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Francis L. Disante

Francis L. Disante

Jul 13, 2008

Mr. Francis L. DiSante, age 78, of Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Rest Haven in Schuylkill Haven, Pa. Born in Coaldale, PA he was the son of the late Gueseppi DiSante & Gaetana (DeLuca) DiSante. Francis worked for At&T for 25 years and was also a certified welder. He was catholic by faith and was a 1948...

Dorothy Duve

Dorothy Duve

Jul 12, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy (DeNisco) Duve, age 70, of Poplar Drive New Ringgold, Pa., formerly of Staten Island, NY. died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Dorothy is Catholic by faith, and retired from St. Vincent Hospital in Staten Island, NY., as a Bookeeper in 2005. Prior to her tenure at St. Vincents, she...

Patricia A. Trudich

Patricia A. Trudich

Jul 11, 2008

Patricia A. (Arner) Trudich, age 71, of 201 East Broad Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pa. Born in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of James & Helen (McNealis) Arner. Patricia was employed by Suns Manufacturing in Lansford,PA and worked as a sewing machine operator before retiring. She was a member...

Linda Jean Warne

Linda Jean Warne

Jul 6, 2008

Miss. Linda Jean Warne, age 54, of 799 West Penn Pike Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. Linda was a 1972 Tamaqua High School graduate, and obtained and Associates from Allentown Bursiness School in business. She has been the office manager for Tamaqua Coal Pockets for 31 years. Born in...

George A. Fisher

George A. Fisher

Jul 6, 2008

George A. Fisher, 80, of Lake Hauto, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 6, 2008, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Sandra (Danner) Fisher, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. He was born February 22, 1928 in Allentown,PA. George was the son of the late Andrew Fisher and Mamie (Fisher) Dell. He...

Phyllis A. Kranch

Phyllis A. Kranch

Jul 1, 2008

Mrs. Phyllis A. (Lawson) Kranch, age 66, of Skyline DriveTamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Blue Mountain Health Care System in Lehighton, Pa. Phyllis was Catholic by faith and had worked in various Textile Mills. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Pierce) Lawson. She is also survived by her Two Sons,...

Francis John Gyorek

Francis John Gyorek

Jul 1, 2008

Mr. Francis John Gyorek, age 82, of Tamaqua since 1998, and formerly of Bethlehem, Pa., died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. Francis retired in 1991, as a Captain of the Bethlehem Police Dept. after serving 37 1/2 years. He started as a Patrolman, and then earned the rank of Sgt., then Detective...

William Robert Baer Sr.

William Robert Baer Sr.

Jun 30, 2008

Mr. William R. Baer, Sr., age 81, of 228 High Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pa. He was the husband of Helen (Boyle) Baer and they were married for 57 years. Born in Tamaqua, PA he was the son of the late Robert & Blanche (Endy) Baer. Mr. Baer was...

Russell W. Frey

Russell W. Frey

Jun 30, 2008

Mr. Russell W. Frey, age 99, of Lehighton, Pa., formerly of South Tamaqua, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pa. He was the husband of the late Verna L. (Snyder) Frey who died November 27, 2003. Born in Strauss Valley, Mahoning Twp., Pa., he was the son of the late Charles & Ida (Ohl)...

Charles "Chad" J. Mateyak, Jr.

Charles "Chad" J. Mateyak, Jr.

Jun 14, 2008

Charles "Chad" J. Mateyak, Jr., age 37, of Ben Titus Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at St. Lukes Hospital Bethlehem. Chad was a 1989 Tamaqua High School graduate, and earned his Associates degree in Business from McCann's School of Business. He was A member of the Panther Valley Dart League, and was and archery hunter,and enjoyed motorcycle...

Anna I. Teter

Anna I. Teter

Jun 12, 2008

Mrs. Anna I. (Moyer) Teter, age 86, of 1260 Valley Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Anna was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Pa.. A 1940 Tamaqua High School graduate, she was active in the Ladies Auxillary of the Walker Twp. New England Fire...

Lois M. Shellhamer

Lois M. Shellhamer

Jun 8, 2008

Mrs. Lois M. (Sakusky) Shellhamer, age 80, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. Lois was a 1945 Tamaqua High School gardauate and homemaker. The last year and a half she resided at Maple Shade in Nesquehoning, Pa. All that knew her will feel the loss of a wonderful women, who gave...

Darlene P. Mccarroll

Darlene P. Mccarroll

Jun 6, 2008

Mrs. Darlene P. (Parrish) McCarroll, age 53, of 63 Mahanoy Ave. Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, June 6, 2008, in her home surrounded by family and friends. Catholic by faith, Darlene was a 1973 Tamaqua High School graduate. She worked as a C.N.A., and then attended Empire Beauty School obtaining her Cosmetology and Nail Technicians License's. Darlene last worked for Marie's...

Dorothy M. Sweeney

Dorothy M. Sweeney

May 30, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy M. Sweeney, age 69, of 88 Greenwood Street Coaldale, Pa., died Friday, May 30, 2008, upon arrival at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Dorothy was a homemaker and member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. Born in Coaldale, Pa., she is the daughter of the late William Dally and Dorothy (Shappel) Dally. Survived...

Alan R. Mease, Jr.

Alan R. Mease, Jr.

May 30, 2008

Mr. Alan R. Mease, Jr., age 41, of 312 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, May 30, 2008, at home. Alan was a 1984 Freedom High School graduate, and had worked in the Textile industry. He was a Cub Scout Leader of Pack #776 of Tamaqua, Pa., and volunteered for the Tamaqua Meals on Wheels. He was the son...

Mary Ann Stokes

Mary Ann Stokes

May 29, 2008

Mrs. Mary Ann (Magarosky) Stokes, age 91, of 47 East Howard Ave., Coaldale, Pa., died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A Homemaker, Mrs. Stokes was a member of St. John the Baptist Lithuanian Catholic Church of Coaldale, Pa., were she once cleaned for the church. Born in Coaldale, Pa., she was...

Edna M. Brown

Edna M. Brown

May 25, 2008

Mrs. Edna M. (Mauger) Brown, age 99, of Newark, Del., died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington, Del. Edna was a member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa., and she belonged to the Pilgram Chapter #137 Order of Eastern Star, Tamaqua, Pa. Edna, owned and operated Brown's Childrens store in Tamaqua for 25 years. Born in Mahanoy...

Nancy J. Edmondson

Nancy J. Edmondson

May 24, 2008

Mrs. Nancy J. (Chakurda) Edmondson, age 54, of 428 Rolling Milll Ave Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Her home. She was the wife of Dale Edmondson. Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late John W. & Jean (Wagner) Chakurda. Nancy was a Daughter of the Tamaqua American Legion post 173 and the West...

Jeanette A. Sheckler

Jeanette A. Sheckler

May 23, 2008

Miss Jeanette A. Sheckler, age 74, of 39 Lauchnor Grove Lane Lehighton, Pa., died Friday, May 23, 2008, at her residence in Lehighton, Pa. Born in Parryville, PA, she was the dughter of the late Frederick C.J. & Lauretta (Lauchnor) Sheckler. Jeanette was a member of Ben Salem Church of Lehighton, PA and a 1952 graduate of Lehighton High School...

Inez M. Lutz

Inez M. Lutz

May 19, 2008

Mrs. Inez M. (Rollis) Lutz, age 76, formerly of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, May 19, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. She is the wife of Herman F. Lutz and they were married 58 years. Born in Middleport, PA she was the daughter of the late Enock & Mary (Mehock) Rollis. Mrs. Lutz was...

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