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James J. Stevens, Ii
Mar 14, 2012
James J. Stevens II, age 85, of Hazle Street, Tamaqua, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown. A WWII Navy Veteran, James served on the USS, Nevada having fought on D-Day. He was awarded the European Theatre Medal, and Victory Medal. James, retired from High Associates of Lancaster, having served as maintenance supervisor for the...
Arthur V. Andrejco
Mar 12, 2012
Mr. Arthur V Andrejco of Weatherly, Pa., passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at home. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth C. (Fadden) Andrejco. Arthur retired from the Tobyhanna Army Depot after 25 years in the Data Processing Division. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly. Arthur served in the U.S....
David E. Schnaufer
Mar 8, 2012
David E. Schnaufer, age 60, of Berwick Street Beaver Meadows, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, having fought a valent fight against cancer. A 1969 Hazleton High School graduate, David was a Sgt. in the U.S.M.C. during the Vietnam War. He was a 1976 graduate of P.S.U. David and his wife Ann owned...
James R. D'Andrea
Mar 8, 2012
James R. D'Andrea passed away peacefully at home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 8th, 2012. Born December 20th, 1920, He was the last surviving sibling of the D'Andrea family of Weatherly, Pa. He will be joining his beloved mother Mary Grace (Petrone) D'Andrea and father Ralph, along with brothers Saverio, Francis, Joseph, Benjamin, Anthony, and sister...
Elizabeth Mary Daprato
Mar 7, 2012
Elizabeth Mary (Menconi) DaPrato, age 98, of East Broad Street, Tamaqua, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Elizabeth and her later husband, John Paul DaPrato, who died on June 16, 1989, owned the East End Market from 1947 to 1975. She then assisted her son in the operation of the market. Valedictorian...
Marguerite A. Zeigler-Yost
Mar 6, 2012
Marguerite A. (Mengel) Zeigler-Yost, age 85, of New Ringgold, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Pinebrook Personal Care Home in Orwigsburg. She was the widow of the late Norman A. Zeigler who passed away in 1977 and the late Walter W. Yost who passed away on 1-1-2011. Marguerite had been employed by Fessler's Knitting Mill of Orwigsburg as a seamstress...
Lorraine A. Weston
Mar 6, 2012
Miss Lorraine Ann Weston, age 49, of East Nobel Street Hazleton, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at home. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Wassel) Weston. Lorraine, loved all animals especially her cats, and was a volunteer at the animal shelter. She is survived by her, Companion, Tom Petrichko; Step-mother, Mrs. Sharon Weston...
Thomas Franklin Schock
Mar 5, 2012
Thomas Franklin Schock, 53 of Deluth Minn. died March 5th in Deluth. Born in Pottsville, he is survived by his mother Catherine (Zehner) Schock, and was preceded in death by his father Harold James Schock. Tom was a Tamaqua High School graduate, and served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed writing poetry and was published. Survived by his son,...
Donald Arthur Washburn
Mar 1, 2012
Mr. Donald Arthur Washburn, age 78, formerly of Hamilton, NJ, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Hellertown, Pa. Having had a broken heart since the death of his son, Todd Washburn on 1-13-2000, Don is finally at peace in heaven with Todd and Jesus. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shirley L. (Bendy) Washburn. A member...
Dorothy M. Levay
Feb 29, 2012
Dorothy M Levay, age 83, of Weatherly, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Heritage Hills, Weatherly, Pa. Dorothy was Presbyterian by faith. She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a graduate of N. Plainfield High School, New Jersey and some of the hobbies she enjoyed were quilting, bowling, antiques, yodelling and arts and crafts. Born in Plainfield, NJ, she was...
Leo W. Beerley
Feb 28, 2012
Mr. Leo W Beerley, Sr., age 85, of New Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Schuylkill Medical Center, Pottsville, Pa. He served in the US Navy during WWII Leo retired from Bud's, Philadelphia, where he was a registered master plumber and pipefitter. He was a member of St. Ambrose R.C.C., Schuylkill Haven. Leo was a New Ringgold Fire...
Glenn R. "Ray" Gehr
Feb 25, 2012
Mr. Glenn R. "Ray" Gehr, age 89, of Golden Oaks Village, White Haven, Pa., died Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre Veteran's Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Constance E. "Connie" (Broome) Gehr. Ray was born in New Alexandria, PA on June 10, 1922. He was one of five sons of the late Harry...
Mary Beth Lisowski-Koch
Feb 25, 2012
Mary Beth Lisowski, of lansford, age 59, beloved sister and aunt, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, February 25, 2012. A Marian Catholic High School graduate, Mary Beth will lovingly be remembered for her compassionate heart, generosity, strength and free spirit. Mary Beth had a passion for nature and animals and enjoyed spending time outdoors. She was the daughter of...
Russell W. Coleman
Feb 22, 2012
Russell W. Coleman, age 92, of West Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Rush Twp., Tamaqua, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Summerfield Assisted Living Residence in W. Bradenton, Fla. The husband of the late Leah M. (Greenaway) Coleman, who died on January 5, 2006. Russell was a St. Jerome High School graduate. Russell served in the 2nd Army Transport Squadron as...
Betty E. Kemmerer
Feb 19, 2012
Betty E. (Evanchuck) Kemmerer, age 78, of Lester Prairie, Minn., formerly of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at home. An Allentown High School graduate, Betty was a homemaker, and active in the Tamaqua Lionettes. Widow of Curtis W. Kemmerer, who died March 4, 2004. She was born in Allentown, the daughter of the late Harry Evanchuck and...
Gerald M. Leininger
Feb 19, 2012
Gerald Leininger, age 88, of Spring Mt. Road, Weatherly, Pa., died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Ctr. in Wilkes Barre. Husband of the late Nancy L. (Craigle) Leininger, who died in Jan. of 2002. Born in Beaver Meadows, he was the son of the late Manton and Anna (Schwalm) Leininger. A 1941 Hazleton High School graduate,...
Kathryn L. "Kitty" Kuntz
Feb 18, 2012
Kathryn L. "Kitty" (Leininger) Kuntz, age 90, formerly of Lansford, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Broad Meadow Health Services in Middletown, Del. Kathryn was the widow of George Kuntz, Jr., who died on January 17, 1998. A homemaker, Kathryn was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church of Lansford. A 1942 Tamaqua High School graduate, Kathryn belonged to...
Lois L. Mace
Feb 17, 2012
Lois L. (Love) Mace, age 72, of South Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, February 17, 2012, at home in the care of her family. Lois last worked as the Bakery manager for Boyers in Tamaqua; however; she and her husband Ronald I. Mace owned and operated textile cutting rooms for many years. They also ran with their son, RIM Beverage...
Regina F. Evans
Feb 16, 2012
Regina F. (Krapf) Evans, age 89, of South Lehigh Street Tamaqua, died Thursday, February 16, 2012, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Presbyterian by faith, Regina was a 1940 Tamaqua High School graduate. She retired from the former Brockton Textile, and was a Past President of the Coaldale Legion Aux. Regina, served as an Elder, and Deacon...
Paul E. Tyson
Feb 16, 2012
Paul E. Tyson, age 96, of Ardmore Ave., Tamaqua, died Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Dardanella M. (Shellhammer) Tyson, who died on Nov. 16, 2000. Paul worked as an auto mechanic for the former Kovich and Erbe Garages of Tamaqua for 31 years. A member of Zion...
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