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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Date: September 2005 Ruth A. (Grafton) Jack, 91, of Winslow, Ariz., formerly of Slate Lick, went to be to the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005 in Winslow. She was born Oct. 24, 1913 in Armstrong County to Robert and Beulah (Livengood) Grafton. Mrs. Jack moved to Winslow in 1961 after the death of her husband, Stanley J. Jack, to do mission work on the Navajo reservation for 35 years. Survivors include one son, Gary Jack and wife Dorothy of Winslow; two grandsons, Wayne and Chris, both of Winslow; one great-grandson, Gavin of Winslow; one stepson, James Jack and wife Betty and family of New Kensington; two brothers, Stanton F. Grafton of Virginia and Clair Grafton of Ford City; and four sisters, Hazel Porterfield of Michigan, Vera Spencer, Marie Culp and Idell Moyta, all of Ford City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, who died February 1959; two brothers, Omar and Kenneth; and three sisters, Naomi, UnaEdna and Avanell. Funeral services were held Sept. 17 at the First Baptist Church in Winslow. Burial was in Desert View Cemetery.
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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Date: February 1959 Stanley Jack, 57, of Kittanning RD 4, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 8, 1959) in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Where he had been admitted a short time earlier. Mr. Jack was born Dec. 19, 1901 in North Buffalo Township, a son of Harvey S. and mary Hodgson Jack. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church and a retired employee of Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Works No. 4 Gas department. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth (Grafton) Jack; two sons Stanley J. Jack, New Kensington; Gary Jack, at home; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Green, Illinois; Mrs. Ethel Baker, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three brothers, Lewis M. Jack, Indiana, Alton jack and Earl Jack, both Kittanning RD 4. Friends may call at Merwin (Smith) funeral home until noon Wednesday. The body will be removed then to the Union Baptist Church and viewed from 1 to 2 p.m. -- the time of service. Rev. H. Franklin Miller, pastor of the church, will conduct the service. Burial will be made in the family plot in Slate Lick cemetery.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 6 January 2007, Page B6 Lois J. Jaman, 76, of Bethlehem, died January 4, 2007 in her home. She was the wife of Hank Jaman. They were married for 54 years. Born in Palmerton on August 19, 1930, she was a daughter of the late LaRue and Elerta (Stehler) Leibenguth. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem Township. Survivors: Husband; sons, David and his wife, Eileen, of Nazareth, John of Walnutport; brother, Roland of Bethlehem; granddaughter, Jennifer Jenn. Services: Mass, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3129 Santee Rd., Bethlehem Township. Viewing 8-10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Burial, Holy Saviour Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by John F. Herron Funeral Home, 458 Center At Market streets, Bethlehem. Contributions: To the church, PA 18020.
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Source: Meyersdale Republican, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 10 March 1977 Elizabeth M. Johnson, 76, Main St., Berlin, died March 1, 1977, in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born May 1, 1900, in Brothersvalley Township, the daughter of the late, Charles W. and Elenora Critchfield Knepper, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Blanche Raymond. She is survived by husband, Walter A., a daughter, Mrs. Jacob (Geraldine) Stutzman, St. Paul, Minn.; a grandson, Walter J. Stutzman, New Haven, Conn., and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Berlin Brethren Church, Second Society of Farm Women, Trinity Chapter 138 Eastern Star, a director of the Childrens Aid society, Berlin Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary Post 445 in which she held offices in all of the chairs. She was a past president of the Bi-County Council, past president of the Past Parley, past district director, department chairman for Pennsylvania for the communications, coupons, poppies and juniors. She was a member of the Twenty-Niners and a member of the Salon No. 291 or the 8-40. Friends were received in the Johnson and Son Funeral Home, Berlin where services were held with the Rev. Ralph E. Mills officiating. Interment, Berlin IOOF Cemetery.
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Source: The Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 3 March 1967 Ernest O. Johnson, eighty-three, 534 West Front street, Berwick, died in Berwick Hospital Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock where he had been a patient since January 4. Son of the late Mason C. and Laura Smith Johnson, he was born in Berwick August 1, 1883. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Men's Bible Class and BPOE 1138, Berwick. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. His wife, Pauline McMichael Johnson, preceded him in death December 1964. Surviving are his son, J. Russell Johnson, Decatur, Ga., two grandsons, six great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the James L. Hinckley Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Mark Califf, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Market Street, Berwick.
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Source: Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 22 March 2013 JOHNSON– Norma F., 90, formerly of Summerhill, died March 21, 2013, in Columbia, Md. Born Nov. 25, 1922, in South Fork, daughter of Durell and Geraldine C. (Whitely) Joll. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Elmer D. Johnson, who died, Jan. 5, 1991; and brothers, Charles and Rodney Joll. Survived by sons, Dennis, married to Sally Nyland, Gettysburg, and Ernest, married to Susan Bohannon, Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter, Marcia, wife of Kevin McNeeley, Columbia, Md.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack, married to Virginia Weitzel, York, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Norma was a graduate of South Fork High School, Class of 1940. She was a member of Wesley UMC, South Fork. She worked as a clerk for the former McCrory's store, and along with her husband, owned and operated the Country Inn for many years. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Arlene Bobrowicz. Interment, Mount Union Cemetery, Summerhill Township.
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Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 14 November 2002 Ruth Ann (Hess) Johnson-Styers, 74, of 226 E. Sixth St., Berwick, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, 2002, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she had been a patient since Monday. She had been in failing health for two months. Born April 21, 1928, in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Brown Hess and Esther Klinger Hess. A lifelong resident of Berwick, she was a 1946 graduate of Berwick High School. Before his death, Mrs. Styers assisted her first husband, Dr. Ralph G. Johnson, with his optometry practice in Berwick for many years. She had also been employed at the former Nellie Welliver Dress Shoppe and American Car & Foundry, both of Berwick; New York Engineering, and Sharps and Flat Music Store. Mrs. Styers was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Berwick, and its Martha Sunday School Class. A member of Berwick Hospital Corp. Auxiliary, she was a volunteer for the Berwick Meals on Wheels program and was a former member of Berwick Women's Civic Club. She is survived by her husband Gordon M. "Pat" Styers, to whom she married Aug. 14, 1992; four children: Ralph Edwin Johnson and Mrs. Joseph (Ann) DeMelfi, both of Berwick; Mrs. Ronald (Karen) Young, Bloomsburg; and Dr. William F. Johnson, Lightstreet; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; two stepdaughters: Mrs. David (Connie) Serra, Berwick; and Mrs. James (Betsy) Gavitt, Cape May Court House, N.J.; four step-granchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick, with her pastor, the Rev. Joseph F. Brady, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kelchner-McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 119-121 E. Third St., Berwick.
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Source: Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 8 December 1981 Walter A. Johnson, 84, of 701 Main St., Berlin, died Dec. 6, 1981, in Maple Mountain Manor. He was born May 31, 1897, in Berlin, a son of John N. and Rebecca (Heinemeyer) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, the former Elizabeth Knepper; and one brother, Dr. Alfred H. He is survived by a daughter, Geraldine, married to Dr. Jacob W. Stutzman, St. Paul, Minn.; a grandson, Walter J. Stutzman, Brandford, Conn.; and a great-grandson, Michael. Also a brother, Eugene C. of Berlin. He was a former partner of Johnson and Son Funeral Home and Johnson and Son Ethan Allen Gallery. He was a life lone member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; a veteran of World War I; member of Harry Fisher Post No. 445 American Legion; 40 et 8; veterans of World War I of U.S.A. Barracks No. 3218, Somerset; Meyersdale Lodge No. 554 F and AM; Hebron Royal Arch Chapter No. 272, Meyersdale; Oriental Commandry No. 61 Knights Templar of Johnstown; Jaffa Temple Shrine, Altoona. He was a member of the 100th Anniversary Class of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley, Harrisburg, and a 32nd Degree Mason. He had been a funeral director in Berlin since 1919, was a member of the NFDA, PFDA and Somerset County Funeral Directors Assn., where he served as secretary for 35 years. He was a member of the Berlin Sportsmen's Assn., Mountain Field and Stream Sportsmen's Club of Roxbury, charter member of Berlin Lions Club, charter member of Berlin Volunteer Fire Dept. and a member of the Hillcrest Grange. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Berlin, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Kenneth S. Swanson and the Rev. Ralph E. Mills officiating. Interment, Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Contributions in his memory to the Berlin Cemetery Assn. Perpetual Care Fund or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The Berlin Volunteer Fire Dept. will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Source: Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 22 October 2010 JOLL – Doris "Dorie," 78, Rose of Sharon Home, St. Michael, formerly of South Fork and Summerhill, the last surviving member of her immediate family, died Oct. 22, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and all who knew her. Born April 7, 1932, in South Fork, daughter of Bert Sr. and Mary (Henderson) Noon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Rodney D. Joll, who died March 16, 2006; and brothers, Ray Noon, Bert Noon Jr., Jim Noon and John "Jack" Noon. Survived by children, Charles, and his fiancee, Daria Kuriger, Rocky Mount, N.C.; Raymond, married to Michele (Grant), Philadelphia; Deborah, wife of Neil Poborsky, South Fork; and David, married to Marie (Krasnesky) Franklin, Va.; brother-in-law, Jack Joll, married to Virginia Weitzel, York, Pa.; sister-in-law, Norma Johnson, Summerhill; and seven grandchildren; also three great-grandchildren. Dorie, along with her husband, Rodney, were the former owners of Joll's Tavern in South Fork. Member of Wesley United Methodist Church, South Fork, and Summerhill Social Club. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Arlene Bobrowicz. Interment, South Fork Cemetery.
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Source: Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 17 March 2006 JOLL - Rodney D., 77, Summerhill, died March 16, 2006, at Windber Hospice. Born May 10, 1928, in South Fork, son of Durell and Geraldine C. (Whitely) Joll. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Charles. Survived by wife of 54 years, Doris "Dorie" (Noon) Joll, Summerhill; children, Charles, and his fiancee, Daria Kuriger, Rocky Mount, N.C.; Raymond, married to Michele (Grant), Hudson, Fla.; Deborah, wife of Neil Poborsky, South Fork; and David, married to Marie (Krasnesky), Franklin, Va.; seven grandchildren; brother, Jack Joll, York; and sister, Norma F. Johnson, Summerhill. Rod worked for 25 years as a purchasing agent for U-Haul in Willow Grove before returning to South Fork, where he and his wife, Dorie, owned and operated Joll's Tavern for 10 years. He graduated from the former South Fork High School and attended Geneva College. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, South Fork, and Summerhill Social Club. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Arlene Bobrowicz. Interment, South Fork Cemetery.
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Source: Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, Texas
Date: Thursday, 26 August 1999 Mrs Jones (Genevieve H.) was born on September 10, 1913 in Register, PA the daughter of Nathan S. Hess and Nettie Kale Hess. She attended grade school in the one room school in Register and graduated from Huntington Mills High School in the class of 1931. She graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College with a degree in Home Economics and English. Upon graduation, she taught in Bernise and Shickshinney school systems. On June 8, 1939, she married Wilson R. Jones and together they had two sons, Kenneth E. Jones, born in April 1943 and Karl T. Jones, born June, 1948. After her sons left home, she went back to substitute teaching in the Plains Elementary Schools. In 1980, she & Wilson sold their Plains home and went on the road, wintering in Texas and spending summers in Pa. Later they set up home in Moody, Texas. In April 1987 Wilson passed away, after which she volunteered at a Day Care Center. She enjoyed and loved assisting the children and helping the teachers.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 25 August 25, 1989, Page B8 Loretta M. Jones, 49, of 120 Virginia Ave., Sebring, Fla., formerly of Alburtis R1, died Wednesday in her home. She was the wife of Walter G. Jones of Alburtis R1. She was a sales clerk at Hess's, Allentown, for 14 years. Born i n Upper Macungie Township, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Kerchner) Bogert. Survivors: Husband; sons, Keith A., of New Tripoli R1 and Kevin A., of Sebring; daughter, Kimberly A. of Wescosville; sisters, Linda L., wife of Rondal Knecht of Topton, and Darlene K., wife of Milton Lightcap of Mertztown R1; brothers, Bernell H. of Mertztown R1, Gerald R. of Emmaus and Perry L. of Alburtis R1, and a granddaughter. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton. Call 9:30-10:30 Tuesday.
