Obituaries by LocationMay 23, 1997
Floyd J. German Jr.
Floyd J. German Jr., 65, of 4101 Main St., Slatedale, died Wednesday evening in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where he was a patient since May 19. He was the husband of Mae E. (Hess) German. They observed their 48th wedding anniversary in November.
He was a slitter operator for the American Nickeloid Company, Walnutport, for 19 years before retiring in 1994 due to disability. Previously, he was employed by the former Trojan Powder Company, Whitehall Township, from 1955-75.
Born in Slatedale, he was a son of the late Floyd J. Sr. and Mabel S. (Walter) German.
He was a member of the Mason Dixon Fox Hunters Association, Fawn Grove, York County, and the Pennsylvania State Fox Hunters Association, both for 36 years.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Joseph F. of Slatedale; three daughters, Sheila A. Nemeth of Centreville, Va., Karen L. of Slatedale and Janice E., wife of Ronald Strohl of Coplay; four grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Bolognese; and a brother Elmer.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Frank Stanek Sr.
Mrs. Dorothy A. Stanek, 71, of 225 E. Fell St., Summit Hill, died Thursday in the Gnaden Huetten Nursing and Convalescent Center, Lehighton. She was the wife of Frank Stanek Sr.
Prior to retiring, she was employed by the former Ruth Garment Factory, Summit Hill, and previously had worked for the former VanHuessen Garment Factory, Coaldale.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sophie (Lesch) Zola.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Summit Hill, where she belonged to the Our Lady of Fatima Sodality. She was also a member of the Panther Valley Golden Age Club.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Greg of Coopersburg and Frank Jr. of Summit Hill; a sister, Wanda Broton, and a brother Steven, oth of Hazleton; and two grandchildren.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
Alvin S. Fritz
Alvin S. Fritz, 87, of Tamaqua R.3, died Thursday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where he was a patient since May 19. He was the husband of Alma J. (Shellhamer) Fritz. They observed their 65th wedding anniversary in December.
He was a mechanic and truck driver for the former Bethlehem Mines, now Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, Tamaqua, from 1978 until retiring in 1990, and previously had worked in the same capacity for the former Fauzio Brothers Mines, Lansford and Nesquehoning, from 1940-78.
Born in West Penn Township, he was a son of the late Eloris and Katie (Rex) Fritz.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Peter Lutheran and United Church of Christ, Tamaqua R.3.
Surviving in addition to his widow are nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bernice C. Femyak, who died in 1995.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.
Carl E. Barrell
Carl E. Barrell, 62, of 2646 Wassergass Road, Hellertown, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Roberta J. (Ohmacht) Barrell. They observed their 32nd wedding anniversary on June 5.
He worked in building services for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 29 years before retiring in 1992.
Born in Lower Saucon Township, he was a son of the late Paul S. and Evelyn A. (Koch) Barrell.
He was a member of Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, Hellertown.
Barrell was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Joseph Paul of Hellertown; a daughter, Carlene E., wife of Robert Anderson of Allentown; two sisters, Marjorie J., wife of Charles W. Byerley Jr. of Easton, and Jean I., wife of Jacob W. Byerley of Hellertown; and a granddaughter.
Richard R. Wotring
Richard R. Wotring, 65, of Schnecksville, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Dolores J. (Gantz) Wotring. They observed their 40th wedding anniversary last June.
He was a laborer for the East Penn Manufacturing Company, Lyons, for 10 years before retiring in 1991, and previously had worked for the former Atlas Cement Company, Northampton, for 10 years; the former Giant Portland Cement Company, Egypt; for five years; and the former Trojan Powder Company, South Whitehall Township, for 16 years.
Born in Orefield, he was a son of the late Henry H. and Ellen A. (Grim) Wotring.
He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Whitehall Township.
Wotring was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He was a volunteer for the North Whitehall Ambulance Corps, Ormrod, for many years.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Debra A., wife of Robert G. Keenan of North Catasauqua, and Brenda L., wife of Craig C. Gimbel of Schnecksville; a brother, Clark C. of Allentown; two sisters, Geraldine L., wife of Raymond R. Radeline of Allentown, and Margaret F., wife of Robert E. Rowlands of Slatington; and four grandchildren.
Pituch services
Funeral services for Mrs. Nicole M. (Hager) Pituch, 22, of 20 W. Bertsch St., Lansford, who died Wednesday in her home, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Roche Funeral Home-McNamara Chapel, 3 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, with the Rev. Nicholas Palun officiating, followed by interment
in St. John Russian Orthodox Cemetery , Nesquehoning. Calling hours are scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
John Yanacek
John Yanacek, of 227 Green St., Brockton, died today in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Alice (Blasko) Yanacek.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
