Mary Brown

Mary married Robert Craggs on 1 May 1781 in Staindrop, County Durham, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married Mark Walker on 25 Dec 1808 in Wolsingham, County Durham, England. Mark (son of John Walker and Mary Armstrong) was christened on 30 May 1784 in Brancepeth, County Durham, England; died after 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Coal Miner
• Immigrant: 1845, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Ship: St. George Arrival: 19 Sep 1845 Port of New York

Notes:

Buried:
Lot: 78 Permt: 6016

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121040680/john-walker

John married Margaret Young on 20 Nov 1837 in St Helen Auckland, County Durham, England. Margaret (daughter of John Young and Jane Doby) was born on 14 Mar 1817 in Cumberland, England; died on 30 Dec 1886 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married Charles Shields on 5 Jun 1836 in St Helen Auckland, County Durham, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigrant: 1845, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Ship: St. George Arrival: 19Sep1845 Port of New York

Jane married Peter Schmeltzer on 14 May 1861 in St. Bonaface Roman Catholic Church, St.Clair, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Peter was born on 20 Jul 1828 in Germany; died on 21 Aug 1907 in St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, St.Clair, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Carpenter
• Immigrant: 1845, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Ship: St. George Arrival: 19Sep1845 Port of New York (Not listed in ship log with parents, however, no other record of his entry into the US)
• Military Service: 18 Apr 1861, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; American Civil War (North) 25th Pennsylvania Infantry Regt, Co.D Mustered out 26Jul1861 at Harrisburg. Enlisted 23Sep1861, 96th Penn Infantry Regt., Co.A Battles of Antietam, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and others. Mustered out 15Oct1864 Widow, Ann, filed for pension 1903

Notes:

1880 living in Forty Fort,PA with his wife's parents, Joseph and Isabella Brown.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119773315/mark-walker

Mark married Annie Brown on 10 Oct 1868 in Plainsville Twp, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Annie (daughter of George Brown and Isabella Heron) was born on 23 May 1848 in Thornley, County Durham, England; died on 28 Feb 1915 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William Henry Else on 9 Jun 1867 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. William (son of Thomas Chapman Else and Elsa Metz) was born on 14 Feb 1846 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Apr 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Cerebral Apoplexy

Mary married Charles Gardner on 6 Nov 1868. Charles (son of William Patterson Gardner and Jane Elizabeth Richardson) was born on 6 Apr 1849 in England; died in Mar 1905 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Hollenback Cemetery, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The many relatives and friends of Mrs. James Dunn will be grieved to hear of her death which occurred last evening at her home on Wesley street after a nine months' illness, of liver trouble. Deceased was born at St. Clair, Pa, April 14, 1853, was a member of the M.E. Church, of this place, where she has resided for a good many years. She was well known and highly respected. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Pettebone, also one brother, Fletcher Walker, of Wilkes-Barre and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gardner of Kingston, and Mrs. William Else, of Santa Cruix, Cali. The funeral will be held from her late home, 38 Wesley street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be Forty Fort Cemetery.

Clara married James Dunn about 1873. James was born about 1850 in Scotland; died on 12 Oct 1929 in Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Forty Fort Cemetery, Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Cerebral Hemorhage

John married Eliza Louisa Jelley in ca 1883 in Pennsylvania. Eliza (daughter of Thomas Jelley and Margaret) was born on 25 Aug 1858 in Isle of Man; died on 1 May 1934 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Peter Schmeltzer, Jr. 63, a retired mine worker of N Third Street St. Clair died in the Pottsville Hospital Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. He was admitted as a medical patient Saturday following a lingering illness. Mr. Schmeltzer was a member of a pioneer family of St. Clair, son of the late Mr and Mrs Schmeltzer. He was a member of St. Mary's Church and of St. Michael's beneficial Society. To survive he leaves four sisters Miss Lizzie and Mrs. Maude Schuster at home on N. Third Street St. Clair. Emma, wife of Thos. Lawless, St. Clair and Mrs Mary McGarry of Mill Creek."
(Pottsville Republican, Dec 1937)

Notes:

Died:
Cerebral hemorrhage

Fletcher married Lillie Matilda Hazen in ca 1893 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Lillie (daughter of Levi Haven and Rozella Swingle) was born on 26 Apr 1875 in South Canaan, Wayne County, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Jul 1961 in Chinchilla, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Coal Miner and Carpenter

Notes:

