Obituaries by LocationJune 19, 1997
Joseph P. Siska
Joseph P. Siska, 81, of 102 Avenue A, Palmerton, died Wednesday in the Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Pauline M. (Evans) Siska. They were married 57 years last November.
He was a laborer for 40 years at the former New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton, retiring in 1977.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Justine D. (Domorak) Siska.
He was a member of St. Vladimir's Catholic Church, Palmerton.
Surviving with his weife are two daughters, Carole A., wife of Florian Kocon of Allentown, and Helen J., wife of James W. Nonnemaker of Palmerton; a son, Joseph P. Jr. of Kunkletown; four sisters, Maggie Konicek of New York City, N.Y., Helen, Agnes Sawka and Mrs. Michael (Mary) Riska, all of Palmerton; a brother, Charles of San Diego, Calif.; and two grandsons.
Charles S. Weiss
Charles S. Weiss, 58, of 330 Center Alley, Lehighton, died Wednesday in his home.
He worked at the former Bethlehem Fabricators at one time and as a farmer for several years.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Curtis I. and Helen E. (Kelowitz) Weiss.
An Air Force veteran, he was a member of the Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, Packerton.
Surviving is a sister, Donna L. Tibbles of Lehighton; a brother, Thomas J. of Mahoning Township; nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Katherine Hofstetter
Mrs. Katherine L. "Kate" Hofstetter, 52, of Emmaus, formerly of Limeport, died Wednesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Robert F. Hofstetter Jr. They were married 30 years last October.
She was employed in the classified advertising department of the Allentown Morning Call. Before that she worked as an administrative assistant at Nations Credit, formerly of Allentown, for 30 years.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of Mary (Merritt) Hydock of Allentown, and the late Andrew Hydock.
She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.
She was a graduate of the former Bethlehem Business School.
Surviving with her husband and mother are a son, Robert J. of Kennedyville, Md.; a daughter, Susan K., at home; a brother, Andrew, and two sisters, Mrs. Amos (Andrea) Gross, and Dru Ann, all of Allentown.
John J. Gabos
John J. Gabos, 59, of 247 Railroad Drive, Weatherly, died Tuesday evening at his home. He was the husband of Bernadette (Fetchko) Gabos.
He was the owner of Gabos Electric.
Born in Hazleton, he was a son of Emily (Solensky) Gabos of Hazleton, and the late John B. Gabos.
He was a past president of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Association Builders and Contractors.
He was an Army veteran.
Surviving with his mother and wife are two sons, John M., at home, and Eric of Sugarloaf; two daughters, Susan and Amy, wife of Russell Blew, both of Beaver Meadows; a brother, Thomas of Hazleton; six grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Kasper Survivor
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kasper, of Newkirk, Tamaqua R.1, who died on June 14, is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna Dietrich. Her name was inadvertently omitted in Monday's obituary.
Judy Ann Solt
Judy Ann Solt, 64, of 21 Third Ave., Lehighton, died late Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Roger Solt. They were married 44 years in May.
Born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, she was a daughter of Ralph Fowler of Quebec, Canada, and Yvonne (Searcy) Fowler of Lehighton.
She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Lehighton.
Surviving with her husband and parents is a son, Roger Jr. of Tamaqua; three daughters, Pamela, wife of Michael Hughes of Philadelphia, Renee, wife of John Vehafric of Lehighton, and Gale, at home;a bropther, Ronald Fowler of Kennebunkport, Maine; a sister, Delma, wife of Fred Degler of Brodheadsville, and six grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron Streets, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Kleinhagen
Mrs. Mary Kleinhagen, 94, formerly of Newkirk, Tamaqua R1, died Wednesday evening in the White Owl Manor, Mahanoy City. She was the widow of George Kleinhagen.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Ernest J. Poshefko
Ernest J. Poshefko, 77, of 339 E. Bertsch sT., Lansford, died Wednesday in Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. He was the husband of Victoria (Stricek) Poshefko. They were married 54 years on Dec. 26.
He retired from Mack Trucks in Allentown. Prior to that, he worked for the former Greenwood Stripping Company and the former Edison Coal Company.
Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Asmondja) Poshefko.
He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the First Slovak Catholic Union of the church and the Lansford American Legion, Post 123.
A veteran of World War II, he served with the 85th Infantry as a Tech Sergeant in Africa and Italy.
Surviving with his widow is a son, Richard of Emmaus; a daughter, Rita Jane, wife of Ronald Mantz of Hauto Valley Estates, Nesquehoning; two sisters, Theresa Matsick of Nesquehoning; Margaret Feddock of Weatherwood, Weatherly; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a brother William and a sister, Irene Devan.
The Al M. Sverchek Funeral Home, Powell and East Bertsch Streets, Lansford, is in charge of arrangements.
Mike Lazur
Michael "Huck" Lazar, of 513 E. Abbott St., Lansford, died Wednesday in the Hometown Nursing Home, Tamaqua R.2. He was the husband of the late Martha P. Lazar who died in 1995.
The Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of arrangements.
