Hillary Pellish, 54, of Mount Sterling, KY, former Gordon resident, passed away Thursday. Born at the Fort Hood Army Hospital in Killeen, TX on August 15, 1963, she is the daughter of Elizabeth (Granzow) Gable of Ashland and the late Henry Gable Jr. She was a graduate of the North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1981, and was of the Lutheran faith
Hillary was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Ira Young of Mount Sterling, KY; daughters Heather of Mountain Home, ID, wife of Tom VanOsdol, and Jessica Pellish of Mount Sterling, KY; son Joseph Pellish III of Mount Sterling, KY; Granddaughters Dakota and Jordan VanOsdol of Mountain Home, ID; and sisters Heidi of Ashland, wife of Rick Walsh, and Haley of Las Vegas, NV, wife of Jeffrey Morse. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Jennifer Pellish, and her sister Hollie Gable.
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Eloise J (Lutz) Hunt, age 75, of Owl Creek Rd., Tamaqua, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at home surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert J. Hunt.
Eloise graduated from Cooper Township High School and then matriculated to Lock Haven Teachers' College earning her Bachelor's degree. She taught in the Tyrone School District before teaching Eighth Grade English in the Tamaqua Area School District from 1968 until her retirement in 2000.
Eloise was Protestant by faith. She enjoyed reading, gardening and bird watching.
Born in Philipsburg, Pa. on September 18, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lucille (Walker) Lutz.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her
Sister,
Margaret Jacobson wife of Jeffrey of Olympia, WA;
Brothers,
Earl Lutz and his wife Lorraine of Lemont, Pa.;
Barrett Lutz of Strasburg, Pa.;
Jerome E Lutz and his wife Suzanne of State College, Pa.;
David Lutz and his wife Mary Ann of Allentown;
Thirteen Nieces and Nephews;
Twenty Great Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Howe.
Private Arrangements have been entruated to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Private Interment will be at Messiah Baptisit Church Cemetery, Kylertown.
Memorials in her honor may be sent to the Tamaqua Public Library 30 S. Railroad St., Tamaqua, PA 18252 or to a charity of one's choice.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Jamie E Folweiler, age 43, of Brown St., Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 9, 2017, in Zion Grove. Pennsylvania.
Born in Pottsville on September 22, 1973 the son of Edward M. and Donna (Hill) Folweiler with whom he resided. Jamie, is also survived by; sister, Donna Lee Moyer wife of Matthew of Tamaqua; brother, Edward Folweiler and his wife Jean of Quakake; nieces and nephews. and his special friend Gladys Stoudt who he called Gram.
A member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua., Jamie was a 1992 graduate of Tamaqua High School. He matriculated to Lehigh County Community College earning his Associates Degree in Business Management..
In his youth, Jamie lifted weights and participated in wheelchair racing. He was an advocate for the disabled. Jamie collected statues, and pictures of Eagles. Jamie was an avid car enthusiast and a Dallas Cowboys fan. He was an animal lover who adored his dogs Beauty, and Rusty, while always holding a place in his heart for his late dog Angel Lynn.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA. (570) 668-2550
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 6-8 PM and on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 10-11 AM at the funeral home..
Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11 o'clock AM, Pastor Phyllis Wolford to officiate.
Interment will be held at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua.
Memorials in his honor may be sent to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Dale Griffiths, age 82, of Crest Ave., Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his wife Irene J. (Derzak) Griffiths on September 27, 2016.
Born in Tamaqua, the son of the late E. Franklin and Mabel C. (Tennant) Griffiths.
Dale was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, and attended Stevens Trade School in Lancaster earning certification as a machinist. He retired from the Borough of Tamaqua having served as a police officer for twenty-five years. Prior to his tenure with the borough, Dale worked as a machinist in Reading.
A member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua, Dale was a longtime member of the East End Fire Company having served as a line officer. He was an avid hunter, and 32 degree Mason.
Survived by; daughter, Kelly A Cerimele of Tamaqua; son,
Scott M Griffiths and his wife Marie of Coaldale; sister, E. Kay Young of Florida; Four Grandchildren, Dustin, Sasha, Sindle and Dominic; Three Great-Grandchildren, Cameron, Shilah and Jameson.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, E. Franklin Griffiths Jr. and A. George Griffiths.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., (570) 668-2550
A Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday morning September 16, 2017 from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends shall be received on the morning of services from 9:30 A.m. until time of services.
Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
American Cancer Society 712 S. Keyser Ave. Taylor, Pennsylvania 18517.
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born in Pottsville on September 22, 1973 the son of Edward M. and Donna (Hill) Folweiler with whom he resided. Jamie, is also survived by; sister, Donna Lee Moyer wife of Matthew of Tamaqua; brother, Edward Folweiler and his wife Jean of Quakake; nieces and nephews. and his special friend Gladys Stoudt who he called Gram.
A member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua., Jamie was a 1992 graduate of Tamaqua High School. He matriculated to Lehigh County Community College earning his Associates Degree in Business Management..
In his youth, Jamie lifted weights and participated in wheelchair racing. He was an advocate for the disabled. Jamie collected statues, and pictures of Eagles. Jamie was an avid car enthusiast and a Dallas Cowboys fan. He was an animal lover who adored his dogs Beauty, and Rusty, while always holding a place in his heart for his late dog Angel Lynn.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, PA. (570) 668-2550
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 6-8 PM and on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 10-11 AM at the funeral home..
Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11 o'clock AM, Pastor Phyllis Wolford to officiate.
Interment will be held at Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua.
Memorials in his honor may be sent to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.
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Dale Griffiths, age 82, of Crest Ave., Tamaqua, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Medical Center, Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his wife Irene J. (Derzak) Griffiths on September 27, 2016.
Born in Tamaqua, the son of the late E. Franklin and Mabel C. (Tennant) Griffiths.
Dale was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, and attended Stevens Trade School in Lancaster earning certification as a machinist. He retired from the Borough of Tamaqua having served as a police officer for twenty-five years. Prior to his tenure with the borough, Dale worked as a machinist in Reading.
A member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua, Dale was a longtime member of the East End Fire Company having served as a line officer. He was an avid hunter, and 32 degree Mason.
Survived by; daughter, Kelly A Cerimele of Tamaqua; son,
Scott M Griffiths and his wife Marie of Coaldale; sister, E. Kay Young of Florida; Four Grandchildren, Dustin, Sasha, Sindle and Dominic; Three Great-Grandchildren, Cameron, Shilah and Jameson.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, E. Franklin Griffiths Jr. and A. George Griffiths.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., (570) 668-2550
A Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday morning September 16, 2017 from the funeral home at 11 o'clock A.M. Friends shall be received on the morning of services from 9:30 A.m. until time of services.
Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
American Cancer Society 712 S. Keyser Ave. Taylor, Pennsylvania 18517.
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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