Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Henry R. Diehl
Henry R. Diehl, age 77, of ManorCare, Bethlehem PA, formerly of Bingen, Lower Saucon Township PA, died Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at ManorCare, 2029 Westgate Drive, Bethlehem.
Born in Lower Saucon Township PA, he was the Son of the late Charles and Ellen (Stout) Diehl. He was an Orderly at the former Allentown General Hospital for 3 years and a Laborer at Surefit, Bethlehem PA for several years. He was of the Protestant Faith.
He is survived by his Sister, Pauline M. Styer of Bethlehem PA; and Nieces and Nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the New Jerusalem Cemetery, Lower Saucon Township. Interment in New Jerusalem Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Family, care of the Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
Hilda R. (Clooney) Duryea
Hilda R. (Clooney) Duryea, age 94, S. Main Street, Richlandtown PA, formerly of Allentown PA, died Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at the Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. She was the Widow of the late John Duryea.
Born in Bethlehem PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Anna M. (Searles) Clooney. She was a Nurse at various hospitals in New Jersey until retirement.
She is survived by her Brother, Thomas L. Clooney of Hellertown PA.
Funeral Services will be Private and at the convenience of the Family. There are no calling hours. Interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown PA. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Hellertown PA.
John R. Diehl, Sr.
John R. Diehl, Sr., age 79, of Schnecksville PA, died Thursday, September 12, 2002 in Manor Care Health Services, Salisbury Township PA. He was the Widower of the late Clara (Bailey) Diehl who died in 2000.
Born in Fullerton PA, he was the son of the late John F. and Alverta L. (Bartholomew) Diehl. He was a Stock Handler for Mack Trucks, Inc., in Allentown PA for 20 years, retiring in 1987. Prior to that he was a Machine Operator for the former Dent Hardware in Fullerton, for 20 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II with a rank of Private First Class, 1684th Combat Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Fullerton American Legion Post 367 and a Member of the Community Fire Co. #1, Schnecksville PA.
He is survived by his Daughter, Betty A. Moran of Schnecksville PA; Son, John R. Diehl, Jr. of Schnecksville PA; Sister, Idella Boyer of Allentown PA; 2 Grandsons and 2 Great Grandsons.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2002 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Family and Friends may Call 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Monday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend John R. Coble officiating. Interment in Arlington Memorial Park, White hall PA.
In Lieu of Flowers, Contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.
Mary I. (Donchetz) Dravitz
Mary I. (Donchetz) Dravitz, age 84, of County Line Road, Riegelsville PA, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003 in her home. She was the Wife of John S. Dravitz. The couple celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary last May.
Born in Ferndale PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Gostony) Donchetz. She was a Homemaker. She was a Member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bethlehem PA, where she was a Member of the Women's Guild and a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a Member of the Southeastern Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her Husband; Son, John E. Dravitz of Doylestown PA; daughters , Nancy Ann Loncaric of Riegelsville PA and Diane I. Albert of Hellertown PA; sisters , Velma Krasnai of Bethlehem PA and Betty Bishop of Hellertown PA; 3 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2003 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA, followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass in the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 416 East Fifth Street, Bethlehem PA. Family and Friends may call 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday in the Funeral Home. Interment in Union Cemetery of Hellertown.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Church, 18015.
Clara Rose (Szarka) Derrico
Clara Rose (Szarka) Derrico, age 73, of Manorcare Health Services, 2029 Westgate Drive, Bethlehem PA, formerly of Walter Avenue, Bethlehem, died Friday, October 19, 2001 in the ManorCar Health Services. She was the widow of the late Robert A. Derrico who died in 1999.
Born in Bethlehem PA, she was the daughter of the late Julius Nagy and Clara (Fabian) Szarka - Nagy. She was a Member of the Catholic Faith.
