Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Geanne M. Huder
Geanne M. Huder, 84, of the Gnaden Huetten Convalescent Center, Lehighton, died Tuesday in the Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton. She was the widow of George Huder. She previously resided for almost a year with her granddaughter, Penny Wurst, at 14 W. Sixth St., Jim Thorpe, before moving to the nursing home.
Born in New Jersey, she worked as a secretary, including time with James Florio, New Jersey Governor, while he was a private practice attorney.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving is a daughter, Janice Thompson of Newtown; two sons, Tom Huder of New Jersey and Jack Huder of Arizona, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, George.
A mass and cremation will be held at the convenience of the family.
Marian Yarborough
Marian Yarborough, 80, of 424 Washington St., Tamaqua, died this morning in her home. She was the wife of Hollis Yarborough.
Charles E. Roeder
Charles E. Roeder, 72, of Owl Creek Road, Tamaqua, died Wednesday, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Strohecker) Roeder.
The Zizelmann Funeral Home, Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Brian James Blount
Brian James Blount, 33, of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, died at the Hospice of North Shore, Evanston, Ill. on Friday, Oct. 3, as the result of brain cancer.
Born in Hamilton, he was a son of James L. and Jacqueline (Steigerwalt) Blount.
Surviving with his parents is a sister, Lori, wife of Derrick Shook.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James R. and Julia Blount and Woodrow and Myrtle Steigerwalt, who resided in the Bowmanstown and Palmerton areas.
Funeral services were in Illinois.
Russell E. Eltringham, Jr.
Russell E. Eltringham, Jr., 54, of 118 Hunter St., Tamaqua, died Friday in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. He was the husband of Dorothy (Bachert) Eltringham. They were married 35 years.
Prior to being disabled five years ago he had been employed by Richard R. Schmick, inc., Allentown, for 30 years.
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Frances M. (Gerber) Eltringham of Tamaqua and the late Russell E. Eltringham Sr.
He was a member of Primitive Methodist Church, Tamaqua.
He was a 21-year member and former secretary of the Rabbit Run Fish and Game Association, Tamaqua R. 1, and was a member and former president of the Southward Playground Association, Tamaqua.
He was a 1961 graduate of Tamaqua High School.
Surviving with his wife and mother are two sons, Joseph Eltringham of Lansford, and Scott Eltringham at home; a daughter, Cathy, wife of William Floyd, Jr., Tamaqua; two brothers, Edward Eltringham, Tamaqua, and John Eltringham, Elysburg. Also six grandchildren.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Katie E. Rehrig Bailey
Mrs. Katie E. Rehrig Bailey, 85, formerly of Lynnport, Walnutport and Allentown, died Saturday night in Cedarbrook's Fountain Hill Annex, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Raymond H. Rehrig, who died in 1961.
She worked as a domestic in the Slatington and Walnutport areas for about 10 years before retiring in 1972, and previously had been employed on the capline for the former Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds, for several years.
Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Israel and Emma (Miller) Nunemacher.
She was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are three daughters, Mamie M., wife of Mark Snyder of Baltimore, Md., Evelyn C. Hemerly of Allentown and Betty J., wife of Edward Tonelis of Whitehall; three sons, Raymond D. Rehrig of Ladson, S.C., James E. Rehrig of Effort and Larry L. Rehrig of Slatington; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Terrance Snyder and Chad Rehrig.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Florence M. Romanchik Getz
Mrs. Florence M. Romanchik Getz, 75, of 507 South Ave., Jim Thorpe, died Tuesday in the Gnaden Huetten Nursing Home, Lehighton. She was the wife of Stanley G. Getz.
Her first husband, George Romanchik, died in 1963.
Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Bert and Florence (Green) Strohl.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in the Heights section of Jim Thorpe.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son James of Jim Thorpe; three daughters, Georgene Binder of Palmerton, Theresa, wife of Dennis Balliet of Jim Thorpe, and Ann, wife of Rick Kidd of Walnutport; three stepsons, Richard Getz and Albert Getz, both of Allentown, and Carl Getz in Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Josie Sivak of Allentown; three brothers, Leroy Strohl, Thomas Strohl and Charles Strohl, and three sisters, Jean Suozzo, Miriam, wife of Martin Borosh, and Faye, wife of Otto Kohler, all of Jim Thorpe; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Strohl.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Minerva M. Miller
Mrs. Minerva M. Miller, 74, of Meadowcrest Plaza Apartments, Lehighton, died Tuesday in the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. She was the widow of Carl J. Miller Jr., who died Sept. 29, 1971.
Born in Albrightsville, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Ursula (Meckes) Getz.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Penn Forest Township, and the American Legion and the Eagles Lodge No. 650, both of Lehighton.