Mark Walker. Sr., formerly of Pine Hill, but lately a resident of Minersville, died at his home on School St., Monday night after an illness of several months. The deceased came to Pine Hill from Peckville, about 12 years ago and he was for many years separator foreman at the colliery. After leaving there he followed his trade of carpenter.
He was also a musician of ability, and he played the trombone in both the Minersville and the Forestville bands. He is survived by his wife and the following children, Mark, Joseph, Lillian, wife of Raymond Evans, Margaret, wife of Gilbert George, William, James, Elmer and Francis, the last four living at home. Several brothers residing at Peckville and Forrest City also survive. The funeral will be held Friday and interment will be at Peckville, the funeral going to that town by auto.
(Pottsville Republican, November 27, 1923, page 2)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93291303/mark_henry-walker

Mark married Mary Ann Shone on 26 Dec 1894 (Methodist) in Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Mary (daughter of Joseph Shone and Elizabeth Vasey) was born on 17 Sep 1877 in Upsall, Yorkshire, England; died on 9 Apr 1938 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Sarah Ann Roberts on 1 Jan 1898 in Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Sarah (daughter of Edward Roberts and Sarah) was born about 1881 in Wales; died in 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Cause of death: atherosclerosis and heart disease with pneumonia.

William married Elizabeth Smith about 1900. Elizabeth was born in 1871; died in 1922 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover Green, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary for Walter Walker from Wilkes-Barre Leader, July 4, 1919
July 4, 1919, Binghamton, New York
Rev. Walter Walker, a member of the Wyoming Conference, died at his home at Binghamton, N. Y. Wednesday evening following an operation for appendicitis.
Besides his wife and daughter he is survived by eight brothers, Fletcher of Scranton, Mark of Minersville, Thomas of Parson, William of Glen Lyon, James and Charles of Peckville, John of Scranton and Arthur of Olyphant.
The funeral services will be held at Binghamton on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and internment will be at Laceyville, leaving Scranton Sunday morning.

Walter married Jennie Lucy James on 15 Jun 1904 in Hemlock Hollow, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Jennie (daughter of George Lafayette James and Orpah Bartleson) was born on 4 Sep 1881 in Hemlock Hollow, Wayne County, Pennsylvania; died on 14 Jul 1971 in Monmouth County, New Jersey; was buried in Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Coronary Thrombosis

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 4 Apr 1904; US Army Pvt Co.B 18th Regt Infantry Discharged 30Jun1910 Precott,Arizona

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102267668/charles_archibald-walker

Charles married Bertha May Hutchins on 3 Jul 1910 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. Bertha (daughter of Giles Hillary Hutchins and America Jane Deal) was born on 25 Aug 1885 in Kingsville, Johnson County, Missouri; died on 20 Oct 1925 in Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Lillian May Kitchener on 18 Oct 1926 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Lillian (daughter of John Kitchener and Elizabeth Cousins) was born on 23 Jan 1894 in Throop, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 7 Jan 1967 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Shady Lane Cemetery, Chinchilla, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Maude Irene Layton on 20 Aug 1908 in Tusten, Sullivan County, New York. Maude was born on 12 Apr 1887 in Equinunk, Wayne County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Apr 1966 in Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen De Salis. Helen was born on 12 Aug 1889 in Wales; died on 4 Oct 1978 in Neptune City, Monmouth County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Henry Cole. William (son of William George Cole and Anna) was born on 28 Jul 1867 in Unionville, Lewis and Clark County, Montana; died on 29 Jun 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Albert E. German on 15 Aug 1889 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. Albert was born in Apr 1868 in Michigan; died on 1 May 1955 in Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married David Griffith on 2 Jul 1898. David was born in ca 1875 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary. Mary was born in ca 1875 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Flu Pneumonia

Family/Spouse: Elisha Bates. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Accidental Drowning (stated in 1880 census mortality record)

Notes:

Died:
Accidental Drowning with his brother John (stated in 1880 census mortality record)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Fireman

Family/Spouse: Ralph Doran. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Arthur Pettebone. Arthur was born est 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Congestive Heart Failure

Family/Spouse: Walter John Mathias. Walter was born on 11 Jun 1890 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Jul 1968 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Anna Gill on 21 May 1917 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Gertrude Hartshorn on 1 Apr 1939. Gertrude (daughter of Alfred Hartshorn and Selina Jennie Stevens) was born on 25 Jun 1902 in Pennsylvania; died on 6 Sep 1964 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Shady Lane Cemetery, Chinchilla, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married Frederick Wilbur Horton on 31 May 1923. Frederick was born on 29 Jun 1897 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Jan 1944 in New York; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Annie died of pneumonia at the age of 19.

