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Goda, Merrill C.

Merrill C. "Pop" Goda, 86, Reading, formerly of Mohnton, died Aug. 4 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since July 21. His wife, Violet P. (Sands) Goda, died May 6, 1980. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Samuel E. and Mary S. (Shuker) Goda. Goda had been employed for 27 years as a machine repairman by Chancellor Hosiery, Reading. He was last employed as a security guard by Boscov's East, retiring in 1992. He was a past president of the Reading Hose Company. Goda is survived by two sons, Merrill C., Reading, and Robert A., Laureldale; and two daughters, Barbara A. (Goda) Zabodyn, Mohnton, and Merlene L. (Goda) Strunk, Fritztown. Other survivors include a brother, Russel A., Columbia, Lancaster County. There are also four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services and burial will be private. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Godshall, Evelyn Mae

Funeral services were held for Evelyn Mae (Grander) Godshall, 93, of the Frederick Mennonite Community in Frederick, who died December 12. She had resided there since 1987 and was the widow of Herbert C. Godshall. Born in Royersford, she graduated in 1927 from Schwenksville High School and from Ursinus College in 1931. She was a homemaker and school teacher in Pottstown. Godshall was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Maryland, where she was a former officer. She was a member of the Women's Civic Club, the League of Women Voters, the Children's Theatre, the Manor Players and the Parent Teacher Association, all in Maryland. Surviving are a daughter, Martha G. Fenoglio of West Chester; a son, H. Lynn Godshall of Collegeville; a sister and two grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter. Contributions may be made to the Frederick Mennonite Community, Route 73, Frederick, PA 19435. Burial was in Fernwood Cemetery in Royersford. The arrangements were handeld by the Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford.

Godshall-Carl, Kimberlee Jill

Kimberlee Jill Godshall, 22, of Emmaus, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002 in her home. Funeral services were held Nov. 18. Born in Lansdale, she was the daughter of Terry D. and Fairlie A. (Seaman) Godshall, of Coopersburg. She was a customer service representative for Aetna Insurance in Allentown. She was a 1998 graduate of Southern Lehigh High School where she was a member of the school dance club, the school newspaper and was a ember of the track team. She was a dancer with Dance Works in Quakertown and the Balliet Guild of Lehigh Valley. She was also a Freelance Model with the Star Talent Agency in Allentown. She was a member of trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown. In addition to her parents, she is survived by: one daughter, Brylee A. of Coopersburg; one brother, Rodney D. of Center Valley; maternal grandmother Margaret Seaman of Coopersburg; paternal grandparents Phillip and Marie Bergey of Albuquerque, New Mexico; paternal great-grandfather Horace Godshall of Moorewood, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Educational Fund of Brylee Carl c/o the funeral home. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Goerner, Henry J.

Among the local survivors of Henry J. Goerner, Reading, who died Nov. 12 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading, is a sister, Anna (Goerner) Sands, Topton.

Goerner, Josephine A.

Josephine A. Goerner, 82, formerly of Reading, died Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. in Regina Nursing Center, Norristown, where she had resided since July 25.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha (Bisazza) Lombardo.

Goerner had been employed for 20 years as a sales person by Schott's Candies, West Reading, retiring in 2000.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Entombment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery Mausoleum, Laureldale. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Gogluizza, Jane M.

Among the local survivors of Jane M. (McCarthy) Gogluizza, 51, who died March 12 in her Reading residence following a lengthy illness, is a sister, Judith (McCarthy) White, Leesport.

Goheen, Henry

Goheen--In this city, on the 4th inst., Henry Goheen, aged 76 years, 7 months, and 23 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 454 West Oley street. Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Interment in Harmony Church Cemetery. Remains can be viewed Monday evening between 7 and 9.

Goldberg, Wilhelmina K.

Wilhelmina K. Goldberg, 92, of Hellertown died Oct. 29 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Louis Goldberg. She was born in Long Island, NY to the late Adolph and Marianna (Joska) Klingner. She was a member of the Mountainview Moravian Church, Hellertown. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Shelly of Bethlehem, and three Grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 1. Contributions can be made to the Mountainview Moravian Church, 331 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055 or to the Hellertown Area Library, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055 Arrangements by The Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main St., Hellertown, PA.

Golden, Robert M.

Robert M. Golden, 50, of 1020 Willow Drive, Orwigsburg, formerly of Wyomissing, died Monday evening at home. Born in Reading, April 24, 1950, he was a son of Albert E. and Frances Martin Golden, Wyomissing. He was a 1968 graduate of Wyomissing High School, a 1972 graduate of the University of Virginia with a bachelor of arts degree in theology and a 1979 graduate of Temple University School of Pharmacy. He was a pharmaceutical consultant for Continuing Care RX, Newport. He was previously employed as a house pharmacist at Laurel Nursing Home, Tilden Township, Berks County, for five years. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, the former Sally L. Butcher; a son, Christopher M., Brighton, Mass.; a brother, Albert W., Wyomissing; a sister, Diane Birdsall, Stuart, Fla.; nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., Orwigsburg. Interment will be in St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwigsburg.

Goldman, Dolores S.

Services were held for Dolores S. (Talanca) Goldman, 72, of Fadler Drive, Gilbertsville, who died February 23 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Berwick, she graduated from Berwick High School and the New York Secretarial College. She worked as an administrative assistant, real estate manager and English teacher for companies in New York, State College and abroad. In addition to her husband of 40 years, she is survived by a daughter, Jessica Goldman Kenworthey of Coatesville; three brothers and three sisters. Contributions may be made to the Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Berwick. The arrangements were handled by the Nardi's Funeral Home in Berwick.

Gollie, Ida (nee Eck)

Ida, nee Eck, wife of John Gollie, a former resident of Fullerton, died last Monday night at the Easton hospital following a three weeks illness from pneumonia. A daughter of Edgar and Sophia, nee Gemmler, Eck, she was born near Kutztown and for a number of years resided at Fullerton. Surviving her are her husband, her parents, and these children: John and George Gollie, Margaret, Elizabeth, Mildred and Beatrice Gollie. These brothers and sisters also survive: Willoughby, Frederick, Herbert, George, Charles, Frank, Robert, William, Mabel, wife of Bernard Tognoli, Mrs. Carrie Knauss and Clara Eck.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 13, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gomposh, John

John Gomposh, aged 29 years, was employed in John T. Dyer's stone quarry near Birdsboro. While removing stone there was a fall of rock. One of the big boulders struck him on the right leg, crushing it to the knee. He fell on his face and the stone rolled on his back, forcing out the intestines and mutilating the body horrible. He expired soon after he was brought to Reading hospital.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 25, 1895. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gonser, Louisa A. (nee Walbert)

Mrs. Louisa A. Gonser, nee Walbert, widow of John R. Gonser, died at her home, 339 W. Main St., Kutztown, yesterday at 4:50 a.m. She was in her 94th year. She was a daughter of the late Nathan and Leanda, nee Dankle, Walbert. She was a resident of Kutztown for the last 72 years. She is survived by one sister, Ida, widow of the late Phaon S. Heffner; three nieces: Mrs. Madry Yoder, Mrs. Mary Melot and Mrs. Katie Frey, and one grand-niece, Grace Yoder, all of Kutztown. Private funeral services will be held at the late residence, 339 W. Main St., Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 1:30 p.m., with public services to follow in Grace U. E. church, Kutztown, at 2 p.m The Rev. Samuel Obetz of Kutztown will officiate with the Rev. E. S. Woodring of Allentown assisting. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, January 4, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gonzalez, Betsy A.

Services were held for Betsy A. Gonzalez, 48, of Meadow Ridge Road, Alsace Township, who died August 18 in Clermont, Fla., while on vacation. She was the wife of Michael E. Gonzalez. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Marcia (Hain) Conver, Reading, and the late Richard Albright. Gonzalez was employed for 21 years by Agere Systems, Muhlenberg Township, last working in March as a secretary. She was a 1973 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale, where she was a member of the Vacation Bible School and a substitute Sunday school teacher. Gonzalez was a representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local 1898, Reading. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons: Alan M., Seth E. and Collin N., all at home. Other survivors include a brother; three sisters; her stepfather, Charles M. Conver, Reading. She was predeceased by a daughter. Burial was in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Muhlenberg. The arrangements were handled by the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale.

Gonzalez, Carmen M.

Services were held in the Hampden Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church, Muhlenberg Township, for Carmen M. Gonzalez, 20, of Willow Road, Tilden Township, who died of natural causes April 29 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient one week. She was waiting for a heart-lung transplant, and was diagnosed with liver cancer when she was 22 months old, and with lung cancer a few years later. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of Jose Zamudio-Gonzalez, Vernon, N.Y., and Rose A. (Weaver) Serrano, with whom she resided. Last working in May 2002, she was employed as a sales clerk by Limited Too, Wyomissing, for four years. She was a 2000 graduate of Reading High School, where she was student council vice president and editor of The Red Pen. Gonzalez was a psychology major at Penn State Berks Lehigh Valley College, Spring Township, last attending in April 2002. Also surviving are a stepbrother, Carlos Serrano Jr., Reading, and a stepsister, Mayra M. Serrano, Lititz, Lancaster County. Other survivors include her paternal grandmother, Teofila Gongalez, Hidalgo, Mexico; and her maternal grandparents, Albert H. Jr. and Elizabeth B. Weaver, Bernville. There are also her stepfather, Carlos Serrano, at home, and her paternal stepgrandparents, Ceferino and Melquiades Serrano, Reading. The Milkins Funeral Home, Temple, was in charge of arrangements.

Good, Ann P.

Ann Phillips Good, Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, owner of the former Oley Hotel, died Saturday morning at the center, where she lived for three years. She was formerly of Reading. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Bertha Childs Kocher. Prior to owning the hotel, she was a waitress in various Berks County restaurants. From 1960-70, she was the owner and operator of the former Waldorf Hotel. Her first husband, John V. Phillips Sr., died in 1975; her second husband, Melvin E. Good, died in 1994. Surviving are two sons, John V. Phillips Jr., Highland Mills, N.Y., and James R. Phillips, Robesonia; a daughter, Mary Louise Kline, Alsace Township; three brothers, Robert Kocher, Oak Valley, N.J., William Kocher, Dallas, Pa., and George Kocher, Pottsville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from Daniel R. Christ Funeral Home, Oley. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Good, Anna K.

Among the local survivors of Anna K. (Boldt) Good, 58, of Reading, who died May 13 in the emergency room of St. Joseph Medical Center, is a daughter, Tammy (Good) Thomas, Mohrsville.

