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Theodore Klaproth Obituary

Theodore August Klaproth, Pittston, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Wilkes Barre General Hospital.

Born in Pittston, he was a son of the late Theodore and Audrey Woods Klaproth. Prior to moving back to this area, he lived in Erie and was employed for 19 years by General Electric. He left General Electric to open Skate Lodge Roller Skating Rink, Harborcreek, Pa. He also managed a number of other rinks over the years.

He loved deer hunting, shooting, teaching competitive roller skating, where he took several students to the national championships, and carpentry.

Surviving are five children, Erik Klaproth and wife Renee, Canton, Ga.; Dane Klaproth and wife Barbara, Erie; Laurie Sherfey and husband Steve, Norfolk, Va.; Bonnie Sanderson and husband Bryan, New Smyra, Fla., and Kurt Faragher, Linwood, N.J.; three grandchildren, David Frank, Audrey Sherfey and Derek Sanderson; two sisters, Margaret Miller, Philadelphia, and Fern Klaproth, Pittston; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kody Faragher; sister Grace Wilson; two brothers, James and Donald Klaproth; and nephew Donald Klaproth.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Jim Thyren in the H. Merrit Hughes Funeral Home, 211 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Friends may call Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Published by Times Leader on Mar. 7, 2013.
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Steve and Donna Smicker

March 2, 2022

Thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers which bring back many pleasant memories of our years of friendship. Donna and Steve Smicker

Stephen Smicker

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March 9, 2021

Dear Ted Klaproth Family
We were saddened on learning of the passing of Ted. He was a good friend and we will always cherish the many pleasant memories of the time spent together in our many job locations. Ted was always upbeat and optimistic no matter the situation and always could be counted on for good advise whether on the job,hunting or wood working projects. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We send our deepest sympathy to the family. God Bless You All. Steve and Donna Smicker and family

March 13, 2013

Please accept my sincere sympathy on
the loss of TAK. Mary Schmidt

March 9, 2013

Dane, Barb and family;
We wish to extend our sympathy on the death of your dad. While we didn't know him Dane, in you we see the legacy he left in this world. We will lift you all in our prayers. Know that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be with you every step of this sad journey. Remember the good times always and reminisce with them whenever you are together. We love you guys. Look forward to seeing you soon. God loves you very much, remember that.

In Christ's Love,
Dave and Marilyn Fialkowski

March 8, 2013

Our prayers are with you all.So many memories growing up and at the skating ring and swimming in your pool in Harborcreek.

Connie Riley (McIntire)

March 8, 2013

Dane and Barb - Our condolences and God's peace to you and your family.
Dennis and Marcia

March 8, 2013

What a loss of a great man. So many memories from the Skate Lodge. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Beth Sanderson-Fagley

March 8, 2013

Condolences to the whole family. Spent so much time at the house in Harborcreek while I was growing up. Still see him in my mind puttering around there. Good memories.

Wayne Morschhauser

March 7, 2013

Bonnie and family:
So sorry for your loss. Memories of the
Skate Lodge are wonderful. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Nancy Coake

March 7, 2013

So many memories from Skate Lodge days. Thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you.

Beth Fagley

March 7, 2013

Barb,
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your husband and all of his family

Marietta Ledonne

March 7, 2013

THAT SMILING FACE BRINGS BACK MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF OUR DAYS SPENT AT SKATE LODGE. THOUGHTS & PRAYERS TO TED'S FAMILY

SHARON HOFIUS-ALEKSANDROWICZ

March 7, 2013

Thank you for opening Skate Lodge Ted. The times there were the best of my life. My deepest condolences to his family.

Sharon Farnham

March 7, 2013

Condolences to old friends.

Scot Bissell

March 7, 2013

To Ted's Family,
Please accept our condolences for the passing of Ted. There are plenty of great memories of him from Skate Lodge and beyond. God be with you in your grief.
Joe & Janelle Monoski

March 7, 2013

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