Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - E#

Eagan, Owen

Pottsville: Owen Eagan, aged 82, brakeman on the main line passenger trians Nos. 2 and 7, died at 7 a.m. at his home in Palo Alto. He was sick for a long time with pulmonary trouble. His widow and 2 small children survive.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, November 17, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]

East, Edwin S.

East -- In Greenville, December 24th, Edwin S. East, aged 20 years, 3 months and 11 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 3, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eastburn, Henry

Eastburn, Henry - Age 22 years, late of Berks County, Pennsylvania, after a lingering sickness, died at Fort Griffin [Texas].

[Source: The Frontier Echo (Jacksboro, Texas), Oct. 25, 1878. Submitted by June.]

Ebbert, George M.

In this city, of the 14th, George M Ebbert, aged 54 years 8 months and 18 days. Relatives and friends alsomembers of Washington Camp, No. 61 P.O.S. of A.; A.P.A., No. 104; P & R Relief Association and P & R Veteran Association, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 1818 N. 6th St., on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Services at the house. .Interment at Aulenbach's cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, January 17, 1913. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Ebbert, Irwin W.

Among the local survivors of Irwin W. Ebbert, 77, of West Reading, who died March 21 in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he had been a patient since Jan. 14, is a daughter, Donna L. (Ebbert) Showers, Hamburg.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, March 26, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eberly, Barbara

Death from a Thorn.

Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co., Barbara, widow of Jacob Eberly, died, aged 69 years. The cause of her death was blood poisoning, resulting from the prick of the thorn of a rose bush. Funeral, Thursday morning, April 12.

[Source: Reading Eagle, April 10, 1899, page 1. Submitted by Marcia.]

Eberly, Ernest G.

Graveside services were held for Ernest G. Eberly of Fleetwood, in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Township. Eberly died Feb. 26 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where was a patient. The husband of Elsie R. (Unterkofler) Eberly, he was born in Hamburg. He was a son of the late George F. and Elsie (Heinly) Eberly. Eberly was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Until retiring in 1982, he was employed by the Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading, for 31 years as a press operator. Eberly was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Township. Surviving are two brothers, Stewart, Fleetwood, and Donald, Greensboro, N.C. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, March 10, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eberly, Mary

Mrs. Emanuel Eberly Mary, wife of Emanuel Eberly, died of dropsy, aged 58 years, at her home in Fritztown, after an illness of nearly three years, at 8 a.m. Friday. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William H. Marks; also two brothers: Abraham Fisher, Kurtz House; Jeremiah Fisher, Lower Heidelberg. She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring. Funeral, Wednesday morning, July 13, at 9:30 o'clock. Services at the church at Sinking Spring.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, July 11, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eberly, Sallie M. (nee Heffner)

Mrs. Sallie M. Eberly, 73, of 525 Wyoming St., Allentown, died at 9 p.m. yesterday in her home after a 20-year illness. Born in Longswamp, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late A. Lincoln and Elmira Trexler Eberly [sic, should be Heffner]. She resided in Allentown since 1924. Mrs. Eberly was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving are one son, John H., at home, two daughters, Miss Elmira B. Eberly and Miss Pauline T. Eberly, both at home, and a sister, Miss Bessie Heffner, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, John Eberly, and two brothers, John and Howard. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, June 19, 1958, page 35. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ebert, Marie R.

Services were held in the Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville, for Marie R. Ebert, formerly of Kempton, who died Nov. 6 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. Burial was in New Bethel (Zion) Cemetery, Krumsville. Born in Breinigsville, Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Libby (Held) Ebert. Until retiring, she was employed as the sexton at St. Paul's Union Church, Seiberlingsville, Lehigh County, for 45 years. She was also employed as a packer by various shoe factories in Kutztown and Macungie for several years. She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Krumsville. Surviving is a brother, Stanley Ebert, in Pennsylvania.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, November 14, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ebert, Sarah

Ebert - In Miamie county, Ohio, December 25th, 1875, Sarah, widow of the long deceased Henry Ebert, and daughter of John and Susanna Braun Radenbach, fomerly of Berks county, in the 84th year of her age.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 29, 1876. Submitted by Kathy.]

Ebert, Sarah L. (nee Fisher)

Sarah L., wife of Wm. E. Ebert, died at the family home, at Topton, on Tuesday, aged forty-nine years, two months and twenty-seven days. Deceased is survived by her husband and two children, Warren and Edith, both living at home. These brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. C. H. Kerschner, No. 321 North Eighth street, this city; Benjamin, Samuel, Lefanus and Aaron Fisher, of Hancock; Wm. Fisher, of Kutztown, and David Fisher, residing in the west. The funeral will take place from the family home, at Topton, on Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, with services in St. Paul's Lutheran church, Mertztown, and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 6, 1915, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ebert, William E.

William E. Ebert died Thursday at Topton, after a ten days' illness from bronchial pneumonia, aged 42 years. He was a cabinetmaker by trade and for eleven years was the proprietor of the Washington House, retiring on February 14th last. His wife Sarah (nee Fisher) died on May 4th last. The illness of Mr. Ebert hastened the wedding of his daughter, Edith, at his request, for which the time had been fixed Thursday evening, but before the nuptials could take place, the father had passed away. The groom was Jonas K. Schott, holding a position in the casket factory. The marriage was solemnized at 5.15, Rev. F. K. Bernd officiating. Besides Mrs. Schott, deceased is survived by a son, Warren W., and by a sister, Mrs. David Reinert, of weisenburg. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation at Mertztown; Camp 172, P.O.S. of A., Topton Chamber, No. 83, Knights of Friendship, and Orion Castle, No. 501, K.G.E. Mr. Ebert was a progressive citizen and took an active part in civic affairs, serving as a member of town council, a director of the building and loan association, and a member of the fire company. Funeral Monday. Services in St. Paul's Church, Mertztown. Rev. F. K. Bernd will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 13, 1916, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eberts, John

Ebey, Catherine R.

Mrs. C. Ebey Dies at Age 86. Mrs. Catherine R. EBEY, 86, 431 Clay, died Wednesday at a local hospital. She was born Aug. 28, 1874, at Redding, Pa., and came to Topeka with her parents in 1880. Mrs. Ebey was secretary in the Masonic Grand Lodge office at 8th and Harrison for 40 years before she retired. She was a member of the Topeka Council No. 1., Toltec Rite, Topeka Chapter No. 462, Order of the Eastern Star, Aldrich No. 17, Women's Relief Corps, and Lady Sheriden Tent No. 30, Daughters of Union Veterans. Mrs. Ebey attended the Church of Christ, Scientist. Survivors include one son, Chester F. Ebey of the home; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Wall-Diffenderfer Chapel with burial in Rochester Cemetery.

[Source: The Topeka Daily Capital (Topeka, Shawnee County, KS), Thursday, November 3, 1960.]

Ebling, Aaron

Aaron Ebling, 86, of 3001 Kutztown Rd., Hyde Park, died in the Reading Hospital. Born in Muhlenberg Twp., a son of the late Peter and Sarah (Balthaser) Ebling, the retired farmer was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Tuckerton. His wife Ida D. (Lutz) Ebling, died in 1956. He is survived by a son, Aaron L., Reading R D 2; a daughter, Ida L., wife of Gensley Osmund, Reading R D 2; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a brother Jacob, Tuckerton Rd., Muhlenberg Twp.

Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Naftzinger Funeral Home, Centerport, the Rev. Merrill R. Marisseau officiating. Burial will be made in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton.

[Source: Reading Eagle, February 2, 1966, p. 36. Submitted by Michelle.]

Ebling, Anna Candtas

Ebling - In Maidencreek, November 11th, Anna Candtas, daughter of David and Catharine Ebling, aged 1 year, 2 months and 26 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, November 25, 1876. Submitted by Kathy.]

Ebling, Deborah

Ebling - In Muhlenberg, March 28th, Deborah, daughter of Peter and Sarah Ebling, aged 1 year, 7 months and 15 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, April 22, 1876. Submitted by Kathy.]

Ebling, Edward

Ebling - In Muhlenberg, April 25th, Edward, son of Jacob and Sarah Ebling, aged 1 year, 5 months and 9 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, May 13, 1876. Submitted by Kathy.]

Ebling, Edward G.

Edward G. Ebling died of dropsy and lung affections at 12.15 p.m., to-day, at his residence, 836 Green, aged 60 years. He was ailing several years and confined to the house since Christmas. Deceased was born in Rehrersburg and lived in Reading since 16 years of age, with the exception of 12 years that he resided in the West. He was a painter by occupation, but has been unable to work for a number of years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being one of the First Defenders. He was a member of Covenant M.E. Church. Besides his widow, Emma L., he leaves one son, John, of Reading, and a sister, Mrs. Leah Straub, of Milton.

[Source: Reading Eagle, April 12, 1899, page 3. Submitted by Marcia.]

Ebling, Harold W.

Services were held for Harold W. "High Pockets" Ebling, 83, of Knoll Lane, Gilbertsville, formerly of Hereford, who died August 18 in his home. He was the widower of Pauline (Edinger) Ebling. Born in Bern Township, he was a truck driver for West Motor Freight, Berman Trucking Co. and General Door Corp., retiring in 1982. Ebling served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Pike Township Sportsmen's Association, the Friendship Hook and Ladder Fire Company in Boyertown, the Liberty Fire Company, New Berlinville, the Keystone Fire Company, Bechtelsville and the Gilbertsville Fire Company, Gilbertsville. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown. Surviving is a son, Glen C. Ebling, Royersford; two daughters, Carol A. Burns, Reading and Linda G. Ebling, Tucson, Ariz. Two half-brothers, John Ehling of Bechtelsville and Stanley Ehling of Pottstown; a half-sister, Sue Stoudt of New Berlinville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a half -brother and a half-sister. Burial was in the Strausstown Union Cemetery, Strausstown. The arrangements were handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, August 28, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ebling, John

In Alsace, on the 18th inst., John Ebling, Sr., aged 80 years and 4 months. The deceased had 10 children, 51 grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, November 24, 1849. Submitted by Kathy.]

Ebling, Loreen N.

Memorial services were held May 3 in Bern Lutheran Church, Bern Township, for Loreen N. Ebling, 74, who died Nov. 18 in her Columbus, Indiana residence. She was a native of Centerport. Burial was private in Good Shepard Cemetery, Tuckerton. The Leibensperger Funeral Home, Centerport, was in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, March 20, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eby, Maria S.

Eby--In this city, on the 3d inst., Maria S., wife of Jacob Z. Eby, aged 70 years, 2 months and 18 days. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice from her late residence, 418 Franklin street, Saturday at 11 a.m. Services at the house. Interment private in Charles Evans cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, January 5, 1912. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eck, Albert J.

Albert J. Eck, for the past three years chief engineer at the Allentown hospital and, prior to that, engineer at the Daeufer Brewing company for a period of thirty years, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 1923 Tilghman street, from a complication of ailments. He was 63 years old. Mr. Eck, in failing health for the past year, only last week returned from a motor trip to his stepson, Luther Abele, in Cleveland, and his demise yesterday will come as a great shock to his friends, particularly those who knew him while he was in the brewing plant before prohibition days. Mr. Eck is survived by his wife, two sons, Clarence, of Reading; Calvin, of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Erie, of this city; three step-children, Miss Anna Abele, and Russell Abele, of this city; Luther Abele, of Cleveland; a brother, Morris, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Boyer, and Mrs. W. R. Keiser, both of Topton. Funeral services will be held at his late home, 1923 Tilghman street, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. W. F. Bond, pastor of the Longswamp Lutheran church, where he was baptized, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 24, 1933, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Alfred F.

Alfred F. Eck, son of the late Jonas and Carolina (Meinhardt) Eck, Topton, died yesterday in the Allentown hospital of complications. He was 64 years old. He had been employed for many years at the Topton Foundry company where he had charge of the japanning furnace. He was a member of the Lutheran church of Maxatawny. His wife, Harriette (Kline) Eck, preceded him in death some years ago. Survivors are four brothers: Peter and Thomas, Kutztown; William and Harvey, Allentown; two sisters, Mary, Allentown, and Mrs. Ida Krauss, Riegelsville. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the funeral home of Shofer and Son, Topton, with further services in the Maxatawny church. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 22, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Alice M. (nee Miller)

Mrs. Alice M. Eck, 36, wife of Elmer H. Eck, Breinigsville R. 1, died yesterday at the Allentown Hospital after an illness of over a year. Born in Richmond Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late William L. and Ida (Reinert) Miller. She was a resident of the Breinigsville area for 16 years and was a member of Huff's Union Church, Evangelical and Reformed wing. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Marilyn R. and Helen E., at home; eight brothers, William E. Miller, Reading R. 2; Arthur E., West Leesport; Ralph W., Temple; Victor S., Allentown R. 3; Herbert L., Northampton R. 1; Morris A., Macungie; Robert N., Kutztown; and Harry R., Kutztown R. 1. Four sisters also survive, Mrs. Seneca Adams, Baltimore; Mrs. Lloyd Borrell, Kutztown; Mrs. Fred Becker, Kutztown; and Mrs. John Pilgert, Topton. A son, Gene F. Adams, preceded her in death.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 26 1952, page 34. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Alphenus L.

An attack of apoplexy which he suffered shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday morning proved fatal to Alphenus L. Eck, of Bally, when he died at his home there yesterday morning at 3.30 o'clock. He was 75 years old, having just celebrated his natal day four days ago. Mr. Eck was apparently in good health and still actively engaged as a huckster. He returned home from his regular Wednesday trip to Pottstown as usual on Wednesday night and ate a hearty supper. At about three o'clock he got out of bed and walked to the window, later re-entering bed where he died. Deputy Coroner Dr. C. L. Dries pronounced death due to apoplexy. There survive to mourn his loss his wife, Fianna, nee Ruppert, Eck, and the following children: Joseph Eck and Mrs. William Witman, of Bally, Mrs. Tobias Witman, of Allentown; Mary, of Reading, and Mrs. Howard Diehl, of East Greenville. Twenty-four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held from his late home at Bally on Monday morning at 8.30 o'clock with a solemn high requiem high mass in the Church of the Most Blessed sacrament, Bally, at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call at his late home on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 25, 1932, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Alvin E.

Alvin E. Eck, 84, of 133 Main St., Emmaus, died in a local hospital yesterday after a short illness. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of Evan and Carolina (Deh) Eck. A resident of Emmaus for 30 years, he had been a farmer before that in Lower Macungie Township. He was a member of the Western Salisbury Church and the Emmaus Nest of Owls. His wife, Sybilla (Schmoyer) Eck, died 22 years ago. One son, Morris, Emmaus; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, survive. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Horace Schantz Funeral Home, 3rd and Main Sts., Emmaus.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 15, 1955, page 48. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Anna Maria (nee Reinert)

Anna Maria (Reinert), widow of Benneville Eck, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Romig, at Shamrock, aged 78 years. She was a native of Longswamp township and was a member of the Reformed congregation of Longswamp church. Her husband died four years ago. Surviving are these children: Eugene, Richland; John, Luther and Mahlon, Allentown; Mrs. Charles Weaknecht and Mrs. Charles Reifsnyder, Topton; Harry and James Eck, and Mrs. Harry Romig, Shamrock; 21 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Fretz, Alburtis R.D. Funeral Saturday at 1:30 from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Romig, Shamrock. Further services in Longswamp church, the Rev. Donald Englert officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 14, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Annie C. (nee Oldt)

Annie C., nee Oldt, wife of John Eck, died at her home at Lyons yesterday morning of a complication of ailments. She was in her 61st year. Born at Upper Macungie township, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Isabella (Brownmiller) Oldt, she had lived at Lyons for a long period and was held in high esteem by her neighbors and a large circle of friends. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran congregation of the Longswamp church. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Edna, of New York City; six grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Calvin Flicker, Mertztown R.D., and Mrs. Jonas Kistler, Allentown. The funeral will be held from her late home on Monday at 9:30 a.m. D.S.T., with short services at the house and further services in the Longswamp church. Rev. William S. Bond and Rev. Raymond Miller will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call at the home on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, July 15, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Benneville

Benneville Eck, venerable resident of Shamrock, where he lived with his son, Harry, passed away following a stroke of apoplexy yesterday, a little over an hour before the burial of his sister, Mrs. Mary Druckenmiller, who died last Tuesday. He was almost eighty-two years of age. A son of Evan and Caroline, nee Dey, he was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, and lived in that district the greater part of his life. He was a member of the Reformed congregation of Longswamp church where he was loved and respected by all who knew him. He also held membership in Washington Camp, No. 97, P.O.S. of A., of Alburtis, and the Ninth Street Mill Beneficial association, Reading. Mr. Eck's wife, Annie, nee Reinert, survives him as do the following sons, Eugene, Richland; John, Luther, Mahlon, of Allentown; Harry and James, Shamrock; daughters, Mrs. Charles Reifsnyder and Mrs. Charles Weaknecht, Topton; Mrs. Harry Romig, Shamrock; nineteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. 'nk Druckenmiller, Mertztown; and two brothers, Manoah, of Allentown, and Alvin, Emaus. One daughter, Cora, preceded him in death four months ago. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 from the home of his son, Harry, at Shamrock. Short services at the house will be followed by continued services in the Longswamp church, Rev. William F. Bond officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, January 7, 1934, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Betty Jane

Betty Jane, 16 months, only child of Earl and Annie (nee Boyer) Eck, tenants on the farm of Frank Shankweiler, just outside of Alburtis on the road leading to Shamrock, was drowned yesterday afternoon about four o'clock when she fell into an open cistern to the rear of the house during the absence of her mother, who left the kitchen where she was preparing supper to go down in the yard to feed the chickens. When Mrs. Eck returned to the house, she missed the child and surmising her fate excitedly called neighbors. A half-hour later the body was found floating in the cistern and several men living nearby recovered it with the aid of a ladder. The cistern had a depth of eighteen feet of water. Dr. E. H. Mohr, of Alburtis, was summoned bu the baby was beyond aid. After Coroner Fred Bausch was notified, the body was turned over to undertaker Delong, Topton. Betty Jane is survived by her parents, sadly bereaved by the fate which has befallen their only child. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock standard time from the home of the parents. Following short services there, regular services will be conducted in the Longswamp church and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, September 18, 1929, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Calvin J.O.

Calvin J. O. Eck of 1627 Allen St., Allentown, died yesterday in Central Park Convalescent Home, Allentown. He was 71. He had been employed as chief steam engineer for the Allentown Water Works for 38 years before retiring two years ago. He was the husband of the late Alice K. (Ritter) Eck. Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Minnie A. (Musselman) Eck. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Allentown. Surviving are a daughter, Alberta I., wife of Stanley J. Miller, and a stepdaughter, Elinor C. Moses, both of Allentown; a stepson, Kenneth H. Moses of Schaumburg, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Marian Erie of Allentown, and four grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 17, 1969, page 27. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Caroline Elizabeth (nee Youse)

Catarrhal pneumonia at 6.30 a.m. yesterday brought death to Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth, nee Youse, widow of William E. Eck, at her home in Mertztown. She was 79 years, 8 months and 14 days old. A member of the Lutheran congregation of Longswamp church, and Reading council, No. 122, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, Reading, Mrs. Eck was a daughter of the late Adam and Catherine, nee Kibach, Youse. She was born in Rockland township, Berks county. There survive one son, Edwin, Alburtis R.D.; one daughter, [Mrs.?] Alfred Derr, Alburtis R.D.; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild. Funeral services will be held from the late home, Mertztown, Wednesday at 1.30 p.m., D.S.T., with continued services in the Longswamp church, Rev. William F. Bond officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Monday, July1, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Catherine A. (nee Ziegenfuss)

The many friends of Catherine A. Eck, 265 Locust St., a resident of this city for twenty years, will be shocked to learn of her sudden death at her home at 10.40 a.m. yesterday from heart failure. Mrs. Eck, in her fifty-fifth year, had been in apparently good health for a woman of her years and yesterday attended to the family laundering. At 10.30 she complained of feeling ill and ten minutes later she had gone to her reward. Especially will the children of the neighborhood in which she lived miss her. A mother of a large family, she always had a kind word for children to whom she endeared herself. Mrs. Eck was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel G. Eck, about 12 years ago. She was born at Huff's church, Berks county, on April 16, 1866, the daughter of David and Caroline Ziegenfuss. In 1900 she moved to this city and has been a resident here ever since. She is survived by the following children: Frank J. Eck, Mrs. I. N. Miller, Mrs. Randall Sherer, Mrs. Percy Ott, Mrs. Frank Brinker and Clarence C. Eck. Two brothers, William Ziegenfuss and Peter Ziegenfuss, and a sister, Mrs. William Bauer, of Bally, and a granddaughter, Anna Eck, also survive. She was a member of Zion Reformed church. The funeral arrangements have not been completed.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 18, 1920, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Catherine Ann

Catherine Ann, wife of Mangus A. Eck, died Sunday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arlington Britton, Reading, aged 72 years. There survive her husband, one daughter, Mary E., wife of Arlington Britton; a son, Thomas G., Reading; 12 grandchildren and two brothers, James Carl, Allentown, and Alfred Carl, Emaus. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Carl.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 4 1932, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Charles

Charles Eck, of Mertztown R.D., died at the Allentown hospital on Friday morning from injuries received on Thursday evening when the buggy in which he was riding was struck by a Reading railroad shifting engine. The accident happened at the Haas crossing in Topton shortly after five o'clock. Mr. Eck, who was in his seventieth year, was a son of the late Evan and Carilona, nee Dey, Eck. He was a life long member of the Longswamp church and was employed as a laborer in the Topton Foundry up to the time of his death. His wife, Sarah, nee Folk, and the following children survive: Mrs. Louis Houser, of Allentown; Charles W., of Mertztown; Fred, of Reading, and Mrs. Samuel Breidigan, of Fleetwood, R.D. Twelve grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Mary Druckenmiller, Mrs. Frank Druckenmiller and William Eck, of Mertztown; Beneville Eck, of Shamrock; Manoah Eck, of Hokendauqua; Joseph Eck, of Mertztown R.D., and Alvin Eck, of Emaus. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from his late home near Mertztown, followed by further services at Longswamp church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. L. Meckstroth will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 5, 1925, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Charles A.

Charles A. Eck, 67, for many years owner and operator of the Eck and Fisher Ice Cream firm, died at 4:15 a.m. yesterday at his home, 333 N. 15th St. Born in Longswamp, Lehigh county (sic), he was the son of the late Thomas and Tillah (Isamoyer) Eck. He resided in Allentown for the past 49 years and was retired for 10 years. He was a member of the Franklin Fire Co. Surviving are two sisters, Mary, wife of George Dankel of Reading, and Carrie, wife of Charles Fenstermacher of Kutztown. Funeral services will be held at the J. S. Burkholder funeral home, 1601 Hamilton St., on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be made in the Longswamp cemetery, near Emmaus.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 26, 1945, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Charles B.

Charles B. Eck, one of Longswamp township's oldest residents and a well known and retired farmer in that community, died Tuesday morning at his home near Pilgert's schoolhouse, Alburtis R.D. 1, from a heart attack, in his 88th year. Mr. Eck was born, reared and resided nearly all his life in the community in which he died. He was a son of the late Jonathan and Elizabeth, nee Eck, Eck. His first wife, Elizabeth, nee Fegley, Eck, died many years ago. There survives his widow, Sabina, nee Beitler, Eck, one son, Sepharious Eck, at home, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a step-sister, Mrs. Alvin Miller, Mertztown R.D. Mr. Eck was a member of the Lutheran wing of Huffs church. The funeral will be held from his late home on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. All services will be conducted at the house, Rev. W. F. Bond, of Shamrock, officiating. Interment will be made in Huff church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 27, 1932, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Charles W.

Charles W. Eck, 63, husband of Mrs. Alice (Moser) Eck, died Sunday at his home in Mertztown after a lengthy illness. Born in Longswamp township, he was the son of the late Charles and Sarah (Folk) Eck. He had operated a shoe repair shop in Mertztown at one time. Mr. Eck was a member of Longswamp Reformed church. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Alice M., wife of Paul Hamman, at home, and Mabel, wife of LeRoy Ritz, E. Greenville; a step-son, Samuel DeLong, Topton; a step-daughter, Lillie, wife of Augustus Becker, Allentown; eight grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Hauser, Allentown, and Mrs. Florence Breidegam, Reading. Rev. Ralph Althouse will conduct funeral services at the convenience of the family in DeLong and Trexler funeral home, Topton. Interment will be in Longswamp church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 21, 1947, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Clarence S.

READING — Clarence S. Eck of 231 Mulberry St., Reading, died here Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was 62. Eck was the husband of the late Lucy (Eckstein) Eck. Born in Longswamp, Berks County, he was a son of the late Albert and Minnie (Musselman) Eck. He was employed as a watchman. Surviving are a son Arthur C., of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; a brother Calvin of Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Marian Erie, Allentown, and one granddaughter. Services are being arranged by the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 27, 1961, page 46. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Clement V.

Eck, Clinton C.

