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 Obituary Index Rev. Ladislaus Parker Orange,Ca. Jan 3,2010 Paul Tuifel New York, NY. Dec, 12, 2009 Anton Stangl, Allentown,Pa. Nov, 14, 2009 William Dax, Allentown,Pa. Oct, 25, 2009 Erna Dax, Allentown,Pa. Oct, 28, 2009 Helen Kaminsky, Cooperstown, NY. June, 26, 2009 Erma Weisel, Allentown,Pa. June, 5, 2009 Anna Procanyn, Coplay,Pa. June, 3, 2009 Frieda Iacone, Easton,Pa. May, 17, 2009 Alfred Trinkle, Covington,La. May, 14, 2009 Martin Csencsits, Northampton, Pa. May, 10, 2009 Walter Pomper, Flowery Branch,Ga. April, 6, 2009 Ernest Luisser, Allentown, Mar. 11, 2009 Herman Drauch, Allentown, Feb. 19, 2009 Maria Paukovits, Clifton, Feb. 2, 2009 Mary Groller, Allentown, Jan. 28, 2009 Theresa Schlager, Coplay, Jan. 19, 2009 Joseph Weber, Coplay, Jan. 15, 2009 Mary Milisits, Northampton, Dec. 31, 2008 Frank Garger, Northampton, Jan. 1, 2009 Anna Mohr, Coplay,Dec. 29, 2008 Irma Trabel, Fountain Hill,Oct. 15, 2008 Martha Pollinger, Allentown, Oct. 29, 2008 Edward Frisch, Allentown, Oct. 27, 2008 Berta Zwickel, Whitehall, Aug. 27, 2008 Anna (Pendl) Temmel, Nazareth, Aug. 17, 2008 Hermine Bodisch Traupman, New York City, Aug. 12, 2008 Gisela (Stella) Binder, Pearl River, NY, September 4, 2007 Margaret W. Hussar, Willow Street & Allentown, May 2, 2008 Hermine "Minnie" Keglovitz, Nazareth, April 22, 2008 Emil C. Simitz, Coplay, April 18, 2008 Felix S. Schuch, Nazareth, April 5, 2008 Mary Remsing, Nazareth & Bath, March 28, 2008 Szabina Weber, Northampton, March 15, 2008 Hermina "Minnie" Stengel, Allentown, March 12, 2008 Irma Best, Whitehall, March 8, 2008 Martha Schmidt, Allentown, March 6, 2008 Karl Lang, Allentown, February 11, 2008 Bertha Szoke, Lehighton, Jan. 11, 2008 Hermine "Kitty" Donschietz, Allentown, November 17, 2007 Josephine Schmidt, Allentown, Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Angela Matika, Hokendauqua (Whitehall) died October 7, 2007 Josefa "Josephine" Walthier, Illinois, Sep 2007 Theresa Demidont, Allentown, Sept. 24, 2007 Mary T. Richter, Allentown, August 24, 2007 Frank J. Hacker, Coplay, August 21, 2007 Ferdinand J. "Fred" Györy, Whitehall & Allentown, August 12, 2007 Frances (Bleich) DeCocq, South Bend, July 18, 2007 Lena Iwantsch, Whitehall, North Catasauqua & Allentown, June 4, 2007 Agnes (nee Ifkovits) Szerencsits, Clifton, May 24, 2007 Mary Legath, Clifton, "Saturday" Julius "Jay" Koch, Brooklyn, NY, March 19, 2007 Alfred "Fred" Berner Sr., Catasauqua, Feb. 23, 2007 Ignaz "Iggy" M. Keglovits, Coplay, Jan. 20, 2007 Father Joseph W. Gaspar, M.S.C., Sacred Heart Villa, January, 2007 |
Rev. Ladislaus Parker Our heavenly Father, the Lord of the living and the dead, has called to Himself Reverendissimus Dom. Ladislas Francis Keresztesy-Parker, Abbot Founder and First Abbot of St. Michael’s in Orange, California, on Sunday, 3 January, A.D. 2010, at 12:05 A.M. Franz Purker was born in German-speaking Vaskeresztes (Grossdorf), Hungary on December 19, 1915. He attended school in Szombathely at the Norbertine gymnasium directed by confreres of St. Michael’s Abbey in Csorna. Upon graduation Francis entered the Abbey’s novitiate and received the name of Ladislas. After novitiate and profession, he completed philosophical studies in the studium of the Abbey and was then sent to Rome where he pursued theological studies at the Gregorian University. Fr. Ladislas was ordained a priest on August 20, 1940 and completed his doctoral studies in 1942 with a dissertation on “The Doctrine of St. Augustine on Hope.” Upon return from his studies Fr. Ladislas was named master of novices and professor of moral theology at the Abbey, posts he filled until escaping Communist Hungary along with his confreres in July, 1950. Received warmly by Abbot Sylvester Killeen and the confreres of St. Norbert’s Abbey in DePere, Wisconsin, Fr. Ladislas and his companions served in a variety of ministerial settings doing both parish and academic work in the Abbey’s widely-spread apostolates. Fr. Ladislas, though, was the driving force enabling his fellow refugees to reunite in 1957, reestablishing both the common life in Santa Ana, California and a common apostolate at Mater Dei High School, at the invitation of Cardinal James McIntyre, Archbishop of Los Angeles. He served on the faculty of Mater Dei until 1961 when in August a new foundation was opened as a junior seminary and novitiate of the Abbey of St. Michael’s in Csorna. From 1959 -1975, Fr. Ladislas was administrator of the community with its growing number of seminarians. In June 1975 the community became an independent priory and Fr. Ladislas was elected the first prelate. In August, 1984, following the decision of the Order’s definitory, the canonry was elevated to abbey status and Fr. Ladislas was named its first abbot. Upon reaching 75 years of age in 1990, he was re-elected prelate. Abbot Parker became abbot emeritus upon his resignation in June, 1995. By that time and under his wise and loving governance the community had grown to 41 priests and nearly 60 confreres. Thursday, January 7: 4:30 PM – Reception of the Body into the Abbey Church 5:00 PM - Vespers Friday, January 8: Midnight –Vigil Office of Readings and Homily; 9:00 AM –Lauds of the Dead; 11:00 AM - Requiem Mass; 4:20 PM -Mid-afternoon Prayer followed by -transfer of Body to Mission San Juan Capistrano Basilica; 7:30 PM -Vespers of the Dead with Homily at MSJCB Saturday, January 9: 9:30 AM -Funeral Mass at Mission Basilica; 11:30 AM -Burial at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Front, California; 12:30 PM -Reception Top Paul Tuifel  Paul Tuifel, 79, of New Hyde Park, New York, passed away on December 12, 2009. Born in Gaas, Burgenland, Austria, he was the husband of Hildegard (Hagen) Tuifel. They would have celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in April. He was a long-time active member and trustee of the Brüderschaft der Burgenländer in New York. Besides his wife, he is survived by children Robert, Nancy, Kenneth, and 2 grandchildren. The funeral took place on December 16, 2009 in New Hyde Park, with interment in St. Charles' Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. Top Anton Stangl Anton Stangl, 81, of Allentown, formerly of New York City, died November 14, 2009 in the V.N.A. Hospice of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Township. Born in Zahling, Burgenland, Austria, he was the son of the late Josef and Aloisia (Wunderler) Stangl. Anton was a master tailor in Austria, Switzerland and New York City, tailoring suits for former presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, as well as former secretary of state Henry Kissinger. Survivors: Sisters, Rosa Binder with whom he resided, Hilda Posch in Austria; nieces, nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ruch Street and Park Avenue, Whitehall. Call 9-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to St. John the Baptist Church, c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in Morning Call on November 15, 2009. Top William Dax William Dax, 77, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in Praxis Alzheimers Facility, Easton. He was the husband of Erna (Keppel) Dax who died Wednesday, October 28, 2009. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last January. Born in Krobotek, Austria, William was a son of the late Michael and Maria (Weber) Dax. He was a self employed carpenter for more than 25 years in the area trading as William Dax and Sons and was a member of Caprenters Lehigh Valley Local 600. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. William was a member of the Monocacy Field and Stream Club. Survivors: Surviving are sons, William J. and his wife, Maria, of Orefield, Christopher M. and Lisa Cyphers of Bethlehem; daughter Janie E., wife of Anthony Barnyak, of Allentown. William has a brother, Johann Dax and sisters, Ida Tobitsch, Theresia Joke and Rosa Granitz, all in Austria. There are two grandchildren, Christine Dax and Jeffrey Dax. He was predeceased by a brother, Franz. Services: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 8:30-9:40 a.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Published in Morning Call on October 30, 2009. Top Erna Dax Erna Dax, 85, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in the Hospice House of St. Lukes V.N.A., Bethlehem. She was the wife of William Dax who died on Sunday, October 25, 2009. The couple celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last January. Born in Königsdorf, Austria, Erna was a daughter of the late John and Gisela (Pummer) Keppel. Erna was a seamstress for various mills in the Lehigh Valley. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Surviving are sons, William J. and his wife, Maria, of Orefield, Christopher M. and Lisa Cyphers of Bethlehem; daughter, Janie E., wife of Anthony Barbnyak, of Allentown; grandchildren, Christine Dax and Jeffrey Dax. Services: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 8:30-9:40 a.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church, 444 N. Jasper St., Allentown, PA 18109. Published in Morning Call on October 30, 2009. Top Alfred Steiner Alfred Steiner, 84, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Neusiedl bei Güssing, Burgenland, Austria, he was a son of the late Franz and Magdalena Steiner. Alfred was the husband of the late Rosa (Trinkl) Steiner. Alfred worked for many years as a tailor in management positions for various clothing companies around the Lehigh Valley before his retirement. Survivors: Daughter, Heidelinde Predix of Chesapeake, Va.; son, Manfred and his wife, Vicki Steiner, of Walnutport; sisters, Elli Flakus and Wilma Pratter, both of Graz, Austria; grandchildren, Rachel and Raymond Predix, Melissa Marerro and Nicholas, Kate and Cory Steiner; great-grandchildren, Tristen and Kingsten Marerro. