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Joanne B. Smith

Joanne B. Smith

Sep 12, 2007

Joanne B. (Boyle) Smith, age 69, of Lake Harmony, Pa., died Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at VNA Hospice of Monroe County, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Born in Lansford, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Francis Boyle and the late Eleanor (Jones) Boyle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon R. Smith, who died in November 2000. Joanne...

Frank J. Umbriac, Sr.

Frank J. Umbriac, Sr.

Aug 31, 2007

Mr. Frank J. Umbriac,Sr., age 77, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, August 31, 2007, in Tamaqua. A 1947 Hazleton High School graduate, Frank worked for Sears & Roebuck for 42years, from 1946 to 1988 in the appliance division of the Hazleton, PA store.Upon retiring from Sears, Frank worked from 1988 to 2004 for Paul G. Nester & Son of Tamaqua,...

Mark E. Mohrman

Mark E. Mohrman

Aug 29, 2007

Mark E. Mohrman, age 54, of Orwigsburg, Pa., died Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pa. Mark was a Central Dauphin High School graduate. Prior to retiring,he served as a Vice President of Mortgages, for the Fomer American Savings Bank of Tamaqua,and with M&T Bank. Mark was and Avid outdoorsman, and became versed in building...

Nicholas Corinchock, Jr.

Nicholas Corinchock, Jr.

Aug 29, 2007

Mr. Nicholas Corinchock, Jr., age 49, of Mahanoy City, Pa., died Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at home. Born in Coaldale, Pa., he was the son of the late Nicholas Cornichock, Sr. and Ruth (Hoffman) Cornichock. Survived by his One Brother, Mr. John Paul Corinchock, and his wife Jane of Delano, Pa. Companion, Sandra Kline of Mahanoy City, Pa. Nephew Christopher...

Beatrice Mary Pujol

Beatrice Mary Pujol

Aug 28, 2007

Mrs. Beatrice M. (Lopata) Pujol, age 48, of 21 Ash Lane Andreas, Pa., died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in her home with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Pujol was employed by Country Junction serving as manager in the Lehighton Pet Store and at their Wind Gap store. She was a Volunteer EMT and fire fighter with the Andreas...

Joseph M. Fernandez

Joseph M. Fernandez

Aug 23, 2007

Mr. Joseph M. Fernandez, age 75, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, August 23, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Joe retired as a Foundry worker. Born in New york City, NY., he was the son of the late Max Fernandez and the late Anna (Eremus) Fernandez. Survived by his Companion Betty (Keich) Romig of Tamaqua,...

Delores Jean Kammerdiener

Delores Jean Kammerdiener

Aug 19, 2007

Mrs. Delores Jean (Curren) Kammerdiener, age 69, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, August 19, 2007, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. She was a member St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, Tamaqua, PA. She was also a member of Tamaqua American Legion; West Penn Gun Club; Andreas Sporting Club; Commanders Club of Disabled American Veterans. Jean helped organize Girl Scouts...

Robert A. O'Gorman

Robert A. O'Gorman

Aug 16, 2007

Mr. Robert A. "Bob" O'Gorman 49, of Madison, Ala., died Thursday, August 16, 2007, at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Ala. Bob was a 1975 Marian Catholic High School graduate. He earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Penn State University and worked for Integraph, and presently for Boeing Coporation , as Security Manager, in Huntsville, AL. Passionate about playing...

Thelma Ponting

Thelma Ponting

Aug 8, 2007

Mrs. Thelma (Jones) Ponting, age 87, 245 West Bertsch Street, Lansford, Pa., died Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Thelma was a 1937 Lansford High School graduate, and graduate of the Allentown Business School. She worked for the former Wargo's Beer Distributor and Ridge Center of Lansford, Pa., retiring from Child Development...

