Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Joseph Shofran
Joseph Shofran, 73, of Box 149, Beaver Meadows R.1, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was the husband of Mary (Zelenak) Shofran.
Before retiring, he was employed as an electrician with Cadbury.
Born in Stockton, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Pupach) Shofran.
He was a member of St. Johnıs Byzantine Catholic Church, and the American Legion Post 383, both of Beaver Meadows; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 589, Hazleton. He served as a past commander at the Beaver Meadows American Legion.
Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Patricia, wife of James Watro of Hazleton; three brothers, Peter of Hazleton, George and Emil, both of Hollywood, Luzerne County; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Dziak of Hazleton; one grandson; and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Anna M. Nocchi
Mrs. Anna M. Nocchi, 84, of 807 Schwabe St., Freeland, died at her home on Sunday morning. She was the widow of Anthony Nocchi.
She owned and operated Nocchi's Tavern in Freeland for many years.
Born in Freeland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Yalch) Hydock.
Surviving are a daughter, Jean, wife of Alfonse Rish, Sandy Valley; three sisters, Pauline Torxell of Allentown, Mary Kuntz of Lehighton, and Irene Guy of Jim Thorpe; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Helen E. Brady
Mrs. Helen E. Brady, 88, formerly of 230 Mauch Chunk St., Tamaqua, died Monday in the Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wayne, Pa. She was the widow of Cornelius J. Brady, who died in 1986.
Prior to retiring, she had been employed at the former Tamaqua Cigar Store.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late William and Emily (Gill) Miller.
Mrs. Brady was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Lithuanian Catholic Church, Tamaqua, and graduated from the Mahanoy Township High School.
She is survived by a son, Lawrence E. Brady of Newport, N.C.; a sister, Elizabeth O'Hora of State College; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
She was also preceeded in death by two sons, Cornelius and William Brady; two brothers, John and William Miller; and a sister, Ethel McNiff.
The Robert C. Reeser Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Anna Marchetti
Mrs. Anna (Secone) Marchetti, 78, of 318 Clark St., Tamaqua, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Twp. She was the widow of Samuel D. Marchetti, who died in 1991.
Prior to retiring, she had been employed as a bundler at the former Purling Mills, Tamaqua.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Vincentza (Rita) Secone.
The deceased was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Tamaqua.
She is survived by three sons, Thomas S. of Emmaus, Blase L. of Tamaqua and Alfred D. of Barnesville; a brother, William Secone of Tamaqua; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
She was also preceeded in death by a brother, Thomas Secone.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Randall R. McGee
Randall R. McGee, 69, of Jim Thorpe, died Sunday in his home. He was the husband of Maria (Zaccaria) McGee. They were married for 39 years.
He was a salesman for the Atlas Carbide Tool Company, Brooklyn, N.Y., until retiring.
Born in New York City, N.Y., he was a son of the late Rufus and Constance (Hines) McGee.
He was a graduate of Harren High School in New York and attended Long Island University.
McGee was a sergeant in the Army during World War II.
He was a member of the Carbon County Sheriff's Association.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Brenda Castoro of Long Island, N.Y.; a brother James of Jim Thorpe; and two grandchildren.
The David J. Stianche Funeral Home, 123 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
Stanley H. Saylor
Stanley H. Saylor, 68, of 4899 Cherryville Road, Allen Township, died Saturday in the Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Janet M. (DeBleyker) Saylor. They were married for 47 years.
He was a mechanic and later a crane operator for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 24 years, retiring in 1988. He also farmed in Bethlehem Township and then in McVeytown, Mifflin County.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Nancy M. Causbrook of Allentown and Arlinda L. Krock of Walnutport; three sons, Robert S. of Easton, Donald K. of Nazareth and William J. of Bethlehem; two sisters, Grace Lieberman of Plainfield Township and Helen Nicholas of Muncy, Lycoming Township; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Robert J. McGavren
Mrs. Edith E. McGavren, 81, of 1132 Main St., Bethlehem, died Saturday in the Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Robert J. McGavren. They observed their 52nd wedding anniversary last August.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late John and Hannah (Mantz) Miller.
She was a graduate of Palmerton High School.
She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Bethlehem.
Surviving are a son, Roger E. Grube, and a daughter, Sandra E. Simpson, both of Bethlehem; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold F.
