OBITUARIES
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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)...
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....
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Albert R Weaver
Jul 25, 2009
Mr. Albert "Al" R. Weaver, age 75, of Spruce Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Homes in Lehighton, Pa. Al, retired from General Battery of Muhlenburg Twp. in the mid 1990's, after working 30 plus years. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, and had served in the United States...
Ruth E. Sell
Jul 22, 2009
Mrs. Ruth E. (Hill) Sell, age 89, of Gay St., Tamaqua died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at the Hometown Nursing Home, Rush Twsp., Pa. She was a member of Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua and the Ladies Aide Society of the church. Ruth was a 1938 Tamaqua High School graduate. Born in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of...
Marsha Anne Cusatis
Jul 22, 2009
Mrs. Marsha Anne (Petzold) Cusatis, 57, of Bernhard Road, Barnesville, Pa., died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Luke’s Bethlehem in Fountain Hill, Pa. A graduate of Elk County Christian School, Marsha attended Edinboro University to study art. She was an accomplished freelance artist with an extensive portfolio exhibiting her renderings at the Gallery at The Tamaqua Art Center. From...
Mary Ellen Cannon
Jul 21, 2009
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Orach) Cannon, age 50, of E. Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa., died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Catherine Drexel R.C.C. of Lansford, Pa. A 1977 Panther Valley High School graduate, having been a member of the school's marching band. Mary Ellen, earned her degree...
Irene Inama
Jul 19, 2009
Mrs. Irene (Deesing) Inama, age 85, of Valley St., Brockton died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the home of her son in Pine Grove, Wash. Twsp., Pa. Irene was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of Holy Cross R.C. Church in New Philadelphia. She was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School and a member of...
William "Bill" K. Klingaman, Jr.
Jul 13, 2009
Mr. William "Bill" K. Klingaman Jr., age 66, of Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua, Pa. died Monday, July 13, 2009 at his residence, surrounded by his family. A 1961 Tamaqua High School graduate, William was in the Army National Guard at Fort Jackson, S.C. , serving 6 years. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Tamaqua Elks, American...
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