Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mrs. Marie L. Pol
Mrs. Marie L. Pol, 83, of 105 E. Walter St., Summit Hill, died Friday in the Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. She was the widow of Attilio Pol.
She worked for the former Loom Togs Factory, Summit Hill, for many years before retiring in 1976.
Born in Summit Hill, she was a daughter of the late Celeste and Amelia Celotti.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill, the Summit Hill Senior Citizens and the Panther Valley Golden Age Club, Lansford.
Surviving are two sons, Louis of Cypress Lakes, Fla., and Gino of Reading; a daughter Marie, wife of William Heffelfinger of Harleysville; two sisters, Ann Liselle of Summit Hill and Lucy Macalush of Nesquehoning; a stepbrother, Amelio Scott of Pen Argyl; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Anthony, Louis and Andrew; a stepsister, Albertina Linn; and a grandson, Phillip Pol.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mary E. Hricik
Mrs. Mary E. Hricik, 88, of 333 W. Mill St., Nesquehoning, died Sunday in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Frank Polakovics of Palmerton.
The deceased was the widow of Michael Hricik.
Born in Europe, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Quashnoc) Byzetzer.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, where she belonged to the Rosary Society and had been active in church affairs her entire lifetime.
Surviving in addition to her daughter and a sister, Anna Rehatchek of Lansford; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Jr.; a daughter, Francine Heffelfinger; and two brothers, Stephen and Andrew.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
James L. Hughes Sr.
James L. Hughes Sr., 60, of Orefield, died Friday in the St. Luke Hospital, Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Margaret A. "Peggy" (Livezey) Hughes. They observed their 41st wedding anniversary in May.
He was an asphalt plant operator for the M & M Stone Company, Harleysville plant, for the past 37 years.
Born in Elroy, Montgomery County, he was a son of Mrs. Eleanor (Seitz) Hughes of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., and the late Paul R. Hughes.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are two sons, James L. Jr. of Allentown and Richard B. of New Tripoli; three daughters, Kathy L., wife of Brian G. Billig of New Tripoli, Kimberle A. of Fogelsville and Kelly Jo, wife of Anthony W. Danner of Germansville; three brothers, Paul K. of Lansdale, Ronald B. of Souderton and Richard L. of Milford Square; and nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Elaine W. Kahler
Mrs. Elaine W. Kahler, 79, of 22 El Reno Ave., Nazareth, died Friday in her home. She was the widow of Harold S. Kahler.
Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late William and Jeanette (Stark) Walters.
She was a member of the Nazareth Moravian Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Candace Mackov of Nesquehoning; two sons, Harold of Omaha, Neb., and William of Nazareth; two sisters, Jean Murdoca and Elizabeth, wife of Claude Roth, both of Nazareth; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Edna M. Lehman
Mrs. Edna M. Lehman, 94, of Hometown, formerly of Slatington, died Friday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2. She was the widow of Alfred J. Lehman.
Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Emma Kern.
She was a member of St. John United Church, Slatington, and a member and former chaplain of the Slatington Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a son, Quincey E. of Slatington; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Bortz infant
Katelin Leah Bortz, 8-month-old daughter of Steven J. and Rebecca C. (Nothstein) Bortz of Allentown, was pronounced dead Friday in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.
She was born in Allentown.
Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister, Jennifer P., at home; paternal grandparents, Harry and Betty (Hopstock) Dennis of Allentown; maternal grandparents, Nelson and Carol (Stahler) Nothstein of Palmerton; and paternal great-grandmother, Anna (Delida) Hopstock of Emmaus.
Mrs. Freida Frassinelli
Mrs. Freida Frassinelli, 92, of 1 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill, died Sunday in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Convalescent Center, Mahoning Township, following a long illness. She was the widow of Phillip Frassinelli, who died in 1971 at the age of 79.
She worked at the Bayuk Cigar Company, Bethlehem, for several years. She and her husband operated Frassinelli's Grocery Store at 19 N. Market St., Summit Hill, for 40 years before they retired in 1957.
They lived briefly in Hometown following retirement, but returned to Summit Hill in 1958 and bought and refurbished the historic 125-year-old home at 1 W. Ludlow St.
Born in San Daniel, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Maria and Celeste Zolli, and had immigrated to the United States in 1918 at the age of 14.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill.
Mrs. Frassinelli was a past president and secretary of the Italian-American Mutual Benefit Lodge of Carbon County.
Surviving are three sons, Charles of Summit Hill, John of Bluefield, W. Va., and Bruce of Oswego, N.Y.; a stepsister Rina, wife of Alfred Narzisi of Bethlehem; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Zenop, Gervaso and Chierro.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
George C. Johnson
George C. Johnson, 72, of 207 Creekside Drive, Lehighton, died Saturday morning in the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton.
He was a retired farmer, having owned and operated the Johnson Farm in the Beltzville Dam area of Towamensing Township.
Born in Towamensing Township, he was a son of the late Adam and Mary (Christman) Johnson.
He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville, where he taught Sunday school for more than 20 years.
