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Arlene M. Fulk

Arlene M. Fulk

Aug 18, 2016

Mrs. Arlene M. Fulk, 84 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016, Washington Twp, Pa. from injuries received in a four vehicle auto accident which also took the life of her daughter, Mary Ann Fedorick of Hazleton. Widow of Lawrence K. Fulk who passed away on Nov.24, 2013, she is survived by her son-in-law...

Mary Ann Fedorick

Mary Ann Fedorick

Aug 18, 2016

Mary Ann Fedorick, 53 years of age of Hazleton, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Wellspan York Hospital from injuries received in a four vehicle auto accident earlier in the evening. Her mother, Arlene M. Fulk also succumbed to injuries received in the same accident. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Alan S. Fedorick, and aunts,...

Melissa Sue Mensch

Melissa Sue Mensch

Aug 15, 2016

Melissa Sue Mensch, 38 years of age of Carbon Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2016, at home. Survived by; her companion, Christopher R. Keller; sons, Christopher Keller, Jr., Ryan N. Keller, Andrew R. Keller and Jayson A. Keller all at home; brother, Jeremey Mensch and his wife Kerstin of Anderson, SC; sisters, Mrs. Maggie Berry...

Rogers Mary Elizabeth "Mollie"

Rogers Mary Elizabeth "Mollie"

Aug 13, 2016

Mary “Mollie” Elizabeth Rogers, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 13, 2016 at her home in Vero Beach, Florida following a long illness. She was surrounded by those who loved her most. Born and raised in Lansford, Pennsylvania, Mollie was the first child and only daughter of Frank R. and Mary E. Edwards. She attended Lansford High School graduating...

Bernard "Leo" Dougherty

Bernard "Leo" Dougherty

Aug 10, 2016

Bernard "Leo" Dougherty, 98 years of age of Walnut Street Tuscarora, Pennsylvania passed into eternal life Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Schuylkill Medical Center East, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Widower of Kathryn (McAllister) Dougherty, he is survived by; daughters, Marie G. Beltz of Tamaqua, Rose Mary Dougherty of Tuscarora, Kathleen Virag wife of Anthony of Edison, NJ., Bernadette Oliver of Palmyra; sons,...

Dorothy E. Stevens

Dorothy E. Stevens

Aug 6, 2016

Dorothy Elaine Stevens, 75 years of age, of Hazle Street, Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late David S. and Beaulah (McNulty) Kramer. Surviving one sister Ruth Elburn in Maryland; Two Daughters, Doreen Perez of Tamaqua, Paula Shiminske wife of Robert of Florida; One Son; Tim...

Fawn E. Riley

Fawn E. Riley

Aug 6, 2016

Fawn E. Riley, mother, nan and great nan, 90 years of age of East Elm Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at home. Widow of John "Jack" Riley who passed away in 1967, she is survived by; sons, J. Joseph Riley and his wife Susan of Allentown, and Michael J. Riley and his wife Colleen of...

Rodney Robert Walck

Rodney Robert Walck

Aug 4, 2016

Rodney R. Walck, 49 years of age of Lehighton, suddenly passed away on Thursday August 4, 2016 into Eternal Peace at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp., surrounded by his loving and caring family at his side. Born Wednesday, March 22, 1967 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Lamont, and Doris ( Zellner) Walck. he was...

Henrietta Elizabeth Ochedowska

Henrietta Elizabeth Ochedowska

Aug 1, 2016

Henrietta Elizabeth Ochedowska, age 101, of Weatherly died Monday, August 1, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly, PA. Henrietta was a chef having worked in New York City. She enjoyed gardening. Born in Chicopee, Massachusetts on May 22, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Ochedowska and the late Elizabeth (Bonk) Ochedowska. Henrietta is survived by her Two...

Catherine Rose Dillon

Catherine Rose Dillon

Aug 1, 2016

Catherine Rose (Mehalsky) Dillon, better known to her friends and family as “Kitty”, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at the age of 76 in Harrisburg, PA in the home of her niece and caretaker, Janice Dunsavage and fiance Patrick. She passed peacefully surrounded by loving family. Born and raised in Morea, PA, she was the daughter of the...