Anna married John Weston about 1925. John was born about 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Helen Ruth Buzas on 15 Oct 1940 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Helen (daughter of Joseph Buzas and Helen) was born on 20 May 1917 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Mar 2013 in Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut; was buried in Grove Cemetery, Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Carpenter and Coal Miner

Notes:

Died:
Black Lung

Mark married Helen Mae Deibert on 3 Apr 1918 in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Helen (daughter of Harry A. Deibert and Carrie Eroh) was born in 1900 in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Oct 1918 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mark married Kathryn Anna Weiss on 9 Feb 1921 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Kathryn (daughter of William C. Weiss and Barbara A. Troup) was born on 17 Aug 1900 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware; died in Aug 1981 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Pottsville Republican from Monday, March 31, 1958, page 16:
Jos. Walker Rites to Be Wednesday
The funeral of Joseph Walker of 205 Front St., Minersville, who died on Saturday in Pottsville Hospital, will be held on Wednesday afternoon from his late residence. Interment will be made in Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville.
A native of Peckville, Mr. Walker was a resident of Minersville most of his life. He had been employed at Pine Knot Colliery as a mine foreman until it closed.
Surviving are his wife the former Frances Snyder and these sons and daughters: Joseph Jr. of Schuylkill Haven; Mary, wife of Samuel McAllister of Philadelphia: Anna, wife of Donald Young of Schuylkill Haven; Betty Lou, wife of Joseph Brahler of Pottsville, Joan, wife of James Runkle of Maryland and Margaret at home; five brothers: William of Pottsville; Francis of Philadelphia; Mark and James, both of Minersville; and Elmer of Park Crest; two sisters: Mrs. Margaret George and Mrs. Raymond Evans, both of Minersville; also eight grandchildren. Ritzell Funeral Home Minersville is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph married Frances Snyder in ca 1920. Frances was born in ca 1903 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married Raymond Evans on 21 Jun 1917 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Raymond (son of Samuel David Evans and Mary George) was born on 1 Feb 1895 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 May 1982 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Gilbert George on 18 Jul 1921 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Gilbert (son of William George and Mary Ann Edwards) was born on 14 Oct 1897 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Mar 1945 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William V. Walker, 82, formerly of 1216 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville, died Sunday morning in Rest Haven, where he resided for three years. He was born in Pittston, a son of the late Mark and Mary Walker. He was a self-employed plumber for many years in Pottsville and retired about 20 years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Katherine Devlin and brother, Elmer, Rest Haven. Services will be held at the convenience of the family Wednesday morning from Morgan Home for Funerals, Pottsville. The Rev. Clifford B. Carr, Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville, will officiate. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. There will be no calling hours Tuesday evening.
(Pottsville Republican, Monday, June 3, 1985, p.2)

Family/Spouse: Catherine E. Devlin. Catherine (daughter of James Fogerty and Mary V. Fogerty) was born on 10 May 1911 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Mar 1989 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Irma Gilbert in ca 1924. Irma was born in ca 1908 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Gertrude Warren on 13 May 1932 (Catholic - St.Patricks Church) in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Gertrude (daughter of Micheal Warren and Mary Hoar) was born in ca 1909 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth certificate name: Mary Jane Walker

Died:
Death certificate names: Marion M. Walker

Elmer married Mildred E. Reed on 28 Nov 1935 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Mildred (daughter of George J. Reed and Jennie R. Gehart) was born in 1915 in Pennsylvania; died in 1983; was buried in Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lineman (Electric Company)

Notes:

Died:
Heart Attack

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118828988/francis-harrison-walker

Francis married Kathryn Theresa Moran on 23 Nov 1939 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Kathryn (daughter of Daniel Joseph Moran and Lena Caroline Krell) was born on 17 Jun 1918 in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Dec 1960 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Mary J. Littlejohn about 1968. Mary (daughter of Thomas Littlejohn and Marcella J. Pfeiffer) was born on 2 Jun 1916 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; died in May 1973 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hayden married Emma Roberts on 28 Jul 1923. Emma was born in 1902; died on 21 Nov 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hayden married Edith Mary Bolitho on 15 Jun 1940. Edith was born on 8 May 1893 in Pennsylvania; died on 3 Nov 1976 in New Jersey; was buried in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson, Burlington County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Margaret Phillips on 12 Mar 1929 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Margaret was born on 4 Feb 1905 in Wanamie, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Oct 1999 in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas; was buried in Hanover Cemetery, Hanover Green, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olive married Rudolph Gustav Homan on 3 Feb 1930 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York. Rudolph was born on 10 Jan 1895 in Bronx, New York City, New York; died on 12 Jun 1976 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bertha Walton Dies in Hospital

Mrs. Bertha Walton, Apartment 3B, Henry Drive, Jermyn, died Monday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Carbondale, after an illness.

