Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mrs. Anna L. Kibler Haney
Mrs. Anna L. Kibler Haney, 87, formerly of Sciota, died Saturday morning in the Getz Personal Care Home, Polk Township, Kunkletown. She was the widow of Clyde L. Kibler, who died in 1964, and William Haney, who died in 1976.
She was a sewing machine operator for the Nova Sportswear Factory, Brodheadsville, until retiring in 1976.
Born in Unionville, Penn Forest Township, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Clara (Heydt) Knappenberger.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Albrightsville.
Surviving are six daughters, Alice, wife of Lawrence Getz of Kunkletown, Gladys, wife of Freeman Getz, and Melva McArdle, both of Albrightsville, Edna, wife of Norman Brong of Onalaska, Tex., Nancy, wife of John Ratajzak of Laflin, Pa., and Gloria, wife of Larry Anewalt of Effort; two sons, Richard Kibler of Hazleton and Clair Kibler of Kunkletown; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Radcliff and Mrs. Esther Wenner, both of Allentown; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Edna Radcliff, and a brother James.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
Robert E. Krum Sr.
Robert E. Krum Sr., 74, of Hatfield, a former mayor and councilman in that community, died Friday in the North Penn Hospital, Lansdale. He was the husband of Esther L. (Barnes) Krum. They observed their 53rd wedding anniversary last March.
He served Hatfield in various capacities for over 12 years, including two terms as the mayor in the 1970s.
He worked for the Estate of George S. Snyder, a hardware store in Hatfield, for many years, and previously had been employed by Curtis Publishing, Philadelphia, for 23 years. Before World War II, he worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Robert Lewis and Eva (Dotter) Krum.
He was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Hatfield, where he sang in the choir and was a former Sunday school teacher. He received the State Sunday School Association Award for 50 years of service and was also a member of the churchıs official board for 50 years, an annual conference delegate for 40 years, and a general conference delegate nine times.
He was a former member of Layman Playmen, Inc., a Christian theater group made up of members from Hatfield area churches.
Krum was instrumental in obtaining the property for Twin Pines, a Christian camp in Stroudsburg.
Regionally, he served the Evangelical Churches as a trustee of its Christian Education Society and a member of the board of publications, camp managing board, general conference administrative council and annual conference policy committee. He was a past memorial chairman of its Annual Conference Lay Delegates Association.
Krum was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, having served as a second lieutenant and pilot. He was named to the Legion of Honor by the Chapel of the Four Chaplains.
The deceased was a member of the Hatfield Chamber of Commerce and Grundsow Lodge No. 2 on the Skippack.
In 1995, he was honored by Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township, for donating 1, 000 hours of volunteer service.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three sons, Harold R. of Red Hill, David A. of Souderton and Robert E. Jr. of Hatfield; and 12 grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra L. Stock.
Walter A. Kutish
Walter A. Kutish, 83, of Stroudsburg, formerly of Palmerton, died Saturday in the home of his daughter, Helen M. Daumer of Belfast.
The deceased was the husband of the late Ruth M. (Kartans) Kutish, who died in 1995.
He was employed by the former Hughes Printing Company, East Stroudsburg, for 25 years before retiring in 1975, and previously had worked for the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton, for many years.
Born in Poland, he was a son of the late William and Anna (Polkowski) Kutish.
He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Stroudsburg.
Kutish was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his daughter are a brother Frank of Allentown; two sisters, Stella Gavlick of Coplay and Wanda Todt of Palmerton; a granddaughter and nieces and nephews.
Robert Schleicher Jr.
Robert Schleicher Jr., 73, of Bethlehem, died Friday in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, following an accident on MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township.
He was a fabricator for the former J.O. Krapf, Allentown, for 44 years before retiring in 1986.
A member of the National Canal Society, he worked as a boatman on the Lehigh Canal, Walnutport, in his youth.
Born in Slatington, he was a son of the late Robert Sr. and Verna (Rohrbach) Schleicher.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a son, Robert III of Allentown; a daughter Barbara, wife of Albert Rowe of Northampton; three brothers, Norwood of Nazareth and Roy and Maurice, both of Allentown; a sister Thelma, wife of Harris F. Heffernan of Fullerton; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Robert G. Happel
Mrs. Jean L. Happel, 70, of Albrightsville, formerly of Wilmington, Del., died Friday in the home of her son, Charles Roberts, with whom she resided.
The deceased was the wife of Robert G. Happel. They observed their 45th wedding anniversary in January.
Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Sherwood and Lillian (Rush) Mohrey.
