July 17, 1997
Mrs. Ann J. O'Neill
Mrs. Ann J. O'Neill, 70, of Lansdale, died Tuesday
evening in her home. She had been in failing health.
The deceased was the widow of Francis P. O'Neill,
who died Feb. 5, 1979.
A registered nurse, she worked at the North Penn
Hospital and at the offices of Drs. Falk, McCord and Jochnowitz of Lansdale.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late
Thomas and Rose (Gallagher) Barrett.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church,
Lansdale.
Mrs. O'Neill graduated from the former St. Ann
High School, Lansford, and the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia.
Surviving are three sons, Richard J. and Thomas
W., both of Lansdale, and Francis P. of Quakertown; a daughter, Ann Amos
of Telford; a brother Thomas of Coaldale; nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters,
Rosemary Peck and Helen McGory.
The Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale, is
in charge of the arrangements.
Raymond F. Mackes
Raymond F. Mackes, 83, of Sciota, died Wednesday
in the Pleasant Valley Manor, Snydersville.
He owned and operated the Blue Ridge Drive-In,
Saylorsburg, for 40 years before retiring in 1992, and also owned and operated
drive-in theaters and a trailer court in Florida.
He also taught in various school districts for
13 years before retiring from teaching in 1962.
A graduate of the former East Stroudsburg Normal
School, he received his master's degree in education from Pennsylvania
State University and did graduate work at Columbia University.
Born in Sciota, he was a son of the late Rodgers
and Lillie Mae (Snyder) Mackes.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served in
the European Theater of Operations and was involved in the invasion of
Normandy.
Surviving are two brothers, LeRoy of Sciota and
Stanley of Saylorsburg; and nieces and nephews.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Dewson
Mrs. Mary Dewson, 92, of 1264 Fort Washington
Ave., Fort Washington, Montgomery County, formerly of Bath and Allentown,
died Wednesday in Fort Washington Estates. She was the widow of Stewart
Dewson.
She was a hostess for the former Horsehead Inn,
Palmerton, for many years before retiring.
Born in Hungary, she was a daughter of the late
Wendell and Julia Moser.
She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ,
Bath.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Marion Baran
Marion Baran, 78, of 318 W. Front St., Lansford,
died Wednesday evening in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale.
The Roche Funeral Home-McNamara Chapel, 3 E. Bertsch
St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew G. Jacobs
Andrew George Jacobs, 81, of 3329 Nightingdale
Drive, Dover, York County, died Tuesday in the York Hospital. He was the
husband of the late Mildred (Marek) Jacobs, who died in October, 1989.
He was employed by the Pennsylvania Power and
Light Company as a mechanic for 40 years before retiring in 1981.
Born in Hauto, he was a son of the late Frank
and Julia (Falat) Jacobs, and had resided in Dover since 1981.
He was an Army veteran, having served in North
Africa in communications.
Jacobs was a member of American Association of
Retired Persons.
Surviving are two sons, David of Columbus, Ohio,
and Marty of York, Pa.; a brother Elmer in Delaware; a sister Helen Morgan
of Nesquehoning; and two grandchildren.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa
St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Micheal J. Behun
Micheal John Behun, 35, of Chattanooga, Tenn.,
formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday in Chatanooga.
He was the son of Joseph and Monica Behun of Tamaqua.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a son,
Micheal J. Jr. of Chattanooga; a sister Teresa, wife of Todd Mertz of Tamaqua;
two brothers, Joseph IV of Park Place, Mahanoy City, and Matthew of Hamburg;
a niece and a nephew.
Services were held in Tennessee.
July 18, 1997
Mrs. Margaret E. Rimbach
Mrs. Margaret E. Rimbach, 92, formerly of Tamaqua,
died Thursday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2. She was the
widow of George H. Rimbach Sr. Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the
late Edward and Sarah (Penglase) Wook. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical
Congregational Church, Tamaqua. Surviving are a son, George H. Jr. of State
College; and a brother, Alan Wook of Tamaqua. She was also preceded in
death by two brothers, Kermit and John. The Robert C. Reeser Funeral Home,
655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
Marian Baran
Marian Baran, 78, of 318 W. Front St., Lansford,
died Wednesday evening in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale.
