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Charlotte V. Bierman
May 10, 2017
Charlotte V. Bierman, 81 years of age, formerly of Bowmanstown passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, having been a guest for the past three years at Pleasant Tree's in Lehighton. The widow of Theodore A. Bierman, Charlotte is survived by; sisters, Mrs. Eldora Snyder of Lehighton, Mrs. LaRue Fink wife of David...
Donald L Leibensperger
May 9, 2017
Donald L. Leibensperger, also known as “Open Road” on the CB Radio. 85 years of age of Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away on May 9, 2017 at Hospice Care Center in Boca Raton, FL. Donald was born and raised in Weatherly, PA. He served honorably in the United States Army. He retired from General Foam of Hazleton after 32 years...
Dina E. Dibuo
May 7, 2017
Dina E. DiBuo, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 90 years of age, a longtime resident of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017, as a recent guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Survived by her children; Mrs. Elena D. Behr wife of Bruce of Tamaqua; son, Mr. Louis J. DiBuo and his wife Nancy of New Ringgold; 6 grand...
Helen Pergosky
May 6, 2017
Helen Pergosky, 95 years of age of Plain Street, Weatherly, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, August 22, 1921 in Stockton, the daughter of the late Paul, and Anna (Bogansky) Homanko she was also predeceased by; husband, Theodore E. Pergosky; sister, Mrs. Margaret Sauers; brothers, Michael, and Edward...
Catherine A. "Kay" Hartshorne
May 4, 2017
Catherine A. “ Kay" Hartshorne, 69 years of age of Schuylkill Ave. Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 4, 2017 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Survived by; her husband of forty-seven years, Gregory W. Hartshorne; daughter, Jennifer A Belts and her husband Richard of Tamaqua; son, Gregory W Hartshorne, Jr. And his wife Jennifer of Grovetownn,...
Alfred Bolinsky
May 1, 2017
Alfred Bolinsky, 88 years of age of West Phillips Street Coaldale, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Born Friday, April 5, 1929 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Raymond, and Constance (Norkunski) Bolinsky. Alfred, was also predeceased by his wife Marion (Desch) Bolinsky; son, Keith Bolinsky; sisters, Mrs....
Ethel B. Krupa
May 1, 2017
Friends are invited to a public viewing at Allen-Beyer Funeral Home, Key Largo, Fl. On April 22, 2017 from 9:30am-10:30am followed by a funeral mass at 12:00noon at San Pedro Catholic Church, Tavernier. Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First St., Weatherly, PA.Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May...
Edward C. "Ike" Leininger
Apr 29, 2017
Edward C. "Ike" Leininger, 84, of Maple Street, Weatherly, crossed over to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Rosann (Gerhard) Leininger; his children whom he was so proud of, daughters, Mrs. Denise M. Anderson wife of Ronald of Beaver...
Ruth Alden Gerhard
Apr 28, 2017
Ruth (Alden) Gerhard, age 90, of Wetzel Run Dr., Weatherly, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home, Weatherly. Widow of Roland W. Gerhard who died on 12/19/2009 she is survived by; Sons, James G Gerhard of Barrington, NJ,, Thomas A Gerhard of Beaver Meadows; grandchildren, James G. Gerhard, Jr., and Robert Jake Gerhard; great grandchildren, Ainsleigh,...
Mary A. Romano
Apr 27, 2017
Mary A. Romano, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend, of Weatherly, died peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly where she had been a resident for the past five years. She was 99 years old. Born September 11, 1917, in Little Italy in Mauch Chunk Township, Mary is the daughter of the late Frank...
Larry L. Wagner, Jr.
Apr 27, 2017
Larry L. Wagner, Jr., 37 years of age of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home. Born Sunday, May 13, 1979 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of Kathryn R. (McLaughlin) Wagner of Tamaqua, and the late Larry L. "Chubby" Wagner, Sr. who passed away on October 15, 2000, Larry is also survived by ;...
Jacob J. Baddick
Apr 27, 2017
Jacob J. Baddick, 93 years of age of Mary-D, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by; his wife of sixty-eight years, Adele (Novitsky) Baddick; son, Michael Baddick and his wife Betty of Brockton; brothers, Paul Baddick of Pottsville, Victor Baddick of Tamaqua, Daniel Baddick and his wife...
James A. Fadden
Apr 22, 2017
James A. Fadden, 74 years of age of 535 North Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening April 22,2017, at home in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Beverly A. (Bailey) Fadden; daughter, Cheryl L. Wife of Dr. James Lauer of Beaver, Pa; grandchildren, Sarah Horst wife of Nathan, Kelcy Bajac wife of...
Laverne A. Wertman
Apr 21, 2017
LaVerne A Wertman, age 78, of Fawn Lane, Tamaqua, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem. LaVerne spent the last 17 years of her life with her Life Sharing Family Sheila Davison of Tamaqua. She will be missed by many. LaVerne was a member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville, and St. John U.C.C. Church...
Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh
Apr 21, 2017
Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh, 86 years of age of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Widow of William F. Vegh who passed away in 1982, Willy is survived by; sisters who affectionaetly called her "Girly", Mrs. Rose Bear wife of Stewart of New Tripoli, Mrs. Linda Ahrner wife...
Georgianna M. "Honey" Barni
Apr 19, 2017
Georgianna, "Honey", Mabel Barni December 15, 1923 to April 19, 2017 passed away peacefully in her Lake Harmony, PA home surrounded by her daughter and friends. Born in Tamaqua, Pa Honey attended the Tamaqua school district. During World War II,she worked at the Atlas Powder Company. Later she went to beauty school and established a styling salon business with her...
Catherine M. Burrell
Apr 18, 2017
Catherine M. (Armbruster) Burrell, age 93, of Hazleton, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. She was the widow of Henry E. Burrell. Catherine served her country during WWII as a Communication Specialist with the U.S. Navy. She was a Coaldale High School graduate and a member of St....
Reginald G. Heffelfinger
Apr 15, 2017
Reginald G. Heffelfinger, father, brother, grandfather, 80 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Widower of Francine (Hricik) Heffelfinger, Reginald is survived by; sons, Reginald G. Heffelfinger and his wife Kelly of Bethlehem, Richard G. Heffelfinger and his wife Heidi of Kutztown; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kruslicky of...
Reginald G. Heffelfinger
Apr 15, 2017
Reginald G. Heffelfinger, father, brother, grandfather, 80 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Widower of Francine (Hricik) Heffelfinger, Reginald is survived by; sons, Reginald G. Heffelfinger and his wife Kelly of Bethlehem, Richard G. Heffelfinger and his wife Heidi of Kutztown; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kruslicky of...
Gary F. Terwilliger
Apr 11, 2017
Gary F Terwilliger, age 69, of Martha Lane, Jim Thorpe, formerly of Long Island, NY, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St Lukes Miners Memorial in Coaldale. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the state of New York. Gary graduated from high school in Liverpool, NY. He...
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