Kathryn Theresa Moran

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]

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]

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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]

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]

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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]