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Catherine "Kitty" Weber peacefully passed into the field of memories, reunited with her husband at the age of 87.
Born in Lost Creek, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Olanich) Kowalick.
She worked as a waitress in the Mansion Hotel in Mahanoy City where she met her husband Jim. She was a homemaker for many years but was never idle. Devoted to her family, church and community, she coached Lassie League, was a Girl Scout leader, member of the Catholic Daughters of America and never missed any event involving her children. Her car was always filled with her kids and their friends, driving them to the Lakewood pool, Heisler's, Knoebels and various sporting events. When her children were old enough she worked in the Marian High School cafeteria where she eventually became the head cook. She was well known as the Bleenie Lady, making the batter for the church bazaars and Marian's summer picnic. She enjoyed traveling and saw many sites in Europe, Hawaii, Alaska and Las Vegas. She was an avid Duke basketball and Notre Dame football fan. She was an enthusiastic bingo and casino player.
She will be sadly missed by her children Helen Ann Roadarmel and her husband Robert of Virginia, James Weber of Delano and his companion Carole Williamson, Patricia Weber of Delano, Michael Weber and his wife Tanya of Williamsport, and John Weber and his wife Deb of Danville and her grandchildren Sarah, Jake and Michael. She is also survived by brothers John Kowalick and his wife Peg of Frackville, Thomas Kowalick and his wife Loretta of Florida, Cyril Kowalcik of Catawissa, sisters Dolores Byrnarsky of Ephrata, Bernice Siptroth and her husband Mike of Maryland, Mary Pancher and her husband Joe of Girardville and Pauline Onuschak and her husband Tim of Shenandoah Heights and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Saturday at 9:30 AM from David D. Jarrett Funeral Home of Mahanoy City, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at St. Richard's Church in Barnesville.
Interment will follow in St. Canicus Cemetery in Mahanoy Township. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday beginning at 8:30 AM until time of service.
In lieu of flowers contributions to Tamaqua Adult Day Care 801 E. Broad St. Tamaqua, PA 18252 would be appreciated by the family. Please visit www.jarrettfuneralhome.com for more information.
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Miss Gladys E. Stein, 91 years of age and a longtime resident of Clamtown, South Tamaqua, passed away peacefully at the home of her brother Robert F. Stein and his wife Carol Ann, with whom she resided at Beaver Lake, Muncy Valley on Tuesday January 28, 2020. Born on Van Gelder Street, Tamaqua , Thursday December 27, 1928, Gladys completed up to 10th grade at Tamaqua High School. She worked at Atlas Powder Company in Reynolds until she retired from ICI America in 1993. Gladys was involved with the local SPCA in Pottsville and rescued several animals. She had a tender heart for any animal but was particularly fond of dogs. Gladys was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Tamaqua, PA.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ethel (Gerber ) Stein; sister, Marie E. (Stein) Lorah and brother, Christopher Stein. She is survived by brothers, Robert Stein and his wife, Carol Ann of Muncy Valley; George Stein and David Stein, South Tamaqua and Mark Stein, Augusta, GA. Nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive Gladys.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. located at 655 E Broad Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Friday January 31, 2020 at noon. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, PA.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Hillside SPCA
51 SPCA Road
Pottsville, PA 17901
To share a fond memory of Gladys or offer online condolences, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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John S. “Husa” Paruch, 100 of Shenandoah currently a resident of the Shenandoah Senior Living Community passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-East Norwegian Street, Pottsville.
Born in Shenandoah on September 21, 1919 he was a son of the late Joseph Paruch, Sr. and Mary Ann (Malecki) Paruch.
Mr. Paruch was a decorated World War II Army veteran having served as Military Policeman with the US Military Academy Military Police Detachment and later at West Point, New York. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal.
He was a retired coal miner having worked in the local anthracite industry.
John was an active and devout member of the former St. Stanislaus Church, Shenandoah where he served for many decades as an usher; he was also a member of the Holy Name Society of the parish. Currently, he was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah. Husa was also a former member of the Sheppton American Legion Post 616.
John was an active and devout member of the former St. Stanislaus Church, Shenandoah where he served for many decades as an usher; he was also a member of the Holy Name Society of the parish. Currently, he was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah. Husa was also a former member of the Sheppton American Legion Post 616.
In September, John celebrated his 100th birthday with his family and friends at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.
Surviving are his nephew, Matthew Yanushefski of Plains; niece and cargiver, Diane Paruch of Shenandoah; niece, Denise Dubis of Lakewood, Ohio; great-niece, Victoria Dubis and sister-in-law, Theresa Paruch of Shenandoah.
John was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were two brothers, Walter Paruch and Joseph S. “George” Paruch and two sisters,
Dorothy Paruch and Clara Yanushefski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm in St. Casimir’s Church, 229 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah, the sacred worship site of Divine Mercy Parish with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held on Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm in St. Casimir’s Church.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.
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