Obituary For: Debra A. Schiebel

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Debra A. Schiebel, 51, of Wash., D.C, formerly of Orefield, Pa., died on Sat. Morning, March 6, 2010, after being hit by a truck while jogging near her home. She was Born in Allentown, Pa.and is Survived by her Father: Philip M. Schiebel and his wife Catherine M. , of Tamaqua, Pa and by her Mother: Shirley A. ( Heintzelman) Smale , and her husband Dennis L. of Allentown, Pa. Debbie was an Information Services Manager for Trans Management Systems Corp., Wash., D.C. for the last 3 years. Prior to that She was employed by the former Social and Health Sciences Co. of Rockville, MD. She was a 1976 Graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, New Tripoli, Pa. She went on to graduated from American University, Wash., D.C., with a dual Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Spanish, then afterwards,she obtained a Masters Degree in Public relations and Business from American University- Kogod School of Business.

Debbie loved to write , and her life long goal was to publish a book. She was also and avid long distance runner, most often running 10 miles a day. She was of the protestant faith. In addition to her parents and step parents, she is also survived by a Brother-Philip D. Schiebel and his wife Patricia of Orefield, Pa. and an Aunt- Elizabeth Ramadass of Mitchellville, MD. And several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will held on Sat. , March 20, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc.- 2066 West Penn Pike, ( Rt. 309), New Ringgold , Pa., with a Calling Hour Beginning at 1:00 P.M.. Rev. Raymond J. Hand will officiate. The family requests that Flowers be omitted and instead, that Memorial contributions be made to the Charity of your choice, in Memory of Debra A. Schiebel. Arrangements by the Nester Funeral Home- New Tripoli, Pa. Online registry and condolences can be offered at

John Paul Klemowitch Obit

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, in 1980. From 1980 thur 2002 John worked in the Tele Communications Industry with Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent and Agere. John last worked for LeGerity of Reading, Pa.

John was and avid outdoorsman, member of the Tuscarora Flying Club, Trenton Social Club, and served as Historian for the Tamaqua Raider Marching Band. He held a Private Pilots License.

Born in Shenandoah Heights he is the son of Paul Klimowitch of Mahanoy City, Pa. and the late Kathryn (Obrzut) Klimowitch.

Survived by his wife of 29 years, Mrs. Karen A. (Sheehan) Klimowitch;

One Daughter, Miss Katie J. Klimowitch of Barnesville, Pa.

One Son, Mr. Kyle J. Klimowitch of Barnesville, Pa.

Three Sisters, Mrs. Rose Mary (Klimowitch) Blackwell wife of Elmer of Tower City, Pa. Mrs. Tina Marie (Klimowitch) Bumbulsky of Mahanoy City, Pa. Mrs. Mary Rose (Klimowitch) Sinko of Minersville, Pa.

Two Brothers, Brother-Mr. Paul Klimowitch & wife Karen of San Diego, Calif. Brother-Mr. David Klimowitch of Tower City, Pa.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..

Mass of Chrisitian Burial wiil be held Thur. April 12, 2007, at 11 o'clock A.M. from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa., Rev. William Linkchorst officiating.

Friends may call Wed. April 11, 2007 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home and on Thur., April 12th from 9:45 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.

Memorials in John's honor maybe made to the Tamaqua Area Raider Marching Band Stadium Hill, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252

Online Registry and Condolences maybe sent to www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Margaret Kodlick Obit

Mrs. Margaret (Prekopa) Kodlick, age 88, of Whitehall, Pa., died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall, Pa.

Margaret was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church 1 East Abbott Street Lansford, Pa.. She was a Coaldale High School graduate. Margaret worked as and Assisitant Buyer for the former Brights Dept. Stores of Lansford, and Lehighton Pa. from the late 1950's to late 1970's. Margaret was also a member of the Ladies Aux. of the West Penn Rod & Gun Club.

Born in Coaldale, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John Prekopa and the late Mary (Gabriel) Prekopa.

She is also survived by her

Husband, Joseph Kodlick of Northampton, Pa.

One Daughter, Mrs. Karen Drake wife of Jeff of Whitehall, Pa.

Sisters; Mary Kodlick of Macungie Mrs. Evelyn Caputo of Lansford, Pa. Mrs. Ann Jones of Coaldale, Pa.

Gradchildren;Jason Tereska and wife Melody, Todd Tereska and wife Cindy, Kristin V. Barron

Great Grandchildren;Zachary, Shantel, Noah, Malachi, Caleb, Caleya, and Brylee

Many Nieces and Nephews.

Preceded in death by Son, Ronald J. Kodlick Brother John Prekopa Sister Irene Kissner Grandson R. Tyler Kodlick

Arrangements are being handled by Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home Inc., 200 E. Bertsch Str, Lansford, Pa.,

Calling Hours 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Wednesday, April 11, 2007 and from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM Thursday, April 12, 2007, from the funeral home.

Rite of Christian Burial will be at St. John Slovak Lutheran Church 1 East Abbott Street, Lansford, Pa at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 12, 2007, Rev. Marjorie Keiter officiating.

Interment in the church cemetery Summit Hill, Pa.

Memorials in Margarets name maybe made to St. John SLovak Lutheran Churc or Fellowship Manor Resident Fund 300 Fellowship Drive Whitehall, Pa. 18052

Online registry and condolences maybe made to www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Margaret Wargo Obit

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 survived by her

Sisters, Mrs. Florence Snyder of Tamaqaua, Pa. Mrs. Ruth Sell of Tamaqua, Pa.

Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by her Husband, Michael Wargo on May 14, 1989 , and sister Mrs. Dorothy Vincecavage

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..

Funeral Services Monday April 16, 2007 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rodney L. Hall officiating.

Call 10:00 A.M. until time of services.

Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.

Memorials in her honor to The Primitive Methodist Church 55 Hunter Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252

Online Registry and Condolences maybe sent to www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Mildred Navitsky Obit

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 Fornesar of Georgia, Mrs. Theresa Wojacik of Quenns NY., Mrs Anna MaCallister of Hawaii

Six Grandchildren, and Five Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Husband; Mr. Joseph V. Navitsky, Daughter Mrs. Joan Stone, Brothers; Joseph, John, Michael, & Stephen Zalesak, Grand Daughter, Miss Lisa Navitsky

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..

Memorial Mass will be at SS Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 10, 2007 .

Private Committall Services

online Registry and Condolences maybe sent to www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com