She worked in New Jersey and New York in the garment industry. The deceased
was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Gawlick) Baran. She was a member
of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Lansford. Surviving are five sisters,
Agnes Sterusky and Florence Sverchek, both of Lansford, Catherine, wife
of Jack Bortnick of Coaldale, Lori, wife of Court Granger of Allentown,
and Sister Joselle of Shenandoah; two brothers, Joseph of Lansford and
A. Paul of Odenton, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also
preceded in death by five brothers, John, Michael, Stanley, Mieczyslaw
and the Rev. L. Joseph; and a sister, Stella Lake. The Roche Funeral Home-McNamara
Chapel, 3 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Joseph Decker
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Decker, 77, of Green Cove
Road, Bakersville, N.C., died Tuesday in the Spruce Pine Community Hospital
following several months of declining health. She was the wife of Joseph
Decker. Born in Shelbyville, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Clarence
and Estelle (Moore) Snell. She was a 1941 honors graduate of Vanderbilt
University and had been very active in the business community before her
death, being a former employee of American Airlines and a co-owner of Chestnut
Ridge Farms, Inc., Saylorsburg. She and her husband moved to Bakersville
in 1987 and made their home in the Green Cove Community, where she became
involved in the community as a member of The Mitchell County Historical
Society. Mrs. Decker was a member of the DAR, the Tri-Delta Sorority of
Vanderbilt University and the Bakersville United Methodist Church. Surviving
in addition to her husband is a son, John Moore Decker of Greenville, S.C.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Farrar, who died in
1985. Funeral services were held today in Bakersville.
Glenn A. Meyers
Glenn A. Meyers, 59, of 2714 Jean Drive, Bath,
died Thursday in the St. Luke Hospital's Allentown Campus. He was the husband
of Shirley A. (LaBar) Meyers. They observed their eighth wedding anniversary
last October. He was a custodian for the Keystone Savings Bank, Bethlehem,
for 19 years. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Lester W. and
Ida (Mack) Meyers. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Bethlehem,
and a life member of the Petersville Rod and Gun Club, East Allen Township.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter Louise, wife of Shane
Snyder of Tatamy; two sisters, Bernice M., wife of Ralph W. Frantz of Bethlehem,
and Grace, wife of William Ladew of Fayetteville, N.Y.; a brother Carl
of Southampton, Bucks County; a stepson, Randy Bellis of Palmerton; and
five grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son Glenn.
Kenneth J. Ressler
Kenneth J. "Kenny" Ressler, 21, of 4987 Pine
Grove Circle, Wescosville, formerly of 951 Cedar St., Allentown, died Wednesday
in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was a graduate of
Western Center for Technical Studies, Limerick, Montgomery County. Born
in Allentown, he was a son of Jeffrey E. Ressler, with whom he resided,
and Bridget A. (Confer) Long of Palm. The deceased was a member of St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown. He was a life scout with
the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the Order of the Arrow. Surviving
in addition to his parents are a brother, Nathan Ressler of Allentown;
paternal grandfather, Kenneth E. Ressler, at home; maternal grandfather,
John J. Confer, maternal grandmother, Winifred Craig, and maternal step-grandfather,
Charles Craig, all of Slatington; his stepfather, James W. Long of Palm;
and two stepsisters, Krista and Heather Long, and a stepbrother, Robert
Long, all of Pottstown.
Woodrow P. Greene Sr.
