Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Clarence Getz
Clarence Getz, 86, formerly of Gloversville, N.Y., and Lehighton, died Sunday in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Convalescent Center, Mahoning Township.
A graduate of Westminster Choir College, Princeton, N.J., he was the organist and choir director of the First Presbyterian Church, Gloversville, for many years before retiring. He also taught organ and voice lessons and was a substitute teacher at several public schools in Gloversville before returning to Lehighton.
Born in Henryville, he was a son of the late Isaac and Lauretta (Boorem) Getz.
He was a member of Jacobıs United Church of Christ, Weissport.
Getz was an Army veteran of World War II, having served as a sergeant in the European Theater of Operations with the 250th General Hospital Unit.
He was the recipient of Rotary Internationalıs Harris Award in Gloversville.
Surviving are two brothers, Robert and Walter, and three sisters, Beatrice, wife of Hearl Long of Lehighton, Bertha, wife of Willard Gersbach of Slatington, and Mrs. Leona Fisher of Weissport.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Fred and Curleigh; and a sister, Mrs. Anitta Becker.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of the arrangements.
Stephen J. Bretzik
Stephen J. Bretzik, 51, of 612 Lehigh St., Jim Thorpe, died Monday morning in the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton, after being stricken at work. He was the husband of Holly (Yeakel) Bretzik. They observed their 10th wedding anniversary on Nov. 1.
He was a custodian at the L.B. Morris Elementary School, Jim Thorpe.
Born in Jim Thorpe, he was a son of John Bretzik Sr. of Jim Thorpe and the late Sophie (Bennick) Bretzik.
The deceased was a member of the Jim Thorpe Rod and Gun Club.
Surviving in addition to his widow and father are a son David and a daughter Amanda, both at home; two brothers, Joseph of Lehighton and Thomas in Florida; and a sister Dolores, wife of Robert Ashman in Maryland.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Jr.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
George L. Deisenroth
George L. Deisenroth, 53, of 505 Lansford Court, Lansford, died Sunday morning in his home. He was the husband of Ann (Bartol) Deisenroth.
Before becoming ill, he was employed by Bobıs Lawn and Landscaping of Allentown.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Anna (Hagelgans) Deisenroth of Weatherly, and the late William R. Deisenroth.
He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Weatherly.
Deisenroth was an Air Force veteran of 12 years, having served in the Philippines and Vietnam and attaining the rank of sergeant.
He was a past commander of the Coaldale American Legion Post 170.
Surviving with his mother and widow are two daughters, Tina and Jamie, and a son Eric, all at home; a brother William of Williamsport; two sisters, La-May, wife of Daniel Jones of White Haven, and Nancy, wife of John Cosgrove of Weatherly; and nieces and nephews.
The Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, First and Carbon streets, Weatherly, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Ruth N. Schoch
Mrs. Ruth N. Schoch, 92, formerly of 242 Held St., Union Hill, Franklin Township, died Wednesday evening in the emergency room of the St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster. She was the widow of Raymond Schoch, who died on June 10, 1983.
She resided with her niece June, wife of Earl Pierce, at 347 E. Cedar St., New Holland, Pa., for the past two years.
The deceased was born in Union Hill, a daughter of the late Osbon and Catherine (Wentz) Houser.
She was a member of Faith Alive United Methodist Church, Bowmanstown.
Surviving in addition to her niece are several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Caleb and Edward; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Schabo.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of the arrangements.
John E. Kocher
John E. Kocher, 74, of 655 Johnson Drive, Nazareth, died Wednesday in his home. He was the former husband of Virginia V. (Frey) Kocher and Ruby J. (Buss) Kocher.
He was a mechanic for the former Penn Dixie Cement Company, Plant No. 4, Nazareth, for 32 years before retiring, and also had owned The Timberwolf, East Allen Township, for 10 years.
Born in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Rodger) Kocher.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a life member of the American Legion Post 470, Bath, American Legion Post 415, Nazareth, the Point Phillips Rod and Gun Club and the Raccoon Club of East Allen Township.
Surviving in addition to his former wives are two daughters, Sandra Doncses of Nazareth and Bonnie L. Kocher of Allentown; two sons, John E. of Moore Township and Roy G. of Nazareth; four brothers, William E. and Sherwood, both of Bath, Raymond of Palmerton and Lewis L. of Forks Township; three sisters, Mildred Frey of Easton, Dorothy Hess of Nazareth and Emily Baggest of Palmer Township; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Ernest F., and a daughter Sharon.
Mrs. Anita C. Deady
Mrs. Anita C. Deady, 93, of Saylorsburg, formerly of Germantown, died Tuesday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. She was the widow of Joseph L. Deady.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Max and Christine Goettner.
She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Gilbert.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Gilbert, is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph A. Schaeffer
Joseph A. Schaeffer, of 246 W. Rowe St., Tamaqua, died Tuesday evening in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. He was the husband of the late Bertha (Goodman) Schaeffer, who died in 1957.
Prior to retiring, he had been employed by Keich Motors, Tamaqua.
Born in New Ringgold, he was a son of the late Barthold and Mary Ann (Schwender) Schaeffer.
He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua.
Surviving are a daughter Joanne, wife of Thomas Mullahey of Hometown, Tamaqua R.2; a son, Bert J. of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning R.1; a sister, Mrs. Laura Keich of Tamaqua; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Anna, Bertha Eckroth and Florence Houser.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Stephen R. Flyzik
Mrs. Erma A. Flyzik, 78, of Lansford, died Monday evening in the Medical Facility of Brittany Pointe Estates, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. She was the wife of Stephen R. Flyzik. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 6.
Born in Summit Hill, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Bacek) Komatinsky.
She was a graduate of the former Summit Hill High School.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter Jan, wife of Richard Schaffer of Hatfield, Montgomery County; a brother Luke of Baltimore, Md.; a sister, Mary Pucillo of Capistrano Beach, Calif.; and two granddaughters.
The Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale, Montgomery County, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mae R. Becker
Mrs. Mae R. Becker, 71, of Weatherly R.2, formerly of Baltimore, Md., died Monday afternoon in the St. Luke Manor, Hazleton. She was the widow of Albert C. Becker.
Born in Weatherly, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Sr. and Ruth (McAuliff) Richie, and had lived in the Weatherly area since moving from Baltimore 10 years ago.
She was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are a son Ronald of White Oaks, N.M.; a daughter Mildred, wife of Robert Gregory of Treichlers; four sisters, Mrs. Edward (Viola) Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Alan (Dorothy) Akerson, both of Weatherly R.2, Mrs. Philip (Miriam) Gerhard of Punxsutawney and Mrs. William (Pearl) Young of Coudersport; a granddaughter and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a son Donald; and four brothers, Joseph, Elmer, Ivan and Norman.
Anthony Cacace
Anthony "Tony" Cacace, 48, of Margaret Street, Palmerton, died March 10 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Josephine (Valerio) Cacace.
He was a retired New York City policeman.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son Mrs. Grace Cacace, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and the late Anthony Cacace.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are a daughter Nina, at home; and a sister, Christine LaFerlita of Brooklyn.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, in the church.