Born in Peckville, daughter of the late Charles A. and Bertha Hutchens Walker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Jermyn.

Surviving are her husband Arthur; two sons, Arthur Jr., Clifford, and Howard, Jermyn; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Goodrich, Carbondale RD, and Nancy, Carbondale; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Earl, Elmira, N.Y., and John, Edwardsville; three sisters, Mrs. Shirley Romanini, Scranton; Mrs. Mary Rodney, Meadville, and Mrs. Lillian Conrad, Scranton, and several nieces and nephews. Her brothers, Harry, Scranton, and William, Kansas, preceded her in death.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Battenberg Funeral Home, 363 Washington Ave., Jermyn, with Rev. Carl Brandon, officiating. Interment, Sandy Banks Cemetery, Greenfield Twp. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

(The Scranton Tribune, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, February 03, 1976)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/293082231/bertha-mae-walton

Bertha married Arthur Jay Walton on 5 Feb 1932 in Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Arthur was born on 14 Nov 1910 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 7 Jan 1992 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Sandy Banks Cemetery, Spencers Corners, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Stanley C. Conrad. Stanley was born on 4 Jan 1926 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Oct 1995 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34083371/john_c-walker

Family/Spouse: Eugene Romanini. Eugene was born in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Marion E. Lewis on 6 Jun 1933 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Marion was born on 24 Jan 1910 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jun 2005 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1940; World War II (US) US Army - South Pacific 41st Infantry Division

Notes:

HARVIE (SLUG) WALKER, 80, RETIRED COACH AND EDUCATOR
Retired Lewiston coach, teacher and junior high school principal Harvie E. (Slug) Walker, known for his gruff exterior and big heart, died of causes related to age Thursday night at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Walker, 80, had been ill for some time.
He was the first principal of Jenifer Junior High School at Lewiston and served there for 15 years, until 1974.
He was a strict disciplinarian, but ''inside he had a heart as big as all outdoors,'' Virgel A. Larson, assistant superintendent of the Lewiston School District, said Friday. Larson served as principal at Sacajawea Junior High while Walker was at Jenifer.
Frank B. Clark, retired principal of Lewiston High School, said his friend was strict, but ran a ''good school.''
''He was truthful, he'd say what he thought and follow through on it,'' Clark said.
Walker also was the coach of winning basketball, football and track teams at Lewiston schools.
''Harvie had great rapport with kids he had the knack,'' Larson said. ''He was a joy to be around.''
Walker was named to the Idaho Hall of Fame in 1978 and to the Idaho High School Activities Association Hall of Fame in 1986.
Walker Field on Fourth Street at Lewiston was named in his honor.
He was born Dec. 14, 1910, at Scranton, Pa., to John G. and Maude Layton Walker. He graduated from Central High School at Scranton, where he lettered in football and track.
Walker came to Idaho on a football scholarship to the University of Idaho. He played right halfback and quarterback and was a member of the Hell Divers swim team, the freshman track team and the sophomore baseball team.
He received his bachelor's degree in 1934 and his master's degree in 1936. He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the light infantry of the Idaho National Guard.
In 1936 to 1937, Walker taught at Republic (Wash.) High School. He came to Lewiston in 1937, where he taught physical education, algebra and sports at Lewiston Junior High School. He also began a 25-year career officiating athletic events in the Pacific Coast Conference.
During the summers he played baseball and managed a town baseball team.
He and Celeste E. Miller were married at Lewiston May 20, 1940. She died Sept. 20, 1983.
From 1940 to 1945, Walker served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific as the athletic and special services officer for the 41st Infantry Division. He supervised the athletic events and entertainment for 15,000 men.
In 1945, Walker returned to Lewiston to teach and coach. He coached track for a year taking third place in the state competition in 1946. He helped organize the American Legion Baseball program and won state and regional tournaments that same year with his teams in 1946.
From 1950 to 1954, he taught at the junior high and also coached the LHS football team.
During his last five years as a classroom teacher and coach, he took the junior varsity football team through five seasons with only two defeats.
He served 25 years on the Lewiston Boys Club Board of Directors. In 1957, he served as president of the Idaho Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation and was manager for the Northwest association's convention at Lewiston.
In 1962, he was a director of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce and was chairman of the chamber's Armed Forces and Civil Defense Committee.
He served as commissioner of basketball officials for District 2 of the Idaho High School Activities Association from 1962 to 1969. From 1966 to 1967, he was president of the Idaho Association of Secondary School Principals and from 1967 to 1970, he served on the national board of directors of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
In 1972, he served on the Planning, Building and Financial Committee for the Lewiston Civic Center.
He was a 52-year and life member of the Lewiston Elks Lodge No. 896; a five-year member of Lewis-Clark Post No. 13 of the American Legion; and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Beta Kappa honorary societies at the UI.
He served for many years as a precinct committeeman for the Democratic Party.
Survivors include three sons, Harvie E. Walker Jr. of Carson City, Nev., P.J. Walker of Lewiston and James M. Walker of Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Mary Celeste Thomas of Boise; a brother, Layton Walker of El Paso, Texas; and six grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. next Saturday in the Jenifer Junior High School gymnasium at 1213 16th St., Lewiston.
The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to the Harvie (Slug) Walker Scholarship Fund, in care of Lewiston High School, 1114 Ninth Ave., Lewiston, Idaho 83501.

