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Dina E. Dibuo

Dina E. Dibuo

May 7, 2017

Dina E. DiBuo, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 90 years of age, a longtime resident of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017, as a recent guest of Seton Manor in Orwigsburg. Survived by her children; Mrs. Elena D. Behr wife of Bruce of Tamaqua; son, Mr. Louis J. DiBuo and his wife Nancy of New Ringgold; 6 grand...

Helen Pergosky

Helen Pergosky

May 6, 2017

Helen Pergosky, 95 years of age of Plain Street, Weatherly, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, August 22, 1921 in Stockton, the daughter of the late Paul, and Anna (Bogansky) Homanko she was also predeceased by; husband, Theodore E. Pergosky; sister, Mrs. Margaret Sauers; brothers, Michael, and Edward...

Catherine A. "Kay" Hartshorne

Catherine A. "Kay" Hartshorne

May 4, 2017

Catherine A. “ Kay" Hartshorne, 69 years of age of Schuylkill Ave. Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 4, 2017 at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Survived by; her husband of forty-seven years, Gregory W. Hartshorne; daughter, Jennifer A Belts and her husband Richard of Tamaqua; son, Gregory W Hartshorne, Jr. And his wife Jennifer of Grovetownn,...

Ethel B. Krupa

Ethel B. Krupa

May 1, 2017

Friends are invited to a public viewing at Allen-Beyer Funeral Home, Key Largo, Fl. On April 22, 2017 from 9:30am-10:30am followed by a funeral mass at 12:00noon at San Pedro Catholic Church, Tavernier. Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First St., Weatherly, PA.Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May...

Alfred Bolinsky

Alfred Bolinsky

May 1, 2017

Alfred Bolinsky, 88 years of age of West Phillips Street Coaldale, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale. Born Friday, April 5, 1929 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Raymond, and Constance (Norkunski) Bolinsky. Alfred, was also predeceased by his wife Marion (Desch) Bolinsky; son, Keith Bolinsky; sisters, Mrs....

Edward C. "Ike" Leininger

Edward C. "Ike" Leininger

Apr 29, 2017

Edward C. "Ike" Leininger, 84, of Maple Street, Weatherly, crossed over to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Rosann (Gerhard) Leininger; his children whom he was so proud of, daughters, Mrs. Denise M. Anderson wife of Ronald of Beaver...

Ruth Alden Gerhard

Ruth Alden Gerhard

Apr 28, 2017

Ruth (Alden) Gerhard, age 90, of Wetzel Run Dr., Weatherly, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, at Heritage Hills Nursing Home, Weatherly. Widow of Roland W. Gerhard who died on 12/19/2009 she is survived by; Sons, James G Gerhard of Barrington, NJ,, Thomas A Gerhard of Beaver Meadows; grandchildren, James G. Gerhard, Jr., and Robert Jake Gerhard; great grandchildren, Ainsleigh,...

Larry L. Wagner, Jr.

Larry L. Wagner, Jr.

Apr 27, 2017

Larry L. Wagner, Jr., 37 years of age of Arlington Street, Tamaqua, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home. Born Sunday, May 13, 1979 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of Kathryn R. (McLaughlin) Wagner of Tamaqua, and the late Larry L. "Chubby" Wagner, Sr. who passed away on October 15, 2000, Larry is also survived by ;...

Mary A. Romano

Mary A. Romano

Apr 27, 2017

Mary A. Romano, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend, of Weatherly, died peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly where she had been a resident for the past five years. She was 99 years old. Born September 11, 1917, in Little Italy in Mauch Chunk Township, Mary is the daughter of the late Frank...

Jacob J. Baddick

Jacob J. Baddick

Apr 27, 2017

Jacob J. Baddick, 93 years of age of Mary-D, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at home while in the loving care of his family. Survived by; his wife of sixty-eight years, Adele (Novitsky) Baddick; son, Michael Baddick and his wife Betty of Brockton; brothers, Paul Baddick of Pottsville, Victor Baddick of Tamaqua, Daniel Baddick and his wife...

