Maynard L. Lewis Jr. 
09/29/00
Maynard L. Lewis Jr., 58, of 402 N. 6th St., Allentown, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in his home. He was the husband of Judy (Smith) Lewis. 
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he was a son of the late Maynard and Wilma (Hanskes) Lewis. 
He was a member of the Allentown Seventh-day Adventist Church. 
He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. 
Survivors: Wife; sons, Timothy and Andrew, and a daughter, Tammy, all of Allentown; brother, Thorbert of Palmerton; sister, Barbara Heckman of Allentown; six grandchildren. 
Memorial services: 3 p.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Falk Funeral Home, Hellertown.

Marian O. Landis 
09/29/00
Marian O. Landis, of Souderton, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Abington Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Landis. 
She was a receptionist for several Souderton area physicians. Previously, she worked for Josten's Inc., Telford and for the former GNA Aircraft, Willow Grove. 
Born in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph C. Oettel and Marian (Fink) Oettel Schantzenbach. 
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Telford. 
Survivors: Daughters, Janet L. Jones of Hatfield, Nancy L. Miller of Souderton; brother, Joseph C. of New Bern, N.C.; sister, Ruth F. Weed of Yardley, Bucks County and a grandchild. 
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home, 130 E. Broad St., Souderton. Call 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday. 

Kathy E. Rindosh 
09/29/00
Kathy E. Rindosh, 40, of Coopersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 24, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Joseph J. Rindosh. 
She was a waitress at the Emmaus Diner. 
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Robert and Lauretta (Wheeler) Heil of Bethlehem. 
Survivors: Husband; parents; sons, Eric W. Seeley, Brian Seeley, both of New Berlinville; daughter, Christina L. Seeley of Middleborough, Mass.; brothers, Robert Jr. of Muncy, Lycoming County, Earl of Bethlehem; sisters, Linda Neiman of Bethlehem, Debbie McCreary of Morrisville, Pa.; a grandchild. 
Services: Private. Arrangements, Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Joseph M. Dillinger 
09/29/00
Joseph M. Dillinger, 70, of 6245 N. Dapple Gray Road, Las Vegas, Nev., died Friday, Sept. 23, in Las Vegas, Nev. 
He was a truck driver for 30 years before retiring in 1990. 
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Merritt and Dorothy (Williams) Dillinger. 
He was a member of the Canyon Ridge Christian Church, Las Vegas. 
He was an Army veteran, serving with the 52nd airborne division. 
He was a member of the Masons, Royersford, Montgomery County. 
Survivors: Son, Thomas J. of Shickshinny, Luzerne County; daughters, Linda Whiting of North Beach, Md., Jayne Davis of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, Charlotte Rehrig of Newark, Del.; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. 
Services: Private. Arrangements, Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, Las Vegas, Nev. 
Contributions: A good deed for mankind in his name.

Jane C. Treskot 
09/29/00
Jane C. Treskot, 80, of 225 S. Canal St., Walnutport, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Alexander Treskot. 
She was a cutter at Paris Accessories, Walnutport, for 30 years before retiring in 1976. 
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Phillipeck and Caroline (Tartar) Phillipeck. 
She was a member of St. Vladimir Greek Catholic Church, Palmerton. 
She was a former assistant Brownie leader for Troop 197, Slatington. 
Survivors: Son, Robert A. of Walnutport; daughter, Carolyn J. Kutta of Slatington; brother, Wally of Bethlehem; sister, Josephine Koehler of Nazareth; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. 
Services: 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Call 8-9:30 a.m. Monday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. 
Contributions: Jenny's Personal Care Home, Inc., Slatington.

Helen L. Cortellini 
09/29/00
Helen L. Cortellini, 88, of Bethlehem, formerly of Elizabeth Avenue, Bethlehem, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in her home. She was the wife of the late Dr. Mario J. Cortellini. 
She was a 1932 graduate of Williamsport School of Nursing, Williamsport, Lycoming County. 
Born in Waterville, Lycoming County, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Beulah (Clark) Cassidy. 
She was a member of Saucon Valley Country Club and the St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary, Fountain Hill. 
Survivors: Daughter, Helen C. Kapsalis, with whom she resided; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, John P. 
Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, John F. Herron Funeral Home, Bethlehem. 
Contributions: Visiting Nurse Association of Eastern Pa. Inc., Bethlehem.

