DAVIS OBITUARIES
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 28 June 1997, Page B22 Freda Bracken, 75, of South Whitehall Township died Friday, June 27, in her home. She was the wife of Joseph A. Bracken. They were married 54 years this month. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Modern Clothing Co., Allentown, for 21 years, retiring in 1967. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Minnie (Albert) Davis. She was a member of St. George Orthodox Church, Allentown, and past president of its auxiliary. She was one of the founding members and past president of the Lehigh Association of Retarded Citizens. Survivors: Husband; son, Joseph A. Jr. and daughter, Kathleen M., wife of Robert Miller, both of Allentown; brothers, Fred, David and Richard, all of Allentown, and Joseph of Mystic Islands, N.J., and sisters, Helen Nuben and Marion Transue, both of Allentown, Anna Reichel of Breinigsville, and Julie Kinsey of North Kingstown, R.I. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown; additional services 11 a.m. in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Contributions: Association for Retarded Citizens of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 29 July 2001, Page A10 Joseph A. Bracken, 83, of Allentown, died Friday, July 27, in his home. He was the husband of the late Frieda (Davis) Bracken. He was a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 42 years before retiring in 1980. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ida M. (Ellsworth) Bracken. He was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Allentown. Survivors: Son, Andy of Pennsburg; daughter, Kathleen Miller of Allentown; brother, Richard of Allentown; sisters, Elizabeth Shook of Allentown, Margaret Lynn of Clearfield, Dorothy of Nazareth; nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Contributions: Association of Retarded Citizens or to the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 27 November 2010 David Sheik Davis, 81, of South Whitehall Township passed away Friday, November 26, 2010, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Colleen M. (Meyers). They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on September 26. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Mike and Minnie (Albert) Davis. He was a dealer of non-ferrous metals since 1962 and president of Mike Davis and Sons Inc. He was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Allentown. He was a member of Abe Joseph Sertoma Club and TPA and was very instrumental in the establishment of the baseball fields at Tri-Clover Fire Company. Survivors: Wife; son, David T., and his wife, Jody; brother, Joseph J., of Little Egg Harbor, NJ; sisters, Marion Transue, of Allentown; Julia Kinsey, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island; five grandchildren, Jason, Jonathan, Kelly, Michael, Kaitlin; five great-grandchildren, Britin, Macy, Paige, Abigail and Juliette. He was predeceased by a son, Scott K., in 1998; brothers Fred and Richard; sisters, Freida Bracken, Anna Reichel and Helen Nuben. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010, St. George Antiochan Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown, PA. Trisagion (viewing) 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday both in the church. Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions to the church building fund 18102.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 16 April 2005, Page B6 Fred Davis, 81, passed away April 15, 2005 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Genevieve (Noti) Davis for 60 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Mike and Minnie (Achey) Davis. He was a partner of the family owned scrap metal and recycling business, Mike Davis and Sons, started by his father iin the 1930's. He retired in 2002. He was a member of St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church, where he was a longtime council member. He was a veteran of World War II. He was active in the V.F.W. and the American Legion and T.P.A. Post L. He was a life member of the Cross Keys Social Club, Allentown, and the West Catasauqua and Fullerton fire companies. Survivors:Wife: sons, Michael C. and his wife, Bonnie, Fred DAvis Jr. and his wife, Nadia; daughter, Tina M. and her husband, James F. Alotta Sr., all of Allentown; sister, Helen Nuben, Marion Transue of Allentown, Julia Kinsey in Rhode Island; sister-in-law, Helen Davis; brothers, David "Sheik" of Allentown and Joseph Davis in New Jersey; grandsons, Sean McClafferty, Michael C. Davis II, Marc C. Davis, James F. Alotta Jr. and Anthony Davis; granddaughter, Julie Davis. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard "Blackie" Davis, and sisters, Anna Reichel and Frieda Bracken. Services: 11 a.m. Monday April 18, 2005 in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Avenue. Call 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 17 and 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 23 September 2006, Page B6 Genevieve Davis, 83, of Allentown, passed away September 21, 2006, at the home of her daughter, Tina, wife of James F. Alotta Sr. of Allentown, where she had been battling her illness for the past several months. Born in Hudson, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Hannah (Day) Noti. On December 11, 1944, she married Fred Davis, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. Her late husband was a partner of the family-owned scrap metal and recycling business, Mike Davis and Sons, that was started in the 1930s by her father-in-law. Genevieve was a member of St. Georges Antiochian Orthodox Church, Allentown, where she was a past member of the Ladies Altar Society. She worked for Lehigh Cigar Factory and Western Electric, and was a sewing machine operator at several area factories. Genevieve will be remembered as a strong and loving mother, grandmother and friend. Survivors: Sons, Michael C., husband of Bonita, and Fred Davis Jr., husband of Nadia, all of Allentown; daughter, Tina, wife of James; grandsons, Sean McClafferty, Michael C. Davis II, Marc C. Davis, James F. Alotta Jr., Anthony Davis; granddaughter, Julie Davis; sisters, Myrtle Marie Pagnano of Allentown, Bernadine Kershner of Fountain Hill. Genevieve was predeceased by five brothers and three sisters. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2006, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown. Visitation, 7-9 p.m. Monday, September 25, and 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday in the church. Arrangements are being handled by Weber Funeral Homes P.C., 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Contributions: May be made to the church.
