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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 16 December 1986 Mrs. Clemmie E. Nauman Bird, 86, of 302 Magnolia Road, Hellertown, died Monday in her home. She was the widow of Joseph Bird and John H. Nauman. Born in Hellertown, she was a daughter of the late Pliny A. and Stella (More) Bergstresser. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hellertown. Surviving are a son, John Bird of Seaside Park, N.J.; a daughter Shirley, wife of Henry Gad, with whom she resided; a brother Stanley of Hellertown; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Smith of Charlotte, N.C., six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be announced by the Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main St., Hellertown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 1 March 2004 Mae I. Neff, 96, of Allentown, died Feb. 29 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Paul R. Neff, who died last year. She worked for Gebhart Bowling Supply Co., Allentown, before retiring in 1970. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Annie A. (Schlicher) Balliet. She was a member of Dubbs Memorial United Church of Christ, Allentown. She was a roller skating racer at Dorney Park in the 1920s. Survivors: Son, Harold E. of Allentown; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 25 March 1988 Paul E. Neff, 89, of Slatington R.4, died Wednesday in his home. He was a stock clerk at Leh's, Allentown, before retiring. Born in Slatington, he was a son of the late Wellington and Mary (Leh) Neff. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Pierce of Slatington and Mrs. Grace Stemler of Northampton. Services will be at the convenience of the family. The Fox Funeral Home, 1002 Main St., Slatington, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 22 August 2003 Paul R. Neff, 96, of Allentown, died Aug. 20 in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. He was married to Mae I. (Balliet) Neff for 74 years in June. He was plant manager for the former Royal Manufacturing, Allentown, for 48 years before retiring in 1972. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary A. (Zimmerman) Neff. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown. He was a life member of Greenleaf Masonic Lodge 561, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; son, Harold E. of Allentown; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 15 August 2006, Page B7 Betty L. Neitz, 79, is now in the presence of her Savior. She passed away Monday, August 14, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Betty was the wife of the late Wilbur H. Neitz. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Lillian (Acker) Cope. Mrs. Neitz was a life-long member of Emmaus Moravian Church, where she was a member of the Kings Daughters and the Peanut Gang. She was also a member of the former Emmaus Ambulance Corp. Survivors: Daughter, Karen L., wife of Kenneth A. Flexer, of Macungie; son, Devin K. and his wife, Margaret S. Neitz, of Lower Macungie Township; sister, Annabelle Bogert of Emmaus; grandchildren, Amy J. Kelly, Caitlyn R. Neitz, Casey W. Neitz and Kyle W. Neitz. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Emmaus Moravian Church, 146 Main St., Emmaus. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the church. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home Inc. Contributions: To the church, 18049.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 5 March 2007, Page B4 Mildred H. Newhard, 86, of East Texas, died Sunday, March 04, 2007 in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township. She was the wife of Robert S. Newhard. They were married 63 years in September. She was the treasurer of Bradley Pulverizer Company, Allentown for 20 years before retiring. Mildred was a graduate of Allentown High School and Cedar Crest College majoring in bookkeeping. Born in East Texas, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Elmeda (Schuler) Dorney. She was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Trexlertown and was a member of the Macungie Senior Citizens. Mildred was fond of cats and fed the birds every morning. She had a large garden and grew lots of vegetables. Both her and Robert liked to travel and were especially fond of Hawaii and the South Pacific. Survivors: Husband, cousin Carson Schuler in California; nephew Christopher Stahley of Plymouth Meeting; sister-in-law Connie and her husband Edgar Stahley of Silverdale. Services: 1 p.m., Thursday, March 8th, 2007 in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. Call Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday.
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Source: Duquesne Times, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 18 June 1943, Page 2 Mrs. Anna A. Noel, wife of Placidus J. Noel, of 1015 Sherman avenue, died at her home Wednesday morning after an extended illness. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Palmert Libengood and a sister of the later Mr. W. C. Libengood. She was born in Livermore, Pa. March 16, 1862, and for the last 40 years has made her home in Duqeusne. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Edward Henry of McKeesport, and Charles Leo, of Duquesne; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Weber, Mrs. Ida Helfrich, Mrs. Florence Bain and Mrs. Rose Bishop, all of Duquesne; one brother, Harry M. Libengood, of Santa Ana, Cal.; 14 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Holy Name Roman Catholic Church and its' Altar Society. Requiem high mass is to be sung at the church Saturday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. J. J. Kelly in charge. Burial will be made in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Latrobe.
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Source: Duquesne Times, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 18 November 1954, Page 8 Edward H. Noel, 73, died Sunday in McKeesport Hospital. He resided at 504 Arlington Avenue, Greensburg, and was the son of the late Placidus and Ann Libengood Noel. He was a pattern maker at the Clairton Worlds of the U. S. Steel Co. Husband of the late Mrs. Sabine Killgallon Noel, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Florence Bain and Mrs. Ida Helfrich and one brother, Leo Noel, all of Duquesne. Friends were received at the Hunter-Edmunson-Striffler Funeral Home in McKeesport. High mass of requiem was offered by the Rev. Leo A. McCrory at 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. Interment was in New St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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Source: Duquesne Times, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 11 February 1944, Page 2 Placidus J. Noel, 90, a resident of Duquesne for 45 years, died last Friday at his home here, 1015 Sherman avenue. Born in Brandenville, Pa., January 12, 1854, a son of the late Bactus and mary Drogan Noel, he was a former resident of Latrobe, Pa. He belongs to the Holy Name Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. Survivors include two sons, Edward of McKeesport and Leo at home; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Weber, Mrs. Ida Helfrich and Mrs. Florence Bain, of Duquesne; Mrs. Rose Bishop at home; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. His wife was the late Anna A. Noel. Friends were received at the Muloy Funeral Home here until 9 a.m. Monday when a requiem high mass was held at Holy Name Church in charge of the Rev. J. J. Kelly. Burial followed in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Latrobe.
