Obituary: Irene D Cawley (June 23, 1921 - June 30, 2006)

Mrs. Irene D (Malick) Cawley, age 85, of Kutztown, Pa., died Friday, June 30, 2006, at Kutztown Manor Nursing Home in Kutztown, Pa.

She was a member of St. Peter's Union Church Macungie, having worked for the former Atlas Powder Co. of Reynolds, Pa., Schuylkill County during WWII. She and her Husband Pierce F. managed the Bowling Alley on Rowe Street in Tamaqua for many years. Mrs. Cawley was a member of the Tamaqua V.F.W. Aux..

Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Lester Malick and the late Hattie (Daubenspeck) Malick.

She is also survived by her Son Mr. Bruce F. Cawley & wife Nancy of Fleetwood, Pa.

Two Sisters; Mrs. Marion Neuroth, and Mrs. Pearl Steigerwalt both of Tamaqua, Pa.

Preceded in death by her Husband Pierce F. Cawley in 1998. A brother Robert Malick and one Sister Mrs. Dorothy West Also preceded Irene in death.

Grandson Kevin Rohrback and his wife Cassy Three Great-Grandchildren; Destiny Nagle, Dakota & Christopher Rohrbach

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa., Route 309 where the family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Funeral service will be on ,Thursday 6, 2006 at 11 o'clock AM from the St. Peter's Union Church of MaCungie, with calling the morning of from the church at 10:00 Am until time of services.

Interment will be at St. Peter's Union Church Cemetery of Macungie.

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Richard I. Gerber (June 5, 1959 - June 29, 2006)

Mr. Richard I. "Grizz" Gerber, age 47, of 1008 Catawissa Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at St. Lukes Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pa. He was the husband of April (Dewitt) Gerber and they were married on August 3, 2004.

He was the son of Charles D. Gerber and Ruth M. (Dunn) Gerber of Tamaqua, PA.

Mr. Gerber was employed by Heislers Egg Farm for 8 years as a packer. He was a member of the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club and a 1979 Graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.

He is also survived by his wife April (Dewitt) Gerber married August 3, 2004.

Maternal Grandmother- Helen (Leiby) Dunn of New Ringgold, PA

Step Daughter-Desiree wife of Mike Ziegler of Coopersburg, Pa.

Step Sons-Jason Noone of Lock Haven, Pa.

Step Son-Elmer Noone at home.

Sister-Donna J. Gerber of Mahanoy City, Pa.

Sister-Brenda K. Tuckett of Tamaqua, Pa.

One Brother, Robert and his wife Lisa Gerber of Tamaqua, Pa.

Four grandchildren

Calling Hours: Sunday (7-2-2006) from 3- 5 pm at the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..

Funeral Service: Sunday at 5 PM at the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa. with the Rev. Leland Stauff of Grace Bible Baptist Church of Hawk Mountain officiating.

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..

Flooding in local communities

Many of the local communities we serve have been hit hard with several days of heavy rainfall. These pictures were taken near our funeral in Tamaqua. Local roads in our area were closed for most of the day today due to rising water levels and potential flooded roads.

We have a few more photos available by clicking here.

Obituary: Mary D. Leisey (August 19, 1919 - June 27, 2006)

Mary D. (Brown) Leisey, age 86, of 268 Archery Club Road, New Ringgold, Pa., died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at her home. She was the wife of the late Fred Leisey who died in 1983.

Mrs. Leisey was a member of Salem Hetzels Lutheran Church in Pine Grove and a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School class of 1937.

Born in Summit Station she was the daughter of the late Samuel Brown and the late Sallie (Schaeffer) Brown.

She is also survived by her

Daughter - Jean D. (Leisey) wife of the late James R. Freed of New Ringgold, Pa with whom she resided.

2 GrandDaughters:

Jamie J. Freed of Boston, MA Jody J. wife of Josh Kuehner of Hamburg, PA

Great Grandson Jaxon Kuehner of Hamburg, PA

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday July 1st, 2006 at Salem Hetzels Lutheran Church Cemetery in Pine Grove at 11AM with the Rev. Debria Ernst officiating.

