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David M. Babula (1973 - 2004)
technician

David M. Babula, 31, 125 N. Broad St., West Hazleton, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at his residence. He was born in Hazleton, son of Ronald and JoAnne (Nussbaum) Babula of West Hazleton. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, West Hazleton.

He was employed as a process technician at Nova Pack. He was a member of the Pulaski Club, West Hazleton; was active as a coach for the Hazle Township and West Hazleton Little League and was an avid fisherman.

Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Doris and Russell Nussbaum; and his paternal grandfather, Frank Babula.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Sabrina, at home; brothers, Ronald Jr., West Hazleton; Richard and his fiancee, Kristen, West HazIeton; his paternal grandmother, Grace Babula, West Hazleton; uncles, aunts and cousins.

The funeral will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. from the Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc., Hazleton, with the Rev. Thomas Cvammen officiating. The place of interment will be announced.

Friends and relatives may call Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Source: Hazleton Standard-Speaker, Dec. 15, 2004

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