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Richard O. Oswald
Oct 11, 2005
Richard O. Oswald, 75 yrs. of age died Tuesday evening in Palmerton, Pa. Born in Allentown Pennsylvania to the late Oscar and Mildred (Shellhamer) Oswald.Richard worked for over 40 yrs. at M&M Stone of Harleysviile, Pa. retiring in 1985. A Tamaqua High School Grad., he was a Lifetime Member of New Ringgold Fire Co. and worshiped at Zion Stone Church...
Charles S. Merkel
Oct 10, 2005
Charles S. Merkel, 91, formerly of Coaldale, pa died Monday (10-10-2005) in Manorcare Health Services in Pottsville, PA. He was the husband of Alverna (Weicker) Merkel who also resides in Manorcare and they were married for 69 years. Born in Lewistown Valley he was the son of the late Daniel and Cora (Hess) Merkel. Mr. Merkel was protestant by faith...
Violet Dunkelberger
Oct 6, 2005
Mrs. Violet Dunkelberger, 83yrs of age of 82 Lincoln Drive Tamaqua, Pa. died Thursday October 6, 2005 in Bethlehem, Pa. Violet had been married to her husband of 64 years William C. Dunkelberger. They're the parents to sons; William, Kenneth, & David, grandparents to Eleven Grandchildren and Seven Great Grandchildren. Sisters Mrs. Hazel Clarke and MRs. Mary Hirsch, and a...
Gene Confer
Oct 2, 2005
Gene "Rutz" Confer, 64 of 246 Elizabeth Ave G#1, Temple Pa 19560 died Sunday 10-2-2005 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Mauch Chunk he was the son of the late Donald & Ruth (Blose) Confer. Mr. Confer worked as a saw mill operator for the Dana Company before retiring in 1998. He was a...
Louis J. Benek
Sep 29, 2005
Louis Benek, 53 of 433 West White Street, Summit Hill died 09-29-2005 in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Coaldale he was the son of the late William I. Benek who died 03-21-2005 and Eleanor (Tosoni) Benek of Summit Hill, Pa. Louis was a 1970 graduate of Panther Valley High School and worked as a...
William R. Strauch
Sep 26, 2005
William R. Strauch, 58 of 180 First Street Coaldale, pa died September 26, 2005 at Wray's camp ground in Sunbury, PA. Born in Coaldale he was the son of the late Wilmur and Antonietta (Miranda) Strauch. He was catholic by faith and a 1966 graduate of Marian Catholic High School. Survivors: Son: William "Roy" & wife Lori Strauch of Coaldale,...
Steven A. Cannuli
Sep 11, 2005
Steven A. Cannuli, 27 of 119 West Lehigh Street, Coaldale died Sunday September 11, 2005 at his home. He was the husband of Cindy M. (Malinyak) Cannuli, having been married for 3 years. Mr. Cannuli was a graduate of Panther Valley High School class of 1996 and was a coach for the Panther Valley Knee-Hi Youth football team. He last...
Warren C. Miller
Sep 10, 2005
Warren C. Miller 72 yrs. of age, having resided at 15 Bolich Road Andreas, Pa. died Sat. September 10, 2005 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born in Coaldale the son of the late Clifford B. and Lillian (Clay) Miller. A 1951 Tamaqua High Grad., he worshiped at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp. Wareen retired in 1990 as a Rural Mail...
John Krynock
Sep 6, 2005
John "JOT" Krynock , 79 of 248 East Moser Ave, Coaldale Pa died Tuesday (9-6-2005) at St. Luke's Bethlehem. He is the husband of Mae (Hankey) Krynock and they were married for 54 years. Mr. Krynock worked as a miner for Manbeck Dredging in Lansford, Pa and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansford. Surviving in addition to...
Mildred E. Houser
Sep 6, 2005
Mildred E. Houser, of 987 Clamtown Road, Tamaqua Pa died September 6, 2005 in Seton Manor Orwigsburg, Pa. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Susan (Reichelderfer)Kemp and the wife of the late William C. Houser. Surviviors: Sons William C. of Tamaqua, Neal B. Houser of Lehighton and Barry L.L. Houser with whom she resided. Daughters: Gloria...
