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Anthony Izzo
Dec 10, 2008
Anthony Izzo, age 44, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Residence of his care givers James and Helen Fulmer in Tamaqua, Pa. . Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Charles and Amelia (Esposito) Izzo. He is survived by his One Sister, Michele (Izzo), wife of Lawrence Ferrara of Brooklyn, N.Y. Two...
Jean A. Seigendall
Dec 7, 2008
Jean A. (nee: VanHorn) Seigendall, 85, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday December 7, 2008 in Racine. She was born in Weatherly, Pa. on Decmeber 20, 1922, the daughter of George and Mary (nee: Uptegrove) VanHorn. Jean was employed with Bell Telephone Company for several years prior to her marriage to Robert F. Seigendall on June 30, 1951...
William Weston
Dec 5, 2008
Mr. William R. Weston, age 70, of Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, December 5, 2008, at 60 Kline Street in Weatherly, Pa., surrounded by his family, and wife. William was a 1957 Weatherly High School graduate. He retired as a Coremaker, from the Weatherly Foundry in 2000, after working 43 years, having he served as President of the Molders International Union....
Carla H. Zapotosky
Dec 3, 2008
Carla H. Zapotosky, 90, formerly of Weatherly, PA died Wednesday morning, December 3, 2008, at Mountain City Nursing and Rehab Center in Hazleton. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, July 11, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Matilda Stalfort. Carla was trained as a licensed practical nurse and subsequently became trained in food management working for several hospitals...
Michael Davidyock, Jr.
Dec 3, 2008
Mr. Michael Davidyock, Jr., age 75, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Pottsville, Pa. Michael was a Lansford High School graduate. After graduation he entered the United State Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Attending college after the army Michael, retired from General Motors, Martinsburg Virginia, as a Supervisor, working 30 plus...
Edmond "Bucky" Onushco
Dec 1, 2008
Mr. Edmond "Bucky" Onushco, age 67, 315 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, December 1, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Salisbury Twp, Pa. Protestant by faith, Edmond attended Blythe Twp Schools and Pottsville High School. He was and avid sports fan, active in the Tamaqua Little League Association coaching while his boy's played. Bucky was a former Cub...
Petrina Poko
Dec 1, 2008
Petrina “Patsy” Poko, 85 of 174 Fisher Ave, Coaldale, Pa died December 1, 2008 at her home. She was the wife of the late John J. Poko who died December 4, 1988. Born in Coaldale, Pa she was the daughter of the late Elias "Alex" & Mary (Prokopchak) Patochek. Petrina was a member of St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church of...
Gloria J. Schoch
Nov 27, 2008
Mrs. Gloria J. (Singer) Schoch, age 74, of 17 South. Broad Street Hazleton, Pa., died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Philip A. Schoch who died in 2005. Born in Freeland, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. James Singer. Mrs. Schoch was protestant by faith and was a...
Thelma Gangwer
Nov 27, 2008
Mrs. Thelma M. Gangwer went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 27 after an extended illness. Born in Weatherly she was the daughter of the late John J. & Irma D. (Allen) Rohde. She lived in Weatherly, PA her entire life where she graduated from Weatherly High School and was a member of the class of 1943. She...
Robert Barnisky
Nov 26, 2008
Mr. Robert J. Barnisky, 69, of 424 White Street Weissport, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, surrounded by family and friends at 227 South Street Lehighton, Pa., having fought a valent battle with cancer. Bob was a 1958 Tamaqua High School graduate where he served as Vice President of his senior class. Bob was and outstanding...
Helen J. Kistler
Nov 25, 2008
Mrs. Helen J. Kistler, age 90, of 422 West Main Street Weatherly, Pa., died Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at home. Helen retired as a nurse's aide from Weatherwood Carbon County Home, she was active in the Grey Ladies of the Carbon County Home. A member of the Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Helen was also active in the Weatherly Senior Citizens,...
Ronald M. Tini
Nov 24, 2008
Mr. Ronald M. Tini, 49 yrs. of age, of 16 South Tamaqua Drive, Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, November 24, 2008, in his home. Born in Coaldale, Pa., he was the son of the late Peter Tini and the Patricia (Brobst) Tini of Tamaqua, Pa. Baptist by faith Ronald belonged to the Keystone Hunt and Fish Club of Tamaqua, Pa. He...
Sherwood L. Balliet
Nov 24, 2008
Mr. Sherwood L. Balliet, age 72, of 83 Mill Drive Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, November 24, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pa. He was the husband of Geraldine (Breiner) Balliet and they were married 53 years in May. Born in Palmerton, PA he was the son of the late Logan U. & Irene (Gerber) Balliet. Upon graduating...
Vito Marchiano
Nov 21, 2008
Mr. Vito Marchiano, age 50, of Lehigh Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, November 21, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Vito graduated from high school in Carini Italy, then served a year in the Italian Military. After attending Culinary School in Italy, Vito, came to Brooklyn New York in 1978, he bought Spataro's Italian Restaurant...
Evelyn A. Heisler
Nov 18, 2008
Mrs. Evelyn A. (Dennis) Heisler, age 96, of Allentown, Pa., formerly of Lewistown Valley, Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at Cedarbrooke Nursing Home in Allentown, Pa. Mrs. Heisler was a member of the Zion Church of Lewistown Valley, Pa., and a member of the Lewistown Grange. She worked private duty, as and L.P.N. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she...
Pauline S. Rarick
Nov 13, 2008
Mrs. Pauline S. (Scheirer) Rarick, age 93, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Fritzinger Nursing Home in Drums, Pa. Mrs. Rarick was a 1933 Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. Born in Tamaqua, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry Scheirer and Emma (Hartman) Scheirer. She is survived...
Imogene A. Hankey
Nov 10, 2008
Mrs. Imogene A. (Burdick) Hankey, age 78, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, November 10, 2008, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, Pa. Mrs. Hankey graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1948. She was amember of St. John U.C.C. Tamaqua, Pa. A Housewife, she also had worked for the former Atlas Powder Company of Reynolds. A Born in Mahanoy City, Pa.,...
Thelma W. Sembach
Nov 9, 2008
Mrs. Thelma "Chum" (Williams) Sembach, age 97, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Chum was a member of the former English Congreagtional Church of Lansford, Pa.. She retired as Secretary to the Tamaqua Area School District Superintendent in 1973.. Born in Lansford, Pa., she was the daughter of...
Michael A. Bellizia
Nov 9, 2008
Michael Anthony Bellizia, Sr., 61, well-known Kitchen Designer and Salesman, in the Hazleton and surrounding areas, died suddenly Sunday, November 9. Born in Hazleton, on February 17, 1947, he was the son of Mary (Bachert) Bellizia of Hazleton, PA and the late Rocco Bellizia. Mike graduated from Hazleton High School, and continued to attend seminars and classes on the design...
Richard R. Eckert
Nov 8, 2008
Mr. Richard R. Eckert, age 88, of 214 Cold Run Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Reading Hospital & Medical Center in Reading, Pa. Richard was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church of New Ringgold, Pa.. He belonged to the Little Schuylkill Lions Club, and New Ringgold Fire Company. Richard was a self employeed Dairy Farmer,...
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