Elizabeth "Betty" Williams Obituary

Mrs. Elizabeth (Hood) Williams, age 85, of 15 Cedar Street Nesquehoning, Pa., died Friday, October 6, 2006, at Kirkland Village in Bethlehem, Pa. She was the wife of the late William "Bill" Williams who died April 29, 2005.
Born in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Frederick and Earl Johnson.
Betty worked as a Womens Clothing Buyer for the former Brights Department Stores of Lansford, and Lehighton Pennsylvania for 38 years.
Survived by two daughters; Elizabeth J. (Williams) wife of Dr. C. Fred Thompson of Bethlehem, PA. Sandra wife of Herbert Kneller of Scranton, PA
Four grandchildren Four great-grandchildren
Brother; Robert Foster and his wife Julia of Dover, DE.
Friends may call Thursday morning October 12, 2006 from 9:00 A.M until time of Funeral Services at 10 o'clock A.M, Services will be held from the Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. 200 East Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa. 18232. Rev. Marjoire Keiter will be the officiant.
Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorial contributions: to the Nesquehoning Fire & Rescue Company #1, Nesquehoning, Pa. 18240.
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George Lazur Obituary

Mr. George A. Lazur, age 32, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, October 1, 2006, at his home in Tamaqua, Pa.
George was a 1995 Jim Thorpe High School graduate. He worked for Hilton Reservations of Hazleton, Pa..
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late George Lazur and the late Margaret "Peg" (Faust) Lazur.
He is survived by his Daughter-Miss Sen Sai Sayde Lazur of Kingston, Pa.
Sister-Miss Kelly A. Lazur of Harrisburg, Pa.
Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..
Private services
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Rev. Francis Shigo Obituary

Rev. Francis L. Shigo, SVD, a dedicated Divine Word Missionary for 54 years, died at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, CA on September 29, at the age of 74.
Fr. Shigo was born in Coaldale, PA on February 3, 1932, to Joseph Shigo and Anna Kovach Shigo. He was one of 6 children. He was baptized and received his First Holy Communion and was confirmed at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Coaldale.
Fr. Shigo entered the Society of the Divine Word in 1946, at Girard, PA. He made his first Vows in 1952 in Conesus, NY, and was ordained a priest in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, in 1960. Shortly thereafter, he was transferred and assinged to the Western Province to be one of the pioneers at Verbum Dei High School in Watts. He served there as a biology teacher until 1973, when he was appointed by Rome to be the Provincial Superior for the Western Province. He was Provincial from 1973-1979, followed by an appointment to serve as Provincial Procurator from 1979-1982. Fr. Shigo then returned to Verbum Dei High School as the business manager. In 1989 he began ministry as a hospital chaplain and served at Queen of Angels Hospital and at Little Compnay of Mary Community Hospital San Pedro until his untimely death.
Along with Fr. Shigo's SVD ministries, he was also dedicated to the Beatitudes of our Lord parish, where he served for the past 40 years as a supply priest. Throughout these years of ministry he established valued and memorable friendships. His dependability, availabilty and spirt of hospitality attracted many to embrace his love.
Fr. Shigo is survived by his sister Rita wife of the late Frank Defebo of Coaldale, a brother Joseph and his wife Josephine of Toms River, NJ. He was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and a devoted friend of many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, William and Robert and a sister Sr. Mary Louise Shigo M.S.E.
Calling Hours: Friday Evening (10-6-06) from 6-9 pm at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 41 East Ruddle Street in Coaldale and Saturday Morning from 10:30 until the time of service.
Mass of Christian Burial Noon on Saturday (10-7-06) at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church with the Very. Rev. Luke Anderson.
Interment: SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church cemetery in Nesquehoning, PA.
In Lieu of flowers contributions in his name my be made to St. Vincent De paul Society or Our Lady of the Angels Academy.
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Michael Kotus Obituary

Mr. Michael Kotus, age 89, formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, October 1, 2006, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa.
Michael was a laborer for various construction companies, he was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church Lansford, Pa.
A WWII Army Veteran, Michael belonged to the Coaldale Legion, Tamaqua V.F.W., & Tamaqua American Legion. He was a life time member of the South Ward Fire Company.
Born in Tamaqua was the son of the late John Kotus and the late Mary (Haluska) Kotus.
Preceded in death by Brothers; John, Frank, Steve, & George Kotus, Sisters; Helen M. Kotus, Mary (Kotus) Dillon, Irene (Kotus) Tolan, & Susan (Kotus) Krell
Survived by Nieces & Nephews
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, October 5, 2006. Office of Christian Burial with Rev. Scott Boghossian will be held from the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 5, 2006 .
Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Summit Hill, Pa.
Mass cards & Memorials to the church
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Kelly Elizabeth Sweeney Obituary

Miss Kelly Elizabeth Sweeney, age 24, of 307 East Bertsch Street Lansford, Pa., died Friday, September 29, 2006, at her home in Lansford, Pa with her loving family.
Born in Hazleton she was the daughter of Timothy J. Sweeney and Elizabeth (Rybnikar) Sweeney of Lansford.
She was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church in Lansford and was a 2002 Graduate of Panther Valley High School Vo-Tech program.
She is also survived by her Parents.
One Sister, Erin L. Sweeney of Lansford, Pa.
Maternal GrandMother - Elizabeth (Chladon) Rybnikar also of Lansford.
Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
She was preced in death by her Maternal grandfather John Butch Rybnikar and grandparents Grace & Joseph "Jiggs" Sweeney.
Calling Hours: Monday evening from 6-8 pm and Tuesday Morning from 9:30am -10:30am at the Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Home Inc. 200 East Bertsch Street, Lansford.
Funeral Service: Tuesday Morning at 11 am from St. John's Slovak Lutheran Church in Lansford with Rev's Marjorie & John Keiter officiating.
Interment will be at St. John's Slovak Lutheran in Summit Hill, Pa.
Guestbook may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are being handled by Holmes - Griffiths Funeral Home Inc., 200 E. Bertsch Str, Lansford, Pa..

Dale Miller Obituary

Mr. Dale C. Miller, age 51, formerly of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, September 29, 2006, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa.
Dale was a 1973 Tamaqua High School Graduate, and a graduate of Lancaster Bible College with a B.S. in Bible & Missionary Studies. After graduation Dale spent time in Souh Africa as a Missionary. Dale worshiped at Bethany E.C.C.C. Tamaqua, Pa.. .
He was the son of the late Clayton Miller and the late Pauline (Hoppes) Miller.
Survived by his wife of six years Ruth Ann "Cookie (Hartranft) Miller;
Three Sisters, Mrs. Linda (Miller) Kunkel of New Ringgold, Pa. Miss Elizabeth Miller of Weatherly, Pa. Mrs. Susan (Miller) wife of Matt Brickler of Andreas, Pa.
Two Brothers, Mr. Kenneth Miller & his wife Mary Ellen of Andreas, Pa. Mr. Robert Miller & his wife Christine of Ashfield, Pa.
Preceded in death by Brothers David & Dennis Miller
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..
Memorial Service will be held from Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church 223 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. at 12:00 PM Wednesday, October 4, 2006 .
Rev. Kevin Roberts Officiating.
Private Committal Services
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