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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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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