Obituaries by LocationFebruary 7, 1997
Anna C. Fejes
Anna C. Fejes, 54, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday in the St. Luke Hospital, Fountain Hill.
She was a teachers' aide at the Fountain Hill Elementary School of the Bethlehem Area School District for 12 years before becoming ill.
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Mrs. Sophie (Sury) Fernandes of Bethlehem and the late Severino Fernandes.
Surviving in addition to his mother are five sons, John of Neffs, Gary of Whitehall Township and Stephen, Randy and Keith, all at home; three daughters, Sharon, wife of Fred Otto of Danielsville, and Melody and Gail, both at home; a brother Patrick of Bethlehem; two sisters, Dolores, wife of Lewis Christein of Bethlehem, and Dorothy, wife of Russell Maurer of Quakertown; and a grandson.
Narciso E. deManincor
Narciso E. "Nelson" deManincor, 90, of 3139 Old Post Road, Slatington, died Thursday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Rose (Lask) Dotter deManincor and the late Adeline (Matuella) deManincor. He and his second wife observed their 18th wedding anniversary last June.
He worked in the electrical maintenance department of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 30 years before retiring in 1979.
Born in Tyrol, Austria, he was a son of the late Sisinio and Marie (Rossi) deManincor.
He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Slatington.
The deceased was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, Slatington, and the Slatington Senior Citizens.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons, Eugene of Rochester, N.Y., and Joseph of Mount Carmel; two daughters, Delores, wife of Paul Minda of Hazleton, and Narcissa, wife of Joseph Zyskoski of Elysburg, Northumberland County; two stepsons, Larry Dotter of Allentown and Brian Dotter of Walnutport; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Barbara Smith of Whitehall; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Sprandio of Bristol, Bucks County, Alma, wife of Charles McFadden of Elkins Park, Montgomery County, and Mrs. Helen Patricoski and Mary, both of Danville, Montour County; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
William A. Kellow
William A. Kellow, 83, of Tucson, Ariz., died Monday, Jan. 27. He was the husband of Gretchen (Druckenmiller) Kellow.
He was employed for most of his life by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Eddystone, Pa.
Born in Lansford, he was a son of the late J. Edgar and Alice (Snyder) Kellow of Summit Hill.
He was a 50-year member of Panther Valley Lodge No. 677, Lansford.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Margo Evans of Tucson and Melissa of Phoenix Ariz.; a sister, Jane Frame of Clearfield, Pa.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in Tucson, followed by the burial at the convenience of the family in the Union Cemetery , Weatherly.
Lapos addition
Frank J. Lapos, 86, of 121 W. High St., Nesquehoning, formerly of Hauto, who died Wednesday in the Hometown Nursing Center, Tamaqua R.2, was also preceded in death by another sister, Mary Drosdak of Lansford.
Whetstone services
A memorial service for Bruce A. Whetstone, 49, of Northridge, Calif., a Tamaqua native who died Jan. 10 in the Northridge Memorial Hospital, will be held at noon Saturday in St. John United Church of Christ, Pine and Biddle streets, Tamaqua, with the Rev. John Samuelson officiating.
The deceased was a son of the late Elvin and Sadie (Wagner) Whetstone and a stepson of Eleanor Whetstone of Tamaqua.
Mrs. Leona E. Fritz
Mrs. Leona E. Fritz, 92, of Neshaminy Manor, Doylestown, formerly of Tamaqua, died Thursday. She was the widow of Walter Fritz, who died in 1964.
Prior to retiring, she was a machine operator for 20 years for the former Brockton Sportswear Company, Brockton.
Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late William M. and Jerimia (Redline) Evans.
A 1922 graduate of Hazleton High School, Mrs. Fritz was a member of the Quakake American Legion.
Surviving are a son, John W. Grover of Penndel; and two grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Thomas.
The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of the arrangements.
February 8, 1997
Lt. Col. Victor G. Stianchi
Lt. Col. Victor G. Stianchi, 78, retired Air Force Command Pilot, 907 Charles St., Mechanicsburg, died Thursday at home after a long illness.
Born in Hauto, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Trusa) Stianchi.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg.
He was an Air Force veteran of WWII, Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict.
He was a member of the Air Force Association, 490th Bomb Group Association, Retired Officers Association, Carlisle; National Association of Federal Employees, West Shore Chapter 1465; American Legion, Middletown; and VFW Post 7415, New Cumberland.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughter, Maureen Halek of Gastonia, N.C.; and Alicia Pennick of Etters; a son, Victor G. Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Theresa Koomar of Audobon, and Helen Stianchi of Hauto; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
The Myers Funeral Home, 37 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg, is in charge of arrangements.
