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

Lisa M. Golob Supernant Obit

Mrs. Lisa M. (Golob) Supernant, age 42, of New Ringgold, Pa., died Monday, April 2, 2007, at St. Lukes in Bethlehem, Pa.

Lisa was a member of SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Tamaqua, Pa.. She was a 1982 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, and matriculaed to Kutztown University earning her degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduation Lisa taught in the Panther Valley Schools. Lisa loved to cook,and write Short Stories.

Born in Northampton, Ma.,she is the daughter of John Golob, of West Warren Ma., and Helene (Pannazzo) Brunski wife of Daniel W. Brunski , of New Ringgold, Pa.

She is also survived by her

Companion, Paul R. Smaglik of New Ringgold, Pa.

One Sister, Mrs. Sally J. Denovellis of Middletown, Conn.

One Brother, Stephen J. Golob of Chalfont, Pa.

Nieces, Lindsey Golob, and Stephanie Denovellis

Nephew, Cody Golob

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Thursday, April 5, 2007.

Funeral service will be at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. at 10:00 AM Friday, April 6, 2007 , Rev. William Linkchorst officiating.

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

Memorials in Lisa's honor maybe made to Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua, Pa.

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

Roy L. Tiley Obit

Mr. Roy L. Tiley, Jr., age 75, formerly of Muhlenberg Park, Reading, Pa., died Monday, April 2, 2007, at Laurel Living Center in Hamburg, Pa, where he resided for the past four years.

Roy graduated from Lehighton High School Class of 1952, and entered the United States Airforce in 1949 serving until 1952, serving during the Korean Conflict. Roy served in the reserve's, stationed at the Willow Grove Air Station retiring in 1992, after 42 years of active reserve , as a Chief Master Sgt. . Upon being honorably discharged, Roy entered and graduated from Muhlenberg College of Allentown, Pa., with a BS/BA in Business Administration, class of 1957. Roy worked for Dupont in Buffalo NY. (1957-1965), Polymer Corporation 1965-1988, holding executive responsibilites. In 1992 he became a manager with Wetterau Trucking until retiring. After retiring Roy worked as a Security Gaurd for the Reading Area Community College.

He mantained faternal membership in the Reading V.F.W., American Legion Post 0308 of Willow Grove, and Andreas V.F.W. 5069

Born in West Penn Twp. he was the son of the late Roy Tiley and the late Mary (Koenig) Tiley.

He is also survived by his

Two Daughters, Judith I., wife of Brian Hornberger of Reading, Pa. Donna D., wife of James Brown of Tonawanda, N.Y.

Two Sisters, Grace E. Osenbach of New Ringgold, Pa. Bernice Manwiller of Hamburg, Pa.

Brother, Richard M. Tiley of Northampton, Pa.

Four grandchildren Nine great-grandchildren

Companion, Grace Breon of Port Clinton, Pa.

Preceded in death by his Wife Dorothy R. (Ritter) Tiley, August 27, 2001; Brothers, George E., Paul R., Robert A. Tiley; Sister Dorothy R. Osenbach

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday, April 5, 2007. Funeral service will be at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 5, 2007 , Rev. Michael A. Frost officiating.

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

Memorials in his name maybe made to the Pinnacle Hospice 1 Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, 17901

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

Olga Briska Obit

Olga Briska, age 92, formerly of 101 East Ridge Street Coaldale, Pa., died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Geriatric Center in Coaldale, Pa.

Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late Gregory Briska and the late Johanna (Ozefovich) Briska.

Miss Briska was employed as a waitress by Schraft's Restaurant in New York City before retiring and was a life long member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Coaldale, PA. She attended Coaldale Schools.

She is survived by several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Anna Briska, Jennie Briska & Steffie Briska and brothers Joseph & Philip.

Calling Hours: Wednesday 4-4-2007 from 10 until Noon at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Coaldale 41 East Ruddle Street, Coaldale, PA 18218.

Mass of Christian Burial Noon on Wednesday with the Rev. John Pavlosky officiating.

Interment: Parish cemetery in Nesquehoning, PA.

Contributions: To SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church 41 East Ruddle Street, Coaldale, PA 18218.

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

Mary Carey Obit

Mrs. Mary (Dew) Carey, age 78, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, March 30, 2007, in Tamaqua, Pa.

Mary was Methodist by faith and rertired from 15 Street Food Lane Grocery Store, of Allentown, Pa., having worked in the bakery.

She is survived by her

One Son, Arthur J. Lewis and his wife Nancy of Tamaqua, Pa, with whom she resided.

One grandchild Two great-grandchildren

Preceded in death by her Husband, Arthur H. Carey, and parents.

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