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Source: Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana
Date: Thursday, 29 August 2013 Donald E. Abel, age 66, of Nappanee, died at 4:45 am, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Elkhart General Hospital, where he had been admitted Sunday. He was born December 28, 1946 in Elkhart to Paul and Evelyn (Roose) Abel. He was a 1964 graduate of Wakarusa High School and lived his lifetime in this area. Don was owner of Franklin Coach in Nappanee. He was very active in the community serving on the Nappanee Smokey Stovers Fire Dept. for 36 years, 7 of those years as Chief. Don helped to start the Butch Nine Scholarship committee. He also served on the 4th of July committee, Nappanee Redevelopment Commission from 1994 - 2007, and NorthWood Dollars for Scholars committee. He was a former Elkhart County Councilman. Don was named Nappanee Citizen of the year in 2000. Surviving are his sons and grandchildren, Jim (Heidi) Abel and their daughters, Sydney and Payton , Fishers, Chris (Mindy) Abel and their children, Bryce and Katie, Nappanee; sister, Becky (Johnnie) Moody, Granger; brothers, Steve Abel, Nappanee, Rick (Gail) Abel, Wakarusa; and his former wife, Rita Tucker, Wakarusa. Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 5-8 Friday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service which will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday at the funeral home. Rev. Ruben Chupp, Pastor of North Main Street Mennonite Church will officiate. Burial will take place with full Fireman Honors including a final call at Nappanee Fire Dept. and final salute at Olive West Cemetery.
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Source: Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 46, Indiana
Date: Tuesday, 19 November 1974, Pages 903, 904 Abel, Edna, daughter of Christian and Eliza Ann (Risser) Pletcher, was born at Goshen, Ind., Nov. 30, 1896; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 1, 1974; aged 77 y. In 1916 she was married to Ralph M. Abel, who preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Paul Abel), one daughter (Katherine - Mrs. Ted Weaver), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Albert). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 3, in charge of Richard Hostetler; interment in Olive Cemetery.
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Source: The Wakarusa Tribune, Wakarusa, Indiana
Date: Thursday, 15 August, 1946 Mrs. Ida Abel, 73, wife of Asher Abel of Nappanee, died Sunday at their home, there, where she had been ill of heart complications. A native of near here, Mrs. Abel was born Nov. 25, 1872. She first married Milton Abel. He died Jan. 26, 1896 and on Christmas day, 1896, she married her husband's brother, Asher Abel. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Culp. Surviving in addition to her husband are 4 sons, John M. of Tucson, Ariz., Sterling R. Russell, and William H., all of Gary; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Palmer, Mrs. Russell Bevington, Mrs. Schuyler Bevington and Mrs. Glenn Graham, all of Elkhart; a sister, Mrs. Anna Canen of Elkhart; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Calvin Schrock of Waupaca, Wis., and Miss Hula Culp of Milwaukee; and 3 half-brothers, John W. Culp of Elkhart, Stanword Culp of Detroit, and Milo Culp of Milwaukee.
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IF YOU HAVE THIS OBIT EMAIL ME. Source: Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 4, Indiana Date: Saturday, 15 February 1896, Page 61, 62, 63 ABEL - Milton Abel was born Sept. 28th, 1869 in Northampton co., Pa., died on the 16th of January, 1896, aged 26 years, 3 months and 18 days. He leaves a young wife, two sons and one daughter to mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father.
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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana Date: Friday, 29 July 2005 Paul Abel, 88, of 304 N. Washington St., died July 28, 2005 at Elkhart General Hospital, after a short illness. He was born Nov. 19, 1916, in Wakarusa, to Ralph M. and Edna (Pletcher) Abel. On Sept. 27, 1941, he married Evelyn Roose. She died in 1957. In 1961, he married Vera Wallace. She died in 2001. Surviving are three sons, Don Abel and Steve (Barb) Abel, both of Nappanee, and Rick (Gail) Abel of Wakarusa; two daughters, Becky (Johnnie) Moody of Granger and Darlene (Fred) Slyford of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Kathryn Weaver; and one brother, Dr. Robert (Betty) Abel of Wakarusa. The Rev. Ed Geleske of Wakarusa United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery (West), Wakarusa. Mr. Abel graduated from Wakarusa High School in 1933. Since 1945, he was the owner of Franklin Coach Co. He was one of the founding members of Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, was RVIA show chairman for more than 30 years, Indiana Manufactured Housing Association show chairman at Notre Dame for more than 25 years, MH/RV Hall of Fame member and a former Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board member. Memorials may be given to Hospice Care.
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Source: The Wakarusa Tribune, Wakarusa, Indiana
Date: Thursday, 17 July 1941 INJURIES FATAL TO CONTRACTOR ABEL-FUNERAL RITES HELD-MONDAY AFTERNOON The community was saddened Saturday morning when they learned of the passing of Contractor Ralph M. Abel, 48, well-known Harrison township resident, at 12:05 a. m. in the Elkhart General hospital, where he had been since Monday afternoon battling injuries received in a 20-foot fall from a barn which he had under contract to build. The accident occurred at the Starr farm, southwest of Adamsville, Mich., when Mr. Abel and two of his employees, Maurice Leinbach and Edward Ramer, also residents of Harrison township, were applying stays to top rafters. Under the pressure of a high wind the rafters gave way and all three men fell to the ground. Mr. Abel's injuries were a compound fracture of his left arm, back injuries and general shock. Mr. Leinbach received minor arm injuries and Mr. Ramer able to resume their work on Thursday. Mr. Abel was born in Harrison township on March 3, 1893, the son of Milton and Ida Culp Abel, and spent his entire life in that community. In 1916 he was married to Edna Pletcher, who survives with two sons, Paul and Robert, and a daughter, Kathryn. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Asher Abel, southwest of town; brother, John, Gary; a sister, Mrs. Ralph Palmer of Elkhart; three half-brothers and three half-sisters. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and 2:30 at the Olive church. The Rev. David Yoder, the Rev. Paul Huffman, and the Rev. Clarence Shank will officiate. Burial will be made in the Olive cemetery.
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Source: Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana
Date: Saturday, 15 September 2007 WAKARUSA -- Dr. Robert Abel has spent his life helping others, but if you count up all the years of service, it's as if it took five lifetimes. He's been a doctor for 57 years, a board member for Bashor Children's Home for 55 and an Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board member for 49. When you add in the Wa-Nee School Board (34 years), providing medical care to Jimtown and Wa-Nee athletes (nearly 100 combined) and Wakarusa Lions Club (55), the numbers grow. A community celebration honored Doc Abel when he celebrated his 50th anniversary as a doctor. Another one is being planned to honor his 15 years on the board of directors of the Indiana 4-H Foundation. He's also delivered more than 10,000 babies. "I think it's important we stay involved in things," he said one morning this week, sitting on his back porch. He's 82. And he's not interested in retiring. He'd rather keep making house calls. "I'm not slowing down," he said. "I don't walk up as fast as I did. I don't go up the stairs as fast as I did." He was slow to find out about the celebration on Sept. 30, but that's not his fault. Susie Warner and Terry Shewmaker, who were planning the event with the 4-H foundation since March, didn't tell him until the invitations were printed and ready to send. He only found out two weeks ago about the event. "There's just nothing that's been too much for that man," Warner said, adding that his record is unparalleled. "I can't tell you how highly people think of him and I'm right in that pack." He remembers working in his barn one Wednesday afternoon when the dean of Purdue University called him. They wanted him to be on the 4-H foundation board. He said, "I'm an IU grad." They knew that, but wanted new blood on it. He joined the board that promotes and finds funding for the state's 4-H program. The three-year term from 1982 to 1985 stretched into four more terms, including two as president. When the foundation started the 4-H license plates, Abel was offered number one, but turned it down, saying it should stay with the president of the group. He has number two. "It was an honor to be on that board," he said. The state has more than 300,000 4-Hers and more than 3 million alumni of the program. He's more than a fan of 4-H. "We don't see our 4-H kids with handcuffs on the front page of the paper," he said, noting that they often go on to win awards. "So many of our kids have become leaders," he said, not just talking about his kids. The money raised from this event will help pay for 4-Hers to attend leadership camps or go to college. He started in 4-H showing Holsteins at the Elkhart County Fair in 1934. His four children were all 10-year members, as well as five grandchildren and two more who are in the program now. "It's a family affair," he said of the 4-H program in general. He was a farm boy who gave 100 percent and accomplished a lot, but said success is because of teamwork. He'd rather not be the center of attention. "I still didn't think they should have done all this," he said.
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Source: Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, Indiana
Date: Wednesday, 28 November 2001 SARASOTA, Fla. -- Vera LaVon Wallace Abel, 84, of Sun Set Drive, formerly of Elkhart, died at 5:10 a.m. Monday (Nov. 26, 2001) in her home. She was born in Goshen on April 12, 1917, to John and Martha (Loucks) Wallace and graduated in 1936 from Concord High School. She is survived by three sons, Don and Steve (Barb), both of Nappanee, and Rick (Gail) of Wakarusa; two daughters, Darlene Patterson of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Johnny (Becky) Moody of Mishawaka; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Paul (Edna) Wallace of Goshen. Friends may call for three hours before the service at 3 p.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola. Entombment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Abel, trained as a registered nurse, formerly owned and operated Palm Tree RV Sales, an insurance company in Elkhart for 21 years and a sanitarium in California. She retired in 1997. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 2 January 1994, Page B4 Curtis L. Acker, 69, of 18 E. Lynnwood St., Allentown, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret J. (Roos) Acker. They were married 47 years last month. He was a postal clerk for many years, retiring in 1985. Born in Ironton, he was a son of the late Lloyd Acker and Laura (Zerfass) Roth. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Carol L., wife of James Fagan of Coopersburg, and Audrey A., wife of Keith Fox of Jim Thorpe, and three grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 3 January 1994, Page B6 Curtis L. Acker of 18 E. Lynnwood St., Allentown, who died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital, was 70. His age was incorrect in Sunday's Morning Call. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 5 January 1994, Page B8 Services for Curtis L. Acker, 70, of 18 E. Lynnwood St., Allentown, who died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital, have been changed to 1 p.m. today, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call noon to 1 p.m. today.
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 11 February 2006 Doris (Hess) Acornley, 91, Plymouth, and formerly of Berwick, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born Nov. 19, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Bower) Hess. She was the widow of George William Acornley Jr., who died Dec. 1, 1980. Mrs. Acornley was a housewife for many years, helping to raise her daughter and three sons. She was a longtime member of the Bethany United Methodist Church in Berwick. Doris enjoyed camping with her family and knitting afghans for church fund-raisers and for her family and friends. She is survived by: son, Keith Acornley and wife, Margaret of Plymouth; daughter, Priscilla Contreras of Greer, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Acornley of Larksville; daughter-in-law Carol Acornley of Hunlock Creek; grandchildren: Margaret, Keith Jr.; Donna; Ronald; Sheri; William; Roxanna; William; Bobby Jr.; Patricia; Kenneth Jr.; Heather; Sara; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Luther Hess. Along with her parents and husband, Doris was preceded in death by: son, Kenneth Acornley; son, James Acornley; grandson, Jamie Acornley; sister, Dorothy Trapman; and brothers, Bill, Harold and Ken Hess. Friends will be received Sunday, Feb. 12, form 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kelchner-McMichael Funeral Home Inc, 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick. Her funeral service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church, Summerhill Avenue and Pine Street, Berwick. Pastor Joseph F. Brady will officiate. Interment will be in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge.
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Source: Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 2 December 1980 G. William Acornley, 64, 725 E. 4 1/2 St., Berwick, died Monday at 4:20 a.m. at Berwick Hospital. He was born in Fishing Creek, Columbia County, son of the late George W. and Mary Wenner Acornley, and lived in the Berwick area most of his life. He was a truck driver for Wise Potato Chip o. for 31 years, retiring in 1979. He and his wife, the former Doris Hess, had been married 41 years. Mr. Acornley was a member of East Berwick Hose Co. and Bethany United Methodist Church, Berwick. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert, in August. Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, Kenneth, Larksville; Keith, Plymouth; James, Berwick R.D. 2, and Priscilla Watson, Greer, S.C.; brother and sisters, Kate Garland, Mineral Wells, Tex.; Sarah Whitmire, Berwick R.D. 2; Doyle, Bloomsburg, and a half brother, Fred Wenner, Bendertown, 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the John B. Kelchner Funeral Home, Berwick, with the Rev. David A. Keller, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge.
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 20 May 2000 James F. Acornley, 54, of Niemchik Road, Hunlock Creek, died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at his home. Born May 1, 1946 in Berwick, he was a son of Doris Hess Acornley, Berwick, and the late George W. Acornley. He attended Bloomingdale United Methodist Church. Acornley was employed at the Wise Potato Chip Company in Berwick. He was preceded in death by his son, James, and a brother, Kenneth. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, the former Carole Sorber; two daughter: Heather Bockhorn and Sara Acornley, both of Shickshinny; two grandchildren; a sister, Priscilla Contreas, Greer, S.C.; and a brother, Keith, Plymouth. Memorial services will be held graveside at Elan Memorial Park Cemetery, Bloomsburg, at the convenience of the family. Services will be arranged by the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek.
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Source: Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 3 September 1995, Page 9A Kenneth J. Acornley Sr. of East Broadway, Larksville, died Saturday at hoe. Born July 15, 1940, in Berwick, he was the son of Doris Hess Acornley of Berwick and the late George William Acornley. He was a 1959 graduate of Berwick High School and was a member of St. Clement-St. Peter Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre. He was employed as a warehouse manager for Ertley Motor World in Wilkes-Barre. He and his wife, the former Dorothy Wylie, celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on April 28. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Kenneth Jr., Larksville; daughter Patricia Vest, Larksville; two grandchildren; brothers, Keith Sr., Plymouth; James, Hunlock Creek; sister, Priscilla Burton, Greer, S.C.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday from the Williams Funeral Home, 114 W. Main St., Plymouth, with a Requiem Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. in St. Clement-St. Peter Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Park, Caverton, Kingston Township. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 1992 Clifford G. Adams, 73, of 114 Front St., Hellertown, died Tuesday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. He was the husband of the late Joyce M. (Miller) Adams. He was an electrician at Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 35 years until retiring in 1981. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Miles Adams. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Hellertown. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Survivors: Son, Clifford G. Jr. of Allentown; daughters, Barbara A. Cressman and Mary A. Keich, both of Allentown, and Sharon E., wife of Kenneth S. Anthony of Danielsville; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Call 9-10 a.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 26 Jun 1989 Mrs. Joyce M. Adams, 71, of 209 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, died Sunday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. She was the wife of Clifford G. Adams Sr. They observed their 48th wedding anniversary last September. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Hattie Miller. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hellertown. Survivors: Husband; son, Clifford G. Jr. of Hellertown; daughters, Barbara A. Cressman of Hellertown, Sharon E., wife of Kenneth S. Anthony of Danielsville, and Mary A. Keich of Allentown; 10 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Call 9-10 a.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 3 January 1988 Mrs. Nancy A. Ahart, 50, of 619 Garfield St., Alpha, died Thursday in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of W. Brian Ahart. Born in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Sankal) Stem. Surviving with her husband are two sons, David, of Easton and William at home; four brothers, John, Albert and Charles, all of Easton and Robert of Palmer Township; two sisters, Martha Wesse of Stones Crossing, Palmer Township, and Joan of Easton, and two grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Doyle Funeral Home, 535 S. Main St., Phillipsburg. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 23 November 2004 Carl A. Allen, 96, formerly of Easton, died Nov. 21. He was a son of the late Albert and Carrie (Godshalk) Allen. His wife, Evelyn Yetter, died in 1983. He retired in 1973 as assistant treasurer of Lafayette Trust, Easton. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Easton. He was a life member of Palmer Volunteer Fire Company. Survivors: Son, Rev. David B. Allen of Syracuse, N.Y.; niece and nephews. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call 1-1:30 p.m. Friday. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa Date: Sunday, 4 April 2010 Services for Harold Dean Amos who passed away March 31, 2010, at the age of 83, at Iowa Methodist Powell after a courageous two year battle with cancer, will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 6 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial with military rites will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Harold was born on February 22, 1927, to Howard and Mildred (Thompson) Amos and grew up south of Indianola, attending Indianola Community Schools and graduated in 1945. Harold married Mildred Louise Turner, August 7, 1948. Drafted in 1954, he served in the Korean War, Headquarters Co., 44th Engineers, as Heavy Equipment Operator then Carpentry. He moved to his current home West of Indianola in 1949 and has farmed all of his adult life, row crop, hay and livestock. He Dairy operation for 48 years, hay business for past ten years and many have seen Harold in parades with pony hitches, Model A car or pickup. Harold was pictured in the Montgomery Gentry Video "Daddy Won't Sell the Farm", was Outstanding Young Farmer in 1961 both Polk and Warren Counties, 1994 Iowa State Fair Parade 1st Place Best Non Commercial Animal with Dr. Buggy and Pony Hitch, 1992 Balloon Parade 1st Place Open, Farmer of the Year 2002 National Balloon Classic, Grand Champion Female, Warren Co. Fair ten years in a row, and showed Holstein cattle at district shows, county fairs, the Cattle Congress in Waterloo, and the Iowa State Fair. He enjoyed farming, family (especially the grandchildren), his ponies and running farm machinery. He liked competition in plowing matches, tractor pulling, parades, and showing Holstein cattle. He was a member of Farm Bureau, Warren Co. Historical Society, and Center Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Survivors include his loving wife of over 61 years, Mildred "Millie" Amos; daughters, Caroline (Brad) Johnson and Linda L. (Kevin) Wickett; grandchildren, Shelby Johnson, Dalton Johnson, Bryan Wickett and Amy Wickett, all of Indianola; one brother, Roland (Joanne) Amos of Martensdale; brothers-in-law, Donald (Velma) Turner of Lacona and Orville (Joyce) Turner of Osceola; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 5 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola where family will be present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Center Chapel United Methodist Church in his name.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 9 June 1986, Page B10 Wilbur G. Andrews, 78, of 339 Washington St., Walnutport, died Sunday in Palmerton Hospital. He was a mechanic at the former Fritzinger's Garage, Walnutport, for many years until retiring in 1970. Born in Walnutport, he was a son of the late Calvin H. and Ida Mary (Best) Andrews. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Slatington. He served in the Army during World War II. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: Post Gazette Publishing Company
Date: Tuesday, 15 March 1994, Page D6 ANISH, Edna, 75, of Squirrel Hill, died March 13. Ralph Schugar Chapel, Shadyside. (O) Edna Anish, an early advocate for disabled people and one of the leaders of a group that started a transportation service that became a national model, died of pneumonia Sunday at the Riverview Center for Jewish Seniors where she resided. She was 75. In the late 1950s, Ms. Anish, formerly of Squirrel Hill, began working to break down employment and accessibility barriers that kept disabled people from integrating into society. She was one of the founders in 1958 of Open Doors for the Handicapped in Pittsburgh, a lobbying, information and social group for the disabled. Open Doors has about 150 members in the Pittsburgh area today and has spun off similar organizations in four other parts of the state, said president Robert Hull. Ms. Anish was one of the leaders in the group that started Magic Carpet, a transportation service for people with disabilities, in the early 1970s. In 1979 that private service became Access Transportation Systems Inc., a Port Authority service for disabled people, that in turn became a national model for door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities, said assistant director Karen Hoesch. "When Magic Carpet started, there was no transportation for people in wheelchairs for love nor money," Hoesch said. "Edna and a few others who started Magic Carpet said access to employment and other services was not any good if there was not any transportation to get there." Ms. Anish, who used a wheelchair, was the assistant director of Access for several years. Today, Access provides 2.5 million rides a year to disabled and elderly Allegheny County residents, Hoesch said. She is survived by a sister, Helen Robins of Stanton Heights. Graveside services and burial will be at Workman's Circle 45 Cemetery, Wible Run Road, Shaler, at 11:30 a.m.today. Friends may meet at the Ralph Schugar Chapel, 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside at 10:45 a.m. and then proceed to the cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Ladies Auxiliary of Riverview Center for Jewish Seniors, 4724 Browns Hill Road, Pittsburgh, 15217.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011 Dorothy T. "Dot" Anthony, 100, of South Whitehall Twp., passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, in Phoebe Home. She was the wife of the late Franklin L. Tony Anthony. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Warren W. and Beulah A. (Steigerwalt) Trexler. Prior to retiring in 1968, Dot was a supervisor at Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania for 40 years and was a past president of the Bell Telephone Pioneers. She was a member of Cedar Lutheran Church and former member of Brookside Country Club. She was a former member and secretary of Cetronia Ladies Auxiliary for 40 years and former member of the Sharps and Flats Music Club. Dot and Tony were great entertainers. Survivors: Nephews; nieces. Brother, Warren Buddy; and sisters, Gladys and Althea, preceded her in death. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday in Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 1335-37 W. Linden St. Call 9:30 until service time. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Contributions: To church 3419 Broadway 18104.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 9 January 2000 Franklin L. "Tony" Anthony, 89, of South Whitehall Township died Friday, Jan. 7, in the hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Dorothy (Trexler) Anthony. They were married for 63 years last July. He was a commercial sales representative for the Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. Inc., Allentown, for 40 years before retiring in 1973. Born in Slatington, he was a son of the late George A. and Millie A. (Stopp) Anthony. He was a member of Cedar Lutheran Church, Cetronia. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Brookside Country Club, Wescosville, and the Cetronia Fire Company. He was a former member of the Sharps and Flats Music Club, Allentown. Survivor: Wife. Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Call 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Arrangements, Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: To the church or Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Express Times, Easton, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 17 December 2010 Alice E. Leh Antrim, widow of Edgar E. Antrim, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City, PA. Born: She was born in Easton, PA, a daughter of the late William H. and Verna Huseman Leh. Personal: She served as Executive Director of the YWCA of Pottstown from 1968 to 1980, and then was employed by Gordon H. Baver Construction Company before retiring in 1985. She enjoyed traveling, reading and volunteer work, starting with the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in the 1950's. She volunteered throughout her life and into her retirement for the VNA Hospice program, the Pottstown Seniors Center, the American Cancer Society, the United Church of Christ Synod Committee and U.C.C. Conference and the meal program at Trinity U.C.C. in Pottstown. Memberships: She was a past president of Business and Professional Women's Club, a member of the Century Club and Soroptimists. Survivors: She is survived by a son, David E. and his wife Suzan Antrim; daughter, Dawn K. and her husband Russell Trout; grandchildren, Trevor J. and his wife Charlene Antrim, Dana M. and her husband Peter Gantert, Jill Trout and Maren Trout; sisters, Annette E. and her husband Walter Hartranft and Alberta J. and her husband Ed Reichard. She was preceded in death by brothers, William H. Leh, Jr., Robert L., Edward C. and Warren L. Leh and sisters, Arlene A. Milburn Shafer and Annamae Unangst. Services: A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010 at Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA. Interment with military honors will follow at Pottstown West Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed Street, #200, Philadelphia, PA 19147-5593. Arrangements are being handled by Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc.
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Source: Fulton County News, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 23 August 2007 Nora Esther Appleby, 99, a resident of ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, Pa., and formerly of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, Pa., died Friday morning, August 17, 2007, at ManorCare. Born February 8, 1908, in Taylor Township, Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Montgomery and Mary (Knepper) Clippinger. She was married to John E. Appleby on January 4, 1938. Mr. Appleby preceded in death on November 27, 1986. Mrs. Appleby is survived by a daughter, Jane Mellott of McConnellsburg, and a son, Robert Appleby of Fort Loudon. Two sons, a daughter and a granddaughter are deceased. There are 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. One brother, Lester Clippinger, Columbia, N.C., and two sisters, Myrtle Knepper and Laura Wogan, both of Chambersburg, also survive. She attended Clear Ridge United Methodist Church. Primarily a homemaker, she enjoyed assisting with the social activities at the Clear Ridge Community Building. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2007, at Clear Ridge Cemetery, North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, PA with Pastor Mike Baumgardner officiating. Arrangements are by the M. R., Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women's Center, 757 Norland Ave., Suite 103, Summit Health Center, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 22 October 2007 Marie A. Appold, 66, of East Greenville, died October 20, 2007. She was the wife of Frederick Appold. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Helen (Borger) Clemmer. She was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville. Survivors: Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Cynthia, wife of James Roma, of Barto and Karen Appold of Royersford; two brothers, David Clemmer and his wife, Carol, of Allentown and Harold Clemmer and his wife, Doneda, of Bethlehem; two grandsons, Quinton and Wesley. Services: will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in New Goshenhoppen U.C.C. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to New Goshenhoppen U.C.C., 1070 Church Road, East Greenville, PA 18041 for the Music Ministry.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: Bloomsburg Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 9 May 1960 Mrs. Allen Arnold, nee Mary Hess, Orangeville RD2, died at the Bloomsburg Hospital at eight-twenty-five Saturday evening. Death was due to complications. She was born in Fishingcreek township, a daughter of the late Harrison and Levoinia Runyon Hess and was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include her husband; one son, Captain Dean Arnold, Amarillo, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Shoemaker, Bloomsburg and Mrs. Laure Dohl, Beeville, Tex.; three grandchildren and one brother, Walter Hess, Orangeville RD2. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at two from the Donald M. Wilt funeral home. The Rev. D.L. Bomboy, retired Lutheran minister, will officiate. Burial will be in the Jonestown cemetery.
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Source: Courier-Post, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Date: Saturday, 22 April 2000 On April 19 2000 George E. Ash Jr. of Sewell NJ age 81 years. He is survived by his daughter Ruth Delong and her husband Bob of Sewell. A sister Clara J. Clark of Mt. Laurel two brothers Harold Ash of Cherry Hill and Edward Ash of S. Dennis NJ a stepson Robert Howard of Mystic Island and his dear friend Lucille M. Shick. Mr. Ash was a Business Agent for the Sheet Metal Workers Local #19 of Phila. He was a WW II veteran serving with the US Army 69th Infantry. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service Monday 11:00am at The LEROY P. WOOSTER FUENRAL HOME 441 White Horse Pike Atco NJ 08004. Mass cards would be preferred in lieu of flowers.
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 10 July 2011 Josephine A. (Hess) Ash, 93, formerly of Harrison Road, Orangeville, died Saturday morning, July 9, 2011, at the Orangeville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 23, 1917, in Fishing Creek Township, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Nettie (Phillips) Hess. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Freas Ash, on Feb. 1, 1992. Mrs. Ash assisted her husband with the operation of the family farm and also had done domestic work for area families. She had been an active member of the Asbury United Methodist Church where she was involved with the Ladies Group, was a Sunday school teacher and had assisted with the fellowship suppers as well as the other activities of the church. Mrs. Ash served as a 4-H leader in her younger years and had been a member of the Bloomsburg Homemakers Club. Her hobbies included quilting, knitting and stitchery. Surviving are her three children: Karen Hess and her husband, Gary, of Orangeville; Barbara Birt and her husband Erie, of Williamsport; Karl Ash and his wife, Joan, of Orangeville; eight grandchildren: Debbie Sokol; Amanda Strzempek; Leonard, Lyle, Seth and Karl Ash Jr; Mark Gordner, and Vicki Lawson. Also surviving are 10 great-grandchildren: Andrew, Megan, Jason, Ethan, Sam, Brienna, Gunnar, Braydon, Andi and Aimee. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Marie Gordner, in April 2004; by a brother Ernest Hess; two sisters: June Laubach and Hazel Hartzel; as well as three step-brothers: Walter Pealer, Russell Pealer, Edward Pealer; and a step-sister, Gertrude Pealer. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Darwin C. Goshorn, her pastor, officiiating. Burial will be in the Jonestown Cemetery. A viewing will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock road, Benton (Route 487). In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Asbury United Methodist Church, ℅/ Nadine Steward, Treasurer, 236A Mountain Road, Orangeville, PA 17859.
