Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Frank J. Brunner Jr.
Frank J. Brunner Jr., 75, of Lema Road, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, died Sunday at Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, N.M. He and his wife, the former Ruth Williams, lived in Lehighton for many years before moving to Allentown, and then to New Mexico three years ago.
He was employed for many years as manager of the former Bright's Department Store in Lehighton. After retiring from that capacity, he opened the former Frank's Fashions in Lehighton. While semi-retired, he opened a gourmet shop in Lehighton. He also was at one time employed as a manager at Bear's Department store in York.
Born in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Eva (Eastman) Brunner.
He served in the U.S. Air Force During World War II.
Brunner was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rio Rancho.
He was also a long-time member of Mahoning Valley Country Club, Lehighton Elks Lodge, Lehighton Lions, and was at one time active as an officer in the Lehighton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Diane, wife of James Knappenberger of Mount Wolf; a son, Frank J. III of Lehighton; a sister, Frances, wife of Ralph Wood of Idaho; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are being conducted in New Mexico.
Dr. H. James Moyer
Dr. H. James Moyer, 85, of Richboro Care Center, Richboro, Bucks County, died Sunday in the care center. Formerly of Tamaqua, he was the husband of the late Kathryn (Kit) Moyer, who died in 1970.
A dentist, he opened an office in Tamaqua in 1937, retiring in 1970.
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Roy and Marie (Hower) Moyer.
A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Dr. Moyer was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua. A 1929 graduate of Tamaqua High School, he attended Penn State University and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1935.
He was a former president of the Tamaqua School Board of Education; director of the former Miners National Bank; former member of the Tamaqua Industrial Development Enterprise; and a member of the Tamaqua Lions Club, the Tamaqua American Legion, Tamaqua Lodge 237 F. and A.M. and the Bloomsburg Consistory.
He is survived by a daughter, Kay, wife of Jack Williams of Doylestown; a son, James D. of Wilson, N.C.; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was also preceeded in death by a sister, Mrs. Mary Lachno.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. William Moyer
Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Moyer, 79, of Harrisburg, died Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg. She was the wife of Rev. William O. Moyer.
Prior to retirement she had been the museum curator at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Attorney and Mrs. Ira E. Seidle of Lehighton.
She was a graduate of Lehighton High School and Ursinus College, Collegeville.
She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Harrisburg; the Harrisburg Civic and Garden Club; Golden Age Club of Susquehanna Township; and the Historical Society of Dauphin County.
Surviving with her husband is a nephew.
Raymond J. Schmidt
Raymond J. Schmidt, 76, of Dptters Corner, Kunkletown R.4, died Sunday in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Erma L. (Possinger) Schmidt. They were married for 54 years.
He was a solderer for Banner Metals for many years before retiring in 1989.
Born in Stroudsburg, he was a son of Mrs. Almira (Singer) Schmidt of Pleasant Valley Manor and the late Jacob Schmidt.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater of Operations. He was a member of American Legion Post 927, Gilbert.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are two sons, Robert and John, both of Dotters Corner; a brother Clifford of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.
The Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Gilbert, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Joyce L. Behler
Mrs. Joyce L. Behler, 73, of Palmerton, died Sunday in the Palmerton Hospital. She was the widow of Alvin C. Behler.
She was a sewing machine operator for Blue Ridge Sportswear, Palmerton, for 40 years before retiring in 1986.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late William and Rose Mae (Hoffman) Schaffer.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Palmerton, and the Over-60 Club of Palmerton.
Surviving are a daughter, Elsie Mae Paules of Slatington; a son Richard of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Serfass of Walnutport; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Charles Charton
Mrs. Ethel B. Charton, 85, of Effort, died Sunday in her home. She was the wife of Charles Charton. They observed their 58th wedding anniversary last March.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Herman and Amelia (Kopischke) Beckmann.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Eileen Chesko of Jim Thorpe and Diana Rosynsky of Effort; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Edward Dowling
Mrs. Theresa Dowling, 77, of 52 N. Main St., Mahanoy City, died Monday afternoon in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was the wife of Edward Dowling and the late George Bolish.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Grebosh) Rompawa, and had resided in Mahanoy City for most of her life.