Good, Annie E. (nee Merkle)

Mrs. Annie E. Good, wife of Martin I. Good of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a native of Maxatawny, died at her home at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday. She was 70 years old. Born in Maxatawny township, she was the daughter of David and Sally Merkle. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Lottie; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Moyer of this city, Mrs. John Kemp of Kutztown and Mrs. James Guldin of Maxatawny; a brother, George Merkle of Kutztown. Services will be held in Maxatawny church Saturday at 2 p.m. with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, July 15, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Good, Elsie M.

Services were held in Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home, Oley, for Elsie M. Good, 74, of Oley Turnpike Road, who died March 25 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient two days. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Gibraltar. She was predeceased by her husband, William F. Good. Born in Ontelaunee Township, she was a daughter of the late George E. Greenwald and Emily G. (Gunkle) Greenwald Conner. She was last employed in housekeeping by Reading Hospital for 11 years. Good was a member of Open Bible Baptist Church, Reading. Surviving are a son, Harold R. Kramer, Hamburg; two daughters, Carolyn D. (Kramer) Schira, Pitman, Schuylkill County, and Deborah E. Kramer, West Reading; a stepson, Perry R. Good, Oley; and a stepdaughter, Erina A. Moser, Douglassville. There are also six grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, a great-grandchild, and a step-great-grandchild. Other survivors include a sister, Kathryn J. (Greenwald) Ashley, Severn, Md.; and four brothers: William Greenwald, Shoemakersville; Herbert Greenwald, Mohrsville; and Franklin Greenwald and Dennis Greenwald, both of Shartlesville.

Good, Emma (nee Palm)

While James P. Good was in the act of placing his wife in bed at his home, at Reading, she expired in his arms. Deceased, who was formerly Miss Emma Palm, was aged 40 years, 10 months and 7 days. A weak heart was the cause of her sudden demise. Besides her husband and mother, Mrs. Benjamin Palm, three children survive: Paul, Naomi and Edward. These brothers and sisters remain: Francis, Elmer, and Amos, all of Reading; Edward, of Montana; Harry, Trenton; Mrs. Martha Deemer, of Allentown; Mary, wife of William Wheeler, Philadelphia; Beckie, wife of Samuel Fair, Trenton.

[Source: The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Friday, March 26, 1909, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Good, Fyetta

Fyetta Good daughter of the late Daniel Folk and wife Mary, nee Butz, died at her residence in Lyons at 12:30 noon yesterday, aged ninety-two years, seven months and twenty-one days. Her late husband Willoughby l. died on April 17, 1916.

There survive two sons and two daughters, Rev. Morris Good, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Milton Pa, Rev. William I. Good pastor of Grace Lutheran Church Johnstown, PA, Alice C, wife of Clayton L Freeman, Philadelphia, and Ella C. wife of J.N. Williams also of Philadelphia. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at her late residence in Lyons on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock standard time. Further services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lyons and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. L.F. Foltz will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, July 17, 1927, p. 7. Submitted by: Mimi.]

Good, Henrietta

Mrs. Henrietta Good, widow of the late Solomon Good died, aged 64 years of a complication of diseases after an illness of 4 days, Wednesday, 11:40 p.m., at her residence, 313 Wood st. Deceased was born in Alsace. Her husband died 9 years ago. The following children survive: Titus, Adam and Valentine Good, and Mrs. Sidney Herb, the latter of Phila. One sister, Mrs. Michael Lees, is supposed to reside in Dauphin county. Deceased was a member of the U.B. church.

Good, Kenneth R.

Former Bethel principal. Memorial services were held in First Evangelical Congregational Church, Reading, for Kenneth R. Good, of Lebanon County, who died July 27 in the emergency room of Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was the husband of Mary F. (Fry) Good. Born in Robesonia, he was a son of Emma C. (Sweitzer) Good, Myerstown, and the late Raymond H. Good. He was a 1943 graduate of Robesonia High School and a 1947 graduate of Albright College, with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. He received a master's degree in 1951 from Pennsylvania State University, where he also took doctoral studies. Good was employed as a teacher in Bethel Township schools from 1947 to 1955 and as principal at Bethel High School from 1955 to 1958. From 1958 to 1961, he was assistant supervisory principal at the Penn-Bernville School and from 1961 to 1966 he was an assistant Berks County superintendent of schools in charge of the audio-visual programs for Berks and Schuylkill counties. Until retiring in 1988, he was superintendent of the Eastern Lebanon County School District, Myerstown, from 1966. He also served an an instructor of media and technology courses for Penn State University. Good was a former trustee of Albright College and a charter member of Phi Delta Kappa, Kutztown chapter. He was a member of the Lebanon County Career & Technology Center Authority and the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 Building Authority. Good was a past president of the Myerstown Rotary Club and treasurer of the auxiliary of the ECC Retirement Village, Myerstown. He was a member of trustee of First EC Church, Reading, where he served as lay delegate to the annual conference for 25 years and at six general conferences. He was also a former member of the administrative council of the EC Church and a former board member of the Evangelical School of Theology, Myerstown. Good was an instructor in the Pennsylvania German culture. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Good, Arlington, Va., and Martha (Good) Care, Lititz, Lancaster County, and a granddaughter. The Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, was in charge of arrangements.

Good, Mary K. (nee Rentchler)

Death claimed Mrs. Mary K. Good, 43, Topton, wife of Warren L. Good, four hours after her admission to the Allentown hospital yesterday morning. She was admitted to the institution at 4 o'clock, suffering from an acute illness and died at 8 o'clock. She was born in Center township, Berks county, the daughter of Milton and Ida E. Graeff Rentchler. She resided in Topton many years and was a member of the American Legion and Topton fire company auxiliaries. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Dorothy, wife of Raymond Weil, Topton, and Leona, wife of Corporal Clyde Lytle Jr., Hays, Kas.; two sons, Paul D. and Warren M., at home; three grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Imboden, Schuylkill Haven. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the DeLong funeral home, Topton, with Rev. William H. Kline, pastor of the Topton Lutheran church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Bellemans church cemetery, near Leesport.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 22, 1944, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Good, Oscar C.

Oscar C. Good, of Lyons, died early on Saturday morning after a four years illness from Bright's disease. He was twenty-nine years of age and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Good. The parents and these brothers and sisters survive: Rev. M. L. Good, of Annville, Ella and William, living at home, and Mrs. C. L. Freeman, of this city. A number of relatives reside in this city.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 25, 1898, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Good, Richard J.

Richard J. Good, 70, of 130 W. Penn Ave., Robesonia, died Monday morning at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Robesonia, he was ason of the late George J. and Sarah R. Kline Good. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was employed as a maintenance foreman for 32 years by Caron International, South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, retiring in 1992. He was past quartermaster and life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 666, Robesonia. Surviving are his wife, the former Erma M. Mosser; a sister, June Zerbe, Robesonia. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Bean Funeral Home Inc., Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

Good, Sally

Good -- On the 14th instant, in this city, Sally Good, wife of Aaron S. Good, and daughter of Z.H. Maurer, aged 23 years.

Good, Stephen M.

Stephen M. Good, of Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday afternoon in Allentown Hospital where he was admitted last Friday. He was 76. Born in Lebanon County, he was a son of the late Monroe and Caroline (Miller) Good. He was a former member of Zion E&R Church, Allentown. For 25 years he operated Good's Meat Market at Madison and Chew Sts. Then he moved to Minisink Lake in the Poconos where the operated the Hermitage Hunting Lodge for a period of 25 years. Besides his wife, the former Agnes Graff, there survive three sons, Paul Good, with whom he resided at Mertztown R. 1; Harold McIlhaney of Reading; George Good, Allentown; four daughters, Anna, wife of Harry Sease, Wilkes-Barre; Irene, wife of Russell Smith, Allentown; Ruth, wife of Ira Saylor, Summit Lawn; Helen, wife of William Graham, Philipsburg, Pa.; one brother, Albert, Rochester, N.Y.; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 3, 1952, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Good, Syetta (nee Folk)

Syetta Good, daughter of the late Daniel Folk and wife Mary, nee Butz, died at her residence in Lyons at 12.30 noon yesterday, aged ninety-two years, seven months, and twenty-one days. Her late husband, Willoughby L., died on April 7, 1916. There survive two sons and two daughters: Rev. Morris Good, pastor of Christ Lutheran church, Milton, Pa.; Rev. William I. Good, pastor of Grace Lutheran church, Jonestown, Pa.; Alice C., wife of Clayton L. Freeman, Philadelphia, and Ella C., wife of J. N. Williams, also of Philadelphia. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at her late residence in Lyons on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, standard time. Further services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Lyons, and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. L. F. Foltz will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, July 17, 1927, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Good, Willoughby L.

Willoughby L. Good died at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning of hardening of the arteries. Mr. Good had been confined to bed for twenty-seven weeks at the home of his son-in-law C.(Clayton) L. Freeman, the druggist, at 2240 Walnut Street. He has (sic) been ailing for two years. He was aged seventy-nine years, six months and one day.

The deceased was born in South Whitehall township and was the son of David and Catherine Good, nee Kern. He was educated in the Allentown Academy and following that became a school teacher, which vocation he followed almost his entire life. He taught school in Lehigh and Berks counties residing practically all his married life at Lyons. He is survived by his wife Fietta, nee Folk four children Rev. M.(Morris) F.(Franklin) Williamsport, Alice G. wife of C.L. Freeman, Allentown, Miss Ella M, Allentown and Rev. William I. Good of Johnstown(Cambria County PA) Five grandchildren also survive as do three brothers David, Horace(Harrison) and Frank and a sister Mrs. Elmina Dieter Elmira, New York. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Lyons.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 18, 1916, p. 11. Submitted by: Mimi.]

Goodfellow, Isaiah

Isaiah Goodfellow died in Reading, on Saturday, in his 78th year. He was a contractor, and at one time owned a line of canal boats plying between New York and Philadelphia. A wife and six children survive him.

Goodfellow, Rebecca (nee Lightcap)

Rebecca Goodfellow, aged 78 years, widow of Isaiah Goodfellow, died suddenly, of apoplexy, on the 9th inst. at her residence 218 Penn street, Reading. The maiden name of deceased was Rebecca Lightcap, in her younger days she lived in Pottstown and she was a sister of Mrs. Sarah Wylie of this borough; Mrs. Ellen Tippin, of Camden, N.J.,(widow of Col. A.H. Tippin) and of Samuel Lightcap, formerly of Pottstown, now living at Mobile, AL; was also an aunt of H. P. Leaf, Charles R. Wylie and George Wylie, Pottstown. She leaves six children. A number of relatives from this place attended the funeral on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.; remains were interred at Charles Evans Cemetery.

