Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Colette R. Wagner
Colette R. Wagner, 79, of 324 North Avenue, Jim Thorpe, died Wednesday at her residence. She was the widow of David Y. Wagner, who died in 1988.
Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Stehling) Spaar.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Jim Thorpe.
She had been employed as a hand sewer for the former Maryann Mfg. of Jim Thorpe until she retired.
Surviving is a son, Michael, of Altoona, a sister, Delores, wife of John C. Wehr of Lehighton, and two grandsons.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron Streets, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Florence C. Krause
Florence C. Krause, 90, of 1357 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, formerly of Allentown and Schnecksville, died Thursday in the Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. She was the widow of Reuben W. Krause.
She was a housekeeper for the Phoebe Home, Allentown, for 10 years before retiring in 1962.
Born in Carbon County, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Caroline (Silliman) Frantz.
She was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Neffs.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Frank O. DeLong
Frank O. DeLong, 45, of 8600 DeLong Drive, Slatington, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Cindy J. (Sneidman) DeLong. They observed their ninth wedding anniversary in August.
He was the owner and operator of Frank O. DeLong and Son Excavating and Septic, Slatington, for the past 15 years.
Born in Schnecksville, he was a son of Kermit F. and Jeanette I. (Musselman) DeLong of Slatington.
Surviving in addition to his widow and parents are two sons, Michael S. of Slatington and Jacob F., at home; three brothers, Clifford K., Brian D. and John P., all of Slatington; two sisters, Carol A., wife of Barry C. Betz of Orefield, and Susan I., wife of John B. Zellner of Slatington; and two grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter Rachael.
Dr. William H. Henninger
Dr. William H. Henninger, 77, of Flying Hills, 189 Oakmont Court, Reading, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Alice (Guy) Henninger.
He was chief anesthesiologist at the St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, from 1959 until retiring in 1983. He was also affiliated with the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, and previously had a general practice in Allentown and Bally.
A graduate of Muhlenberg College, he received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, in 1944, and served his internship at the former Church Home and Hospital and his residency at the former Hospital for Women, both in Baltimore.
Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Eli A. and Elsie (Sittler) Henninger.
He was a member of the Reformation Lutheran Church, Reiffton, Berks County, where he served on the council.
Dr. Henninger was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Gretchen H., wife of Michael Krasley of Allentown, and Lynn L., wife of Stanley A. Whitaker of Emmaus; a son, W. Guy of Newtown, Bucks County; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
William S. Royer
William S. Royer, 92, of Apple Road, Northampton, died Wednesday in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Jennie M. (Hoch) Royer.
He was a machinist for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for more than 30 years before retiring in 1965.
Born in Cherryville, he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Miller) Royer.
He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Allentown, and the Guthsville Rod and Gun Club, Orefield.
Surviving are a daughter Lorraine, wife of Fred H. Remmel of Northampton; two sisters, Alice Anthony of Walnutport and Isabelle of Cherryville; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son Bruce.
Mrs. Mary E. Deesing
Mrs. Mary E. Deesing, 98, of 740 Round Head Drive, Weatherly, formerly of 806 E. Railroad St., Mahanoy City, died Thursday in the Hazleton General Hospital.
She was employed at the former Janowitch Dress Factory, Mahanoy City, before retiring.
Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Naus) Krakuski, and had lived in Mahanoy City for most of her life.
She was a member of St. Canicus Catholic Church, Mahanoy City.
Surviving are four sons, Paul of Salt Lake City, Utah, Joseph of Hamburg, John of Mahanoy City and Frank of Delano; five daughters, Mary Woods of Hometown, Irene Inama of Brockton, Marguerite Hentosh of Delano, Joan Brown of Weatherly and Lorraine Lupcho of Quakake; 46 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren, 36 great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Anna Boris.
John J. Klynowsky
John J. Klynowsky, 72, formerly of 222 S. Bennett Court, Hazleton, died Thursday in Weatherwood, Weatherly. He was the husband of the late Anna E. (Verka) Klynowsky.
He was a custodian at the White Haven Center before retiring in 1984.
Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Stephen Sr. and Mary A. (Drevenak) Klynowsky.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Weatherly.
Surviving are a brother Robert of Weatherly R.2; and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen Jr., 1941, and Edward, 1987; and two sisters, Margaret Waverka, 1994, and Mary Murphy, 1996.
Gerald J. Boyle
Gerald J. Boyle of Newark, Del., died Tuesday in the Christiana Hospital, Newark. He was the husband of Angeline M. (DiCini) Boyle.