Interment: Salem Hetzels Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Contributions: to Independent Living Services - 105 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..

Obituary: Constant M. Solarczyk (December 15, 1926 - June 27, 2006)

Mr. Constant M. "Connie" Solarczyk, age 79, of 132 West Abbott Street Lansford, Pa., died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pa.

He was the Husband of Mary (Kostelansky) Solarczyk and they were married for 50 years they would have celebrated 51 years together on July 2, 2006.

Born in Summit Hill he was the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Soltys) Solarczyk.

Constant was a member of the United States Coast Guard, after that he was employed by Volkart Manufacturing in Allentown, PA and also headed the maintence department at the Carbon County Court House.

He was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Lansford, attended Summit Hill High School, was a former member of the Summit Hill American Legion, was a avid Dart Player and an avid mushroom picker.

He is survived by his wife Mary (Kostelansky) Solarczyk of Lansford, PA.

Two Sons, Gregory and his wife Bernadette Solarczyk of (Hometown) Tamaqua, Pa.

Joseph Solarczyk

One Sister, Frances wife of Paul Yurick Sr. of Summit Hill, Pa.

2 Grandsons - Josh Solarczyk and Chris Solarczyk.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers Francis Solarczyk and Joseph Solarczyk and a sister Marcella Demetrovic and 2 nephews Brian Firkal and Paul Yurick Jr.

Calling Hours: Thursday June 29, 2006 from 6-9 PM and Friday from 9:00am until time of service at the Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Inc. 200 East Bertsch Street, Lansford.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 30, 2006 from St. Michael's Catholic Church in LAnsford, PA at 10 AM with the Reverend Stephen Halabura and Reverend William Nahn officiating.

Interment: Private at the convenice of the family.

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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

Obituary: Mary & Charles Hirsch (January 24, 1921 - June 24, 2006)

Mrs. Mary (Llewllyn) Hirsch, age 85, of Pottsville, Pa., died Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Schuylkill Center Genisis Elder Care in Pottsville, Pa.

Mrs. Hirsch worked in the Textile Industry , and was a member of the Malino Baptist Church of Hawk Mountain.

She was the daughter of the late Edward Llewellyn and the late Alice (Jenkins) Llewellyn.

She is also survived by her Son-Mr. Charles C Hirsch & his Comapnion Brenda Watkins of Waukesha, Wis.

One Sister, Mrs. Hazel Clarke of Surrey, England

One Brother, Mr. Edward Llewellyn of Olean, N.Y.

Preceded in death by her Husband Charles C. Hirsch December 12, 2004, A Brother Kenneth Llewellyn and a sister Mrs. Violet Dunkelberger.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa.. A joint Graveside Memorial Servce will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa on Friday June 30, 2006 at 11 o'clock AM for she and her Husband Charles C. Hirsch.

Memorials in their honor maybe made to Hillside S.P.C.A., Hillside Road Pottsville, Pa. 17901.

Charles Chester Hirsch, 87 of 429 Indian Run Road, New Ringgold died 12/12/2004 at the Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, PA. Born in Tamaqua he was the son of the late Chester & Emma (Krause) Hirsch. He was the husband of Mary. I (Llewyellen) Hirsch.

He was a member of the American Hose and New England Valley Fire Companies and was a US veteran having served with the US Army in WWII.

Survivors: Son-Mr. Charles C Hirsch & his Comapnion Brenda Watkins of Waukesha, Wis.

Preceded in death by 2 brothers Jack and William and 1 Sister Elizabeth Klingamen.

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

A joint Graveside Memorial Servce will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa on Friday June 30, 2006 at 11 o'clock AM for she and her Husband Charles C. Hirsch.

Memorials in their honor maybe made to Hillside S.P.C.A., Hillside Road Pottsville, Pa. 17901.

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Wade R. Lechleitner (December 12, 1969 - June 19, 2006)

Mr. Wade R. Lechleitner, age 36, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Tuesday, June 19, 2006, in East Brunswick Twp as the result of a single car accident.

Mr. Lechleitner was employed by Weiss Market as a Produce Clerk in the Wyomissing store.

