Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mrs. Lois A. Rohlfing
Mrs. Lois A. Rohlfing, 77, of 7 Court St., Lehighton, died Friday in the Palmerton Hospital. She was the widow of Clayton P. Rohlfing, who died in 1989.
Born in Mauch Chunk, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Edna (Long) Larash.
She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Lehighton.
Surviving are two daughters, Dianne, wife of Warner Rodgers, and Darlene, wife of Ronald Hagenbuch, both of Lehighton; a companion, John F. Derr, with whom she resided; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Fred J. Woodring
Fred J. "Ditz" Woodring, 81, of 440 Fairview St., Weatherly, a former deputy game protector for 25 years, died early Sunday morning in the Hazleton General Hospital. He was the husband of Eurana "Renee" (Hentz) Woodring.
He was also employed as a auto mechanic for the Weatherly Area School District and was a partner in the Y&W Bear Service, Weatherly.
Born in Weatherly, he was a son of the late Robert and Esther (Henry) Woodring.
He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and an honorary member of the Citizens Fire Company, both of Weatherly.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter Martha, wife of Clifford Burkey of Weatherly; a granddaughter, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Romig, who died in 1977; and a brother Chester, who died in 1985.
Frank W. Herman
Frank W. "Beast" Herman, 40, of 697 W. Franklin St., Slatington, died Thursday in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.
He was a concrete finisher for Allen Gruber, Slatington, for 20 years until 1995.
Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Charles and Mae (Szankovics) Herman.
He was a member of the Allen Fritzinger V.F.W. Post 7215, Walnutport.
Surviving are a daughter, Nikki Lynn of Slatington; two brothers, Charles Herman of Quakertown and Louis Szankovics of Allentown; and three sisters, Sharon, wife of Clarence Barthold, Julie Herman and Cynthia Grossman, all of Slatington.
David M. Burkhart
David M. Burkhart, 61, of 349 Sousley Road, Lenhartsville, died Friday in his home. He was the husband of Brenda J. (Snyder) Burkhart. They observed their 15th wedding anniversary last April.
He was a Class A electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Reading Union 173, from 1970 until retiring in 1991 due to disability.
Born in Reading, he was a son Edwin F. Burkhart of Reading and Pauline C. (Homan) Hardy of Temple.
The deceased was a member of the Northern Valley Evangelical Free Church, New Tripoli.
A Marine Corps veteran, he served for over eight years, including during the Korean Conflict.
Burkhart was a member of the Lenhartsville Fish and Game Association and the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli. He taught hunter safety and trapping courses for the Pennsylvania Game Commission for the past 20 years.
Surviving in addition to his widow and parents are two daughters, Cheryl and Janelle, both of Reading; two sons, Bradford S. Miller of Reading and Shane D. Smith of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Mary L., wife of Raymond Hines of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Robert E. Burkhart of Cedar Park, Tex., and Kenneth C. Golden of Bernville; a stepson, Dean E. Hartman of Orefield; two stepdaughters, Betty J. Hartman of Kempton and Tina M. Hartman of Alburtis; six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Margaret M. Trancek
Miss Margaret M. Trancek, 72, of 108 Crocus Rd., Feasterville, Bucks County, died Saturday in the Einstein Medical Center.
Prior to retiring, she was employed as Director of Nursing for North East Hospital, Bucks County.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Amelia (Buran) Trancik.
A member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church, Lansford, she graduated from the former Lansford High School in 1942 and received a bachelor's degree from Temple University and a master's degree at Villanova University. She was a member of the Somerton Women's Club.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Michalec of Lansford, Mrs. Olga Snella of Feasterville and Anna, wife of Arthur Freder of Hyattsville, Md.
The Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Home, 200 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
James O. Fredericksen
James O. Fredericksen, 83, of Saylorsburg, died Monday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Elinor (Hjorth) Fredericksen. They observed their 55th wedding anniversary in February.
He was treasurer of a steamship company in New York City for 30 years before retiring in 1976.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Johanne (Nelson) Fredericksen.
He was a member of Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church, Hamilton Square, and the Masonic Lodge, Bay Ridge, N.Y.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, James E. of Tully, N.Y.; a daughter, Ellin Wilson of Austin, Tex.; and two grandchildren.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
James F. Tague
James F. Tague, 64, of Effort, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of Jeanella (Greene) Tague. They observed their 35th wedding anniversary in October.
He was a laborer for the City of Kearny, N.J., for 25 years before retiring in 1990.
Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a son of the late Michael and Sarah (Connolly) Tague.
He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Kearny.
Tague was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus with Council No. 6928, Kearny, and a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, East Newark, N.J.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three brothers, John of Belleville, N.J., and Michael and Hugh, both of Kearny; a sister, Rosena Monaghan, and a stepdaughter, Kathleen Sierra, both of Kearny; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Ann Christine Vrablic
Mrs. Ann Christine Vrablic, 62, of 714 Circle Drive, Catasauqua, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Paul V. Vrablic.