Clinton C. Eck, the infant son of Morris and Maggie Eck, of No. 124 South Tenth street, died yesterday morning of blood poisoning, aged 13 days. The funeral will be held this morning with burial at the Longswamp Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 29, 1903, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Corlina (nee Day)

Corlina (nee Day), wife of Evans Eck, of Longswamp, who died after an illness of several months, aged about 75, is survived by her husband and the following children: Thomas, Shamrock; George, Schweyer's; Charles and William, Mertztown; Daniel and Manoah, Allentown; Benneville, Joseph, Longswamp; Alvin, Breinigsville; Frank, Emaus; Mary, widow of William Druckenmiller; Eliza, wife of frank Druckenmiller, Mertztown; Sallie, wife of Daniel Strasser, Schweyer's. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Day. She was a member of the Longswamp Lutheran congregation, where interment will be made. Funeral tomorrow at 9.30 o'clock a.m. at the house, Rev. D. K. Humber, Bowers, officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 22, 1901, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, David

David Eck, aged 27 years, a moulder employed in the Kutztown Foundry and Machine Company's plant, had his life crushed out by a 1,500-pound box of sand while at work about 6 p.m. Monday. Mr. Eck, with William Gray, Jos. Haney and Francis Brobst, all of Kutztown, and Edwin Grim, of Maxatawny, were at work in a sand pit, six to eight feet deep, where they were constructing a sand mold. Eck was working around a metal cylinder. Without a bit of warning, the sides of the pit caved in. The 1,500-pound box of sand, which had stood on the edge of the hole, struck Mr. Eck in the abdomen, pinning him against the cylinder and causing almost instantaneous death. The heavy box broke two ribs just below the heart. His fellow workmen escaped injury. Mr. Eck returned from work Monday evening and ate supper. He appeared to be uncomfortable, and said he was of a mind not to return to work that night. He said he felt sure something was going to happen. His fears were allayed, and he left the house in a more cheerful mood. Deputy Coroner Dr. H. W. Saul viewed the remains and issued a certificate of accidental death. Deceased was born in Longswamp and was a son of Jonas and Carolina (nee Meinhart) Eck. Besides his widow, Carrie (nee Tyson), his parents, a daughter, Helen; and these brothers and sisters survive: Charles and Morris, both of Kutztown; Harvey, of Wescoesville; William, of East Texas; Henry and Alvin, both of Mertztown; Peter, of Reading; Alice, wife of John O. Reinert, of Shamrock; Mary, Kutztown; Sallie, wife of Oliver Brown, of Kutztown, and Ida, wife of George Sauer, Birdsboro. Funeral, Saturday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m. Rev. W. F. Bond will officiate. Interment in Longswamp cemetery, Undertaker J. H. Stump has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 1, 1913, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, David B.

The body of David B. Eck, 23, of Kutztown R. 3, was found yesterday lying in an open field in Richmond Township, Berks County, according to police. Fleetwood police Sgt. Donald E. Perry said a .22-caliber handgun was found next to the body. Fery Treichler, a Kutztown R. 3 farmer, found the body in one of his fields at about 10 a.m. Eck had been shot once in the chest. Eck lived in the E&Y Farms and Apartment Complex, Richmond Township, near where his body was found. The body was taken to Reading Hospital after Eck was pronounced dead at the scene by Berks County Deputy Coroner John L. Myers. An autopsy was scheduled for this morning. According to Perry, a bow hunter reported seeing Eck in the field about 6:30 a.m., shortly before he heard a noise that sounded like a gunshot. He was last employed as a guard at David Crystal, Inc., Laureldale, Berks County. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Mrs. Dorothy F. (Gehman) Eck of Kutztown R. 1 and the late Gerald L. Eck. Surviving with his mother are a brother, Dennis M., of Kutztown R. 1, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna V. Eck of Topton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Trexler and Hook Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. There will be no calling hours.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call/Weekender, Saturday, October 6, 1979, page 41. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Edwin

Edwin Eck, 58, died at his home at Eagle Point, near Kutztown, yesterday afternoon. He was ill for the last two weeks. He was born in Mertztown, Berks county, the son of the late William and Caroline, nee Youse, Eck. He was employed by the Berks Block Co., Reading, and resided near Kutztown for many years. Surviving are his wife, Florence, nee Kemmerer, Eck, one daughter, Mrs. John Schueck, Alburtis, and one sister, Mrs. Elwood Derr, Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 28, 1944, page 33. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Elda (nee Smith)

After an illness of two weeks of typhoid fever, Elda Eck, wife of George Eck, of No. 1348 Gordon street, died at one o'clock yesterday morning, aged 21 years. She was a native of Topton and is survived by her mother, Mrs. Smith, her husband and one child.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, September 26, 1901, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Ellen A. (nee Dunkel)

Relatives and friends in this section have received word of the death of Mrs. Ellen A. Eck, nee Dunkel, wife of Ellsworth Eck, who died on Saturday night in Misericordia hospital, Philadelphia. Mrs. Eck, a native of Berks county, lived for many years in the vicinity of Topton before taking up residence in Philadelphia, where her home was at 5611 Catherine street. She was in her 71st year. She was born in Greenwich township, Berks county, a daughter of the late James T. and Susanna, nee Sittler, Dunkel. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughters, Mrs. William Moise, of Atlantic City, together with a grandson, and three sisters, Mrs. George Deisher and Mrs. Wilson Smith, both of Maxatawny township, Berks county, and Mrs. Edwin Angstadt, of Kutztown. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 12 o'clock, noon, in the Gonser Memorial chapel, Kutztown, Rev. E. K. Angstadt officiating. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.

Death Notice (p. 18): Age at death = 70 years, 6 months, 14 days

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 31, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Elsie S. (nee DeLong)

READING — Mrs. Elsie S. DeLong Eck, 61, of Sinking Spring R. 2, was pronounced dead on arrival Wednesday at Community General Hospital here after she collapsed in a midcity store. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Erb DeLong. She was the wife of Claude J. Eck. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Dorothy, wife of Raymond Homerich, Reading, and Lillian, Pennhurst; a sister, Mrs. Ella Dey, Mertztown R. 1; two brothers, Milton, Mertztown, and Howard, Mertztown R. 1, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Trexler Funeral Home, Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 8, 1960, page 21. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Emma (nee Turner)

Mrs. Emma Eck, a former resident of Macungie, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sallie Hamilton, at Sewickley, Pa., on Monday afternoon, aged 66 years, 1 month and 2 days. Short funeral services will be held at her late home at Macungie on Friday, October 7, at 12.30 p.m. Further services and burial will be made at Longswamp church at 2.30 p.m.

Death notice: Emma Eck, nee Turner, widow of William J. Eck

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 6, 1921, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Emma

The remains of Mrs. Emma Eck, of Macungie, were laid at rest in the family plot in Longswamp cemetery Friday afternoon, October 7. She was a daughter of Hezekiah and his wife Lucy (nee Turner), and was born in Schuylkill county, near Ringgold, on September 1, 1856, where she also was baptized in early infancy. She came to Berks county and was confirmed in Longswamp church November 9, 1901, by Rev. D. K. Humbert. She was married to Wilson Jacob Eck, who died as the result of an accident in the iron ore mines at Rittenhouse Gap, thirty-five years ago. She was left with five small children, two daughters and three sons, all of whom she reared to maturity with many sacrifices and true mother love. Two of the sons, Peter and Clinton, both married, preceded her in death. For many years she lived in her own home in Macungie; more recently, she spent some time with her children and relatives. She loved her church and took a deep interest in the welfare of her children and grandchildren. While staying with her daughter, Mrs. Andrew W. Hamilton, of Sewickley (Pittsburgh), she took sick and for many weeks was tenderly cared for while suffering with cancer. She passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, at 1.45 a.m., aged 65 years, 1 month and 2 days. There remain these children: Mrs. A. W. Hamilton, Sewickley; Mrs. Ellen Heffintraeger, Riegelsville, Bucks county; and Hezekiah Eck, Mahanoy City. Also the following brothers and sisters: Susan, Frank and David Turner, all of New Ringgold, Schuylkill county; and Katie, wife of Samuel Geiger, of the same place; Lizzie, wife of Lewis Freeby, Longswamp; Lillian Turner, of Breinigsville; and one other sister, an invalid for the past twenty years.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 15, 1921, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Eugene

Eugene Eck, a lifelong resident of Berks county, died yesterday morning near Reading, following a lengthy illness. He was in his sixty-first year. Born in Longswamp township, Mr. Eck was a son of the late Willoughby and Catherine, nee Christman, Eck. He was reared in Longswamp township, educated in the schools there, and for many years lived in Oreville. For several years he has resided near Reading. There survive to mourn his loss three brothers and one sisters, Ellsworth Eck, of Philadelphia; Ellwood Eck, of Bucyrus, N.D.; Edgar Eck, of Claussville, and Mrs. Agnes Rice, of Allentown. Funeral services will be held at the Schofer funeral home, Topton, Thursday at 1:30 p.m. All services will be at the funeral home and interment will be made in Fairview cemetery, Kutztown. Rev. William H. Kline will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, March 25, 1934, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Eugene A.

MOUNTVILLE — Eugene A. Eck, a former resident of Berks County, died Sunday in the Eplers Nursing Home here after a two-week illness. He was 85. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Benneville and Annie Reinert Eck. He left the Berks area in 1943 after retiring as a passenger conductor for the Reading Railroad. He was employed by the railroad for 52 years. He resided in Richland, Lebanon County, until shortly before his death. He was a member of Lehigh Masonic Lodge 326, F&AM; Harrisburg Consistory, Zembo Temple AAOMS; Nicholas Division, ORC, and Philadelphia & Reading Relief Assn. Surviving are a son, Lee, Richland; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Weaknecht, Allentown; Mrs. Ella Reifsnyder, Topton, and Mrs. Pearl Romig, Shamrock, Berks County; five brothers, Luther, John and Mahlon, all of Allentown; Harry and James, both of Shamrock. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Weigley Eck, and a daughter. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Clauser Funeral Home, Main St., Newmanstown, Lebanon County, with viewing 7-8 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 8, 1958, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Fianna L. (nee Ruppert)

Fianna L. Eck, widow of Alphenus Eck, of Bally, died yesterday in the Sacred Heart hospital, Allentown. She was 83 years old. Daughter of the late Amandus and Elizabeth (Landis) Ruppert, she had lived most of her life in Bally. For the past year she had been living with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Diehl, at 203 4th St., East Greenville. She was a member of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic church, Bally. Four daughters, Mrs. Sallie (William) Witman, Bally; Mary Eck, West Lawn; Mrs. Helen (Tobias) Witman, Allentown; Mrs. Emma (Howard) Diehl, East Greenville; a son, Joseph of Bally; 23 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive. The funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Whitman, Bally. Solemn requiem high mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic church, Bally. Burial will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 29, 1943, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Florence F. (nee Kemmerer)

Mrs. Florence F. Eck, 74, widow of Edward Eck, and a resident of Plainfield Township for many years, died Friday in the Moyer Convalescent Home in Reading. Mrs. Eck, born in Plainfield Township Dec. 17, 1877, a daughter of the late Daniel and Emma (Werkheiser) Kemmerer, resided in Mertztown, Berks County, for 18 years prior to her illness six years ago. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. M. Franklin Beisel, West Lawn, and Mrs. Jennie Herman, Bethlehem, and two brothers, Edward J. Kemmerer, Easton, and Frank, Breinigsville R. 1.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, March 9, 1952, page 46. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Franklin

Franklin Eck, aged 74 years, died Tuesday morning at the residence of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Reitenour, near Mertztown. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Longswamp church. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eck. His wife, Mollie, nee Hilbert, preceded him in death by five years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ruel Reitenour, with whom he resided; five grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Steffey, of Topton, and Mrs. William DeLong, of Reading, and a brother, Mathias Eck, of Pottstown. Brief services at the residence of his daughter Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock will be followed by services in the Longswamp church, Rev. William F. Bond officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 2, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Fred S.

After ailing with a complication of ills for some time, Fred S. Eck, of 336 Wood street, Reading, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Joseph hospital there at the age of 43 years. Mr. Eck was a native of Mertztown where he resided until about ten years ago when he removed to Reading to enter the employ of the Parish Pressed Steel company. He was a son of Mrs. Sarah, nee Folk, Eck and the late Charles Eck. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Longswamp church. Besides his aged mother, who resided at Mertztown R. D., he is survived by his widow Ella, nee Reppert, two children, Alma and Lillian, at home; a brother, Charles W. Eck, of Mertztown, and two sisters, Mrs. Louise Houser, this city, and Mrs. Samuel Greidigam, of Fleetwood R.D. The funeral will be held Saturday with services at his late home at 11 o'clock in the morning followed by regular services in the Longswamp church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Rev. William F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 14, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, George

The remains of George Eck, of near Topton, were laid at rest at the Longswamp church on Saturday morning, April 22. The house service was held in the retaining rooms of the undertaker, J. J. Schofer, of Topton, after which further services were held in the Longswamp church. There were many present. The deceased was a son of Evans Eck and wife Caroline (nee Day) and was born in Longswamp township, December 13, 1848. He was a member of Longswamp church. On October 5, 1871, he married Mary Shoemaker. Of five sons and two daughters, two sons and one daughter and his wife preceded him in death, the last named eight years ago. Formerly a farmer, he sold out his stock at Kline's Corner and made his home with his only surviving daughter, Mrs. Fred Pauley, near Topton. On East Sunday morning, he communed at Longswamp, and during the afternoon, being alone in the house for a short time, he shot himself, (some think by accident), from the effects of which he died in the Allentown hospital on Tuesday, April 18, at 3.30 a.m. aged 74 years, 4 months and 5 days. He is survived by one daughter, three sons, eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters and six brothers.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 28, 1922, page 21. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, H. Elsworth

H. Elsworth Eck, 69, a former resident of Longswamp township, Berks county, died yesterday morning in the Atlantic City hospital, one week after he had been admitted there while suffering from a heart ailment. Until three years ago, Eck, who spent the earlier portion of his life in Longswamp township, had been living in Philadelphia. He then moved to the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Moise, in Atlantic City, after the death of his wife. His affiliations include the Kutztown chapter of the Knights of the Golden Eagle and the Junior Mechanics of Kutztown. Surviving in addition to his son-in-law and daughter, are one sister, Agnes Eck, Allentown; two brothers, Edgar, Emaus, and Elwood, Jamestown, North Dakota, and one grandson, Warren Moise, Atlantic City. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Gonser Memorial chapel in Kutztown, with interment in Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, October 17, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Hannah (nee Adam)

Hannah, widow of Thomas Eck, nee Adam, died on Thursday, at 1 p.m., of Bright's disease and dropsy at her home near the Five Points, aged 52 years. Deceased had been ill two weeks. Her husband died five years ago. The following brothers and sisters remain: Peter and John Adam, of Moselem; Mrs. Kate Bushey, of Virginsville, and Mrs. Nathan Reinert, of Richmond. She leaves the following children: Charles, Jacob, John, Gertie and James. Funeral on Tuesday, December 18, at 9.30 a.m. Services and interment at Longswamp Church, Rev. D. K. Humbert, of Bower's Station, officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 15, 1900, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Harriet S. (nee Kline)

Harriet S. Eck, wife of Alfred Eck of Oresville, near Hancock, died yesterday at her late home of apoplexy. She was aged 56 years, 9 months and 29 days. She was the daughter of the late Strauss Kline and Eva Sterner Kline. She is survived by her husband and five brothers, George, Jonathan and Solon of Fogelsville, William of Wescosville and Elias of Allentown; also five sisters, Mrs. Alvin Belond of Reading, Mrs. Hattie Delong of Allentown, Mrs. Jeremiah Pennecoss of Kutztown, Ella Kline of Allentown, and Mrs. Charles Heck of Kutztown. The funeral will be held from her late home at Oresville on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Further services will be held at the Maxatawny church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. R. F. Dry will officiate. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 31, 1926, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Harvey

On Thursday night, at the East Penn depot, this city, Harvey Eck, a freight train brakeman on the Perkiomen railroad, whilst leaning outward from a car on which he was stationed for the performance of his duties, had his head struck by coming in contact with a car standing on the opposite track. The wound received caused no apparent serious consequences until the train reached Pennsburg, where Mr. Eck became unconscious. The injury was then and there examined by a physician, who pronounced the wound to be of a fatal character. He was returned to his home, No. 107 Hamilton street, this city, on the morning freight train, and Dr. I. F. Huebner called. Later during the day Mr. Thomas J. Fretz, the gentlemanly agent of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co., had him removed by special transportation to St. Luke's hospital, at Bethlehem, where he died at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning without having regained consciousness. He was almost 35 years of age, and left a wife and five children ranging in age from six to eleven years. Deceased was born near Mertztown and was a son of Aaron Eck, who with the mother survives. Deceased was a member of the P.& R. Relief Association.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, July 28, 1897, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Helen Emma

Helen Emma, daughter of Fred S. and Ella (nee Reppert) Eck, aged 15 years, 1 month and 8 days, of Mertztown, died Monday morning at the Allentown hospital of lobar pneumonia. She was an employe of the Industrial Throwing Mills, Alburtis, and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Longswamp church. She was also a member of the class of 50 catechumena which was confirmed by Rev. Wm. Bond a few weeks ago. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Alma and Lillian, and one brother, Raymond, all at home. The funeral will be held from her late home at Mertztown on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Services will be conducted in Longswamp church and interment in the cemetery adjoining. Undertaker Irwin DeLong has charge of the remains.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 16, 1921, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Hilda Elizabeth

Hilda Elizabeth Eck, the infant daughter of Albert and Minnie Eck, of No. 824 Union street, died shortly after noon yesterday of marasmus, aged 3 months. The funeral will take place Saturday at 11.30 a.m. Services and burial will be held at the Longswamp Church, Rev. Nevin Helffrich officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, September 17, 1903, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Irvin O. "Herb"

Irvin O. "Herb" Eck, 74, well-known retired painting contractor who worked on many of the larger business buildings in this city, died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday at his home, 433 N. 9th St. Mr. Eck was in ill health for five years and bedfast since September, 1948. He was a native of Longswamp township, May 17, 1875, Berks county, a son of the late George and Mary (Shoemaker) Eck. He resided in Allentown for 55 years, and was engaged in his painting business for 45 years, retiring in 1944 due to ill health. Mr. Eck was a charter member of the Franklin Fire Co., a member of St. Andrew's Evangelical and Reformed church and the Men's Bible class, Allentown aerie 110, FOE; Allen council 753, UOAM. There survive his wife, Mrs. Lizzie (Woodring) Eck; a daughter, Irene M., wife of William Reichenbach, Lehighton; two sons, Clarence G. and Myron A., both of Allentown; two grandchildren; a brother, Howard, East Toledo, O. His parents, a brother, George, and a sister, Laura, preceded him in death.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 19, 1949, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Jane (nee Miller)

Hurled from the machine her son was driving as the engine of the Kutztown Flier ripped the side from the car and threw her nearly fifty feet down and embankment, an aged Mertztown R. 2 woman was almost instantly killed yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock near Alburtis and her son was seriously injured. The dead woman is Mrs. Joseph Eck, 64, of Mertztown R. 2, who died en route to the Sacred Heart hospital in the Kutztown Flier, her head being badly crushed and other injuries about her body bringing death quickly. Preston Eck, 32, 1345 North Ninth street, Reading, son of the dead woman and driver of the car struck by the Reading Railroad train is in the Sacred Heart hospital suffering from shock, a fractured right leg and broken rib and it is believed he may have internal injuries also. Eck recently moved from Rochester, N.Y., to Reading and yesterday was his day off in the Rustic Restaurant there, where he is employed. He came to Mertztown R. 2 to visit his mother and took her for a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Merkle, East Texas. Mother and son were on their way home when the accident happened. The train had stopped at the Alburtis station and was picking up speed when it reached Lichtenwalner's Crossing, east of Alburtis, where the accident happened. Eck said last night to Patrolman Ralph Fleming, who investigated the accident, that he slowed down and looked up and down before starting across. He was almost over, Eck stated, when he saw the engine bear down upon him and the rear end of the car was struck. One side was ripped from Eck's sedan and Mrs. Eck was tossed from the car, down the steep twenty-five foot embankment and hurled for twenty-five feet more along the creek bed. Eck was still in the demolished car when the train was halted, the sedan balancing precariously on the brink of the embankment when the driver was liberated from the wreckage. The train was in charge of Engineer Morris Kratzer, of 247 North Eight street, city, and Conductor John Fiddler, also of this city. Mrs. Eck and her son were taken in the train which sped to this city, being met by the city ambulance at the terminal station and the injured man was then hurried to the hospital. Coroner Fred R. Bausch, M.D., viewed the body of Mrs. Eck last night and in conjunction with Patrolman Fleming, at the Bethlehem state patrol barracks, is conducting an investigation. The Eck family resides between Hancock and Mertztown on the side of South Mountain. Mrs. Eck was a native of that locality and resided there with her husband for a number of years. Before her marriage she was Jane Miller. There survives the husband and the following children, Mrs. Clarence Merkle, East Texas; Mrs. James Luckenbill, Topton; Preston, of Reading; Clarence, Raymond, Solomon, Earl, May, Beulah, Ida and Verna, at home. For a time a New York state driver's license carried by the injured man issued to Preston Eckert, Palmyra, N.Y., caused some confusion. Why the license was secured by Eck under the name of Eckert remained unexplained last night because of his condition.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 19, 1929, pages 5 & 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Joel Orlando

Failing in health for the past several years, Joel Orlando Eck, a well known resident of Topton, died on Sunday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Boyer, of Topton, age 76 years, 2 months and 9 days. Mr. Eck was a native of Maxatawny and for a number of years farmed and prospected for ore in that section. He retired from active life five years ago. His wife, Sarah, nee Ahn, Eck, died four years ago. There survives the following children: Albert and Morris, of Allentown, and Mrs. John G. Boyer and Mrs. Geo. Keiser, of Topton. He was a son of Carl and Apolonia, nee Bennicoff, Eck. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyer. Short services will be held at the house. Regular services and burial at Longswamp church. Rev. W. S. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 27, 1925, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, John D.

John D. Eck, 77, of 24 S. Dauphin St., Allentown, husband of the late Millie (Fluck) Eck, died Sunday at Allentown Hospital. A native of Longswamp, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Eck. He was a retired employee of the former American Wire and Steel Co., and the Carlisle Grill. Surviving are three sons, William and John, both of Allentown, and Edgar of Emmaus; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Held of Emmaus; Mrs. Geraldine Dewalt and Mrs. Betty Kocsis, both of Allentown; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers, Harry, James, Milan and Luther, all of Shamrock, and two sisters, Ella and Mrs. Pearl Romig, both of Shamrock. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the William W. Kulik Funeral Home, 426 Hanover Ave., Allentown, Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 6, 1961, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, John S.

After an illness of the past two years of a complication of ailments, John S. Eck, of 334 North Fulton street, died at 4.40 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was 79 years of age. For forty-one years, Mr. Eck had been employed as a track foreman for the Lehigh Valley Transit company. He was born in Berks county, a son of Marcus and Anna Marie, nee Stahlnecker, Eck, and had been a resident of Allentown for the past fifty-two years. His wife, Mary, nee Schmoyer, died fifteen years ago. Mr. Eck was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He leaves to mourn his passing a daughter, Mrs. Frank Brady, and a son, David Eck, both of this city, together with thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed last night.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 1, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Joseph

Joseph Eck died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Druckenmiller, at Mertztown, aged 80 years and 2 days. He was a son of the late Benjamin and Rebecca (nee Cleff) Eck and was born in Longswamp.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 21, 1908, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Joseph

Joseph Eck, Mertztown R. 1, died in the Allentown hospital, April 11, aged 62 years, 10 months and 18 days. Funeral services were held at his home and in Longswamp church, where interment was made on Wednesday morning, April 15, Rev. W. F. Bond officiating. Undertakers Irwin D. DeLong, Topton, and Walter Christ, Fleetwood, were in charge. The Eck family has been sorely afflicted with accidents in less than a year. Last summer a grandchild drowned in a cistern west of Alburtis; in October Mrs. Eck suddenly lost her life in a train-auto collision, just east of Alburtis, when traffic was detoured around the protected main crossing at the station, while a concrete section was being laid from there northward toward Trexlertown, and now the father was fatally inured at the Topton foundry. There survive nine children, twelve grandchildren and brothers and two sisters.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 18, 1930, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Joseph R.

Joseph R. Eck, 81, of 2nd Street, Bally, husband of the late Stella (Rohrbach) Eck, died Thursday in Pottstown Medical Center. Born in Washington Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Alphenus L. and Fayetta L. (Ruppert) Eck. Eck was a watchman at the Bally Block Co. until retiring in 1967 after 32 years. He was a member of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Bally. Surviving are three sons, James of Bechtelsville R. 1, Theodore of Barto R. 1 and Francis of Quakertown; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Knickerbocker of Quakertown and Rose, wife of John Pandjak of Phoenixville; three sisters, Mrs. Mary L. Stengel of Reading, Mrs. Emma C. Diehl of East Greenville and Mrs. Helen Witman of Allentown; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 8:15 a.m. tomorrow in C. L. Losh Funeral Home, Boyertown, followed by a Requiem Mass at 9 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. today.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, August 10, 1969, page C-11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Mrs. Lando (nee DeLong)

Mrs. Lando Eck, daughter of Solomon A. and wife Catherine, nee DeLong, died Saturday evening at her home at Topton, after an illness of nearly a year, aged 70 years, 5 months, and 10 days. She is survived by two sons, Alfred and Morris, of Allentown, two daughters, Alice, wife of John Boyer, of Topton, and Elmira, wife of George Keiser, of Topton; three brothers, Jacob and Edwin of Allentown, and John, of Circleville, Ohio. Fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Callowhill street, Topton, on Thursday morning at 9.30. Funeral services will be conducted in Longswamp church with the Rev. Bond officiating. Burial will be made in Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 21, 1921, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Lee Curtis

Private Lee Curtis Eck of Shamrock, killed May 3, 1944, while fighting with the Marines in Okinawa, will be buried Sunday afternoon in the Longswamp cemetery following services at 2 p.m. at the Schofer funeral home, Topton. Members of the Ray A. Master Post of the American Legion of Topton and of the Bond-Shoemaker Veterans of Foreign Wars post of Mertztown will accord military honors. Pvt. Eck, who enlisted in the Marines at Philadelphia on May 3, 1944, served with Company G of the Sixth Marine Division. He received the Silver Star, a unit citation ribbon with a bar and one star, the Purple Heart, and the Victory Medal. Born in Shamrock, he was a son of Harry R. Eck and Grace, nee Reinert, Groman. He was 19 years old when he was killed. Surviving are his father, who resided in Shamrock; his mother, who lives in Topton; one sister, Mrs. Charles Wade, Allentown; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Reinert of Topton.

