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Alvin M. Snyder, Jr.
Sep 25, 2009
Alvin M. "Butch" Snyder, Jr., age 61, of East Pacific Street Philadelphia, Pa., died Friday, September 25, 2009, at Aria Health Systems in Philadelphia, Pa. A 1965 Frankford High School graduate, AL was a Vietnam Army veteran. He belonged to the Philadelphia American Legion Post #925, serving as Commander, Odditteez Motor Cycle Club, and was a graduate of the Civilian...
Brenda Lee Fredericks
Sep 24, 2009
Mrs. Brenda Lee (Warner) Fredericks, age 54, of Hunter Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Brenda graduated from Liberty High School in 1972. Born in Bethlehem, she is the daughter of Hudson Warner of Bethlehem and the late Betty (Burke) Warner. She is also survived by her husband...
Dorothy Hassan Schonberger
Sep 23, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy H. (Hassan) Schonberger, age 92, of Sun City West, Ariz., formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Golden Springs Adult Care Center in Suprise, Ariz. A 1934 Tamaqua High School graduate, Dorothy retired from the Lehigh County Department of Welfare as a Case Worker in 1982. Dorothy was a member of the Jewish Community Ctr....
Allen Howard Stauffenberg
Sep 21, 2009
Mr. Allen H."Big Al" Stauffenberg, age 62, of East Pine Street Mahanoy City, Pa., died Monday, September 21, 2009, at Wilkes-Barre Veteran's Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A 1963 Mahanoy City High School graduate, Allen worked as a over the road truck driver on long hauls. He was a member of the V.F.W., and Mahanoy City American Legion. A United...
Catherine Yeager
Sep 20, 2009
Mrs. Catherine (Jones) Yeager, age 82, of Lansford, Pa., formerly of Coaldale, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A Coaldale High School graduate, Catherine was a member of The United Methodist Church of Coaldale. Catherine, had worked for Majestic Lamp in Coaldale, and Lansford as a Book Keeper. Born in Coaldale,...
Andrew Kmetz
Sep 19, 2009
Mr. Andrew Kmetz, age 93, of Allentown, Pa., died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Lehigh Center in Macungie, Pa. Andrew retired as a Heavy Equipment operator from the Martins Creek plant of PP&L after 30 years of service in 1980, he had also read meter's in South Bethlehem. A 1934 Nesquehoning High School graduate, as a Corporal, he served in...
William J. Moyer
Sep 18, 2009
Mr. William J. Moyer, age 77, of East Union Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, September 18, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his family. William's greatest loves, were his family, hunting, the Marine Corp, his Fighting Irish, and the Christmas season, and it's surrounding tradition. William, retired from the former Atlas Powder Company as a mechanic in 1994. William was...
Emily Bachorik
Sep 18, 2009
Mrs. Emily (Mateyak) Bachorik, age 88, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, September 18, 2009, in Orwigsburg, Pa. Mrs. Bachorik was employedas a Trimmer for the former Phillip & Jones Shirt Company of Coaldale, Pa. She was a member of Zion Stone Church.of West Penn Twp., and a lifetome member of the New Ringgold Fire Company Ladies Aux. Born in...
Alverna J. Reimold
Sep 13, 2009
Mrs. Alverna J. Reimold, age 75, of Hudsondale St., Weatherly died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Hazleton and the Poetry Foundation of America. Alverna graduated from Weatherly High School in 1951. She worked as a nurses aide at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly and retired from Mountain City...
George P. Wolfe
Sep 10, 2009
Mr. George P. Wolfe, age 76, of Millhead Road West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Geisenger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. George, was a member of Labors Local 1174, having worked as a Laborer and Truck Driver for Duggan & Marcon for 31 years, retiring in 1995. A Korean War veteran, serving in the United...
Kathryn L. Truskey
Sep 10, 2009
Mrs. Kathryn L (Quinn) Truskey, age 91, of Harrisburg, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Harrisburg Community Hospital in Harrisburg, Pa. A Mahanoy City High School graduate, Kathryn was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. After having worked for the former Atlas Powder Compnay in Wilmington DE., Kathryn returned to Tamaqua to...
Julia Mary Valinch
Sep 5, 2009
Mrs. Julia M. (McGee) Valinch, age 98, of Weatherly, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Weatherly, Pa. A Homemaker, Julia was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, and a Catholic daughter. Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Elleen (Shields) McGee....
Alex "Bindy" Schipin
Sep 5, 2009
Mr. Alex "Bindy" Schipin, Jr., age 86, of Weatherly, Pa., died Sat., September 5, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp. Pa. Alex, was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, Pa., American Legion Post #360 Weatherly, and the Freeland V.F.W.. He was and Avid outdoorsman, belonging to the Silver Ridge Hunting Club of Weatherly, and the...
Lawrence Kamp
Aug 31, 2009
Mr. Lawrence Kamp, age 58, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, August 31, 2009 at Geisinger Health Systems in Danville, Pa. He was self-employed. Born in New Ringgold, Pa., he was the son of the late Luke and Irma (Sterner) Kamp. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Spitler of Schuylkill Haven; and Lori Palko wife of Daniel of Orwigsburg...
Rebecca J Johnson, M.D.
Aug 28, 2009
Dr. Rebecca J. (Winheld) Johnson, M.D., age 46, of Plantation, Florida died Friday, August 28, 2009 at her residence. A Medical Doctor and Insurance Consultant by profession, Dr. Johnson graduated from Troy, PA H.S., Pennsylvania State University and Temple University Medical School. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Elijah Moyer, Armand Winheld and Joyce (Haas)...
Russel G. Fry, Jr.
Aug 19, 2009
Mr. Russell G. Fry, Jr., age 76, of Whiting, NJ, formerly of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Twsp., NJ. A 1951 graduate of Tamaqua Area H.S., and graduate of Reform Episcopal Seminary 1954, and Eastern College of St. David in 1956 with a B.A. in Phiilosophy and a minor in Greek, and mathmatics....
Anthony "Tony" M. Zahora, Jr.
Aug 19, 2009
Mr. Anthony M. Zahora, Jr. age 46, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in Tamaqua. A 1980 Tamaqua High School graduate, Tony attended Bloomsburg University. He is a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. . Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Anthony Zahora, Sr. of Tamaqua, and the late...
Jonathan '"Junny": J. Valentine
Aug 16, 2009
Mr. Jonathan "Junny" James Valentine, age 88, of 430 East Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa., died Sunday, August 16, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Junny, retired from the dye department of the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Hometown. A WWII Army veteran, Junny was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a life member of...
Joseph C. Breiner
Aug 16, 2009
Mr. Joseph C. Breiner, age 36, of West Penn Pike, Andreas died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua and a 1991 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. Joseph was employed by Samuel Adams Brewery Co. as a bottle filler in their Fogelsville location....
Celesta E. Rex
Aug 13, 2009
Mrs. Celesta E. (Gaston) Rex, age 88, of Mahoning Dr. West, Lehighton died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hosp., Blue Mountain Health Care System in Lehighton. She was of the Protestant faith. Celesta retired from the former Scotty's Fashions of Lehighton and formerly worked for Wos-Wit Pa. Dutch Foods. Born in New Tripoli, Pa., she was the...
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