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Katherine Duffy
Jun 22, 2009
Katherine Duffy, age 81, of Weatherly, Pa. formerly of Tamaqua, died Monday, June 22, 2009 at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Bill and Katie (Collins) Duffy. Katherine was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C. Church in Tamaqua. She retired from Alexander's Dept. Store in Brooklyn, N.Y. where...
Robert R. Berry
Jun 21, 2009
Mr. Robert R. Berry, age 78, of Lombard Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Robert retired from I.M. C. Powder Company of Northampton, Pa. in the early 1990's after 33 years of service. He was a United States Army Veteran. Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late John and...
John F. Soley
Jun 20, 2009
John F. Soley, age 62, of Weatherly, Pa., died Saturday, June 20, 2009, in his home on Quakake Road, Weatherly, Pa. John, retired from the former Atlas Powder company as an Electrician. He owned and operated P.J. Kennels of Packer Twp. for over 20 years, boarding dogs and raising Brittany's. Upon the passing of his mother, he and his sister...
Kenneth W. Evans
Jun 19, 2009
Mr. Kenneth W. Evans, age 62, of 606 Hazlewood Drive Hazleton, Pa., died Friday, June 19, 2009, surrounded by his family, at Geissinger South Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A Hanover High School graduate, Kenneth was a trained machinist. Kenneth, has served as Superintendent of the Hazlewood Apartments in Hazleton for 33 years. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of...
Azziraya Kelis Ring
Jun 11, 2009
Azziraya Kelis Ring, infant daughter of Adam Ring and Kelly (Kopack) Dalessio of Tamaqua, died Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, Pa. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Ashley Weirch and Adriana Dalessio, both of Tamaqua Paternal Grandmother Melaine Ring of Glenn Allen, VA Maternal Grandmother Geraldine Kopack of Tamaqua Private...
Keri Lee Suchy, R.N., O.C.N
Jun 7, 2009
Keri Lee Suchy, R.N., O.C.N., age 50, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17 th & Chew Streets in Allentown, Pa. A 1977 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Keri was a graduate of the Allentown School of Nursing, earning her R.N. in 1980, and was a certified oncology nurse . She...
Robert J. Snyder
Jun 6, 2009
Mr. Robert J. Snyder, age 73, of Washington Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville, Pa. A 1954 Tamaqua High School graduate, Bob retired from the United States Army after Twenty-four years, at the rank of Major. Born in Coaldale, Pa., he was the son of the late Harry and Daisy (King)...
John "Jack" H. Ring
Jun 5, 2009
Mr. John H. Ring, age 80, of South Street Jim Thorpe, Pa., died Friday, June 5, 2009, at The Summit at Blue Mountain Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pa. A Valley Forge Military School graduate, Jack served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He and his late wife Mary owned and operated the John H. Ring Funeral Home...
Cathy Henry
Jun 5, 2009
Mrs. Cathy (Pekar) Henry, age 43, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, June 5, 2009, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. Cathy was a women of purpose, who fought cancer with courage and dignity. She was a member of the Penn Mahoning Ambulance Assoc., and West Penn Fire Company, where she was a first responder. Born in Phoenixville, Pa.,...
Catherine M. Vacca
Jun 4, 2009
Catherine Mary (Lahache) Vacca, age 48, of White Haven Pa. died Thursday, June 4, 2009 at home in White Haven. Catherine was a trained E.M.T. Born in Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Michael Lahche and Claire (LeDorgne) Giardina. Surviving in addition to her mother are sons Justin J Foley and his wife, Michelle of Weatherly; Christopher...
Daniel J. Collins, Jr.
Jun 4, 2009
Mr. Daniel J. Collins, Jr., age 88, of 112 Hunter Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville, Pa. A member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa., Dan also belonged to the Tamaqua Senior Citizens, and Panther Valley Golden Agers, having served as historian for the group. Dan, retired from Lehigh Coal...
Pauline Telepchak
Jun 2, 2009
Mrs. Pauline Telepchak, age 87, of Coaldale formerly of Tamaqua died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pa. Catholic by faith, Pauline was a homemaker and Hazleton High School graduate. Born in Hazleton,Pa., she was the daughter of the late Neil and Justine (Sarl) Roman. She is survived by her daughter Michele A. O'Connor...
Helen "Peg" M. Miller
May 29, 2009
Mrs. Helen M. "Peg" Miller, age 91, of Weatherly died Friday, May 29, 2009 at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly. Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Ruth (Dechant) Hartz. Lutheran by faith, Helen worked as a clerk at her father's variety store "Flups" for many years. She is survived by many cousins; Preceded...
Asa T. Faust
May 28, 2009
Mr. Asa T Faust, age 89, of East Second Street Weatherly, Pa., died Thursday, May 28, 2009, at at home in Weatherly. A Weatherly High School graduate, Asa served in the United States Army during WWII. Upon returning home Asa began to work for the United States Postal Service as a Rural Route Carrier in the Weatherly R.D's, retiring after...
Caroline Gerber
May 26, 2009
Caroline Gerber, 66, passed away on May 26, 2009 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Florida. Born in Cokeburg, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1942 to Pauline and Pitero DiNardo. Carol married Frank F. Gerber Jr. on August 14, 1965 in Edison, NJ and later moved to Tamaqua in 1974 to raise their family. Above all else, she loved being with her...
Marjorie R. Reed
May 25, 2009
Mrs. Marjorie R. Reed, age 75, of Bethlehem, Pa. died Monday, May 25, 2009 at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, L.V. Hosp., Muhlenberg Campus. Marjorie was a Homemaker and a member of Farmersville Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Pa. Born in West Brunswick Twsp., Pa., she was the daughter of the late John D. and Edna I. (Dress) Freeman. She is survived...
Marian Minnie Smith
May 20, 2009
Mrs. Marian M. (Miller) Smith, age 84, of Lehighton, Pa., died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at her home in New Mahoning, which she shared with her husband of 62 years, and where she lived her entire life, surrounded by family. Marian was a member of Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, Pa. She attended the one room school house in New...
Adam D.J. Snyder
May 19, 2009
Mr. Adam D. J. Snyder, age 82, of Andreas died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lehighton, Pa. Adam was a Korean War Veteran, and member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville. He retired in 1988 from Blue Mountain Pressure Casting, as a die caster. Adam maintained membership in the Mahoning, West Penn, and...
Mary Catherine Hoffman
May 18, 2009
Mrs. Mary Catherine Hoffman, age 84 and her daughter Julieann Everett, age 43 of 208 Hudsondale St., Weatherly died Monday, May 18, 2009 in their home from the result of a devastating fire which destroyed the property. Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her husband Rolland and son Larry Morin. Survived by sons Ricky and Ronnie Morin and her...
Julie Ann Everett
May 18, 2009
Mrs. Mary Catherine Hoffman, age 84 and her daughter Julieann Everett, age 43 of 208 Hudsondale St., Weatherly died Monday, May 18, 2009 in their home from the result of a devastating fire which destroyed the property. Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her husband Rolland and son Larry Morin. Survived by sons Ricky and Ronnie Morin and her...
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