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Robert "Rob" A. Alberswerth
Jan 14, 2013
Robert "Rob" A Alberswerth, age 22, of 2nd St.,Weatherly, died Monday, January 14, 2013 in Weatherly. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of David E. Alberswerth Sr. of McAdoo and Charlotte (Mertens) Alberswerth and her fiance Francis H. Miller of Weatherly. A 2009 Weatherly Area High School graduate, Rob enjoyed cars, riding dirt bikes and working out. He had...
Michael L. Mccloskey
Jan 13, 2013
Michael L McCloskey, age 41, of Kylertown, Pa., died Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Michelle L. (Michael) McCloskey. Michael was a 1991 graduate of Bald Eagle High School, Wingate, PA and was employed by Hoy Moving, State College, PA. He was an avid outdoorsman and...
Paul M. Gerber
Jan 6, 2013
Paul M. Gerber, father and grandfather, great grandfather age 92, of New Ringgold, died Sunday, January 6,2013, at Orwigsburg Center, Orwigsburg, Pa. Widower of Leah M. (Deem) Gerber, who died on October 27, 2005. A carpenter by trade from 1946 until 1983, Paul was a life member of Zion Stone Church of New Ringgold. He served in the United States...
Adam Kast
Jan 6, 2013
Adam J. Kast, age 81, of Cottage Ave., Tamaqua, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, in St. Luke's Bethlehem. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan (Plasko) Kast. A Summit Hill High School graduate, Adam earned his electricians certificate from Steven's Trade School of Lancaster. A Korean War Army veteran, Adam returned home to work for Mack Truck as an...
Andrew J. Quinn
Jan 5, 2013
Andrew J. Quinn, 23 of 134 West Miner Street Coaldale, died January 5, 2013, upon arrival at St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale. A 2009 Panther Valley High School graduate, Andrew was a varsity wrestler. He attended Northampton Community College. Andrew enjoyed kayaking, and the outdoors. He was a Notre Dame, and Pittsburgh Steelers football fan. Born in...
Douglas R. Whah
Jan 3, 2013
Douglas R. Whah, age 26, of West Centre Street Mahanoy City, Pa., died Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Pottsville. A 2004 Mahanoy City High School graduate, Doug worked for his father's roofing company. He enjoyed four wheeling and the beach. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of James Whah of Tamaqua and Bonnie (Morrell)Whah and her companion Kevin Scrader...
Barbara G. Feeney
Dec 31, 2012
Barbara G. (German) Feeney, age 76, of Wilmington, Del., died Monday, December 31, 2012, at Christiana Medical Ctr in Newark, Del. A 1954 Mahanoy City High School graduate, Barbara had worked management in the banking industry for eleven years, before retiring from Reese Thomas-Ellick Advertising of Willmington, De. after 18 years of service in 2000. Born in West Penn Twp.,...
Clara B. Bachert
Dec 30, 2012
Clara B. (McMichael) Bachert, age 93, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Sunday, December 30, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Francis Bachert. A 1937 Tamaqua High School graduate, Clara was a member of the Tamaqua Seniors, and First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua. She had worked as a clerk for the former York's Drug...
Nancy J. Yorke
Dec 30, 2012
Nancy J (Tepo) Yorke, age 68, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at home, surrounded by her children, while in care of her family. Widow of Thomas J. Yorke who died on November 13, 1981. A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Nancy was a 1962 Tamaqua High School graduate. Born in Coaldale, she was...
Edward S. Meneeley, Jr.
Dec 29, 2012
Edward Meneeley, born in Wilkes-Barre on December 18, 1927, died early Saturday morning “with a smile on his face” according to his nurse. A champion of the role of culture in society, Meneeley had been part of the art scene in New York and London for over fifty years, showing in many prestigious institutions and galleries including the Museum of...
Edward S. Meneeley, Jr.
Dec 29, 2012
Edward S. Meneeley, Jr., 85 of Lehighton, died Sat. December 29, 2012 in Weatherly, at Weatherwood Nurisng & Rehabilitation Ctr. Due notice of arrangemaents, Philip J. Jeffries F.H. 211 First street, Weatherly, Pa. 18255 online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Mark D. Fulton
Dec 28, 2012
Mark D. "Moey" Fulton, age 49, of Tamaqua, died upon arrival Friday December 28, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Mark was a car enthusiast, and belonged to the Keystone Hunt & Fish Club. Born in Coaldale, he is the son of Evelyn (Berry) Fulton of Tamaqua,...
Ruth A. Houser
Dec 27, 2012
Ruth A. (Krapf) Houser, age 92, of Lincoln Street Tamaqua, died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Alfred David Houser, who died on December 17, 1989. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Ruth was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Arner) Krapf. Survived by...
William Howard Krell
Dec 25, 2012
William Howard Krell, age 82, of North Beach, MD passed away December 25, 2012 at the Burnett – Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD. Bill was born May 11, 1930 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania to Howard William and Anna (Morgan) Krell. He attended local schools and graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1948. Bill enlisted in the Army on July...
Helen G. Wetterau
Dec 24, 2012
Helen G. (Wallesa) Wetterau, mother and grandmother, age 92, of Tamaqua, died Monday, December 24, 2012, at Blue Mountain Health Systems in Lehighton. Widow of Paul Wetterau, who died on May 14, 2002 A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Helen had worked as a cashier at the former Leiby's Restaurant, and worked the polls during elections. Helen was active...
Daniel T. Novitsky
Dec 20, 2012
Daniel T. Novitsky, age 90, of Weatherly, died Thursday, December 20, 2012, at Heritage Hills in Weatherly. He was the widower of Anna (Brazzo) Novitsky, who died on December 24, 2007 having been married for 61 years. A 1938 Hazleton High School graduate, Dan served meritoriously in the United States Army during WWII. Departing Boston in 1944 to Liverpool, UK....
Jeanne Carolyn Johnson
Dec 18, 2012
Jeanne Carolyn Johnson, age 85, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Norman J. Johnson, who died on January 14, 2008. A 1945 Tamaqua High School graduate, Jean was a member of Bethany E.C.C. of Tamaqua, and had been Dr. James Moyer's office nurse for over 30 years....
James Francis Buccieri
Dec 18, 2012
James F. Buccieri, husband, father, and grandfather, age 67, of Catawissa Street, Tuscarora, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Regina A. (Letnaunchyn) Buccieri. A truck mechanic, James served in the United States Army. He was the son of the late Pasquale and Margaret (Kean) Buccieri. He is...
Jo Lynn Bureau
Dec 17, 2012
Jo Lynn (Major) Bureau, age 45, of Lansford Court, Summit Hill, died suddenly, Monday, December 17, 2012, at home. Married for thirty years to her husband, Gary R. Bureau, Sr. Jo Lynn attended Panther Valley Schools, and had worked as a Nurses Aid. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Margaret (Hudasky) Major. She...
Thomas J. Shoemaker
Dec 13, 2012
Thomas J. "Butch" Shoemaker, age 65, of Mary-D, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville. Survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Linda L. (Mastauskas) Shoemaker. Tom retired from Hart Metals of Tamaqua. He enjoyed fishing and gambling. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Thomas, Sr., and Alma (Agosti) Shoemaker. He...
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