OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
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Clarence Hendricks
Oct 22, 2012
Clarence Hendricks, age 92, of Weatherly, Pa., died Monday, October 22, 2012, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitaion Ct r in Weatherly. A Weatherly High School graduate, Clarence retired from Inger-Sol Rand as a machinist. Born in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Lester and Emma Hendricks. He is survived by his Two Step Sons, David Hendricks,and Paul Hendricks...
Julia Anne Earley
Oct 16, 2012
J. Anne Earley, 96, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2012. She was born on March 28,1916 and was a daughter of the late Leonard and Winifred Price. She attended the Lansford Public Schools. Anne, as she liked to be called, was raised in Lansford and lived there until she entered the Manor at St. Luke Village,...
Thomas Milot
Oct 14, 2012
Thomas Milot, 67 years of age, devoted husband, father and grandfather died Sunday October 14, 2012 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa, surrounded by his family. He and his wife of 40 years, Audrey J. (Boner) reside on Green Street in Brockton. Tom is also survived by his daughters, Heather J. wife of Michael Boyle of Brockton, Lori...
Glenn Allen Shoff
Oct 12, 2012
Glenn A. Shoff, age 59, of Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua, died Friday, October 12, 2012, at home, after a chronic illness. Glenn was the loving husband of Mary Karen (Wenzel) Shoff. The couple was married for 35 years. He was the devoted father of two children: a daughter, Lindsay J., wife of David Chiavaroli of Nazareth, PA, and a son,...
Beverly B. Schlosser
Oct 10, 2012
Beverly B. (Dunn) Schlosser, age 87, of 222 East Broad St., Tamaqua, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at home. Widow of John E. Schlosser, who died on August 3, 1994. A homemaker, and member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. She was born in Tamaqua, the daughter of the lateFrancis, and Arlene (Ricker) Dunsavage. She is survived by her Three Daughters,...
Robert Austin Homolovich
Oct 10, 2012
Robert A. Homolovich, age 44, of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A 1986 graduate of Manchester, New Jersey High School, Robert had worked for Big A Trucking of Long Branch, NJ., and security at the Pocono Raceway. Robert was active with the Tamaqua Salvation Army. Born in Lakewood, NJ., he...
Joseph M. "Chappy" Rayno, Sr.
Oct 9, 2012
Joseph M. " ChappY" Rayno, husband, father, and grandfather, age 81, of Entwistle Street Weatherly, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores C. "Dolly" (De'Melfi) Rayno. A 1949 West Hazleton High School graduate, Joseph attended Penn State University. He was a General Contractor. Chappy, served in the United...
Mila Allison Kephart
Oct 9, 2012
Mila Allison Kephart, new born infant daughter of Christopher M. Kephart, and Stephanie L. Pierce of Weatherly, died on October 9, 2012 at Hazleton General Hospital. Survived by her brother, Christopher Pierce; Maternal grandparents, Cheryl, and Charles Pierce of Weatherly; Paternal grandparents,Kimberly and Frank Kephart, Weahterly; Great grandparents, Nancy Coxe, and her companion Michael Skrimcovsky, Joy Kephart,Raymond Kephart and his...
Beatrice A. "Beatty" Belsak
Oct 8, 2012
Beatrice A. "Beatty" (Kistler) Belsak, age 84, of New Ringgold, died Monday, October 8, 2012, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua. Widow of the late Paul J. "Prox" Belsak, who died in 1990. A member of Friedens Lutheran Church of New Ringgold, Beatty owned the Ringgold Inn since 1968. Beatty, was a member of the Moose Chapter #786,...
Ronald E. Barkman
Oct 7, 2012
Ronald E. Barkman, age 65, of Bertsch Street, Lansford, died Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Easton Hospital in, Easton, Pa. Ronald, served in the United States Army for 20 years retiring as a Sgt. First Class. He earned his degree from Penn State University in English, and Latin, the teaching at Tamaqua High School, and surrounding school districts. Born in...
Howard F. "Howie" Miller
Oct 6, 2012
Howard F. Miller, father, and grandfather age 74 of Tamaqua, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at St. Luke's Bethlehem, surrounded by his family, after a courageous fight against cancer. Widower of Donna Lee (Semko) Miller, who died on Dec. 24, 2008. A Tamaqua High School graduate class of 1955, Howie entered the United States Marines at 17 years of age...
Richard J. Robinson
Oct 4, 2012
Richard J. Robinson, age 78, of Summit Hill, died Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. A US Navy veteran, having served during the Korean War, Richard had worked in retail sales for Wanamakers, and Strawbridge & Clothier. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Albert Long Robinson and Grace (Butterfield) Robinson....
Harry V. Stewart
Oct 3, 2012
Harry V. Stewart, husband, father, and grand father age 74, of Brew Street Tamaqua, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at St. Luke's Bethlehem, surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Shirley R. (Zimmerman) Mellor-Stewart. A retired Lineman for Verizon, Harry was affiliated with Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. Born in Port Royal, he was the son of...
Michael C. Mcconnell
Oct 3, 2012
Michael C. McConnell, age 40, of Freeland, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in Freeland. Michael had just begun to work for Concrete Alternative of Hazleton. He was a handyman and talented craftsman. Michael, loved music and was accomplished on a number of instruments. He also was a talented artist. Born in Middletown, NY., he was the son of the late...
Judith Ann Judy Mennuti
Oct 3, 2012
Judith Ann "Judy" (Gerhard) Mennuti, age 66, of Yardley, Pa., died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at her home in Yardley, Pa. A Weatherly High School graduate, Judy earned her R.N. from the Allentown School of Nursing. She retired from Helene Field Hospital of Trenton, NJ. Judy, was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Born in Hazleton, she...
Lillian Mae Morgan
Sep 30, 2012
Mrs. Lillian Mae (Fry) Morgan, age 91, of Middleburg, Pa., formerly of Reading, Exeter Twp., died Sunday, September 30, 2012, at SUN Home Hospice of Sunbury, Pa. Widow of Raymond L. Morgan, Sr. who died in 1987. A 1939 Tamaqua High School graduate, Lillian was a member of the School Drum & Bugle Corp. She had worked security for Boscov's...
Nicholas J. "Nick" & Anna Mae
Sep 30, 2012
Nicholas J. “Nick” Young 87 years of age and his wife, Anna Mae (Elvin) Young, 86 years of age, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 in their home on Welsh Road in Hometown. Nick and Anna Mae were married for sixty-four years. Nick was born in Pottsville, the son of the late Nicholas J. and Ethel (Brode) Young. He was a...
Helen J. Patrick
Sep 29, 2012
Helen J. (Jepko) Patrick, age 84, of Nesquehoning, Pa., formerly of Andreas, died Saturday, September 29, 2012, at MapleShade Meadows in Nesquehoning. Widow of Albert Joseph Patrick, who died on February 27, 2006. A member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C., Helen was a 1946 Coaldale High School graduate. Helen had worked for the former Keich Motors as book keeper,...
E. Maxine Jeffries
Sep 24, 2012
E. Maxine (Hardesty) Jeffries died in her 94th year on September 24, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Mohnton, PA. She was born to Mary Eleanor (Madden) and Charley M. Hardesty in Morocco, IN. Maxine graduated from Wooster High School, OH in 1936 and attended Wooster Business College. She was employed at Wooster Products, Rubbermaid Corporation, and the...
Roy H. Kunkle
Sep 23, 2012
Roy H Kunkle, age 81, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred I. (Purviance) Kunkle, on 9-7-2009. He had previously been employed by S Butler County School District. He was an Army Veteran. Roy was a graduate of Freeport High School and was a member...