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Source: Exponent Telegram, Clarksburg, West Virginia
Date: Monday, 12 March 2001 FAIRMONT -- Raymond Leon Ash, 70, of Fairmont, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Fairmont General Hospital. He was born at Wheeler, Webster County, a son of Marie Cutlip Ash of Shinnston, and the late Claude Ash. His wife of 49 years, Hazel Turner Ash, survives. Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Scott Alan Ash and wife, Brenda Ash, Athens; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca Lynn Little and husband, Rex Little, Lansing, N.C., and Kelley Marie Ersever and husband, Dr. Hakan Ersever, Banner Elk, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Norvel Ash and wife, Carolyn Ash, Shinnston, Claude Ash and wife, Joanne Ash, Marshville, Mo., and Franklin C. Ash and wife, Carol Ash, Fairmont; one sister and brother-in-law, Leona Mello and husband, William, Middlefield, Ohio; two grandsons, Kevin Matthew Laxton and Clint Alan Laxton, both of Fairmont; one great-grandson, Ryan Nicholas Laxton; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Ash. Mr. Ash served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked in the mining industry for 47 years. First as a coal miner and the last 25 years he was employed by the Coal Mine Safety and Health Administration as an inspector supervisor in the Morgantown office. He was a graduate of Monongalia High School and attended many classes in coal mine safety. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Fairmont. He was a devoted father and enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing. Friends may call at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 5-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gene Lassiter officiating. Burial will follow at the Grandview Memorial Gardens. Full military rites will be conducted at graveside by the Marion County Military Honor Guard.
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Source: Lancaster Online, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 13 January 2016 Charles H. Aughinbaugh, 93, a resident of Maple Farm Nursing Center of Akron, PA, formerly of Chambersburg, Denver, and Ephrata, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. His wife of 65 years, Jean A. Aughinbaugh, passed away January 2, 2007. Born in Chambersburg, PA, Charles was a son of the late Charles P. and Helen T. (Trayer) Aughinbaugh. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran and served during World War II. Charles worked as a manufactured housing plant manager for Skyline of Ephrata, PA and Liberty of Leola, PA. He was a member of Ephrata Blue Lodge F&AM #665 and Cloister Post 429 American Legion, both of Ephrata, PA. Charles is survived by a daughter, Barbara Jo, wife of Martin Rouen of Wexford, PA, a son, Charles T., husband of Yvonne (Stauffer) Aughinbaugh of Denver, PA, four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Charles was preceded in death by one brother, Gene T. Aughinbaugh. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family and are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata, PA.
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Source: Lancaster Online, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2007 Jean Ausherman Aughinbaugh, of Ephrata, formerly of Chambersburg, died at Ephrata Community Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Fayetteville to the late Thomas L. and Ruth W. (Wilkenson) Ausherman and was the wife of Charles H. Aughinbaugh. Charles and Jean celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day of 2006. Jean was a housewife and a member of the Ephrata Women s Club. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Barbara Jo, wife of Martin Rouen of Wexford; a son, Charles T., husband of Yvonne (Stauffer) Aughinbaugh of Denver, PA and 4 grandchildren. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at Gravenor Home For Funerals, 100 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis Snovel officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 31 May 2015 Harold E. Auker, age 76, of Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 4:10 PM in Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Born in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, PA, he was a son of the late Allen C. and Ida M. (Bush) Auker. "Howie" was an Army veteran and worked 39 years for Woodstream Corp., Lititz. He enjoyed antique markets and looked forward to the annual Auker Yard Sale. Surviving are his wife, Anita Clippinger-Auker; children, Scott E. Auker; and daughter, Cammy, wife of Bruce Kissinger; all of Lititz; 2 grandchildren; sister, Fern Marie Eller, & brother, Richard Allen husband of Beverly (Adair) Auker; all of Rothsville; and his cats, "Peewee" & "Lucy". He was predeceased by 2 grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Ann Gaus & Betty Jane Slates; and brother, Ronald Lee Auker. Viewings will be held on Monday, June 1, from 6-8 PM and Tuesday, June 2, from 10-11 AM, at Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, with A Time For Sharing at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Ephrata.
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Source: Public Opinion, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 13 June 2006 Carolyn Ausherman, 78, of 210-A Wesley Drive, Quincy Village, and formerly of 7811 Lyons Farm Road, Waynesboro, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006, in Quincy United Methodist Home, where she lived for a short time. She had been in failing health for the past several months and critically ill for the last two days. Born Feb. 29, 1928, in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul T. and Helen C. (Keefer) Aughinbaugh. She lived her early life in Chambersburg. She and her husband, Joe W. Ausherman, were married July 31, 1948. They moved to Waynesboro in 1955, and lived at 227 W. Main St. until 1981 when they moved to Lyons Farm Road. Mr. Augherman died June 3, 1997. Mrs. Ausherman graduated from Chambersburg High School in 1946. Early in her life, she was a secretary for attorney George Black in Chambersburg. After her children grew up, she helped her husband with Ausherman Brothers Real Estate, Waynesboro. She was a member of Waynesboro Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Ausherman was a member of BPO Elks Lodge 731 Ladies Auxiliary, Waynesboro. She is survived by one brother, Paul K. Aughinbaugh of Plant City, Fla.; three sisters, Ruth A. Hartzok, Doris M. Patterson and Janice V. Snider, all of Chambersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Paul W. Ausherman, on Sept. 28, 2005, and one daughter, Carol R. Ausherman, on Jan. 31, 2004.
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Source: Public Opinion, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 4 June 1997 WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Joe W. Ausherman, 70, of 7811 Lyons Farm Road, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at Waynesboro Hospital. Born Dec. 20, 1926, in Fayetteville, Pa., he was the son of the late Thomas L. and Ruth W. Wilkinson Ausherman. He graduated from Chambersburg High School in 1945. He attended Chambersburg Business College and real estate schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in Italy with the 88th Infantry Division. He was a former member of Chambersburg Presbyterian Church, where he held church offices. He was a member of Waynesboro Presbyterian Church. He owned Ausherman Brothers Real Estate, Waynesboro, from 1948 to 1995. He was Chairman of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners from 1960 to 1968, and was a Franklin County Commissioner from 1983 to 1992. He was on the board of directors of Citizens National Bank and Trust Co. Waynesboro. He was a member of the Franklin County Board of Realtors, the Pennsylvania Realtors Association, and the National Association of Realtors. He was a licensed Pennsylvania and Maryland real estate broker. He was a consultant designate of the American Association of Certified Appraisers, and was senior certified valuer of the International Institute of Valuers. He was a member of Waynesboro Hospital board of managers, and was board president for six years. He was a member of Waynesboro Lions Club, and was two-term chairman for Zone 14-C. He was a director of Waynesboro Red Cross for a number of years, and was president for two years. He was president of the Community Chest Board, now the United Way, for one year. He was United Way campaign chairman for one year. He was a member of Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, and was president and board member. He was on the advisory board of the Small Business Administration. In 1982, he was director of Shared Mobile Systems of the Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Gettysburg and Hanover Hospitals. He helped start the Waynesboro Industrial Development Corp., serving many years as director and vice president. He was chairman of the Franklin County Bicentennial Board and served on advisory boards throughout Franklin County. He also was a member of William Max McLaughlin VFW Post 695; BPO Elks 731; Joe Stickell American Legion Post 15; Acacia Lodge 586, F&AM, all of Waynesboro; Waynesboro Shrine Club; George Washington Royal Arch Chapter 176; Continental Commandery 56; Knights Templar; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Harrisburg; Zembo Temple AAONMS, Harrisburg; 88th Infantry Division Association; National Rifle Assocation; Narrows Gunning & Game Protective Association, McConnellsburg; and Waynesboro Fish and Game Association. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn A. Aughinbaugh Ausherman, whom he married July 31, 1948; one daughter, Carol R. Henicle of Waynesboro; one son, Paul W. Ausherman of East Petersburg, Pa.; one sister, Jean Auginbaugh of Denver, Pa.; one grandson; one stepgranddaughter; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Ocker; and one brother, Tom W. Ausherman. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Grove Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. The Rev. Charles B. Jessen will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Source: Morning Herald, Hagerstown, Maryland
Date: Saturday, 1 October 2005 Mr. Paul W. Ausherman, 51, of Lititz, PA, and formerly of Waynesboro, died at 10:50 P.M., Wednesday, September 28, 2005, in the Heart of Lancaster Medical Center, Lititz. His death followed a lengthy illness. Born July 10, 1954 in Fayetteville, PA, he was the son of Mrs. Carolyn A. (Aughinbaugh) Ausherman, Quincy, PA, and the late Mr. Joe W. Ausherman, who died June 3, 1997. He spent his early life in the Waynesboro area. Mr. Ausherman was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA. He later attended Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. He and his wife, Mrs. Tina (Nolt) Ausherman, were married September 24, 2002. Mr. Ausherman was employed as an agent for Joe W. Ausherman Real Estate, Waynesboro, for a number of years. After moving to the Lancaster area, he was employed in sales. Mr. Ausherman was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #731 and Rotary Club, both of Waynesboro. He enjoyed hunting and spending time in the outdoors. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one son, Joe Ausherman of Waynesboro; a number of grandchildren; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol R. Ausherman who died January 31, 2004. Services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday, October 3, 2005 in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 South Broad Street, Waynesboro, with the Rev. John A. Ile officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.
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Source: Express Times, Easton, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 6 January 2011, Page B4 Lillian B. Bachman, 71, of Easton, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her home. Born: October 2, 1939, in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and May Foose Miller. Personal: She and her husband, Donald, celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on December 25, 2010. She retired in 1995 as a crossing guard for the City of Easton. Years ago she worked for the former Easton Laundry. Lillian enjoyed traveling with her husband and reading. Memberships: She was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, South Easton, where she served as financial secretary for the Sunday school. Years ago she was active with the Girl Scout and Cub Scout troops that met at the church. Survivors: In addition to her husband, Donald, she is survived by three sons, Thomas N. and his wife Carol, of Allentown, Donald C. and his wife Joanne, of Bethlehem and Robert M., of Easton and a daughter, Tracy A. Bachman, at home a brother, George Miller and two sisters, Alice Nuttal and Edith Lear, all of Easton; and three granddaughters, Cleo Massa, Sophia Bachman and Ashley Woodard. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Services: Private services will be held in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick Street, Easton. Burial will be in Hay's Cemetery. Memorials: May be made to Lehigh Valley Health Network (memo: Cancer Center), 1247 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 200, Allentown, PA 18103 or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 24 March 1993 Slatington Woman Is Fatally Injured In Head-on Crash A Slatington woman was killed yesterday when the pickup truck she was driving ran head-on into a van driven by a Northampton woman in North Whitehall Township. Mary Ellen Bachman, 53, of 4305 Main St. was dead on arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, state police at Bethlehem said. She died of multiple traumatic injuries, the Lehigh County coroner's office said. Bachman was traveling east on Willow Street in Ruchsville about 11:15 a.m., state police at Bethlehem said. She was following her husband, who was driving a dump truck pulling a trailer loaded with a backhoe. For some reason, while she was traveling up an incline, she crossed into the westbound lane, into the path of a van driven by Alison Faye Loyko, 32, of 2021 Line Alley, and the vehicles hit head-on, police said. Loyko was in guarded condition at Lehigh Valley Hospital last night, a hospital spokeswoman said. Both Bachman and Loyko were trapped in their vehicles and had to be extricated by ambulance and rescue crews from North Whitehall Township and Tri-Clover Fire Company. Bachman was the wife of Paul H. Bachman. They were married 36 years in October. She and her husband were partners in the Miller Burial Vault Co., New Ringgold R.2. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of Mae (Scherer) Bechtel of Slatington R.2 and the late Claude Bechtel. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Slatedale, and was a Sunday School teacher there for many years. Surviving with her husband and mother are a daughter, Linda M., wife of Jeffrey N. Coffin of Slatington R.2; a son, Paul H. Jr., at home; a brother, Jackie, and a sister, Jane, wife of Albert Falat, both of Slatington R.2.; and two granddaughters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Calling hours will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in the Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 25 March 1993 FOR THE RECORD - Mary Ellen Bachman, 53, of 4305 Main St., Slatington, who died Tuesday from multiple traumatic injuries sustained in a head-on collision in North Whitehall Township, was a member of St. Peter's Union Church, Lynnville. Her church affiliation was incorrectly reported in Wednesday's Morning Call.
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Source: Wilmington Star-News, Wilmington, North Carolina
Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Robert Carl Bachman, 86, of Wilmington, NC, died on Sunday, March 22, 2009. at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury Center, NY, to Walter L. and Minnie Beacher Bachman, he was educated in Doldgeville schools and graduated from Doldgeville High School in 1940. Mr. Bachman was a proud member of the United States Army during World War II, serving as a transmitter attendant in the 3102nd and 3198th Signal Service Battalions of the China-Burma-India Theater. He also directed the China Theater Command Glee Club and Chorus. After the war, Mr. Bachman earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at the University of New York (Potsdam). He built a career as a music teacher at LaFargeville High School in the Thousand Islands region of New York State. A novel, "Chains of Honor", penned by Mr. Bachman in the early 1960s, partially while attending the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in Middlebury, Vermont, was published In 2005. A member of The American Legion for over fifty years, he has served as Commander, Klock-Smith Post #1788, LaFargeville, for two terms, Commander, Jefferson County Organization in 1969-1970, Vice Commander, Dept. of NY, in 1988-1989, and Education Chairman, Dept. of NY, for many years. He was also an affiliate member of Limestone City Branch #560, Royal Canadian Legion, a charter member of Jefferson Voiture #534, 40 & 8 and Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada - U.S. Unit. Mr. Bachman was a past Master of the Masonic Order, a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, and holds memberships in New York State United Teachers and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Bachman ran a mail order business for several years, crafting wooden furniture for sale across the United States. An avid golfer, he was active in golf leagues and tournaments for many years. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Corneille Bachman, Wilmington, daughter Kathryn Busby and husband Ray, Bushnell, FL, daughter Joy Mance and husband Paul, Boone, NC, daughter Marcy Mills and husband Tim, LaFargeville, NY, step daughter Leslie Frickman and fiancé Keith Varner, Fuquay Varina, NC, step son Paul Brown and wife Jennifer, Norman, OK, step daughter Michelle Anderson, Wilmington, 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister predeceased him. A marriage to Alice Merrill ended in divorce. A memorial service will be held at the Valley Chapel, Andrews Mortuary, 4108 S. College Road, Wilmington, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2009. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, c/o The American Legion, 700 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 or to a charity of your choice.
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Source: Express Times, Easton, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 12 June 2011 Tracy A. Bachman, 40, of Easton, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born: July 17, 1970, in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of Donald Bachman, of Easton and the late Lillian Miller Bachman, who died on January 5, 2011. Personal: She was last employed by The ARC of Warren County. Prior to that, she worked as an EMT for various area emergency squads including Easton, Williams Township and Nazareth. Tracy was a 1989 graduate of Easton Area High School and attended Northampton Community College. She had been a Webelos leader for Pack #51 in Phillipsburg, NJ. Memberships: She was a former member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Easton. Survivors: In addition to her father Donald; three brothers: Thomas N. and his wife Carol of Allentown, Donald C. and his wife Joanne of Bethlehem, and Robert M., of Easton; and three nieces: Cleo Massas, Sophia Bachman and Ashley Woodard. Services: Private services will be held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton. Burial will be in Hays Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 225 City Line Ave., Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 Dennis L. Koala Baer, 60, of Whitehall, died Saturday, December 19, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, after being stricken while driving. He was the husband of Susan M. (Marencik) Baer. The couple celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary last October 23. Born in Fullerton, on December 7, 1949, Dennis was the son of the late Franklin L. and Florence M. (Holben) Baer. He was employed as a skilled craftsperson at The Morning Call in Allentown for the past 33 years. He faithfully and honorable served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War with a rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the Fullerton American Legion Post # 367 and a life member of the Fullerton Fire Company. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Andrea L. Baer of York; half brother, Lester F. Baer of Allentown. Services: Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing and calling period from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, December 26, 2009, in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. A graveside service with military honors at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs, will immediately follow the calling period. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
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Source: The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 11 January 2000 Edna R. Baer, 105, formerly of Landisburg, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000 in the Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was born Aug. 28, 1894 at Landisburg RR 1 to the late William and Isabella L. Garlin. She was a homemaker and a former Sunday school teacher and member of Landisburg Church of God. She was the widow of Luther A. Baer, who died Aug. 11, 1962. Surviving are three daughters, Hazel R. Swarner of Carlisle, and twins, Doris E. Smith of Newport and Delois E. Sanders of Marysville; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Elwood T.M., Frederick and Teddy E. Baer, and one daughter, Geraldine Brownawell. Services were held Jan. 13 in Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville, with the Rev. William A. Groff Jr. officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery, Loysville. Memorial contributions may be made to Kennedy's Valley Church of God, RR 1, Landisburg 17040.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 30 November 2001 Florence M. Baer, 87, of Allentown, formerly of Whitehall Township, died Thursday, Nov. 29, in Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Franklin L. Baer. She was a housekeeper for Dr. Martin K. Rothenberger, Allentown, for 43 years before retiring in 1978. Born in Ironton, she was a daughter of the late Preston F. and Catharine S. (Schmoyer) Holben. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Fullerton, and its quilters group, and a former volunteer in the church kitchen. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Royal Arch Chapter 413, Allentown. Survivors: Son, Dennis L., and daughter, Lois F. Frantz, both of Whitehall; sisters, Esther C. Weber of Schnecksville, Eleanor M. Mainer of Baytown, Texas; stepsons, Lester F. Baer of Allentown, Franklin C. Baer of Schnecksville; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Union Church Cemetery, Neffs. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday. Contributions: To the church memorial fund.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: Harrisburg Patriot News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 16 January 2009 MILLERSTOWN - Martha Louise (Yohe) Baer, 77, of Millerstown and formerly of Newport passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Bridges at Brookline, Mifflintown. She was born October 8, 1931 at Boiling Springs, to the late John A. and Rebecca Foose Yohe. She was also preceded in death by a son, Alan Lee Baer and a brother, Glen Yohe. She was a homemaker and a member of the Millerstown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy E. Baer on July 6, 1992. Surviving are her children, Thomas G. Baer and wife Jeannette, Duncannon; Gary W. Baer, Newport, Sherry L. Michaels and husband Gerald K., Liverpool, Beverly A. Crosson and husband Dennis Jr., Lewistown; a brother, Laverne "Hezzie" Yohe, Dillsburg; a sister, Greta Ott, Carlisle; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in the Nickel Funeral Home, 3626 Shermans Valley Road, Loysville, with the Rev. David Peterson officiating. Viewing will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, January 19th in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Restland Cemetery, Loysville. Fellowship will follow the burial in the Tressler Memorial Free Lutheran Church social room. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tressler Memorial Free Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 904, Loysville, PA 17047. Nickel Funeral Home.
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Source: Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 1992, Page B2 Teddy E. Baer, 63, of Newport RD 1 died Monday in Polyclinic Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver for Exxon USA, attended several Churches of God, was a former merchant marine and was a member of Blain Sportsman's Club. Surviving are his wife, Martha Louise Yohe Baer; two sons, Thomas G. of Duncannon and Gary W. of Newport; two daughters, Sherry L. Sweger of Millerstown and Beverly A. Crosson of Lewistown; his mother, Edna R. Baer of Carlisle; three sisters, Hazel Swarner of Carlisle, Delois Sanders of Marysville and Doris Smith of Newport; and eight grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery, Loysville. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 4 April 1992, Page B34 Susannah R. Bagenstose, 88, of Bowmanstown, died Friday in Palmerton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edwin Bagenstose. Arrangements, Kresge Funeral Home, Brodheadsville. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 5 April 1992, Page B8 Services for Susannah R. Bagenstose, 88, of Hamilton Street, Bowmanstown, who died Friday in Palmerton Hospital, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Kresge Funeral Home, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Call 1- 2 p.m. Tuesday. She was the wife of the late Edwin Bagenstose. Born in Saylorsburg, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Cassie Schoch. There are no immediate survivors.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 21 October 1993 Stabbing Victim, 63, Still In Critical Condition A 63-year-old Orefield R.2 man who was stabbed several times in the back and chest remained in critical condition in the shock trauma unit last night at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. Clair A. Bailey was seriously wounded, police said, when his son, Douglas C. Bailey, 38, stabbed him around 8:30 a.m. following an argument in the family garage. State police at Fogelsville said no further information was available yesterday on what started the argument. Douglas C. Bailey was charged with criminal attempt at homicide and aggravated assault. He was arraigned before District Justice Charles A. Deutsch and committed to Lehigh County Prison in lieu of $50,000.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 21 October 1993 Elwood L. Bailey, 82, of Whitehall Township, died Tuesday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. He was the husband of Eleanor (Beck) Bailey and the late Kathryn (Sassaman) Bailey. He was a layout operator at the former Western Electric Co., Allentown, for 25 years, retiring in 1973. Born in Steinsville, he was a son of the late Lewis and Clara (Henry) Bailey. He was a member of Dubbs Memorial United Church of Christ, Allentown. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; stepdaughter, Ms. Jan Craven of Bethlehem, and two step-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, R.P. Haas Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Fullerton. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 18 February 1997 Franklin J. Bailey, 60, of 1208 Riverview Drive, Walnutport, died Sunday, Feb. 16, in Allegheny University Hospital, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Pearl A. (Rice) Bailey. They were married 34 years in December. He was a laborer at Alpo Inc., Allentown, for 25 years before retiring in 1994. Born in Kistler Valley, Lynn Township, he was a son of the late Adam S. and Naomi P. (Long) Bailey. He was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of New Bethel Union Church, Lynn Township. Survivors: Wife; son, James F. of Lehighton; brothers, Richard of Wanamakers and John of New Tripoli; sisters, Mrs. Christine Kamp of Lenhartsville, Anna, wife of Marvin E. Handwerk, Janet, wife of Elwood K. German, and Marion, all of Slatington, and Lucille, wife of James D. Hamm of Kempton, and two grandsons. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Lansford.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 13 August 1995 Jean I. Bailey, 61, of 8777 Kings Highway, Kempton, died Saturday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Richard A. Bailey. They were married 39 years in June. She was a clerk for Wanamaker's General Store during the 1960s and 70s, retiring in 1980. Before that she was a machine operator for various textile mills in the Kutztown and Virginville areas. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George T. and Mary E. (Reinhart) Hermany. Survivors: Husband; daughter, Sarah A. of Slatington and son, Richard A. Jr., at home. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, (Route 143) Jacksonville. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday.
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 4th Great Uncle b. 15 May 1834 - d. 26 June 1906
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 7 June 1986 Mrs. Kathryn R. (Barthold) Bailey, 80, of 3640 Raymond St., Laureldale, Berks County, died Friday in the Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Laureldale. She was the wife of A. Clarence Bailey. She was a cafeteria worker at the former Western Electric, now AT&T Technologies Inc., Muhlenberg Township, for several years before retiring in 1968. She previously was a topper at the former Rosedale Knitting Mill, Laureldale. Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Kathleen B., wife of the Rev. David Hengen of York, York County; two brothers, Ray Barthold of Denver, Lancaster County, and Stewart Barthold in Florida; a sister Edith, wife of Elwood Mohn of Mohnton R.2, Berks County; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Doris J. Miller of Verona, N.Y., and Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Pauchnic of Atlasburg, Washington County; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 9 October 1985 Mrs. Naomi P. Bailey, 81, of Kempton R.1, was dead on arrival Tuesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center after being stricken at her home. She was the widow of Adam S. Bailey. Born in Albany Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late John D. and Annie M. (LeVan) Long. She was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of New Bethel Union Church, Kempton R.2. Surviving are five daughters, Christine N., wife of Harry W. Kemp of Lenhartsville, Anna G., wife of Marvin E. Handwerk of Slatington, Mrs. Jeanette L. Reimert and Lucille S., wife of James D. Hamm, both of Kempton R.2, and Marian E. of Kempton R.1; three sons, Richard A. of Kempton R.2, Franklin J. of Walnutport and John D. of New Tripoli R.3; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred M. Handwerk of Slatington and Mrs. Marion J. Schneck of Slatedale; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday in the John F. Keller Funeral Home, 23-25 S. Madison St., New Tripoli, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2002 Richard A. Bailey Sr., 72, of 8777 Kings Highway, Kempton, died Oct. 15 in the home of his daughter, Sarah A. of 128 Fourth St., Slatington. He was the husband of the late Jean I. (Hermany) Bailey. He was an assembly line worker for the former Alpo Pet Foods, Allentown, for 25 years before retiring in 1996. Previously, he worked for Caloric Corp., formerly of Topton and prior to that for the former Hamburg Boiler Works. Born in Lynn Township, he was a son of the late Adam and Naomi (Long) Bailey. He was a Protestant. He was a member of the Lynnport Volunteer Fire Company and Union Fire Company No. 1, Hamburg. Survivors: Son, Richard A. Jr. at home; daughter, Sarah; brother, John D. of New Tripoli; sisters, Janet German and Marion, both of Slatington, Lucille Hamm of Kempton; nieces, nephews. Services: memorial, 11 a.m. Saturday, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 24 May 1984 Verdie C. Bailey, 82, of Lynnport, New Tripoli R.1, a retired farmer and Lynn Township civic leader, died Tuesday in Allentown Hospital after being stricken at his home. He was the husband of Verna E. (Kunkel) Bailey and of the late Helen (Bailey) Bailey. He was a farmer in the Lynn Township area for many years before retiring in 1972. He also owned and operated a saw mill at his residence for several years. Bailey was a past president and secretary of the Lynn Township School Board, and a past president of the Lynn-Heidelberg Joint School Board during the 1950s and of the Northwestern Joint School District. He was a past president and treasurer of the Northwestern-Lehigh School Board and a past treasurer of the Lehigh County School Board. Born in Stony Run, he was a son of the late Franklin M. and Ida V. (Gehringer) Bailey. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Jacob's Union Church, Jacksonville, where he served on the consistory intermittently for about 50 years and was the Union Church treasurer for 30 years. Bailey was a past president of the New Tripoli Lutheran Parish for eight years and was president of Jacob's Cemetery Association for 34 years. He was a state forest fire warden for the last 49 years. Bailey organized and was the first president of the Ontelaunee Lions Club, and was a past president of the Lehigh County Volunteer Firemen's Association, and of the Lynnport Fire Co. Surviving with his widow are a daughter Thelma, wife of Vernon Bailey of Kutztown, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday in the Claude S. Nester Funeral Home, Route 143, Jacksonville.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2008 Ruth L. Baines, 99, formerly of Allentown, died November 5, 2008, in Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William W. and Ruth S. (Leh) Baines. She was a sewing machine operator for 47 years until retiring. She also was a long time employee at Dorney Park and was the owner/operator of the former Julies Lunch in Allentown for seven years. Survivors: Daughter, Marlene, wife of Joseph Yelovich of Freemansburg; brother, Ernest Baines and his wife, Ceil, in California; grandchildren, Scott Yelovich and his wife Debra, Cindy, wife of Richard Laster, and Ned Yelovich and his wife, Karen; a great-grandson, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Luke and Harry Baines. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Bachman, Kulik & Smith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton Sts., in Allentown. Viewing 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in Emmaus Moravian Cemetery. Contributions: Gracedale Volunteer Service Dept., 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064-9213.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 25 November 1986 Harry C. Baines, 83, of 1234 1/2 Tilghman St., Allentown, died Monday in Allentown Hospital. He was the husband of Verna M. (Keiper) Baines. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary on New Year's Day. Baines was a welder at Mack Trucks Inc. for 35 years until retiring in 1966. Born in East Greenville, he was a son of the late William and Ruth (Leh) Baines. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown, where he was a trustee for eight years and a choir member for 40 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Lehigh Consistory, Allentown, and sang in its chorus and received the meritorious service award in 1982. Baines was a director of the MORA chorus for 10 years until 1984. Surviving with his widow are a sister, Ruth L. of Allentown, and a brother, Ernest C. of Palos Verdes, Calif. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2008 Ruth L. Baines, 99, formerly of Allentown, died November 5, 2008, in Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William W. and Ruth S. (Leh) Baines. She was a sewing machine operator for 47 years until retiring. She also was a long time employee at Dorney Park and was the owner/operator of the former Julies Lunch in Allentown for seven years. Survivors: Daughter, Marlene, wife of Joseph Yelovich of Freemansburg; brother, Ernest Baines and his wife, Ceil, in California; grandchildren, Scott Yelovich and his wife Debra, Cindy, wife of Richard Laster, and Ned Yelovich and his wife, Karen; a great-grandson, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Luke and Harry Baines. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Bachman, Kulik & Smith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton Sts., in Allentown. Viewing 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in Emmaus Moravian Cemetery. Contributions: Gracedale Volunteer Service Dept., 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064-9213.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 24 March 1996 Verna M. Baines, 94, formerly of Allentown, died Saturday in the Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village, Myerstown, Lebanon County. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Baines. She was a skiver for the former Brown Shoe Co., Allentown, for 22 years, retiring in 1966. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Erwin and Kate (Boyer) Keiper. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown. Survivors: Nieces and a nephew. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday.
