OBITUARIES
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Stephen J. Getten, Jr.
Jul 31, 2012
Stephen J. Getten,Jr., age 47, of White Haven, Pa., died suddenly Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Geisenger Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. Survived by his wife of 19 years, Linda Marie (Figueroa) Getten. A Bergenfield High School graduate, Stephen studied draftsmanship, and business at Bergen Community College of NJ. As a youth, he operated a lawn care business in New Jersey,...
Ann Marie Lazar
Jul 29, 2012
Mrs. Ann Marie (Suplock) Lazur, age 84, formerly of Coaldale, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. Ann Marie was a 1945 Coaldale High School graduate, and graduate of Northern Jersey Secretarial School. Having worked as a corporate secretaty, Ann Marie, was a member of St. Katharine Drexel R.C.C. of Lansford. Born in Coaldale,...
Richard John Massa
Jul 28, 2012
Richard John Massa, age 89, of Coaldale, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua. A 1940 Summit Hill High School graduate, Richard served in the United States Navy during WWII. Residing and working in the Mid-West after his military service, he returned home to the Panther Valley in 1984. Richard, was a member of St. Joseph's...
William C. Herring
Jul 28, 2012
William C. Herring, 82, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was the husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Teter) Herring for almost 62 years. He retired from the Clarendon Hotel in 1992. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Clarence "Fish" and Mary (Edmonds) Herring. He was an Army veteran of World War...
Michael J. Kieffer
Jul 26, 2012
Michael J. Kieffer, age 49, of Lansford, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at St Luke's Bethlehem in Bethlehem. Widower of Pamela Sue (Passehl) Kieffer, who died on June 23, 2012. Born in Abington, Pa., the son of Edith (DeHart) Kieffer- Jesmer of Weatherly, and the late Stanley R. Kieffer. He is also survived by his Two Daughters, Christina Kieffer of...
Ann Montague
Jul 24, 2012
Ann Giovino Montague, 98 was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend. She was a woman who could light up a room with her smile and everyone who knew her loved her. Born in Wilkes-Barre in 1914, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Michelina Giovino. She attended G.A.R. High School and...
Theresa M. Setzer
Jul 18, 2012
Theresa M. (Mint) Setzer, of Weatherly, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Hazleton General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson H. Setzer, who died in 1956. Theresa centered her life on her devotion to the Lord and family. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes...
Charles A. Smith, Jr.
Jul 13, 2012
Charles A. Smith, Jr. , 69 yrs of age of Weatherly, died Friday, July 13, 2012 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy E. ( Fulton) Smith. A graduate of Jonathan Dayton Regional High School Springfield, NJ., Charles operated a home repair business for many years, prior to retirement. Charles, served in...
Julett R. Jones
Jul 8, 2012
Miss Julett R. Jones, age 79, of Clearview Crossing Tamaqua, died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at home surrounded by her family. Julett, served as a Domestic in West Penn Twp. She worshiped at Christ Redeemer Fellowship Church of Coaldale, Pa.. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Verna (Dorney) Jones. Survived by her sister-in-law, Jennette...
Marie J. Nunemacher
Jul 7, 2012
Marie J. (Houser) Nunemacher, age 74, of East Hazle St., Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at home while in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Ken Nunemacher. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Marie enjoyed quilting and cross stitching. Marie had worked at the former Purling Mills of Tamaqua. Born...
Kimberly A. Keach
Jul 7, 2012
Kimberly A. Keach, age 35, of Brown Street Tamaqua, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. She is the 21 year companion of Christopher Kranch. Born in Biloxi, Miss. she is the daughter of Linda (Frewert) Keach of NY, and the late Gary Keach. Also survived by her Three Daughters, Karissa A....
Angeline M.
Jul 5, 2012
Angeline M (Whetstone) Nunemacher, age 49, of W. Bertsch St.,Lansford, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 in Lansford. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Norman M. Whetstone of Lansford and Rosemary (Olsovsky) Whetstone and her companion Joseph "Chip" Faust of Tamaqua. She was a Tamaqua High School graduate and was formerly employed by FunTime Sportswear. She is also survived...
Joline Jean Faust
Jul 2, 2012
Joline J. (Troy) Faust, age 87, of East Second Street Weatherly, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp.. Widow of Asa T. Faust, who died on May 28, 2009. A 1942 Weatherly High School graduate, Joline was an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Weatherly, helping with the youth fellowship. A homemaker, she enjoyed...
Geary J. Lawson
Jul 1, 2012
Geary J. Lawson, age 58, of Tamaqua, died Saturday, June 30, 2012. A 1972 Tamaqua High School graduate, Geary was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua. Born in Coaldale, he is the son of Rose Mary (Galgoci) Lawson of Tamaqua, and the late Lionel Lawson, Jr.. He is also survived by his One Daughter, Vikki Cymes;...
Anna Chicanavage
Jun 30, 2012
Anna (Felsoci) Chicanavage, age 94, formerly of Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Widow of Leon J. Chicanavage who died in 1985. A member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Anna had worked at the former Purling Mills of Tamaqua. She was devoted to the Blessed Mother, and annually...
Jean L. Steigerwalt
Jun 26, 2012
Jean L. (Wehr) Steigerwalt, age 70, of East Lizard Creek Road, Lehighton, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at home in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald R. Steigerwalt. A 1960 Northwestern High School graduate, Jean worked in the textile industry, for Subway of Lehighton, and at Rex's Market of Ashfield for many years....
Catherine T. Yasenchak
Jun 25, 2012
Catherine T. (Yatsko) Yasenchak, age 90, formerly of Mary-D, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Hometown. Widow of Peter Yasenchak, Jr., who died in 1980. A member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church of Brockton, Catherine had worked for Brockton Sportswear, and enjoyed playing bingo. Born in Mary-D, she was the daughter of the...
Betty Mae S. Berk
Jun 22, 2012
Betty Mae (Scheitrum) Berk, age 81, of Penn Forest Twp., died Friday, June 22, 2012, at the home of her son while in his care. Widow of Harold "Joe" Berk who died on August 20, 1981. A 1950 Tamaqua High School graduate, Betty, went immediately to work at the former Atlas powder Co, of Reynolds, where she retired from after...
Rose C. Wargula
Jun 20, 2012
Mrs. Rose C (Cowell) Wargula, age 88, of Weatherly, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Weatherwood Nursing Home. Rose was the widow of Gabriel Wargula who passed away in 2003. She was a member of the Weatherly Legion Auxiliary Post 360 and the Whitehaven VFW. Rose had previously worked for Tung-Sol of Weatherly. She had attended Weatherly High School. Born...
Donald Edward Krell
Jun 19, 2012
Donald E. Krell Sr. of Tamaqua, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the age of 83, surrounded by family members and after a six month illness. A lifelong resident of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Donald was an avid outdoorsman who loved gardening, hunting and walking in the woods with his 12 year old canine companion, Zoe. Donald retired from the former Atlas...