Woodrow P. Greens Sr., 77, of Northampton, died
Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of the late Thelma C. (Druckenmiller)
Greene. He was a boiler man for the former Atlas Cement Company, Northampton,
for 15 years before retiring in 1980, and previously was a self-employed
house painter and paperhanger for 35 years. Born in Northampton, he was
a son of the late Charles H. Sr. and Christina M. (Smith) Greene. He was
a member of the Cherryville Fire Company. Greene was an Army veteran of
World War II, having served in Panama and the Aleutian Islands. Surviving
are a son, Woodrow P. Jr. of Northampton; two daughters, Phyllis L., wife
of Elvert H. Hammer of Duncannon, Perry County, and Susan A., wife of Clifford
W. Eckhart of Northampton; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter Sandra.
Jeremiah D. Trostle
Jeremiah D. Trostle, 14, of 417 W. Cedar St.,
Allentown, was dead on arrival Wednesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital,
Salisbury Township, after being struck by a car on Hamilton Boulevard in
Salisbury Township. He was a 10th grade honor student at Allen High School,
Allentown, where he played basketball and volleyball. Born in Allentown,
he was a son of Paul V. and Dawn E. (Warner) Trostle, with whom he resided.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Sarabeth, at home; paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Trostle of Treichlers; and maternal
grandparents, Irene Warner of Bath and Seldon Warner of Danielsville.
July 19, 1997
Dolores A. George
Dolores A. "Do" George, 67, of 202 Delaware Ave.,
Palmerton, died Thursday in the Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,
Allentown. She was the wife of Isaac S. "Ike" George. They celebrated their
5th wedding anniversary last December.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late
John and Edwina (Jones) Krex.
She owned and operated the Krex News Agency in
Palmerton the past eight years.
She was a member of the Blue Ridge Country Club,
Palmerton.
Surviving with her husband are two sons, Greg
Favian of Greensburg, and Thomas C. Fabian of Lehighton; three daughters,
Joan, wife of Hargis Collins of Dryden, Mich., Patricia Fabian of Feasterville
and Mary, wife of Robert Bollinger of Palmerton; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy
Shupp of Palmerton, nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
The Harding-Fox Funeral Home, Slatington, is in
charge of arrangements.
Mary Yaich
Mary Yaich, 83, of 1 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, died
Wednesday at the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. She was the
widow of John Yaich, who died in 1970.
Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the
late James and Florence (Jerbis) Penberth.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church,
Sixth and North Streets, Jim Thorpe.
Surviving is a son, James Yaich, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Colo.; a daughter, Dolores, wife of Charles Charter, Waxhaw, N.C.; a sister,
Florence, wife of Robert Schaffer, Lansford; two grandchildren and two
step-grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and step-great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary
Yaich; three brothers, James, Albert and Roy Penberth; and four sisters,
Mrs. Martha Coll, Mrs. Emma Hughes, Mrs. Mildred Hughes, and Mrs. Rachel
Ladenburg.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center
St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of arrangements.
Russell E. Eltringham, Jr.
Russell E. Eltringham, Jr., 54, of 118 Hunter
St., Tamaqua, died Friday in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale.
He was the husband of Dorothy (Bachert) Eltringham. They were married 35
years.
Prior to being disabled five years ago he had
been employed by Richard R. Schmick, inc., Allentown, for 30 years.
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Frances M.
(Gerber) Eltringham of Tamaqua and the late Russell E. Eltringham Sr.
He was a member of Primitive Methodist Church,
Tamaqua.
He was a 21-year member and former secretary of
the Rabbit Run Fish and Game Association, Tamaqua R. 1, and was a member
and former president of the Southward Playground Association, Tamaqua.
He was a 1961 graduate of Tamaqua High School.
Surviving with his wife and mother are two sons,
Joseph Eltringham of Lansford, and Scott Eltringham at home; a daughter,
Cathy, wife of William Floyd, Jr., Tamaqua; two brothers, Edward Eltringham,
Tamaqua, and John Eltringham, Elysburg. Also six grandchildren.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad
St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Katie E. Rehrig Bailey
Mrs. Katie E. Rehrig Bailey, 85, formerly of Lynnport,
Walnutport and Allentown, died Saturday night in Cedarbrook's Fountain
Hill Annex, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Raymond H. Rehrig,
who died in 1961.
She worked as a domestic in the Slatington and
Walnutport areas for about 10 years before retiring in 1972, and previously
had been employed on the capline for the former Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds,
for several years.
Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter
of the late Israel and Emma (Miller) Nunemacher.
