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Helen "Peg" M. Miller
May 29, 2009
Mrs. Helen M. "Peg" Miller, age 91, of Weatherly died Friday, May 29, 2009 at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly. Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Ruth (Dechant) Hartz. Lutheran by faith, Helen worked as a clerk at her father's variety store "Flups" for many years. She is survived by many cousins; Preceded...
Asa T. Faust
May 28, 2009
Mr. Asa T Faust, age 89, of East Second Street Weatherly, Pa., died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at at home in Weatherly. A Weatherly High School graduate, Asa served in the United States Army during WWII. Upon returning home Asa began to work for the United States Postal Service as a Rural Route Carrier in the Weatherly R.D's, retiring after...
Caroline Gerber
May 26, 2009
Caroline Gerber, 66, passed away on May 26, 2009 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Florida. Born in Cokeburg, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1942 to Pauline and Pitero DiNardo. Carol married Frank F. Gerber Jr. on August 14, 1965 in Edison, NJ and later moved to Tamaqua in 1974 to raise their family. Above all else, she loved being with her...
Marjorie R. Reed
May 25, 2009
Mrs. Marjorie R. Reed, age 75, of Bethlehem, Pa. died Monday, May 25, 2009 at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, L.V. Hosp., Muhlenberg Campus. Marjorie was a Homemaker and a member of Farmersville Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Pa. Born in West Brunswick Twsp., Pa., she was the daughter of the late John D. and Edna I. (Dress) Freeman. She is survived...
Marian Minnie Smith
May 20, 2009
Mrs. Marian M. (Miller) Smith, age 84, of Lehighton, Pa., died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at her home in New Mahoning, which she shared with her husband of 62 years, and where she lived her entire life, surrounded by family. Marian was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, Pa. She attended the one room school house in New...
Adam D.J. Snyder
May 19, 2009
Mr. Adam D. J. Snyder, age 82, of Andreas died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lehighton, Pa. Adam was a Korean War Veteran, and member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville. He retired in 1988 from Blue Mountain Pressure Casting, as a die caster. Adam maintained membership in the Mahoning, West Penn, and...
Julie Ann Everett
May 18, 2009
Mrs. Mary Catherine Hoffman, age 84 and her daughter Julieann Everett, age 43 of 208 Hudsondale St., Weatherly died Monday, May 18, 2009 in their home from the result of a devastating fire which destroyed the property. Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her husband Rolland and son Larry Morin. Survived by sons Ricky and Ronnie Morin and her...
Mary Catherine Hoffman
May 18, 2009
Mrs. Mary Catherine Hoffman, age 84 and her daughter Julieann Everett, age 43 of 208 Hudsondale St., Weatherly died Monday, May 18, 2009 in their home from the result of a devastating fire which destroyed the property. Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her husband Rolland and son Larry Morin. Survived by sons Ricky and Ronnie Morin and her...
Enmanuel Vega
May 17, 2009
Mr. Enmanuel Vega, age 21, of Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Nesquehoning, Pa. A 2006 Panther Valley High School graduate, Eman, was a standout football player, and member of the school Power Lifting Team. He participated in track, wrestling, and basketball for PV. As a youth in Tamaqua, Eman played Little League Baseball, and Babe Ruth ball...
Michael Sachon
May 17, 2009
Mr. Michael Sachon, age 87, of Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in his home on West Howard Ave. Coaldale, Pa. Michael was a 1940 Coaldale High School graduate, and served in WWII with the US Army Air Corp. A member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, he belonged to the Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, N.R.A.,...
Phyllis R. Gernert
May 11, 2009
Mrs. Phyllis R. (Shellhammer) Gernert, age 69, of 34 Schuylkill Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, May 11, 2009, upon arrival at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Protestant by faith, Phyllis last worked fro Bo-Gen Textile, and had previously worked for Class- Tex. of Orwigsburg, Pa.. Born in west Penn Twp., she was the daughter of...
Eileen T. Tamagini
May 11, 2009
Mrs. Eileen T. (Siggelkow) Tamagini, age 78, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, May 11, 2009, at home in Tamaqua, Pa. Catholic by faith, Eileen graduated high school in New Jersey and attended business school in New York City. She retired from Preston Trucking of South Kearney, NJ., where she worked as controller of Over, Short, and Damaged...
Ilene A. Rodgers
May 8, 2009
Mrs. Ilene A. (Moser) Rodgers, age 70, of Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, May 8, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Ilene was a 1954 Tamaqua High School graduate, and active in the Tamaqua C.B. Radio Club. She was a former Secretary of the South Ward Palyground Assoc., and a member...
Harold C. Sipler, Sr.
May 8, 2009
Mr. Harold C. Sipler, Sr., age 68, of Weatherly, Pa., went into the Lord's arms Friday, May 8, 2009, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, N.Y. Harold, a loving father, husband, brother and pappy, devoted his life to others. He was a man with a generous heart who was a caregiver to many in need. Harold enjoyed cooking for...
Doris M Fellin
May 6, 2009
Mrs. Doris M. Fellin, age 78, of Weatherly, Pa. died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Birchwood Nursing Home in Nanticoke, Luzerne County. Doris was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Hazleton where she was a member of the church choir and bell choir. She also volunteered for Hospice St. John and was a member of the Hazleton Cratorial Society....
Philip John Jeffries
May 3, 2009
Philip John Jeffries, 90, formerly of Weatherly, died Sunday in Lancaster at Willow Valley where he resided.His wife Maxine and daughter Janet were at his side.Born in Lansford, PA on Nov. 3rd, 1918, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (Green) Jeffries.Phil was a member of Salem United Church of Christ Weatherly.He was a 1936 Coaldale High...
Thomas Watsula
May 2, 2009
Mr. Thomas Watsula, age 73, of Tuscarora, Pa., died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at home, in Tuscarora, Pa. A Korean Army veteran, Tom worked road construction, last working for J.D. Morrsey. Born in Tuscarora, he was the son of the late John and the late Anna (Sadlon) Watsula. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Ann (Sedlock)...
Eugene F. Eisenberg
Apr 30, 2009
Mr. Eugene F. Eisenberg, age 73, of 1378 Valley Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family. Eugene retired from Morgan Knitting in 1997, where he worked in the Greige Room, managing the spools of cloth. Recently, he had been working at the Hometown Wal-Mart in the maintenance department. Eugene, was a Airforce...
Michelle A. Hoffman
Apr 29, 2009
Miss Michelle A. Hoffman, age 26, of Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, unexpectedley at home in Weatherly, Pa. A 2000 Weatherly High School graduate, Michelle has worked as a Med -Tech for Heritage Hill in Weatherly for the past six years. Born in Hazleton, she is the daughter of John Dropinski of Weatherly, and the late Patricia (O'Donnell)...
Norman L. Miller
Apr 27, 2009
Mr. Norman L. Miller, age 88, of Orwigsburg, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, died Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Schuylkill Medical Center E. Norwegian St., Pottsville. He was a member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville, Pa. A self-employed truck driver from 1952-1965, he later worked for Fegley Oil Co. as an oil tanker driver until retiring in Jan....
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