Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mrs. Marion Irene Seltzer
Mrs. Marion Irene Seltzer, 79, of Virgina Beach, Va., formerly of Slatington, died Saturday in the Hillhaven Nursing Home, Virginia Beach.
She was the widow of Elmer E. Seltzer.
She was a teacher's aide in the Northampton Area School District before retiring.
Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Stanley T. and Minnie (Williams) Fritzinger.
Surviving are a daughter, Harriet Owens Wickizer of Virginia Beach; a brother, Carl Williams Fritzinger; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Donald P.Handwerk
Mrs. Penelope S. "Penny" Handwerk, 53, of 620 W. Franklin St., Slatington, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, of injuries received in a fall at home on Oct. 7, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's office.
The deceased was the wife of Donald P. Handwerk. They observed their first wedding anniversary this month.
She was self-employed in the crafts and stained glass windows business, having recently opened Handwerk's Studio, Friedens. Previously, she owned and operated the former Ariel Gallery and Gifts, Allentown, for 10 years.
Born in Anderson, Ind., she was a daughter of Mrs. Wilma (Alexander) Robinson Eck of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and the late Robert L. Robinson.
Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are four sons, Duff A. Douglas and Thomas Schilling, both of Emmaus, D. Todd Douglas of Fort Lauderdale, and Jason Douglas of Catasauqua; two daughters, Danielle, wife of Dennis Edelman Jr. of Wescosville, and LIsa D. Douglas of Ocala, Fla.; a sister, Carol Pospiech of Fort Lauderdale; a brother, Robert Robinson of Bath; two stepsons, Chad Handwerk of Parryville and Jarred Handwerk, at home; and two grandchildren.
The Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Emma M. Helfrich
Mrs. Emma M. Helfrich, 80, of 219-1/2 Lehigh Ave., Palmerton, died Sunday in her home. She was the widow of Ervin C. Helfrich.
Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Matilda M. (Mackening) Arnold.
Surviving are a son, Charles L. of Tamaqua; a daughter, Eleanor M. of Orwigsburg; a brother, Herbert W. in California; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a son Bennett.
The Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Stella M. Kistler
Mrs. Stella M. Kistler, 90, of Orwigsburg Manor, formerly of Andreas R.1, died Monday evening in the Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic, where she was a patient since Saturday. She was the widow of George C. Kistler, who died in 1965.
Born in Lynn Township, she was a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Louisa J. (Krause) Kistler.
She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Zions Union Stone Church, New Ringgold R.2, where she was a former member of the Sunday school and the Ladies Quilters.
Surviving are two sons, Charles S. of Andreas R.1, with whom she formerly resided, and Kermit M. of New Ringgold; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter Margaret, who died in 1986.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Murphy
Mrs. Mary Murphy, 84, of Weatherly R.2, died Monday in the Hazleton General Hospital. She was the widow of Robert E. Murphy, who died in 1976.
She was employed in the dietary department of the White Haven Center. She operated a poultry fam and was an egg supplier.
Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Sr. and Mary (Drevenak) Klynowsky.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly, and the L&L Fire Company Ladies' Auxiliary.
Survivng are a daughter, Catherine Nagel, and two brothers, Robert and John, all of Weatherly R.2; and a grandson.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Arthur D., who died in 1995; two brothers, Stephen Jr. and Edward Sr.; a sister, Margaret Waverka; and a grandson.
The Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, First and Packer sts., Weatherly, is in charge of the arrangements.
Dr. Paul H. Masoner
Dr. Paul H. Masoner, 88, of McCandless, 88, of McCandless, Pa., died on Oct. 15. He was the husband of Lorraine (Carr) Masoner, a native of Quakake, Rush Township.
He was dean emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education and the president of the board of trustees at Robert Morris College from 1970-89.
He was a teacher at Bellevue High School from 1932 until becoming a counselor and vice principal in 1934 and principal in 1943.
Dr. Masoner was the administrative head of engineering, science and management war training at the University of Pittsburgh from 1942-44.
During his more than 40 years of tenure at the university, he was a psychology counselor and lecturer, an instructor, professor and dean, and director of the office of special programs.
He was a member of the American Association of University Professors, American Personnel and Guidance Association, American Association of School Administrators, American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Phi Delta Kappa educational fraternity.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son Paul of Lexington, Mass.; a daughter, Linda Smith of North Andover, Mass.; a stepson, Phillip Carr Jr. in Vermont; a stepdaughter, Elisabeth Carr-Jones in Massachusetts; a brother John of Franklin, Ohio; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in Pittsburgh, followed by the interment in the White Church Cemetery, Rush Township.