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Source: Duquesne Times, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 21 July 1931, Page 12 William A. Noel, aged 42 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Noel, of 1015 Sherman avenue who figured in a distressing automobile accident as told in last weeks Times expired at the McKeesport hospital Thursday night at 8:40. death was superinduced by internal injuries, shock, a compound fracture of the left leg and brush burns on the face according to a report from the institution. The unfortunate man was the victim of an accident which occurred Tuesday evening when the car in which he was riding plunged over the embankment at South Duquesne avenue, this city, onto the Pennsylvania railroad tracks. The reports of the accident made to police headquarters were in effect that Noel was one of three occupants in a Ford roadster driving from Duquesne to Dravosburg about 6 p.m. Tuesday. When the party had crossed over the city limit line, Richard Weitzel, aged 25 driver swerved the machine to one side in order to avoid crashing an oncoming car , the machine containing Noel, Weitzel and a man named Hoover, of 611 West Grant avenue, went over the embankment. Noel being the only one seriously injured. Noel was a World war veteran and had 18 months service overseas. He was a second lieutenant and attached to Company k, Sixth U.S. infantry, Fifty fourth division. Funeral Monday: The deceased was born in Bradenville, Pa., January 11, 1889 and had resided in Duquesne for the past 27 years. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers and fours sisters. Leo, at home; Edward Noel, of McKeesport; Mrs. L. G. Weber, Mrs. John Helfrich, Mrs. Patrick Bain Jr., and Mrs. Fred Bishop, all of this city. He was a member of the Holy Name R. C. church, Duquesne, and the Holy Name society of that parish. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock in the Holy Name church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. David J. Walsh. Burial was made at St. Vincent's cemetery at Latrobe. The local American Legion arranged for a military funeral.
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Source: The Citizen Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 1 February 1999 Ernest A. Ogin, 103, formerly of Slocum, North Pennsylvania Avenue, and Andover Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday in Mercy Health Care Center, Nanticoke, where he had been a guest since August 1993. He was born in Slocum, son of the late Willis and Kate Hontz Ogin and atttended Slocum schools. Before retiring as a mine foreman of Number 14 Colliery, Jenkins Township, in 1957, Mr. Ogin was employed in local collieries for more than 50 years. He was the oldest member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre, and the former Christ Lutheran Chuch, North Wilkes-Barre, where he served as a church councilman. Mr. Ogin was a member of Nanticoke Lode 541 and Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. His wife of 72 years, the former Marjory Peters, died in 1989. Sons, Ernest A. Jr. and Elwood G., and brother George, also preceded him in death. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Donald (Doris) Burton, Wesley Village, Jenkins Township; two grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at the convenience of the family from H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 451 Main Street, with the Rev. C. Frank Terhune, pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Dorrance Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The family requests that floweres be omitted and memorial contributions be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 21 October 1984 Mrs. Marjorie V. Olexa, 64, of 800-A Mickley Run Apts., Whitehall Township, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the wife of George E. Olexa of Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Marion (Leh) Fritzinger of Whitehall and the late Arthur Fritzinger Sr. She was a member of Boulevard Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown. Surviving with her husband and mother are two daughters, Judy Erickson and Karen Cash, and a son, Robert Erickson, all of Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Joyce, wife of Michael Weber of Allentown, and Dorothy, wife of Allen Weiss of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; a brother, Arthur Jr. of Whitehall, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Dino P. Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 11 September 2006, Page B6 Grace I. Oplinger, 92, formerly of Lehigh Township, passed away September 9, 2006 in Old Orchard Health Care Center, Easton. She was the wife of the late Delbert J.W. Oplinger. Born in Cherryville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Easterday and Lillian Miller. While working on the family farm her entire life, she also held a position at the former Marshs Greenhouse doing planting and sales. She was a 4-H leader for Lehigh Township and also served on the Northampton County Board of Elections. She was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Indianland, and served on its Womens Guild. She was predeceased by her sister, Pauline Cliston. Survivors: Daughters, Shirley A., wife of Donald A. Kuntz, of Walnutport and Audrey J., wife of William Blickensderfer, of Saylorsburg; sister, Joyce Hofmann of Allentown; brothers, Walter Easterday of Nazareth and Charles Easterday of Walnutport; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Services: will be held Tuesday, September 12 at 11 a.m. in the church, 787 Almond Road, Cherryville. Calling hour 10-11 a.m. in the church. Arrangements, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington, 18080. Contributions: The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Pauls U.C.C. Indianland Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: March 3, 2001,Ppage B18 Lillian A. Oster, 94, formerly of Schnecksville, died Thursday, March 1, in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late George G. Oster. A 1927 graduate of Kutztown University, she taught second grade in the Lanark School, Southern Lehigh School District, for 20 years before retiring in 1963. Previously, she taught at the former Rockville one-room schoolhouse, Lehigh Township. Born in Cherryville, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Bertha J. (Leibenguth) Wambold. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Northampton. She was a life member of the Lehigh County and Pennsylvania retired teachers associations. Survivors: Nieces, Nephews. Services: To be announced, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