Hedwig H. Nonnemacher 
09/29/00
Hedwig H. Blackton Nonnemacher, 93, of 1562 Linwood St., Bethlehem, formerly of Fountain Hill, died, Thursday, Sept. 28, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Clarence E. Nonnemacher for 62 years in June and the late Joseph Blackton. 
She worked in many silk mills in Fountain Hill. 
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Oskar H. and Anna T. (Reimert) Rockstroh. 
She was a member of St. Ursula's Catholic Church, Fountain Hill. 
She was also a former member of the Beethoven Damenchor, Bethlehem. 
Survivors: Husband; son, Joseph Blackton Sr. of Nokesville, Va.; daughters, Patricia Kaminski and Katherine Stellato, both of Bethlehem; brother, Frank of Allentown; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 
Services: 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Downing Funeral Home, 1002 W. Broad St., Bethlehem. Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. 

Harold Webb 
09/29/00
Harold Webb, 86, of Carson City, Nev., died Thursday, Sept. 28, in Carson Health Care. He was the husband of Verna Webb. They were married 60 years. 
He was an assembler for the Caloric Corp., Topton, for 40 years before retiring. 
Born in Long Swamp, he was a son of the late Fred and Mary (Fox) Webb. 
He was a Lutheran. 
He was an Army veteran of World War II. 
He was a member of the Lions, Topton, the Kutztown Fire Company, the Berks County Firemans Association and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 
Survivors: Wife; daughters, Karen Ferreira, Lora Spiker, both of Carson City, Nev.; brothers, Charles of Egypt, Robert of Kutztown; sister, Betty Snyder of Birdsboro, Berks County; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. 
Memorial services: 2 p.m. Monday, Walton's Chapel of the Valley, Carson City, Nev. 
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton.

Gilbert W. Johnson 
09/29/00
Gilbert W. Johnson, 73, of Bakersfield, Calif., died Friday, Sept. 22, in Bakersfield, Calif. He was the husband of Regina A. Johnson. 
He was a foreman in the ingot mold foundry at the Bethlehem Steel Corp. before retiring in 1983. 
Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Rev. Edward and Lelia (Childs) Johnson. 
He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bakersfield, Calif. 
Survivors: Wife; son, Gilbert A. and daughter, Denise, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; brother, Donald of Atlantic City, N.J.; a grandchild; nieces and nephews. 
Services: Were held Tuesday. Arrangements, Jesse Johnson Funeral Home, Allentown. 

Ernest M. Landis 
09/29/00
Ernest M. Landis, 82, of Souderton, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. He was the husband of Marion (Trauger) Landis. They were married 59 years. 
He was a salesman for T.D. Keyser Auto Sales, Lansdale, for more than 20 years before retiring. 
Born in Telford, he was a son of the late Samuel D. and Pearl T. (Miller) Landis. 
He was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church, Telford. 
Survivors: Wife; sons, Larry D. of Zionsville, Ind., David L. of Indianapolis, Ind., John P. of Telford; daughter, Sara J. Brown of Kasilof, Alaska; sister, Edna Clemmer of Souderton; eight grandchildren. 
Services: 7:15 p.m. Sunday in the church. Call 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday in the church. Arrangements, Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home, Souderton. 

Earl W. Snyder 
09/29/00
Earl W. Snyder, 93, of 211 N. 12th St., Lehighton, formerly of 4515 Little Gap Road, Kunkletown, died Thursday, Sept. 28, in Gnaden Huetten Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Mary (Kresge) Snyder. 
He was employed by the former New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton, for 45 years before retiring in 1978. 
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Buck) Snyder. 
He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville. 
Survivors: Two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth G. 
Services: 11 a.m. Monday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Monday in the church. Arrangements, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton. 

Crucita Cordero 
09/29/00
Crucita Cordero, 67, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Francisco Cordero. 
Born in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Candido Goncalec and Regalada Seliciano. 
She was a Catholic. 
Survivors: Husband; sons, Angel L. of Bethlehem, Hector T. of New York City, Francisco Jr. of Allentown; daughters, Lucy Caban in Puerto Rico, Carmen L. and Norma I., both of Bethlehem, Rosa of Boston, Mass., Miriam of Allentown; sisters, Gloria Rivera, Eliana Seda and Hilta Herera, all of New York City, Elizabeth of the Bronx; 31 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sons, Luis and William, and a daughter, Migdelia. 
Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Call 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today, Jesse Johnson Funeral Home, 426 Hanover Ave., Allentown.

Christopher Blake 
09/29/00
Christopher Blake, of Virginville, formerly of Bellmore, N.Y., died Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Schnecksville. 
He was a self-employed artist for the past 36 years. He was a graduate of the Cooper Union Art College, New York City. 
Born in Bellmore, Long Island, N.Y., he was a son of Grace T. (Mandracchia) Blake of Bellmore, N.Y. and the late Charles A. Blake. 
He was a Catholic. 
Survivors: Mother; brothers, Charles V. of Oak Beach, N.Y., Robert A. of Coopersburg; companion, Michelle Peterson, with whom he resided. 
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Clair S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home, 302 S. Bedford Ave., Bellmore, Long Island, N.Y. Call 2-5 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. Friday. Local arrangements, Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville.