Surviving in addition to her husband and son are another son, Richard Roberts of Allentown; two daughters, Sandra Desrosiers of East Windsor, N.J., and Jacqueline, wife of John Fleming of Bethlehem; a sister, Gloria Roth of Coplay; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ruth R. Derr
Mrs. Ruth R. Derr, 89, of Allentown, formerly of 919 N. Arch St., Allentown, died Friday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Leroy H. Derr.
She was a receiving clerk at the former Zollinger-Harned Department Store, Allentown, for many years before retiring in 1978, and previously had been employed by the former Lehıs Department Store, Allentown.
Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Charles Oliver and Agnes Carrie (Rohrbach) Roth.
She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Allentown.
Surviving are nieces.
Mrs. Billy Jane Adamson
Mrs. Billy Jane Anderson, 80, of 214 S. Cherry St., Easton, died Saturday in ManorCare Health Services, Palmer Township. She was the widow of John F. Adamson.
She was a supervisor for the Northampton County Board of Assistance for many years before retiring in 1981. Since 1987, she served as secretary of the board.
Born in Washington Court House, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Mary Jane (Loughridge) Lipsett.
Surviving are a son, J. Stephen of New Tripoli; a sister, Floris E. of Easton; and two granddaughters.
Mrs. Evelyn L. Rice
Mrs. Evelyn L. Rice, 75, of 5160 Stone Terrace Drive, Whitehall Township, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of William J. Rice.
She worked in the credit office of Sears, Roebuck and Company, Allentown, for 20 years before retiring in 1971.
Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Peauried E. and Lillie M. (Eisele) Beidleman.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Coplay, where she sang in the choir for more than 60 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Bonita L., wife of Richard Gildner of Slatington, and Renae A. Unangst of Whitehall; a sister Ruth and a brother, Harry J. Sr., both of Whitehall; and six grandchildren.
Dorothy A. Stasko
Dorothy A. Stasko, 53, of 437 E. 12th St., Northampton, died Thursday in Allentown.
She worked for Kmart Stores for the past 20 years, most recently in Whitehall Township.
Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late George and Agnes (Wolfer) Stasko.
She was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton.
Surviving are a sister Lillian, wife of Michael Spisak of Allentown; and a brother George of Slatington.
Dr. C. Leon Tipton
Dr. C. Leon Tipton, 64, of Effort R.1, died Friday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Joan L. (Landaker) Tipton. They were married for 43 years.
He was a history professor at Lehigh University, where he joined the faculty in 1964, and previously had been a history instructor at Ohio University and Los Angeles State College and a teaching assistant at the University of Southern California.
Born in Erick, Ohio, he was a son of the late Leetis Tipton and Thelma (Hiller) Tipton Bragg.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and received his bachelorıs, masterıs and doctorate degrees from the University of Southern California. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Anthony A. of Wellsville, N.Y.; a daughter Cherie, wife of Nicholas Martucci Jr. of Bethlehem; a sister, Bonelle Caudill of Aromas, Calif.; and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Frances Moisey
Mrs. Frances Moisey, 74, of 20 W. Oak St., Tresckow, died Saturday from injuries she received when she was struck by a car near her home. She was the widow of Andrew Moisey, who served as a district justice in Carbon County from 1970-84, serving the district now handled by Paul Hadzick of Weatherly. Moisey's office was in Beaver Meadows.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Magdalena (Tcardzik) Wydock.
She was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Tresckow, and the Alter and Rosary Society of the parish. She was also a member of the Hazleton Area Center for Slavic Studies.
Surviving are two sons, Andrew of Blue Bell, Lancaster County, and Robert of Drums; a daughter Frances, wife of Robert Frick of Ambler, Montgomery County; four sisters, Ann Maxell of Lancaster, Helen Beck of New Port-Richey, Fla., and Josephine Smith and Mrs. Leo (Dorothy) Johnson, both of Hazleton; seven grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers, John, Thomas, Walter, Michael and Joseph; and two sisters, Catherine Bobrowski and Mary Wydock.
Peter Kopena
Peter Kopena, 83, of 89 Back St., MaryD, died Sunday at the Hometown Nursing and Rehab Center, Tamaqua R.2, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Mary Symanski Kopena, who died in 1989.
He was last employed as a miner at the former Newkirk Mining Company until it ceased operations.
Born in MaryD, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Hrizo) Kopena.
He was a member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Brockton.
Surviving are two sons, Peter J. of Levittown, and Joseph of Tianesta; two daughters, Mary Ann, wife of John Kupetz of Horsham, and Rosemarie, wife of Anthony DeMatteo of MaryD; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was the last member of his immediate family.
The August M. Gulla Funeral Home, Coaldale, is in charge of arrangements from the Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua.
