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Donald L Leibensperger

Donald L Leibensperger

Jun 10, 2017

Donald L. Leibensperger, also known as “Open Road” on the CB Radio. 85 years of age of Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away on May 9, 2017 at Hospice Care Center in Boca Raton, FL.Donald was born and raised in Weatherly, PA.  He served honorably in the United States Army.  He retired from General Foam of Hazleton after 32 years on...

Karl Leroy Keck

Karl Leroy Keck

Jun 4, 2017

Karl Leroy Keck, husband, father, grandfather, 95 years of age, of Barnesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017 as a guest at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Pauline (Malencore) Keck; daughters, Mrs. Karen Conover and her husband Eric of Andreas, Michelle "Missy" Keck of Jim Thorpe; sons, Karl Keck and...

Wayne Ray Kemery

Wayne Ray Kemery

May 29, 2017

Wayne Ray Kemery, age 61, of Blue Mtn Dr., New Ringgold, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 29, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia A. (Schappe) Kemery; Brothers, LeRoy Kemery and his wife Barb of Pottstown; Earl Kemery and his wife Tammy of New Ringgold; Paul Kemery and...

John J. "Rack" Racko

John J. "Rack" Racko

May 29, 2017

John J. "Rack" Racko, devoted husband, loving father, adoring grandfather, 80 years of age, of East Abbott Street, Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017, at home while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Anna Louise (Hydock) Racko; daughters, Michelle Bartek of Hazleton, and Mrs. Johnna McHugh wife of Bruce...

Nicholas Cerulla

Nicholas Cerulla

May 29, 2017

Nicholas Cerulla, husband, father, grandparent, 80 years of age of Main Street, White Haven, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Joan Carol (Minnick) Cerulla; son, David A. Cerulla of Weatherly; daughter, Vicki Cerulla of White Haven; sister, Mrs. Ann Pizzuto...

Wayne Ray Kemery

Wayne Ray Kemery

May 29, 2017

Wayne Ray Kemery, age 61, of Blue Mtn Dr., New Ringgold, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 29, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia A. (Schappe) Kemery; Brothers, LeRoy Kemery and his wife Barb of Pottstown; Earl Kemery and his wife Tammy of New Ringgold; Paul Kemery and...

Brandon M. Snyder

Brandon M. Snyder

May 28, 2017

Brandon M. Snyder, 30 years of age of Hudson, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born in Lehighton, the son of David R. Snyder of Pittston, and the late Mary Jean (Arthur) Snyder. He is also survived by his son, Landon Snyder of Lemoyne; brother, Matthew Snyder of Pittston; sister, Tessie...

Rose

Rose

May 26, 2017

Rose H. (Smarr) Baddick, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother 88 years of age, of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Rush Township. Widow of Louis P. "Speck" Baddick she is survived by her children; daughters, Mrs. Donna Malaska wife of Peter of Nesquehoning, Mrs. Rosanne Facini wife...

Margaret E. Leidich

Margaret E. Leidich

May 26, 2017

Margaret E. Leidich, 61 years of age of Hellertown, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017in the Hometown Nursing Home, Rush Township. Surviving are son, Dale M. Leidich of Hellertown; daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Case and her husband Thomas, Sr. of Tamaqua; sisters, Mrs. RitaAnn Johnson and her husband Martin of Mayer, AZ, Mrs. Regina Anders of Whitehall; brother, Mr....

Leo Allen Zavitsky

Leo Allen Zavitsky

May 24, 2017

Leo Allen Zavitsky, 69 years of age of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem. Surviving are sons, Leo Allen Zavitsky, Jr. and his companion Kate of Coaldale; Luckey A. Zavitsky and his wife Mallory of Myerstown; daughter, Mary Ann Seip wife of David, Jr. of Hellertown; brother, Joseph Zavitsky of Warminster;...

James J. Ward

James J. Ward

May 23, 2017

James J. Ward, father, grandfather and great grandfather, 99 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widower of Rosemary (Johnson) Ward who passed away on October 16, 1994, he is survived by; sons, Rev. James J. Ward of Jim Thorpe, Joseph J. Ward and his...

Daniel A. Neslon, Sr.

Daniel A. Neslon, Sr.

May 23, 2017

Daniel A. Nelson, Sr., father, grandfather, 84 years of age of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th & Chew Streets in Allentown. Survived by; daughter, BethAnn Curry wife of Edward "Gabby" of Sugarloaf Key, FL; sons, Daniel A. Nelson and his wife Maryann of Allentown, Brian A. Nelson and his wife...

Summer M. Peck

Summer M. Peck

May 22, 2017

Summer M. Peck, 19 of Quakertown, Pennsylvania formerly of Weatherly, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 22, 2017, in Quakertown. Born in Hazleton, she is survived by; her mother, Crissey A. (Duffy) Nun and her husband Eric of Weatherly; father, Anthony Peck III and his companion Angie Ruggiero of Hazleton; brothers, Emmitt, and Vaughn Nun; sister Elizabeth Peck; maternal grandparents;...

Mary

Mary

May 21, 2017

Mary (Firkal) Moyer, 85 years of age of East Union Street, Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 21, 2017, while in the loving care of her family. Preceded in death in 2009 by her husband of fifty-seven years, William J. Moyer, she is survived by; daughters, Mrs. Terry Koch wife of Duane of Middleport, Mrs. Lee James...

Dorothy Ackerson

Dorothy Ackerson

May 19, 2017

Dorothy Ethel Richie Ackerson, of rural Weatherly, passed away on May 19, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton, PA of natural causes. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth McAuliffe Richie and was married to the late Alan Ackerson. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Pearl R. Young of Whitehall, PA and many nephews and nieces....

Robert D. Cummings, Sr.

Robert D. Cummings, Sr.

May 16, 2017

Robert D Cummings, age 76, of Park Ave., Quakertown, PA, formerly of St. Augustine, FL, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He served our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He retired from his car restoration business in 1996. Previously he had been a Senior Electronics Engineer during the 1960's through the early...

John W. "Jack" Brode

John W. "Jack" Brode

May 15, 2017

John W "Jack" Brode, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather age 85, of Lower Rd., Tamaqua, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale. Preceded in death by his wife Eleanor L. (Hain) Brode on 1-16-1995, he is survived by; Daughters, Sharon Zehner of Tamaqua, Louise Teter of Weatherly; sons, Michael T Brode and his wife Lori...

David Herring

David Herring

May 12, 2017

David Herring, 61 years old of Phoenix, AZ, was killed due to a motor vehicle accident May 12, 2017. David was born October 16, 1956, Coaldale PA, to William and Elizabeth Herring. He was their youngest of 3 sons. He was raised in Hightstown, NJ, where he lived until 1976, when he moved to Alaska. David was a passionate outdoors...

Charlotte V. Bierman

Charlotte V. Bierman

May 10, 2017

Charlotte V. Bierman, 81 years of age, formerly of Bowmanstown passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, having been a guest for the past three years at Pleasant Tree's in Lehighton. The widow of Theodore A. Bierman, Charlotte is survived by; sisters, Mrs. Eldora Snyder of Lehighton, Mrs. LaRue Fink wife of David...

Donald L Leibensperger

Donald L Leibensperger

May 9, 2017

Donald L. Leibensperger, also known as “Open Road” on the CB Radio. 85 years of age of Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away on May 9, 2017 at Hospice Care Center in Boca Raton, FL. Donald was born and raised in Weatherly, PA.  He served honorably in the United States Army.  He retired from General Foam of Hazleton after 32 years...

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