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Source: Allentown Democrat, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 30 November 1881, Page 2 John Oswald, of Kline's Corner, Longswamp, while on his way at night to Topton, to summon a physician for his family, fell into a mine hole, to the depth of sixty feet, and sustained injuries which quickly proved fatal. The deceased was 48 years of age, and left ten children of his own, along with three grand-children for whom he also cared.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 8 April 1993 Carl A. Ott, 59, of 208 N. Broadway, Wind Gap, died Tuesday in Easton Hospital. He was a truck driver for Chemical Leaman Tank Lines Inc., Lower Nazareth Township, for 15 years, retiring in 1975. Born in Richmond, Pa., he was a son of Mary (Hess) Ott of Wind Gap and the late Ralph Ott. Survivors: Mother; sons, Wayne of Easton and Dennis of Wind Gap; daughter, Sandra Torony of Easton; sisters, Dolores Smith of Cherau, S.C., Virginia Matlock of Wind Gap, and Judith Cullen of Saylorsburg; brother, Ricky of Saylorsburg, and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Reed/ Gaffney Funeral Home, Totts Gap and Ridge roads, Johnsonville. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 22 March 2011 Grace Ott, 91, formerly of South Whitehall Twp. died on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She and her husband, Robert W. Ott, Jr. celebrated 70 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Anne (Hongen) Snyder. Grace loved being able to be a stay at home mother to raise their children and take care of family matters. Survivors: Husband, Robert W. Ott Jr.; daughter, Judith Meyers and her husband Dr. James of Redmond, OR; son, Robert C. Ott and his wife Sharon of Center Moriches, NY; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great grandchild; five step-great grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Dreisbach; brothers, John H. and Charles B. Snyder. Services: 1 p.m. Monday, March 28, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. Calling at Noon, service at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment in Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of L.V., 640 Dixon Street, Allentown PA 18103.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2003 Mary L. Ott, 91, of Wind Gap, died May 18 in Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was the wife of the late Ralph M. Ott. A member of the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, she was a sewing machine operator for mills in the Slate Belt area before retiring in 1981. Born in Mount Bethel, she was a daughter of the late Alvin T. and Jenny M. (McFall) Hess. She was a former member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Stone Church. Survivors: Son, Ricky L. Sr. of Bangor; daughters, Dolores Smith of Cheraw, S.C., Virginia Matlock of Wind Gap, Judith M. Cullen of Canadensis; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by a son, Carl A. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Reed/Gaffney Funeral Home, 4 Lillian Lane, Johnsonville. Call 10-11 a.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Pittsburg Tribune, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 30 December 2002 Charles F. Otto, 85, of Kittanning, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002 in the Kittanning Care Center. He was born May 8, 1917 in Phillipston to Charles and Augusta Otto. Mr. Otto was retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include one son, Wesley Otto of Rural Valley; one daughter, Mrs. James (Verda) Hetrick of Kittanning; and four grandchildren, Gary Hetrick, Rick Hetrick, Trudy Snyder and Shawn Otto. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Orpha (Livengood) Otto, who died in 1993; one grandson, Terry Hetrick; and one daughter, Charlene Wimer. OTTO — Friends of Charles F. Otto, 85, of Kittanning, who died Dec. 29, 2002, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, Bear Street, Worthington, and from 10 a.m. Tuesday until funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, East Franklin Township. Arrangements by Snyder.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 2 April 2011 Frieda M. Overcash, 85, formerly of Whitehall, died on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Her husband, Gerald Overcash, died on March 15, 1990. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Kosits) Bausch. She was a former member of St. Elizabeths Catholic Church, Fullerton. She worked in the shipping and receiving department of the Smart Set Dress Mfgr. Co. for many years. Survivors: Sisters, Anna Bausch and Margaret Vreeland; nieces and nephews. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, Noon on Tuesday, St. Anns Chapel at Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring Street, Bethlehem, PA. Call 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday in St. Anns Chapel. Interment in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: May be made to Holy Family Manor, 18018.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 17 April 1990 Gerald B. Overcash, 69, of 522 Miller Lane, Whitehall Township, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Frieda M. (Bausch) Overcash. He was a cost estimator for Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for 36 years before retiring in 1980. Born in Bath, he was a son of Hilda E. (Beers) Overcash of Bath and the late Norman D. Overcash. He was a member of Christ UCC, Bath. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife and mother, and a sister, Pauline M. Shingler of Bath. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bartholomew Funeral Home, 243 S. Walnut St., Bath. Call 10-11 a.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 17 September 1958 Mrs. Eva Louise (nee Best) Owens, 67, wife of Owen R. Owens, 885 S. Railroad St., Walnutport, died Monday in Allentown Hospital where she was admitted September 2, 1958. Mrs. Owens was born in Walnutport, a daughter of the late Louis and Jane (nee Kern) Best. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Slatington. Surviving with her husband are four sons: Paul, Owen and Wilbur, all of Walnutport, and James, Fullerton; three daughters: Ruth, wife of Charles Betz, Allentown and Florence, wife of Kenneth Easterday, and Lorraine, wife of Donald Wotring, both of Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren and a brother Harry Best, Slatington. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Richard and Thomas. Services will be at 11 a .m. Friday in the George M. Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 27 August 1963 Owen Richard Owens, a retired New Jersey Zinc Co. employee, died yesterday at his home, 855 Washington Street, Walnutport. He was 72. Owen retired seven years ago from the Palmerton plant of the zinc company. Born in Emerald, he was a son of the late Richard R. and Anna (nee Williams) Owens. He resided in Walnutport 50 years. His wife, Eva (Best) Owens, died five years ago. Owens was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Slatington. Surviving are four sons: Paul L. of Walnutport, Wilbur of Allentown, James D. of Mickleys and Owen; three daughters, Ruth, wife of Charles Betz of Allentown, Florence, wife of Kenneth Easterday, and Loraine, wife of Donald Wotring, both of Bethlehem; a sister: Mrs. Earl Hauze of Catasauqua, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 A.M. Thursday in the George M. Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington, with viewing from 7 to 9 P.M. tomorrow.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 17 August 2000, Page B6 Rebecca E. Owens, 87, of Slatington, died Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Griffith O. Owens. Born in Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Robbie C. and Martha (Reed) Best. She was a Protestant. Survivors: Sons, Donald D. and Douglas D., both of Slatington; brothers, Clifford of Slatington, Lester and Lovett, both of Walnutport; sisters, Alma Fenstermacher and Martha Handwerk, both of Walnutport, Salome Scheffler and Bessie Peters, both of Allentown; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington. Call 1-2 p.m. Friday. Contributions: United Presbyterian Church, c/o the funeral home.
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Source: Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: Thursday, 23 August 2007 Padis, Marjorie A. age 89, of Mpls, died August 18, 2007. Preceded in death by her husband, Ted; parents, Lawrence H. & Matta J. Cline; sisters, Lois, Dorothy & Helen; and brother, Wayne. Survived by nephew, Van Cline (Diane) and their children Josh & Amanda. She was a teacher at Mpls Elementary and Middle Schools for 30 years until her retirement. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Service Saturday, August 25, 4 PM with visitation 1 hour before at: Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers Chapel 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd. 952-884-8145.