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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Date: April 1987 Wilson R. Jones, 74 a retired Civil Service officer, died Sunday, April 19, 1987 in Moody Texas. Born March 4, 1913 in Plains, PA. he was the son of the late Morgan H. and Mabel (Tilley) Jones. He graduated from Plains Memorial High School, and earned his BA in Accounting from New York University. He served in the Army Medical Corp during WWII. He was married the former Genevieve Hess, June 8, 1939, in Nutley, NJ. After retiring, the couple spent most of their time traveling. They moved to the Moody and McGregor, Texas area in 1984 from Plains, Pa. He was a member of Plains Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Genevieve, Moody; sons, Kenneth E., Califon, N.J.; Karl T., Hewitt, Texas; sister, Ruth Mohr, Blairstown, N.J.; three grandchildren.
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Source: News Record, Greensboro, North Carolina
Date: Monday, 25 October 2010 Edna Brown Jordan, 89, a resident of 2325 Wentworth Street passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Avante of Reidsville. Born in High Point on September 10, 1921 to Lee and Ina Jones Brown, she had made her home in this area for her entire life. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church of Reidsville but had attended the Salvation Army Church in High Point for many years. She loved to work crosswords, to fish, and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by an infant son Billy and by her husband Charlie E. Jordan on Sept 5, 1998. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Apple of Reidsville, and son Roger Jordan of Asheboro, eleven grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and eleven great-great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Floral Garden Park Cemetery with Major Andy Wiley and Captain Robbie Robbins officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday evening at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Wallburg from 6 until 8 p.m. The family asks that memorials be made to the Salvation Army Church, 704 Barnes Street, Reidsville, NC 27320 or to your local Alzheimer's Association in Mrs. Jordan's memory.
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IF YOU KNOW THE DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Hastings Banner, Hastings, Michigan Date: May 1977 Gay Jordan Succumbs On Sunday Services for Gay Jordan, 73, of 702 W. Walnut St., Hastings, who died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, at Pennock Hospital, where he had been a patient for eight days, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Cannon Don M. Gury officiating and burial in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Jordan was born in Charlotte on March 31, 1904, the son of Winifield and Belle Jordan. He was employed at Madusa-Portland Cement Co, in New York for several years and was then a field engineer with Allied Chemical Co. for 25 years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church in Hastings and a life member of the Charlotte F. & A.M. Mr. Jordan retired in 1969 after being associated with the Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation for 47 years, working with the Solvay Division. He had served as a director of the Materials & Services Division of the American Road Builders Association. He was named an honorary alumnus of Michigan Technological University at Houghton. Mr. Jordan was awarded the Distinguished Highway Industry Award on March 14, 1973 by the County Road Association of Michigan. The award is made in recognition of people in private industry who have done much to advance the cause of better highways and maintained the highest level of business ethics. He was named to the Barry County Canvassing Board in 1971. Mr. Jordan served as president of the Barry County Sportsman's Club in 1947-48. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Stem, two daughters, Mrs. Al (Constance) Walke of Cascade and Mrs. D.K. (Carolyn) Macoit of West Bloomfield; 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Peninsula Road Builders Association Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 367, Houghton, Mich.
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Source: Hastings Banner, Hastings, Michigan
Date: Thursday, 10 October 1991 G. Mary Jordan, 80, of 702 West Walnut Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 6, 1991 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Jordan was born September 18, 1911 in Hastings, the daughter of Kellar and Grace (Bullard) Stem. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Frances Shimer College in Cairo, Illinois. She returned to Hastings in 1945 from Sylvania, Ohio and has resided in Hastings since that time. She was married to Garrel D. (Gay) Jordan in 1930. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Mrs. Jordan is survived by two daughters, Constance Walke of Ada and Carolyn DeBreau of Los Gatos, California; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gay Jordan May 1, 1977. Respecting her wishes there will be no funeral services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings.
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Source: The Mercury, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 1 April 2010 Robert H. Kalis, 89, of Reynolds Avenue, Pottstown, widower of Verna (Levan) Kalis, died on Monday, at the Golden Living Center, Phoenixville, where he was a guest for approximately one week following a short hospitalization. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of the late Howard E. Kalis, Sr., and the late Elnora (Mauger) Kalis. Surviving is one sister, Gloria Husband, of Chesterfield, Michigan and he was predeceased by one brother, Howard E. Kalis, Jr., and three sisters, Eleanor Kalis, Doris Kalis and Ruth Endy. Mr. Kalis was in the Army during World War II serving with the Army's First Infantry Division (the Big Red One). While with the First Infantry Division he participated in multiple major battles and campaigns in Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. While participating in the Normandy invasion Mr. Kalis was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor. In addition to multiple service and unit medals and citations he also received the Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal and American Defense Service Medal. He was preceded in death by his wife Verna. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be private and there will be no viewing.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 1 August 1997 Christine N. Kamp, 72, of Lenhartsville died Wednesday, July 30, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Harry W. Kamp, who died last year. She was a machine operator at Windsor Knitting Mill Co., Hamburg, for 30 years before retiring in 1994. Born in Albany Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Naomi (Long) Bailey. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Lenhartsville, and Hawk Mountain Civic Club, Kempton. Survivors: Sisters, Anna, wife of Marvin Handwerk of Slatington, Janet, wife of Elwood German, and Marion, both of Germansville, and Lucille, wife of James Hamm of Kempton; brothers, Richard of Kempton and John of New Tripoli; grandchildren, Chilton V. Shaffer of Kempton and Lanette Christine Shaffer of Schnecksville, both whom she raised, and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by a daughter, Arlene C. Shaffer. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Route 143, Jacksonville. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 8 May 1996 Harry W. "Willie" Kamp, 70, of Lenhartsville died Tuesday in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Christine N. (Bailey) Kamp. They were married 49 years last August. He was a carpenter for the former Robert Gehringer Contracting Co., Kutztown, from 1974 until retiring in 1989. He previously worked in the same capacity for for the former Charles Arndt Contracting Co., Klinesville, Berks County, for 15 years. Born in Albany Township, he was a son of the late John and Mamie (Pauley) Kamp. He was a member of Friendens United Church of Christ, Lenhartsville. Survivors: Wife; sister Ruth of Walnutport; brother Howard of Shoemakersville, Berks County; two grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by a daughter, Arlene C. Shaffer. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville (Route 143). Call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 5 September 1990 Mrs. Leona A. Kanas, 59, of Walnutport, died Tuesday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. She was the widow of Stephen F. Kanas. She was a housekeeper at the Phoebe Home, Allentown, for the past eight years, and before that, a housekeeper at Palmerton Hospital. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Ethel L. (Reinheimer) Wambold of Laurys Station, and the late Jessie B. Wambold. She was a member of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Walnutport. Survivors: Mother; daughters, Linda, wife of Glenn Burkhart of Northampton, Susan, wife of Robert Kromer of Slatington, and Sharon, wife of Clark Eckhart of Walnutport; sisters, Mrs. Hilda Edelman and Anna, wife of George Henninger, both of Allentown; brothers, Nelson in Spain and Leo of Walnutport, and five grandchildren . Mass: 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the church. No calling hours. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.
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Source: Daily American, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 23 March 1989 Emery Carl Kapitan, 72, 6337 Findley Road, Mercersburg, died unexpectedly March 21, 1989, at his home. Born March 7, 1917, in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Polk) Kapitan. Survived by wife, Helen L. (Brant) Kapitan; three sons: Ronald G., North Huntington; E. Paul, Littlestown; and Larry A., Mercersburg; a daughter, Linda JoAnn Mowen, Waynesboro; three sisters: Josephine Johnson and Helen Freiwald, both of Johnstown; and Jeanette Redman, Wickcliffe, Ohio; three brothers: Benjamin, Johnstown; Calvin, Jerome; and Daniel, Clearwater, Fla.; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters. Retired from DeRose Industries Inc., Chambersburg, and the Chambersburg Hospital. Friends received from 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Lininger Funeral Home, 47 N. Park Ave., Mercersburg, where Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Monsignor Thomas J. Kujovsky officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Source: Daily American, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 17 February 1986 Mrs. Helen L. Kapitan, 85, a resident of the Franklin County Nursing Home, Chambersburg, and formerly of Mercersburg, and Stoystown, died at 11:53 p.m., Feb. 15, 1996 in the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg. Born Nov. 14, 1910, in Berlin, she was a daughter of the late George and Edna Brandt Stahl. She was last employed by the former Heisey Orchards of Mercersburg. Her husband, Emery Carl Kapitan died March 21, 1989. Mrs. Kapitan is survived by a daughter, Linda Jo Ann Mowen of Waynesboro; three sons, Ronald G. Kapitan of North Huntingdon; E. Paul Kapitan of Littlestown; and Larry Kapitan of Ocala, Fla.; one sister, Shirley Airesman of Berlin; two brothers, Paul Stahl of Little Hocking, Ohio and Robert Stahl of Berlin; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19 in Lininger-Fries Funeral Home, 47 N. Park Ave., Mercersburg, with the Rev. Stuart Troutman officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg. Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.