Harvie married Celeste Eleanor Miller on 20 May 1940 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. Celeste was born on 24 May 1914 in Idaho; died on 20 Sep 1983 in Nez Perce County, Idaho; was buried in Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married William Gregson Madison on 11 Aug 1934 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. William was born on 6 Aug 1913 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 May 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1941; World War II (US) US Army - Sergeant

Robert married Nancy Elizabeth Harvey on 20 Sep 1941 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Nancy was born on 25 Jan 1918 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington; died on 5 Jan 1991 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Carl William Reuber on 10 May 1915 in Silver Bow County, Montana, and was divorced about 1920. Carl was born on 25 Dec 1887 in Hamilton County, Nebraska; died on 30 Dec 1969 in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myrtle married Robert Harlie Bowlby on 7 Jun 1922 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Robert was born in 1894 in Marysville, Lewis and Clark County, Montana; died on 6 Sep 1924 in Ruth, White Pine County, Nevada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Broncho Pneumonia

Notes:

Phillip Elmer Walker was born on July 17, 1939 to Gertrude Hartshorn Walker and Elmer George Walker. He was educated in Scranton Schools. He joined the U.S. Army and was sent to France. He married Arlette Pezeron in France on May 27, 1961. They had 3 children: Bryan, Valerie and Stephanie. Phillip worked at Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation for over 25 years. He was also in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Phillip died on April 19, 1994 of Lung Cancer.

Phillip married Arlette Pezeron on 27 May 1961 in France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army

Notes:

Horton, John Robert ~ John 86, formerly of Flion, NY, passed away Thursday, March 24th 2011 at the Garrison House in Greenville, Tx, after a long battle with illness. The family wishes to express gratitude for their excellence, He was a WW2 Army veteran and later received an honorable discharge. He is survived by his daughter Linda, and son-in-law Jon Douglas, two son's Gary and Bob Horton, and daughter-in-law Norma; grandchildren, Erie and Melissa.

Family/Spouse: Shirley M.. Shirley was born on 2 Jul 1925; died on 15 Jun 1993 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married William Harry Troutman on 21 Jun 1942 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. William (son of Harry Troutman and Mary Rowland) was born on 2 May 1919 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Apr 2001; was buried in St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery, Branch, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Katherine married Robert R. Jenkins on 24 Jun 1945 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Robert (son of Tallie Essen Jenkins and M. Emma Runceman) was born on 30 May 1923 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died in Aug 1998 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel McAllister. Samuel was born on 28 Feb 1910 in Ireland; died on 2 Nov 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Margaret A. "Mag" Novak, 88, of Heritage Hills, passed away peacefully Monday evening at the home of her niece in Pottsville, surrounded by her family.
Born in Duncott, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Snyder Walker.
A 1943 graduate of Minersville High School, she worked in the local garment industry. She later worked for Nancy's Fancy Flowers & Fruit, Saint Clair.
Margaret was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. She was also a member of the ILGWU, Minersville American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary and the Catholic Daughters of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Minersville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George "Gidge" Novak, Sept. 28, 1984; two brothers, F. Jack Walker, who was killed during the Korean Conflict, and Joseph Walker; four sisters, Mary McAllister, Ann Young, Elizabeth Brahler and Joan Runkle.
Mag is survived by two sisters-in-law, Virginia Walker, Palmyra, and Mary Novak, Minersville; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Interment in Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Branch Township. Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, is entrusted with arrangements.
Published in Republican & Herald on August 21, 2013