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Source: Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: Wednesday, 5 December 2001 Theo "Ted'' Padis, age 86, of Mpls., passed away Nov. 30, 2001. Preceded in death by his brother, James; and sister, Evangeline. Survived by his wife, Marjorie and beloved dog, Toby; nephew, Steve Trosvik; and half-sister, Tika and half-brother, Harry Padis Jr. Ted was a member of the Mpls. Shriners, VFW Post #5555 and Greek Legion Post #129. Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Funeral service Friday 1 PM, with visitation one hour prior to service at: WERNESS BROTHERS 3500 West 50th Street 612-927-8641.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 25 March 2006 Frederick John Parks, 58, beloved husband, father, and son, died Friday, March 24, 2006 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Brigitte Margit (Longerich) Parks. They were married for 31 years in September. Fred was born and grew up in Allentown, Pa., a son of John Jack and Jean L. (Yeager) Parks of Allentown. He was a 1965 graduate of William Allen High School. He attended Moravian College before enlisting in the Army in 1966. Fred was a captain in the Army, where he served from 1966-1974 and was stationed in Korea and Germany. He received the Army Commendation Medal. He attended the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York, from 1976-1978. He was a chef instructor at Lehigh County Vocational Technical School, from 1978-1981, before opening his own restaurant, Parks Celebrated Oyster & Clam Bar at 10th and Liberty streets in Allentown, from 1981-1989. Fred also opened and managed Parks Oyster House on E. Third Street in Bethlehem, from 1984-1987. From 1990-1993, Fred opened Parks Seafood Restaurant at the original Parks Seafood location on Seventh Street in Allentown. He was recognized as a lifetime member of the Lehigh Valley Professional Chefs Association, American Culinary Federation. Fred also authored, designed, and self-published The Celebrated Oysterhouse Cookbook (1985), and Capn Parks Celebrated North Atlantic Seafood Cookbook (1995), as well as a series of Capn Bluenoser post-cod postcards in 1996. Fred was an avid collector of late-nineteenth and early twentieth century seafood/oyster ephemera. He was a consultant and contributor to the South Street Seaport Museum in New York City; the Baltimore (Md.) Museum of Industry; the Maritime Center Oystering Exhibition in Norwalk, Conn.; the Mystic Seaport Victorian Oyster Saloon in Mystic, Conn.; the Sansom Street Oyster House, Philadelphia, Pa.; Talmadge Bros. Inc., Norwalk, Conn., and the Chicago (Ill.) Fish House. He was a contributing writer to Seafood Leader and Simply Seafood magazines. He also enjoyed writing feature articles for Postcard Collector magazine. After his retirement from his seafood businesses due to illness, Fred opened Book Buddys Used Bookshop on Hamilton Street, Allentown, in 2002. His most recent endeavor was the involvement with the local beekeepers association, and he assisted in the coordination of the first Varietal Honey Tasting event in 2005. Fred was known as Capn Fred by his friends. Despite Freds lengthy illness, he was an inspiration to his family and friends. He faced adversity in life with optimism and courage, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Parks, Jean L. (Yeager) Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 20 December 2010, Page A14 Jean L. Parks went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 19, 2010. Jean was born on June 26, 1925 in Allentown, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Verna (Urffer) Yeager. She lived in Allentown her entire life. Everyone who knew Jean knew that her Faith and family were her life. She was the loving wife of Jack for 64 years having met in high school and married in August 16, 1946. Together they owned and operated Parks Seafood for over 40 years. Jeans crab patties and other Fish Market specialties were known throughout Allentown. She was the cherished and beloved mother of four children, Fred, Bill, Jane and John. Fred preceded her in passing on from this life into the next in 2006. She was devoted Omi Jean to 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was always happy to take care of her grandchildren and enjoyed walking with them, collecting things she thought of interest to them, reading with them and attended all their School programs as much as she was able. Jean was a member of Seibert E.C. Church. Throughout her many years at Seiberts, she was involved in the Tri C Womens Sunday School class, the Nursery, card ministry and visitation. Her Faith was evident in the calm assurance she had of her knowing when God called her Home, she would be absent from the body, present with her Lord. Jean was one of six children. Survivors: Her brothers, Wilbur and his wife Elsie Yeager, Robert and his wife Nobuko Yeager; sister, Gloria and her husband Robert Nagle; sister-in-law, Margie Yeager. She was predeceased by her brother Tilghman Yeager and sister Lois Ewing. The family would especially like to thank the compassionate and caring staff of Bridgeways at Phoebe Home. They have been a blessing to Jean and her family this past year in so many ways that words cant express their appreciation. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Stephens Funeral Home Inc., 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private in the Grandview Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flower, the family asks contributions be made to the Seiberts EC Mission Fund, 601 N. 10th St. Allentown, 18102 or Bridgeways of Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown, 18104.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 8 April 1980, Page D7 Mrs. Stella V. Parr; 86; 1228 ½ Union St., Allentown; died Monday at home; widow of William H. Parr; clerk, F. W. Woolworth store, Hamilton Street, Allentown, retiring 1957; previously knitter, hosiery, Indianapolis, Inc.; born Topton; daughter of the late Thomas & Lovina A. (LeVan) Knappenberger. Survivors: none. Trexler & Hook Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 2 March 2004 Irene B. Parsons, 94, of Washington Township, formerly of East Bangor, died March 1 in Phoebe Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bangor R.1. She was the wife of the late Bernie W. Parsons. She was a secretary for the former S.H. Hamm Slate Exchange, Bangor, and East Bangor Cemetery Association. Born in Bangor, she was a daughter of the late Luther P. and Elva (Reimer) Yetter. She was a Methodist. Survivors: Son, Larry B. of Plainfield Township; four stepgrandchildren, seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 314 S. First St., Bangor. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday. Contributions: Phoebe Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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Source: The Express Times, Easton, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 4 May 2012 Larry B. Parsons, 77, of Pen Argyl, PA, passed away Thursday, May 3rd, at Old Orchard Manor Care, Easton. Born: April 12, 1935, in Pen Argyl, PA, a son of the late Irene Yetter and Bernard W. Parsons. Personal: His wife, Jane L. Rose, died in 2001. Larry was employed as a chemical engineer at Amoco Chemical Charleston, SC, until retiring in 1994. He was a 1953 graduate of Bangor High School and a 1957 graduate of Penn State University. Memberships: He was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Church in East Bangor, PA. Larry was a member of the Penn State Alumni Assoc., a member of the Bangor Elks Lodge 1106, and past president of the Plainfield Twp. Trail Blazers Survivors: Larry is survived by three daughters, Diane Robertson, Cindi Filasky, Linda Bellin; a son, Ted Thomas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 4 Lillian Lane, Village of Johnsonville, Bangor, PA. Call Monday 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in East Bangor Cemetery, East Bangor, PA. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East Bangor United Methodist Church, 136 W. Central Ave., East Bangor, PA 18013.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2001 Jane Louise Parsons, 74, of Plainfield Township, formerly of Newark, Del., and Charleston, S.C., died Sunday, March 11, in her home. She was the wife of Larry B. Parsons. They were married for 30 years last May. She was a dental assistant at Stout Dental Office, Newark, before retiring. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late George F. Sr. and Emma (Kindt) Rose. She was a member of East Bangor United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women, as well as serving on the church administrative council. She was a volunteer at Union Hospital, Elkton, Md., and was a member of the Red Clay Garden Club, Newark. Survivors: Husband; son, Theodore J. Thomas of Joppa, Md.; daughters, Diane Robertson of Aberdeen, Md., Cindi Filasky of Middletown, Del., Linda Bellin of Earleville, Md.; seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Hough Home for Funerals, 207 Market St., Bangor. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday and 10-11 a.m. Friday. Contributions: To the church or Visiting Nurse Association of Eastern Pennsylvania, Bethlehem.
