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Everett A. Lewis
Jul 14, 2010
Everett A. "Butch" Lewis, age 70, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at St. Lukes Bethlehem. A graduate of Freehold, New Jersey High School, Butch served in the United States Navy. He was a Glass Blower for Ball Industries in Carteret, NJ. Born in Neptune, NJ., he was the son of the late Everett and...
Mabel M. Hill
Jul 13, 2010
Mrs. Mabel M. (Stump) Hill, age 86, formerly of Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at The Summit at Blue Mountain Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pa., surrounded by her daughter Jessica M. Zeigler. A member of the Primitive Methodist Church, and its Ladies Aide Society of Tamaqua, Mabel was also active in T.O.P.S. of Tamaqua,...
Leo W. Beerley, Jr.
Jul 12, 2010
Mr. Leo W. Beerley, Jr. age 55, of Railroad Street New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, July 12, 2010, at home in New Ringgold. Leo, was a Vietnam War veteran, and last worked for Seaton Manor of Orwigsburg. He was the son of Leo Beerley, Sr. of New Ringgold, with whom he resided, and the late Margaret (Cormican) Beerely . He...
Alice Mildred Price
Jul 12, 2010
Mrs. Alice M. (Stanley) Price, age 83, of Lake Hauto Crescent Drive Nesquehoning, formerly of Coaldale, died Monday, July 12, 2010, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, upon arrival. Alice graduated from Coaldale High Schoo,l class of 1944. She received her B.S. degree in Education from Kutztown State Teacher's College in 1948, and obtained a specialization in...
Frank E. D'Andrea
Jul 11, 2010
Mr. Frank E. D’Andrea, 43, of Weatherly died at his home Sunday morning. He was the husband of Tammy (Kellner) D’Andrea. Born in Hazleton on Feb. 28, 1967, he was the son of JosephE. & Theresa (Calello) D’Andrea of Weatherly. Frank was 1985 WHS graduate and worked as a maintenance foreman for the Carbon County Housing Authority. Frank loved sky...
Lena Amanda Sassaman
Jul 11, 2010
Mrs. Lena A. (Hill) Sassaman, age 95, of Penn Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa, upon arrival. Lena, was the oldest member of St. John U.C.C. of Tamaqua. She worked for the former Eames Bakery of Tamaqua, and loved to crochet. Born in West Penn Twp., she was...
Kenneth J. Hill
Jul 11, 2010
Mr. Kenneth J Hill, age 52, of Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at his home. Mr. Hill was formerly employed by, ASH Resources, Gangloff Brothers as a landscaper. He was a US Army Veteran. He was the son of the late Edward M. and Eva M. (Kromer) Hill. Survived by his brothers, William Hill and his wife Kathryn...
Conrad H. Pfeiffer
Jul 10, 2010
Conrad H. Pfeiffer Conrad H. Pfeiffer, 80 of Weatherly died Saturday at Hazleton General Hospital. Born in Weatherly on 27 Jan., 1930, he was the son of the late Conrad P. and Katherine (Romig) Pfeiffer. Conrad was a member of Salem United Church of Christ Weatherly. He was employed as a supervisor for A.T & T. (formerly Western Electric )...
John "Jay" E. Faust, Jr.
Jul 7, 2010
Mr. John E. "Jay" Faust, Jr., age 87, of Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly, Pa. A 1941 Weatherly High School graduate, Jay served during WWII, stationed in the China, Burma, India Theater, with the 925th Night Fighter Squadron, of the 312 Fighter Wing of the 14th Air Force. As and Air...
Edna E. Hood
Jul 5, 2010
Mrs. Edna E. (Whitehead) Hood, age 67, of 159 West Ridge Street Lansford, died Monday, July 5, 2010, at the home of her son, and daughter-in-law Ronnie and Jenny Hood, in Lansford. A 1961 Lansford High School graduate, Edna worked for the former Jet-Data of Lansford, for many years. Edna, was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed her trips to...
Mary H. Pangonis
Jul 5, 2010
Mrs. Mary H. (Capone) Pangonis, age 91, of Mahanoy City, died Monday, July 5, 2010, at the home of her daughter, in Tamaqua. "Grammy" enjoyed cooking special recipes, shopping, visiting with her friends, sewing, and taking care of all of her family who loved her dearly. She was active and vibrant and defied her age. A 1935 Mahanoy City High...
Ronald D. Swanson
Jul 5, 2010
Mr. Ronald D. Swanson, age 70, of Cornerstone Drive New Ringgold, died July 5, 2010, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. A member of the Jehovah Wittness Kingdom Hall of Tamaqua, Ron was a truck driver for many years. Born in Minneapolis, he was the son of the late Lyle and Marie (Rick) Swanson. He is survived...
John W. Wehry, Jr.
Jul 4, 2010
John W. Wehry,Jr., age 68, of Scranton, Pa., died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Mercy Hospital of Scranton. A Tamaqua High School, and Steven's Trade School graduate, Jack served in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, Jack worked in the Aeronautics Industry, last working for Lockheed Martin. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of...
William Patrick Quinn
Jun 30, 2010
Mr. William Patrick Quinn, age 67, of Piersol St., village of Reevesdale, Tamaqua, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at his home, cared for and surrounded by his family. He was a member of St Jerome R. C. Church of Tamaqua and a coalminer by occupation. Born in Brockton, Pa., he was the son of the late William J. Quinn and...
Karl C. Miller
Jun 30, 2010
Mr. Karl C Miller, age 82, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. Karl was a WWII Army Veteran and was previously employed by Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua, Pa., S. Ward Fire Co., American Legion and a social member of American Hose...
Helen M. Mahala
Jun 25, 2010
Mrs. Helen M (Gilbert) Mahala, age 84, of Pittston, Pa., formerly of West Penn Township, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at Wesley Village in Pittston. Helen was a Tamaqua High School graduate and was employed by Schuylkill County Child Development as a teacher's aide. She was a member of St. Peter's Union Church, Mantzville, Pa. Born in Tamaqua, she was...
Alma J. Jenco
Jun 22, 2010
Mrs. Alma J. (Heffelfinger) Jenco, age 87, formerly of West Ridge Street Lansford, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A 1940 Lansford High School graduate, Alma worked as a sewing machine operator for various textile operations in Lansford. Born in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Bertha...
William T. "Doc." Ravina, D.D.S.
Jun 16, 2010
Dr. William Thomas "Doc" Ravina, D.D.S., age 85, of 222 First Street Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at home, cared for by his wife of 56 years, Anna (Wursta) Ravina, R.N., A 1942 graduate of the Mining & Mechanical Institute (M.M.I.), Doc, matriculated to Temple University earning a B.A. in 1948, and his Doctor of Dentistry in 1952....
Carol A. Morgan
Jun 14, 2010
Mrs. Carol A. (Breskiewicz) Morgan, age 53, of Weatherly, Pa., died upon arrival, Monday, June 14, 2010, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, Pa. Carol, was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, and retired in 2008 after 30 years, from Serento Gardens of Hazleton. A 1974 Mount Carmel High School graduate, and graduate of Bloomsburg...
John J. Bland
Jun 8, 2010
Mr. John J Bland, age 88, of Douglassville, Pa., died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at St John Neumann Nursing Home in Philadelphia, Pa. John was employed by Conrail as a locomotive engineer. He was a WWII Army Veteran having served with the 3rd AirDrome Squadron 5th Airforce Group. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late John Buckton...
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