Hugh Hegerty

Family/Spouse: Mary Merrick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Glacken. Agnes was born in ca 1786 in Ireland; died after 1870 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Cullen. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Cullen and Bridget Mary Burke) was born in ca 1828 in New York; died in 1890 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigrant: 1856, Scotland

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/282742548/ann-mcmullen

Ann married Alexander McMullen on 12 Jun 1848 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Alexander (son of McMullen) was born in ca 1820 in Ireland; died on 13 May 1881 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Stephen's Cemetery, Nicetown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James J. Haggerty, aged 57 years, died at his home in Honeybrook last night of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and eight children.

Mr. Haggerty was well known in the Lehigh region, says the Hazleton Plain-Speaker, coming here about 35 years ago from Schuylkill County, where he taught school in his younger days. He first located in Honeybrook and from there moved to Ebervale in 1863.

When the Workingmen’s Benevolent Association started in the coal regions in 1869, Mr. Haggerty became identified with the organization and was soon one of its prominent leaders. At the time that the organization started the co-operative store in Hazleton, he was made superintendent and conducted it until the stockholders agreed to close up business.

He then went back to the mines but was very unfortunate, meeting with several accidents and finally lost his leg. He has been a resident of Honeybrook for many years and was held in much respect by his friends and neighbors. He will be buried in the Frenchtown Cemetery on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

(The Pottsville Republican, Pottsville, Pa, Jan 11, 1894)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150378820/james-haggerty

Family/Spouse: Mary Castles. Mary was born in 1842 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Nov 1907 in McAdoo, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, McAdoo, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigrant: 1856, Scotland

Notes:

DEATH OF MRS. MORAN.
The sad intelligence reached the South Side yesterday of the death of Agnes, the esteemed wife of John Moran, of Newkirk, formerly of McAdoo. Deceased has been suffering severely for some time past with cancer but bore her ills with true resignation and Christian fortitude and peacefully gave the keeping of her soul to the God who gave it. Everything known to medical science was done for her without avail and her husband, family and immediate friends were compelled to gaze painfully on her once sturdy form being slowly reduced and emaciated by disease. The end came calmly at 4 o’clock yesterday morning causing the husband and family the loss of as kind and faithful a wife and mother as ever lived. Her maiden name was Miss Agnes McMullen, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McMullen, pioneer residents of Honey Brook. Besides a husband she is survived by the following family: Edward, Alex, Daniel, John, William, Annie Margaret, Mary Ellen, Lizzie and Agnes. The funeral will occur on Wednesday morning with a requiem mass in St. Jerome’s church at Tamaqua, followed by interment in the parish cemetery.
(Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 30, 1903)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/282686282/agnes-moran

Agnes married John J. Moran in 1873. John (son of Tobias Moran and Margaret Boran) was born on 29 Jun 1849 in Heckscherville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Jun 1915 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in New Saint Jerome's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
5 Month old in Mar 1851 census.

Notes:

Coalminer

Daniel married Elizabeth Brennan in ca 1878 in Pennsylvania. Elizabeth (daughter of John Brennan and Ellen Burris) was born in Aug 1856 in Pennsylvania; died on 21 Apr 1928 in McAdoo, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, McAdoo, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 living in Kline,Schuylkill Co.,PA with his wife's cousin Julia McFadden(b.Jul1882)

Alexander married Margaret McFadden on 2 Jun 1894 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Margaret was born on 2 May 1871 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Jan 1927 in McAdoo, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, McAdoo, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Charles Joseph Washington on 18 Mar 1896 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Charles was born on 12 Dec 1871 in Kline, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 6 May 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After her mother's death she raised her younger siblings. When their father died in 1915 she continued as the head of household. She never married.

