Obituaries by LocationJuly 22, 1997
Dorothy E. Pierson
Dorothy E. Pierson, 82, of 37 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, died Monday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2.
Prior to retiring in 1978, she worked for the Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds, for 45 years. She was a member of the Atlas 25-Year Club.
Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late William and Maude (Yeagle) Pierson.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Tamaqua.
Surviving are a brother John of Vero Beach, Fla.; and three nieces.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Evans Snyder, who died in 1990.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
John B. Onufer
John O. "Reds" Onufer, 50, of 28 W. North St., Bethlehem, died Sunday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Deanna H. (Brunner) Onufer. They observed their 32nd wedding anniversary in January.
He was a driver for Yellow Cab, Bethlehem, for many years before retiring in 1989, and previously was a heavy machine operator in the beam yards of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for five years.
Born in Northampton, he was a son of Mrs. Ruth (Fehr) Onufer of Bethlehem and the late Joseph A. Onufer.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are a son, John M. of Minersville; a daughter, Katrina S., at home; and two sisters, Colleen of Allentown and Kathleen Grannetino of Palmerton.
George J. Post Jr.
George J. Post Jr., 71, of Milton, Fla., formerly of 4542 Newburg Road, Nazareth, died Saturday in the Santa Rosa Medical Center, Milton. He was the husband of Evelyn J. (Werkheiser) Post. They observed their 49th wedding anniversary in March.
He operated a professional cleaning service from 1989 until last year, and previously had worked for the Asplundh Tree Trimming Service, Bethlehem, for 40 years, and then Con-a-deck, Bethlehem, until retiring in 1989.
Born in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Silverious and Beulah (Ladlee) Post.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are 11 sons, Daniel and Robin, both of Bethlehem, Wilson of Brockton, John of Easton, George, Floyd, Norman and Cyrus, all of Lower Nazareth Township, Darius of Nazareth, Richard of Tamaqua and Harold of Whitehall Township; two daughters, Yvonne of Lower Nazareth Township and Linda of Milton; a brother Harvey of Belfast; four sisters, Emmaline Martin and Nora, both of Easton, Althea Ciulla of Palmer Township and Doris Mailander of Dunellen, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son Raymond and a daughter Doris.
Mrs. Helen Wallitsch
Mrs. Helen Wallitsch, 81, of Allentown, died Sunday in the home of her son, Richard A. of Palmer Township.
The deceased was the widow of William J. "Dumper" Wallitsch.
Before retiring in 1991, she was a waitress for area restaurants, most recently working at the Days Inn in South Whitehall Township and The Wood Company, Wescosville. Previously, she and her husband owned the former Dumper's Cafe and the former Wallitsch's Cafe, both in Allentown.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Weinhofer) Ressler.
She was a member of the Mountainville Senior Citizens Club.
Surviving in addition to her son are another son, William O. of Wescosville; two sisters, Emma Schmaldinst of Allentown and Lillian, wife of Joseph Ward of Cherryville; a brother Edward of Allentown; and six grandchildren.
Martin E. Diehl
Martin E. Diehl, 92, formerly of Walnutport and Schnecksville, died Monday in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late D. Grace (Strohl) Diehl, who died in 1990.
He was a body shop painter for the former Dietrich Buick & Cadillac, now Daniels Cadillac, Allentown, for 23 years before retiring in 1966, and previously had worked for the former Trojan Powder Company, South Whitehall Township, for 10 years.
Born in Beltzville, he was a son of the late Adam M. and Martha (Green) Diehl.
He was a member of Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville.
Surviving are a daughter, Fern E., wife of Richard L. Hubrich of Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Beatrice M. Frantz of Lehighton; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Theodore S.
Mrs. Adam D. Bavolack
Mrs. Catherine V. Bavolack, 92, of 12411 Gayton Road, Richmond, Va., formerly of McAdoo, died Friday in her home. She was the wife of Adam D. Bavolack. They were married for nearly 60 years.
She was an elementary school teacher in the former Coaldale School District and later in the Panther Valley School District, retiring in 1970.
Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of the late Wasyl and Eva (Derr) Polansky, and had spent most of her life in McAdoo.
She was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Catherine) Amato of Marshall, Mich., and Mrs. Eric (Jean Ann) Davenport of Gum Spring, Va.; a brother Andrew of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by five sisters, Elizabeth, Mary Puschak, Anna Puschak, Helen Malloy and Mildred Ettinger; and three brothers, Steve and Drs. John and Theodore.
Funeral services were held today in Richmond. She will be buried in McAdoo.