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 4th Great Aunt b. 5 December 1834 - d. 23 February 1924
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Source: The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 3 January 2005 Clyde H. Baker, of Bendersville, departed this life January 1 in Westminster. Born in Menallen Township, he was the son of the late Clarence and Blanche Bowmaster Baker. He had been employed by the former C.H. Musselman Co., and Pet Milk, both of Biglerville, for many years, and later by the Donald Trostle farms. He was the husband of Helen McCauslin, who departed this life in 1999, and is survived by two daughters, Jill E. Scheaffer of Biglerville and Joan E. Baker of Arendtsville; one son, Ralph E. Baker of Warminster; four sisters, Teresa Plank of New Oxford, Catherine Topper and Maryanna Martin, both of Gettysburg, and Nancy Martin of Michigan; three brothers, Paul Baker of Gettysburg, Stanley Baker of Fairfield and Calen Baker of Gettysburg; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a one son, Clyde "Jack" Baker Jr.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 3 June 1999 Helen M. Baker, 70, of 265 South Mountain -St., Bendersville, died Tuesday, June 1, in Green Acres Nursing Home, Gettysburg. Born April 25, 1929 in Bendersville, she was a daughter of Hazel M. Fair McCauslin of ""Gettysburg and the late Ralph B. McCauslin. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Clyde Baker. She was a member of Bendersville United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Jill Sheaffer and Joan Baker, both of Biglerville; son Ralph Baker of Warmmster; sister Dorothy Croft of Bendersville; and brother Harold McCauslin of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. She was predeceased by son Clyde Baker Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 4, at Dugan Funeral Home, Bendersville, with the Rev. Douglas M. Eberly officiating. Interment will be in Bendersville Cemetery.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 1 June 2003, Page B10 Anna L. Bales, 83, formerly of 764 Huffs Church Road, Alburtis, died May 31, in the home of her daughter, Doreen K. Barlet, with whom she resided at 480 Dogwood Drive, Alburtis. She was the wife of the late Gus Bales. Born in Hereford Township, she was a daughter of the late Percy B. and Elsie I. (Gehris) Leh. She was a member of the Lutheran Congregation of Huffs Union Church, Alburtis. Survivors: Sons, Richard A. and Carl R., both of Alburtis; daughters, Doreen K. Barlet, Carolyn A. Bauer and Nancy L. Meitzler, both of Alburtis, Diane M. Hartman of Boyertown, Cindy S. Derr of Kutztown; brother, Vernon E. of Boyertown; sisters, Pearl L. Hoffman of Boyertown, Mary K. Szilli of Barto; 20 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by twin daughters, Jean and Joan. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 14 March 1986, Page B6 Gus Bales, 66, of Alburtis R.1, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Anna L. (Leh) Bales. He was an excavating contractor in Alburtis for many years. Born in Pearisburg, Va., he was a son of the late Gus and Lula M. (Carr) Bales. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huff's Union Church, Alburtis R.1. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving with his widow are two sons, Richard A. and Carl R., both of Alburtis R.1; five daughters, Caroline A., wife of William Bauer, Nancy L., wife of Paul Meitzler, Diane M., wife of Richard Ruppert, and Doreen K., wife of Gregg Barlet, all of Alburtis R.1, and Cindy S., wife of Dean Derr of Kutztown R.2; a brother William of Narrows, Va.; two sisters, Ann, wife of John Newman of Powhatan, Va., and Mrs. Gladys Phillips of Lakeland, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren . Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: The Williamston Journal, Williamston, South Carolina
Date: Wednesday, 8 September 2004 Gordon J. Ball, husband of Frances Floyd Bailey Ball, and the late Margaret Pysher Ball, died Aug. 29, 2004 in Fountain Inn. Born in Cayuta, NY, he is survived by sons, Phillip Ball of West Chester, OH, and Robert Ball, Chicago, IL; a stepson, Karl Bailey of West Pelzer; stepdaughters, Carrie Bailey Burns of Fountain Inn and Kris Bailey Jeter of Fountain Inn; sister, Alice Ball Ward of Towanda, PA; and 11 grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War II and worked in dairy management and chemical adhesive sales management. Funeral services were held Sept. 4 at the Green Pond United Methodist Church in Gray Court. Burial will take place Sept. 11 at Trinity United Church of Christ Centerville Cemetery, Stone Church, PA. Memorials may be made in Ball's honor to the Green Pond United Methodist Church Building Fund, 168 Stoddard Mill Road, Gray Court, SC 29645.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 1 July 1987 Mrs. Margaret E. Ball, 66, of 1100Highway 14, Holly Tree, Simpsonville, S.C., formerly of Phillipsburg, died Monday in Greenville (S.C.) Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Gordon J. Ball. She was a bookkeeper for the former Ideal Dairy Farms, Washington, N.J. Born in Mount Bethel, she was a daughter of the late Vernon E. and Lottie (Oyer) Pysher. She was a member of Simpsonville United Methodist Church. Surviving with her husband are two sons, Phillip J. of Fairport, N.Y., and Robert F. of Chicago; a brother, Kenneth F. of Phillipsburg, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Rupell Funeral Home, 465 Memorial Parkway, Phillipsburg. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday.
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Source: Evening Star, Auburn, Indiana
Date: Thursday, 12 January 1956 The Rev. Albert Clarke, pastor of the Methodist Church in Auburn, officated at funeral rites conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Gerig funeral home for Mrs. Irene Ballard, 81. Mrs. Ballard, a long-time resident of Auburn, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday at the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder hospital, Auburn. The widow of the late Addison Ballard had been in failing health for several years. Burial, following final rites, was in Woodlawn cemetery near Auburn. The late residence was at 407 North Van Buren street.
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Source: Evening Star, Auburn, Indiana
Date: Tuesday, 6 October 1953 AUBURN RESIDENT DIES AT AGE OF 79 - J. Addison Ballard, who Resided at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Fred Johnson, had been Ill for Long Time J. Addison Ballard, 79, of 407 North Van Buren Street, Auburn, died of a complication of diseases in the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder hospital in Auburn at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Ballard had been ill for about a year and in failing health for about nine years. He was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ballard moved from Avilla to the home of their daughter and son-in-law in Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of 407 North Van Buren Street, nine years ago when Mr. Ballard's health began to fail. He was born at Hallettsville, Tex., on July 11, 1874, son of the late Judge James W. and Alice Ballard. On April 9, 1900, Mr. Ballard and Miss Irene Knepper were united in marriage at Cincinnati, O. Mr. Ballard attended Baylor University at Baylor, Tex., and attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music for four years where he majored in the piano. He was serving in his second term as clerk-treasurer at Avilla nine years ago when he was forced to retire due to his health. Mr. Ballard was a member of the Auburn Masonic lodge and the Auburn Methodist church. Surviving besides the widow and daughter are another daughter, Mrs. Eunice Borst of 203 South Indiana avenue, Auburn; two sons, Dr. James W. Ballard of Dayton, O., and John Ballard of Richmond, Ind., five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was the last of a family which included four sisters and a brother. The body was removed to the Gerig funeral home in Auburn where it will remain for funeral services which will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. C. C. Collins, pastor of the Methodist church in Auburn, will officiate at the services and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery, near Auburn. Friends may call at the funeral home after 8 p.m. this evening. Masonic twilight services will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday evening.
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 Mabel E. (Ruth) Bankhard and Henry Alfred Bankhard Sr (1C2R) b. 14 October 1889 - d. 22 June 1965
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 9 October 2014 C. Harold Bankes, 94, of Main Street, Orangeville, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at his home. Born April 29, 1920, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Rev. Cryder Harold Bankes Sr. and Ellen Jane (Pugh) Bankes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marqueen (Hess) Bankes, on Aug. 4, 2009, after more than 66 years of marriage. Mr. Bankes was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School, Class of 1937, and attended Temple University. Mr. Bankes was a self-employed printer and owned and operated Orangeville Printing Company, retiring in 1982. He had worked briefly for Magee Carpet Company in Bloomsburg, and for the Berwick AC&F during World War II. He was a longtime and very active member of the Orangeville United Church where he had served in various capacities including Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon, head Trustee and was on the Consistory. He and his wife traveled extensively during their retirement years. Mr. Bankes was an active member of Oriental Lodge 460, F&AM, Orangeville, for more than 60 years. He was Past Master of the Lodge in 1955 and Secretary for 25 years. He was also a member of Caldwell Consistory of Bloomsburg for more than 60 years as well numerous other Masonic bodies including: Royal Arch Chapter, Crusade Commandery and the Irem Temple Shrine of Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of the Columbia County Shrine Club where he was President in 1965 and also served as its Secretary for 26 years. He was also very active in civic/community affairs. He was the publicity director for the Bloomsburg Fair for 25 years; served on the Board of Directors of Columbia County Farmers National Bank, now known as First Columbia Bank and Trust Company for 29 years, retiring in 1993. He had served as Secretary of the bank board and for its holding company. He was a member of the Bloomsburg Kiwanis Club for 40 years and held the position of President in 1973; a charter member of the Orangeville Sportsmen Club; the Orangeville Fire Company; a former member of the Friendship Fire Company in Bloomsburg; a member of the former Orangeville Chamber of Commerce; a past president of the Columbia County Historical Society and was a charter member of the Catawissa Boat Club. Surviving are his five children: James L. Bankes and his wife, Cathy, of Mechanicsburg; Elaine M. Edwards and her husband, Robert, of Orangeville; Cryder H. Bankes III of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Keith G. Bankes and his wife, Mary Ann, of Stillwater; Chris E. Bankes and his wife, Patricia, of Coatesville; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Carbine, of Hyattsville, Md.; and a brother, Eldon Larue Bankes, of Ocala, Fla. In addition to his wife, Marqueen, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Donald J. Bankes and Royce R. Bankes. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (Route 487), with the Rev. Nancy Hardy, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 and Saturday morning from 10 until the time of the service at 11 at McMichael's. Masonic services will be Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Orangeville United Church, P.O. Box 196, Orangeville, PA 17859.
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 6 August 2009 Marqueen B. (Hess) Bankes, 88, of Main Street, (P.O. Box 14) Orangeville, passed away late Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, 2009, at her home. She had been in ill health for the past seven months. Born Jan. 27, 1921, in Benton Township, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Atta (Karns) Hess. She and her husband, C. Harold Bankes, would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Sept. 6. Mrs. Bankes was a registered nurse and had been employed by the Klingerman Nursing Center of Orangeville, and the former Char Mund Nursing Home. She had also done private duty nursing for area hospitals, retiring in 1983. She was a 1938 graduate of Benton High School and a 1942 graduate of the Bloomsburg School of Nursing. Mrs. Bankes was a longtime, active member of the Orangeville United Church, where she was a member of the Women's Guild and the Consistory of the Church. She was also a member of the Orangeville Civic Club and the Bloomsburg Hospital Nurses Alumni Association. She had also served as the Orangeville Health Officer. She and her husband had traveled extensively following retirement. In addition to her husband, C. Harold Bankes, she is survived by five children: James L. Bankes and his wife, Cathy, of Duncannon; Elaine M. Edwards and her husband, Bob, of Orangeville; Cryder H. Bankes III of New York City; Keith G. Bankes and his wife, Mary Ann, of Stillwater; Chris E. Bankes and his wife, Patricia, of Coatesville. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Viola Kremer of Milton; and Janet Rice of New Freeport. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald J. Hess; and by a sister, Phyllis Martz. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (Route 487), with the Rev. Darryl E. Kensinger, her pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McMichael's and also Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Orangeville United Church, P.O. Box 196, Orangeville, PA 17859 or to the Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 1 February 2002 Mary S. Bankhard, 85, of Hellertown, formerly of Allentown, died Jan. 30 in the home of her daughter, Marilyn B. Mayer of Naples, Fla. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Bankhard. She was a secretary for the Allentown School District for 21 years before retiring in 1982. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Sadie (Stern) Kelly. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Ave., Allentown. She was a volunteer for Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, and the Miller Memorial Blood Bank. Survivors: Daughters, Marilyn, Virginia L. Hughes of Saucon Valley; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown. Graveside services: Noon Tuesday, Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Airport Road, Allentown. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: Kokomo Perspective, Kokomo, Indiana Date: Monday, 28 February 2011 Charla Ann Leibenguth Banner, 69, Kokomo, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2011, at Howard Regional Medical Center in Kokomo. She was born Feb. 6, 1942, in Lafayette, the daughter of Charles Aaron and Myrtle (Cooley) Leibenguth. She was united in marriage with Glen Banner on June 23, 1979, in New Albany. She was educated in Lafayette public and Catholic schools and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She graduated from the Purdue University School of Pharmacy in 1960 and earned advanced degrees from Purdue in pharmacy administration and creative writing. While in high school, she worked at Wells Memorial Library and later was employed by the Indianapolis Public Library, Milwaukee Public Library and Butler University Library of Pharmacy. When the new Science Library was built at Butler, she was named its librarian. She taught pharmacy courses at Butler and pharmacology at Indiana University Kokomo. She was active her entire life as a creative freelance writer. She served on the staff of two weekly newspapers in Zionsville and on the staffs of the Kokomo Community Messenger and the Kokomo Perspective. She also wrote for several auto racing publications, as well as several religious publications in the United States and Canada. Those publication included Ligourian Magazine, where she sold non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Her other broad writing interests included articles on the environment, energy conservation and historic topics. Together with her husband, she owned and operated Features Unlimited, an advertising and public relations firm, planning campaigns, and producing newsletters, brochures and booklets, as well as video productions, multimedia projects and web pages. She was currently employed as a writer and proofreader with Pages News Service of Marion. She was an avid reader and together with her former roommate, Susan Ebershoff Coles, owned a Formula V race car, which competed in Sports Car of American event across the country. In the 1970's, she assisted her husband with his work for the United States Auto Club in the press room at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A lay Cistercian, she spent several annual retreats with the monks at the Abbey of Gethsemane. She is survived by her husband of 32 years; a son, Timothy and wife Angie, Mishawaka; a daughter, Melody Webster and husband Kris, Crestview, Fla.; grandchildren, Thomas Webster, Payton Banner and Parker Banner; a sister, Jane Leibenguth, Crawfordsville; and a nephew and godson, Harold Leibenguth, Crawfordsville. Her parents and a brother, John Leibenguth, preceded her in death. A Mass of Christian burial will be said by the Rev. Father Michael McKinley and Father Joseph Aytona at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3155 S. 200 West, where she was active in its migrant and public relations ministries. Viewing will be two hours prior to the Mass at the church. Interment will be in North Union Cemetery in Ervin Township. You are invited to read Charla's obituary at www.ellersmortuary.com, where you may sign the guest book, share a personal message or order flowers for the family. Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St., assisted the family with arrangements.
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Source: Kokomo Tribune, Kokomo, Indiana
Date: Sunday, 3 March 2013 Glen E. Banner, 76, Kokomo, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Fairmont Rehabilitation Center. Glen was born Dec. 13, 1936, in Kokomo, to the late William Ernest and Virginia Audrey Banner (Wynn). He attended Palmer Elementary School, Central Junior High School and graduated from Kokomo High School in 1954. He attended Indiana University Kokomo and Butler University, earning a B.A. degree in journalism, history and political science in 1965. He attended post-graduate classes in political science at Butler in 1966. Glen enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the latter part of the Korean Conflict. As a Navy hospital corpsmen, he attained the rate of first class petty officer, serving at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Pensacola Naval Hospital and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. After graduation from Butler, he was commissioned an ensign as a public affairs specialist in the U.S. Naval Reserve. During his 39 ½ years tenure in the Navy and Naval Reserve, he saw duty in the Pentagon, various Norfolk commands, the Naval Research Center at Carderrock, Md., USNR Headquarters in New Orleans, as well as tours of duty in Spain, The Azores, Italy, North Africa and Sicily. CDR Banner was commanding officer of Public Affairs Unit 9-1 and the Naval Reserve Internal Affairs Units in Indianapolis. He taught at the Defense Information School at Fort Benjamin Harrison and was its deputy commanding officer for Reserve and National Guard summer training. In 1986, he returned at active duty at the rank of commander, assigned the headquarters of the Atlantic Command and NATO Forces in Norfolk, VA. For the next two years, he worked on special computer programs designed for planning military maneuvers, earning the Department of Defense Meritorious Medal for his work. He helped formulate plans for Desert Storm and a peaceful invasion of Haiti. In his sophomore year of high school, he went to work in the circulation department of the Kokomo Tribune and served as a circulation supervisor in that area for four years. After returning from active duty in the Navy, from 1961 to 1981, he worked as a reporter, photographer and editor at the Tribune. His fields of writing included police and court reporting, military affairs, environmental pieces and local history, including his column, "A touch of Nostalgia". During his tenure at the Tribune, he won nine major writing and photography awards, included one in the 1970s awarded by the Society for Professional Engineers for the 15-part series on alternative forms of energy. From 1961 to 1981, he also served as the paper's auto racing editor, designing its Indianapolis 500 tabloids for 19 years. In 1970 to 1972, he worked weekends as a photographer for the United States Auto Club and was a USAC official in the capacity of public relations for its Sprint and Championship Dirt Divisions from 1973 through the 1980 season. Glen was a member of the Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Indiana Historical Society, Kokomo Exchange Club, Sigma Delta Chi and American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association, serving as Midwest vice president. Glen, along with his wife Charla, founded Features Unlimited, specializing in public relations and advertising. He was also editor of two weekly newspapers in Kokomo, The Community Messenger and the Kokomo Perspective, which he helped Don Wilson establish. Glen and Charla also worked in the press room at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, providing the press with daily reports in 1984. Survivors include a son, Timothy Banner and wife, Angie; a daughter, Melody Webster and husband, Kris; grandchildren, Payton and Parker Banner and Thomas Webster. He was preceded in death by his parents, along with his wife Charla, who passed away Feb. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 3155 S. 200 West, Kokomo. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. also at the church. Burial will take place in North Union Cemetery in Howard County. Memorials may be made to the church, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Envelopes will be provided. There will be full military honors provided by the U.S. Navy and the Kokomo Military Rites team.
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Source: Westmoreland Funeral Home, Marion, North Carolina
Date: Monday, 9 August 2010 Donald Lee Barb, age 74, of Nebo, went home to be with his Lord, on Sunday, August 8, 2010. Mr. Barb was born August 12, 1935 in Monterville, W.VA and was a son of the late Thomas and Alma Barb. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, a member of the Gideon's Society and he retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving Mr. Barb is his daughter, Taisha Barb Aldridge and husband Patrick of Nebo; two grandchildren: Dylan and Dakota; one brother, Herbert Barb of Ohio; special nephew, Vince Luzuka of Florida. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 3:00 p.m., in Westmoreland Chapel with a U.S. Air Force Chaplain officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Nebo First Baptist Church Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Aldridge Children Education Fund, 3085 Muddy Creek Road, Nebo, N. C. 28761.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 1 February 2007 Harvey Tex Barker, 87, of Red Hill, died Jan. 30, 2007 in Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg. He was the husband of Sadie (Frick) Muehlberger Barker and the late Dorothy (Spangler) Barker. He was a finisher for Knoll International. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Linda, wife of Theodore Schupelack Jr. of Red Hill; grandson, Jason Patton of Emmaus. Services: private. Arrangement, Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc, Pennsburg.
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Source: Patriot News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 31 July 1987 Clair E. Barrick Sr., 66, of 80 Meadowbrook Road, North Middleton Twp., died Tuesday in Harrisburg Hospital. He was the former owner and operator of Barrick's Arco Service Station in Mount Holly Springs and of Barrick's Service Station on Spring Road. He also was a retired employee of the Carlisle Area School District and worked for the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind. Surviving are his wife, Shirley A. Starner Barrick; three sons, Bradley L. of Carlisle and Clair E. Jr. and Joseph E., at home; four daughters, Nellie P. Petry and Shirley M. Barrick of Carlisle, Barbara L. Hall of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Stephanie A. Barrick at home; four sisters, Hazel Myers of Carlisle RD 4, Freda Zeigler of Mechanicsburg RD 1, Edith Kuhn of Carlisle RD 3 and Ada Boldosser of Carlisle; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, with Dale E. Barrick officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, West Pennsboro Twp.
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Source: The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 24 January 2008 Gladys C. Barrick, 86, of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in Forest Park Health Center, Carlisle. She was born Wednesday, May 11, 1921, in Lower Frankford Twp., Cumberland County and was a daughter of the late John A. and Emma C. (Lay) Darr. She was the widow of Paul W. Barrick who died May 11, 2006. Gladys was a seamstress and enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne W. Barrick, four brothers, Ray H., Lenus S., Ruben A. and Lee John Darr and four sisters, Cleo M. Barrick, Orca F. Hertzler, Verna R. Wilson and Fay E. J. Sweger. She is survived by her daughter, Paulette C. Statler and her husband Ron of Carlisle, her grandsons, Jeffrey B. Barrick and Douglas W. Barrick both of Carlisle, Gregory E. Statler of Newville and Christopher L. Statler of North Potomac, MD, one great granddaughter, Keaira Jones of Newville and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle with Rev. David P. Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of the services.
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Source: The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 14 June 1962 Services for Glenn Ray Barrick, 21, of Carlisle R.D. 4, who was killed in an auto accident June 10 near Carlisle, will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, June 14, at the funeral home, 630 S Hanover street, Carlisle. The Rev William Petry, Sr., will officiate. Burial will be at the Upper Frankford Brick Church Cemetery. Mr Barrick was discharged from the US Navy last January after three years service. He was a graduate of Carlisle high school. He attended the McClure's Gap Church of God. He was a member of Post No. 477, VFW, Carlisle. Survivors include his parents, Clair E Barrick, Shermans Dale R.D.1, and Mrs Nellie Mooney Barrick, San Jose, Calif; three sisters, Mrs Arthur L Etter, Newville R D 3, Miss Barbara Louise Barrick, Shermans Dale R.D.1, and Miss Shirley May Barrick, Shermans Dale, R.D.1; his paternal grandmother, Mrs Ira Barrick, with whom he resided, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs Cora Mooney, Carlisle.
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Source: The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 17 June 2005 Nellie "Pattie" Barrick, 62, of North Pitt Street, Carlisle, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born on Dec. 12, 1942, in Carlisle, she was the daughter of Clair and Nellie Mooney Barrick. She was a former waitress at the St. Charles Restaurant in Carlisle. Patti enjoyed sewing quilts, collecting bird houses and angels, and was a NASCAR fan. Surviving are three sons, Lonnie Etter and his wife, Sherry, of Loysville, Dennis Etter, Newville, and Michael Etter of Kannapolis, N.C.; two sisters, Barbara Barrick, Ohio, and Shirley Barrick, Carlisle; longtime companion, Smoke Defenderfer, Carlisle; a brother, Brad Barrick, Carlisle; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Barrick. Funeral services will be private and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Source: The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 12 May 2006 Paul W. Barrick, 86, of Greason Road in Carlisle, died Thursday, May 11, 2006, at ManorCare Health Services, Carlisle. He was born on Saturday, April 3, 1920, in New Kingstown, a son of the late Samuel and Mabel (Behrings) Barrick. He was employed by the former Federal Equipment Co. in Carlisle for 20 years and retired from Carlisle Tire and Wheel with more than 20 years of service. Paul was preceeded in death by his son, Wayne W. Barrick, who died Feb. 2, 2006; four brothers, Leroy A., Raymond O., Ralph E., and Luther E. Barrick; and a sister, Dorothy Hair. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gladys C. (Darr) Barrick of Carlisle; a daughter, Paulette C. Statler and husband, Ron, of Carlisle; four grandsons, Jeffrey B. and Douglas W. Barrick, both of Carlisle, Gregory E. Statler of Newville and Christopher L. Statler of North Potomac, Md.; a brother, Kenneth E. Barrick of Carlisle; and a great-granddaughter, Keaira Jones of Newville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 15, in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home,630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with the Rev. Keith Searfoss officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Monday until the time of services at the funeral home.
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Source: The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 26 May 2011 Reba W. Barrick, 81, of Carlisle died Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Community General Hospital, Harrisburg. Born Oct. 17, 1929, in Blair County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Rella Stouteagle Enyeart and the widow of Clair Barrick. She was employed as an attendant at the Barricks Service Station and a desk clerk for Molly Pitcher Hotel. Reba loved animals, especially her cat Patches. Surviving are three daughters, Marie Smiley of Carlisle, Barbara Barrick of Ohio and Shirley Barrick Armold of Carlisle; one son, Bradley Barrick of Mechanicsburg; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers; six sisters; and a daughter, Patty Barrick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Ryan Brown officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
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Source: The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 4 February 2006 Wayne W. Barrick, 64, of Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, July 12, 1941, in Carlisle and was the son of Paul W. and Gladys C. (Darr) Barrick of Carlisle. Wayne was a retired roofer and had worked for his uncle, Leroy A. Barrick & Sons in Carlisle, for many years. He was a 1960 graduate of Big Spring High School, a life member of the National Rifle Association and was a social member of the Newville VFW Post. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons, Jeffrey B. Barrick and Douglas W. Barrick; his sister, Paulette C. Statler; and two nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Keith Searfoss officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle.
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 Lottie B. (Heintzelman) Barton (Half 2C4R) b. 13 November 1871 - d. 15 February 1956
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 30 April 1987 Mrs. Katie E. Baskwill, 85, of 126 N. 10th St., Bangor, died Wednesday in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of Robert Baskwill. They observed their 65th wedding anniversary last August. Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late John and Ella (Houser) Frutchey. She was a member of St. John's United of Christ, Bangor. Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Miriam Priori of Bangor, Mrs. June Sabatino of Roseto and Mrs. Betty Rechtor of Coplay; a son, Robert J. of Dover,York County; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildr en. A daughter, Madelyn Mosbach, died in 1984. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hough Home for Funerals, Bangor. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Robert Baskwill, 90, formerly of 126 N. 10th St., Bangor, died yesterday in Slatebelt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Washington Township. He was the husband of the late Katie E. (Frutchey) Baskwill. He was an engineer for Lehigh-New England Railroad, Bath, for 38 years, retiring in 1965. Born in Pen Argyl, he was a son of the late John and Susan (Thomas) Baskwill. He was a member of St. John's Reformed and Evangelical United Church of Christ, Bangor. He was past president and an active fireman of the Liberty Fire Company No.2, Bangor. He was also past president and past financial secretary of Liberty Ambulance Corp., Bangor. Survivors: Daughters, Miriam Priori of Bangor, June Sabatino of Roseto and Betty Rechtor of Coplay; son, Robert J. of Dover, York County; sister, Elizabeth of Easton; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Madelyn Mosbach in 1984. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Hough Home for Funerals, 207 Market St., Bangor. Call 4-9 p.m. tomorrow.
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Source: The Pottstown Mercury, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 21 February 2002 On Tuesday, February 19, 2002 Theodore H. Bauer, husband of Ruth V. (Leh) Bauer of Popodickon Drive, Boyertown. Age 73 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday, February 22, at 2:00pm at Catagnus Funeral Home, Inc. 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville. Interment will be private. A viewing will be held Friday, February 22, from 1:00-2:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The Alzheimer's Association of Southeast PA, 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 1120, Phila., PA 19106.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 17 August 1974, Page 28 Mrs. Irene F. Bauman; 72; Macungie, R. 1; died Friday, at home; widow of Charles E. Bauman; born Shamrock, Berks County; daughter of the late John & Agnes (Romig) Dries; member, Lutheran congregation, St. Peter's Union Church, Macungie R. 1. Survivors: son, Donald P., at home; daughters, Erma I., at home; Alma L., at home; foster son, Paul J. Dries, Macungie R. 1; brothers, Willard Dries, Macungie R. 1; Emery Dries, Emmaus; sister Alma, wife of Frank Koch, South Carolina; half-brother, Glenn Dries, Jim Thorpe; half-sisters, Gladys, wife of William Garrison, New Jersey; Ethel, wife of George Reiss, Allentown; June, wife of Andrew Nicholson, Quakertown; Jeanette, wife of Howard Buss, Emmaus R. 1; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.
