Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
John J. Langendoerfer
John J. Langendoerfer, 71 of Honesdale, died Thursday, November 1,
2007 unexpectedly at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife
of 30 years, the former Myrna Martin who died Dec. 31, 2004. The
couple married Jan. 26, 1974.
Born Sept. 27, 1936 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Benjamin
and Agatha Teresa Kilgallon Langendoerfer. He was a graduate of
Honesdale High School and a US Navy veteran of the Korean War. John
worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years and retired as
Postmaster in Honesdale. He was a former member of the Knights of
Columbus and the VFW. He enjoyed being outdoors and mowing his lawn
and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his sons Alan and wife Violy of Queen Creek, AZ and
David and wife Mandi of Lolo, MT; daughters Sally Horner and husband
Tim of Barneget, NJ, Cathy Hunt and husband Ron of Honesdale, Mary
Bonner of Spokane, WA, Patricia Snedeker and husband Gary of Simpson,
and Ann Gray and husband Edward of CA; a brother Gerard Langendoerfer
of Waymart; 9 grandchildren , 5 great grandchildren and nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Also preceded in death by a sister Joan Loftus.
As per his request, cremation will be held at Maple Hill Crematory in
Archbald and private funeral services at the families convenience.
Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale.
Memorial contributions can be made to the White Mills Volunteer
Ambulance Corps. PO Box 523 Hawley, PA 18428.
Roger William Hector Sr
Roger William Hector Sr., 59 of Beach Lake and Berlin Twp. Supervisor
died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He is
survived by his wife of 34 years the former Sharon L. Dickison. The
couple married April 7, 1973.
Born July 10, 1948 in Honesdale, he was the son of Thomas J. Hector
Sr. and the former Clara Hunter of Beach Lake. Roger was a hard
worker and began trucking 42 years ago. In 1991 he began his own
company, D & R Trucking in Beach Lake. Very active in the community,
Roger was the Berlin Twp. Supervisor for 20 years and was instrumental
in saving the Berlin Twp. Community Center. He was also a member of
the Beach Lake Fire Co. and the Beach Lake United Methodist Church.
Roger enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family and will
be remembered as a loving husband, Father and grandfather.
Also surviving is his son Roger Jr. and wife Amanda of Honesdale; a
daughter Desiree Hector Pugh of Honesdale; brothers Tom Hector Jr. and
wife Missy of Beach Lake and William and wife Brenda of Brooklyn, PA;
a sister Kathy Mohn and husband Ray of Beach Lake; mother-in-law Pearl
Hausmann and husband Don of Beach Lake and Father-in-law Warren
Dickison of NJ; grandchildren Jordan and Kayleigh Pugh; aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces and nephews and his grand-dog Walker.
He was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Hiller.
His Funeral will be Monday at the Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St.
Honesdale at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Indian Orchard Cemetery.
Friends the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9.
Memorial contribution information can be received by Erica Brown at 729-8448.
Joseph Paul "Bud" Brown
Joseph Paul "Bud" Brown, 81 of Honesdale passed away Sunday October
21, 2007 at his home. His wife of 54 years is the former Elizabeth
"Bette" Skomsky. They were married at St. Leo's Church in Ashley June
6, 1953.
Born Oct. 20, 1926 in Ashley, PA he was the son of the late Stanley
and Sophie Welnoski Brown. He was a graduate of Ashley High School
and later served 18 months in the US Navy on the USS Belleau Wood in
the Pacific Theatre during WWII as a signalman 3rd class.
He was employed by PA Power and Light for 45 years and upon his
retirement he was manager of the hydro-electric station at Kimbles.
He resided in Ashley, Mt. Top and Kingston, PA before being transferred
to Honesdale.
Bud was a past member of Protection Engine Co. #3 and was active with
the Boy Scouts Troop 1 in Honesdale. He was also a member at St. John
the Evangelist Parish in Honesdale where he was an usher and active in
its Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. He volunteered with the
Red Cross and enjoyed going to concerts with his wife at Suydam
Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bud was a very devoted husband and Father and greatly loved his
grandchildren. He will be remembered as a kind man with a witty sense
of humor.
Also surviving are his sons Robert of Philadelphia, James and wife
Jill of Manchester, CT and David and wife Doreen of Gilbertsville, PA;
a sister Theresa Nash of NC; a brother-in-law Ralph and wife Valere of
UT; grandchildren Katie and Haley and twins Molly and Jack and
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his sister Regina Hintzen.
As per his request cremation was held at Maple Hill Crematory in
Archbald. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at
St. John the Evangelist Church in Honesdale. The family will receive
friends at the church from 10 until service time. Interment will be
in St. Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Twp.. Arrangements by Hessling
Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Evangelist Parish,
414 Church St. Honesdale, PA 18431.
Albert R. "Dober" Belknap
Albert R. "Dober" Belknap, 80 of Honesdale, died Suday October 21,
2007 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former
Shirley E. Smith. The couple married Aug. 19, 1950.