Death notice: 19; d. May 16, 1945, Okinawa; buried, Longswamp

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 12, 1949, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Lucy M.M. (nee Eckstein)

Lucy M. M. Eck passed away at her home, 838 10th St., Reading, on Saturday afternoon at 3:05. She had been in ill health for the last several months. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Fries) Eckstein. Mrs. Eck had been employed in the fitting room of the Berkshire Shoe Co., Reading. Surviving are her husband, Clarence S. Eck; one son, Arthur Calvin, at home; one brother, Arthur, Brooklyn, N.Y., and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Fitzgerald, Allentown; Sadie, wife of George Koons, R. No. 2, Quakertown, and Mrs. Carrie Dornblaser, Philadelphia. Rev. George A. Greiss, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, will officiate at the last rites, to be announced.

Death notice (p. 4): Age at death = in her 39th year

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 14, 1944, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Mabel

Mabel Eck, who was taken to the hospital a week ago last Sunday night by the police, died at 8.35 o'clock last evening of complications resulting from an illegal operation, it is alleged. The young woman hails from Topton, but had for some time past resided in this city, and at the time that she was taken to the hospital, she was keeping house for William Grate, of No. 1015 1/2 Lawrence street. About a month ago the girl swore out a warrant charging Jack Vaux, well known in this city, with a misdemeanor. Vaux was sent to jail for several days and then released on bail. It is said that after he obtained his release on bail he tried to induce the girl to marry him, but she refused to do so. So far as the police have been able to learn, she secured the medicine which caused her death, herself. However a strict investigation is being made. The girl was taken ill while she was employed by Grate. She was already ill when a deputy constable broke into the house to serve a warrant on her for skipping a board bill. There was no one at the house to care for her, but she refused stubbornly to go to the hospital, apparently having a terrible dread of going there. A week ago Sunday neighbors took matters into their own hands and telephone for the ambulance. When it arrived, she refused to be taken to the hospital. Later that night Chief Bernhard went to investigate and he finally induced her to go to the hospital. Complications had already set in. The girl was twenty-three years of age. Her parents and several brothers and sisters reside at Topton. They will take charge of the remains.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 6, 1914, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Margaret

Services were held for Margaret (Moyer) Eck, 79, of Gilbertsville, who died February 18 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was the widow of William J. Eck II. Born in New Berlinville, she worked as a sewing machine operator for the Yocum Knitting Mill before retiring. She is survived by a son, William J. Eck III of Gilbertsville; and a half-sister. Contributions may be made to the Harvest Fellowship of Colebrookdale, 584 Colebrookdale Road, Boyertown, PA 19512. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. The arrangements were handled by the Houck and Gofus Funeral Home, Pottstown.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, February 27, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eck, Mary (nee Frederick)

Mary (nee Frederick), wife of James L. Eck, of Reading, died at the home of her sister, Miss Lovina Frederick, in Kutztown, on Monday, of neuralgia of the heart. Her age is 69 years. She is survived by six children, as follows: Malara, wife of Chester Ohner, Allentown; Sue, wife of Thomas O'Neil, Reading; Edwin H. Eck, Reading; Annie, wife of John H. Angstadt, Kutztown; Ira Eck, Newmanstown, near Lebanon; Elmer J. Eck, Reading. Two sisters remain: Miss Lovina Frederick, with whom she resided, and Mrs. Melissa Diefenderfer, Mercer county.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 28, 1906, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Mary Alice

Mrs. Mary Alice Eck, formerly of Mertztown, died yesterday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hamman, 420 Broad St., Emmaus. Mrs. Eck would have been 90 next Saturday. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Eisenhart Moser. Her husband, Charles W. Eck, died in 1947. Mrs. Eck moved to Emmaus from Mertztown eight years ago. She was the oldest member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Mertztown. Surviving are three daughters, Lillie, wife of Augustus Becker, Allentown; Mabel, wife of LeRoy Ritz, East Greenville, and Marie, wife of Paul Hamman; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the DeLong and Trexler Funeral Home, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, May 10, 1948, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Mary S. (nee Fegely)

Death early yesterday morning called Mrs. Mary S. Eck, wife of John F. Eck, at her home near Shamrock, after a seven year long illness of heart disease. She was in the fiftieth year of her age and during the past two weeks, complication set in to hasten her passing. She was the daughter of the late Ephriam and Emma, nee Burkey, Fegely and resided in the locality of Shamrock practically all of her life. She was a devote member of the Lutheran wing of Mertztown church and was a woman known for her neighborly qualities and charitable works. Mrs. Eck is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. John Youse, Fleetwood; Mrs. Paul Meck, Alburtis, and Arlene, at home; on son, John, Jr., also at home. In addition she is survived by nine grandchildren, three brothers, Victor and William, Mertztown, and John, East Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. William Kratzer, East Texas, and Mrs. Reuben Wean, Pottstown. Funeral services will be held from her late home on Thursday at 1.30 p.m., with Rev. Wm. Dry officiating. Continued services will be held in the Mertztown church and interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, March 19, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Mathias

Mathias Eck, 88, died Friday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner, 26 E. Main St., Pottstown, after an illness of several weeks. Born in Longswamp township, he was the son of Jacob and Rebekah, nee Erb, Eck. For 15 years, until his retirement a short time ago, he was employed as a night watchman by the Vaughan Knitting mills. His wife, Anna Hangen, died 19 years ago. Surviving are four children, Mabel, wife of John Wagner; Mayme, wife of George Hines of Philadelphia; Clarence and William of Pottstown; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Houck funeral home, 112 N. Washington Ave., Pottstown, with interment in Pottstown West End cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 2, 1942, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Melvin Harold

Melvin Harold, son of Claude J. and Elsie (nee DeLong) Eck, died Wednesday morning in the Reading hospital, aged 12 years, 4 months and 3 days. He had been ill of complications for several months. He was a member of St. Mark's Reformed church Sunday school, Reading. Besides the parents, there survive two sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, both at home in Reading. Short services will be held at the parents' home, 1408 Lincoln St., Reading, Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Continued services will be held at 3 o'clock in Longswamp church, and interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Rev. Gustave Potter will conduct the services at the house, and Rev. Donald Englert and Rev. William F. Bond will officiate at the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 11, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Menno

Ill several months, Menno Eck died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Gaugler, 2342 S. Fountain St., aged 77 years, 10 months and 27 days. Mr. Eck was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a son of Evan and Caroline Eck. He was a member of Mickleys Lutheran church, and was employed at the Thomas Iron works, Hokendauqua, for many years. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Steele, Mrs. Carrie Steele, both of Catasauqua; Mrs. Clara Gaugler, Allentown; and Mrs. Facie Blocker, Mechanicsville; one brother, Alvin Eck, of Emaus; one sister, Mrs. Frank Druckenmiller, Mertztown; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Erdman funeral parlor, 143 Front St., Catasauqua, Sunday at 2 p.m., D.S.T. Interment in Mickleys cemetery. The Rev. H. T. Sell will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 29, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Milton Adam Harvey

The remains of Milton Adam Harvey, infant son of Peter Wm. Eck and wife Carrie (nee Tyson) of Kutztown, were laid at rest in Longswamp cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, September 2. The services were all held at the house at 1 p.m. by Wm. F. Bond, the parents' pastor, officiating. The child was born May 10, 1924, and was baptized May 24, by the same pastor, the parents having been the sponsors. He was ailing for about five days, ending with convulsions. He passed away on Saturday, late afternoon, August 30, aged 3 months and 20 days. He is survived by both parents and the following brothers and sisters: Floyd, Leroy, Chester, William, Helen and Eva, all at home.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 5, 1924, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Morris

Morris Eck, former custodian at Kutztown Area High School, died yesterday at his home, 229 Main St., Kutztown. He was 70. He was employed some years ago as a conductor for the former Allentown and Reading Traction Co. Born in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, he was the husband of Stella (Knittle) Eck and a son of the late Jonas and Caroline (Meinhard) Eck. He served in the Army in World War I. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Surviving besides his widow are a daughter, Miriam P., wife of Edward J. Yoder of Kutztown; a son, Walter W., of Kutztown; two brothers, William and Harvey, of Allentown; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Diehl of Riegelsville and Mrs. Mary McSweeney of Allentown, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, July 5, 1964, page D-10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Morris E.

Morris E. Eck of Allentown R. 60, veteran of the Spanish-American war, died Tuesday at his late home after an illness of three years. He was 66 years of age. Born in Topton, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Eck of that place. Until the onset of his illness he was employed as stationary engineer for Dougherty and Wadsworth in this city. His affiliations included the George Schwartz camp, No. 2; the Loyal Order of Sparrows, No. 1, and St. Marks Reformed church. Surviving are his wife Susie (nee Krause); four daughters, Edith, wife of Charles Morris, at home; Joyce, at home; Gladys, wife of Harold Schantz, this city, and Gladys, wife of Charles Herman, this city; five grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. George Keiser, Topton. Relatives and friends and members of his social orders are invited to attend services from the William H. Derr funeral home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. C. D. Kressley will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Note: Yes, the obit does name two daughters as Gladys.]

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 2, 1943, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Peter

As the result of a debauch of several days' duration, Peter Eck, of Macungie, is dead and his father-in-law, Henry Peto, residing about two miles below Alburtis, on the road leading from Alburtis to Longswamp, may be held as the murderer. One inquest has already been held in the case, but the jury which conducted it had no witnesses and to-day another jury will hold an inquest and witnesses will be heard in the case. Meanwhile Peto, the man who is suspected of being the cause of his son-in-law's death and his family are going free. However, it was stated last night that the entire family was under surveillance and it is expected that to-day arrests will be made. The thing occurred in Berks county, just across the line from Lehigh and County Detective George Straub was on the ground all day yesterday making inquiries. The result of what is to take place will depend largely on what his report to the district attorney's office in Reading will be. Eck was twenty-eight years of age and was born and reared in Longswamp, Berks county. After his father died he married the Peto girl and according to neighbors, it is a difficult matter to tell which was the most troublesome when he got drunk, Eck or Peto. At any rate, it is said that Eck had a habit of visiting his father-in-law's place about once every two weeks and cleaning out the place. On Tuesday night he came to Peto's home with his wife and two children, apparently to go on a fishing trip. When he got there he became involved in an argument about a horse which he had bought and which he had placed with his father-in-law. Then he caught his wife alone in the kitchen, and as the story goes, he choked her and threatened to kill her, when her brother, John Peto, happened into the place. John jumped into the melee. Eck is said to have been drinking heavily for five days previous to this and in the right that followed, the old man happened in and he immediately took a hand and Eck landed on his nose, sending him to the floor. The old man recovered and rose, and as he did so, he grabbed a piece of kindling, about two feet in length, and struck Eck over the head with it. Eck dropped to the floor unconscious and the Peto family immediately left the place. It is pointed out that when Eck came to his father-in-law's, he brought with him a shot tun, a revolver and a razor, and that for a while he had himself locked up in a room with the weapons and he dared anyone to come in and molest him, declaring that if he did so, it would be at the peril of losing his life. It is understood that if Pet is arrest on a charge of killing Eck, he will enter the plea of self defense. Peto appears very downhearted, despite the face that he was always regarded as pretty much of a bully in the neighborhood. He appeared in Alburtis last night with his wife and went back to his home at an early hour. Eck [Peto?] has given out the following story to deputy Coroner Levi. F. Mabry of Mertztown, “Eck and his wife and two children came to visit my house on Tuesday evening and Eck, who had been drinking heavily for the past five days was badly intoxicated. Shortly after entering the house he grabbed his wife by the throat and forcing her to a corner, was about to beat her when my son John entered the room and immediately interfered in behalf of his sister. While they were fighting, I entered the room and of course took sides with my son. Eck dealt me a heavy blow on the nose sending me to the floor. I got up again and he came for me a second time, and I grabbed a piece of wood, about two feet in length and about two and a half inches square and struck him on the left side of the head. He dropped to the floor unconscious. I left the house with my family and hurried to the office of Squire F. M. Benfield, near Huff's Church, to swear out a warrant against Eck. When I returned to the house, I found Eck dead and I left again. Mrs. Eck, wife of the dead man, gave out a statement as follows: “When my husband came home Tuesday night to my father, he told me he was in a scrap at Macungie. He said he had got a bad licking and his lips were bruised and he had a black eye. He said his jaw felt as if it was broken.” After the Eck family left the house on Tuesday evening, the women went to the home of James Mosser, neighbor, where they stayed for the night. Where the men stayed has not been learned. However, Dr. Mohr, of Alburtis, received a call to go to the Peto home to treat eck and he refused absolutely to unless he was given assistance. No one volunteered to go with him and so Dr. Long, of Longswamp, was notified and he took the same stand. Then Dr. O. C. Reic— was notified on Wednesday morning and he went to the home shortly after dinner. When he got there he found Eck under a bed, apparently suffering greatly from the drink he had taken. He had a cut two inches in length on the back of his head, a cut on his temple and both eyes were closed. He stayed with the injured man until after two o'clock and when he left, he says that Eck was apparently in good condition, other than that he was suffering from the liquor. On Wednesday night between six and seven o'clock, A. B. Reinert and John Fritz, hucksters, called at the Peto home and when no one answered their knock on the door, they entered the house. The kitchen resembled a slaughter house. There were pools of blood on the floor, the walls were bespattered and the furniture was broken and strewn around. So they inquired further and found Eck's dead body under the bed. Then the deputy coroner was notified. A jury was empaneled at ten o'clock Wednesday night, including Dr. Long, of Longswamp, and Dr. C. D. Werley, of Topton. The jury rendered a verdict that Eck came to his death through wounds on the head, inflicted by an unknown person. Dr. Reiche stated to the Morning Call last night, that in his opinion, the man came to his death as the result of shock and the amount of alcohol he had drunk. Another inquest is to be held to-day when Dr. Reiche will give his testimony. Peto came to Maple Grove several years ago from Northampton county where he was a quarry worker.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 2, 1913, pages 5 & 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Robert J.

An illness of intestinal nephritis from which he had been suffering since last Christmas ended in the death of Robert J. Eck, of Sigmund, Zionsville R. 1, Sunday night at 9.10 o'clock at the Allentown hospital. He had been a patient there since last Friday. He was aged 26 years. Mr. Eck was born in Berks county, a son of John F. and Mary Fegely Eck. He was employed as a truck driver by Edwin Fox. He was a member of the Zionsville Lutheran church. Mr. Eck is survived by his wife, Annie, nee Snyder, his parents, a brother, John Eck Jr., at home; three sisters, Mrs. John Youse, Fleetwood; Mrs. Paul Meck, Longswamp, and Arlene, at home, and his parental grandfather, James Eck. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon with brief services at his late home at 2 o'clock. Continued services will be held in the Zionsville Reformed church, Rev. D. C. Kaufman officiating. Interment will be made in the Zionsville Lutheran cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 6, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Sallie (nee Keiser)

In apparent good health until Sunday night, Sallie, nee Keiser, wife of Charles Eck, died unexpectedly at 10:30 o'clock after a stroke at her home along Mertztown R. 1, near Topton. A daughter of the late James and Alice, nee Titlow, Keiser, she was born and raised in Long Swamp township and was a member of the Reformed wing of the Long Swamp church. Besides her husband, there survive two daughters: Mrs. Roland Weidner of Topton; and Mrs. Clayton Blose of Mertztown R. 1; a son Warren, at home; five grandchildren, and a brother, George Keiser, of Topton. The funeral will be held from her late home on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with further services in Long Swamp church, Rev. Donald Englert officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 21, 1942, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Sallie Anne (nee Folk)

Sallie Anne Eck, widow of Charles Eck, died at her home, Mertztown R. D. 2, Thursday night of heart failure. She was aged 74 years, 4 months and a day. She was the daughter of the late Charles Folk and Catherine (nee Ramer) Folk. Her husband preceded her in death five years ago when he was killed in a railroad accident. She was well known in the section where she resided and was a faithful member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church. She is survived by a son, Charles W. Eck of Mertztown, and two daughters, Mrs. L. P. Houser, Allentown, and Mrs. Samuel Breidigan, of Fleetwood. There also survive fifteen grandchildren and the following step-brothers and step-sisters: Mrs. Amanda R. Hutt, Pottstown; Mrs. Kate Bergy, Emaus; Mrs. Reuben Ringler, Kutztown; Harvey Dey, Hancock, and Withington Dey, Kutztown. The funeral will be held Wednesday, January 14, from her late home. Services will be held at the house at 9.30 a.m. with continued services in the Longswamp church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, January 10, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Samuel

Samuel Eck, aged and respected resident of Long Swamp Township, residing near Shamrock, died Saturday afternoon at his home of ailments incident to old age. For the past several years, he had been an invalid. He was aged 84 years, 5 months and 5 days. He was the son of the late Jacob and Rebecca, nee Eck, Eck, and since his natal day has resided in the same place. His wife preceded him in death twenty years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of the Mertztown church. The deceased leaves the following to mourn his passing: one son, John; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and two brothers, Mathias Eck, Pottstown, and Frank Eck, Topton, and two sisters, Mrs. William Long, Reading, and Mrs. Sarah Steffey, Topton. Funeral services will be held from his late home on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, followed by continued services in the Mertztown church. Rev. Drey will officiate. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, June 7, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Mrs. Samuel

Eck, Samuel Uriah

Samuel Uriah Eck died at Topton yesterday after an illness of six weeks of cancer of the stomach, aged 59 years. Deceased was born in Longswamp township, March 1, 1855, and was a son of the late Jacob Eck and his wife (nee Eck). He was married May 28, 1881, to Susan Arndt, who survives, with the following children: Mrs. Thomas Moyer and Minnie, of Allentown, and Mrs. August Sarg, of Wilkes-Barre. Two step-daughters, Mrs. Howard Brensinger and Mrs. George Weil, both of Allentown, and three grandchildren also remain. There survive these brothers and sisters, Jonas and Mrs. Ephraim Stecy, of Topton; James, of Shamrock; Frank, of Hancock; Mathias, of Pottstown; Mrs. Mary Diehl, of Allentown, and Mrs. Wm. Long, of Reading. Mr. Eck was a section hand for the Reading Railway 39 years.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, January 26, 1915, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Sophia (nee Gambler)

Mrs. Sophia Eck, nee Gambler, wife of Edgar G. N. Eck, died at 3 a.m. Sunday at the family residence, 150 E. Main St., Emmaus, in her 68th year. She suffered from a heart ailment for the past year and became bedfast two weeks ago. Mrs. Eck was the mother of 14 children, 11 of whom are living. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sophia, nee Dae, Gambler, and was born at Rockland, Berks county, March 5, 1873. Prior to locating at Emmaus, the Eck family lived at Claussville and near Fullerton, where Mr. Eck conducted farms and engaged in carpentering. Besides her husband, Mrs. Eck leaves eight sons, Willoughby Eck, Wescosville R. 1; Frederick, Egypt; Herbert, Charles and Robert, Fullerton; George, Allentown; Frank W., Catasauqua; and William, at home; three daughters, Mabel, wife of Bernard Tognoli, Breinigsville R. 1; Carrie, wife of Clarence Krause, New York City, and Clara eck, at home; 34 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Eck was preceded in death by her parents and three daughters, Mrs. Daisy Kratzer, Mrs. Ida Gollie and Martha Eck. Rev. David C. Kaufman of Emmaus will officiate at funeral services at her late home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenwood cemetery, Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 15, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Stella (nee Rohrbach)

Stella, nee Rohrbach, the estimable wife of Joseph R. Eck, of Bally, died there at her home on Saturday of a complication of ailments. She was in her 42nd year. She was a daughter of Fianna and the late William Rohrbach, and had resided in Bally for a number of years. She was a devout member of the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, that place. Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, James, Helen, Rosie, Theodore, Francis and Bernard, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Fianna Rohrbach, Allentown; three sisters, Mrs. Sylvester Fry and Mrs. Levan Koch, Allentown, and Mrs. William Kelsch, Bally; three brothers, David Rohrbach, Bally; Joseph Rohrbach, Gilbertsville, and William Rohrbach, East Greenville; two step-sisters, Mrs. Milton Moyer and Mrs. Frank Will, Pottstown, and a step-brother, Francis Rohrbach, Allentown. The funeral will be held from her late home on Thursday at 8.30 a.m. High mass of requiem will be offered in the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Bally, at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Death Notice (p. 15): Age at death = 41 years, 11 months, 14 days

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 5, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Stella I. (nee Knittle)

Mrs. Stella I. Eck, 83, of 229 E. Walnut St., Kutztown, died Friday in the Hawthorne Home, Reading. Her husband Morris died in 1964. Born in Greenwich Township, she was a daughter of the late Jonathon S. and Mary S. (Sarig) Knittle. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Surviving are a daughter Miriam, wife of Edward J. Yoder of Kutztown; a son, Walter W., of Kutztown; two brothers, Alvin L., of Fleetwood; and Harry W., of Kutztown; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the William S. Fritz Funeral Home, Kutztown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.

Funeral Notice (p. 9): Age at death = 83 years, 2 months, 7 days. Buried, Hope Cemetery, Kutztown

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, February 21, 1976, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Thomas

Thomas Eck, of near Topton, died of catarrh of the stomach, aged 42 years. His wife and four children survive. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment at Longswamp Church.

[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, November 7, 1895, age 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Thomas

Struck by a passenger train near his home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Thomas Eck, sixty-nine years old, a native of Mertztown, and for the last forty years an employe of the P. & R. Railway Co., died two hours later. He was employed as a trackman and was at work repairing a switch when the accident occurred. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Evans Eck, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Eck, nee Ismoyer, and these children: Mrs. Mary Dankel, Reading; Mrs. Carrie Fenstermacher, Topton; Charles A. Eck, of this city, and these brothers and sisters: Daniel Eck, this city; Monroe, Catasauqua; Joseph, Charles and William Eck, all of Mertztown; Albert, East Texas; Benneville, Shamrock; George, of Farmington, and Mrs. Lizzie Druckenmiller, of Mertztown. Mr. Eck was a member of the Longswamp Reformed church and will be buried on Saturday at 10 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 29, 1917, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Child of Thomas

A seven-day-old child of Thomas Eck died of summer complaint at the residence of the parents, 414 Orange.

[Source: Reading Eagle, August 14, 1905. Submitted by: Barbara Gallas.]

Eck, William Edwin

William Edwin Eck, a respected resident of Mertztown, passed away at his home there yesterday morning, at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 19 days, following an illness with complications. He was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, son of the late Evan and Caroline, nee Dey, Eck. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Longswamp church, the P.O.S. of A., of Topton, and the Order of Independent Americans, of Mertztown. He leaves his widow, Caroline, nee Youse; a son, Edwin, of Alburtis R. D. 1; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Derr, of alburtis, R.D. 1, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Mary Druckenmiller, Shillington; Mrs. Frank Druckenmiller, Mertztown; Benneville Eck, Shamrock; Alvin Eck, Emaus, and Manoah Eck, Allentown. Eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon, September 5, at 1.30, at his late home in Mertztown. Short services at the house will be followed by services in Longswamp church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Wm. F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate. Friends may call Monday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 1, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, William R.

Two weeks ago William R. Eck, the twelve-year-old son of Mrs. John Stofflet, of Alburtis, ran a splinter into his foot. He died last evening at 7 o'clock. The boy had not suffered much until yesterday morning when he was suddenly taken ill with lockjaw and death resulted last evening. His age was 12 years and 27 days. He was born in Longswamp May 22, 1900, and is survived by the parents, four sisters and one brother. The funeral will be announced later. Interment will be made at Mertztown. He was a member of the Lockridge Presbyterian S. S. of Christ Union S.S. of Alburtis. Undertaker DeLong is in charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 19, 1912, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Willoughby S.I.

Willoughby S. I. Eck, 81, a Lehigh Portland Cement Co. employee for 40 years before retiring in 1955, died Tuesday in his Wescosville R. 2 home. He was the husband of the late Carrie E. (Guth) Eck. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late Edgar and Sophia (Gamler) Eck. Surviving are a stepson, Edward Guth of Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Tagnoli of Breinigsville, and five brothers, George of Allentown, Charles of Breinigsville, Franklin of Whitehall, Robert of Fullerton and William of Wescosville R. 2. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Gilbert F. Keller & Son Funeral Home, 20 N. Church St., Fogelsville. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral Notice (p. 6): Age at death = 81 years, 11 months, 14 days. Buried, Grandview Cemetery, Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 5, 1972, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eck, Wilson T.

