Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Arthur L. Green
Arthur L. "Art" Green, 74, of 4103 Main St., Slatedale, died Friday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Jane I. (Marlatt) Green.
He was a foreman for Alpo Pet Foods, Orefield, for 22 years before retiring in 1987.
Born in Washington Township, he was a son of the late James and Elizabeth (Williams) Green.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, William J. of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Linda M., wife of Lee R. Christ of Slatington, and Mrs. Carol Wierzbicki of Reading; a brother Robert of Allentown; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Korpics and Mrs. Mae McFarland, both of Allentown, Mrs. Helen West of Graham, Tex., and Mrs. Evelyn Walters of Slatington; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son Ronald.
The Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington, is in charge of the arrangements.
Walter Boandl
Walter "Boney" Boandl, 70, of South Whitehall Township, died Friday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Janet S. (Houser) Boandl. They observed their 30th wedding anniversary in October.
He was a self-employed truck driver, working for the former D.F. Bast Company, Allentown, for 30 years before retiring in 1984. After retiring, he was a driver for F & H Paints, Allentown, for eight years until last year.
Born in Ettendorf, Austria, he was a son of Mrs. Rosa (Mirth) Poandl of South Whitehall Township and the late August Poandl.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are a daughter, Beverly A. of Ellicott City, Md.; a sister, Ella R. Poandl of Allentown; a stepson, William J. Ellingham of Slatington; and two grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey M.
William J. Badura
William J. Badura, 80, of Bethlehem, died Saturday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Jane (Young) Badura. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary last August.
He worked in the maintenance department of the Exide Corporation Allentown, for 26 years before retiring in 1978.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Prelec) Badura.
He was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church.
Badura was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, William S., at home; a daughter Donna, wife of Gerald W. Faryniak of Allentown; two brothers, John of Novato, Calif., and Alois of Cherryville; five sisters, Mary Bruckner, Elizabeth Hall, Helen, wife of Harold Dubbs, and Bernadine, wife of Richard DeRoner, all of Allentown, and Anne Wallick of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Stephen Harrich
Stephen Harrich, 81, of Allentown, died Friday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Catherine (White) Harrich. They observed their 36th wedding anniversary last July.
He was a metal lather for Duggan and Marcon, Inc., Bethlehem, for many years before retiring.
Born in Egypt, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna (Bobenich) Harrich.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the 80th Division Veterans Association, Reading.
Harrich was a life member of the Riverside Drum and Bugle Corps, Allentown, and the East Allentown Fire Company.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a brother Paul of Walnutport; and nieces and nephews.
Terry L. DeFrain
Terry L. DeFrain, 39, of Sweet Valley R.2, Luzerne County, formerly of Allentown, died Saturday in his home. He was the husband of Cheryl (Oller) DeFrain. They observed their 18th wedding anniversary last July.
He was sole proprietor of DeFrain Plastering, Sweet Valley, for six years before retiring last year because of ill health, and previously was a plasterer for Duggan and Marcon, Inc., Allentown.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of Harold H. and Rose M. (Mueller) DeFrain of Freeland.
The deceased was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Surviving in addition to his widow and parents are a daughter, Rebecca Joy, and sons, Brad David and Mark David, all at home; two brothers, Harold Jr. of Jim Thorpe and Steven of Barto; and five sisters, Kathleen Wright of Allentown, Debra Volpe of Houston, Pa., Lori Balak of Washington, Pa., and Sharon McCoach and Tammy Bookwalter, both of Pottstown.
Mrs. Joseph Aleksinas
Mrs. Olga Aleksinas, 82, of 27 W. Maple St., Mahanoy City, died Sunday afternoon in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville. She was the wife of Joseph Aleksinas.
Born in Buck Mountain, Barnesville, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary Swerha.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a brother John of Coaldale; and nieces and nephews.
John M. Perchik Sr.
John M. Perchik Sr., 82, of 223 W. Howard Ave., Coaldale, died Friday in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. He was the husband of the late Ann (Trynosky) Perchik, who died in 1979.
Prior to retiring, he had been employed by Bundy Tubing Co., Hometown. He had previously been employed at the Lehigh Coal and Navigation No. 10 Mine and Tom Schilling Plumbing, Coaldale.
Born in the ³Skintown² section of Lansford, he was a son of the late Evan and Rose (Fuller) Perchik.
He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Coaldale, the Croatian Fraternal Union and the East End Athletic Club of Lansford.