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Source: Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 9 November 2003, Page B8 Arthur H. "Art" Keen Jr., 80, of South Whitehall Township, formerly of Bethlehem, died Nov. 5 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was married to Gladys E. (Leibenguth) Keen for 50 years. He was a union carpenter for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 600 for 40 years before retiring in 1988. Previously he was a machinist for Bethlehem Steel Corp., for two years. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Arthur H. Sr. and Salome (Gamby) Keen. He was a Protestant. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving with the Sea Bees. He was a life member and former post commander of American Legion Post 576 and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Keystone Fire Company 15 and Allentown Firemen's Relief Association, and a former member of Jordan Martin Masonic Lodge 673. Survivors: Wife; sons, Douglas A. of South Whitehall Township, David G. of Lehighton; daughters, Beverly D. Warmkessel of Auburn, Barbara J. Lane of Orefield, Jennifer L. Szoldatits of Schnecksville; brother, Richard in New Jersey; sister Dorothy Marcincavage of Fleetwood; nine grandchildren, a great-grandson; nieces, nephews. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions: Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 29 April 2011 Gladys E. Keen, 88, formerly of Greenawalds, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown. She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Keen, Jr. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George and Katie (Bailer) Leibenguth. Many years ago, Gladys was a bookkeeper for Hess Department Store. She graduated with high honors from South Whitehall H.S. Mrs. Keen was a former member of Greenawalds UCC Choir. Survivors: Children, Beverly D. Warmkessel, of Auburn, PA, Barbara J. Lane, of Fogelsville, Douglas A. Keen and his wife Jane, of So. Whitehall Twp., David G. Keen and his wife Summer, of Lehighton, Jennifer L. Szoldatits and her husband Al, Jr., of Schnecksville; nine grandchildren; one great- grandson; nieces and nephews. Gladys was predeceased by sisters Grace Blose and Joyce Wolf. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday, Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: Cancer Fund of America, 2901 Breezewood Lane, Knoxville, TN 37921.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2003 Andrew J. "Andy" Keiser, 76, of Milford Township, Bucks County, died April 20 in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. He was married to May (Lichtenwalner) Keiser for 50 years on April 11. He was a dairy farmer in Milford Township for more than 60 years before retiring in 1997. Born in Milford Township, he was a son of the late Elmer and Ella (Leatherman) Keiser. He was a member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, and a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Survivors: Wife; sons, Philip of Coopersburg, Timothy of Mertztown; daughters, Lynette Hebel of Morrisdale, Clearfield County, Kathleen Smith and Joanne Hillegass, both of Quakertown, Louise Roth of Bethlehem; foster son, Raymond Miller of Quakertown; brothers, Arthur of Levittown, Bucks County, Lester of Quakertown; sister, Violet Henninger of Coopersburg; 11 grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 1-2 p.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements, Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 28 September 1896, Page 2 Kitty, wife of Lewis Keller, aged 38 years, died of enlargement of the heart and an affection of the lungs, after being bedfast for 6 weeks. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Levan, both deceased, of Longswamp. Peter, of Free Hall; Charles, of Pottstown; Mrs. Jonathan Romig of Shamrock; Mrs. Thomas Knappenberger of Bethlehem; Mrs. L. Wehr, of Allentown, and Mrs. Peter Conrad, of Longswamp, are brothers and sisters. She leaves a husband and 4 children: Harry, Willie, Gertie and Kate. Funeral, Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8.30 a.m. from her late home, to proceed to DeLong's church, Bower's Station where services will be held and interment made, Rev. G. B. Smith officiating.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 21 May 1928, Page 7 Lewis S. Keller, aged 67, one of Topton's best known citizens, died at 4.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home on Franklin street, in that borough, after an illness of six weeks. Mr. Keller served as borough assessor for twenty-one years and was also a member of town council. Mr. Keller grew up in Topton. As a young man he was employed in the furniture plant of Tilghman Delong, and later when the Boyertown Casket Company had the plant he was a foreman and with the reorganization of the Delong Furniture Company he continued in the service of the company. Mr. Keller was a member of Christ's Reformed church at Bowers and was very active in the affairs of the congregation. He served as an elder and was also a member of the choir. The deceased was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (nee Sicher) Keller. He was twice married, his first wife being the late Katie Levan, and his second was formerly Miss Lizzie Diener. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Samuel Knauss, Boyertown; Mrs. Howard Strunk, Topton; Harry Keller, Greensburg, N.C.; William Keller, West Reading. Three sisters, Mrs. Annie Moyer, Topton; Mrs. Emma Hoch, Reading, and Mrs. Peter Kiefer, Kutztown, and seven grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from his late home in Topton on Friday at 2 p.m., Standard Time. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. George B. Smith. Interment will be made in the cemetery at Bowers church.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 12 August 1969, Page 25 Date: Tuesday, 12 August 1969, Page 25 Mrs. Lulu S. Keller, 78, wife of William J. Keller, a former teacher at Brecknock Township Elementary School, died this morning in her residence at 522 Franklin St., West Reading. Born in Schulzville, Lackawanna County, a daughter of the late J. Clinton and Emma (Schell) Koch, she was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, West Reading, its Sunday School, and was past president of the Woman's Guild. Mrs. Keller was also a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary of West Reading, West Reading Woman's Club and was graduated from Keystone State Normal School, now Kutztown State College, in 1908. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Keller is survived by four sons: Lewis W., West Wyomissing; Robert W., Fountain Springs; Russel G., Port Calborne, Ont., Can.; and Richard C., Lincoln Park; and one daughter, Virginia, wife of Paul Lesko, West Lawn. Services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, the Rev. W. Reed Teitsworth officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 15 October 1973, Page 23 Services for William J. Keller, 84, of 522 Franklin St., West Reading, who died Sunday morning in Reading Hospital, where he was admitted Saturday, will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. W. Reed Teitsworth will officiate in the Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading. Burial will be made in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. Born in Longswamp Township, a son of the late Lewis S. and Katie (Levan) Keller, he had been employed as a cabinet maker by the TMW Division, Rockwell International, before retiring in 1955. Mr. Keller was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, West Reading. His wife, Lulu S. (Koch) Keller, died Aug. 12, 1969. Surviving are four sons: Lewis C., Mohnton; Robert W., Fountain Springs; Richard C., Lincoln Park; and Russell G., Port Colborne, Ontario. A daughter, Virginia A., wife of Paul Lesko, West Lawn; five grandchildren and a sister Kathryn, widow of Samuel Knouse, Boyertown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 22 June 2001, Page B8 Katie B. Kemp, 82, of 126 Crow Hill Road, Barto, died Thursday, June 21, in the hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Wayne R. Kemp, who died in 1997. Born in Pike Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Y. and Maude (Yoder) Bechtel. She was a member of St. John's Hill United Church of Christ, Pike Township, and its Women's Guild. Survivors: Sons, Lester B. of Hereford, Linwood P. of Birdsboro, Arthur B. of Kittanning, Pa., Richard C. and Melvin B., both of Washington Township; daughters, Joyce F. Hardigg and Virginia M. Shope, both of Allentown, Jane N. Moser of Washington Township, Berks County; brothers, LeRoy of Pike Township, Donald of Oley; sister, Gladys Reinhard of Pike Township; 22 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Gloria. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Daniel R. Christ Funeral Home, 423 Main St., Oley. Call 1-2 p.m. Monday. Contributions: To the memorial fund of the church.
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Source: The New York Times, New York
Date: Wednesday, 31 December 1997 KENEDY-Arthur R. December 28, 1997, of Bay Shore, N.Y. Husband of the late Mary Alice Kenedy (nee) McGuirk. Loving father of Arthur Reid, Annie Laurie Mac Evitt, Gail Greene, Mark and David. Also survived by his 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the George C. White Funeral Home, 364 E. Main St, Bay Shore, New York, Friday 2-5 and 79 P.M. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Saturday 10 A.M. at St. Patrick Church, Bay Shore. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery Bay Shore, New York.
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Source: Journal & Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Date: Monday, 2 January 2012 Helen Kern, 89, of Lafayette, died of cancer, comfortably at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 with Casey, granddaughter and Vickie, daughter-in-law by her side at her daughter-in-law's residence. Tiger, her faithful companion never left her side. Born in Lafayette on September 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Melinda (Peter) Leibenguth. She was raised on a farm near Lafayette and graduated from Dayton High School. Ms. Kern was a receptionist and stenographer for Landis and Gyr, formerly Duncan Electric, for 30 years before retiring. She was a strong, savvy, independent woman of the Methodist faith. She looked forward to playing euchre weekly with her close friends at Morton Center. Among her other hobbies, Ms. Kern enjoyed crocheting and reading with her beloved poodle, Tiger on her lap. She had a blessed life full of good friends; a thoughtful neighbor, Virginia Kemmer; a supportive network of caregivers, Harold Harsch and Margie Staley; nieces, nephews and their families; and a caring family that loved her. She had fond memories and best wishes for the families of her two former husbands, Jay Kern and Donald Gray. Special appreciation to Guardian Angel Hospice staff for their kindness, sensitivity and compassionate hearts. They provided comfort and stress relief for Helen and her family during a very difficult time. Surviving is her daughter-in-law, Vickie (Jones) Gray of Lafayette; one brother, Raymond Leibenguth of Lafayette; and a dearly loved, granddaughter, Casey A. Gray. She was preceded in death by a sister, Hilda Waide and son, Michael D. Gray. Helen was so proud of her son and his many accomplishments. He was a wonderful loving son, caring husband and outstanding father who died of cancer in 1996. Michael graduated from Jefferson H.S., Purdue and served his country as a Captain in the Army. He was also a member of the Hong Kong and LAS Vegas Mensa Chapters. Michael died while working more than ten years as an Engineer for Saudi ARAMCO Oil Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A graveside service will take place at 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2011 at Dayton Cemetery. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 2 February 1925, Page 4 Mrs. Alma P., nee Levan, Kiechel, wife of Ray M. Kiechel, of 719 Main street, Northampton, died on Saturday at 4.30 p.m. in the Haff hospital, aged 31 years. Mrs. Kiechel was born in Topton and was the daughter of Peter Levan, of Reading, and the late Ida, nee Fisher, Levan. Besides her husband and her father, she is survived by a brother, Horace L. Levan, of Reading, and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Ditzler and Mrs. Joseph Delong, of Reading, and Mrs. Harry Masters, of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at her late home in Northampton and interment will be made at the Charles Evans cemetery, Reading.
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Source: Record-Courier, Ravenna, Ohio
Date: Date: Monday, 17 December 2012 Reverend Kenneth H. Kindig 90 of Ravenna died Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born April 24, 1922 in Franklin Township, PA to John and Mildred (Hayman) Kindig. A Ravenna resident since 1959, he had served as pastor of the First Christian Church in Ravenna for 28 years. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and a former member of Ravenna Rotary. Survivors include his daughters Linda Douglas of Granville, OH, Judy (Paul) Gillespie of Winston-Salem, NC and Joy (Neal) Nelson of Mentor, OH, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sister Shirley McHenry of Stillwater, PA and brothers Robert and Richard Kindig of Stillwater, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Lois Jeanne (Beishline) in 1993, his parents, sister Vivian Karns, brother Roy Kindig and son-in-law Daniel C Douglas. Calling hours will be from 4 - 8 PM Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the First Christian Church, 420 S. Prospect Street in Ravenna, Ohio and Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 10 AM to time of service at 11 AM at the church with Rev. Perry Mattern officiating. Calling hours and funeral services at St. James Church in Stillwater, PA will be held on Friday December 21, 2012 from 12:30 PM to services at 2 PM. Burial will follow in St. James Church Cemetery in Stillwater, PA. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 420 S. Prospect Street, Ravenna, OH 44266.
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Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 13 March 1999, Page B28 Z. Alma Kindig, 74, of 156 Village Drive, Colebrookdale Township, died Friday, March 12, in St. Joseph Hospital, Reading. She was the wife of Roy C. Kindig. They were married for 54 years last June. She worked for the Boyertown Packaging Co., for many years until retiring in 1986. She was a 1944 graduate of the Empire Beauty School, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Stillwater, Columbia County, she was a daughter of the late B.O. and Mary (Stewart) Golder. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown. Survivors: Husband; daughters, E. Gaye, wife of David W. Clemmer of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, and Sharon Freedman of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County; son, Brian R. of Boyertown; sister, Mable, wife of Carl Dittrick of Bloomsburg, Columbia County; brother, Donald of Perry, Ga., and four grandchildren. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Wednesday in the church. No calling hours. Arrangements, Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown. Contributions: To the church or Animal Rescue League, Route 724 and Morgantown Bypass, Reading.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 28 January 1971 Mrs. Clara A. King, 80, of Orrtanna, widow of Ross M. King, died at the Pape Convalescent Home, Gettysburg R.3, Wednesday afternoon at 2:00. She had been in ill health for five years. Her husband had died January 6. 1970. A native of Orrtanna, and a lifelong resident of the county, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret (Mickley) Baumgardner, and was a member of the Flohr's Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Floyd F. King, Orrtanna, and a daughter, Mrs. Naoma Shultz, Gettysburg; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 from the Wilson Funeral Home, Fairfield, with the Rev. Kenneth Bonham officiating. Interment will be in Flohr's Cemetery. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the cancer fund.