Rosemarie Taweel-Burns

Rosemarie Taweel-Burns

Jul 25, 2016

Rosemarie Taweel- Burns, 82 years of age, formerly of Hazleton, a resident of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Widow of Frederick J. Taweel, and Wilbur Burns, she is survived by; daughters, Mrs. Cynthia M. Kehl wife of Gary of Tamaqua, and Karen Fisher and wife Richard of Hazleton; grand children...

Glennys D. Sanute

Glennys D. Sanute

Jul 23, 2016

Glennys D. Sanute, wife, mother, grandmother 76 years of age, of Grist Mill Road, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at home. Survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Pierce P. Sanute; son, Pierce James Sanute of Philipsburg, PA,; sister, Mary Ann Romano wife of Louis; grandson Michael Brett Sanute, Jr. of Weatherly. A Weatherly High...

Nelson P. Bray

Nelson P. Bray

Jul 19, 2016

Nelson P. Bray, husband, father, grandfather, brother, 73 years of age of Owl Creek Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Blue Mountain Health Systems Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of fifteen years, Margaret D. "Peggy" (Garra) Bray; son, Shawn M. Bray and his wife Victoria of Strausstown, PA,; daughter, Mrs. Jill A. Suter wife...

Kevin K. Kelly

Kevin K. Kelly

Jul 18, 2016

Kevin K. Kelly, husband, father, son, and brother 57 years of age of West Main Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Patricia A. (Walsh) Kelly; son, Brett Kelly, daughter, Maura Kelly both of Weatherly; brothers, Paul Kelly and his...

Daniel J. Mcdonald

Daniel J. Mcdonald

Jul 16, 2016

Daniel J. McDonald, 69 years of age of Oak Court, Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp., having courageously battled cancer. Survived by his beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Cathy M. (Slog) McDonald; sisters, Mrs. Marianne Frazier of Tarpon Springs, FL, Mrs. Colleen B. Gieniec of Ridgewood, NJ, and Mrs....

James D. Benner

James D. Benner

Jul 15, 2016

James D. "Jim" Benner, 71, of Hometown, PA, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. Born Thursday, October 26, 1944, the son of the late Carl A. and Theta M. (Sheets) Benner, Jim was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elise B. Benner. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth...

Tami Lynn Hinkle

Tami Lynn Hinkle

Jul 15, 2016

Tami Lynn (Davis) Hinkle, 46, of Tamaqua, Pa passed away on Friday July 15 2016 after a courageous battle at St. Luke Hospice, Bethlehem. Born May 29, 1970 she is the Wife of Robert Hinkle and a daughter of Lenny and Sandra (Wargo) Davis of Tamaqua. In addition she is survived by 2 daughters Emily Thompson and Rachel Hinkle of...

Pastor David C. Eroh

Pastor David C. Eroh

Jul 14, 2016

Pastor David C. Eroh, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfatherand Uncle, 77 years of age, of Fairview St., Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing Home & Rehab. Survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Carol (O’Brian) Eroh; sons, Jonathan Eroh and his wife Christine of Weatherly, Nathan Eroh and his wife Shyanne of Weatherly;...

William "Bill" N. Zammer

William "Bill" N. Zammer

Jul 13, 2016

William N. Zammer, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, 89 years of age of Rymin Road, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Survived by his beloved wife of seventy-one years, Wanda S. (Kozikowski) Zammer; sons, William W. Zammer and his wife Linda of Mashpee, MA, Louis Zammer of...

Charlotte M. Fredericks

Charlotte M. Fredericks

Jul 11, 2016

Charlotte M. Fredericks, wife, mother, daughter, and sister, 58 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016, at St. Luke's Bethlehem. Survived by her husband of nineteen years, William F. Fredericks, Jr.; sons, George Kleppinger of Dorance, PA, Leslie Kleppinger of Reading, PA, Michael Bowman of Tamaqua, Nathan Bowman of Tamaqua, Jarrod Bowman of Tamaqua,...