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Source: Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 7 April 1891, Page 3 FATAL ACCIDENT-Last Tuesday (Birnie F. Baumgardner) a little son of Samuel Baumgardner, near Orrtanna, was so badly kicked by a horse that he died the following night. Dr. A. O. Scott was sent for, but he could do nothing to relieve the little sufferer.
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Source: The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 22 June 2002 C Earl Baumgardner, 78, of 308 High St., Cashtown, died Thursday, June 20, at his home. He was born Sept. 12, 12923 in Franklin Township, the son of the late Earl and Martha Ball Baumgardner. He was predeceased by his wife, Margie Hankey Baumgardner, in 1995 and by his stepfather, Ralph E Brenizer. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ Cashtown. He was employed by Inland Container Corporation in Biglerville for 35 years. He was a life member of the Cashtown Fire Company. He is survived by a daughter, Karen H Weishaar of Cashtown; two sons, Richard E. and Larry E., both of Gettysburg; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a sister, Hope Mattingly of York. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 25 at 10:30 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 1126 Old Route 30, Cashtown, with the Rev. Charles E Falk Jr., officiating. Interment will be in McKnightstown Cemetery.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 9 July 1923, Page 1 Dies Instantly of Shock From High Tension Electric Wires Earl W. Baumgartner, 21, Orrtanna, Touches Power Line With Iron Pipe While Working at Gardners Canning Plant Youth Was Preparing to Measure Depth of Water in Cistern Supplying Boilers. Was Recently Married to Cashtown Girl. Earl W. Baumgartner, 21 years old, of Orrtanna, was instantly killed this morning at 10:30 o'clock at Gardners, when an iron pole in his hands came in contact with a high tension wire of the Cumberland Valley Light and Power Company, carrying 13,000 volts. The young man was employed as a well-digger for the firm of Kohl Brothers, of Myerstown, York county. He and his brother-in-law were engaged in sinking a shaft for a well at the C. H. Musselman Canning Company at Gardners where the mishap occurred. Water for their well-digging engine was procured from a cistern nearby, and Baumgartner decided to ascertain how much water was in the cistern. His brother-in-law gave him a pen knife, believing he would use it to whittle the end of a stick to be inserted in an opening in the concrete cover over the cistern. Instead of using a wooden stick, Baumgartner took an iron pipe about twenty feet long. He had raised it in the air and was about to place it in the opening in the cover of the cistern when it came in contact with the exposed high tension power wife of the Cumberland Valley Light and Power Company. Baumgartner was killed instantly. It is said he had been warned about the high tension power wires. He and his brother-in-law had been engaged in drilling the well at Gardners since early last week. So severely was Baumgartner shocked by the high-powered electricity that black marks from the nails in his shoes were left on the concrete cover of the cistern. Dr. W. E. Wolff, of Arendtsville, was summoned and pronounced the man dead. Dr. C. G. Crist, Chambersburg stree, couonty coroner, also was called, but deemed that an inquest was unnecessary since the man was killed in an accidental manner. He gave orders for the removal of Baumgartner's body. A particularly sad feature of young Baumgartner's death is the fact that he was married only a week before Decoration Day in May to Miss Martha Ball, of Cashtown. Besides his wife, the young man is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baumgartner, of Orrtanna. Arragements for the funeral have not yet been made. Mr. Baumgartner is the second man to have been killed by coming in contact with the high tension wires of the Cumberland Valley Light and Power Company, within the past few months. An employe of the company was killed several months ago at York Springs while working on a pole carrying the highly charged wires.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 9 January 1962, Page 1 Mrs. Fannie May Baumgardner, 82, widow of J. Charles Baumgardner, died Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Gilbert, Herr's Ridge, Gettysburg R. 3, with whom she resided. A native of Orrtanna, born September 28, 1879, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Mertz) Herring. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Dixon, Baltimore; a brother, David Herring, Gettysburg R. 3; a sister, Mrs. Grace Bishop, Biglerville; a grandson, Earl Baumgardner, Carlisle, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Peters Funeral Home, Carlisle St., with the Rev. Henry Early officiating. Interment in Flohr's Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock at the funeral home.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 7 January 1971, Page 4 Mrs. Harriet G. Baumgardner, 85, Bendersville, died Wednesday evening at 9:30 o'clock at Timkens Hospital, Canton, Ohio. She had gone to Canton on December 27 to visit a son, Merle L., and suffered a stroke on New Years Day. The deceased was born and always resided in Adams County, a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna E. (Stoops) Wetzel. Her Husband, William L., died in 1962. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bendersville, and the Ladies Bible Class of the church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Ward D. Taylor and Mrs. Luther Lobaugh, both of Bendersville; Mrs. Archie Starner, Gardners R. 2; Mrs. Roger Hoffnagle, Biglerville; Mrs. Paul Pitzer and Mrs. Wilmore Tuckey, both of Biglerville R. 1; three sons, Harry T., Bendersville; Merle L., Canton, O.; Norman W., Pulaski, Ill., 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dugan Funeral Home, Bendersville, with Rev. Jerome V. Guss and Rev. Dr. O. D. Coble, officiating, Interment will be in the Bendersville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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Source: Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 1 December 1909 Lloyd Baumgardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Baumgardner, of Franklin township near Orrtanna, died last Friday while playing at Scott's school, from heart disease, aged 16 years. He had been playing at recess and stopped feeling unwell. He sat down and suddenly fell over and expired He had been suffering from heart trouble for some time. The funeral was on Sunday, interment at Flohr's church. He is survived by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 22 February 1928 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M.J. Baumgardner, widow of Samuel H. Baumgardner, who died last Sunday morning at her home in Orrtanna, twenty-four hours after funeral services were held for her husband, were held this morning from the home, the Rev. George B. Ely officiating. Interment was at Flohr's church cemetery. Pallbearers were J. Charles Baumgardner, W.L. Baumgardner, Norman Baumgardner, and Marshall M. Baumgardner, sons; Max Cease and Ross M. King, sons-in-law.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 15 February 1928 Samuel Henry Baumgardner, prominent resident of Orrtanna, died suddenly from the effects of a heart attack at his home Tuesday afternoon while working in the yard at his home. Mr. Baumgardner had been examined by a physician shortly after noon Tuesday and had then gone to his chicken yard to do a little work. A member of his family who was looking from the window of the home discovered his body. His widow had been stricken with paralysis on July 15 of last year and Mr. Baumgardner had been nursing her back to health since that time. Mr. Baumgardner, who was 79 years old, was the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Henry Baumgardner, of Taneytown, and lived in that section until he was married 45 years ago when he moved with his bride, who was Miss Mary J. Mickley, to near Orrtanna, where they resided until fourteen years ago when Mr. Baumgardner retired from the barrel manufacturing business and moved to Orrtanna. Besides his widow he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Max Cease, Near Orrtanna; Mrs. R.M. Kane, Orrtanna; J. Charles, Hanover; W. L. Baumgardner, Bendersville; Norman H., Malcolm, Nebraska, and Marshall, Tippecanoe, Ohio. Eighteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two brothers, Joseph Baumgardner, Dayton, Ohio; Franklin, Taneytown, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Ohler, Taneytown, also survive. Funeral services Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at his late home, his pastor, the Rev. George B. Ely, Flohr's Lutheran church, officiating. Interment at Flohr's church cemetery.
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IF YOU KNOW THE DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Date: May 1962 William L. Baumgardner, 78, Bendersville, retired carpenter and former official of the Bendersville Fire Company, died suddenly Monday evening at his home. The county coroner said Mr. Baumgardner had been in failing health for the last year but had been about Monday and was on the porch at his home when he suddenly fell. The death was caused by a coronary occlusion and a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. A son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Mickley) Baumgardner, he was born in Orrtanna, but had resided in Bendersville for approximately a half century. He retired from carpentering several years ago. At one time he had operated a barrel factory in Bendersville during the period when apples were packed in barrels. He was a member of Bethleham Luther Church, Bendersville, of the Bendersville Fire Company and Adams County Firemen's Association. He had served several terms as president of the Bendersville Fire Company, as fire chief and as a director of the company. Surviving are his wife, the former Harriet G. Wetzel, and nine children: Mrs. Ward Taylor, Harry Baumgardner and Mrs. Luther Lobaugh, all of Bendersville; Mrs. Archie Starner, Gardners; Merle Baumgardner, Louisville, Ohio; Mrs. Roger Hoffnagel, Biglerville; Mrs. Paul Pitzer, Biglerville; Norman Baumgardner, Mound City, Ill., and Mrs. Wilmer Tuckey, Biglerville. Also surviving are 24 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Laura Cease, Orrtanna; Mrs. Ross King, Orrtanna, and Marshal Baumgardner, Dayton, Ohio.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 29 July 1986 Mrs. Clara B. Baver, 81, of 821 N. 32nd St., Allentown, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the wife of Clyde B. Baver. They observed their 58th wedding anniversary in May. She was a school teacher in the New Jersey and Ohio areas for many years until retiring. She taught 1st grade in the Saucon Valley School District 1924-29. Born in Hellertown, she was a daughter of the late Pliny A. and Stella (More) Bergstresser. She was a member and deacon of the First Presbyterian Church, Allentown. Surviving with her husband are two sons, Clyde B. Jr. of Toms River, N.J., and Bruce A. of Boonton Township, N.J.; a brother Stanley of Hellertown; two sisters, Mrs. Clemmie Bird of Hellertown and Mrs. Catherine Smith of Charlotte, N.C.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. A calling hour will precede the services. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 26 October 1999 Clyde B. Baver, 94, of Country Meadows, Allentown, died Sunday, Oct. 24, in Country Meadows. He was the husband of the late Clara V. (Bergstresser) Baver. Before retiring in 1971, he was a mechanical engineer and utility proposal manager for Babcock and Wilcox Co. in New York City and formerly in Ohio. He was the proposal manager for the largest boiler in the world, which was constructed for the TVA. He was a 1928 graduate of Lehigh University. Born in Shoemakersville, Berks County, he was a son of the late Allen A. and Semena R. (Smith) Baver. He was a member and former trustee and elder of First Presbyterian Church, Allentown. He sang in the mixed chorus at Country Meadows. He was a 32nd degree Mason in the Hamburg Lodge. Survivors: Sons, Clyde B. of Wyomissing, Berks County, and Bruce A. of Boonton Township, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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| IF YOU HAVE THE OBIT EMAIL ME. Source: Arkansas City, Traveler, Arkansas City, Oklahoma Date: Friday, 23 February 1990 Florence Evelyn Mauk Beard , 76, died Thursday (Feb. 22, 1990) in Tulsa, Okla. She was born Aug. 4, 1913 in Uncas, Oklahoma to Erick and Eva Smith Mauk. She attended schools in Kay County. In 1929 she married Walter Laverne Beard Sr. at Newkirk. Mrs. Beard lived all her life in Kay County until she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1987 to be near her daughter. She had worked at St. Joseph Medical Center and Ponca Nursing Home. Survivors include one daughter, Rosemary Miller, Tulsa, Oklal; five sons, Walter Laverne Beard Jr., Bartlesville, Okla., Lyburn Erick Beard, Winfield, Robert Leroy Beard, Ponca City, Paul Edward Beard, Cleveland, and James Dale Beard, Cherryvale; three brothers, Louis J. Mauk, Harlingen, Texas, Alvin D. Mauk, Welch, Okla., and Calvin B. Mauk, Farmington, N.M.; Seven sisters, Myrtle M. Fortune, Little Rock, Ark., Margery I. Pendergraft, Wilberton, Juanita D. Beaupre, Hawthorne, Calif., Caroline G. Steyer, Ventura, Calif., Alvena B. Smith, Springdale, Ark., Hazel K. Hodges.
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Source: Morning Herald, Hagerstown, Maryland
Date: Tuesday, 6 September 1955 John F. Beard Dies, Aged 75 Well Known Real Estate & Insurance Man ILL Four Weeks John Frederick Beard, a well known real estate and insurance broker, 114 Wayside Avenue, died at the Washington County Hospital on Saturday at 10:30 p. m. of complications after an illness of four weeks. He was 75 years old. Born and reared in Williamsport, he was the son,of Lewis C. and Susan (Harbaugh) Beard and Was a member of Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Clever-Smith Bible Class. He was a past Grand Potentate of the Maryland Odd Fellows and was a member of Potomac Lodge No. 31 and Gilead Encampment No. 6, I.O.O.F.; a member of B. P. O. E., United Commercial Travelers, the Williamsport Sportsmen's Club; and the First Hose Fire Company. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Florence Smith, Hagerstown; Miss Catherine Beard, at home, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hendershott, McConnellsburg, Pa.; one son, John Irvin Beard, Jessups, Md.; sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hebb and Mrs. Lela Burgan, both of Hagerstown; brothers, Samuel and Roy, both of Hagerstown; Guy, Frederick; Benjamin, Oregon, Illinois; and Charles, Weirton, W. Va.; and one grandchild. The body was removed to the A. K. Coffman Funeral Home, where it may be viewed. It will be taken to Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Church Wednesday at 1 p.m. and will lie in state until time of the service at 2 p. m. Dr. Frederick Eyster will officiate. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Cemetery.
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Source: Morning Herald, Hagerstown, Maryland
Date: Monday, 15 July 1974 OREGON, ILL. — Lewis Benjamin Beard, 84, of Oregon, died Saturday at the Dixon Hospital in Dixon, Ill. Born in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Lewis C, and Susan Harbaugh Beard. He was a member of the American Legion and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a retired postal worker. He is survived by one sister, Leila C. Burgan of Hagerstown, and one brother, David Guy Beard of Nanjemoy, Md. Services will be held at the Farrell Funeral Home in Oregon at 1:30 p.m. today. Burial will be at the Brethren Church in Oregon.
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Source: Arkansas City Traveler, Arkansas City, Kansas
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2008 Lyburn E. Beard, 75 formerly of Arkansas City, KS died July 13, 2008, at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield. Cremation has been effected. Graveside services have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008, in the Parker Cemetery. A visitation will be held in the Donlan Hall, Schmidt Wing at the Kansas Veterans Home, Winfield, Thursday, July 17, 2008, from 6pm-8pm. Lyburn was born March 12, 1933, in Ponca City, OK to Walter L. and Florence (Mauk) Beard. He was reared and educated in Newkirk, OK. Lyburn served in the Navy from 1952 to 1954. He married Helen Lewis June 11, 1955, in Newkirk, OK. The couple made their home in Arkansas City, KS. Lyburn worked at Rodeo Meats then worked for Skyline as a saw operator and supervisor. He was a past member of the Maverick Rodeo Club. Survivors include his wife Helen of Winfield, KS; son Danny Beard and wife Teresa of Newkirk, OK; daughters Tawana Metzinger and husband John of Arkansas City, KS; Natasha Bryant and husband Jeff of Arkansas City, KS; four brothers LaVerne Paul Robert and James; two foster sisters, Julia Burke and Carolyn Eweing; grandchildren, Justin and Drew Beard both of Newkirk, OK; Brandon Metzinger and wife Christine of Arkansas City; Jason Metzinger of Arkansas City; Blair Tenhouse and husband Doug of Manhattan, KS; Ryan Bryant of Arkansas City; two step grandchildren, Jennifer Plush of Arkansas City; Amber Butler of South Haven; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lyburn was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosemary, daughter in law Dawn Beard, foster parents Stella and Comadore Goddard, foster brothers Merrill and Gene Goddard, and foster sister Wanda Spencer. A memorial has been established with the Kansas Veterans Home and the Epileptic Foundation of America. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 8 January 1961, Page 13 Jane Bechtel Is Engaged Mr. and Mrs. James Y. Bechtel, Boyertown, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane Louise, to Gene Starr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Starr, also of Boyertown. Miss Bechtel was graduated with the class of 1959 from Boyertown High School. She is employed in the office of William's car agency in Boyertown. Her finance attended Boyertown High School and is employed by the Tung-Sol Electric Co., Boyertown. No date has been set for the wedding.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 16 January 1935 Mrs. Anna L. (Levan) aged 62 years, 2 months and 27 days, wife of Horace W. Bechtel, died of a complication of ailments at her home in Amityville. She was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Mary (Angstadt) Levan. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mamie, wife of Alex Besson, Fairington, Maine; Dorothy, wife of Paul Smith, Amityville; Emma, wife of W. I. Ashworth, Stowe; John, Pottstown; Charles, home; Jennie, wife of R. L. Ashworth, Lynchburg, VA. A twin brother, George, at home, 17 grandchildren, and the following sisters and brothers survive: Peter and James Levan, Jennie, wife of Israel Swavely; Iva, wife of Frank Frederick; John, all of Pottown; Charles and Lillian, wife of Thomas Diener, Boyertown, also survive. She was a member of Sanatoga Grange and Amityville Reformed church. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral home of H. R. Houck and Son, 112 North Washington street. Interment will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery, Parkerford.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 1 November, 1991, Page C7 Edmund Y. Bechtel, 86, of Boyertown R.D. 3, died Thursday at 10:40 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Oct. 24. He was the husband of Arline B. (Reppert) Bechtel. Born in Pike Township, he was a son of the late Horace and Katie (Yoder) Bechtel. Bechtel was employed as a mechanic for 48 years by the former Boyertown Casket Co. before retiring in 1975. He then worked part-time for Spencer's Orchards, Shanesville. He was a member of Shanesville Alliance Church, Boyertown R.D. 3. Other survivors include two sons Robert J. and Larry E., both of Boyertown; three daughters, Gloria A., wife of Warren Rader, and Doris V., wife of Charles Wentzel, both of Boyertown R.D. 3, and Betty J., wife of Lewis Martin, Bally: two sisters, Elda, widow of Warren Renninger, Pottstown, and Mary, wife of Doyle Green, Florida City, Florida; and four brothers, Lester Y., Boyertown R.D. 3; James Y., Boyertown; and Earl Y. and Ernest Y., both of Boyertown R.D. 4. There are also 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The Daniel R. Christ Funeral Home, Oley, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 21 February 1999, Page A17 Elsie M. Bechtel, 94, of Barto, died Saturday, Feb. 20, in her home. She was the wife of the late Elton D. Bechtel. Born in Barto, she was a daughter of the late Albert L. and Mary (Leh) Moll. She was a member of the United Church of Christ Congregation of Huff's Union Church, Alburtis. Survivors: Daughter, Gloria A., wife of Edward C. Adams of Barto, three grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E Weis St., Topton.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 27 March 1990, Page B6 Elton D. Bechtel, 82, of Barto R.1, died Sunday in his home. He was the husband of Elsie M. (Moll) Bechtel. They observed their 52nd wedding anniversary in November. An elementary teacher for more than 40 years, he last taught in District Township, part of Brandywine Heights School District, Berks County, before retiring in 1972. Earlier, he taught in Ruscombmanor and Hereford townships. Bechtel also was a justice of the peace at his home for 30 years until 1973. Born in District Township, he was a son of the late Jonas H. and Annie (Kemp) Bechtel. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Union Church, Alburtis R.1. He was a graduate of the former Kutztown Normal School. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Gloria A., wife of Edward C. Adams of Barto R.1, and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Call 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton, and 10-11 a.m. Thursday in the church.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 24 June 1911 Emma DeTurck Bechtel, of New Berlinville, aged 63 years, 9 months and 26 days. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, at her home, at New Berlinville, on Monday morning, June 26, at 10 o'clock and also the services and interment at Schwarzwald Church and cemetery at 1 o'clock on the same day.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 13 June 1995 Jackie S. Bechtel, 57, of Maple Run Manor, Ross Township, formerly of Slatington, died Monday in his home. He was a hoist engine operator for the Penn Big Bed Slate Co., Slatington, for many years until 1993. Born in Slatedale, hew was a son of Mae (Scherer) Bechtel of Slatington and the late Claude Bechtel. He was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Slatington. Survivors: Mother; daughter, Cindy, wife of Jeffrey Papay, and a sister, Jane, wife of Albert Falat, both of Slatington, and two grandsons. A son, Timothy J., died in 1993. Services: 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington, and 10-11 a.m. Friday in church.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 26 July 2000, Page B4 James Y. Bechtel, 88, died Monday night in his residence at 833 Rhoads Ave., Douglass Township, Montgomery County. He was the husband of Leah M. (Dilliplane) Bechtel. Born in Pike Township, he was a son of the late Horace R. and Katy A. (Yoder) Bechtel. Bechtel had been employed as a full-fashion knitter in Boyertown, and was last employed 19 years as a lathe operator by Stanley G. Flagg Co. Inc., Stowe, Montgomery County, retiring in 1977. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown. Bechtel was a life member of the Friendship Hook & Ladder Company, Boyertown, and the Liberty of New Berlinville and Gilbertsville fire companies. He is also survived by a daughter, Jane (Bechtel) Starr, Boyertown; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Burial will be in the Oley Cemetery, Spangsville. L.W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source: Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 29 April 2012 Leah Mae (Dilliplane) Bechtel, 98, of Boyertown, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 29, 2012. Born in Pleasantville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hettie Swoyer Dilliplane and the wife of the late James Y. Bechtel. They had been married for 61 years. She was employed for a number of years by Great American, Bally as a looper until her retirement. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown, and the Boyertown Golden Age. She also attended the Center at Spring Street, Boyertown for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Jane L. Starr and her husband Gene of Boyertown; two granddaughters: Christine, wife of Richard Mest of Boyertown and Karen, wife of Keith Bardman of Gilbertsville; and four great-grandchildren: Kelly and Kevin Mest and Blake and Clark Bardman. Funeral services will be private.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 15 May 1995, Page C7 Lester Y. Bechtel, 84, of 92 Chapel Road, Boyertown, died Saturday at 4:20 p.m. in Laurel Nursing Center, Tilden Township, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. He was admitted to the nursing center from Community General Hospital, where he had been a patient for several days. He was the husband of Willi K. (Hoch) Bechtel. Born in Pike Township, he was a son of the late Horace and Katie (Yoder) Bechtel. Bechtel was employed for 50 years as a polisher for the former Boyertown Casket Co., retiring in 1976. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Spangsville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, James Y., Boyertown, and Earl Y., Boyertown R.D. 3. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Daniel R. Christ Funeral Home, Oley. Burial will be in Oley Cemetery, Spangsville.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 10 January 2008 Mae Valentine Bechtel, 88, of Lehigh Furnace, formerly of Brown Street, Slatedale, passed away peacefully in her daughters arms Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in the Inpatient Hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Claude J. Bechtel who passed away in 1957. Born in Emerald on February 14, 1919, Mae was a daughter of the late Elmer A. and Katie A. (Brobst) Scherer. Mae will be greatly missed by her daughter Jane A. (Bechtel) Falat, wife of Albert J. Falat, with whom she resided for the last two years. For 27 years Mae was employed by the former Slatington Dress Co., and Robbi Sue Manufacturing, both of Slatington, as a sewing machine operator until retiring in 1981. Mae was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. Local 111, Allentown. She was a member of St. Peters United Methodist Church, Emerald, and frequently attended church with her family at Good Shepherd U.C.C., Slatington. Mae was a member and regularly attended functions of the Slatington Senior Citizens group. Formerly, she was a part time cook for the former L.N.S. Grove, Slatington. She resided at her Brown St. home for 60 years, until residing with her daughter. Her past times were spent reading the Bible, cooking and baking, sewing, embroidery, listening to Gospel music and enjoyed birds, gardening and the outdoors. Mae will be deeply missed by her loving family, friends and all who knew her. Survivors: Daughter, Jane A. wife of Albert J. Falat of Lehigh Furnace; brother, Elwood A. and his wife Doris Scherer of Slatington; son-in-law, Paul H. Bachman Sr. of Slatington; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins. Mae was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ellen (Bechtel) Bachman in 1993, son Jackie S. Bechtel in 1995 and a grandson, Timothy J. Bechtel in 1993, four sisters and two brothers. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008 in St. Peters United Methodist Church Center Ave. and Franklin St., Emerald. Call 9-10 a.m. in the church. Additional calling period 7-8:30 p.m. Friday January 11, in Good Shepherd U.C.C., 3940 Mountain Rd., Slatington. The Rev. Keith Bashore and Rev. James D. Robison Jr. will be officiating. Interment, Slatedale Cemetery. Arrangements, Kevin E. Hunsicker Funeral Home Inc., Slatedale. Contributions: Can be made to Hospice of Lehigh Valley, Good Shepherd U.C.C. or St. Peters United Methodist Church, all c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 29, Slatedale, PA 18079-0029.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 10 June 2012 Mary A. (Reese) Bechtel, 91, widow of George S. Bechtel of Nottingham, formerly of Boyertown passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in the Reading Hospital, West Reading, Pa. Born in Lehigh County, she was the daughter of the late Mark M. and Laura (Grim) Reese. Mary was a 1938 graduate of Boyertown High School. She attended Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown. For 25 years she was a sales clerk at Bause's Drug Store, Boyertown. She is survived by a daughter, a son, three sisters, three grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard Reese. Graveside services will be at Fairview Cemetery, 317 West Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown. Rev. Dennis Christie will officiate.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 13 April 1996, Page C5 Willi K. Bechtel, 80, of 92 Chapel Road, Earl Township, died Friday at 12:05 a.m. in Community General Hospital, where she had been admitted earlier in the day. Her husband, Lester Y. Bechtel, died May 13, 1995. Born in Oley Township, she was a daughter of the late Gideon C. and Minnie (Knabb) Hoch. She worked in various factories in Boyertown, Fleetwood and Reading throughout her life. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Spangsville. Surviving are two brothers, Grover K. Hoch, Boyertown, and Eli K. Hoch, Oley Township; and two sisters, Erma K., wife of G. Richard Heydt, Douglass Township, and Laura K., wife of Earl Rhoads, Oley Township. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Daniel r. Christ Funeral Home, Oley. Burial will be in Oley Cemetery.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 5 October 1992 Alfred T. Beck, 68, of Hawley, Wayne County, died Saturday in his home where he was stricken. He was the husband of Grace (Aanonsen) Beck. They were married 41 years. Before retiring, Beck was a pharmaceutical salesman for the Purdue-Frederick Co., with headquartered in Norwalk, Conn. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Liebenguth) Beck. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; sons, Roger D. of York Haven, York County, and Gary D. of Harrisburg; daughter, Sandra Keshner of Harrisburg; brother Robert of Allentown and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow, Teeters Chapel, 505 Church St., Hawley. Call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 23 December 1989, Page B34 Mrs. Evelyn C. Beck, 92, formerly of Allentown, died Thursday in Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg. She was the widow of Raymond T. Beck. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Camilla (Solt) Leibenguth. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Northampton. Survivors: Sons, Robert A. of Allentown and Alfred T. of Hawley, Wayne County, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: Noon Tuesday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Call 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 7 November 2014 Robert A. Beck, 88, of Bath, passed away on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 at Alexandria Manor, Bath. Born on March 18, 1926, in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond T. and Evelyn C. (Leibenguth) Beck. Robert and his wife, the former Christine L. Pfeiffer, observed their 61st wedding anniversary last May. He was a 1944 graduate of Northampton High School. Robert worked at the former Western Electric, Allentown, for 37 years until retiring. After retiring, he became proficient in the art of stained glass making. He honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a member of St John's Lutheran Church, Bath. Survivors: in addition to his loving wife Christine, he is survived by his children Scott and Beth Beck, Robert and Bonnie Beck, Marianne and Alan Engvaldsen, Nancy and Brian Wittman; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services: will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bartholomew Funeral Home, Bath.
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Source: Titusville Herald, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 12 September 1964, Page 5 Mrs Frank A Beeles - Mrs Beulah E Beeles, 67, died at Titusville Hospital at 2:55 am Friday, following a several months illness. She was born in Mannington, W Va, June 19, 1897, the daughter of Dallas and Elva Martin Hess. She was married to Frank Beeles, Jan 29, 1920. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters and four sons: Mrs James Martin, Mrs Lyle Ralston, and Mrs John Henry, all of Titusville, and Miss Opal Beeles of Titusville; Joseph H Beeles of Canonsburg, John William Beeles of Los Angeles, Walter H Beeles of Lebanon, Pa, and Frank A Beeles, Jr; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Arch Hess of Waidstown, W Va, and a sister, Mrs Joseph Hughes of Mannington, W Va. One son, David, died previously. Friends may call at the William M Curds Funeral Home...and may attend the funeral service there at 2 pm Sunday with Rev Albert Broadhurst of Townville officiating. Interment will be in Kerr Hill Cemetery in Gresham.
