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Antonietta Strauch

Antonietta Strauch

Jul 27, 2005

Antonietta Strauch, 86 of 34 West Broad Street (Berwick House) Tamaqua, PA died Wednesday 7-27-2005 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, PA. Born in Nesquehoning, she was the wife of the late Wilmer Strauch. She was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church in Tamaqua, PA. Survivors: Son William R. Strauch of Sunbury. 2 Grandchildren and 5 Great...

Marc Clouser

Marc Clouser

Jul 24, 2005

Marc Clouser, 41, of Tamaqua, died Sunday 7-24-2005 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Angela (Kunkel) Clouser. Surviving: are his Mother Rita (Hill) Miller of Tamaqua, a step father Gary L. Miller also from Tamaqua. 2 Sons Marc A. Clouser Jr of Tamaqua and Daniel N. Clouser, Tamaqua. Brother Leonard D. Clouser, Tamaqua and a...

Agnes M. Stahler

Agnes M. Stahler

Jul 24, 2005

Agnes Stahler, 57, of 323 West Broad Street died Sunday 7-24-2005 at her home. She was the wife of the late Barry L. Stahler. Survivors: Mother, Elizabeth (Utsick) Moser of Lehighton. Sons, Barry of Tamaqua, Scott of Coaldale and Matthew of Still Creek. Brothers, Robert Moser of Lehighton, Gary Moser of Lehighton, John Moser of Lehighton. Sisters, Julie Christman of...

Irene E. Wertman

Irene E. Wertman

Jul 22, 2005

Irene E. Wertman, 88, of 1 Potter Street, Warminster Pa died July 22, 2005 at the Abington Hospital. Survivors: Son: Robert C. Endy of Irvine, Ca and a daughter Gail I. Malishaucki of Glade Hill, Va. 4 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by sisters , Marion Fellows, Evelyn Breiner, Helen Wertman and Beatrice Sweeney and...

Sandra K. Phillips

Sandra K. Phillips

Jul 21, 2005

Sandra K. Phillips,65, of 101 West Union Street, Tamaqua died July 21, 2005 at Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. Survivors: Sons, Kyle L. Kester,Shawn P. Kester and Tim J. Kester. Daughter, Deb Ketchledge. Brothers: William,Donald and Ted. Sisters: Patricia Stellfox, Phyllis Whitehead, Barbara Mundy. 4 Grandchildren Calling Hours: Sunday (7-24-2005) from 6-8 PM at the Griffiths-Reeser Funeral Home 655 East...

Martin "Marty" C. Weliconis

Martin "Marty" C. Weliconis

Jul 17, 2005

Martin C. "Marty" Weliconis 51, of 576 North Locust Street Hazleton, Pa. died Sunday July 17, 2005 St. Joseph's Medical Ctr. Hazleton, Pa. Survived by his wife of 30 yrs. Patricia (Moyer) Weliconis, Two daughters Tracey A. & Angela M. and a son Thomas Sherry,and four Grandchildren. Funeral Services 12 noon Thur. July 21, 2005, Griffiths & Reeser Funeral Home,...

Leon D. Hosler

Leon D. Hosler

Jul 15, 2005

Leon "Lep" Hosler,69 of 118 Walnut Street, Tuscarora died 7-15-2005 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of the Patricia A. Hosler and they operated Mooney's Cafe from 1978 -2002. Born in Newkirk he was the son of the late Lloyd and Alice (McGee) Hosler. Mr. Hosler was in the United States Airforce and served in...

Jolynn Kamant

Jolynn Kamant

Jul 14, 2005

JoLynn Kamant, 39 yrs of age died July 14, 2005 upon arrival at St. Joseph's Medical Ctr. Hazleton, Pa. she is the daughter of Joseph J. Kamant, Tamaqua, Pa. and the later Janet (Sherry) Kamant. JoLynn resided at 304 West Spruce Street Tamaqua, Pa. with her companion Mrs. Wendy (Bowman) Fredericks. Funeral Services Wed. July 20, 2005 at 11 o'clock...

Thomas Hyduke

Thomas Hyduke

Jul 13, 2005

Thomas Hyduke,77, of 19 Main Street Mary-D, PA died 7-13-2005 in the Pottsville Hospital. He was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Lukatch) Hyduke. Before retiring he worked for Alcoa in Cressona. He was a member of St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Brockton and is a graduate of Tamaqua High School and a member of the Middleport Legion....

