Obituaries by LocationJuly 18, 1997
Mrs. Margaret E. Rimbach
Mrs. Margaret E. Rimbach, 92, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2. She was the widow of George H. Rimbach Sr. Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah (Penglase) Wook. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Tamaqua. Surviving are a son, George H. Jr. of State College; and a brother, Alan Wook of Tamaqua. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Kermit and John. The Robert C. Reeser Funeral Home, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
Marian Baran
Marian Baran, 78, of 318 W. Front St., Lansford, died Wednesday evening in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. She worked in New Jersey and New York in the garment industry. The deceased was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Gawlick) Baran. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Lansford. Surviving are five sisters, Agnes Sterusky and Florence Sverchek, both of Lansford, Catherine, wife of Jack Bortnick of Coaldale, Lori, wife of Court Granger of Allentown, and Sister Joselle of Shenandoah; two brothers, Joseph of Lansford and A. Paul of Odenton, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, John, Michael, Stanley, Mieczyslaw and the Rev. L. Joseph; and a sister, Stella Lake. The Roche Funeral Home-McNamara Chapel, 3 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Joseph Decker
Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Decker, 77, of Green Cove Road, Bakersville, N.C., died Tuesday in the Spruce Pine Community Hospital following several months of declining health. She was the wife of Joseph Decker. Born in Shelbyville, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Estelle (Moore) Snell. She was a 1941 honors graduate of Vanderbilt University and had been very active in the business community before her death, being a former employee of American Airlines and a co-owner of Chestnut Ridge Farms, Inc., Saylorsburg. She and her husband moved to Bakersville in 1987 and made their home in the Green Cove Community, where she became involved in the community as a member of The Mitchell County Historical Society. Mrs. Decker was a member of the DAR, the Tri-Delta Sorority of Vanderbilt University and the Bakersville United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, John Moore Decker of Greenville, S.C. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Farrar, who died in 1985. Funeral services were held today in Bakersville.
Glenn A. Meyers
Glenn A. Meyers, 59, of 2714 Jean Drive, Bath, died Thursday in the St. Luke Hospital's Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Shirley A. (LaBar) Meyers. They observed their eighth wedding anniversary last October. He was a custodian for the Keystone Savings Bank, Bethlehem, for 19 years. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Lester W. and Ida (Mack) Meyers. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and a life member of the Petersville Rod and Gun Club, East Allen Township. Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter Louise, wife of Shane Snyder of Tatamy; two sisters, Bernice M., wife of Ralph W. Frantz of Bethlehem, and Grace, wife of William Ladew of Fayetteville, N.Y.; a brother Carl of Southampton, Bucks County; a stepson, Randy Bellis of Palmerton; and five grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son Glenn.
Kenneth J. Ressler
Kenneth J. "Kenny" Ressler, 21, of 4987 Pine Grove Circle, Wescosville, formerly of 951 Cedar St., Allentown, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was a graduate of Western Center for Technical Studies, Limerick, Montgomery County. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Jeffrey E. Ressler, with whom he resided, and Bridget A. (Confer) Long of Palm. The deceased was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown. He was a life scout with the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the Order of the Arrow. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Nathan Ressler of Allentown; paternal grandfather, Kenneth E. Ressler, at home; maternal grandfather, John J. Confer, maternal grandmother, Winifred Craig, and maternal step-grandfather, Charles Craig, all of Slatington; his stepfather, James W. Long of Palm; and two stepsisters, Krista and Heather Long, and a stepbrother, Robert Long, all of Pottstown.
Woodrow P. Greene Sr.
Woodrow P. Greens Sr., 77, of Northampton, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of the late Thelma C. (Druckenmiller) Greene. He was a boiler man for the former Atlas Cement Company, Northampton, for 15 years before retiring in 1980, and previously was a self-employed house painter and paperhanger for 35 years. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Charles H. Sr. and Christina M. (Smith) Greene. He was a member of the Cherryville Fire Company. Greene was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Panama and the Aleutian Islands. Surviving are a son, Woodrow P. Jr. of Northampton; two daughters, Phyllis L., wife of Elvert H. Hammer of Duncannon, Perry County, and Susan A., wife of Clifford W. Eckhart of Northampton; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Sandra.
Jeremiah D. Trostle
Jeremiah D. Trostle, 14, of 417 W. Cedar St., Allentown, was dead on arrival Wednesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, after being struck by a car on Hamilton Boulevard in Salisbury Township. He was a 10th grade honor student at Allen High School, Allentown, where he played basketball and volleyball. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Paul V. and Dawn E. (Warner) Trostle, with whom he resided. Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Sarabeth, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Trostle of Treichlers; and maternal grandparents, Irene Warner of Bath and Seldon Warner of Danielsville.