Ruth Koons
Ruth (Hettig) Koons, 78, formerly of Lehighton, died Sunday evening at the Piney Mountain Nursing Home, Chambersburg. She was the wife of Ellsworth C. Koons. They were married 60 years.
Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Ida Mae Hettig.
She was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Amelia Parker of Kerneysville, W. Va., and Kathryn adams of Medina, Tenn; one sister, Mrs. Doris Jacoby of Lehighton; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph P. Nanovic
Joseph P. Nanovic, 84, of Palmerton, died Monday in the Manor Care Nursing Center, Carlisle. He was the husband of the late Amelia (Gray) Nanovic.
He was the editor, publisher and owner of the former Palmerton Post newspaper from 1948 to 1983. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was the owner and publisher of the former Slatington News and, from 1983-94, he worked as an administrative aide at the Palmerton and Bethlehem law offices of his son, Joseph T. Nanovic of Zionsville.
Born in Palmerton, the deceased was a son of the late Joseph and Eva Nanovic.
He was a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Surviving in addition to his son are another son Harold of Harrisburg; two daughters, Sylvia, wife of Ronald Hollenbaugh of Boiling Springs, Pa., and Juanita Harper of Springfield, Va.; a brother, John L. of Jackson Heights, N.Y.; a sister Rose, wife of Lew Bostick of Chardon, Ohio; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Mary C. Stettner
Mary C. Stettner of 48 S. Walnut St., Slatington, died Tuesday in her home.
She was an operator for the former Bell of Pennsylvania, Allentown office, for 35 years before retiring in 1981.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Rosalie (Geiger) Stettner.
She was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Slatington, where she belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society.
The deceased was a corporal in the 110th Division of the Women Army Corps during World War II.
She was a member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington.
Surviving are two brothers, Ludwig P. of Slatington and John of Allentown; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Switaj of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Caroline, wife of Frederick Jerant of Allentown.
Joseph A. Rustine
Joseph A. Rustine, 90, formerly of Appenzell, Monroe County, died Tuesday in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary E. (Brong) Rustine. They observed their 71st wedding anniversary in December.
He was an animal technician for the National Drug Company, Swiftwater, for more than 25 years before retiring in 1964, and previously was a painter and paperhanger for more than 30 years.
Born in Appenzell, he was a son of the late William and Susan (Frantz) Rustine.
He was a member of St. Mark Community Lutheran Church, Appenzell, and the 20-year club at National Drug.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three daughters, Lorraine Granacher of Stroudsburg R.3, Jean Check of Bethlehem and Ruth Ann Starner of Allentown; two sisters, Helen Overbeck of Nazareth and Mary Bonser of Wind Gap; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janet M. Gower.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Jane W. Knecht
Mrs. Jane W. Knecht, 87, of Atlanta, Ga., died Saturday, May 10, in her home. She was the widow of Carl Knecht.
She was a missionary teacher in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Arfica, from 1946-60, and also had taught in Lower Saucon Township, Spring Valley and Walnutport schools from 1929-43.
A 1929 graduate of Bloomsburg University, she studied in the North Bergen, N.J., Bible School from 1943-46.
Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late William R. and Margaret (Roberts) Williams.
She was a member of The Church in Atlanta.
Surviving are three sisters, Melba Lichtenwalner of Orefield, Agnes, wife of LaRoy Blose of Slatington, and Kathryn Fatzinger of Allentown.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Atlanta.
Mrs. Martin Petrock
Mrs. Anna (King) Petrock of Philadelphia, formerly of Coaldale, died Tuesday in the Frankford Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the wife of Martin Petrock.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son Martin of San Diego, Calif.; a brother John in Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Henry S.G. Sheppard
Mrs. Carol E. Sheppard, 52, of Albrightsville, died Wednesday in her home. She was the wife of the Rev. Henry S.G. Sheppard.
Born in Elizabeth, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Ann E. (Bert) Drew.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Albrightsville, where her husband is the pastor.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Kimberly, wife of William Nye of Whippany, N.J., and Nadine, wife of Ronald DeBlock of Phillipsburg, N.J.; three stepsons, Robert and John, both in California, and David in Texas; three brothers, Thomas in Arkansas, Dennis in Texas and Robert of Bethlehem; and four grandchildren.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