The funeral of Wilson T. Eck took place from his residence, 929 North 11th st., and was well attended. The remains rested in a walnut coffin. The tributes were a star and cross, from the family, and a sheaf of wheat, clasped in the hands, from Ellen Heim. A delegation of the Plasterer's union of which deceased was a member attended. The following members served as bearers: George Albright, Martin Jones, William Reinert and Solomon Miller. Services were held at St. Paul's Catholic church where Rev. Father Borneman celebrated low mass. Interment at Catholic cemetery. Felix & Son, undertakers, had charge. It having been rumored that Mr. Eck died from injuries by being beaten by unknown parties, Dr. Baugh, resident physician at St. Joseph's hospital, notified Coroner Kantner. Dr. Baugh at once summoned the coroner, and they made an examination of the body. After hearing the testimony of a brother-in-law, Coroner Kantner refused the request for a post mortem as he was sure that death was not caused by any injuries but was due to heart failure. The testimony of Dr. Baugh, as taken by Coroner Kantner, was to the effect that Eck had told him that he had been severely kicked, and that there were marks on his back and hips, but that the only one he complained of was at the hips and that was not of such a nature as to cause death.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, January 2, 1893. Submitted by Peggy.]

Eckel, Child of G.W.

An 8 months' old child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Eckel, died of croup at the residence of the parents, 731 North 11th.

[Source: Reading Eagle, January 5, 1900. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eckenroad, David S.

Among the local survivors of David S. Eckenroad, 83, formerly of Wyomissing, who died Nov. 29 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, where he had resided since Aug. 19, is a son, James D. Eckenroad, Mohrsville.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, December 4, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eckenrode, James

Eckenrode--On Tuesday, 3rd inst., James Eckenrode, aged 14 years, 5 months and 3 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his mother, No. 635 Canal street, on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment at Catholic cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, June 4, 1884. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eckelmann, Vera M.

Vera M. Eckelmann, 76, of 611 James St., Sinking Spring, formerly of Newmanstown and Schuylkill Haven, died Wednesday at ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, where she lived since Sept. 20, 1997. Born in Saint Clair, she was a daughter of the late Clyde L. and Marguerite V. Fischer James. She was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School, and a 1944 graduate of Reading Hospital School of Nursing. She had been a registered nurse and supervisor for 30 years at the Hamburg Center and was last employed for five years by Berks Heim, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Reading, and was past president of Professional Women's Association of Schuylkill Haven. Surviving are her husband, Fred G.; a son, George P. Buchas, Ballston Spa, N.Y.; a stepson, Fred G. Eckelmann Jr., Drums; a stepdaughter, Janice C. Hertz, Schuylkill Haven; three sisters, Laura B. Zerby, Claymont, Del., Alberta M. Schock, Whitfield, and Anna D. Connick, Spring Township; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Pottsville Republican, April 13, 2000. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eckenroth, Gladys E. (nee Bowers)

Among the local survivors of Gladys E. (Bowers) Eckenroth, 84, of Cumru Township, who died Feb. 26 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Feb. 13, is a sister, Mamie I. (Bowers) Brownmiller, Shoemakersville.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, March 5, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eckenroth, Ida E.

Services were held for Ida E. Eckenroth, 94, formerly of North 12th Street, who died August 5 in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township. Her husband, William W. Eckenroth Sr., died in 1978. Born in Reading, she was employed for 10 years by St. Joseph Medical Center, retiring in 1978 in food service. Surviving are three daughters: Louise A. (Eckenroth) Ziegler, with whom she last resided; Cathrine A. (Eckenroth) Dunlap, also Reading; and Geraldine J. (Eckenroth) Stamm, Mertztown. Other survivors include five sons: Raymond C., Riverview Park; Thomas F., Fleetwood; Kenneth R., Lansdale; William W. Jr., Ventura, Calif.; and Robert L., Robesonia. There are also 13 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Charles Evans Cemetery. The arrangements were handled by the Sanders Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Reading.

[Source: Southern Berks News, August 13, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eckenroth, Susanna (nee Gilbert)

Susanna, wife of Richard Eckenroth, died of a complication at the home of her son-in-law, Lesher Greiss, 616 Mulberry street, at 2:30 a. m. today, aged 73 years, 11 months and 8 days. She was the daughter of the late William and Rachael (Royer) Gilbert and was born in this city. Most of her life was spent in the vicinity of Wernersville. She was a member of Hain's Reformed Church, that borough. Besides her husband the following survive: Daughters, Alice, wife of Isaac Schaeffer, Louisiana, Mo.; Mamie, wife of Lesher Greiss, with whom she resided, and Sarah, wife of John Greaves, both of this city; son Irwin, Reading; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Mary Moser, Steelton; brother, Charles Gilbert, Reading.

[Source: Reading Eagle, 13 February 1923. Submitted by Chris.]

Eckerman, Jacob

Jacob Eckerman, aged 40 years, died of a complication of diseases at St. Joseph's Hospital about 10 a.m., to-day. Deceased was admitted several days ago. He resides at 941 Chestnut.

[Source: Reading Eagle, May 30, 1905. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eckert, E. Katie

E. Katie Eckert, 82, formerly of Robesonia, died Saturday evening in the skilled nursing unit of Stone Ridge Village Assisted Living Community, Myerstown, where she had been a patient in the unit for three weeks and a residen tof the community for three years. Her husband, Lawrence A. Eckert, died May 7, 1995. Born in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Katie E. (Boyer) Marderness. Eckert was employed 12 years in the dietary department of Wernersville State Hospital, retiring in 1984. She previously had worked as a seamer for Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing, and in sales at Boscov's West Department Store Sinking Spring. She was a member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, Robesonia. Surviving are two daughters, Linda L. (Eckert) Rentschler, Wernersville, and Marjorie R. (Eckert) Fritz, Wyomissing. Other survivors include a sister, Elsie (Marderness) Feeg, Robesonia. There also are five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Daniel's Church. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, November 6, 1999. Submitted by: Betsy.]

Eckert, Earl W.

Graveside services were held for Earl W. Eckert, 75, of Sand Hill Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died February 7 while shoveling snow at his residence. He was the husband of Theresa J. (Eckenroth) Eckert. Born in Exeter Township, he had been employed for 20 years as a machine operator by Eastern Machine Products, Reading, retiring in 1992. He was an Army veteran. Eckert is also survived by a daughter, Brenda Lee Eckert, Bernville, and a son, Steven E., West Lawn. Other survivors include a brother and two sisters. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. The Bean Funeral Home Inc., Reading, was in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, February 13, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eckert, Fred

Eckert, George

In Milton, on the 25th ult., George Eckert, in the 75th year of his age.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, February 2, 1850. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eckert, George B.

George B. Eckert died at his residence in Reading on Wednesday night, aged 65 years. He was a member of a family that has been identified with the iron interests of Pennsylvania for at least three quarters of a century, his father having been Isaac Eckert, of the same city. For many years he was a director of the Farmers' National Bank, of Reading, and for a short time president of the institution. His wife, who survives, is a daughter of Horatio Trexler, another ironmaster of Eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Eckert leaves an estate worth more than $1,000,000.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, July 12, 1899, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eckert, Ida V.

Ida V. Eckert, 94, of 31 N. Wayne St., Robesonia, died Sunday at 6 a.m. in Reading Hospital where she had been a patient for five days. Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Emma (Brossman) Himmelberger. Eckert was employed in the dietary department of Wernersville State Hospital for 16 years, retiring in 1967. She also was employed by the former Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing, and the former White House Restaurant, now Ozgood's, Robesonia. She was a member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, Robesonia. She is survived by two daughters: Corinne J. Eckert, with whom she resided, and Frances L. (Eckert) Yoh, Robesonia. There also are three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Daniel's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg Township. Lamm & Whitman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, c. August 1999. Submitted by: Betsy.]

Eckert, Judith

Eckert - Died, in this city on Friday, November 5th, Mrs. Judith Eckert, relict of late Isaac Eckert, in the 69th year of her age.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, November 13, 1875. Submitted by Kathy.]

Eckert, Mabel I.

Among the local survivors of Mabel I. (Kloeffel) Eckert, 80, of Robeson Township, who died May 28 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient one day, is a brother, Kendrick Kloeffel Sr., Ontelaunee Township.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, June 4, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eckert, Mabel I.

Services were held for Mabel I. Eckert, 80, of Plow Road, Robeson Township, who died May 28 in Reading Hospital. Her husband, Raymond Eckert Sr., died in 1972. Born in Stonetown, Exeter Township, she was employed for 32 years in the laundry department by Reading Hospital, retiring in 1988. Surviving is a brother. Burial was in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton. The Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Shillington, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, June 4, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eckert, William F.

In this city, on the 16th inst., William F. Eckert, aged 24 years, 5 months, and 15 days. Relatives and friends, also members of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainman and P & R Relief Association, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of his parents, 1149 N. 9th St., on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the house. Services in St. Paul's United Evangelical Church, Moss & Greenwich Streets. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Shillington.

[Source: Reading Eagle, January 19, 1918. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Eddinger, James

Edelman, Mrs. George (nee Ruppert)

Mrs. George Edelman, 69, of 203 Avon Ave., Newark, N.J., died yesterday at the Harrison-Hartley Memorial Hospital, Newark. She was born in Mertztown, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ruppert and was the wife of George Edelman. She had resided in Allentown nearly 50 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Anna, wife of Joseph Hollenbach of 417 N. Lumber St., Allentown; five sisters, Stella Moyer and Larue Grosso, both of Allentown; Meda Stevelton of Topton; Minnie Shafer of Hereford and Helen Gerard of Newark; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Haberle and Barth Funeral Home, 971 Clinton Ave., Irvington, N.J.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 26, 1964, page 69. Submitted by Jerri.]

Edelman, John

Edinger, Anna L. (nee Schlegel)

Anna L. Edinger, 74, Topton, died of natural causes June 29 at 8:48 a.m. in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, where she had been a patient nine days. She was the wife of Norman S. Edinger. Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Clara (Heiter) Schlegel. Edinger was employed for many years as a packer by Royal Manufacturing, Alburtis, Lehigh County, until her retirement. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Kutztown, where she was a youth group leader during the 1960s and 1970s. Edinger is also survived by a son, Robert L., Maxatawny Township. Other survivors include a sister, Florabelle (Schlegel) Kramer, Topton; and four brothers: Wayne Schlegel, Emmaus, Lehigh County; Rayneld Schlegel, Macungie, Lehigh County; Grant Schlegel, Maxatawny Township; and Irwin Schlegel Jr., Kutztown. There are also a grandson and a great-grandson. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

[Source: Reading Eagle, June 30, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Edinger, Lloyd S.

The remains of Lloyd S., infant son of Robert W. and Olivia M., nee Smith, Edinger, of Penn street, Topton, were laid at rest in Fairview cemetery, Boyertown, Tuesday morning. The child was born at Hancock, August 12, 1918. He suffered from pneumonia and died on Friday, Jan. 21, aged 2 years, 5 months and 9 days. All the services were held at the home of the parents.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 28, 1921, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Edwards, Charles

Edwards, John

Edwards, Mrs. Joseph

The wife of Hon. Joseph Edwards, of St. Clair, died Sunday after a sickness of several weeks. She is survived by her husband and 3 children. The funeral will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, January 2, 1893. Submitted by Peggy.]

Edwards, Mary (nee Gabel)

Former Boyertown Woman Dies in Kansas. Mrs. L.E. Edwards, nee Mary L. Gabel, Larned, Kansas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Gabel formerly of this place died Sunday, February 2 and was buried on Wednesday, February 5. Death was caused by pneumonia. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Boyertown High School class of 1894. She graduated from the Kutztown Normal School in 1895 and from the Pierce School, Philadelphia. Mrs. Edwards taught in the public schools of Bucks County and also in the Atlantic City schools. She is survived by her husband and a daughter. Also her parents and two sisters and three brothers.

Source: Berks County Democrat, (Boyertown, PA), February 8, 1919. Submitted by: Betty.

Egan, Eugene E.

A funeral Mass will be held Thursday for Eugene E. Egan, 73, of East Benjamin Franklin Highway, Amity Township, who died February 21 at his home. He was the husband of Margaret M. (Hamilton) Egan. Born in Philadelphia, he operated a manufactured home community in Honey Brook before retiring in 1979. Egan was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church of Birdsboro; Manatawny Association; and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 780, both of Pottstown. Surviving with his widow are three sons, John J. of Tampa, Fla., Eugene E. of Douglassville and Patrick C. of King George, Va. Also a sister, and one granddaughter. Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Dengler Funeral Home, 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at Immaculte Conception Church, 640 E. Main St., Birdsboro. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Cemetery, Union Township.

[Source: Southern Berks News, February 26, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ege, Elizabeth

Numerous tributes were received at the funeral of Elizabeth, wife of George W. Ege, which was held from her home, 401 South Fourth Street and attended by many friends and relatives. Services were held at the house and were conducted by Rev. F. K. Huntzinger. The body was attired in a while silk dress and rested in a square-cornered solid oak casket with silver handles, silver trimmings and plate bearing the name and age of deceased. Interment was made at Aulenbach's cemetery. Undertaker Henninger had charge.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, August 27, 1917. Submitted by: Brenda.]

Egge, Caroline (nee Deisher)

Mrs. Caroline Egge, widow of Charles Egge, died suddenly Thursday at 9 p.m. at the home of her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reilly, 47 S. Madison St. She was 86 years old. Born in Maxatawny, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lovina Deisher. her husband died 40 years ago, and a daughter, Mrs. Sallie Meitzler, died last July in Sacramento, Cal. She had been living in this city for the past 20 years. Previously she had lived in Kutztown and was a member of the Reformed church of Kutztown. She is survived by a brother, Daniel Deisher, Allentown; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Eberts, Kutztown; and Mrs. Eugene Long, Leesport; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be completed today.

[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Friday, January 8, 1943, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Egolf, Katie

Egolf -- In this city, on the 15th inst., Katie, wife of James Egolf, aged 65 years, 7 months and 9 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 720 Moss street, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, April 17, 1916, p. 14. Submitted by: Marianne.]

Ehlers, Sallie

Mrs. Sallie Ehlers, wife of R. B. Ehlers, of Pottsville, was buried from the home of her mother, Mrs. W. Conner, on Chestnut Street, Boyertown, on Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, mother, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Annie Weller, of Pottstown; Mrs. Martha Lowrey, of Boyertown; Mrs. Richard Trethewey, of Reading; Mrs. Charles Graeff, of Boyertown; Miss Carrie Conner, of Boyertown; Miss Mary Conner, of Alabama; William Conner, of Idaho; Harry Conner, of Philadelphia; U.B. Conner, of New Jersey; B.B. Conner of Iowa; and Isaac Conner, of Boyertown. Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery. The deceased was aged 42 years and 6 months. There were a large number of pretty floral designs among them a broken wheel from her sisters and brothers, large pillow from her husband, bouquet of roses from her brother, B.B. Conner of Iowa and ferns from Harry Conner of Philadelphia.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, February 3, 1900. Submitted by Betty.]

Ehmer, John

Services will be Thursday for John G. Ehmer, 79, husband of Mary "Adelaide" (Roberts) Ehmer, of Heather Lane, Gilbertsville, who died June 22 in the Frederick Mennonite Community, Obelisk, where he was a resident for one year. Born in Philadelphia, he was the owner and operator of Chukker Valley Farms Polo Club, Gilbertsville, where he operated public polo games each Sunday. He also worked in sales for Kardon Box Co., Philadelphia, for more than 20 years. Kardon was an Army veteran of World War II, where he attained the rank of sergeant. He was a graduate of North East Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Surviving in addition to his wife of 51 years are two daughters, Debbie A. Philion of Lambertville, N.J., and Dana E. LaChapelle of Wilmette, Ill.; two sons, John W. Ehmer of Havertown, and Robert A. Ehmer of Glastonbury, Conn. Also a sister; two brothers and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 to 11 at the Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., 1020 East Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville. Services will be at 11 a.m.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, June 26 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ehret, George

George Ehret, of Hyde Park, near Reading, a coremaker in the employ of the Scott Works, Reading, for more than twenty-five years, died suddenly on Tuesday night of neuralgia of the heart. He had been suffering with rheumatism for the last four weeks, but seemed to be convalescing. Mr. Ehret was a son of William and Elizabeth Ehret and was born at Rittersville on August 9, 1857. He was married to Delilah, daughter of Henry P. and Mary A. Fasig, of Temple, February 22, 1882, by Rev. Henry Mosser, of Reading. Mr. Ehret was a member of the Scott Works Relief Association. Besides his wife, he is survived by an adopted child, Ruth Elizabeth Ehret, three years old; a brother, William Ehret, of Rittersville, and these sisters: Mrs. Henry Berger, of Bethlehem; Mrs. Peter Shearer, of South Bethlehem, and Mrs. William Roth, of Allentown. The funeral will be held on Saturday from the home of his brother at Rittersville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 5, 1909, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ehret, Ira

Ehret, William

Ehrgood, Susan

Death of Mrs. Susan Ehrgood

Gibraltar April 14 - Susan, widow of Abraham Ehrgood, who was stricken with paralysis 5 weeks ago, died this morning in her 83rd year. The remains will be buried in St John's graveyard. The time of the funeral is not yet arranged. These children survive: Simon, Emanuel, Jacob, and Susan, Robeson; Mrs. Hannah Goodenough, Reading; Abraham, Peter and Daniel in the West; Mrs. Jonathan Rathman, Chester.

[Source: Reading Eagle, April 14, 1898, p. 7. Submitted by: Submitted by Diana.]

Ehrie, Charles E.

Charles E. Ehrie, 68, of 215 E. Walnut St., Kutztown, husband of Bertha A. (DeLong) Ehrie, died Thursday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading. Born in Kleinsville, he was a son of the late John and Amanda (Wink) Ehrie. He had been employed as a painter and paper hanger. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Friedens United Church of Christ, Lenhartsville. Surviving with his widow are a daughter, Elizabeth E., wife of Lee Adam of Lenhartsville, and a granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Fritz & Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, August 17, 1963, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ehst, Amanda (nee Reppert)

The remains of Mrs. Amanda Ehst, Boyertown, were laid at rest in the old cemetery adjoining the Huff's church on Thursday morning, all the services were held at the house by Rev. W. F. Bond. She was a daughter of Stephen Reppert and wife, Elizabeth (nee Batz), and was born in District township, Berks Co., on June 14, 1845. She was baptized Nov. 17, 1845, by Rev. Carl Herman. The sponsors were Martin Landis and wife, Elizabeth. She was confirmed Oct. 31, 1863, by Rev. Alfred D. Croll in Huff's Church. On May 15, 1869, she was joined in marriage to Ephraim Ehst by Rev. Leonard Groh. Her husband preceded her in death 23 years ago. The union was blessed with two sons, one of whom, John, at home, survives. She passed away suddenly from heart trouble on Saturday morning, January 24, aged 79 years, 7 months and 10 days. She was the last to pass out of her family, and was formerly well known in the neighborhood of Huff's Church. C. F. Moyer and Ambrose Stauffer, of Bechtelsville, were the undertakers in charge.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, February 6, 1925, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ehst, Magdalena

Mrs. Magdalena Ehst, widow of John Ehst, late of New Berlinville, deceased, died at Gabelsville on Sunday. She was sick for years and needed constant watching. She was the daughter of aged Mrs. Gabel who died a few years ago at 101 1/2 years. She was in her 93rd year and leaves two sons, Levi Ehst of New Berlinville, and William Ehst of Eshbach and one sister Leah Funk. She was the sister of aged Henry & Jacob Gabel of Pottstown and Mrs. Susan Landis with whom she lived. The funeral was largely attended. Rev. Mack and Shelly officiated. Interment in Mennonite Cemetery Bally.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 7, 1899.]

Ehst, Magdalena

Letters of Administration were granted upon the estate of Magdalene Ehst, deceased, to Levi G. Ehst. Decedent was of Colebrookdale Twp.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 14, 1899.]

Ehst, Pauline C.

Pauline C. Ehst, of Chestnut Street, Bechtelsville, died Monday night in Sacred Heart Hospital. She was 50. Born in Hereford Township, she was a daughter of the late Allen T. and Mary A. (Covely) Ehst. Her mother died in November. She was a member of St. Columbkills' Roman Catholic Church, Boyertown, and was the treasurer of its Altar Society. She was employed as a bookkeeper at the Bally Block Co. more than 30 years after attending the Pottstown Business College. Miss Ehst was active in Girl Scout work in Bechtelsville about 20 years, having served as a leader of the community troop, and was a director of the United Community Chest Fund of the Boyertown Area. Surviving is a sister, Marie A., of Bechtelsville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the L. W. Ott Funeral Home at 111 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, with a High Requiem Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Columbkill's Church. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 21, 1962, page 43. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eiceman, Lillie H.

Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Lillie H. Eiceman, 78, Harmony Hill Retirement Home, Tulpehocken Township, who died Dec. 27 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Dec. 24. Burial was in St. John's (Hain's) Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Township. Born in Wernersville, she was a daughter of the late David and Emma (Haldeman) Koch. Until retiring in 1985, she had been employed as a sewing machine operator by Gloray Knitting Mill, Robesonia. Surviving are a daughter, Judy E. (Eiceman) Miller, Bernville; a son, Richard Klinikowski, Reading; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, January 8, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eichley, John J.

Eichley -- In this city, on the 10th inst, John J. Eichley, aged 38 years, 11 months and 10 days. Relatives and friends, also NeverSink Fire Co., and employees of P. & R. roundhouse are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 1045 Madison avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, January 11, 1912. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eichlin, Jane

Eichner, Adolf

In Fruitville, on 19th inst., Adolf Eichner, aged 85 years and 28 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, the residence of his daughter, 1026 Chestnut Street, Reading, on Friday at 2 p.m. Services at the house. Interment in German Lutheran Cemetery

[Source: Reading Eagle, Reading, PA, May 20, 1931. Submitted by Betty.]

Eichner, Elmer A.

Elmer A. Eichner, 41, husband of Verna (Scherer) Eichner, 6228 Tackawanna St., Philadelphia, died on Monday in Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late G. Albert and Sara (Keller) Eichner. He was a member of the Reformed faith. Surviving are his wife and one brother, Raymond Eichner, Reading. Rev. J. N. Blatt will officiate at funeral services at 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the Hoffman funeral home, 221 Main St., East Greenville. Interment in Union cemetery, Old Zionsville. Viewing will be held only at the time of funeral.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 1, 1947, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eidel, Frank, Jacob J. Reinhard, Oscar Reinhard, and Charles Drey

A disastrous cave-in, in fact the most disastrous for years, occurred Saturday at 11 a.m. in the ore bed operated by Hartzell a. Swartz, on the property of Mrs. Ida Balliet, near Meyersville, about six miles north of this city, causing the death of four men. The dead are Jacob J. and Oscar Reinhard, of Hancock, Frank Eidle, of Topton, and Charles Drey, of Fredericksville, all of Berks county. The ore bed in which the accident occurred is the old Hiram Balliet bed which in the palmy days of ore mining in this county was one of the richest and to-day, many years after its first workers had given it up it is again mined with profit. There were forty-six men employed and at this time a day and a night shift were on. The mine proper is about 150 feet deep and is dug out for several acres. The cave-in, however, did not occur in the old mine but in a branch of it. Along the slope a second slope was dug into a rich vein of ore. This slope extended over a hundred feet and the richest ore was struck. This underground passage naturally was dangerous and the men had been told if they considered it dangerous they not go in. The temporary props were being put in by these men and they were finishing the last part, when from all indications, the ground, softened by the continuous rains, loosened and came down from the sides, breaking the temporary props and imprisoning the men to their death. Had the accident occurred ten minutes later, three more men would have been buried. They had been preparing a lot of things to be taken down and were about ready to go down. Immediately after the cave-in occurred, the proprietors exerted every effort to release the imprisoned miners. They decided upon the likely point they were buried and dug a shaft about twenty-five feet deep and then ran two drifts toward the point. The work naturally consumed a good deal of time and it took until yesterday morning that the bodies of three were found but could not be extricated up to last evening. The news of the disaster spread rapidly and Saturday afternoon and evening large crowds flocked to the place. As the entombed men came from along the East Penn, the trains from their homes brought a number of people from that section and yesterday several thousand people flocked there. From all sections of the county they came with teams. It was, however, not possible for the average visitor to see much as the working place was confined to a small space and the contractors did their utmost to hurry the work. As soon as the bodies of the men were discovered the news spread and it was then said the bodies would not be taken out at once on account of the crowd. Coroner Yost was sent for but when he arrived, the six legs of three men were exposed but it was impossible to extricate them on account of the heavy timbers and ground pinning them down. Last evening the digging of an extra drift was begun and with this it was hoped the bodies would be extricated. Up to last evening, they were, however, not released. Coroner Yost expects to hold the inquest this morning. Of the men killed, Jacob Reinhard is 35 years old and leaves a wife and two children. His brother, Oscar, is 32 and leaves a wife and three children. Frank Eidle is 30 and single. Charles Drey is 22 and single. All are poor.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 23, 1898, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eidle, Nicholas

In this city, on the 24th inst., Nicholas Eidle, aged 72 years, 7 months and 10 days. Relatives and friends, also members of Bavarian Society, are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his son, Frank Eidle, 313 N. Front street, on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, to proceed to Hain's Church, where services and interment will take place.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, April 25, 1910. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eiler, Laura

The remains of Laura, young daughter of William H. Eiler, 1025 Chestnut, were attired in a white shroud and lay in a white cloth-covered coffin. Rev. W.H. Myers conducted services at the house. Interment was made at Aulenbach's cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, January 8, 1889. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Einsick, Ellen R. (nee Scott)

Within a week after the death of her father Robert H Scott, at her home 235 Pear St., Ellen R, wife of Frank Einsick, aged 57 years, was found dead in bed at 7 a m today, at that address, by a cousin Mrs Joseph Zundell. Death due to heart trouble and dropsy, hastened by grief over the loss of her father. Deceased had been ailing one year and was confined to bed three weeks. Her father died on Wednesday afternoon March 5.