James A. Fadden

James A. Fadden

Apr 22, 2017

James A. Fadden, 74 years of age of 535 North Street Weatherly, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening April 22,2017, at home in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Beverly A. (Bailey) Fadden; daughter, Cheryl L. Wife of Dr. James Lauer of Beaver, Pa; grandchildren, Sarah Horst wife of Nathan, Kelcy Bajac wife of...

Laverne A. Wertman

Laverne A. Wertman

Apr 21, 2017

LaVerne A Wertman, age 78, of Fawn Lane, Tamaqua, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at St. Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem. LaVerne spent the last 17 years of her life with her Life Sharing Family Sheila Davison of Tamaqua. She will be missed by many. LaVerne was a member of St. Peter's Union Church of Mantzville, and St. John U.C.C. Church...

Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh

Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh

Apr 21, 2017

Wilhelmina E. "Willy" Vegh, 86 years of age of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Widow of William F. Vegh who passed away in 1982, Willy is survived by; sisters who affectionaetly called her "Girly", Mrs. Rose Bear wife of Stewart of New Tripoli, Mrs. Linda Ahrner wife...

Georgianna M. "Honey" Barni

Georgianna M. "Honey" Barni

Apr 19, 2017

Georgianna, "Honey", Mabel Barni December 15, 1923 to April 19, 2017 passed away peacefully in her Lake Harmony, PA home surrounded by her daughter and friends. Born in Tamaqua, Pa Honey attended the Tamaqua school district. During World War II,she worked at the Atlas Powder Company. Later she went to beauty school and established a styling salon business with her...

Catherine M. Burrell

Catherine M. Burrell

Apr 18, 2017

Catherine M. (Armbruster) Burrell, age 93, of Hazleton, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village, Hazleton. She was the widow of Henry E. Burrell. Catherine served her country during WWII as a Communication Specialist with the U.S. Navy. She was a Coaldale High School graduate and a member of St....

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Apr 15, 2017

Reginald G. Heffelfinger, father, brother, grandfather, 80 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Widower of Francine (Hricik) Heffelfinger, Reginald is survived by; sons, Reginald G. Heffelfinger and his wife Kelly of Bethlehem, Richard G. Heffelfinger and his wife Heidi of Kutztown; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kruslicky of...

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Reginald G. Heffelfinger

Apr 15, 2017

Reginald G. Heffelfinger, father, brother, grandfather, 80 years of age, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Widower of Francine (Hricik) Heffelfinger, Reginald is survived by; sons, Reginald G. Heffelfinger and his wife Kelly of Bethlehem, Richard G. Heffelfinger and his wife Heidi of Kutztown; sisters, Mrs. Margaret Kruslicky of...

Gary F. Terwilliger

Gary F. Terwilliger

Apr 11, 2017

Gary F Terwilliger, age 69, of Martha Lane, Jim Thorpe, formerly of Long Island, NY, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St Lukes Miners Memorial in Coaldale. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the state of New York. Gary graduated from high school in Liverpool, NY. He...

Gary F. Terwilliger

Gary F. Terwilliger

Apr 11, 2017

Gary F Terwilliger, age 69, of Martha Lane, Jim Thorpe, formerly of Long Island, NY, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St Lukes Miners Memorial in Coaldale. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the state of New York. Gary graduated from high school in Liverpool, NY. He...

Ethel B. Krupa

Ethel B. Krupa

Apr 10, 2017

Friends are invited to a public viewing at Allen-Beyer Funeral Home, Key Largo, Fl. On April 22, 2017 from 9:30am-10:30am followed by a funeral mass at 12:00noon at San Pedro Catholic Church, Tavernier. Private Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First St., Weatherly, PA.Graveside Service will be held on Monday, May...

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