OBITUARIES

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Joseph M. Petrakovich

Joseph M. Petrakovich

Jan 4, 2018

Joseph M. Petrakovich, 72 of Allentown, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at home. Born Thursday, June 28, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania son of the late Michael, and Marie (Puskas) Petrakovich, he was also predeceased by his sister, Marie Garger; brother, Michael Petrakovich. Surviving are sister, Elizabeth Pastor wife of John of Allentown; nephews, Kevin Garger and Bruce Garger....

Max Schwartz

Max Schwartz

Jan 2, 2018

Max Schwartz, age 97, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in South Nassau Communities Hospital on Long Island, NY. Max was born in Tamaqua to the late Isadore and Rose (Goldberg) Schwartz on April 1, 1920. He was married to the late Blanche Paperman of Weissport, PA for 67 years.

Max Schwartz

Max Schwartz

Jan 2, 2018

Max Schwartz, age 97, of Tamaqua, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in South Nassau Communities Hospital on Long Island, NY. Max was born in Tamaqua to the late Isadore and Rose (Goldberg) Schwartz on April 1, 1920. He was married to the late Blanche Paperman of Weissport, PA for 67 years.

Dorothy Lazo

Dorothy Lazo

Dec 27, 2017

Dorothy Lazo, 83 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the Lutheran Home of Topton. Widow of Nicholas Lazo, Sr., she is survived by; daughter, Kathleen Lazo Talaat of Fitchburg, WI; sons, Nicholas Lazo and his wife Natale of Kutztown, Thomas Lazo of Wardensville, WV,; brothers, Steven Gutosky and his wife Beverly of Weatherly, Joseph Gutosky...

Thomas J. Mcgrath, Jr.

Thomas J. Mcgrath, Jr.

Dec 27, 2017

Thomas J. McGrath, Jr., of Hunter Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at home in the care of his family at the age of 78. Survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Kay Marie (Portner) McGrath; daughters, daughters, Marie K. Burrell and her husband Thomas of Slatington, Donna J. Figura and her companion Keith Snyder of...

Dorothy Lazo

Dorothy Lazo

Dec 27, 2017

Dorothy Lazo, 83 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the Lutheran Home of Topton. Widow of Nicholas Lazo, Sr., she is survived by; daughter, Kathleen Lazo Talaat of Fitchburg, WI; sons, Nicholas Lazo and his wife Natale of Kutztown, Thomas Lazo of Wardensville, WV,; brothers, Steven Gutosky and his wife Beverly of Weatherly, Joseph Gutosky...

Thomas J. Mcgrath, Jr.

Thomas J. Mcgrath, Jr.

Dec 27, 2017

Thomas J. McGrath, Jr., of Hunter Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at home in the care of his family at the age of 78. Survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Kay Marie (Portner) McGrath; daughters, daughters, Marie K. Burrell and her husband Thomas of Slatington, Donna J. Figura and her companion Keith Snyder of...

Eleanor S. Shucavage

Eleanor S. Shucavage

Dec 26, 2017

Eleanor Shucavage, 94 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widow of John F. Shucavage who passed away on November 24,1993, she is survived by: daughters, Marie Zehner wife of Robert of New Ringgold, Janice Fredericks wife of Thomas of Tamaqua; sons, Robert J. Shucavage of Tamaqua, Joseph Shucavage...

Patricia J. Doerr

Patricia J. Doerr

Dec 25, 2017

Patricia J. Doerr, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, 73 years of age, a resident of Green Lane, Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Monday, December 25, 2017, at home. Survived by her husband of thirty-seven years, Robert P. Doerr; sons, Brian Klusman and his wife Shaleen of Tamaqua, Robert Doerr of Philadelphia, and Michael Doerr and his wife Angela of Coaldale;...

Patricia J. Doerr

Patricia J. Doerr

Dec 25, 2017

Patricia J. Doerr, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, 73 years of age, a resident of Green Lane, Andreas, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Monday, December 25, 2017, at home. Survived by her husband of thirty-seven years, Robert P. Doerr; sons, Brian Klusman and his wife Shaleen of Tamaqua, Robert Doerr of Philadelphia, and Michael Doerr and his wife Angela of Coaldale;...