Mrs Einsick was born in Hamburg and came to Reading 32 years ago. Her mother was the late Christina (Sanders) Scott. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Elizabeth Herr Chapter, Easter Star, White Shrine, and the Ladies of the G. A. R.

Surviving besides her husband, who is night stationmaster, at the Reading Railway main depot, are a son Henry E., of Fort Wayne, IN who left Tuesday evening to go home from the funeral of Mr Scott. and four brothers, William, Reading; Robert F, Shillington, Charles E, Rosedale; Lewis A, Reading; also three sisters, Gertrude, wife of William Fry, Reading; Florence wife of Bert Castor, Flint, MI; and Carrie of Harrisburg.

[Source: Reading Eagle, March 12, 1924, p. 2. Submitted by Michelle.]

Einsla, Hattie G. (nee Reider)

Mrs. Hattie G. Einsla, 73, wife of George E. Einsla, died at 9.:30 a.m. Thursday at her home, 137 S. Lumber St. In Ill health for over a year, she suffered a stroke two weeks ago. Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (Maurer) Reider. She came to Allentown 18 years ago. A member of St. Paul's Reformed Church, Kutztown, she was also a member of Lincoln Herd No. 60, I.O.R.; Sons and Daughters of America, and Sons of Veteran auxiliary, all of Allentown. She is survived by her husband; seven children, Mary, wife of William Dries, Kutztown; Harold and Kathryn, both of Reading; Nevin, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Paul, Emmaus; Russel, Fountain Hill; and Scott, at home. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, three sisters, Mrs. Mame Collar, address unknown; Mrs. Annie Bush and Mrs. Bessie Lavar, both of Allentown; and two brothers, Roy and Joseph Reimert, both of Kutztown. Her first husband, Andrew Smith, and five children preceded her in death. Services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Trexler funeral home, 116 S. 8th St. Burial in Highland Memorial park cemetery. Call 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 3, 1947, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisel, Henry

Eisenberg, Samuel Y.

Eisenbise, Lillie May

Eisenbise--In this city, Sept. 6th, Lillie May, infant daughter of William and Elvina Eisenbise, aged 5 months and 2 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully requested to attend the funeral from the residence of her parents, No. 53 Front Street, on Tuesday afternoon. September 8th at 2 o'clock, to proceed to Aulenbach's cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, September 7, 1868. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eisenbise, Samuel

Samuel Eisenbise, 83, of 225 Pear St., died last night in Wernersville State Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James K and Elizabeth (Reber) Eisenbise. He retired as a maintenance man for the Berks County Trust Company in 1952 and was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf; Richard Coffey Commander 423, Knights if Malta, and the Schuylkill Fire Co.

He is survived by his widow, Mable A (Werner) Eisenbise; a son Clarence, Niantic; a daughter, Edith, wife of Roy Kissinger, Wyomissing; seven granchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Annie, Allentown. The Miller and Huff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, August 8, 1963. Submitted by Michelle.]

Eisenhard, Althea D.

Services were held in the Auman Funeral Home, Reiffton, for Althea D. Eisenhard, formerly of Exeter Township, who died May 11 in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township, where she had resided since October. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. She was predeceased by her husband, Morris Z. Eisenhard, who died in 1987. Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Herbert P. and Mamie E. (Kuhns) Herman. Surviving are a son, Kerry L. Sell, Exeter Township; and two daughters, Gail M. (Sell) Crupi, Muhlenberg Township, and Sandra L. (Herman) Zettlemoyer, Fleetwood. There are also eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Kenneth D. Herman, Kutztown; and four sisters: Marie A. (Herman) Nelson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Marian E. (Herman) Reimert, Myrtle B. (Herman) Dietrich and Ruth A. (Herman) Dries, all of Kutztown.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, May 15, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eisenhard, Althea D.

Funeral services were held for Althea D. Eisenhard, 78, formerly of Exeter Township, who died May 11 in Manor-Care Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where she had been a resident since October. She was predeceased by her husband, Morris Z. Eisenhard, in 1987. She was born in Longswamp Township. Eisenhard is survived by a son, Kerry L. Sell, Exeter Township; and two daughters, Gail M. (Sell) Crupi, Muhlenberg Township, and Sandra L. (Herman) Zettlemoyer, Fleetwood. Other survivors include a brother; four sisters, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Home, Reiffton, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, May 21, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eisenhard, Daniel A.

Daniel A. Eisenhard, 80, Mount Penn, died July 23 at 10:05 a.m. in Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he had been a patient for one week. He was the husband of Linda L. (Smithson) Eisenhard. Born in Laureldale, he was a son of the late Morris and Mary (Einsel) Eisenhard. Eisenhard had been last employed in the engineering department of Community General Hospital, Reading, until his retirement. He previously worked as a carpenter for various area contractors and was a ranger at Camp Conrad Weiser. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a prisoner-of-war. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Eisenhard was a graduate of Girard College, Philadelphia. He was a life member of Rainbow Fire Company, Reading, and the Mount Penn Fire Company, where he was past president. Eisenhard is also survived by a daughter, Sharon L. (Eisenhard) Zettlemoyer, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County; and two sons, Stephen A., Kempton, and John D., Mount Penn. There are also four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 24, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eisenhard, Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C. Eisenhard, wife of Robert D. Eisenhard, of Mertztown, died Thursday night at her home in Mertztown at the age of 52 years, 2 months and 16 days, from diabetes and gangerine. She was the daughter of Abraham and Eliza (nee Fegley) Dierolf. The funeral will be held Thursday, January 24, at 2 p.m. from her late home in Mertztown, with Rev. W. S. Dry, of Kutztown, officiating, and with continued services in St. Paul's church of which she was a faithful member. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining. Besides her husband, Mrs. Eisenhard is survived by these children: Florence, Lillian and Gertrude Eisenhard, at home; Mrs. Charles Holland, Miss Esther Eisenhard, Mrs. Helen Walck, John Eisenhard, Alburtis; Mrs. Curtis Miller, Clarence Eisenhard, both of Mertztown. There are nineteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Brothers and sisters are Mrs. Kate Stauffer, Wescosville; George Dierolf, Pottstown; David Dierolf, Temple.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, January 19, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhard, Emma L. (nee Fox)

Mrs. Emma L. (Fox) Eisenhard, 74, of East Texas, widow of William V. Eisenhard, died yesterday morning in the Reinmiller Nursing Home, Emmaus. Born in Hereford Township, Berks County, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Katie (DeLong) Fox, she resided in Macungie until moving to East Texas 10 years ago. She was a member of Zionsville United Church of Christ. Surviving are five sons, Howard of Fogelsville, John of Emmaus R. 1, Carl of Kankakee, Ill., and George and Donald, both of Macungie; four daughters, Mrs. Catherine Lobach, with whom she resided; Doris, wife of Roy Fegeley of Macungie; Ellen, wife of Russell Butz, and Jean, wife of Arthur Werst, both of East Texas; a brother, Samuel of Huffs Church; 29 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 1, 1963, page 26. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhard, Katie (nee Hetrick)

Mrs. Katie Eisenhard, 63, died at 9 a.m. yesterday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Derr, Mertztown. Born in Rockhill, Bucks county, she was a daughter of the late William and Amanda Hersh Hetrick. Mrs. Eisenhard had been in ill health for the past year during which she was hospitalized for two months. She had been bedfast at her home for six weeks. Mrs. Eisenhard was a member of the Lutheran wing of Ziegels church, and was a member of the home department of its Sunday school. She also held membership in the Ladies Aid society of the Mertztown Lutheran church. Her survivors include a son Earl of Molltown and a daughter, Annie Derr, with whom she resided. Thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 29, 1949, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhard, Oscar H.B.

Oscar H.B. Eisenhard, in the employ of Stettler & Lichtenwalner, mine operators, near Breinigsville, who died Thursday, April 4, of heart failure, was aged 45 years, 9 months and 27 days. He worked as late as Tuesday, April 2, when the first attack came suddenly and he sank down among his companions. He was removed to his home about a mile and a half north of Shamrock, where he died. He was a son of Thomas E. Eisenhard and wife Susannah (nee Yehl), and was born June 7, 1861, in North Whitehall, Lehigh county. His widow, one son and one daughter, two brothers and one sister survive. Interment was made at Longswamp Church Tuesday, April 9, Rev. Wm. F. Bond officiating. Israel Fegely, Samuel Geist, Jacob Hilbert and Howard Miller were the bearers.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 16, 1907, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhard, Robert D.

After an illness of several years, Robert D. Eisenhard, 74, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mengel of 708 Haas St., Topton. Born in Upper Macungie township, the son of the late John and Sarah, nee Diehl, Eisenhard, he was a member of the Mertztown Lutheran church, Mertztown. His wife, Elizabeth, nee Gierols, died in 1929. He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Helen Walck of Allentown; Bertha, wife of Curtis Miller of Mertztown; Florence, wife of Osmun Hardenstein of Allentown; Lillian, wife of Charles Mengel of Topton; John Eisenhard and Raymond Eisenhard, both of Allentown; 36 grandchildren; one sister, Isabella Roth at Topton, and two step-sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from his late home 708 Haas St., Topton, followed by services in the Mertztown Lutheran church at 2 o'clock with Rev. Luther Schlenker of Kutztown officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 16, 1943, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhard, Sallie R. (nee Long)

Mrs. Sallie R. (Long) Eisenhard, 78, of 226 N. Fulton St., Allentown, died at 8:20 p.m. yesterday at her home. She was in failing health five years. A native of Longswamp, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Manoah and Mary (Schwartz) Long. She was married to William W. Eisenhard, who died in 1934. She lived in Allentown 60 years. Mrs. Eisenhard was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed congregation of Longswamp Union Church. Surviving are a son, Ray L., Palmerton; two daughters, Hilda, wife of Raymond F. Reinhard, Allentown, and catherine, wife of Arthur Maier, Allentown R. 2; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Agnes Kline, Emmaus and several nieces and nephews. Two sons, Harry and Frederick; three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Inc., 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, July 12, 1956, page 42. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhard, Uriah L.

Uriah L. Eisenhard died at his residence, South Richmond street, Fleetwood, aged 65 years and 16 days. His wife preceded him in death about five years ago. He is survived by a brother, Charles, of Boyertown, and three sisters, Mrs. C. D. Butz, Mrs. M. O. Freymann and Mrs. Millie Clewell, all of Allentown. He was a member of the Fleetwood Borough Council. Funeral on Monday, February 19, at 2 p.m. All services at the house. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery. Rev. W. H. Kline, of Topton, will officiate. Undertaker J. W. Stump has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, February 16, 1923, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhart, Charles Edwin

Charles Edwin Eisenhart, son of Raymond R. Eisenhart and Myrtle M. Geist, died on Monday morning at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Geist, of near Schweyer's, Mertztown, R.F.D. No. 1, after a short illness. The child was 1 year, 7 months and 1 day of age. The funeral will be held from the home of the grandparents on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Services will be held at the home in charge of Rev. William H. Kline. Interment will be made in the Topton cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, July 1, 1926, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhart, Pearl D. (nee Angstadt)

Pearl D Eisenhart, 96, formerly of Topton died Dec 20 at 2:30 A.M. in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had resided since May 30, 2003.

Her husband Lee A Eisenhart, died May 27, 1972.

Born in Topton, she was a daughter of the late Herbert W. and Eva V. (Barto) Angstadt.

Eisenhart was employed for 16 years as a packer by Royal manufacturing, Alburtis, Lehigh County.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton.

Surviving are a daughter, Doris L (Eisenhart) Kemp, Kutztown; and four sons; Dale L and Larry H., both of Topton; Ronald K., Placitas, N.M.; and Kenneth H., Fleetwood.

Other survivors include 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.

Memorial services will be Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be private. Ludwick Funeral Home Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, December 21, 2004. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Eisenhart, Mrs. William (nee Clouser)

Mrs. William Eisenhart died of consumption on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Clouser, at Topton. Besides her parents and husband there remain one son, Norman, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Chester Hilbert, Mrs. Isaac Gambler, William Clauser and Edwin Clauser, all of town; Mrs. William Swoyer, Allentown; Mrs. Ed. Bergstresser, Slatington; Mrs. Jonathan Reinert, Shamrock. Deceased was 29 years of age. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning. Interment in Bower's Union Cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 13, 1914, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenheis, Henry

Eisenhower, Alexander

Eisenhower, Isabella (nee Hain)

Ill for some time, Isabella, nee Hain, wife of Oscar E. Eisenhower, died at her home on Smith street, Topton, Thursday night from a complication of diseases in her seventieth year. She was the daughter of the late John and Catherine, nee Bauer, Hain. Surviving to mourn her loss are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Victor D. Snyder, Macungie; one brother, Elton, Bethlehem; one sister, Mrs. Emma Pauley, Kutztown; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from her late home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William H. Kline officiating. Interment will take place in the Topton Union cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 9, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eisenhower, Mary E.

Mary E. Eisenhower, 88, formerly of Windsor Street and the Providence House, Court Street, died Sept. 29 in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had resided since May. Her husband, Harry J. Eisenhower, died Sept. 27, 1978. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Solomon H. and Ella (Matz) Tobias. Eisenhower was employed for 10 years as a bundler by Dolfin Swimwear Corp., Shillington, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Calvary Reformed United Church of Christ, Reading. Eisenhower was a 1933 graduate of Reading High School. Surviving are two sons, Robert W., Alsace Township, and Richard L., Port Orchard, Wash.; and a daughter, Rosanne (Eisenhower) Dell, Blandon. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Glenn J. Eisenhower, in 1995. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. Auman Funeral Homes, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, September 23, 2003. Submitted by Crystal.]

Additional information provided by the submitter: NOTE: According to my records Mary E. (Tobias) is the daughter of Solomon Hoyer TOBIAS and his 2nd wife Sarah Ella H. MATZ. Solomon is the son of William G. TOBIAS and Susan R. HOYER. William G. is the son of Samuel H. TOBIAS and Maria (Mary) GICKER. Samuel H. is the son of Jonathan TOBIAS and Catherine HAIN/HEHN/HAHN/HAINES. Jonathan is the son of Ludwig TOBIAS and Maria Sophia EMERICH. Ludwig is the son of Hans Jost TOBE (Johann Jost THOWE).

Eline, Raymond J.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Raymond J. Eline, 84, of Water Street, Boyertown, who died January 17 in Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg, Montgomery County, where he had been a patient. His wife, Mildred V. (Sanders) Eline, died in 1999. Born in Barto, he had been employed for more than 35 years at Beckerman's Shoe Factory, Boyertown, retiring as a foreman. He was later employed for 15 years as a machine operator by Bally Block Co., Bally, before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Eline is survived by a daughter, Carol E. (Eline) Jacob, Bally. Other survivors include a brother, Leroy, Pottstown, and five sisters: Mary C. (Eline) Feather, New Berlinville; Dorothy (Eline) Kemp and Victoria (Eline) Benfield, both of Barto; Arlene (Eline) Wolf, Bechtelsville; and Margaret (Eline) Gehris, Red Hill, Montgomery County. There are also two grandchildren, one stepgranddaughter and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Carl D. Burial was in Hill Church Cemetery, Pike Township. The Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, was in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, January 23, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ellinwood, Roger Allen

Services were held for Roger Allen Ellinwood, 59, of South Baumstown Road, Exeter, husband of Valerie R. (Zdradzinski) Ellinwood, who died November 13 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Lowell, Mass., he worked as the dietary head chef for Reading Hospital and Medical Center for 20 years, last working in August. He served in the Navy for 21 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. In additiion to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Amy A. Roseboom of Westford, N.Y., Alison L. Campbell of Exeter and Danielle L. Woodring of Annapolis, Md. Also a brother; a sister and 11 grandchildren. The Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, November 20, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Elliott Sr., David A.

Services were held in the Henninger Funeral Home, Reading, for David A. Elliott Sr., 49, of Elm Street, Leesport, who died of natural causes April 24 in the emergency room of St. Joseph Medical Center. Burial was private. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert G. and Gloria Mae (Edwards) Elliott. He was employed for 16 years in construction by Union 471, Blandon, until becoming ill in January 2002. Surviving are a son, David A. Elliott Jr., at home, and a stepdaughter, Kelly Heffner, Sinking Spring. Other survivors include three brothers, Martin J. Elliott and Eugene H. Elliott, both of Reading, and Robert J. Elliott, Mohrsville. There are also five sisters: Linda L. (Elliott) Barnett, Roxanne A. Elliott, Debra I. (Elliott) Gumby, and Michelle D. (Elliott) Barnett, all of Reading; and Penny L. Elliott, Laureldale.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, May 1, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Elliott, Devin Alexander

Private graveside services were held in Gethsemane Cemetery for Devin Alexander Elliott, infant son of David A. Elliott Jr., of Elm Street, Leesport, and Renee Lynne Archival, of Temple, who was stillborn Aug. 5 in Reading Hospital. Also surviving are his paternal grandmother, Michele L. (Noll) Elliott, Leesport; his maternal grandmother, Magdalena Kimmel, Reading; and his maternal stepgrandfather, Mark A. Kimmel, Reading. Other survivors include his paternal great-grandparents, Arthur and Elizabeth (Noble) Noll, Wyomissing; and maternal great-grandparents Rafael Archival and Paula Vega, Reading, and Walter and Magdalena E. Kase, Mohrsville. The Bean Funeral Home, Reading, was in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, August 13, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ellis, Samuel

Samuel Ellis, Franklin St., Topton, died at his home Thursday night. He was 69 years of age. Son of the late David and Eliza, nee Walton, Ellis, Mr. Ellis was one of the oldest employees in point of service, of the Caloric Gas Stove Works at Topton. He had worked for the company for 35 years. A member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, he was also affiliated fraternally with Council No. 526, Fraternal Patriotic Americans of Philadelphia for 52 years. Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife, Margaret, nee Bennett; one brother, James Ellis, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Young, both of Philadelphia. Rev. Franklin D. Slifer, pastor or St. Peter's church, of which he was a member, will officiate at the funeral services to be held at the Schofer funeral home, 107 Main St., Topton, on Sunday at 3 p.m. Interment will be made in the Topton cemetery. There will be a viewing at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 23, 1944, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Elmore, Herbert I.

Funeral services were arranged by the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Herbert I. Emore, of Krumsville Road, Greenwich Township, who died Aug. 5 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Burial was in New Bethel Zion Cemetery, Grimville. Born in Greenwich Township, he was a son of the late Henry L. and Annie C. (Frey) Emore. Until retiring in 1998, he was employed as an equipment operator by Eastern Industries, Oley Township, for 34 years. Surviving are two sisters, Helen A. (Emore) Wartzenluft, Greenwich Township, and Katie M. Emore, Topton; and a brother, William H. Emore, Wescosville, Lehigh County.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, August 7, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eltz, Albert A.

Eltz--In this city, on the 21st inst., Albert A. Eltz, aged 47 years and 6 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 625 Birch St., on Tuesday morning at 8:30 at the house. Services at St. Paul's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment at Catholic Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, December 24, 1899. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eltz, Robert

Death yesterday morning claimed Robert Eltz, son of Claude and Ferna (nee Angstadt) Eltz, in the Phoenixville hospital. The boy was aged 6 years, 1 month and 5 days. He lived with his parents at Topton. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Wayne, and one sister, Trene. His paternal grandparents and his maternal grandmother also survive. Funeral services will be held from the home of his parents on Weiss street, Topton, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock daylight saving time. Continued services will be conducted in St. Peter's Reformed church, Topton., by Rev. Dr. George B. Smith. Interment will be made in the Union cemetery, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 1, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ely, David

On the 16th inst., in this city, David Ely, aged 81 years, 5 months and 19 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, Sunday, August 22, 1857. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ely, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Ely, wife of Solomon Ely, died at half past 12 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of her husband, No. 124 North Second street. She had been sick for the past three weeks and death was due to a complication of diseases. She was 72 years of age. She was born near Kutztown and came to this city with her husband a number of years ago. She is survived by four children: Thomas Ely and Mrs. Dr. S. L. Dreibelbis, of Reading; Mrs. Annie Bertolet, of Oley township, Berks county, and Mrs. Emma Butz, this city. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Caroline Madera, of Temple, and one step-brother and step-sister, both of Reading. The funeral will take place on Friday morning at 9 o'clock from her late residence. The Revs. Dreher and Specht will officiate and interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 16, 1902, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ely, Ephraim

Ely -- On the 20th instant, at Pottstown, Rev. Ephraim Ely.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 24, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Ely, Robert P.

Died. On the 31st ult., in Albany township, Berks county, Pa., Robert P., son of James and Caroline Ely, aged 10 years, 1 month and 19 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, April 13, 1892, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ely, Sarah J.F. (nee Dankel)

Death early yesterday called Sarah J. F., nee Dankel, widow of Amandus H. Ely, of near Breinigsville, the end coming at 2.15 o'clock at the Allentown hospital, where she had been admitted three weeks ago for surgical treatment. Mrs. Ely, who was in her 58th year, had been ill for the past three months. She was born in Longswamp township, a daughter of Henry and Sarah, nee Oswald, Dankel. Her husband preceded her in death by six years, having been fatally injured in a grade crossing accident at Trexlertown. Mrs. Ely was a devoted member of the Reformed congregation of Ziegel's church, and was dearly loved and esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by two sons, Nevin J. H. Ely, Trexlertown, and Raymond G. Ely, Breinigsville Route 1, together with a grandchild, a sister, Mrs. Harry Meitzler, Alburtis, and two brothers, Charles Dankel, Allentown, and Alfred Dankel, Topton. Funeral services will be held at her late home on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m., daylight saving time, followed by continued services in Ziegel's church, Rev. William Meckstroh officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, June 6, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ely, Thomas G.

Private services and burial were arranged by the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Thomas G. Ely, 71, who died of natural causes Feb. 7 in his Jefferson Place, Jefferson Township residence. He was the husband of Andrea M. (Wentz) Ely. Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Thomas G. Sr. and Ruth (Schaeffer) Ely. Until retiring as production manager in 1995, he was employed by Crompton and Knowles, Gilbraltar. He was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran. Also surviving is a daughter, Suzanne (Ely) Convese, Sebasatian, Fla., and two grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Ronald Schaeffer, Reading, and Wally Ely, Allentown.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, February 12, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Emerich, Ellenorah

Emerich - Near Strousstown, on December 18th, Ellenorah, wife of Mr. Emerich, aged 56 years and 23 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 4, 1879. Submitted by Kathy.]

Emerich, Harvey Tilden

Emerich - In Rehrersburg, on December 11th, Harvey Tilden, son of Franklin and Ellen Amelia Emrich, aged 2 years, 3 months and 24 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 4, 1879. Submitted by Kathy.]

Emerick, Rachel E.

Private services were held for Rachel E. Emerick, 81, of Pricetown Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died January 22 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Her husband, Leo J. Emerick, died Feb. 25 Born in Walnutown, she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. Surviving is a son, John L., Wyomissing. Other survivors include four sisters and a grandson. Burial was in Pricetown Cemetery. The Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, January 30, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Emerick, Rachel E.

Private services were arranged by the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, for Rachel E. Emerick, Pricetown Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died Jan. 22 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Burial was in Pricetown Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo J. Emerick, who died Feb. 25, 2002. Born in Walnuttown, she was a daughter of the late James I. and Elvina M. (Hinkel) Hinkle. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. Surviving is a son, John L. Emerick, Wyomissing, and a grandson. Other survivors include four sisters, Fern (Hinkle) Adam, Loretta (Hinkle) Weidner, Mary (Hinkle) Wesner and Joyce (Hinkle) Schittler, all of Fleetwood.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, January 30, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Emery, Lillian Dolores

Funeral services were held for Lillian Dolores Emery, 72, of the Berkshire Center in Exeter, formerly of Birdsboro, who died June 11 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was born in Birdsboro. For 20 years, she worked as a secretary for the Borough of Birdsboro, retiring in 1992. A 1948 graduate of the former Birdsboro High School, she also graduated from the McCann School of Business in Reading in 1950. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church in Birdsboro. Surviving is a brother, Robert L. Emery of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two sisters, Margaret Yoder of Reading and Janet L. English of Douglassville. She was predeceased by a brother. Contributions may be made to Calvary Evangelical Congregational Church, 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, PA 19508. Burial was in St. Pauls Methodist Cemetery in Geigertown. The Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, June 18, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Emery, Sophia

Emery, Valentine B.

Emery, Valentine B.