She and her husband owned and operated Paulıs Atlantic Service Station in Catasauqua from 1966-83.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of Mrs. Margaret (Rickard) Kleppinger of Catasauqua and the late Thomas Kleppinger.
She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Jessie K. Berlin Memorial Chapter No. 492, Order of Eastern, where he was a past matron.
Surviving in addition to his mother are a son, Paul V. II of Northampton; a daughter Susan, at home; a brother, Bishop Thomas J. of Quakertown; and a granddaughter.
Elvin H. Vernon
Elvin H. Vernon, 79, of 300 Kent St., Phillipsburg, N.J., died Monday in the Warren Hospital. He was the husband of the late Nina M. (Walters) Vernon, who died in 1993.
A member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, he was an engineer for the Pennsylvania, Penn Central and Conrail railroads, Phillipsburg, for 44 years before retiring in 1982.
Born in Phillipsburg, he was a son of the late Clarence and Mary (Graham) Vernon.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Vernon was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post 7857, Milford, N.J., and a founding member of the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians.
Surviving are three sons, Elvin H. Jr. of Easton, Thomas R. of Kunkletown and Clarence D. of Palmer Township; six daughters, Dorothy Kiefer, Alice Christian and Mary E., all of Easton, Sandra L. Foster of Saylorsburg, Nina K. Jacobs of Allentown and Linda S. McCormick of Deer Park, Tex.; two brothers, David of Finesville, N.J., and Lewis in Pennsylvania; 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. John C. Correll
Mrs. Marie A. Correll, 57, of 230 New Philadelphia Road, Kaska, Schuylkill County, died Monday morning in her home. She was the wife of John C. Correll. They were married for 37 years.
She was last employed by the former State Manufacturing Company, New Philadelphia.
Born in Tuscarora, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Julia (Zuber) Morris.
She was a member Holy Family Catholic Church, New Philadelphia, and had attended Tamaqua area schools.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, John of Kaska and Michael of Friedensburg; three daughters, Michelle McDonald of Pottsville, Marie ³Petesy² Vukmanovich of Drums, Luzerne County, and Karen Correll of Kaska; two brothers, Robert of New Philadelphia and Frank of Tamaqua; two sisters, Anna Seladones and Julia Morris, both of Tamaqua; five grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Correll; and a brother Edward.
The Thomas J. Bartashus Funeral Home, Water and Kimber streets, New Philadelphia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph S. Kish
Joseph S. Kish, 82, of 2204 Hokendauqua Ave., Northampton, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Mary (Zsigovits) Kish. They were married for 57 years.
He worked in the machine shop and ingot mould foundry of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 40 years before retiring in 1981.
Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Linda (Farkas) Kish.
He was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton, and its Holy Name Society.
Active in Boy Scouts, he was a scoutmaster for Troop 99, Northampton, for 10 years, a committeeman for 10 years, a merit badge counselor and a vigil honor member of the Order of the Arrow. He was also a member of the Mineralogical Society.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three sons, Joseph F. of Walnutport, Ron of Northampton and Eugene of Kempton; a sister, Katherine Falman of Northampton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
William C. Wilson
William C. "Bill" Wilson, 63, of 144 Reber St., Franklin Township, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Dolores (Brunner) Wilson. They observed their 40th wedding anniversary last month.
He worked for the Franklin Township Police Department for 20 years before retiring in 1994, and also had worked for Bell Telephone for 33 years before retiring as a cable splicer in 1989. He also worked for the Pennsylvania Game Commission from 1961-74.
Born in Easton, he was a son of Mrs. Bella M. (Roberts) Wilson of Marshalls Creek and the late Robert C. Wilson.
He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Weissport.
An Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of American Legion Post 314, Lehighton, its Korean Last Man's Club, and the Elwood Miller AMVETS Post, Lehighton.
A 32nd degree mason, he was a member of F. and A.M. Lodge No. 621, Lehighton; the Carbon-Schuylkill Fraternal Order of Police Lodge; and the Beaver Run Rod and Gun Club. He was a past Carbon County instructor for the National Rifle Association.
He was also a certified scuba diver, and was a member of the Lehighton Area Athletic Booster Club from 1971 to 1990 where he was a former coach.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are two sons, Daniel R. and Edward A., both of Lehighton; two daughters, Patricia M. of Palmerton and Suzanne of Lehighton; two brothers, Thomas of Alpha, N.J., and Dale of Riegelsville, Pa.; a sister Ann, wife of Joseph Koches of Riegelsville, N.J.; and four grandchildren.
The Kenneth N. Phifer Funeral Home, Third and Alum streets, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
