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Mark Eroh
May 4, 2010
Mr. Mark Eroh, age 92, of Packer Twp., Weatherly died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, Pa. He was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church of Berwick. Mark was a 1931 Weatherly High School graduate and was active in 4-H during his youth. He was a crop farmer operating his family's farm. Born in Packer...
Robert Paul Wenzel
Apr 26, 2010
Robert Paul Wenzel, 85 years of age, died April 26, 2010 in California, formerly of the Reading area. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Clarence S. and Catherine A. (Bahrt) Wenzel. A graduate of Penn State University, he served in the 94th Air Support Squadron during WWII. He retired from Hobbie / Leisure Craft. Preceded in...
Paul P. Porter
Apr 21, 2010
Mr. Paul P. Porter, age 86, of Fowlersville Road, Bloomsburg, Pa., died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. A 45 year career railroader, Paul retired in 1983 from Conrail in Stroudsburg, having worked as an inspector, and foreman. He served in the United States Army during WWII, and is a member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly,...
Chad Allen Gerhard
Apr 21, 2010
Mr. Chad Allen Gerhard, age 36, of Hazleton, Pa., died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. A Weatherly High School graduate, Chad was a member of Zion's Lutheran Church of Weatherly. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Steve Gerhard of Sagamore Hills, OH, and Diane (Weiss) Gerhard of Weatherly, Pa. . He is survived...
Warren C. Kunkel
Apr 20, 2010
Mr. Warren C Kunkel, age 72, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at his home. He was the son of the late Charles P. Kunkel and the late Jennie A. (Geiger) Kunkel. He is survived by his wife, Linda R. (Rex) Kunkel of New Ringgold daughter, Peggy Sue Kunkel of Weatherly. Arrangements by Robert S. Nester Funeral...
Kenneth Paul Young
Apr 17, 2010
Kenneth Paul Young, age 68, of Tamaqua, died Saturday, April 17, 2010 in Bethlehem, Pa. Private arrangements at the convenience of the family by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, Pa. Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
Joseph D. Camerini
Apr 16, 2010
Mr. Joseph D. Camerini, age 85, of Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, April 16, 2010, having endured a courageous battle against cancer at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe, was a 1943 St. Jerome High School graduate, and is a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Army serving during WWII. Returning home...
Karen L. Connolly
Apr 12, 2010
Karen L. Connolly, 62, died April 12, 2010 after a short illness. Mrs. Connolly was born in New York on January 27, 1948 to Milan Brozek and Margaret Surotchak, and lived there for 39 years. She graduated from New Hide Park High School. After meeting her husband, Dennis, in New York, she moved to Napa in 1987. Karen worked at...
Lyle E. Swanson
Apr 12, 2010
Mr. Lyle E Swanson, age 90, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, April 12, 2010, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. Mr. Swanson was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and was previously employed by Pacific Coast Transit as a truck driver. He was a Christian with deep faith. Born in Minneapolis, MN, he was the son of...
Julia B. Balish
Apr 1, 2010
Miss Julia B. Balish, age 92, formerly of Coaldale, died Thursday, April 1, 2010, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in, Tamaqua. A 1934 Coaldale High School graduate, Julia was and active member of the former SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C.C. of Coaldale, and now belongs to SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua. She was past president of the...
Thomas H. Hartz, Sr.
Mar 24, 2010
Mr. Thomas H. Hartz, Sr., age 70, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Tom, retired from the former Rockwell Corp, then Goss Inc. of Reading, and then worked for a brief time at Kovatch Mobile Equipment of Nesquehoning. He owned and operated T. Hartz & Son's a fire extinguisher sales & service...
Jean L. Weigand
Mar 20, 2010
Mrs. Jean L. (Smith) Weigand, age 94, of Weatherly, Pa., died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Heritage Hills Senior Community Living Ctr. in Weatherly, Pa. Jean, was a 1933 Weatherly High School graduate, and member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. She had worked in the billling dept. of the former Warner & Waas Dept. Store of Weatherly. Born...
Richard L. Valenti
Mar 16, 2010
Mr. Richard L Valenti, age 78, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at his residence in Tamaqua. Richard was Catholic by faith and a jeweler by trade. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph Valenti and the late Anita (Mercadante) Valenti. He is survived by his One Daughter, Brooklyn Smay of Walnutport Three...
Marguerite Strohl
Mar 16, 2010
Mrs. Marguerite (Seng) Strohl, age 73, of Lehighton, Pa., died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Palmerton Hospital Blue Mt. Health Ctr. in Palmerton, Pa. Mrs. Strohl retired from the Northern Lehigh School District after 21 years of service as a custodian. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Seng and the late Anna Seng. She is...
George M. Schlorf
Mar 14, 2010
Mr. George M. Schlorf, age 53, of N. Lehigh Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at home, in Tamaqua, Pa. A 1975 Tamaqua High School graduate, George earned a welders certificate, and had worked for the former L.C.&N. for many years. George last worked for ASH Resources of Schuylkill Haven. And avid dirt biker, he belonged to the...
Josephine I. Sterling
Mar 13, 2010
Mrs. Josephine I. (Miller) Sterling, age 70, of Berwick, Pa., died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Spring Garden Ave. Berwick, Pa., the home of her daughter, Jackie surrounded by her family. Catholic by faith, Josephine had worked as a medical records technician. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Geary) Miller. She is survived...
Anne M. Sotack
Mar 11, 2010
Mrs. Anne M (Petrisko) Sotack, age 92, of Weatherly, Pa., died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at St Luke's Pavilion in Hazleton, Pa. Mrs. Sotack owned with her late husband the Homestead Restaurant- Bakery from 1959-1966, she then worked at Weatherwood Nursing Home as an aid, and retired as Supervisor of the Weatherly School District cafeteria. She was a member of...
Barbara A. Rex
Mar 10, 2010
Mrs. Barbara A. (Smith) Rex, age 94, formerly of New Ringgold, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Manor Care Salisbury Twp. in Allentown, Pa. Barbara, graduated from Lehighton High School, and was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, having participated in the church's Womens Guild. She and her late husband owned and ran the West Penn Diner from...
Ralph Risi
Mar 9, 2010
Mr. Ralph Risi, age 86, of New Ringgold, Pa., formerly of Jackson Heights Queens, NY., died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Pa. Ralph, served in the United States Army during WWII, and retired from the textile industry. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Domicnico and Madaline Risi. He is survived by...
John "Jack Franklin Reichelderfer
Mar 7, 2010
Mr. John Franklin "Jack" Reichelderfer, Jr., age 86, of Jim Thorpe, Pa., died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at home in Jim Thorpe, Pa., cared for by his wife Janet. A 1940 Tamaqua High School graduate, Jack then graduated from the New York Institute of Photography. For thirty years, Jack was a fashion photographer in New York City. Upon retiring and...
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