Obituaries by LocationJune 26, 1997
Henry V. Schlegel
Henry V. "Hen" Schlegel, 91, of 244 W. Fifth St., Jim Thorpe, died Wednesday morning in his home. He was the husband of Charlotte (Houser) Schlegel. They observed their 58th wedding anniversary last Nov. 26.
Prior to retiring, he worked in the maintenance of way for the former Central Railroad of New Jersey, working out of Mauch Chunk for 30 years.
Born in East Mauch Chunk, he was a son of the late Edward and Cecelia (Schweibinz) Schlegel.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe.
Schlegel was a private in the Army during World War II.
He was a life member of the Fairview Hose Company, Jim Thorpe, and the Western Pocono Sportsmen Club.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a brother Edward of Catasauqua; and several nephews and nieces.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Leo, John, Arthur and Peter; and three sisters, Mrs. Marie Dorward, Mrs. Cecelia Searfoss and Mrs. Anna Glassic.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Louise Pancheri
Mrs. Louise Pancheri, 82, formerly of Lansford, died Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Fla. She was the widow of Dolphie Pancheri.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Angeline Coraggio.
Surviving are a son Frank in Florida; four sisters, Mrs. Marian LaBella of Tamaqua, Mrs. Angeline Griff of Allentown, Mrs. Dora Parsons of Jupiter, Fla., and Mrs. Virginia Longo of Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother Alessio of Allentown; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline McGorry; a granddaughter Karen; three brothers, Louis, Patrick and Rocco; and two sisters, Teresa and Jenny.
Weicker correction
Mrs. Adeline Weicker, 78, of 306 Gay St., Tamaqua, who died Sunday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale, was preceded in death by four brothers, Reynold, Arthur, Simon and John. The latter brother's name was incorrectly listed in his sister's obituary.
Frank J. Abate
Frank J. Abate, 72, of 265 W. White Bear Drive, Summit Hill, died Wednesday in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Eva Marie (Yursa) Abate who died in 1986.
He was employed as a roofer contractor for several contractors and was last employed by Curtis Bailey.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jenny (Piscopio) Abate.
He was of the Catholic faith.
A United States Army veteran, he served in World War II. He was a member of the Summit Hill American Legion.
Surviving are two brothers, Joseph of Conshohocken; Rocco of Woodbury, N.J.; a sister Emma Loughlin of Philadelphia and several nieces and nephews.
The Skrabak-Parambo Funeral Home, 210 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of arrangements.
June 27, 1997
Mrs. Russell E. Cain
Mrs. Carolyn M. Cain, 67, of 763 Bristol Road, Churchville, Bucks County, died Wednesday in the Holy Redeemer Hospital, Meadowbrook, Montgomery County. She was the wife of Russell E. Cain. They observed their 45th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
A graduate of Temple University School of Nursing, Philadelphia, she was a registered nurse at Villa Joseph Marie, Flourtown, Montgomery County, before retiring in 1986.
Born in Weissport, she was a daughter of Mrs. Irene L. (Storm) Boyer of Union Hill, Lehighton, and the late Roswell J. Boyer.
The deceased was a member of the Pennsylvania Nurses Association and the Alumni Association of Temple University.
Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are a son Rusty of Richboro, Bucks County; two daughters, Wendy S. and Carol L., both of Churchville; a brother, Lynwood J. of El Paso, Tex.; a sister, Cynthia A. Eckman of Lehighton; and a granddaughter.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Jerome W. Benedix Jr.
Jerome W. Benedix Jr., 70, of Allentown, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Dolores R. (Walbert) Benedix. They observed their 24th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
He was a printer for R & S Printers, Inc., Northampton, for more than 35 years.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Jerome W. Sr. and Alice G. (Besser) Benedix.
He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Walnutport, where he was a former member of the consistory.
Benedix was an Army veteran of World War II and the recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star medals, and also served during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving in addition to his widow are five daughters, Debra L., wife of James A. Kubelis of Bethlehem Township, Denise E. Beahm of Bethlehem and Sheryl L., wife of James C. Hunt, Lynn K., wife of Mark Schoenberger, and Karen M., wife of Pete Russo, all of Allentown; a sister, Evelyn G., wife of Lester L. Brown Jr. of Allentown; four stepsons, Charles Weaver Jr. and Steven Weaver, both of Easton, Kevin Weaver of Reading and James Weaver of Allentown; 15 grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Oscar G. Flyte
Oscar G. Flyte, 71, of 528 Bangor Junction Road, Bangor, died Wednesday in the Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Mildred A. (Zeruth) Flyte, who died in 1994.
He was a laborer for Anthony Dally & Sons, Bangor, for four years before retiring in 1976, and previously had been employed by the former Capitol Slate Company, East Bangor, for 25 years.
Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Earl and Gertrude (Andrews) Flyte.
Surviving are a sister, Winifred Fritz of Bethlehem; and nieces and nephews.
George R. Henry
George Robert Henry (TSgt. USAF, Ret.), 60, of Fairborn, Ohio, formerly of Coaldale, died June 20 at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Dinah Henry, who died Jan. 28, 1997.
Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late John and Minnie (Koenig) Henry.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service.
Surviving are three sons, John R. of Columbus, Ohio, Richard DeLong of Vandalia, Ohio, and David DeLong of Deltona, Fla.; eight sisters, Delores Wood in North Carolina and Alberta Hertzig, Betty Conohan, Joan Cassel, Faye Pastucha, Rosella Sharpe, Lucy Breiner and Grace Scott, all of Tamaqua; and nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Gordon Shupp
Mrs. Evelyn Shupp, 74, of Winter Springs, Fla., formerly of Brodheadsville, died Feb. 7 in Orlando, Fla. She was the wife of Gordon Shupp.
Born in Mariatta, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Hilda Cassady.
She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Longwood, Fla.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Barry of Toledo, Ohio, Craig of Hagerstown, Md., and Eric of Quieto, Fla.; a brother Robert of Orange City, Fla., four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209 Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Betty M. Guy
Mrs. Betty M. Guy, 80, of Box 445, Tamaqua R.4, died Thursday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She was the widow of Charles S. Guy.
Prior to retiring, she was a teacher's aid in the Tamaqua Area High School.
Born in Llewellyn, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Laura F. (Thomas) Behr.
She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Tamaqua.
Mrs. Guy was a 1935 graduate of Pottsville High School.
She was a former library aid at Marian Catholic High School, Hometown.
Surviving are three sons, David C. of Tamaqua, Darryl of Barnesville, and Donald W. of Quakertown; a brother Earl of Tamaqua; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Diane Cuvo; two brothers, Guy Hilbert and Charles John Behr; and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Bohler.
The E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