He was employed in managerial positions in New Castle County, Delaware, at the following locations: WaWa Corporation, 1988-90; Dr. Pet Center Co., 1978-88; and at Kiddie World.
Born in Beaver Meadows, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Gallagher) Boyle, and had lived in Weatherly as child.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Newark, where he was a former member of the parish council and had been active on the carnival committee.
Boyle was a member and past grand knight of the Seton Council, Knights of Columbus. He was also a former commander and captain of the color corps of the Bishop Fitzmorris Assembly of the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Kathleen L. Maichle of Newark; a brother Thomas of Levittown; a sister, Geraldine Kurtz of Weatherly; and two grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters and nine brothers.
Mrs. Pearl P. Tuckett
Mrs. Pearl P. Tuckett, 73, formerly of 223 Penn St., Tamaqua, died Wednesday morning in the Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hometown, where she had resided since July. She was the widow of William J. Tuckett Sr., who died in 1988. She worked as a nurses' aide for the former Allentown Hospital in the 1940s.
Michael R. Pribish
Michael R. Pribish, 43, of 192 Dartmouth St., Highland Park, N.J., died Tuesday in his home. He was a self-employed landscaper.
Mrs. Anna V. Chuckran
Mrs. Anna V. Chuckran, 94, of 439 W. Patterson St., Lansford, died Wednesday in her home. She was the widow of John C. Chuckran.
Angela Ondrus
Mrs. Angela Ondrus, 94, died Wednesday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph J. and Marie Ondrus at 36 Coal St., Lansford. She was the widow of Gabriel J. Ondrus, who died in 1983.
Kathleen Waynock
Mrs. Kathleen Waynock, 72, of 264 E. High St., Coaldale, died Wednesday at her home. She was the widow of William Waynock, who died in 1987, and the late Mr. Kastrava. She was employed as a sewing machine operator at the former W&L Manufacturing in Coaldale, until it closed.
John J. Yost
John J. Yost, 69, of Coplay, died Monday in the Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Frances A. (Stubits) Yost. They observed their 49th wedding anniversary in June.
He was a machinist for the former Hellertown Manufacturing Company for 30 years before retiring in 1982.
Born in Stiles, he was a son of Mrs. Bertha (Marx) Yost of Whitehall Township and the late John Yost.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Coplay, and the West Coplay Mannerchor.
Yost was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are a son, Gerald N. of Coplay; two daughters, Bonnie, wife of James Sipics of Catasauqua, and Denise of Danielsville; three sisters, Theresa, wife of Frank Perl of Stiles, Bertha, wife of Joseph Szoke of Lehighton, and Hilda, wife of Charles Parsons of Emmaus; and three grandchildren.
David J. Sweeney
David J. Sweeney, 50, of 118 Second Ave., Walnutport, died Monday in the Palmerton Hospital after being stricken at home. He was the husband of Teresa (Feola) Sweeney. They observed their 22nd wedding anniversary in June.
He was a draftsman for the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company, Allentown, for 25 years.
Born in Hazleton, he was a son of Mrs. Helene (Riley) Sweeney of Hazleton and the late Donald Sweeney.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville, where he was a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Men of Good News.
Sweeney was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are a son, Shawn D., and a daughter, Sabrina A., both at home; a brother, John T. of Camp Hill; and two sisters, Judith, wife of Liborio Sabatini of Flushing, N.Y., and Rosemary, wife of Ralph Montanio of Franklin Square, N.Y.
Mrs. Theda M. Saltzman
Mrs. Theda M. Saltzman, 77, of Schnecksville, died Monday in her home. She was the widow of Raymond M. Saltzman.
She was a seamstress for the former Bishop and Company, Weissport, for 25 years before retiring in 1973.
Born in Bowmanstown, she was a daughter of the late Clyde A. and Sally E. (Schoch) Rehrig.
She was a member of Jordan Lutheran Church, Orefield.
Mrs. Saltzman was a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 222, Schnecksville, and was a kitchen volunteer for the Community Fire Company No. 1, also of Schnecksville.
Surviving are a son, Larry E. of Boulder, Colo.; two daughters, Janet S., wife of Calvin G. Dorward of Valparaiso, Ind., and Linda M., wife of Robert J. Merryman of Oviedo, Fla.; two sisters, Gladys E. Walck of Lehighton and Bernadine O., wife of Willard Wolfe of North Weissport; five grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
The Heintzelman Funeral Home, 4609 Rt. 309, Schnecksville, is in charge of the arrangements.
