Obituaries by LocationJune 24, 1997
Robert G. German
Robert G. German, 58, of 2268 W. Lizard Creek Road, Lehighton, was pronounced dead on arrival Monday at the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton, after being stricken at home. He was the husband of Carol R. (Blose) German. They observed their 36th wedding anniversary last August.
He was last employed as a part-time flower deliveryman for Under the Apple Tree Florists, New Ringgold R.2, and previously had been a material handler for 30 years for Mack Trucks, Inc., Allentown, before retiring in 1994.
Born in East Penn Township, he was a son of the late Thomas and Hazel (Hill) German.
He was of the Protestant faith.
German was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Andreas Sporting Club.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Cynthia L., wife of George A. Szacska, a son, Gregory L., and a brother Thomas, all of Lehighton; a sister Betty, wife of Charles Zeppenfeld of Allentown; and four grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Taschler, who died in 1981.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.
Henry Deacon Kinsey
Henry Deacon Kinsey, 75, of Coopersburg, died Sunday in his home. He was the husband of Arlene G. (Gross) Kinsey. They observed their 54th wedding anniversary last July.
He was a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring in 1980, and was also a self-employed farmer in the Coopersburg area before retiring.
Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Henry D. Kinsey and Gertrude (Resseguie) Kinsey Tice.
He was a member of the Richland Friends Meeting, Quakertown.
Kinsey was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
He attended Dickinson College and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Henry D. III of Montrose, Susquehanna County; two daughters, A. Susan K. Powell of Gettysburg and Sarah E. Beltz of Lehighton; two brothers, David N. of Laporte, Sullivan County, and Don A. of Coopersburg; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Margaret J. Scheffler
Mrs. Margaret J. "Peggy" (Zellner) Scheffler, 74, of 505 W. Washington St., Slatington, died Monday in her home. She was the widow of Leon G. Scheffler.
She worked in the Lehigh County voter registration department for 29 years before retiring in 1985.
Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of Mrs. Kathryn (Morris) Grim, with whom she resided.
The deceased was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ, Slatington, where she belonged to the Women's Fellowship.
She was a past president of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Auxiliary Post 16, Slatington; secretary of the Slatington High School Class of 1940 Reunion Committee; and a member of the Slatington Senior Citizens and Slatington Women of the Moose.
Surviving in addition to her mother are a son, Glenn W. of Tolland, Conn.; and two grandsons.
Stephen Mikulka
Stephen Mikulka, 86, of New York, formerly of Lansford, died June 12 in New York. He was the husband of the late Julia (Harcher) Mikulka, who died in 1995.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late Michael and Antonia (Sarabok) Mikulka.
He was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church in New York.
Surviving is a daughter Barbara, wife of John McKeon in New Jersey; six sisters, Mary Gaza and Catherine Pavlick, both of Lansford, Helen Maradeo of Nesquehoning, Margaret Lanning in New York, Ann Bennett of Tamaqua and Anna Mikulka of Buffalo, N.Y.; three brothers, Paul and John, both of Bronx, N.Y., and Robert of Lansford; and four grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son Stephen and a brother Michael, both who died in January 1997; and two sisters, Bernadine Johnson and Julia Govoni.
Services and interment
were held in New York.
Bernard Kufrovich
Bernard Kufrovich, 70, of 307 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, died Monday evening in the Hazleton General Hospital. He was the husband of Grace (Teichman) Kufrovich.
Before retiring, he was the caretaker for Assumption B.V.M. Church, Mahanoy City.
Born in Mahanoy City, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Enich) Kufrovich, and had spent his entire life in Mahanoy City.
He was an Army veteran and a member of Assumption B.V.M. Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts, all of Mahanoy City.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Hope Ann Jones of Mahanoy City; two sons, Lawrence and James, at home; three brothers, Joseph of Barnesville, Stephen of Lancaster and Francis of Frackville; four sisters, Agnes Kostelnik and Florence Kufrovich, both of Mahanoy City, Sophia Kufrovich of Burbon, Ind., and Mrs. Gerald (Catherine) King of Audubon; seven grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Douglas J. Matthews
Douglas J. Matthews, 74, of 266 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, Berks County, died Sunday in his home.
Born in New York City, he was a son of the late John and Edna (Schaefer) Matthews.
He worked throughout his life as a photographer. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in communications.
He is the last of his immediate family.
The Roche Funeral Home, Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
Jean M. Michel
Jean M. Michel, 76, of 930 Center Ave., Jim Thorpe, died Monday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Donald E. Michel.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Strauss) Backun.
Surviving with her husband is a daughter, Donna, wife of Randall McNear, Purbottville, Northumberland County; a sister, Sephanie, wife of John Sukanick, Bethlehem, and two grandchildren.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
