Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Ella G. (Agats) Grammes
Ella G. (Agats) Grammes, age 89, of Schnecksville and Ormond PA, died Thursday, July 20, 2000 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. PA. She was the widow of the late LeRoy A. Grammes.
Born June 28, 1911 in Philadelphia PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Bouvier) Agats. She was a member of the Union United Church of Christ, Neffs PA. She was a former member of the Nova Ladies Auxiliary, North White hall PA and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Egypt PA.
She is survived by her Daughter, Beverly A., wife of Richard U. Altemos of Orefield PA; Brother, Fred Agats of Albuquerque NM; Sister, Emma, wife of John Simock of Ormod PA; 2 Granddaughters, Debra Soltis and Lori Weaver and 2 Great Grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Calling Hour will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Union Church Cemetery, Neffs PA.
Eva J. "Nita" (Lichty) Frantz Garner
Eva J. "Nita" (Lichty) Frantz Garner, age 102 of 1577 Olympic Circle East, White hall PA, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 in the Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown PA. She was the Widow of the late Edison W. Garner and the late Raymond J. Frantz.
Born January 13, 1899 in Orefield PA, she was the Daughter of the late Carmi and Jeanetta (Smith) Lichty. She worked as a Self-employed Seamstress doing clothing alterations in her residence for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Prior to that she worked as a Seamstress for the former Emil E. Otto Fine Women's Clothier in Allentown for 15 years. She was a Member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, where she was the oldest member. She was also a Charter Member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter, Slatington Chapter #458, a 20 Year Volunteer for the Nearly New Shop at Palmerton Hospital and a Former Leader for the 4-H Club in Neffs PA.
She is survived by her Daughter, Doris E., wife of Curtis R. Garner with whom she resided; Brother, Luther S. Lichty of Allentown PA; 1 Granddaughter, 2 Great Granddaughters, 2 Great Great Granddaughters, 5 Step Grandchildren and 15 Step Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Calling Hour will be 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Funeral Home. Pastor Thomas N. Thomas officiating. Interment in Union Church Cemetery, Neffs.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Hospice, c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.
Eric S. Grube
Eric S. Grube, age 31, of West Liberty Street, Allentown PA, died Monday, September 29, 2003 in Williams Township PA. He was the Husband of Crystal L. Clater. The couple celebrated their 1st Wedding Anniversary earlier this month.
Born in Fayetteville NC, he was the son of Donna M. (Horvath) Bergstresser of Hellertown PA and Robert L. Grube, Sr. of Spring Lake NC. He was a Roofer for Alan Kunsman Siding and Roofing, Freemansburg PA for the past 2 months. He previously worked for Rustic Exterior, Hellertown PA for 2 years. He was a Member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hellertown PA and College Hill Moravian Church, Bethlehem PA.
He is survived by his Wife and Parents; Son, Tucker W. Grube of Bethlehem PA; Brother, Robert L. Grube Jr. of Hellertown PA; Sister, Hope M. Larrimore of Allentown PA; Maternal Grandparents, Elmer and Joyce M. (Troxell) Horvath of Easton PA and Paternal Grandmother, Arlene (Remaly) Grube of Nazareth PA.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2003 in the Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main Street, Hellertown PA. The Reverend Philip C. Spohn officiating. Family and Friends may call 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA and 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Church. Interment in Ironville Cemetery, Lower Saucon Township PA.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tucker W. Grube Education Fund c/o Keystone Savings Bank, 741 Main St., Hellertown PA 18055 and/or the Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Main Street, Hellertown PA 18055.
Evelyn S. (Heintzelman) Geisinger Grant
Evelyn S. (Heintzelman) Geisinger Grant, age 91, of Macungie PA, formerly of Allentown PA, died Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township PA. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Grant and the late John F. Geisinger.
Born in Allentown PA, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Francis O. and Gertrude M. (Schoedler) Heintzelman. She was employed as a co-worker at the former Hess's Department Store in Allentown for 14 years before retiring. She was a Member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Allentown and a former Choir Member at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, Allentown.
She is survived by her Daughter, Jane F. Greenawalt of Pottstown PA; Son, John D. Geisinger and his wife Louella of Allentown PA; Step Daughter Maryanne G. Dedekind of Allentown PA; Step Son Edward H. Grant of Dayton OH; 5 Grandchildren, Kim L. Greenawalt, Robert D. Greenawalt, Jr. Linda M. Greenawalt, Theresa M. Wagner and Lisa A. Webster; and 4 Great Grandchildren, Tricia M. Wagner, Ryan J. Wagner, Katrina A. Webster and Rebecca N. Webster.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2006 in St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 1421 Turner Street, Allentown with the Reverend Maritza T. Dolich officiating. Family and Friends may Call 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Church. Interment will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville PA.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Stephens Lutheran Church Memorial Fund c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.
Frank Stephen Gaspar II
Frank Stephen Gaspar II, age 80, 3101 Lakeview Drive, Springtown PA, and Big Pine Key, FL (Winter residence), died Friday, March 17, 2000 in Fishermen's Hospital, Marathon FL. He was the husband of Grace K. (Mumbauer) and the late Marjorie (Muth) Gaspar. They Celebrated 47 years together.