Notes:

Alexander L. Moran, 209 Market Street, Tamaqua, died Sunday at his home after a week's illness. A native of Honeybrook, the departed was a son of the late John and Agnes Moran. He was a resident of Tamaqua for the past fifty years and was employed by the Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. He was a member of St. Jerome R. C. Church and is survived by his wife, the former Mary Munday; three daughters, two sons, three grandchildren, two brother and four sisters.
(The Record-American, Mahanoy City, Penna, Monday, December 11, 1950, Page 3)

Alexander married Mary Elizabeth Mundy in ca 1908. Mary was born on 12 May 1884 in Honey Brook, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Dec 1962 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in New Saint Jerome's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Margaret M. Thomas, 116 N. Kennedy Drive, McAdoo, died at 5:30 am Tuesday at the State General Hospital following an illness of one week. Born in Honey Brook, a daughter of the late John and Mary Ellen (McMullen) Moran, she had resided on the South Side her entire life. The deceased was a member of St. Patrick's Church, McAdoo, and the Altar and Rosary Society of the parish. Her husband, William, died seven years ago. Surviivng are a daughter, Mrs. Angelo (Margaret) Minor, McAdoo; a brother, William Moran, Coaldale; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be hld Friday at 9 am from the Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, with arrangements in charge of John J. Boyle Sons, this city. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9:30 in St. Patrick's Church, McAdoo. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. (Hazleton Standard-Speaker, February 21, 1968)

Margaret married William Thomas in ca 1910. William was born in ca 1883 in Pennsylvania; died in 1961 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Drums, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Four Miners Burned in Explosion
TAMAQUA, Pa., Feb 12 (1918) - By an explosion of gas at the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company's No.11 colliery four miners were so badly burned about the face, neck and hands that they were taken to the Coaldale Hospital. They are Daniel Moran, Benjamin Monocavage and Rudolph Kutzovick of Tamaqua, and Calvin James, of Lansford.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94739604/daniel_joseph-moran

Daniel married Lena Caroline Krell on 28 May 1913 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Lena (daughter of Wilhelm Valentin Krell and Susanna Kraus) was born on 15 Nov 1889 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 5 Jan 1890 in Saint John's Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Jun 1969 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in New Saint Jerome's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rose Ann Touth. Rose was born in 1897 in Pennsylvania; died in 1986; was buried in New Saint Jerome's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Agnes V. Moran, 68, of 136 West Broad Street, Tamaqua, died Tuesday night in Coaldale Hospital.
Born in McAdoo, a daughter of the late John and Agnes (McMullin) Moran, she resided in Tamaqua 51 years and was formerly employed at Atlas Chemical Industries Inc., Reynolds. She last worked at the Tamaqua Garment Co.
She was a member of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, Tamaqua.
Surviving are two brothers, William at home; and John, Tamaqua; and two sisters, Mary, at home; and Mrs. Margaret Thomas, McAdoo.
Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Lynch Funeral Home, Broad and Lehigh streets, Tamaqua, with a requiem mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Jerome’s Church.
Viewing will be tonight.
(Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Friday, April 26, 1963, page 24)

Notes:

William H. Moran, 81, of 209 Market St., Tamaqua, died early Tuesday morning at St. Joseph Hospital where he had been a patient since last Wednesday. Born in McAdoo, he was a son of the late John and Agnes (McMullen) Moran. Prior to his retirement in 1959, he had been employed 39 years by the Atlas Powder Co. He was a member of St. Jerome’s R.C. Church, Tamaqua, the parish Holy Name Society and the 180 Club of the American Hose Co., Tamaqua. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Mary O’Brien and Miss Alice Moran, R.N., with whom he resided. The Edward J. Lynch Funeral Home, Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
(Hazelton Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, March 17, 1976, page 32)

Family/Spouse: Hugh A. McGeehin. Hugh was born in 1884 in Pennsylvania; died in 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 3 Mar 1919; World War I (US)

Anna married Joseph P. McCann in 1921. Joseph was born on 19 Jun 1897 in Pennsylvania; died in Sep 1981; was buried in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward L. O'Brien. Edward was born in 1896 in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 7 Dec 1971 in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in New Saint Jerome's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 5 Jan 1943; World War II (US) US Army Nursing Corps Lieutenant, Fort Dix

Notes:

At the time of her brothers death in 1975 she was Agnes Fane, of Margate,NJ

Agnes married Theodore Valentine Cote on 4 Sep 1943 (St. Patrick's Cathedral) in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Theodore was born on 14 Feb 1907 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Feb 1966 in Margate City, Atlantic County, New Jersey; was buried in Saint Michaels Cemetery, Avon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Lieutenant Gabriel W. Fane in Apr 1969 in Margate City, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Gabriel was born on 7 Sep 1917; died on 30 Jul 1986; was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 2 Jul 1943, Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio; World War II (US) WT1 US Navy Discharged March 21, 1946 Bainbridge, Maryland

Family/Spouse: Eva. Eva was born on 28 Aug 1911; died on 27 Dec 1996; was buried in Saints Peter and Paul RC Lithuanian Cemetery, Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: June Winifred Price. June was born on 12 Oct 1924 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Jul 2004 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware; was buried in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Hazel Mae Wineland on 30 May 1942 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Hazel (daughter of Frank B. Wineland and Florence Daubert) was born on 29 Apr 1915 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Jul 1994 in Hendry County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Graduated Tamaqua High School in 1936.

