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Gary H. Gerber
Dec 8, 2009
Mr. Gary H. Gerber, age 57, of N. Walnut St., Lansford died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. He was Protestant by faith and a member of the Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club and the Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club. A 1969 graduate of Panther Valley High School, Gary was disabled having previously worked for...
Wayne J. Stewart
Dec 7, 2009
Mr. Wayne J. Stewart, age 69, of North Lehigh Gorge Weatherly, Pa., died Monday, December 7, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown, Pa. A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of White Haven, Wayne had worked for twenty plus years for Garland Industries of Freeland. He was a 1959 graduate of the former Foster Twp. High School. Born in...
Betty Ann Boyle
Dec 4, 2009
Mrs. Betty Ann (Evans) Boyle, age 70, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, December 4, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A 1956 graduate of the former Coaldale High School. Betty Ann loved to play Bingo. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Carl and the late Elizabeth (Murphy) Evans....
Celestine A. Salla
Dec 4, 2009
Mrs. Celestine A. (Sterusky) Salla, age 79, of Water Street Lansford, Pa., died Friday, December 4, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. A member of St. Katharine Drexel R.C.C. of Lansford, Celestine was a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Hazucha) Sterusky. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Davis S. Salla;...
John Stephen Weaver
Dec 2, 2009
Mr. John Stephen Weaver, age 57 of Tamaqua died Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp. He was Protestant by faith and a 1969 Tamaqua High School graduate. John was disabled. He was the son of the late D. Edward Weaver and Florence Mary (Werner) Weaver of Tamaqua. In addition to his mother he is survived by...
Anthony J. Fredicine
Dec 1, 2009
Mr. Anthony J. Fredicine, age 91, of Spruce St., Tamaqua died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at HCR ManorCare, Laureldale. He was an engineer for Conrail & Reading Railroad for 49 years, retiring in 1982, last engineering The Anthracite Express. Anthony was a member of St. Jerome R.C. Church of Tamaqua, the Knights of Columbus- Henry Baker Chapter, Brotherhood of Railroad...
Harry "Pete" W. Gower
Nov 30, 2009
Mr. Harry "Pete" W. Gower, age 83, of White Haven, Pa., died Monday, November 30, 2009, at home. Pete, was a 1943 graduate of the former White Haven High School. After graduation he entered the United State Army, fighting in the Rhinelands of Central Europe, having been awarded a Purple Heart. He owned and operated for 33 years Gower's TV...
Ronald J. Mann
Nov 29, 2009
Mr. Ronald J. Mann, age 66, of North Street Weatherly, Pa., died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at home surrounded by his family. Ronald worked construction until taking ill. He was and avid Phillies fan, who loved all sports. Ronald enjoyed reading and studying history. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank Mann and is survived by...
Emma Halechko
Nov 29, 2009
Mrs. Emma (Englehart) Halechko, age 80, of Lehigh Gorge Dr., Weatherly died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at St. Luke's Manor, Hazleton. She was the former tax collector for Buck Mt. in Weatherly and previously worked at Wrights Knitting Mills, Hazleton, Pa. Emma was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church of Weatherly. Born in Weatherly, she was the...
Justine Yesulaitis
Nov 28, 2009
Mrs. Justine (Sedlock) Yesulaitis, age 93, of Phillips Street Coaldale, Pa., died Saturday, November 28, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan Sedlock. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, and the Tamaqua Senior Citizens. Justine, graduated from the...
Dolores N. Wheeler
Nov 25, 2009
Mrs. Dolores N. (Mondel) Wheeler, age 77, of North Street Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton. Dolores, was a graduate of the former Foster Twp. High School. She and her late husband owned and operated Wheelers Variety Store in Weatherly from 1976 to 1994. An active member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C.,...
Selma C.M. Baade
Nov 23, 2009
Selma C.M. Baade, 81, of RD #2 Weatherly, went to her eternal rest on Monday 23 Nov, surrounded by her family. Born in Jersey City, NJ on March 3, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Bruno P. & Klara D. (Wulf) Koberstein. While a resident of Jersey City, she was employed as a professional secretary in the Empire...
Robert Wenzel
Nov 22, 2009
Robert Wenzel (formerly of Tamaqua) of Zellwood, FL entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 22, 2009 after a lengthy illness where his last days were spent with Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, FL. He was 72 years of age. He was the son of the late George W. and Anna P. Wenzel (founder of Wenzel's Bakery). He was raised and...
John E. Hess
Nov 21, 2009
Mr. John E. Hess, age 80, of Second Street Weatherly, Pa., died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Weatherwood Carbon County Nursing & Rehab. in Weathery, Pa. John retired as a mechanic from Tung-Sol in Weatherly in 1992 after working 45 years. He was a past president of the Citizens Fire Company of Weatherly, and was a member of Zion Evangelical...
Vincent "Hopper" S. Suzadail
Nov 20, 2009
Mr. Vincent "Hopper" S. Suzadail, age 89, of Catawissa St., Nesquehoning formerly of Tamaqua died Friday, November 20, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, Pa. He worked as a butcher at the former Spokas, Knowles, Dietrich and Yorke's Markets all of Tamaqua, retiring at age 83. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C. Church of Tamaqua. Born...
Chelsea Katelyn Sims
Nov 17, 2009
Miss Chelsea Katelyn Sims, age 22, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pa. Born with cerebral palsy, her life was vibrant, and she was a gift to her family, and all who knew her. She had a smile that would light up a room, and a personality that endeared her to many. Chelsea was a 2008...
Jane E. Gerhard
Nov 17, 2009
Mrs. Jane E. (Gerhard) Gerhard, age 88, of Wetzel Run Dr., Weatherly died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at her residence. She was previously employed at Tung-Sol where she worked as an assembler. Jane was a member of St. Matthew's Union Church and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly, Pa. where she was a member of the Busy Bees. She was a...
William R. Kunkle, Sr.
Nov 17, 2009
Mr. William R. Kunkle, Sr., age 67, of East Side Boro, White Haven, Pa., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at home. A Weatherly High School graduate, Bill had worked for his family's nursery, Kunkle's of White Haven. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Born in White Haven, he was the son of the late Clinton...
Veronica A. Bubel
Nov 17, 2009
Miss Veronica A. Bubel, formerly known as Sister Annette Francis O.S.F., age 83, of Brockton, Pa., died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Sister Annette professed her vows as a Sister at our Lady of Angels Convent in Aston, Pa. She practiced her vocation for 40 years, until returning home to Brockton....
Barbara M. Hosler
Nov 15, 2009
Mrs. Barbara M. (Houser) Hosler, age 73, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa., surrounded by her family. Barb, was a Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of the Drum & Bugle Corp. A homemaker, she belonged to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua. She was active in...
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