Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Elizabeth McCann
Elizabeth McCann, 93, formerly of 8 W. Phillips St., Coaldale, died today in the Miners Memorial Medical Geriatric Center, Coaldale.
Prior to her retirement she was employed for many years at the Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds, Tamaqua R.3.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late John and Ellen (Weldon) McCann.
She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Coaldale.
Surviving are a brother, Robert McCann of Coaldale; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Becker and Mary Foran.
The Roche Funeral Home-McNamara Chapel, 3 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of arrangements.
Neal E. Yost
Neal E. Yost, 77, of Park Crest, Barnesville, died this morning at the Pottsville Hospital.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, Tamaqua R.2, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Edward Deininger
Mrs. Ruth (Reed) Deininger, 71, of 621 Arlington St., Tamaqua, died Sunday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown. She was the wife of Edward J. Deininger.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late James R. and Anna Mae (Browning) Reed.
An active member of First United Methodist Church, Tamaqua, Mrs. Deininger served as a Sunday School teacher, organist and choir member. She was a 1943 graduate of Tamaqua High School; past grand matron of the Hester Rebecah Lodge; and volunteerd for Tamaqua Meals On Wheels and the American Red Cross Bloodmobiles.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a son, Jon E. of Collegeville; a daughter, Jeanne E. Deininger of Denea, Fla.; a brother, James Reed of Tamaqua; a sister, Mrs. F. Clarence (Lois) Gerhard of Salisbury, N.C.; a stepsister, Thelma Flexer of Tamaqua; and two grandchildren.
She was also preceeded in death by a stepbrother, John Correll.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Deininger addition
Mrs. Ruth Deininger, 71, of 621 Arlington St., Tamaqua, who died on Sunday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, was preceded in death by a brother, James Reed.
She is also survived by a daughter, Jeanne Deininger of Dania, Fla.
Mrs. Cora Husack
Mrs. Cora Husack, 83, of the Phoebe Home, Allentown, formerly of Slatington, died Monday in the home. She was the widow of Tony Husack.
Born in Washington Township, she was a daughter of the late Morris and Eva (Roth) Schleicher.
She was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Slatedale.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Peter Herbener Jr.
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Herbener, 69, of White Haven R.1, Luzerne County, died Sunday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Peter Herbener Jr.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Joyce Hittinger of Bethlehem and Barbara of Perkiomenville; and a brother, Daniel Ackers of Effort.
Earl W. Mertz
Earl W. Mertz, 77, of Allentown, died Sunday in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Arlene (Ruch) Mertz.
He was a truck driver for the Allentown News Agency for 25 years before retiring in 1992.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Louis and Carrie (Eroh) Mertz.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a member of the Church Men's Bowling League at the Rose Ball, Allentown.
Surviving in addition to his widow are five sons, Glenn, Barry, Keith and Terry, all of Allentown, and Wayne in New York; three daughters, Louise, wife of William Diehl of Slatington, Brenda, wife of David Kuncio of Macungie, and Gail of Bethlehem; three sisters, Emma Walters and Arlene Walters, both of Bethlehem, and Althea, wife of Richard King of Allentown; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Betty J. Mayer
Mrs. Betty J. Mayer, 65, died Sunday at 344 Sand Quarry Road, Ashfield, the home she shared with her granddaughter, Elizabeth Mayer.
The deceased was the widow of Kenneth Mayer.
She was a sewing machine operator for Halsen's Products, Slatington, before retiring.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Miles and Lillian (Lichtenwalter) Bauer.
Surviving in addition to her granddaughter are a daughter, Sharon R., wife of Philip Staudt of Salt Lake City, Utah; three brothers, Clarence of Sassamansville, Clarence of Northampton and Warren of Palmerton; five sisters, Mary Schmick of Summit Hill, Pauline, wife of Raymond Bell of Catasauqua, Carrie Beers of Slatington, Sadie Hunsicker of Lehighton and Kathleen, wife of Wilbur Schlier of Allentown; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Neal E. Yost
Neal Eckert Yost, 77, of Elm Street, Park Crest, Barnesville, formerly of Nescopeck Street, Tamaqua, died Monday in the Pottsville Hospital.
