OBITUARIES

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John Paul Klimowitch

John Paul Klimowitch

Apr 8, 2007

Mr. John Paul Klimowitch, age 53, of Barnesville, Pa., died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. John was a 1972 Mahanoy Area High School Graduate. He served in the United State Navy from 1972 to 1976. Upon his discharge, he earned and Associated Degree in Electrical Engineering form Penn State Schuylkill Campus,...

Margaret Wargo

Margaret Wargo

Apr 6, 2007

Mrs. Margaret (Hill) Wargo, formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, April 6, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Margaret worked in various Textile factories. She was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua, Pa.. Born in West Penn Twp. she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian (Southam) Hill. She is...

Mildred Navitsky

Mildred Navitsky

Apr 5, 2007

Mrs. Mildred (Zalesak) Navitsky, age 92, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mrs. Navitsky was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Tamaqua, Pa.. She is survived by her Son-Mr. Joseph L. Navitsky of Toms River, N.J. Brother Mr. Tom Zale of Allentown, Pa Sisters; Mrs. Rose...

Roy L. Tiley Jr.

Roy L. Tiley Jr.

Apr 2, 2007

Mr. Roy L. Tiley, Jr., age 75, formerly of Muhlenberg Park, Reading, Pa., died Monday, April 2, 2007, at Laurel Living Center in Hamburg, Pa, where he resided for the past four years. Roy graduated from Lehighton High School Class of 1952, and entered the United States Airforce in 1949 serving until 1952, serving during the Korean Conflict. Roy served...

Lisa M. Golob-Suprenant

Lisa M. Golob-Suprenant

Apr 2, 2007

Mrs. Lisa M. (Golob) Supernant, age 42, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, April 2, 2007, at St. Lukes in Bethlehem, Pa. Lisa was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Tamaqua, Pa.. She was a 1982 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, and matriculaed to Kutztown University earning her degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduation Lisa taught in...

Olga Briska

Olga Briska

Apr 1, 2007

Olga Briska, age 92, formerly of 101 East Ridge Street Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Geriatric Center in Coaldale, Pa. Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Gregory Briska and the late Johanna (Ozefovich) Briska. Miss Briska was employed as a waitress by Schraft's Restaurant in New York City...

Mary E. Carey

Mary E. Carey

Mar 30, 2007

Mrs. Mary (Dew) Carey, age 78, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, March 30, 2007, in Tamaqua, Pa. Mary was Methodist by faith and rertired from 15 Street Food Lane Grocery Store, of Allentown, Pa., having worked in the bakery. She is survived by her One Son, Arthur J. Lewis and his wife Nancy of Tamaqua, Pa, with whom she resided....

Kenneth C. Sinn

Kenneth C. Sinn

Mar 22, 2007

Mr. Kenneth C. Sinn, age 80, of 520 East Elm Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Decedent's Residence in Tamaqua, Pa. He was the husband of the late Regina R. "Jeannie" (Riley) Sinn who died 8-3-2006. Born in Tamaqua, PA he was the son of the late Chris Sinn and the late Anna (Rinker) Sinn. Mr. Sinn...

David Wayne Ruhl

David Wayne Ruhl

Mar 20, 2007

Mr. David Wayne Ruhl, age 36, of 18 South Lehigh Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, March 20, 2007 in Tamaqua, Pa. Born in Lancaster, Pa he was the son of Lester Ruhl and the late Pauline Klick Ruhl. Mr. Ruhl attained the Tamaqua Area High School and was Protestant by faith. Mr. Ruhl worked as a laborer. Survivors: Father: Lester...

Daniel C. Comisac

Daniel C. Comisac

Mar 17, 2007

Mr. Daniel C. Comisac, age 49, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, March 17, 2007, in New Ringgold, Pa. Dan was raised in the Russian Orthodox faith. He attended Tamaqua Area Schools, and was and avid outdoorsman. Born in Coaldale, Pa., he was the son of the late Michael Comisac and the late Eulah (Queen) Comisac. He is also survived...