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Great Grandfather Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 31 January 1962 Mike Davis, 67; Scrapyard Founder Mike Davis, vendor, huckster and founder of the Mike Davis and Son scrapyard, died last night in his home at 619 N. 2nd St., Allentown. He was 67. Born in Syria; he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dayoub Davis. He came to this country in 1912 and a year later settled in Allentown. He founded the scrapyard 25 years ago. He was a member of St. George Syrian Orthodox Church. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Magistrates Association. Surviving are his widow, Minnie (Albert) Achey Davis; four sons, Fred and David of Allentown, Joseph of Coopersburg and Richard, at home; five daughters, Helen, wife of Joseph Nuben; Frieda, wife of Joseph Bracken, and Julia, wife of Fred Erick Kinsey, all of Allentown; Anna, wife of Floyd Reichel of Breinigsville, and Mrs. Marian Transue at home; 22 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a brother, George, and a sister, Sonya, both in Syria. Services will be announced by the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown.
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Great Grandmother Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 24 August 1972 Mrs. Minnie Davis, 75, of 619 N. 2nd St., Allentown, died Wednesday in Allentown Hospital. She was the widow of Mike Davis, founder of the Mike Davis and Sons scrapyard, who died in 1962. Born in Syria, she was a daughter of the late Aboud and Helen Achey. She came to the United States in 1913. She was a member of St. George Orthodox Church, Allentown. Surviving are four sons, Fred, David, Richard and Joseph, all of Allentown; five daughters, Helen, wife of Joseph Nuben; Mrs. Marion Transue, Frieda, wife of Joseph Bracken, and Julia, wife of Frederick Kinsey, all of Allentown, and Anna, wife of Floyd Reichel of Breinigsville; two sisters, Sophia and Zakie, both of Syria; 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, with continued services at 11 a.m. in the church. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 4 March 2005, Page B8 Richard Blackie Davis, 73, of Allentown, passed away March 3, 2005. He was the husband of Helen (Kainz) Davis for 50 years last July 11. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Mike and Minnie Davis. He was a member of St. Georges Antiochian Orthodox Church, Allentown. He served as vice president, past president for two terms, chairman and board member of the North End Republican Club. He worked for the family-owned scrap metal and metal recycling business his father started in the 1930s. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Kim Davis-Weaver, wife of Michael Weaver; brothers, Fred Davis and David Sheik Davis, both of Allentown, Joseph Davis of Mystic Island, N.J.; sisters, Helen Nuben and Marion Transue, both of Allentown, Julia Kinsey in Rhode Island; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Frieda Bracken and Anna Reichel. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, St. Georges Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown. Visitation, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 6, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Weber Funeral Home Inc., 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Contributions: To the church.
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Sourch: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 28 November 1998, Page B28 Scott K. Davis, 42, of New Port Richey, Fla., died Thursday, Nov. 26, in University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was the husband of Wendy L. (Jones) Davis. He was a sales representative for Moving Solutions Inc., Illinois. Born in Allentown, he was a son of David and Colleen M. (Meyers) Davis of Allentown. He was a member of St. George Aniochian Orthodox Church, Allentown. He was also a SerToMa member and Mason in Pennsylvania. Survivors: Wife and parents; son, Jonathan D., at home and brother, David T. of Bethlehem. Services: To be announced. Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 4 December 1998, Page A38 Frederick H. Kinsey, 72, of San Diego, formerly of Allentown, died Oct. 26 at home. He was the former husband of Julia (Davis) Kinsey of North Kingston, R.I. He was a self-employed mechanic in the Allentown area. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Charles and Sallie (Weaver) Kinsey. Survivors: Former wife; son, Frederick H. Jr. of Allentown; daughters, Patricia M. of Sarasota, Fla., Shirley J. Humbyrd of East Greenwich, R.I., and Judith A. Stevens of San Diego; sister, Alma Lippowich of Allentown, 10 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Services: Were in California. Arrangements, Acur-Care Crematorium Center, Carlsbad, Calif.