Wilson L. Ohl

Wilson L. Ohl

Jul 13, 2005

Wilson L. Ohl 63 yrs. of age died July 13, 2005 in Coaldale, Pa. Wilson in resided in New Ringgold, Pa. Born in Allentown, the son of the late Harvey and Anna I. (Fahringer) Ohl. Preceded in death by his wife Carol Brewster, July 2003, he is survived by his sin Michael, a brother William whom resided with Wilson and...

John Kozik

John Kozik

Jul 3, 2005

Mr. John Kozik, 90 yrs. of age died July 3, 2005 in Franklin Park New Jersey. He was the widower of Anna (Hlasney) Kozik, and is survived by a daughter Mrs. Jean Matula of Toms River New Jersey. Funeral Services Thur. July 7, 2005 from the Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. 200 East Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa. 18232. Calling from 10...

Eva Mae Hine

Eva Mae Hine

Jun 29, 2005

Eva Hilda (Grube) Hine, 86 yrs. of age died Wed. June 29, 2005 in Pottsville, Pa. A resident of Schmaltz Dahl Raod New Ringgold, Pa. she was the widow of Thomas A. Hine who died in the year of 1989. Funeral Services Sat. July 2, 2005 from the Robert S. Nester F.H.Inc. Route 309 Snyders Village, 2066 West Penn Pike...

Helen Kovalchick

Helen Kovalchick

Jun 29, 2005

Helen Kovalchick, 81 yrs of 411 Schuylkill Ave, Tamaqua, PA died June 29, 2005 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. She was the wife of Anthony Kovalchick and they were married for 65 years. Mrs. Kovalchick was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Tamaqua. Surviving in addition to her husband are 2 daughters Susie J....

Leonard F. Sabol, Sr.

Leonard F. Sabol, Sr.

Jun 25, 2005

Leonard F. Sabol, Sr. 67 yrs. of age died Sat. June 25, 2005 at the Highlands Nursing home Sullivan County, Pa. Widow of Barbara A.M. (Kellett) Sabol who died March 3, 2004. Mass of Christian Burial 10 o'clock A.M. Wed SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Pine St. Tamaqua, Pa. Call Tue. June 28, 2005 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. &...

Violet C. Hechler

Violet C. Hechler

Jun 24, 2005

Violet C. Hechler, 77, formerly of 3114 Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold, PA died Friday(6-24-2005) at the Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, PA. She was the wife of the late Warren W. Hechler who died in 1973. She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School class of 1945 and a member of Christ U.C.C. in Mckeansburg, PA. Mrs. Hechler...

Paul E. Snyder

Paul E. Snyder

Jun 20, 2005

Paul E. Snyder, 83 yrs of age widow of Betty Mae (Osenbach) Snyder who died June 16, 2005 Died Early Monday morning in his home at 492 Blue Mt. Drive New Ringgold, Pa. Services will be held Wed. June 22, 2005 at 8 o'clock PM from the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. Rt.#309 New Ringgold, Pa. Calling at the...

Anne M. Rydzewski

Anne M. Rydzewski

Jun 19, 2005

Anne M. (Terry) Rydzewski, of 2 West Catawissa Street, Nesquehoning, PA died Sunday (06-19-2005) at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Joseph J. Rydzewski also of Nesquehoning,PA. Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late George & Agatha Terry. She was a member of the Sokal's Gymnastic Union of...

Alice A. Skripnek

Alice A. Skripnek

Jun 17, 2005

Alice A. Skripnek, 81 years of age, died June 17,2005 in Salisbury Twp., Pa. She and her husbnad Daniel M. resided at 208 Sycamore Lane New Ringgold, Pa. Mass of Chirstian Burial will be held from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa. June 22, 2005 at 11 o'clock AM. Calling Tue 7:00 PM To 9:00 PM and...

Betty Mae Snyder

Betty Mae Snyder

Jun 16, 2005

Betty Mae (Osenbach) Snyder, 77 yrs. of age died Thur. June 16, 2005 in her home. Widow of Paul E. Snyder. Funeral Services Sunday Evening 8 o'clock PM from the Robert S. Nester F.H., Inc. Rt.#309 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pa. 17960. Calling Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Memorials: St. Judes Childrens Hospital 332 N. Laurel St....

Charles Chester Hirsch

Charles Chester Hirsch

Dec 12, 2004

Charles Chester Hirsch, 87 of 429 Indian Run Road, New Ringgold died 12/12/2004 at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, PA. Born in Tamaqua he was the son of the late Chester & Emma (Krause) Hirsch. He was the husband of Mary. I (Llewyellen) Hirsch. He was a member of the American Hose and New England Valley Fire Companies and was...