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Source: Source: Easton Express, Easton, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 17 November 1976, Page 22 WILBERT PARSONS, 52, FATHER OF PLAYER ON CHICAGO BEARS Wilbert "Wimpy" Parsons, 52, died yesterday in his home, 704 S. Broadway, Wind Gap. He was a holeman at the A. Dally & Sons Slate Co., Pen Argyl. Born in West Pen Argyl, he was a son of the late Heber and Emma Jones Parsons. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Last summer he suffered foot injuries in a fall whole repairing the roof of his garage. Surviving are his widow, the former Catherine Brittain; two sons, Robert "Bobby", a member of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, and David, of Bath, who is a basketball coach at Palmerton High School; a daughter, Mrs. David Lane, Pen Argyl; three sisters, Mrs. John Manck, Fullerton; Mrs. Frederick Trexler, Hollywood, Fla., and Mrs. Ellen Young, Florida, and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Nicholas V. Guerro Funeral Home, Pen Argyl. Interment will be in Plainfield Cemetery, Wind Gap.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 15 August 2002 Harry E. Peck Jr., 96, of Bangor, formerly of Richmond, Pa., died Aug. 14 in ManorCare Health Care Services, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Emma J. (Marshall) Peck. A graduate of Churchman's Business College, Easton, he was an accountant for Pennsylvania Pump and Compressor Co., Forks Township, before retiring in 1967. After retiring, he was an accountant and office manager for E.T. Sales, Palmer Township, until 1972. Previously, he was an accountant for General Aniline and Film Co., Armour & Co., and Metropolitan Edison Co. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he was a son of the late Harry and Antoinette M. (Fitch) Peck. He was a member of Battery D, 213th Coast Artillery (AA), Pennsylvania National Guard, 1933-36. He was a member of the former Bangor Masonic Lodge 565 and of Portland Masonic Lodge 311. A devotee of Freemasonry for 70 years, he was awarded a 50-year Masonic Service Emblem in 1982. Survivors: Son, Harry E. III of Bangor; brother, Robert M. of Bethlehem Township; a grandson; niece, nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 314 S. First St., Bangor. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday. Contributions: Richmond United Methodist Church, Bangor, or Kidspeace, Bethlehem, or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Tampa, Fla., or Medic 9, Paramedic Service, Inc., Bangor.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 30 October 2000, Page A11 Faustina Ann `Betty` Peiffer, 86, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Oct. 28, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Stewart T.E. Peiffer. Born in Egypt, she was a daughter of the late Edward C. and Anna M. (Laubach) Herb. She was a member of the former St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, Egypt. Survivors: Daughters, Joan M. Eaton of Sedona, Ariz., Ruth Ann Miller of Bethlehem; sons, Ellsworth C. of Egypt, Stewart E. Jr. of York; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a great-great- grandchild. Services: Private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions: American Heart Association or College Hill Moravian Church, Bethlehem, both c/o the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 29 March 1987, Page B14 Stewart T.E. Peiffer, 73, of Bethlehem, died Saturday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. He was the husband of Faustina Peiffer. He was a route salesman for the Tastykake Baking Co., Philadelphia, for 37 years, retiring in 1976. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Ellsworth and Lottie (Young) Peiffer. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, Egypt. Surviving with his widow are two sons, Ellsworth of Ruchsville and Stewart Jr. of York; two daughters, Joan, wife of James Eaton of Sedona, Ariz., and Ruth Ann, wife of Roy Miller of Bethlehem; a sister, Marguerite Reitz of Leesburg, Fla; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildre n. Services will be at the convenience of the family in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 7 October 1988 Mrs. Althea Mae Peltz, 72, of 324 Albright Ave., Allentown, died Wednesday in her home. She was a receptionist for the law firm of Butz, Hudders and Tallman, Allentown, for 10 years before retiring in 1982. Also, she was a receptionist at the former First National Bank, Allentown, 1965-72, and was employed in the traffic department of Bell Telephone Co. for many years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Warren W. Sr. and Beulah A. (Steigerwalt) Trexler. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Daughter, Marjorie McQuilken of Allentown; sisters, Gladys P., wife of Victor A. Benner of Wescosville, and Dorothy T., wife of Franklin Anthony of Cetronia; brother, Warren W. Jr. of Bethlehem; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Jane. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 4 December 2006 Jack W. Peltz, 90, of Allentown, died December 3, 2006, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of June S. (Sharadin) Peltz. They would have been married for 34 years on Dec. 28. He was an independent insurance agent in Allentown for 49 years until retiring. He was born in Allentown on July 14, 1916. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Jack was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He was a 32nd degree Mason at Greenleaf Masonic Lodge 561, Allentown, where he received a 50-year member pin. He was a graduate of Allentown High School. Survivors: Wife; brother, William and his wife Doris Goebert of Allentown; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters, Jane Peltz and Marjorie A. McQuilken. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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IF YOU KNOW THE DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Broken Arrow Ledger, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Date: October 1996 Charlotte Francis Basse Perkins, 96, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Broken Arrow Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 25, at Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reed Lessing officiating. Burial followed at Park Grove Cemetery under the direction of Christian-Gavlik Funeral Home. She was born Dec. 30, 1899, to Charles and Etta (McVey) Basse in Beloit, Kan. She attended and graduated from Mitchell County Kansas School and then attended Kansas School and then attended Haskell College before moving to Broken Arrow in 1915. She was employed by a law firm in Tulsa until moving to Pawhuska to be a court reporter in 1942. She worked as a court reporter from 1942 to 1977. She retired and moved back to Broken Arrow. Survivors include her six nieces, Violet Martin of Broken Arrow, Virginia Gaddy of Jay, Edna Peters of Wagoner, Lota Wanna Compton of Mission, Texas, Helen Duckert of Jenks and Maryetta Bradley of Jenks. *NOTE: Obit lists her maiden name. Married to Perry Edgar Perkins.
