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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 13 May 2000 Stella Beischl, 86, of Bethlehem, died Friday, May 12, in the Blough Health Care Center, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Frank Beischl. Born in Shoenersville, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Winkler) Tauschman. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 114 N. 10th St., Allentown. Survivors: Nephews and nieces. Services: 11 a.m. Monday in the Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., Catasauqua. Call 10-11 a.m. Monday. Contributions: To the church. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 2 August 1997 Josef Hebenstreit, 90, of Lehigh Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lower Macungie Township, died Friday, Aug. 1, at home. He was the husband of Rose (Tauschman) Hebenstreit. He was a self-employed butcher in Allentown for many years until retiring in 1971. Born in Graz, Austria, he was a son of the late John and Agatha (Rathammer) Werl. Survivors: Wife; sister, Josephine in Austria; nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Call 9-10 a.m. Tuesday. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 2 December 1998 Rose Hebenstreit, 90, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township. She was the wife of the late Josef Hebenstreit. She was a clerk for many years in her husband's butcher shop. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Winkler) Tauschman. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Survivor: Sister, Stella Beischl of Allentown. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. No calling hours. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 23 November 1997 Hilda Holmes, 80, of North Catasauqua died Saturday, Nov. 22, in ManorCare Health Services I, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Walter H. Holmes. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Winkler) Tauschman. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Catasauqua. Survivors: Husband; son, William of Northampton R.1; brother, William of Nazareth; sisters, Rose Hebenstreit of Whitehall Township and Stella Beischl of Allentown, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. Contributions: Church memorial fund and/or Alzheimer's Association, Philadelphia. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 6 September 1995 Larry R. Holmes, 51, of Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township, died Sunday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Roseann (Stumpl) Holmes. He was computer operator for Teufel Distributors, Schnecksville. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Walter H. and Hilda (Tauschman) Holmes of Catasauqua. Survivors: Wife and parents; daughter, Heather of Macungie; brother, William F. of Northampton and stepdaughter, Bethany Stumpl of Allentown. Services: At the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, North Catasauqua. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 28 July 1998 Walter H. Holmes, 86, of 1400 Main St., North Catasauqua, died Monday, July 27, in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of the late Hilda (Taschman) Holmes. He was a mechanic for the former Henry Herman Service Station, South Allentown, for 40 years before retiring in 1976. Born in East Rutherford, N.J., he was a son of the late William F. and Fannie (Cole) Holmes. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Catasauqua. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Son, William F. of Northampton, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a step-grandchild . He was predeceased by a son Larry. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday. Contributions: Church memorial fund. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2006 John J. Kovacs, 92, passed away in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, on February 19, 2006. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rose (David) Kovacs. John worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. and then retired from Phoenix Clothing Mill as a presser in 1976. John was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in the Little Lehigh Creek until the age of 90. Survivors: Wife of 67 years, Mary Rose (Vargo) Kovacs; son, John, husband of Catherine of Westchester; daughter, Rosemary Kovacs of Pittsburgh; sisters, Rose and Elsie Kovacs, both of Allentown; brother, Julius of Allentown; grandson, John; granddaughters, Lisa Filoon, Kathleen Smith; several nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph and Rev. Louis Kovacs. Services: Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, Cathedral of St. Catherine of Siena, 1825 Turner St., Allentown. Viewing:, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Weber Funeral Home Inc., 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown. Contributions: May be made to the church. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 1 October 2013 Mary Rose Kovacs, 97, of Allentown, died on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at the Phoebe Home where she had lived for the past six years. She was the wife of John J. Kovacs for 67 years at the time of his passing in 2006. Mary was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Vargo. She had been employed by Sea Nymph in Allentown for several years. Mary was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Allentown where she had been a member of the Womens Alliance organization. Survivors: Mary is survived by her brother, James Vargo; sister, Margaret Zartler; daughter, Rosemary; son, John; grandchildren, John Jr., Lisa Filoon, Kathleen Smith; and great-grandson, Jacob. Services: Viewing Friday, October 4, from noon to 12:30 p.m., followed by 12:30 p.m. Mass, both at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1825 Turner St., Allentown. Interment at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Whitehall, to follow. