Obituaries by LocationNovember 7, 1996
Herman L. Wisser
Herman L. Wisser, 77, of New Tripoli, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Miriam S. (Bausch) Wisser.
He was a farmer in Weisenberg Township for most of his life before retiring in 1987.
Born in Kempton, he was a son of the late Scott L. and Emma (Kistler) Wisser.
He was a member of St. Peter Union Church, Lynnville.
Wisser was an Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Service Medalo with four Bronze stars.
Surviving are two sons, Larry L. of New Tripoli and Dale H., residence unknown; a brother Norman of Lenhartsville; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Wertman of New Tripoli and Elda Brobst of Kempton; and eight grandchildren.
Richard H. Neith
Richard H. Neith, 69, of Mount Airy Terrace Apartments, 533 12th Ave., Bethlehem, died Tuesday in the Muhlenberg Hospital Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of June E. (Arnold) Neith. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary in June.
He worked in the sheet metal and machine set-up departments, and also was an inspector, for Mack Trucks, Inc., Allentown, retiring in 1986 after 25 years of service.
Born in Emerald, he was a son of Mrs. Florence (Hummel) Neith of Bethlehem and the late Harold Neith.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Neith was a baseball coach in the East Side Little League, Allentown, and was active in Cub Scouts years ago. He was a former member of the Monocacy Field and Stream, Bethlehem.
Surviving in addition to his widow and mother are three daughters, Kathleen L., wife of Richard Stuber, Judy F., wife of John A. Ruppelli, and Patricia R. Phillip, all of Allentown; two sons, Richard H. Jr. of Sykesville, Md., and Clifford B. of Allentown; a brother Leonard of Lugoff, S.C.; two sisters, Florence Salgado of Bethlehem and Lorraine Cope of Cibolo, Tex.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Dewey N. Jones
Dewey N. Jones, 75, of 136 Fifth St., Slatington, died Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
He was a slate edger for the former National School Slate Co., Slatington, for many years before retiring.
Born in Washington Township, he was a son of the late William and Beulah (Nissen) Jones.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was recently awarded his 50-year membership in the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington. He was also a member of the Vigilant Fire Company No. 2, Slatington.
Surviving are two brothers, Norwood of Walnutport and David R. of Slatington; and three sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Kemmerer, Mrs. Perma Parfitt and Mrs. Marjorie Edelman, all of Slatington.
Richard E. Miller
Richard E. Miller, 67, of 517 Mahoning St., Lehighton, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Delphine (Mertz) Miller. They would have been married 43 years today.
He worked in the maintenance and streets departments of the Borough of Lehighton for 22 years before retiring in 1991.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Calvin E. and Helen (Gazell) Miller Wehr.
He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mahoning Valley.
Miller was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 314 and the Beaver Run Rod and Gun Club, both of Lehighton.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son Stephen of New Ringgold; a brother, Calvin W. of Lehighton; a half-sister, Judy Homm of Palmerton; and a grandchild.
The Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Fourth and Iron streets, Lehighton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Kelly S. Whiteman
Kelly S. Whiteman, 28, of 24 John Henry Drive, Montville, N.J., died Tuesday in the Newton Memorial Hospital, Newton, N.J.
Born in Patterson, N.J., she was a daughter of Milo and Kathleen Whiteman of Montville.
Surviving in addition to her parents are a sister Denise, wife of John Gauweiler of Towaco, N.J.; and two brothers, Steven and Brian, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Olawaki, all of Montville.
The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, 200 Franklin St., Weissport, is in charge of the arrangements.
Michael C Budusky
Michael C. Budusky, 29, of 1208 Treasure Lane, Westville, Gloucester County, N.J., died Tuesday at his home.
He was a service computer technician at Sherwin-Williams, Corp., in New Jersey.
Born in Woodbury, N.J., he was the son of Mary C. (Tucci) Budusky of Bear Creek Lake and the late Frank C. Budusky.
He was a member of St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, Woodbury.
Surviving are two brothers, Frank B. of Bear Creek Lake and Dr. Charles K. of Mt Pocono; one niece and two nephews.
The Lord Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Mary T. Malaska
Mary T. Malaska, 85, of 43 E. Garibaldi Ave., Nesquehoning, died Wednesday in The Sanctuary Personal Care Home, Jim Thorpe.
She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Boccicchio) Malcalscza.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 W. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of arrangements.
Vincent Bocina
Vincent Bocina, 60, of 48 Behrens Road, Jim Thorpe, died Wednesday at the Manor Health Care Services, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Theresa (Fattibene) Bocina. They observed their 39th wedding anniversary on Sept. 1.
He was a retired bus operator in New York City for the Transit Company of New York.
Born in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late James and Philomena (Migliore) Bocina.
Surviving with his widow are two sons, Vincent P. and Richard A., both of Jim Thorpe; a daughter, Linda, wife of Robert Bekesy of Jim Thorpe, and four grandchildren.
The Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, is in charge of arrangements.