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Source: Providence Journal, Kingstown, Rhode Island
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2015 Julia Kinsey (Davis), 89, of Fischer Drive, North Kingstown died unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 30. She was the daughter of Michael and Minnie Davis of Allentown, PA. Her children and grandchildren were the pride of her life and her passing will leave a huge hole in their lives. She was the beloved mother of Frederick H Kinsey, Jr. (Lewea, Delaware), Patricia Kinsey (Venice, FL), Shirley Kinsey and [partner Gerri August] (Wakefield, RI), and Judith Stevens and [Rick Stevens] (Santee, CA). She had 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Her sisters, Helen Nuben, Anna Reichel, Marian Transue, and Frieda Bracken and brothers, Fred Davis, Richard Davis, and David Davis predeceased her. Her brother Joseph Davis lives in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Julia was born in Allentown, PA and resided there until moving to RI in 1983. She was a seamstress and tailor for many years. In addition, she was a volunteer at Kent Hospital for 14 years. She was very active in the EG United Methodist Church and the NK Senior Center. She loved to travel – especially visiting her children and their families. For 12 years she traveled with the senior high school youth of the church to John's Island, SC to rebuild homes with Volunteers in Missions. She completed the Midnight Sun marathon in Anchorage AK when she was 71 and competed in the Senior Olympics for many years. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life on Saturday November 7 at 11:00 AM at the EG United Methodist Church, 1558 S. County Trail, East Greenwich, RI with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: "Volunteers in Missions" care of EGUMC.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 14 April 2008, Page B4 Helen Nuben, 92, of Allentown, passed away on April 13, 2008 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph J. Nuben who died on January 6, 1977. Born in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Mike and Minnie (Achey) Davis. She was a member of St. Georges Antiochian Orthodox Church, Allentown. She worked for various Allentown Fabric Mills for many years before retiring. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Arlene; two sisters, Anna Reichel and Freda Bracken, and two brothers, Richard Davis and Frederick Davis. Survivors: Sons, Joseph J. Jr. husband of Nancy of Bethlehem, and Michael J. of Douglasville, Ga.; daughter, Debra Nuben wife of Sidney Westbrook of Spring, Texas; brothers, David Sheik and Joseph Davis; sisters, Marion Transue, and Julie Kinsey; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Weber Funeral Home, P.C., 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Viewing 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, all at the funeral home. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com). Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to the Lehigh Valley Hospice, and/or St. Georges Antiochian Orthodox Church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 7 January 1977 Joseph J. Nuben, 66, of 27 Allen St., Allentown, a filter house operator at the Allentown Converting Co. for 40 years before retireing in 1971, died Thursday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Helen (Davis) Nuben. Born in Bethlehem, a son of the late John and Rufene (Smith) Nuben, he was a member of St. George Orthodox Church, Allentown. Surviving with his widow are two sons, Joseph J. Jr. of Allentown and Michael J. of Upland, Calif.; a daughter Deborah of Upland, a brother Harry of Fort Lauderdale and seven grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, will be followed by rites at 11:30 a.m. in the church. There will be a calling hour from 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 2 April 2001, Page B5 Kirk C. Ruch, 50, of Wescosville, died Sunday, April 1, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Dianne (Nuben) Ruch. They were married for 22 years in January. He was an assistant manager at the Charlesworth Security Agency, Minersville. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harry and Anna (Reppert) Ruch. Survivors: Wife; sons, Adam Ruch at home, Shawn Wagner. Services: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 14 April 1953 Gerard H. Transue, 34, of 619 N. 2nd St., Allentown, husband of Marion (Davis) Transue, died Monday at 3:25 p.m. in Allentown Hospital. He had been in failing health for the last two weeks and had been a hospital patient since that time. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Robert Transue and the late Florence Transue. From June 17, 1943 to Nov. 11, 1945, he served as a metalsmith third class in the Navy and spent 20 months overseas. His last employment was as an inspector at Roller-Smith Co. until he retired due to ill health. He was a member of St. George Syrian Orthodox Church and the West Catasauqua Fire Hall. Surviving are two children, Beverly Ann and Gerard M., both at home; his father, Robert, in Nazareth; two brothers, Robert, Northampton, and Larue, Allentown; and one sister, Althea, wife of Earl Hoch, Nazareth.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 1 December 2010 Marion Transue, a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family, passed away at the age of 91 on November 29. She was born in Allentown to the late Mike and Minnie (Albert) Davis and was predeceased by her husband Gerard Henry Transue. She had been a seamstress for many years in Allentown, started the Les Ami Social Club, and was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Survivors: Son, Jerry and wife Mitzie Transue of New Canaan, CT; daughter, Beverly and husband David Yoder of Dataw Island, SC; grandchildren, Craig and Jonathan Transue and Beth Ann DeAngelis; brother, Joseph J. Davis of Little Egg Harbor, NJ and Sister Julia Kinsey of North Kingston, RI. Services: A viewing will be held on Friday December 3, from 10 a.m. until a service at 11 a.m. both at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave., Allentown. Arrangements by Weber Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers please give to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Building Fund.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 10 February 2012 Patricia Wieder, 45, of Allentown, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. She was the wife of Robert S. Wieder. The couple celebrated 18 years of marriage on August 14. She was the daughter of Joseph J. Nuben and Marie A. (Schlogl) Nuben. Patty was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Class of 84 and loved to do crafts. She was formerly employed at Wal-Mart in Trexlertown. Survivors: Husband; Parents; Daughter, Kiana M. Wieder; Siblings, JoAnn Ives, Sharon Diehl, Dianne (Ruch) Robinson, Joseph III, and Michael; and Step-mother, Nancy (Might) Nuben. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 1629 Hamilton Streets, Allentown PA. Call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Whitehall. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to Robert Wieder for the benefit of their daughter Kiana, c/o the funeral home, 18102.
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