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Source: Waterloo Courier, Waterloo, Iowa
Date: Monday, 5 December 1966 Mrs. Justin Perkins (Hilda E. Freed), 72, of 1846 Logan Avenue, died at 5:55 pm Sunday at Allen Memorial Hospital of a heart ailment. She was born Hilda Freed on January 22, 1894, near Jesup, the daughter of Edward and Bertha Freed. She came to Waterloo in 1914 and attended Ecklund Business College. She had been employed at the State Loan Company here for several years. On July 8, 1940, in Kirksville, Missouri, she was married to Justin Perkins. Survivors are her husband and two brothers, Earl Freed and Arthur Freed, 311 Allen St. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services are being planned for Wednesday. Friends may call at the Parrott and Wood Funeral Home after noon Tuesday. Source: Waterloo Courier, Waterloo, Iowa Date: Tuesday, 6 December 1966 Mrs. Justin Perkins, Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday at the Parrott and Wood chapel for Mrs. Justin Perkins, 72, of 1846 Logan Avenue, who died Sunday. Dr. C. Vin White, pastor of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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IF YOU KNOW THE DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Waterloo Courier, Waterloo, Iowa Date: October 1979 Justin Perkins. Services for Justin Perkins, 75, of 600 Park Lane, are tentatively set for Saturday at Parrott and Wood funeral Home. He died at 12:40 am Thursday at Friendship Village Care Center. He was born July 16, 1904, in Waterloo, son of George and Mabel Peterson Perkins. He married Hilda Freed July 8, 1940, in Kirksville, Mo., and she died in 1966. He was a musician in the Waterloo area for many years and was a 50-year member of the National Musicians Union. There are no immediate survivors. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Friday. Memorials in his name may be given to First Presbyterian Church." Next issue: "Justin Perkins, Services for Justin Perkins, 75, of 600 Park Lane, will be 10:;30 am Saturday at Parrott and Wood Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He died Thursday morning at Friendship Village. Friends may call at the funeral home until service time.
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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE EMAIL ME. Source: Montgomery Newspapers Date: Wednesday, 1 February 2012 Arlene R. Perrong died Monday January 30 at St. Mary's Manor in Lansdale where she had been a resident for the past 4 years. A former resident of Ambler she was born in Mt. Bethel Pa. the daughter of the late Norman J. and Minnie (nee Frutchey) Miller. Arlene was a Registered Nurse and worked at Temple University Hospital and for over 25 years at I.M.S. as a reviewer prior to her retirement in 1991. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ambler and played in the Pinochle Group. She loved to garden and care for her family. Mrs. Perrong was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years Henry J. "Hank" Perrong in 2008. She is the devoted mother of Patricia Perrong-MacDonald of Collegeville, Kathleen Paone of Lansdale, Margaret Engard of Perkasie, Connie Perrong of Montgomeryville and Henry J. Perrong of E. Norriton. She is the loving Grandmother of 10, Great Grandmother of 15 and Great Great Grandmother of 1. She is also survived by her sister Ethel Miller of Mt. Bethel, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to call 2:30 to 3:30 PM Friday at St. Mary's Manor Chapel 701 Lansdale Ave. Lansdale and 10:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Ambler. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery. Remembrances in her name to the American Diabetes Association 150 Monument Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or St. Anthony's Memorial Fund 259 Forest Ave. Ambler, PA 19002 would be appreciated. Source: The Reporter, Lansdale, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 2 February 2012 PERRONG, ARLENE R., 84, formerly of Ambler, died January 30, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Perrong. Arrangements are by the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home in Amber. IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: www.montgomerynews.com Date: 30 January 2013 to 5 February 2013 IN MEMORIAM: In Loving Memory of Arlene R. Perrong who passed away on January 30, 2012.