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Source: Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 7 January 1970 Ross M. King, 82, Orrtanna, died at the Warner Hospital Tuesday afternoon at 3:15. He had been a patient there for more than a week. A native of Adams County, he was a son of the late Emanuel and Laura (Keilholtz) King. He was a retired trucker and barrel maker. He was a member of Flohr's Lutheran Church, the IOOF of Gettysburg, Cashtown Fire Company, Adams County Volunteer Firemen's Association, Adams County Fish and Game Association. He had served for a number of years as a Republican Committeeman and at one time was a supervisor of Hamiltonban Twp. Surviving are his wife, Clara A. (Baumgardner) King, who is a guest at Michael Manor Convalescent Home, Gettysburg R.3, a son, Floyd F. King, Orrtanna, and a daughter of Mrs. Naomi Shultz, of Gettysburg; a grandson, Rodney Shultz and a brother, Luther King, Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 from the Wilson Funeral Home in Fairfield with Rev. Kenneth R. Bonham officiating. Burial will be in Flohr's Cemetery, near McKnightstown. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the heart fund.
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Source: Morning Press, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 14 November 1966 Earl L. Kishbaugh, fifty-seven, (Forks), Orangeville R. D. 2, died Saturday morning at nine twenty five in the Bloomsburg Hospital where he had been a patient one day. Death came after an illness of three years. He was born in Summerhill, a son of Bessie Hess Kishbaugh; Orangeville R. D. 2 and the late Oval Kishbaugh. He had lived at Forks six months and for nine years prior to that in Bloomsburg. Prior to that he had spent most of his life in the Stillwater area. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, retiring one month ago. Prior to that he had worked on farms in the Stillwater area including seventeen years on the Roy R. Hess farm. He attended the stillwater Christian Church. He was a member of Bloomsburg Lodge 623, Loyal Order of Moose. Survivors besides his mother include his wife, the former Rae E. Everett; four children, Robert R. Kishbaugh, Berwick R.D. 2; Edward C. Keller, Bloomsburg; Russel Owen, Old Seabrook, Conn.; Karlene, wife of Dale Linn, R.D. 2; six grandchildren; four brothers, Lester Kishbaugh, Shickshinny R.D. 3; Joseph E. and Ivan Kishbaugh, Orangeville R.D. 2; Carl Kishbaugh, Berwick; four sisters, Harriet, wife of Charles Rhone, Johnstown, Colo.; Mrs. Gladys Zimmerman, Shickshinny R.D. 3; Ethel, wife of Arthur Albertson, Orangeville R.D. 2; Norma wife of Herbert Eroh, Hackettstown, N.J. Funeral Services will be Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Dean W. Krimer funeral home, Benton, with the Rev. William F. Tucker, pastor of the Berwick Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Jonestown cemetery.
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Source: Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 28 March 1994 Lester K. "Boots'' Kishbaugh, 83, a guest at the Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater for the past three years, formerly a 57-year resident of RR3, Shickshinny, died Saturday at the Berwick HospitalBorn Oct. 2, 1910, in Foundryville, he was the son of the late Orville and Bessie Hess Kishbaugh. He graduated from Fishing Creek High School, Jonestown. He worked as a farmer for most of his life, and was also employed at A.C.F. Industries, Berwick, and later in area coal mines. He attended the Jonestown Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers, Earl, Charles, Clifford, Derel cq and Meldon; sisters, Madaline and Virtue Kishbaugh, Harriet Rhone, Gladys Zimmerman and Norma Eroh. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, the former Beatrice Wandell, a guest at the Bonham Nursing Center; daughters, Mrs. Carl (Erma) Busch, RR3, Shickshinny; Mrs. Dale (Catherine) Masters, Sweet Valley; sons, Donald and Kenneth, both of RR3, Shickshinny; Gerald, Bloomsburg; Lee, Hunlock Creek; Bernard, Mocanaqua; David, Tampa, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Arthur (Ethel) Alberson, RR2, Orangeville; brothers, Joseph, Bonham Nursing Center; Carl R. Sr., Berwick; Ivan, Stillwater. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., Sunset Lake Road., Hunlock Creek, with the Rev. Kenneth Boston, of the Sunshine Full Gospel Church, Shickshinny, officiating. Interment will be in the Jonestown Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 Pamela Lynn Kisthart, 28, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Catasauqua, died Friday, Oct. 26, in her home. She was a sales representative for Eli Lilly for the past three years in Roanoke. Previously, she was a manager for Bath and Body Works, Winchester, Va. She was a summa cum laude graduate of James Madison University, Va. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of Dennis D. Kisthart of Catasauqua and the late Sharon L. (Woodring) Kisthart and a stepdaughter of Judy (Huhn) Kisthart of Catasauqua. Survivors: Father; stepmother; sisters, Tammy McKenna of Fredericksburg, Va., Jennifer Oldt of Allentown, Kristine of Catasauqua; maternal grandparents, Alverta and Douglas Woodring of Jim Thorpe; grandmother, Gladine Faust of Bethlehem. Graveside services: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Schoenersville Cemetery, Schoenersville. No calling hours. Arrangements, John H. Brubaker Funeral Home, Catasauqua. Contributions: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Roanoke.
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Philip Wendel Klein, the ancestor of this family, was a native of Germany, and immigrated to America on the ship Phoenix, arriving at Philadelphia on October 20, 1744. He settled in Weisenberg township, on a farm about a mile northeast of Seipstown. As early as 1746 his name appears in this section, and on Dec. 5, 1753 he secured a warrant for land, which he sold to his son, John Jacob, on Nov. 10, 1761. Philip Wendel Klein was one of the organizers of the Lutheran congregation at Ziegel church, where his name appears in 1750. His sons were: John Adam, John Jacob, Lorentz, and Peter. John Adam Kline bought in 1761, from Peter Krirnt, a property about a mile above Lyon Valley, which he sold in 1773 to Adam Baer, and removed from the township. John Jacob Kline sold the homestead on April 1, 1769, to Mark Pontius and removed to Salisbury Township. Lorentz Kline, the third son of Philip Wendel, was born Feb. 15, 1735. He married Eva Stettler, daughter of Christopher and Margaret Stettler, and about 1767 removed from Weisenberg Township to Salisbury Township, where he became the owner of 300 acres of land along the Little Lehigh. He died July 6, 1819. His wife was born Dec. 25, 1740, and died May 21, 1821. They had these children: Anna Margaret, born 1763; Christopher, born 1765; Elizabeth, born 1767; Peter, born1769; Catharine, born 1772; Henry, born 1775 and Magdalena, born 1779. Elizabeth Klein, the second daughter, born Oct. 28, 1767 married John Bogert, and died Dec. 18, 1867, aged 100 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Peter Klein, the second son, was born June 11, 1769, and died April 22, 1858. He married Anna Maria Bogert, who was born Aug. 26, 1776, and died Dec. 1, 1843. Christopher Kline, eldest son of Lorenz, was born in Weisenberg Township, June 3, 1765. His sponsors at baptism were his Stettler grandparents. He cultivated the land owned by his father, who survived him, until his accidental death by the discharge of his gun on Nov. 12, 1809. He married Maria Elizabeth Bogert, who was born Oct. 14, 1774 and died April 12, 1861. Their children were Lorentz, born Aug. 17, 1794; Hanna, born Aug. 9, 1797; Salome, born June 11, 1800; Elizabeth, born May 15, 1806, died Sept. 16, 1830; and Reuben, born Feb. 23, 1809, died Nov. 19, 1897 who married Judith Wieand. Lorentz Kline, eldest son of Christopher, married Lydia Kemmerer, who was born April 17, 1804, and died Sept. 24, 1879. He was a prosperous farmer and became the owner of three farms. His death occurred May 13, 1882. He had six children: Edwin; Helena (Mrs. John Heinley); Tilghman K., born June 14, 1829, died June 20, 1899; Lydia, (Mrs. William Lerch); Mary A. (Mrs. John Hottenstein), and Benjamin F. Peter Kline, second son of Lorentz, was born June, 1769, and died April 22, 1858. He married Anna Maria Bogert, who was born Aug. 26, 1776, and died Dec. 1, 1843. He built a stone house on his farm in Salisbury, which still stands. His son, Peter, was born Jan. 14, 1807, died March 29, 1893. Peter Kline Jr., owned two farms, each over 70 acres, one of which is now owned by Hess Bros. He was a farmer all his life and active in the Salisbury Lutheran congregation, where he was a deacon and elder. The Anniversary History of Lehigh County, Volume 2, Copyright 1914.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: July 17, 2011 Anna M. Kleintop, age 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, with Her loving daughters, at her bedside at the Luther Crest, South Whitehall Township. She was The widow of the late Walter H. Kleintop who passed away November 1980 Born in Conshohocken, PA, Montgomery Co, she was the daughter of the late Evan H. and Bessie M. (Everson) Maxwell Sr. She was a Charter member of Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Allentown. She taught Sunday school many years there, and also was in the church Choir. Survivors: Daughters, Marjorie Williams, of Macungie, and Joyce wife of James Weiss of Allentown; sister, Dorothy Murphy, Fayetteville, NC; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. She is predeceased in death by her son Kenneth, and a Brother Evan Maxwell. Services: A Celebration of Anna life will be held on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. At Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, 1431 Lehigh parkway east, with Pastor F. Ebert Reitzel officiating. Friends may call on Monday, July 25, from 10:30 a.m. until service time The church. Contributions: The family request contributions be made in Memory of there Mother, to either The church, or Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104 Stanton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc Honey Brook is in charge of arrangements.
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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Mulberry, Indiana Date: January 1975 Charles Truman Kleinsmith, 80, of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Mulberry, Indiana, died at noon Sunday at Baptist Valley Hospital, Harlingen, Texas, after a seven-week illness. Born near Mulberry, Indiana on October 30 1894, he was the son of Henry Joseph and Ida (Steckel) Kleinsmith. He married Esther Leibinguth, and she died January, 1953. In 1954, he married Charlotte Lehr, and she survives. Mr. Kleinsmith was a retired farmer and dairyman. He was a member of Harlingen Wesley Methodist Church, the Mulberry Lodge 618 F&AM and the Indianapolis Scottish Rite. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Cue of New Orleans, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Silverthorn of Mulberry, Indiana and Mrs. Norma Oliver of Alamonte, Florida; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Dale McKee of Terre Haute, Indiana; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30am Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home, Mulberry, Indiana, with Rev. Gerhard H. Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in the Fairhaven Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 pm tomorrow.