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Source: Titusville Herald, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 21 Jun 1975, Page 5 Frank A Beeles, 83, of Titusville, MR 5, died Friday at 7:05 am in Oil City Hospital where he had been a patient for one day. He was born in Martins Ferry, O, May 31, 1892, a son of Frank H and Catherine Hill Beeles. On Jan 31, 1920, he married the former Beulah Hess of Mannington, W Va. Mrs Beeles died in 1964. Mr Beeles was a veteran of World War I, having served with the US Army. In 1959 he retired after 25 years service from Forge Works Division, Struthers Wells, where he had been a saw operator. Mr Beeles is survived by five sons, Joseph Beeles of Canonsburg, John Beeles of California, Walter Beels of Myerstown, Frank Beeles, Jr, and James Beeles of Mannington, W Va; four daughters, Mrs James (Helen) Martin of Titusville, MR 5, Mrs Lyle (Ruth) Ralston of Titusville, Star Route, Miss Opal Beeles of Titusville, and Mrs John (Mary Alice) Henry of Titusville; two brothers, William Beeles of Washington, Pa, and Leroy Beeles of Steubenville, O; 26 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Gordon B Garrett Funeral Home...and attend the funeral there Monday at 11 am with Rev Lloyd Chelton, pastor of Tryonville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Kerr Hill Cemetery, Gresham.
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Source: Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 4 October 2014 Patricia J. VanZuiden Wilson Leininger Beeles, 74, died Thursday, October 2, 2014, at her residence. She was the wife of Walter H. Beeles, who died May 9, 1994. Born in Moline, Ill., on January 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert S. and Isabelle P. (Pryor) Wilson. A 1958 graduate of Myerstown High School, she was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Myerstown, and was employed by area factories for a number of years. She was a member of the Richland American Legion, the Rod and Gun Club, Womelsdorf, and was past president of the Myerstown VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by daughters, Sharon S., wife of Elijah Jones of Bloxom, Va., and Tammy L. Martin of Myerstown; sons, Robert C., husband of Tina Leininger of Lebanon, and Franklin J., husband of Rosanne Leininger of Kutztown; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her companion, Ray Shaak of Robesonia. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wilson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at 11 a.m. from Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Interment at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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Source: Newhard Funeral Home, Westville, Indiana
Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2006 Elsie M. Behnke Age: 95 of Westville, passed away Monday, October 30, 2006 in Valparaiso. She was born April 12, 1911 in DeKalb County, Illinois to Clarence and Edna (Yeager) Worden. On January 22, 1934 in Rockford, Illinois, she ,married Bernard Behnke who passed away November 19, 1992. Elsie is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Ronald) Albert of LaPorte, her grandson Michael (Lisa) Albert of Westville, her great grandson Brady Albert and one niece Connie Gustafson. Preceding her in death besides her husband were her parents and her sister Alice Parrish. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge in Valparaiso and the Westville Community Historical Society. She retired from Beatty Memorial Hospital in Westville where she was a canteen manager. Elsie operated Elsie's Restaurant in Westville during the early 1960s. She was the Westville Town Clerk-Treasurer in the early 1950s and was the first woman elected to a town office in Westville. Visitation for Elsie will be on Friday, November 3rd from 4-8 P.M. at the Newhard Funeral Home in Westville. Order of the Eastern Star Services will take place at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 4th at Pinhook Cemetery.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 28 September 1994 Charles R. Beil, 73, of Whitehall Township died Monday in Sacred Heart Hospital after after being stricken at home. He was the husband of Grace L. (Cressman) Beil. They were married 47 years last April. He was a truck driver for the former Howard Sober Co., Allentown, for many years before retiring in 1982. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Charles and Mozelle (Tosh) Beil. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; sons, Terry of Northampton and Philip of North Catasauqua; brother, Paul J. of Fullerton; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Friday, John H. Brubaker Funeral Home, 3rd and Walnut streets, Catasauqua. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday.
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IF YOU HAVE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Date: Doris Hildegarde Beil, 98, of Independence, MO passed away, Monday, July 13, 2009 at Rosewood Health Center. Mrs. Beil donated her body to the University of Kansas for anatomic research. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m, Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Pleasant Heights Community of Christ, 4341 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133. Visitation will follow at the church. Donations may be made to Outreach International. Doris was born August 16, 1910 in Lyons, IA to Herman and Anna (Larson) Wulf. She spent most of her life in Iowa, graduating from high school in Fulton, IL in 1928. She had worked as Assistant to the Dean at Clinton Junior College for a number of years before she retired. She was a member of the O.E.S. in Iowa and the Pleasant Heights Community of Christ in Independence. She was married to Clarence Milton Beil on April 29, 1932; he passed away on September 18, 1996. Survivors include; a daughter, Sherrill Ann Cochran of Independence, MO; a son, Gary Beil and his wife Lanelle of Bloomington, MN; 4 grandchildren, Liz Harris, Tom Cochran, Brad Beil and Amy Lavelle; 10 great grandchildren, Elizabeth Beil, Ellie Cochran, Tyler Harris, Nate Cochran, Jacob Beil, Zachary Harris, Katie Lavelle, Maegan Lavelle, Emma Lavelle and Anne Lavelle. She was preceded in death 4 sisters and a brother.
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Source: Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa
Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2002, Page 6B Mrs. Eleanor L. Beil, 99, of Heritage Manor, 4885 Asbury Road, formerly of 1547 Thomas Place, Hazel Green, Wis., and Clinton, Iowa, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Heritage Manor. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pape Funeral Home, with burial in Oakland Cemetery, both in Clinton. Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Dennis Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860, Asbury Road, Dubuque, and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Clinton. She was born on Sept. 5, 1902, in Lyons, Iowa, daughter of Alfred J. and Louise (Galmiefski) Meyer. She married Forrest F. Beil on June 1, 1929, in Clinton; he died on Dec. 14, 1992. She grew up in Lyons and graduated from Lyons High School in 1920. As a young lady, she worked several years as a legal secretary in Clinton. Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Weick, Dubuque; son, Richard A., Algonquin, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 13 April 2014 Grace L. Beil, 93 years of Whitehall, died Friday April 11, 2014 at Cedarbrook County Home in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Beil. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late J. Norman and Stella (Wirth) Cressman. Grace was a former member of St. John's U.C.C. in Fullerton where she taught Sunday School and made the church bulletins. Survivors: She is survived by her sons Terry and wife Yolanda of Port Charlotte, FL and Philip and wife Linda of Catasauqua; grandchildren Philip Jr. , Corey, Steven, and Melanie and 10 great grandchildren. Services: Funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday, April 15, 2014 at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 234 Walnut St. Catasauqua, PA 18032. Her viewing will be from 10-11am Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. John's U.C.C., 575 Grape St. Whitehall, 18052.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 5 August 2002 Harold J. Beil, of 4654 Cheryl Drive, Bethlehem, formerly of Kreidersville, died Aug. 4 in his home. He was married to Althea J. (Fogelman) Rinker-Beil. He was the husband of the late Pearl (Roth) Beil. He was a sales and service manager for 51 years for the former George Beil Inc., Northampton, before retiring in 1986. After retiring, he was a funeral service assistant for Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. He was also a notary public. Born in East Allen Township, he was a son of the late John and Jennie (Becker) Beil. He was a member and former deacon of St. John's United Church of Christ, Northampton. He was a former member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, where he was a councilman, chairman of the building committee, treasurer, and Sunday school supervisor and superintendent. He was a former treasurer and past president 1975-76 of the Northampton Rotary Club, where he was a member for 27 years and received a Paul Harris award. He was a member of the JAVA Society Stock Club, Northampton. He was a life member of the Allen Township Volunteer Fire Company, a former treasurer of the Volunteer Fireman's Relief Association fund, a former member of the Northampton Boosters Club and Northampton Chamber of Commerce and a past president of the Slatington AARP. He was a member of Chapman Masonic Lodge 637, Northampton. Survivors: Wife; son, Glenn A. of Coplay; stepson, Roger Rinker of Mission, Texas; stepdaughters, Nancy Galler of Coplay, Kay Fritz of Northampton; brother, John of Reading, Robert of Coplay; sister, Jean Benko of Allentown; a granddaughter, six stepgrandchildren, eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in St. John's United Church of Christ. Call 9-11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions: St. John's memorial fund, c/o the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012 Harvey J. Beil, 85, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 in the St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown with his caring and loving son Douglas by his side. Harvey was the husband of the late Anna E. Beil. Harvey was born in Fogelsville a son of the late Henry J. and Lucy Ann (Marsh) Beil. Harvey was employed by Bethlehem Steel from 1957 to 1987 where he was a Senior Staff Accountant. He was a former member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Allentown. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Harvey was a life member of American Legion Post # 29, a member of American Legion Post # 576 and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors: Son, Douglas J. Beil and his companion Toshia Celia of Allentown and her children, Tanya and Timothy; sister, Nora Beil Brobst of Allentown; cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Marie, Pearl and Viola; by a brother, Russell and by a half-brother, Thomas. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Stephens Funeral Home Inc., 1335-37 Linden St. Allentown. Call 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday in the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Highland Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions: Word of Life Church, 965 Vine Street, Macungie 18062, American Heart Association, NE PA District, 21 E. Broad St., Bethlehem 18018.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 4 February 1995 Kenneth J. Beil, 80, of Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township, died there Thursday. He was an accountant at the former Glose Moving and Storage Co., Allentown, for many years. Before that, he was an accountant at the former Queen City Textile Co., Allentown. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Norman S. and Florence E. (Mohrey) Beil. He was a member of St. Joseph's Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sisters, Mrs. Roma E. Sweeney of Allentown and Mrs. Mabel A. Smith of Chapel Hill, N.C. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m. Tuesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 23 January 1986 Marie A. Beil, 67, of 608 1/2 N. 16th St., Allentown, died Wednesday in Allentown Hospital. She was a sewing machine operator at the former Penn State Mills, Allentown, for 24 years before retiring. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Lucy A. (Marsh) Beil. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving are two brothers, Harvey J. and Russell D., both of Allentown; three sisters, Honora M., wife of Walter Brobst, and Pearl I., both of Allentown, and Mrs. Viola K. Stokes of Northampton R.1, and a half-brother, Thomas O. Beil of Coplay. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Paul J. Beil, 85, and a long time resident of Fullerton, Whitehall Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2009 in the V.N.A. Hospice House of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Township. Born in Catasauqua to the late Charles W. and Lillian M. (Tosh) Beil,he was the husband of Pauline (Maronpot) Beil for 60 years. They married on February 12, 1949. A 1940 graduate of Whitehall High School. Paul was a very proud and patriotic veteran, faithfully serving in World War II combat with the Army 79th Division, 313th Regiment, attaining a Bronze Star for his distinguished valor. After the war, he worked as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 38 years, retiring in 1986. Survivors: Wife, Pauline a resident of Fellowship Community, Whitehall; daughter, Paula K. Horn and her husband, John M., of Nazareth; son, Jeffrey K. and his wife, Janice A. (Krempasky) Beil, of Mohnton;grandchildren, Rebecca Beil of Reading, Kelly Horn of Whitehall, Julie and Michael Horn at home. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles R. Beil. Services: will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, located one block south of the Fullerton Avenue exit of Route 22, with calling hours beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Grandview Cemetery, South Whitehall. Pauls family will receive relatives and friends in their home at 4938 Steuben Road, Nazareth, beginning at 3 p.m. Contributions: Are suggested to the V.N.A. Hospice of St. Lukes 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2294.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 15 May 1997 Pearl I. Beil, 77, of Allentown died Wednesday, May 14, in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. She was a sewing machine operator at the former Penn State Mills, Allentown, for 49 years before retiring in 1985. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Lucy Ann (Marsh) Beil. She was a member St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Brothers, Harvey J. and Russell, both of Allentown, and Thomas of Coplay, and a sister, Nora, wife of Walter R. Brobst of Allentown; nieces and nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 3 December 1989 Mrs. Pearl R. Beil, 68, of 4167 Howertown Road, Northampton, died Saturday in her home. She was the wife of Harold J. Beil. They observed their 48th wedding anniversary in November. She was a teller for the former Cement National Bank, Northampton, for more than 10 years, retiring in 1976. Before that, she was a teller at Merchant's National Bank, Coplay. Born in South Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Marion (Hartzell) Roth. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kreidersville, where she coordinated the blood bank program. Survivors: Husband; son, Glenn A. of Coplay and a granddaughter. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2002 Russell D. Beil, 74, of Allentown, died July 15 in his home. He was a maintenance worker for various companies in the Lehigh Valley. Born in East Fogelsville, he was a son of the late Henry J. and Lucy A. (Marsh) Beil. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Bowling Congress, Allentown Chapter. Survivors: Brother, Harvey J., and sister, Nora M. Brobst, both of Allentown; half brother, Thomas Beil of Coplay; nieces, nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 15 January 2010 Thomas O. Beil, 94, of Coplay died January 8 in St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown. He was married to the late Helen L. (Tacker) Beil. Born in Fullerton, he was the son of the late Henry and Caroline (Steininger) Beil. He was a custodian for the Whitehall-Coplay School District. Previously, he was a repairman for the former Lehigh Portland Cement Co., Fogelsville for 30 years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Coplay. A member of the American Legion #739, Hokendauqua, he served as a corporal in the Army in World War II. Survivors: son, Thomas C. Beil and his wife, Karen L. of Allentown; grandson, Thomas A. Beil and his wife, Beth of Akron, OH; companion, Elaine Kapun of Allentown; brother, Harvey of Allentown; sister, Nora Brobst of Northampton. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay. Call 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment, Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall. Contributions: To the church c/o the funeral home 18037.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 27 September 1991 Charlotte A. Beitler, 69, of Allentown, died Thursday in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Laureldale, Berks County. She was the wife of the late Warren R. Beitler. She was a missionary for Bible Centered Ministries, Upper Darby, Delaware County, for 25 years, retiring last year. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Henrietta (Gotthardt) Leh. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown, and a Sunday school there and a former director of Christian Endeavor. Survivors: Son, Brian M. of Reading; brother Richard of Allentown and three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Public Opinion, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 30 November 1989 Ada B. Benedict, 93, formerly of 7958 Anthony Highway, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1989, in Quincy United Methodist Home, Quincy. In failing health since being admitted to the nursing home three years ago, she was critically ill for a week. Born Nov 6, 1896, in Quincy Township, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Ellen M. Duffield Benedict. All of her life was lived in the Quincy area, and she had made her home at the Anthony Highway residence for 25 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church Women. As a young woman, she worked in the packing plant of D.M. Wertz Orchards. Prior to retirement, she was a cutter at Waynesboro Knitting Mill for more that 30 years. Surviving are two brothers, J. Glenn of Menno-Village, Chambersburg, and Orville M. of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews.
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Source: The Record Herald, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 1 March 1980 Dr. Frank Benedict, Quincy native, dies Frank D. Benedict, M.D., 90, 125 Wesley Road, Ocean City, N.J., Quincy native and Philadelphia physician for more than 50 years, died at 8 a.m. Feb 28, 1980, in the Ocean Point Nursing Home, Somers Point, N.J. He had been in failing health for a number of years and was admitted to the nursing home Monday. Born in Quincy Township Dec. 23, 1889, Dr. Benedict was the son of the late George D. and Ellen M. Duffield Benedict. A graduate of Quincy High School, he took his pre-medical studies at Perkiomen Academy, graduating in 1909. He received his degree in medicine from the Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia in 1914 and served his internship at the Temple University Hospital. He served in the Medical Corps with the 82nd Division in Europe during World War I and following his discharge returned to Philadelphia where he served on the staff of the Temple University Hospital for 51 years until his retirement in 1967. He also served as instructor at the Temple University School of Medicine for a number of years. He married the former Margaret Severson in November 1922 and they made their home in Ocean City since his retirement. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ocean City and the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Medical Associations. In addition to his widow he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Janet Sebens, Annandale, Va; a granddaughter, three sisters; Mrs. Anna B. Geesaman, a resident of the Quincy United Methodist Home, Miss Ada Benedict and Mrs. Eva Heefner, both of R.R.1, Waynesboro and two brothers; J. Glenn Benedict, R.R. 8, and Orville Benedict, Quincy.
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Source: The Village Record, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 12 March 1891 George Benedict, Sr. died at his residence, at Mt. Zion Station on Tuesday, March 24, at noon, from a brief illness of Typhoid Pneumonia. The deceased leaves a wife, four daughters and one son to mourn his departure. In the death of Mr. Benedict, not only the family sustain a serous loss, but the entire community have lost in him a kind, affectionate, courteous neighbor and friend. Charity was dispensed by him, not only the resident poor but all that applied to him were treated with the utmost respect and kindness. I don't think that I am exaggerating when I say he dispensed more charity than any dozen men in our community. He was a life long and consistent member of the Lutheran Church at Quincy, and an ardent supporter of the principles of the Republican party. He was at various times elected to township offices and was at the time of his death one of the auditors of our township. He would have filled any county office with credit, but was of a quiet and retired disposition and hence never entered the political arena. He followed the occupation of farming very successfully all his life, having at the time of his death, five farms or an estate valued at thirty to forty thousand dollars. His funeral took place from his late residence, on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. Lentz, of Chambersburg had charge of the service, which were largely attended, after which the remains were conveyed to the Mt. Zion graveyard by undertaker Jacobs. He was 69 years of age.
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Source: The Record Herald, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 13 May 1977 Mrs. Jeane C. Benedict, 84, wife of Dr. Rush G. Benedict, of 33 S. 69th St., Upper Darby, died at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia. She had been in failing health for the past year and was critically ill since being admitted tothe hospital Monday. Mrs. Benedict was born in Schuylkill County, Nov. 13, 1892, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Good. Following her graduation from high school, she attended a business college and studied music. As a young woman, Mrs. Benedict was a theater pianist. During World War I she served as a Navy chief yeoman in Washington D.C. She and Dr. Benedict were married in December 1918, and made their home in Waynesboro until moving to Upper Darby in 1933. For several years Mrs. Benedict was employed as a secretary by a Philadelphia law firm, and during World War II she served in the Military Intelligence Division of the War Department in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Benedict was a member of St. Alice Roman Catholic Church, Upper Darby. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a foster daughter, Mrs. Bernadine Shieber, Philadelphia and a sister, Mrs. Ellen Buck, Long Beach, Calif.
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Source: The Evening Herald, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 21 March 1911 Mrs. Margaret Benedict, widow of George Benedict, Sr., died at her home, near Mt. Zion church, Quincy township, Monday, aged 80 years, 10 months and 20 days. Mrs. Benedict was born in the house in which she died. She was a member for the Old German Baptist Brethren church for more then half a century. She made her home with her son, George, Jr., on the home farm. Mrs. Benedict is survived by three children: Mrs. Frederick Greenawalt, Elbrook; George Benedict, Jr., on the home farm and Mrs. Albert Duffield, on the adjoining farm. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. services at Mt. Zion church, conducted by the Revs. H. A. Good and John D. Benedict; interment in graveyard adjoining.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 30 April 1991, Page B7 Alverta M. Benfield, 73, of Alburtis R.1, died Monday in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette M. and Richard F. Schmoyer Jr. of Allentown. She was the wife of the late Walter A. Benfield. She and her husband owned and operated Benfield Insurance, Benfield Real Estate Co. and Benfield Printing Co., all from their home. She was a tax collector in 1989 and a judge of elections during the 1980s, both in District Township, Berks County. Born in Hereford Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Gertie (Benfield) Moll. She was a former consistory member and treasurer of the United Church of Christ congregation of Huff's Union Church, Alburtis R.1. Also, she was a Sunday school teacher there for about 50 years, a den mother of the Cub Scout pack and a member of the Ladies' Aid Society. Benfield was a representative to the East Berks Association of the United Church of Christ and a delegate to the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference in Collegeville, Montgomery County, during the 1980s. Survivors: Daughters, Jeanette, Lois M. Freeman of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Elaine M., wife of Randy L. Young of Pitman, Schuylkill County; son, Clark M. of Barto R.1; sister, Beulah M. Crossley of Emmaus; brothers, Ralph E. of Macungie R.1 and Owen J. of Alburtis R.1, and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton, and 10-11 a.m. Thursday in church. Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 3 August 1938, Page 8 The wedding of Alverta Mae Moll, daughter of Mrs. Gertrude and the late John L. Moll, of Huffs Church, and Walter A. Benfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Benfield, of Huffs Church, took place at the Reformed parsonage at Zionsville in the presence of John Bitting as best man and Naomi Moll, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. The Rev. James N. Blatt officiated. Mrs. Benfield is a graduate of the Longswamp High School, the bridegroom being a graduate of the same class. He later took a course in insurance at the University of Pennsylvania and Neffs College of Oratory in Philadelphia. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 21 August 1988, page E10 Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Benfield of Alburtis R.1 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 31 by attending a worship service in Huff's Church. A surprise dinner party given by their children in Memorial Chapel followed. They are parents of Jeanette Schmoyer of Allentown; Lois Freeman of Upper Marlboro, Md.; Elaine Young of Pitman R.1 and Clark of Barto R.1. There are six grandchildren.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 13 January 2001, Page B23 Clark M. Benfield, 52, of 1213 Huff Church Road, Barto, died Friday, Jan. 12, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Joanne E. (Schmoyer) Benfield. They were married 29 years in July. A certified insurance counselor, he was the owner and operator of the Benfield Insurance Agency, Barto, a subsidiary of Pennsurance Inc., Oley, Berks County. He was a 1971 graduate of Bloomsburg University. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Walter A. and Alverta M. (Moll) Benfield. He was an elder, consistory member, Senior Choir member and Sunday school officer of Huffs Union Church, Alburtis, where he was a past Sunday school teacher, councilman and scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 515. He was president of the Bally Savings Bank, Bally, since 1999, having previously served as a trustee since 1989. Survivors: Wife; sons, Matthew C. of Paoli, Chester County, Jonathan E. of Whitehall Township; sisters, Jeanette M. Schmoyer of Allentown, Lois M. Swann of Annapolis, Md., Elaine M. Young of Pitman, Schuylkill County. He was predeceased by an infant son. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Huff United Church of Christ Church, Alburtis. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Contributions: Huffs Union Church capital improvement fund.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 6 January 1989, Page B8 Walter A. Benfield, 73, of Alburtis R.1, died Thursday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Alverta M. (Moll) Benfield. The couple observed their 50th wedding anniversary in July. Benfield operated the Benfield Insurance Agency , Alburtis R.1, 1936-81, and Benfield Printing Service, which specializes in tax forms, since 1972. Tax collector for District Township, Berks County, since 1941, Benfield was president emeritus of the Pennsylvania Tax Collectors Association of which he was president, 1958-88. He was a board member of the Pennsylvania Savings Association Insurance Corp. since 1979 and Bally Building and Loan Association since 1953. He was president of Bally Building and Loan in 1962. He was justice of the peace for District Township, 1951-72, and was one of three delegates representing Berks County in the adoption of the revisions to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1967. Born in District Township, he was a son of the late Franklin and Amanda Y. (Siesholtz) Benfield. He was president of Memorial Park and a past president of the consistory, both of the United Church of Christ congregation of Huff's Union Church, Alburtis R.1. He graduated from Overbrook School For the Blind, Philadelphia, in 1934. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Jeanette M., wife of Richard F. Schmoyer Jr. of Allentown, Lois M., wife of Don T. Freeman of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Elaine M., wife of Randy L. Young of Pitman, Schuylkill County; son, Clark M. of Barto R.1, sister, Mrs. Lilly Oberholtzer of Allentown, and six grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday in the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 26 November 1995 Gladys P. Benner, 86, of 1249 St. Basil St., Allentown, died Saturday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Victor A. Benner. She was a saleswoman at the former Yingst Dress Shop, Allentown. Before that she was an accessories buyer for Wetherhold & Metzger, Allentown, until retiring in 1966. Born in Andreas, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of late Warren and Beulah (Stigerwalt) Trexler. She was a member and former deacon of Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown. She was a past president of the Allentown Women's Club and a volunteer cook at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Allentown, preparing meals for the homeless. Survivors: Daughter, Virginia A. Helffrich of Bethlehem; son, Robert E. of Allentown; brother, Warren of Bethlehem; sister, Dorothy, wife of Frank Anthony of Allentown; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday in church. Arrangements, Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 13 July 1992 Victor A. Benner, 82, of Wescosville, died Sunday in the Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown. He was the husband of Gladys P. (Trexler) Turner. They would have been married 62 years this month. He was a roller in the rolling mills of the Bethlehem Steel Corp., for 43 years, retiring in 1972. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late James A. and Jennie (Geyer) Benner. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown, where he was a former deacon. Survivors: Wife; son, Robert E. of Allentown; daughter, Mrs. Virginia A. Helffrich of Bethlehem; brother, James A. of Bethlehem; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Arrangements, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 20 January 1999 Catherine D. Berard, 72, Torrance, Calif., died Jan. 11 in her home. She was the wife of Donald Berard, who died in 1994. She was a registered nurse at Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia, for 25 years. Born in Kunkletown, she was a daughter of the late George and Laura (Smith) Kleintop. Survivors: Sons, Brian of Snohomish, Wash., and Barry L. of Torrance; sister, Velma Behler of Palmerton, and five grandchildren. Arrangements, Halverson, Stone and Myers Mortuary, Torrance.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Newark, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Monday, 1 May 1961 Mrs. Blanche M. Berger, 83, widow of William F. Berger, life long resident of the St. Louisville area, who had been a patient in the Newark Nursing Home, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Newark Hospital. She was admitted April 27. Born Feb. 2, 1878, in Eden Township, she was the daughter of Robert and Hannah (Moats) Hutchinson. A former teacher in the Licking County Schools, Mrs. Berger was a member of the Methodist Church of St. Louisville and the first organist of the church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1955, and surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Virgil McCullough and Mrs. Robert Richcreek of Newark, Mars. Glenn Marston of St. Louisville and Mrs. Herbert Coss of Homer; three sons, Leslie of Marion, Max of Cleveland and Denn Berger of Wooster; also 33 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Thomas Johnson of St. Louisville; two brothers, Frank Hutchinson of Newark and Rev. Clyde Hutchinson of South Zanesville. A son is deceased, also a brother. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist Church in St. Louisville and burial will be in Evans Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ross Henderson Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Monday and the body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Newark, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Friday, 29 January 1943 Services for Mrs. David Berger of St. Louisville who died Thursday in the City hospital were held at 2 p.m. today in the Methodist church in St. Louisville. Rev. L. A. Bangerter conducted the service and burial was made in Evans cemetery. Source: Newark Advocate, Newark, Licking County, Ohio Date:Tuesday, 2 February 1943 Daisy E. Berger, 63, St. Louisville, Jan. 28, acute myocarditis.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Saturday, 28 September 1912 David H. Berger, a resident of Shoshone, Wyo. died Friday night at the home of his nephew, Samuel Bullock, near St. Louisville, after a week's illness of paralysis. He sustained the stroke while on a visit to his nephew's home and his condition continued to grow worse until death occured. Mr Berger was 72 years old. He was at one time a resident of Licking county, but went west 28 years ago locating in Wyoming. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Lamy of Webster, Darke county and Mrs. Grace Shirlill of Shoshone, and four sons, Charles, George, Philip and Benjamin, all of Shoshone. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Albaugh of Newton township. Funeral arrangements will not be made until word is received from the sons at Shoshone.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Tuesday, 14 June 1904 David W. Berger was born January 8, 1864 and died June 5, 1904, aged 40 years 4 months and 28 days. he was united in marriage with Irene V. Hutchinson, November 15, 1888. He united with the M.E. church at Newton Chapel in 1887. His obituary is indelibly written upon sorrowful hearts of this entire community. His character was so strongly imbued with integrity that it would not yield to pressure from any source. He despised mean acts and mean things, and no one ever intimated that he had done aught of which he had need be ashamed. His record was one of honor, his ambitions lofty, and his work was truth itself. His thoughts were noble, his aspirations were for the good of men and the ennobling of society, "the noblest work of God." A kind husband and an honest man who loved his people and was loved by them.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Thursday, 16 January 1902 Mrs. Berger's Death Utica. O. Jan 16 - Mrs. Elizabeth (Wheeler) Berger died this morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. J. H. Bone, half way between Mt. Vernon and Martinsburg. The funeral will take place on Saturday and burial will be made at St. Louisville.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Wednesday, 31 July 1895 The many friends of John Berger will be pained to learn of his death at his home Wednesday. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m.
