OBITUARIES

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Joseph F. Delpero

Joseph F. Delpero

Feb 15, 2009

Joseph F. Delpero 77 yrs of age of Water Street Lansford, Pa., entered into God’s eternal care Sunday February 15, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentwon, Pa. surrounded by his devoted and loving family. Born in Lansford, he was the son of the late Severino and Maria (Pancheri) Delpero A 1949 St. Ann’ High School graduate Joe was captain...

Stanley Johnson

Stanley Johnson

Feb 12, 2009

Mr. Stanley Johnson, age 76, of Milltown, N.J., died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pa. Stanley was a general Contractor in Milltown, New Jersey, until retiring. Born in Erie, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles and Nina (Thompson) Johnson. He is survived by his Two Sons, David Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz....

Leonard "Lenny" Knadler

Leonard "Lenny" Knadler

Feb 11, 2009

Mr. Leonard M. "Lenny" Knadler, age 80, of Blandon, Pa., died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Reading Hospital in Reading, Pa. A member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Reading, Pa., Lenny received his high school qualification in the service, and two years of College credits. Lenny served in the United States Army for 25 years, retiring as a CW3....

Anna Mae Younker

Anna Mae Younker

Feb 10, 2009

Mrs. Anna Mae (Crynock) Younker, age 78,of 639 Evergreen Ave. Weatherly,Pa.,died Tuesday, February 10,2009,at home surrounded by her family. Anna Mae was a member of Salem United Church of Christ of Weatherly,Pa. She and her late husband owned and operated the Fern Hotel in Weatherly, during the 1980's and early 1990's. Anna Mae cooked for the hotel and was and...

Marie Geusic

Marie Geusic

Feb 7, 2009

Mrs. Marie (Borelli) Geusic, age 86, of Weatherly, Pa., formerly of Lansford, died Saturday, February 7, 2009, at Weatherwood, in Weatherly, Pa. A Domestic, within the Panther Valley Area, Marie gradauted from Nesquehoning High School on 1940. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Santo and Arcangela (Greco) Borelli. Preceded in death by he husband, Michael Geusic;...

Dorothy Davidovich

Dorothy Davidovich

Feb 4, 2009

Mrs. Dorothy (Swilp) Davidovich, age 84, of East Union Street, Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in her home. Dorothy, was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa., where she was active in the Holy Rosary Society for 62 years, and help to found the Ladies Aux.. A 1941 Tamaqua High School graduate, she was...

Fern M. Miller

Fern M. Miller

Feb 4, 2009

Mrs. Fern M. (Flynn) Miller, age 89, of Race Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamauqa, Pa., Fern was a homemaker. Fern, attended Blythe Twp. Schools, and was a member of the South Ward Fire Co. Ladies Aux. of Tamaqua, Pa....

Allene M. Fahringer

Allene M. Fahringer

Feb 2, 2009

Mrs. Allene M. (Hoffman) Fahringer, age 78, of Mahanoy Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, February 2, 2009, surrounded by family in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Karen Edmonds, in Mary-D, Pa. A Homemaker, Allene was a Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. . Born in Coaldale, Pa., she was the daughter of the...

Ruth E. Daubenspeck

Ruth E. Daubenspeck

Feb 2, 2009

Mrs. Ruth E. Daubenspeck, age 91, of Tremont, Pa., formerly of York County, died Monday, February 2, 2009, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Pottsville, Pa. A Member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pa., Ruth worked for 43 years as a sewing machine operator in various union factories. She was a former member of of...

Mary Lou Houser

Mary Lou Houser

Jan 31, 2009

Mrs. Mary Lou Houser, age 68, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., formerly of New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in , Tamaqua, Pa. Mary Lou earned her G.E.D. in 1986 and then obtained her G.N.A. in April of 1987, from Schuylkill County Vo-Tech. She retired from Schuylkill County Geriatric Services,...