She was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are three daughters, Mamie M., wife
of Mark Snyder of Baltimore, Md., Evelyn C. Hemerly of Allentown and Betty
J., wife of Edward Tonelis of Whitehall; three sons, Raymond D. Rehrig
of Ladson, S.C., James E. Rehrig of Effort and Larry L. Rehrig of Slatington;
12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by two grandsons,
Terrance Snyder and Chad Rehrig.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Manuel Sao Paulo
Manuel Sao Paulo, 69, of 25 N. Railroad St., Tamaqua,
died Sunday in his home.
He worked for the former Reibe Construction Company,
Palmerton, before retiring.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Joseph
and Mary (Horoschak) Paulo.
He was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church,
Coaldale.
Paulo was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are three daughters, Mary Ann Zimmerman
of Pottsville, Catherine Mercuri of Mahanoy City and Christine of New Philadelphia;
four sons, Manuel of Pottsville, Larry of Westerly, R.I., Joseph of New
Tripoli and Timothy of Tamaqua; a sister, Gloria Wargo of Lehighton; two
brothers, William in New Jersey and Larry of New York City, N.Y.; and 15
grandchildren.
The John Puschak Funeral Home, 208 First St.,
Coaldale, is in charge of the arrangements.
John Shears
John Shears, 85, formerly of Coaldale, died Saturday
in the Gnaden Huetten Nursing and Convalescent Center, Lehighton.
He worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
before retiring.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late Jacob
and Feonia (Polansky) Shears.
He was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church,
Coaldale.
Surviving is a brother Steve of Toms River, N.J.
The Roche Funeral Home, 237 E. Broad St., Tamaqua,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. James D. Becker
Mrs. Marian A. Becker, 60, of 88 Penn St., Lenhartsville,
died Sunday morning in her home. She was the wife of James D. Becker. They
observed their 20th wedding anniversary last October.
Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter
of Mrs. Elva M. (Knepper) Kunkel of Alburtis, Pa., and the late William
H. Kunkel.
The deceased was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving in addition to her husband and mother
are four daughters, Peggy Coloviti and Donna, wife of Richard Strohl, both
of Lehighton, and Dorothy, wife of Daryl Kondikoff, and Cindy, wife of
Garry Hummel, both of Bath; a sister, Mrs. Betty Rump of Lenhartsville;
a brother, Richard A. of Kempton; and eight grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Donald,
who died in 1995.
Hayden S. Howell
Hayden S. Howell, 90, of Weir Lake Road, Saylorsburg
R.3, died Sunday in the Pleasant Valley Manor, Snydersville. He was the
husband of Della (Stanley) Howell and the late Alma (Kimmel) Howell.
He was a farmer for most of his life on Howell
Farms, Saylorsburg, continuing the business his father and uncle started
as Howell Brothers and Sons. After his retirement in 1972, he continued
involvement in the farm, now managed by his grandsons.
Born in Howell Farm, he was a son of the late
Edmund and Mary (Kresge) Howell.
He was a member of the Brodheadsville congregation
of Jehovah's Witnesses and had helped establish the first congregation
of that faith in Mount Pocono in 1972. Previously, he guided the construction
of the Lehighton congregation and was an elder for the Palmerton congregation.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter,
Gladys Nordmeyer of Saylorsburg R.3; and six grandchildren.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Gerald J. O'Malley
Gerald J. O'Malley, 77, of 226 New St., Walnutport,
died Saturday in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Esther
N. (Saches) O'Malley. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary last
August.
He worked in the rolling mills of the Bethlehem
Steel Corporation for 27 years before retiring in 1977.
Born in Dunmore, Lackawanna County, he was a son
of the late Martin and Irene (Dougherty) O'Malley.
An Army veteran of World War II, he was a recipient
of two Bronze Stars and was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 7215, Walnutport,
and a member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington,
and the Diamond Fire Company, Walnutport.