Family/Spouse: George Novak, Jr.. George was born on 15 Mar 1916 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Sep 1984 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Sts.Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Llewellyn, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Virginia Kremer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1951; Korean War (US) US Army - Infantry 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 7, 1952. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

Notes:

Pottsville Republican Tuesday, December 23, 1952, page 16 is as follows:
Body of Minersville Boy Coming From Korea
The body of Pfc. F. Jack Walker 23, Minersville soldier who lost his life in Korea, November 7, left Japan on December 15 and is expect to arrive at the San Francisco Port of Embarkation shortly, according to word received from the Defense Department by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker, 205 Front St.
He will be brought to his home town for funeral services and burial.
Jack was the well known star lineman on the Minersville High School football squad, and graduated in 1947.

Family/Spouse: Joseph J. Brahler. Joseph was born on 27 Dec 1908 in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 7 Apr 1996 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Yorkville Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Isabella married Joseph J. Kilraine on 3 Oct 1947 in Pennsylvania. Joseph was born on 28 Sep 1916 in Branchdale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Mar 1993 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army - Corporal, 493 QM Depot Co.

Family/Spouse: Ruth J. Hayes. Ruth was born in 1923 in Virginia; died on 22 Feb 2013 in Arlington County, Virginia; was buried in Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nelson R. Evans, formerly of Minersville, passed away Nov. 30 in Philadelphia, where he resided for more than 60 years.
Born in Minersville, Nov. 19, 1924, at the family home on Newcastle Street, he was a son of the late Raymond and Lillian Walker Evans. He was raised and educated in Minersville.
During World War II, he worked for Bethlehem Steel, later moving to Philadelphia, where he was employed as a car inspector for the Reading Railroad until retiring.
Preceding him in death was his wife, the former Dolores Feudale, formerly of Mount Carmel; two brothers, Samuel and Raymond Jr.; and a sisters, Isabella Kilraine.
Surviving are two daughters, Cindy Rubino and Lisa Evans, both of Philadelphia; a grandson; a granddaughter; two brothers, Albert, Lancaster, and George, Clarksburg; two sisters, Verna Bosack, Llewellyn, and Lillian Dailey, Minersville; nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was celebrated Dec. 5 at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Philadelphia. Obituary information was provided by Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville.
Published in Republican & Herald on December 14, 2011

Family/Spouse: Dolores Feudale. Dolores was born on 15 Dec 1930 in Mount Carmel, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Mar 2006 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Albert M. Evans, age 85, formerly of Christiana passed away at the Brethren Village on Thursday, January 10, 2013. He was the husband of Louisa Wombacker Evans with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage on June 6th of last year. He was born Minersville, PA son of the late Raymond & Lillian Walker Evans. In the past he was a member of the Christiana United Methodist Church as well as a member of the Oregon Community United Methodist Church where he was on the Administrative Council, currently he attended worship at the Brethren Village Chapel. He was an LPN at the Coatesville VA Medical Center retiring in 1982 after 35 years. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the Army. Member of the Brandywine Goddard Lodge #383, F.&A.M. of Coatesville. He was an active volunteer at the Brethren Village for the 10 years that he lived there. Surviving besides his wife are 3 children: Mark David husband of Dolores Evans of Alburtis, PA, Thomas Edward husband of Vicki Graham Evans of Christiana, Jean Louise wife of Ted Ihrke of Lansing, KS,12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchild, 3 siblings: Lillian Dailey of Minersville, Verna Bosack of Llewellyn, PA, George husband of Margaret "Peg" Evans of Parkesburg. He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren and 4 siblings.
A memorial service will take place from the Brethren Village Chapel, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, January 19th at 11 a.m. with a time to greet the family from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be private in the Glen Run Cemetery, Atglen, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund of the Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17606 or to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
www.shiveryfuneralhome.com, (Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 1/12/2013)

Albert married Louisa Wombacker on 6 Jun 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verna married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Elizabeth married John Joseph Slifko about 1946. John was born on 25 Oct 1914 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Dec 2006 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville, 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]

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]

Family/Spouse: Freddie Burwell Harrison. Freddie was born on 1 Aug 1931 in North Carolina; died on 17 Jun 2011 in South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: 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]

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]

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]