Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Grace H. Beidleman
Grace H. Beidleman, 76, of 36 Passaic Road, Goose Creek, S.C., died Saturday in the Columbia Trident Medical Center, Charlestown, S.C.
She was a registered nurse before retiring.
Born in Bowmanstown, she was a daughter of the late Marvin H. and Rita (Frantz) Beidleman.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Lehighton.
Surviving are a daughter Carol, wife of Ron Brobst, with whom she resided; three sisters, Joyce, wife of Marion Wilbur in Florida, Barbara, wife of Harry Mullen of Morgantown, Berks County, and June, wife of Frank Rinker of Savannah, Ga.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Edna D. Geary
Mrs. Edna D. Geary of Ambler and Plymouth Meeting, both in Montgomery County, died Tuesday in Stapeley in Germantown, Philadelphia. She was the widow of Clifford K. Geary, formerly of Slatington.
An elementary teacher, she taught in Montgomery County schools before retiring.
Brittany M. Samuels
Brittany M. Samuels of 132 Avenue A, Palmerton, one-year-old daughter of Gregg K. Samuels of Allentown and Michelle M. (Allen) Samuels, with whom she resided, died Wednesday in the Childrenıs Hospital, Philadelphia.
She was born in Allentown.
Surviving in addition to her parents are maternal grandmother, Kathleen M. Paxton of Whippany, N.J.; maternal grandparents, William J. and Elizabeth Allen of Gig Harbor, Wash.; paternal grandparents, Ronald E. and Carol J. Samuels of Walnutport; maternal great-grandmother, Eleanor M. Sosville of Point Pleasant, N.J.; and paternal great-grandmother, Rachel Decker of Duncansville, Blair County.
Richard D. Berger
Richard D. Berger, 72, formerly of Albrightsville and Jim Thorpe, died Tuesday afternoon in Weatherwood, Weatherly.
Prior to retiring, he was a laborer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, having worked out of the Lehighton depot.
Born in Albrightsville, he was a son of the late Freeman and Ella (Getz) Berger.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Islands.
Surviving are a brother, Horace ³Chubby² of Albrightsville; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Miller of Mahoning Township, Josephine, wife of Russell Barry of Lehighton, and Marguerite ³Dolly, ² wife of Herbert Green of Star Route Jim Thorpe; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Lewis, Wallace, Horace, George and Thomas; and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Knappenberger.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
Gladys D. Fritz Barthel
Gladys D. Fritz Barthel, 85, of 215 Green St., Brockton, died today in the Pottsville Hospital and Warne Clinic, Pottsville. She was the widow of Vincent P. Barthel, who died in 1974.
Prior to retiring in 1977, she had been employed by State Manufacturing, New Philadelphia. She had previously been employed by the former Mantzville Telephone Company, Mantzville.
Born in Norman Square, Mahoning Valley, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Elsa (Sittler) Fritz Sr.
Mrs. Barthel was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Middleport, where she served on the congregational council. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Americas; Order of the Eastern Star, Pilgrim Chapter 137; Brockton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary; Schuylkill Township Senior Citizens; Local 136A Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America; and American Legion Post 144, Middleport.
She is survived by a son, Jay O. Barthel of Lehighton; two sisters, Naomi A. Steigerwalt of Mahoning Valley and Minnie A. Kershner of Snyders; five brothers, Thomas M. Fritz of Andreas, Charles W. of Mahoning Valley, Ira Fritz Jr. of West Penn Township, Milo J. of Hazleton and Neal W. of New Tripoli; and two grandsons.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. James E. York
Rev. James E. York, 86, of Villa St. Joseph, Darby, died Tuesday at the villa.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late Joseph and Adaline (Hurder) York.
Ordained in 1940 by Cardinal Dougherty, Father York spent the next 30 years as a teacher at the Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Following his teaching career, Rev. York served as pastor of St. Patrickıs Catholic Church, Kennett Square, and assistant pastor at St. John The Fisher Catholic Church in Boothwyn. He retired in 1988 and took up residence in Tamaqua with his sister, the late Regina Johnson. He moved to Villa St. Joseph in 1991.
He is survived by four brothers, Joseph in Virginia, Cletus and Bernard, both of Tamaqua, and Leonard of Falls Church, Va., ; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceeded in death by a brother, Edward.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., in St. Francis Country Home, with Cardinal Bevelaqua officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Eleanor G. deQuevedo
Mrs. Eleanor G. deQuevedo, 90, of Abington Manor Nursing Facility, Clarks Summit, and formerly of Tamaqua, died this morning in the Scranton Community Medical Center. She was the widow of Francisco Garcia deQuevedo, who died in 1946.
Prior to retiring, she had been employed as manager of the former Sears Roebuck Mail Order Office, Tamaqua. She also taught junior high school in Northampton, from 1945 to 1952, and in Tamaqua, from 1952 to 1953.
Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Clarence E. and Rebecca (Keich) Whetstone.
Mrs, deQuevedo was a member of St. Johnıs Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tamaqua, where she had taught Sunday School for more than 30 years. She was also a former church council member and a member of St. Johnıs Adult Class.
