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Ethel Sue Weston
Oct 21, 2009
Mrs. Ethel Sue (Gimbi) Weston, age 61, of Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hopital, Salisbury Twp. , Pa. Ethel Sue, was and aide in the Weatherly Middle School, working for the Carbon/Lehigh Intermediate Unit for the past 28 years. A member of Zion's Lutheran Church of Weatherly, Pa., she sang in the church choir, and...
Leonard T. Patrick
Oct 19, 2009
Mr. Leonard T. Patrick, age 91, of Tamaqua, Pa., passed away Monday, October 19, 2009, in Pottsville Pa., surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who will be deeply missed. Leonard served our country during WWII, in the Army Air Corp, as a member of the 428th bomber group. As a flight engineer on a...
Rodney F. Werley
Oct 16, 2009
Mr. Rodney F. Werley, age 73, of Warminster, Pa., died Saturday, October 16, 2009, at Doylestown Hospital, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, and pop pop, participating in his children and grand childrens activities through out their lives. Rodney, will be remembered by his family and friends as an honest, kind, and generous man who loved all people,...
Julia Ann Scheitrum
Oct 9, 2009
Mrs. Julia A.(Bergen) Scheitrum, age 82, of Brown Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, October 9, 2009, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. During the war years, Julia worked as a telephone operator in Pottsville, and then in Tamaqua. Upon the birth of her family, she settled into the role of homemaker. She was a member of St....
Sharon A. Mcconnell
Oct 6, 2009
Mrs. Sharon A. McConnell, age 66, of Abbott St., Lansford died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at home. She was Catholic by faith and a homemaker. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Veronica J. (Banzhaf) Schwartzman. She is survived by her sons, Joseph McConnell III of Allentown and Michael McConnell of Freeland...
Lulu Mertz
Oct 5, 2009
Mrs. LuLu (Yates) Mertz, age 86, of 65 East Lizard Creek Road, Lehighton, Pa., died Monday, October 5, 2009, at Pleasant Trees Assisted Living Center in Lehighton, Pa. A home maker, Lulu was a member of St. John U.C.C. of Mahoning Twp., Lehighton, Pa.. . She was the daughter of the late Ephraim and Lulu (Rex) Yates. She is survived...
David W. Neyer
Oct 4, 2009
Mr. David W. Neyer, age 53, of Hayes St., Hazleton died Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Liberty Nursing Home, Allentown, Pa. He was a 1973 graduate of Panther Valley High School and attended Vo-Tech where he studied Carpentry. He was previously employed at J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills, Tamaqua and Scotch Maide of McAdoo. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son...
Herman T. Reimold, Jr.
Oct 3, 2009
Mr. Herman T. Reimold, Jr., age 76, of Hudsondale Street Weatherly, Pa., died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at St. Lukes Pavillon in Hazleton, Pa. Herman, was a Korean War Veteran, and former Commander of the Weatherly American Legion. A retired Chief of Police for the Weatherly Borough, and two term councilman, he also served as a Past President of Citizens...
Henry M. Tracy
Oct 1, 2009
Mr. Henry M. Tracy, age 86, of Whitehall, formerly of New Ringgold, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, Pa. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and previously was employed by Interstate Dress Carriers of Lehighton. Henry was a member of St. Jerome R.C. Church, Tamaqua and the V.F.W. Eagles Pt. Post 7293, Egypt,...
Lois Mccluskey
Oct 1, 2009
Mrs. Lois McCluskey, age 77, of First St., Weatherly died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at her residence. Born in Delano, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Sally (Walbert) Boughner. Lois, was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Weatherly, where she served on the Church Council and was a youth group leader. While wintering in...
Stephen W. Papincak, Jr.
Sep 30, 2009
Mr. Stephen W. Papincak, Jr., age 47, of Grist Mill Drive Weatherly, Pa., went peacefully to Jesus, Wednesday, September 30, 2009, unexpectedly at home. Stephen, was a 1980 Hazleton High School graduate, and earned his associates degree from Johnson Technical Institute of Scranton in 1983. Stephen, worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Agere Systems of Allentown, earning the status of...
Gloria D. Marion-Gass
Sep 29, 2009
Mrs. Gloria D.(Snyder) Marion-Gass, age 73, of 8 East Phillips Street Coaldale, Pa., died Tuesday, September 29, 2009, in her home. Catholic by faith, Gloria was a homemaker. She loved playing Bingo and visiting the Casinos. Born in Paterson, NJ., she was the daughter of the late Fred and May (Peterson) Snyder. She is survived by her Three Daughters, Doris...
Alvin M. Snyder, Jr.
Sep 25, 2009
Alvin M. "Butch" Snyder, Jr., age 61, of East Pacific Street Philadelphia, Pa., died Friday, September 25, 2009, at Aria Health Systems in Philadelphia, Pa. A 1965 Frankford High School graduate, AL was a Vietnam Army veteran. He belonged to the Philadelphia American Legion Post #925, serving as Commander, Odditteez Motor Cycle Club, and was a graduate of the Civilian...
Brenda Lee Fredericks
Sep 24, 2009
Mrs. Brenda Lee (Warner) Fredericks, age 54, of Hunter Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Brenda graduated from Liberty High School in 1972. Born in Bethlehem, she is the daughter of Hudson Warner of Bethlehem and the late Betty (Burke) Warner. She is also survived by her husband...
Dorothy Hassan Schonberger
Sep 23, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy H. (Hassan) Schonberger, age 92, of Sun City West, Ariz., formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at Golden Springs Adult Care Center in Suprise, Ariz. A 1934 Tamaqua High School graduate, Dorothy retired from the Lehigh County Department of Welfare as a Case Worker in 1982. Dorothy was a member of the Jewish Community Ctr....
Allen Howard Stauffenberg
Sep 21, 2009
Mr. Allen H."Big Al" Stauffenberg, age 62, of East Pine Street Mahanoy City, Pa., died Monday, September 21, 2009, at Wilkes-Barre Veteran's Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A 1963 Mahanoy City High School graduate, Allen worked as a over the road truck driver on long hauls. He was a member of the V.F.W., and Mahanoy City American Legion. A United...
Catherine Yeager
Sep 20, 2009
Mrs. Catherine (Jones) Yeager, age 82, of Lansford, Pa., formerly of Coaldale, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A Coaldale High School graduate, Catherine was a member of The United Methodist Church of Coaldale. Catherine, had worked for Majestic Lamp in Coaldale, and Lansford as a Book Keeper. Born in Coaldale,...
Andrew Kmetz
Sep 19, 2009
Mr. Andrew Kmetz, age 93, of Allentown, Pa., died Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Lehigh Center in Macungie, Pa. Andrew retired as a Heavy Equipment operator from the Martins Creek plant of PP&L after 30 years of service in 1980, he had also read meter's in South Bethlehem. A 1934 Nesquehoning High School graduate, as a Corporal, he served in...
William J. Moyer
Sep 18, 2009
Mr. William J. Moyer, age 77, of East Union Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, September 18, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his family. William's greatest loves, were his family, hunting, the Marine Corp, his Fighting Irish, and the Christmas season, and it's surrounding tradition. William, retired from the former Atlas Powder Company as a mechanic in 1994. William was...
Emily Bachorik
Sep 18, 2009
Mrs. Emily (Mateyak) Bachorik, age 88, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, September 18, 2009, in Orwigsburg, Pa. Mrs. Bachorik was employedas a Trimmer for the former Phillip & Jones Shirt Company of Coaldale, Pa. She was a member of Zion Stone Church.of West Penn Twp., and a lifetome member of the New Ringgold Fire Company Ladies Aux. Born in...
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