[NOTE: She was daughter of John Lightcap of Pottstown and wife Sarah/Sallie Atherholt.]

Goodhart, Chas. Reuben

Goodhart -- In Reading, February 1st, Chas. Reuben, son of William F. and Ellen L. Goodhart, aged 2 months and 3 days.

Goodhart, Florence C.

Memorial services were held in Faith Lutheran Church, Mount Penn, for Florence C. Goodhart, formerly of Mount Penn, who died Nov. 5 in Kutztown Manor, where she had resided two years. Burial was private. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter L. Goodhart, who died Oct. 17, 1979. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George N. and Margaret (Schutter) Mason. Until retiring in 1975, she was employed as a looper by Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing, for two years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Mount Penn. Surviving is a son, Peter V. Goodhart, Mount Penn. The Lutz Funeral Home, Mount Penn, was in charge of arrangements.

Goodhart, Estella May

Estella May, wife of Neikirch L. Goodhart, died at 2:30 oclock this morning at the Reading Hospital, age 41 years. Deceased lived at 528 North Tenth street and had been in ill health for seven years. She had been a patient at the institution two weeks, and at 8 oclock Friday morning underwent an operation. Deceased was a daughter of the late Oscar E. and Annie Angstadt and was the last of her immediate family. She was a member of the First Untied Evangelical Church. There remain her husband and two daughters, Dorothy May and Adelaide Anna Goodhart at home. A son Kenneth LeRoy Goodhart preceded her in death. The remains were removed to the retaining rooms of Funeral Director Seidel.

Goodhart, Estella May

Included among the tributes at the funeral of Estella M., wife of Neikirch L. Goodhart, which was held from her home, 528 North Tenth Street, were the following.

Pillow of roses, husband; forget-me-nots, Dorothy and Adelaide; gladiolus, John Angstadt and family; wreath of roses and carnations, Cousin Charles; gladiolus, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartline; basket of roses, Senior Christian Endeavor First United Evangelical Church; gladiolus, Mr. and Mrs. George Hill; snapdragons, Harry and Alice; wreath of carnations and roses, C. H. Schlegel and family; roses, C. H. Schlegel office force; Lilies, Mothers Circle First United Evangelical Church; snapdragons, Kinsey Family; carnations, Aunt Kate and Catherine; carnation, Junior Christian Endeavor Society First United Evangelical Church; carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Willworth; carnations, carnation, Mrs. Behm; roses, Mrs. John Hill and Mrs. Miller; carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bruebaker and family; slumber roses, Sallie and Annie; bouquet, V. L. Goodhart and family; tribute, employees of C. H. Schlegel; gladiolus, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ziegler; carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wegman and family; peonies, Schaeffer, Vogel, Rhoda, Fasig, Ziegler, Maurer and Fegley; carnations, Aunt Mary; snapdragons, Neighbors, Sarah and Annie Himmelberger; Mrs. Whitman , Mrs. Bosold, Miss Maurer, Mr. Ludwig; snapdragons, Mr. and Mrs. E. Rhein; snapdragons, Mrs. Caster and son; carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Deysher; carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Levan; basket of lilies, snapdragons, and roses, officers and teachers of primary and junior departments, First United Evangelical Sunday school; wreath of roses, Cousin Bessie and Annie; carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Angstadt; sweet peas, Mr. Goodharts Sunday school class.

The bearers were; V. L. Goodhart, Harry Goodhart, Edwin Schearer, Harold Kane, George Levan and Walter Levan. Funeral Director Seidel charge.

Goodhart, N.L.

N. L. Goodhart, 58 of 434 North Tenth St., died last evening in the Northeastern Hospital, Philadelphia, as the result: of back injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the Quaker City, according to word received here. The Reading man was visiting a daughter, Mrs. Howard Haggerty, in Philadelphia, on Sunday, September 5, when the accident occurred. Mrs. Haggerty, who was also injured in the accident, is still a patient in the hospital.

Born in Exeter Township, he was a son of the late Amos and Ellen (Levan) Goodhart. A carpenter, he was employed by C.H. Schlegel & Sons, Inc. He was an active member of the First Evangelical Congregational Church and belonged to the Carpenters Union. His wife, Estella (Angstad), preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Adelaide, wife of Howard Haggerty, Philadelphia, and Dorothy Goodhart, R.N., of the North Tenth Street address, a nurse at St. Josephs Hospital: a granddaughter, two brothers, Victor Goodhart, former Berks sheriff, of Stonersville, and Harry L. Goodhart, well-known horse trainer and driver, of Hyde Park, and a sister, Annie, wife of Edwin Schearer, of Stonersville, Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, are in charge of Lutz Funeral Home.

Goodman, Donald W.

Donald W. Goodman, 74, formerly of Reading, died June 4 at 2:45 p.m. in his Wrightsville, York County residence. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold G. and Anna E. (Rutter) Goodman. Goodman had been employed for 40 years at Capricorn Inc., a blasting and drilling company in New Jersey, retiring as president. He was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School. Goodman was an Air National Guard veteran. He is survived by a son, Donald, Palisades Park, N.J.; and two daughters, Kim Ann (Goodman) Beebe, Port Jervis, N.Y., and Jody (Goodman) Stevenson, Hyde Park, Vt. Other survivors include a sister, Anna Mae (Goodman) Hoffman, Temple; and two brothers, Robert W., Catonsville, Md., and George H., Apache Junction, Ariz. There are also seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Goodman. Services and burial will be private. The Etzweiler Funeral Home, Wrightsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Goodman, Mary M.

Goodwin, Allen S.

Allen S. Goodwin, 75, of Bethlehem, formerly of New Hope, died at the St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Nancy W. (Wicks) Goodwin. They were married for 52 years last September. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Allen S. Goodwin, Sr. and Edith A. (Marsh) Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin worked for the former American Cyanamid Co., Princeton, N.J. as Courier in the Animal Plant Division for 10 years retiring in 1991. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of St. Georges Episcopal Church, Hellertown and the Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Thomas A. of Bethlehem; one daughter, Rebecca Dowdell of Trenton, N.J.; and four grandchildren. Services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Georges Church, 735 Delaware Ave., Hellertown, PA 18055 or Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Main and Chestnut Sts., Hellertown, PA 18055 Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

Gordon, Annie (nee Warmkessel)

Mrs. Annie Gordon, wife of Eugene Gordon, died at her home at Mertztown on Monday, Oct. 20, after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, aged sixty-two years. Deceased was a daughter of the late John and Katie Fegely Warmkessel. She was born in Longswamp township and lived there all her lifetime. She was a woman of a kind hearted disposition, beloved by all, and devoted to her family. She was married to Eugene Gordon about forty-two years ago, and he survives together with five children, two sons and three daughters: James and Herbert, of Mertztown; Mrs. Chas. Wieand, of Siegfried; Mrs. Webster Gehringer, of Reading; and Mrs. Robert M. Kline, of this city. There are also thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Short funeral services at the house on Friday at 9.30 followed by regular funeral services in the Mertztown Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 22, 1913, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gordon, Emma C. (nee Yeakel)

Mrs. Emma C. Gordon, widow of Herbert A. Gordon, died yesterday in the Topton Lutheran Home. She was 84. A resident of Topton most of her life, she was a seamstress. Born in Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sue (Carl) Yeakel. Her husband died in 1961. She was a member of Grace Church at the home. Surviving are two daughters, Louella, wife of Ralph Fisher, and Esther, wife of Luther Boyer, both of Topton; a son, Harry A., of Macungie, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 29, 1965, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gordon, Eugene S.

Eugene S. Gordon, one of Topton's octogenarians, died yesterday morning at 5:30 o'clock at his home, the residence of a son, Herbert Gordon, Penn street, Topton, at the age of 82 years. Death was due to ailments incident to old age. Mr. Gordon was a son of the late Samuel and Mary Webber Gordon and was born in Ohio but was a resident of Berks county since early childhood. He was a carpenter by trade but lived retired for the past ten years. His wife, Annie, nee Warmkessel, preceded him in death by nineteen years. Surviving him are two sons, Herbert, of Topton, and James, of Alburtis; two daughters, Mrs. Charles E. Weiand and Mrs. Robert Kline, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Jeremiah Troxell, of reading; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at his late home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. William H. Kline officiating. Interment will be made in the Mertztown cemetery. Friends may call Friday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 15, 1932, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gordon, Herbert A.

Reading � Herbert A. Gordon, 75, a retired plumber of New Jerusalem, Fleetwood R. 1, died early Tuesday in Reading Hospital. Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of the late Eugene and Anna (Warmkessel) Gordon. He operated his plumbing business in Topton. Surviving are his widow, Emma (Yeakel) Gordon; two daughters, Luella, wife of Ralph Fisher, and Esther, wife of Luther Boyer, both of Topton; a son, Harry A., of Macungie; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 26, 1961, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gordon, James F.

James F. Gordon, 68, of Alburtis, died Friday evening in the Allentown hospital as the results of injuries received in a fall early last week. Born in Longswamp township, Berks county, he was a son of the late Eugene and Anna (Warmkessel) Gordon. He was a retired carpenter by trade. Surviving are two daughters, Alma, wife of Morris Dankel, Langhorne; and Mrs. Roma Snyder, of Topton; four grandchildren; one brother, Herbert, Topton; and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Kline and Mrs. Katie Wieand, the latter two of Allentown. Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m from the Delong and Trexler funeral home in Topton. Interment in the Topton union cemetery. Calling hours on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Rev. William h. Kline, pastor of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church, Topton, will officiate at the services.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, August 25, 1947, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gordon, Mary A. (nee Hartline)

Mary A. Gordon, 68, of 37 E. Washington St., Topton, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday in the Allentown hospital after a short illness. A daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine, nee Frey, Hartline, she was born at Huffs church and resided in Berks county all her life. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roma Snyder, with whom she resided, and Alma, wife of Morris Dankel, Langhorne; one son, Jacob Bachman, Hereford; four grandchildren, one brother, Elmer hartline, Stevens, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Annie VanBuskirk, Fleetwood; Mrs. John Miller, Huffs church; Mrs. Edwin Schultz, East Greenville, and Mrs. Newton Treichler, Barto. Rev. William H. Kline will hold services Monday at 2 p.m. in the DeLong funeral home, Topton, with interment following in the Topton cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 24, 1947, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gorr, Cecilia (nee Seip)

Mrs. Cecelia (Seip) Gorr, widow of Edwin Gorr, died of complications at 1 a.m. Friday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Acker, N. Scenic St., Allentown R. 3, at the age of 84 years and 4 days. Mrs. Gorr has been in feeble health for a number of years, but continued to perform her household duties until a year ago, when she broke up her home and went to live with her daughter. Since that time she had been bedfast. She was a member of the Lutheran wing of the Longswamp church. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Seip. Her husband died about 29 years ago. Surviving her are four sons and five daughters: David, Allentown; Wilson, Breinigsville, R. 1; John, Bowers; Claude, Trexlertown; Mrs. Annie Miller, Reading; Mrs. Charles Acker, Sterlingworth; Mrs. Louisa Schupp, Reading; Mrs. Jacob Mosser, Trexlertown; and Mrs. Harry Stephens, Breinigsville. There are also 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mrs. Gorr was the last of a family of six. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:30 from her late home, with continued services in the Longswamp church and burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. William L. Bond will officiate. Viewing Monday from 7 to 9.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 13, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gorr, David T.

