November 5, 1996
Robert A. Berger
Robert A. Berger, 68, of Towamensing Township,
Kunkletown, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of the late Lois
(Rudelitch) Berger, who died in 1993.
He was a carpenter for Curtis E. Schneck Building
Contractors, Inc., Schnecksville, for over 20 years before retiring in
1991.
Born in Trachsville, he was a son of the late
Paul C. and Pearl (Kreger) Berger.
He was a member of Jerusalem United Church of
Christ, Trachsville.
Berger was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict
and a member of American Legion Post 927, Gilbert.
He also belonged to the Indian Mountain and Kunkletown
Rod and Gun clubs, the Pocono Old Tyme Farm Equipment Association, Kempton
Antique Tractor and Toy Club and Grundsow Lodge No. 6 and the Towamensing
Volunteer Fire Company, both of Trachsville.
Surviving are three sons, Collin of Kunkletown
R.4, Glenn of Kunkletown R.5 and John, at home; two daughters, Barbara
Kreger of Kunkletown R.3 and Lora Sterner of Palmerton R.2; a brother Elbert
of Swiftwater; three sisters, Marion Smith of Gilbert, Marjorie Beltz of
Allentown and Maryjane Jackson of Pittsburgh; and five grandchildren.
The Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Gilbert,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Gerald W. Kuhns
Gerald William "Gerry" Kuhns, 48, of Allentown,
died Sunday in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband
of Arlene M. (DeMichele) Kuhns. They observed their 29th wedding anniversary
last December.
He worked in sales, service, engineering, heating,
air conditioning and refrigeration for Allied Mechanical Co., Allentown,
and previously had worked in heating and ventilation for various companies.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of Mrs. Betty
(Ruch) Kuhns of Allentown and the late Harold Kuhns.
He was a graduate of the Milton Hershey School,
Hershey.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother
are three sons, Todd M. of Bowmanstown and Keith E. and Ryan William, both
of Allentown; a brother Gary in California; two sisters, Judy, wife of
William Clark, and Kathy Orth, both of Allentown; and three grandchildren.
Joseph A. Kassak
Joseph A. "Sporty" Kassak, 82, of 312 W. Patterson
St., Lansford, died Monday in the Veterans Administration Medical Center,
Wilkes-Barre. He was the husband of Josephine (Harvanchik) Kassak. They
would have observed their 49th wedding anniversary this month.
He was a self-employed Fuller Brush Co. dealer
for 46 years before retiring in 1990.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late Mathod
and Anna (Pavlik) Kassak.
He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church,
Lansford, the First Catholic Sokols and the St. Ann Society of the church.
Kassak was a Navy veteran of World War II, having
served in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
He was an organizer and officer of the former
Lansford Ski Club and a member of the AMVETS and American Legion posts,
both of Lansford.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons,
James of Lansford and Joseph of Allentown; two daughters, Roseann, wife
of John Bocherer of Coplay, and Marie, wife of Karl Hude of Slatington;
a sister Celeste, wife of Joseph Hajcak of Ellenton, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a brother Frank.
The Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch
St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Verna Platas
Mrs. Verna Platas, 87, of 4743 W. Main St., Whitehall
Township, died Sunday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
She was the widow of Rogelio Platas.
Born in West Coplay, she was a daughter of the
late William and Elizabeth (Smith) Lorey.
She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, Northampton.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Linda R. Haas,
a son, Frederick Singley, and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Marsh, all of Slatington;
five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Joann M. Neff
Mrs. Joann M. Neff, 53, of 771 Edgemont Ave.,
Palmerton, died Monday in her home. She was the widow of Charles C.F. Neff.
She was a machine operator for Paris Neckwear,
Walnutport.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of Mrs.
Nellie (Wytychak) Zelinsky of Palmerton and the late John F. Zelinsky.
She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church,
Palmerton.
Surviving in addition to her mother are a daughter,
Brenda L., wife of Paul Tyahla of Malvern, Chester County; three sons,
Charles J. of Summit Hill, Chris J. of Palmerton and Gregory C. of Malvern;
two sisters, Barbara A., wife of William A. Parsons III of Bowmanstown,
and Nancy J. George of Palmerton; two brothers, John J. and Frank J., both
of Palmerton; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
The Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave.,
Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Stella Hebda
Mrs. Stella Hebda, 85, of 22 Midway, Jim Thorpe,
formerly of Lansford, died Sunday in the St. Mary Hospital, Amsterdam,
N.Y. She was the widow of John Hebda.