Johnson also belonged to the National Rifle Association.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur and Stanley.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of the arrangements.
William T. Evans
William T. Evans, 81, of Minquadale, Del., died Friday in the Riverside Extended Care Pavilion, Wilmington, Del. He was the husband of Thelma Evans, who died in 1988.
He was a chemical operator for the Atlas Powder Company, later ICI Americas, Atlas Point plant, retiring in 1977 after 28 years of service.
The deceased was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Atlas Retirement Luncheon Club.
Surviving are a son, William D. of Philadelphia; and a daughter Jan of New Castle, Del.
Gary L. Eckhart
Gary L. Eckhart, 40, of 140 Lappawinzo Road, Northampton, died Saturday in his home.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of Willard J. and Virginia E. (Sherman) Eckhart of Northampton.
He was a member of the Egypt United Church of Christ, Whitehall Township.
He was a volunteer helped to the mechanics at Kohler Brothers body shop, Northampton.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a twin brother, Barry L. of Northampton; three brothers, Louis I. of Catasauqua and James C. and Clifford W., both of Northampton; and four sisters, Martha A., wife of William Schaffer of Goodyear, Ariz., Sylvia J., wife of David Kranch, and Linda L., wife of Richard Weber, both of Coplay, and Debra A., wife of Charles Borger of Danielsville.
Mrs. Alice E. Brader Henninger
Mrs. Alice E. Brader Henninger, 78, of Bethlehem, died Sunday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Robert R. Henninger Sr. and Clarence H. Brader.
She was a sewing machine operator for the former Nelson and Company, Fountain Hill, for 28 years before retiring in 1967.
Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Wallace B. and Susan (Tice) Rothrock.
Surviving are a son, Richard W. Brader, and a daughter, Patricia A. Merkle, both of Bethlehem; a stepson, Ronald W. Henninger of Pine Island, N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Linda B., wife of Edward C. Moyzan of Bethlehem; a brother, William B. of Quakertown; a half-brother, Larry Rothrock of Bethlehem; two half-sisters, Sandy Karpa of Bethlehem and Judy Combs in Virginia; a stepsister, Betty Kuklentz of Palmerton; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Jane Keller; and a stepson, Robert R. Henninger Jr.
Mrs. Lois W. Tingley
Mrs. Lois W. Tingley, 85, of 4066 Sycamore Drive, Northampton, died Sunday in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the widow of Charles K. Tingley.
Born in Danville, Montour County, she was a daughter of the late John G. and May (Angle) Mitchell.
She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, and the American Association of Retired Persons.
Surviving are three daughters, Charlene K., wife of Joseph Mondak of Northampton, Janet L., wife of William Mingle of Bridgewater, N.J., and Margaret M., wife of Henry Miller of Quincy, Fla.; a sister Margaret, wife of Trengrove Wheeler of Wanaqua, N.J.; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
William J. Keller
William J. Keller, 63, of Wescosville, died Friday in his home. He was the husband of Mary E. (Bastian) Keller. They observed their 42nd wedding anniversary last January.
He was a pressman for Day-Timers, East Texas, for more than 16 years before retiring in 1994.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Walter Keller and Louise S. (Schuon) Welty.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trexlertown, where he was a former president of the council.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, David C. of Jim Thorpe; a daughter, Judith A., wife of Stanley T. Krutsick of Coplay; three sisters, Ruth L., wife of James R. Welty of Snellville, Ga., Mary A., wife of Donald G. Leidich of Newnan, Ga., and Ann L. Kozy of Nashville, Tenn.; three stepbrothers, Donald Bush in Arizona, James R. Welty of Snellville and William J. Welty of Emmaus; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Myra L. Kendall
Mrs. Myra L. Kendall, 86, of Allentown, died Friday in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne E. and Leonard J. Mozeko, with whom she resided.
The deceased was the widow of William H. Kendall.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John Sr. and Margaret (Purcell) Lanshe.
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Allentown.
Mrs. Kendall was a graduate of Allentown Business School.
She was a past president and life member of the Junior Auxiliary of Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She chaired the food concession and organized volunteers for the annual Shower of Roses celebration at the Carmelite Monastery, Coopersburg, for more than 40 years.
Surviving in addition to her daughter are two brothers, Jerome P. and Daniel L., both of Lanark; two sisters, the Rev. Mother Mary Elizabeth, O. Carm., of Lanark, and Justine Polaha of Slatington; two granddaughters and a great-grandson.
Mrs. Marilyn Sansburry
Mrs. Marilyn Sansburry, 74, of 900 Mickley Road, Whitehall Township, died Friday in the St. Luke Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was the widow of Emmett Sansburry.
She was an executive secretary in the Saudia Arabia division of the U.S. Treasury, Washington, D.C., before retiring in 1986.
Born in Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of Rowena Jenkins Blush of Whitehall, with whom she resided, and the late Barney Weaver.
Surviving in addition to her mother are a sister, Kay Benson of Walnutport; and nieces and nephews.