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Source: The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Date: Friday, 10 September 2004 BERGER, MARVIN E., Memorial Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, with calling one hour prior, at First Baptist Church. Calling is also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m., at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Monday, 1 March 1943 Mrs. Minerva Berger, 76, widow of John M. Berger, former resident of Rocky Fork, died Sunday in the home, 200 East Seventh avenue, Columbus, following an extended illness. Mrs. Berger was a native of Knox county, born Oct. 1, 1866. Her husband died in 1935 and she leaves four childrend, Earl Berger of Wilkins Run road; Miss Pearl Berger of the home, Freeman Davis of Columbus, and Mrs. Edward Noise of Lancaster; also 1 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Mary Clutter of Mt. Vernon. The body was taken to the home of her son Earl Berger, and funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Rocky Fork Church and burial will be made in Rocky Fork cemetery. Funeral directors, Householder Funeral Home.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Newark, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Monday, 13 June 1955 William F. Berger, 88, former school teacher and retired farmer, died at 11:35 p.m. Sunday in the home in St. Louisville, following three weeks serious illness. The son of Jeremiah and Hester Ann (Barstow) Berger, he was born Jan. 9, 1867, in the St. Louisville vicinity. Surviving are his widow, the former Blanche G. Hutchinson, whom he married June 24, 1899: three sons, Leslie of Marion; Max of Cleveland Heights and Dean Berger of Wooster; four daughters, Mrs. Virgle McCullough of Newark, Mrs. Glenn Marston of St. Louisville, Mrs. Robert Richcreek of Newark and Mrs. Herbert Coss of Homer; also 33 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was the last of his generation. A son Charles is deceased. Mr. Berger was a member of the Methodist Church of St. Louisville where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. E. J. Pfeiffer will officiate and burial will be made in Evans Cemetery. The body is at the Gutliph and Henderson Funeral Home and will be placed in the church at 1 p.m.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 10 March 1992, Page B6 Alberta E. Bergstresser, 83, of Hellertown R.1, died Monday in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late John A. Bergstresser. Born in Hellertown, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Flora E. (Rapp) Ruth. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hellertown. Survivors: Son, William A., with whom she resided, and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Call 10:30-11 a.m. Thursday in church. Arrangements, Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 8 January 1992 Doris Elizabeth Bergstresser, 86, of Seminole, Fla., formerly of Bethlehem and Trenton, N.J., died Sunday in Seminole Nursing Pavilion. She was the wife of the late Titus Monroe Bergstresser. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary (Cope) Beahm. She was a member of Garden of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Petersburg, Fla. Survivors: Son, Richard M. of Seminole; daughter, Betty A., wife of John Nelson of Fort Myers, Fla.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. No calling hours.
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Source: Bethlehem Globe-Times, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 8 December 1936 BERGSTRESSER - fell asleep in Hellertown Dec. 7, 1936, Estellaa Bergstresser, wife of Pliny A. Bergstresser, age 50 years and 19 days. Relatives, friends and organizations with which she was affiliated are invited to attend all funeral services fromt he home, 326 Main Street, Hellertown, on Thursday, December 10, at 1:30 p.m. Further services in Christ Union Church at 3 p.m. Internment in Hellertown Union Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday evening.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 2 September 1987 Mrs. Florence S. Bergstresser, 88, of 43 W. Depot St., Hellertown, died Tuesday in Mary Ellen Convalescent Home, Hellertown R.1. She was the wife of Stanley E. Bergstresser. They observed their 67th wedding anniversary in January. Born in Springfield Township, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Lillie (Funk) Grube. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hellertown. Surviving with her husband are three sons, Neal G. of Columbia, Md., Lee R. of Palmer Township and Ray M. of New Providence, N.J.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be announced by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 3 September 1987 Services for Mrs. Florence S. Bergstresser, 88, of 43 W. Depot St., Hellertown, who died Tuesday in Mary Ellen Convalescent Home, Hellertown R.1, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 16 December 2012 Joan H. Bergstresser, 79, of Palmer Township died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. She is the wife of the late Lee R. Bergstresser who died February 16, 2007. Born in Philadelphia on January 26, 1933 to the late Clifford and Jean (Rue) Hudson. Joan is a member of Palmer Moravian Church, where she was a past Sacristan. She graduated from the University of North Carolina, earning a Bachelor in Mathematics in 1956, Bronze Life Master from American Contract Bridge League, and served on Easton Area Public School Board from 1977 to 1983. Joan enjoyed many activities with her contemporaries. Survivors: Loving children, Cliff P. and his wife M. J. of Damascus, MD, Gary R. and his wife Janet of Richfield, NC, Lisa R. wife of Craig Wilcox of Easton, Lauren A. wife of Jeffrey Sysko of Easton; siblings, Bebe Dixon of Morehead City, NC, Robert and his wife Mary of Mebane, NC; nine grandchildren. Predeceased by a brother, Kenneth. Services: Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at 11:30 a.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John Street, Easton. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Hellertown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to her church in her memory, 2901 John Street, Easton, PA 18045-2544.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 29 November 1985 John A. Bergstresser, 82, of Hellertown R.1, former proprietor of Bergstresser's General Store, died Thursday in St. Luke's Hospital.He was the husband of Alberta E. (Ruth) Bergstresser. They observed their 46th wedding anniversary last December.Bergstresser's dates back to 1903 as a landmark in Wassergass, Hellertown R.1. Bergstresser's father, Alfred L., founded the family business as A.L. Bergstresser & Son. Around 1920 John began working with his father, and since the 1970s, John's son, William A., has been running the storeFeatured in a 1981 Neighbor's story, Bergstresser's was described as the kind of store that takes you back to the horse and buggy days with its variety of merchandise piled throughout the storeBorn in Lower Saucon Township, Bergstresser also was a son of the late Daisy (Bauder) Bergstresser.Surviving with his widow and son of Hellertown are a brother, Kenneth A. of Bethlehem, and three grandchildren.Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Templeton-Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
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Source: An Antonio Express, San Antonio, Texas
Date: Sunday, 29 February 2004 Karl S. Bergstresser, of San Antonio, TX, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at the age of 94. He was born in Bangor, PA on September 23, 1909 to Carrie Newhart Bergstresser and the Rev. Ira F. Bergstresser. He spent his childhood years in eastern Pennsylvania. He went to North Central College in Illinois and then to graduate school at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1935. He married May Holmes, also a student at Washington University, in 1934. Dr. Bergstresser taught college chemistry for eight years, worked as Chief Chemist and Research Chemist at Foote Mineral Company in Philadelphia, and worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1946 until 1972. While in Los Alamos he served as Chairman of the Central New Mexico Section of the American Chemical Society, President of the New Mexico Institute of Chemistry, and Secretary-Treasurer of the New Mexico Academy of Science. In 1969 he received the John Dustin Clark Award from the New Mexico Central Section of the American Chemical Society. He also served as District Chairman of the Girl Scouts and worked with the Boy Scouts. He was a charter member of the United Church of Los Alamos. After retiring, he moved to Albuquerque, where he was an active member of New Life Presbyterian Church. He and his wife moved to San Antonio in 1999, where they lived at the Meadows Retirement Community. Dr. Bergstresser is survived by his wife of 69 years, May Holmes Bergstresser; four children, Robert of Berkeley, Thomas and wife Laura Dickinson of Albuquerque, Paul and wife Rebecca of Dallas, and Martha Ramos and husband Reyes Ramos of San Antonio; grandchildren, Richard Bergstresser, Sara Bergstresser and husband Eric Castellanos, John Dickinson and wife Terri, Maria Dickinson, Daniel Bergstresser, Laura Bergstresser and husband J. Richard Kendall, Miguel Ramos, Paul Ramos, Susanna Ramos Ebenstein and husband David; great-grandchildren, Jacob Ebenstein and Lilly Kendall; and sister, Alma Bergstresser Snyder of Allentown, PA. He will be greatly missed.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2003 Kenneth A. Bergstresser, 90, formerly of Bethlehem, died April 20 in Cornwall Manor, Lebanon County. He was the husband of the late Marion M. (Myers) Bergstresser. He was a biology professor emeritus of Moravian College, Bethlehem. He received a bachelor's degree in biology from Albright College, Reading, a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate from Lehigh University. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Alfred L. and Daisy (Bauder) Bergstresser. He was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church, and a former member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem, and St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Hellertown, where he was a Sunday school superintendent. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a senior chief field director of the American Red Cross with the 12th Armored Division. He was a recipient of a Bronze Star. He was a member of Hellertown-Lower Saucon School Board, Bethlehem Masonic Lodge 283 and Cornwall Manor Tree Committee. Survivors: Sons, Michael Divinia of San Jose, Calif., Karl Bergstresser of Centreville, Va.; daughter, Kay Somers of Bethlehem; four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Levi Zerr Chapel at Cornwall Manor. No calling hours. Arrangements, Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon. Contributions: Memorial fund of Cornwall United Methodist Church or Benevolent Fund of Cornwall Manor.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 18 February 2007 Lee R. Bergstresser, 81, of Palmer Township, died Friday, February 16, 2007, at Easton Hospital, Wilson. He was the husband of Joan H. (Hudson) Bergstresser. Born in Hellertown on May 11, 1925, he was the son of the late Stanley E. and Florence S. (Grube) Bergstresser. Lee was a graduate of Lehigh University with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Subsequently, he earned a Professional Engineers License from the state of Pennsylvania. He worked for Honeywell for 11 years in Philadelphia and then for Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg, N.J., for 33 years until retiring. Lee served his country honorably during World War II in the Navy, serving on Aircraft Carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt at wars end. He was a member of Palmer Twp. Moravian Church. Survivors: Loving wife of 48 years; two sons, Cliff P. and his wife M.J. of Damascus, Md., Gary R. and his wife Janet of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, Lisa R., wife of Craig Wilcox of Easton, Lauren A., wife of Jeffrey Sysko of Berlin, Md.; brother, Ray M. and his wife Elizabeth of Wyomissing; nine grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Neal G. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, followed by the service at 2 p.m. Monday. Private interment with military honors will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmanfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church, John Street at Moravian Avenue, Easton, PA 18045-2544.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 13 April 1999 Marion M. Bergstresser, 85, formerly of Bethlehem, died Sunday, April 11, in the health center of Cornwall Manor, Lebanon County. She was the wife of Kenneth A. Bergstresser. She was a third grade teacher at the former Hatfield Joint School, Hatfield, and a former librarian at Moravian College. Born in Perkasie, she was a daughter of the late Daniel M. and Mamie (Moyer) Myers. She was a member of Cornwall United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, for more than 20 years with more than 3,000 hours of service, and a volunteer at Cornwall Manor. Survivors: Husband; sons, Kenneth A. Jr. of San Jose, Calif. and Karl D. of Centerville, Va.; daughter, Kay B., wife of Bruce R. Somers of Bethlehem, and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Zerr Chapel of Cornwall Manor. Call 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Arrangements, Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon. Contributions: To Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, or the church, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1263, Lebanon.
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Source: San Antonio Express, San Antonio, Texas
Date: Friday, 3 April 2009 May Holmes Bergstresser, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at the age of 96. She was born on October 8, 1912, in Springfield, Missouri. She spent her childhood years in Missouri. May was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. She married Karl S. Bergstresser in 1934. They lived in Fargo, ND, Ottawa, KS, Philadelphia, PA, and in Los Alamos, NM, where they remained for 35 years before moving to Albuquerque. She has been a resident of San Antonio since 1999. May worked as a nuclear microscopist in the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory. She was a charter member of United Church of Los Alamos. She was known for her quick wit, love of words, ability to recite poetry, and her devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years. She is survived by her four children, Robert of Berkeley, Thomas and wife Laura Dickinson of Albuquerque, Paul and wife Rebecca of Dallas, Martha Ramos and husband Reyes Ramos of San Antonio; grandchildren Richard Bergstresser, Sara Bergstresser and husband Erick Castellanos, John Dickinson and wife Terri, Maria Dickinson, Daniel Bergstresser and wife Kimberly Nicoll, Laura Bergstresser and husband J. Richard Kendall, Miguel Halverson-Ramos and wife Faith, Paul Ramos and wife Jennifer, Susanna Ramos Ebenstein; great-grandchildren Jacob Ebenstein, Lilly and Will Kendall, Isabel and Madeline Dickinson, and Mae Bergstresser. She will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at Oak Hills Presbyterian Church, 6739 Callaghan Road, on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Covenant Fund, Morningside Ministries, 700 Babcock, San Antonio, Texas 78201.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 28 May 1992 Stanley E. Bergstresser, 93, of 43 W. Depot St., Hellertown, died Tuesday in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Palmer Township. He was the husband of Florence S. (Grube) Bergstresser, who died in 1987. Bergstresser was a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years until retiring in 1959. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Pliny A. and Estelle (More) Bergstresser. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Hellertown, and a past president, secretary and elder of its consistory. In addition, he was a past vice president and board member of Union Cemetery, Hellertown. Bergstresser was a 32nd degree Mason and past master of Hellertown Lodge 563, and a past officer of Hellertown Castle 112, Knights of the Golden Eagle, and I.O.O.F. Saucon Lodge 606. Survivors: Sons, Neal G. of Columbia, Md., Lee R. of Palmer Township and Ray M. of New Providence, N.J.; sister, Catherine Smith of Charlotte, N.C.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Friday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown, and 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday in church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2009 Alda M. (Meckes) Berk, 91, of Wethersfield, CT passed away peacefully in her home on Friday (November 27, 2009) after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased in 2000 by her husband of 65 years, Paul D. Berk, Sr. Alda was born in Whitehall, the daughter of the late Wilson and Lavina (Adam) Meckes. Alda graduated from Whitehall High School in 1935 as Salutatorian and charter member of the National Honor Society. In 1943, Alda moved to Connecticut when her husband Paul became an experimental test pilot at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. After her four children were out of school, she worked in the tax assessors office for the Town of Wethersfield as Senior Technical Assistant for 16 years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a 50-year member of the First Church of Christ, Wethersfield and taught Sunday school in the early years. She had a lifelong love of gardening, sewing, knitting, baking and reading. She was a member of the Hoe and Hope Garden Club for many years and President in the later years. Alda was an accomplished seamstress, creating her own patterns for womens and childrens clothing, draperies and slipcovers. She loved her summer home on Otis Reservoir in the Berkshires and assisted in making rock walls for her flower gardens. She enjoyed picking blueberries and apples and baking pies for the family work force. Alda was tended with great love and care by many family members and the Masonicare Hospice team. Survivors: Four children, Paul D. Berk, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Woodstock, CT., Gary G. Berk and his wife Karen of Portland, CT., Shirley A. Berk of Marlborough, CT., and Eileen C. Perry and her husband Rodger of Simsbury, CT.; 9 grandchildren, Daniel, Brian and William Berk, Ryan, Jill and Scot Berk, Andre, Paul and Danielle Vallieres and J. Alexa and Taylor Perry; seven great-grandchildren, Patrick, Trisha, Trevor, Dylan, Gabrielle, Abby Lyn and Jordan. She was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters, Charles and Carson Meckes of Whitehall, and Floyd Meckes of Chicago, IL., and Luella Deily and Effie Fidelman of Whitehall. Services: Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall with the Reverend Dr. Becky J. Beckwith officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Peace Cemetery, Whitehall. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 2 September 1990 Mrs. Eva M. Berk, 93, formerly of Whitehall Township, died Friday in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the widow of Norman F. Berk. She was employed in alteration and fitting in the ladies department at Hess's, Allentown, for 38 years, retiring in 1978. Prior to that, she was a substitute elementary school teacher in the Lehigh and Berks County areas for many years. Also, she and her husband managed and farmed the former Oak Wood Farms in Whitehall. Born in Steinsville, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Clara (Henry) Bailey. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Fullerton. Survivors: Daughter, Irene M., wife of Alvin Semonis of Whitehall; sons, Paul D. Sr. of Wethersfield, Conn., and Nathan L. Sr. of Schnecksville R.1; brother, Elwood L. of Whitehall; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville (Route 143). Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 18 March 2005 Henrietta P. Etta Berk, 85, of Schnecksville, formerly of Whitehall, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, in St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was the wife of Nathan L. Nate Berk Sr. They were married on November 23, 1939. Born in Applebachsville, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Buehrle) Pudliner. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. She was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Whitehall, where she was a former member of the choir. Etta was co-owner with her husband Nate of Berk Motor Company in the West Catasauqua section of Whitehall since 1949. An expert seamstress, she was also employed for many years by the former Richards Sportswear and Fuller Sportswear. A member of the former Jessie K. Berlin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, she was active with the former Mothers Club of Fullerton. She loved sewing items for her family, cooking, shopping and enjoyed creating ceramics and crafts. Always a hard worker, she helped her family construct the building and adjoining home that is now Berk Motor Co. Etta enjoyed her 20 plus winters in St. Petersburg, Florida, as well as family outings at their home on Lake Wallenpaupack. Survivors: Husband; sons, Nathan J. Junior and his wife Sandra (Muha), and Dennis K. and his wife Joann (Uivary), all of Schnecksville; grandchildren, Nadine Sevrain, Kevin, Deann and Aubrey Berk; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Sydney and Paige Sevrain. She was predeceased by her grandson, Jason Berk, in 1977 and her sister, Anna Montalto, in 2004. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005, in the church, 835 3rd St., Whitehall, conducted by Rev. Martha S. Sipe. Her viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Monday in the church. Interment, Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. The Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2008 Nathan Lewis Berk, 89, of Schnecksville, formerly of Whitehall, died Monday March 31, 2008 in his home. The husband of the late Henrietta P. (Pudliner) Berk, they married on November 23, 1939. Born in Steinsville to the late Norman and Eva (Bailey) Berk, he was a graduate of Whitehall High School and Penn State University. He was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Whitehall. Nathan was a hard worker; and truly lived the American dream. He grew up on a farm which is now the site of the Whitehall Mall. Nathan participated in the building of the first runway at Lehigh Aircraft Company (currently Lehigh Valley International Airport) and learned to fly there. He was a Test Engineer for Mack Trucks Inc. from 1937-1949. In 1949 Nathan established Berk Motor Company of Whitehall and ran the business for 50 years and retired leaving his Sons to run the family business. Nathan also helped to establish the Whitehall Zoning and Planning Commission and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce; (which he was president of 1960, 1967-1973). He also helped to organize and sat on the board of the Lehigh County Industrial Development Corp. and the Lehigh Economic Advancement Project, Inc. Survivors: Sons, Nathan J., and his wife Sandra (Muha), Dennis K. and, his wife Joann (Uivary), all of Schnecksville; grandchildren, Nadine Sevrain, Kevin, Deann and Aubrey Berk; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Sydney and Paige Sevrain and Braidon Berk. He as predeceased by his grandson Jason Berk in 1977, sister, Irene Semonis in 1994, brother Paul Berk in 2000 and his Wife Henrietta Etta in 2005. Services: 11a.m. Saturday April 5, in his Church, 835 Third St., Whitehall, where his viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Church social room. Please use the Cherry St. entrance. Interment Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements by The Gilber Funeral Home of Whitehall. Contributions: St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 835 Third St. Whitehall, PA 18052, or Meals on Wheels of the Lehigh County, 4234 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown PA 18103.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 20 January 2000 Paul Daniel Berk Sr., 83, of Wethersfield, Conn., formerly of Whitehall Township, a retired senior test pilot for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, Conn., died Wednesday, Jan. 19, in his home. He was the husband of Alda (Meckes) Berk. Berk learned to fly at Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport in 1939. He quickly earned a commercial rating and became a flight instructor for the Army Air Corps and Navy Cadets. He was hired by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as an experimental test pilot in 1943. He flew numerous piston aircraft using Pratt & Whitney engines including the B-29, B-45, B-50, B-52, and early fighter aircraft such as F-94, F-9Fs and F-86s. Later in his career as senior test pilot, he flew jet aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Flying these later jet planes, such as the F-101 Voodoo fighter, Berk became the first man in Connecticut to fly over 1,000 mph. He retired when he reached the companies age limit for pilots. He was a member of the Quiet Birdmen. He flew for years after retirement locally and also flew the Connecticut Parachutists at Ellington Airport for many years. Born in Steinsville, Pa., he was a son of the late Norman and Eva (Bailey) Jerk. Survivors: Wife; sons, Paul D. Jr. of Woodstock, Conn., and Gary G. of Portland, Conn.; daughters, Shirley of Marlborough, Conn. and Eileen, wife of Rodger Perry of Simsbury, Conn.; brother, Nathan of Schnecksville; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 am Monday, R.P. Haas Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall. Call 10-11 am Monday. Contributions: American Heart Association or the Visiting Nurses Association, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 9 January 2004 Clifford C. Best, 91, of Slatington, died Jan. 8 in Mahoning Valley Nursing and Convalescence Center, Mahoning Township. He was married to Thelma M. (Kromer) Best for 66 years in August. He was a repairman for the former New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton, for 38 years before retiring in 1975. According to National Canal Museum historian Lance Metz, quoted in a Morning Call story in 1999, Best was the last living canalboat captain who worked on both the Lehigh and Delaware canals. Born in Freemansburg, he was a son of the late Robbie and Martha (Reed) Best. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Slatington. He was a member of Slatington Masonic Lodge 440; Lehigh Consistory, Allentown, and Vigilant Fire Company No. 2, Slatington. He was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels for 13 years. Survivors: Wife; brothers, Lester of Danielsville, Lovett of Walnutport; sisters, Alma Fenstermacher of Danielsville, Bessie Peters of Allentown, Martha Handwerk of Walnutport; nieces, nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington. Call 10-11 a.m. Monday. Contributions: Church memorial fund.
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Source: Slatington News, Slatington, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 17 March 1938, Page 5 Harry H. Best, Jr., 9 year old son of Harry H. and Mary (nee Beer) Best died Monday (3/14/1938) at the home of his parents, along Walnutport, RD1, near Edgemont Park. He had been an invalid nearly all his life. Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Paul, Mt. Pocono; Harold of Town. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 from the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery at Indianland.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 30 November 1985 Mrs. Jean S. Best, 90, formerly of 1524 S. Race St., Allentown, died Friday in Cedarbrook, Allentown R.2. She was the widow of Harold F. Best. She was a clerk in the coat department of Hess's for 25 years until retiring in 1955. Born in Kreidersville, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah (Kemmerling) Brownmiller. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving are a daughter, Janice L., wife of Robert E. Torrence of Allentown, a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2009 Martha S. Best, 97, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully, October 24, 2009 in Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late John and Hortie (Livengood) Best. Martha was a graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College where she earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees. She taught in the Northern Lehigh School District for 45 years, retiring as head teacher/principal of Walnutport Elementary School. She was a member of Slatington Sr. Citizens, Friendly Sr. Citizens in Walnutport, Kutztown Alumni Association, Pa. Education Association and a lifetime member of the National Education Association. Services: 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second Street, Slatington. Calling from 1- 2 p.m, in the funeral home. Contributions: to St. Johns Lutheran Church, C/O the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 27 December 2012 Robert M. Best, 24, of Slatington, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the son of Michael R.C. and Connie F. (Mertz) Best. Robert was a 2006 graduate of Northern Lehigh H.S., where he was a wrestler. He worked as a welder and was a member of Iron works local 36 of Allentown. Robert was a firefighter with Friedens Fire Co., Friedens, and was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Walnutport. Survivors: Parents; brother, Michael R.C. Best II; Teresa J., wife of Scott A. Horack, of Slatington; paternal grandparents, Lovette E. and Joanne G. Best of Walnutport; maternal grandparents, Francis and Lois Mertz of Palmerton; nieces, Tia andKyra Horack. Services: 11 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012, Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery, Slatington, PA. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, should be made to Friedens Fire Co. Firefighters.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 1 September 2002 Sara Jane Best, 75, of Allentown, died Aug. 31 in the hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She worked in business departments of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, from 1974 until retiring from the payroll department in 1981. Previously, she worked in business departments of the former Allentown Hospital, 1957-74. She received a bachelor's degree in 1948 from Cedar Crest College, where she was president of her graduating class, recipient of the Butz Prize for outstanding service to her college and community, and a member of the Delphi Honor Society. She received a master's degree from Temple University in 1979. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Harold A. and Jessie Marie (Huff) Best. She was a member of Boulevard Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown. She was a member of Good Shepherd Associates, Allentown. Survivors: Companion, Esther Stansfield, with whom she resided. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. No calling hours. Contributions: Good Shepherd Home Foundation, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 28 July 2007 Thelma M. Best, 93, of Slatington, passed away July 27, 2007, in Mahoning Valley Nursing Center, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Clifford C. Best who passed away in 2004. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late James and Daisy (Heffelfinger) Kromer. She worked as a tester for the former Western Electric, Allentown, for 28 years before retiring in 1978. Thelma was a driver for Meals on Wheels for eight years and she was a member of the First Baptist Church, Slatington. Survivors: Caretakers, Stanley and Rose Anthony of Slatington. Services: 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd Street, Slatington. Calling hour from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 17 October 1989, Page B7 Charles H. Betz Sr., 72, of 1753 Church St., Allentown, died Sunday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was a self-employed television engineer and carpenter for many years before retiring in 1980. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Ezra and Cora (Smith) Betz. Survivor: Son, Charles H. Jr. of Allentown. Services: At convenience of the family. Arrangements, Irwin M. Judd Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 7 May 1996 Robert G. Bierei, 74, of 56 Sandpiper Drive, St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Mount Bethel, died Thursday in Flagler Memorial Hospital, St. Augustine. He was the husband of Doris (Wessner) Bierei and the late Helen (Dutt) Bierei. He was an insurance investigator for Equifax Inc., Easton, before retiring in 1983. Born in Mount Bethel, he was a son of the late Augustus and Helen (Kellar) Bierei. He was a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the Pacific. He was a Worshipful Master of the Portland Lodge, 1953-54. Survivors: Wife; sons, Mark A. of Long Beach, Calif., and Gregg R. of Murphysboro, Ill.; sister, Georgiana Lichtenberg of Wayne, and four grandchildren. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Monday, Reed/Gaffney Funeral Home, 4 Lillian Lane, Johnsonville. Call 10-11 a.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 13 November 1982 Mrs. Esther M. Biery, 88, of Allentown R2, died Tuesday in the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center after being stricken in her home. She was the widow of John W. Biery. She and her husband were co-operators of the J.W. Biery and Co. grocery store, 11th and Linden streets, Allentown for many years before retiring in the early 1950's. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Katie I. (Bankhard) Bogert. She was a member of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Allentown. Surviving is a sister, Naomi I. of Allentown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Stephen's Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 25 February 1963 John W. Biery, 68, of 685 S. Hillview Road, Allentown, husband of Esther M. (Bogert) Biery, died Sunday in Allentown Hospital. Born in Lower Macungie Township, he was a son of the late James W. and Lesta (Wenner) Biery. He was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ. Until his retirement 13 years ago, he had operated a grocery store at 11th and Linden streets in Allentown for 29 years. Surviving is his widow. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Stephen's Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-8- p.m. tomorrow.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 13 June 1955 Bruce Mickley Biesecker, 76 year old Cashtown resident, died Sunday evening at 8:05 o'clock at the Warner Hospital of complications. He had been ill for several weeks and was admitted to the hospital May 26. Mr. Biesecker was born in Cashtown, the son of the late William P an Martha (Heintzelman) Biesecker, and was a life-long member of the Cashtown Community Fire Dept. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mayme B Hartman, Gettysburg, a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Allison Funeral Home, Fairfield, the Rev. Verle Schumacher, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Fairfield, officiating. Interment in Flohr's Cemetery, McKnightstown. Friends may call Tuesday evening after 7 o'clock at the funeral home.
