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Alverna J. Reimold

Alverna J. Reimold

Sep 13, 2009

Mrs. Alverna J. Reimold, age 75, of Hudsondale St., Weatherly died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Hazleton and the Poetry Foundation of America. Alverna graduated from Weatherly High School in 1951. She worked as a nurses aide at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly and retired from Mountain City...

George P. Wolfe

George P. Wolfe

Sep 10, 2009

Mr. George P. Wolfe, age 76, of Millhead Road West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Geisenger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. George, was a member of Labors Local 1174, having worked as a Laborer and Truck Driver for Duggan & Marcon for 31 years, retiring in 1995. A Korean War veteran, serving in the United...

Kathryn L. Truskey

Kathryn L. Truskey

Sep 10, 2009

Mrs. Kathryn L (Quinn) Truskey, age 91, of Harrisburg, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Harrisburg Community Hospital in Harrisburg, Pa. A Mahanoy City High School graduate, Kathryn was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. After having worked for the former Atlas Powder Compnay in Wilmington DE., Kathryn returned to Tamaqua to...

Julia Mary Valinch

Julia Mary Valinch

Sep 5, 2009

Mrs. Julia M. (McGee) Valinch, age 98, of Weatherly, Pa., formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Weatherly, Pa. A Homemaker, Julia was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, and a Catholic daughter. Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Elleen (Shields) McGee....

Alex "Bindy" Schipin

Alex "Bindy" Schipin

Sep 5, 2009

Mr. Alex "Bindy" Schipin, Jr., age 86, of Weatherly, Pa., died Sat., September 5, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hopital Salisbury Twp. Pa. Alex, was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. of Weatherly, Pa., American Legion Post #360 Weatherly, and the Freeland V.F.W.. He was and Avid outdoorsman, belonging to the Silver Ridge Hunting Club of Weatherly, and the...

Lawrence Kamp

Lawrence Kamp

Aug 31, 2009

Mr. Lawrence Kamp, age 58, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, August 31, 2009 at Geisinger Health Systems in Danville, Pa. He was self-employed. Born in New Ringgold, Pa., he was the son of the late Luke and Irma (Sterner) Kamp. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Spitler of Schuylkill Haven; and Lori Palko wife of Daniel of Orwigsburg...

Rebecca J Johnson, M.D.

Rebecca J Johnson, M.D.

Aug 28, 2009

Dr. Rebecca J. (Winheld) Johnson, M.D., age 46, of Plantation, Florida died Friday, August 28, 2009 at her residence. A Medical Doctor and Insurance Consultant by profession, Dr. Johnson graduated from Troy, PA H.S., Pennsylvania State University and Temple University Medical School. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Elijah Moyer, Armand Winheld and Joyce (Haas)...

Anthony "Tony" M. Zahora, Jr.

Anthony "Tony" M. Zahora, Jr.

Aug 19, 2009

Mr. Anthony M. Zahora, Jr. age 46, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in Tamaqua. A 1980 Tamaqua High School graduate, Tony attended Bloomsburg University. He is a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. . Born in Coaldale, he was the son of Anthony Zahora, Sr. of Tamaqua, and the late...

Russel G. Fry, Jr.

Russel G. Fry, Jr.

Aug 19, 2009

Mr. Russell G. Fry, Jr., age 76, of Whiting, NJ, formerly of Tamaqua, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Twsp., NJ. A 1951 graduate of Tamaqua Area H.S., and graduate of Reform Episcopal Seminary 1954, and Eastern College of St. David in 1956 with a B.A. in Phiilosophy and a minor in Greek, and mathmatics....

Jonathan '"Junny": J. Valentine

Jonathan '"Junny": J. Valentine

Aug 16, 2009

Mr. Jonathan "Junny" James Valentine, age 88, of 430 East Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa., died Sunday, August 16, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Junny, retired from the dye department of the former J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills of Hometown. A WWII Army veteran, Junny was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a life member of...

