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Clayton John Sherry Jr.
Mar 7, 2006
Clayton John "Gip" Sherry 80 yrs., of 201 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA, died Tuesday March 7, 2006 at his home. Born in Tamaqua to the late Clayton J. and Anna B. (Fero) Sherry. He was preceded in death, by his wife Betty Lorraine (Kellett) Sherry who died April 25, 2000. Clayton attended Tamaqua High School, where he played football...
Donald O. Bensinger
Mar 5, 2006
Mr. Donald O. Bensinger, age 79, of Northampton, Pa., died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at 3880 Apple Road Northampton, Pa. 18067 in Northampton, Pa. Mr. Bensinger retired from the former Matlack Trucking. A WWII Army Veteran, and A Mack Truck Million Mile driver, Mr. Bensinger enjoyed following his grand daughter scholastic softball careers He was the son of the late...
Ruth Margaret Tempest
Mar 2, 2006
Ruth Margaret Burrell Tempest, 87 of 343 East Union Street died Thursday 3-2-2006 at the home of her son Ronald. She was the wife of the late Clayton R. Tempest Sr. Born in Tamaqua she was the daughter of the late Henry E. and Margaret Eisenberg Burrell. She was a member St. John's Lutheran Church in Tamaqua. Survivors: Sons, Ronald...
Albert Joseph Patrick
Feb 27, 2006
Mr. Albert Joseph Patrick, age 78, of Andreas, Pa., died Monday, February 27, 2006, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Homes in Lehighton, Pa. Mr. Patrick owner and worked for the Hill Side Inn Coal Breaker and was the owner of the Hill Side Inn Bar. Mr. Patrick served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of SS. Peter &...
Sarah Jane Brennan
Feb 26, 2006
Sarah "Sally" Jane Brennan, 72 of Naples FL passed away peacefully in the Hospices of Naples with her loving family by her side. Born in Coaldale, PA she resided in Murray Hill, NJ for many years, moving to Collier Florida 23 years ago. After graduating from Coaldale High School she received her A.A. degree from Briarcliff Junior College, Briarcliff, NY...
Alfred T. Mizgalski
Feb 23, 2006
Alfred T. Mizgalski, age 74, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Thursday, February 23, 2006, at Weatherwood Carbon County Nursing & Rehabiltation Ctr. in Weathery, Pa. Mr. Mizgalski was employed by New York State Division of Housing from 1985 to 1995. Prior to his tenure with the Housing Division Mr. Mizgalski was a Licensed Funeral Director Having Graduated from Mcallister School...
Joseph Kasprzak
Feb 17, 2006
Mr. Joseph J. Kasprzak, age 79, of Coaldale, Pa., died Friday, February 17, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr. Kasprzak was employed by Baker Chemical and was a member of Polish National Church - Middleport. He was the son of the late Anthony Kasprzak and the late Karoline Kasprzak. He is also survived by...
Helen Mae Arner
Feb 16, 2006
Mrs. Helen Mae (Steigerwalt) Arner, age 84, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Thursday, February 16, 2006, in New Ringgold, Pa. Mrs. Arner and her husband of 60 yrs began crop Farming in 1948. In addition to their farm she Hucksterd their crops to the Tamaqu Area. A member of St. Peter' s Union Church of Mantzville. She was the daughter...
Grace Wenzel
Feb 16, 2006
Grace (Hanson) Wenzel, age 72, of Newmanstown, Pa., died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Stone Ridge ECC Retirement Village in Myerstown, Pa. Mrs. Wenzel was employed and owned Danny's Coffe Shoppe in Los Angeles , CA until retirement. She is survived by her Husband: Robert Paul Wenzel of Newmanstown, PA One Daughter, Cathrine and her husband John Hollman of Lakewood,...
Eleanor R. Rarick
Feb 16, 2006
Mrs. Eleanor R. Rarick, age 83, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Decedent's Residence in Tamaqua, Pa. She was the wife of the late Arthur S. Rarick who died in 1987. Born in Tamaqua she was the daughter of the late Burton & Neva (Scheirer) Deifenderfer. Mrs. Rarick was employed by J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills as a...
C. George Coleman
Feb 15, 2006
C.George Coleman, age 78, of 215 North Greenwood Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr.Coleman was employed by Fauzio Brothers and by L.C.N. as a truck driver from where he retired in 1993. Mr. Coleman worked in mining for 44 years. He was a member of Trinity United...
James Mackay
Feb 14, 2006
Mr. James MacKay, age 84, of Barnesville, Pa., died Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Tremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Tremont, Pa. Mr. MacKay was the owner of Hampton Hydrolics. He was the son of the late James MacKay and the late Kathryn (Harrison) Mackay. He is also survived by his wife Mrs. Florence E. Mackay Three Daughters, Daughter-Mrs. Barbara...
Ernest A. Boerner
Feb 10, 2006
Mr. Ernest A Boerner, age 72, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, February 10, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr. Boerner was employed by Koch's Turkey Farm as a truck driver and by Schnieders Transportation in Greenbay WI. He was a member of West Penn Fire Company and former chief of Fire Police, Local...
Patricia A. Gatens
Feb 9, 2006
Patricia A. (Mahala) Gatens, age 50, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, February 9, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mrs. Gatens was employed by Jamesway as a lay away assoc until closing and was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church. She was raised by her aunt Margaret Gillum Marzullo after her mom died. She...
Paul Kopla
Feb 7, 2006
Mr. Paul Kopla, age 84, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr. Kopla was employed as a Self Employeed Dairy Farmer and was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Lansford, Pa.. He was also a member of Served on the T.I.D.E. Board, Tamaqua, Pa. / Four Term...
Carl Lauchnor
Feb 7, 2006
Mr. Carl Lauchnor, age 64, of Kutztown, Pa., died Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at Decedent's Residence in Kutztown, Pa. Mr. Lauchnor was employed by Walbert Contracting. Born in Andreas He was the son of the late Aaron Lauchnor and the late Clara (Weider) Lauchnor. He is also survived by his Son: Mark Lauchnor of Kutztown One Sister, Sister-Fiana Detter of...
Dianne F. Mimm
Feb 4, 2006
Mrs. Dianne F. (Troxell) Mimm, age 57, of Andreas, Pa., died Saturday, February 4, 2006, at St. Lukes Hospice in Hellertown, Pa. Mrs. Mimm was employed by Palmerton School District having taught Elementary Education in at the SS. Palmer School while employed in the School Dist. for 36 years. Dianne 's love for teaching was evidenced thru her courageous efforts...
Matilda Coxe
Feb 2, 2006
Matilda "Till" Coxe, 91 of 30 West Bertsch Street, Lansford PA died Thursday 2-2-2006 at her home. She was the wife of the late Roland Bauschman and the late Thomas E. Coxe. Born in Lansford she was the daughter of the late Harry H. & Ida (Drumheller) Kneis. Mrs. Coxe was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansford where she...
Raymond A. Conageski
Feb 2, 2006
Mr. Raymond A. Conageski, age 80, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, February 2, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr. Conageski was employed by Allentown Morning Call for 35 yrs as night News Staff Manager of the Lehighton Office from 1975 until his retirement in 1985, while beginning his tenure as a reporter and Photographer...
Regina M Urban
Jan 28, 2006
Miss. Regina M. Urban, 82 of 101 Pine Street, Apt 8, Tamaqua PA 18252 died Saturday 1-28-2006 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. Born in Tamaqua, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Julia (Trackim) Urban. Miss. Urban retired from the Pentagon in 1978 where she worked in the Central Parking Division. She was a...
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