David T. Gorr, aged 71 years, of Breinigsville, died unexpectedly following a heart attack in Hausman's hotel, Trexlertown, where he had stopped for lunch at 11:30 o'clock Saturday morning. Dr. Frederick Fister, Trexlertown, was summoned after Mr. Gorr collapsed and pronounced death due to a heart attack. Mr. Gorr had a poor heart condition for several years. Born in Berks county, he was a son of the late Edwin and Cecelia (Seip) Gorr. Before his retirement, he had been employed at the Mack Manufacturing Co. His wife, the former Agnes Keiser, preceded him in death. Surviving are three children, Edwin L., Alton W., and Myrtle Laubach, all of Coplay; three grandchildren; two brothers, John, Mertztown R.D., and Claude, Trexlertown, and five sisters, Mrs. Annie Miller, Reading; Mrs. Charles Acker, Sterlingworth; Mrs. Louisa Shupp, Reading; Mrs. Cora Mosser, Trexlertown, and Mrs. Harrison Stephens, Breinigsville. Rev. John Herbster, Reformed pastor of the Longswamp charge, will officiate at services to be conducted at the Schmoyer funeral home, Breinigsville, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment in the Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: The Sunday Call-Chronicle, Allentown, PA, Sunday, August 19, 1945, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gorr, Edwin

Edwin Gorr, of Breinigsville, died at his home yesterday morning of apoplexy, aged 60 years, 2 months and 1 day. Deceased is survived by his widow (nee Seip) and the following children: David, of Breinigsville; Mrs. Annie Miller, Reading; Edwin, Breinigsville; Wilson, Fogelsville; Mrs. Charles Acker, Trexlertown; Mrs. Louisa Shupp, Reading; Mrs. Jacob Mosser, Rosa, John and Claude, at home. Funeral on Saturday morning at 9.30 at the late home. Services and interment at Longswamp Church, Rev. Meckstroth officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 18, 1908, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gorr, Jacob

Last Friday morning Jacob Gorr died of dropsy, aged 77 years, 3 months and 8 days. He was buried on Tuesday at the Longswamp church, Rev. N. W. Helffrich officiating. Deceased left three sons, Edward, with whom he resided for the last ten years; Hiram, of Egypt, and George, of Pennsburg; also, two daughters, Mrs. Levin Jones, of Greenlane, and Mrs. Rice, residing out West. His wife preceded him a number of years.

[Source: "Breinigsville News," Macungie Progress, Thursday, June 23, 1898, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gorr, John A.

John A. Gorr of Mertztown R.D. 1, died at 11:40 a.m. yesterday at his home. He was 55 years old. Mr. Gorr had been ailing for the last three years, and within the past month had been hospitalized for five days. Born in Breinigsville, Mr. Gorr was a farmer most of his life. For the past nine years he owned and operated a farm in Mertztown. A veteran of World War I, during which he served ten months overseas with the 79th division, Mr. Gorr was a member of Ray A. Master American Legion post 217, Topton. He belonged to the Trexlertown church on the Reformed side. Survivors include his wife, Adda V. (Trexler) Gorr, of Mertztown; one son, Donald J., at home; one daughter, Ethel, at home; two grandchildren; one brother, Claude, of Trexlertown; five sisters, Mrs. Annie Miller and Mrs. Louisa Shupp, both of Reading; Mrs. Charles Acker, Sterlingsworth; Mrs. Cora Mosser, Trexlertown; Mrs. Harrison Stephens, Breinigsville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 13, 1948, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gottschall, Emma

Gottschall - in Pottsville, on December 6th, Emma, wife of Adam L. Gottschall, formerly of Berks County.

Gottshall, Clair V.

Private services were held for Clair V. Gottshall, 77, Vale Drive, Boyertown, who died June 10 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Betty A. (Nyce) Gottshall. Born in Boyertown, Gottshall worked at Federal Mogul in Boyertown for 35 years as a plant guard. He served in the Army during World War II. Gottshall was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in Boyertown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cindy A. Endy of Akron, Lancaster County; one son, Craig E. Gottshall of Boyertown; three brothers, Collier Gottshall of Pottstown, Lewis Gottshall of Boyertown and Kermit Gottshall of Boyertown; and one granddaughter. Burial was in the Hill Church Cemetery in Pike Township. The arrangments were handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.

Goucker, Child of Henry

Gougler, Susan Clara and Theresa Catharine

On the 31st ult., in Cumru, Susan Clara, aged 1 year, 9 months and 28 days; on the 2d inst., Theresa Catharine, aged 1 year, 9 months and 29 days; twin children of Philip and Rebecca Gougler.

Graber, Carrie E. (nee Treichler)

Mrs. Carrie E. Graber, wife of Eugene Graber, operator of a large dairy farm, died last night at her home in East Greenville R.D. Mrs. Graber, who had been ill since June, was 65. She resided in East Greenville for the past 48 years. Born in Hereford, she was a daughter of the late David and Maria Schantz Treichler. She was a member of the New Goshenhoppen Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Ladies Aid Society of St. John's Chapel, East Greenville. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Elmer E., of Breda, Iowa, and Harry R., of East Greenville R.D.; a daughter Marion, wife of Carlton J. Saul, of Allentown; two sisters, Sallie, wife of Edwin R. Keck, East Greenville, and Minnie, wife of Lewis Schultz, of New Berlinsville, Pa.; two brothers, Milton of Barto, and Jeremiah of Hereford; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 1, 1954, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Graber, Carrie E. (nee Treichler)

Mrs. Carrie E. (Treichler) Graber, who died Sunday night at her home, East Greenville R. 1, at the age of 65, had not been ill since June, but was stricken Saturday night as she ??? to visit a brother-in-law. The name of one of two surviving brothers is Newton Treichler of Barto, not Milton as previously stated.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 3, 1954, page 23. Submitted by Jerri.]

Graber, Larry E.

Larry E. Graber, 3-year-old son of Ralph E. and Goldie S. (Fox) Graber of Hereford, Berks County, died yesterday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was a victim of leukemia. He is also survived by a sister, Sherry A. Graber, at home, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fox, Star Route, Palm, Montgomery County. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Palm Schwenkfelder Church, Palm. Viewing will be noon until 2 p.m. Monday at the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, August 24, 1962, page 38. Submitted by Jerri.]

Graber, Viola L.

Gracely, Arthur Ralph

Arthur Ralph, son of William and the late Esther (Smith) Gracely, was buried from his late home, Kutztown, Wednesday. Further services and interment was held at Bowers. Young Gracely lost his life by drowning in Cedar Creek, Allentown, while on a visit to his aunt.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 30, 1921, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gracely, Chester J.

Chester J. Gracely, formerly of Topton, later living with his son, Irwin D., Pennsburg, after many years of suffering from complications, died June 8, aged 75 years and 24 days. He was a son of Lewis and Mary, Haffner, Gracely, and was born in Longswamp. Funeral services were held from his late home and in Longswamp church, where interment was made, June 13. There survive the following children: Irwin D., Pennsburg; Mrs. George Kemp, Pittstown; Mrs. Alfred Meck, Topton, and Mrs. Jacob Shoemaker, Allentown. The last two were unable to attend due to illness, Mrs. Meck being in the Allentown hospital. There remain twenty grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Jonathan, Rockland, and Jeremiah, Bowers.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, June 21, 1930, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gracely, Clarence W.

Clarence W. Gracely, 85, formerly of Temple, died July 10 at 6 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient three weeks. He was taken to the hospital from St. Joseph Living Center, Hyde Park. He was the husband of Verda F. (Kutz) Gracely, also a resident at St. Joseph Living Center. Born in Mertztown, he was a son of the late John A. and Eva M. (Boyer) Gracely. Gracely was employed for 28 years as a paint mixer by The Glidden Co., Reading, retiring in July 1975. He was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, South Temple. Gracely is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Burial will be in Longswamp Cemetery, Longswamp Township.

Gracely, Harvey B.

Harvey B. Gracely, 51, of Mertztown R. 1, died shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday at his home. He had been in ill health since his retirement four years ago from the Caloric Appliance Corp., Topton. Born in Rockland Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Kline) Gracely. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Longswamp. Surviving are his wife, Minerva E. (Smith) Gracely; two sons, Junior H., Boyertown R. 3; Robert W., Mertztown R. 1; two daughters, Mary, wife of Stanley Moll, Breinigsville; Rose, at home; a brother, William, Mertztown R. 1; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Wagner, Allentown; Mrs. Dewey Meck, Topton; Mrs. Erma Edelman, Emmaus; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville with calling hours on Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, June 26, 1960, page 35. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gracely, Irvin D. (Herb)

Irvin D. (Herb) Gracely, 58, 19 W. Smith St., Topton, died yesterday afternoon at the Osteopathic Hospital, Allentown. Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of the late John J. and Elizabeth (Kline) Gracely. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Longswamp; Loyal Order of Moose; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 839; Kutztown Social Club; Kutztown Fire Co.; American Legion, Topton; V. F. W., Mertztown; and Rockland Rod and Gun Club. For many years he was employed by J. F. Frey, Plumber in Topton. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie W. Spangler; three brothers, John A., William and Harvey, all of Mertztown; four sisters, Elsie, wife of Clarence Diehl, Alburtis; Edith, wife of Dewey Meck, Topton; Mrs. Irma Edelman, Emmaus; and Evelyn, wife of Walter Wagner, Allentown. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Longswamp.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 10, 1956, page 26. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gracely, John J.

