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Richard H. Miller

Richard H. Miller

Mar 22, 2006

Mr. Richard H. Miller, age 53, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pa. He was the husband of Theresa Harvan Miller and they were married 32 years. He was the son of the late Thomas Miller and the late Elsie (Borkosky) Miller. He was employed by Fiderak Trucking and by...

Marilee K. Subacz

Marilee K. Subacz

Mar 19, 2006

Mrs. Marilee K. (Kadelock) Subacz, age 67, of Lancaster, Pa., died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Conestoga View Nursing Home in Lancaster, Pa. Mrs. Subacz was employed as a Seamstress having worked in various Textile Mills in the Tamaqua Area and as a loving mother. She was the daughter of the late Frank Kadelock and the late Anna Kadelock. Preceded...

Barbara F. Oliver

Barbara F. Oliver

Mar 17, 2006

Mrs. Barbara F. (Probst) Oliver, age 41, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, March 17, 2006, at in her home at 68 Fawn Lane Tamaqua, Pa. surrounded by her family , after a short illness. Mrs. Oliver was employed by Northwestern Medical Ctr., New Tripoli, Pa., as a C.N.A. She was the daughter of the late Fount Probst and Linda (Spangler)...

Helen Mary Yount

Helen Mary Yount

Mar 17, 2006

Mrs. Helen Mary (Brockel) Yount, age 90, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, March 17, 2006, at 243 Franklin Street Tamaqua, Pa. the home of daughter Christine Leskosky. Mrs. Yount was employed by Former Purling Mills of Tamaqua as a Trimmer. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Brockel and the late Mary (Pedace) Brockel. Preceded in death by her...

Anna Mae Mcdonald

Anna Mae Mcdonald

Mar 10, 2006

Mrs. Anna Mae (Boyle) McDonald 78 yrs. of age of 408 West Abbott Street Lansford, died Friday March 10, 2006 in St. Lukes Miners Memorial, Coaldale, Pa. Born in Coaldale, the daughter of the late John F.X.and Sarah (Sweeney) Boyle. Anna waitressed at the former Rialto Restaurant Lansford and is a member od St. Ann's R.C.C. Lansford. Preceded in death...

Robert E. Thomas

Robert E. Thomas

Mar 9, 2006

Mr. Robert E. Thomas, age 74, of 118 East Holland Street ,Summit Hill, Pa., died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton, Pa with his loving family by his side. Mr. Thomas was employed by Tamaqua School District for 27 1/2 years as a teacher. Prior to that he worked for the FBI in Washington, DC. Born...

Florence E. Mackay

Florence E. Mackay

Mar 8, 2006

Mrs. Florence E. (Walker) Mackay, age 84, of Barnesville, Pa., died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Tremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. She was the wife of the late James Mackay who died 2-14-2006. Mrs. Mackay was employed by Strawbridge's Department Store in Trevose as a Department Manager. She was the daughter of the late Sam Walker and the late Florence...

Clayton John Sherry Jr.

Clayton John Sherry Jr.

Mar 7, 2006

Clayton John "Gip" Sherry 80 yrs., of 201 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA, died Tuesday March 7, 2006 at his home. Born in Tamaqua to the late Clayton J. and Anna B. (Fero) Sherry. He was preceded in death, by his wife Betty Lorraine (Kellett) Sherry who died April 25, 2000. Clayton attended Tamaqua High School, where he played football...

Donald O. Bensinger

Donald O. Bensinger

Mar 5, 2006

Mr. Donald O. Bensinger, age 79, of Northampton, Pa., died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at 3880 Apple Road Northampton, Pa. 18067 in Northampton, Pa. Mr. Bensinger retired from the former Matlack Trucking. A WWII Army Veteran, and A Mack Truck Million Mile driver, Mr. Bensinger enjoyed following his grand daughter scholastic softball careers He was the son of the late...

Ruth Margaret Tempest

Ruth Margaret Tempest

Mar 2, 2006

Ruth Margaret Burrell Tempest, 87 of 343 East Union Street died Thursday 3-2-2006 at the home of her son Ronald. She was the wife of the late Clayton R. Tempest Sr. Born in Tamaqua she was the daughter of the late Henry E. and Margaret Eisenberg Burrell. She was a member St. John's Lutheran Church in Tamaqua. Survivors: Sons, Ronald...