She worked at the former Ridge Garment Factory,
Lansford.
Born in Summit Hill, she was a daughter of the
late Joseph and Teta (Petrich) Laskos.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Jim Thorpe.
Surviving are a son John, with whom she resided;
a daughter Maryann, wife of Martin Chuckran of Nutley, N.J.; six grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter,
Joan Frendak; and a sister, Helen Monkevich.
The Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch
St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
David R. Wright
David R. Wright, 78, of Allentown, died Monday
in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of the late
Edna M. (Blose) Wright.
He was a security guard for Hess's and Bon Ton's,
and previously had worked in the maintenance department of Sears, Whitehall
Township, and the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton, for 43 years
before retiring in 1978.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Albert
and Maud (Harp) Wright.
He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church,
Allentown, where he was a former custodian.
Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne M., wife of
Donald G. Rice Jr. of Allentown; two sisters, Miriam, wife of Charles Ravert
in Texas, and Doris, wife of Charles Harris of Palmerton; and five grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter,
Connie E.
Reber E. Richenderfer
Reber E. Richenderfer, 76, of 262 10th Ave.,
Bethlehem, died Monday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem.
He was the husband of Eleanor J. (Siegfried) Stahl Richenderfer, whom he
married last month, and the late Jane O. (Hoch) Richenderfer, who died
last year.
He was a draftsman for the Fuller Company, Bethlehem
plant, for several years before retiring in 1982, and previously had worked
in the same capacity for the former Lehigh Structural Steel, Allentown,
for over 20 years.
Born in Lime Ridge, Columbis County, he was a
son of the late Lloyd and Catherine (Brenner) Richenderfer.
He was a member of Olivet Congregational Church,
Bethlehem, where he was a former Sunday school teacher, choir member, lay
delegate to the general conference, treasurer and president of the official
board.
Richenderfer was an Army veteran of World War
II and the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of master sergeant.
He was a driver for Meals on Wheels of Lehigh
Valley.
The deceased was a member of Washington Masonic
Lodge No. 265, Bloomsburg; the Lehigh Valley Joshua Association; Bethlehem
Council No. 36, Royal and Select Masters; Bethlehem Commandery No. 90,
Knights Templar; and Ezra Royal Arch Chapter No. 216 of Pennsylvania.
Among his survivors is a stepson, Richard J.
Stahl of Germansville.
Lester T. Getz Sr.
Lester T. Getz Sr., 61, of 2347 Washington Ave.,
Northampton, died Monday in the Easton Hospital. He was the husband of
Jean (Weiss) Getz.
He was a plant supervisor for Keystone Foods,
Easton, for 25 years before retiring.
Born in Bushkill Township, he was a son of the
late John and Mae (Garren) Getz.
He was a life member of the Nazareth Jacksonian
Club, the American Legion of Wind Gap and the Petersville Rod and Gun Club.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three
sons, Cindy, wife of Robert Maikits of Northampton, and Janice, wife of
Ken Dotter, and Cheri, wife of Matt Solt, both of Bath; a son, John M.
of Bangor; a stepson, Edward Altemose of Kunkletown; three sisters, Shirley,
wife of Neil Groller of Nazareth, Arlene, wife of John Best of Mars Hill,
N.C., and Kathy, wife of Thomas Savage of Allentown; two brothers, Lawrence
of Belvidere, N.J., and Norman of Nazareth; and 11 grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Lester
Jr., who died in 1994.
Mrs. Marian Dobosh
Mrs. Marian Alice Dobosh, 80, of 1 E. Catawissa
St., Nesquehoning, died suddenly early Tuesday morning in her home. She
was the widow of Gabriel E. Dobosh, DDS, who died June 14, 1993.
She was a registered nurse working with her husband
in his dentist practice in Nesquehoning from 1936-93.
Born in New York City, N.Y., she was a daughter
of the late Joseph and Alice Weldon, and was a lifelong resident of the
community.
She was treasurer of the Shingle Mill Hunt Club,
Lake Harmony.
Survving are two sons, Richard C. of Port Tobacco,
Md., and Robert W. of Albrightsville.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Richard.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa
St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Neil T. Greco
Neil T. Greco of 44 Bent Pine Road, West Hazleton,
died Monday afternoon in the Hazleton General Hospital. He was the husband
of Helen (Boran) Greco. They were married for 17 years.
