Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Stella V. Miller
Stella V. Miller, 86, of 5816-33 S. Krocks Road, Wescosville, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
She was a folder at a slip cover company in Nazareth for many years before retiring.
Born in New Ringgold R.2, she was a daughter of the late Amandus and Bertha (Hafer) Hess.
She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trexlertown.
Surviving are two daughters, Eleanor M. Bernhard of Allentown and Patricia A., wife of George Sokol of Bethlehem; a brother Lamar of Reading; two sisters, Esther, wife of Alvin Greensweig of New Ringgold, and Edith Siluk of Lenhartsville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Karl P. Wolf
Karl P. Wolf, 50, of 267 Lehigh Ave., Palmerton, died Monday in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (McAvoy) Wolf. They observed their 31st wedding anniversary last Aug. 15.
He was a millwright for Horsehead Research Development, formerly the New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton.
Born in Hartford, Conn., he was a son of the late Alfred Wolf and Marie (Lomonico) Wolf O'Shaughnessey.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Vincent P. of North Hill, Calif., and Joseph P. of Palmerton; a daughter, Dawn M. of Palmerton; a brother, Gordon Guile of Fitchburg, Mass.; and three grandchildren.
The Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Gladys A. Apgar
Mrs. Gladys A. Apgar, 85, of 5095 Country Top Trail, Bethlehem, died Monday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Clifford Wean Apgar.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Reppert) Ulshafer.
She was a member of the West Portal Methodist Church, New Jersey.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Geffe of Bethlehem and Linda Ehly of Beverly, N.J.; two sisters, Naomi Costenbader of Palmerton and Lois Husack of New Hope, Bucks County; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Ellen J. Hauck
Ellen J. Hauck, 46, of 830 Center St., Bethlehem, died Monday in her home.
She was a nurses' aide at the Phoebe Home, Allentown, from 1976-86, and a clerk for the former All-Mart, Bethlehem, 1969-72.
Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of Mrs. Fay M. (Everett) Hauck of Bethlehem and the late Howard B. Hauck.
The deceased was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Bethlehem.
She was a 1969 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem.
Surviving in addition to her mother are two sisters, Karen K. of Bethlehem and the Rev. Susan L. of New Town, N.D.; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence (Smith) Everett of Andreas.
James McGuire
James McGuire, of HC1, Box 3, White Haven, died Tuesday at his home.
He was a maintenance worker at Hazleton Pumps.
Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Patrick J. and Helen (Kacmer) McGuire.
He served with the Navy during the Korean War.
He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Sons of Erin, and the American Legion Post 473, all of Freeland.
Surviving are two sisters, Agnes Turek of Jim Thorpe, and Grace Boyce of Lititz; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Patrick in 1973; and a sister, Helen Kushner in 1970.
John F. Behr
John F. "Jack" Behr, 85, of Heatherwood Retirement Community, Honey Brook, Chester County, a longtime resident of Springfield, Delaware County, died Tuesday in the Paoli Memorial Hospital, Paoli, Pa., after a brief stay at the Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Center, where he was recovering from a hip replacement operation. He was the husband of Grace (Woodring) Behr. They were married for 58 years.
Prior to retiring, he worked for many years for Boeing Aircraft Company, Philadelphia, and previously had been employed by the Vertol Helicopter Company.
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late John and Caroline (Rice) Behr.
He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Springfield.
He was an avid sportsman. Upon retirement, he and his wife traveled extensively and were actively involved in numerous charitable organizations.
Behr was a graduate of Tamaqua High School.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son Ric of Honey Brook; and a grandson.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Ethel R. Whetstone
Mrs. Ethel R. Whetstone, 85, of Luther Ridge, Pottsville, formerly of Tamaqua, died Tuesday in the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville. She was the widow of Edgar C. Whetstone.
Prior to retiring, she taught third and fourth grades in the Tamaqua School District for 50 years.
Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late George C. and Elizabeth (Ehrig) Reichelderfer.
She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua.
Mrs. Whetstone was a 1925 graduate of Tamaqua High School and a 1927 graduate of the former Kutztown Normal School.
