Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Minnie E. Weaver
Minnie E. Weaver, 81, formerly of Andreas R.1, died Tuesday evening in Weatherwood, Weatherly, the Carbon County Home for the Aged. She was the widow of Joseph H. Weaver, who died in 1978.
Born in Weissport, she was a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Esther (Friend) Flyte.
She was a member of the West Penn Immanuel United Methodist Church, Andreas R.1.
Surviving is a daughter, Dawn C., wife of Joel Halversen, Wilkes-Barre, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Delbert L. Weaver, who died in 1995.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders, (Rt. 309) is in charge of arrangements.
Alexander W. Pocholski
Alexander W. Pocholski, 82, of 130 W. Bertsch St., Lansford, formerly of Connecticut, died Saturday in his home. He was the husband of Sophie (Bomba) Pocholski. They observed their 55th wedding anniversary last September.
He worked for the General Electric Company, Bridgeport, Conn., for 30 years before retiring.
Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Vincent and Apolonia (Cwarz) Pocholski.
He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Lansford.
Pocholski was an Army veteran of World War II, having fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion, all in Stratford, Conn.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two half-brothers, Julius Smariga of Fort Myers, Fla., and Joseph Smariga of Coaldale; and a half-sister, Stella Kissner of Passaic, N.J.
Funeral services were held this morning from the Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the church and military graveside services in the Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown, under the direction of the Panther Valley High School JROTC.
Mrs. Rose Mary Bologes
Mrs. Rose Mary Bologes, 69, formerly of 421 Atlantic St., Bethlehem, died Saturday in Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was the widow of Joseph Bologes.
She and her husband ran a distributing business for Banko Home Beverages.
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Cope.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Priscilla Decker of Walnutport; a son Paul of Bethlehem; two sisters, Arvilla Krosecz of New Ringgold and Lillian Holland of Bethlehem; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Edwin R. Diehl
Edwin R. Diehl, 88, of Allentown, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Elsie C. (Trinkle) Diehl.
He was a self-employed wallpaper hanger and painter in the Allentown area for more than 50 years before retiring in 1974.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edwin D. and Emma (Werley) Diehl.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown.
Diehl was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the medical corps.
Surviving are two sons, Edwin R. of Allentown and William P. of Slatington; a daughter Marion, wife of William Fatzinger of Allentown; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Russel J. Bradley
Russel J. "Usher" Bradley, 84, of Mountain Road, Slatington, died Saturday in his home. He was the husband of the late Ruth M. (Weiss) Bradley.
He owned and operated a truck rig for 50 years before retiring in 1980.
Born in Slatedale, he was a son of the late Mamie Blose and Thomas Bradley.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Heidelberg Union Church, Slatington.
A 32nd degree mason, he belonged to F. & A.M. Lodge No. 440, Slatington, and was a shriner in the Rajah Temple, Reading.
The deceased was also a member of the Moose Lodge, Slatington.
Surviving are a son, William A., at home; a daughter, Elizabeth Glaze in Texas; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth McCarroll of Bethlehem; and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Lillian T. Fritz
Mrs. Lillian T. Fritz, 85, of 6502 Blue Church Road South, Coopersburg, died Saturday in her home. She was the widow of Louis J. Fritz Sr.
She was a sewing machine operator for the former Fineburg & Sons and Matte Dress Factory, both in Allentown, for many years before retiring in 1979.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John K. and Stella (Miller) Schaedel.
She was a member of the Countryside Garden Club, Upper Saucon Township.
Surviving are two sons, Louis J. Jr. of Coopersburg and Kenneth F. of Walnutport; three brothers, John and Douglas, both of Salisbury Township, and Curtis of Schnecksville; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dolores Acker, who died in February.
Mrs. Lillian I. Werley
Mrs. Lillian I. Werley, 79, formerly of Claussville, died Friday in the Lehigh Manor, Lower Macungie Township. She was the widow of Clayton B. Werley.
Born in Weisenberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Elsie (Rabenold) Shoemaker.
She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Morgenland Union Church, Orefield, and a former member of its Ladies Guild for many years.
Surviving are a daughter Elva, wife of Herbert Hausman of Orefield; a son, Ronald K. of Allentown; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Daniel Wolfe
Mrs. Susan R. Wolfe, 83, of Melbourne, Fla., formerly of Allentown, died Wednesday in the Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne. She was the wife of Daniel Wolfe.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Walter Arnold and Blanche (Stephens) Roberts.
