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Carolyn V. Thomson
May 11, 2015
Carolyn V. Thomson, 65 years of age of Mill Road Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Jeanes Hospital Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of forty-one years, Donald M. Thomson; daughters, Rebekah T. Emerson wife of Joel of Nobelsville, IN, Carol Dell Kleit wife of Solomon of Phoenixville, PA and Naomi...
Joseph A. "Chinney" Zelinsky
May 10, 2015
Joseph A. "Chinney" Zelinsky , 72 years of age of Broad Street Tuscarora, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at home while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann (Pedron) Zelinsky; daughters, Cheryl Zelinsky of Tuscarora, Jolene (Zelinsky) DiMarco wife of Frank of Tamaqua; sisters, Dorothy (Zelinsky) King wife of John...
Bertha Lois Hueholt
May 2, 2015
Bertha “Lois” Hueholt of White Haven died on May 2, 2015. Lois was born on August 12, 1929 in Newville, Pa. to Bertha F. Morrison Webber and Alfred F. Webber. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Glen R. Hueholt of White Haven; son, Richard G. (Jolene) Hueholt...
Wayne H. Smith
May 1, 2015
Wayne H. Smith,90 years of age of Mill Road, Lehighton, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Widower of Marian (Miller) Smith who died on May 20, 2009. Wayne served honorably during WWII in the United States Navy. Returning home, Wayne worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic retiring from Bethlehem Steel. An active member...
Edwin "Peewee" L. Mantz
Apr 28, 2015
Edwin "PeeWee" L Mantz, age 88, of W. Phillip St., Coaldale, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian E. (Bender) Mantz on 8/28/2006. Edwin was a Silver Star recipient having served in the Army in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. "Edwin L. Mantz, Private...
James D. Brennan
Apr 28, 2015
James D. Brennan, 81 years of age, of Mulberry Street Tuscarora, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville. Born in Tuscarora, Jim was the son of the late James F., and Loretta (Kenny) Brennan. Married to his wife of fifty-seven years, Jane (Murphy) Brennan. In addition to his wife he is survived by; Son,...
Clayton R. Tempest
Apr 28, 2015
Clayton R. Tempest, 76 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Orwigsburg Manor in Orwigsburg. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Clayton Robert Tempest and the late Ruth M. (Burrell) Tempest. Survived by his Significant Other, Linda Lorah of Mahanoy City and her son, Rich Trexler; Daughters, Mrs. Debbie...
Thomas "Whitey" S. Gerhard
Apr 26, 2015
Thomas "Whitey" S Gerhard, age 79, of Hudson Dr., Weatherly, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 in his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on August 2, 1935, he was the son of the late Franklin Gerhard and the late Elizabeth (Phillips) Gerhard. He served honorably in the United States Navy and he was a member of American Legion Post 360 of...
Mary V. "Ginger" Stallone
Apr 22, 2015
Mary V. "Ginger" Stallone , 81 years of age, of Weatherly, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at home. Widow of Joseph N. Stallone who died on March 3, 1998. A Ben Salem High School graduate, Ginger was a homemaker until assisting her husband in the operation of Stallone's Tavern and Stallone's Country Inn from 1971 to 1987. After...
Betty J. Hill
Apr 22, 2015
Betty J. Hill, 84 years of age, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, formerly of Andreas, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Betty had worked in the textile industry in Tamaqua and Orwigsburg last working at the former Sue Frocks. Betty, belonged to Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township. She was a...
Marlene T. Arndt
Apr 21, 2015
Marlene T. Arndt, 78 years of age of Archery Club Road, New Ringgold, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at home. Widow of Wayne C. Arndt who died on November 4, 2012. A Tamaqua High School graduate, Marlene was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp.. She had worked for Syl-Ray in Orwigsburg from 1982 to...
Rose M. Torgersen
Apr 19, 2015
Rose M (Laganosky) Torgersen, age 95, of Buck Mtn. Rd., Weatherly, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. She was the widow of Martin Torgersen, Sr. who passed away 4/13/1999. Rose had previously worked for Tung-Sol and retired from the WhiteHaven Center. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Born in Eckley, Luzerne...
Joan T. Decker
Apr 14, 2015
Joan T (Stegena) Decker, age 76, of Weatherly, formerly of Freeland, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly. She was Catholic by faith. Joan was a graduate of Foster Hghts. Twp. High School. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and she was very social at the nursing home. She was a homemaker. Born in Hazleton on August 23, 1938,...
Paul T. Mcdonald
Apr 14, 2015
Paul T. McDonald, 60 years of age, of Tobyhanna Twp., Pocono Lake, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Debie D.(Cobb) McDonald. Paul had worked as a truck driver for Rev-Hoopes Trucking of Ulysses, Pennsylvania, and had over 40 years driving experience.. Above all else, Paul was devoted to...
William P. Sernak
Apr 13, 2015
William P Sernak, 55, of Quakake Rd., Weatherly, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015, at home in the care of his family, and nurse, Ellen Busher. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Maria Elena (Gutierrez)Sernak. William was a 3rd generation farmer, coowner and President of Sernak Farm, where he farmed since he was a little boy,...
Kathryn S. Roman
Apr 10, 2015
Kathryn S. Roman, age 92, of Zellner Rd., Tamaqua, died Friday, April 10, 2015, at home in the care of her family. She was the widow of Harry Roman. Kathryn was a Tamaqua High School graduate, and a cook at the former Lincoln Country Inn in New Ringgold.. She was the daughter of the late Adam Sabulsky and the late...
Michael Brett Sanute, Sr.
Apr 7, 2015
Michael Brett Sanute, Sr., 51 years of age, Father, Son, Brother & Friend of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at home while in the care of family and friends. A Weatherly High School graduate, Mike was a member of the basketball team and followed his passion for the game becoming a P.I. A.A. basketball referee. Mike...
Shirley Louise Billman
Apr 6, 2015
Shirley Louise Billman, mother, and grandmother, 88 years of age of New Ringgold, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015, at the home of her son David and his wife Eleanor in New Ringgold. Widow of Paul T. Billman, who died on October 16, 2004. A member of Grace Bible Church of Hawk Mountain, Shirley was a homemaker who dearly...
John "Jack" Daukshus
Apr 1, 2015
John A."Jack" Daukshus, 73 years of age of Arlington Street, Tamaqua passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at home. Survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Mary Jean (Dillon) Daukshus. A 1959 Tamaqua High School graduate, Jack attended Penn State University, and earned his B.S. in Management & Information Systems from Moravian College in 1996. Jack retired from Chrysler...
Alverta E. "Corky" Ross
Mar 31, 2015
Alverta E. "Corky" Ross, 89 years of age, of Lauderburn Ave., Weatherly, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. She was the widow of Anthony W. Ross who died in 2001. A member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, Alverta belonged to the Busy Bee's. She enjoyed trips to the Casino, playing Bingo,...
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