Died:
Cervical Cancer

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94454447/kathryn_theresa-walker

Kathryn married Francis Harrison Walker on 23 Nov 1939 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Francis (son of Mark Henry Walker and Mary Ann Shone) was born on 2 Oct 1914 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 14 Nov 1914 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 May 1972 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Yorkville Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 22 Jul 1942, Fort Meade, Anne Arundel County, Maryland; World War II - US US Army Honorably Discharged 28Nov1945

Family/Spouse: Catherine Hammer. Catherine was born on 29 Nov 1927 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died on 13 Jun 2018; was buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, Clermont County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marion Rose Donnelly. Marion was born on 13 Sep 1912 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut; died in Feb 1978 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Colonel Julian M Niemczyk on 9 Aug 1947 in Pennsylvania. Julian was born on 26 Aug 1920 in Fort Sill, Comanche County, Oklahoma; died on 16 Sep 2009 in Virginia; was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Paul E. Taylor, Jr on 25 Nov 1994 in Old Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. Paul was born about 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank M. ''Butch'' Walker, age 73 of Mantua Township died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at home. Husband of Irene (nee Bergen), he is also survived by three daughters Diane Federoff, Nancy Finn, Denise Cooey, one son Francis Walker, three grandchildren Danielle, Kenneth, Nicholas, sister Carol Krout, two brothers Daniel, and Billy Walker. Predeceased by brother Kenneth Walker. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family 6 to 7 PM Friday January 3, 2014 at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ. Memorial service at 7 PM. Memories and condolences at www.smithfhmantua.com


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273013430/francis_m-walker

Family/Spouse: Irene Bergen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kenneth J. Walker, age 67 of Sewell, NJ die Friday, December 30, 2011. Born in Palmerton, PA, he has been a resident of Sewell for 42 years. Ken graduated from Olney High School and then served in the Army. He was retired from Eastern Lift Company in Maple Shade and enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. Ken loved spending time with the grandchildren and will be remembered as a great husband, dad, and grandfather. Husband of Donna M. (nee McLaughlin), he is also survived by his son Ken (Hillary) Walker, 4 grandchildren Ryan and Tyler Walker, Tristan, and Hadley Walker, one sister Carol Ann Krout, three brothers Butch (Irene) Walker, Dan (Irene) Walker, Bill (Kitty) Walker. Ken was predeceased by son Scott Walker. Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6:30 to 8 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ where a Memorial Service will be held at 8 PM. Cremation private. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Diabetes Association , 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273013474/kenneth_j-walker

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 27 Aug 1962, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; US Army Air Defense Missile Crewmen, Pvt Discharged 30 Mar 1965 - Loring Air Force Base, Maine.

Notes:

William ‘Bill’ Walker (Rockville, Indiana) born in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, August 1, 1945, passed away early Saturday morning (July 27, 2024) in Terra Haute, Indiana, at the Harrison’s Crossing Health Campus. After high school, Bill served in the U.S. Army, then helped raise his family while working as a lineman for over 20 years with the Philadelphia Electric Co. (PECo). In the mid 1990’s Bill and his wife, Kitty, moved to the Conroe, Texas area where he worked as an electrician, long-haul truck driver, and finally maintenance technician. Bill was an avid fisherman and baseball fan, especially for the Houston Astros. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, grandkids, and his dog, Ben. He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis H. Walker and Kathryn Walker (Moran); his brothers, Kenneth and Francis "Butch" Walker, and sister, Carol Ann Krout; and grandson, Joel William Burdett. He is survived by: his wife of 58 years, Kitty Walker; their children, Kathy Kovach (Greg) of Cary, N.C., Bill S. Walker (Susan) of Phila., PA, and Becky Burdett (Andrew) of Avon, IN; his brother, Daniel Walker (RoseMary) of Green Lane, PA; and his grandchildren, Melissa, Brooke, Drew, Julie, and Maribeth. Cremation has taken place. No funeral or services; interment at later date in Memory Garden Cemetery in Rockville, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, consider submitting memorial contributions to the American Heart Association in Bill’s memory.