The funeral of John J. Gracely, tenant of the Gernerd farm at Wescoesville, who was fatally injuried in an accident on the William Penn Highway on Thursday afternoon, will be held on Monday afternoon at 1.30 p.m. Interment will be made in Longswamp cemetery, Rev. W. F. Bond officiating. Mr. Gracely died shortly after ten o'clock Thursday night in the Allentown hospital where he was taken after the accident. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, nee Kline, his father, and the following children: John, Mertztown; Irwin, Topton; William, Topton; Mrs. George Engle, Mertztown; Mrs. Dewy Meck, Alburtis; Harvey, Erma and Evelyn, at home. Seven grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters also survive: William, Kutztown; Elmer, East Greenville; Mrs. Alvin Meck, Topton; Mrs. George Kent, Pottstown; Mrs. Jacob Shoemaker, Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, July 24, 1926, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gracely, Verda F.

Verda F. Gracely, 79, a resident at St. Joseph Assisted Living Center, Hyde Park, formerly of Temple, died July 29 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient for five weeks. Her husband, Clarence W. Gracely, died July 10. Born in Fogelsville, Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob D. and Sadie E. (Moyer) Kutz. Gracely had been employed for 31 years as a coding clerk by CNA Insurance, Reading, retiring in July 1988. She was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, Temple. Gracely is survived by two sisters, Edith E. (Kutz) Schildt, Kutztown, and Perma V. (Kutz) Mertz, Allentown. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Burial will be in Longswamp Union Cemetery, Longswamp Township.

Gracely, Warren Glen Roy

Warren Glen Roy, son of Edith Esther Gracely, of Mertztown, passed away on Thursday, September 14, aged 1 year, 3 months and 2 days. Services were held on Monday afternoon, September 18 at Mertztown, with interment in the Longswamp cemetery. The bearers were Freddie Pauley, Claude Eck, Max Biery and Charles Shaner. Rev. W. F. Bard officiated.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 22, 1922, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grady, Michael J.

Grady--In this city, on the 2d inst., Michael J. Grady, aged 49 years. Relatives and friends also members of the P. & R. Relief Association and Mt. Penn Lodge, Brother hood of Railway Trainmen, also Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his daughter< Mrs. Heck, 136 Cedar St., on Saturday morning at 8:30 at the house. Requiem mass in St. Peter's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in Catholic cemetery.

Graeff, Elizabeth

Graeff - In Exeter, on September 26th, 1877, Elizabeth Graeff, widow of Samuel Graeff, aged 80 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Graeff, Emma Rebecca (nee Scharf)

Emma Rebecca Scharf, wife of Milton S. Graeff and daughter of John Adam Scharf and wife Rebecca Binner, born Apr. 28, 1868, U. Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co.; was baptized June 1, 1868 by Rev. A. Finfrock and was confirmed in Zions Church, Strausstown, April 14, 1883 by Rev. Finfrock. She married Milton S. Graeff Feb. 23, 1898, by Rev. Thos. Leinbach. This union was blessed with 7 children. She died Sat., Sept. 3, 1932, in Bernville, aged 64 years, 4 months and 5 days and is survived by her husband, 3 sons and one daughter, also 6 grandchildren. She was buried Sept. 7, 1932, with services in the home and Zion's Church, Strausstown and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Graeff, Milton J.

Services were held in Grace (Alsace) United Church of Christ, Hyde Park, for Milton J. Graeff of Fairview Street, Muhlenberg Township, who died March 1 in Reading Hospital, where he was a patient six days. Burial was in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. He was predeceased by his wife, Ardelle A. (Mitchell) Graeff on April 2, 2002. Born in Penn Township, he was a son of the late Franklin S. and Katie J. (Naftzinger) Graeff. He was a 1941 graduate of Ontelaunee High School, Leesport, where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball, soccer, baseball and track and field, and received the outstanding athlete award. He also attended the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute for three years. Until retiring as a foreman in 1985, he was employed for 42 years by NGK Metals Inc., Muhlenberg Township, as a furnace repairman. Graeff was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Reading-Berks County Old-Timers Basketball Association. He was a charter member and trombonist of the Centerport Band. Graeff was a 50-year member of Camp 446, Patriotic Order Sons of America, Centerport. He was also a charter member of the Central Berks Fire Company, Centerport, and its beneficial association. He was a member of Grace (Alsace) UCC, where he was also a choir member and former deacon. He is survived by two sons, Larry M. and Darryl G., both of Cumru Township. Also surviving are four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Centerport, was in charge of arrangements.

Graeff, Samuel

Graeff - on the 11th inst., in Centre township, Samuel Graeff, in the 83d year of his age.

Graeff, Sara W.

Sara W. Graeff, 88, formerly of Laureldale, died May 22 in Berks Heim, where she had been a resident since October 2003. Her husband, Wayne S. Graeff, died Aug. 27, 1991. Born in Laureldale, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Winkleman) Spohn. Graeff had been self-employed for 30 years as an area beautician, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale. Graeff is survived by a son, David W., Fleetwood. Other survivors include a brother, Walter Spohn, Seminole, Fla., and a sister, Elizabeth (Spohn) Schaeffer, Riverview Park. There are also three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Private inurnment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Graf, Wm.

Graf - In Rehrersburg, November 23d, Wm. Graf, son of Thomas and Elizabetha Graf, and husband of Susanna DeTurk, aged 39 years, 1 month and 14 days.

Graff, Homer L.

Homer L. Graff, 94, formerly of Hamburg, died April 10 at 5:55 a.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Pottsville, where he had been a resident since April 1, 2003. His wife, Alma R. (Henry) Graff, died June 10, 1974. Born in Albany Township, he was a son of the late Llewellyn S. and Minnie T. (Hamm) Graff. Graff had been self-employed as a dairy farmer in Albany and Windsor townships for 27 years, until 1965. He later worked as a carpenter for Lee Woerner, Kempton, and Ernst Construction Co. Inc., Hamburg, until his retirement. He was a member of New Bethel Union Church, Albany Township. Graff is survived by a son, Forrest H., Lynn Township, Lehigh County; and two daughters, Anna M. (Graff) Sunday, Greenwich Township, and Karen A. (Graff) Heckman, Windsor Township. Other survivors include a brother, Harold C., Hamburg, and a sister, Lila A. (Graff) Deysher, Lynn Township. There are also eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Stanley H., on April 6, 1939. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Albany Township.

Grande, Joseph J.

Joseph J. Grande, 74, of 114 Harvey Ave., Pennside, Reading, died Saturday at LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Peter and Florence Ferraro Grande. He was a 1943 graduate of West Mahanoy Township High School and received a bachelor's degree in 1949 from Bloomsburg University and a master's degree in 1952 from Temple University, Philadelphia. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater. He was a teacher at Reading High School and an administrator of Reading-Muhlenburg Vocational-Technical School until retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Reading, Pennsylvania State Education Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals, American Vocational Association and Mountain Spring Association. His wife, the former Joan Campbell, died Dec. 27, 1997; a brother, Sam, died in 1973. Surviving are a son, Peter C., Phoenixville; a daughter, Barbara McDermott, Sandy, Utah; two brothers, Peter, South Bend, Ind., and Dominick, Shenandoah; two sisters, Ann Nestarick, Ringtown, and Theresa Maloney, Marina Del Rey, Calif.; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Exeter Township, Berks County. Interment will be in Annunciation Cemetery, Shenandoah. Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.

Grant, Clara

Grant - On September 24, in Boyertown, Clara, infant daughter of Mahlon and Eliza Grant, aged 1 month and 27 days.

Grasely, John

John Grasely, aged about 53 years, tenant on the Gernerd farm at Wescosville, was fatally injuried Thursday afternoon at 5.30 o'clock on the William Penn Highway, near his home, when struck with the front fender of a machine owned and driven by Paul Hilbert, aged 27 years, of Brookdale. Grasely was taken to the Allentown hospital. He had a fractured skull and internal injuries from which he died at 10.45 o'clock. Hilbert, employed by “The Only” French Dry Cleaners, of this city, was on his way home. He was accompanied by George Holland, of Kline's Corner, and Charles Holland, of near Farmington, and was driving a coupe. Another machine bearing Florida license 140-284 was traveling east on the highway. Grasely, according to the report to the police, stepped from behind some bushes near his farm house and had taken a few steps out on the concrete road, all the while watching the oncoming Florida car. He was seen by the drivers of both cars to step back and then suddenly dart out on the road again and before Hilbert could swing his car sharply enough to the left, he ran into the front right fender. The impact swung him around and he crashed to the highway, striking his head with considerable force on the hard concrete surface. Hilbert, it is reported, stopped his car within it sown length. The Florida car stopped also, the driver of which gave his license number and after assuring Hilbert that he was not at fault, drove away. Dr. H. H. Herb, of Trexlertown, was notified as was the local city ambulance. After giving first aid treatment, Dr. Herb ordered the injured man taken to the hospital. Grasely, it is believed, was on his way to the opposite side of the highway where the farm pumping station is located, with the intention of starting a gasoline engine, to pump a supply of water for the farm stock. He moved on the farm with his family in the spring of the year, coming from Mertztown where the family is well known. Hilbert, after giving what assistance he could, returned to this city and notified the police. He is held under $2000 bail, which was furnished by Fred Lorish, proprietor of the cleaning establishment, before Alderman Harry Weiss. Coroner F. R. Bausch, M.D., viewed the remains and will set a date for an inquest. State and local officers who arrived on the scene of the accident after the driver of the Florida car left, would like if he would communicate with them in case he is needed as a witness in the case.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, July 23, 1926, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grasely, Susanna (nee Walbert)

Ailing five weeks, Mrs. Susanna Grasely, widow of Franklin Grasely, died at 6:45 Sunday morning at home, 622 N. Poplar St., Allentown, aged 88 years, 10 months and 29 days. She had been a resident of Allentown 42 years. Mrs. Grasely was born near Maxatawny, Berks county, a daughter of Benjamin and Maria Walbert. She was a member of St. Andrew's Reformed church. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Emma Glase, William and Alvin W., twins, all of Allentown; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Cassianna Smith, Reading. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home, followed by interment in Greenwood cemetery. The Rev. H. I. Aulenbach will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 11, 1940, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Graul Sr., Calvin C.

