Obituaries by LocationJuly 10, 1997
Mrs. Howard R. Fritzinger
Mrs. Kay N. Fritzinger, 55, of 438 White St., Weissport, a member of the town council for the past 12 years, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Howard R. Fritzinger. They observed their 31st wedding anniversary last month.
During her tenure on council, Mrs. Fritzinger held the presidency for four years.
Born in Kresgeville, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Eva (Jones) Christman.
She was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Brian of Lehighton and Scott of Mantzville; two daughters, Connie, wife of Robert Custer of Hyndman, Bedford County, and Brenda, wife of Donald Kresge of Franklin Township; four brothers, Alan of Lehighton, Floyd of Ross Township, Larry of Packerton and Paul of Franklin Township; three sisters, Fern, wife of Leo Scitney, and Joyce, both of Lehighton, and Mae, wife of Terry Kline of Gilbert; and eight grandchildren.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Pauline A. Landis
Mrs. Pauline A. Landis, 80, of Allentown, died Tuesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Alfred T. Landis.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Fred J. and Edna M. (Zimmerman) Stephens.
She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown, where she taught Sunday school in its nursery department for 45 years until 1992.
Surviving are a son, Thomas R., and a daughter, Barbara A., wife of Gerard F. Homick, both of Allentown; two brothers, Fred J. of Slatington and Edgar W. of Bethlehem; a sister, Mrs. Barbara A. Glick of Allentown; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Henry Beller
Mrs. Hilda Beller, 86, formerly of Allentown, died Tuesday in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the wife of Henry Beller. They would have been married 43 years on Wednesday.
She was also the widow of Thomas Schmidt.
Born in Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Eva (Kuntz) Quinn.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Thomas Schmidt of Warminster, Bucks County, and Albert Schmidt of Scranton; a daughter Dolores, wife of John Fahrman of Allentown; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Schmidt.
Andrew F. Husack
Andrew F. "Andy" Husack, 69, of Rextown Road, Slatington, died Tuesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
He worked at Fairmount Foundry, Hamburg, for five years before retiring in 1991 and previously had been employed by the former Dieter's Foundry, Cherryville, for 40 years.
Born in Washington Township, he was a son of the late Anthony and Anne (Schumada) Husack.
He was a member of St. Vladimir Greek Catholic Church, Palmerton.
The deceased was a former member of the Slatedale-Emerald Lions Club.
Surviving are a brother George of Schnecksville; and a sister, Mary Hartzell of Slatington.
Risavy additions, services
Mary J. Risavy, of 318 W. Iron St., Summit Hill, who died Tuesday in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton, was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Mitchalk, and is survived by nine grandchildren.
An obituary that appeared in Wednesday editions did not contain Mitchalk's name, and listed only eight grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Risavy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill. Interment
will be in the St. Michael Church Cemetery , Summit Hill. No calling hours are scheduled.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
Hugh R. Koehler
Hugh R. Koehler, 68, of 1931 Wabank Road, Lancaster, died Wednesday in his home after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Doris (Van Horne) Koehler.
He retired in 1985 after teaching physical education for 13 years at Edward Hand and 20 years at Wheatland Junior High School, both of Lancaster.
Born in Weatherly, she was a son of the late Russell and Kathryn (Sturtevant) Koehler, and had lived in Lancaster since 1953.
He was past president of the Lancaster Physical Education Association, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly, and a former member of the Millersville Borough Council.
Kohler started the football team at Wheatland Junior High School in 1972.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son Richard of Lancaster; two daughters, Cynthia K. Silfies of Mt. Joy and Mrs. Jeffrey L. (Barbra J.) McMullen of Conestoga; three brothers, John S. and Robert S., both of Weatherly, and Kurt W. of Lancaster; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Thomas A. Falatko Sr.
Thomas A. "Lefty" Falatko Sr. of 1156 Ridge St., Freeland, died Tuesday evening in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was a pumpman for the Jeddo Highland Coal Company before retiring.
Born in Eckley, he was a son of the late Clifford and Susan (Zawsky) Falatko.
He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, all of Freeland; and the Jeddo Stars Athletic Association.
Falatko was a Navy veteran, serving from 1945-46, and also served in the Army, from 1951-56.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas Jr. and David, both of Freeland; two daughters, Elaine, wife of Kevin Carr of Manahawkin, N.J., and Ann, wife of Anthony Saullo of Freeland; a brother Francis of Freeland; three sisters, Mary Ferko of Freeland, Mrs. Francis (Sophia) Raynock of Weatherly and Mrs. Phillip (Elaine) Greco of Hazleton; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Edward M. Cauley
Edward M. Cauley, 94, of Delano, Schuylkill County, died Thursday in morning at the Manor Care Nursing Center, Sinking Spring, Berks County.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, Tamaqua R.2, is in charge of the arrangements.
