Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Frank J. Lapos
Frank J. Lapos, 86, of 121 W. High St., Nesquehoning, formerly of Hauto, died Wednesday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2. He was the husband of the late Rose (Malatak) Lapos.
He worked in the Hauto Storage Yard of the former Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company for many years before retiring.
Born in Hauto, he was a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Yurasek) Lapos.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, the Hauto Fire Company and the First Catholic Slovak Union.
Surviving are two sons, James J. of White Bear, Summit Hill, and Frank D. of Lewisburg, Union County; a brother Joseph of Hauto; a sister, Emma Hydock of Lansford; and five grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a brother Andrew and a sister, Anna Lakata.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Lapos addition
Frank J. Lapos, 86, of 121 W. High St., Nesquehoning, formerly of Hauto, who died Wednesday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2, was also preceded in death by another sister, Mary Drosdak of Lansford.
Mrs. Ruth V. German
Mrs. Ruth V. German, 79, of 920 Edgemont Ave., Palmerton, died Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the widow of Roy German.
She was a sewing machine operator for Natalie Fashions, Palmerton, for 37 years before retiring in 1970.
Born in Bowmanstown, she was a daughter of the late Amandus and Anna (Simpson) Meckes.
There are no immediate survivors.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Warren H. Bittner
Warren H. Bittner, 72, of Slatington, died Tuesday in his home. He was the husband of Grace E. (Evans) Bittner of Lebanon, Lebanon County. They observed their 18th wedding anniversary in July.
He was a truck driver for the former ALPO Pet Foods, Orefield, for 27 years before retiring in 1988.
Born in Washington Township, he was a son of the late Herbert and Ida (Snyder) Bittner.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Heidelberg Union Church, F. and A.M. Lodge No. 440, Royal Arch Chapter No. 292 and the Moose Lodge No. 1375, all of Slatington.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Donna D., wife of Richard L. Swatt of Lehighton; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Michael F. Zemanik
Michael F. Zemanik, 78, of 158 Fourth St., Coaldale, died Wednesday in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary (Kuzak) Zemanik.
He worked for the Container Corporation of America, Oaks, Montgomery County, until retiring in 1982, and previously had worked at the former Coaldale Colliery of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Augustine and Pauline (Viskotsch) Zemanik.
She was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale.
Zemanik was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Nancy A. Sabol of Whitehall Township; a brother Edward of Tamaqua; and a granddaughter.
He was also preceded in eath by two brothers, Frank and Joseph.
The John Puschak Funeral Home, 208 First St., Coaldale, is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles C. Follweiler
Charles C. Follweiler, 63, of Quakertown, died Tuesday in the St. Luke Hospital, Quakertown. He was the husband of Veronica K. ³Bonnie² (Yerkes) Follweiler. They observed their 37th wedding anniversary in October.
He was last employed by Drum Construction, Telford.
Born in Ironton, he was a son of the late Mark and Goldie (Ruck) Follweiler.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Quakertown.
Follweiler was a former coach of the Quakertown Little League and the Quakertown Midget Football programs.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Jeffrey L. of Walnutport and Jeffrey of Baltimore, Md.; six daughters, Karen, wife of Peter Snyder of Danielsville, Susan, wife of Jerry Bender of Walnutport, Brenda, wife of Jeffrey Snyder of Klecknersville, Michelle of Richlandtown, Marcia Bittner of Elverson, Chester County, and Melanie Wursta of Center Valley; two brothers, Warren and Ernest, both of Naples, Fla.; a sister Grace of Northampton; and 15 grandchildren.
Mrs. Alberta M. Wood
Mrs. Alberta M. Wood, 78, of Effort, formerly of Shades Creek, Luzerne County, died Wednesday in her home. She was the widow of Robert Wood.
Born in Bear Creek, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late John and Hannah (Meade) Blakeslee.
She was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are a brother James of Shades Creek; and two sisters, Elizabeth Berger of Pocono Lake and Margaret Warner of Effort.
She was also preceded in death by a sister Isabel; and two brothers, Harold and John.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Walter F. Greene
Walter F. Greene, 80, of 316 E. Paoli St., Allentown, died Wednesday in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Helen M. (Burkhardt) Greene. They observed their 58th wedding anniversary last June.
He was an auditor and bookkeeper for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, N.Y., for 42 years before retiring in 1976.
Born in Shamokin, Northumberland County, he was a son of the late Florian and Edith (Seidel) Greene.