Raymond E. Mandrgoc

Raymond E. Mandrgoc

Aug 7, 2007

Mr. Raymond E. Mandrgoc Jr., age 57, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at his home in Tamaqua, Pa. He was the husband of the late Helen V. Mandrgoc who died in March of 2007. Born in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Raymond Mandrgoc Sr. and Dorothy M. (Sexton) Mandrgoc of Bordentown, NJ. Mr....

Helen Thomas

Helen Thomas

Aug 6, 2007

Mrs. Helen (Riebe) Thomas, age 93, of Lansford, Pa., died Monday, August 6, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Helen was a member of St. John the Baptist Greek Byzantine Catholic Church of Lansford, Pa.. A Lansford High School graduate ,she was a L.P.N. and worked in the retail industry. Born in Lansford, Pa, she...

Jean A. Yeakley

Jean A. Yeakley

Aug 4, 2007

Mrs. Jean A. Yeakley, age 77, of Summit Hill, Pa., died Saturday, August 4, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Jean retired from Scotty's Fashions of Lehighton, Pa. as a sewer. Born in Berks County, she was the daughter of the late William Roth and the late Amelia Reppert Roth. Survived by her One Daughter,...

Arlie P. Bachman, Jr.

Arlie P. Bachman, Jr.

Aug 4, 2007

Mr. Arlie P. Bachman, Jr., age 63, of 155 Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, August 4, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Born in Scranton, Pa. he was the son of the late Arlie Bachman, Sr. and the late Caroline (Keiper) Bachman. He is also survived by his Companion, Deborah Schuetrum of Tamaqua, Pa....

Isabelle Urich

Isabelle Urich

Jul 28, 2007

Isabella "Grigaitis" Urich, age 93, of 259 Clay Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. She was the wife of the late Michael Urich. Born in Minersville, PA She was the daughter of the late Martin Grigaitis and the late Mary (Varzaitis) Grigaitis. Mrs. Urich attended St. Francis Academy in...

Helen Mae Brimmer

Helen Mae Brimmer

Jul 25, 2007

Mrs. Helen Mae (Sassaman) Brimmer, age 82, of 201 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Helen was a 1941 Tamaqua High School graduate, and member of the schools Drum and Bugle Corps. She worked as receptionist for the late Dr. Bailey for 21 years. Helen is...

Robert J. Wehry

Robert J. Wehry

Jul 22, 2007

Mr. Robert J."Bob" Wehry, age 72, of Schwenksville, Pa., died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Suburban Mercy Hospital in Norristown, Pa. Bob was a 1952 Tamaqua High School graduate. He served in the Army National Guard, and retired from I.C.I America's of Valley Forge, Pa. A lifetime member of the American Hose Fire Co. of Tamaqua, Pa.,and Tamaqua Elks Lodge....

Edwin L Hosler

Edwin L Hosler

Jul 20, 2007

Edwin L. Hosler, age 52, of 317 Washington St., Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, July 20, 2007, at St. Lukes in Bethlehem, Pa. Born in Coaldale, PA he was the son of the late Edwin C. and Joy L. (Heisler) Hosler. He was a 1973 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and a member of the American Hose Company, Tamaqua. Hosler...

Mary C. West

Mary C. West

Jul 17, 2007

Mrs. Mary C. (Hoffman) West, age 85, of Bethlehem, Pa., died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at Manor Care - B in Bethlehem, Pa. Mrs. West was employed by Hess Department Store and was a member of Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18018. She was a Lansford High School Graduate. Born in Lansford, she was the daughter...

Sarah E. Kanaski

Sarah E. Kanaski

Jul 14, 2007

Mrs. Sarah E. (Eatty) Kanaski, age 70, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in patient unit, Allentown, Pa. Sarah was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. Having mothered and raised six boy's she later channeled her energy to running the former Kanaski Design of Lansford, Pa. and then...

Esther T. Lileck

Esther T. Lileck

Jul 8, 2007

Mrs. Esther T. (Burcosky) Lileck, age 91, formerly of Brockton and Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Esther was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. , she worked as a Sewer in various Textile Mills. Esther attended Blythe Township Schools. Born in New Philadelphia...

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