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 25 June 1996, Page A8 Hilda R. Skoff Leibensperger, 78, of B'nai Brith Apts., Allentown, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Hospital. She was the wife of the late Floyd Leibensperger and Walter Skoff. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Leonard's Manufacturing, Allentown, before retiring in 1982. Before that she was a sewing machine operator for sewing factories in Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose (Unger) Winkler. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. She was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Hospital for six years and at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Survivors: Son, Richard W. Skoff of Bethlehem; daughter, Sandra L., wife of Laszlo Nagy of Pasadena Md; brother, Robert, and sisters, Wilma Petrakovich and Rose, wife of Frank Vargo, all of Allentown; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown; Mass at 10 a.m. in the cathedral. Call 7-9 p.m. today. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 31 December 1986, Page B10 Joseph A. Petrakovic, 70, of 49 Cobbler Lane, Allentown, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center after being stricken at his home. He was the husband of Wilma R. (Winkler) Petrakovic. They observed their 40th wedding anniversary last January. He was a checker for Lehigh Structural Steel Co., Allentown, for 38 years before retiring in 1978. He also owned and operated the former Joe and Wilma's Cut-Rate Store, 127 Tilghman St., Allentown, for 27 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Valent) Petrakovic. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, Allentown. Surviving with his widow are a son, Joseph A. II of Wescosville; three daughters, Wilhelmina, wife of Michael LaRoche of Egypt, Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Wagner of Grantville, Dauphin County, and Josephine, at home; a sister Valeria, wife of Andrew G. Kovalovsky Sr. of Allentown, and three grandchildren. Services at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Kohut Funeral Home, 950 N. Front St., Allentown, will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in the church. A calling hour will precede the services. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 4 December 1985, Page B18 Red Carpet/Fairmont Realty Co. of South Whitehall Township has announced two additions to its staff: - Joseph Petrakovic of Wescosville as a sales associate. Petrakovic had been employed in commercial property management. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2006 Wilma R. (Winkler) Petrakovic, 83, of Allentown, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Wilma was the wife of the late Joseph A. Petrakovic, who passed away December 30, 1986. Born March 15, 1922 in Allentown, Wilma was a daughter of the late John and Rose (Unger) Winkler. Wilma was the owner and operator of the former Jo-Mas Neighborhood Store, Allentown for 30 years before retiring in 1977. Wilma was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, a former member of St. Johns Auxiliary and a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Branch 319 Sr., all in Allentown. Survivors: Son, Joseph A. II and his wife Debra (Buskirk) of Easton; daughters, Wilhelmina and her husband, Michael Laroche of Egypt, PA, Elizabeth and her husband, Joseph Wagner of Garntille, Dauphin County, Josephine, with whom she resided; sister, Rose and her husband, Frank Vargo of Allentown; grandchildren, Brendon Laroche, Veronica Laroche, John Wagner, Jessica Petrakovic. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, Kohut Funeral Home, 950 N. Front St., Allentown. Mass of Christian Burial 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph the Worker Church. Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment, parish cemetery of St. John the Baptist Church, Allentown. www.kohutfuneralhome.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to either church c/o the funeral home, 18102-1912. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 6 March 1978 Joseph V. Sabol, 72, of Emmaus R.2, died Sunday in the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center. He was the husband of Viola (Winkler) Sabol. He was a pipe bender for Albright Son & Co., Allentown, for 45 years before retiring in 1971. Born in East Mauch Chuck, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Kulha) Sabol. Surviving with his widow are a son, Kenneth of Allentown R.1; two brothers, Michael and Paul, both of Allentown; three sisters, Anna, wife of John Balik of Bethlehem, Mary, wife of Frank Hixon of Allentown, and Betty, wife of Lucian Grello of Emmaus R.2, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown. Calling hours will be 7-9- p.m. Tuesday. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 18 June 1991, Page B7 Viola M. Sabol, 72, of Leader Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center I, Bethlehem, died there Monday. She was the wife of the late Joseph Sabol. She worked in the jute mill and the cigar factory in Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose Winkler. Survivors: Son, Kenneth of Allentown; brothers, Robert of Allentown and John of New York City; sisters, Rose, wife of Frank Vargo, Mrs. Wilma Petrakovick and Tillie Leibensperger, all of Allentown, and three grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. Call 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 19 June 1991, Page B8 Correction: Viola M. Sabol, who died Monday in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center I, Bethlehem, was 76. She was predeceased by a brother John Winkler. Previous information on her age and brother was incorrectly supplied in The Morning Call. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 16 November 1997 Anna T. Spengler, 87, of Pleasantville, N.Y., formerly of 820 N. 6th St., Allentown, died Thursday, Nov. 14, at home. She was the wife of the late Eugene R. Spengler. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Winkler) Tauschman. She was a former member of Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Daughters, Geraldine J., wife of Russell R. Gaul of Citrus Heights, Calif., and Barbara, with whom she resided; brother, William of Easton; sisters, Rose Hebenstreit of Macungie, Stella Beischl of Allentown and Hilda Holmes of Northampton, three grandsons and three great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m Thursday. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association, Philadelphia. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 22 March 1991 Caroline Stoudt, 79, formerly of 808 Bath Ave., Catasauqua, died Thursday in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center I, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late William J. Stoudt. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Winkler) Tauschman. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Catasauqua. Survivors: Brother, William of Nazareth; and sisters, Ann Spangler in New York, Stella Beischl of Allentown and Hilda Holmes of North Catasauqua. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 23 March 1991 Correction: Among the survivors of Caroline Stoudt, 79, formerly of 808 Bath Ave., Catasauqua, who died Thursday in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center I, Bethlehem, is a sister, Rose Habenstreit of Fullerton. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 30 June 2004 Marie E. Tauschman, 79, of Easton, died Monday, June 28, 2004 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of William J. Tauschman, who died January 3, 1998. Born August 15, 1924 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Dursi) Payonk. She was of the Catholic faith. She was a clerk for the A & P, Nazareth, for 24 years. She was an active member in various programs at the YMCA, Easton, was a member of the Mall Walkers at Palmer Park Mall and a member of the Bereavement Support Group, Easton. Survivors: Daughters, Cindy Gradwohl and her husband, Charles, with whom she resided, Cathy Narvaez and her husband, Jeffrey, of Lower Nazareth Twp.; brother, Joseph Payonk of Nazareth; sister, Lucille Falcone of Bangor; 3 grandchildren, Troy and Travis Pezzauto, Crystal Narvaez. Services: Mass, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Burial, at the convenience of the family. A reception will be held following the Mass at the familys home in Easton. Arrangements, George G. Bensing Funeral Home Inc., Moorestown. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 5 January 1998 William J. Tauschman, 80, of 711 McCartney St., Easton, died Saturday, Jan. 3, at home. He was the husband of Marie (Payonk) Tauschman. They were married for 51 years in September. He was a sheet metal operator at Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for 33 years until retiring in 1975. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Frank and Theresa (Winkler) Tauschman Sr. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Cindy Gradwohl of Easton and Cathy Narvaez of Bethlehem; sisters, Rose Hebenstreit of Fullerton, Ann Spangler in New York, Stella Beischl of Allentown and Hilda Holmes of Catasauqua, and three grandchildren. Services: At the convenience of the family. No calling hours. Arrangements, George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Contributions: Visiting Nurse Association, Easton. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 18 January 1998, Page B17 Anna H. Vargo, 77, of Allentown died Saturday, Jan. 17, in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was an Assembly line worker for Pet Foods Inc., Allentown for 20 years until retiring in 1979. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Treiber) Vargo. She was a member of St. Stephen of Hungary Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sisters, Mary, wife of John Kovacs, with whom she resided, and Margaret, wife of Karl Zartler of Trexlertown, and brothers, Frank of Salisbury Township and James of Allentown. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown; Mass at 10 a.m. in the church. Call 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Contributions: Church building fund. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2008 Frank P. Vargo 85, passed away August 31, 2008, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Rose (Winkler) Vargo. Survivors: Wife; sons, Frank, Kevin and wife Michele; a daughter; Cindy; a brother, two sisters. Services: Thursday, 10 a.m., St. Thomas More- Church Allentown. Arrangements, Weber Funeral Home. Call 9 a.m. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 4 September 2008 Frank P. Vargo, 85, passed away Aug. 31 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Rose (Winkler) Vargo. Survivors: Wife; sons, Frank, Kevin and wife Michele; daughter, Cindy; brother; two sisters. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. Call 9-10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Arrangements, Weber Funeral Home, Allentown. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 30 April 1956, Page 22 Frank Vargo, 67, of 238 S. Penn St., Allentown, died at 11 p.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital, where he was admitted Thursday. Born in Hungary, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rosa (Vala) Vargo. He came to the United States in 1910 and resided in Allentown. Vargo was employed for 33 years at the American Steel and Wire Co. After it closed its Allentown plant, he became an employe of Allentown Rubber Mill. He retired in December because of illness. He was a member of St. Stephen's Hungarian-Roman Catholic Church, the Hungarian Home Assn. and the Verhovay Ald Assn. Survivors are his wife, Mary (Treiber) Vargo, three daughters, Mary, wife of John Kovacs, Allentown, and Misses An and Margaret, both at home; three sons, Sgt. julius Vargo, with the Air Force in Japan, and Frank and James Vargo, both of Allentown, and four grandchildren. