Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Ray J. Shultz
Ray J. Shultz, age 78, formerly of Hellertown PA, died Monday, September 09, 2002 in the Mary Ellen Convalescence Home, Hellertown PA.
Born in Tamaqua PA, he was the son of the late John H. and Elizabeth (Woerner) Shultz. He was a Welder at Bethlehem Steel for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He was a Member of the Quakertown Moose, Quakertown PA; the Silver Creek Athletic Association, Springtown PA; the Spring Valley Sportsman's Club, Spring Valley PA; the Hellertown Quoit Association, Hellertown PA; and the Dewey Fire Company, Hellertown PA.
He is survived by his Sister, Jean E. Hannock of Lewes DE.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2002 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. There will be no calling hours. Interment in Lehighton Cemetery, Lehighton PA.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Spring Valley Sportsman's Club, c/o the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 18055.
Ruth (Beltz) Stockton
Ruth (Beltz) Stockton, age 87, of White hall PA, formerly of Philadelphia PA, died Friday, June 7, 2002 in the Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown PA. She was the Widow of the late Herbert Stockton.
Born in Allentown PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Amy (Kocher) Beltz. She was a Switch Board Operator of General Electric and Bell Telephone, both of Philadelphia for many years before retiring. She was a Member of Somerton United Methodist Church, Philadelphia PA.
She is survived by her Cousins.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Family and Friends may Call 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend Frank H. Billman officiating. Interment in Egypt Cemetery, White hall PA.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Somerton United Methodist Church, 13073 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia PA 19116.
Stella B. (Klotz) Sterner
Stella B. (Klotz) Sterner, age 89, of Vernon CT, formerly of Jacoby Road, Coopersburg PA, died Saturday, February 8, 2003 at the Rockville General Hospital, Vernon CT.
Born in Passer PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Annie (Anders) Klotz. She was a Seamstress in various mills in the Lehigh Valley, including the former Phoenix Clothe. She was a Member of St. James Lutheran Church, Coopersburg PA. She also attended Grace Moravian Church, Center Valley PA, where she was a Member of the Woman's Fellowship. She was also a Member of the Senior Citizens in Upper Bucks County, Senior Citizens in Coopersburg, Member of Amalgamated Textile Union Workers the Rockville Senior Center, Vernon CT.
She is survived by her daughters , Annie Jacoby of Harleysville PA and Constance Geisinger of Vernon CT; sisters , Alice Trauger of Bethlehem Township PA and Clara Thomas of Hellertown PA; 4 Grandchildren, Cynthia, Jeffrey, Timothy and Curtis Geissinger and 1 Great Granddaughter, Katie Geissinger.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2003 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. Family and Friends may call 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend Tricia A. McMackin officiating. Interment in Springfield Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Springfield Township PA.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 333 Oxford Street, Coopersburg PA 18036 and/or Grace Moravian Church, Old Bethlehem Road, Center Valley PA 18034.
Sharon L. (McMann) Simpson
Sharon L. (McMann) Simpson, age 61, of Sunderland Drive, Bethlehem PA, died Monday, January 20, 2003 at the VNA Hospice at St. Luke's, Bethlehem PA.
Born in Auburn ME, she was the daughter of Lucile (Hayden) Downing of Auburn ME and the late Harold McMann. She was a Registered Nurse the Allentown General and Sacred Heart Hospital for several years.
She is survived by her mother ; Son, Sean M. Simpson of Bethlehem PA; Daughter, Jennifer T., wife of Michael A. Holub of Quakertown PA; Brother, Jeffrey Downing of Auburn ME; Sister, Lynda Downing of Auburn ME; and 2 Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2003 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. Family and Friends may call 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Thursday in the Funeral Home. Interment in Union Cemetery of Hellertown.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Se-Wy-Co Fire Service, 3621 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem PA 18015.
Steven M. Seibel
Steven M Seibel, 46 of 9222 Old Easton Road, Ferndale, PA, died Wednesday, February 2, 2000 in Towamencin Twp., Montgomery County, Pennsylvania . He was the husband of Kathleen A. (Hurley) Seibel.
Born in Newton, MA on May 19, 1953, he was the son of Dean W. Seibel of Roanoke Rapids, NC, and Jean M. (Mather) Seibel of Bethlehem, PA. He was the Technical Marketing Manager for 17 years at Brooks Instruments in Hatfield, PA.