Martha F. Reehl

Martha F. Reehl

Mar 13, 2007

Mrs. Martha F. (Jones) Reehl, age 77, of 309 East White Street Summit Hill, Pa., died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Charles Reehl Sr. who died November 22, 1988. Born in Summit Hill, PA she was the...

Helen V. Mandrgoc

Helen V. Mandrgoc

Mar 13, 2007

Mrs. Helen V (Koreyva) Mandrgoc, age 65, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Helen was Catholic by faith. She graduated from Trenton, NJ. High School, and was a waitress. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John Koreyva and the late Elizabeth (Blowers) Koreyva....

Knepper Geraldine J.

Knepper Geraldine J.

Mar 13, 2007

Mrs. Geraldine J. (Kline) Knepper, age 77, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at St. Lukes Bethlehem, Pa. Geraldine and her husband owned and operated Kneppers Lumber Company in New Ringgold from 1965 to 1993, She was a member of the Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., where she had served as Church Sexton for 10...

Delbert C. Kistler

Delbert C. Kistler

Mar 10, 2007

Mr. Delbert C. Kistler, age 85, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Pine Brooke Personal Care Home in Orwigsburg, Pa. Delbert, was a Crop farmer retiring in 1965. He was a member of the Grace Bible Baptist Church of Molino, Pa. Delbert was a member of the New Ringgold and Andreas Fire company's. In retirement Delbert...

Colonel Alfred J. Reese Jr.

Colonel Alfred J. Reese Jr.

Mar 9, 2007

Colonel Alfred J. Reese, Jr. age 82, of Lehighton, Pa., died Friday, March 9, 2007, in his home. Col. Reese was a 1942 Lansford High School graduate. After graduation he was drafted into the United State Army and began and illustrious Military Career, retiring in 1975 after 32 years of active enlisted and commissioned service. His military career spanned World...

Brian Scott Costin

Brian Scott Costin

Mar 2, 2007

Mr. Brian S. Costin, age 40, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, March 2, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Brian attended Tamaqua Schools, he was protestant by faith. He worked for Ivy Steel of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and was active in the Tamaqua Pool & Dart Leagues. He was the son of Gerald Costin and Sandra...

William D. Springer

William D. Springer

Feb 26, 2007

Mr. William "Bill" Springer, age 95, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, February 26, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Bill was a 1930 Tamaqua High School Grad., and matriculated to Urinius College earning a B.S. in History and Social Sciences, class of 1934. After Graduation he worked for 35 years at the former Atlas Powder...

Linda Ann Willing

Linda Ann Willing

Feb 23, 2007

Mrs. Linda Ann (Gregas) Willing, age 59, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, February 23, 2007, at Trinity Mission Health & Rhabilitation in Shenandoah Heights, Pa. Linda was a High Sschool graduate and worked as a L.P. N. in various institutuions, mostly in the Las Vegas area where she resided until December of 2006. Born in Shenandoah she was the daughter...

Helen Melnick

Helen Melnick

Feb 22, 2007

Mrs. Helen (Bernetski) Melnick, age 83, formerly of Tamaqu Pa., died Thursday, February 22, 2007, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Homes in Lehighton, Pa. Helen was a Homemaker, and member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford, Pa. Born in New Philadelphia, Pa. she was the daughter of the late John Bernetski and the late Margaret (Rhinda) Bernetski....

Arthur A. Kropp

Arthur A. Kropp

Feb 17, 2007

Mr. Arthur A. Kropp, age 83, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, February 17, 2007, at St. Lukes Pavillon in Hazleton, Pa. Arthur was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Pa. He worked for the former Fazio Brothers, and retired in 1986 form Bethlehem Steel as a Mechanic. Arthur was a WWII Air Corp Veteran. He was the...

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