A 1923 graduate of Tamaqua High School, she was also a 1925 graduate of the former Kutztown Normal School.
She is survived by a son, Dr. Donald G. deQuevedo of Clarks Summit; a sister, Gladys W. Giltner of Norwich, Conn.; four grandchildren; and one grear grandchild.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
George Halmi
George Halmi, 73, of 805 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, died Monday in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Jean L. (Siddlow) Halmi. They observed their 45th wedding anniversary last June.
He was last employed as a hardware salesman for Allen Hardware, Allentown, retiring in 1989 with 25 years of service.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Lajos and Julia (Nemeth) Halmi.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served in Africa and Italy. He was also a member of the Palmerton American Legion Post and the Palmerton Hungarian Club
Surviving in addition to his widow are a brother John of Palmerton; and two sisters, Irene of Palmerton and Mary, wife of John Sipos of Cherryville.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Raymond F. Honicker Sr.
Raymond F. Honicker Sr., 74, formerly of Barnesville, died Saturday in his home in West Patterson, N.J. He was the husband of Betty Mae (Evans) Honicker of Hazleton.
He worked most of his adult life in the textile industry in New Jersey.
Born in Shamokin, Northumberland County, he was a son of the late Frederick and Helen (Glassic) Honicker.
Surviving in addition to his widow are four daughters, Nancy Jean Ward of Barnesville, Barbara Ann Schnaufer of Freeland, Helen Mae of Mahanoy City and Tressa Kathleen Jilek of Middletown, Dauphin County; three sons, Raymond Frederick of Drifton, Luzerne County, Frederick Howard of Freeland and Howard Lester of Waterloo, Iowa; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother Howard.
A memorial service will be held in New Jersey.
Mrs. Charles Barlow
Mrs. Dolores Barlow, 58, of 643 E. Center St., Shenandoah, died Monday. She was the wife of Charles Barlow.
Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late James Willis and Victoria (Buchinsky) Willis Thomashefsky.
A 1955 graduate of the former Mahanoy Township High School, she lived in Shenandoah most of her life. She was a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church, Shenandoah.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Walter and Mark, both of Shenandoah; two daughters, Victoria Kutsko of Brandonville and Edna Melnick of Tamaqua; two brothers, James Willis of Chicago, Ill., and Joseph Thomashefsky of Brandonville; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
LaRizzio death
Mrs. Bessie LaRizzio, 80, a guest at the Gnaden Huetten Nursing Home, Lehighton, for the past four years, formerly of Nesquehoning, died Sunday in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Lawrence Hartranft of Hometown, Tamaqua R.2, where she was visiting.
Dr. Ruth L. Wrigley
Dr. Ruth L. Wrigley, 84, of 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, a former long-time Tamaqua general practitioner, died Monday morning in Willow Valley, Lancaster, following a long illness.
She was the widow of Dr. Francis J. Ditchey, who died in 1964, and John E. Wrigley, who died in 1983.
Born in Orwigsburg, she was a daughter of the late Hiram G. and Mary Sophia (Reidler) Legmeister.
She was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Lancaster, and the American Association of Family Practitioners.
She was a graduate of the former Orwigsburg High School and Bucknell University in 1934, and the Temple University Medical School in 1938.
She and her first husband practiced general medicine in Tamaqua for more than 30 years.
In 1970, she moved to Charlotte, N.C., to work in public health for Mechlenburg County, and, in 1980, received the countyıs Most Valuable Employee for Professional Service award. She retired in 1983.
She moved to Willow Valley Manor North in Lancaster in 1993.
Surviving are two daughters, Edith D. Burkey of Havertown and Ruth M., wife of Walter C. Brill of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons, Robert L. Ditchey of Santa Monica, Calif., and Frank J. Ditchey of Califon, N.J.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son Charles, who died in 1960.
The Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster, is in charge of the arrangements.
John Gorsky
John Gorsky, 80, of East Amwell Township, N.J., died Sunday in his home. He was the husband of the late Pauline Gorsky, who died in 1996.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Frank and Annie (Borshowsky) Gorsky.
He was employed by DeLaval Corp. in Trenton, N.J., until retiring.
He resided in New York City before moving to East Amwell Township 42 years ago.
Surviving are a stepsister, Pauline Kuleba of Lvov, Russia; and a niece.
Joseph Zlomsowitch Jr.
Joseph Zlomsowitch Jr., 75, of Allentown, died Tuesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Phyllis M. (Oberdorf) Zlomsowitch. They observed their 35th wedding anniversary last September.
He worked at the basic oxygen furnace of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 41 years before retiring in 1983.
Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Alice (Gambler) Zlomsowitch.
He was a member of St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown.
Zlomsowitch was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Mahoning Valley Lions Club.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Cheri L., wife of Bruce E. Lawrence, and Jo Ann, wife of Lester C. Lauer III, both of Allentown; a sister, Anna Sandor of Bethlehem; and three brothers, Andrew of Lehighton, Walter of Lehighton R.2 and Frank of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
