OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties

Michael A. Bellizia

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

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,...

Hilda M. Troxell

Hilda M. Troxell

Nov 8, 2008

Mrs. Hilda M. (Andreas) Troxell, age 87, of Andreas, Pa., died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in , Tamaqua, Pa. A housewife, Hilda belonged to Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, Pa, where she was a member of the Women's Guild. She was a member of the West Penn Lioness, and Lehighton Eastern Star.Andreas and Mahining...

Albert A. Facini

Albert A. Facini

Nov 7, 2008

Mr. Albert A. Facini, age 83, of Pottsville, PA, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at HCR Manor Care of Pottsville. “Red” formerly resided in Mary-D, and Tamaqua, until his recent stay in Manor Care. He retired as a Shovel Operator from Lehigh Coal & Navigation in 1988 after working in mining for over 50 years. Red was well respected for...

Harry D. Musser

Harry D. Musser

Nov 6, 2008

Harry D. Musser 75 of Shickshinny, Pa. died November 6, 2008 in Wilkes-barre, Pa. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was preceded in death by his wife Alice and parents. Harry last worked as a Plumber for C.W. Shultz of Wilkes-Barre, Pa Private funeral service Philp J. Jeffreis Funeral Home 211 First Street Weatherly, Pa. 18211 Philip J. Jeffries F.D./ Sup.

Robert E. Rex

Robert E. Rex

Nov 5, 2008

Robert E. Rex, age 81 of 97 Mantzville Road., Andreas passed away in his home November 5, 2008. Born in New Mahoning on August 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Llewellyn and Hulda (Miller) Rex. He was a lifelong member of St. Peters Union Church, Mantzville. He served on the church council for 6 years and the...

Helen Waronowitch

Helen Waronowitch

Nov 4, 2008

Mrs. Helen (Tarchilo) Waronowitch, age 75, formerly of 613 East Ridge Street Lansford, Pa., died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. She was the wife of the late Peter Waronowitch. Born in Manhatten, NY she was the daughter of the late Samuel & Catherine (Chamulak) Tarchilo. She was the last immediate member of...

William G. Mengel, Jr.

William G. Mengel, Jr.

Nov 3, 2008

Mr. William G. Mengel, Jr. age 41, of 559 South Thompson Street Rear, Hazleton, Pa., died Monday, November 3, 2008, upon arrival at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, Pa. Bill was a member of Zion Church of Lewistown Valley, and affiliated with the Light house Church of Orwigsbur, Pa.. A 1985 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Andreas and New Ringgold...

Brian Arthur Toth

Brian Arthur Toth

Nov 3, 2008

Mr. Brian Arthur Toth, age 29, of 2492 Grist Mill Road Weatherly, Pa., died Monday, November 3, 2008, at his home. Born in Hazleton, PA he was the son of Arthur D. Toth and the late Sylvia (Gerhard) Toth. He was a member of St. Matthew's Church, a graduate of Weatherly High School Class of 1996 and was self employed...

Louis A. Ceci, Sr.

Louis A. Ceci, Sr.

Oct 31, 2008

Mr. Louis A. Ceci, Sr., age 87, of Lafayette Ave.,Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, October 31, 2008, at his residence. Born in Bethlehem, Pa. he was the son of the late Abramo and Lucy (Narducci) Ceci. Lou owned and operated State Farm Insurance of Tamaqua for over 45 years, retiring in 1989. A 1939 Coaldale High School graduate, Lou attended McCann's...

Peter R. Yagalla

Peter R. Yagalla

Oct 26, 2008

Mr. Peter R. Yagalla, age 83, of 660 Brenkman Drive Weatherly, Pa., died Sunday, October 26, 2008, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, Pa. Peter was a life long truck driver last driving for Frame Oil of Beaver Meadows, retiring in 1985. A 1943 Weatherly High School graduate, Peter received a certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning after graduation. He...

Louis Michael Maleski

Louis Michael Maleski

Oct 21, 2008

Louis Michael Maleski, 80, of RR1, Weatherly, PA died October 21, 2008, at Weatherwood Nursing Home. He was the son of late Michael and Tillie (Prokop) Maleski. He was born in Weatherly and graduated from Weatherly High School and was a member of St. Stanislaus R.C. church, Hazleton. He served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1946....

Gerald B. Gottstein

Gerald B. Gottstein

Oct 17, 2008

Mr. Gerald B. Gottstein, age 80, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, October 17, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Gerald retired as a shovel operator from Kuperavage's Coal operation, and drove school bus for Tamaqua School District. A WWII Navy veteran, Gerald was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Tamauqa, Pa. Born in...

Judith M. Carey

Judith M. Carey

Oct 17, 2008

Judith M. Carey,(AKA Julia Wydock) age 88, a resident of Heritage Hill in Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, October 17, 2008, at the home. Born in Pond Creek Foster Twp, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Julia (Dobzenicka) Wydock. Judith was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Weatherly, PA and worked as a Model...

Jeanne L. Surma

Jeanne L. Surma

Oct 14, 2008

Mrs. Jeanne L. (Horoschak) Surma, age 54, of 37 East Moser Ave Coaldale, Pa., died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. She was the wife of John Surma and they were married for 30 years. Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter Horoschak and Helen (Derzak) Horoschak...

Fern H. Berk

Fern H. Berk

Oct 14, 2008

Miss Fern H. Berk, age 82, of Orwigsburg, Pa., died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Pinebrooke Personal Care Center in Orwigsburg, Pa, where she has reside since July of 2008. Fern worked for the former Atlas Powder Company for 41 years. While working for Atlas she also worked part time for Heislers Dairy Bar in the Lewistown Valley. A member...

Joseph Prosymchak

Joseph Prosymchak

Oct 13, 2008

Mr. Joseph Prosymchak, age 80, of 63 Sunny Drive Mary D, Pa., died Monday, October 13, 2008, at his home. He was the husband of Eleanor (Hazer) Prosymchak and they were married for 59 years. Born in Coaldale, PA he was the son of the late John & Ella (Brucinski) Prosymchak. Mr. Prosymchak worked for the #9 Mines colliery and...

Diamond M. Merkel

Diamond M. Merkel

Oct 11, 2008

Mr. Diamond M. Merkel, age 87, of 3431 Catawissa Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 3431 Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., the home of his companion Mrs. Phyllis Middlecamp. Diamond was a member of the Zion's Church of Lewistown Valley. He belonged to the New England Valley Fire Comapany and served in WWII in the United...

Anthony C.M. Yuskauskas

Anthony C.M. Yuskauskas

Oct 11, 2008

Mr. Anthony "Tony" C.M. Yuskauskas, age 85, of Nesquehoning, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Maple Shade Living Center in Nesquehoning, Pa. Tony was a 1940 Tamaqua High School graduate. After high school he entered the United States Marine Corp in March of 1943. Rising to the rank of Corporal, he earned his expert marksman...

Caroline M. Miller

Caroline M. Miller

Oct 9, 2008

Mrs. Caroline M. (Spadt) Miller, age 70, of 164 West Spruce Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at home of her daughter, Carol Groner. Caroline was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. Lehighton, Pa. She was a life time member of the Andreas Sporting Club and was a former Steward of the club. Born in Berlinsville, Pa., she...