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IF YOU KNOW THE SOURCE AND DATE EMAIL ME. Source: Mulberry, Indiana Date: January 1953 Mrs. Ester Kleinsmith, 59, of Mulberry, wife of Charles T. Kleinsmith, died at 12:45 pm at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette, She had suffered a stroke Tuesday morning. Born August 8, 1893 in Washington Township, Clinton County, she was a daughter of James and Maria Wehr Leibinguth. She was married February 12, 1916 to Charles T. Kleinsmith who survives. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical and Reform Church at Mulberry. She had lived all her life in the Mulberry Community. Survivors include three daughter, Mrs. Charles Cue, New Orleans, La. Mrs. Carl Silverthorn and Mrs. James Oliver, both of Mulberry; two sisters, Mrs. O.B. Franklin, of Frankfort, Rt7, Mrs. Will Seager, of Greentown: and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kleinsmith Funeral Home at Mulberry with Rev. C.J. Olm officiating. Burial will be in Fair Haven Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral home after Friday noon.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 18 July 1988 Mrs. Ardella C. Kleintop, 76, of Kunkletown R.2, died Saturday in her home. She was the widow of Russell F. Kleintop. She was a presser at Scotty's, Little Gap, before retiring in 1957 with 15 years' service. Born at Palmerton R.2, she was a daughter of the late Jesse L. and Minnie (Wagner) Costenbader. Survivors: Sons, Wilbur of Palmerton and Sherwood of Palmerton R.2; daughters, Elaine of Sciota, Shirley, wife of Harry Snyder of Saylorsburg, Nancy, wife of Francis Duschak of Palmerton R.2, and Patricia, wife of Perry Haydt, and Markay, both of Palmerton; 18 grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Charles H. Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 12 April 2008, Page B6 Rev. Arthur W. Kleintop Jr., 82, of Bethlehem Township, died Friday, April 11, 2008 in Blough Health Care Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Wilma (Whitebread) Kleintop. They celebrated 53 years of marriage on February 5. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Arthur W. Sr. and Elva (Noll) Kleintop. He served his country in the Army in the European theater during World War II. He received his B.S. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1950 and then his M.Div. from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, in 1953. He was ordained to the Lutheran Ministry in 1953 and would have been ordained 55 years next month. He served the people of God in the Hobbie Lutheran Parish, Mahoning Valley Lutheran Parish, Long Swamp/Mertztown Lutheran Church, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Sayre, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Farmersville, and Zion First Hungarian Church, south Bethlehem, and was the Visitation Pastor at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Stones Crossing. He also served on various Synod committees in northeastern Pennsylvania. He also served on the board of trustees of Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, Sayre, for many years. Survivors: Beloved wife; son, William A. Kleintop and his wife Lisa of Ambler; daughter, Cathy Konrad of Dallas, Texas; brother, Earl F. Kleintop of Lakeland, Fla.; sister, Liz Kline of Philadelphia; granddaughter, Amanda. Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Christ Lutheran Church, 2190 Easton Rd., Bethlehem (Lower Saucon Township). Arrangements are entrusted to Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arthurs memory may be made to Diakon Hospice St. John, 5000 Tilghman St., Suite 157, Allentown, PA 18104.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: July 18 2002, page B8 Elva N. Kleintop, 94, of Easton, did July 17 in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Arthur W. Kleintop Sr. She was a customer representative for PPL for 21 years before retiring in 1972. Born in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County, she was a daughter of the late Puerette F. and Elizabeth (Williams) Noll. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Palmerton. She was a member and president of the Palmerton Business and Professional Women's Club and past secretary and past president of the Palmerton Concourse Club. She was a volunteer for the Palmerton Hospital and Muhlenberg College auxiliaries. She wrote Sunday school lessons for the Board of Christian Education of the United Lutheran Church in America and served on the executive board of Lutheran Church Women. Survivors: Sons, Rev. Arthur W. Jr. of Bethlehem, Earl F. of Lakeland, Fla.; daughter, Elizabeth Kelley of Philadelphia; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 3 September 2004, Page B8 Hazel I. Kleintop, age 87, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1 in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Mabel E. (Costenbader) Kleintop. She was a 1934 graduate of Allentown High School. She had a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelors degree in theology from Burton College, Manitou Springs, Colorado. She obtained her ministerial license on March 11, 1944. She was given recognition for 50 years of services an an ordained minister by the Pentecostal Church of God, Joplin, Missouri, in June 1997. She served faithfully as a world missionary evangelist in Hawaii, Haiti, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan and Lebanon. Survivors: Sister, Grace Kennedy of Vera Cruz; sister-in-law, Anna Kleintop of Macungie; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, great-great-nieces, nephews; her church family. Services: celebration of life, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, 1431 Lehigh Parkway East, Allentown. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday in the church and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Arrangements, Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: May be made to the Missionary Fund of Pentecostal Church of God, P.O. Box 850, Joplin 64802.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 29 August 1994, Page B6 Herbert W. Kleintop, 79, formerly of Palmerton R.2, died Sunday in The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of the late Loise S. (Green) Kleintop. He was employed by Scotty's Fashions, Pen Argyl, for 10 years, retiring in 1974. Before that he was employed by the former Penn Allen Slag Co., Hokendauqua. Born in Kunkletown, he was a son of the late Robert and Carrie (Borger) Kleintop. He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville. Survivors: Sons, Donald D. and Hayden H., both of Palmerton R.2, and Roy R. of Palmerton R.3; brother Robert of Lehighton; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 18 January 1990, Page B9 Irving S. Kleintop, 48, of 809 Front St., Catasauqua, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Patricia M. (DaBose) Kleintop. They observed their 11th wedding anniversary in August. Kleintop was a wood craftsman for Knoll International, East Greenville, for the past 20 years. Born in Salisbury Township, he was a son of Theodore E. and Alma A. (Skinner) Kleintop of Geneva, Ohio. Survivors: Wife and parents; sons, Richard Henszey of Toledo, Ohio, George Henszey of Hereford and Patrick Henszey of Los Angeles; daughters, Tammy and Faith, both of Palm, Tracy of Mertztown and Liz, wife of Glen Fronheiser of Barto; brothers, Ted of Catasauqua and Mahrlon of Allentown, and 11 grandchildren. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Friday, Emmanuel Assembly of God, Allentown. Arrangements, Mann Funeral Home, 222 Washington St., East Greenville.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 23 February 1991, Page B39 Loise S. Kleintop, 76, of Palmerton R.2, died Friday in Palmerton Hospital. She was the wife of Herbert W. Kleintop. They were married 58 years in December. She was a sewing machine operator at Scotty's Fashions, Little Gap, for 22 years until retiring in 1976. Born in Little Gap, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Beulah M. (Borger) Green. She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville. Survivors: Husband; sons, Donald D. and Hayden H., both of Palmerton R.2, and Roy R. of Palmerton R.3; sisters, Mrs. Alverda Meckes of Kunkletown R.3, Mrs. Lillian Borger of Allentown, Kathryn, wife of Luther Smith of Lehighton R.3, and Doris, wife of Mark Heydt of Venice, Fla.; brother, Delbert of Macungie; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 13 December 2004, Page B6 Lorraine A. Kleintop, 79, of East Penn Township, died Dec. 11 in her home. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Kleintop Sr. She was primarily a homemaker but she also worked for a time for Meadowbrook Diner, Brodheadsville, and Brookmont Nursing Home, Effort. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall. Born in Aquashicola, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Bessie (Moyer) Koch. Survivors: Daughters, Bonnie Keiper of Goodyear, Ariz., Debra Becker of Effort, Karen, wife of Emil Yannes of Wescosville, and Sandra, wife of Roger M. Christman of Saylorsburg; son, Lawrence Keiper Jr. and his wife Tricia of Telford; grandchildren, Chris, Nichole, Adam, Jaclyn, Lauern, Steven and Derek; great- granddaughter, Megan; sister, Mrs. LaRue Green of Palmerton. She was predeceased by her first husband, Lawrence Keiper. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 10 May 1987, Page B24 Mrs. Rhoda B. Kleintop, 68, of Lehighton R.7, died Saturday in Palmerton Hospital. She was the wife of Robert M. Kleintop. They observed their 38th wedding anniversary last July. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John and Eva (Kresge) Harris. Surviving with her husband are a son Robert of Lehighton R.6; two sisters, Ella, wife of Harold Farenkopf of Palmerton, and Verna, wife of Raymond Honey of Pen Argyl; threebrothers, James of Lehighton, and Charles and Donald, both of Palmerton, and a granddaughter. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. A calling hour will precede the services.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 4 January 2003, Page B14 Robert M. Kleintop, 79, of East Penn Township, died Jan. 2 in the home of his son, Robert M. Jr. of Lehighton. He was married to Lorraine (Koch) Kleintop for 15 years in December. He owned and operated Robert Kleintop & Son Roofing and Siding for 50 years before retiring in 1978. Born in Kunkletown, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Carrie (Borger) Kleintop. He was a member of Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ashfield. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving as an aerial gunner in the European theater. Survivors: Wife; son; stepson, Lawrence Keiper Jr. of Telford; stepdaughters, Bonnie Keiper of Goodyear, Ariz., Debra Becker of Effort, Karen Yannes of Wescosville, Sandra Christman of Saylorsburg; a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. Call 6-7 p.m. Sunday. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Carbon Tamaqua Unit, Lansford.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 27 April 1990, Page B8 Theodore E. Kleintop Sr., 83, of 5181 Fairfax Drive, Geneva-on- the-Lake, Ohio, formerly of Allentown, died Thursday in Madison Health Care Center, Madison, Ohio. He was the husband of Alma A. (Skinner) Kleintop. They were married 63 years last May. Kleintop was a self-employed electrician for 20 years before retiring. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Mabel E. (Costenbader) Kleintop. He was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church, Ashtabula, Ohio. Survivors: Wife; sons, Theodore E. Jr. and Mahrlon, both of Allentown; sisters, Hazel of Allentown and Grace Kennedy of Emmaus; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Erving S. Services: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Donald A. Walker Funeral Home, Geneva, Ohio. Call 2-4 p.m. Sunday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 26 January 2009 Wilbur L. "Wip" Kleintop, 77, of Palmerton, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of LaRue M. (Rehrig) Kleintop. They were married for 37 years last April. He worked as an oil deliveryman for Georges Plumbing & Heating, Aquashicola, for 44 years until retiring in 1996. Previously, he worked for the former Keystone Lamp factory, Slatington. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowmanstown, and a former member of St. Johns Towamensing Lutheran Church, Palmerton, where he was a former church council member, Sunday school superintendent and choir member. Wip was a life member of Bowmanstown Fire Company and Palmerton Hungarian Club, a founding member and former treasurer of Palmerton Booster Club, and a member of St. Johns Hungarian Club, Sokol Hall and American Legion bowling leagues, Palmerton, the St. Johns softball team and the Blue Ridge Pinochle League. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Russell and Ardella (Costenbader) Kleintop. Survivors: Wife; sons, Rodney and his wife Marianne of Lehighton, Frederick and his wife Susan of Palmerton; daughters, Debra, wife of Kelly Green of Palmerton, Carol, wife of Earl Haydt of Danielsville, Lois, wife of Guy Smith of York, Louise, wife of Lester Everett of Bowmanstown, Dolores (Diz) Szucs of Palmerton, Karen, wife of Mac McEnheimer of Snellville, Ga.; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine and Mrs. Shirley Snyder, both of Sciota, Mrs. Nancy Duschak of Palmerton, Mrs. Pat Haydt of Mantzville; brother, Jackie of Palmerton. He was predeceased by a sister, Markay. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in the church, 500 Ore St., Bowmanstown. Call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, and 9-11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Contributions: Karen McEnheimers team for the 2009 Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer 3-Day event. To donate, go to www.the3day.org, click Donate, then search for a team, then type 6-Plus Pray for a Cure.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 24 September 1989 George E. Kline, 78, of 58 Berks St., Palmer Township, died Saturday at Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Verna N. Hess. They observed their 54th wedding anniversary in May. He worked for the former American Can Co. Dixie Products, Wilson, for 40 years before retiring in March 1973 as a departmental supervisor. The firm, now known as James River Corp., named him man of the year in 1958 for his outstanding contribution to manufacturing. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Walter R. and Maude (Roseberry) Kline. He was a member of Memorial United Church of Christ, Wilson. Survivors: Wife; son, Edward W. of Palmer Township; daughter, Georgia Barnhardt of Philadelphia, seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton St., Wilson. Call 7-9 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 4 July 1997 Verna N. Kline, 81, of Palmer Township died Thursday, July 3, in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of George E. Kline, who died in 1989. She was an Avon representative for more than 20 years. Born in Stone Church, Northampton County, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Jennie (McFall) Hess. She was a member of Memorial United Church of Christ, Wilson. Survivors: Son, Edward W. of Palmer Township; daughter, Georgia Barnhardt of North Wales, Montgomery County; sisters, Alice Budge of Palmer Township and Mary Ott of Wind Gap; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton St., Wilson. