Carol Ann Walker

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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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1984; USMC - LCpl

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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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]