Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Ernest E. Hess
Ernest E. Hess, 74, of 6920 Jay St., Slatington, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Hugo) Hess. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary last June 1.
He retired in 1986 after 28 years of service as a courier for the Lehigh Valley Dairy, Allentown.
Born in East Allen Township, he was a son of the late Earl E. and Bertha C. (Hartzell) Hess.
He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Slatington.
An Army veteran of World War II, Hess belonged to American Legion Post 470, Bath.
He was also a member of the Petersville Rod and Gun Club and a former member for 30 years of the Snyder Church Consistory.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Bruce E. of Allentown; a sister, Harriet M. Kellner, and a brother, Kervin R., both of Northampton; and four grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Keith E.
Mrs. Anna Gazdick
Mrs. Anna Gazdick, 81, of 544 E. Railroad St., Nesquehoning, died Thursday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of John E. Gazdick, who died on March 7.
Born in Hauto, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Kathryn (Kitchko) Halupa, and was a lifelong resident of the community.
She was a member of St. John Slovak Lutheran Church, Lansford; the Gnaden Huetten Chapter No. 203, Order of Eastern Star, Lehighton; Nesquehoning Women's Club; and the Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 8008, Nesquehoning.
Surviving are two brothers, Paul Jr. of Chula Vista, Calif., and Samuel of Dumont, N.J.; two sisters, her twin, Olga, wife of Albert Beneck of Hellertown, and Kathryn Mullin of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County; and nieces and nephews.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Archibald D. Heller
Archibald D. "Archie" Heller, 84, of Kellersville, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Eugenia "Jean" (Harps) Heller.
He was a farmer and a sales representative for the Dekalb Feed Company before retiring.
Born in Hamilton Township, he was a son of the late David and Emma (Young) Heller.
He was a member of Reeders United Methodist Church, where he was a trustee.
Heller was president of the Kellersville Cemetery Association for many years.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Sydney J. McSweeney of Granville, Ohio; three sisters, Verlo Shupp of Snydersville, Leila Henning of Bethlehem and Beulah Fellencer of Naples, Fla.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a so, Joseph Archie.
Rev. James M. Carr
The Rev. James M. Carr, 89, formerly of 152 S. Cedar St., Hazleton, pastor emeritus of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Minersville, and a resident of Holy Family Villa, Bethlehem, died Thursday.
Born in Tresckow, he was the son of the late James M. and Anna (Hare) Carr.
He attended Tresckow Elementary School and the St. Gabriel High School, Hazleton.
He studied for the priesthood at Mt. St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md., and was ordained on May 26, 1934, by the Most Rev. Gerald O'Hara in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia.
He served as an assistant pastor at St. Charles Church, Cornwalls, 1934-36; St. Stanislaus Church, Lansdale, 1936-41; St. Agatha Church, 1941-53, and St. Madeline Sophie, both of Philadelphia, 1953-60.
He was administer of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Coaldale, 1960-61, and pastor, 1961-63; administrator St. Vincent de Paul, Minersville, 1963-72; and pastor, 1972-77; and was named pastor emeritus on Oct. 1, 1977.
Surviving are cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, William P., Raymond, the Rev. Joseph V., Harold J., and the Rev. Robert E.; and two sisters, Anna and Mary Carr.
Horowitz services
Memorial services for Clara Horowitz, 75, of Indian Mountain Lakes, Albrightsville, who died on April 5 in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the Indian Mountain Lakes Recreation Hall, Albrightsville.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth S. Nelson
Kenneth S. Nelson, two day old son of Kenneth R. and Sheryl A. (Huegel) Nelson, of 17 N. Emerick St., Shenandoah, died Friday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown.
He is also survived by paternal grandparents, Virgel Nelson of Ranger, W. Va., and Mrs. Jeffrey (Barbara) Dunlow of Capon Bridge, W. Va.; and maternal grandparents, Eugene Huegel of Tamaqua and Mrs. Timothy (Mary) Hayes of Tamaqua R.1.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Nelson addition
Kenneth S. Nelson, infant son of Kenneth R. and Cheryl A. (Huegel) Nelson, of 17 N. Emerick St., Shenandoah, is also survived by a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Calvin J. (Barbara) Dunlow of Capon Bridge, West Va.
Louise B. Rhodes
Louise B. Rhodes, 87, of 1356 Windsor Drive, Clearwater, Fla., died Friday in the Morton Plant Hospital in Florida.
Born in Wernersville, she was a daughter of the late Edward N. and Jennie A. (Matlack) Rhodes.
Miss Rhodes was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a finance department supervisor.
She was the last immediate member of her family.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
She was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Clearwater.
Emma Z. Scott
Emma Z. Scott, 82, formerly of 125 W. Ridge St., Lansford, died Friday in the Luther Crest Home, Allentown.
Prior to retiring in 1978, she had been employed by the former Lansford High School and the Panther Valley High School as an English and Latin teacher.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late William C. Scott DDS and the late Mellie Z. (Zimmerman) Scott.
A member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lansford, Miss Scott graduated from the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C., in 1933, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in English Literature from Bryn Mawr College in 1937.
The last immediate member of her family, she is survived by a nephew and a niece.
She was also preceeded in death by a brother, former Pa. Senator William Z. Scott.
The Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in chareg of arrangements.
Mrs. Ida A. Jones
Mrs. Ida A. Jones, 83, of 1502 Valley Road, Bethlehem, died Tuesday in the Mariners Rehabilitation Center, Wilmington, N.C. She was the widow of Edward W. Jones.
Born in Summit Hill, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Hontz) Derby.
She was a member of the Church of the Manger United Church of Christ, Bethlehem.
Surviving are a daughter Barbara, wife of Robert Cornagie of Wilmington; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Adeline Sanzalone
Mrs. Adeline Sanzalone, 87, of Long Pond, died Sunday in the Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. She was the widow of Antonio Sanzalone.
She was a tester for Wallace and Tiernan, Belleville, N.J., for 19 years before retiring in 1971.
Born in Orange, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ursula (Petrillo) DeRosa.
Surviving are five sons, Ed of Manahawkin, N.J., Frank of Wynnewood, Okla., Jack of White House Station, N.J., Lawrence of North Arlington, N.J., and William of Verona, Allegheny County; two daughters, Rosetta Becker of Pulaski, N.Y., and Josephine of Long Pond; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marie Warnquist.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Vera Llewellyn
Mrs. Vera Llewellyn, 89, of 253 Stock St., Nesquehoning, died Tuesday in her home. She was the widow of Abel H. Llewellyn, who died in March, 1993.
She was last employed as a nurse.
Born in Hauto, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Esther (Anderson) Snellman.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lansford, and the Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are two sons, George and Walter, both at home; a sister Agnes of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Gary; and a brother, Walter.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Eva F. Wiltse
Eva F. Wiltse, 89, formerly of Lehighton, died Tuesday in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mahoning Township.
She was a winder at silk mills in the Lehighton and Weissport areas for more than 30 years before retiring in 1970.
Born in Franklin Township, she was a daughter of the late William and Alvesta (Cunfer) Wiltse.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lehighton.
Surviving are a daughter Harriet, wife of Francis Von York of Walnutport; two sons, Robert and John Adamson, both of Wilmington, Del.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Richard M. Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview St., Union Hill, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
