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Florence G. Postupack

Florence G. Postupack

Nov 28, 2013

Florence G. (Risenock) Postupack, age 82, formerly of Ben Titius Road Tamaqua, died Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr., Coaldale. She is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Alex Postupack. Born in Hazleton, the daughter of the late Stephen, and Anntoniette(Ganapraskas)Risenock. A Hazleton High School graduate, Florence was a homemaker, and member...

Alice J. Mertz

Alice J. Mertz

Nov 28, 2013

Alice J. (Williams) Mertz, wife, mother, and grandmother, age 75, of Abbott Street, Lansford, died Thursday, November 28, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. Survived by her husband of thirty years, Richard E. Mertz. A Summit Hill High School graduate, Alice had worked for DeLallo Plumbing of Hazleton. Alice was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church...

Rosemarie Mcfadden

Rosemarie Mcfadden

Nov 25, 2013

Rosemarie McFadden, age 53, of Lehighton, formerly of Jim Thorpe, died suddenly, Monday, November 25, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. A graduate of the High School of the Sciences, Newark, NJ, Rosemarie earned her degree in early childhood education from Essex County Community College. She was the director of the Robin's Nest Learning Center and Child Care...

Elizabeth J. Lewis

Elizabeth J. Lewis

Nov 25, 2013

Elizabeth J. (James) Lewis, age 95, formerly of Lansford, died Monday, November 25, 2013, at Luther Crest in Allentown. Widow of Robert F. Lewis who died in 1980. A member of the former English Congregational Church of Lansford, Elizabeth was a 1936 Lansford High School graduate. She enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends, and was a member of the former...

Ruth Eleanor Walton

Ruth Eleanor Walton

Nov 24, 2013

Miss Ruth Eleanor Walton, age 93, of Palmerton, Pa., died Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Tranquil Living in Palmerton, Pa. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lansford. A 1938 Lansford High School graduate, Ruth had worked for the former Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co., and then as an I.B.M. Supervisor for Machine Accounting. Born in Lansford,...

Esther P. Sterzen

Esther P. Sterzen

Nov 24, 2013

Esther P. (Wescott) Sterzen, wife, mother and grandmother, age 85, of Coaldale, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly. Survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Stephen R. Sterzen. Esther was a 1945 Coaldale High School graduate, matricualting to the Sacred Heart School of nursing in Allentown. Upon completing her R.N. certification, Esther returned...

Doris L. Fortwangler

Doris L. Fortwangler

Nov 24, 2013

Doris L. (Hinkle) Fortwangler, mother and grandmother, age 91, of Weatherly, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly. Widow of Robert L. Fortwangler. A Weatherly High School graduate, Doris had worked in the Textile Industry. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Doris enjoyed playing Pinochle with her friends. Born...

Stephen E. Vilcheck

Stephen E. Vilcheck

Nov 21, 2013

Stephen E. Vilcheck, age 74, of Greenwood Street Coaldale, died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at home while in the care of his wife of 44 years, Claire M. (Moyer) Vilcheck. A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Stephen served as an usher for Mass. He enjoyed collecting sports cards. Stephen retired from Elk Lighting. Born in Tuscarora, he was...

Victoria L Kresge

Victoria L Kresge

Nov 21, 2013

Victoria L (Scheetz) Kresge, age 55, of Blue Mtn. Dr., New Ringgold, Pa., died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at home. She was the widow of James H. Kresge who passed away on 1-15-1994. Victoria had just recently retired as an auditor for Schuylkill, Carbon, Northampton and Berks counties. She was a 1976 graduate of Whitehall Area High School. She was...

John D. Barron

John D. Barron

Nov 16, 2013

John D. Barron, age 73, of Blue Mt. Drive,New Ringgold, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem. John worked for Container Corporation of Fogelsville, and as a carpenter for many years. Born in New Ringgold, he was the son of the late John and Eva (Adams) Barron. He is survived by his Sister, Mrs. Betty Harkins...

George B. Fredericks

George B. Fredericks

Nov 12, 2013

George B. Fredericks, age 87, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Tamaqua. Widower of Thais Elna (Roberts) Fredericks. George, served in the United States Army during WWII as a Medical Tech, he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal Japan. Upon his return home he worked in the...

Daniel E. Spack

Daniel E. Spack

Nov 11, 2013

Daniel E. Spack, age 66, of Spring City, Pa., Chester County, died unepectedly Monday, November 11, 2013, at home. Daniel served in the United States Marine's during the Vietnam War. He retired from Keystone Lamp of Slatington. Daniel maintained memberships in the Spring City Legion, V.F.W., and Liberty Fire Company. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late...

Mary E. Edmondson

Mary E. Edmondson

Nov 8, 2013

Mary E. (Ohl) Edmondson, mother and gram, age 82, of Tamaqua, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at St. Luke's Bethlehem surrounded by her family. Widow of Joseph Edmondson. Mary was a member of St. John U.C.C. of Tamaqua. She was affiliated with the Owl Creek Resevoir Commission, and enjoyed doing Puzzles. Born in Tamaqua, the daughter of the late William...

Mary Fern Bickelman

Mary Fern Bickelman

Nov 3, 2013

Mrs. Mary F (Prester) Bickelman, age 74, of Weatherly, Pa., died Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Hazleton General Hospital, Hazleton, Pa. She was the widow of Clair H. Bickelman who passed away 2-13-2007. Mary had been employed by the Weatherly School District. She was a former secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 360, Weatherly. She was a...

Florence Mary Weaver

Florence Mary Weaver

Nov 3, 2013

Florence Mary (Werner) Weaver, age 94, of Tamaqua, died Sunday, November 3, 2013, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Daniel Edward Weaver, who died on July 25, 1988. A 1936 Tamaqua High School graduate, Florence also was a 1938 graduate of the McCann' School of Business. She worked for Tam- Pallet in the office until 1984. Florence...

Paul C. James, Sr.

Paul C. James, Sr.

Nov 2, 2013

Paul C. James, husband, father, and grandfather age 82, of Walker Twp., died Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Katie B. (Herring) James. A 1950 Tamaqua High School graduate, and career United States Air Force veteran, retiring in 1972 as a Master Sgt. having served 21 years....

April Marie Petrick

April Marie Petrick

Nov 2, 2013

April M Petrick, age 31, of Freeland, Pa., entered into eternal rest in God's Arms on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. She was a 2000 graduate of Hazleton Area High School. She was Catholic by faith. Born in Danville, she was the daughter of John R. Petrick of Freeland and Lisa A. (Machesko) Petrick...

Thomas S. Richards, Jr.

Thomas S. Richards, Jr.

Oct 27, 2013

Thomas S. Richards, age 57, of Lehighton, died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. A 1974 Lehighton High School graduate, and L.C.C.C. graduate, Tom served in the United States Airforce. Tom worked security for Coventry Security at PP&L in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Thomas Richards Sr. and...

David E. Midas

David E. Midas

Oct 26, 2013

David E. Midas; son, grandson, husband, and father; age 33, of East Main Street, Weatherly, died Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Salisbury Twp., Pa. Dave is survived by his wife of seven years, Julie (Dalesandro) Midas. After his 1998 graduation from Panther Valley High School, David enrolled at Northampton County Community College earning his Associates...

George K. Nice

George K. Nice

Oct 24, 2013

George K Nice, father and grandfather, age 56, of Andreas, died Thursday, October 24, 2013, at home in Andreas. George was a 1975 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. He worked at the former J. E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Hometown. George served as the caretaker of Mr. & Mrs. John E. Morgan's personal Estate in Andreas. He was a member...

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