brian Nattress, age 58, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, November 6, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A 1968 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Brian matriculated to Borden Military Institute, and attended Penn State University. While working production for the Fuller company, now F/L Schmidt, Brian earned the title of Field Service Engineer and...
James Willard Turner, Jr.
Nov 5, 2009
Mr. James W. Turner, Jr. age 79, of West Ridge Street Lansford, formerly of Evergreen Apt.'s Weatherly, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at home. A graduate of Sussex High School in Sussex, NJ, James had worked as an Auto Mechanic. He served in the Franklin, NJ Army National Guard for 16 years as a motor mechanic, was a Coast Guard...
Elizabeth K. Gayda
Nov 5, 2009
Mrs. Elizabeth K. "Betty" (Kadlecik) Gayda, age 74, of East Patterson Str. Lansford, Pa., died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Sharon, in Lansford, surrounded by her family. Betty, was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church of Lansford, and a 1953 Lansford High School graduate. She had worked a a receptionist for the former...
Leona J. Moon
Nov 3, 2009
Mrs. Leona J. (Vetter) Moon, age 96, of Weatherly died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Hazleton General Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C of Weatherly and the Flower Club of Weatherly. She was a homemaker. Born in West Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Stadnick) Vetter. She is survived by...
Walter E. Snell
Nov 2, 2009
Mr. Walter E. Snell, age 86, of North St., Weatherly died Monday, November 2, 2009 at Hazleton General Hospital. He was a graduate of Weatherly High School, and attended Penn State University and McCann's School of Business. He worked for Penn Dot as a civil engineer and had built homes with his father. Walter was a member of Salem U.C.C....
Arlene M. Nester
Nov 1, 2009
Mrs. Arlene M. (Hoppes) Nester, age 85, of Tamaqua, Pa., formerly of Schnecksville, died Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua. Arlene, was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., and had worked as a waitress for the former Leiby's Restaurant. She loved to crochet, and was active in the Walnutport, and Schnecksville Sr....
Ian K. Hinkle
Oct 31, 2009
Ian K. Hinkle, age 16, of Weatherly, Pa., died suddenly, Saturday, October 31, 2009, at home in Weatherly Pa. Ian, was and 11th grade student at Weatherly High School. He was a member of the Schools Soccer, and Basketball teams, and was a Drummer in the Jazz, concert, and marching bands. Ian, played football for the Weatherly Patriots in the...
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