Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mrs. Carmen D. Lascelle
Mrs. Carmen D. Lascelle, 70, a guest at Rau Residential Care, Pamerton, formerly of St. Petersburg, Va., died Thursday in the Palmerton Hospital. She was the widow of Austin T. Lascelle.
Prior to retiring, she was a secretary for the Department of Defense at Fort Lee, Va.
Born in New York City, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Carmen E. (Marquez) Magana.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia E. Hauze of Bethlehem; a son, Michael T. of Clarkston, Ga.; a sister Lucy, wife of John Miser of Fort Myers, Fla.; two brothers, Anthony of Stratford, N.J., and Michael of East Rockaway, N.Y.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Fred D. Heffelfinger Sr.
Mrs. Elizabeth "Dixie" Heffelfinger, 67, of Tioga Township, Tioga County, died Wednesday in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Bradford County. She was the wife of Fred D. Heffelfinger Sr. They were married for 51 years.
She and her husband owned and operated Fred's Woodshed in Tioga County for 10 years.
Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Elsie (Hoch) Kleppinger.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Fred Jr. of Tioga Township; three sisters, Olive Diehl of Hanover Township, Elsie Grohotolsky of Palmerton and Emma Adessa of Caldwell, N.J.; two brothers, Odell of Moore Township and Elvin of Lehigh Township; and two grandchildren.
Daryl L. Ott
Daryl L. Ott, 44, of 807 Franklin St., Roaring Springs, Blair County, died April 18 in a truck accident in Wilmington, Del. He was the husband of Eleanor J. (Schuch) Ott. They observed their 18th wedding anniversary last July.
He was a tractor trailer operator for the past 26 years, having been employed by Smith Transport, Roaring Springs, for the past four years. Previously, he was employed by the Schuck Trucking Company, Slatington, for 10 years, and the Moore Trucking Company, Bangor, for 12 years.
Born in Roaring Springs, he was a son of Harry L. and Doris (Bowser) Ott of Woodbury, Bedford County.
The deceased was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Martinsburg, Blair County.
Surviving in addition to his widow and parents are three sons, Lee D. Ott, Phillip M. Ott and Michael J. Farris, and a daughter, Elizabeth M. Ott, all at home; two brothers, David of State College and Lowell of Martinsburg; and three sisters, Linda of Garden City, Mich., Dianne Conklin of Wilkes-Barre and Delores of Woodbury.
Thomas H. Binder
Thomas H. Binder, 76, of 4344 W. Mountain View Driove, Walnutport, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Ruth M. (Eisenhauer) Binder. They observed their 55th wedding anniversary this month.
He was an ammonia operator for the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton, for 42 years before retiring in 1983.
Born in Berlinsville, he was a son of the late Clement and Louise (Spadt) Binder.
He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Indianland.
Binder was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a life member of the Fritzinger V.F.W. Post 7215 and the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club, and a member of the Diamond Fire Company and the Blue Mountain Fish and Game Club, all of Walnutport.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Judith A., wife of Robert Frankel Sr. of Walnutport, and Cinthia K., wife of John C. Mettsch of Northampton; three brothers, Harry of Odessa, Fla., James of Bethlehem and Robert of Walnutport; a sister Dorothy, wife of Russell Hummel of Walnutport; and three grandchildren.
Edward "Ted" E. Kromer
Edward "Ted" E. Kromer, 73, of 433 N. 10th St., Lehighton, died Friday at his residence. He was the husband of the former Doreen J. Goreham. They were married 50 years on Nov. 14, 1996.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Arthur U. and Annie H. (Dunkle) Kromer.
He was branch manager and assistant vice president of First Federal Savings, Lehighton, retiring in 1985 after 11 years of employment there. Prior to that, he was assistant branch manager of the former Hazleton National Bank in Lehighton from 1964 to 1974.
A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Air Force for 21 years, retiring as a navigator with the rank of captain.
He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Lehighton.
He was a life member of Lehigh Fire Company No. 1, Lehighton. He also belonged to Lehighton Rotary Club, where he was a past president; Lehighton F&M Lodge 621, Lehigh Consistory; and Second Air Division of Philadelphia.
He was a life member of the Retired Officers Association, and a charter member and past president of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Retired Officers Association.
Kromer also held membership in the Lehighton VFW Post 256, Lehighton American Legion Post 314, and the World War II Last Man's Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Edward E. Kromer Jr. of Bethlehem; four daughters, Doreen A., wife of Michael Harleman of Palmerton, Geraldine, wife of Stephen Holland of Lehighton, Deborah, wife of Michael Strawser of Lehighton, and Diana, wife of Joseph Koma of Palmerton; a brother, Robert, of Lehighton; a sister, Catherine Felter of Lehighton, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
The Kenneth N. Phifer Funeral Home, Third and Alum St., Lehighton, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Harlan L. Green Sr.