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The world bids farewell to Carol Ann Krout (New Ringgold, Pennsylvania), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, departing on July 9, 2024 at the age of 77. Carol leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Francis H Walker and Kathryn Walker (Moran); her son Joseph Francis Sweeney; and her brothers, Kenneth and Francis "Butch" Walker.

She is survived by : her children, Mary Frantz (Robert), Jennifer Gowdy (Michael) and Shawn P. Sweeney (Amy); her brothers, Daniel Walker (RoseMary) and William Walker (Kitty); her niece Carol; and her granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Erin, Devan, Meagan, Madelyn, Nora, Molly, Maci and Caroline.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, July 16th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St. John Xxiii Roman Catholic Church (307 Pine St, Tamaqua, PA 18252).

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273013549/carol_ann-krout

Carol married Joseph Daniel Sweeney on 29 Aug 1964 (St. Jerome's Catholic Church) in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and was divorced about 1975. Joseph (son of Joseph Stanley Sweeney and Mary J. Kelly) was born on 27 Dec 1942 in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Apr 1993 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carol married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joseph P. McCann, III, 70 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Born Monday, July 14, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the lateJoseph P. and Katherine (Sweeney) McCann, Jr. Joseph was also predeceased by a brother, Kevin McCann.

A 1970 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Tamaqua, PA Joseph matriculated to Thaddeus Stevens Trade School and earned an Associate's degree. He was employed by Bethlehem Mines.

Catholic by faith, Joseph was a member of St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church. He was formerly a member of the East End Fire Company.

Surviving are brother, Terry McCann of Tamaqua, PA, sister, Margaret Portz and her husband Bede of Hershey, PA. Nieces and Nephews also survive Joseph.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 655 east Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. 570-668-2550

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Scott was a longtime resident of Sewell and graduated from Clearview Regional High School in the Class of 1990. He enjoyed hiking, canoeing, hunting, archery, and especially biking and spending time with his sons. He enjoyed participating in the Mud Run fund raiser for MS. Scott is survived by two sons Ryan Daniel Walker, Tyler Scott Walker and their mother Amy Lafferty. Also his parents Donna and Kenneth Walker of Sewell, grandmother Ellinore McLaughlin of Sewell, brother Ken and his wife Hillary Walker, niece and nephew Tristan & Hadley of Charoltte, NC. Fiancee, Nikki Latif. Scott was loved by his many family members and friends.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family 6:30 to 8 PM Thursday, May 19th at SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will be held at 8 PM. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Scott’s memory may be made to Ryan and Tyler Walker Education Fund c/o TD Bank P.O. Box 729, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1984; USMC - LCpl

Notes:

Joseph Francis Sweeney, Panther Valley High School teacher of 18 years, a resident of Summit Hill, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus at 56 years of age surrounded by his family who will continue to live his legacy.

Born Tuesday, August 10, 1965 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Joe is survived by; mother, Carol (Walker) Krout of New Ringgold; daughters whom he adored, Kaitlyn M. Prentiss wife of Peter of Keaau, HI, Devan D. Zimmerman and her husband, Zachary of New Ringgold; brother, Shawn P. Sweeney and his wife Amy of New Ringgold; sisters, Jennifer Gowdy and her husband, Michael of Broomall, PA and Mary Frantz and her husband, Robert of Walker Township; seven nieces and many friends also survive Joe.

Joe was predeceased by his father, Joseph D. Sweeney.

A 1983 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Joe served honorably in the United States Marine Corps as a Special Intelligence Communicator for 4 years. During his service, he received multiple honors including the rifle sharpshooter badge, pistol sharpshooter badge, Meritorious Mast, and multiple letters of appreciation. Upon his discharge, Joe returned home working for West Penn Construction, Prudential Insurance Co., and U.P.S. before entering Bloomsburg University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education.