Webb services 
09/30/00
Local services for Harold Webb, 86, of Carson City, Nev., who died Thursday, Sept. 28, in Carson Health Care, Carson City, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton. 

Shane M. Stemmerman 
09/30/00
Shane M. Stemmerman, 21, of Easton, died Friday, Sept. 29, as a result of an automobile accident in Exeter, N.H. 
He was a food server for Hunterdon Developmental Center, Clinton, N.J., for the past two years. 
He was a 1998 graduate of Easton High School. 
Born in Oxford, England, he was a son of Michael Stemmerman and Stephanie Moreton, both of Easton. 
Survivors: Parents; brother, Raymond I. Baxter of Wallingford, England; paternal grandparents, Walter and Charlotte Kovacs of Riegelsville. 
Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Riegelsville. Call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Robert W. Snyder Funeral Home, 327 Easton Road, Riegelsville.

Robert D. Feathers 
09/30/00
Robert D. "Bunky" Feathers, 67, of 316 Rolling Mill Ave., Tamaqua, died Friday, Sept. 29, in his home. He was the husband of Eleanore H. (Kott) Feathers. They were married 41 years. 
He was employed by Coca-Cola Bottling, Hamburg, from 1978 until retiring in 1995. Previously, he was employed by Ametek Plastics, Nesquehoning, 1977-1978, ICI Explosives, Tamaqua R.3, 1976-1977, New Jersey Zinc, Palmerton, 1976, and the former Trojan Powder Co., Allentown, 1956-1976. 
He was a graduate of the Williamsport Trade School. 
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Wilson T. and Eleanore M. (Smith) Feathers. 
He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. 
He was a member of Lone Pine Sporting Club, New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County, Andreas Rod & Gun Club, and American Hose Fire Company, Tamaqua. He was a Mason. 
Survivors: Wife; brothers, James R. of Tamaqua, William of Bear, Del.; sister, June Camerini of Tamaqua. 
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Griffiths & Reeser Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Call 7-9 p.m. Monday. 

Richard R. Schantz 
09/30/00
Richard R. "Harry" Schantz, 78, of 1547 Siegfried St., Bethlehem, died Thursday, Sept. 28, in Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg. 
He was a welder and pipe fitter at Air Products & Chemicals Inc., Allentown for 33 years before retiring in 1985. 
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Albert R. and Mabel (Greis) Schantz. 
He was an Army veteran of World War II. 
Survivors: Sons, Craig R. of Flemington, N.J., Glenn R. of Allentown; daughters, Sandra E. Pettis of Saylorsburg, Janice A. Wright of Allentown; brother, George of Allentown; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call noon to 1 p.m. Monday. 
Contributions: American Heart Association. 

Rev. William C. Berkemeyer 
09/30/00
Rev. William C. Berkemeyer, 92, of Luther Crest Retirement Community, South Whitehall Township, formerly of Lansdowne and Drexel Hill, both in Delaware County, and Bethlehem, died Friday, Sept. 29, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Mary F. (Hausman) Berkemeyer. They were married 64 years last October. 
From 1961 until retiring in 1973 he was the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Drexel Hill. After retiring he was a consultant to the Synod for the Division of Missions in North America. From 1936 until 1961 he was the pastor at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. Previously, he was a supply pastor for various congregations of the Allentown Conference. He was a part-time instructor at the Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, from 1949-1950, at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, in 1948, and at Muhlenberg College from 1946-47. He was a fellow and instructor in Greek from 1932 until 1934 at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. He authored various articles for religious publications, provided studies for an adult education series and published an interpretation of the life and ministry of Jesus. 
He was a 1929 graduate of Muhlenberg College, a 1932 graduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, and received graduate degrees in 1933 and 1934. He was ordained in Lancaster in 1932. In 1953 he was granted an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Muhlenberg College. 
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Emma P. (Clauss) Berkemeyer. 
He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. 
He served on the staff of the Ministerium's Music Camp at Shawnee, Monroe County, sang on the Bach Choir, Bethlehem, on the Philadelphia Chamber Chorus and with the Synod's Continuing Chamber Choir. 
He was involved in the organizational life of the Synod, was a member of the board of trustees of Muhlenberg College, of the board of trustees of the Mary J. Drexel Home, and was a member and past president of the board of trustees of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia.. He was a member of the board of higher education of the United Lutheran Church in America. He was the Synod's delegate to every convention of the church from 1946 to 1970, was dean of the Bethlehem District from 1959 to 1961, dean of the Delaware District from 1965 to 1971, and served on many Synod committees, serving on occasion as the Synod parliamentarian. 
Survivors: Wife. 
Memorial services: Will be announced. Arrangements, Falk Funeral Home, Hellertown. 
Contributions: To the charity of one's choice.