Harlan L. Green Sr., 47, of 204 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill, died Monday in his home.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Reuben and Alice (Hardy) Green.
Surviving are a son, Harlan Jr. of Summit Hill; a daughter, Crystal Green of Summit Hill; four brothers, Delbert of White Haven, David of Summit Hill, Charles of Hazleton, and Dennis of Lehighton; and four sisters, Ruth, wife of Gregory Dunkelberger of Kempton, Linda Eline of Allentown, Brenda of Whitehall, and Darlene Stufflet of Palmerton.
The Richard S. Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview St., Lehighton, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Debbie Adams
Mrs. Debbie Adams, 41, of 1332 Old Stage Coach Rd., Ocean View, N.J., died Tuesday in New Jersey. She was the wife of Hank Adams.
She was the daughter of Charles and Jean (Hoppes) Vaccaro of Linwood, N.J., who are formerly of Lehighton.
Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are two sons, and a grandfather, Guido Vaccaro of Lehighton.
Helen A. Ott
Helen A. Ott, 82, a former resident of Bangor and West Palm Beach, Fla., died Friday at Weatherwood, Weatherly. She was the wife of the late Harold G. Ott, who died May 22, 1993.
Born in Kunkletown, she was a daughter of the late Quinton and Sally (Meckes) Smith.
She was preceded in death by a son, Dale Ott, in 1992.
Surviving are a brother, Stanley Smith of Kunkletown, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth & Iron St., Lehighton, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Lavona M. Ronemus
Lavona M. Ronemus, 81, of 148 S. Fourth St., Lehighton, died Friday in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Robert Ronemus.
Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late George U. and Beatrice T. (Klotz) Edgar.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lehighton.
She was one of the charter members of the Gray Ladies of Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital.
Surviving are a daughter, Carol, wife of John Fronheiser of Lehighton; a sister, Thelma, wife of Willard Beers of Lehighton; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by a daughter, Joanne L. Polk, in 1976.
The Kenneth N. Phifer Funeral Home, Third and Alum St., Lehighton, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Lester W. Creitz
Lester W. Creitz, 70, of 2696 Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton, died Friday in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Myrtle F. (Frey) Creitz. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 15.
Born in Mahoning Township, he was a son of the late Daniel and Grace (Gombert) Creitz.
He was a self-employed farmer and also worked for M & O Roofing of Allentown until his retirement. Most recently, he was been employed by the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Convalescent Center.
He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Mahoning Valley.
He was a lifetime member of the Mahoning Valley Fire Company. He also belonged to the Mahoning Valley Ambulance Association.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Ronald, of Tamaqua; two daughters, Naurene DeHaven and Bonnie, wife of Norman A. Frey Jr., both of Lehighton; a brother, Willard of Lehighton, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard.
Funeral arrangements by the Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth & Iron St., Lehighton.
Mrs. Minnie M. Bassler
Mrs. Minnie M. Bassler, 94, formerly of Reynolds and Tamaqua, died Sunday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2. She was the widow of George G. Lee Bassler.
Born in Centralia, Columbia County, she was a daughter of the late William and Clara (Krah) Levens.
She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua.
Surviving are a daughter Beverly, wife of John Dyott of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a son, William J. of Towamensing Trails, Albrightsville; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Bush and Emma Hummel.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
John Hadnagy
John "Ike" Hadnagy, 83, of 639 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, died Sunday morning in the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Mary M. (Gazdick) Hadnagy. They observed their 62nd wedding anniversary in January.
He was a miner for the former Lehigh Navigation Coal Company and worked in the Nesquehoning Colliery for 22 years before retiring. He was also a local musician for 60 years.
Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Michael and Kathryn (Tizzeker) Hadnagy, and was a lifelong resident of the community.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nesquehoning.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Joseph C. of Woodbridge, Va., and Edward J. of Jim Thorpe; a daughter, Donna M., wife of Michael Krajnak of Jim Thorpe; a sister Margaret, wife of Joseph Gogal of Nesquehoning; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Michael, Charles, Frank, Paul and Joseph; and a sister, Anna Baroletti.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Joseph W. Nock Jr.
Mrs. E. Virginia "Ginny" Nock, 69, of Quakertown, formerly of Lehighton and Browns Mills, N.J., died Saturday in the Quakertown Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph W. Nock Jr. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary in November.
Born in King of Prussia, she was a daughter of the late John Upton and Ada B. (Carpenter) Hoffman.
She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Quakertown, where she was a volunteer at its thrift shop. She was a former member and volunteer of All Saints Episcopal Church, Lehighton.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Joseph W. III of Green Lane; a daughter Linda, wife of Dale Smith of Pennsburg; a brother Edward of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County; three sisters, Hazel, wife of Earl Douglas of Skippack, Betty, wife of Frank Waters of Allentown, and Maxine Kreiner of Norristown; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