He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Allentown, and a life member of the Fearless Fire Company, Allentown.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Robert W., and a daughter, Mrs. Susan J. Ruggiero, both of Lehighton; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of Blooming Grove, Pike County; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Harrison F. Meckes
Harrison F. "Harry" Meckes, 50, of East Stroudsburg, formerly of Long Pond, Monroe County, died Tuesday in his home. He was the husband of Barbara F. (Frailey) Meckes. They were married for 28 years.
He was a construction project supervisor for the Duggan and Marcon Co., Bethlehem, where he worked for the past 27 years.
Born in Tunkhannock, he was a son of Thomas and Dorothy (Luton) Meckes of Long Pond.
The deceased was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Surviving in addition to his widow and parents are a son Eric of Kunkletown; three brothers, Thomas Jr. of Effort, Richard of Tannersville and Eugene in Florida; four sisters, Marlene Kovalefsky of Saylorsburg, Rose Simon of Greentown, Pike County, Doris Frailey of Swiftwater and Ruth of Long Pond; and nieces and nephews.
Anna C. Fejes
Anna C. Fejes, 54, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill.
She was a teachers¹ aide at the Fountain Hill Elementary School of the Bethlehem Area School District for 12 years before becoming ill.
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Mrs. Sophie (Sury) Fernandes of Bethlehem and the late Severino Fernandes.
Surviving in addition to his mother are five sons, John of Neffs, Gary of Whitehall Township and Stephen, Randy and Keith, all at home; three daughters, Sharon, wife of Fred Otto of Danielsville, and Melody and Gail, both at home; a brother Patrick of Bethlehem; two sisters, Dolores, wife of Lewis Christein of Bethlehem, and Dorothy, wife of Russell Maurer of Quakertown; and a grandson.
Narciso E. deManincor
Narciso E. "Nelson" deManincor, 90, of 3139 Old Post Road, Slatington, died Thursday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Rose (Lask) Dotter deManincor and the late Adeline (Matuella) deManincor. He and his second wife observed their 18th wedding anniversary last June.
He worked in the electrical maintenance department of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 30 years before retiring in 1979.
Born in Tyrol, Austria, he was a son of the late Sisinio and Marie (Rossi) deManincor.
He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Slatington.
The deceased was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, Slatington, and the Slatington Senior Citizens.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Eugene of Rochester, N.Y., and Joseph of Mount Carmel; two daughters, Delores, wife of Paul Minda of Hazleton, and Narcissa, wife of Joseph Zyskoski of Elysburg, Northumberland County; two stepsons, Larry Dotter of Allentown and Brian Dotter of Walnutport; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Barbara Smith of Whitehall; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Sprandio of Bristol, Bucks County, Alma, wife of Charles McFadden of Elkins Park, Montgomery County, and Mrs. Helen Patricoski and Mary, both of Danville, Montour County; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
William A. Kellow
William A. Kellow, 83, of Tucson, Ariz., died Monday, Jan. 27. He was the husband of Gretchen (Druckenmiller) Kellow.
He was employed for most of his life by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Eddystone, Pa.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late J. Edgar and Alice (Snyder) Kellow of Summit Hill.
He was a 50-year member of Panther Valley Lodge No. 677, Lansford.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Margo Evans of Tucson and Melissa of Phoenix Ariz.; a sister, Jane Frame of Clearfield, Pa.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in Tucson, followed by the burial at the convenience of the family in the Union Cemetery, Weatherly.
Whetstone services
A memorial service for Bruce A. Whetstone, 49, of Northridge, Calif., a Tamaqua native who died Jan. 10 in the Northridge Memorial Hospital, will be held at noon Saturday in St. John United Church of Christ, Pine and Biddle streets, Tamaqua, with the Rev. John Samuelson officiating.
The deceased was a son of the late Elvin and Sadie (Wagner) Whetstone and a stepson of Eleanor Whetstone of Tamaqua.
Mrs. Leona E. Fritz
Mrs. Leona E. Fritz, 92, of Neshaminy Manor, Doylestown, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday. She was the widow of Walter Fritz, who died in 1964.
Prior to retiring, she was a machine operator for 20 years for the former Brockton Sportswear Company, Brockton.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late William M. and Jerimia (Redline) Evans.
A 1922 graduate of Hazleton High School, Mrs. Fritz was a member of the Quakake American Legion.
Surviving are a son, John W. Grover of Penndel; and two grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Thomas.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