Surviving is a sister, Louise Lesher of Chevy Chase, Md.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary T. Sinkonis
Mrs. Mary T. Sinkonis 77, of 136 Walnut St., Tuscarora, died Wednesday in the Pottsville Hospital. She was the widow of Edward J. Sinkonis who died in 1991.
Born in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Kulackuis) Zigmontanis.
She was a member of St. Bertha Catholic Church, Tuscarora.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Mary, wife of William Burke of Fredericksburg, Va., and Theresa, at home; and two grandchildren.
The was the last member of her immediate family, she was also preceded in death by a brother George and two sisters, Lillian and Anna.
The August M. Gulla Funeral Home, 130 E. Ridge St., Coaldale, is in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew J. Nemshick
Andrew J. Nemshick, 80, of Alexandria, Va., died May 14 in Virginia. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Evancho) Nemshick.
He was employed by the federal government in Washington, D.C., holding several positions including a budget analyst and office production manager with the Rural Electrification Administration.
Born in Hazle Brook, he was a son of the late George and Anna (Gera) Nemshick.
Nemshick was a 1934 graduate of Freeland MMI High School and an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania.
An Air Force veteran of World War II, he was a fighter pilot. His plane was shot down over Germany. He was recipient of the Air Medal with 12 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star and several other military medals and citations.
Surviving are a son Mark and daughter Paula; two sisters, Anna Bolish of Weatherly and Helen of Hazleton; two brothers, George of Weatherly and Michael of Hazle Brook; five grandchildren, a great-grandchild and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Helen I. Andrews
Mrs. Helen I. Andrews, 88, formerly of Kunkletown, died Wednesday in the Brookmont Acres Nursing Center, Effort. She was the widow of Marvin P. Andrews.
She was an elementary teacher at the Eldred Township School and in the Palmerton Area School District for 36 years before retiring in 1972.
Born in Kunkletown, she was a daughter of the late Wesley H. and Minnie (Prutzman) Pearsol.
She was a member of St. Matthew United Church of Christ, Kunkletown.
Surviving are three sons, Marvin of Palmerton R.2, James of Palmerton and Daniel of Bethlehem; a sister May of Weatherly; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Harold R. Mosher
Mrs. Arlene M. Mosher, 72, of East Stroudsburg, died Wednesday in the Brookmont Acres Nursing Center, Effort. She was the wife of Harold "Dutch" Mosher.
A member of the Graphic Communication International Union, she was employed by the Hughes Printing Company, East Stroudsburg.
Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Margaret (Williams) Shields.
She was a member of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church and Mrs. Stine's Sunday school class.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter Nancy of Analomink; two brothers, Harry of East Stroudsburg and William of Lehighton; a sister, Lillian Imbt in Florida; two granddaughters and nieces and nephews.
Carl H. Betz
Carl H. Betz, 73, of Orefield, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Marion A. (Wenner) Betz. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary last July.
He was president of Carl H. Betz Building Supplies and Trucking Company, Orefield, for the past 56 years.
Born in Weisenberg Township, he was a son of the late Warren and Mildred (Herman) Betz.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Morgenland Church, Orefield.
Betz was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a Northwestern Lehigh school director for 25 years, having served as the board president and vice president.
Surviving in addition to his widow are five sons, Barry C., Darryl J. and Gavin L., all of Orefield, and Randy S. and Kevin W., both of New Tripoli; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Anne A. Schneck
Mrs. Anne E. Schneck, 80, formerly of North 11th Street, Allentown, died Tuesday in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Frederick B. Schneck.
She was a saleswoman for the former H. Leh & Company, Allentown, for many years before retiring.
Born in Fullerton, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Alice C. (Hafner) Fertle.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Allentown.
Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy A. of Kunkletown; and a son, John F. of Milton, Vt.
Joseph C. Pitera
Joseph C. Pitera, 70, of 23 Center St., Tamaqua, died Tuesday in his home.
He was a highway man for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for many years before retiring in 1989.
Born in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late Albert and Kathryn (Vojcik) Pitera.
He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Tamaqua.
Surviving are a brother John of Lansford; a sister, Mary Stone of Summit Hill; five nephews and a niece.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
