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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Betsy E. (Wenzel) DeAngelo, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania having valiantly battled cancer at the age of 60.
Born Thursday, September 4, 1958 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of Janis M. (Jones) Wenzel of Tamaqua, and the late William Wenzel. Betsy is also survived by; daughter, Christa L.; brothers, Billy Wenzel of Nesquehoning, Frank Wenzel and his wife Lisa of New Ringgold; sisters, Ann Jones wife of Bill of Tamaqua, Janis "Cookie" Reimiller wife of Tom of Tamaqua, Sharon Van Buskirk wife of Michael of Tamaqua, grand children, Iris, Priscilla, Parker, and Preston.
A graduate of Tamaqua Area High School class of 1976, Betsy worked as a Rural mail carrier for the United States Post Office. She adored her daughter and cherished being a grandmother. Betsy had a unique sense of humor, enjoyed crafts, decorating for holidays, gardening and tending to her Koi ponds in the yard. Betsy was a member of Bethany E.C.C. of Tamaqua.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name can be sent to:
Saint Luke's Hospice
2455 Black River Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Betsy can be shared by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Christine D. Prep, 54, Frackville, died unexpectedly Wednesday April 3rd at her residence.
Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Victor and Eileen Durose Prep of Girardville. She is also survived by her son Shane Benjamin Prep, Girardville; a sister Victoria Lee and her husband Bryan Nelson, Macungie; her grandmother, Evelyn Prep; her two nieces Juliet and Sofia; her nephew Jonathan; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday morning at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Girardville United Protestant Cemetery (Wildcat) following the service.
Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, Timothy M. Sullivan, supervisor is in charge of the arrangements