Eleanor S. Shucavage

Eleanor S. Shucavage

Dec 25, 2017

Eleanor Shucavage, 94 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widow of John F. Shucavage who passed away on November 24,1993, she is survived by: daughters, Marie Zehner wife of Robert of New Ringgold, Janice Fredericks wife of Thomas of Tamaqua; sons, Robert J. Shucavage of Tamaqua, Joseph Shucavage...

Bridget G. Rinaldi

Bridget G. Rinaldi

Dec 24, 2017

Bridget G. Rinaldi, 70 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the home of her firend Nancy Mulvaney in Weatherly. Born Wednesday, July 16, 1947 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of the late Dominick, and Genevieve (Browne) Rinaldi. She was also predeceased by a sister, Jane Lewis; companion, Marion Gossard. A graduate of Demarest...

Dawn M.

Dawn M.

Dec 24, 2017

Dawn M. (Goho) Huggins, mother, sister, niece, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp., having fought a courageous battle against cancer, at the age of 35. Survived by her husband, Lesroy Huggins of Fayetteville, North Carolina; beloved daughter, Amara Marie Goho of Tamaqua; sisters, Pamela A,...

Bridget G. Rinaldi

Bridget G. Rinaldi

Dec 24, 2017

Bridget G. Rinaldi, 70 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at the home of her firend Nancy Mulvaney in Weatherly. Born Wednesday, July 16, 1947 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of the late Dominick, and Genevieve (Browne) Rinaldi. She was also predeceased by a sister, Jane Lewis; companion, Marion Gossard. A graduate of Demarest...

Dawn M. (Mccarroll) Huggins

Dawn M. (Mccarroll) Huggins

Dec 24, 2017

Dawn M. (Goho) Huggins, mother, sister, niece, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp., having fought a courageous battle against cancer, at the age of 35. Survived by her husband, Lesroy Huggins of Fayetteville, North Carolina; beloved daughter, Amara Marie Goho of Tamaqua; sisters, Pamela A,...

Mary (Brown) Thompson

Mary (Brown) Thompson

Dec 20, 2017

Mary B Thompson, 90 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Widow of Eugene Paul Thompson she is survived by; daughter, Beth T. Rowe wife of Daniel of Drums; son, Stephen M. Thompson of Weatherly; grandchildren, Bobby and Matt. A 1945 graduate of Weatherly...

Mary

Mary

Dec 20, 2017

Mary B Thompson, 90 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Widow of Eugene Paul Thompson she is survived by; daughter, Beth T. Rowe wife of Daniel of Drums; son, Stephen M. Thompson of Weatherly; grandchildren, Bobby and Matt. A 1945 graduate of Weatherly...

Edward T. Mcinroy

Edward T. Mcinroy

Dec 19, 2017

Edward T. McInroy, 74 of West Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Dolores (Kistler) McInroy; children, Eric W. McInroy and his wife Sharon of Newark, NY; daughter, Debra Lithkousky and her husband Leonard of Weatherly, grand children, Jason, Bryce, Brooke. A Hazleton...

Edward T. Mcinroy

Edward T. Mcinroy

Dec 19, 2017

Edward T. McInroy, 74 of West Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Dolores (Kistler) McInroy; children, Eric W. McInroy and his wife Sharon of Newark, NY; daughter, Debra Lithkousky and her husband Leonard of Weatherly, grand children, Jason, Bryce, Brooke. A Hazleton...

George E. Nunemacher

George E. Nunemacher

Dec 19, 2017

George W. Nunemacher, husband, father, pap, and brother, of Clark Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Geisenger Medical Center after a brief illness at the age of 68. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Jean M. (McLaughlin) Nunemacher; daughters, Christine M. Abbott wife of Troy of Cadiz, KY, Tammy J. Kellner and Margaret...