Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Andrew Bugdanavage Jr.
Andrew Bugdanavage Jr., 27, of Tamaqua, died suddenly on Friday evening in Hazleton.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of Andrew Sr. and Linda (Yost) Bugdanavage of Tamaqua.
The deceased was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister Nikki of Tamaqua; a brother Todd, at home; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Grace Yost of Tamaqua.
The Roche Funeral Home, 237 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
June E. Williams
June E. Williams, 69, of Walnutport, died Saturday in the Palmerton Hospital.
She last worked as a secretary and treasurer for Walnutport Borough, and previously was a business beauty consultant for Revlon for 20 years before retiring in 1964.
She was a 1949 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where she was voted "Miss Penn State."
Born in Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Robyn and Emily (Bortz) Williams.
She was a vice president of the board and a past treasurer of the Diamond Fire Company, Walnutport.
Surviving are a daughter Elizabeth, wife of Salvadore Lazano Jr. of Hanford, Conn.; a brother, Robyn A. of Walnutport; a sister, Ruth F., wife of Clair W. Fatzinger of Palmerton; and a grandson.
Hugh A. O'Brien
Hugh A. O'Brien, 35, of Alburtis, died Friday in his home. He was the husband of Sheila M. (Hughes) O'Brien.
He was an assembler for Wing Industries, Inc., Allentown, for the past year, and previously had been a plant worker for the former Bally Engineered Structures, Inc., for 15 years.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of Carl R. and Madinna M. (Fink) O'Brien of Alburtis.
The deceased was a member of the Alburtis Rod and Gun Club, the Nimrod Fish and Wildlife Association, Alburtis, and the Copeechan Fish and Game Association, Schnecksville.
Surviving in addition to his widow and parents are two brothers, Carl A. of Wescosville and Herbert F. of Maxatawny; four sisters, Cecelia D., wife of Gary Fenstermaker of Slatington, Pamela K., wife of Larry Follweiler Sr. of Mertztown, Dawn J., wife of Dale Hoffman II of Alburtis, and Kathryn M., wife of Brian Oswald of Breinigsville; and two stepsons, Chad Feist and Joel Feist, both at home.
James A. Shuman
James A. Shuman, 79, of 6289 Front St., Martins Creek, died Saturday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Gladys (Pysher) Shuman. They observed their 55th wedding anniversary in December.
A self-employed farmer at the Shuman Farm, Martins Creek, for many years, he was also a carpenter for various small contractors in the area.
Born in Ackermanville, he was a son of the late Roy and Mary (Brinker) Shuman.
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Plainfield Township.
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Plainfield Township.
Shuman was a founder of the Lower Mount Bethel Ambulance Corps, Martins Creek, and a member of the Blue Mountain Gas and Engine Association, Jacktown.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three sons, James A. Jr. and Wayne, both of Bangor, and Roy of Bushkill Township; three daughters, Anna Kohler and Linda Miller, both of Easton, and Carol Stocker of Moris Hill, N.C.; two brothers, Paul of Ackermanville and Walter of Flicksville; four sisters, Gladys Burden and Mae Frable, both of Brodheadsville, Fae Randell of Ackermanville and Ruth Achenbach of Pen Argyl; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Charles E. Smull
Charles E. Smull, 77, of Frantz-Rodenbach Lane, Brodheadsville, died Friday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Barbara J. (O'Connell) Smull.
He was employed at the Phillipsburg Post Office, Phillipsburg, N.J., before retiring in 1979, and previously was a custodian at the Phillipsburg High School.
Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Elmer and Florence (Todd) Smull.
He was a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church, Phillipsburg.
An Army veteran of World War II, he was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter No. 28, of New Jersey, and V.F.W. Post 5382, Sciota, and a member of the American Legion Post 927, Gilbert.
Smull was a past exalted ruler of Elks Lodge No. 395, Phillipsburg.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, William E. of Alpha, N.J.; two brothers, Elmer of Easton and Kenneth of Bethlehem; and eight grandchildren.
Helen M. McNeal
Helen M. McNeal, 78, a guest at the St. Luke Manor, Hazleton, formerly of the Center City Apartments, Hazleton, died Sunday in the Hazleton General Hospital.
