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Mary Lou Houser
Jan 31, 2009
Mrs. Mary Lou Houser, age 68, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., formerly of New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in , Tamaqua, Pa. Mary Lou earned her G.E.D. in 1986 and then obtained her G.N.A. in April of 1987, from Schuylkill County Vo-Tech. She retired from Schuylkill County Geriatric Services,...
Beatrice "Beattie" Baldwin
Jan 31, 2009
Mrs. Beatrice "Beattie" (Heister) Baldwin, age 83, formerly of Lansford Pa., died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at the home of her niece with whom she reside Mrs. Deborah Bryfogle, in Mertztown, Pa. Beattie, was a member of the former English Congregational Church of Lansford, Pa., and a graduate of Lansford High School. She worked as a administrative Asst. to the...
Junior R. Moyer
Jan 30, 2009
Mr. Junior R. Moyer, age 89, of Pine Valley Road, East Brunswick Twp., New Ringgold, Pa., went to be with his savior, Friday, January 30, 2009, at home, surrounded by his family. Protestant by faith, he loved to read his Bible. Junior retired from the former Atlas Powder Company of Reynolds after 28 years. He and his wife of owned...
Violet R. Zubey
Jan 25, 2009
Miss Violet R. Zubey, age 50, of Pitt Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in , Fountain Hill, Pa. Violet was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa., and a 1976 Tamaqua Area High School graduate. She was the daughter of the late Albert Zubey, who died in 1989 and...
Ralph Mario Esposito, Sr.
Jan 25, 2009
Mr. Ralph M. Esposito, age 68, of Andreas, Pa., died Sunday, January 25, 2009, at home in Andreas, Pa. A Construction Supervisor, Ralph last worked for Camel Back Ski Area in Tannersville, Pa.. Born in Scranton. he was the son of the late Alfred Esposito and the late Jennie (Danna) Esposito. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,...
James R. Bowe
Jan 23, 2009
Mr. James R. Bowe, Esq., age 80, of Holland Ave., Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, January 23, 2009, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Tamaqua, Pa. James attended the Frackville High School from which he graduated in 1946. He continued his education at American University obtaining a Bachlor of Science degree in business administration in 1950. From 1951 to 1953 he...
Louise E. West
Jan 22, 2009
Miss Louise E. West, age 90, of Coaldale, Pa., died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Louise was a graduate of the former Coaldale High School. She matriculated to Susquehanna University of Selinsgrove, Pa., and earned her Masters degree from Columbia University. Returning to Coaldale to teach for eleven years, she then...
George D. Kellner
Jan 16, 2009
Mr. George D. "Don" Kellner, age 72, of Golf Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, January 16, 2009, at his home. Christian by faith, he was a 1954 Tamaqua High School graduate. Don earned an Associates Degree, in Electronical Technology from P.S.U. Wilkes-Barre campus. He was self-employeed, and served in the Army National Guard. And avid outdoorsman, Don loved working on...
Uno M. Loch
Jan 13, 2009
Mrs. Una M. (Fritz) Loch, age 93, of Ben Salem Road Andreas, Pa., died Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at The Summit at Blue Mt. Health Care in Lehighton, Pa. A Homemaker, Una belonged to Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, Pa.. . She was the daughter of late Frank and Martha (Gerber) Fritz. She is survived by her Two Daughters, Mrs....
Lt. Col., Andrew V. Marusak, Jr.
Jan 10, 2009
Lt. Col., retired Andrew V. Marusak, Jr., U.S.M.C., age 85, of Gettysburg, Pa., died Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., while wintering in Destin Florida. Colonel Marusak, was a Weatherly High School graduate, and member of St. Francis Xavier R.C. church of Gettysburg, Pa. Enlisting in the Marine Corps on January...
Viola Mary Richards
Jan 3, 2009
Mrs. Viola Mary (Tanner) Richards, age 90, of Nesquehoning, Pa., died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Hometown Nursing Home in Tamaqua, Pa. Viola was a 1936 Tamaqua High School graduate, and attended Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa, where she was very envloved. She retired from Schultz's Inc. of Hometown in 1982. Viola was a member of the Tamaqua Senior Citizens,...
Elizabeth M. Blihar
Jan 2, 2009
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Blihar, age 88, of 333 Rowe Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, January 2, 2009, at home, in Tamaqua, Pa. A home maker, she was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, where she was active in the C.W.E.A. of the church. Mrs. Blihar also was a member of the American Legion Aux.. Born in Tamaqua, she...
Angela Rene' James
Dec 30, 2008
Miss Angela R. James, age 52, of Johnstown, Pa., died Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa. Angela was A 1974 Weatherly High School graduate, and was Protestant by faith. Born in Ft. Bragg, N.C., she was the daughter of Bill Titus and Barbara (Happel) Titus of Weatherly, Pa.. She is also survived by her...
Mabel Stack
Dec 30, 2008
Mrs. Mabel (Womer) Stack, age 93, of Middle River, Md., died Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Middle River, Md. A 1934 Tamaqua High School graduate, Mrs. Stack retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company where she worked as a clerk. She was A member, of the Essex Senior Citizens of Baltimore, MD. She loved to square...
Sylvester Wood
Dec 25, 2008
Mr. Sylvester "Woody" Wood, age 77, of Weatherly, Pa., died Thursday, December 25, 2008, at Hazleton General Hospital in Hazleton, Pa. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Yuliano) Wood and they were married 50 years. Born in Lakeside Park, NJ he was the son of the late Marvin and Regina (Feltis) Wood. Mr. Wood worked for Fun Foot Wear...
Donna Lee Marie Miller
Dec 24, 2008
Mrs. Donna Lee Marie (Semko) Miller, age 66, of 750 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa., surrounded by her family. A devoted daughter, wife, mother, and Big Grammy, Donna graduated in 1960 from Tamaqua High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church...
Julius F. Keich
Dec 24, 2008
Mr. Julius F. Keich, age 107, of 51 Dairy Road, West Penn Twp., Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., in Tamaqua, Pa. Julius was a member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. At the beginining of his working years, Julius was a Window Decorator for the former Philadlphia Department Store in Tamaqua. During...
Betty May Papinchak
Dec 23, 2008
Betty May Papinchak, 73, of Weatherly died Tuesday morning at St. Luke's Miners' Memorial Hospital Coaldale. Born in Hazleton on 30 May, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Churlik) Horvath. She was a member of the Lutheran Faith. Betty was employed as a clerk at the PP & L Hazleton office. She also worked at...
Robert J. Neifert
Dec 23, 2008
Robert J. Neifert, age 89, of 301 sixth Street Coaldale, Pa., died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. He was the husband of Dorothy (Conahan) Neifert who died in 1997. Born in Tamaqua, PA he was the son of the late Frederick and Kathryn Mae (Steinert) Neifert. Mr. Neifert worked for Union...
Barry Lee Wagner
Dec 22, 2008
Mr. Barry Lee Wagner, age 58, of 8 Mush Dahl Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, December 22, 2008, at his home. Born in Tamaqua, PA he was the son of the late Curtis & Irene (Folk) Wagner. Mr. Wagner was employed by Aldrich Company in Fogelsville, PA and graduated from Tamaqua High School. He is survived by his Three Sisters:...
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