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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.,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Enmanuel Vega
May 17, 2009
Mr. Enmanuel Vega, age 21, of Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Nesquehoning, Pa. A 2006 Panther Valley High School graduate, Eman, was a standout football player, and member of the school Power Lifting Team. He participated in track, wrestling, and basketball for PV. As a youth in Tamaqua, Eman played Little League Baseball, and Babe Ruth ball...
Michael Sachon
May 17, 2009
Mr. Michael Sachon, age 87, of Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in his home on West Howard Ave. Coaldale, Pa. Michael was a 1940 Coaldale High School graduate, and served in WWII with the US Army Air Corp. A member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, he belonged to the Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, N.R.A.,...
Phyllis R. Gernert
May 11, 2009
Mrs. Phyllis R. (Shellhammer) Gernert, age 69, of 34 Schuylkill Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, May 11, 2009, upon arrival at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Protestant by faith, Phyllis last worked fro Bo-Gen Textile, and had previously worked for Class- Tex. of Orwigsburg, Pa.. Born in west Penn Twp., she was the daughter of...
Eileen T. Tamagini
May 11, 2009
Mrs. Eileen T. (Siggelkow) Tamagini, age 78, of West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, May 11, 2009, at home in Tamaqua, Pa. Catholic by faith, Eileen graduated high school in New Jersey and attended business school in New York City. She retired from Preston Trucking of South Kearney, NJ., where she worked as controller of Over, Short, and Damaged...
Ilene A. Rodgers
May 8, 2009
Mrs. Ilene A. (Moser) Rodgers, age 70, of Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, May 8, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. A member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Ilene was a 1954 Tamaqua High School graduate, and active in the Tamaqua C.B. Radio Club. She was a former Secretary of the South Ward Palyground Assoc., and a member...
Harold C. Sipler, Sr.
May 8, 2009
Mr. Harold C. Sipler, Sr., age 68, of Weatherly, Pa., went into the Lord's arms Friday, May 8, 2009, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, N.Y. Harold, a loving father, husband, brother and pappy, devoted his life to others. He was a man with a generous heart who was a caregiver to many in need. Harold enjoyed cooking for...
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