He is survived by a son, John M. Perchik Jr. of Grapevine, Texas; a daughter, Jean Ann, at home; a brother, Frank of Vincentown, N.J; a sister, Margaret Sekella of Holiday, Fla.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Todorovich and Anna Godanis.
The August M. Gulla Funeral Home, 130 E. Ridge St., Coaldale, will be in charge of arrangements from the Jon. M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua.
John E. Gazdick
John E. Gazdick, 81, of 544 E. Railroad St., Nesquehoning, died Friday in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. He was the husband of Anna (Haluta) Gazdick. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Jan. 6.
Born in Hauto, he was a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Stianche) Gazdick.
He worked for Durkee Foods, Allentown, for 15 years until retiring in 1980. Before that he was a coal miner for the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co., working in the Nesquehoning Colliery.
He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army during World War II, with the 3873rd Quartermaster Gas Supply Co., in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
A life-long resident of Nesquehoning, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and the Nesquehoning V.F.W. Post 8008.
Surviving with his widow is a brother Michael in Florida; three sisters, Pauline Belovich of Nesquehoning, and Margaret Zabo and Anna Rusnak, both of Lansford; also nephews and nieces and great nephews and great nieces.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Stephen, Joseph and George; and three sisters, Helen, Agnes and Mary.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of arrangements.
Percy M. Frable
Percy M. Frable, 94, of 2855 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, died Friday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Eva L. (Kuntz) Frable.
Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Lovean and Beatrice (Tovell) Frable. He retired in 1967 as a laborer for the New Jerzey Zinc Co. of Palmerton, after 39 years of service.
He was past vice-president of the United Steel Workers of America Local 3317 of Palmerton.
Surviving is a daughter, Eleanor, wife of William Frederick of Bethlehem.
The T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, Inc. 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of arrangements.
Marvin E. Miller
Marvin E. Miller, 83, formerly of 628 Coal St., Lehighton, died Thursday, in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Beatrice K. (gilbert) Miller, who died in 1990.
Born in Lehighton, he was a carpenter, last employed by Donald Gilbert Building Contractor of Lehighton until retiring in 1980.
He was the son of the late Milton and Lucy (Steigerwalt) Miller.
He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lehighton.
Surviving are two sons, Marvin J. Miller and Edward M. Miller, both of Lehighton; a daughter, Sandy Sue, wife of James E. Gallagher of Jim Thorpe; also seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron Streets, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements.
Zello W. Davis
Zello W. Davis, 70, of 65 W. Railroad St., Nesquehoning, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Janet (Bond) Davis. They were married for 48 years.
Davis was a warehouseman for AT&T, King of Prussia, for 35 years before retiring. The family resided in Norristown until 10 years ago, when they moved to Nesquehoning.
Born in Summit Hill, he was the son of the late Samuel and Anna Mae (Mars) Davis.
During World War II, he was a seaman first class with the U.S. Navy.
He was a member of St. Mark and St. John Episcopal Parish, Jim Thorpe; VFW Post 8008, American Legion Post 172 and the New Columbus Fire Company, all of Nesquehoning; Bridgeport Fire Company No. 1, Bridgeport, Pa.
He played on the Nesquehoning Hurricanes semi-professional football team,
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Zello Jr. of West Grove; a daughter, Ruth Ann, wife of William Smith of Kennett Square; a brother William of Hatfield; three sisters, Eleanor, wife of John Tout, Elizabeth, wife of John Arthur, and Dorothy, wife of John Blakeslee, all of Nesquehoning; and four grandchildren.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Hoyt G. Weiss
Hoyt G. Weiss, 78, of 2232 S. Dauphin St., Allentown, died Thursday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Mary A. (Rozzo) Weiss.
He was a brakeman and conductor for the former Reading Railroad for 30 years before retiring in 1979.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Walter W. and Bertha M. (Zellner) Weiss.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Gold Star Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2124, Allentown, and a life member of the Mountainville Fire Company No. 16.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Gary of Slatington and Jonathan of Coplay; a daughter Virginia, wife of Merle Renner of Emmaus; two brothers, Stuart and James, both of Allentown; six sisters, Joyce, wife of Robert Stuart, Dorcas, wife of Harold Heiser, Mary Jane Belles, Nancy, wife of Arthur Souillard, Caroline, wife of Bruce Ebert, and Kathleen, all of Allentown; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Gilbert G.
