Obituaries by LocationJune 9, 1997
Lisa Marie Flamini
Lisa Marie Flamini, 36, of Hometown, formerly of Lakeview, Barnesville, died Thursday, in the Hazleton General Hospital, Hazleton.
Born in Drexel Hill, she was the daughter of Katherine (Horan) and Anthony Flamini of Hometown.
She was a sixth grade school teacher at St. Jerome Regional School, Tamaqua. She was a member of St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, Tamaqua.
She was a 1979 graduate of Marian High School and a graduate of Immaculata College.
Surviving in addition to her parents are a brother, Thomas of Mahoning Valley, two nephews, and a niece.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Victoria "Vicki" Marie Shirvinski
Victoria "Vicki" Marie Shirvinski, 17, of 735 E. Pine St., Mahanoy City, died Friday in her home.
A 1997 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, she would have attended Shippensburg University in the fall, with a major in biology.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of Paul R. and Theresa (Michalik) Shirvinski, with whom she resided.
She was affiliated with St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Mahanoy City.
While attending Marian Catholic High School, she was a member of the Silks, Chorus, Scholar, girl's softball team, Spanish Club, Prolife, and was named to the "Who's Who Among American High School Students." She was also a member of Horan's Softball Team of Mahanoy City.
Surviving in addition to her parents, are a brother, Paul J. Shirvinski, at home; maternal grandmother, Julia Collins of Shenandoah; paternal grandfather, Adam Shirvinski, Mahanoy City and aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Louis Truskowsky Funeral Home, 300 W. Center St., Mahanoy City, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen M. McFadden
Helen M. McFadden, 85, of 29 W. White St., Summit Hill, died Friday in her residence. She was the wife of the late Charles J. McFadden.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Julia (Treloar) McDonald.
She was a registered nurse, graduating from St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia. She worked for the former Coaldale State General Hospital for many years.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Summit Hill, where she was a member of the church's Womens Guild.
She also was a member of the Panther Valley Golden Agers.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel of Harrisburg and Thomas of Gulfport, Fla.; two daughters, Sister Marylou McFadden RSM of Gwynedd Valley, and Kathleen, wife of Howard Heffelfinger of Allentown; a brother, George of Lake Hauto, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Jack McDonald.
The Thomas J. Porambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Benjamin F. Richie
Benjamin F. Richie, 84, of Weatherly R.2, died Friday in the home of his son, Ben Jr. of Drifton.
The deceased was the husband of Laura A. (Graaf) Richie. They were married for 51 years.
Before retiring, he worked at the former Carbon County Home in Laurytown, and at the Weatherly Foundry.
Born in Buck Mountain, Weatherly, he was a son of the late Ernest Sr. and Ruth (McAuliff) Richie.
He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Weatherly; and a charter member of the L&L Fire Company, Weatherly R.2.
Surviving in addition to his widow and son are a daughter, Clara Louise, at home; two brothers, Sherman of Weatherly R.2 and Ernest Jr. of Weatherly; five sisters, Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Gregory of Treichlers, Mrs. Edward (Viola) Fitzpatrick of Weatherly, Mrs. Philip (Marian) Gerhard of Punxatawney, Mrs. William (Pearl) Young of Caudersport and Mrs. Alan (Dorothy) Ackerson, of Weatherly R.2; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Frances Hinkle
Mrs. Frances Hinkle, 64, of 222 Sixth St., Weatherly, died Saturday afternoon in the St. Luke Manor, Hazleton. She was the widow of William Hinkle Jr., who died in 1982.
She and her husband operated Hinkle's Market and Floral Shop of Weatherly. She also operated a ceramics studio in the area.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Ann (Keiper) Nemeth.
She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Weatherly.
Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Ann Brashear of Yardley, Bucks County; two sons, William A. III of Weatherly and Franklin C. of Tamaqua; six grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Willard A. Borger
Willard A. Borger, 91, formerly of Palmerton, died Sunday in the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. He was the husband of Mabel (Frable) Borger of Lehighton. They observed their 66th wedding anniversary last August.
He retired in 1968 after 42 years as a rigger for the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton.
Born in Kunkletown, he was a son of the late Richard and Elmira (Frable) Borger.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter Phyllis, wife of Warren Anthony, and a stepson, Clayton Costenbader, both of Palmerton; three brothers, Martin in South Carolina, Allen of Sciota and Woodrow of Trachsville; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Strohl of Palmerton and Mrs. Gladys Cseh of Walterboro, S.C.; a grandchild, two step-grandchildren and a step-great-grandchild.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. James P. Walker
Mrs. Ellen Mae Walker, 78, of New Tripoli, formerly of Schoenersville, died Sunday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of James P. Walker. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in October.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William R. and Hilda (Ludwick) Confer.
She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli, where she sang in the choir for 35 years and was a quilter.