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Source: Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 28 November 1936 Mrs. Martha E (Heintzleman) Biesecker, 86, widow of William Biesecker, died Friday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hartman, Cashtown, after being seriously ill for two weeks from infirmities. The youngest child of the late David R and Mary (Mickley) Heintzleman, Mrs. Biesecker was born and lived all her life in Franklin township. She had clear recollections of Stewart's cavalry raid and the Battle of Gettysburg. A girl of 13 years at that time, she remembered that Confederate soldiers had come into the home and that a general had asked to have a button sewed on his uniform. Frightened the child refused to comply for the same reason as that given by her aged grand-mother who had said she "couldn't see to sew." Mrs. Biesecker resided at the time of the battle, about a mile southeast of Cashtown on what is now known as the Riddlemoser farm. Hearing reports that Confederate troops were seizing horses found at the farms in this territory, the Heintzleman's hid a valuable stallion in a box stallion a secluded section of the barn and piled hay and bags of feed about the stall. But Mrs. Biesecker recalled that when the Confederate horses were led into the barn the hidden stallion neighed and was found by the southern troops who took him along with them. Mr. Biesecker died 27 years ago. For the past 13 years his widow has resided with Mrs. Hartman. In addition to Mrs. Hartman, the deceased is survived by a son, Bruce Biesecker, Cashtown, and three grandchildren. One brother, John Heintzleman, Cashtown, also survives. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Hartman home with the Rev. G. Howard Koons, Fairfield, officiating. Interment in Flohr's church cemetery, near McKnightstown.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 13 July 1909 William P Biesecker, one of Cashtown's best known residents, died at his home in that place on Monday afternoon aged 63 years, 9 months and 6 days. Mr. Biesecker was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent citizen of the West End of the county. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. John M Hartman, of Cashtown, and one son, Bruce, at home. Funeral Wednesday morning, meeting at the house at 10 o'clock. Interment at Flohr's Church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 1 June 1996 Bernice B. Bird, 83, of 2404 Raymond Avenue, Richmond, Va., formerly of Cypress Road, Walnutport, died Friday in the Stratford Hall Nursing Home, Richmond. She was the wife of the late Edward E. Bird Sr. Born in Berlinsville, she was a daughter of the late Louis S. and Cora V. (Best) Reinert. She was a member, former Sunday School Superintendent and past president of the Ladies Friendship Bible Class at Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Berlinsville. She was also a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Richmond. Bird wrote stories and poems that were published. Survivors: Son, Edward E. Jr. of Aberdeen, Md.; daughters, Barbara, wife of Marion Rice, with whom she resided, and Marian, wife of Roy Schleicher of Morrisville, Bucks County; brother, Lawrence of Walnutport; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m Tuesday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 28 May 1998 Edward E. Bird Jr., 67, of Aberdeen, Md., formerly of Clanton, Ala., and Walnutport, died of complications from cancer May 19 at home. He was the husband of Kathryn Marguerite (Davis) Bird for 46 years. He served in the Army for 22 years before retiring in 1970 as a chief warrant officer, 3rd class. His tours included Alaska, Greenland, Korea, Germany and Vietnam. He received the Bronze Star while in Vietnam. Born in Walnutport, he was a son of the late Edward E. and Bernice B. Bird. A deacon, he attended the First Baptist Church, Aberdeen, and previously was active in other Baptist churches for more than 30 years. He was an Eagle Scout, life member of the Retired Officers Association and a member of American Legion Post 128. Survivors: Wife; sons, John E. of Aberdeen, Capt. Thomas E. of Northeast, Md., and James A. of Clarksville, Tenn.; daughter, Sandra L. Sayles of Fort Leavenworth, Kan., sisters, Barbara Rice of Richmond, Va., and Marian Schleicher of Morrisville, Bucks County, and seven grandchildren. Services: Were Tuesday. Arrangements, Howard K. McComas III Funeral Home, Abingdon, Md., Contributions: To the church, 219 E. BelAir Ave.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 11 January 1990 Edward E. Bird Sr., 82, of 4789 S. Cypress Road, Walnutport, was dead on arrival Tuesday at Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Bernice B. (Reinert) Bird. They observed their 59th wedding anniversary in June. Bird was a supervisor in the rolling mill of the former New Jersey Zinc Co., East Plant, Palmerton, before retiring in 1970 after 45 years' service. Born in Angels, Wayne County, he was a son of the late Elmer and Effie (Wilber) Bird. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Berlinsville, where he was Sunday School superintendent for 30 years. He was first president of the Lehigh Township PTA and was a Boy Scout troop leader in the Berlinsville area for many years. Survivors: Wife; son, Edward E. Jr. of Clanton, Ala.; daughters, Barbara, wife of Dr. Marion Rice of Richmond, Va., and Marian, wife of Roy Schleicher of Morrisville, Bucks County; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 8 March 1985 Joseph A. Bird, 82, of 41 Hampton Ave., Hellertown, died Thursday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Clemmie (Bergstresser) Bird. He was employed by Dorney Park, Allentown. Active in many phases of baseball for 45 years, he was a scout for the Phillies, as well as teams in Washington, D.C, and Houston, Texas. Bird also was a manager in Triple-A baseball in Charlotte, N.C., and last coached for Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales for 10 years. He received a trophy from the government of Maryland, and was named to Maryland's Baseball Hall of Fame. Born in Baltimore, Md., he was a son of the late Jordan and Hattie (Mattingly) Bird. Surviving with his widow are a son, John N. of Greenwich, Conn.; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Gad of Hellertown, and three sisters, Mrs. Letitia Towson, Mrs. Ethel O'Neill and Mrs. Mae Truiett, all of Baltimore. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Franklin H. Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main St., Hellertown. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 9 November 2003 Ruth H. Birt, 85, formerly of East Seventh Street, Bloomsburg, and the Bloomsburg Towers since 2001, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at Bloomsburg Health Care Center. Born Oct. 26, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude R. (Reed) Hess. Mrs. Birt was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bloomsburg. She was a graduate of Berwick HIgh School in 1936 and was employed in her early years as treasurer and the head of bookkeeping for Columbia Insurance Companies, Bloomsburg, and working part-time for Columbia Farmers Bank after her retirement. Mrs. Birt was a member of the Soroptimist Club, Bloomsburg. She is survived by her three sons: John Birt of Bloomsburg; James Birt of Danville; Alfred Lee Birt of Lansdale; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. Birt, who died April 29, 1996; one sister, Martha Mackert, who died in 1994; and one brother, Alfred Hess, who died in World War 2. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Mayo Funeral Home Inc., 110 Chestnut St., Berwick, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Rev. Timothy G. Smith, her pastor. INterment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Berwick.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 28 January 2010, Page A18 John R. Bitting; 91; Breinigsville; died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, Lutheran Home, Topton; husband of Carolyn E. (Bogert) & the late Naomi M. (Moll) Bitting who died in 1978; salesman, Emmaus Ford, over 10 years before retiring; previously realtor, Pillsbury & Roth, Allentown; previously owned & operated bottling company, Emmaus; born District Township, Berks county; son of the late Robert F. & Susanna M. (Kale) Bitting; member, former council member, United Church of Christ congregation, Huffs Union Church, Alburtis; active in Sunday School, many years; Army veteran, World War II; member, Pikeville Sportsman Association. Survivors: wife of 17 years, Carolyn; step-sons, Tracy Dietrich & wife Tracy, Covington, Georgia; Kyle Dietrich & wife Amy, Trexlertown; brother Roy F., Easton; step-grandchildren, Elias, Sarah, twins Keeley & Addison; predeceased by daughters, Karen, Joan, brother, Phillip, sisters, Bernice, Arlene. Buried, Huffs Church Cemetery.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 20 March 1978, Page B4 Mrs. Naomi M. Bitting, 56; 1632 S. W. 31st St., Allentown; died Sunday, Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown; wife of John R. Bitting; born Hereford Township, Berks County; daughter of the late John & Gertrude (Benfield) Moll; member, Huff's United Church of Christ, Alburtis R. 1; taught Sunday school many years. Survivors: husband; sisters, Mrs. Beulah Crossley, Emmaus; Alverta, wife of Walter Benfield, Alburtis R. 1; brothers, Ralph, Macungie R. 1; Owen, Alburtis R. 1. Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, 3rd and Main streets, Emmaus.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 3 January 2013 Carolyn E. Bitting, 69, of Breinigsville passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late John R. Bitting, who died in January 2010. She was a payroll clerk at Cedarbrook County Home for over 15 years before retiring. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Kessler) Youse. Carolyn was a member of Huffs Union Church. She volunteered at the Good Will Fire Company, No. 1 Trexlertown and also at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She enjoyed traveling and especially loved Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks. Carolyn was an avid reader and adored her grandchildren. Survivors: Sons, Tracy A. Dietrich and his wife, Tracy Ann, of Covington, Georgia, Kyle D. Dietrich and his wife, Amy, of Trexlertown; brother, Fritz Bogert and wife, Judy, of Spring Mills; sister-in-law, Wanda Bogert of P.A. Furnace; grandchildren, Elias, Sarah, and twins, Keeley and Addison. Carolyn was predeceased by brother, Robert, in December. Services: 11 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2013 in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville with Pastor Jane M. Kropa presiding. Call 9:30 to 11 a.m., Monday. Interment will be private at Huffs Church Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Assoc. c/o the funeral home PO Box 190, 18031.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 28 Jun 1986, Page B36 Elwood W. "Bill" Black Jr., 35, of 127 W. Johnston St. Allentown, died Friday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Elwood W. Sr. and Joyce T. (Bogert) Black, with whom he resided. Surviving with his parents are a brother, Gary T. of Whitehall Township; two sisters, Judith E., wife of William D. Ritter of Allentown, and Shirley A., at home, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Theresa V. Bogert of Allentown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 1970 Bendersville Woman Dies Under Wheels Of Big Truck A 43 - year - old Adams County woman was dead on arrival at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Tuesday morning at 10:10 after a tractor - trailer mishap at a service station on Route 15 in Carroll Township, near Dillsburg. State police at Harrisburg reported that Mrs. Jean M. Black, Bendersville, apparently threw herself under the rear wheels of a tractor - trailer operated by her husband, Paul Black, while on the lot at the service station. The Cumberland County coroner, Dr. Edward A Haegele, said that death was caused by multiple injuries. Mrs. Black was a daughter of Mrs. Hazel M Fair McCauslin, Bendersville and the late Ralph B. McCauslin. She was a member of Bendersville United Methodist Church. Other survivors include three daughters, Caroline Anne Black, Williamsport; Cynthia L and Dorothy Jean Black, both at home; two sons. Paul E Black II, with the U.S. Army in Germany, and Thomas A Black, Norristown; one grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. William Shafer, Gettysburg R 3; Mrs. Clyde Baker, Bendersville, and Mrs. Roland Croft, Biglerville R. 1; one brother, Harold F McCauslin, Neptune, Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. from the Dugan Funeral Home in Bendersville with her pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Bonham, officiating. Burial will be in the Bendersville Cemetery. There will be no viewing.
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Source: Advent Review & Sabbath Herald, Washington, DC
Date: Tuesday, 21 Feb. 1899 Blanchard - Died at Joplin, MO, Feb. 3, 1889, Sister Keziah Blanchard, aged 43 years, 6 days. She was a devoted Christian and faithful wife and mother.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 5 August 2002, Page B6 Irene H. Bleam, 83, of Allentown died Aug. 2 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of Lester W. Bleam, who died last year. Born in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Lichtenwalner) Hess. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Nazareth. She was a member of the East Lawn Fire Company, Nazareth. Survivors: Son, Carl; daughters, Sharon Braun of Allentown, Dolores Roy of Jamestown, Pa.; seven grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren; nephews. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth. Call 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 25 Apr 2002, page B10 Lester W. Bleam, 83, of Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township, died April 23 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was married to Irene (Hess) Bleam for 63 years. He was a construction worker, painter and paper hanger for 50 years before retiring in 1983. Born in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, he was a son of the late Erwin and Alice (Wolfinger) Bleam. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Nazareth, where he was a member of the dart league, and attended Salem United Methodist Church. He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart medal recipient. Survivors: Wife; son, Carl; daughters, Sharon Braun of Allentown, Dolores Roy of Jamestown, Pa.; sister, Evelyn Stull of Bedminster, Myrtle Bergey of Quakertown; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth. Call 2-3 p.m. Saturday. Contributions: National Kidney Foundation, Philadelphia.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 24 October 1987, Page B33 Mrs. Elerta L. Bloom, 89, of Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township, formerly of Orefield, died Friday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the widow of George D. Bloom Sr. Born in Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Lottie (Best) Laub. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving are a son, George D. Jr., with whom she formerly resided; a daughter Vivian, wife of John Rutledge of Sewell, N.J.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Richard A. Heintzelman Funeral Home, 54 Summit Road, Schnecksville. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 22 January 1989, Page B14 George D. Bloom Jr., 69, of 45 Wolf's Crossing, Orefield, died Friday in Allentown Hospital. He was a machinist for Pratt-Whitney Aircraft Co., North Haven, Conn., for 25 years until retiring in 1983. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late George D. Sr. and Elverta L. (Laub) Bloom. Survivors: Son, George T. of Dayton, Ohio; daughter, Sharyn L., wife of Paul D. Daddona of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and four grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Indianland Cemetery, Cherryville. No calling hours. Arrangements, Richard A. Heintzelman Funeral Home, 54 Summit Road, Schnecksville.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 25 March 2002, Page B7 Edgar E. Blose, 84, of 514 W. Washington St., Slatington, died March 23 in the hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Grace E. (Leibenguth) Blose. He was a commercial decorator for Rileigh's, Allentown, 1964-89. He worked in receiving for the former Hess's, Allentown, 1947-60. Born in Slatington, he was a son of the late Elmer and Emma (Sauers) Blose. He attended Emmanuel Assembly of God, Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington. Survivors: Daughters, Renee Savitz of Apex, N.C., Patricia A. of Friedens; sons, Elwood E. of Riverdale, Ga., Randall A. of Slatington, Roland T. of Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers, Walter of Walnutport, Maurice of Egypt, Earl of Allentown; sisters, Doris Menges and Bertha, both of Allentown; 13 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cheryl A. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington. Call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, c/o the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 20 June 1996, Page B12 Grace F. Blose, 74, of Schnecksville, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Edgar E. Blose. They were married 53 years in December. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George and Katherine (Bailer) Leibenguth. Survivors: Husband; sons, Elwood W. of Riverdale, Ga., Randall A. of Fogelsville and Ronald T. of Harrisburg; daughters, Renee A., wife of Thomas Savitz of Cary, N.C., and Patricia A. of Allentown; sisters, Gladys, wife of Arthur Keen, and Joyce, wife of Harold Wolf, both of Allentown; 13 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by a daughter, Cheryl A. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: June 22, 1996 For The Record: Among the survivors of Grace F. Blose, 74, of Schnecksville, who died Tuesday is a son, Roland T. of Harrisburg. His name was incorrect in Thursday's Morning Call.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 12 June 2003 Lyndsey M. Blose, 17, of New Tripoli, died June 10 as a result of an automobile accident at Holbens Valley and Werleys Corner roads in Weisenberg Township. She was a cashier for Blose's Market, New Tripoli, and K-9 Campus, Fogelsville. An 11th-grade student at Northwestern Lehigh High School, New Tripoli, she was a member of the chorus, Key Club, and Friends for Life, an elementary student mentoring program, and business manager for Tiger Talk, the school newspaper. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Bruce E. Blose at home and Kim A. (Weller) Lighting of Walnutport, and a stepdaughter of Michael Lighting of Walnutport. She was a Protestant. Survivors: Parents; stepfather; brothers, Ryan S. and Jeremy A., both of Walnutport; maternal grandmother, Laura Titlow of Allentown. Services: memorial, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Northwestern Lehigh High School auditorium, New Tripoli. Call 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium. Arrangements, Keller Funeral Home, New Tripoli. Contributions: Lehigh County Humane Society, c/o the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 7 January 2007 Abraham W.L. Boger, 83, formerly of Slatington, died Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Liberty Nursing Center, Allentown. Born in Slatedale, he was the son of the late William and Ida (Weiss) Boger. He worked as a truck driver for various companies in the Lehigh Valley, including the former George Transfer for many years, George Husack Inc., Schnecksville, Billig Trucking, Allentown. He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli, where he was formerly the organist. He honorably served his country in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 16, Slatington, Germansville Fire Company, Heidelberg Games Protective Association and Jordan Lodge, Schnecksville. Survivors: Sons, Sherwood W. of Orefield, Gerald A. of Philadelphia, Kenneth C. and wife Dorothy of New Tripoli, Marlin S. and wife Cheryl of Slatington; daughters, Delores F. Miller of New Tripoli, Louise A., wife of James Mulqueen of New Tripoli; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. Two brothers, Nathan and Eldon, predeceased him. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007, in the church, with Rev. Kevin Fruchtl officiating. Interment, church cemetery. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, Keller Funeral Homes Inc., 6776 Madison St., New Tripoli. Contributions: To be made to Ebenezer U.C.C. Sunday School, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 75, New Tripoli, PA 18066.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 13 February 1991 Marion S. Bollinger, 62, died Tuesday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of Paul M. Bollinger. They were married 38 years in November. She was a cashier in the Kutztown Area High School cafeteria for 21 years. Born in Lower Macungie Township, she was a daughter of Sadie (Erb) Lichtenwalner of Tamaqua and the late Harry S. Lichtenwalner. She was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Zion Union Church, Maxatawny. Survivors: Husband and mother; sons, Roger A. of Mertztown R.2, Mark E. of Kutztown R.3 and Ernest L. of Breinigsville R.2; sisters, Gladys A., wife of Allen Fink of Macungie, and Sadie M., wife of Andrew Keiser of Quakertown; brothers, Standley C. of Macungie, Arthur T. of Trexlertown, Walter H. of Emmaus R.1, Theodore N. of Macungie, George T. of Wescosville and Samuel H. of New Tripoli R.2; and six grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 14 September 2008 Paul M. Bollinger, 86, of New Tripoli, formerly of Maxatawny Township, died September 12, 2008 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the widower of Marion S. (Lichtenwalner) Bollinger who died February 12, 1991. Born April 8, 1922 in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Stephen and Charlotte M. (Hitner) Bollinger. He was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Zions Union Church, Maxatawny. He was employed by the Dairy Herd Improvement Association of Berks County from 1948 to 1962. He worked as a laborer and tow motor operator at the former Red Cheek, Fleetwood, a truck driver at Adelphi Kitchens, Reading and Berks Products Corporation from 1968 to 1989. Also, he worked for Richard J. Mertz Landscaping, Kutztown and was a truck driver at the former Eastern Building Products, Kutztown until his retirement in 1991. Survivors: Sons, Roger A. husband of Alice (Balthaser) Bollinger, Mertztown; Mark E. Bollinger, Orlando, Fla.; Ernest L. husband of Elaine D. (Kistler) Bollinger, Denver, Lancaster County; sister, Kathryn C. (Bollinger) widow of Albert Johnson, Schnecksville, Lehigh County; and a brother, Delbert S. Bollinger, North Catasauqua, Northampton County; seven grandchildren, Amy L. (Bollinger) Parsons, Sarah J., Martha E., Christopher P., Lauren E., Meredith R., and Elliott K. Bollinger. Services: Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, from Ludwick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich St., Kutztown, with Reverend Willis K. Heckler officiating. Interment in Zion Maxatawny Union Cemetery, Kutztown. Friends may call Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: The family requests contributions be made to the memorial fund of Zions Union Church, P.O. Box 100, Maxatawny 19538-0100, or *American Cancer Society 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, 19605*.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 1998, Page A12 B. Lillian Borger, 88, of Kresgeville died Monday, March 9, in Brookmont Health Care Center, Effort. She was the wife of Earl E. Borger. They were married for 62 years last June. She worked in the administrative offices of the former New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton, before her marriage. Before that she taught in a one-room school house in Eldred Township. She attended the former East Stroudsburg Normal School. Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Mary (Green) Andrews. She was a member of Salem St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville. Survivors: Husband; son Douglas of Bowmanstown; daughters, Mrs. Lila Bundick of Ponce Inlet, Fla., Mrs. Mary Lou Pisoncik of Irvine, Calif., and Mrs. Cora Lee Woodworth of Grantham, N.H., six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Kresge Funeral Home, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Call noon to 1 p.m. Friday. Contributions: Alzheimer's Association, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 16 May 2000, Page A16 Earl E. Borger, 86, a resident of Mrs. Bush's Personal Care Home, Kunkletown, formerly of Aquashicola and Kresgeville, died Monday, May 15, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late B. Lillian (Andrews) Borger. He worked for the New Jersey Zinc Co., Palmerton, for many years and retired as the general foreman of the anhydrous ammonia plant. Born in Kunkletown, he was a son of the late Elmer and Cora (Kleintop) Borger. He was a member of Salem St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville. Survivors: Son, Douglas of Bowmanstown; daughters, Cora Lee Woodworth of Grantham, N.H., Lila Bundick of Ponce Inlet, Fla., and Mary Lou Pisoncik of Irvine, Calif.; sister, Velma Kleintop Behler of Palmerton; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Kresge Funeral Home, Route 209, Brodheadsville. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday. Contributions: Lehigh Valley Kidney Foundation, 3117 Lehigh St., Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 8 November 2014 Mae J. Borger, 82, of Zionsville, PA, died on Thursday, November 6, 2014, in her home. Born in Zionsville, she was the daughter of the late Paul H. and Anna M. (Heintzelman) Borger. She was a devoted member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Old Zionsville where she served as the financial secretary and organist at the church for nearly 50 years. Mae loved to travel throughout the United States and Europe and was a member of the 10 to 2 Club. She was employed as a secretary in the history department at Muhlenberg College in Allentown for many years prior to her retirement. Survivors: Cousins and extended family. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Zion's Ev. Lutheran Church, 5901 Kings Highway South, Old Zionsville, PA. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Interment in Zion's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church, P.O. Box 200, Old Zionsville, PA 18068.
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Source: Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 25 March 2006 Thomas L. Boring, 82, of New Florence, died Monday, March 21, 2006, at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Johnstown. Born Oct. 1, 1923, in Huff, he was the son of the late Seward and Ina Brendlinger Boring. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of New Florence United Methodist Church. He retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp., Johnstown Plant. He is survived by his children, Kevin L. and wife Lisa, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Linda Marsh, Blairsville; a granddaughter, Tammy; and brothers, Wade, Murrysville, and George, Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Lohr Boring; a grandson, Tommy Shank; and brothers Clair and Blair. Services were held March 24 at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, with Dr. Floyd A. Hall officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery.
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Source: Times Leader, Danville, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 8 August 2012 Joyce Lorraine Boston, 69, of Jonestown, ended her pilgrimage in this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in Select Speciality Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Bloomsburg on July 26, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Ethel Wanda Kishbaugh Albertson. She graduated from Benton High School and later from Hazleton General Hospital School of Nursing with an RN degree. She was employed in the Obstetrics Department at Bloomsburg Hospital until retiring in 2005. She was also a pastor's wife, going on visits and assisting him. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Boston, at birth. Joyce will be remembered by the Rev. Kenneth Boston, her husband of 47 years this past Feb. 13; three children; Kenny Boston at home; Danyale Mackert and husband, Gary Jr., Berwick; and Dushawna Boston, Jonestown; three grandchildren: Kenneth Mackert and wife, Angela; Krystan Mackert and Kendra Mensch; two brothers: Byron M. Albertson and wife Donna, Benton, Ky; and Marvin E. Albertson and wife, Devona, Jonestown; and a sister Marilyn Taylor, Jonestown. "One we loved and will never forget." she is entrusted to the care of the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, where services to honor her life and faith will be held 2 p.m. Friday with the pastor John Richie presiding. She will be laid to rest in the Jonestown Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2004, Page B11 Esther M. Bowers, 96, of Bushkill Township, formerly of Nazareth, died Feb. 2 in Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was the wife of the late Willard S. Bowers. A member of the Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, she was a sewing machine operator for the former Nazareth Waist Mill for 42 years before retiring in 1968. Born in Bath, she was a daughter of the late William and Cora (Washburn) Schisler. She was a member of St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Belfast. She was a member of the Nazareth and Wind Gap senior citizens and the Ladies of Retirement Age, Nazareth. Survivors: Daughters, Joanne E. Snyder of Nazareth; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great- grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Contributions: To the church, Nazareth.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 16 November 2003 Betty L. Bowman, 64, of New Tripoli, died Nov. 15 in her home. She was married to Fred A. Bowman for 44 years last January. Born in Lynn Township, she was a daughter of Ethel (Gilbert) Frey of Allentown and the late Ralph K. Frey Sr. She was a foster mother associated with Pinebrook Services for Children and Youth, Allentown, caring for more than 100 children over 30 years a volunteer for Northwestern Ambulance Corporation, New Tripoli, for the past 31 years. Survivors: Husband; mother; son, Dean A. of New Tripoli; daughters, Linda L. at home, Suzanne L. of New Tripoli, Stephanie D. of West Chester, Chester County; brothers, Ralph K. Jr. of Allentown, Robert of Davenport, Fla.; sister, Darlene Palacios of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions: American Diabetes Association.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011 Fred A. Bowman, 76, of New Tripoli, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 while stricken in Weisenberg Township. He was the husband of the late Betty L. (Feinour) Bowman. Born in Lynn Township, November 2, 1935, Fred was the son of the late Fred P. and Minnie (Henninger) Bowman. He was employed as a painter at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 45 years before retiring in 1997. He attended New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Tripoli. Survivors: Children, Linda L. Bowman at home, Dean A. Bowman and his wife, Karen, of New Tripoli, Suzanne L. Bowman and her fiance Dean Miller of Germansville, Stephanie D. Krupansky and her husband, Daniel, of Exton, Kim A. Lighting and her husband, Michael, of Allentown; step mother, Luella Bowman of New Tripoli; sisters, Dorothy Andrews of Slatington, Barbara Rehrig of Orefield, Marcia Miller and Monica Rodriguez both of New Tripoli; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; predeceased by brothers, Paul and George Bowman and a granddaughter, Lyndsey. Services: Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. Scott W. Lingenfelter officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Ebenezer Church Cemetery, New Tripoli. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 11 November 1995 Paul G. Bowman, 54, of 891 Oak Grove Drive, Lehighton, died Monday in his home. Carbon County Coroner Philip Jeffries ruled that the manner of death was suicide and the cause was carbon monoxide poisoning. He was a hotel manager for the Four Mile House, Lehighton. Born in New Tripoli, he was a son of the late Fred and Minnie Bowman. Survivors: Brothers, George and Fred, and sister, Dorothy Andrews, all in Pennsylvania. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richard M. Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview St., (Union Hill) Lehighton. Call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 28 September 2004, Page B6 Elton E. (Dinger) Bray, 75, of Whitehall Township, died September 27, 2004 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. Born November 3, 1928 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edward and Edith (Clauser) Bray. He was the husband of Erma M. (Laubach) Bray. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on September 24, 2004. He was a layout operator for the former Western Electric, Allentown, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, Allentown. He was also an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: Wife; son, Bruce A. and his wife, Michelle Bray, of Whitehall. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2004 in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. There will be a calling time one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Burial, Egypt Cemetery, Whitehall Township.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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 Wife of Claude Harvey Breiner b. 14 August 1903 - d. 29 November 1963
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 5 June 1981 Martha E Brenizer, 78, of 1061 Allendale Road, Mechanicsburg, formerly of Cashtown, died Thursday afternoon at her home. Born in Seven Stars, she was a daughter of the late James and Lydia Cluck Ball. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Cashtown and the Good Times Club of the church. Survivors include her husband, Ralph E Brenizer; three children, Earl Baumgardner of Cashtown, Alice Biesecker of Mechanicsburg, and Marian H Mattingly of York, eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marian Dentler of Mechanicsburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:00 Sunday at the Monahan Funeral Home in Fairfield, with Mrs. Brenizer's pastor, the Rev. John Ritter, officiating. Interment will be in McKnightstown Cemetery. *Wife of Earl W. Baumgardner.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 3 November 2004, Page B11 Elsie E. Brey, 96, of Allentown, passed away on October 31 in Westminster Village, Allentown. Elsie was born in Laurys Station to the late Samuel and Sadie (Laub) Leibenguth. She worked as a sewing machine operator in Allentown, Nazareth and Emmaus. Elsie was an experienced seamstress and clothed many family members and friends with stylish outfits from dresses to mens suits and did many alterations. Her husbands, Norman George, Sylvester Knerr and Kenneth S. Brey, predeceased her. Elsie had also been predeceased by a daughter, Marguerite (George) Whitehouse, and sisters, Mabel Leibenguth, Verna Hamm, Laura Mertz and Edna Snyder. Survivors: Daughter, Carol A. (Knerr) and son-in-law, Francis Harris, of Lakeland, Fla.; stepdaughter, Louise P. (Brey) and her husband, Hank Schnitzer, of Stuart, Fla.; grandson, Dennis Harris of San Jose, Calif.; great-grandson, Michael Harris of Whitehall; sister, Minerva Fries of Niceville, Fla.; caregivers and neighbors, Margaret ODonnell and Robert Keith Shumway, of Allentown. Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Avenue, Allentown. A visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Contributions: May be made to the Humane Society of Lehigh County.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 16 June 2000 Kenneth S. Brey, 85, of Allentown, died Wednesday, June 14, in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Elsie E. (Leibenguth) Brey. They were married for 46 years this month. He was a local truck driver for Modern Transfer, Allentown, until retiring in 1972. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Martin G. and Barbara E. (Kline) Brey. He was a member of Teamsters Local 773, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Louise P., wife of Hank Schnitzer of Stewart, Fla., Carol A., wife of Francis Harris of Lakeland Fla., three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Marguerete Whitehouse. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Contributions: Humane Society of Lehigh County, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 20 August 1995 Walter and Nora (Beil) Brobst of Allentown marked their 50th wedding anniversary Friday and celebrated yesterday with a surprise party given by their children at Meyers Restaurant, Quakertown. They have a daughter, Lynne Smith of Germansville, and three sons, Randy and Robert, both of California, and Barry of Allentown. There are eight grandchildren. Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 10 September 2000 Walter and Nora (Beil) Brobst of Allentown celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Aug. 18 with a dinner at the Holiday Inn East. Mr. and Mrs. Brobst were married in the Chapel at Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1945. They have a daughter, Lynne Smith of Germansville, and three sons, Randy and Robert of San Diego, Calif., and Barry of Allentown. There are 10 grandchildren. Brobst retired from the former Western Electric. Mrs. Brobst worked for Dr. Marvin Weiss and Dr. Douglas Tozzoli in Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 4 March 2006 Randall Randy Scott Brobst, 55, of Escondido, Calif., formerly of Allentown, died February 17, 2006, in his home after a long struggle with cancer. He was the husband of Flora Brobst of Allentown. Randy was a 1968 graduate of Dieruff High School, where he participated in sports. He worked as a mechanic for Bethlehem Steel Corp. from 1973 to 1984. Randy then chose the Navy as a career and served for 20 years from 1984 to 2004, retiring as a petty officer, 1st class. He was on board the USS Peliliu in Afghanistan when the war began. Randy earned a masters degree in human resources from Chapman University, California, in 1992. He later went on to receive his teaching certification from the state of California in May of 2005, and was scheduled to teach in San Diego, Calif. Survivors: Wife; parents; daughter, Shirley Lagangga of Needles, Calif.; sons, Wally and Jade Brobst, both of Escondido; brothers, Barry Brobst and wife Lyne of Fogelsville, Robert Brobst and wife Yvette of San Diego; sister, Lynne Smith of Germansville; niece, nephews. Services: Were held in California Funeral Alternatives, Escondido, interment was in Riverside National Cemetery in California.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 2 December 2006 Walter R. Wally Brobst, 84 of Allentown, died November 29, 2006 in his home. He was the loving husband of Nora M. (Beil) Brobst. The couple celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on August 18. Born in Catasauqua, he was the adopted son of the late Joseph and Esther (Fricket) Fix. Wally graduated from Allentown High School in 1940 and went on to serve his country honorably as an aviation electrician 1st class for six years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Solomon Islands. He was a member of the American Legion Post 576. Wally was an electrician for the former Western Electric for 33 years before retiring in 1981. He was also active in PTAs, serving on the national, state and local levels of local boards. Wally was also a charter member of the Allentown High School PTA. He was a devoted lifetime member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Allentown. The church was a very important part of his life. He served in many capacities and was president of the vestry, during the search for the present pastor. Wally sang in choirs since he was five years old: Cantoria Choir, Youth Choir and Senior Choir. He also sang with the Navy Choir at each place he was stationed and served as president of the choirs. Wally was instrumental in getting the Summer Harmony Mens Chorus organized. Music was certainly his joy. Survivors: In addition to his wife; sons, Barry and wife Lyne of Fogelsville, Robert and wife Yvette of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Lynne Smith of Germansville; and was a loving pop-pop to 12 grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Wally was predeceased by a son, Randall, in February of this year. Services: to be held 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Johns Lutheran Church, 32 S. Fifth Street, Allentown. Friends and family may call 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the church. Interment, with military honors, to follow in Highland Memorial Park, Allentown. K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 32 S. Fifth Street, Allentown, PA 18101.