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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE EMAIL ME. Source: Urban Funeral Home, Ambler, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2008 Henry J. Perrong, 82 of Ambler died Wednesday in the Central Montgomery Medical Center Lansdale. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Harold and Grace (nee Harer) Perrong. He served in the Air Force during WWII from January 1944 to December 1945 as an Airplane Armorer Gunner where he served in the European-African-Middle Eastern campaign. Mr. Perrong graduated from Temple University School of pharmacy in 1950 and was employed as a Pharmacist by Rosco Brady at the Brenneman & Brady's Pharmacy on Main Street in Ambler. He went on to purchase the pharmacy in 1964 and remain the owner until 1992 when the pharmacy closed its doors. Mr. Perrong was a former member of the Ambler Kiwanis Club and a member of St. Anthony's Church in Ambler. He is survived by his beloved wife Arlene R. (nee Miller) Perrong and he was devoted to his children Patricia (Kevin) Perrong MacDonald of Collegeville, Kathleen (Mickey) Paone of Lansdale, Margaret (Michael) Engard of Perkasie, Connie Perrong of Montgomeryville and Henry J. Perrong Jr. of Norristown. He is the loving grandfather of 9 grand children, 10 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild. He is also survived by his brothers Charles F. Perrong of Warminster and Harold W. Perrong Jr. of Willow Grove. Relatives and friends are invited to call after 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Chapel of St. Mary's Manor 701 Lansdale Ave. Lansdale, PA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM by Rev. Msgr. Stephen P. McHenry, Pastor of St. Anthony's Church of Ambler. Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery Chalfont, PA. Remembrances in his name to St. Anthony Church Memorial Fund 259 Forest Ave. Ambler, PA 19002 or Meals on Wheels C/O SAAC 45 Forest Ave. Ambler, PA 19002 would be appreciated. Arrangements By: Anton B. Urban Funeral Home Ambler, PA.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 23 April 1924 Mrs. Mantana Person, nee Hess, widow of Milton Person, died Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Oberly, 541 Getter street, Bethlehem, from general debility, aged 56 years, 11 months and 4 days. She had been ill for the past fifteen months, but was confined to her bed for three weeks. Mrs. Person was a native of Moore township, Northampton county. She was a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth, nee Woodring, Hess. Prior to her residence in Bethlehem Mrs. Person lived at Nazareth, where she is well known. Her husband preceded her in death eight years ago. There survive her five children; Herbert, of Bath; Edgar, of Nazareth; Mrs. Edwin Fehnel, Moorestown; Mrs. John Oberly, Bethlehem, with whom she made her home and Mrs. Paul Hartzell, Bethlehem. Eight brothers also remain. Mrs. Person was a member of the Reformed wing of the Howertown church, where regular services will be held on Saturday afternoon, following services at 1:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oberly 541 Getter street, Bethlehem. Rev. George A. Laubach will officiate. Interment will be made at Howertown.
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Source: The Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Date: 2 July 1970 Mrs. Amanda Lucrecia Peters, eighty-four, of 1007 West Front Street, Berwick, passed away yesterday afternoon in the Berwick hospital where she had been a patient for several days. She was born in Hobbie, February 26, 1886, the daughter of the late William Milton and Angeline (Gruver) Hess. She was the widow of the late Herbert Peters who preceeded her in death many years ago. For most of her life she had been a resident of Berwick. She was a member of the First United Church. She is survived by her sister, Sally Ann Hess, at home. Private funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the James L. Hinkley Funeral Home with Pastor Russell D. Mengel of First United Church officiating. Burial will be made in Rosemont cemetery, Berwick.
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Source: The Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 31 March 1947 The death of Herbert L. Peters, of 1005 West First street, Berwick, passed away at the Berwick hospital Saturday morning at 7:45 o'clock. Death was the result of complications. Mr. Peters was born in Hobbie, Jan 31, 1878 and was aged sixty-nine. He had been employed at the A.C.F. Company until ill health forced his retirement about a year ago. He is survived by his wife the former Amanda Hess and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Margaret Grover, of Nescopeck; Mrs. Carrie Garrison, of Wapwallopen; W.L. Peters, of Berwick; Edward Peters, of Hobbie. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock with the Rev. Wayne A. Lutz, pastor of the First Reformed Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rose Lawn cemetery.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 5 September 1984, Page B10 Joseph "Coplay Joe" Piescienski, 68, of 250 S. Front St., Coplay, died Tuesday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. He was the husband of Claire (Laubach) Piescienski. He was a fitter and welder for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 15 years until retiring in 1981. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Leon and Stella (Klovienski) Piescienski. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Coplay. Surviving with his widow are a son David of Hokendauqua; a daughter Diane, wife of John Mead of Allentown; two brothers, Frank of Northampton and John of Passaic, N.J.; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Murray and Martha, both of Passaic, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 4th and Chestnut streets, Coplay. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Source: Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg, Kansas
Date: Monday, 8 September 2014 Veda Mae Pihl, 105, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was born December 14, 1908, on a farm home near Assaria to James and Margaret (Kuhns) Young. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Merle Young, sister, Ireta Swenson, husband, Wallace J. Pihl, and daughter, Vera Jo Eklund. She married Wallace August 14, 1929, and they made their home on a farm near Smolan where they lived all their married lives of 73 years. Veda was a proud farmer's wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of the Salemsborg Lutheran Church where she served many years on the Altar Guild and held many offices in the Lutheran Church Women's Organization and helped organize Smoky View 4-H club. She is survived by her two sons, Donald (Betty) and LeRoy (Coleen), all of Falun; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren. Services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Salemsborg Lutheran Church, with visitation from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, September 10, at Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg. Memorials may be given to the Salemsborg Cemetery Fund in care of Christians Funeral Home 103 N. Washington, PO Box 386, Lindsborg, KS 67456.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 15 June 2006, Page B8 Althea A. (Huber) Pilgert-Bauman, 80, wife of Ernest R. Bauman and the widow of Lloyd R. Pilgert, of Church Road, East Greenville, died June 13, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She and her husband Ernest celebrated 15 years of marriage on July 13, 2005. Born in Hereford, she was the daughter of the late Paul H. and Gertrude B. (Heilman) Huber. She was a lifelong member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Pennsburg and a member of the church ladies auxiliary and alter guild. She was a member of Perkiomen Chapter 318 Order of the Eastern Star, Red Hill and the American Legion Post 184, East Greenville. She was an assembler for C&D Batteries, Eschbach, retiring in 1988. Survivors: Husband; stepsons, Jeffrey E. Bauman and James M. Bauman, both of East Greenville; stepdaughters, Judith A. Manspeaker of Millsboro, DE and Jane E. Bauman of Chalfont; nephews, Leslie E. Schaffer of Macungie and Chris A. Schaffer of Barto; nieces, Marsha A. Schaffer of Macungie and Lisa B. Schaffer Warner of Bechtelsville. Services: 11 a.m. Monday in St. Marks Lutheran Church, 81 N. Main Street, Pennsburg. Interment in church cemetery. Call 9:30-11 a.m. in the church. Arrangements by Mann-Slonacker Funeral Home, East Greenville, PA. Contributions: in her memory to the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 11 July 1985, Page B10 Lloyd R. Pilgert, 63, of Hereford, died Wednesday in Allentown Hospital. He was the husband of Althea A. (Huber) Pilgert. He operated a general store in Huffs Church for many years and previously was an auto mechanic at the former Leeser Motors, Topton. Born in Huffs Church, he was a son of the late Howard and Elda (Leeser) Pilgert. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huff's Union Church, Huffs Church. Pilgert was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving with his widow is a sister Grace, wife of Ray Schaffer of Huffs Church. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday in the Mann Funeral Home, 222 Washington St., East Greenville.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 6 April 1991, Page B39 Jennie I. Poe, 90, of 32 N. Eighth St., Allentown, died Friday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas Poe. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Maranda (Miller) Bogert. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses, Whitehall Township. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs. Bernice J. Pierce, with whom she resided, and Betty J., wife of Kenneth L. Bray of Orefield; son, Edward C. Dunton of New Tripoli; sister, Mrs. Margaret Thomas, and stepdaughter, Evelyn Dunton, both of Allentown; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 7:30 p.m. Friday in the church. No calling hours. Arrangements, Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville.