Death of Squire Emery. Valentine B. Emery, a respected citizen, residing on Chestnut Street, Boyertown, who had bee afflicted with kidney trouble for some time, on Wednesday of last week went to the German Hospital, Philadelphia, and was advised to undergo an operation for gravel in the bladder. He returned the same day and on Monday he left home and went direct to the hospital. On Wednesday at 2 o'clock, p.m. the operation was performed, and yesterday morning shortly after on o'clock, he died in the hospital. Undertaker Brown brought the corpse here last evening on the 5:45 train. Squire Emery as he was familiar known, was born in Montgomery County, near Neifer's store. In 1871 he married Miss Clara Bickel, daughter of our late townsman, Ben Bickel. In 1862 Mr. Emery was drafted for 9 months service in the civil war, and became 1st Lieutenant of Co. H., 175th Regiment, PA Infantry and served his full term. He was then in the cigar business at Gilbertstown and served a term as Justice of the peace. He also carried on the mercantile business at Milltown, near East Greenville, for three years. Eleven years ago he moved to Boyertown and was in the cattle powder business, traveling salesman for the Boyertown Burial Casket Company and some years ago elected Justice of the Peace but declined to serve. His last employment was clerk and salesman in George K. MOORE"s liquor store. He was in his 65th year. Leaves a widow but no children. Funeral on Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Union Cemetery.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, Boyertown, PA Saturday, January 12, 1901. Submitted by Betty.]

Emes, Gerald F.

Emes, Gerald F., 55, husband of Adeline(Moser) Emes of Stowe, died yesterday morning in Pottstown Hospital where he had been a patient the past five weeks. A moulder by trade, he had been employed at the Birdsboro Casting Company and the past six yeas had worked at the Pottstown Machine company. He retired the past December because of failing health. Mr. Emes was born in Pottstown, a son of Frand and Edith(Ludwig ( Emes. he was a member of Aerie 626, Fraternal Order of Eagles; Nest 11393, Order of Owls, and the West End Fire company. Surviving are his wife, his parents and four daughters; Edith, wife of Peter Grimm; Ellen, wife of Joseph Slavek; Geraldine, wife of Joseph Surman; and Janet, wife of Elmer Wisler. Also surviving are two brothers, Millard F. Emes and Francis Emes; one sister, Eleanor, wife of George Reed or Orwigsburg and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2989 Beech Street. Interment will be made in East Nantmeal Baptist Cemetery.

[Source: Pottstown Mercury, Wednesday, February 18, 1948. Submitted by: Gilbert.]

Emes, Mary B.

Emes--In Fritztown, on the 12th inst. Mrs. Mary B. Emes (nee Artz), aged 84 years, 5 months and 11 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, at Fritztown, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 15 9:30 a.m. at the house. Services in Sinking spring Reformed Church. Interment in cemetery adjoining. Autos meet friends at Centennial Hotel, Sinking Spring, up to 9 a.m.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, 14 October 1922. Submitted by Nancy.]

Emig, Dorothy D.

Services were held in the Bean Funeral Home, Sinking Spring, for Dorothy D. Emig, 82, formerly of Jeffrey Road, Bern Township, who died Dec. 7 in Mifflin Court, Cumru Township, where she had resided over three years. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. She was predeceased by her husband, G. Robert Emig, who died June 10, 1989. Born in Auburn, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Bertha (Kropacek) Drew. Until retiring in 1985, she was employed as vice president of Robert Emig Products Inc., Reading, for 40 years. She was a member of Bausman Memorial United Church of Christ, Wyomissing. Surviving are a son, Lawrence D. Emig, Cumru Township; a daughter, Cynthia J. (Emig) Miller, Bern Township; and four grandchildren.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, December 18, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Emmons, Annie V. (nee Wetzel)

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie V. Emmons, 84, of 18 E. Main St., Kutztown, who died Thursday at her home, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kutztown. Mrs. Emmons was the widow of Stacy B. Emmons and a daughter of the late John F. and Laurena M. (Krause) Wetzel. She was a native of Kutztown and a member of that community's Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include a niece, Laurena Dolphin, Chicago, Ill., an aunt and two step-granddaughters. Services will be at the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, 55 Noble St., Kutztown. Call 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

[Source: The Sunday Call-Chronicle, Allentown, PA, Sunday, November 17, 1963, page D-9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Emmor, Lewis

Post-mortem Examination. Drs. Moore, Newcomet, Brobst and Himmelberger made a post-mortem examination of the body of Lewis Emmor, late of Womelsdorf. The deceased had been sick for eleven or twelve days prior to his death. The physicians came to the conclusion that he died of obstruction of the bowels.

[Source: Reading Eagle, February 18, 1868. Submitted by Nancy.]

Emore, Blanche A.

Private services were arranged by the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, for Blanche A. Emore, formerly of Fleetwood, who died April 26 in Kutztown Manor, where she had resided since July. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. She was predeceased by her husband, Anson R. Emore, who died in 1972. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. and Lizzie R. (Ohlinger) Berg. Until retiring, she was employed by Temple Apparel Co., and was previously employed by several other clothing manufacturing companies over the years. There are no immediate survivors.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, May 1, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Emore, John M.

John M Emore, who conducted a jewelry business at 141 Schuylkill Ave. for 30 Years, retiring five years ago, died at his home, 308 North Front St. aged 55 years. He was a son of the late John and Sarah (Snyder) Emore and was a member of St. Mark's Reformed Church, P. O. S. of A., Camp 163; Federated Freemen of America, Court Wyomissing; Junior Order United American Mechanics, 301; Schuylkill Fire Co., and its relief association.

Surviving are his widow, Lottie Blessing; two sons, Stewart and Raymond, both of this city; a daughter, Sarah, wife of Lester Miller, this city; two sisters; Sarah, wife of William Ruth, and Mary Emore, both of this city; three brothers, Daniel, Charles and Albert, all of this city, and six grandchildren.

Funeral Saturday, 1:30 p.m., from the Lutz Funeral Home.

[Source: Reading Eagle, March 3, 1938, p. 30. Submitted by Michelle.]

Emrich, Benjamin

Emrich, Elizabeth

Emrich, Sarah (nee Dengler)

Emrich - Near Shartlesville, December 29th, Sarah Emrich, wife of George Emrich, and daughter of John Dengler, aged 42 years, 10 months and 12 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 13, 1872. Submitted by Kathy.]

Emrick, Minerva Gertrude

Emrick--In Harrisburg, on the 14th inst., Minerva Gertrude, daughter of Annie and the late Cornelius Emrick, aged 31 years, 6 months and 16 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of her brother, E.O. Emrick, 913 N. 3d st., on Friday at 3 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, April 16, 1908. Submitted by Nancy.]

Endlich, John

Endy, Aneloi F.

Services were held for Aneloi F. (Fontenot) Endy, 82, wife of William H. Endy Jr., of Lone Pine Road in Douglass (Mont.), who died January 31 in the Pennsburg Manor Nursing Home in Pennsburg. Born in Lindon, La., she graduated from Southwestern Louisiana University in 1940. She taught high school in the Methacton School District until she retired in 1980. Endy was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Niantic. She was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Order of the Eastern Star in Louisiana. In addition to her husband of 57 years, she is survived by a son, William L. Endy of Falls Church, Va.; a daughter, Ellen E. Roberts of Barto, Also a sister and three grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, One Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; or to Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 222 Niantic Road, Barto, PA 19504. Burial was in Christ Union Cemetery in Niantic. The Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, East Greenville, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, February 6, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Endy, Mrs. Daniel

Mrs. Daniel Endy, of Phila., formerly of this place, died at the residence of one of her daughters, aged 84 years. Her remains were brought here on the 10 o'clock train on Wednesday and proceeded to the Lutheran Church, where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. A. M. Weber. Her husband died a number of years ago. Seven children survive, among them Gilbert Endy residing near here. George Gilbert is a brother. Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery. Floral tributes consisted of a pillow of natural flowers bearing the word "Mother"; wreath and pedestals of natural flowers, an open book with, "Called Home". The pall bearers were E. Gabel, Jarius Stauffer, George Schoenly, and John Moyer.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 21, 1899.]

Endy, Emanuel J.

Services were held for Emanuel J. Endy, 62, of Caravelle Lane, Exeter Township, who died December 28 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient. Born in Reading, Endy had been employed for 20 years as a truck driver by A.T.V. Bakery, Reading, retiring in 1995. He was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School. Endy was a life member of the East Ends Athletic Association, Reading. He resided with Judith P. (Engle) Hunsinger, is survived by a son, Christopher J., Dallas, Texas; and two daughters, Loreal M. Endy, Reading, and Nicole M. Endy, Los Almitos, Calif. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, January 8, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Endy, Gilbert

Gilbert ENDY, of Pottstown, died aged 70 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, of Boyertown and a native of this place. The deceased is survived by his widow, Emma, and the following children: William L. at home; Daniel G. Reading; Mary Ann, wife of Arthur SCHLESMAN at home and the following sisters: Mrs. Mary GRANT, Mrs. Lillie PRETTYMAN and Mrs. Emma SMITH, all of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, July 11, at 1:30 o'clock. All services will be held at the house with interment in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.

[Source: Berks Democrat, Boyertown, PA, July 10, 1924. Submitted by: Betty.]

Endy, Howard W. Jr.

Private services were arranged by the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Howard W. Endy Jr., 88, of Plum Creek Road, Penn Township, who died May 20 shortly after admission to Reading Hospital. Burial was in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Howard W. Sr. and Sarah (Boyer) Endy. Until retiring, he was employed as a dispatcher by Windsor Service Co., Reading, for many years. Surviving are a son, Larry H. Endy, Manassas, Va., and a daughter, Lynda L. Endy, Penn Township. There are also four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, May 28, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Endy, Janis M.

Janis M. Endy, 69, died July 1 at 4:30 p.m. in her Shillington residence. Her husband, Robert B. Endy Sr., died Nov. 12, 1998. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Roland L. and Florence M. (Weaver) Wisner. Endy is survived by a son, Robert B. Jr., Boyertown; and four daughters: Sharon A. (Endy) Pollick, New Port Richey, Fla.; Karen L. (Endy) Frantz, Bernville; Linda M. (Endy) Yeager, Wernersville; and Deborah C. (Endy) Sittler, Muhlenberg Township. Other survivors include five sisters: Betty J. (Wisner) Barbitta, Reading; Margaret A. (Wisner) Godziejewski, Muhlenberg Township; Patricia A. (Wisner) Orth and Carol L. (Wisner) Quinn, both of Spring Hill, Fla.; and Susan M. (Wisner) Snyder, Shillington. Also, six brothers: Edward R. Wisner, San Diego; Richard E. Wisner, Harrisburg; Kenneth D. Wisner, Baltimore; Ronald C. Wisner, Muhlenberg Township; Howard Wisner, Reading; and Frederick L. Wisner, Oley. There are also 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton. Inurnment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 4, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Endy, John M.

Among the local survivors of John M. Endy, formerly of Reading, who died Dec. 6 in ManorCare Health Services, West Reading, is a half sister, Sandra A. (George) Hardinger, Fleetwood.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, December 11, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Endy, Sarah

Mrs. Sarah Endy, widow of Samuel Endy, of Oley, died of pneumonia after an illness of five days. Several days ago the deceased received a pension of $12 a month and $2,146 back pension. Eight children survive: Mahlon of Hazelton; John, James, Calvin, Mary and Mrs. Harry Johnson of Philadelphia; Mrs. Morris Eddinger and Mrs. James Eddinger of Colebrookdale.

[Source: Reading Times, December 10, 1897. Submitted by Michelle.]

Engel, Arlene E.

Arlene E. Engel, 70, of Seton Manor Nursing Home, Orwigsburg, formerly of Wyndcliffe Apartments, Hamburg, died Sunday afternoon at Pottsville Hospital, where he had been a patient since May 1. Born in Altoona, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Minnie B. Gates Fisher. She was a 1947 graduate of Altoona High School. She was employed for 18 years as nurse's aide at the Hamburg Center, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Hamburg Bible Church. Surviving are two sons, James E., Auburn, and Stephen P., Pleasantville, Ohio; four sisters, Yuveta L. Orischak, Reading, and Barbara J. Nichols, Cincinnati, Ohio, June C. Lightner, Hermitage, and Lilly M. Heffner, Tilden Township; four brothers, Charles W. Fisher, Bedford, E. Wayne Fisher, Kings Cross, Texas, John E. Fisher Jr., Altoona, and Dennis B. Fisher, Jacksonville, N..C.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hamburg Bible Church. Interment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Pottsville Republican, May 8, 2000. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Engel, Kathryn E.

Services will be held Thursday for Kathryn E. Engel, 93, formerly of Boyertown, who died July 14 in ManorCare Health Services in Pottstown. Born in the village of Pleasantville in Oley Township, she was a hosiery examiner at the former Great American Knitting Mill of Bally, retiring in 1983. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Boyertown. She was also a member of the Pottstown Orioles, the Boyertown Orioles, the Keystone Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary in Boyertown and the Liberty Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary of New Berlinville. Surviving are two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by a sister. Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, 111 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Services will be at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William E. Harner Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Boyertown.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, July 17, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Engelman, Oliver

Engelman -- On Monday, Nov. 9th, 1874, Oliver Engelman, of consumption, aged 35 yeras.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, November 14, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Engle, Caleb

Mrs. Caleb Engle died at the home of Milton R. Schaeffer, at Brumfeldville, aged 76 years. Mrs. Sarah H. Gribbens and Mrs. Martha Eshbach, of Pottstown are nieces of deceased. Interment at Douglassville on Wednesday, October 28, 10 a.m.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, October 26, 1891. Submitted by Nancy.]

Engle, Elmer

Former Reading Man Dies at New Castle. Elmer Engle, of New Castle, Pa., aged 30 years, died on Sunday from appendicitis after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Engle was a linotype operator on the New Castle News and was formerly employed in this city. Besides his widow, Lillian (nee Schmehl), formerly of this city, a daughter, Margaret, also survives. He was a member of a local P.O.S. of A. camp, Washington Union and the New Castle Typographical Union.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, April 25, 1910. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Engle, Esther S.

Engle, George Kroll

George Kroll Engle, well known and respected resident of Hancock for the past twenty years, died at his home Saturday afternoon, after a short illness. Death came as a result of complications. He was aged 39 years, two months and 18 days. Deceased was the son of Frank and Amelia, nee Kroll, Engle and was born in Lebanon county. After spending the major portion of his youth at that place, Mr. Engle and his parents moved to Hancock, at which place they have since resided. Prior to this death, he had been in the employ of the Topton Foundry, where he established himself highly in the minds of all the people who were in contact with him. He was also an active member of the Lutheran congregation of the Long Swamp church. He is survived by his wife, Elsie, nee Grasely, Engle and one daughter, Betty and two sons, Ernest and George. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Simon, Brickersville; Charles and Frank, Myerstown; Adam, Hancock; William, West Leesport; Mrs. Rebecca Weland, Mrs. Harry Weightman, Mrs. Sallie Beadencup, all of Schaefertown; Mrs. George Youse, Reading and Mrs. Monroe Wolf, Mertztown. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 25, at 1:30 o'clock, from his late home in Hancock, followed by further services in the Long Swamp church. Rev. William F. Bond of Shamrock will officiate. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 23, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Engle, George W.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for George W. Engle, of South Fourth Street, Hamburg, who died July 22 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since July 14. He was taken to the hospital from Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, where he had resided since February. Burial was in Bern Cemetery, Bern Township. He was the husband of Charlotte M. (Dieter) Williams. Born in Bern Township, he was a son of the late William K. Engle and Mary A. (Straus) Engle Weller. Until 1996, he was employed as a security guard by the Pennsylvania Steel Foundry and Machine Co., Hamburg. He was previously employed as a fire truck driver by the city of Reading for 20 years, until 1973. Surviving are two sons, Douglas R. Wililams and Lynton W. Williams, both of Hamburg; and a daughter, Marilyn M. (Williams) Jacobs, Des Moines, Iowa. There are also seven grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Richard J. Williams, who died in 1997.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, July 30, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Engle, Margaret M.

Margaret M. Engle, 86, formerly of Womelsdorf, died May 8 at 10:35 a.m. in Garden Spot Village, New Holland, where she had been a resident for one year. Her husband, Lloyd E. Engle, died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Franklin D. and Emma (Bickel) Foltz. Engle had been employed for 16 years as a licensed practical nurse by Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was a member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, Robesonia. Engle was a former church organist at Altalaha Lutheran Church and Trinity United Church of Christ, both in Rehrersburg, and was a member of the Tulpehocken Sanger Choir. She is survived by a son, Edwin L., Denver, Lancaster County, and a daughter, Helen E. (Engle) Halligan, Rochester, N.Y. There are also four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg. Burial will be in Trinity UCC Cemetery, Rehrersburg.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, May 9, 2005. Submitted by Nancy.]

Engle, Marie E.

Marie E. Engle, 89, Robeson Township, died Feb. 26 at 11:55 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient for one day. Her husband, Thomas E. Engle, died Jan. 2, 1983. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Boyer) Perkis. Engle had been employed for 20 years as a sewing machine operator by Wide Awake Shirt Co. Inc., Reading. She was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church, Plowville. Engle was a life member of the Sleepy Hollow Athletic Association, Robeson Township. She is survived by a daughter, Judith Ann Engle, Wyomissing; a stepson, Hunter Engle, Reading; and a stepdaughter, Joy Engle, Holiday, Fla. Other survivors include a brother, Robert Perkis, Ellington, Fla. There are also seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Robeson Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Robeson Church Cemetery. The Klee Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Shillington, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, February 28, 2006. Submitted by: Submitted by Nancy.]

Engle, Mary

Mrs. Mary, wife of George Engle, of Topton, died on Thursday at the Allentown hospital, following a short illness, of pneumonia. Mrs. Engle is survived by her husband, one child, her father, Alvin Hilbert, Breinigsville; three sisters, Mrs. Allan Day, Mrs. John Leibensperger and Mrs. Susan Hilbert and one brother, Harry, all of this city. The funeral will be held from her late home at Topton at 2.30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. Bond. Interment will be made at Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 11, 1920, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Engle, Max Paul

Max Paul, the six-year-old son of George K. and Elsie, nee Gracely, Engle, of Hancock, died there at the home of his parents on Monday morning at 12.30 o'clock after an illness of several days from diphtheritic croup. The parents, one sister, Elizabeth, and a step-brother, Ernest, both at home, and a brother, George F., of Mertztown, survive. Strictly private services will be held at the home of the parents this (Tuesday) morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. W. F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate. Private interment will be made in Longswamp church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, February 4, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Englehart, Anna M.

Among the local survivors of Anna M. (Englehart) Englehart, 87, formerly of Reading, who died June 9 in Kutztown Manor, where she had resided since October, is a son, Russell C. Englehart, Hamburg.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, June 18, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Englehart, Nora M.

Nora M., wife of Adam Englehart, died yesterday at her home, 112 Douglass St., aged 66 years. She was a native of this city, a daughter of the late John and Mary S. Eavling, and was a member of First Baptist Church.

Surviving besides her husband are three children, Mildred, Ruth and Judson, all of this city, and two grandchildren. Funeral on Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Miller Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Joseph R. Wood.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, 30 March 1942. Submitted by Nancy.]

Englehart, Rebecca

Mrs. Rebecca Englehart, of Reading, died at the residence of her son, Jeremiah, about a mile from Stony Creek, the result of a nail in her shoe. After walking a distance, she discovered that her foot was bleeding. In a few days, the contusion developed into blood poison and she suffered intense agony for several weeks. Her body will be prepared in the home of her son, Jeremiah.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 14, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]

Engler, Agnes V. (nee Mabry)

Mrs. Agnes V. Engler, widow of Erwin V. Engler, died of a heart condition yesterday morning at her home, 121 1st Ave., West Catasauqua. Mrs. Engler, in ill health for about the past three months, would have marked her 78th birthday anniversary next Jan. 10. A native of Longswamp township, Berks county, she was born Jan. 10, 1863, the daughter of the late Joseph and Polly, nee Deibert, Mabry. However, she resided in West Catasauqua the greater part of her life. Mrs. Engler was a member of St. John's Reformed church, Mickleys, and of the Mite society of the church; Home Dept. of the West Catasauqua Union Sunday school; the P.O.A. of Catasauqua. Surviving are one daughter, Helen A., wife of Mahlon Nothstein, of the West Catasauqua address, and two grandchildren. Her parents, husband, one daughter, Naomi, and one son, Joseph, preceded her in death. The Rev. Richard Keen of Coplay will officiate at funeral services to be held from the late residence on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Mickleys cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, December 17, 1940, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ensinger, Judith G.

Among the local survivors of Judith G. (Emery) Ensinger, formerly of Birdsboro, who died of natural causes May 17 in Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Reading, is a son, Randy L. Derr, Kutztown.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, May 22, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ensinger, Judith G.

Private services were held for Judith G. (Emery) Ensinger, 58, who died May 17 at the Wyomissing Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, where she resided. She was the widow of Frederick Ensinger. Born in Birdsboro, she was a supervisor at Gotschel Poultry Factory in Birdsboro for eight years. Surviving are three sons, Randy L. Derr of Kutztown, Mark D. Derr of Allentown, Jay A. Derr of Wellington, Texas; a daughter, Buffy J. Shadler of Oley. Also a brother, Raymond E. Emery of Birdsboro; one sister, Joy L. Alderfer of Pottstown; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro, was in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, May 21, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Epler, Allen Richardson

Epler - In Upper Bern, Nov. 2d, Allen Richardson, son of Jacob and Emma Epler, aged 8 years.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, November 18, 1871. Submitted by Kathy.]

Epler, Calvin C.

Calvin C. Epler died at his residene, 630 South 18th, of typhoid fever, aged 28 years. Deceased had been ailing for 2 months and was bedfast 3 weeks. His wife, Sarah, and 4 children, Susan, Ida, Charles and Grant, survive. The following are brothers and sisters: Ida, Olenia, William, Mrs. Lizzie Printz, Mrs. Mary Davis, Frederick, of Topton; Mrs. John D. Hare and Samuel, of Mertztown.

[Source: Reading Eagle, 1 July 1895. Submitted by Chris.]

Epler, Carolina (nee Baer)

Carolina (nee Baer) Epler, widow of Samuel Epler, died Tuesday evening at her home in Mertztown of a complication of ills incident to old age. She was in her 85th year. She was born in Upper Macungie township. Her husband died 17 years ago. Two children preceded her in death, but there survive four grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Mary Cameron, resides in Emaus. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1.30 o'clock from her late residence in Mertztown. Continued services and burial will be made at the St. Paul's Union church, Mertztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 10, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Epler, Clara V.R.

Epler - In Bern township, on Tuesday afternoon, September 7th, Clara V.R., infant daughter of Harrison R. and Emma V.R. Epler, aged 8 months.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 11, 1875. Submitted by Kathy.]

Epler, Daniel

Epler - In Upper Bern, June 9th, Daniel Epler, aged 81 years, 3 months and 20 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, June 9, 1874. Submitted by Kathy.]

Epler, Fred

Suddenly stricken with apoplexy, Fred Epler, a Civil War veteran, of Topton, died at noon Wednesday in his 75th year. He saw service for three years with Co. G., Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. Besides his widow, Fianna (nee Dresher), he is survived by these children: Allen F. Epler, and Mrs. Lizzie Wagenhort, both of Reading; Mrs. F. P. Rohrbach, of Topton, and Rebecca, at home. A sister, Mrs. James Printz, of Reading, also remains.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 30, 1915, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Epler, Hazel R.

Graveside services were held for Hazel R. Epler, 90, of Walnuttown Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died August 23 in her residence. She was the wife of Nelson M. Epler. Born in Chester County, she and her husband were co-owners of Epler's Grove, Ruscombmanor Township, from 1959 until 1988. They previously co-owned Epler's Seafood Store, Reading, for 12 years. She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Hyde Park. Epler is also survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann (Epler) Miller, Fleetwood. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood, was in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, August 28, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Epler, Jacob

Jacob Epler died of consumption at 5.50 a. m., at the residence of his daughter, Ida Epler, 851 Muhlenberg, aged 81 years. He had been ailing 13 weeks and was bedfast 3 days. The desceased was the son of Jacob and Magdalena Epler, who were among the early residents of Bern, where deceased was born. His father died when he was 5 years old. He then lived with his mother until 9 years of age, when he was bound out to John Noll, a farmer, who had property, where Charles Evans cemetery is now located. He remained with Noll 3 years, when the latter quit farming and Mr. Epler secured a home with William Leinbach, on the other side of the Penn st. bridge. He remained with him until 17 years of age, when he began driving horses. He hauled flour for Mr. Leinbach between Phila. and Pottsville. When operations were commenced on the canal he hauled cement from Hamburg to Pottsville. Next he secured a position at Eckert's furnaces in 1845. He was employed at filling the furnaces there for 6 years. In 1851 he ommenced a team, hauling oref rom Moeslem to the furnaces in this city. In 1859 he was transferred to Alburtis; wher4e he hauled ore from the mines to the railroad for 9 years. He then came back to this city and served as head hostler for the late Henry S. Eckert for 3 years. He then went into business for himself and opened a stone quarry at Heiner's Wissel, which he conducted for several years. When the property was sold and Mr. Epler retired until 1880, when he opened a sand hole on Neversink mountain. He retired 3 years ago. Altogether he drove a team for 60 years. Mr. Epler was very active for his age. He was the last of his family, and never chewed or smoked. His 3 wives preceded him in death. He was first married to Rebecca Kale, of Bern in 1838. She died in 1855. They had 8 children. His second wife was Eliza Stieff, of Cumru, whome he married in 1856. She died in 1858. There were no children by this marriage. His 3d wife was Susan Tatnel, whome he married in 1859. She died in 1881. With her he had 11 children. Out of these 19 children, 7 survive, 4 by the first wife and 3 by the 3d. They are: Oliver, Ida, William, Frederick, of Topton; Samuel, of Mertztown; Mrs. James Printz and Mrs. James Davis, of Reading, and one step-son, Decatur Hare. He cast his first vote for Harrison, for president, and was one of the old time Whigs. Later he became a Republican. He was a member of the Reformed deonomination.

