Obituaries by LocationSeptember 17, 1996
Joseph B. Bonenberger
Joseph B. Bonenberger, 70, died this morning in Clarks Summit Hospital, Clark's Summit.
Mary J. Pry
Mary J. "Peggy" Pry, 76, of 132 S. Fifth St., Lehighton, died Monday at her residence. She was the widow of Harry Pry who died in 1982. She was a retired sewing machine operator for the former Zale's Knitting Mill in East Mauch Chunk. She also worked at other dress factories in the area.
John Cassidy
John "Jack" Cassidy, 67, of Sebastian, Fla., and a former Tamaqua resident, died Saturday at his Florida residence. He was the husband of Rosemary Cassidy.
Joseph J. Geusic Sr.
Joseph J. Geusic Sr., 88, formerly of Lansford, died Monday in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Mary (Kosch) Geusic.
Eugene Hydro
Eugene Hydro of Philadelphia, formerly of Nesquehoning, died recently. He was the husband of Jacqueline Hydro.
Richard G. Dougherty Sr.
Richard G. Dougherty Sr., 60, of Allentown, died Sunday in his home. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Grant) Dougherty. They observed their 40th wedding anniversary last month. He was an expediter for Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, for 20 years before retiring in 1982. Dougherty was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict and later served in the Air Force.
Richard C. Kressler
Richard C. Kressler, 55, of Macungie died Sunday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Theresa H. (Durst) Kressler. They observed their 33rd wedding anniversary last month. He worked in quality control for Mack Trucks Inc. before retiring from the Macungie plant in 1990.
Donald F. Kistler
Donald F. Kistler, 75, of 1049 Lehr St., Fogelsville, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of Betty E. (Stufflet) Kistler. They observed their 40th wedding anniversary in March. He was a beam maker for Berks Products for 10 years before retiring in 1986.
John J. Csencsits
John J. "Kenny" Csencsits, 66, of Coplay, died Monday at ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Elizabeth H. (Lesko) Csencsits. They would have observed their 44th wedding anniversary this month. He was a laborer for the former A&B Meat Co., Allentown, for 34 years before retiring in 1984. Csencsits was an Army veteran.
Maurice J. Otto
Maurice J. Otto, 80, of 117 South St., Jim Thorpe, died Monday morning in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Mary (Mesaros) Otto, who died Jan. 24, 1996. He was a retired sprinkler fitter having worked for J.E. Edwards Sprinkler, Allentown. Otto served with the Army Air Force's 123rd Base Unit in Germany during World War II.
Howard D. Leatherman
Howard D. Leatherman, 75, of Applebutter Road, Pipersville, died Sunday in Doylestown Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret (Yothers) Leatherman. They observed their 54th wedding anniversary in March. He was a pie dough maker for Myers Foods. Plumsteadsville, before retiring in 1986. Prior to that he was a dairy farmer at the Overholt Farm Homestead, Bedminster, before retiring in 1968.
Mrs. Frances B. Schleicher
Mrs. Frances B. Schleicher, 72, of 222 Chestnut St., Slatington, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the widow of Carlton F. Schleicher. She was a floor worker for Paris Accessories, Walnutport, for many years before retiring.
Mrs. Leah N. Kleintop Nevins
Mrs. Leah N. Kleintop Nevins, 97, formerly of Florence Avenue, Bethlehem, died Sunday in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the widow of Edward Nevins and Malcolm Kleintop. She was a dressmaker for the former Ten West, Bethlehem, for 15 years before retiring.
September 18, 1996
Joseph J. Geusic
Joseph J. Geusic, 88, formerly of Lansford, died Monday in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Kosch) Geusic. He was retired from the former Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. where he worked in the No. 9 Colliery.
Albert Lambert
Albert Lambert, 80, of 539 Walnut St., Ashland, died Monday in Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville. He was the husband of Tessie (Wiezalis) Lambert. Before retiring he worked as a miner.
John F. Inama Jr.
John F. Inama Jr., 73, of Melbourne, Fla., died Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla. He was the husband of Josephine (Gonzales) Inama. They were married for 53 years and resided in Melbourne for the past 13 years.
He retired after 31 years of service with the Grand Union Company. He was a World War II decorated veteran.
Mrs. Irene M. Rehrig
Mrs. Irene M. Rehrig, 83, of 7256 Decatur St., New Tripoli, died Tuesday in her home. She was the widow of John B. Rehrig who died in 1990.
Lawrence G. Lutz
Lawrence G. Lutz, 75, of Sciota, died Tuesday in his home. He was the husband of Irene (Courtney) Lutz. They were married for 49 years. He was employed at the New York City marine transfer station in Greenpoint before retiring in 1982. Lutz was a Navy veteran of World War II having served in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
Mrs. Margaret Pry
Mrs. Margaret J. "Peggy" Pry, 76, of 132 S. Fifth St., Lehighton, died Monday in her home. She was the widow of Harry Pry, who died in 1982.
She was a retired sewing machine operator, having worked for the former Zales Knitting Mill in East Mauch Chunk and later working for other dress factories in the area.
Mrs. Gregory L. Christ
Mrs. Alice Christ, 69 of 4097 E. Mahanoy Avenue, Mahanoy City, died Tuesday in Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville. She was the wife of Gregory L. Christ. She taught in the Towanda School District from 1948 to 1950, and then in the former Mahanoy Township School District until the jointure formed the Mahanoy School District, teaching there until retiring in 1980.
Ronald F. Tuckett
Ronald F. Tuckett, 42, of Tamaqua R.3, died Tuesday evening in the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Janet K. and Joseph A. Coleman of 325 Spruce St., Tamaqua, following an illness.
Joseph V. Bonenberger
Joseph V. Bonenberger, 70, of 220 Valley St., Brockton, died Tuesday in the Clark's Summit Hospital. He was a laborer for Bassler Beverage, Brockton, before retiring.
Mrs. Esther B. Frey
Mrs. Esther B. Frey, 70, of Kutztown R.4 died Monday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the widow of Harvey W. Frey. She worked as a waitress at the Moselem Springs Inn, Richmond Township, for many years before retiring recently, and previously had worked in the same capacity for the former Kemps Hotel, Kutztown.
Mrs. Marian E. Hovan
Mrs. Marian E. Hovan, 82, of 201 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, died today in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of Joseph Hovan, who died in 1977.
Mrs. Beatrice Homanick
Mrs. Beatrice Homanick, 74, of Barnesville died Tuesday in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of Jacob Homanick, who died Oct. 3, 1984. She was a retired garment worker.