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Services: memorial, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2009 at Hope Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the church at 4131 Lehigh Drive, P.O. Box 1030, Cherryville, PA 18035. Published in Morning Call on August 27, 2009. Top Helen Kaminsky Helen Kaminsky, 98, passed away June 26, 2009 in Cooperstown, N.Y. She was born October 25, 1910 in Szentpéterfa (Prostrum), Hungary, the daughter of Andrew and Theresa (Jurasits) Temmel. Helen grew up in Nazareth. She left home at an early age to become a nanny for a family on Long Island, and later was a waitress for many years. She married the love of her life, Erich Kaminsky in New York City on September 23, 1933. He passed away on January 29, 1974 in Melbourne, Fla. She moved to Florida in 1973 and resided in Barefoot Bay for many years until moving to Decatur in 2004 to be with her daughter. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in both Barefoot Bay, Fla. and Worcester, N.Y. Helen's favorite past times were bowling and watching baseball. She had a very active social life while living in Florida, although her focus was always family first. She adored her very special grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors: She is survived by her son, Paul E. Kaminsky; her daughter, Carolyn A. and her husband, Roger Nickol; five grandchildren, Martha and Stephen Hasslacher, Erich and Melonie Kaminsky, John and Kathy Kaminsky, Janel Nickol and Robert Nickol; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. Services: A requiem Mass will be held on July 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, 970 State Street, Schenectady, N.Y. and a burial Mass with internment in Florida Memorial Gardens, Melbourne, Fla. will be arranged at the family's convenience. Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester. To sign the online guest book or send a condolence to the family, visit: www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com. Contributions: In loving memory of Helen may be made to a charity of ones choice. Published in the Morning Call on 6/29/2009 Top Erma Weisel Erma Weisel, 84, of Allentown died Friday, June 5, 2009 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the widow of William H. Weisel, Sr. Born in Neustift bei Güssing, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Tapler) Nikles. Erma was employed at the former Zollinger and Harned, Allentown, for several years before retiring. Previously she was employed at K & M Sportswear, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, William H. Weisel, Jr., Gary J. Weisel; grandson, Jason L. Weisel, all of Allentown; nephews; nieces; cousins; brother-in-law; sister-in-law. Services: Funeral Service 2:00 PM Thursday in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th & Hamilton Sts., Allentown. Call 1 to 2:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home. Interment Highland Memorial Park, Allentown. Published in the Morning Call on 6/7/2009 Top Anna Procanyn Anna M. Procanyn, 87, of Coplay, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife for over 50 years of the late Melvin D. Procanyn, who passed away in 1993. Born in Kroatisch Tschantschendorf, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida (Ifkovits) Keglovits. She was a long time member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Anna was an avid gardener who enjoyed her plants, both within and outside of her home. Survivors: Son, Melvin J., daughter, Ann Marie; two granddaughters, Susanne Perram and Dr. Melissa Platt; three great-grandsons, Bryce and Cade Perram and Samuel Platt; two nieces. She was predeceased by a brother, John Keglovits. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon in the church. Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to the church, c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in the Morning Call on 6/3/2009 Top Frieda Iacone Frieda K. Iacone, 88, of Nazareth, died May 17, 2009 in New Eastwood Care and Rehab Center, Easton. She was the wife of Thomas G. Iacone for 37 years and the late Stephen Schwader who died December 19, 1958. Frieda was born April 25, 1921 in St. Michael, Burgenland, Austria, daughter of the late Gustav and Theresia (Schaller) Sauerzopf. She was a sewing machine operator at the former Pioneer Sportswear, Nazareth, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of ILGWU. Survivors: Husband; son, Stephen Schwader and his wife Stephanie, Fla.; sister, Theresa Derkits, Nazareth; brother, William Sauerzopf and wife Anna, Nazareth; four grandchildren, Joey, Jody, Audrey, Kathleen; four great-grandchildren, pre-deceased brothers, Stephen, Walter, Rudolph, Gustave, John, Andrew Sauerzopf and Charles Noversel. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Holy Family Church. Burial in Holy Savior Cemetery, Bethlehem. Call Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions: Donations can be made to Holy Family Church in Frieda's memory. Published in the Morning Call on 5/19/2009 Top Alfred Trinkle Alfred Trinkle, 81, formerly of Allentown, died Monday in St. Tammany Hospital, Covington, Louisiana. He was the husband of the late Lois Trinkle. Born in Königsdorf, Burgenland Austria, he was the son of the late Frank and Theresa (Trinkle) and the brother of the late Rudolph Trinkle. Residing in Allentown until 1986 when he moved to Sea Isle City, N.J., he has resided for the past 15 months with his daughter and son-in-law in Madisonville, Louisiana. He graduated from Allen High School in 1946 and attended Allentown Business School. Trinkle joined The Morning Call in 1948 as a district manager in the circulation department. He became office manager in 1960 and was named circulation manager in 1965. In 1974, he was named circulation director and marketing director in 1983. He was vice president of marketing for The Morning Call until his retirement in 1986. Trinkle served as secretary of the Downtown Improvement District Authority, and worked with the authority during his retirement. He also He served on the board of directors of the Interstate Circulation Managers Association and the former Allentown Downtown Improvement District Authority. Trinkle served in the Marine Corps for three years and was called back for an additional year of service during the Korean War. Survivors: Daughter, Lynn and her husband, Charles Truxillo. Services: private, will take place with the family in Louisiana. Contributions: To the charity of choice. Published in the Morning Call on 5/14/2009 Top Martin Csencsits Martin F. Csencsits, 89, of Northampton died Sunday, May 10, 2009 in St Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Margaret (Jaksits) Csencsits. Born November 6, 1919 in Northampton (and raised in Harmisch), he was the son of the late Frank and Julia (Schuch) Csencsits. Martin retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. where he worked for many years. He belonged to Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton, sang on the choir and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Martin was also a member of the Northampton Mens Retirement Group. He served his country in the Navy during World War II and was an active member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 454 and Veteran of Foreign Wars post 4714. Survivors: Wife; sons; Martin J. Csencsits and wife Patricia, of Laurys Station, James R. Csencsits, and wife Gigi , of Boise, Idaho, Dennis E. Csencsits, and wife Andrea, of Northampton, five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Csencsits, of Danielsville and Engelbert Csencsits, of Palmerton. Martin was predeceased by a son, Father Eugene Francis Csencsits and a daughter, Margaret Csencsits. Services: Military Services will be Thursday, May 14th at 9:45 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in Queenship of Mary Church 1324 Newport Ave. Northampton. Family and friends may call Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to the church c/o funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 5/12/2009. Top Walter Pomper Walter E. Pomper, 85, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. He was the husband of the late Stephanie (Wirtitsch) Pomper, a native of Seltschach/Carinthia, who died on November, 11, 2006. A son of the late Josef and Theresia (Wolf) Pomper, he was born in Chicago and raised in Burgenland (Rohrbach an der Teich and Neuberg). He returned to Chicago with his family in 1939, two weeks before the outbreak of World War II. He was a longtime member of the Burgenländische Gemeinschaft, the Burgenland Bunch, the Böhmerwald Beneficial Society, the Austrian Mixed Chorus, the First Burgenländer Beneficial Society, and the Stock im Eisen Society. In 1972, he founded the Österreichischer Vergnügungsverein. For many years he published the newsletter "The Austrian American". Survivors: son, John (Sandra); brother, William; sister, Marilyn (George) Saich; and grandchildren, Nicole, Jesse and Romana Waters, Kristel Johnson and Verena Skinner. He was predeceased by a son, Steven (Cheryl), and a brother, Joseph (late Fran). Services: Memorial gathering Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels, 205 S. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL. Interment private. Top Ernest Luisser Ernest J. Luisser, devoted husband, father and grandfather, of Allentown, passed away on March 9 at the age of 88. He was born in Kohfidisch, Burgenland, Austria to the late Mary (Stangl) Luisser. He was married to Stella C. (Garger) Luisser for 62 years in November. During World War II, he served as a corporal with the 522 Air Service Group with the Army in North Africa and Italy. Ernest was a driver and dispatcher for 19 years with C&E Trucking and then he worked for Servomation in the warehouse for 14 years until retiring in 1982. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Allentown. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 4714, Northampton, 6th ward Civic Association and the 6th ward Crime Watch. Ernest was an avid golfer and bowler, usually with the Mountainville Mixed Bowling League. Survivors: Wife, Stella C. of Allentown; son, James and his wife, Kathleen Luisser, of Allentown; daughter, Kathleen and her husband, Robert Lindenmoyer, of Northampton; grandchildren, Eric and his wife, Michelle Politi, Lisa Politi and Katelyn Politi; niece, Elfriede Bleicher. He was predeceased by his sisters, Gertrude Schaeffer and Hermine Bleicher. Services: A viewing will be held on Friday, March 13 from 9-10:15 a.m. in Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Published in the Morning Call on 3/11/2009 Top Herman Drauch Herman Drauch, 85, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009 in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. He was the husband of the late Helena Drauch. Born in Poppendorf, Burgenland, Austria, Herman was a son of the late John and Cecelia (Baumann) Drauch. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. Herman was self employed and had a rug cleaning service in Allentown. He served with the Army during World War II. Survivor: Surviving is a brother, John G. of Allentown. Services: Graveside services will be on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. in Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall. Calling will be on Tuesday from noon to 12:45 p.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Top Maria Paukovits PAUKOVITS -- Maria, age 86, passed away on February 2, 2009. Born in Gaas, Austria, she came to the US in 1955 and became a US citizen in 1960. She was a resident of Clifton, NJ for 53 years, and was employed as an electrical supervisor for 19 years, before retiring in 1986. She had worked at several northern NJ companies, and continued to work part-time after retirement as a sales associate for Federated Stores. As an active parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ, she was a lector at German masses, a member of the Parish Women's Society, and a 25-year member of the Catholic Kolping Society of America, where she held terms as vice president. Beloved wife of 60 years to Stefan Paukovits. Maria is survived by her three children, Helmut (Paul) Paukovits of Garfield, NJ, Marie Pauk of San Diego, CA and Donna Marie Paukovits of NJ. Maria is also survived by her sisters Christina Trippel of Austria and Anna Csencsits and Pauline Deutsch, both of NJ. Predeceased is her brother Josef Lipovits, of NJ. She was also dearly loved by her daughter-in-law, Nam Sim (Ogey) Paukovits, and granddaughters Kyong Pae of NC, and Jeanne Fredericks, of Bloomfield, NJ. She was also the great grandmother to Marin Fredericks. Maria also will be missed by several loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday 8:15 am from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Ave., Clifton and 9:00 am at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Hope Avenue and Harrison Street, Passaic, NJ. Entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, MacLean Boulevard, Paterson, NJ. Viewing schedule is on Wednesday, Feb. 4th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Top Mary Groller Mary H. Groller, 92, of Allentown, died on January 28, 2009 surrounded by her loving family in the home of her daughter, Joanne Conelias. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Groller, who died in 1998. Mary was born in Northampton on August 14, 1916 (and raised in Szentpéterfa/Prostrum), daughter of the late John and Mary (Mikisits) Gerencser. She was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Allentown. Mary was an avid bowler for more than 72 years. She loved playing bingo, going to Atlantic City, playing cards with her friends and family and listening to Hungarian and polka music. Mary made the best kiffles in the Lehigh Valley. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as someone who always had a smile on her face and enjoyed life. She especially enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attended as many of their activities as possible. Survivors: Son, Joseph M. Groller and his wife, Kris, of Bethlehem; daughters, Joanne, wife of Trent P. Conelias, of Bethlehem and Bonnie and her late husband, Ernie Affa, of Fort Collins, Colorado; sister, Catherine "Kitty" Rank of Northampton; six grandchildren, Trent, Dean, Michael, Coriann, Samantha and Alexandra; six great-grandchildren, Madison and Abigail Affa, Connor and Cade Conelias and Kiefer and Brody Batz; nieces, nephews. Services: Mass, 10 a.m. on Saturday in the church, 501 Ridge Avenue, Allentown. Viewing 7-9 p.m. Friday and 8:15-9:15 a.m. Saturday in the John F. Herron Funeral Home, 458 Center At Market Street, Bethlehem. Burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: May be made to the John F. Herron Funeral Home, your memorial contributions for Mary H. Groller will be donated by her family to Hospice and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Published in the Morning Call on 1/30/2009 Top Theresa Schlager Theresa A. Schlager, 84, of Coplay, passed away Jan. 19 in her home. She was married to Ludwig A. Schlager for 60 years. Born in Coplay (and raised in Eisenberg an der Pinka), she was the daughter of the late Felix and Pauline (Eberhardt) Weber. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Modern Clothes, Allentown, for 30 years retiring in 1986. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay, and its Altar & Rosary Society. She was a member of the Coplay Sängerbund. Survivors: Husband; daughter, Rosemary Schlager of Whitehall; grandsons, Christopher, Jonathan and his fiancee, Amanda; great-grandson, Bixby; sister, Mary Stubits of Whitehall. Her brother, Joseph Weber, passed away on January 15. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church. Call 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church, c/o the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 1/21/2009 Top Joseph Weber Joseph Weber, 80, of Coplay, passed away January 15, 2009 at home. He was married to Margaret (Meyer) Weber for 58 years. Born in Coplay (and raised in Eisenberg an der Pinka), he was the son of the late Felix and Pauline (Eberhardt) Weber. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay and a member of its former Knights of St. George. He was a packer for LaFarge Cement Co., Whitehall, for 40 years until retiring. A musician, he was a button accordian player for the Edelweiss Band. As a hobby, he enjoyed woodcrafting and was a life member of the Coplay Sängerbund. Survivors: Wife; son, Joseph and Claire of Whitehall; daughter, Suzanne, wife of Ron Rabenold, of Coplay; grandchildren, Joseph Weber III, Daniel Weber, Tara Eckels, Tanya Rabenold; sisters, Mary Stubits of Whitehall, Theresa, wife of Ludwig Schlager of Coplay. Services: 10 a.m., Monday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Call 8:30-10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church, c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in the Morning Call on 1/17/2009 Top Mary Milisits Mary Milisits, 89, of Northampton, died Wednesday, December 31 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was born February 2, 1919 in Horvátlövo (Kroatisch Schützen), Hungary, the daughter of the late Stephen and Theresa (Cseri) Milisits. Mary worked for the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton, for many years. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton. Survivors: Mary is survived by a sister, Anna, wife of Peter Noga, of Allentown; brother-in-law, Raymond A. Buffington of Northampton; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, a great-great-niece. Mary was predeceased by a sister, Theresa J. Buffington. Services: will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 6 in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call 9-10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: May be presented to the church, c/o the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 1/3/2009 Top Frank Garger Frank Garger, 72, of Northampton, died January 1, 2009 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Frank and his wife, Maria (Filipovits) Garger, celebrated 43 years of marriage in July. Frank was born March 1, 1936 in Szentpéterfa (Prostrum), Hungary, the son of the late Frank and Rose (Jurasits) Garger. He was a general contractor, builder and owner and operator of Garger's Market, Northampton, for many years. He also worked at Lehigh Structural Steel for 21 years. He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, the Holy Name Society and he served as an usher for 35 years. Frank was also a member of the Ss. Peter & Paul Society in Northampton. Frank loved gardening and taking care of his roses. Survivors: He is survived by his wife; daughter, Lisa McGill of Coopersburg; son, Frank L. Garger and his wife, Judit, of Whitehall; grandchildren, Zachary, Megan and Justin McGill, Mark and Alan Garger; brother, Matthew Garger in Germany. Frank was predeceased by brothers, Rudolph and William Garger. Services: A prayer service will be 9:45 a.m. Monday, January 5 in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call 5-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Contributions: May be presented to the church and/or Fox Chase Cancer Center, c/o the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 1/3/2009 Top Anna Mohr Anna M. (Yandrasits) Mohr, 84 years of Coplay, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2008, in the Hospice of the V.N.A. of St. Lukes Hospital, Lower Saucon Twp., surrounded by her loving and dedicated family. She was the widow of Ralph F. Mohr Sr., who died on July 13, 1981. Born in Coplay, she was the only child of Frank and Carolina (Ifsits) Yandrasits (from Großmürbisch and Schallendorf). She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Coplay, and a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. She was the co-owner with her late husband of the Deerskin Leather Shops in Coplay and Beach Haven, N.J. for over 20 years, retiring in 1986. Earlier in life she was a teller at the former Coplay National Bank. Anna loved her polka music, traveling and playing cards, and was the Director of the Coplay Sängerbund Chorus for over 41 years. Very active in politics, she was a longtime Democratic Committeewoman in Coplay. Survivors: She is survived by a son, Ralph F. Mohr and his wife Joan M. (Bandura) of Whitehall; grandchildren, Sharon L. Mohr of Williamsport, Stacy L. Boyle and her husband Brendan of East Greenville, and Matthew B. Mohr and his wife Jennifer of Schnecksville; great-grandchildren, Jaclyn, Olivia, Emily, Gabriel and Evan. Services: Services will be at noon, Saturday, January 3, 2009, in the Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, with Rev. Msgr. William E. Handges officiating. Her viewing will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Whitehall. Contributions: Memorial contributions are suggested to the V.N.A. of St. Lukes Hospice Program, 1510 Valley Center Pkwy., Suite 200, Bethlehem PA 18017-2294. Published in the Morning Call on 12/31/2008 Top Irma Trabel Irma I. Trabel, 93, of Fountain Hill, died Monday, October 13, 2008, in her home. She was the wife of the late Philip M. Trabel, who died in 1973. Born in Güssing, Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Spitzer) Janders. Irma was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She was a wonderful mother who devoted her life to taking care of her family. She also enjoyed gardening. Survivors: Sons, Philip E. and William K., with whom she resided; nieces, nephews. Services: will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem. Family and friends may call Thursday 10-11 a.m. Published in the Morning Call, Oct. 14, 2008. Top Martha Pollinger Martha Pollinger, 85, of Allentown, passed away on October 27 in ManorCare, Bethlehem. Born in Steingraben, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Draxler) Klobosits. Martha was the wife of the late Stanley Pollinger, who passed away on September 30, 1999. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown, where she was a member of its Frauenverein. Survivors: Daughter, Jane, wife of Michael Tiuchty, of Northampton; sons, Robert Pollinger, husband of Deborah Pollinger, of San Diego, Calif., Bruce Pollinger, husband of Traci Pollinger, of Carlsbad, Calif.; grandchildren, Chad, Tricia, Justin, Joshua, Heather, Thomas, Tyler; great-grandchildren, Joey, Jacob. Services: Call Saturday, November 1 from 9-10:30 a.m. followed by services at 10:30 a.m., both in Weber Funeral Home P.C., 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown . Published in the Morning Call on 10/29/2008 Top Edward Frisch Edward Frisch, 77, of Allentown died Monday October 27, 2008 at his residence. He was the husband of Helene (Remsing) Frisch, having celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 19, 2008. Born in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary, he was a son of the late Johanna Frisch. Edward was a welder for the Follett Corp. of Forks Twp., for 37 years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church of Allentown. Survivors: Wife; Daughters, Annette H. wife of Robert J. Monberger Sr. of Bethlehem Twp. and Monica wife of Paul D. Wasser of Northampton; grandchildren, Jessica Monberger, Robert J. Monberger Jr. and Stephanie Schwerer. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2008, Weber Funeral Homes, P.C., 502 Ridge Ave. followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. in the church. Call 8:30-9:30 a.m. Top Berta Zwickel  Berta Zwickel of Whitehall, passed away in her home three days after her 78th birthday on Aug. 27. She was married for 53 years to the late Friedrich Zwickel. Born August 24, 1930 in Raabfidisch/Rábafüzes, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Eduard and Maria (Neubauer) Simitz. She immigrated to the United States, becoming a citizen on June 13, 1956. Berta was a seamstress for the former Phoenix Clothes, Allentown. After the birth of her daughter in 1965, she was a homemaker who took great pride in maintaining her home, tending to her garden, cooking and baking. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Survivors: Daughter, Christine Zwickel and her fiance, Michael Edelman, and granddaughter, Jenna Edelman, all of Whitehall; sister, Maria Turri; nieces, nephew. She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret, and a baby brother, Herbert. Services: memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fifth and Coplay Streets, Coplay. No calling hours. Arrangements by the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, 18037. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to St. Peter's Catholic Church, c/o the funeral home. Top Anna Temmel Anna (Pendl) Temmel, 87, of Nazareth, died Aug. 17, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Temmel, who died June 5, 1980. Anna was born July 25, 1921 in Sulz, Burgenland, Austria, daughter of the late Frank and Theresia (Didovits) Pendl. Anna was a homemaker, who loved embroidery, cooking and pencil art. She enjoyed making embroidered tablecloths for her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Survivors: She is survived by a son, Stephen Temmel and his wife, Karen, of Lehighton; daughters, Joyce Smicker of Allentown Linda Temmel and Rosemary Temmel at home; five brothers, Frank Bendl and his wife, Irene, of Bath, Walter Bendl and his wife, Theresa, of Nazareth, Alfred Bendl and his wife, Dorothea, of Bethlehem, Frederick Bendl and his wife, Joan, of Steelton, Pa., William Bendl and his wife, Lorrie, of Hollis, N.H.; sisters, Helen Boris and her husband, Richard, of Wind Gap, Theresa Keeler of Nazareth; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Hilda Bendl. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Reichel Funeral Homes Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth. Published in the Morning Call on 8/19/2008 Top Hermine Traupman Hermine Bodisch Traupman, 95, formerly of New York City, died Aug. 12, 2008, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was married to the late Anton Traupman and previously to the late Alois Bodisch. Born in Glasing, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Alois and Maria (Deutsch) Stranzl. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Coplay. Survivors: Son, Frank L. Bodisch and his wife Kathleen of Whitehall; daughter, Elsie, wife of Frank Paukowits of Queens, N.Y.; stepdaughter, Lillian, wife of Frank Klepeis of Newington, Conn.; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters, Rose and Mary, and brothers, Franz and Ignatz. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: St. Peter Catholic Church, c/o the funeral home, PA 18037. Top Gisela Binder 2007-09-06 Gisela (Stella) Binder of Pearl River, NY, a longtime resident of the Bronx (Throgs Neck) died Tuesday, September 4, 2007. She was 92. Stella was born October 3, 1914 in Inzenhof, Austria to Stefan and Maria Koppel. Stella has lived in Pearl River for the past 12 years. Before that, she lived in the Bronx from 1946 to 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Casey and Jack; grandson, Christopher Casey and Melissa; granddaughter, Adrienne DiBlasi and Richard; grandson, Stephen Casey and Sheila; her great grandchildren, Lauren, Tatum, Zachary, Connor, Tyler, Ava and Ryan. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Joseph (1995). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Margaret's R.C. Church, Pearl River, NY. Burial is at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Visiting Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at Wyman- Fisher Funeral Home, Inc WYMAN-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, 100 Franklin Ave Pearl River (845) 735-2161 Top Margaret Hussar  Margaret W. Hussar, 88, of Willow Street, PA, formerly of Allentown, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Hussar Sr., who died in 1992. Born in Krobotek, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Franz and Maria (Weber) Werner. Marge came to America in 1929 and her family settled in Allentown. She attended Allentown Central Catholic High School and worked as a lab technician for ATT/Lucent Technologies, participating in the early production of transistors and later, development of the silicon chip. Marge was an avid cook, baker and candy maker. She was at home in nature and loved long walks in the woods or along the beach. She enjoyed gardening and was an excellent artist, working with watercolors. She took classes at the Baum Art School. Perhaps influenced by her husband, Marge developed an interest in watching professional golf and was a big fan of Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods. She always wanted to be a spectator at the Masters - perhaps to see the flowers even more than the golf. Survivors: She is survived by her four children, Anna Marie, wife of Stephen Sohonyay, of Lancaster; Robert Jr., husband of Denise Mirto Hussar, of Harrisburg, Kevin of Willow Street and Christopher, husband of Kathleen Kerr Hussar, of Newark, Del. Marge is also the very proud grandmother of Stephen and Simon Sohonyay and of Alexandra, Margaret, Grace and Elizabeth Hussar, along with great- grandchildren, Madeleine and Jack Sohonyay. Contributions: Marge has requested that contributions in her name be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Published in the Morning Call on 5/11/2008. Top Hermine Keglovitz  Hermine "Minnie" Keglovitz, 80, of Nazareth died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Easton Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rudolf and Sabina (Wiener) Schrantz. She was born November 5, 1927, in Stockertown, grew up in Luising, Burgenland, Austria and returned to the United States in 1946. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Keglovitz who died March 21, 1985. Minnie worked as a machine operator at the former Nazareth Waist Mills, as a nurses aide at Gracedale and a cook at Holy Family Club and Y.M.C.A. in Nazareth. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was a volunteer at Gracedale. Minnie and her late husband Frank were longtime active members of the Holy Family Club and organized and worked at many events at the club. They were also members of the Burgenländische Gemeinschaft. Minnie a.k.a. Noni, Nana, Minni-Tant loved spending time with her family in America and Austria. Survivors: Son, Frank Keglovitz and wife Fawn, of Whitehall; daughter, Linda wife of Michael Ferretti of Nazareth; four grandchildren, Daniel and Christopher Ferretti, Janelle and Jeff Keglovitz and five great-grandchildren, Lauren, Alex, Naomi, Katie, Mia. She was predeceased by brothers, Kosmas and Joseph Schrantz, and sisters, Mary Eckhart and Theresa. Services: 9:15 a.m. Monday, April 28, Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church in Nazareth. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery. Call Sunday 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 4/25/2008. Top Emil C. Simitz Emil C. Simitz, 91, of Coplay, died April 18 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was married to Gisela (Schanta) Simitz for 66 years. Born in Jakobshof, Hungary, he was the son of the late Franz and Maria (Stanko) Simitz. He was an electrician for the former Whitehall Cement Co., Whitehall, for 31 years. Emil was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Margaret, wife of Edward Ivankovits, of Coplay, Gisela, wife of Lance Gottwald, of Harrisburg; son, Emil and his wife, Sally, of Coplay; grandchildren, Mark Ivankovits, Christine Law, Edward Ivankovits, Stefanie Kaintz, Carolyn Simitz; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, John, Nicholas; sisters, Laura Schanta in Germany, Anna Fleck in Austria. He was predeceased by six brothers and sisters. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions: St. Peter's Catholic Church, c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in the Morning Call on 4/19/2008. Top Felix S. Schuch Felix S. Schuch, 99, of Nazareth, died April 5, 2008, in Eastwood Nursing Center, Wilson. He was the husband of the late Mary (Domitrovits) Schuch, who died on June 29, 1998. Felix was born on Oct. 23, 1908, in Grossbachselten, Burgenland, Austria, a son of the late Paul Schuch and Maria (Groller) Schuch Paukovits, and a stepson of the late John Paukovits. Felix was a quarry truck driver at the former Penn-Dixie Cement Co., Nazareth. He retired in 1975 after 38 years of service. He was the oldest member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, and also of the Holy Family Sick and Relief Society. He was a member of Knights of St. George Branch 258 and the church’s Holy Name Society. Felix loved working in his garden and pruning his shrubs. He was a devoted father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his children, grandchildren, family and friends. Survivors: Sons, Felix Schuch and wife Elizabeth of Jamestown, Tenn., William Schuch and wife Brenda of Lower Nazareth Township; daughter, Marie, wife of Michael Cunningham of Lower Nazareth Township; grandchildren, Janet Kahler, Robin Heckman, Michael Schuch, Susan Klotz, Lori Jones, Patrick Cunningham; 11 great-grandchildren a great-great-grandson; cousin, Minnie Betz of Stockertown. He was predeceased by brothers, Paul and John Schuch, and John, Emerick and William Paukovits. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Ave., Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Burial, Holy Family Cemetery. Call 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church, c/o the funeral home, PA 18064. Published in the Morning Call on 4/7/2008. Top Mary Remsing Mary Remsing, 87, of Nazareth, formerly of Bath, died March 28, 2008 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Joseph Remsing, who died January 5, 1993. Mary was born Jan. 31, 1921 in Moschendorf, Burgenland, Austria, daughter of the late Ignatz and Mary (Laky) Gaspar Deutsch. Mary was a sewing machine operator for various garment shops in the Lehigh Valley for 22 years. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, where she was also a member of the Golden Agers, the Altar & Rosary Society and the Bible Study Group. Mary was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bath, for many years. Survivors: Mary is survived by three daughters, Sister Marie Dolores, I.H.M. of Immaculata, Pa., Jane, wife of John Martin, of Saylorsburg and Marie, wife of David McClellan, of Bath; son, Joseph Remsing and his wife, Stephanie, of Bath; three sisters, Mathilda Deutsch of Nazareth, Anna Anderson of Georgetown, Texas and Teresa Pierog of Nazareth; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Father Joseph W. Gaspar, M.S.C. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in the Reichel Funeral Homes Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bath. Call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 3/30/2008. Top Szabina Weber Szabina Weber (née Rabold), 81, of 1644 Newport Ave., Northampton, died March 15, 2008, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of John Weber. They shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Felsöcsatar/Oberschilding, Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Habetler) Rabold. She was formerly employed as a machine operator for the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton. She was a member of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton. Survivors: Husband; son, John and his wife Gloria of Cherryville; daughters, Rose and her husband Edward Bendekovitz of Coopersburg, Mary and her husband Richard Leitold in Florida; four grandchildren, Monica, Erik, Kelsea, Rich. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Reichel Funeral Homes Inc., 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton. A viewing will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 3/20/2008. Top Hermina Stengel  Hermina "Minnie" Stengel (née Kloiber), 87, formerly of Allentown, died Wednesday March 12, 2008 in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of the late Willard A. Stengel. Born in Wallendorf, Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Ring) Kloiber. Minnie was a garment worker for various Allentown area mills for more than 35 years before retiring in 1982. Survivors: Son, Willard J. and wife JiSu of Bethlehem; daughter, Janice wife of Ambrose Piccirilli of Northampton; sister-in-law, Arlene Kloiber of Whitehall Township; nieces and nephews. Services: Blessing service 10:30 a.m. Monday, Weber Funeral Homes, P.C., 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com). Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Contributions: Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders, 617-A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055. Published in the Morning Call on 3/14/2008. Top Irma Best March 8, 2008 Irma Best, 93, of Whitehall, died March 8, 2008 in Cedarbrook-Fountain Hill Annex. She was the wife of the late Willard J. Best. Irma worked in the kitchen at the 1760 House, Trexlertown, for 17 years until retiring. Prior to that, she worked in the kitchen at Brookside Country Club, Macungie, and for the former Hesss Patio Restaurant, Allentown. She was a school bus driver for Whitehall. Born in Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Ernst) Duld. She was a member of St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. She was a member of the Ladies Aide Society at St. Peters. She attended St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fullerton. Survivors: Daughter, Elizabeth A. Rape of Allentown; grandson, Eric J. Rape and his wife, Eileen D., of Whitehall; great-granddaughters, Jessica, Erika and Nicole. She was preceded in death by brothers, Rudy Duld and Joseph Duld. Services: will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Calling will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment, Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions: May be made in her memory to St. Peters Lutheran Church, 114 N. 10th St., Allentown, PA 18102. Published in the Morning Call on 3/11/2008. Top Martha Schmidt March 6, 2008 Martha Schmidt, of Allentown, passed away peacefully in the early evening of March 6, 2008 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1921 to Josef and Anna (Schmalzl) Meltsch in Pornóapáti/Pernau, Hungary. She received only six years of elementary education, but applied her native intelligence all her life. She grew strong physically by working on her parents farm and spiritually by attending religious services. In January of 1940, she married Johann, later John, Schmidt, who predeceased her in 1985. After World War II, she, her husband, her two small children and her mother, were deported and relocated to Schwabhausen, Bavaria. In 1955, the entire family immigrated to the United States and two years later, settled in Allentown. She worked from then until 1983 in a pants factory. For the remainder of her life, she thrived on domestic activities, cooking and baking, knitting and sewing and gardening. She sewed to supplement her modest retirement income, but she did the others for the pleasure she could give to her family and friends. During those years, she had numerous surgeries which inevitably slowed her down, but they never weakened her determination. She resided in her home until her final week and succumbed to her ailments after a fall. Survivors: Son, Wilhelm and his wife, Jean; daughter, Gertrud "Trudi" Connors; three grandchildren and their children. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton streets, Allentown and 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Interment in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Published in the Morning Call on 3/8/2008. Top Karl Lang  February 11,2008 Karl Lang, 83, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008, in Whitehall Manor. He was the husband of Gisela "Stella" (Mayer) Lang and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November. Born in Deutsch Minihof, Burgenland, Austria, he was a son of the late Karl and Maria (Fuchs) Lang. Karl was a shop foreman for 25 years for Lehigh Valley Volkswagon in Allentown prior to retiring in 1986. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. Karl was a member of the Austrian-Hungarian Veterans Society and the Franklin Senior Citizens, both in Allentown. Survivors: Surviving with his wife, Stella, is a son, Karl and his wife, Michele, of Danielsville; daughters, Charlotte M. Lang of Allentown and Chris, wife of Brian X. Cunningham, of Kempton; siblings, Robert, Ella Düh and Berta Drauch, all in Austria. There are four grandchildren. Services: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in the church. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 10-11:15 a.m. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church, 444 N. Jasper St., Allentown, PA 18109 or to Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders, 617A Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055. Published in the Morning Call on 2/12/2008. Top Bertha Szoke January 8, 2008 Bertha Szoke (née Yost), 87, of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Heritage Hills Senior Assisted Living Center, Weatherly. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Szoke, who passed away in 2005. Born in Inzenhof, Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Marx) Yost of Whitehall. Bertha came to this country when she was nine years old and attended schools in Coplay and Hokendauqua. After she married her husband Joe, she moved to Lehighton and was employed by the former Barson & Bishop Mills, Weissport, Pete Merluzzi and Baer Silk Mills, where she worked as a sewing machine operator during the 1940s. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Lehighton. Bertha loved animals, especially dogs, gardening and polka music, and cherished being a mother. She will always be remembered with love by her daughter, Penny, wife of Larry Ockenhouse of Lehighton, two sisters, Teresa Perl of Stiles, and Hilda, wife of Charles Parsons of Emmaus, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Yost, in 1996. Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Carbon County Animal Shelter, 63 Broad St., Nesquehoning, PA 18240. Published in the Morning Call on 1/14/2008 Top Hermine Donschietz November 17, 2007 Hermine "Kitty" Donschietz, 86, of Allentown, died Saturday, November 17, 2007 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. Born in Kroatisch Ehrensdorf, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Marth) Kiss. Hermine was predeceased by her husband, Carl T. Donschietz in 1995. She was an assembly line worker at the former Western Electric for 5 years and was later a waitress at Saucon Valley Country Club and Lehigh Valley Country Club for many years. Hermine was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Paul's R.C. Church, Allentown. Survivors: Stepdaughter, Edie Efthymiou and husband, George of Hilton Head, S.C.,; sister-in-laws, Pauline Kiss of Northampton, Hilda Kiss of Walnutport; five step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Ignatius, Joseph, Stephen and George. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's R.C. Church, 2nd and Susquehanna Sts., Allentown. Friends and family may call 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Interment to follow at St. Mark's Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: May be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Alder Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017. K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Morning Call on 11/20/2007. Top Josephine Schmidt October 17, 2007 Josephine Schmidt, 94, of Allentown, went to be with the Lord, Jesus, Wednesday, October 17, 2007. She was the widow of Frank Schmidt, who predeceased her in 1968. Born in Zahling, Burgenland, Austria, Josephine was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Schlener) Yost. She came to the United States at the age of eight years. She was a fun loving person who loved polka music and dancing. She had been very active at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Allentown. She was a former member of the Altar Circle and the Ladies' Aid Society at the church. She was a former member and volunteer at the Austrian-Hungarian Veterans' Society and the Senior Citizens group of the Polish- American Club in Allentown. Survivors: Daughter, Doris Nemchik; three grandchildren, Cynthia, wife of David Rickert, Donna, and Richard. She was preceded in death by a son, Frank Schmidt Jr. Services: Graveside, 12 p.m. Monday, October 22 in Section F at the Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Josephine's memory to the Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue c/o Rich Goldstein, Treasurer, 1109 South Main St., Pleasantville, N.J. 08232. Arrangements by the J.S. Berkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Top Angela Matika October 7, 2007 Angela Matika (née Stelzmann), 85, of Hokendauqua (Whitehall), died October 7, 2007, at home. She was the wife of the late Michael G. Matika. She was a presser for the former C & F Dress Co., Catasauqua. Born in St. Nikolaus, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Theresa (Stranzl) Stelzmann, and the stepdaughter of the late Mary (Leitgeb) Stelzmann. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, North Catasauqua. She was a past president of the former Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 739, Hokendauqua. Survivors: Son, Edward M. and his wife Nancy of Emmaus; daughters, Barbara A. Newhart, with whom she resided, Carol, wife of Dennis Pohranichny of Hokendauqua; brother, Frank and his wife Helen Stelzmann of Allentown; sister-in-law, Helen Stelzmann of Easton; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, Joseph and Paul Stelzmann, sister, Theresa Kovacs, and stepbrother, Joseph Leitgeb. Services: Noon Thursday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay. Mass, 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the church. Call 11 a.m. to noon Thursday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church or Lehigh Valley Hospice, both c/o the funeral home, PA 18037. Top Josefa Walthier September 2007 Josefa "Josephine" Walthier, nee Lorenz, age 69. Beloved wife of Martin; loving mother of Christine, Anita M., Eddy M. Sr. (Stefanie) and Martin J. (Amy); dearest grandmother of Heidi and Eddy Jr.; fond sister of Maria (the late Franz) Körper, Alois (Aline), the late Richard (Maria) and Rupert, all of Austria; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of Jolly Burgenländer Club, Burgenländer Gemeinschaft-Chicago and D.A.N.K. Chicago South. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way (Corner of LaGrange Rd., south of Lincoln HWY), Frankfort, IL 60423, on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, with prayers at funeral home at 8:45 a.m. and then to St. Anthony Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, for 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, 87th & Hamlin Streets, Evergreen Park, IL. For Information 815-806-2225. Top Theresa Demidont September 24, 2007 Theresa Demidont, 82, formerly of Allentown, died Sept. 24, 2007 in the home of her daughter in Northampton. She was the wife of the late Andry Demidont, who died Jan. 15, 2006. Theresa was born March 15, 1925 in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary, daughter of the late Thomas and Theresia (Györy) Düh. She worked for the former Baby Grown, Allentown, retiring in 1979. Prior to that, she worked for the former Penn State Mills, Allentown, for 28 years and before that, she worked for the former Ludlow Mfg., Allentown. Theresa was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown and Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton. She was a former member of the ladies auxiliary of the St. Francis Beneficial Society and the Austrian-Hungarian Veterans Society. Survivors: She is survived by daughters, Heidi, wife of Stephen Skrapits, with whom she resided, Suzanne Demidont of Hellertown, Sandra, wife of Christopher Tognoli of Allentown; sons, Andreas Demidont and his wife, Joella, of Somerset, Pa. and John Demidont and his wife, Cleo, of Center Valley; brothers, Rudolf and Adolf Düh, and sisters, Margaret Rauschmayer and Gabriella Böck, all in Germany; 10 grandchildren, Jane, Lisa, Stephen, Susan, Thomas, Adrian, Andrea, Arica, Amelia, Christopher Jr.; 10 great-grandchildren, Emily, Richard, Gabriella, Julia, Nicholas, Alexander, Tegan, Imre, Avery, Michael. She was predeceased by sisters, Anna Rudolf and Emilie Stenke, and brothers, Johann "Hans" Düh and Eduard "Eddie" Düh. Services: 9:45 a.m. Friday, Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton. Call 8-9:45 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial, Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Following burial service, you may join the family for fellowship in Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Sick & Beneficial Society (Hungarian Hall), Stewart and Canal streets, Northampton. Contributions: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown or Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, Northampton, c/o the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 9/25/2007. Top Mary T. Richter August 24, 2007 Mary T. Richter, 86, of Phoebe Home, Allentown, formerly of Phoebe Apartments, Allentown, and 930 Bridle Path Rd., Allentown, died August 24, 2007, in St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was a cafeteria worker for the public school system in Yonkers, N.Y., for 14 years until retiring in 1973. Born in Allentown*, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julianna (Heber) Schuster. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Daughter, Maria, wife of John Lindsay of Wallingford, Conn.; brother, Rudolph Schuster of Coopersburg, Pa.; sister, Agnes, wife of John Bodisch of Center Valley; grandchildren, Jack Lindsay, James Lindsay. She was preceded in death by a son, Lt. John F. Richter Jr., brother, Otto Schuster, and sisters, Julia Schuster and Hilda Mehlrose. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Call 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Contributions: May be made in her memory to the Province of St. Mary of the Capuchin Order, Attention: Development Office, 210 W. 31st St., New York, NY 10001-2876. Published in the Morning Call on 8/25/2007. *aufgewachsen/raised in Raabfidisch Top Frank J. Hacker August 23, 1921 - August 21, 2007 Frank J. Hacker, 85, a lifelong resident of Coplay went to meet our Lord Tuesday, August 21, 2007. Born August 23, 1921 in Gerersdorf bei Güssing, Burgenland, Austria to the late Florian and Julianna (Breitfeller) Hacker, he was married to Kathryn (Azar) Hacker, his exceptionally dedicated and loving wife. In 1984, he retired as the maintenance supervisor for the Borough of Catasauqua after 15 years of service. Previously, he was employed by Giant Portland Cement Co., Egypt, for 28 years before it ceased operations. A member of the American Legion, Harrisburg, he was a decorated Army veteran in the 451st Automatic Weapons Battalion in World War II serving in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He was a life member of the American Club of Coplay where he was an avid bowler. He particularly enjoyed family gatherings with his friends and loved ones. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Survivors: Wife; daughters; Diane, wife of John J. Karc of Northampton and their children Denise, Alissa, Matthew and Jeffrey. Janice, wife of Richard J. Miller of Emmaus and their sons, Ethan and Thad. Kathy, wife of Mitchell L. Easter of Cumming, Ga., Tina Marie Cortazzo of Nazareth and their son, Ryan. Great-grandchildren, Joshua, Rachel, Hannah, Lucas, Mylie, Brett and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Hacker, and sisters, Julia Betz and Mary Garrison. Services: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay. Mass, 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 9-10:30 a.m., Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions: Church, c/o the funeral home 18037. Published in the Morning Call on 8/23/2007. Top Ferdinand J. Györy  August 12, 2007 Ferdinand J. "Fred" Györy, 79, of Whitehall, formerly of Allentown, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007, in Whitehall Manor. Born in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Vas megye, Hungary, he was a son of the late John Sr. and Julia (Toro) Györy. Saturday marked the 60th wedding anniversary that he and his brother Rudolf arrived in the United States from Hungary. Fred worked as a maintenance supervisor for Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for many years before retiring. Serving as a sergeant in the Army, he worked in a military intelligence unit during the Korean War. He attended the local extension of Penn State University, attaining a degree in electrical engineering. He was a member of Our Lord's Ascension Polish National Church, Bethlehem. He was also a member of the Austrian-Hungarian Veterans' Society, Allentown; the Coplay Sängerbund, and the Hianz'nchor Austrian Singers. Survivors: Daughter, Deborah A., wife of Roy Stewart of Allentown; son, Randall J. of Kempton; brother, Rudolf and his wife Esther of Allentown; grandchildren, Erica Stewart, Marc Stewart, Kyle Stewart, James Györy, Ilona Györy, Aodhan Györy; longtime companion, Helen Trexler; many nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2007, O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Call 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church, 2105 Jennings St., Bethlehem, PA 18017 or to a charity of choice. Published in the Morning Call on 8/14/2007 Top Frances DeCocq  Nov. 14, 1911 - July 18, 2007 SOUTH BEND - Frances (Bleich) DeCocq, 95, daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Tschida) Bleich, born in Pamhagen, Austria, on November 14, 1911, returned to her Heavenly Father on July 18, 2007. Frances spent her young life in Austria, coming to the United States when she was 11 years old. On December 29, 1934, she married Julius Valaire DeCocq, who preceded her in death on August 30, 1983. They were faithful members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thomas Street and after it closed remained members of Corpus Christi Parish until her death. Frances delighted in her large family, including her daughter, Joan Kreskai, and son and daughter-in-law, Julius and Barbara De Cocq. She has 12 grandchildren and their spouses, Trish (Tim) Brunkhart, Lauire (Hardus) Veen, Sue (Vince) Freeman, Dawn (Leroy) Worsham, David (Liz) Kreskai, Jeffry (Anne) De Cocq, Chris (Shannon) Kreskai, John (Betty) De Cocq, James (Mayra) De Cocq, Jennifer (Michael) Ortiz, Michelle (Chad) Tuttle and Aimee (Dr. Ryan) De Lee. She took great pride in her 27 great-grandchildren, Andrew, Melissa, Darren and Robin Brunkhart, Jessica, Brooke and Erika Veen, Lauren, Eric and Katy Freeman, LeRoy, Matthew and Nicholas Worsham, Nicole and Anthony Kreskai, Erin and Emily De Cocq, Samantha and Gabrielle Kreskai, Athena and Zachery De Cocq, Patrick and Micaela Ortiz, Franziska and Megan Tuttle, Jordan De Cocq and McKenna De Lee; and one great-great-grandchild, Peyton Brunkhart. Additional survivors include nieces and nephews, Ed and Rose Jasinski, Gary and Nancy Henri, Jerry Black, Joe and Michelle Bleich, Linda Bleich, and Mike and Pat Mondovics, as well as several great-nieces and nephews. She has one sister-in-law, Betty Black, and a special friend, Bette Braun, who often stayed with and took loving care of her. Her last months were spent at Mitchell's Country Care for the Elderly where David and Dorothy Mitchell took wonderful care of her. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by all of her brothers, Joseph, John, Bathhauser, Michael, Martin Bleich and Frank Black; and her sister, Mary Mondovics, as well as two baby brothers and a sister who died in Austria; her son-in-law, Donald Kreskai; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Marie Worsham. Since 1993 she had resided with her children, Joan, Julius and Barbara, who have taken care of her with love and patience. During these years she spent the majority of her time crocheting Afghans (over 125) for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and anyone else who wanted one. She also loved word-search puzzles, pontoon rides, eating goodies, and avidly playing Euchre. Mom loved to dance and play with all the children. One of her favorite things was to sing "You Are My Sunshine" ending with toot, toot and two claps. Now our "Sunshine" is gone. Kaniewski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will take today, July 20, 2007, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN, where a parish Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Corpus Christi Church. Her final resting place will be Highland Cemetery next to her husband and close to many members of her family. Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Church, 2801 Corpus Christi Drive, South Bend, IN 46628; or to The American Cancer Society, 601 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN, 46545. To send condolences or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.kaniewski.com. Published in the South Bend Tribune on 7/20/2007. Top Lena Iwantsch  Lena Iwantsch, 92, of Whitehall, formerly of North Catasauqua and Allentown, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2007 in the home of her daughter Marlene Schadler. She was the wife of the late Julius Iwantsch. Born in Rosendorf, Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Anton and Bertha (Stokl) Supper. For many years Lena was a housekeeper working as a domestic in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Egypt and a former longtime member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown. Lena was an avid gardener and homemaker with a deep love of God and the simple life. Survivors: Son, Julius and his wife Patricia A. of East Allen Twp.; daughter Marlene, wife of Michael Schadler Sr., with whom she resided; twin sister, Angela Deutsch of Mogersdorf, Austria; grandchildren, Michael Jr., Devon, Casey. She was predeceased by a son Stephen. Services: Will be on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. in the ODonnell Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., N. Catasauqua, followed by a mass of christian burial at 10 a.m. in the church. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice St. Johns. Published in the Morning Call on 6/6/2007. Top Agnes Szerencsits SZERENCSITS Agnes (nee Ifkovits), 99, of Clifton, died Thursday May 24, 2007. Born in Northampton, PA, Mrs. Szerencsits was raised in Austria and returned the United States at the age of fourteen. She lived in Passaic for 35 years before moving to Clifton in 1965 and residing there since. In 1962, she retired from the Samuel Hird Co. and had previously been employed with the Botany Mills Co., formerly of Passaic for many years as a burler / mender. Mrs. Szerencsits was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Passaic where she was a former member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Golden Agers. She was a member of the Burgenlaender Society of Passaic. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Szerencsits. Devoted mother of John and his wife Johanna and Edward and his wife, Johanna, all of Clifton. Dear sister of William Ifkovits of Nazareth, PA, Anthony Ifkovits of Northampton, PA, Mary Solomon of Whitehall, PA; and six predeceased brothers. Loving grandmother of Diane DeLorenzo and her husband, Richard, Maryann Szerencsits, John Philip Szerencsits and Suzanne Forysiak and her husband, Mark. Loving great-grandmother of Thomas and Matthew DeLorenzo and Mia and Lena Forysiak. Funeral services will be Tuesday 9:15 AM from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Ave., Clifton and 10 AM at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, cor. Hope Ave. and Harrison St., Passaic. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson. Visiting will be Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity RC Church, 226 Harrison St., Passaic, NJ 07055 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 140 Little ton Rd,, Suite 200, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Top Mary Legath Mary Legath, 83, of Clifton, died Saturday at home. Dear sister of Lambert Legath. Predeceased by two brothers, John and Adolf Legath and two sisters, Ida Fedorowich and Eleanor Young. Lifelong friend of Gisella Gaspar. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Austria, Miss Legath came to the United States in 1928 settling in Passaic. She has lived in Clifton for most of her life. For 33 years, she was employed as a line operator with the Shulton Corp. before retiring in 1989. Miss Legath was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Passaic. Funeral services will be Wednesday 9:30 AM from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton and 10 AM at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, cor Hope Ave. and Harrison St., Passaic. Entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson. Visiting will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 228 Harrison St., Passaic, NJ 07055. Top Julius "Jay" Koch  1926 - 2007 Julius "Jay" Koch, a former New York police officer and Ronald Reagan "Doppelgänger" (look-alike) who doubled as the former president in movies and public appearances since the 1980s, died of heart failure on March 19, 2007 at the age of 81 in Port Huemene, California. He had been battling cancer since the summer. Born Julius Koch, Jr. on February 25, 1926 in Rechnitz, Burgenland, Austria, he immigrated with his parents Julius Sr. and Irma to the United States when he was three, settling in Brooklyn. As a boy, Koch would go fishing with his father at Sheep's Head Bay in Brooklyn and developed a love for the sea and for sailing. He later served in the United States Navy toward the end of World War II. At retirement with the rank of sergeant in 1969, he moved to California, where Ronald Reagan was then governor. Koch loved Southern California in part because of its warmer climate, providing him with a year-round opportunity to venture out in his sailboat. With his thatch of thick dark hair, warm smile and twinkling eyes, he bore a remarkable resemblance to the former U.S. president. His wife, Sylvia, submitted his photo without his knowledge for a National Enquirer look-alike contest in 1980, and he won, casting him in the Reagan’s stand-in role for the next 25 years. He taught himself to imitate Reagan’s speaking voice and mannerisms, signed with an agent and made hundreds of appearances at conferences, parties and in advertisements, television and films, including Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993). In addition to his wife and, he is survived by a brother, Ernest; daughters, Maureen Foster and Jackie Schaeffer; a son, Brian Jay Koch; and four grandchildren, Justin and Amber Koch and Harrison and Faith Foster. Koch's family planned to scatter his ashes off Channel Islands Harbor on April 14. Top Alfred Berner Sr. Alfred "Fred" Berner Sr., 74, of Catasauqua, died Feb. 23 at home. He was married to Eleanor E. (Kuchera) Berner for 48 years. He was the proprietor of Berner Builders, Catasauqua, for 25 years. Born in St. Nikolaus bei Güssing, Burgenland, Austria, he was the son of the late Franz and Agnes (Traupmann) Berner. He was a member of Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic Church, Catasauqua. Survivors: Wife; sons, Alfred Jr. and his wife Dawn of Coplay, Michael of Whitehall, Timothy and his wife Regina of Whitehall; grandson, Christopher; brother, Josef, and sisters, Angela and Mitzi, all in Austria. He was predeceased by a grandson, Ryan. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay. Mass, 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Call 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to the Ryan J. Berner Memorial Fund or the church, both c/o the funeral home, PA 18037-1528. Published in the Morning Call on 2/24/2007. Alfred Berner was the uncle of Burgenland Bunch member Silvia Berner Nikles of Güssing, who maintains the site www.best-of-burgenland.com. Top Ignaz "Iggy" M. Keglovits 1925 - 2007 Ignaz "Iggy" M. Keglovits, 81, of Coplay, died Jan. 20, 2007 in his home. He was the husband of Mary (Stubits) Keglovits. They were married 56 years. Ignaz was born Feb. 14, 1925 in Northampton*, son of the late Ignaz and Gizella (Hirmann) Keglovits. He worked at LaFarge Cement Co., Whitehall, for 40 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Coplay. He was a member of AARP, the Friendly 50's of St. John's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton, the Coplay Saengerbund, Northampton Liederkranz, and Ss. Peter and Paul Society, Northampton. Survivors: Wife; son, John and his wife Cindy of Whitehall; daughter-in-law, Linda Keglovits of East Stroudsburg; sisters, Anna Marakovits of Clifton, N.J., Maria Jandrisevits in Austria, Gizella Miksits in Austria; brother, Josef in Austria; four grandchildren, Michael, Kate, Nathan, Aaron Keglovits. He was predeceased by a son, Alfred Keglovits, who died in 2001. Services: Thursday 9:15 a.m., Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Burial in St. Peter's Cemetery. Call Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: Donations to Sacred Heart Hospice, or to the Al Keglovits Scholarship Fund, c/o Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton, 18067. * Raised in Kroatisch Tschantschendorf. Top Father Joseph W. Gaspar, M.S.C. died in Sacred Heart Villa in January, 2007. 1914 - 2007 |
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