He was Catholic by faith and a graduate of Blue Mountain High School class of 1989.

Son of the late Paul Lechleitner and Catherine (Strenkoski) Lechleitner with whom he resided.

He is also survived by Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Calling Hours: Saturday from 10-11am from the funeral home.

Funeral Service: 11am from the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home with the Chaplain Joseph D. Galko officiating.

Interment will be at St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery in Tamaqua, Pa.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Flower tribute for this service can be viewed here

Obituary: Wilbur Derby Heffelfinger (October 5, 1940 - June 20, 2006)

Mr. Wilbur Derby Heffelfinger, age 65, of 317 West Ridge Street Lansford, Pa., died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at his home.

He is survived by his wife Maureen (Clausius) Heffelfinger of Lansford, PA and they were married for 43 years.

Two Daughters

Lisa and her husband Michael Miller of Tamaqua, Pa.

Lori and her husband Ron Spoor of Exton, Pa.

One Son

Wilbur Heffelfinger of Summit Hill, Pa.

Five grandchildren

Private Service at the convenice of the family.

Funeral Service: Tuesday 6-27-2006 at 11 AM at Sky View Memorial Park with the Rev. John Keiter officiating.

Memorial can be made to Marian Catholic High School.

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

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Service Calendar

We have added a calendar to our website to establish a convenient place for people to view the dates and times for any of our services. Just visit our home page at http://www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com to view upcoming services directly on our welcome page. Here is what it will look like.

Obituary: Vasilike Ziogas (September 6, 1901 - June 19, 2006)

Mrs. Vasilike (Papaioannou) Ziogas, age 104, formerly of Tamaqua, Pa. died Monday, June 19, 2006, at Conestoga View Nursing Home in Lancaster, Pa. .

Born in the town of Mouzaki, Located in the State of Thessaly, Country of Greece, she was the daughter of the late Costas Papaioannou and the late Evangiline Papaioannou.

Preceded in death by her Husband Harry Ziogas December 30, 1972. Harry was a partner of the former Texas Lunch of Tamaqua, Pa.

She is also survived by her Son-James H. Ziogas & wife, Helen of Elizabethtown, Pa.

Deceased Siblings are Brothers; William Papas, Dr. Epaminondas Papas, Alkviadis Papas. Deceased Sisters; Mrs. Penelope Konstas, and Mrs. Amalia Argyropoulou

Grandchildren; Melissa Jones, Harry G. Ziogas and Antonia Ziogas Three Great-Grandchildren; Patrick, Eleni and Katina Jones

Nieces & Nephews also survive her.

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

Calling Hours: Friday from the funeral home from 9:30am until 11am.

Funeral Services Friday June 23, 2006 at 11 o'clock AM from the funeral home with the Father George Dimopoulos of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 32 East Ross Street Wilkes-Barre 18702 and Father Alexander Veronis of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Lancaster officiating.

Mass cards and Memorials in Mrs. Ziogas's honor maybe made to Annunciation church of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

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

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Pictures of Flower Arrangements

From now on, we will have pictures of every flower that appears at every service available on-line at the bottom of the obituary for each funeral. You can view pictures of flowers for a specific funeral by visiting our homepage at http://www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com and then clicking on the obituary of the service you would like to view. You can also view pictures of all flowers from any of our services by clicking here.

Obituary: Eloise Rogich (November 10, 1920 - June 12, 2006)

Mrs. Eloise (Trent) Rogich, age 85, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, June 12, 2006, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. She was the wife of the late Michael Rogich.

She was the daughter of the late Stewart & Blanche (McCarthy) Trent.

Mrs. Rogich was employed by First National Bank of Baltimore and was Baptist by faith.

She was the daughter of the late Stewart Trent and the late Blanche McCarthy.

She is also survived by her

Step Son-Michael Rogich of Tampa, Fla.