Prior to retiring, he worked in the office and was a salesman for Remaly Manufacturing, Tamaqua.
Born in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late William W. and Jennie (Belle) Yost.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a son David of Lisle, Ill.; a brother Troy of Hometown; and a grandchild.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Raymond, Harold, Ralph, Wilbert and William.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. William Tizekker
Mrs. Stella Tizekker, 67, of 1090 Emerald Court, Hazleton, formerly of Langhorne, Bucks County, died Monday afternoon in the Hazleton General Hospital. She was the wife of William Tizekker. They were married for 28 years.
Born in McAdoo, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Podolack) Kurtz.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, McAdoo.
Surviving in addition to her husband are four brothers, Paul of Tresckow, Samuel of McAdoo, Peter of West Hazleton and Michael of Quakake; four sisters, Mrs. James (Louise) Russo of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Stephen (Julia) Toth of Allentown, Mrs. Angelo (Helen) Cortez of Hazleton and Mrs. Raymond (Nada) Kapes of Cranberry; and nieces and nephews.
Margaret Olsefsky
Mrs. Margaret Olsefsky 68, of 503 E. Patterson St., Lansford, died Monday in St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. She was the widow of Chester Olsefsky.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was daughter of the late John and Sadie (Kern) Bonner.
She was a member of St. Ann Church, Lansford.
She is survived by three daughters, Margaret, wife of Stanley Bankus of South Lyon, Mich.; Ann, wife of William McDonald of Bear Creek; and Jane Bamford of Lansford; one brother, Elom Bonner of Coaldale. Also four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son Chester J., Jr.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of arrangement.
William J. Wills
William Jerome Wills, 54, of Ashland, died Monday night in the Ashland Regional Medical Center, Ashland.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Edith K. Koch
Mrs. Edith K. Koch, 78, of New Ringgold R.2, died Monday in the Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic. She was the wife Marlin L. Koch. They would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in June.
Born in Hecla, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Lenore (Eckroth) Walter.
She was a member of Frieden's Lutheran Church, New Ringgold.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Gary M. of Fresno, Calif., and Marlin M. of New Ringgold R.2; six grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, the Rev. Paul F. and Curtis H. Walter.
The John H. Lundbye Funeral Home, 116 S. Liberty St., Orwigsburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
James B. Berk Jr.
James B. Berk Jr., 55, of 509 Old Philadelphia Pike, Kempton, died Tuesday in his home. He was the husband of Fay I. (Ardle) Berk. They observed their 30th wedding anniversary last month.
He was an inspector for the Caloric Corporation, formerly in Topton, for 17 years before retiring in 1989.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of Mrs. Bertha (Hartman) Berk, residence unknown, and the late James B. Berk Sr.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are his stepmother, Mrs. Irene M. (Oldt) Savidge of Hamburg, who raised him from his youth; a sister, Marie Bittner of New Tripoli; and a stepsister Nancy, wife of Glenn Grube of McKinney, Tex.
He was also preceded in death by a son, James E., who died in 1987.
Rev. Michael Romagno
The Rev. Michael Romagno, 90, of Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Shenandoah, died Tuesday morning in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem.
He was pastor of the church from June 21, 1943, until being named pastor emeritus on Nov. 12, 1986.
He attended elementary and high school in Italy and studied for the priesthood for two years in Italy and at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia. He was ordained a priest in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, on May 22, 1937, by the late Dennis Cardinal Dougherty.
He was an assistant pastor of Holy Saviour Church, Norristown, 1937-40; St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Philadelphia, 1940; and St. Bartholomew Church, Tresckow, 1940-43.
Born in Rutigliano, Italy, he was a son of the late Joseph and Donata (Santa) Romagno.
Surviving are a nephew and a niece.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. in SS. Simon and Jude Church, Bethlehem, with the Most Rev. Thomas J. Welsh, Bishop of Allentown, as the principal celebrant. Principal concelebrants will be the Rev. Charles S. Sperlak, Rev. Robert Potts, Rev. Joseph Rapczynski and Rev. Joseph Rock. Interment will follow in the Bronx, N.Y.