Calvin C. Graul, Sr., 59, of 228 West Elm Street, died at his home this morning. He was born here, the son of the late Daniel and Melinda ( Saul ) Graul and was a member of the Reformed denomination. He was employed for 35 years by the Reading Iron Company as a Stationary Engineer. Surviving are his widow, Eva ( Moyer ) Graul and these children: William, Birdsboro; Elwood, Gibraltar; Alice and Herbert, at home; Calvin Jr., of this city; and Sarah, wife of William Snyder, of this city; a step-son, Zacharias Brendel of Lyons Station; and three brothers, Howard, Charles, and William, all of this city, and six grandchildren. Funeral services from the parlors of T. C. Auman, Inc. on Wednesday at 1:30 PM, the Rev. Paul T. Slinghoff officiating. Burial in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Additional information provided by submitter: Calvin Graul and Wife

Calvin C. Graul married Eva Moyer on May 24, 1919, in Reading, Pa. One son: Herbert William Graul born May 12, 1921, in Reading, Pa. died March 24, 2003, in Reading, Pa.

After reading the obit for Eva ( Moyer ) Graul, born 3/13/1878 the second wife of Calvin C. Graul I did some looking for her son Zacharia Brendle. All that I found was at the Reading, Pa., courthouse. The first time Eva was married was on August 31, 1901, in Reading, Pa., his name was Samuel Reichert. Eva said she had not been married before. I found two children with Samuel Reichert: Ralph Leroy Reichert, born October 19, 1901 Lower Heidelberg and died March 23, 1907, and buried at Old Graveyard West Cemetery, St. John's (Hain's) Reformed Church. Second child: Edna M. Reichert, born March 13, 1903, Lower Heidelberg, and died January 24, 1906, and buried at Old Graveyard West Cemetery, St. John's (Hain's) Reformed Church. When Eva married Calvin C. Graul, Sr., on May 24, 1919, in Reading, Pa., she said her first husband died 1911. In the Reading City directory for the year 1919: REICHERT EVA (WID SAML ). HOUSE AT 525 GORDON ST. This is the same address she has when she marries Calvin C. Graul, Sr. I do not find Calvin C. Graul Sr., the Reading City directory from 1919 to 1925 when he comes back with Eva as his wife.

This can be found in the Feb. 1920 Census: Township: Reading 3rd Ward GRAUL, Calvin Head Rent MW 37 Mar. Eva Wife FW 41 Mar BRENDLE, Zacherias Hafson MW 22 Single GRAUL, Sara Dau FW 11 Single Calvin Son MW 9 single William Son MW 7 single Elwood Son MW 5 single Alice Dau FW 3 single HEFFNER, Minnie L. Lodger MW 28 single Why Calvin C. Graul, Sr., is not in the Reading City directory for 1920 I do not know. Must be the time of year they were printed. Now back to Zacharia Brendle the first son of Eva. He married Minnie Heffner on April 17, 1920. He writes his father is Zacharia Brendle and lives in Lanc., Co., PA., and his father was a Mason, and his mother is Eva Graul (Moyer) and lives in Reading, Pa.

Graul, Jr., Calvin C.

Calvin C. Graul, Jr. (Big Jim) 79, of 920 North Fourth Street, died Tuesday morning at 4:22 AM in the Community General Hospital, where he had been a patient since Friday. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Betty) (Herzer) Graul. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Calvin and Laura (Bright) Graul. Graul had been employed as an Engineer by the former Reading Brewery for 25 years before retiring in 1973. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert L., Reading, and six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Also two brothers, Elwood J., Birdsboro R.D. 4, and Herbert W., Sinking Spring.<>br> Interment in Laureldale Cemetery. Bean Funeral Home, Inc., Shillington, is in charge of arrangements.

Graul, Eva

GRAUL--On the 12th inst., EVA (nee Moyer) GRAUL, age 69 years. Services from Theo. C. Auman, Inc., Funeral Parlors, 247 Penn Street, Thursday at 3:00 PM. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday evening 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Graul, Eva Moyer

Eva (Moyer) Graul, 69, widow of Calvin C. Graul, of 811 Madison Avenue died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. She was a daughter of the late George and Caroline Moyer, and was a member of St. John's (Hain's) Reformed Church, Wernersville, Pa. Surviving are two children: Zacharia Brendle, Lyons, and Herbert (Graul), Reading. Five step-children: Sarah, wife of William D. Snyder, Calvin C. Graul, Jr., and Alice, wife of Clarence Briner, all of Reading; William Graul, Birdsboro, and Elwood Graul, Gibraltar. Ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four brothers; Abraham and William Moyer, both of West Reading; Adam Moyer, Fritztown, and Isaac Moyer, Shoemakersville. Services Thursday at 3:00 PM in the T. C. Auman, Inc., Funeral Parlors, the Rev. Paul T. Slinghoff officiating. Burial in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Graul, George F.

In this city, on the 21st inst., George F. Graul, in the 50th year of his age. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 905 North 9th St., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Internment at Aulenbach Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, February 22, 1894. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Graul, Herbert W.

Herbert W. Graul, retired banker. Herbert W. Graul, a retired banking official, died March 24 at 7:05 PM in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 7. Graul, 81, of Concord Court Apartments, James Street, Sinking Spring, was the husband of Fern E. (Bagenstose) Graul. He was a representative of the Meridian Bank's corporate trust division since 1969 and was named corporate trust officer in 1972. He retired in 1981 as assistant treasurer and corporate trust officer. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Calvin C. and Eva (Moyer) Graul. Graul was previously employed as office manager and corporate secretary by Reading Rug Co. from 1949 to 1969. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church Reading. Graul was a member of the Berks-Lebanon Senior Golf Association. He was a graduate of Reading High School and the Reading Business Institute where he majored in business administration. Graul also studied banking in schools sponsored by the Berks County Chapter, American Institute of Banking. He is also survived by a brother, Elwood J., Exeter Township. Services will be private in Hope Lutheran Church. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

Graul, Laura A. (nee Bright)

Mrs. Calvin Graul Laura A. (nee Bright), wife of Calvin Graul, age 28, died of pneumonia at 12:30 a.m., today at her home, 916 Hampden St. Death was the reault of an illness of 10 days. Deceased was a native of this city. There remain besides the husband, five children, Alice, Elwood, William, Calvin Jr., and Sarah, all at home: two brothers Harvey and Harry, and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Quell and Mrs. James Schaeffer, all of this city.

Additional information provided by submitter: Born 7/7/1890. Died 12/23/1918. (Daughter of Augustus Bright; born April 09, 1855 and Sarah K. Drupp; born May 11, 1859.)

Graul, Laura

Graul--in this city on the 23d last. Laura Graul, age 28 years 5 months and 16 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice from her last residence 916 Hampden St., on Friday at 10:30 am. Services at the home. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Graul, Laura

Services at the funeral of Miss Laura Graul, held from her home, 916 Hampden St., were conducted at the house by Rev. D. D. Buddinger. The remains were attired in a white erepe de chine robe and rested in a gray plush-covered casket, with silver handles and name plate. Interment was made in Charles Evans Cemetery. Undertaker Auman had charge.

Graul, Mary

Miss Mary Graul, aged 76 years, died of a complication of diseases at 10:40 a.m. today, at the residence of her sister, Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Graeff, 248 South Thirteenth street, following an illness of three years. She was confined to bed for 33 weeks. Deceased was a daughter of George and Elizabeth Graul, both deceased and was a member of the Otterbein U.B. Church. Her sister is the sole survivor.

Graul, William L. and Wife

Gravat, Tillie (nee Brey)

Mrs. Tillie, nee Brey, Gravat, widow of John Gravat, died yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kent, 481 E. Main St., Kutztown, with whom she resided. She was 79 years of age. Mrs. Gravat is survived only by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Fritz funeral home, Kutztown. Interment in Hope cemetery, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 11, 1942, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Graver, Willoughby

Willoughby Graver, who made his home with his son, Chester, at Lyons, for the last three years, was found dead in bed by his son Saturday. He was not in good health for the last three weeks. He was bedfast one week. His age was 77 years. He leaves the following children: Mrs. James weida, Allentown; Henry, Reading; and Chester, of Lyons; also nine grandchildren.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 16, 1914, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Graybill, Loretta C. (nee Goodman)

Loretta C. Graybill, 92, formerly of Leesport, died May 31 in Berks Heim, where she had been a resident for four months. Her husband, William A. Graybill, died in 1976. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Jerome and Martha (Kreisher) Goodman. Graybill had been employed as a housekeeper by the Reading Motor Inn and the Sheraton Hotel Reading, Wyomissing, until her retirement. She is survived by two sons, Frederick J., Leesport, and Douglas W., West Lawn. There are also 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Greaser, Mary Jane Mountenay

Services were held for Mary Jane Mountenay Greaser, 73, of Souderton, formerly of Perkasie, who passed away on Feb.24, 2004 in the Lutheran Community, in Telford. She was the wife of the late Leon F. Greaser who died in 1993 and the late Honorable Robert M. Mountenay who died in 1977. Born in West Rockhill Township she was the daughter of the late Leidy Y. and L. lizabeth (Detwiler) Yerger. She was a 1948 graduate of Sell-Perk High School. Until her retirement in 1981 Mrs. Greaser was employed by AMETEK, Inc., U.S. Gauge in Sellersville. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Perkasie, where she was a former Sunday School teacher, council member, choir member and financial secretary. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a former member of the Woman's Club of Perkasie. She is survived by two sons, Rev. Robert M. Mountenay, Jr. of Wayne, N.J. and Jonathan Y. Mountenay of Perkasie; three step-daughters, Ruth Ann Scholl of Suwanee, Ga., Bonnie L. Myers of Yardley, and Donna L. Panew of New Hope; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19 S. Fifth St., Perkasie, PA 18944 Arrangements: Bernard Suess Funeral Home, Inc., 606 Arch St., Perkasie, PA 18944

Greath, Samuel

Greath--In this city on the 4th inst., Samuel Greath, aged 45? years. The relatives and friends of the deceased are invited to attend his funeral, tomorrow (Thursday) morning, at 8 1/2 o'clock, to proceed to St. Paul's Church, and from thence to the Catholic Cemetery.

Green, Abraham Lewis

Green, Abraham Lewis, went to be with the Lord, whom he dearly loved, August 23, 1955, after a week-long illness. Mr. Green, who reached the age of 79 years, was born in Washington Boro, Pa., May 20, 1876. In November of 1920, at the age of 44, he became a Christian; and served the Lord as a very active and faithful member of Grace E. C. Church, Columbia, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Olive, two brothers, William S. and John T., and one sister, Mrs. Anna Henry, also two step-children, Mrs. Thelma Kress and Mr. Wilbur Reighter, seven grand children and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were conducted by the pastor. Interment was made in the Fairview Cemtery, Wrightsville, Pa. __John E. Moyer, Pastor

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXXI, no. 43, November 1, 1953, p. 12. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Green, Albert B.

