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Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010

Helen Prutzman
Helen Prutzman, 81, of White Haven, died Monday at Weatherwood Home for the Aged, Weatherly.
Born in Highland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Jarrick) Gellish, and lived in White Haven most of her life.
She was a member of the St. Patrick's Churh, White Haven, and the 60 Plus Club, White Haven Senior Citizesn and Women's Guild, al of the church.
Surviving are three sons, Norman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Stephen Drozic of Scotch Plains, N.J., and Michael Drozic of Amsterdam, N.Y.; a daughter, Paula Barney of Stroudsburg; a stepdaughter, Barbara Graaf of Weatherly; a sister, Ethel Ross of Northampton; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Patricia G. Kellet
Patricia G. Kellet, 43, of Tamaqua R.2, Box 572, died this morning in her home following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of David A. Kellet. They were married in 1982.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Russell H. Shellhamer and Louise (Allison) Shellhamer of Tamaqua.
She was a member of St. Jerome Church, Tamaqua.
She was the business manager for the Schuylkill County Bar Association and also the librarian for the Schuylkill County Law Library of Pottsville.
Surviving with her husband and mother is a sister, Louise Shellhamer, and a brother, Russell H.Shellhamer, Jr., both of Tamaqua, and numerous nieces and a nephew.
The Roche Funeral home, 237 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.

Lester H. Behr
Lester H. Behr, 89, Tamaqua R.3, died Monday evening at his home. He was the husband of Mamie M. (Billman) Behr.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders (Rt. 309) is in charge of arrangements.

William S. Houser
William S. Houser, 73, of Reynolds, Tamaqua R3, died this morning in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center-Salisbury. he was the husband of Faye (Keich) Houser.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.

Kellet services
Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia G. Kellet, 43, of Tamaqua R.2, Box 572, who died Tuesday in her home following a lengthy illness, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday from the Roche Funeral Home, 237 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Pine Street, Tamaqua, and interment in the Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown, Tamaqua R.2. Calling hours are scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
The deceased was the wife of David A. Kellet and the daughter of Louise (Allison) Shellhamer of Tamaqua and the late Russell H. Shellhamer.

Paul J. Snear
Paul J. Snear, 71, of 58 Tamaqua St., Beaver Meadows, a former Weatherly resident, died Tuesday morning in the Hazleton General Hospital.
Before retiring, he worked as a maintenance man for 37 years at the Tung-Sol plant in Weatherly.
Born in Weatherly, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Stritz) Snear.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Beaver Meadows, and an honorary member of the Citizens Fire Company of Weatherly.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
The last member of his immediate family, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Peter and George; and four sisters, Mary Sear, Catherine Earley, Theresa Snear and Anna Miller.

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bitsko
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bitsko, 84, of 238 E. Ridge St., Lansford, died Tuesday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of John Bitsko, who died in 1990.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Julianna (Mermon) Maruschak.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Lansford.
Surviving are a daughter, Ann Marie, wife of John Williams, with whom she resided; three sisters, Susan Macenka of Audubon, Pa., Helen Maholick of Dunedin, Fla., and Irene Rudowsky of Coaldale; two grandsons and a great-grandson.
She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Julia M., Eva, Anna, Mary Kusko and Anna Maruschak; and a brother Michael.
The Roche Funeral Home-McNamara Chapel, 3 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lester H. Behr
Lester H. Behr, 89, of Tamaqua R.3, died Monday evening in his home. He was the husband of Mamie M. (Billman) Behr. They observed their 62nd wedding anniversary last July.
He was a grinder for the former Diversified Metals Company, Hometown, Tamaqua R.2, for seven years before retiring in 1975, and previously was the owner of and a tailor at the former Speedy Cleaners, Tamaqua, from the 1940s to the 1960s. During the World War II years, he worked for Mack Trucks, Inc., Allentown.
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late John and Caroline (Rice) Behr.
He was a member of the Wesleyan Church, Lehighton.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a brother John of Boney Brook, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Archie J. Fenstermaker
Mrs. Stella I. Fenstermaker, 64, of 2676 Kern Road, Danielsville, died Tuesday in the Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Archie J. Fenstermaker.
She was a machine operator for the former Collins and Aikman, Pen Argyl, for 13 years, and later was a domestic. She retired in 1991.
Born in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Alta (Smith) Remaley.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mary E. of Hellertown and Bonnie L. Garren, at home; a brother Llewellyn of Bushkill Township; two sisters, Pauline Lorrah of Nazareth and Catherine Walters of Saylorsburg; and five grandchildren.

