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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
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
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...
Charles D. Strouse, Sr.
Oct 21, 2013
Charles D Strouse, Sr., age 62, of Norwegian St., Pottsville, died Monday, October 21, 2013, at home. He was an auto mechanic. Charles enjoyed trains, cars and camping. Born in Easton, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles E. Strouse and the late Johanna (Snyder) Strouse. He is survived by his One Daughter, Kathy Strouse of Lansford; Two...
Janet E. Dunn
Oct 17, 2013
Janet E. (Brode) Dunn, age 73, formerly of Lansford, and Tamaqua, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. Widow of Joseph L. Dunn, Jr., who died on October 17, 1996. Janet was a 1957 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Martin Luther and Rita (Noonan) Brode....
Laura M. Hoffman
Oct 16, 2013
Laura M. (Hogan) Hoffman, 77 yrs. of age, formerly of White Haven, died Wed. October 16, 2013 at the St. Luke's Manor Hazleton. Widow of the late Walter Hoffman. Private Services: Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First Street Weatherly, Pa. 18255
Catherine Paczkosky
Oct 13, 2013
Catherine Paczkosky, age 92, of Coaldale, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. A member of St. Joseph's Parish of The Polish National Catholic Church, Catherine had worked in the Textile industry before taking a job with Motoroal in Phoenix, Az. Catherine, was a 1939 Coaldale High School graduate and she was a member...
Lucas Clinton Henritzy
Oct 10, 2013
Lucas Clinton Henritzy, three day old infant son of Ernest B. Henritzy, Jr., and Susan (Haldeman) Henritzy of Penn Street Tamaqua, entered into a peaceful rest on October 10, 2013 at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Survived also by his brother, Hudson Gabriel Henritzy; Maternal grandmother, Joan Haldeman wife of the late Clinton; Paternal grand parents, Mrs. Kathleen Henritzy, Mr....
Sharon R. Goho
Oct 9, 2013
Sharon R (McCarroll) Goho, loving mother and devoted grandmother, age 59, of E. Union St., Tamaqua, died Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at home. She was the widow of Robert W. Goho who passed away 12-20-1995. Sharon retired from Sovereign Bank where she held the position of Head Teller. She was a 1971 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and she...
John T. Valentine
Oct 8, 2013
John T Valentine, age 72, of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Blue Mountain Health Systems-Gnaden Huetten Campus, Lehighton. He was a self-employed builder. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S., Hometown. A Tamaqua High School graduate, John enjoyed gardening. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late John Valentine and the...
George F. Scheers
Oct 7, 2013
Dr. George F. Scheers., an area physician who delivered over 10,000 babies during his 41-year career as an obstetrician and gynecologist, passed away Monday October 7, 2013 at his home. He was 83 years old. Born on December 25th, 1929, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth (Wood) Scheers. Dr. Scheers was a 1948 graduate...
Christopher P. Ferryman
Oct 6, 2013
Christopher P. Ferryman, age 38, of Tamaqua, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, in Lehighton. Chris was a 1993 Lehighton High School graduate. Upon graduation he entered the United States Airforce serving for ten years as a Propulsion Specialist having consulted on projects with NASA. Chris served a tour of duty in Korea and was discharged at the rank of Sgt....
Virginia A. Jones
Oct 2, 2013
Virginia A. Jones, age 74, formerly of Coaldale, died Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitaion Ctr., Lehighton. A 1956 Coaldale High School graduate. She was born in Coaldale, the daughter of the late Elmer and Beatrice (Pollock) Jones. Survived by her care givers, Dorothy and Harold Watkins. Private Interment Grand Army Cemetery Summit Hill, Pennsylvania....
Josephine Holman
Sep 29, 2013
Josephine Holman, age 93, of Willow Grove, Pa., died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Weatherly. She was the widow of William H. Holman, Sr. who passed away in 2002. Josephine was a homemaker and she enjoyed golf. She was Methodist by faith. Born in Castleford, U.K., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Smith...
Carol A. Yanalavage
Sep 25, 2013
Carol A Yanalavage, age 62, of E. Broad St., Tamaqua, formerly of Coaldale, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at St Luke's Hospice, Bethlehem, Pa. She retired from Sun Rise Medical, Colorado as a registered respiratory therapist. Carol was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua and a member of the Coaldale American Legion Auxiliary and PA Society...
Helen Kupchinsky
Sep 24, 2013
Helen (Hrizo) Kupchinsky 90 years of age, passed to eternal life at Rest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr on Tuesday September 24, 2013 after a ten month illness as a result of a stroke and complications which occurred as a patient at Hershey Medical Ctr. Widow of Francis J. “Frank” Kupchinsky, who died on October 16, 1988. Helen was a...
Paula S. Bobal
Sep 24, 2013
Paula S. (Maggio) Bobal, mother, and grandmother, age 73, of East Main Street Weatherly, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ctr. in Weatherly, surrounded by her family. Widow of Frederick James Bobal who died in 2011. Cathoic by faith, Paula worked for Whitewater Challengers from 1995 thru 2010. While most people would see work as a...
Dolores A. Lamont
Sep 24, 2013
Dolores A. (Crynock) Lamont, age 80, of N. Lehigh Gorge Dr., Weatherly, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hopital, Salisbury Twp. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, LeRoy G. Lamont. Dolores had worked at Tung-Sol, Weatherly, Pa. for 21 years and the former Fern Hotel, Weatherly. She was a member of Our lady of Lourdes...
Russell W Holden
Sep 23, 2013
Russell W Holden, age 83, of Ashley Lane, Lehighton, Pa., died Monday, September 23, 2013, at home. He is survived by his wife, Ruth A. (Frantz) Holden. Russell retired from Lockheed Martin Corp. after 29 years of service as Manager of computer operations. He was an Air Force Korean War veteran. Russell was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church...
Elmer Joseph Yuscyk
Sep 23, 2013
Elmer J Yuscyk of Walnut St., Tuscarora, died Monday, September 23, 2013, at Lebanon Valley Medical Center, Lebanon, Pa. He was an U.S. Marines Korean War veteran. Elmer worked as a border patrol agent, for the U.S. Treasury, various construction jobs and he was a prospector along with being an avid outdoorsman. He was a graduate of Tamaqua High School...
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