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Joseph P. Kerak
Aug 9, 2009
Mr. Joseph P. Kerak, age 77, of Pine Ave., Hometown, Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Joe, was a graduate of the former Coaldale High School, where he excelled in football, track, and basketball. In 2006 he was inducted to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame/ Carbon County Chapter, in recognition of...
Lewie Allen Zavitsky
Aug 3, 2009
Lewie Allen Zavitsky, age 33, of Ruddle St., Coaldale died Monday, August 3, 2009 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. A graduate of Panther Valley High School, he enjoyed racing, camping, Mustangs and Monster Trucks. Lewie was Catholic by faith and worked as a truck driver for AutoZone of Hazleton. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son...
Anna M. Phillipovich
Aug 2, 2009
Mrs. Anna M. (Matula) Phillipovich, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, August 2, 2009, at her home on West Penn Pike, in Tamaqua, Pa., surrounded by her family. Prior to her marriage, Anna worked for the former Atlas Powder Comapny of Reynolds, Kiddie Clothes of Lansford, and then served as a Nanny in New York City. Born in Coaldale, she was...
Edward Jay Lavietes
Aug 1, 2009
Mr. Edward Jay Lavietes, age 61, of Cedar Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, August 1, 2009, in Tamaqua, Pa. Jewish, by faith, Edward retired from the New York Times Publishing Company after 40 years, having worked as a computer operator. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of Melvin and Frieda (Bookbinder) Lavietes. He is also survived by his...
Dorothy C. Gerhart
Jul 31, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy C. (Harris) Gerhart, age 83, of Hudsondale street Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, July 31, 2009, at Sarah Todd Memorial Nursing Home in Carlisle, Pa. A member of the Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Dorothy, was a Hazleton High School graduate, having played on the girls basketball team, while in high school. A retiree of Tung-Sol in Weatherly, where she...
Doris S. Fry
Jul 31, 2009
Mrs. Doris S. (Suckiel) Fry, age 76, of Hope Road Whiting, N.J., died Friday, July 31, 2009, at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, N.J. Episcopal by faith, Doris belonged to the Anglican Catholic Church of Allentown, Pa. A graduate, of Haddon Heights High School in 1950, she matricualted to the University of California Santa Barbara, earning a BA. in Liberal...
Robert "Bobby" Paul Dunn
Jul 31, 2009
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Paul Dunn, age 22, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, July 31, 2009, in East Penn Twp. Bobby, was a 2005 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. He and his brothers, joined is parents in operating Dunn's- Pride Holstein's Farms, a cooperative Dairy, Crop and Tree farming operation, in West Penn, Walker and East Brunswick Townships. Bobby...
Rhea N. Schuetrum
Jul 26, 2009
Rhea N. Schuetrum, age 69, of West Elm Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, July 26, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. A 1957 Tamaqua High School graduate, Rhea went to work for Prudential Insurance in California, returning to work for Prudential in Hazleton, Pa. Leaving Prudential, Rhea was hired as one of two Meter Maid's for the Tamaqua Police...
Albert R Weaver
Jul 25, 2009
Mr. Albert "Al" R. Weaver, age 75, of Spruce Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Homes in Lehighton, Pa. Al, retired from General Battery of Muhlenburg Twp. in the mid 1990's, after working 30 plus years. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, and had served in the United States...
Ruth E. Sell
Jul 22, 2009
Mrs. Ruth E. (Hill) Sell, age 89, of Gay St., Tamaqua died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Hometown Nursing Home, Rush Twsp., Pa. She was a member of Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua and the Ladies Aide Society of the church. Ruth was a 1938 Tamaqua High School graduate. Born in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of...
Marsha Anne Cusatis
Jul 22, 2009
Mrs. Marsha Anne (Petzold) Cusatis, 57, of Bernhard Road, Barnesville, Pa., died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Luke’s Bethlehem in Fountain Hill, Pa. A graduate of Elk County Christian School, Marsha attended Edinboro University to study art. She was an accomplished freelance artist with an extensive portfolio exhibiting her renderings at the Gallery at The Tamaqua Art Center. From...
Mary Ellen Cannon
Jul 21, 2009
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Orach) Cannon, age 50, of E. Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa., died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Catherine Drexel R.C.C. of Lansford, Pa. A 1977 Panther Valley High School graduate, having been a member of the school's marching band. Mary Ellen, earned her degree...
Irene Inama
Jul 19, 2009
Mrs. Irene (Deesing) Inama, age 85, of Valley St., Brockton died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the home of her son in Pine Grove, Wash. Twsp., Pa. Irene was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of Holy Cross R.C. Church in New Philadelphia. She was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and a member of...
William "Bill" K. Klingaman, Jr.
Jul 13, 2009
Mr. William "Bill" K. Klingaman Jr., age 66, of Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua, Pa. died Monday, July 13, 2009 at his residence, surrounded by his family. A 1961 Tamaqua High School graduate, William was in the Army National Guard at Fort Jackson, S.C. , serving 6 years. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Tamaqua Elks, American...
Olive E. Grow
Jul 11, 2009
Mrs. Olive E. (Breiner) Grow, age 86, of Luther Meadows Topton, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown, Pa. A 1941 Summit Hill High School graduate, Olive was a member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville, Pa. She retired from the former Sue Frocks, of Tamaqua, Pa., in 1984, having worked...
Edward F. Assalita
Jul 11, 2009
Mr. Edward F. Assalita, age 84, of Reynolds Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Edward was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. He belonged to the West Penn Gun Club, and the Tamaqua American Legion. He retired from the former Atlas Poweder Company of Reynolds,...
Timothy S. Yothers
Jul 10, 2009
Mr. Timothy S. Yothers, age 58, of Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, July 10, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp., PA., surrounded by his devoted family. Tim was Lutheran by faith, and attended Southern Lehigh Schools. A man with a phenomenal work ethic, he worked for Bethlehem Steel for 30 years, retiring from Burns Harbor Indiana, while at the steel,...
Virginia "Ginger" M. Connors
Jul 8, 2009
Virginia "Ginger" M. Connors, age 52, of North St., Weatherly, Pa. died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Catholic by faith, Virginia was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church of Weatherly. She was a 1974 graduate of Becton Regional High School in E. Rutherford, NJ and was employed at WalMart of...
Darlene N. Tyson
Jul 4, 2009
Mrs. Darlene N. (Lutz) Tyson, age 71, of Allentown Road, Quakertown, Pa., died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at home in Quakertown, Pa. A 1955 Tamaqua High School graduate, Darlene retired from Artistic Glass Products as a laminator in 2002. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ of Quakertown, Pa., and enjoyed collecting indian artifacts, and cultivating...
Mae A. Womer
Jul 4, 2009
Mrs. Mae A. (Steigerwalt) Womer, age 91, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Allentown, Pa., died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Baltimore, Md. Mae last worked for the H. Leh Company as a clerk, and in the marking room, in Allentown, Pa. She and her late husband Norman were avid Bowlers, and Golfers. Mae was Prostestant by...
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