William S. Houser
William S. Houser, 73, of Reynolds, Tamaqua R.3, died Tuesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Faye (Keich) Houser.
Prior to retiring, he was employed as a coal miner, having last worked at the No. 9 Mine of the Lehigh Navigation Coal Company.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Nathan C. and Carrie (Hoffman) Houser.
He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua.
An Army veteran of World War II, he was a life member of the American Hose Company, Tamaqua.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Bruce S. of Tamaqua; a daughter Louise, wife of James Davison of Reynolds; a half-brother, George S. Hoffman of Coaldale; and three grandchildren.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Kermit B. Yenser Sr.
Mrs. Hilda A. Yenser, 83, of 2646 High Hill Road, Slatington, died Tuesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Kermit B. Yenser Sr. They observed their 58th wedding anniversary last November.
Born in Treichlers, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ella (Rodenhauser) Druckenmiller.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Kermit B. Jr., four daughters, Mrs. Nancy Drumtra, Mrs. Sharon Cheesbrough, Mrs. Bonnie Colver and Judith, and a sister Joyce, wife of Gordon Christman, all of Slatington; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Harding-Fox Funeral Home Inc., 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Helen Bechtel Zulik
Mrs. Helen Bechtel Zulik, 91, formerly of 2 E. Railroad St., Nesquehoning, died Tuesday in Weatherwood, Weatherly. She was the widow of Adam Zulik.
At one time, she was a child governess in Washington, D.C. She later worked for the former Weis Department Store, Lansford.
Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Antoinette (Otto) Bechtel.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Nesquehoning.
The deceased was a past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 172, Nesquehoning, and also held various positions with the state and four-county auxiliary levels.
She was one of the founding members of the Nesquehoning Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a son, William A. of Nesquehoning; two brothers, Louis of Beaver Meadows and Lawrence of Summit Hill; a sister, Francis Bamford of Harrisburg; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Al.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Mabel Hartung
Mrs. Mabel Hartung, 86, of the Majestic House, Tamaqua, formerly of Grier City, died Thursday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of Walter Hartung, who died May 14, 1971.
Born in Germansville, she was a daughter of the late David D. and Cora (Neff) Krum.
She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Tamaqua.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in charge of the arrangements.

Benjamin H. Deeble
Benjamin H. Deeble, 82, formerly of Quakake, died Wednesday in the convalescent unit of the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Mildred (Hess) Deeble.
The couple resided at the home since October, moving there from the Wilmington, Del., area.
Prior to retiring in 1976, he was a foreman for A.T. & T., Upper Darby, where he worked for 19 years.
From 1941-45, he was a fireman and engineer on the former Reading Railroad, and, from 1954-57, he worked as a realtor for the A.W. Binns firm.
Deeble worked in security from 1977-88 for the Burns Detective Agency, Upper Darby.
Born in Delano, he was a son of the late Samuel and Anna (Krick) Deeble.
He was a member of the Evangelical Christian Church, Newark, Del.
A 32nd degree mason, he was a 50-year member of F. and A.M. Lodge No. 238, Tamaqua, and the Allentown Consistory. He also belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers and the Telephone Pioneers.
He helped form the first Boy Scout troop in Tamaqua and worked with handicapped scouts in Upper Darby.
From 1944-52, he was secretary of the Tamaqua School Board.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Benjamin H. of Wilmington; a daughter, Gloria Romero-Espanol in New Mexico; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in charge of the arrangements.

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