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 12 August 1972, Page 12 Mrs. Eva S. E. (Guldin) Knappenberger, 78, of 518 S. Glenwood St., Allentown, formerly of 519 N. 3rd St., Emmaus, died Monday in Allentown Hospital. She was the widow of Peter Knappenberger. She was employed by Hess's for 15 years, retiring in 1961. Born in Longswamp, she was a daughter of the late James and Limella (Kershner) Guldin. She was a charter member of the Emmaus Garden Club and a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Emmaus and a charter member of its Modern Priscilla's group. Surviving are a daughter Carol, wife of Herman Nace Jr., with whom she resided; a sister Florence, wife of William Thompson of Citrus Heights, Calif.; three brothers, Charles of Bellingham, Wash., and Lawson and James, both of Topton; three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Calling hours will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday until time of services.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 13 October 1926, Page 7 Lovina (nee Levan) Knappenberger, wife of Thomas F. Knappenberger, former residents of Topton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William H. Parr, 5209 Ellenberger avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, October 11, 1926, aged 74 years. Mr. and Mrs. Knappenberger had been living with their daughter for the past several years. Mrs. Knappenberger was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Levan and was raised in Topton where she resided for more than fifty years. She was a highly respected resident of that place and was a member of St. Peter's Reformed church. She is survived by a son, Peter, of Emaus; three daughters, Mrs. William H. Parr, Indianapolis, Indiana; Mrs. Henry Reifinger, Alburtis; Mrs. Harry Betz, Reading; five stepsons, George, Allentown; William, New Land, Connecticut; Harry, Brooklyn; Charles, Reading; and Fred, York; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Peter Moyer, Mrs. George Reinert and Mrs. Mahlon Quinter, Reading, and Mrs. Caleb Harrison, Chicago. Two sisters, Mrs. John Romig, Alburtis, and Mrs. Sarah Wehr, Allentown, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed, although it is known that the body will be brought east for burial. Undertaker Schofer of Topton has charge.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 22 October 1969, Page 20 Peter Knappenberger; 86; 519 N. 3rd St., Emmaus; died yesterday, Allentown Hospital; loom fixer, Widder Brothers Silk Co., Emmaus, retiring 1949; husband of Eva S. (Guldin) Knappenberger; married 55 years in July; born Topton; son of the late Thomas and Lovina (Levan) Knappenberger; member, St. John's United Church of Christ, Emmaus. Survivors: widow; daughter Carol, wife of Herman Nace, Allentown; sister, Mrs. Stella Parr, Allentown; brother Fred, York; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 28 July 1914, Page 10 Peter Knappenberger and Miss Eva S. Guldin, both of town, were married by Rev. G. B. Smith, at his residence in Kutztown. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knappenberger and is a loom fixer in the local silk mill. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Guldin and had been employed in the Crown Knitting Mill.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 25 January 1930 The funeral of Thomas F. Knappenberger, late of this city, was held from the chapel of Funeral Director Seidel. Rev. Smith officiated. Interment took place at Topton Union Cemetery. Source: Family Bible Date: Thursday, 17 March 1904 A family re-union was held at the home of Mrs. D.W. Souders on the occasion of the anniversary of the 55th birthday of her father, Thomas F. Knappenberger. Music and singing were enjoyed, besides an elaborate luncheon.Those present were: Mrs. Frank Fisher, Mrs. Z.H. Moyer, Mrs. L.R. Madeira, Marguerite Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Peters, Mrs. M.J. Ulrich and children, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Weiser, Walter and Raymond Weiser, Mrs. H. Schankwelier, Dorothy Wean, Calvin Ulrich, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Knappenberger, Mayme, Estella, George, William, Fred, and Peter Knappenberger, Mrs. D.W. Souders and sons Leon and Wilbur of town, Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Quinter and children, of Reading, Mrs. George F Reinhard of Lebanon. Each of the guests was presented with a souvenir of the occasion. (written in pencil: March 17th, 1904 from a newspaper clipping pasted in the family Bible).
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 7 August 2006 Shirley M. Knauss, 70, of Lower Macungie Township, died August 4, 2006 in her residence. She was the loving wife of Jack H. Knauss. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in September 2005. Born in East Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Edna (Seip) Weil. She was a 1952 graduate of Emmaus High School. She was a homemaker and worked as a baker for Dan Schantz. She was a past president of the Lower Lehigh Lioness Club and an assistant Girl Scout Leader in Emmaus. She will be sorely missed by all whose lives she has touched. Survivors: Husband; daughter, Tracey A. Knauss-Warnke of Nazareth; sons, Scott A. Knauss of Macungie and Glenn J. Knauss and his wife, Cindy, of Allentown; sister, Ruth Ann, wife of Orion Carter, of Lancaster; grandchildren, Amanda, Christopher, Sara and Anneliese; niece, Colleen; nephew, Donald. Services: private, at the convenience of the family. Schantz Funeral Home Inc., Emmaus, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
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Source: Meyersdale Republican, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 16 January 1975 Mrs. Blanche E. Knepper, 74, Markleton RD 1, died Jan. 12 in Somerset Community Hospital. She was born April 1, 1900, in Stonycreek Township, a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Lulu (Fritz) Yoder. Preceded in death by one son in infancy; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Berkebile; and two infant brothers. Survived by her husband, Royal W. Sr.; and the following children; Mrs. M. J. (Ruth) Saylor, Rockwood RD 2; Miles, Royal Jr., and Mrs. Orville (Elizabeth) Brougher, all of Markleton RD 1; Mrs. Maynard (LaFerne) Saylor of Rockwood RD 3; Mrs. Pauline Hartsock, Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Blair (Bernice) Carbaugh, Lock Haven; Clifford of Somerset RD 4; Mrs. Stephen (Roberta) Snee of Greensburg; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Was a sister of: Bruce Yoder, Friedens RD 1; Mrs. Ira (Elsie) Barron of Friedens; Mrs. Orville (Violet) Shockey, Friedens RD 1; Mrs. Clarence (Gladys) Walker of Somerset RD 5. Member of the Somerset Church of the Brethren, Women's Fellowship of the church, and the C.I.C. Sunday School Class; and Church of the Brethren Home Auxiliary, Windber. Her passing breaks a marriage union of 57 years. Friends were received at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral service was conducted Jan. 15, the Rev. Paul R. White officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
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Source: The Republican, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 11 June 1981 Cameron E. Knepper, 74, of Berlin RD 1, died June 7, 1981, at the Windber Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1907, in Brothersvalley Township, son of the late Invie and Emma (Hentz) Knepper. He was also preceded in death by half-brother Willard Smith. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Musser; and these children: Mrs. George (Beverly) Bender, New Orleans, Louisiana; Mrs. John (Eloise) Miller, Hollsopple RD 1; Gary, Pounding Mill, Virginia; and Deborah, Berlin RD 1; also seven grandchildren. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Berlin. Friends were received at the Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Berlin, where services were held with the Rev. Kenneth S. Swanson officiating. Interment, Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
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Source: Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 7 May 2002 Emerson L. Knepper, 87, Berlin, died May 5, 2002, at Somerset Hospital. Born Aug. 27, 1914 in Stonycreek Township, son of Alvin R. and Susan (Meyers) Knepper. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Linda Knepper Brant; brother, Meyers Knepper; and two sisters, Leora Saylor Walker and Gladys Darr. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Hazel (Landis) Knepper; four sons, Ronald, married to the former Helen Ann Hillegass, Andover, Mass., David, Arlington, Va., Richard, married to the former Ann Smith, Keene, N.H., and Thomas, married to Mary Ann, Ligonier; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Thelma, married to Chester Long, Friedens; and a son-in-law, James Brant, Friedens. Member and deacon at the Brothersvalley Church of the Brethren, Brotherton. Past president and board member of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School. He was a graduate of Somerset High School, class of 1932. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, and on Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m., the time of service, at the Brothersvalley Church of the Brethren, Brotherton. Officiating will be Rev. Timothy E. Resh. Interment, Brotherton Pike Cemetery.
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Source: Somerset Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 30 October 2001 Emily Fern (Maust) Knepper, 77, of Audrey Lane, Somerset, formerly of Kingwood, passed on Oct. 29, 2001 at Somerset Hospital. Born Nov. 17, 1923 in Lincoln Township. Daughter of John Calvin and Anna Gertrude (Stahl) Maust. Preceded in death by parents, step-mother Cora "Goldie" Schmucker, husband Miles J. Knepper, grandchildren, Dean Eric Knepper and Rhonda Lynne Koshewitz, and brothers, Ernest and William Maust. Survived by children, Ronald, married to Cheryl, Knepper of Leola, Phyllis, married to Robert, Koshewitz of Hollsopple, Paul, married to Grace, Knepper of Dallastown, Robert, married to Mary Knepper of Lancaster, and Lee, married to Brenda Knepper of Red Lion. Thirteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Julia, Katie and Kyle. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Somerset where she was a deaconess and communion helper for nine years. She was employed by Rockwood Undergarment Co. and the Somerset State Hospital from which she retired after 21 years. She was an avid lover of flowers and gave them to people regularly. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Somerset Christian and Missionary Church, Rev. James Vandervort officiating. There will be visitation at the church one-half hour prior to service. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
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Source: The Meyersdale Republican, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 27 January 1980 Grace B. Lambert-Knepper, 90, of Somerset, died Jan. 27, 1980, at Maple Mountain Manor, Berlin. She was born Dec. 21, 1889, in Jenner Township, Somerset County, a daughter of Urias J. and Sarah (Weighley) Schmucker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel W. Lambert; and second husband, Eugene J. Knepper; a son John; brothers Dorsey and Earl; sister Matilda Garletts. She is survived by the following children: Louis Lambert of Altoona; Lester F. Lambert, Hollsopple; Sarah, wife of Lee Albright, Meyersdale; Eleanor, wife of William Gasper, Johnstown. These step-children: Mae, wife of Lloyd Rock, Somerset RD 6; Mary, wife of Earl Weimer, Somerset RD 4; Jay Knepper, Grove City; Mrs. Ambert Morris, Bedford County; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. She was a sister of Mrs. Goldie Maust, Somerset RD 7; Mrs. Oran (Emma) Kister of Somerset. She was a member of the Somerset Church of the Brethren. Friends were received at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home where services were conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Roger Forry. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
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Source: Winfield Daily Courier, Winfield, Kansas
Date: Friday, 11 July 2003 Helen M. Knepper, 87, of rural Winfield, died July 9, 2003, at her home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Swisher-Taylor & Morris Chapel. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Hackney Community Baptist Church. Friends may call at the funeral home until 8 tonight. Knepper was born Aug. 21, 1915, in Winfield, to Greeta Fern (Rickets) and Fred Long. She was raised in Winfield and graduated from Winfield High School in 1933. On June 29, 1941, she married Merle A. Knepper. They lived near Pittsburgh, Pa., where her husband worked for Westinghouse until he retired in 1981. They then returned to Winfield and lived just north of Strother Field. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Winfield and in Pennsylvania. When she returned to Winfield, she became a member of Hackney Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Merle Knepper, Winfield; a son, Rod Knepper, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Winton Long, Winfield; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Source: Somerset Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 Mary B. Knepper, 93, of Somerset, formerly of Roxbury died Feb. 5, 2001 at Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate. Born July 1, 1907 in Roxbury daughter of Lewis H. and Sadie (Boyer) Musser. Preceded in death by parents, husband Cameron, granddaughter Bonita Miller, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by these children: Beverly, married to George Bender of Trinity, Texas; Eloise, married to John Miller of Hollsopple; Gary, married to the former Narcie Coleman of Pounding Mill, Va.; and Deborah, married to Charles Custer of Roxbury; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and sister of Mildred Yoder of Berlin and Pauline married to Clinton Wilkerson of Somerset. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Berlin, a former school teacher and a graduate of the former California State Teacher's College. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home Berlin where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Melvin A. Kirk Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Berlin IOOF Cemetery. A memorial contribution may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Main Street, Berlin, Pa. 15530.