[Source: Reading Eagle, 14 January 1897. Submitted by Chris.]

Epler, Jacob

EPLER-In this city, on the 14th inst., JACOB EPLER, in the 81st year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 851 Muhlenberg street, on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Aulenbach's cemetery. Please omit flowers.

[Source: Reading Eagle, 15 January 1897. Submitted by Chris.]

Epler, Jacob

Epler - In Upper Bern, on May 15th, Jacob Epler, son of Adam and Margaretha (Schlappig) and widower of Margaretha Bausman, aged 88 years 11 months and 6 days. He leaves 5 children, 42 grandchildren, and 49 great grand children.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, June 1, 1878. Submitted by Kathy.]

Epler, Polly

Epler -- In Bern, September 21st, Polly Epler, aged 78 years.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 26, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Epler, Samuel

Samuel Epler, a son of Jacob Epler and his wife Rebecca (nee Baer) was born in Cumru township, Berks county, Pa., on February 14, 1845. He was baptized by Rev. W. Pouley on April 1, 1845. Confirmed by Rev. J. S. Herman on December 8, 1867, in the Mertztown Church. Married to Carolina Baer on February 18, 1866, by Rev. Samuel Leinbach. This union was blessed with two children, a son, Henry William, who died twenty-two years ago; and a daughter who died sixteen years ago. Mr. Epler was not well for more than a year. He died on last Sunday at 2 p.m. of a complication of diseases. Aged 68 years, 11 months and 11 days. He is survived by his wife, four grandchildren, Mrs. Mary Reppert, Mertztown; Edwin Dankel, Fort Riley, Kans.; Morris dankel, Mertztown, and Charles G. Dankel, at home. Five great-grandchildren survive him also, besides one brother, Fred Epler, Topton; and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Prince, Reading. Funeral services on Saturday at 10 a.m. with services at the house and in the Mertztown Church and interment in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. W. L. Meckstroth will officiate. J. J. Schofer, funeral director, will have charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 30, 1914, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eppihimer, Millard F.

Millard Filmore Eppihimer, 80, died May 27 at 5:15 a.m. in his Colebrookdale Township residence. He was the husband of Dorothea G. (Miller) Eppihimer. Born in Birdsboro, he was a son of the late William S. Eppihimer and Sarah Ruth (Henry) Romig. Eppihimer had been last employed as a truck driver by James D. Morrissey, Phoenixville, Chester County, during the 1980s. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown. Eppihimer was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is also survived by two daughters, Deborah Y. (Eppihimer) Eddy, Pottstown, and Cynthia J. (Eppihimer) Eshbach, Boyertown; and three sons: Earl A., Pottstown; Glenn W., Shoemakersville; and Lee E., St. Lawrence. Other survivors include a sister, Pauline (Eppihimer) Daugherty, Okolona, Ky. There are also nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, May 28, 2005. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eppler, Henry; Charles W. Oswald; Sassaman Hilbert; and Charles Walbert

Shortly before 7 o'clock on Monday morning while a number of the employees of the Trexler Cooperage Company, at Mertztown, on the East Penn railroad, were standing in front of the boiler warming themselves, the boiler exploded, and killed three men instantly, injuring another so that he died in a short time, and severely wounding several others. The dead are Charles W. Oswald, aged 38 years, and leaving a wife and children; Sassaman Hilbert, aged 26 years, leaving a wife, but no children; Henry Eppler, aged 18 years, unmarried, and Charles Walbert, aged 37 years, leaving a wife, but no children. The seriously injured are James Bauscher, aged 45 years, who will probably die; Samuel Eppler, arm broken and injured internally, and William Bortz, badly scalded. Several others were slightly hurt. The boiler was torn in two parts, one section taking a direct course through the building and landing 600 feet from the Works. The other section was hurled nearly as great a distance. That part of the building in which the boiler was located was shattered. The Works had forty hands in employ, only a few of whom, however, were in the building when the explosion occurred. Some contend that the boiler was old and rotten, while the proprietors of the works assert that the injector refused to work, and that when the water got too low the boiler exploded. The engineer was at work at the injector at the time, and although knocked down, he was not seriously injured. An inquest was held in the evening on the bodies of the dead. The testimony showed that the steam gauge registered sixty pounds when the boiler went off, and that shortly before that the injector, which pumps water into the boiler, had refused to work. In addition, one witness, an engineer at the factory, testified that the boiler was leaking, while another stated under oath that the engineer, Samuel Epler, who was injured, was engaged on Sunday in repairing the boilers. The inquest was then adjourned until yesterday for securing an expert to examine the boiler. Two of the injured will die.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 19, 1890, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eppler, Mary Deborah

Eppler - In Bern township, on the 11th inst., Mary Deborah A. R. Eppler, daughter of Harrison and Emma Eppler, aged 15 months.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 16, 1875. Submitted by Kathy.]

Eppler, Samuel

Civil War Veteran Buried. Samuel Eppler was buried at the Mertztown Church. Deceased had been ill about ten days. He was aged 68 years, 11 months and 1 day. He leaves his widow and four grandchildren and one brother, Frederick Eppler, of Topton; Edward Dankel, of Ft. Riley, Kansas. A grandchild was here recently and visited him and left 10 days ago for his command. Rev. M. L. Meckstroth officiated and Jacob Schafer had charge of remains which rested in a solid oak square casket.

[Source: Mertztown news, Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, February 3, 1914, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Epting, Anson S.

Anson Epting, 85, of Stevens, died Dec. 23, 2005, in Ephrata Manor following a short illness. Born May 8, 1920, in Upper Tulpehocken Township, a son of Wallace M. and Sallie M. (Moyer) Epting, he was the husband of Mildred S. (Martin) Epting for 56 years. A member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, he graduated in 1938 from Schaefferstown High School and Temple University Electronics School, Allentown. He and his wife owned and operated Epting's Shopping Center, Reamstown, where he also repaired televisions. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of Ephrata Lodge No. 665 Free & Accepted Masons, Rajah Shrine Club, Ephrata American Legion, and Ephrata, Adamstown and Reinholds VFWs. Anson also loved traveling, fishing and hunting. Also surviving are a daughter Dawn (Rodney) Kiscadden, Lebanon; sons Elvin (Lynne Bridgeman), Roanoke, Va.; and Terry (Sandy Murphy), Stevens; grandchildren Scott Flickinger and Nichole Neuin; and four great-grandchildren. FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at Good Funeral, Reamstown. VIEWING: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; Masonic Rites 8 p.m.; BURIAL: Strausstown Union Cemetery, Berks County. If desired, contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, or Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, 11 S. Muddy Creek Road, Denver, PA 17517.

[Source: Lancaster Intelligencer, December 26, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Epting, Daniel Isaac

Epting - In Upper Bern, April 2d, Daniel Isaac, son of Franklin and Sarah Epting, aged 10 years, 6 months and 20 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, April 22, 1876. Submitted by Kathy.]

Epting, Emma

West Windsor: Following were pall-bearers at the funeral of Mrs. Emma Epting: B. M. Bhaer, M. Balthaser, Clancy Rubright and Samuel Schaerer.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, January 5, 1893. Submitted by Peggy.]

Epting, Harold J.

Harold J. Epting, 79, Womelsdorf, died June 19 at 12:20 a.m. in the residence of a daughter, Jackie Hellinger, Tremont, Schuylkill County. Born in Perry Township, he was a son of the late Earl J. and Mary C. (Yeager) Epting. Epting was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is also survived by two sons, Thomas, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, and David, Mohrsville. Other survivors include two sisters, Marie (Epting) Snyder, Temple, and Ruth (Epting) Rausch, Hamburg; and two brothers, Arlan L., Wescosville, Lehigh County, and Earl G., Auburn, Schuylkill County. There are also seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County.

[Source: Reading Eagle, June 20, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Epting, Iva H. (nee Moyer)

Mrs. Iva H. Epting, wife of George F. Epting, of near Topton, died at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's hospital, Reading, in her 40th year. Mrs. Epting was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a daughter of Daniel and Hettie (Warmkessel) Moyer. She was employed at the east Penn Weaving Co., Topton, and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Paul's church, Mertztown, the Willing Workers of the same church and the Sunday school of St. Peter's Reformed church, Topton. Besides her husband there survive one daughter, Mrs. Harold Fenstermacher, Topton; one granddaughter, Sandra Ann Fenstermacher, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Morris Pilgert, Mrs. Harry Reppert, Clarence Moyer, all of Mertztown R.D.; Mrs. Howard Odenweiller, Meda Moyer, both of Macungie R.D., and Floyd Moyer, Fogelsville. Private services will be held at the late home, near Topton, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., followed by public services in St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 6, 1941, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Epting, Luther T.

Luther T. Epting of 50 E. Washington St., Topton, died yesterday in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hertzog of Mertztown R. 1. He was 51. Born in Tilden Township, Berks County, he was a son of J. Edwin Epting of Mertztown and the late Cora (Savage) Epting. He was an employe of the Caloric Appliance Corp., Topton. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton. He was an active member and trunk foreman of the Topton Fire Co. Surviving in addition to his father and his daughter Betty, at whose home he died, are his widow, Elsie L. (Younger) Epting, and three other daughters, Doris, wife of Laverne Stevens of Topton; Patricia, wife of Carlton Andrews of Westville, N.J., and Kay, at home; two sons, Leonard and Barry, both at home; six brothers, George and Norman, both of Topton; John, Harold and Marvin, all of Kutztown, and James of Hemet, Calif.; three sisters, Eva of Mertztown R. 1; Sallie, wife of Earl P. Adams of Fleetwood, and Harvene, wife of John G. Heffner, of Lyons, and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Church. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, August 4, 1961, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Epting, Thomas Wilson

Epting - In Upper Bern, May 7th, Thomas Wilson, son of Franklin Epting, aged 14 years, 6 months and 17 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, May 20, 1876. Submitted by Kathy.]

Epting, Jacob Franklin

Jacob Franklin Epting, son of the late Moses and Lydia (Hollenbach) Epting, born April 13, 1867 U. Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co.; was baptized Oct. 13, 1867 by Rev. B. D. Zweizig and was confirmed March 26, 1881, by Rev. D. D. Trexler in Friedens Church, Shartlesville. He was married to Fietta M. Lesher, Dec. 28, 1889 by Rev. D. D. Trexler. This union was blessed with 8 children. He died Saturday, Sept. 17, 1932 in Reading, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kunkelman, aged 65 years, 5 months and 4 days and is survived by 4 daughters, 2 sons, 9 grand and 1 great grandchildren, also 1 sister and 2 brothers. He was buried Sept. 22, 1932 with services in the home and Friedens Church, Shartlesville and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: The Parish Record of the Strausstown Lutheran Parish, April 1933. Submitted by Kathy.]

Erb, Charles R.

Charles R. Erb, 58, of Brooklyn, Kutztown R. 2, for 22 years a fireman at the Carpenter Steel Co., Reading, died at his home yesterday morning. In ill health for a number of years, he had been confined to his bed for the past three days. A native of Longswamp township, Berks county, he was the son of the late Reuben and Louisa (nee Oswald) Erb. He was a member of St. John's Reformed church, F.O.E., Knights of the Golden Eagle, all of Kutztown, and the Kutztown Social club and Fire Co. He is survived by his wife, Sallie (nee Strasser), two sons, George of Kutztown, Robert at home; a daughter, Sergeant Ella Erb, a member of the WAC stationed in New Mexico; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Arndt of Lenhartsville, Irene Erb of Kutztown, and Mrs. Clara Millhouse of Macungie R. 1. Rev. E. K. Angstadt will officiate at services on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Brumbach funeral home, 169 W. Main St., Kutztown, and at further services at St. John's church. Interment in Hope cemetery, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 12, 1944, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erb, Earl L.

Erb, Earl L., born Sept. 16, 1893 died October 24, 1950 at the age of 57 years, 1 month, and 8 days. Bro. Erb was a Veteran of World War I. He served overseas with the 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division. We owe a great deal to the men who served so well for us during those bitter days of conflict. He died in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Aspinwall, Pa. Public services were held Saturday Oct. 28 in the Kindt Memorial Home, Shillington, Pa. American Legion Members also had a part in the Funeral Service. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Bessie Gable and several nieces and nephews. The sorrowing loved ones will find their comfort in God, Who will not fail them. __H. A. Gerhart

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXVI, no. 46, November 14, 1950, p. 16. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Erb, Katie S. (nee Stauffer)

Mrs. Katie S. (Stauffer) Erb, Waldheim Park, Allentown, who had three sons in the ministry and two grandchildren who are missionaries, died yesterday afternoon in Allentown Hospital. She was 83. Born in Clayton, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Henry L. and Sarah (Weidner) Stauffer. She and her husband, Eugene F. Erb, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last Christmas Eve. She was a member of Seibert Evangelical Congregational Church, the Helping Hand Bible Class and Missionary Society of the church and was a former Sunday school teacher in the Young People's Department of the Waldheim Park Auxiliary. She lived in Allentown the last 38 years and attended the Waldheim Park campmeetings for 48 years. Surviving with her husband are four sons, the Rev. Norman Q. Erb, Minneapolis, director of the Rural Bible Crusade of Minnesota; the Rev. Eugene U. Erb, pastor of the Open Door Tabernacle, Pound, Va.; the Rev. Lloyd S. Erb, pastor of First Baptist Church, Monessen, Westmoreland County, and Ellsworth P., with whom she lived; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Laura, wife of Harry Erb, Boyertown; Mrs. Alice Geiger, Columbia, S.C., and Emma, wife of Golden Harper, Bridgeport, Conn., and three brothers, Alvin, Allentown, and Francis and Henry, East Greenville. She was preceded in death by a son, Vernon R., and eight brothers and sisters. One of her grandsons, the Rev. Richard Erb, is a missionary in West Pakistan, and a granddaughter, Ruth, is a missionary in the Youth for Christ movement in Erie. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, September 13, 1956, page 42. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erb, Louisa (nee Oswald)

Mrs. Louisa, nee Oswald, Erb, widow of Reuben Erb, of 238 East Walnut street, Kutztown, died yesterday morning in Reading hospital. She was 64 years, 7 months and 10 days of age. Mrs. Erb was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Emma, nee Smith, Oswald, and is survived by four children, Mrs. Morris Arndt, Lenhartsville; Mrs. Raymond Millhouse, Emaus; Irene and Charles Erb, at home; by eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Ella Burley, Allentown; Mrs. Eliza Stein, Alburtis and Harvey Oswald, Allentown. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1.30 o'clock, with continued services in St. Paul's church, Mertztown and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, February 16, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erb, Mary

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, March 8, 1882, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erb, Reuben C.

Reuben C. Erb, husband of Louisa, nee Oswald, Erb of 230 East Walnut street, Kutztown, died yesterday morning in the Reading hospital, aged 68 years, 3 months and 15 days. A son of the late John and Alanda, nee Haas, Erb, he is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Morris Arndt, Lenhartsville; Irene, at home; Mrs. Raymond Millhouse, Emaus; one son, Charles, Kutztown; these brothers and sisters, Frank, Pottsville; Augustus, Boyertown; Mrs. Sofia Kelly, Boyertown; Mrs. Henry Angstadt, Reading, and Mrs. Titus Steyer, Reading. Funeral services will be held from the late home, Saturday at 1:30 p.m., with continued services in St. Paul's church, Mertztown, Rev. W. S. Dry officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 2, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erb, Samuel

Died. On the 15th ult., in Siesholtzville, Samuel Erb, aged 77 years.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 1, 1893, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erb, Sarah E. (nee Traub)

Mrs. Sarah E. Erb, wife of John H. Erb, and for many years a resident of Emaus, died at her late home, 25 S. 5th St., Emaus, at 2.30 p.m. yesterday following a lengthy illness. She was in her 69th year. A native of Hereford township, Berks county, Mrs. Erb was the daughter of the late Henry and Susanna (nee Faust) Traub. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of St. Peter's church, Upper Milford township. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Harry Lichtenwalner of macungie R. 1, Mrs. George Bartholomew of Vera Cruz, Alice T. Erb at home; two sons, Henry W. Erb of Emaus and Elmer S. Erb of Allentown R. 3; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. at her late home, 25 S. 5th St., Emaus, with regular services in St. Peter's church, Upper Milford township. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Rev. J. N. Blatt will officiate. Friends may call Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 3, 1938, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erb, Stacy A.

Stacy A. Erb, a daughter of Larry and Shirley (Day) Erb of Mertztown R. 1, died Friday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital shortly after birth. Surviving besides her parents are her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Day of Fleetwood R. 1, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Eva Erb of Mertztown R. 1. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Huff's Union Cemetery, Mertztown R. 1. Arrangements are being made by the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 30, 1971, page D-6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erdman, Harriet L.

Died. On the 5th of February, in the City of Reading, of consumption, Harriet L., daughter of Isaac Erdman, formerly of this place, aged 20 years.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, February 17, 1864, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erdman, Julia V.

Mrs. Julia V. Erdman, widow of Oswin H. Erdman, died Wednesday at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Benner, Sumneytown, in her 78th years. Mrs. Erdman was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a daughter of the late Charles and Lucretia (Albright) Wickert. She was a member of Trinity Reformed church, Spinnerstown. Surviving are a daughter, Meda, wife of E. B. Benner, with whom she lived; three grandchildren and one brother, Oscar A. Wickert of Rising City, Neb. Short services will be held at her late home, Sumneytown, Sunday at 1 p.m. Regular services will follow at 2 p.m. in Trinity church, Spinnerstown. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The Reverends W. F. Rupp and E. L. Angstadt will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 12, 1940, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erisman, Abraham L.

Rev. Abraham L. Erisman, a well-known United Evangelical minister, died at his home at Kutztown last Wednesday after a lengthy illness from typhoid fever, contracted at the Perkasie camp meeting. He was born at Millersville, Lancaster county. He spent the first year of his ministry at Jacksonville, Fla., and since then has occupied the pastorates of various East Pennsylvania charges. He was 35 years of age, and at the time of his death, was pastor of the congregations at Kutztown, Topton, Virginville and Shamrock.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, October 29, 1896, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Erlandson, Laura K.

Private burial was held for Laura K. Erlandson, 22, formerly of Boyertown, who died July 1 in her Limerick home. She was born in Reading to Robert A. Erlandson, husband of Marie T. (McGowan) Erlandson, both of Boyertown and Maureen (Barrett) Erlandson of Limerick. A 1998 graduate of Boyertown Area High School, she was attending Drexel University until her recent illness. She attended New Hanover United Methodist Church in Gilbertsville. While attending Drexel, she was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Jason B. Erlandson of Morgantown, W. Va.; her maternal grandmother, Virginia A. (Young) Barrett of Westford, Mass., and her paternal grandparents, Robert W. and Shirley N. (Josephson) Erlandson. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; or the Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, 1536 DeKalb Pike, Bluebell, PA 19422. The arrangements were handled by the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home of Royersford.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, July 10, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ermentrout, Donald C.

Donald Collier Ermentrout, 99, formerly of Shillington, died July 26 at 2:50 a.m. in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he had resided since Jan. 16, 2004. He was the husband of Margaret Elaine (Stickell) Ermentrout, a resident at Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Henry R. and Emma May (Maurer) Ermentrout. Ermentrout was employed for 14 years as the business manager by the Phoenixville School District, retiring in July 1976. He was a 1924 graduate of Wyomissing High School and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Ermentrout was a life member of the Stonersville Fire Company. He was a past lodge council chapter consistory of the ASSR, Valley of Reading. Ermentrout is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 27, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ermold, Sarah

Ermold - In this city, on the 21st instant, Sarah, widow of Daniel Ermold, in her 80th year.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 30, 1875. Submitted by Kathy.]

Ernst, Cora L.

Cora L. Ernst, 68, a resident along Hamburg R. 3 for the last five years, died yesterday morning at her home. A native of Albany township, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Saria (Greenawalt) Ernst. She was a member of New Bethel church, Kempton. Surviving are one son, Edgar P. Howerter, of Emmaus; three grandsons; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Miller of Hamburg and Sarah, wife of William Schroeder, Kempton R. 3.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 13, 1949, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ernst, Levi Adam

Ernst -- In Heidelberg, December 23d, Levi Adam, son of John K. and Anna Maria Ernst, aged 17 years, 9 months and 11 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 9, 1875. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Ernst, Lottie M.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Centerport, for Lottie M. Ernst, who died Feb. 23 in her Indian Manor Drive, Ontelaunee Township residence. Burial was in Epler's Cemetery, Bern Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren L. Ernst, who died Jan. 29, 1959. Born in Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Manie (Shalter) Filbert. She was a 60-year member and past grand of the Lady Colfax Rebekah Lodge 182, Leesport. Surviving is a son, Warren I. Ernst, with whom she last resided.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, March 3, 2004. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ertel, Barbara Anna

ERTEL - IN thie city on the 27th, inst., Barbara Anna, daughter of Jacob and Barbara ERTEL, aged 14 years, 5 months and 1 day. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the parents' residence, 610 North 11th St., on Monday, Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the house. Services at St. Paul's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in Catholic Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, October 1, 1899. Submitted by: Michele.]

Ertel, Barbara Anna

The funeral of Barbara Anna, aged 15, daughter of Jacob and Barbara ERTEL, took place from the residence of her parents, 610 North 11th at 8:30 a.m. Services were conducted at St. Paul's Catholic Church by Rev. Father BORNEMANN. The remains were attired in a white satin dress, covered with an eiderdown blanket and reposed in a white embossed plush covered casket, mounted with heavy silver trimmings and plate. The casket was edged with smilax, roses and carnations, the compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob MURINGER. The employees of Nolde & Horst, where the deceased was employed, viewed the remains in a body.

The bearers were: George ERTEL, Thomas ERTEL, Marcks EINSEMAUND, John REINWALD, William REINWALD and Jacob HEINWALD. There were a number of out-of-town relatives present, among them Mr. and Mrs. Frank GRIMM of Phila. Among the many beautiful tributes were: Heart, the parents of deceased; anchor on pedestal, brothers and sisters of deceased; crown on pedestal, Mary HANGER, sickle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles FENDER, wreath with inscription, "Too Soon" Frank GRIMM; pillow on pedestal with clock in centre, with dials pointing to the fatal hour, godmother of deceased, Mrs. Christian WEIDA; large design on pedestal representing Faith, Hope and Charity, with inscription "Rest In Peace" employees of Nolde & Horst's hosiery mill; lyre, employees of the ravelling department of Nolde & Horst's; cluster of roses, tied with satin ribbon, Miss Rose SCHOBER; spray of carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew O'REILLY, cluster of carnations, Miss Annie RESH; cluster of carnations Miss Lizzie HERNBERGER; cross on pedestal, William and John REINWALD; cluster of roses and carnations, Mary and William WILDENBERGER and Mary LEMMER; anchor on pedestal, Mr. and Mrs. John WEINHOLD; cluster of carnations and smilax, Mr. and Mrs. ZAHN; cluster of carnations and roses, Frank, Freddie and Annie WILDENBERGER; spray of roses and smilax, Mr. and Mrs. C. EISENMAUND and family, spray of roses and smilax, uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. HENDRICKS. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Funeral director George H. FELIX.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, October 2, 1899. Submitted by: Michele.]

Ertel, George J.

George J. Ertel, 91, Reading, died July 7 at 3:25 p.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since June 27. He was the husband of Jane G. (Moyer) Ertel. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leo S. and Sallie V. (Weaver) Ertel. Ertel had been employed as a brakesman and conductor by Reading Railroad, retiring in 1978. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Reading. Ertel was a 1933 graduate of Reading High School. He was a life member of: the Stony Creek Athletic Club; Ivy Leaf Association; Excelsior Beneficial Association; Hampden Fire Company; Veteran Fireman's Association; the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; and the Veteran Railroad Association. Ertel is also survived by a daughter, Jacquelyn L. (Ertel) Cress, Reading. Other survivors include a brother, Donald A., Shillington. There are also three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's RC Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 8, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Ervin, Anna

Services were held for Anna Ervin, 93, of Quakertown and the Hazelton area, passed away on Feb. 28, 2004 in LifeQuest Nursing Center in Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Samuel A. Ervin. Born in McAdoo, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Masio. Prior to her retirement she was a machine operator for the former Hoffner Rayon Manufacturing Co. in Quakertown. She was a member of Christ Church of the United Church of Christ in Trumbauersville. Mrs. Ervin is survived by a son, Charles A. of Coopersburg; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements: C.R.Strunk Funeral Home, 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951

[Source: Quakertown Free Press, March 4, 2004. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Erwin, Ruth M. (nee Lutz)

Ruth M. Erwin, 87, Womelsdorf, died June 5 at 4:10 a.m. in Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center Inc., Wernersville, where she had been a patient for three weeks. Erwin was a longtime community volunteer and the subject of several Reading Eagle and Reading Times articles based on her later-in-life pursuit of academic degrees. She was most recently featured in an article July 28, 1998. Her husband, Donald F. Erwin, died May 29, 1984. Born in Stouchsburg, she was a daughter of the late Henry D. and Maggie M. (Weik) Lutz. Erwin was a 1935 graduate of Robesonia High School and received her nursing degree from Reading Area Community College in 1977. She graduated in 1987 at the age of 70 from Kutztown University with a degree in social welfare. Erwin served her social welfare internship at Bethany Children's Home, Womelsdorf, and in Wanblee, S.D., where she worked with the Lakota Sioux Tribe. She was owner-operator of the Judi and Joe Shoppe, a children's clothing store in Womelsdorf from 1948-1965. She later worked as a licensed practical nurse from 1967-1977 at St. Joseph Medical Center, and at Wernersville State Hospital from 1977 to 1987. Erwin was then employed in private-duty nursing and became a certified gerontologist in 1990. She held nursing positions at Independence Terrace, Womelsdorf, and Holly Stone, Newmanstown, Lebanon County. While studying abroad at Oxford University, England, she performed onstage with the school's theatrical club. Erwin was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf. She was past president of the Womelsdorf Women's Club. Erwin served on the volunteer board of Berks Heim and was a member of the Reading Area Community College alumni board. She was a former republican party committee woman in Womelsdorf. Erwin was a former foreign exchange student coordinator for the Center for Cultural Interchange and was a volunteer with several area organizations including: the American Red Cross, Old Dry Road Farm and the FILA homework club of the Conrad Weiser School District. An avid bridge player, Erwin was a regular participant on the city bridge circuit. Erwin is survived by four daughters: Harriett L. (Hoffa) Ziegenfuss, Sinking Spring; Judith E. (Erwin) Rahn, Wyomissing; Christine R. (Erwin) Monyer, Rio Rancho, N.M.; and Beth M. (Erwin) Sullivan, Reading. There are also two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Hetrick Funeral Home, Womelsdorf. Burial will be in Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown.

