Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
William C. Ayer
William C. Ayer, 77, of 513 Third St., Palmerton, died Sunday in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Jean (Heffelfinger) Ayer.
He was a self-employed roofer.
Born in Hecktown, Northampton County, he was the son of the late Oliver P. and Bertha (Messersmith) Ayer.
He was a member of the Fritzinger V.F.W. Post, Walnutport; the American Legion of Slatington; and the Pen Argyl Republican Club.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Linda Snyder of Walnutport, and Susan, wife of Steven Ryan of Macungie; and a sister, Reydell Hess of Allentown.
The T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of arrangements.
Maureen McCarty
Maureen "Reenie" Mullin McCarty, 67, of Turtlepoint, Pa., died Thursday, (April 13, 2006) in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 4, 1939, in Bordell, Pa., a daughter of Eugene J. "Geno" and Kathryn E. Means Mullin. On May 10, 1993, in Smethport, Pa., she married Roy McCarty, who died in Port Allegany, retiring in June of 2001 after 27 years of service.
She enjoyed going camping and going to the casino.
Surviving are her mother, Kathryn Mullin of Turtlepoint, Pa.; one son, T.J. Daniels of North Carolina; four sisters, Carole A. Hills of Northbridge, Calif., Kathi M. (Joe) Gibbs of Emporium, Pa., Debb S. Lee of Smethport, Pa., and Kelly Jo Mullin of Turtlepoint, Pa.; one niece; and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and her husband.
At Reenie's request, there will be no public visitation. An Irish Wake will be held at her home, 39 Annin Creek Road, Turtlepoint, Pa., from 1 to 5 p.m. today (April 22, 2006).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McKean County SPCA, Bradford, Pa., 16701 or to the Potter County Hospice, 1001 East Second St., Coudersport, Pa. 16915.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.
Mary T. Galloway
Mary T. Galloway, 71, of 430 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, died Monday evening in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where she was a patient since May 25.
Born in Plainfield, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Harry and Ida M. (Kellogg) Klein.
She was of the Protestant faith and was a charter member of the Gen. George Patton V.F.W. Post 5069, New Ringgold R.1.
Surviving are a son, Nelson H. "Butch" of New Ringgold R.2; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Meade of Rozelle, N.J.; a brother Julian of Okinagin, Wash.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Wayne J., who died in 1992; and a sister, Ruth Hazelwood, who died in 1996.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.
McKenna survivor
Among the survivors of Mrs. Eileen E.l. McKenna, 77, of 2615 Summer Mountain Road, Palmerton, who died last Wednesday in her home, is a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, wife of Mark Soisson of Perkasie.
Mrs. Louise R. Moscato
Mrs. Louise R. (Perry) Moscato, of Bear Creek Lakes, Jim Thorpe, died Monday. She was the widow of Frank A. Moscato.
Surviving are three daughters, Judith L. Largent, Janice E. Gatti and Mary A. Boyd; a son, Frank A. Moscato Jr.; a brother, Joseph Perry; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Louis C. Galzerano Funeral Home, Philadelphia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Gregory A. Smith
Gregory A. Smith, 38, of 88 Crescent Drive, Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning R.1, died Monday evening following a one-vehicle automobile crash on SR309 in Tamaqua.
He was self-employed in the timbering and lumber business.
Born in Bristol, Bucks County, he was a son of Robert and Leona (Smith) Smith of Lake Hauto.
Surviving in addition to his parents are two sons, Patrick and Brian, and a daughter Erin, all of Tamaqua; two sisters, Peggy Gerns in Maryland and Judy Betesh of Bucks County; and three brothers, Dale of Mahoning Valley, Randy of Lake Hauto and Daniel of Bucks County.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in charge of the arrangements.
August F. Hammer
August F. "Gus" Hammer, 67, of Coplay, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Nancy J. (Allen) Hammer. They observed their 32nd wedding anniversary in February.
He was a serviceman for UGI, Allentown, for 43 years before retiring in 1991.
Born in Cementon, he was a son of the late Edward Sr. and Emma (Muik) Hammer.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Coplay.
Hammer was a sergeant in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Coplay American Legion Post 426 and V.F.W. Post 7293, Egypt.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Gregory J. of Walnutport; a daughter, Brenda D., wife of John Schwartz of Coplay; six sisters, Caroline of Cementon, Rose Shalenik of Allentown and Emma, wife of Joseph Sedora, Marie, wife of John Domitrovits, Theresa Brown and Cecilia, wife of Ray Tremba, all of Whitehall Township; two brothers, Edward of Coplay and John of Cementon; and three grandchildren.
Mark E. Hoppy
Mark E. Hoppy, 22, of New Tripoli, formerly of Lehigh Township, died Monday at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., where he was a student.