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Source: Hustontown Daily News, Hustontown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 23 December 2000 Blaine Emmert BROWN, 62, North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, died at 6:15 a.m., Friday, Dec . 22, 12000, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg. Born July 10, 1938, in Chambersburg, he was the son of Reuben and Gladys (Diehl) Brown, currently of Hustontown. He was united in marriage to Mary E. Cutchall on Oct. 13, 1956. His wife survives at home. He is also survived by his parents, along with a son, Edwin Brown of Hustontown, and a daughter, Michele McCulloch of Wells Tannery. Two sisters, Patricia Knepper and Betty McClain, both of McConnellsburg, also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Brown. Mr. Brown was of the Protestant faith. He served as a Taylor Townsbip supervisor and roadmaster and was also self-employed as a farmer and logger. He was also a construction worker. A private funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 23, at the M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown, with Pastor Brian Sweeney officiating. Interment will be made at the Clear Ridge Cemetery, North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown.
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Source: The Westerly Sun, Westerly, Rhode Island
Date: Sunday, 25 November 2007 Jeanne Louise Brown, 77, of North Stonington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 22, 2007. Born in Meriden, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Douglas McNeil and Evelyn (Frutchey) Brown. She was an English teacher for many years, retiring from the Ella Grasso Technical School in Groton. She leaves her two brothers, Douglas M. Brown Jr. of Alabama and James A. Brown of Yalesville, Conn.; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was much loved by all who knew her as a beloved sister, aunt, teacher and friend. To honor her wishes, there will be no public services. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic has charge of arrangements. The Brown family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com for our online guest book, or you may contact the family directly by e-mail at noora123@comcast.net. Gifts in her memory may be sent to a charity of your choice.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 7 December 1933, Page 7 After an illness of five months, during six weeks of which she was bedfast, Mary E.(DeLong) Brown, wife of Alvin Brown, passed away at 2:15 Wednesday morning at her home near Egypt, Coplay R. 1. She was aged 73 years, 1 month and 18 days. Mrs. Brown was born in Longswamp, Berks county, a daughter of the late Joel and Mary (Mattern) DeLong. She was quite young when the family moved to Lehigh county. She was confirmed in the Unionville church by Rev. Fogel, and was united in marriage with Alvin Brown forty-five years ago. For many years she was a faithful member of the Reformed wing of the Egypt church, and she was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. There survive her husband and four children: Mrs. Raymond Laudenslager, Allentown; Joseph and Fred Brown, Egypt; and Raymond Brown, Catasauqua. There are also fifteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and the following five sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Preston Mickley, Egypt; Miss Sallie DeLong, Rising Sun; Mrs. William Trewicz, Steelton; Mrs. Alice Geiger, Coplay; Mrs. Ellen Schmoyer, Schnecksville R. 1; Daniel DeLong, Lafayette, Inc.; Paul DeLong, Allentown; and Tilton DeLong, Egypt. Brief private funeral services will be held at her late home on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. with continued public services in the Egypt church at 2 p.m. and interment in the adjoining cemetery.
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Source: The Frankfort Morning Times, Frankfort, Indiana
Date: Friday, 9 April 1943 Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Bryan, 75, who died suddenly of apoplexy at 7:30 p.m. W ednesday at her home five miles north of Frankfort, will be conducted at the family home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Arthur Raabe of Warsaw will officate, assisted by Rev. A.E. Powell. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Green Lawn. Friends may call at the family home after 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Bryan, a lifelong resident of Clinton county, was born October 8, 1867, a daughter of Francis and Mary Hamilton. She was married to Stephen A. Bryan on September 5, 1888. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. H.R. Smith of Rossville, and a brother, James Hamilton of Whitehall, Maryland. A daughter, Mrs. Harry Bowen, preceded her in death. Mrs. Bryan had been a member of the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian church since girlhood. Source: Frankfort Morning Times, Frankfort, Indiana Date: Thursday, 8 April 1943 Mrs. Eunice Bryan, died suddenly yesterday evening at 7:30 at her home five miles north of Frankfort. Surviving are her husband, Stephen Bryan and one sister, Mrs. H.R. Smith of Rossville. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
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Source: Frankfort Morning Times, Frankfort, Indiana
Date: Tuesday, 16 May 1944 Stephen A. Bryan, retired farmer and stockmen, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. H . R. Smith, in Rossville at 6 a.m. Monday. He Had been ill five days and death was due to uremia. For many years during his active life, Mr Bryan served as director of the Farmers Bank of Frankfort. He was born December 13, 1859 at Mulberry, the son of John and Elizabeth (Leibenguth) Bryan. On September 5, 1888 he was married to Eunice B. Hamilton, who preceded him in death on April 7, 1943. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian church and was formerly a member of the Lutheran church at Fair Haven. He is survived by the daughter, Mrs. H.R. Smith; and two sisters Mrs. Isabelle Fredrickson of Frankfort and Mrs. Maude Conway of Spokane, Washington. One daughter Mrs. Bruce Bowen, preceded him in death. The body will be removed from the L.E. Moore and son Funeral home to the Smith residence , where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Services will be held from the Smith residence at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Arthur W . Raabe, of Warsaw officiating. Entombment in the mausoleum at Greenlawn. Source: Frankfort Morning Times, Frankfort, Indiana Date: Tuesday, 16 May 1944 Bryan, Stephen A. - Services at the H.R. Smith residence at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Arthur W. Raabe will officate. Entombment will be in the Greenlawn mausoleum. L.E. Moore and Son in charge.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2002, Page B9 Clifford C.D. Buchman, 87, of Allentown, died March 10, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Doris M. (Bachman) Buchman. They were married for 28 years last May. He was a tank truck driver for Atlantic Refining Co., West Catasauqua, for 30 years before retiring in 1965. Previously, he was a sheet metal worker for Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown. After retiring, he was a toll collector for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and a security guard for Lehigh Valley International Airport and most recently for Lehigh County Courthouse. Born in Walberts, he was a son of the late Allen and Estella (Folk) Buchman . He was a member of Dubbs Memorial United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; sons, Richard C. of San Diego, Barry D. of Allentown; stepdaughter Linda M. Stephens of Neffs, Carol A. Chamberlain of Emmaus; sisters, Evelyn Keiser and Lorene Pierce, both of Allentown; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 26 August 1986, Page B6 Mrs. Hilda S. C. Buchman, 71, of Allentown, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was a saleswoman for the former Farr's Shoe Store, Allentown, for 39 years until retiring in 1977. Born in South Whitehall Township , she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sadie (Laudenslager) Sittler. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church , Allentown. Mrs. Buchman was a volunteer in the gift shop of Allentown Hospital for five years until last year. Surviving are two sons, Richard C. of Hoffman Estates, Ill., and Barry D. of Allentown; a brother, Earl V., and a sister Marie, wife of George Kutz, both of Allentown, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown . A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: Oelwein Daily Register, West Union, Iowa
Date: Sunday, 17 February 2014 WEST UNION - Leo James Buchtela, 90, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wis. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Eldorado, with the Rev. Ginny Olson officiating. Burial wil be at a later date in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at S.K. Rogers 7 Burnham-Wood Funeral Home in West Union. He was born March 16, 1923, to James and Anna (Plower) Buchtela in Churchtown, Iowa. Leo worked for Rath Packing Plant in Waterloo, and Wardell Case in Oelwein, as a mechanic. He also worked as a farm hand and did custom farm work for several years. On March 17, 1962, Leo was united in marriage to Avis Hayes Lauer at the First Presbyterian Church in Hazleton. She died Nov. 8, 2010. The couple farmed in rural Fayette for many years. Leo loved dancing, farm sales and watching westerns on television. His prize possessions were his mules and horses and he was a member of Saddle Club. He is survived by his stepchildren, Lynette (Dale) Mork of West Union, Jerry (Judy) Lauer of Independence, Iowa, and Vernon (Linnea) Lauer of Forest, Virginia; three nieces, Lynn (Joe) Swinghammer, Laura (Joe) Bjorheim, and Janet Web; a niece-in-law, Amanda Buchtela; several step-grandchildren; and friends, Donna (Jerry) Blue, as well as a host of other friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Buchtela; wife Avis; two brothers, Hubert and Leonard; two sisters, Maxine and Grace; and a nephew, Leonard Buchtela.
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Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier, Lafayette, Indiana
Date: Monday, 19 February 1934 Funeral services for R. E. (Rado Eldorado) Buck a former resident of this city, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident in Indianapolis Friday were conducted Sunday afternoon from the home of his sister Mrs. Cleo Bryan on South Twenty-seventh Street. The Rev. Conrad Hassel of Salem Reformed church, officiated. Interment in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Those attending from out of the city were: his parents Mr. and Mrs. F.V. Buck, Mr. and Mrs. George Mertz, Mr.and Mrs. Wallace Mertz, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thomas, Mrs. George Bryan, Jack Bryan and Miss Mary Troxel of Mulberry: Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Click and son Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Click, Ben Waples and daughter, Lester Schilling and B. Wills, Kenneth Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Igney and family, Mrs. Beverly Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smiley and son, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Easterly of Frankfort; Oren Good, of South Bend; T.S. Buck and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buck. Don McClure, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. John Lineback, of Kempton; Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Clapper and daughter of Kokomo; Robert Cheek, of Oxford; George and Harry Haynes of Talbot. A delegation of representatives from the Presto Light company plant of Indianapolis also attended the services.
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Source: Mulberry Reporter, Mulberry, Indiana
Date: Thursday, 6 March 1958 Mrs. Elizabeth Buck, 89 formerly of Mulberry, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the home of a daughter, Mrs Alta E. Hetrick, in Lafayette, after an illness of five mounts. She had lived in the Hetrick home 11 years. Born in Lehigh county Pennsylvania, she was married in 1889 to Finley V. Buck, who died in 1939. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren church. Surviving with Mrs. Hetrick is another daughter, Mrs. Cleo Bryan, also of Lafayette, and two sons Theodore of Bradenton, Fla., and Arthur of Buffalo, N.Y. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchlidren. Services were conducted at the Kleinsmith Funeral Home in Mulberry Sunday at 2p.m. The Rev.Linus Wierwill officiated. Burial was in Fair Haven cemetery.
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Source: The Crescent-News, Mulberry, Indiana
Date: Saturday, 14 August 1920 PROMINENT MULBERRY WOMAN DIED SUDDENLY ABOUT 9 LAST NIGHT Mrs. N.S. Buck had been in her usual health and her death came as a distinct shock to the community. Mrs. N.S. Buck, about 60 years of age, and a resident of Mulberry for the last quarter of a century, died at her home last night about nine o'clock following an illness of a few hours. According to reports Mrs. Buck had been in her usual state of health yesterday and members of her family were not aware of her illness. She is said to have retired at her usual time last night and was found by her husband when he returned home shortly before nine o'clock. A physician was summoned but she was dead when he arrived. No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2002 Alice E. Budge, 84, of Palmer Township, died April 8 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late William M. Budge and Rolland Pierson. She retired after 35 years from American Can Co., Forks Township, and the Dixie Cup Division, Wilson. Born in Upper Mount Bethel Township, she was a daughter of the late Alvin T. and Jennie M. (McFall) Hess. Survivors: Daughter, Barbara A. Nagy, with whom she resided; sister, Mary Ott of Wind Gap; two grandsons, two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton St., Wilson. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Contributions: Visual Impairment and Blindness Services of Northampton County, Bethlehem, or Lehigh Valley Kidney Foundation, Emmaus.
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Source: The Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: 2 January 1965 Stricken as his orchestra was playing Auld Lang Syne at midnight Thursday at a New Year's Eve party of the Berwick Acacian Club, Emmett H. Bulla, sixty-two, 3624 Old Berwick Road, died at 2:10 o'clock yesterday morning at the Berwick Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. The widely known musician played with the Hartzel-Bulla orchestra for thirty-five years and during much of that time the other musicians were Mrs. Bulla and Mr. and MRs. Jack Hartzel. Bulla also taught music. During his youth he was a talented baseball pitcher and played both schoolboy and sandlot baseball. HE was also an accomplished free hand artist. Born in Mainville, he spent most of his life in Bloomsburg and was a member of of the Almedia Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Hess; two daughters, Mrs. Dale Strausser, Bloomsfield, Conne.; two sons, Donald, Catawissa R. D. 1 and Robert at home; three brothers, Harold, Washington D. C.; Wesley, Danville R. D. 4; and Walter, The Plains, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Donald M. Wilt funeral home, East street, Monday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. Milton H. Wildermuth pastor of the Almedia Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Creveling cemetery Almedia.
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Date: 11 November 1993 Helen W. Bulla, 79, of 3624 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, died Nov. 10, 1993, in the Bloomsburg Hospital, where she had been a patient for 17 days. Born in Orangeville, April 22, 1914, she was the daughter of the late W. Bruce and Amanda Baylor Hess. She and her husband, Emmett Bulla, who died Jan. 1, 1965, were the founders of the popular local Bulla Orchestra which played in this area for more than 35 years. She was a member of the Ridge Street United Methodist Church, Almedia, for 60 years. Surviving are two sons: Donald E. Bulla, Catawissa R.R.1; Robert H. Bulla, Bloomsburg; two daughters: Mrs. Blen (Barbara) Brown, Bloomsburg R.R.4; Mrs. Richard (Arlene) Strausser, Danville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Hess, Bloomsburg; two sisters: Ruth Hile, Lime Ridge, and Mrs. Charles (Paulinge) Ulshafer, Bloomsburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Arthur and Edwin Hess and a sister, Lena Shuman. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Ridge Street United Methodist Church, Almedia, with the Rev. Allen F. Acor, Buckhorn United Methodist Church, Officiating. Burial will be Creveling Cemetery, Almedia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Allen R. Horne Funeral Home, McIntyre Road, Catawissa.
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Source: Newark Advocate, Licking County, Ohio
Date: Friday, 10 February 1939 Mary Margaret Bullock, 82, widow of Samuel Bullock, died at 10 a.m. in her home. She was the daughter of John and Margaret Berger. She married Samuel Bullock Oct 8 1875.They were the parents of a son who died in infancy. Her husband preceded her in death and she leaves two sisters, Mrs Sarah Hartman of the home and Mrs Marina Harrington of Newark.
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Source: Daily Mail, Hagerstown, Maryland
Date: Thursday, 7 January 1965 Everett S. Burgan, 79, 111 West Side Ave., husband of Leila Beard (Smith) Burgan, died at Springfield State Hospital Wednesday. He was born in Sharpsburg, son of the late John and Aretta (Reel) Burgan. He had resided in Hagerstown most of his life. Mr. Burgan was a member of Grace EUB Church and Friendship Men's Bible Class. He was a retired Western Maryland Railway employee. Besides his wife, he leaves sons, Lloyd Burgan, Hagerstown, Rt. 4; Elmer Burgan, Hagerstown; stepsons, Guy L. Smith and Earl J. Smith, both of Hagerstown; sisters, Miss Ethel Burgan, and Mrs. Ruth Kershner, both of Funkstown; brother, Roger Burgan, Rt. 2, Hagerstown; 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Services will be at the Norment Funeral Home, Potomac Avenue ext (Leitersburg Pike) Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Laverne Rohrbaugh officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Sharpsburg. Friends may call at the Norment Funeral Home after 1 p.m. today.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 15 February 1987 Lester V. Burkhardt, 79, of 623 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville, died Friday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. He was the husband of Margaret S. (Lentz) Burkhardt. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary last July. Burkhardt was a salesman for ConAgra, Treichlers, for 30 years before retiring in 1972. Born in Coopersburg, he was a son of the late William and Bertha (Weldner) Burkhardt. He was president and trustee of the Lehigh Township Fire Co. and a director of First Lehigh Bank, for 25 years until last year. Burkhardt was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, and chaplain of the Lehigh Township Lions Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European and Pacific theaters. Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Patricia A., wife of Robert Druckenmiller of Northampton, and Margaret A., wife of Kenneth Kohler of Cherryville; three brothers, Herbert and John, both of Treichlers, and Donald of Northampton, and four grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 22 December 2002 Margaret S. Burkhardt, 95, formerly of Cherryville, died Dec. 21 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late Lester V. Burkhardt. Born in Treichlers, she was a daughter of the late Oscar W. and Sarah (Deibert) Lentz. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. She was a charter member of Lehigh Township Lioness Club and a life member of Lehigh Township Fire Company. Survivors: Daughters, Margaret A. Kohler of Cherryville, Patricia A. Druckenmiller of Northampton; brothers, Harry J. of Walnutport, Palmer of Cape Coral, Fla.; sister, Josephine Miller of Treichlers; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Call 9-10 a.m. Thursday in the church. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions: Church memorial fund or Lehigh Township Fire Company.
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Source: Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 22 July 1974 Donald I. Burton, 59, of 625 Tioga Ave. Kingston, died Saturday morning at 3:55 in Mercy Hospital. Born in Bethlehem, he moved to this area as a boy and was a graduate of Ashley High School, Class of 1932. He was employed as a machinist by the Multiplex Manufacturing Company, Berwick, and later by the W. L. Maxson Manufacturing Company, Old Forge, retiring in 1966 because of ill health. Mr. Burton was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his widow, the former Doris Ogin; son, -----, student at Wyoming Valley West High School; brother James, New York City. Funeral will be from the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Tuesday at 11 with Rev. James C. Papada, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church officiating. Burial in Dorrance Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
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Source: Time Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 4 December 2005 Mrs. Doris C. Burton, 87, formerly of Bennett Street and Tioga Avenue, Kingston, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township, where she had been a guest for the past eight years. Mrs. Burton was born in Sheatown, Newport Township, a daughter of the late Ernest A. and Marjory (Peters) Ogin, and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and of Wilkes-Barre Business College. She had been a secretary with John Lloyd and Sons, Wilkes-Barre, for 15 years. Mrs. Burton was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre, where she was past president of the Lutheran Church Women and was active with Project Circle. She was a member of the former Christ Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald I. Burton and by brothers Ernest Ogin Jr. and Elwood Ogin. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law ----- and ----- , Forty Fort; a nephew -----; several cousins. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday with services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, South Main and East South streets, Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. Janell D. Wigen, pastor, will officiate, and interment will be in Emmanuel U.C.C. Cemetery, Dorrance. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, and are asked to go directly to Good Shepherd Church on Monday. The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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 Irwin L. Burton (Half 3C3R) b. 10 December 1913 - d. 27 December 1996
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 12 August 1949, Page 18 Maggie E. Buss, 72, of near Wescosville, along Macungie R. 1, died at 10 o'clock last night at her home. She had been ailing for the last three years and was seriously ill for the last three months. She was born in Lower Macungie township, a daughter of the late Charles B. and Mary M. (Grim ) Lichtenwalner. Twice married, her first husband, William Yeager, died 35 years ago. Her second husband, Charles Buss, preceded her in death 14 years ago. She had been a lifetime resident of Lower Macungie township and was a member of Solomon's Evangelical and Reformed church, Macungie, and of the Seibert Evangelical Congregational Sunday school, Allentown. Her survivors include three sons, Wilbur H. Yeager, Allentown; Laird T. Yeager, Allentown; and Richard J. Yeager, Cetronia; one daughter, Pearl M. (Buss), wife of Elvin Schaffer, at home. Besides there she had raised as her daughter, Mrs. Francis Morganstern, Allentown R. 60. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; four brothers, Harvey Lichtenwalner, New Rochelle, N.J.; Harry, Charles and Ellis Lichtenwalner, all of Macungie R. 1; three sisters, Mrs. Madison Berger, Mrs. Cora Smoyer and Mrs. Milton Litzenberger, all of Macungie R. 1. Three sons preceded her in death.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 23 November 2013 Dale S. Butz, 77, of Allentown, passed away November 19, 2013. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Seltzer) Butz who celebrated 55 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Solomon and Lillian Butz. He served in the National Guard for 4 years and retired as a supervisor from Mack Trucks. Dale was an avid N.Y. Yankee fan and enjoyed bowling with the Clubhouse 55. Survivors: Wife; son, Scott and companion Debra of Allentown; grandsons, Austin and Alex Creith; brother, Larry. Services: Private. Arrangements by Robert C. Weir Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: To charity of ones choice.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 12 August 1987, Page B18 Earl M. Butz, 88, formerly of 38 S. 17th St., Allentown, died Monday in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. He was the husband of Edna (Troutman) Butz. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in June. Butz was a concrete finisher for various area companies for many years before retiring in 1969. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Solomon Sr. and Hilda Butz. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Allentown, where he served on the board of directors. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Surviving with his widow are a son, Dr. Robert E. of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Theodore and Solomon Jr., both of Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Mary Heffley of Oley, Berks County; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be a 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Donald N. Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut St., Allentown. A calling period will begin at 11 a.m.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 20 August 1989, Page B18 Edna T. Butz, 88, of Allentown, died Friday in Westminster Village, Allentown. She was the widow of Earl Butz. She was a nurse for the Allentown Hospital for many years. Born in Valley View, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late William and Belle (Wolfgang) Troutman. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Allentown. She was a graduate of the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. Survivors: Son, Dr. Robert Earl of Dayton, Ohio; brothers, Bruce and Alvin Troutman, both of Valley View; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services: Tuesday, Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County. Call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut St., Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 20 April 2001, Page B8 Lillian C. Butz, 86, of 1337 Allen St., Allentown, died Thursday, April 19, in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Solomon T. Butz. She was a trimmer for the former Baby Gro, Allentown, for 19 years before retiring in 1980. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Elda (Zimmerman) Graver. Survivors: Sons, Dale S. of Allentown, Larry I. of Macungie; sister, Doris A. Schuman of Carmel, Ind.; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Services: At the convenience of the family. No calling hours. Arrangements, Weber Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 10 October 1995, Page B8 Solomon T. Butz, 85, of 1337 Allen St., Allentown, died Monday in Lehigh Manor, Lower Macungie Township. He was the husband of Lillian C. (Graver) Butz. They were married 60 years last month. He was a machine operator for Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for more than 27 years until retiring in 1975. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Solomon and Hilda (Reichel) Butz. Survivors: Wife; sons, Dale S. of Allentown and Larry I. of Macungie; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Highland Memorial Park, Allentown. No calling hours. Arrangements, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 17 September 1990, Page B5 Theodore R. Butz, 86, of 1827 Walnut St., Allentown, formerly of 101 N. 2nd St., Allentown, died Saturday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. He was employed in the revenue department for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg for 18 years before retiring in 1956. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Solomon Sr. and Hilda (Reichel) Butz. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Brother, Solomon Jr., of Allentown, and a sister, Mary Heffley of Oley, Berks County. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 6 October 1998 Walter K. Butz, 71, of Wescosville died Monday, Oct. 5, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Betty I. (Roth) Wragg-Butz. They were married for 15 years last November. He was a salesman for Prudential Insurance Co., Allentown, for 32 years before retiring in 1985. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Warren and Marguerite (Burger) Butz. He was a Protestant. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former Boy Scout leader at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; sons, Jeffrey of Ocean View, Del., Kirk of Neffs and Wayne of Center Valley; daughters, Suzanne, wife of David Bennett of Allentown, and Sharon, wife of Thomas Richards of Bethlehem; sister, Jean, wife of Elwood Borger of Ackermanville; stepson, Gary Wragg of Bowers; stepdaughters, Barbara, wife of Blaise DiMiceli of Slatington, Denise, wife of T.K. Horn of New Tripoli, and Lana, wife of Thomas Persiani of Allentown, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter Kathleen. Services: Private. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions: Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice In-patient Unit, c/o the funeral home.
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