Obituaries by LocationJune 6, 1997
James F. Bonner
James F. Bonner, 78, of 254 W. Ludlow St., Summit Hill, died Thursday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. He was the husband of Loretta (Sweeney) Bonner. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary on May 3.
He worked for the former Bundy Tubing Company, Hometown, for many years before retiring, and previously had been employed by the former Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.
Born in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late Patrick and Agnes (Campbell) Bonner.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill.
Bonner was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 316 and Diligence Fire Company No. 1, both of Summit Hill, and AMVETS Post 83, Lansford.
Surviving in addition to his widow are three sons, James of York, Thomas of New Ringgold and Joseph of Tamaqua; two daughters, Mary, wife of Stan Dick of Tamaqua, and Elizabeth, wife of Robert Mongi of Summit Hill; two brothers, Thomas and Richard, both of Levittown, Bucks County; two sisters, Mary Rodgers in New Jersey and Sister Gertrude, R.M., of Merion Station, Montgomery County; and 12 grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Robert and Patrick; and four sisters, Margaret Ferry, Helen Falcone, Josephine Shultz and Frances Corby.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Charles Forbush
Mrs. June M. Forbush, 47, of Broadway, North Attleboro, Mass., died Wednesday night in her home. She was the wife of Charles Forbush.
She was a special education teacher at Jordan's Elementary School, Mansfield, Mass., and a member of the Massachusetts Teacher's Association.
Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Virginia (Breiner) Martino.
A 1968 graduate of Panther Valley High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education at the former Kutztown State College and a master's degree in special education from Bridgewater (Mass.) State University.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter Heather and two sons, John and Christopher, all at home; and a brother, Anthony Martino Jr. of Reading.
Funeral services will be held Saturday in North Attleboro, Mass.
Harry E. Heller
Harry E. "Woody" Heller, 67, of 622 Beverly Drive, Allentown, died Thursday in his home. He was the husband of Lillian L. (Heil) Heller. They were married for 53 years.
A member of Teamsters Local 773, Allentown, he was a truck driver-dispatcher for Myers Men, Inc., Allentown, for 35 years before retiring in 1993.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Louis C. Heller II and Elsie M. (Solar) Heller Koch.
He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church, Allentown.
Heller was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and also served in the Naval Reserve.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post 7293, Egypt, and Ranger Lake, Coplay.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Douglas E. of Slatington and Michael E. of Allentown; three daughters, Pamela J., wife of Richard E. Piger Jr. of Orefield, Debra K., wife of Richard R. Tice of Allentown, and Susan L., wife of Richard P. Arndt of North Catasauqua; a brother, Lou C. III of Walnutport; a sister Patricia, wife of William Mackey of Quakertown; his stepmother, Catherine M. (Nagy) Heller of Allentown; and 12 grandchildren.
Joseph D. French
Joseph D. French, 82, of Robin Hood Lakes, Monroe County, died Thursday in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Martha (Shiner) French, the late Ardella (Heiney) French, and the late Dorothy (Clark) French.
He was a repairman for the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton, for 43 years before retiring in 1976.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Francis A. and Cindy (Whiteman) French.
He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Aquashicola.
Surviving are a stepson, Russell C. Baker of Kunkletown; a stepdaughter Carol, wife of David Blizzard of Langhorne, Bucks County; four step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. James L. McKenna
Mrs. Eileen E. McKenna, 77, of 2615 Summer Mountain Road, Palmerton, died Wednesday in her home. She was the wife of Dr. James L. McKenna. They observed their 56th wedding anniversary in March.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Storey) Friel.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton.
The deceased was a former corresponding secretary for the Mary Bailey Foundation and co-chairwoman of the June Fete Horse Show, both in Philadelphia.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, James L. Jr. of Rome, Italy; two daughters, Margaret of Freedom, Me., and Elizabeth Ann, wife of Mary Soisson of Perkasie; and three grandchildren.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Teets services
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabel K. Teets, 89, of 51 Third Ave., Lehighton, who died Thursday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, followed by interment
in the Lehighton Cemetery . A calling hour will precede the services.