He is survived by his Wife and Parents, Step- daughters , Bridget Hurley of Lansing, NY, Robin Hurley of Hopewell, NJ, Step-son Zachary Hurley of Solebury, PA, Brother, Geoffrey C. Seibel of Hellertown, PA and Sister, Linda D. Seibel of Wilmington, NC.
A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2000 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be Private.
Memorials can be made to the Bucks County S.P.C.A. and/or A Woman’s Place, c/o Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055.
Stanley S. Sterner
Stanley S. Sterner, age 88, of White hall Manor, White hall PA, formerly of Hill Street, Ormrod PA, died Wednesday, February 6, 2002 in ManorCare II, Bethlehem PA. He was the Widower of the late Edna M. (Wilson) Sterner.
Born in Ormrod PA, he was the Son of the late Solomon and Ida (Schuler) Sterner. He was a Sales Representative for the former Peters Electronics Distributors of Allentown for 9 years, retiring in 1978. Prior to that he was a Radio Engineer for the former WSAN Radio in White hall for 18 years. He was a Member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs PA. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Radioman 2nd Class, and serving during World War II. He is survived by several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2002 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Family and Friends may Call 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend Thomas N. Thomas officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown PA.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Union United Church of Christ, Neffs c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.
Stanley T. Stauffer
Stanley T. Stauffer, age 74, of Allentown PA, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003 in the Blough Health Care Center, Bethlehem PA. He was the Widower of the late Margaret L. (Wotring) Stauffer.
Born in Emmaus PA, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Elsie (Bittenbender) Stauffer. He was a Press Operator for the former Black & Decker and the former General Electric in Allentown for 33 years, retiring in 1987. He was a Member of the Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli PA. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served during the
Korean War.
He is survived by his Son, Jeffrey T. Stauffer of Allentown PA; sisters , Marguerite Klingman of Allentown PA and Arlene Hutchinson of Macungie PA; Half sisters , Grace Schmoyer of Seisholtzville PA and JoAnn Karte of Zionsville PA; and Grandson, Eric T. Stauffer.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville PA. Family and Friends may Call 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend Curtis A. Sandrock officiating. Interment in Ebenezer Church Cemetery, New Tripoli PA.
S. Walter Snyder
S. Walter Snyder, age 89, of North White hall Township PA, died Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township PA. He was the husband of the late Evelyn L. (Reinhard) Snyder.
Born in North White hall Township PA, Mr. Snyder was the son of the late Birdville C. and Gerda C. (Peters) Snyder. He received a Bachelors Degree from Muhlenberg College and a Masters Degree from Lehigh University. He was employed as a Planning Engineer at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. from 1938 - 1945.
For 34 years, he taught Algebra, Plane Geometry and The Physical Sciences in The Northampton Area School District, retiring in 1978. He also was the Founder and Co-Owner of the former Peters and Snyder Paving Co. for 15 years, which later became S.W. Snyder & sons Paving Co. in Laurys Station for 38 years and was an Income Tax Preparer for many years. He was a Member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville PA.
He is survived by his sons , Richard S. Snyder and his wife Cheryl of Coplay PA and Larry W. Snyder and his Fiance and Beloved Caregiver, Kay L. Bilheimer of Coplay PA; Brother, Herman P. Snyder of Neffs PA; Sister, Rachel Meckes of Northampton PA; 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. He is Predeceased in death by his Sister, Bertha P. Miller and a Brother, Wilson C. Snyder.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2006 in the Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville, with the Reverend Dennis W. Moore and the Reverend Jami L. Possinger officiating. Family and Friends may call 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.
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
Thomas G. Simmers
Thomas G. Simmers, age 66, of Coplay PA, died Monday, December 23, 2002 in his home.
Born in Doylestown PA, he was the son of the late Leigh and Anna (Rounsaville) Simmers. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for T. Durkin, in Scranton PA for several years. Prior to that, he was an Independent Truck Driver for many years. He was a Member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local # 542. He was also a Member of the Harley Owner's Club and the Bar & Shield Club of Schaeffer's Harley Davidson in Orwigsburg PA.
He is survived by his sons , Thomas G. Simmers, Jr. of Bucks County PA and Richard Simmers of Bucks County PA; Brother, Danny Simmers of Texas ; Sister, Jane Picciotti of Bucks County PA; and Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2002 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Family and Friends may call 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Funeral Home. The Reverend Dr. David Charles Smith officiating. Interment in Union Church Cemetery, Neffs PA.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o the Funeral Home, PO Box 196, Schnecksville PA 18078-0196.