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Source: Cumberland Times, Keyser, West Virginia
Date: Monday, 24 November 2008 Angela L. Pritts, 87, of Keyser, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home. Born on Nov. 27, 1920 at Shaw, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Emery and Myrtle (Flick) Hardesty. She also was preceded in death by four sisters, Marian Junkins, Norma McCauley, Dawn Pritts and Dottie Shaffer; and three brothers, Martin, Paul and Eugene Hardesty. Mrs. Pritts was a member of the Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, New Creek, W.Va. She was a faithful wife to her husband and mother to her three sons and numerous other children that she and her husband took in to rear over the years. They are known throughout the region for their love, caring and generosity to others. Surviving are Harry Parker Pritts, her husband of 68 years, whom she wed on July 30, 1940, son of the late Earl and Viola Pritts; three sons, Renzie Pritts and wife Nanette of Keyser, Richard Pritts and wife Rose of Hebron, Ky. and Benny Pritts and wife Martha of Keyser; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews which include Judy and Ronnie Mastrantonio who were very special to her. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James "Sonny" Dodds officiating. Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to either the American Red Cross, 1 Grand Central Business Center, Keyser, W 26726 or the Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, New Creek, WV 26743.
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Source: Cumberland Times, Keyser, West Virginia
Date: Saturday, 7 May 2011 Harry Parker Pritts, 89, of Keyser, died Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Dawnview Center, Fort Ashby, W.Va. Born on July 30, 1921 at Berlin, Pa., he was a son of the late Earl F. and Viola (Brant) Pritts. He also was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Angela L. (Hardesty) Pritts on Nov. 23, 2008; two sisters, Eva Meyers and Vella Imhoff; and three brothers, Van, Kenneth and Donald Pritts. Mr. Pritts was a co-owner and operator of Potomac Lumber Company in New Creek, W.Va., for many years. He was a 1939 graduate of Berlin High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, proudly serving his country, being wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. He was also a member of Boyce-Houser Post 41, American Legion, Keyser. Surviving are three sons, Renzie Pritts and wife Nanette of Keyser, Richard Pritts and wife Rose of Hebron, Ky., and Benny Pritts and wife Martha of Keyser; one brother, Pete Pritts and wife Lorna Mae of New Creek; one sister, Hazel Farris of Elk Garden, W.Va.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Monday, May 9, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. Boyce-Houser Post 41, American Legion, will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home on Monday at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James "Sonny" Dodds officiating. Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018 or to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 19 February 1984 Clarence M. Pysher, 94, of Mount Bethel R.2, died Friday in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Cora (Bell) Smith Pysher. He was a farmer and sawmill operator for many years before retiring in 1979. Born in Washington Township, he was a son of the late Simon and Anna (Good) Pysher. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Stone Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marian Smith, with whom he resided, and Mrs. Esther Overfield of Mount Bethel R.1; a son Raymond of Bethlehem; two brothers, Vernon of Phillipsburg, N.J., and Charles of Mount Bethel R.1; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Bangor. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 29 August 1991 Kenneth F. Pysher, 79, of 84 Bennett St., Phillipsburg, died Tuesday in Warren Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth (Lilly) Pysher. They were married 52 years in May. He was a self-employed auto mechanic and truck driver in the Phillipsburg and Washington, N.J., area for many years. He was last employed as a truck driver by A.C. Berwick Co., Woodbridge, N.J. Born in Mount Bethel, he was a son of the late Vernon E. and Lottie (Oyer) Pysher. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton. Survivors: Wife; son, David L. of Allenwood, N.J.; daughter, Jeanne L. Pysher of Bath, and two granddaughters. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Friday, Rupell Funeral Home, 465 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 24 January 2002 Lucy H. Pysher-Bush, 83, of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, formerly of Saylorsburg, died Jan. 23 in Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. She was the wife of the late Argust E. Bush. Born in Columbia, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Nettie (Sofield) Snyder. Survivors: Son, Raymond Pysher of Greensboro, N.C.; daughters, Shirley Steed of Moore Township, Barbara Losaigo of Pohatcong Township, N.J., Phyllis Freer of Forks Township; brother, Frank W. in Florida; sister, Pearl Rothrock of Mount Bethel; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 13 December 1993 Ruth L. Pysher, 73, formerly of Phillipsburg, died Thursday in The Care Center of Lopatcong. She was the wife of the late Kenneth F. Pysher. She once was a bookkeeper for the former Robert Hall Clothiers, Lopatcong. Born in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Vogt) Lilly. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Easton. Pysher was a past president of the women's auxiliary of Warren Hospital. Survivors: Son, David L. of Allenwood, N.J.; daughter, Jeanne L. of Bath; brother, Gerald Lee of Holly Hill, Fla.; sister, Claire Meade of Indianapolis, Ind., and two granddaughters. Services: Noon today, Rupell Funeral Home, 464 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg. Call 11 a.m. to noon today.
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