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Ruthann Tizekker
Oct 3, 2017
Ruthann Tizekker, mother, baba, and sister, of Hudsondale Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning October 3, 2017 while in the loving care of her family at the age of 75. Widow of Paul Tizekker who passed away in 1968, she is survived by; sons, Norman W. Weigand of Weatherly, Lewis "Fred" Peltz with whom she resided, Stephen P....
Annamae
Oct 1, 2017
Anna Mae Kotch, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at her residence at the age of 84. Born Monday, August 28, 1933 in Middleport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S., and Cecilia (Nowak) Zelinsky. She is survived by her family; son, Stephen J. Kotch and his wife Karen of Boonsboro, MD;...
Joan Ann Wheaton
Sep 29, 2017
Joan Ann Wheaton, 65 years of age of Hometown Ave., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 29, 2017 at St. Luke's University Hospital Fountain Hill. Committed to her family, Joan is survived by her devoted husband of twenty-eight years, Daniel J. Wheaton; beloved children, daughter, Jennifer L. wife of Joe Spano of Indiana; son, Jeremy D. Wheaton of...
Diesel Joseph Yelito
Sep 26, 2017
Baby Diesel Joseph Yelito passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pottsville-Campus. The son of Louis J. Yelito, and Libby (Hewitt) Yelito. Diesel is also survived by his; brothers, Jager, and Axel Yelito; maternal grandfather, Thomas Hewitt; paternal grandparents, Diane Miller and her husband Terry,and David Yelito. E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services have...
Eleanor A. Moneta
Sep 25, 2017
Eleanor A. Moneta, 90 years of age of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Surviving are; son, Bruce J. Moneta of Lewis Del.; daughter, Lee Ann Rinkenberg wife of Donald of Bethlehem; sister, Annette Shamus and her husband Michael of Virginia; grandchildren, Brooke Burgy, Matthew Moneta,...
George Weaver
Sep 25, 2017
George Weaver, 85 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Center in Lehighton. Born Tuesday, August 16, 1932 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania , the son of the late LeRoy, and Bertha (Reichelderfer) Weaver. He was also predeceased by sister, Mrs. Dorothy Arner; brothers, Albert, Robert, William, and LeRoy Weaver. A member...
Chad Edward Mamuzich
Sep 24, 2017
Chad Edward Mamuzich, age 27, of Tamaqua, died suddenly Sunday, September 24, 2017, at home.He worked for KNF Manufacturing, Tamaqua. Born in Bethlehem on January 29, 1990, he was the son of Raymond Mamuzich of Tamaqua and Lynn Melissa (Stofko) Mamuzich of Bethlehem. Chad was a 2008 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting...
Chad Edward Mamuzich
Sep 24, 2017
Chad Edward Mamuzich, age 27, of Tamaqua, died suddenly Sunday, September 24, 2017, at home. He worked for KNF Manufacturing, Tamaqua. Born in Bethlehem on January 29, 1990, he was the son of Raymond Mamuzich of Tamaqua and Lynn Melissa (Stofko) Mamuzich of Bethlehem. Chad was a 2008 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...
Rosemary J. Gibas
Sep 22, 2017
Rosemary J. Gibas, 78 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at home. Born Sunday, February 26, 1939 the daughter of the late Frank J. Gibas, and Julia R. (Mizzer) Gibas-Norcross. She was also predeceased by brothers, Frank and Edward Gibas. Rosemary is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews as well as numerous...
Ann Marie Jane Hartranft
Sep 18, 2017
Ann Marie Jean Hartranft, 58 years of age of Coal Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2017, at home while in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of thirty-nine years, Earl W. Hartranft; daughter, Elisah Hartranft; sons, Earl F. Hartranft and his companion Shannon Quinn of Tamaqua, Matthew M. Hartranft and his wife...
Timothy Joseph Fabian
Sep 16, 2017
Timothy Joseph Fabian, 70 of Greenhouse Lane New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Widower of Elizabeth (Hower) Fabian who passed away in 2010, he is survived by; son, Brian T. Fabian of New Ringgold; sisters, Ann Marie Sassaman the wife of the late Joseph Sassaman, Rosemary "Cookie" Rosohac of Tamaqua wife...
Curtis J. Steigerwalt
Sep 15, 2017
Curtis J. Steigerwalt, age 87, of Apopka FL, formally of Tamaqua, PA, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 15, 2017 at Florida Hospital, Altamonte Springs, FL. Born October 13, 1929 in Tamaqua, the son of the late LaRene and Sallie (Koch) Steigerwalt, he was preceded in death by siblings Pearl, Reba, Grace and Earl, and their spouses. He is survived by...
Captain Edwin J. Kaufman, Ret. U.S.Navy
Sep 15, 2017
Captain Edwin J. Kaufman, ret. U.S. Navy, 76 years of age of Hamburg, formerly of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on Friday September 15, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Blvd., Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of six years, Kay A. (Krieger) Henn-Kaufman; son, Thomas M. Kaufman and his wife Susan of Columbia, SC; daughters, Mrs. Jennifer R....
Eloise J Hunt
Sep 12, 2017
Eloise J (Lutz) Hunt, age 75, of Owl Creek Rd., Tamaqua, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert J. Hunt. Eloise graduated from Cooper Township High School and then matriculated to Lock Haven Teachers' College earning her Bachelor's degree. She taught in the Tyrone...
Robert Edward Sims
Sep 12, 2017
On September 12, 2017, we unexpectedly lost our son & brother, Bobby. He was a 2002 graduate of Weatherly High School and also attended Penn State University for four years as a Business Major. He was employed at The Pines Restaurant in Hazleton as a server. Bobby had a love for movies, enjoyed drawing but mostly loved the company of...
Dale Griffiths
Sep 12, 2017
Dale Griffiths, age 82, of Crest Ave., Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene J. (Derzak) Griffiths on September 27, 2016. Born in Tamaqua, the son of the late E. Franklin and Mabel C. (Tennant) Griffiths. Dale was a graduate of Tamaqua...
Eloise J Hunt
Sep 12, 2017
Eloise J (Lutz) Hunt, age 75, of Owl Creek Rd., Tamaqua, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert J. Hunt. Eloise graduated from Cooper Township High School and then matriculated to Lock Haven Teachers' College earning her Bachelor's degree. She taught in the Tyrone...
Helen L Reed
Sep 12, 2017
Helen L Reed, age 74, of Weatherly, formerly of Halifax, PA died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly, PA. Born in Harrisburg on March 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Hurst) Reed. Helen was a Registered Nurse. She was a devout Christian who followed the Word of God. She enjoyed crocheting....
Helen L Reed
Sep 12, 2017
Helen L Reed, age 74, of Weatherly, formerly of Halifax, PA died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly, PA. Born in Harrisburg on March 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Hurst) Reed. Helen was a Registered Nurse. She was a devout Christian who followed the Word of God.She enjoyed crocheting. She...
David P. Kropp
Sep 10, 2017
David P Kropp, 98, passed away on September 10, 2017 at John Knox Village in Orange City, Florida. He was born on October 29, 1918 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania to John George and Katie Elizabeth Kropp. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary. David grew up in Tamaqua. He graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1936. He...
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