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Eleanor
Feb 5, 2017
Eleanor (Yodis) Baddick, mother, and grandmother, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2017, in the care of her daughter, and son-in-law in Jamison, Pennsylvania. She was the widow of William J. Baddick who died December 23, 1995. Survived by; daughter, Mrs. Jessica Calcagno wife of John of Jamison, PA; grandchildren, Dr. Christopher J. Calcagno and...
Wayne Hockenbury
Feb 4, 2017
Wayne Hockenbury, age 60, of Evergreen Ave., Weatherly, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean E. (Lomerson) Hockenbury on 9/25/2011. Wayne was disabled. He graduated from N. Hunterdon High School in New Jersey. He enjoyed music. He was Catholic by faith. Born in Flemington, NJ, he was the son of...
Margaret C. Wagner
Jan 29, 2017
Margaret C (George) Wagner, age 84, of Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. She was the widow of Harold G. Wagner, Sr. who died January 3, 2014. Margaret was a homemaker and a caregiver to others. She was a member of Primitive United Methodist Church, Tamaqua where she was a choir...
John Fagan
Jan 27, 2017
John Fagan, 54 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, at St. Luke's Bethlehem. Born Saturday, December 1, 1962 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania son of John Fagan and his wife Madeline of Portland Maine, and the late Dorothy (Ohl) Fagan-Nothstein. He was also predeceased by his step-father, Ronald Nothstein. A Panther Valley High School graduate, John was an...
Mildred "Mill" Kerak
Jan 27, 2017
Mildred Kerak, mother, and grandmother, 81 years of age, of Rush Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, at Park Creek Place in North Wales, Pennsylvania. Widow of Joseph P. Kerak who passed away on August 9, 2009, she is survived by; daughters, Mrs. Michelle S Blumetti wife of Thomas of Fairhaven, MA., Mrs. Kerry Perry wife...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Kunkel
Jan 27, 2017
Gerald E. "Jerry" Kunkel, husband, father, pop-pop, of North Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania while in Hospice care, having fought a courageous battle against cancer. Survived by his devoted wife of thirty-three years, Kathy (Pombo) Kunkel; daughter, Mrs. Jen O'Donnell wife of Brian of Weatherly; sister, Debra...
Cheryl Spohr
Jan 24, 2017
Cheryl Spohr, age 34, of Clarks Summit, PA, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Celtic Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born in Danville on April 1, 1982, she survived by; her mother Mary D.(Brotzman) Spohr of Hazleton; father, Clayton R. "Buddy" Spohr and his wife Linda of McAdoo; Brothers, Shawn Brotzman and his wife Justine Babbish of Hazleton; Brian Brotzman and...
Paul E. Younker
Jan 23, 2017
Paul E. Younker, 86 years of age of East Third Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly. Widower of Catherine (Bretsky) Younker, Paul is survived by; son, Glen Paul Younker of Weatherly; sister, Marion Stewart of Bethlehem, A Weatherly High School graduate, Paul served honorably in the United States...
Bessie C. Lorah
Jan 23, 2017
Bessie C. Lorah, age 92, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Hometown. Born in Lansford on November 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Lorah and the late Bessie M. (Leidinger) Lorah. She was predeceased by; sisters, Mrs. Sarah Erbe, Mrs. Clara Hoppes, Mrs. Mae Schappell,...
Philip L. Harris
Jan 22, 2017
Philip L Harris, age 54, of James St., McAdoo, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, at his home. He is survived by his companion of many years, Tammy (Spohr) Handley. Philip was Protestant by faith. He was an Elvis Presley enthusiast. He also enjoyed car models and camping. Philip had worked for Eagle Buckram Co., Hazleton. Born in Pottsville, he was...
Marie Austin "Tootsie" Mcgeehan
Jan 21, 2017
Miss Marie A. "Tootsie" McGeehan, 98 years of age of West Phillips Street, Coaldale, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 21, 2017 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Born Tuesday, November 19, 1918 in Coaldale, the daughter of the late John, and Rose (Zebian) McGeehan, she was also predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jones; brother, Mr....
Ronald W. Reiner
Jan 18, 2017
Ronald W. Reiner, husband, father, grampy, 81 years of age of Plane Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Gelezinsky) Reiner; daughters, Susan A. Sarosky wife of John, Brenda M. Parise wife of Christopher; son, Craig M. Reiner and his wife Lori all...
Gretchen Asbury
Jan 17, 2017
Gretchen (Schenck) Asbury, age 58, of Summer Valley Rd., New Ringgold, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Kelly M. Asbury. Gretchen was a member of Christ Church of McKeansburg. She earned her elementary and secondary teaching degree from Penn State University. She was a homemaker who adored...
William J. Dann
Jan 16, 2017
William Joseph Dann, father, grandfather, great grandfather, 87 years of age formerly of Bloomfield NJ.., and Hawley PA., passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017, as a guest at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Friday, April 26, 1929 in Newark, NJ. the son of the late Bernard and Edna Dann. William was also predeceased by; daughter,...
Mary Louise Sword
Jan 16, 2017
Mary Louise Sword, age 67, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Hometown Nursing Home and was Catholic by faith. She was born on October 23, 1949 at Coaldale Hospital and was a life-long resident of Carbon County. She graduated from Panther Valley High School in 1967. From her birth until she died, Mary Lou loved spending time with...
Kathleen Adams
Jan 16, 2017
Kathleen (Gordish) Adams, age 85, of Leslie Run Rd., Weatherly, died Monday, January 16, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. She is survived by her husband, Wilmer Adams. Kathleen was Methodist by faith and she was an accomplished artist. A graduate of Oelwein High School, she had worked in retail sales. Born in Oelwein, Iowa on April 13, 1931, she...
David R. Houser
Jan 9, 2017
David R. Houser, 72 years of age of Tamaqua, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widower of Maxine J. (Fulton) Houser who passed away on August 26, 2016. He is survived by; sons, Matthew D. Houser, Michael J. Houser and his fiancée Jael Sullivan; sister, Mrs. Linda Novack wife of Daniel; grandchildren,...
John P. "Jack" Galvin
Jan 9, 2017
John P. "Jack" Galvin, husband, father, pop-pop, 79 years of age, of Weatherly, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Jean E. (Dubetsky) Galvin; beloved daughter, Mrs. Kristen J. Caldwell and her husband Alan of Weatherly; sisters, Maureen Galvin of Flushing, NY and Mrs....
Michelle Tentylo-Mika
Jan 5, 2017
Michelle Tentylo-Mika, mother, grammy, sister, 61 years of age of Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the home of her daughter Amy. Widow of Dennis M. "Spiker" Mika who passed away on October 29, 2004, she is survived by; Mrs. Amy (Tentylo) Quick wife of CJ of Tamaqua; son Steven M. Tentylo and...
Matthew Lee "Tuna" Osenbach
Jan 4, 2017
Matthew "Tuna" Osenbach 31, brilliant writer, musician, fisherman, mentor, culinary artist, and sports enthusiast is now homeward bound. We will remember him with his guitar in hand and his music playing. He revealed his soul through poetry and song, touching the hearts of all. He is leaving behind his mother, Nancy (Bittner) Osenbach and her companion, Daryl Nothstein II of...
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