John K. Roberts
John K. "Whittle John" Roberts, 58, of Hometown, Tamaqua R.2, died Saturday in his home. He was the husband of Nance (Snarski) Roberts.
Before retiring, he owned a wood-carving shop in Jim Thorpe, specializing in hand-carved signs and original signature pieces. Previously, he was the resident woodcarver at Magic Valley, Fernwood in the Poconos and Dorney Park, Allentown.
He was an active member of the Delaware Valley Woodcarvers Association, where he exhibited his talent yearly. He was also a retail store manager for the McCrory Corporation for 20 years and a representative for the Prudential Insurance Company for several years.
Roberts served as an assistant scoutmaster for Troop 367, New Hanover, Pa., where he attained the Order of the Arrow. He was also a member of the Mensa Society.
The deceased was a graduate of Kingston High School and attended Pennsylvania State University.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, John Scott of Lansdale; two daughters, Robin, wife of Damian Davison, and Hollianne, both of Hometown; a half-sister, Susan Lavery of Wilkes-Barre; two stepsisters, Megan Roberts and Cindy (Roberts) Morgan; his stepmother, Dorothy Roberts of Jermyn, Pa.; and three grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Harriette Lavery Okrasinski; and a son-in-law, Sgt. Alex Ortega, USMC.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Josephine Anello
Mrs. Josephine Anello, 85, of Randolph, N.J., died Sunday in her home. She was the widow of Francesco Anello.
She was the owner of the Bella Palermo Pastry Shop, Newark and Elizabeth, N.J., for 50 years.
Born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Sebastian and Salvatore D'Arpa, and also resided in Newark, East Orange, Springfield and Elizabeth, N.J., before moving to Randolph two years ago.
She was an honorary member of the Springfield Chapter of Hadassah.
Surviving are a daughter, Rosemarie Ferrara; three sons, Salvatore, Carlo, of the Lehighton area, and Joseph; two brothers, Carlo and Russell; a sister, Antoinette Biamonte; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union, N.J., is in charge of the arrangements.
Frank J. Sassaman
Frank J. Sassaman, 34, of Manatawny Street, Pottstown, died Friday evening in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.
He was last employed by the Spring City Knitting Company, Spring City, Chester County.
Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late James L. and Marian L. (Boyle) Sassaman.
He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Pottstown.
Sassaman was a 1981 graduate of Pius X High School, Pottstown, where he was a member of the football team. He was a former football coach for the Pottstown Police Athletic League and had been an assistant coach at Pius high in 1989.
Surviving are two brothers, James F. and John R., both of Pottstown.
Mrs. Anna Smith
Mrs. Anna Smith, 90, of Kunkletown R.1, died Friday in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. She was the widow of William Smith, who died in 1962.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sara Simpson.
She was a member of Trachsville Lutheran Church.
Surviving are a daughter Pauline, wife of Walter Heckman, and two sons, Gerald and Richard, all of Kunkletown R.1; and a sister, Rachael Hoffman, and a brother William, both of Palmerton.
Funeral services were held this morning from the Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Gilbert, with the Rev. Deborah K. Scheffey officiating, followed by interment in the Jerusalem Union Church Cemetery, Trachsville.
Robert M. Billig
Robert M. Billig, 86, of 9036 Perry Long Court, Kempton, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Olive O. (Osterhout) Billig, who died in 1990.
He was a self-employed farmer in Lynn Township, and the township's tax collector for 14 years, retiring in 1974. During the 1960s and 1970s, he was a part-time attendant for the Robert S. Nester Funeral Homes, Jacksonville and Snyders.
Born in Lynn Township, he was a son of the late George A. and Estella C. (Long) Billig.
He was a member of Jacob's United Church of Christ, New Tripoli, where he was a former deacon and current president of its cemetery board.
Billig attended Muhlenberg University and graduated in 1934 from Kutztown University.
A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of Huguenot Lodge No. 377, F. & A.M., Kutztown, and the Rajah Temple, Reading.
He was a volunteer with the Lynnport Volunteer Fire Company.
Surviving are five sisters, Erma M., wife of Amandus Stump of Kempton R.1, Mrs. Estella C. Fister of Easton, Mrs. Beulah C. Frederick of Allentown, Alice S., wife of Leroy Lauck of Reading R.2, and Irene A., wife of Arthur W. Beibleheimer of New Ringgold R.2; and nieces and nephews.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 143, Jacksonville, is in charge of the arrangements.