For many years, she was employed at Hazle Drug Store, Hazleton, and later was a bookkeeper at Miners Bank, West Hazleton, until retiring.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Martha (Ziegler) McNeal.
She was a member of St. John Primitive Methodist Church, Hazleton.
Surviving are three brothers, William of Saylorsburg and Norman and John, both of Hazleton; and nieces and nephews.
James J. Higgins Sr.
James J. Higgins Sr., 39, of 1025 Brock St., Ashland, died Friday in his home. He was the husband of Deborah (Ludwig) Higgins.
He was employed at Bear Ridge Shops, Gilberton.
Born in Norristown, he was a son of Rose Mary (Shuler) Higgins of Ashland and the late Martin F. Higgins.
He attended North Schuylkill High School.
Surviving in addition to his mother and widow are a son, James Jr., and two daughters, Jamie A. Ludwig and Katrina J. Higgins, all at home; two brothers, Martin of Barnesville and Robert of Ashland; a sister, Rose Marie Dempsey of Fountain Springs; and nieces and nephews.
Richard Shigo
Richard Shigo of Tannersville, formerly of McAdoo, died Sunday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg.
Born in McAdoo, he was the son of John and Theresa (Derendal) Shigo.
He was a member of St. Kunegunda Catholic Church, McAdoo.
Surviving in addition to his parents are two daughters, Gina and Tara, and a brother John, all of McAdoo; a sister, Janet Gerhard of Weatherly; and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Anna Machesko
Mrs. Anna Machesko, 90, formerly of 70 S. Pine St., Hazleton, died Sunday morning in the Hazleton General Hospital. She was the widow of John Machesko, who died in 1984.
Born in Austria-Hungary, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Swetz) Mikitka.
She was a member of St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, Hazleton.
Surviving are a son John of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a daughter Carol, wife of Peter King of St. Augustine, Fla.; four sisters, Mary Hzivda, Helen Ondeck and Irene Sahaida, all of Hazleton, and Margaret Craig of Hometown, Tamaqua R.2; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Michael.
Mrs. Albert D'Agostino
Mrs. Mary Ann D'Agostino, 53, of 320 E. Emmaus Ave., Salisbury Township, died Thursday in the Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the wife of Albert D'Agostino. They were married for 28 years.
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Hartner) Decker.
She was a volunteer at the Miller Memorial Blood Center, Hanover Township, Northampton County.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Mary Ann Strohl-Hopper of Bethlehem Township; three sons, Albert J., David N. and Gary S., all of Allentown; two brothers, George of Allentown and Fred of Cherryville; a sister, Rose Ann, wife of Thomas D'Agostino of Bethlehem Township; and a grandchild.
Clarence Getz
Clarence Getz, 86, formerly of Groversville, N.Y., and Lehighton, died Sunday in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Convalescent Center, Lehighton.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of arrangements.
Edward W. Reichelderfer
Edward W. Reichelderfer, 83, of 415 N. Warren St., Orwigsburg, died Sunday at the Orwigsburg Manor. He was the husband of Elizabeth R. (Miller) Reichelderfer.
He was a carpenter for the Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds, Tamaqua R.3, until retiring.
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Levi and Gertrude (Kemner) Reichelderfer.
He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, Orwigsburg, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving with his wife is a daughter, Elaine Reichelderfer, at home.
Joseph J. Sheerin
Joseph J. Sheerin, 75. of 524 Rolling Mill Ave., Tamaqua, died this morning in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Marguerite B. Feathers
Marguerite B. Feathers, 76, of 104 W. Union St., Tamaqua, died Sunday in her residence.
Prior to retiring in 1984, she had been employed by THE TIMES NEWS, as manager of the Tamaqua Branch Office and an advertising representative. Previously, she had been employed by the Tamaqua Evening Courier and the Army Audit Agency.
Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Kasper) Feathers.
Miss Feathers was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua, where she also served as vice-president of the senior choir and narrator for church programs. She graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1939 and from Strayers Business College, Philadelphia, in 1942. She was also a member of the Tamaqua Business and Professional Women's Club.
The last immediate member of her family, she is survived by a cousin, Eleanor Kassander, with whom she resided.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
