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Serving Schuylkill, Carbon, Luzerne and Lehigh Counties
Suzanne M. Dougherty
Sep 2, 2008
Mrs. Suzanne M. (Hutira) Dougherty, age 95, of Mulberry Street Tuscarora, Pa., died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law with whom she resided. Suzanne was a Member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. In 1925 & 1926 she recieved the Spelling Certificate Award, issued by the Pottsville Republican newspaper, signed by...
William C. Dunkelberger
Sep 1, 2008
Mr. William C. Dunkelberger, age 88, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, September 1, 2008, at Gino Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, Pa. Bill was a 1937 Tamaqua High School graduate, and WWII Army Veteran. He belonged to the American Hose Fire Company, American Legion, and Primitive Methodist Church, all of Tamaqua, Pa. Working as a Metal Fabricator,...
John Byelick
Aug 31, 2008
Mr. John Byelick, age 55, of Angel Drive New Ringgold, Pa., died Sunday, August 31, 2008, at Veterans Hospital of Manhattan, New York, NY. John was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp. Born in Sterling, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Stephen Byelick and Genieve (Morella) Byelick. Survived by brothers, Stephen, James,...
Stephen J. Repinec
Aug 27, 2008
Mr. Stephen J. Repinec, age 80, of East Union Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Stephen, attended St. Michael's Elementary School of Lansford, Pa., and was a 1947 Lansford High School graduate. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army rising to the rank of Corporal,...
Ella Carrie Postupack
Aug 21, 2008
Mrs. Ella Carrie (Houser) Postupack, age 71, formerly of West Penn Twp., residing on East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at St. Luke's VNA Hospice in Bethlehem, Pa. Ella, was a 1954 Tamaqua High School graduate, and a graduate of the McCann's School of Business of Mahanoy City, Pa. She subsequently began a storied work career...
Margaret V. Fisher
Aug 19, 2008
Mrs. Margaret V. (Neifert) Fisher, age 95, of Tamaqua, Pa., and formerly of Lansford, Pa., died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in, Tamaqua, Pa. Margaret was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford, Pa.. A Tamaqua High School graduate she earned her R.N. after graduation. A past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern...
Marie S. Kleckner
Aug 19, 2008
Mrs. Marie S. (Sendiak) Kleckner, age 92, of South Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Marie was a member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church of Coaldale, Pa., where she was active in the Ladies Aide Society. She also, belonged to the Tamaqua Senior Citizens. Marie retired from the...
Marion M. Ritter
Aug 19, 2008
Mrs. Marion M. (Collins) Ritter, age 74, of Race Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Scranton Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa. Marion attended Catholic School in Tamaqua, Pa.. She worked as a seamstress in the Textile Industry for J. E. Morgan Knitting Mills, and was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. A loving...
Joseph N. Ray
Aug 14, 2008
Mr. Joseph N. Ray, age 54, of Soloman Trail New Ringgold, Pa., died Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown, Pa., from injuries sustained in and ATV accident July 24, 2008. A United States Navy Veteran Joseph worked For LaRosa Construction of Millville, New Jersey. Born in Salem New Jersey, he was the son of the late...
Shannon Steward
Aug 13, 2008
Miss Shannon Steward, age 27, of Orwigsburg Street, Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, in Tamaqua, Pa. A Panther Valley High School graduate, Shannon was attending Lehigh County Community College, while working part-time at Wal-Mart in Hometown, Pa. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of Robert Steward and his wife Debrah of Williamsport, Pa., and Tammy (Urban) Steward...
John Milton Arner
Aug 2, 2008
Mr. John Milton Arner, age 77, of Line Kilm Road Andreas, Pa., died Saturday, August 2, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown, Pa. John was Lutheran by faith. A Stone Mason, he last worked for Gary Frantz of Andreas, Pa. John belonged to the Andreas and East Penn Sporting Clubs. Born in Mantzville, Tamaqua, Pa., he was the son...
William "Ned" J. F. Blakney
Aug 1, 2008
Mr. William "Ned" J.F. Blakney, age 58, of Lorraine Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, August 1, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Salisbury Tpw., Pa. William was a 1969 Tamaqua High School graduate. He belonged to the Hometown Fire Comapnay and the United Mine Workers. William worked for Bethlehem Mines, and Lehigh Coal and Navigation until their closing, and...
Eric A. Fenstermacher
Jul 31, 2008
Eric A. Fenstermacher, age 17, of Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, July 31, 2008, due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in West Penn Twp., Pa. Eric was entering his Senior year at Tamaqua Area High School were he attended the Schuylkill County Vocational School with and emphasis in Carpentry. Eric has worked for Fegley Oil Comapny part-time...
Catherine "Kitty" Matukonis
Jul 30, 2008
Mrs. Catherine "Kitty" Matukonis, age 78, of 231 Catawissa Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her home. She was the wife of George J. Matukonis who died in January of 2008. Born in Tuscarora, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry & Mary (Kenny) Eroh. Mrs. Matukonis worked for various textile companies. She was a...
Robert M. Steigerwalt
Jul 30, 2008
Mr. Robert M. Steigerwalt, 67, of Clamtown Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. Robert attended Tamaqua School's. He was A member of the Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township, and belonged to the Kunkels Dam Fishing Club of McKeansburg, West Penn Rod & Gun Club, West Penn Lions, & New...
Laverne E. Oswald
Jul 26, 2008
Mrs. LaVerne E. (Steigerwalt) Oswald, age 75, of 2804 Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at her home. She was the wife of the late Richard O. Oswald who died in 2005. Born in Palmerton , PA she was the daughter of the late Oscar A. & Verna (Rex) Steigerwalt. Mrs. Oswald was employed by...
Joseph M. Tracy
Jul 25, 2008
Mr. Joseph M. Tracy, age 72, of 646 1/2 Arlington Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, July 25, 2008 in Summit Hill at the home of his 30 year companion Kathleen Evans. Born in Coaldale, PA he was the son of the late Daniel J. & Veronica K. (Fulmer) Tracy. Mr. Tracy worked for Bethlehem Fabricators and did maintenance at the...
Juliana M. Motika
Jul 20, 2008
Mrs. Juliana M. (Bobal) Motika, age 72, of Pitt Street, Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at St. Luke Hospice House VNA., Bethlehem in , Pa. Juliana was a 1953 Blythe Twp. High School graduate. She is a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. Tamaqua, Pa., and a homemaker. Born in Shenandoah, Pa., she was the daughter of the late...
Robert C. Schwank
Jul 19, 2008
Mr. Robert C. Schwank, age 78, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at St. Luke Hospice House of The VNA Bethlehem , Pa. A 1949 Tamaqua High School graduate, Robert served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Schultz's Tire of Hometown and Delano. Born in Barnesville, Pa., he was the...
Dennis "Sully" V. Sullivan
Jul 15, 2008
Mr. Dennis V. "Sully" Sullivan, age 61, of Beechwood Lane Ashfield, Pa., died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in East Penn Twp., Pa. Sully was a high School graduate and decorated Vietnam Marine veteran, having been awarded a Purple Heart Medal. A Twenty Five year Police career served in New York City, Sully served in the 5th precinct as a narcotic's...
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