Born November 6, 1919 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Stephen and Julia (Switez) Gaspar. He worked as a General Laborer in a Feed Mill. He was a WWII veteran in the United States Army. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart & Bronze Star. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Pleasant Valley, Quakertown, PA. He was also a Life Member of the D.A.V. of Allentown and the Riegelsville Post 950 American Legion.
He is survived by his Wife; three sons , Ronald Gaspar of Springtown, PA, Ondrey Gaspar of Quakertown, PA and Frank Gaspar III of Quakertown, PA; two daughters , Loretta, wife of William Lindsey of Las Vegas, Nevada and Ginger, wife of William Morris of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; a Sister, Helen Molnar of Bethlehem, PA; 8 Grandsons and 2 Great Grandaughters.
A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000 at Trinity United Church of Christ, Pleasant Valley, 1990 Route 212, Quakertown, PA 18951 and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at Trinity Great Swamp UCC Cemetery, Spinnerstown, Lower Milford Township, PA.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials can be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, 1990 Route 212, Quakertown, PA 18951
Gloria A. Gibson
Gloria A. Gibson, age 68, of Riegelsville PA, died Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at the VNA Hospice at St. Luke's, Bethlehem PA.
Born in Bethlehem PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Alice (Anders) Gibson. She was a Secretary for Lehigh University for several years. Prior to that she worked in the Main Office of the Bethlehem Steel Co. for many years .
She is survived by her brothers , Louis T. Gibson of Bethlehem PA and Howard R. Gibson of Riegelsville PA.
Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the Family. Interment in Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA.
George S. Gall
George S. Gall, age 60, of Magnolia Road, Hellertown PA, died Wednesday May 7, 2003 in his home. He was the Husband of Pauline H. (Ravier) Gall. The couple celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary last June.
Born in Fountain Hill PA, he was the son of Geraldine M. (Seifert) Gall of Lower Saucon Township and the late George Gall. He was Co-Owner of Don's Dandy Dogs, Quakertown, for the past 14 years. He previously worked at Unisys Corporation, Bethlehem PA as a Computer Analyst for 22 years, until 1989. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the
Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a Member of the New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Saucon Township PA.
He is survived by his Wife; Son, Jeffery P. Gall of Hellertown PA; Daughter, Sheri R. Kametz of Hellertown PA; Foster brothers , David and Dale Frey; Sister, Jackie Peeke of Lower Saucon PA; and 3 Grandchildren.
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., Hellertown PA.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the George S. Gall Grandchildren Assistance Fund c/o First Union Bank, 659 Main St., Hellertown PA 18055.
Harry F. Griffiths
Harry F. Griffiths, age 82, of 4101 Sand Spring Road, Schnecksville PA, formerly of Harrisburg PA, died Saturday, February 2, 2002 in his home. He was the Widower of the late Anne C. (Cisimir) Griffiths.
Born in Scranton PA, he was the Son of the late Harry G. and Ethel (Eynon) Griffiths. He was a Sales Representative for the former Dictaphone Corp. in Harrisburg for 44 years before retiring in 1984. He was a Member of Zion Lutheran Church, Penbrook PA. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, having served during World War II.
He is survived by his sons , Douglas L. Griffiths of Harrisburg PA, Glen R. Griffiths of Franklin TN, Andrew B. Griffiths of Harrisburg PA, Harry J. Griffiths of Germansville PA and Roy A. Griffiths of Durham NC; 13 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 09, 2002 in the Zion Lutheran Church, 2730 Booser Avenue, Penbrook PA. There are no calling hours. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the Family. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. of Schnecksville.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Unit, c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville 18078-0196.
Herbert P. 'Herb' Geiger
Herbert P. 'Herb' Geiger, age 73, of Bigley Road, Danielsville PA, died Wednesday, October 23, 2002 in the St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill PA. He was the husband of LaRue S. (George) Geiger. The couple celebrated their 54th Wedding Anniversary this past April.
Born in Schnecksville PA, he was the son of the late Victor C. and Lillie G. (Kohler) Geiger. He was a Self-Employed Farmer & Partner in the Country View Farm in Danielsville and formerly a Farmer in Neffs for the last 56 years. He was a Member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville, where he formerly served on the Church Council. He also was a former Superintendent of the Jr. Department of Union Sunday School.
Mr. Geiger was Past President of the Slatington Rotary Club in 1979-1980 and was named Rotarian of the Year in 1993- 1994. He was a Member of the Lehigh Co-Operative Potato Growers Association; Member of the Northampton-Monroe County Farm Bureau; and a former Agway Committee Member.
He is survived by his Wife; daughters , Carol R., wife of Philip A. Fink of New Ringgold PA and Ruthann I. wife of Glenn P. Mann of Bath PA; Son, Sherwood P. Geiger, husband of Kathleen of Danielsville PA; brothers , Ernest V. Geiger, husband of Jean of Schnecksville PA and Victor C. Geiger, husband of Patricia of Lehighton PA; sisters , Anna M., wife of Gerald Breininger of Orefield PA, Grace L., wife of Hubert Sell of Schnecksville PA, Diane M., wife of Frederick Scherer of Slatington PA and Joyce A., wife of Paul Burda of Schnecksville PA; 8 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2002 in the Church. Family and Friends may Call 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Church. The Reverend Dennis W. Moore and The Reverend Jami L. Possinger officiating. Interment in Union Church Cemetery, Neffs PA.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Union Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.