[Source: Reading Eagle, June 6, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eschbach, Albert H.

Albert H. Eschbach, 52, of Lenhartsville, died Saturday in his home. He was employed by the Kutztown Sanitation Department 11 years. He was the husband of Evelyn (Snyder) Reidenhour Eschbach. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Earl Eschbach of Emmaus and Maggie (Leohr) Eschbach of Lenhartsville. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Surviving besides his widow and parents are two sons, David of Kutztown R. 3 and Randall of Kutztown; a daughter Sharon, wife of Stanley Dengler of Kutztown; a brother Ernest of Allentown; two sisters, Anna, wife of Ralph Moyer of Center Valley, and Edna, wife of Harry Knecht of Emmaus, and four grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the William S. Fritz Funeral Home, Kutztown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, April 11, 1971, page D-6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eschbach, Caroline

On the 24th ult., in Colebrookdale, Caroline, daughter of Christian and Hannah Eschbach, aged 7 years, 11 months and 20 days.

[Source: Reading Gazette and Democrat, April 11, 1857. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eschbach, Charles G.

Charles G. Eschbach died yesterday at his home on 2nd Street in Red Hill. He was 84. Born in Hereford Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Herman and Emaline (Gerhart) Eschbach. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Huffs United Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, David of Red Hill, one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Huffs UCC. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. tomorrow in the Benner Funeral Home, Red Hill.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 11, 1961, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eschbach, David A.

David A. Eschbach of 2nd Street, Red Hill, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack while at work in the Boyertown Burial Casket Co., Boyertown. He was 58. Eschbach was a truck driver with the casket firm for about 32 years. Born in Hereford Township, he was a son of the late Charles and Katie (Hoch) Eschbach. He was a member of Huffs United Church of Christ. Surviving besides his widow, the former Katie Weller, are a daughter Edna, wife of Milton Hillegass of Red Hill, and one grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Benner Funeral Home, Red Hill. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 27, 1962, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eschbach, Katie A. (nee Hoch)

Mrs. Katie A. (Hoch) Eschbach, wife of Charles G. Eschbach, died Saturday at her home, Second St., Red Hill. She was 71. She was born in Hereford township, Berks county, a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Gerhard) Hoch. She was a member of Huffs Reformed church, Huffs Church. Last September, she and her husband observed their 52nd wedding anniversary. Surviving are her husband, one son, David Eschbach, Red Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Diehl, Macungie, and Mrs. Linnie Warren, Laurel, Md.; two granddaughters, Edna Eschbach, at home, and Alberta, wife of Eugene Fronheiser, Barto; and one great-grandson, Larry Fronheiser, Barto.

[Source: Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, February 18, 1951, page 56. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eschenbach, William Henry

William Henry Eschenbach, of Alburtis, passed away suddenly Monday night at 8.30 o'clock from a heart attack, in the home of his son, Charles W. Eschenbach, Main street, Alburtis, where he resided. He was eighty-three years of age. Retired for a number of years, Mr. Eschenbach had been a watchman of the Alburtis silk mill, a blacksmith and a gate tender. He was born in Allentown, the son of Charles and Catherine, nee Graeff, Eschenbach. His wife, Ellen Jane, nee Dankel, passed away three and a half years ago. Mr. Eschenbach was a member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church, Washington camp, No. 197, and P.O.S. of A. of Alburtis. He is survived by one son, Charles W., of Alburtis; two daughters, Mrs. Eliza Bennett, of this city; Mrs. Fred Oels, of Alburtis; thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock (DST) from the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Eschenbach. Short services at the home will be continued at the Longswamp church with Rev. Donald Englert, of Mertztown, officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be on Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, September 25, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eschleman, Frances F.

Frances F. Eschleman, 76, died June 29 at 10:47 p.m. in her residence in Bern Township. Her husband, Paul F. Eschleman, died in 2000. Born in Temple, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Kathryn (Green) Frick. Eschleman and her husband were the owners-operators of P.F. Eschleman Inc., Reading, for 43 years. She retired in 1995 as vice president. She was previously employed by the Wide Awake Shirt Co., Reading. Eschleman was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Reading. Surviving is a daughter, Patricia A. (Eschleman) Hanson, Leesport. Other survivors include two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 1, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eshbach, Alice B. (nee Reinert)

Mrs. Alice B. Eshbach of 427 W. Douglas St., Reading, widow of Irwin Eshbach, died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. Born in Huffs Church, she was a daughter of the late Abraham and Ellen (Beidler) Reinert. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Reading. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Francis F. Seidel Funeral Chapel, Reading, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 5, 1964, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eshbach, Betty J. (nee Adams)

Mrs. Betty J. Adams Eshbach, wife of Albert H. Eshbach of Kutztown R. 2, died yesterday morning in Allentown Hospital. She was 37. Born in Topton, she was a daughter of the late Solomon and Bertha Herbein Adams. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Sharon K., at home; two sons, David A. and Randall A., both at home; four brothers, Donald of Yellow House, Paul of Boyertown, Harold of Bowers and John of Kutztown; and four sisters, Mabel, wife of Melvin Grimes of West Lawn, Anna, wife of Lester Warmkessel of Kutztown, Ruth, wife of Jack Dorward of Macungie and Jane, wife of Sheron Greenawalt of Old Zionsville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 29, 1960, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eshbach, Esther (nee Batz)

On Friday afternoon, November 28, the remains of Mrs. Esther Eshbach, Shultzville, were laid at rest in the cemetery adjoining Huff's Church. Clayton Moyer and Ambrose Stauffer, Bechtelsville, were the undertakers in charge. The deceased was a daughter of Daniel Batz and wife Julia Ann (nee Mohr) and was born in Berks county in the neighborhood of Hill church, March 17, 1838, where she was baptized in her infancy. In early youth, she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith by Rev. Conrad Miller in the same church, St. Joseph's or Hill church. She was joined in marriage to Henry Eshbach by the Rev. Alfred J. Herman. The union was blessed with three sons and seven daughters, of whom one son and 4 daughters survive. Her husband died many years ago. She passed away from cerebral apoplexy at the ripe age of 86 years, 8 months and 7 days on Monday, November 24.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 5, 1924, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eshbach, LaVerne S.

LaVerne S. "Sonny" Eshbach, 71, Washington Township, died July 7 in Pottstown Medical Center, where he had been a patient since July 5. He was the husband of Pauline M. (Gabel) Eshbach. Born in Gilbertsville, he was a son of the late Paul and Florence (Smith) Eshbach. Eshbach had been employed for 14 years as a laborer in the metal shop of Bally Case & Cooler Inc. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville. Eshbach was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is also survived by two daughters, Linda D. (Eshbach) Rowland, Birdsboro, and Loretta F. (Eshbach) Gamer, Boyertown. There are also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Morrell Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 8, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eshbach, Levi

Levi Eshbach, of near Huff's Church, died at his home on Sunday night, February 7, aged about 75 years. He served as a private in the Civil War, was a member of Huff's congregation and an officer in the church council for many years. Interment was held on Friday, February 12, at 10 a.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 17, 1909, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Eshelman, Serena M.

Services were held for Serena M. Eshelman, 95, of Tulpehocken Road, Wyomissing, formerly of Birdsboro and St. Petersburg, Fla, who died March 15 at the Mifflin Center, Cumru Township. Born in Birdsboro, she worked for more than 16 years as a registered nurse for the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, before retiring in 1976. Prior to that she worked at Jefferson Hospital. She was a 1926 graduate of Birdsboro High School, and a 1930 graduate of Thomas Jefferson University Nursing Arts Department. Eshelman was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Birdsboro and a member of the Bird Chapter 460 Order of the Eastern Star, Birdsboro, where she was a member for 50 years. Surviving is a sister, Leah (Murray) Gilbert of Reading. Contributions may be sent to St. Mark's Lutheran Church Capital Improvement Fund, Five Brooke Manor, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Burial was in Birdsboro Cemetery. The Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, March 19, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Essig, Helen M.

Helen M. Essig, 91, formerly of Cumru Township, died July 29 at 6:40 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading, where she had been a resident since Dec. 13, 2004. She was the wife of Donald W. Essig. Born in Fritztown, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Bohn) Smith. Essig had been employed for 10 years by Donuts Galore, Berkshire Mall, retiring in 1978. She previously worked at Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing. She was a member of Bern United Church of Christ, Bern Township. Essig is also survived by a son, Jack B. Smith, in Oregon. Other survivors include three sisters: Anetta (Smith) White, Reading; Betty (Smith) Gower, Penn Township; and Fern (Smith) Neitzel, West Lawn. There are also four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in Bern Church Cemetery, Bern Township.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 31, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Essig, William H.

William H. Essig of Pottstown died on Wednesday from typhoid fever, after eight weeks illness. He is survived by his widow, Sallie and son Charles. He was well known in Boyertown.

[Source: Boyertown Democrat, February 27, 1909. Submitted by Betty.]

Esterly, Amy S. (nee Dunstan)

Mrs. Amy S. Esterly of Bowers, widow of Henry W. Esterly, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. She was 78. Born in Buffalo Mills, Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dunstan. She was a member of the Longswamp United Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Henry W. and Percival R., both of Bowers, and Bryan C., at home; a daughter Viola, wife of Ray J. Keiser of Topton; eight grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 5, 1964, page 59. Submitted by Jerri.]

Esterly, Eliza Mahala (nee Dankel)

Mrs. Eliza Mahala Esterly, wife of Glancey Esterly, of Wescoesville, R.F.D., near Trexlertown, died at her home at that place yesterday morning at one o'clock, aged 64 years and 4 days. She was born in Longswamp township, a daughter of William and Eliza (nee Schmoyer) Dankel. She was a member of the Longswamp church for many years, and was highly respected among her many friends. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following daughters and sons: Lillian, Clarence and Mrs. Daniel Geisinger, at home; Mrs. Mahlon Brown, Mrs. Percy Brown and Bryan Esterly, of Gibralter, Berks county; Harry, of Bethlehem, and Charles and Paul, of near Minesite. Brothers and sisters surviving are: Oliver Dankel and Mrs. William Eschenbach, of Alburtis; Mrs. Jacob Dries and Tilghman Esterly, of Emaus; William, of this city; Nicholas, of Bath, and Christian, of Hazleton. Nine grandchildren also survive.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 12, 1923, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Esterly, Daniel

On Friday the 4th instant, at his residence in Exeter Township, Mr. Daniel Esterly, in the 65th year of his age.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, Reading, PA, Saturday, October 12, 1822, Volume: 7, Issue: 20, Page: 3. Submitted by Betty.]

Esterly, Emma

Esterly--In this city, on the 4th inst., Emma, youngest daughter of Amos S. and Eliza Esterly, aged 1 year and 2 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, at the City Hotel, 38 South Sixth street, on Tuesday, January 6th, at 2 o'clock p.m. Services at the house; interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, January 5, 1880. Submitted by Nancy.]

Esterly, Gene A.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Gene A. Esterly, Schweitz Road, Rockland Township, who died of natural causes Jan. 28 shortly after being admitted to St. Joseph Medical Center. Burial was private. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Fleming) Esterly. Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of Daisy S. (Conrad) Esterly Diener, Ruscombmanor Township, and the late Bryan C. Esterly. He was last employed as a custodian in the Exeter Township School District for more than seven years. Previously he was employed as an inspector by Stanley G. Flagg Co. Inc., Stowe, for more than 10 years, and as a crane operator by the Birdsboro Corp., Birdsboro, for 24 years. He was a member of Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Dryville. Also surviving are a son, Glenn A. Esterly, Hempstead, N.Y.; a daughter, Sherry L. (Esterly) Stitzel, and two grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Darlene S. (Esterly) Schildt, Fleetwood, and a brother, Bryan H. Esterly, Apex, N.C.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, February 6, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Esterly, Glancy J.

In failing health for the past several months, Glancy J. Esterly, a retired farmer, and well known in various parts of Lehigh and Berks counties, where he operated large farms, died Wednesday morning at the home of his son, Charles Esterly, 528 North street, Emaus, aged 70 years and 26 days. Mr. Esterly was a son of the late Henry and wife, Emma Quinter Esterly. He was born in Exeter township, Berks county. His farming activities were near Lyons, Alburtis, Red Lion and Trexlertown. His wife, Mahala, nee Dankel, died six years ago. Mr. Esterly was a member of the Longswamp Reformed congregation and Lodge 2159, Order of the Golden Link, this city. He is survived by the following children: Harry, Mertztown R.D.; Mrs. Mahlon Brown, Mrs. Percy Brown and Lillian and Bryan Esterly, Gilbraltar, Berks county; Charles and Clarence Esterly and Mrs. Daniel Geisinger, Emaus, and Paul Esterly, Minesite. Eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother, Jacob, Reading, and a sister, Mrs. William Huyette, Birdsboro, also survive. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the home of his son, Charles Esterly, 528 North street, Emaus. Short services at the house will be followed by continued services in the Longswamp church. Rev. D. E. Schaeffer will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 14, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Esterly, Henry W.

Henry W. Esterly, husband of Amy S. (Dunstan) Esterly of Bowers, died at his home yesterday. He was 79. Born in Exeter Township, he was a son of the late Glancy and Mahalia (Dankel) Esterly. He was a member of the Untied Church of Christ congregation of Longswamp Union Church. Prior to his retirement last year, he was a foreman at the Kutztown Foundry and Machine Corp. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter Viola, wife of Ray J. Keiser, of Topton; three sons, Henry W. and Percival R., both of Bowers, and Bryan C., at home; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Brown, Mrs. Annie Brown and Mrs. Lillian Seidel, all of Gibraltar, and Mrs. Effie Geisinger of Reading; three brothers, Paul, of Allentown, and Charles and Clarence, both of Emmaus. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home at 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, March 11, 1962, page B-11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Esterly, Howard

On the 9th inst., in Philadelphia, Howard, son of Daniel S. and Mary Esterly, aged 10 months and 20 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, Sunday, August 22, 1857. Submitted by Nancy.]

Esterly, Mary Lizzie

On the 2d inst., in the city of Philadelphia, Mary Lizzie, eldest child of Jacob C. and Mary J. Esterly, aged 6 years, 8 months and 2 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal [aka Reading Journal], Saturday, February 6, 1864. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Esterly, Russell H.

Russell H. Esterly, aged 15 years, who fell 30 feet into an abandoned quarry at Fourteenth and Buttonwood streets, while playing Friday afternoon, and died Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Homeopathic Hospital, was a son of Warren and Bertha (Pennell) Esterly, 325 North Ninth street. There survive three brothers, Carl, Warren and Jack, at home.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, September 6, 1931. Submitted by Nancy.]

Esterly, Sue Schearer

The funeral of Mrs. Sue Schearer Esterly, wife of Amos Esterly, Reading, was held today at 1:30 p.m. at the Henninger Funeral Home, the Rev. Morris D. Slifer officiating. Interment was made in Charles Evans Cemetery. Among her survivors is her sister Anna Schearer, of Kutztown.

[Source: Kutztown Patriot, Thursday July 31, 1941. Submitted by: Jack.]

Ettinger, John

John Ettinger, residing near Maple Grove, Longswamp tsp., died one day last week after a short illness with pneumonia, aged about 73 years. He is survived by one daughter, whose whereabouts are not known. His wife died about seven years ago, since which time he had been boarding himself, raising poultry and doing odd jobs.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 16, 1892, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Euler, Catherine

Mrs. Catherine A. Euler, wife of Fred A. Euler, 138 Elm street, this city, died early Saturday morning in Sacred Heart hospital after an illness of one week. She was fifty-one years old. Death was caused by pneumonia. Mrs. Euler was taken to the hospital four days ago when her condition failed to improve. She was born in Topton, May 14, 1885. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Kenneth and Albert, and a daughter, Evelyn. There survive also five brothers: Levi, of Philadelphia; Harvey of Kutztown; Edward of South Lansing, N.Y.; Elmer, of Hancock, Pa.; and Preston, of Pennsburg; and two sisters: Mrs. Rose Rahn of Kutztown, and Mrs. Mary Trexler. Funeral services will be held at the Oliver S. Burkholder funeral home, 1601 Hamilton street, on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Arthur Fretz, pastor of Christ Reformed church, of which Mrs. Euler was a member.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, June 7, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Evans, Alice R.

Services will be Saturday for Alice R. (Rhoads) Evans, 82, of the Frederick Mennonite Community in Frederick, who died January 27 at her home. She was the widow of Hayden O. Evans. Born in Pottstown, she was a paymaster at Gudebrod Silk Co. in Stowe for 42 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Pottstown. Evans was also a member of the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center North Auxiliary. Surviving are a sister, Jean Boyer of Gilbertsville; a stepson, Hayden O. Evans of Mill Valley; Calif.; and two step-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, 209 Chestnut St., Pottstown, PA 19464; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Friends may call from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home, 359 King St., Pottstown. The Rev. Peter C. Nichols will officiate. Burial will be private in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Tamaqua.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, January 30, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Evans, Ann

Death of Mrs. Ann Evans. Mrs. Ann Evans, widow of Rev. E. Evans, died shortly before 6 o'clock Friday evening at her home, 320 Laurel. Deceased was 81 years of age and was a native of England, where 2 sisters still reside. Her only living relative in this vicinity is R.J. Mills, the hatter, who is a nephew.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, November 21, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Annamae L.

Annamae L. Evans, 76, of 2408 Province Road, Colony Park, died Monday in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, Berks County, where she lived since June 30. Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Raymond C. and Marie T. Cooper Eiche. An Army veteran of World War II, she was employed as a clerical worker of the Manhattan Project. She was employed for 10 years as a computer operator by Harleysville Insurance Co., retiring in 1980. She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn, was worthy matron of Reliance Chapter 503, Order of Eastern Star, Souderton, Montgomery County, from 1966-67, serving for part of that time as secretary. Surviving are her husband, Frederick R.; a daughter, Lucinda A. Meisberger, Leesport; a son, Timothy T., Souderton; two sisters, Florence E. Rowlands, West Lawn, and Marie T. Hastings, Upper Darby; three brothers, Charles R. and Waldemar R. Eiche, both of Frackville, and Raymond C. Eiche Jr., Souderton; two grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday from Bean Funeral Home, Sinking Spring. Interment will be private in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville.

[Source: Pottsville Republican, July 15, 1998. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Evans, Charles

Evans, Elizabeth W.

Elizabeth W. Evans, a retired Reading school teacher, died July 7 in the Mifflin Center. Evans, 90, Shillington, was employed for 36 years as an English and history teacher in the Reading School District, retiring in 1972. Born in Lower Heidelberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Van Reed) Evans. Evans was a president of the Woman's Club of Reading for many years. She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring. Surviving are a niece and a nephew. Burial will be in St. John's Reformed Church Cemetery, Sinking Spring. The Boyko Funeral Home, Macungie, Lehigh County, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, July 12, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Evans, Emma

Evans, Evan

Eyer, Jennie G. Krick

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Jennie G. Krick Eyer, 92, of Seip Lane, Perry Township, who died April 22 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient for 10 days. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. She was the wife of John L. Eyer. She was predeceased by her first husband, Henry G. Krick, who died Dec. 5, 1951. Born in Port Clinton, she was a daughter of the late James G. and Ida R. (Mohl) Henry. Until retiring in 1957, she was employed by the Hamburg Broom Works for four years. She was a member of St. Luke's Church, Shoemakersville. Also surviving are a son, Carl E. Krick, Shoemakersville, and a daughter, Betty Lou (Krick) Angstadt, Perry Township. Other survivors include two stepsons, John L. Eyer Jr., Upper Bern Township, and Nelson D. Eyer, Perry Township; and two stepdaughters, Barbara M. (Eyer) Wicks, Upper Tulpehocken Township, and Peggy A. (Eyer) Hartman, Upper Bern Township. There are also 10 grandchildren and stepgrandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Martin C. Krick, who died in 1985.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, May 1, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Eyrich, Elmira

Child Scalded to Death. Its Mother Tried to Save it From One Accident, and it Meets With Another.

While Mrs. Wm. Eyrich, 127 Grape st., was carrying a bucket of scalding water, she noticed her 13 months-old daughter, Elmira, creeping towards the steps leading from the middle room to the kitchen, and the mother fearing her babe would fall down the steps, ran towards her with the bucket of water in one hand, and just as she caught hold of the babe the latter fell into the water, scalding her left arm badly, from the effects of which she died.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, May 11, 1893. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eyrich, Harvey W.

Harvey W. Eyrich, 80, formerly of 130 Boas Lane, Cumru Township, died Friday at 7:20 p.m. in Berks Heim, where he had resided since Jan. 22, 1990. Born in Wyomissing, he was a son of th elate John and Virgie (Sheidy) Eyrich. Eyrich had been employed for 25 years as a farmer by Tulpehocken Farms, before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are a brother, Kenneth, West Reading, and a sister, Violet K., wife of Arthur C. Boas, with whom he last resided. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Whelan, Fleischmann & Schwartz Funeral Home Inc., Exeter Township. Burial will be in Hain's Church Cemetery, near Wernersville.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, January 21, 1996, p. B12. Submitted by: Judy.]

Eyrich, Jonathan

Eyrich--In this city,on Saturday, Sept. 21, Jonathan Eyrich, in the 63d year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 26 South 4th street, on Tuesday, 24th inst., at 2 p.m. Services at the house. Interment at the Charles Evans Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Times and Dispatch, Tuesday, September 24, 1872. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eyrich, Levi

Eyrich--On the 20th inst., in Mt. Pleasant, Levi, son of Elias Eyrich. The relatives and friends of the deceased and family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his father, in Mt. Pleasant, on Friday.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, December 30, 1873. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eyrich, Levi

Eyrich -- In Mt. Pleasant, December 29th, Levi, son of Elias Eyrich.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 3, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eyrich, Oliver G.

Oliver G. "Ollie" Eyrich, former Reading High School athlete and a member of the Berks County Sports Hall of Fame, died May 5 at 6:57 p.m. in Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, where he had resided since Nov. 5. Eyrich, 84, West Reading, was the husband of Doris R. (Alban) Eyrich. He was the first Berks County football player to make first-team all-state in 1940 with a Reading High team that went 8-1-1. As a junior, Eyrich was the top scorer in the Big 15 Conference with 17 touchdowns. A track star, he led Reading High to a victory in the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Eyrich completed his high school career in Newport News, Va., where he was also an all-state athlete. He was inducted into the local sports hall of fame in 1999 for his football abilities. Eyrich was also named to the Berks County Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Warren D. and Stella (Edwards) Eyrich. Eyrich was employed for 37 years as a car salesman by Morganstern, Emerson and Marshall Chevrolet, all of Reading, retiring in 1984. He was one of the founders of the West Reading midget football program. Eyrich is also survived by a son, W. Dewey, Louisville, Colo.; and two daughters, Olivia L. (Eyrich) Peterson and Elizabeth A. (Eyrich) Stouffer, both of Fort Collins, Colo. Other survivors include two brothers, William and George, both of Reading. There are also six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, May 7, 2005. Submitted by Nancy McD.]

Eyrich, Sarah

Sarah Eyrich, aged 53, died at the almshouse yesterday of general debility. She has friends residing in this city and it is probable that they will take charge of the body.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, 1 June 1884. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Eyrich, Sophia (nee Keen)

Mrs. Sophia Eyrich died at her home, 28 South 4th, on Sunday night, in her 82nd year. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She had been in her usual good health during the day, and was suddenly seized with an attack of heart disease during the night and died several hours later. Deceased was the widow of Eli Eyrich. Her maiden name was Keen. She was a life-long member of St. Paul's Memorial Reformed church and was a very estimable woman. James Eyrich, of this city, is the only surviving son.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, October 26, 1891. Submitted by Nancy.]