Surviving in addition to his widow are four daughters,
Lynn F., wife of Francis Bedics Jr., Geri M. Engler and Margaret M., wife
of Patrick DiMaria, all of Allentown, and Louise O., wife of Louis H. Dervarics
Jr. of Nazareth; a brother James of Scranton; a half-sister Alice, wife
of Edward Mallas of Lake Ariel, Wayne County; and five grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert
G., who died in 1990.
Mrs. Marie L. Pol
Mrs. Marie L. Pol, 83, of 105 E. Walter St., Summit
Hill, died Friday in the Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. She
was the widow of Attilio Pol.
She worked for the former Loom Togs Factory, Summit
Hill, for many years before retiring in 1976.
Born in Summit Hill, she was a daughter of the
late Celeste and Amelia Celotti.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Summit Hill, the Summit Hill Senior Citizens and the Panther Valley Golden
Age Club, Lansford.
Surviving are two sons, Louis of Cypress Lakes,
Fla., and Gino of Reading; a daughter Marie, wife of William Heffelfinger
of Harleysville; two sisters, Ann Liselle of Summit Hill and Lucy Macalush
of Nesquehoning; a stepbrother, Amelio Scott of Pen Argyl; 10 grandchildren,
18 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Anthony,
Louis and Andrew; a stepsister, Albertina Linn; and a grandson, Phillip
Pol.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell
St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mary E. Hricik
Mrs. Mary E. Hricik, 88, of 333 W. Mill St., Nesquehoning,
died Sunday in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Frank
Polakovics of Palmerton.
The deceased was the widow of Michael Hricik.
Born in Europe, she was a daughter of the late
Stephen and Mary (Quashnoc) Byzetzer.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church, Nesquehoning, where she belonged to the Rosary Society and had
been active in church affairs her entire lifetime.
Surviving in addition to her daughter and a sister,
Anna Rehatchek of Lansford; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael
Jr.; a daughter, Francine Heffelfinger; and two brothers, Stephen and Andrew.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center
St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
James L. Hughes Sr.
James L. Hughes Sr., 60, of Orefield, died Friday
in the St. Luke Hospital, Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Margaret
A. "Peggy" (Livezey) Hughes. They observed their 41st wedding anniversary
in May.
He was an asphalt plant operator for the M &
M Stone Company, Harleysville plant, for the past 37 years.
Born in Elroy, Montgomery County, he was a son
of Mrs. Eleanor (Seitz) Hughes of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., and the late
Paul R. Hughes.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother
are two sons, James L. Jr. of Allentown and Richard B. of New Tripoli;
three daughters, Kathy L., wife of Brian G. Billig of New Tripoli, Kimberle
A. of Fogelsville and Kelly Jo, wife of Anthony W. Danner of Germansville;
three brothers, Paul K. of Lansdale, Ronald B. of Souderton and Richard
L. of Milford Square; and nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Elaine W. Kahler
Mrs. Elaine W. Kahler, 79, of 22 El Reno Ave.,
Nazareth, died Friday in her home. She was the widow of Harold S. Kahler.
Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late
William and Jeanette (Stark) Walters.
She was a member of the Nazareth Moravian Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Candace Mackov of Nesquehoning;
two sons, Harold of Omaha, Neb., and William of Nazareth; two sisters,
Jean Murdoca and Elizabeth, wife of Claude Roth, both of Nazareth; seven
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Edna M. Lehman
Mrs. Edna M. Lehman, 94, of Hometown, formerly
of Slatington, died Friday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2.
She was the widow of Alfred J. Lehman.
Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the
late Edwin and Emma Kern.
She was a member of St. John United Church, Slatington,
and a member and former chaplain of the Slatington Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a son, Quincey E. of Slatington;
two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Bortz infant
Katelin Leah Bortz, 8-month-old daughter of Steven
J. and Rebecca C. (Nothstein) Bortz of Allentown, was pronounced dead Friday
in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.
She was born in Allentown.
Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister,
Jennifer P., at home; paternal grandparents, Harry and Betty (Hopstock)
Dennis of Allentown; maternal grandparents, Nelson and Carol (Stahler)
Nothstein of Palmerton; and paternal great-grandmother, Anna (Delida) Hopstock
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