Joe taught briefly in the Tamaqua Area and St. Clair School Districts before beginning his tenure at the Panther Valley School District in 2003. Currently Joe served as the Title 1 Math Teacher in the Elementary school where he made a positive impact on many lives. Joe had coached varsity baseball for Tamaqua, coached football at Mahanoy Area and Panther Valley High Schools. An ardent fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams, Joe was also a passionate Notre Dame football supporter. Joe was a member of the Summit Hill American Legion and a devoted member of the Schuylkill/Carbon Marine Corps League Detachment 626 having served as Past Commander. Joe volunteered many hours to the yearly Toys for Tots campaign and helped give local families a deserving Christmas.

For many years, Joe showed immense strength and courage through multiple cancer diagnoses and health issues. He lived his life for his daughters and demonstrated this through his courage to keep fighting. He was always proud to be a father of his two daughters, a Marine, and of his Irish heritage. Everyone who had the honor of meeting Joe knew he had a heart of gold.

Funeral 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

A Graveside Committal Service with Military Honors bestowed will be held on Monday November 1, 2021 at 3 o'clock P.M. from Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery located in Annville, Pennsylvania 17003.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233418219/joseph_francis-sweeney

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Published Obituary
Joel William Burdett, aged 2 months, passed peacefully in the arms of his loving mother on the evening of June 26, 2012 at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Joel came into this world much earlier than planned on April 24, 2012 in Shenandoah, Texas and weighed at birth 1 pound, 12 ounces.
Joel put up a tough fight with every issue that was put in his path and bounced back more times than anyone expected. In the end, there were too many obstacles for his little body to handle.
He found comfort in holding his mother’s finger and listening to her voice every day. His favorite game was peek-a-boo, and he seemed to enjoy keeping his doctors and nurses on their toes. He will be missed by all who knew him and those who prayed for him all across the country.
Joel William was the son of Andrew and Rebecca (Walker) Burdett of New Caney, Texas. He is also survived by his half-brother, Drew Burdett; his maternal grandparents, William and Kathleen Walker, of Conroe, Texas; and his paternal grandparents, James and Anna Burdett, of Geneseo, New York.
In lieu of flowers, we would be honored if you would direct donations to the Ronald McDonald House in your area, as they allowed us to spend all the time we wanted with our little peanut.



Notes from Joel's Mother:
I kept a journal of thoughts for Joel, sort of like letters to him. It's the same journal where I kept copious notes regarding his day to day progress, so when the doctors did rounds I really felt a part of things. I sang the Sunshine song, played peek-a-boo, and held his hand for hours on end. Joel was my life.

Andrew has been the rock, the glue that kept us all stable. He lifted our family in our darkest times and always kept hope alive. He was always there with unrelenting love and support, gave Joel "pep talks" before surgeries, and provided great comfort to every member of our family.

Joel was blessed to have a big brother. But Drew's not just any big brother, he's the best big brother a baby could ever hope to have. He accepted Joel into his heart with open arms. It's so fitting that Drew should share a picture with Joel of R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars. Unable to speak, R2-D2 communicates through a series of beeps and alarms like Joel did, and C-3PO understands and guards over him, just like Drew did. This brother's love was undeniable.

Joel was also blessed to have terrific grandparents, both near and far. They rallied around us, surpassing all others with their love and support. This love can only be described as unconditional. Their presence brought comfort to young Joel as well as provided sturdy support for us as parents as we faced insurmountable obstacles. Their selflessness and time communicated volumes to all of us. Their devotion was clear.

In addition to those at the service, Joel has extended family and friends who have lovingly provided support from across the miles.

No one can deny the overwhelming effect this small child had on all who touched his life. Starting his journey in The Woodlands, Joel melted the hearts of the doctors, nurses, and staff. Even after he'd left their care, they reached out to him and his family. When Joel was transferred to the facility downtown, he managed to soften the hearts of a new medical staff, who day after day witnessed the incredibly brave journey of a boy too young for this world. He defeated the odds and broke more barriers than anyone could imagine. His days with us have been truly divine. In his darkest days, he fought through and stayed strong; his strength enabling us as a family to survive another loss in our lives. An infant of only a few pounds, Joel provided support to us as we grieved, thus helping us to pull through and prepare for what was to come. But as days went by, Joel's spirit could no longer be contained in his frail young body.

Joel's time with us was brief yet equally profound. He has touched our lives and made us all better people in the eyes of God. And for that, we must be truly grateful.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]