She was a former member of the Schoenersville Kitchen Band.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, James F. of Catasauqua; a daughter, Sylvia W., wife of Terry Koenig of New Tripoli; a brother Richard of Bethlehem; two sisters, Gladys, wife of Allen Sassaman of Bethlehem, and Grace C., wife of Frank Beaullieu of Marietta, Ga.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Bettye Rose Cantville
Bettye Rose Cantville, 75, of 550 Main St., Slatington, formerly of Columbia, N.C., died Saturday in the Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allentown.
She was a bookkeeper for Flair Manufacturing, Columbia, for nine years before retiring in 1984.
Born in Cambridge, Md., she was a daughter of the late Moses D. and Carolyn Rosa (McGrath) Moore.
She was a past treasurer of the V.F.W. Post 7460 Auxiliary, Cambridge, and a volunteer at the Slatington Senior Citizens Center for many years.
Surviving are four daughters, M. Kathryn, wife of James Hassel of Roper, N.C., Barbara E., wife of Emmet M. Molloy of Neffs, Sue E., wife of John A. Cooper of Plymouth, N.C., and Holley M., wife of David R. Fox of Slatington; a brother, C. Elmer of Seaford, Del.; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Baker of Grasonville, Md.; and 10 grandchildren.
George J. Galgocy
George J. Galgocy, 72, of Allentown, died Friday in his home. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Krause) Galgocy. They observed their 13th wedding anniversary last December.
He was an accountant for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for more than 28 years before retiring in 1984.
Born in Miller Heights, he was a son of the late George J. and Ethel (Lengyel) Galgocy.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Galgocy was a 32nd degree Mason; a member of the West Side Republican Club, Allentown, and H.L. Peter American Legion Post and Rosemont Fire Company, both of Bethlehem; a life member of the East Side Fire Company, Allentown; and a past president of the Bocce Club, Allentown.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, George P. of Palmerton and James B. of Norton, Kan.; a daughter, Stacy A. of Allentown; a brother Eugene and two sisters, Betty, wife of Joseph Petrovich, and Mrs. Irene Germuga, all of Bethlehem; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Anne Elizabeth Hurley-Kimmey
Mrs. Elizabeth Anne (Knies) Hurley-Kimmey, 80, of Ingleside, Ill., died Friday in the North Chicago Veterans Hospital, Chicago, Ill. She was the widow of William Kimmey, who died June 6, 1972.
She worked the majority of her life as a nurse.
A native of Lansford, she resided in Ingleside for the past 30 years.
The deceased was a former lieutenant in the Navy.
Surviving are a daughter, Jeannette M. "Ginger," wife of Ray Larsen of Northbrook, Ill.; two sons, Jessie "Dave" Hurley of Ingleside and James E. Hurley of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mary, wife of Ed Knipper of Lansford, and Margaret Kibbler of Java Center, N.Y.; three brothers, John of Concord, N.H., Michael of Lansford and Frank of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial services were held today in Grayslake, Ill.
Terry L. Weber
Terry L. Weber, 55, of 2810 Kuter Road, Bath, died Friday in his home. He was the husband of Alyce (Ayers) Weber. They observed their seventh wedding anniversary in December.
He was a welder for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for more than 30 years before retiring in 1995.
Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late John S. and Ethel I. (Bowman) Weber.
He was a member of the Alliance Volunteer Fire Company, Northampton, and the Fullerton Volunteer Fire Company.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Cynthia Snyder of Coplay and Anita M. Hoyt of Branchville, N.J.; two brothers, Richard A. of Lansdale and Robert A. of Catasauqua; a sister, Sharon L. Canoy of North Catasauqua; four stepdaughters, Debbie Steffie of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Linda Ealer of Tamaqua, Laura Ealer of Wilson and Mary Hass of Northampton; four grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a stepson, Paul Ealer.
Mrs. Helen Berger
Mrs. Helen Berger, 94, formerly of Tamaqua, died Sunday in the Dolly Park Care Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the widow of Albert Brobst and Henry Berger.
Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mame (Henry) Smith.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alice Walker of Tamaqua and Mrs. Eleanor Douglas of Cincinnati; a son, Albert Brobst of Napa, Calif.; a stepson, Allen Berger; two sisters, Mrs. Marion Kleman of Orwigsburg and Mrs. Florence Krause of Mahanoy City; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, William and Oscar.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
Harold R. Fegley
Harold R. Fegley, 83, of 411 Haven St., Schuylkill Haven, died Sunday morning in the Orwigsburg Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg.
He was last employed by the former Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.
Born in Orwigsburg, he was a son of the late G. Raymond and Elsie (Meck) Fegley.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven.
Surviving are two sons, James and Ronald; four daughters, Peggy, Victoria, Ann Marie and Janice; a brother William of Tamaqua; two sisters, Elizabeth Coover of Schuylkill Haven and Elmira of Tamaqua; and a companion, Edna Pearce, with whom he resided.
The Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven, is in charge of the arrangements.