Services were held in the First United Church of Christ, Hamburg, for Albert B. "Willie" Green, 75, who died May 6 in his West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County residence. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Hulett) Green. Born in Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, he was a son of the late Charles S. and Ethel (Hartwick) Green. Until retiring in 1990, he was a farmer in the Bernville area for many years. He was a member of First UCC Church, Hamburg. Also surviving are a son, Eric B. Green, Perry Township; and three daughters: Susan E. Green, Bird in Hand, Lancaster County; April J. Green, West Brunswick Township; and Judith K. (Green) Klee, Douglassville. There are also seven grandchildren and a sister, Helen M. Green, West Brunswick Township.

Green, Bonnie L.

Services were held in Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church, Ashfield, Carbon County, for Bonnie L. Green, 47, of East Lizard Creek Road, Lehighton, Carbon County and formerly of Dauberville, who died of natural causes April 18 in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Burial was in the Dinkey Memorial Cemetery. She was the wife of Lee F. Green. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Doris E. (Balliet) Zipp, Lehighton, and the late Paul J. Zipp. She was employed as building supervisor by Neighborcare Pharmaceuticals, Fogelsville, Lehigh County, for six years. Green was a Girl Scout troop leader in Lehighton for 16 years and an area service-unit director. She was a member of Dinkey Memorial Lutheran Church, where she served as youth group leader for 10 years and was a member of the bell choir. Green was a past Lehighton Chamber of Commerce nominee for Citizen of the Year. Also surviving are two daughters, Brandi Green, Beaver Falls, Beaver County, and Leandra Green, at home. Other survivors include a brother, Edwin J. Zipp, Lehighton; two half brothers, Robert Zipp, Shartlesville, and Paul Zipp, Dauberville; and four half sisters: Dorothy (Zipp) Stoudt, Dauberville; Betty (Zipp) Hampton, Birdsboro; Mary (Zipp) Billig, Mohrsville; and Doris (Zipp) Gough, Shoemakersville. The T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton, Carbon County, was in charge of arrangements.

Green, Emily

On the morning of the 3d inst., Emily, infant daughter of Albert G. and Rebecca D. Green, aged 2 years, 4 months and 9 days.

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

Green, Helen (nee Hafer)

Helen Green, 84, Lamar, S.C., died June 16 in a hospital in Florence, S.C. She was the wife of Raymond E. Green. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Earl R. and Florence (Noecker) Hafer. Green was a member of the Lamar United Methodist Church. She is also survived by a daughter, Suzanne M. (Green) Folk, Lamar; and three sons: Robert A., Brookville, Fla.; James E., San Goleta, Calif.; and Thomas R. , Hummelstown, Dauphin County. Other survivors include a sister, Jane Hafer, Mesa, Ariz. There are also six grandchildren. The Belk Funeral Home Inc., Darlington, S.C., is in charge of arrangements.

Green, John

Green -- In this city, on the 1st inst., John Green, in the 75th year of his age.

Green, Samuel P.

Samuel P. GREEN, son of Thomas and Bertha Green, died of pneumonia, Sunday, at his parents' residence, 748 North Eighth Street.

Greenawald, George G.

A Leading Minister of the Evangelical and Reformed Denomination; Active in Civic Life of Boyertown Many Years.

Death, by a sudden heart failure at an early hour, Tuesday morning, claimed Rev. Dr. George G. Greenawald, recently retired Evangelical and Reformed Minister, at his home, 26, Fairview Street, this borough.

Rev. George G. Greenawald, aged 69 years, served as pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Boyertown for a period of more than 35 years, retiring in August last from active service, whereupon he was named Pastor Emeritus.

Rev. Mr. Greenawald, the oldest pastor in the county, both as to age and years of service, has been under a physicians care the past two years.

Following his resignation in August, Rev. Edward L. Schlingman was elected pastor and Rev. Mr. Greenawald named Pastor Emeritus. While serving as Good Shepherd Church pastor he resided in the parsonage at 35 West Philadelphia Avenue, adjacent to the church.

During his pastorate many improvements were made to the property, the biggest project being in 1924 when an addition was erected and renovations made to the old building, these including a new roof and a heating system. The project cost $72,000.

A native of Jacksonville, Lehigh County, Rev. Mr. Greenawald was a son of the late Elias and Ellen J. (Oswald) Greenawald. He was a student at Franklin and Marshall College from 1892 to 1896 and at the Eastern Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church from 1896 to 1899.

While at college he was an outstanding athlete and was one of the mainstays of the football team. He continued his interest in sports throughout life and later years was an ardent devotee of deep sea fishing.

He served a Reformed charge at Millersburg for two years and later one at Sellersville for four years. The first Sunday in February, 1904, he came to Boyertown as pastor of Good Shepherd Reformed Church, succeeding the Rev. J. E. Freeman and served continuously for over 35 years, until illness forced him to retire.

Dr. Greenawald was a charter member of Boyertown Lodge, 741, F. and A. M.; a member of Boyertown Lodge 708, I.O.O.F., and Camp 104 P. O.S. of A. He served as a director of the Boyertown Savings and Loan Association, Inc. since its organization in 1917 and was its treasurer since June, 1919. He was a member of the board of trustees of Phoebe Deaconess Home in Allentown and served on the examining board of Reading Synod. He was active in many civic moments in the community and one of the leaders in the synodical [sic] bodies of his denomination.

Surviving are his widow, Matilda (Althouse) Greenawald; five children: M. Esther a school teacher; Rober A. of town, employed with a Pottstown concern; George G., Jr., teller in the National Bank of Boyertown; Frederick S., a chemist at Brookly, NY and Edward E. an airplane mechanic at Inglewood, California; also one brother, William F. of Lenhartsville, RD.

Greenawald, George G.

The obsequies for the late Rev. George G. Greenawald will take place tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. The body of the retired minister will lie in state in the Evangelical and Reformed church of the Good Shepherd, where he ministered for many years, from 11 a.m. to the hour for the service. Officials of the church and its departments will serve as guard of honor.

The service and rites will be conducted at 1:30 oclock. The sermon rite will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Calvin M. DeLong, D. D., pastor of the New Goshenhoppen Church, East Greenville and president of the new Eastern Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church. He will be assisted in the service by R. W. Edward L. Schlingman, pastor of the Good Shepherd Church; Rev. David F. Longacre, pastor of St. Johns Lutheran Church, this borough and other ministers.

Present will be the ministers of the various churches throughout this area and from other points.

Interment will be made at Sellersville, where Masonic rites will be conducted. Funeral Director Linwood W. Ott.

Greenwald, Louisa (nee Carl)

Mrs. Louisa Greenwald, an aged and respected resident of Reading, died there at her home, 316 South Seventeenth street, Tuesday evening from a heart attack, aged 77 years, 3 months and 5 days. Mrs. Greenwald was a born Carl. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John L. Babb, Reading, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Annie Trexler, Mrs. Anson Straub and Abraham B. Carl, of near Dryville, and John B. Carl, of Spray, Ore. Private funeral services will be conducted at her late home on Saturday at 1.30 p.m., daylight time. Interment will be made in Mertz church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, June 2, 1932, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greenawald, Mary Ann (nee Braucher)

Mary Ann Greenawald, widow of William Greenawald, passed away at her residence, 216 East Main street, Kutztown, on Tuesday morning aged 80 years, 9 months and ten days. The deceased was a daughter of the late Daniel and wife Maria, nee Lutz, Braucher. She was a faithful member of Grimsville church. Her husband preceded her in death about 10 years ago. There survive five daughters, Alvesta and Mrs. Arthur Bortz, at home, Mrs. Luella Meitzler, Kutztown; Mrs. Charles Hollenbach, Lynnville and Mrs. William Spohn, Lenhartsville; three sons, Morris, Kutztown R.D.; William, Olean, N.Y., Charles, of Schnecksville; one sister, Mrs. George Zettlemoyer, Kutztown; two brothers, William, of Eagle Point, and James, Wanamakers. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Saturday at 1 p.m. Further services in Grimsville church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Ira Klick will officiate.

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

Greenawalt, Frances E.

Services were held in the New Bethel Union Church, Kempton for Frances E. Greenawalt. A resident of Kempton, she died March 15 in Luther Crest Retirement Center, Allentown. Burial was in New Bethel Union Cemetery, Kempton Her husband, Russell J. Greenawalt, died Jan. 21, 1982. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Robert P. and Edna M. (Rahn) Albright. Greenawalt was employed from 1933 to 1964 by Albright's General Store and Feed Mill, Kempton. She retired in 1978 from Kempton Post office where she was employed for 16 years as a clerk. Greenawalt was a 1933 graduate of Slatington High School, Lehigh County. She was a member of New Bethel Lutheran Church, Kempton. Surviving are a daughter, Donna L. Greenawalt, Kempton; and a son, Barry R., Fleetwood. Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood, was in charge of arrangements.

Greenawalt, Howard L.

Howard L. Greenawalt, aged 73 years, passed away at his home at Lenhartsville R. 1, Monday morning. He was a lifelong resident of Albany township and is survived by three brothers, Milton A. and Jonathan E., Kutztown; Anson E., Lenhartsville; and one sister, Ellen E. Greenawalt, at home. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the late home with continued services in New Bethel Zion's Reformed church, Grimsville, and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 10, 1946, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greenawalt, Robert M.

Robert M. Greenawalt, 43, 24 Noble St., Kutztown, husband of Winifred L. (Miller) Greenawalt, died Friday morning at his home after a long illness. A son of Morris F. and Martha (Grim) Greenawalt, he was a native of Jordan. He was an agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company for the last 16 years. He was a member of Maxatawny Zion Church, Evangelical and Reformed wing, and secretary of the church Sunday School for 20 years. He was past president of the Kutztown Lions Club; a member of Huguenot Lodge, 377, F and AM, Kutztown; Reading Consistory, Hoch Balthaser Post, American Legion, Kutztown; Kutztown fire Company; and Kutztown Social Club. He served with the 314th Infantry, 79th Division, during world War II. He is survived by his parents, who resided at Topton; his wife; a daughter, Karen R., at home; three brothers, Walter, Alburtis R. 1; William, Topton, and Richard, Lewisburg; three sisters, Mary, wife of Allen Reid, Emmaus R. 1; Esther, wife of Leroy Christman, Bowers, and Mabel, wife of Herbert Beiber, Kutztown R. 1.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 31, 1953, page 43. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greenawalt, Winifred L. (nee Miller)

Mrs. Winifred L. Greenawalt, 67, of 340 E. Walnut St., Kutztown, died Tuesday in her home. She was the widow of Robert M. Greenawalt. She worked for the Kutztown Publishing Co. before retiring in 1977. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late Edwin P. and Anna (Williams) Miller. she was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Maxatawny. Surviving are a daughter, Karen R., wife of William P. Howard of Kutztown, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. A calling hour will precede services in the church. The William S. Fritz Funeral Home, 55 Noble St., Kutztown, is in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 18, 1979, page D-2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gregor, George J.