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the William J. Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, followed by high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock in St. Stephen's Hungarian Roman Catholic Church. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 23 May 1979, Page D6 Mrs. Mary Vargo, 85, of 420 S. 26th St., Allentown, died Monday in her home. She was the widow of Frank Vargo. Born in Rabagyarman-Vas Megye, Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Fox) Treiber. She was a member of St. Stephen's Hungarian Catholic Church, Allentown. Surviving are three daughters, Mary, wife of John Kovacs, with whom she resided, Anna at home, and Margaret, wife of Karl Zartler of Trexlertown; three sons, Julius of Sacramento, Calif. and Frank and James, both of Allentown, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown, will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in the church. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 25 August 2011 Rose P. Vargo, 84, of Allentown, passed away on August 23. She was predeceased by husband, Frank P. in 2008. Survivors: Children; Cindy, Frank Jr., Kevin and wife, Michele Vargo. Services: Viewing 9 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m. Aug. 29, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 18 July 2009, page A18 Alfred P. Winkler, 87, of North Catasauqua, died Friday, July 17, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Carl) Winkler. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Katie (Morecz) Winkler. Alfred retired as a self employed plumber. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 454, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4714 and the Topton American Legion. He was a member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. Survivors: Alfred is survived by sons, Frederick Winkler and his wife, Hollie, of Whitehall, Timothy C. Winkler and his wife, Bonnie, of Tucson, Arizona; daughter, Bridget, wife of John Lowe, in Florida; his four beloved grandchildren, Nathan, Katie, Matthew and Rachel. Services: Family and friends may call Monday, July 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial services will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be presented to the church, c/o funeral home. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 15 April 1997 Doris L. Winkler, of Allentown died Sunday, April 13, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Edward J. Winkler. They were married 52 years last August. Born in Passaic, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Annette B. (Collins) Lecky. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Salisbury Township. Survivors: Husband; son, John of Allentown, and three grandchildren. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Contributions: American Lung Association of the Lehigh Valley. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 25 November 1982 Edward F. Winkler, 63, of 750 N. Jordan St., Allentown, died Wednesday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Mary (Ionno) Winkler. He was a bartender for the Cross Keys Association, Allentown for several years before retiring last year. Before that he was a bottler and driver for the former Horlacher Brewery, Allentown, for 25 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Rose (Unger) Winkler. He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving with his widow are a son, Edward D of Walnutport; a daughter, Rosemarie C., wife of Peter Campbell of Beaverton, Ore.; three brothers, John of New York City, and Elwood and Robert both of Allentown, four sisters, Mrs. Viola Sabol, Mrs. Hilda Leibensberger, and Rose, wife of Frank Vargo, all of Allentown, and Wilma, wife of Joseph Petrakovic of Macungie, and three grandchildren. Services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in the church. A calling hour will precede the services. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 19 October 1999 Edward J. Winkler, 75, of Allentown, died Monday, Oct 18, in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of the late Doris (Lecky) Winkler. He was manager of the drapery department at the former Zollinger-Harned department store, Allentown, for many years. Previously he worked in various other local department stores including Sears. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Katie Winkler. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Salisbury Township. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Son, John J. of Allentown; brothers, William of Center Valley, Fred of Catasauqua, Ralph of Allentown, and three grandchildren. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Contributions: American Lung Association of the Lehigh Valley. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 25 August 1985, Page B12 Elwood J. Winkler, 59, of 234 S. Franklin St., Allentown, died Saturday in Allentown Hospital after being stricken in his home. He was the husband of Rose A. (Bauer) Winkler. He was a master sergeant and scheduling officer at the Lehigh County Prison for the past 13 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Rosa Winkler. He was a member of Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. Winkler was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving with his widow are a son, Gary A. of Allentown; two daughters, Sharon R. of Allentown and Donna M. at home; two brothers, John of New York City and Robert of Allentown, and four sisters, Mrs. Viola Sabol and Mrs. Hilda Leibensberger, both of Allentown, Wilma, wife of Joseph Petrakovic of Macungie, and Rose, wife of Frank Vargo of Salisbury Township. Services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in the church. A calling hour will precede the services. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 7 June 1975 Francis P. "Tiny" Winkler, 60, of 3426 Kathleen Ave, Allentown, formerly of 430 N. 3rd St., Allentown, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was employed by Mack Trucks, Inc., of Allentown, 38 years until retiring in 1970. