Obituaries by LocationFebruary 5, 1997
Paul Sniscak
Paul "Casey" Sniscak, 83, of 35 W. Vernon St., Summit Hill, died Tuesday in the Miners Memorial Medical Center, Coaldale. He was the husband of the late Valeria (O'Gurek) Sniscak, who died in December.
He was last employed by the former Summit Hill Marble and Granite Company for many years, and previously had worked for the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and the Summit Hill Water Authority.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Serula) Sniscak.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill, and St. Michael Catholic Church, Lansford.
Sniscak was the announcer for the Summit Hill Little League Association's baseball games for the past 25 years.
He also served in the Civilian Conservation Camps.
Surviving are four daughters, Joan, wife of Paul Yuricheck Jr., and Barbara, wife of Perry Shelton, both of Summit Hill, Margaret, wife of Joseph Novak of Allentown, and Paulette, wife of Joseph Weber of Bath; a brother George of Shenandoah; a sister, Rose O'Gorman of Lansford; eight grandchildren and a great-grandson.
He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Michael, Andrew, John, Joseph, Steven and Frank; and five sisters, Mary, Margaret, Martha and Helen Sniscak, and Anna Couture.
The Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.
M. Matthew Zaboy
M. Matthew Zaboy, 78, of Allentown, died Tuesday in his home. He was the husband of Mary E. (Cunningham) Zaboy. They observed their 51st wedding anniversary in November.
He worked in the photography department of the former Lehigh Type Setting, Allentown, for 26 years before retiring in 1980. Previously, he and his wife owned and operated the Zaboy Photo Studio, Allentown.
Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Macej and Josefa (Tarnawska) Zaboy.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown, where he was a former committee member of Cub Pack 77.
Zaboy was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Surviving in addition to his widow are four sons, Paul J. of Stockertown, Michael J. of Manteca, Calif., William T. of New Tripoli and Neil A. of Tillicum, Wash.; a daughter Mariellen, wife of Randall Pence of Pennsburg; a brother Paul of Allentown; two sisters, Verna, wife of Stanley Bankowski of Breinigsville, and Helen, wife of Robert Miller of Pierre, S.D.; and seven grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Matthew James, who died in 1995.
Mrs. Marjorie M. Rinker
Mrs. Marjorie M. Rinker, 82, of Washington Street, Slatington, died Tuesday in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the widow of Hugh M. Rinker.
She was an elementary teacher in the Northampton Area School District for 33 years before retiring in 1980, and previously had taught in the Whitehall-Coplay School District for five years.
Born in Egypt, she was a daughter of the late Roy E. and Lillian (Cope) Stewart.
She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Slatington.
She was a 1932 graduate of the former Kutztown Normal School and also attended East Stroudsburg University.
Mrs. Rinker was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 458, Slatington, and a past president of the Slatington Women's Club.
She was a life member of the Retired Public School Teachers Association, Northampton County, and the Lehigh County Retired Public School Employees Association.
She was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Retired School Teachers, Harrisburg, and the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Pennsylvania.
Surviving are a son, Hugh D. of Slatington; a daughter, Charlotte E., wife of Richard A. Reitz of Williamsport; a sister Elizabeth, wife of George C. Dorward of Schnecksville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Howard A. Boyer
Howard A. Boyer, 67, of 256 Meadowlark Court, Marco Island, Fla., died Monday in the Naples Community Hospital, Naples, Fla. He was the husband of Cynthia (Cooper) Boyer.
He worked at Allied Chemical Company, Morristown, N.Y., until retiring in 1987.
Born in Bowmanstown, he was a son of the late E. Frank and Mabel A. (Kistler) Boyer.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Naples, and a past commander of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla No. 95, Naples, and a board member of the Marco Bay Yacht Club.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Martha Jean of Farmington, Conn.; two sons, David H. of Falls Church, Va., and Karl W. of Marco Island; two brothers, Charles E. of Bethlehem and Warren of Arlington, Tex.; a stepdaughter Beth, wife of Robert Skaff of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a stepson, Stephen Mildrum of Chalfant, Allegheny County; two grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
The Thomas K. Thomas Funeral Home, 145 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, is in charge of the arrangements.
Michael F. Zemanik
Michael F. Zemanik of 158 Fourth St, Coaldale, died Wednesday morning in Manor Care Home, Bethlehem.
The John Puschak Funeral Home, 208 First St., Coaldale, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Marilyn Gull
Mrs. Marilyn James Gull of Glen Cove, N.Y., and Harbor Ridge, Fla., died Tuesday in the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, N.Y. She was the widow of Anthony Gull Jr.
Born in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter James.
Surviving are a daughter Lynne of New York City; a son, Anthony III of Locust Valley, L.I.; and a sister, Mrs. Robert Lewis of Lansford.
Services will be held in New York City.
Frank J. Lapos
Frank J. Lapos, 86, of 121 W. High St., Nesquehoning, formerly of Hauto, died today in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2. He was the husband of the late Rose A. (Matula) Lapos.
The Bruce A. Nalesnik Funeral Home, 57 E. Center St., Nesquehoning, is in charge of arrangements.
James M. Cappos
James M. Cappos, 94, formerly of 115 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, died today in the Lehigh Manor, Macungie. He was the husband of Florence (Morgan) Cappos.
Prior to retiring, he owned and operated the Rialto Restaurant in Lansford.
Born in Greece, he was a son of the late Michael and Tula Cappos.
Cappos was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Helen Smith of Alburtis and Constance, wife of William Price of Bear, Del.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Peter and George Cappos, and two sisters, Constance Calameris and Tula Cappos.
The Holmes-Griffiths Funeral Home, 200 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bernard Butt
Mrs. Thelma (Major) Butt, 73, formerly of Tamaqua, died today in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the wife of Bernard Butt,
She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School.
Surviving, with her husband, is a daughter, Janice Childress, at home; two sons, Brian of Oregon and Bruce of Georgia; three sisters, Mildred Miller of Hometown, Tamaqua R.2, Beatrice Miller of Philadelphia and Elizabeth Lindenmuth of Reading; and eight grandchildren.