Albert Joseph Patrick

Albert Joseph Patrick

Feb 27, 2006

Mr. Albert Joseph Patrick, age 78, of Andreas, Pa., died Monday, February 27, 2006, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Homes in Lehighton, Pa. Mr. Patrick owner and worked for the Hill Side Inn Coal Breaker and was the owner of the Hill Side Inn Bar. Mr. Patrick served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of SS. Peter &...

Sarah Jane Brennan

Sarah Jane Brennan

Feb 26, 2006

Sarah "Sally" Jane Brennan, 72 of Naples FL passed away peacefully in the Hospices of Naples with her loving family by her side. Born in Coaldale, PA she resided in Murray Hill, NJ for many years, moving to Collier Florida 23 years ago. After graduating from Coaldale High School she received her A.A. degree from Briarcliff Junior College, Briarcliff, NY...

Alfred T. Mizgalski

Alfred T. Mizgalski

Feb 23, 2006

Alfred T. Mizgalski, age 74, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Thursday, February 23, 2006, at Weatherwood Carbon County Nursing & Rehabiltation Ctr. in Weathery, Pa. Mr. Mizgalski was employed by New York State Division of Housing from 1985 to 1995. Prior to his tenure with the Housing Division Mr. Mizgalski was a Licensed Funeral Director Having Graduated from Mcallister School...

Joseph Kasprzak

Joseph Kasprzak

Feb 17, 2006

Mr. Joseph J. Kasprzak, age 79, of Coaldale, Pa., died Friday, February 17, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr. Kasprzak was employed by Baker Chemical and was a member of Polish National Church - Middleport. He was the son of the late Anthony Kasprzak and the late Karoline Kasprzak. He is also survived by...

Grace Wenzel

Grace Wenzel

Feb 16, 2006

Grace (Hanson) Wenzel, age 72, of Newmanstown, Pa., died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Stone Ridge ECC Retirement Village in Myerstown, Pa. Mrs. Wenzel was employed and owned Danny's Coffe Shoppe in Los Angeles , CA until retirement. She is survived by her Husband: Robert Paul Wenzel of Newmanstown, PA One Daughter, Cathrine and her husband John Hollman of Lakewood,...

Eleanor R. Rarick

Eleanor R. Rarick

Feb 16, 2006

Mrs. Eleanor R. Rarick, age 83, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, February 16, 2006, at Decedent's Residence in Tamaqua, Pa. She was the wife of the late Arthur S. Rarick who died in 1987. Born in Tamaqua she was the daughter of the late Burton & Neva (Scheirer) Deifenderfer. Mrs. Rarick was employed by J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills as a...

Helen Mae Arner

Helen Mae Arner

Feb 16, 2006

Mrs. Helen Mae (Steigerwalt) Arner, age 84, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Thursday, February 16, 2006, in New Ringgold, Pa. Mrs. Arner and her husband of 60 yrs began crop Farming in 1948. In addition to their farm she Hucksterd their crops to the Tamaqu Area. A member of St. Peter' s Union Church of Mantzville. She was the daughter...

C. George Coleman

C. George Coleman

Feb 15, 2006

C.George Coleman, age 78, of 215 North Greenwood Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr.Coleman was employed by Fauzio Brothers and by L.C.N. as a truck driver from where he retired in 1993. Mr. Coleman worked in mining for 44 years. He was a member of Trinity United...

James Mackay

James Mackay

Feb 14, 2006

Mr. James MacKay, age 84, of Barnesville, Pa., died Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Tremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr in Tremont, Pa. Mr. MacKay was the owner of Hampton Hydrolics. He was the son of the late James MacKay and the late Kathryn (Harrison) Mackay. He is also survived by his wife Mrs. Florence E. Mackay Three Daughters, Daughter-Mrs. Barbara...

Ernest A. Boerner

Ernest A. Boerner

Feb 10, 2006

Mr. Ernest A Boerner, age 72, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, February 10, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Mr. Boerner was employed by Koch's Turkey Farm as a truck driver and by Schnieders Transportation in Greenbay WI. He was a member of West Penn Fire Company and former chief of Fire Police, Local...

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