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Rose (Unger) Winkler. He was an army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater. He was a member of St. Stephen of Hungary Catholic Church, Allentown. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Hilda Leibensberger and Wilma, wife of Joseph Petrakovic, both of Allentown; Viola, wife of Joseph Sabol of Emmaus R.1, and Rose, wife of Frank Vargo, with whom he resided; and four brothers, Edward, Elwood, and Robert, all of Allentown, and John of New York City. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, followed at 9:30 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in the church. Calling hours will be 7-9- p.m. Sunday. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 5 October 1956 John Winkler, 70, of 430 N. 3rd St., Allentown, a one time employee of Mack Manufacturing Corp., died at 1:50 p.m. yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was admitted there Sunday. Born in Austria, he was a son of the late Frank and Theresa Winkler. He came to Allentown in 1903. He was married to Mrs. Rosa (Unger) Winkler. Before his retirement 10 years ago, he worked for Bethlehem Furniture Co., Allentown. Prior to that, he was employed for 30 years with Mack. Winkler was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Allentown. Surviving, besides his wife, are five sons, Edward, Elwood and Robert, Allentown; John, New York City, and Francis, at home; five daughters, Rose, wife of Frank Vargo, at home, and Viola, wife of Joseph Sabol; Mrs. Hilda Skoff; Wilma, wife of Joseph Petrakovic, and Caroline, all of Allentown; a brother Joseph, Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Theresa Tauschman, Catasauqua, and 14 grandchildren. Services ill be at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown with high mass of requiem at 8 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 1 December 1999, Page B8 Mary I. Winkler, 77, of Allentown died Saturday, Nov. 27, in ManorCare, Health Services, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Winkler. A life member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, she did contract work for various manufacturers. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Pellegrino and Antoinette (Gallucci) Ionno. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Son, Edward D. of Walnutport; daughter, Rosemarie C., wife of Peter Campbell of Beaverton, Ore.; brother Anthony of Allentown, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Blessing services: 1 p.m. Friday, Weber Funeral Home 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 20 April 1997, Page B10 Robert R. Winkler, 68, of Allentown, died Saturday April 19, in Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allentown. He was the husband of Gisela (Deutsch) Winkler. They were married 42 years in August. He was a crane operator at Lehigh Structural Steel, Allentown, for 18 years before retiring in 1989. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Rosa (Unger) Winkler. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: Wife; son, Robert R. Jr. of Vernon, Conn.; daughter, Linda Moyer, and sisters, Wilma, wife of Joseph Petrokovic, and Rose, wife of Frank Vargo, all of Allentown, and three granddaughters. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown; Mass at 10 a.m. in the church. Call 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Allentown. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 4 August 1964 Mrs. Rosa Winkler, 77, of 430 N. 3rd St., Allentown, died yesterday in her home. A native of Austria, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Unger. She came to this country in 1905 and had lived in Allentown since that time. She was the widow of John Winkler. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown. Surviving are five sons, John of New York City, and Frank, Elwood, and Robert, all of Allentown, five daughters, Viola, wife of Joseph Sabol, Mrs. Hilda Skoff, Wilma, wife of Joseph Petrakovic, and Rose, wife of Frank Vargo, all of Allentown, and Lena of New York City; three sisters, Gizella and Louisa, both of Austria, and Johanna, wife of Louis Ring of New York City; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Weber Funeral Home, followed at 9 a.m. by a High Mass of Requiem at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. today. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 9 March 1995 Virginia S. Winkler, 74, of North Catasauqua died Wednesday in her home. She was the wife of Alfred P. Winkler. They were married 52 years in October. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late George M. and Florence S. (Helbert) Carl. She was a member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, North Catasauqua, and its Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors: Husband; sons, Frederick A. of Whitehall Township and Timothy C. of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter, Bridget Winkler-Lowe of Southport, Conn., and four grandchildren. Services: At convenience of the family. Arrangements, Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, North Catasauqua. ___________________________________

Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2003 William J. Winkler, 84, of Center Valley, died Dec. 7 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was married to Anne (Okal) Winkler for 41 years in June. He was a draftsman for Fuller Co. for 20 years before retiring in 1982. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Katie (Morecz) Winkler. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Limeport. Survivors: Wife; brother, Alfred of Catasauqua; nieces, nephews. Services: Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Norcross Weber Funeral Home, 101 B Main St., Coopersburg, and 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. ___________________________________