Obituaries by LocationMay 30, 1997
Augustine D'Angelo
Augustine "Tina" D'Angelo, 85, formerly of 1330 E. Center St., Mahanoy City, died Thursday morning in the Hometown Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Tamaqua R.2. She was the widow of Pompilio D'Angelo.
She worked for a brief period for the City Shirt Factory, Mahanoy City.
Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Proetti) Oncidi.
She came to America as a youth and attended Mahanoy City schools and was a member of Scared Heart Catholic Church, Mahanoy City.
Surviving are two sons, Louis of Tamaqua and Joseph of Mahanoy City; a daughter, Anna Marie, wife of John Morba of St. Michaels, Md.; four brothers, Alfred, Ferdinand and Joseph, all of Mahanoy City, and Paul in California; two sisters, Elizabeth Larson in California and Rose Smith of St. Michaels; 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Schmidt honor guard
All members of the Damien Council-Msgr. Agnello J. Angelini Assembly, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, are requested to meet Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at the Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, to serve as honor guard for William J. "Reds" Schmidt.
Schmidt, 84, of Tamaqua R.2, formerly of Jim Thorpe, died Wednesday in Hazleton.
Potocnie services
Funeral services for Madeline Potocnie, 76, of 611 Franklin Ave., Palmerton, who died Wednesday in the Palmerton Hospital, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o'clock in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton, with the Rev. Vincent I. Cronin officiating, and interment
in the parish's new Cemetery , Palmerton. A calling hour will precede the services.
Mrs. Sadie M. Steigerwalt Smith
Mrs. Sadie M. Steigerwalt Smith, 101, formerly of 10th Street, Lehighton, and Jamestown Road, Mahoning Township, died Thursday morning in the St. Luke Manor, Hazleton. She was the widow of Elias Steigerwalt, who died in 1937, and Arthur Smith, who died in 1983.
Born in Indian Hill, Franklin Township, she was a daughter of the late Elly and Ella (Markley) Schnell.
She was a member of Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ashfield.
Surviving are 438 descendants, including three daughters, Mrs. Anna Musselman of Slatington, Mrs. Ellen Angstead of Nesquehoning and Alverta, wife of Robert Kern of Danielsville; five sons, James E. Steigerwalt of Ashfield, Russell A. Steigerwalt of Harleysville, Allen A. Steigerwalt of Jim Thorpe, Burdell C. Steigerwalt of Bowmanstown and Norman H. Steigerwalt of Lehighton; 54 grandchildren, 152 great-grandchildren, 110 great-great-grandchildren, four great-great-great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 39 step-great-grandchildren, 55 step-great-great-grandchildren and 13 step-great-great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Mrs. Cora Harvey, who died in 1986, and Mrs. Emma Schaffer, 1984; and three sons, Miles Steigerwalt, 1929, Franklin Steigerwalt, 1925, and Fred Steigerwalt, 1967.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Hazel A. Carpenter
Mrs. Hazel A. Carpenter, 84, of 1210 Main Road, Franklin Township, died Thursday morning in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Lynwood and Cora Ann Carpenter of 1180 Main Road, Franklin Township, with whom she resided.
She was the widow of Lester G. Carpenter, editor of the former Evening Leader Newspaper, Lehighton, who died in 1948.
The deceased was a retired registered nurse, last working at the Veterans Hospital in Northport, Long Island, N.Y.
Born in Franklin Township, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Laura (Buck) Markley.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Lehighton.
She graduated from the Allentown Hospital School of Nursing and received her bachelor's degree in nursing at the University of Maryland.
Surviving in addition to her son are two sisters, Mrs. Miriam Kresge of Palmerton and Mrs. Leah Krum of Franklin Township; and two grandsons.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Gladys Wilkinson, who died in 1996; and a brother Hilbert.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Stuber
Kenneth Stuber, 77, of Bethlehem, died Thursday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem. He was the husband of June (Kline) Stuber. They were married for 56 years.
He was a supervisor in the coke works of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation before retiring after 43 years of service.
Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Jacob and Estella (Brown) Stuber.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.
Stuber was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a past master counselor of the Order of DeMolay and a member of the MORA Club of Bethlehem.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter Carol, wife of Edward Cool of Bethlehem; two sons, Thomas of Westminster, Md., and Robert of Dallas, Tex.; a brother Richard and a sister, Virginia McCandless, both of Danielsville; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Richard V. Hess Sr.
Richard V. "Hessie" Hess Sr., 74, of Northampton, died Thursday in the Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. He was the husband of Elva P. (Wolfe) Hess. They observed their 42nd wedding anniversary in November.
He was a farmhand at the Sunny Slope Farms, Bethlehem, for more than 25 years before retiring in 1986.
Born in Bushkill Township, he was a son of the late Elton Sr. and Eva (Heller) Hess.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Richard V. Jr. of Whitehall Township; four brothers, Russell and Robert, both of Aquashicola, Elton Jr. of Louisville, Ky., and Lewis of Nazareth; a sister, Mrs. Glendora Serfass of Aquashicola; and a step-grandson.
Andrew G. Mriss
Andrew G. Mriss, 87, of 70 Packerton Dam Drive, Lehighton, died Thursday evening in the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Norma M. (Hontz) Mriss. They observed their 53rd wedding anniversary in January.
He was worked on a section of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad for 20 years, and later was employed by the Yale Construction Company, Palmerton, before retiring in 1978.
Born in Packerton, Mahoning Township, he was a son of the late Michael G. and Susanne (Harvilla) Mriss.
He was a staff sergeant in the Army during World War II, having served with the Infantry in the European Theater of Operations.
Mriss was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Lehighton, where he belonged to the Holy Name Society.
He was also a member of the American Legion Post 314, Lehighton, and the Beaver Run Rod and Gun Club.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Roger and Gregory, a daughter Andrea, wife of Ernest Binder, and a brother John, all of Lehighton; a sister Betty, wife of Kenneth Benninger of Reading; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Paul; a sister Mary; and two grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth G. Huber
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Huber, 90, formerly of 50 W. 10th St., Jim Thorpe, died this morning at Weatherwood, the Carbon County Home for the Elderly in Weatherly. She was the widow of John F. Huber, who died in 1978.
Born in East Mauch Chunk, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha (Hawk) Kattner.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe.
Surviving is a son, John J. Huber of Jim Thorpe; a brother, Joseph Kattner of Jim Thorpe, and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Callen, Mrs. Bertha Kehrli, Mrs. Lena Hydro, Mrs. Mary Hydro, Mrs. Albertine Leinhard, and Margaret Kattner. Also three brothers, William, Bernard and John Kattner.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe, is in charge of arrangements.
Francis E. Graver
Francis E. Graver, 83, of 14 Larch St., Lehighton, died Thursday in the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Ruth M. (Hallman) Graver. They were married 56 years last July 14.
He was employed as a ice plant operator and carpenter for Graver Brothers of Lehighton for many years before retiring.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Ralph and Pearl (Klinger) Graver.
He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Lehighton.
Surviving with his wife are two sons, Larry F. of Franklin Township, and Terry E. of Graverville, Lehighton; a brother, Ralph (Jack) of Millville, Del.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron sts., Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements.