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Source: Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2003 Merle A. Knepper, 86, died July 22, 2003, at Cumbernauld Village in Winfield. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Swisher-Taylor & Morris Chapel. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established with Hackney Community Baptist Church. Knepper was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Winfield, to Jesse and Hazel (Gillis) Knepper. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1933, attended Southwestern College and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in electrical engineering. On June 29, 1941, he married Helen May Long in Winfield. She died July 16, 2003. Knepper went to work for Westinghouse Corp. in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1940 and supervised the manufacturing of electrical generators. After retiring in 1981, the couple moved back to Winfield. Knepper was a member of IEEE, an engineering society, and the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Pittsburgh. He was a former member of Hackney Community Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Rod Knepper, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Carl Knepper, Wichita; a sister, Margery Quigg, Harper; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Source: The Republican, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 27 January 1983 Meyers Emmanuel Knepper, 79, of Siemon Lakeview Manor Estates, died Jan. 22, 1983, at Somerset Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 5, 1903, in Stonycreek Township, son of the late Alvin R. and Susan (Meyers) Knepper. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Olive P. Schrock in 1978; two infant daughters, Rachael Ann and Mary Alice; and a sister, Gladys Darr in 1982. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jere (Sally) Cooper of Lancaster; one son, Dr. James S. Knepper, married to former Darlene McCurdy, Berlin RD 1; grandchildren: Michelle and David Cooper of Lancaster and Tristan James Knepper, of Berlin RD 1. Also one brother: Emerson L. Knepper of Berlin; two sisters: Mrs. Clyde (Leona) Walker, Somerset; Mrs. J. Chester (Thelma) Long of Friedens. He was a member of Brotherton Church of the Brethren; a salesman for Bender Implement Company for over 20 years. Friends were received at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home. Funeral service was conducted at the Brotherton Church of the Brethren, the Rev. Larry L. Deffenbaugh, the Rev. Robert McNeel, and the Rev. James Vandervort officiating. Interment, church cemetery.
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Source: Somerset Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 3 May 2000 Miles J. Knepper, 80, of 5109 Kingwood Road, Markleton and most recently of Country Manor, Jerome, went to be with the Lord May 1, 2000 while a patient at Somerset Hospital. Miles was horn March 19, 1920 in Stonycreek Township, a son of the late Royal W. and Blanche (Yoder) Knepper. He was preceded in death by an infant brother; a sister, Bernice Carbaugh, and two grandchildren, Dean Eric Knepper and Rhonda Lynne Koshewitz. He is survived by his wife, the former Emily Maust, breaking a union of marriage of nearly 57 years. Also surviving are his son Ronald J., married to Cheryl Herr, Leola; his daughter, Phyllis J. married to Robert H. Koshewitz, Hollsopple; his son Paul, married to Grace Fitz, Dallastown; his son Robert married to Mary Yoder, Lancaster, and his son Lee, married to Brenda Erick, Red Lion. His surviving 13 grandchildren are Craig married to Barby, Curt married to Julie; Chad, Chris, Amy and Robert P. Koshewitz, Angie, married to Patrick Freuman, Kristi, Laurie, Lisa, Matthew, Joel, and Rebecca, and his precious great-granddaughter Julia. Miles is also survived by his sisters: Ruth Saylor, Rockwood; Elizabeth Brougher, Markleton; LeFerne Saylor, Rockwood; Pauline Hostetler, Mechanicsburg; Roberta, Greensburg, and brothers Royal Jr., Markleton, and Clifford, Somerset. Miles was a faithful member of Somerset Alliance Church where he served on the church governing board and was assistant church treasurer. A loving husband and father, his priorities were serving God, his church and his family. He owned and operated the Kingwood Welding Shop. He worked for the Pennsylvania Fish Commission 16 years as deputy and waterways patrolman, and he was a past member of the Rockwood Area School Board and Carpenter's Union. He was a retired government certified welder on construction. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, and also one hour prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Somerset Alliance Church with Pastor James Vandervort officiating. Interment will be at the Somerset Memorial Park. At the family's suggestion, in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given to the Somerset Alliance Church, 708 Stoystown Road, Somerset, Pa. 15501.
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Source: Fulton County News, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012 Myrtle C. Knepper, 92, Chambersburg, died at 12:13 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2012, at Penn Hall Nursing Center, Chambersburg. Born May 3, 1919, in Taylor Township, Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Wilson Montgomery and Mary E. (Knepper) Clippinger. She was married to R. Brinton Knepper on November 23, 1940. He preceded in death on November 1, 2006. She is survived by a brother, Lester Clippinger and a sister, Laura Wogan, both of Chambersburg. Four brothers and five sisters are deceased. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m., Friday, March 16, 2012, at M. R. Brown Funeral Home, 301 Pitt Street, Hustontown, with Pastor Betty Secrest officiating. Interment will be made at Center Cemetery, RD, Waterfall. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday.
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Source: Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 3 March 1989 Naomi R. Knepper, 83, died March 1, 1989, at Siemon Lakeview Manor Estate. She was born Feb. 16, 1906, in Jefferson Township, daughter of the late Edmund B. and Sadie (Speicher) Knepper. Preceded in death by a brother, Forrest, and sisters, Evelyn Miller and Margaret Cassin. Survived by two brothers, Harold M. Knepper, Somerset, and Elwood of Crafton, Pa., and a sister, Mary Louise Stahl, Parma, Ohio. She taught school for Jefferson Township and Somerset Area schools for 47 years. She was a member of the Somerset Church of the Brethren and the Retired Teachers Association. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home where funeral service will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roger Forty officiating. Interment, Husband Cemetery.
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Source: The Republican, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 10 August 1978 Mrs. Olive P. Knepper, 72, of Somerset RD 7, died August 6 in the Somerset Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Ann (Mostoller) Schrock. She was born July 17, 1906 in Meyersdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Rachel Ann and Mary Alice; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, Meyers E.; two children, Mrs. Jere (Sally) Cooper of Lancaster, Dr. James S. of Somerset RD 7; and three grandchildren. She was a sister of Mrs. Carrie Griffith, and Mrs. Marian Speicher, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Alice Maurer, Somerset; Miss Grace Schrock, Fla. She was a member of Brotherton Church of the Brethren. Her passing ends a marriage union of 52 years. Friends were received at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home. Her remains were removed at 10 a.m. Wednesday to the Brotherton Church of the Brethren to lie in state until time of funeral at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Owen Preston and Rev. James Vandervort officiating. Interment, church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a contribution to the American Heart Association.
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Source: Somerset Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 16 December 1988 Royal W. Knepper, 91, Maple Mountain Manor, formerly Markleton RD 1, died Dec. 14, 1988, at the manor. Born Oct. 28, 1897, in Beachdale, son of the late Obadiah and Ida (Brant) Knepper. Preceded in death by wife, the former Blanche Yoder in 1975; one daughter, Bernice Carbaugh; one son, Robert, in infancy; three great-grandchildren; three brothers and five sisters. Survived by these children: Mrs. M. J. (Ruth) Saylor, Rockwood RD 2; Miles J., married to the former Emily Maust, Markleton RD 1; Mrs. Orville (Elizabeth) Brougher, Markleton RD 1; Mrs. Maynard (LeFerne) Saylor, Rockwood RD 3; Mrs. James (Pauline) Hostetler, Palmyra, Pa.; Royal Jr., married to the former Faye Rush, Markleton RD 1; Clifford J., married to the former Mary Jane Miller, Somerset RD 4; and Mrs. Roberta Stemmler, wife of Dr. Ronald Stemmler, Greensburg; also half-brother, Drummond Shober, New Jersey; 32 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren. Member of Somerset Church of the Brethren, and former member of Somerset Retired Chorus. Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday in the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Revs. Ron Beachley and Roger Forty officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
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Source: Fulton County News, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 4 November 2006 Rush Brinton Knepper, 91, of Penn Hall Manor, Chambersburg, Pa., died Wednesday afternoon, November 1, 2006, at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg. Born May 22, 1915, in Taylor Township, Fulton County, he was the son of the late John S. and Ruth (Strait) Knepper. He was married to Myrtle C. Clippinger on Nov. 23, 1940. Mrs. Knepper survives at Penn Hall Manor. He is survived by a sister, Elva Lane of Hustontown, and a brother, Herbert R. Knepper of Johnson, Vt. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry B. Knepper. He was of the Protestant faith. He retired from Chambersburg Implement Co., Chambersburg. He was a World War II veteran, serving nearly five years with the U.S. Army. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2006, at M. R. Brown Funeral Home, Hustontown. Pastor George Clippinger officiated. Interment as made in Center Cemetery, Waterfall.
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Source: Easton Express, Easton, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 22 April 1939 Ira S. Knoble, 72 years old, chief burgess of the Borough of Glendon, died suddenly at 7:30 o'clock this morning, at his home at 179 Main street, Glendon. He was stricken ill yesterday with a heart attack. Mr. Knoble was a native of Williams Township and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Knoble. He spent the great part of his life in Glendon and for many years was employed as a machinist at the Ingersoll Rand plant, being retired about three years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Knoble, a daughter Mrs. Perry Knoble, of 3008 William Penn Highway; two sons, Irwin Knoble, of Plainfield N.J. and Ira Knoble Jr., of Glendon; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Strause, of Allentown, and Mrs. Alfred Farleigh, of Brodheadsville, and a brother, Austin Knoble, of 916 South 24th street, Wilson. Mr. Knoble was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical - Reformed Church, South Side, Camp 193, P. O. S. of A., and West End Council No. 280, F. P. A. Source: Easton Express, Easton, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 25 April 1939 The funeral of Ira S. Knoble, chief burgess of the borough of Glendon, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence 179 Main street, that place. The Rev. Frederick W. Shafer, pastor of St. Peter's Evangelical Reformed Church, conducted the services and interment was in Hay's Cemetery. Relatives aced as pallbearers.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 3 July 1983, Page 76 Katie M. Knouse, 97, of 647 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, died Saturday morning at 10:02 in the Leader Nursing Home, Pottstown, where she had resided since March 10. She was the widow of Samuel R. Knouse, who died Jan. 16, 1969. Born in Topton, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Diener) Keller. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown. A past president of the Womens' Club of Boyertown, she also had been a past worthy matron of the Pottstown Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are a daughter, Elva K., wife of Dr. Stuart R. Rowe, Pittsburgh, and two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The L. W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 21 March 1907, Page 8 Samuel R. Knouse and Miss Katie M. Keller were married Saturday evening at eight o'clock in the parlor of the bride's home by the bride's pastor, Rev. George B. Smith of Kutztown. ... The groom is the foreman of the Topton Underwear Factory, conducted by O. C. Rohrbach. The bride is a daughter of Lewis S. Keller.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 1 March 2001, Page A14 Alma A. Koch; 88; 2010 Main St., Quakertown, formerly Leesville, S.C., Macungie, Emmaus; died Tuesday, Feb. 27, Quakertown Center; wife of the late Salvanis F. Koch; seamstress, various silk mills, South Carolina, many years; born Shamrock Station, Berks County; daughter of the late John and Agnes (Romig) Dries; member, Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Macungie. Survivors: brother, Emery, Emmaus; sisters, June Nicholson, Quakertown; Jeanette Buss, Emmaus. Buried, Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown. Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, Emmaus.