She is survived by her Sister, Helen Zavecz of Bethlehem PA; Step Sister, Irma Wyder of Bethlehem PA; and Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be Private and at the convenience of the Family. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown. Interment in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Animals in Distress,
Dorothy J. Diehl
Dorothy J. Diehl, of 20 Castle Manor Drive, Ormond Beach FL, formerly of New Castle DE, died Thursday, October 18, 2001 in her home. She was the wife of John R. Diehl, Sr. The couple celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary this year.
Born in Freemansburg PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (King) Gallagher. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Holly Hill FL.
She is survived by her Husband; sons , John R. Diehl Jr. of Tallahassee FL, David C. Diehl of Wilmington DE and Jeffrey D. Diehl of Los Angeles CA; daughters , Tohnya L. Baer of South Daytona FL and Phyllis S. Leveille of Port Orange FL; Brother, George Gallagher, Jr. of Butztown PA; sisters , Betty Ricci of Baltimore MD and Shirley Thomman of Baltimore MD; 14 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2001 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. Family and Friends may Call 12 Noon until the time of Services. Interment in Union Cemetery of Hellertown.
Grace M. DeMasi
Grace M. DeMasi, age 83, of Black River Road, Bethlehem PA, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill PA. She was the Widow of the late Nicholas H. DeMasi, 1976.
Born in Fountain Hill PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Smith and Myrtle (Stralo) Liddick. She was a Homemaker. She was of the Lutheran Faith.
She is survived by her sons , Francis R. DeMasi of Hellertown PA and James R. DeMasi of Bethlehem PA; Brother, Charles Liddick of Coopersburg PA; sisters , Janet Troutman of Bethlehem PA and Geraldine Liddick of Lanark PA; 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. She is predeceased in death by her Brother, Robert Smith.
Funeral Services will be Private and at the convenience of the Family. There will be no calling hours. Interment in Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley Unit, PO Box 90127, Allentown PA 18109-0127.
Robert G. Eltz
Robert G. Eltz, age 87, of Allentown PA, died Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township PA. He was the husband of Dorothy J. (Knoll) Eltz. The couple celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary last April.
Born in Emmaus PA, Robert was the son of the late John H. and Mamie M. (McClennan) Eltz. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of The Good Shepherd Home, Allentown PA for 10 years, retiring in 1982. Prior to that, he was a Self-Employed Carpenter for 6 years and prior to that, he was employed as a Molder for the former Penny Packer Foundry in Emmaus for 25 years. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Allentown PA.
He is survived by his Wife; Daughter, Barbara L. Schleicher and her husband Kenneth of White hall PA; Brother, Clarence E. Eltz of Allentown PA; Step Daughter, Jean M. Power and her husband Richard of Hollywood FL; 13 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandson. He is predeceased in death by two sons , Dennis E. Eltz and Larry R. Eltz.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2006 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Family and Friends may call 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Solomon's Church Cemetery, Macungie PA.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or Grace U.C.C. Memorial Fund, both in c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.
Catherine M. 'Kitty' Franklin
Catherine M. 'Kitty' Franklin, age 83, of Norwalk CT, formerly of Hellertown and Allentown PA, died Friday, July 11, 2003 in Honey Hill Care Center, Norwalk CT. She was the Widow of the late James P. Franklin.
Born in Allentown PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Catherine J. (Buesgen) Dougherty. She was Director of Mail and Copying Services for Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA for 25 years, retiring in 1984. She was a Member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown PA. She was a Former Volunteer for St. Luke's Hospital in the Escort Services Department; Former Member of the Silver Creek Country Club, Hellertown PA; and Former Member of the Bethlehem Steel Club.
She is survived by her Daughter, Sandra A., wife of The Reverend David A. Feyrer of Weston CT; Sister, Marie E. Ryan of Chevy Chase MD; brothers , James A. Dougherty of Mays Landing NJ and William F. Dougherty of Osprey FL; 6 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2003 in the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, 18th and Turner Streets, Allentown PA. There are no calling hours. Interment will be Private and at the convenience of the Family. Local arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville PA.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, 18th and Turner Streets, Allentown PA 18104.