She was a 1937 graduate of the former Mahanoy Township High School and a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church, Mahanoy City.
Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, George of Mahanoy City, and a daughter, Josephine Hellmund of Summit Hill; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Drigan.
Dorothy A. Bortz
Mrs. Dorothy A. Bortz, 90, of 484 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Mrs. Bushıs Personal Care Home, Kunkletown. She was the widow of the Rev. Roland G. Bortz.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Robert E. and Carrie M. (Fehr) Fritsch.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Palmerton, where she operated the Youth Choir and Luther League for many years.
Mrs. Bortz was the superintendent of the Juniuor Department of the Palmerton Daily Vacation Bible School for 18 years.
In 1968, she was the recipient of the Palmerton Exchange Club Golden Deeds Award.
She was a 1927 graduate of Wilson College, Chambersburg.
Surviving are a niece and a nephew.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Joseph M. Svetik
Mrs. Theresa M. Svetik, 71, of 332 Sputh St., Jim Thorpe, died Tuesday evening in the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. She was the wife of Joseph M. Svetik. They observed their 48th wedding anniversary on July 31.
She was a retired sewing machine operator, having worked for the former Arcady Bags Factory, Jim Thorpe.
She was a daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Kochmar) Martino and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Joseph T. of Chalfont, Bucks County; two daughters, Jane Marie of Jim Thorpe and Carol Ann Gernavage of Langhorne, Bucks County; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kattner and Mrs. Agnes Zubeck, both of Jim Thorpe; and five grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Anna Sweeney; and six brothers, Charles, Francis, George, John, Michael and Joseph, the latter having been killed in action in the Solomon Islands during World War II while serving with the U.S. Marinesı First Division.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph A. Farkas
Joseph A. Farkas, 74, of 283 Avenue B, Palmerton, died Tuesday in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. He was the husband of Mary A. (Lieskovsky) Farkas.
He was a truck driver for the Jones Motor Company, Allentown, before retiring in 1981.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late John and Eva (Czverencz) Farkas.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton.
Farkas was an Army veteran.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Joseph S. of Palmerton; a daughter, Jane C., wife of Anthony C. Capone Jr. of Webster, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
The Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Marvin R. Nothstein
Marvin R. "Pinkey" Nothstein, 77, of North Street, Slatington, died Monday in mrs. Bushıs Personal Care Home, Kunkletown. He was the husband of the late June N. (Harding) Nothstein.
He worked for the E.C. Macin Construction Company, Bethlehem, for many years before retiring in 1984, and previously had been employed by the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Robert and Eva (George) Nothstein.
He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Slatington.
Nothstein was a staff sergeant in the Army during World War II, having served with A Battery, 54th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Armored Division. He participated in five campaigns in the European Theater of Operations and received the Bronze Star.
Nothstein was scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 66, Slatington, from 1964-70, and a member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington.
Surviving are a son, Attorney Robert H. of Stroudsburg; a brother Paul of Palmerton; a sister Pauline, wife of Elsworth Machin of Bethlehem; and two grandsons.
The Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Edward C. Eck
Mrs. Hilda M. Eck, 67, of Greentown, Pike County, formerly of Northampton, died Tuesday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, Wayne County. She was the wife of Edward C. Eck.
Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John and Katherine (Schwab) Seier.
She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Hawley, Wayne County.
Surviving in addition to her husband are four daughters, Linda, wife of Steve Szoke of Saylorsburg, Pastricia, wife of Rich Budin of Northampton, Lisa, wife of Peter Earich of Bethlehem, and Susan, wife of Ryan Griesemer of Kunkletown; two brothers, John of Northampton and Frank of Bethlehem; four sisters, Catherine, wife of Joseph Tausz of Bethlehem, Sue, wife of John Fandl of Northampton, Helen, wife of William Klucharich of Coplay, and Theresa Ihle of Cherryville; and eight grandchildren.