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Source: Buffalo News, Buffalo, New York
Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2012 KOCH - Fern E. September 8, 2012, wife of Howard; mother of Beverly Koch and Lisa (Jeffrey) Corretore; grandmother of Brian and Allison Corretore; sister of Forrest (Irene) Wessner. A Memorial Service will be held at the Forest Lawn Chapel on Saturday at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Lupus Alliance.
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Source: York Daily Record, York Dispatch & York Sunday News
Date: Friday, 9 September 2005 Vera M. (Werner) Kohler, 91, formerly of Dallastown, died Tuesday morning, September 6, 2005, at Country Meadows at Leader Heights. She was the wife of Lynn A. Kohler who died January 2, 1991. There will be no viewing. Following cremation at White Rose Crematorium, a memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 14, at 10 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Spry, 2385 South Queen St. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow the service in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Officiating at the service will be her pastor, the Rev. James D. Polanzke. Mrs. Kohler was born March 1, 1914, in York. She was the daughter of the late Oliver & Laura E. Werner. She graduated William Penn 1932 with honors and pursued additional courses at York Junior College. She was employed for 35 years as a junior accountant and office manager at York United Hosiery and Yorkshire Hosiery Co. She and her late husband, Lynn, attended many Elder Hostels after retiring. Vera was a charter member of the Colonial York Charter Chapter of the American Business Women where she held various offices and was the chapter's "Woman of the Year" in 1968 and 1969; member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Spry, where she had been council member; member of the Woman's Club of York; member of the Suburban Garden Club; member of the "Golden Nuggets" of St. Mary's Church; Group of Grandview; volunteer at York Hospital and member of its auxiliary; charter member of the South Central Genealogical Society; member of Historical Society of York and the auxiliary. Mrs. Kohler is survived by one son, Stephen W. and his wife, Diana K. Sipe of Reisterstown, Md.; one grandson, Scott Sipe; and one granddaughter, Lisa Ferguson; five great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Joyce Kohr; five step grandchildren; step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 2385 S. Queen St., York, PA 17402; or to American Cancer Society, 924-N Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403. Workinger-Semmel F.H. and Crematorium, Inc., 849 E. Market St., York, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 5 April 1904 Anna M., wife of Albert F. Kramer, 88 South 9th, died Monday evening. She was the daughter of the late Josiah and Maria DeTurck and was born in Exeter 58 years ago. She leaves her husband and these children: Harvey, Edith and Esther; also 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Jonas DeTurck, Mrs. Emma Bechel, Mrs. E. O. Immel, Frank B. DeTurck and Isaac DeTurck.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 3 November 1993 Bessie T. Kranzley, 100, of the Phoebe Home, Allentown, died there Tuesday. She was a bookkeeper at Walp's Restaurant, Allentown, for 20 years, retiring in 1965. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Sallie (Roth) Kranzley. She was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville. Survivors: Nieces and nephews. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 2 July 1988, Page B23 Clyde O. Kressley, 71, of Emmaus, died Friday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Jeannetta E. (Bogert) Kressley. They observed their 46th wedding anniversary in January. He was a carpenter for A.P. Houser Contracting, Emmaus, for 38 years before retiring in 1982. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Elmer F. and Ida C. (Werley) Kressley. He was a member of Weisenberg Lutheran Church, Weisenberg Township. Kressley was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Gloria A., wife of Ernest G. Roth of Orefield R.2; brothers, Leo F. of Emmaus R.1, Ralph H. of Orefield R.2 and Raymond of New Tripoli R.1; sisters, Mrs. Mabel M. Bittner of Trexlertown and Althea, wife of Clyde Dengler, and Lillian, wife of Elmer Gressley, both of New Tripoli R.2, and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 3 July 2000, Page A7 Jeannetta E. Kressley, 79, of Emmaus, died Sunday, July 2, in her home. She was the wife of the late Clyde O. Kressley. Born in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Annie (Kemmerer) Bogert. She was a member of the United Church of Christ, Congregation of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Union Church. Survivors: Daughter, Gloria A., wife of Ernest G. Roth of Orefield; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Westerns Salisbury Cemetery. No calling hours. Arrangements, Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: To the church.
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Source: The Cleveland Press, Cleveland, Ohio
Date: Saturday, 14 July 1956 Krupp, Anna E. (nee Barton), wife of the late Walter, mother of Mrs. Leona Lang, Herbert G., Earl E., and Mrs. Lenore Goebel, daughter of Charles and the late Lottie Barton, sister of William, Harlan, Erwin, Mrs. Esther Jones, Mrs. Helen Stroup, Mrs. Eva Zenner, and grandmother, passed away Friday, July 13, late residence, 5504 Bradley Ave., Parma. Friends may call at the G. H. Busch and Son Funeral Home, 4334 Pearl Rd., where services will be held Monday, July 16, 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Source: Pharos Tribune, Logansport, Indiana
Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2009 Services for Lavena E. Kummer, 96, Logansport, will be held 1 p.m. Thursday in the Gundrum Funeral Home. She died at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Lavena was born on March 4, 1912, on a farm north of Rossville, to William and Julia Leibenguth Seager. She was married July 1, 1955, in Logansport, to Robert Kummer. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. Lavena attended school in a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Union Township School in Howard County with 15 other classmates, although she took her senior year over due to her records being misplaced. Lavena was a homemaker and seamstress. She made numerous wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses from pictures her clients brought her from magazines. In her 70s and 80s she won several awards for her handsewn quilts. When quilting became too heavy to handle, she switched to needlepoint. Surviving with her husband are three children, son, Dick and Bev Zimmerman, Englewood, Fla., daughter, Vicki and Bob Champion, Belvidere, Ill., and daughter, Jeanie and Steve Jones, Logansport; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Genevieve Hawkins, Kokomo; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Treso Ruegamer, and beloved cat, Dusty. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsyvlania
Date: Saturday, 28 August 2004 Margaret A. Kunkle, 95, formerly of Hokendauqua, died Aug. 26 in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late Kenneth C.A. Kunkle. She was a cafeteria worker for Whitehall High School for 10 years before retiring in 1970. Born in Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mantana (Herring) Quigg. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Hokendauqua. She was a member of the former Patriotic Order of America, Coplay. Survivors: Daughter, Renae of Whitehall; son, Bruce E. of Emmaus; sisters, Anna Eisley of Allentown, Ethel Yost of Stroudsburg; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Elizabeth, Helen and Edith. Services: private graveside. Memorial services, 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, in the church. Arrangements, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, Coplay. Contributions: Church building fund or American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay 18037.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 18 February 2002 Sandra Kunkle, 60, of 233 Pine St., Emmaus, died Feb. 16 in her home. She was the wife of Bruce E. Kunkle. They were married for 40 years on Feb. 10. She was a secretary for Air Products & Chemicals Co., Trexlertown, for the past 20 years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Kondravy) Holler. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus. Survivors: Husband; daughters, Kathryn Jorgensen of Barto, Mary Ann Pedley of Las Vegas; brother, Robert of Salisbury Township; sister, Elaine Richmond of Whitehall Township; two grandchildren. Memorial services: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church. No calling hours. Arrangements, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. Contributions: To the church memorial fund, American Cancer Society, Bethlehem, or Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 1998 Esther G. Kuntz, 97, of Treichlers died Sunday, Nov. 1, in Palmerton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clarence S. Kuntz. Born in Lehigh Township, she was a daughter of the late Oscar W. and Sarah C. (Deibert) Lentz. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Indianland at Cherryville, and a choir member there for 32 years. She also was a member of the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary. Survivors: Sisters, Mrs. Margaret Burkhardt of Cherryville and Mrs. Josephine Miller of Treichlers, and brothers, Harry J. of Walnutport and Palmer O. of Cape Coral, Fla. nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two infants. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Thursday in church. Arrangements, Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions: Church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home.
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Source: Williamsport Sun Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 19 March 2013 Carl D. Kurtz, 83, of Williamsport, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at his home. Born Aug. 7, 1929, in Williamsport, he was a son of Harry L. and Irene (Farver) Kurtz. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois M. (Kelley) Kurtz in 1995. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Carl loved the outdoors, fishing, playing cards (especially setback) and was a member of the VFW 844, Republican League, Polish Club, 40&8 and many others. Surviving are two children, Janet L. Kurtz (Jim) of DuBoistown and Chuck V. Kurtz of Williamsport; three grandchildren, Justin, Jessica and Kristie; two great-grandchildren, Chase and Hunter; and a sister, Marlene Hill of Williamsport. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions if so desired may be made to his family to assist with funeral expenses.
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Source: Williamsport Sun Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2002 Kenneth L. Kurtz, 77, a former resident of Race Street, Williamsport, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, in the Williamsport Home. Born June 29, 1925, he was a son of Harry and Irene Farber Kurtz. Mr. Kurtz attended Williamsport Schools and had been employed as a cook in various restaurants before retirement. He was an Army veteran having served in WW II and Korea. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Hubler Kurtz of the city; a son, David Kurtz of Independence, Ky.; daughters, Patricia Messner of Cogan Station and Nancy Michel of Swan Lake, N.Y.; a brother, Carl of city; and two sisters, Marlene Hill of Trout Run and Shirley Spreen of city. There are six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours and services will be private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Sanders Mortuary, Williamsport.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 29 May 1990, Page B7 George A. Kutz, 78, of Allentown, died Sunday in Liberty Nursing Center, Allentown. He was the husband of Marie S. (Sittler) Kutz. They were married 52 years last August. He was a firefighter for the City of Allentown for 36 years until retiring in 1976. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Lee A. and Mabel A. (Minnich) Kutz. He was a member of Seibert Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Susan M., wife of Joseph Godek of Laureldale, Berks County, and a granddaughter. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday.
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Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 4 July 2006, Page B6 Marie S. Kutz, 92, formerly of Allentown, passed away Monday July 3, 2006 in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale . She was the wife of the late George A. Kutz. Marie was born in Kratzers, South Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Sadie S. (Laudenslager) Sittler. Marie was the valedictorian of the South Whitehall High School Class of 1931. She was also the captain of the gir ls basketball team. She was a sales clerk for the former M. S. Young & Company of Allentown for 12 years, a sales associate at the formers Grants Five and Ten, a home economist f or the former Arbogast and Bastian Meat Packing Company an d was employed by Kelly Girl Services in the late 60s before retiring. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown where she served as a former Sunday school teacher . Marie was a member of the Y Wives and was an avid bridge player. Survivors: Daughter, Susan M., wife of Joseph M . Godek of Laureldale; granddaughter, Lisa M., wife of Aaron C. Haack of Elk Ridge, MD and a Great-Grandson, Aidan. Haack. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Stephens Funeral Home Inc., 1335-37 Linden Street, Allentown. Call 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
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