Matilda S. Zimmerman
Aug 27, 2005
Mrs. Matilda S. Zimmerman 97 yrs of age died Sat. August 27, 2005 in Wallingford, Pa. Born in Tamaqua, Pa. the daughter of the late John Gerber & Hattie I. (Whitehead) Gerber. Preceded in death by her husband William S. Zimmerman, brother Frank & sister Emma Hartranft. Survived by sons William H. & Harry G, and a daughter Mrs. Nancy...
Ellen L. Tracy
Aug 21, 2005
Mrs. Ellen L. (Reed) Tracy of Blue Mt. Drive New Ringgold, Pa., entered God's Care Sunday morning surrounded by her family. Born in Andreas, Pa. the daughter of the late George and Volanda (Redline) Reed she is survived by her husband of 53 yrs. Henry M. Tracy and daughters Cathy, Anne, Joan and son Michael J. Tracy. Sixteen Grandchildren and...
Anna Kozik
Aug 18, 2005
Anna Kozik, 76 of 224 West Bertsch Street, Lansford died Thursday (8-18-2005)in Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. Born in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late Martin & Anna (Vitek) Kozik. Anna was a member of St. John's Slovak church in Lansford and worked for Kiddie Clothes for many years. Survivors: Brother, Milan of N. Riverside, IL and nieces and...
Robert Grantano
Aug 18, 2005
Robert Grantano,71, of Tamaqua died Thursday (8-18-2005) at his home. He was the husband of Cecelia F. (Lutes) Grantano and were married 56 years. Mr. Grantano worked for the Philadelphia Police Department for 32 years before retiring. Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 sons Robert A. of Philadelphia and Anthony A. also of Philadelphia. 3 Daughters Christine S....
Carl Jones
Aug 16, 2005
Carl Jones, 75, of 62 West Miner Street, Coaldale died August 16, 2005 in the Palmerton Hopital. He is the husband of Judith (Hosler) Jones and they were married for 27 years. Mr. Jones was a member of Meeds United Methodist Church in Nesquehoning, a member of the Coaldale American Legion and served with the Army during WWII. Surviving in...
Arthur Franklin Parks, Jr
Aug 15, 2005
Arthur Franklin Parks Jr, 51 of Genesis Blvd, New Ringgold, PA died Monday 8-15-2005 at his home. He was the husband of Malinda C. (Stoner) Parks. Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 daughters Nicole Parks of Phoenix, AZ and Jerrika Bass of Tampa ,FL. 3 Sons Paul Stoner, John Paul Stoner Jr, Jerry Bass Jr all of New...
Clarence A. Sassaman
Aug 9, 2005
Mr. Clarence A. Sassaman, 82 yrs of age of 512 Rolling Mill Ave. Tamaqua, Pa. died August 9, 2005 in his home.The widow of June (Fisher) Sassaman who died July15, 2004, he is survived by sons Leon C. and Edward R., both of Tamaqua, Pa. Graveside Memorial Services Friday August 12, 2005 1 o'clock PM Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pa....
Maurice W. Mcgeehan
Aug 7, 2005
Maurice W. McGeehan, 75 yrs of age, died Sunday Aug. 7th 2005 in the VA. Medical Ctr. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Widow of Marie E. (Hartranft)McGeehan. Mass of Christian Burial St. Jerome's R.C.C. Wed. August 10th 10 o'clock AM. Calling the morning of from 8:45 until 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home and Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:00 PM. Prayer Services...
Henry R. Inama
Aug 3, 2005
Henry R. Inama, 68, of 31 Mountain Road,Tamaqua PA died Wednesday (8-3-2005) at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Valentine) Inama and they were married for 37 years. Mr.Inama was a member of St. Bartholomew's Catholic church and a graduate of the first class of Marian High School. Surviving in addition to...
Joseph B. Derzack
Jul 29, 2005
Joseph B. Derzack,66, of Coaldale died July 29, 2005 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Michael & Josephine (Valent) Derzack. Mr. Derzack was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church of Coaldale, a member of the church choir and served as the church sexton for over 30 years. He was also...
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