Prior to retirement, he was a shovel operator
with Pagnotti Coal Company.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late
Angelo and Anna (Cabell) Greco.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a
member of the West Hazleton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three
daughters, Angela, at home, Sandra, wife of Angelo Pecile of Pardeesville,
Luzerne County, and Roseann Andreuzzi Greco in California; three sons,
John in Escondito, Calif., Neil Jr. of Drums and Bernard F. Sweeney of
West Hazleton; two brothers, Frank in California and Angelo Jr. of Hazleton;
a sister, Mrs. David (Rita) Gerhard of Weatherly; and five grandchildren.
Mary Goida
Mary (Goyda) Goida, formerly of 105 Berwick St.,
Beaver Meadows, and a guest at the Davis Nursing Home, Mountaintop, died
early Monday morning at that facility.
Prior to retiring, she was employed at the Weatherly
Silk Mill.
Born in Beaver Meadows, she was the daughter
of the late Roman and Helen (Andrejco) Goida, and lived in Beaver Meadows
all of her life.
She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine
Catholic Church, Beaver Meadows.
Surviving are two brothers, George of Beaver
Meadows and Raymond of Weatherly; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Kacmar of Hazleton
and Mrs. Joseph (Martha) Hametz of Mount Pocono; and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers,
John and Michael; and a sister Teresa.
Leonard Clyde Shafer
Leonard Clyde Shafer, 81, of Locust Valley, Barnesville
R.1, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of the late Fern C. (Kraus)
Shafer, who died in 1992.
He was farmer for all of his life and an insurance
agent for the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Orwigsburg, where
he served on the board of directors, including holding its presidency for
five years.
Born in Grier City, he was a son of the late
Samuel and Klida (Correll) Shafer.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Rush
Township, where he formerly served on the council.
Educated in Rush Township schools, he graduated
in 1933 from the former Delano High School.
He was a charter member of the Schuylkill County
Farmers Association.
Shaferserved two terms as a member of the Mahanoy
Area School District Board of Education.
He belonged to the Warren Masonic Lodge, Phillipsburg,
N.J., and Lakeside Grange No. 1418, Barnesville.
Surviving are two sons, John of Barnesville and
Leonard of Newport, Pa.; a daughter, Linda Shafer Colson of Devon, Pa.;
a brother Ronald of Barnesville; nine grandchildren and teo great-grandchildren.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in
charge of the arrangements.
John W. Armstrong
John W. Armstrong, 78, of Kunkletown, died Monday
in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Iooss) Armstrong.
He was a maintenance manager for the Braidburn
Country Club, Florham Park, New Jersey, for 25 years, and later was a self-employed
construction contractor before retiring in 1993.
Born in Morris Plains, N.J., he was a son of
the late John W. and Gertrude Armstrong.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, having
served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was a member of the Pearl
Harbor Survivors Club.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Indian
Mountain Golf Course, Kresgeville.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter
Kim of Ojai, Calif.; a son, John R. of Johnsonburg, N.J.; a stepson, Walter
Iooss Jr. of New York City, N.Y.; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
The Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Gilibert,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Wilda M. Keller
Mrs. Wilda M. Keller, 86, formerly of 201 E.
Broad St., Tamaqua, died Monday in the Schuylkill Manor, Pottsville. She
was the widow of Herber F. Keller, who died in 1984.
Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late
Calvin and Catherine (Hunsicker) Maeder.
She was a member of St. John United Church of
Christ, Tamauqa, and the Women of the Moose.
Surviving are a son, Gary F. of Tamaqua; a brother,
C. Curtis of Hometown, Tamaqua R.2; and a grandchild.
She was also preceded in death by a sister Marguerite.
The Robert C. Reeser Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad
St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
Garfield S. Slingwine
Garfield S. Slingwine, 86, of Lewes, Del., died
Saturday at the Lewes Convalescence Center. He was the husband of Grace
E. (Reinoeal) Slingwine. They were married for 65 years.
He was retired from the Dupont Co., Greenville,
Del.
Born in Tower City, Schuylkill County, he was
a son of the late John and Ellen (Houtz) Slingwine.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving with his wife are three sons, Donald
L. in Florida, Delton L. and Stewart G., both of Delaware; a brother, Stewart
of Somerset; a sister, Marie Swinburn of Tamaqua; six grandchildren; nine
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