He was a senior math major at the university, where he was a member of the math club and was on the dean's list.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of David E. and Gloria J. (Casper) Hoppy, with whom he resided.
The deceased was a 1993 graduate of Northampton High School, where he was a member of the power lifting team.
He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his maternal grandfather, Frank Casper of Whitehall Township; maternal grandmother, Evelyn MacHose of Ballietsville; paternal grandmother, Jean Hoppy of Benton, Columbia County; maternal great-grandfather, Clarence Miller of Bethlehem; and maternal great-grandmother, Hattie Casper of South Whitehall Township.
Mrs. Eleanor Pandosh
Mrs. Eleanor Pandosh, 71, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Coaldale, died Saturday in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Gatos, Calif. She was the widow of Joseph Pandosh.
She was a nursing instructor at Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, until retiring.
A graduate of the Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing, she received her master's degree in nursing from the University of California.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Lucy (Kasander) Revtyak.
She was a member of the Sigma Theta Honor Society of Nursing and the CAU International Society of Nursing.
Surviving are a son Joseph of Crescent City, Calif.; a sister Marion, wife of Richard DiGiacomo of Bethlehem; and a granddaughter.
The Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
John S. Morgan
John S. Morgan, 27, of Allentown, died Tuesday in his home.
He worked in the maintenance department of Cedar Crest College, Allentown, for the past year, and previously was a mill worker for GAR Labs, Topton, for three years.
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of John J. and Sandra V. (Pavlick) Morgan of Allentown.
The deceased was a part-time student at Cedar Crest College and attended Muhlenberg College, Allentown, for two years.
He was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Allentown.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Jeffrey J. of Allentown; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen (Yakub) Morgan of Mary D.
John J. Csencsits
John J. Csencsits, 83, of Allentown, died Tuesday in his home. He was the husband of the late Katherine M. (Heidenwold) Csencsits.
He was a steelworker for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 30 years before retiring in 1975.
Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Frank and Julia (Shue) Csencsits.
He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown.
Csencsits was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a son, Robert J. of Coplay; three brothers, Martin of Northampton, Joseph of Delps and Engelbert of Palmerton; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Lewis Zahn
Mrs. Beatrice H. Zahn, 74, of Apple Valley, Calif., died of respiratory failure on May 28 in the St. Mary Regional Medical Center, Apple Valley. She was the wife of Lewis Zahn. They formerly resided in Lehighton for many years before relocating to California due to her health.
Born in Pennsylvania, she lived in Apple Valley for the past 15 years and was a member of Jess Ranch Community Church, Apple Valley, its Ladies Missionary Group and the Apple Valley Senior Citizens.
Before retiring, she was a secretary for Admiral Pest Control.
The deceased was a 1940 graduate of Lehighton High School.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Susan Trautloff of Fullerton, Calif.; a sister, Mabel Wagner of Lehighton; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Joseph P. Siska
Joseph P. Siska, 81, of 102 Avenue A, Palmerton, died Wednesday in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Pauline M. (Evans) Siska. They were married 57 years last November.
He was a laborer for 40 years at the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton, retiring in 1977.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Justine D. (Domorak) Siska.
He was a member of St. Vladimir's Catholic Church, Palmerton.
Surviving with his weife are two daughters, Carole A., wife of Florian Kocon of Allentown, and Helen J., wife of James W. Nonnemaker of Palmerton; a son, Joseph P. Jr. of Kunkletown; four sisters, Maggie Konicek of New York City, N.Y., Helen, Agnes Sawka and Mrs. Michael (Mary) Riska, all of Palmerton; a brother, Charles of San Diego, Calif.; and two grandsons.
Charles S. Weiss
Charles S. Weiss, 58, of 330 Center Alley, Lehighton, died Wednesday in his home.
He worked at the former Bethlehem Fabricators at one time and as a farmer for several years.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Curtis I. and Helen E. (Kelowitz) Weiss.
An Air Force veteran, he was a member of the Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, Packerton.
Surviving is a sister, Donna L. Tibbles of Lehighton; a brother, Thomas J. of Mahoning Township; nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Katherine Hofstetter
Mrs. Katherine L. "Kate" Hofstetter, 52, of Emmaus, formerly of Limeport, died Wednesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Robert F. Hofstetter Jr. They were married 30 years last October.
She was employed in the classified advertising department of the Allentown Morning Call. Before that she worked as an administrative assistant at Nations Credit, formerly of Allentown, for 30 years.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of Mary (Merritt) Hydock of Allentown, and the late Andrew Hydock.
She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.
She was a graduate of the former Bethlehem Business School.
Surviving with her husband and mother are a son, Robert J. of Kennedyville, Md.; a daughter, Susan K., at home; a brother, Andrew, and two sisters, Mrs. Amos (Andrea) Gross, and Dru Ann, all of Allentown.