Surviving are a daughter, Judy F. Heister of Hurlock, Md.; two brothers, Robert L. and Lawrence G., both of Kunkletown; a sister, Orphelia C., wife of James Murphy of Lehighton; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mae A.Filbert Gerhard
Mrs. Mae A. Filbert Gerhard, 79, of Quakake Road, Weatherly R.1, died Tuesday in her home. She was the widow of Foster H. Gerhard, who died in 1987, and Peter Filbert, who died in 1950.
She was a secretary for the Weatherly Foundry and a former Packer Township tax collector.
Born in Weatherly, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Manbeck) Kleppinger.
She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Weatherly, where she was the former financial secretary, a past Sunday school teacher, treasurer of the Women's Bible Class and a member of the Able Quilters.
Surviving are a daughter Cynthia, wife of Paul Hendricks, and a son Daniel, both of Weatherly R.1; two brothers, Eugene of Dublin, Ohio, and Roy of Weatherly; a sister, Ruth Vack of Weatherly; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
The Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, First and Packer streets, Weatherly, is in charge of the arrangements.
Manuel Sao Paulo
Manuel Sao Paulo, 69, of 25 N. Railroad St., Tamaqua, died Sunday in his home.
He worked for the former Reibe Construction Company, Palmerton, before retiring.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Horoschak) Paulo.
He was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale.
Paulo was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are three daughters, Mary Ann Zimmerman of Pottsville, Catherine Mercuri of Mahanoy City and Christine of New Philadelphia; four sons, Manuel of Pottsville, Larry of Westerly, R.I., Joseph of New Tripoli and Timothy of Tamaqua; a sister, Gloria Wargo of Lehighton; two brothers, William in New Jersey and Larry of New York City, N.Y.; and 15 grandchildren.
The John Puschak Funeral Home, 208 First St., Coaldale, is in charge of the arrangements.
John Shears
John Shears, 85, formerly of Coaldale, died Saturday in the Gnaden Huetten Nursing and Convalescent Center, Lehighton.
He worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation before retiring.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late Jacob and Feonia (Polansky) Shears.
He was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale.
Surviving is a brother Steve of Toms River, N.J.
The Roche Funeral Home, 237 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. James D. Becker
Mrs. Marian A. Becker, 60, of 88 Penn St., Lenhartsville, died Sunday morning in her home. She was the wife of James D. Becker. They observed their 20th wedding anniversary last October.
Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter of Mrs. Elva M. (Knepper) Kunkel of Alburtis, Pa., and the late William H. Kunkel.
The deceased was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are four daughters, Peggy Coloviti and Donna, wife of Richard Strohl, both of Lehighton, and Dorothy, wife of Daryl Kondikoff, and Cindy, wife of Garry Hummel, both of Bath; a sister, Mrs. Betty Rump of Lenhartsville; a brother, Richard A. of Kempton; and eight grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Donald, who died in 1995.
Hayden S. Howell
Hayden S. Howell, 90, of Weir Lake Road, Saylorsburg R.3, died Sunday in the Pleasant Valley Manor, Snydersville. He was the husband of Della (Stanley) Howell and the late Alma (Kimmel) Howell.
He was a farmer for most of his life on Howell Farms, Saylorsburg, continuing the business his father and uncle started as Howell Brothers and Sons. After his retirement in 1972, he continued involvement in the farm, now managed by his grandsons.
Born in Howell Farm, he was a son of the late Edmund and Mary (Kresge) Howell.
He was a member of the Brodheadsville congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and had helped establish the first congregation of that faith in Mount Pocono in 1972. Previously, he guided the construction of the Lehighton congregation and was an elder for the Palmerton congregation.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Gladys Nordmeyer of Saylorsburg R.3; and six grandchildren.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Gerald J. O'Malley
Gerald J. O'Malley, 77, of 226 New St., Walnutport, died Saturday in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Esther N. (Saches) O'Malley. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary last August.
He worked in the rolling mills of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 27 years before retiring in 1977.
Born in Dunmore, Lackawanna County, he was a son of the late Martin and Irene (Dougherty) O'Malley.
An Army veteran of World War II, he was a recipient of two Bronze Stars and was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 7215, Walnutport, and a member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington, and the Diamond Fire Company, Walnutport.
Surviving in addition to his widow are four daughters, Lynn F., wife of Francis Bedics Jr., Geri M. Engler and Margaret M., wife of Patrick DiMaria, all of Allentown, and Louise O., wife of Louis H. Dervarics Jr. of Nazareth; a brother James of Scranton; a half-sister Alice, wife of Edward Mallas of Lake Ariel, Wayne County; and five grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Robert G., who died in 1990.