She was a member of Harbour City Baptist Church, Melbourne.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two brothers, John of Doylestown and James of Slatington; and three sisters, Louise Hrizuk of Whitehall Township, Julia Guttman of Rochester, N.Y., and Dr. Agatha of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Helen C. Gerancher
Helen C. Gerancher, 71, of Allentown, died Friday in the St. Luke Hospital's Allentown Campus.
She was a hand presser for Greif Industries, Allentown, for more than 15 years before retiring in 1991, and previously was an assembler for the former Everson Electric, Allentown, for two years, and an examiner for the former General Cigar, Allentown, for more than 20 years.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Domotor) Gerancher.
She was a member of St. Stephen of Hungary Catholic Church, Allentown.
Surviving are four sisters, Mary, wife of Walter Hollar, Elizabeth M., Margaret M. and Ethel M., all of Allentown; two brothers, Joseph of Jim Thorpe and Louis J. of Allentown; and a friend, Ethel E. Myers, with whom she resided.
William L. Doncsecz
William L. Doncsecz, 70, of 725 Hall St., Allentown, died Friday in his home. He was the husband of Gladys I. (Landis) Doncsecz. They observed their 49th wedding anniversary last week.
He was a buyer for the M.J. Earl Company, Reading, for 45 years before retiring in 1992.
Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna (Czaszar) Doncsecz.
He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Allentown.
Doncsecz was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are four sons, Michael W. and Steven W., both of Danielsville, and John T. and William R., both of Allentown; two daughters, Kathleen A., wife of David Fisher of Acworth, Ga., and Eileen M. of Easton; a brother, the Rev. Joseph of Vineland, N.J.; two sisters, Anne Powers of Bethlehem and Dorothy Shivley of Wooster, Ohio; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter Carol.
Carl E. Barrell
Carl E. Barrell, 62, of 2646 Wassergass Road, Hellertown, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Roberta J. (Ohmacht) Barrell. They observed their 32nd wedding anniversary on June 5.
He worked in building services for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 29 years before retiring in 1992.
Born in Lower Saucon Township, he was a son of the late Paul S. and Evelyn A. (Koch) Barrell.
He was a member of Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, Hellertown.
Barrell was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Joseph Paul of Hellertown; a daughter, Carlene E., wife of Robert Anderson of Allentown; two sisters, Marjorie J., wife of Charles W. Byerley Jr. of Easton, and Jean I., wife of Jacob W. Byerley of Hellertown; and a granddaughter.
Richard R. Wotring
Richard R. Wotring, 65, of Schnecksville, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Dolores J. (Gantz) Wotring. They observed their 40th wedding anniversary last June.
He was a laborer for the East Penn Manufacturing Company, Lyons, for 10 years before retiring in 1991, and previously had worked for the former Atlas Cement Company, Northampton, for 10 years; the former Giant Portland Cement Company, Egypt; for five years; and the former Trojan Powder Company, South Whitehall Township, for 16 years.
Born in Orefield, he was a son of the late Henry H. and Ellen A. (Grim) Wotring.
He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall Township.
Wotring was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He was a volunteer for the North Whitehall Ambulance Corps, Ormrod, for many years.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Debra A., wife of Robert G. Keenan of North Catasauqua, and Brenda L., wife of Craig C. Gimbel of Schnecksville; a brother, Clark C. of Allentown; two sisters, Geraldine L., wife of Raymond R. Radeline of Allentown, and Margaret F., wife of Robert E. Rowlands of Slatington; and four grandchildren.
John Yanacek
John Yanacek, of 227 Green St., Brockton, died today in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Alice (Blasko) Yanacek.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Fredrick Moore
Fredrick J. Moore, 77, of Austin, died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2006).
Born Dec. 24, 1929, in Snow Shoe, he was a son of Carl A. Moore and the former Bessie O. Hauser of Lock Haven. On Dec. 19, 1949 he married Beverly Orndorf, who survives.
He was retired from Max Greeley and Sons, Coudersport.
Mr. Moore enjoyed fishing, gardening and carving and was a member of the Allegheny Mountain Carvers.
Surviving are three children, Donna L. Baumen and Darlene M. Rees of Austin and Maurice F. Moore of Orchard Park, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Moore of Cary, N.C., and Eunice Moore of Fernandina Beach, Fl.
He was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Jodi, Stacie and Graydon Bauman; two brothers, Gilbert Moore and Walter Moore; and three sisters, Almeda Kerstedlter, Dorthy Van Horn and Melissa Winkleman.
Memorials may be made to the Austin Fire and Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 328, Austin, Pa. 16720 or a charity of choice.
