Obituaries by LocationApril 3, 1997
Kenneth M. Brong Sr.
Kenneth M. Brong Sr., 73, of Lebanon Township, N.J., died Tuesday in the Hunterdon, N.J., Medical Center.
Born in Brodheadsville, he was a son of the late Monroe Phillip and Emma Jan Searfass Brong. He lived all his adult life in the High Bridge, N.J., area.
He was a carpenter for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 455 of Somerville, N.J., retiring in 1988. Since his retirement, he has worked as a maintenance man for Rudl and Son in Glen Gardner, N.J.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a son, Kenneth M. Jr. of High Bridge; a daughter, Sharon H. Apgar of Washington, N.J.; a brother Stanley of High Bridge; six sisters, Pearl Ketcel of Tampa, Fla., Emma Jane Shafer of Stroudsburg, Marauete Shafer of Pen Argyl, Mary Jean Warner of Pocono Pines, Glendora M. Eckman of Lehighton and Edith M. Werkheiser of Effort; and three grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Sterling L., who died Feb. 3.
Michael E. Hitcho Sr.
Michael M. Hitcho Sr., 79, of Allentown, died Wednesday in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Frances J. (Melkosky) Hitcho. They observed their 51st wedding anniversary in January.
He was a self-employed carpenter-contractor.
Born in Beaver Meadows, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Delman) Hitcho.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three sons, Michael E. Jr. of Fort Bragg, N.C., Francis A. of Whitehall Township and Daniel T. of Allentown; four daughters, Regina H., wife of Craig Garretson of New Hope, Bucks County, Monica M., wife of Wayne Christman of Allentown, Maryanna F., wife of Julius Funaro of Hastings on the Hudson, N.Y., and Susan A. Madea of Parryville; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Ogazalek of Lansford and Pauline, wife of Peter Monetz of Beaver Meadows; and 11 grandchildren.
Mrs. Whitley C. Schleiker
Mrs. Joyce L. Schleiker, 67, of Mountainhope, died Tuesday in the St. John's-Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. She was the wife of Whitley C. Schleiker.
She worked at Weiler Brush Company, Canadensis, for 28 years before retiring in 1991, and also was a bookkeeper for her husband's paint store, Whit's Paint and Supply Store, Mountainhome.
Born in McKeansburg, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mayme Paul.
She was a member of the Canadensis United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Robert Quinn of Pocono Lake; three brothers, William of Orwigsburg, Norman of Lehighton and Charles of Pottsville; a stepson, Stephen Schleiker of Stroudsburg; a stepsister, Pamela Andrews of Bethlehem; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Roy W. Farber Jr.
Mrs. Roy W. Farber Jr., 61, of 214 N. Walnut St., Slatington, died Wednesday in her home. She was the wife of Roy W. Farber Jr. They observed their 43rd wedding anniversary in February.
She was a switchboard operator for the former Allen Laundry, now McIntosh Laundry, Allentown, for many years, and also worked at a day care center in Slatington.
Born in Newside, she was a daughter of Mrs. Edna (Blose) Peters of Slatington and the late William Peters Sr.
The deceased was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Slatington, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years and a cleaning lady.
Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are a son, Blaine W. of Lehighton; two brothers, Carl of Slatington and William of Northampton; two sisters, Pauline, wife of Charles Kressler of Allentown, and Dorothea, wife of Roy Horn of Slatington; and a granddaughter.
The Harding-Fox Funeral Home, Slatington, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lynn B. Moyer
Mrs. Marilyn M. Moyer, 66, of 30 Wetzel Road, Macungie, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Lynn B. Moyer. They observed their 41st wedding anniversary last August.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edward W. and Blanche I. (Zettlemoyer) Hunsicker.
She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Peter Union Church, Macungie, where she served on the council for more than eight years and also belonged to the women's group.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Renee J., wife of James W. VanWert of Wescosville, and Gayle C., wife of Keith J. Wetzel of Zionsville; a sister, Joyce B. Snyder of Quakertown; a brother, Edward W. Jr. of New Tripoli; and six grandchildren.
Albert J. Kulpa
Albert J. Kulpa of 90 King St., Edison, N.J., a native of Summit Hill, died April 1 in the John F. Kennedy Hospital, Edison. He was the husband of Josephine Kulpa.
He was a self-employed in electrical contractor.
Born in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Kozuch) Kulpa.
He was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church, Edison.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Dorothy Kohut and Susan Dillon, both of Edison; three sisters, Jennie O'Gurek of Bethlehem and Mary and Theresa, both of Summit Hill; a brother Joseph of Summit Hill; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services wi8ll be held Saturday in Edison.
Mrs. Clara B. Bonner
Mrs. Clara B. Bonner, 94, formerly of 339 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, died Thursday in Port Charlotte, Fla. She was the widow of Bernard Bonner.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Edith M. Tini
Edith M. Tini, 80, of 117 W. Water St., Lansford, died Thursday in the Geriatric Center of the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Nicolette (DeMatto) Tini.
She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Lansford.
Surviving are a brother Peter of Tamaqua; and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Digilio and Eleanor, wife of Andrew Slog, both of Lansford, Emma, wife of Frank Pazgan of Whitehall Township, and Olga, at home.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carmen and Orlando.
The Al M. Sverchak Funeral Home, Powell and East Bertsch streets, Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Stephen Zona
Stephen Zona, 67, of 1201 Mahoning Mountain Road, Mahoning Township, died this morning at his home. He was the husband of Mary (Hydro) Krickik Zona. His first wife, Margaret (Vincler) Zona died in 1985.
He retired from Bethlehem Steel after working 32 years as a fireman for the company's fire department.
Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Filish) Zona.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Lansford.
He was a corporal with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
He was a member of the East Penn Sportsman's Club.
Surviving with his widow is a son, Stephen D. Zona, and a daughter, Patricia Zona, both of Lehighton; a step-son, Michael Kricik of Jim Thorpe; a step-daughter, Diane, wife of John Kruslicky of Homosassa, Fl.; five brothers, Samuel and Michael, both of Lehighton; Martin of Packerton; his twin brother, Stephen of Michigan, and Thomas of Plainfield, N.J.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Morris of Allentown, Susan, wife of John Vaughn, and Mary, wife of Kenneth Bretz, both of Lehighton. Also, seven step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Paul, and a sister, Elizabeth Thomasik.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of arrangements.