Born Feb. 22, 1927 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Russell W.
and Florence H. Johannes Belknap. He was a graduate of Honesdale
Catholic High School and later was a US Army veteran who served during
WWII in Frankfurt, Germany. Later he was a contractor for Narrowburg
Lumber and before retiring he operated his own contracting business.
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish and a life member of
Texas #4 Fire Co.. An avid hunter, Albert was one founding members of
the Buttermilk Falls Hunting Club where he taught family members the
sport.
Also surviving is his son Albert J. Belknap of Honesdale; daughters
Anne Marie Hayden and husband Charles, Mary E. Jackson and husband
Ronald both of Honesdale and Theresa J. Hoffman and husband Richard
Jr. of South Canaan; a brother Bernard Belknap and wife Vera Mae of
Honesdale; sisters Marie Garrett and Etzie O'Connell both of
Honesdale; grandchildren Christina and Charles Siepiela, Joseph Slick
Jr. and Michelle Robinson; 4 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother Myron Belknap and a sister Jean Carney.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 24,
2007 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Honesdale at 10 AM. Interment
will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may visit the Hessling
Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale on Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30.
Memorial contributions can be made to Honesdale EMS, PO Box 71
Honesdale, PA 18431.
Gertrude C. Thompson
Gertrude C. Thompson, 89 of Honesdale, died Wednesday October 17, 2007
at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Pual G.
Thompson who died Dec. 22, 1976. The couple married June 7, 1940.
Born April 5, 1918 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late
Howard and Pearl Goodman Compton. She was a proud Honesdale High
School graduate of 1936 and a member at the Central United Methodist
Church in Honesdale. Gertrude worked at F.W. Woolworth and later at
Katz brothers 6th St. office where she retired.
Surviving is her daughter Patricia Seipp of Honesdale and grandsons
Bob and Kevin Seipp both of Honesdale.
Her Funeral will be on Saturday Oct. 20, 2007 at the Hessling Funeral
Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale at 10 AM. Friends may visit on Friday
from 6-8 and Saturday from 9 until service time. Interment will be in
Indian Orchard Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Honesdale EMS, PO Box 71
Honesdale, PA 18431 or Central United Methodist Church, 205 11th St.
Honesdale, PA 18431.
Audrey R. Brundage
Audrey R. Brundage, 82 of Honesdale, died Wednesday October 17, 2007
at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Hospice Unit. She was preceded in death
by her husband William J. Brundage who died Dec. 29, 2002. The couple
married Sept. 7, 1946.
Born May 2, 1925 on the family farm in White Mills, she was the
daughter of the late Bernard and Caroline Renken Rimlinger. She was a
graduate of Honesdale Catholic High School. A housewife and mother,
Audrey worked at Bell Telephone as an operator and later started the
areas first answering service. She retired from the Dept. of Public
Welfare where she was a clerk. Audrey was an original member of the
Lamplighters Camping Club and enjoyed RV-ing, traveling and spending
time with husband in Frostproof, FL. She was also a member of St.
John the Evangelist Parish, its Altar and Rosary Society, Catholic
daughters of America Court St. Martin and the Alert Fire Co. Auxiliary.
Surviving is her son Larry and wife Donna of Honesdale; daughters
Sharon Wertman and husband Jack and Mary Carol Menotti both of
Honesdale and Patricia Roe of Lakeville; a brother Henry Rimlinger of
Hawley; a sister Claire Meunch of Matamoras; 14 grandchildren, 8 great
grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son Robert T. , sister Dolores
Mitchell and brother Lawrence Rimlinger.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday Oct. 19, 2007
at 10:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church in Honesdale. Interment
will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Friends may visit the Hessling
Funeral Home 428 Main St. Honesdale on Thursday from 4 to 7PM.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wayne Unit at
100 4th St. Honesdale, PA 18431.
Shirley Ann Kays
Shirley Ann Kays, 47 of Beach Lake died Monday Oct. 8, 2007 at her
home after a brief illness.
Born Sept. 3, 1960 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of Marrietta
Appel Kays of Honesdale and the late Harry Kays. Shirley was a nurses
aid for several years in southern California and later in Rhode Island
before returning to Honesdale where she worked at Ellen Memorial. A
loving mother and grandmother, Shirley was known to many of her
children's friends as "Mom." She enjoyed taking care of her
grandchildren and other kids and was know as a "Babysitter to all."
One of her favorite songs and sayings was 'Only the Good Die Young."
Also surviving is her son Dave Smith of Beach Lake; daughters Amy
Martincak of Honesdale, Jessi Eldred and Annmarie "Fuzz" Eldred both
of Beach Lake; Step-daughter Marie Ann LaMont and husband Jay of
Fieldsboro, NJ; and "Mom Mom" and grandmother to Alexandra Jade Smith
and Nathan Wayne LaMont and her dog and best friend Malakai.
Her funeral will be held Friday Oct. 12, 2007 at the Hessling Funeral
Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale at 11 AM. Interment will be in Calkins
Union Cemetery.