Joseph C. Breiner

Joseph C. Breiner

Aug 16, 2009

Mr. Joseph C. Breiner, age 36, of West Penn Pike, Andreas died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua and a 1991 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. Joseph was employed by Samuel Adams Brewery Co. as a bottle filler in their Fogelsville location....

Celesta E. Rex

Celesta E. Rex

Aug 13, 2009

Mrs. Celesta E. (Gaston) Rex, age 88, of Mahoning Dr. West, Lehighton died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hosp., Blue Mountain Health Care System in Lehighton. She was of the Protestant faith. Celesta retired from the former Scotty's Fashions of Lehighton and formerly worked for Wos-Wit Pa. Dutch Foods. Born in New Tripoli, Pa., she was the...

Joseph P. Kerak

Joseph P. Kerak

Aug 9, 2009

Mr. Joseph P. Kerak, age 77, of Pine Ave., Hometown, Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Joe, was a graduate of the former Coaldale High School, where he excelled in football, track, and basketball. In 2006 he was inducted to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame/ Carbon County Chapter, in recognition of...

Lewie Allen Zavitsky

Lewie Allen Zavitsky

Aug 3, 2009

Lewie Allen Zavitsky, age 33, of Ruddle St., Coaldale died Monday, August 3, 2009 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. A graduate of Panther Valley High School, he enjoyed racing, camping, Mustangs and Monster Trucks. Lewie was Catholic by faith and worked as a truck driver for AutoZone of Hazleton. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son...

Anna M. Phillipovich

Anna M. Phillipovich

Aug 2, 2009

Mrs. Anna M. (Matula) Phillipovich, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, August 2, 2009, at her home on West Penn Pike, in Tamaqua, Pa., surrounded by her family. Prior to her marriage, Anna worked for the former Atlas Powder Comapny of Reynolds, Kiddie Clothes of Lansford, and then served as a Nanny in New York City. Born in Coaldale, she was...

Edward Jay Lavietes

Edward Jay Lavietes

Aug 1, 2009

Mr. Edward Jay Lavietes, age 61, of Cedar Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, August 1, 2009, in Tamaqua, Pa. Jewish, by faith, Edward retired from the New York Times Publishing Company after 40 years, having worked as a computer operator. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of Melvin and Frieda (Bookbinder) Lavietes. He is also survived by his...

Robert "Bobby" Paul Dunn

Robert "Bobby" Paul Dunn

Jul 31, 2009

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Paul Dunn, age 22, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, July 31, 2009, in East Penn Twp. Bobby, was a 2005 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School. He and his brothers, joined is parents in operating Dunn's- Pride Holstein's Farms, a cooperative Dairy, Crop and Tree farming operation, in West Penn, Walker and East Brunswick Townships. Bobby...

Dorothy C. Gerhart

Dorothy C. Gerhart

Jul 31, 2009

Mrs. Dorothy C. (Harris) Gerhart, age 83, of Hudsondale street Weatherly, Pa., died Friday, July 31, 2009, at Sarah Todd Memorial Nursing Home in Carlisle, Pa. A member of the Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Dorothy, was a Hazleton High School graduate, having played on the girls basketball team, while in high school. A retiree of Tung-Sol in Weatherly, where she...

Doris S. Fry

Doris S. Fry

Jul 31, 2009

Mrs. Doris S. (Suckiel) Fry, age 76, of Hope Road Whiting, N.J., died Friday, July 31, 2009, at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, N.J. Episcopal by faith, Doris belonged to the Anglican Catholic Church of Allentown, Pa. A graduate, of Haddon Heights High School in 1950, she matricualted to the University of California Santa Barbara, earning a BA. in Liberal...

Rhea N. Schuetrum

Rhea N. Schuetrum

Jul 26, 2009

Rhea N. Schuetrum, age 69, of West Elm Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, July 26, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. A 1957 Tamaqua High School graduate, Rhea went to work for Prudential Insurance in California, returning to work for Prudential in Hazleton, Pa. Leaving Prudential, Rhea was hired as one of two Meter Maid's for the Tamaqua Police...

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