Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Melvin E. "Mebbie" Meiser
Melvin E. "Mebbie" Meiser, 79, of 717 W. Main St., Weatherly, died Friday morning in his home. He was the husband of Mary (Woolson) Meiser and the late Mildred (Pergosky) Meiser.
Born in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Winfield and Susan (Frey-Gimbi) Meiser.
He was affiliated with Salem United Church of Christ, Weatherly.
Prior to retirement, he was a car inspector for the former Lehigh Valley Railroad and for Conrail.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a PFC in the 4th Infantry Division in Europe. He received a Purple Heart for wounds in action in Italy.
He was a member of American Legion Post 360, Weatherly, and an honorary member of Citizen's Fire Company No. 1, Weatherly. He also held memberships in the Hazleton D.A.V. Post and the Freeland V.F.W. Post.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Don Woolson of Pottsville; a daughter, Charlotte, wife of Bryson Perhonitch of Reading, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to being preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, he also was predeceased by two brothers, Howard L. Meiser Sr. and James "Jiggs" Gimbi, and six sisters, Edith Rabenold, Anna Bengston, Alma Reynolds, Martha Miller, Cora "Ted Gimbi" Koren, Evelyn Wech, and Grace Penberth.
The Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First St., Weatherly, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Milo W. Schaeffer
Milo W. Schaeffer, 95, formerly of New Ringgold R. 1, died Friday morning in the Manor Care Nursing Home, Pottsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lizzie A. Kemner, who died in 1991.
Born in West Penn Township, he was a son of the late Frank G. and Mary A. (Rice) Schaeffer.
He was a life-long, self-employed farmer in West Penn Township until retiring in 1980.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Zion's Stone Union Church, New Ringgold R. 2.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Emma Arner of Tamaqua R. 3, and several nieces and nephews.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Route 309, Snyders, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Mary J. Hackash
Mrs. Mary J. Hackash, 84, of 125 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, died Thursday at Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of John A. Hackash Sr., who died in 1957.
She was employed at the former Lansford Shoe Factory and in St. Michael Church Rectory.
Born in New York, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Janiga) Serina.
She was a member of St. Michael Church, Lansford and the St. Ann Society of the Church. She was also a member of the Secular Fransicans, a member of The Cardinal Tomko Chapter of Slovak Catholic Federation of the Lehigh Valley, and a member of Hazleton Area Center for Slovak Studies.
She is survived by three sons, Paul, with whom she resided, Robert of Lansford, and John of Lancaster; one brother, Michael of Lansford; one sister, Julia M. wife of Thomas Matusic of Reading, and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Cyril I. and Justin (Jerry); an infant brother, Bernard, and an infant sister, Helen.
The Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret H. Zelenay
Margaret H. Zelenay, of 334 E. Abbott St., Lansford, died Friday at the Orwigsburg Manor.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Cecelia (Uherek) Zelenay.
She was a retired employee of the former Rosenau Dress Factory in Lansford.
She was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Lansford
Surviving are three sisters, Rose Halenar and Annette Zelenay, both of Lansford, Agnes of Boca Raton, Fla.; and a brother Michael, of Holiday, Fla. Also surviving are nieces and nephews.
The Al M. Sverchek Funeral Home, 340 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary A. Blickley
Mary A. Blickley, 85, 62 Washington St., Middleport, died Friday at the Pottsville Hospital, where she was a patient for a week. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Vincent Chizauskie and Lester Blickley.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Serbanta Lapienis.
She was last employed as a floor lady at numerous garment factories in the area.
She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Middleport.
She is survived by a brother, Joseph Lapinsky of Middleport; a sister, Eva, wife of Thomas Zelusky of Brockton, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna, Ellen, and Margaret; and a brother, John Lapinsky.
The Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Raymond Brooks
Mrs. Ann Brooks, 77, of 90 Back St., Mary D, died Saturday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the wife of Raymond Brooks. They were married for 56 years.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah (Phillips) Sneddon.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Locust Valley.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Rae Ann, wife of Albert Trevorah of Tamaqua, and Bonnie, wife of John Kotchmar of Clamtown; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and nieces.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers, William, Alex, Daniel and Evan.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Clarence C. Mack
Mrs. Arlyle J. Mack, 71, of 25 Dowell St., Slatington, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Clarence C. Mack and the widow of Leonard Smith. She and her second husband observed their 38th wedding anniversary in October.
She was a secretary for Terry Christman, Palmerton, for many years.
Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Lillie (Serfass) Griffith.
She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sringside Fire Company Auxiliary, all of Slatington.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Michael C. of Slatington; and a granddaughter.
Mrs. Ann Greenall
Mrs. Ann Greenall, 84, formerly of Thorny Hills Farm, New Tripoli, died Sunday in the Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown, where she resided. She was the widow of Roger K. Greenall.
She retired from Family and Children Services of the Lehigh Valley, where she was a former board member.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Bridget Belinda (McCormick) Brown.
She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield, where she belonged to the Women's Guild.
Surviving are two sons, Roger Jr. of Carolina, R.I., and John of Windsor, Vt.; and a brother John of Allentown.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael J.
Stanley J. Badowski
Stanley J. Badowski, 81, of 221 W. Phillips St., Coaldale, formerly of Hampton, Va., died Saturday in the Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Victoria (Borowski) Badowski.
A retired civilian federal employee, he last worked at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Janis) Badowski.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, having been a technician fifth grade in the European Theater of Operations.
Surviving are four sisters, Helen, Mary and Rosie, all of Lansford, and Jennie, wife of Frank Halupa of Frackville; and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph, Walter, Peter and Adolph; and two sisters, Stephanie Matukonis and Florence Vicorek.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Gladys E. Mummey
Mrs. Gladys E. Mummey, 56, of 1105 Washington St., Easton, died Saturday in her home. She was the widow of Robert J. Mummey.
Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rehm.
Surviving are three daughters, Catherine Dietrich of Kunkletown, Lyrea Hunsberger of Doylestown and Pambi Longley of Moore Township; two brothers, Joseph, address unknown, and William of Bangor; a sister, Doris Moll of East Stroudsburg; two stepsons, Richard Mummey and Michael Mummey, both of Palmerton; and 11 grandchildren.
Clayton G. Green
Clayton G. Green, 83, of 307 Main Road, Lehighton, died Sunday in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Berger) Green.
He was a knitter for Hofford's Mills, Weissport, before retiring.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late George Albert and Elizabeth Mae (Auge) Green.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 314, Lehighton.
Surviving are two sisters, Roberta Eaton of Philadelphia and Jacqueline Chase of Bath; a grandson and two great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Bottcher.
The Richard M. Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview St., Union Hill, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Lawrence L. Hosler
Lawrence L. "Larry" Hosler, 57, of 6603 Mountain Road, New Tripoli, died Friday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Annabelle R. (Billig) Hosler. They observed their 31st wedding anniversary in June.
He was a truck driver for Manfredi Motor Transit Company, Allentown, since November, and previously had worked in the same capacity for Leaseway Logistics, 1986-96, and York Barbell Company, 1969-86.
Born in Tuscarora, he was a son of Mrs. Stella (Pokladic) Hosler Fahringer of Kutztown and the late Charles Hosler.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Jerusalem (Red) Church, Kempton, where he was president of the joint council, a trustee for the Lutheran congregation and a past deacon.
Hosler was an Army veteran.
He was president of the Concerned Lynn Township Residents Association, and a member of the New Tripoli, Lynnport and Kutztown fire companies.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are two daughters, Betty Yoder and Sally, wife of Thomas Angstadt, both of Hamburg; two sons, Marry R. Hosler of New Tripoli and Victor Rhoads of Bernville; three sisters, Brenda, wife of Scott Eaken, and Luann, both of Shoemakersville, and Charlotte, wife of Fred Reinhart of Kutztown; seven grandchildren and a great-grandson.