Niece- Nancy wife of John Jones of New Ringgold,PA

Niece-Michele wife of David Herman of Fogelsville, PA

Nephew-Stephen and his wife Lori Toth of York, PA

Nephew-Michael and his wife Linda Toth of New Ringgold, PA

Nephew-Mark and his wife Amy Toth of Tamaqua, PA

Nephew-Ed and his wife Babs Racis of Reading, PA

Nephew-Donald & Diane Racis of Reading, PA

She was preceded in death by 3 siblings.

Graveside Funeral Service will be on Saturday 6-17-2006 at 10 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery in Summit Hill with the Chaplain Joseph Galko officiating.

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

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Dorothy H. Zubey (March 26, 1920 - June 11, 2006)

Mrs. Dorothy H (Heisler) Zubey, age 86, of Hunter Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at St. Luke VNAEP in Bethlehem, Pa.

Mrs. Zubey was employed by Former Atlas Powder for 44 yrs retiring from the Cap Line in the Wire Building in 1983. She was a member of the Atlas 25 Year Club. She worshiped at SS. Peter & Paul R. C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa.. .

She was the daughter of the late Claud Heisler and the late Della (Fink) Heisler.

Dorothy is survived by one Daughter, Miss Violet R. Zubey of Tamaqua, Pa., with whom she resided.

One Sister, Mrs. Eleanor Roberts of Tamaqua, Pa. Nieces & Nephews Also Survive her.

Preceded in death by her Husband Albert V. Zubey 1989, and two Sisters Mrs. Marie Evans, and Mrs. Mildred Gallagher.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Wednesday, June 14, 2006 and from 8:45 Am to 9:30 AM June 15, 2006.

Rosary Service Wed. evening at 7:30 PM Mass of Chrisitian Burial Thursday June 15, 2006 at 10 o'clock AM from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa., Rev. William Linkchorst officiating.

Interment will be at SS Peter & Paul R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pa.

Mass Cards and Memorials in Mrs. Zubey's honor to the church.

Online Registry and Condolences maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Obituary: Herman C. Osenbach (February 26, 1922 - June 11, 2006)

Mr. Herman C. Osenbach, age 84, of Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Wilkes-Barre Veteran's Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

He was a member of Zion's Stone Church of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pa., a 1940 Port Carbon High School Grad., Past Commander and Founding member of the Andreas, V.F.W. Post George S. Patton #5069, and presently served as Sr. Vice Commander.

Herman was an Honorably Discharged U.S. Army Veteran having served in WWII with the 2nd Infantry Division., he fought in the Northern France, The Battle for Normandy, and Rhineland Ardennes. Captured during the Battle of the Bulge, and detained as P.O.W for four months. Herman's decorations and citations included, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Service Star, & Distinguished Unit Badge.. .

Born in West Penn Twp., he was the son of the late Charles Osenbach and the late Maude (Kocher) Osenbach.

He is also survived by his wife of 59 yrs. Mrs. Grace E. (Tiley) Osenbach;

Three Daughters; Mrs. Susan C. Helfrich wife of Willis of Andreas, Pa. Mrs. Debra E. Nothstein wife of Daryl of New Ringgold, Pa., Mrs. Sandra H. Niedospial wife of Frank of New Ringgold, Pa.

Two Sons; Mr. Herman C. Osenbach, Jr. & his wife Carol of Tamaqua, Pa., Mr. Douglas J. Osenbach of New Ringgold, Pa.

Three Sisters; Mrs. Jean Tiley of Easton, Pa., Mrs. Violet Wood wife of Robert of New Ringgold, Pa., Mrs. Dorothy McHugh wife of Francis of New Ringgold, Pa.

Two Brothers; Mr. Bert Osenbach & Mr. Harold Osenbach of New Ringgold, Pa.

Preceded in death by his Sister Mrs. Betty (Osenbach) Snyder.

Eleven Grandchildren & Ten Great Grandchildren.

Herman worked as a Brick Layer for Allied Craftworkers Local #15 of Allentown, Pa.. He and his wife owned and operated Blondie's Restaurant on Route #309 since 1971, and still remained active in it's daily operations.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Route #309, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock AM Wed. June 14, 2006 with the Rev. Michael A. Frost officiating.

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

Online Condolences and Registry Book maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com