Beatrice "Beattie" Baldwin

Beatrice "Beattie" Baldwin

Jan 31, 2009

Mrs. Beatrice "Beattie" (Heister) Baldwin, age 83, formerly of Lansford Pa., died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the home of her niece with whom she reside Mrs. Deborah Bryfogle, in Mertztown, Pa. Beattie, was a member of the former English Congregational Church of Lansford, Pa., and a graduate of Lansford High School. She worked as a administrative Asst. to the...

Junior R. Moyer

Junior R. Moyer

Jan 30, 2009

Mr. Junior R. Moyer, age 89, of Pine Valley Road, East Brunswick Twp., New Ringgold, Pa., went to be with his savior, Friday, January 30, 2009, at home, surrounded by his family. Protestant by faith, he loved to read his Bible. Junior retired from the former Atlas Powder Company of Reynolds after 28 years. He and his wife of owned...

Violet R. Zubey

Violet R. Zubey

Jan 25, 2009

Miss Violet R. Zubey, age 50, of Pitt Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in , Fountain Hill, Pa. Violet was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa., and a 1976 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. She was the daughter of the late Albert Zubey, who died in 1989 and...

Ralph Mario Esposito, Sr.

Ralph Mario Esposito, Sr.

Jan 25, 2009

Mr. Ralph M. Esposito, age 68, of Andreas, Pa., died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at home in Andreas, Pa. A Construction Supervisor, Ralph last worked for Camel Back Ski Area in Tannersville, Pa.. Born in Scranton. he was the son of the late Alfred Esposito and the late Jennie (Danna) Esposito. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,...

James R. Bowe

James R. Bowe

Jan 23, 2009

Mr. James R. Bowe, Esq., age 80, of Holland Ave., Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Tamaqua, Pa. James attended the Frackville High School from which he graduated in 1946. He continued his education at American University obtaining a Bachlor of Science degree in business administration in 1950. From 1951 to 1953 he...

Louise E. West

Louise E. West

Jan 22, 2009

Miss Louise E. West, age 90, of Coaldale, Pa., died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Louise was a graduate of the former Coaldale High School. She matriculated to Susquehanna University of Selinsgrove, Pa., and earned her Masters degree from Columbia University. Returning to Coaldale to teach for eleven years, she then...

George D. Kellner

George D. Kellner

Jan 16, 2009

Mr. George D. "Don" Kellner, age 72, of Golf Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, January 16, 2009, at his home. Christian by faith, he was a 1954 Tamaqua High School graduate. Don earned an Associates Degree, in Electronical Technology from P.S.U. Wilkes-Barre campus. He was self-employeed, and served in the Army National Guard. And avid outdoorsman, Don loved working on...

Uno M. Loch

Uno M. Loch

Jan 13, 2009

Mrs. Una M. (Fritz) Loch, age 93, of Ben Salem Road Andreas, Pa., died Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at The Summit at Blue Mt. Health Care in Lehighton, Pa. A Homemaker, Una belonged to Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, Pa.. . She was the daughter of late Frank and Martha (Gerber) Fritz. She is survived by her Two Daughters, Mrs....

Lt. Col., Andrew V. Marusak, Jr.

Lt. Col., Andrew V. Marusak, Jr.

Jan 10, 2009

Lt. Col., retired Andrew V. Marusak, Jr., U.S.M.C., age 85, of Gettysburg, Pa., died Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., while wintering in Destin Florida. Colonel Marusak, was a Weatherly High School graduate, and member of St. Francis Xavier R.C. church of Gettysburg, Pa. Enlisting in the Marine Corps on January...

Viola Mary Richards

Viola Mary Richards

Jan 3, 2009

Mrs. Viola Mary (Tanner) Richards, age 90, of Nesquehoning, Pa., died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua, Pa. Viola was a 1936 Tamaqua High School graduate, and attended Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa, where she was very envloved. She retired from Schultz's Inc. of Hometown in 1982. Viola was a member of the Tamaqua Senior Citizens,...