Obituaries by LocationJuly 17, 1997
Mrs. Ann J. O'Neill
Mrs. Ann J. O'Neill, 70, of Lansdale, died Tuesday evening in her home. She had been in failing health.
The deceased was the widow of Francis P. O'Neill, who died Feb. 5, 1979.
A registered nurse, she worked at the North Penn Hospital and at the offices of Drs. Falk, McCord and Jochnowitz of Lansdale.
Born in Lansford, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Gallagher) Barrett.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Lansdale.
Mrs. O'Neill graduated from the former St. Ann High School, Lansford, and the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia.
Surviving are three sons, Richard J. and Thomas W., both of Lansdale, and Francis P. of Quakertown; a daughter, Ann Amos of Telford; a brother Thomas of Coaldale; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary Peck and Helen McGory.
The Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale, is in charge of the arrangements.
Raymond F. Mackes
Raymond F. Mackes, 83, of Sciota, died Wednesday in the Pleasant Valley Manor, Snydersville.
He owned and operated the Blue Ridge Drive-In, Saylorsburg, for 40 years before retiring in 1992, and also owned and operated drive-in theaters and a trailer court in Florida.
He also taught in various school districts for 13 years before retiring from teaching in 1962.
A graduate of the former East Stroudsburg Normal School, he received his master's degree in education from Pennsylvania State University and did graduate work at Columbia University.
Born in Sciota, he was a son of the late Rodgers and Lillie Mae (Snyder) Mackes.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theater of Operations and was involved in the invasion of Normandy.
Surviving are two brothers, LeRoy of Sciota and Stanley of Saylorsburg; and nieces and nephews.
The Kresge Funeral Home, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mary Dewson
Mrs. Mary Dewson, 92, of 1264 Fort Washington Ave., Fort Washington, Montgomery County, formerly of Bath and Allentown, died Wednesday in Fort Washington Estates. She was the widow of Stewart Dewson.
She was a hostess for the former Horsehead Inn, Palmerton, for many years before retiring.
Born in Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Wendell and Julia Moser.
She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Bath.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Marion Baran
Marion Baran, 78, of 318 W. Front St., Lansford, died Wednesday evening in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale.
The Roche Funeral Home-McNamara Chapel, 3 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew G. Jacobs
Andrew George Jacobs, 81, of 3329 Nightingdale Drive, Dover, York County, died Tuesday in the York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mildred (Marek) Jacobs, who died in October, 1989.
He was employed by the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company as a mechanic for 40 years before retiring in 1981.
Born in Hauto, he was a son of the late Frank and Julia (Falat) Jacobs, and had resided in Dover since 1981.
He was an Army veteran, having served in North Africa in communications.
Jacobs was a member of American Association of Retired Persons.
Surviving are two sons, David of Columbus, Ohio, and Marty of York, Pa.; a brother Elmer in Delaware; a sister Helen Morgan of Nesquehoning; and two grandchildren.
The Joseph S. Blazosky Funeral Home, 81 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of the arrangements.
Micheal J. Behun
Micheal John Behun, 35, of Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly of Tamaqua, died Saturday in Chatanooga.
He was the son of Joseph and Monica Behun of Tamaqua.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a son, Micheal J. Jr. of Chattanooga; a sister Teresa, wife of Todd Mertz of Tamaqua; two brothers, Joseph IV of Park Place, Mahanoy City, and Matthew of Hamburg; a niece and a nephew.
Services were held in Tennessee.