George J. Gregor, Laurel Center, Tilden Township, formerly of 800 Mohrsville Road, Perry Township, died Monday at the center. Born in Auburn, he was a son of the late Paul and Susan Chudina Gregor. He was a 1936 graduate of Perry High School. He lived at the Laurel Center since 1995. He owned and operated the Gregor Mohrsville Sporting Goods Store for 28 years, retiring in 1975. He organized and coached the Mohrsville Little League and Babe Ruth teams and was former coach of Hamburg American Legion baseball team. Surviving are his wife, the former Marian S. Shrom; two sons, James D., Freemont, Calif., and Stephen M., Mohrsville; a brother, Edward, Shoemakersville; two sisters, Ellen Konsko, Palmerton, and Mary Engleman, Reading; three grandchildren; two great-grandsons. Services will be private. Interment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maindencreek Township. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory, Albert J.

Gregory -- In this city, on the 9th inst., Albert J. Gregory, aged 33 years, 6 months and 26 days. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 215 Jefferson St., Saturday at 8 a.m. to proceed to St. Peter's Catholic Church, where mass will be held. Interment in Kissinger's Church cemetery.

Gregory, Mary Ann (nee Rauch)

Mrs. Mary Ann Gregory, formerly of Berks county's Harlem, died last night in the Allentown hospital where she was a patient for a week. She was 69 and lived at R. 1, Emmaus, with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bower. Born in Berks county, a daughter of the late John and Emalinda (Leeser) Rauch, she was a member of the Reformed congregation of Huffs church and of the Ladies Aid society of the church. She is survived by her husband, Howard Gregory, her daughter, Elsie, wife of Peter Bower, a son, Ralph, of Emmaus, two grandchildren, two brothers, John, of R. 1, Macungie, Pierre of Emmaus, and a sister, Mrs. James Dotterer, of Pennsburg. A daughter preceded her in death.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 10, 1947, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gregory, Mary Elizabeth (nee Gery)

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Gery) Gregory, widow of Eugene H. Gregory, died suddenly on Sunday morning at her home, 330 Main St., Pennsburg. She was 75 years old. Born in Hereford township, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Sarah (Bittenbinder) Gery. She was a lifelong member of Huffs Reformed church. Surviving are one son, Stanley, with whom she resided in Pennsburg; one sister, Lillie J. Diehl, Philadelphia, and one brother, Robert Gery, Alburtis. Her husband and three brothers preceded her in death.

Death notice (p. 12): Age at death = 75 years, 2 months, 14 days; Buried, Huff's church cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 2, 1948, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gregory, Matilda (nee Wiegner)

Matilda, wife of Nathaniel Gregory, (nee Wiegner) died on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, at the home of her husband at Harlem, Pa. She was born in Hereford Township on April 6th, 1836, and so was seventy-eight years of age. She died of general debility and will be buried on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, with funeral services at the home of her husband at 10 a.m. Further services at Huff's Church. Interment at Huff's Church Union Cemetery. The following survive: her husband, three sons, George R. Gregory of Reading, Eugene of Huff's Church, and Howard at home, one daughter, Dana, preceded her by death thirteen years ago, wife of Adam P. Siesholtz, also two sisters, Amelia and Sarah Wiegner of near Chapel. Thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Rev. P. N. Blatt, of Old Zionsville, will officiate. Conrad & Son, of Bechtelsville, will have charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 18, 1914, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gregory, Sarah (nee Moll)

Mrs. Sarah Gregory, widow of William Gregory, died at noon on Thursday at the residence of her brother, Reuben Moll, at Siesholtzville. She was 82 years of age and her death was caused by the infirmities of age. She was a daughter of the late George and Anna Moll, and was born at Siesholtzville. Her husband died six years ago. There were no children. She is survived by two brothers, George Moll and Reuben Moll, of Siesholtzville, and one sister, Mrs. Daniel Marsteller. She was a member of the Reformed congregation at Huff's Church. The funeral will be held next Tuesday at 10.30 a.m., at her brother's home, to be followed by services in Huff's Church, Rev. James M. Blatt, officiating. Interment in the cemetery adjoining.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, July 17, 1909, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greidanus, May E.

Among the local survivors of May E. (Wecht) Greidanus, 82, who died May 24 in Westminster Village, Allentown, is a daughter, Carol (Greidanus) Rothermel, Shoemakersville.

Greim, Cyril E.

Services were held in the Myerstown Baptist Church for Cyril E. Greim, 78, who died May 17 in his New Schaefferstown Road, Jefferson Township residence. Burial was in St. Paul's Cemetery. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Long) Greim. Born in Jefferson Township, he was the son of the late Paul K. and Mollie (Knoll) Greim. Until retiring in 2000, he was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was a life member of the Bernville Fire Company, serving as driver for 50 years, former assistant fire chief and former president, secretary and treasurer. Greim was a member of Myerstown Baptist Church, Lebanon County. Also surviving are a son, E. Douglas Greim, Hamburg; a stepson, Phillip Long, Myerstown; and a stepdaughter, Colleen (Farmer) Yoders, Myerstown. There are also two grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. The Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, was in charge of arrangements.

Greis, Gertrude E.

Mrs. Gertrude E. Greis, 48, wife of Fred Greis, of Barto R. 1, died yesterday afternoon at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Washington Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of Mrs. Addie (Conrad) Gambler and the late Daniel Gambler. She was a member of Huff's Union Church. Surviving besides her mother, who resides in Alburtis, and her husband, are these children: Erma, wife of William Scheetz, Niantic, Montgomery Co.; Verna, wife of James Erb, Boyertown; Betty, wife of Harold Kline, Alburtis R. 1; Frederick, Macungie R. 1; Chester, Barto, R. 1; Kenneth and Barbara Anne, both at home. Also surviving are these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Esther Shoemaker, Topton; Arlene, wife of Walter Miller, Shoemakersville R. 1; Grace, wife of Paul Miller, Alburtis R. 1; Neida, wife of Harvey Gunkle, Emmaus; Paul, Earl and Daryle, all of Alburtis. She is survived also by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Reinert, Alburtis, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the DeLong & Trexler Funeral Home, 107 S. Home St., Topton.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 25, 1958, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greis, Katie (nee Reitnauer)

Mrs. Katie Greis died yesterday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kemp, Alburtis, R. 1. She was 75. Born in Colebrookdale township, a daughter of the late Mahlon and Mary (Bauman) Reitnauer, she was the wife of the late John L. Greis. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huff's Union church. Survivors include 12 children, Lila, wife of Charles Kemp, and Cora, wife of Ralph Kemp, with whom she resided, both of Alburtis R. 1; John, Howard and Vesta, wife of Raymond Heiser, all of Topton; William, Fred, Clarence, and Norman, all of Alburtis R. 1; Paul of Macungie, Robert of Shamrock, and Floyd of Maxatawny. Also surviving are 50 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, a brother, Ammon, and a sister, Mayme, both of Boyertown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 30, 1949, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greis, Lee Donald

Lee Donald Greis, infant son of John and Pearl, nee Reppert, Greis, passed away shortly before midnight Monday, at his late home, Washington street, Topton, the result of pneumonia. He was eight months and fifteen days of age. He is survived by his parents, one sister, Lillian, and one brother, Paul, at home; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Reppert, of Topton; a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Katie Greis, Topton, and a great-grandfather, Jacob Boyer, Macungie R. D. Services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m., daylight saving time, from his late home. Interment will be made in Rauch-Hertzog cemetery, Huffs Church. Rev. J. N. Blatt, Zionsville, will officiate. Irvin d. DeLong, Topton, is the undertaker.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 23, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greisamer, Mary June

Mary June Greisamer, 83, of Allentown, formerly of Quakertown, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. Memorial services were held Nov. 6. Born in Toronto, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie (Welsh) Roberts. She was a professional actress in Toronto before coming to the United States. While here, she worked with the Local Children's Theatres in the Quakertown area. She also acted and did directing in various theatres in the Allentown and Bethlehem areas. She formed the theatre group at Harleysville Senior Center teaching acting. She was a member of the Quakertown Women's Club and the Quakertown Senior Citizen's Center. She is survived by: two sons, John R. Greisamer of Center Valley and Dr. Robert J. Roberts of Hellertown; one daughter, Jane E. Brogan of Coopersburg; three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Main Street Theatre, 10 S. Main St., Quakertown. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Greiss, Catherine E.

Memorial services were held in the Auman Funeral Home, Reading, for Catherine E. Greiss, of Fort Myers, Fla., who died July 26 in the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, where she had resided since Oct. 23. Burial was private. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey R. Greiss, who died March 26. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Curvin and Ellen (Leibensberger) Kantner. Until retiring in 1980, she was employed as a sales clerk by Roxanne's Dress Shop, Cape Coral, Fla. She was previously employed by several department stores in Reading and was the manager of Feel Fine Shops, Reading, for more than six years. Greiss was a member of the Fort Myers Congregational United Church of Christ, where she was a choir member and soloist. Surviving are a daughter, Donna R. (Devine) Bowers, Sinking Spring; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Other survivors include two sisters, Irene I. (Kantner) Maidenford, Fleetwood, and Emily P. (Kantner) Chiarelli, Exeter Township, and a brother, Leroy W. Kantner, Lebanon.

Greiss, David H.

Funeral services for 26-year-old 1st Lt. David H. Greiss of Henningsville, along Alburtis R. 1, one of eight of a 10-man army C-47 crew who lost their lives in a crash two weeks ago yesterday at Woodland, Wash., will take place Tuesday at Topton. Lt. Greiss, a veteran of 35 bombing missions with the 8th Air World War II, had been stationed at Hamilton Field, later Fairfield-Suisun Army Field base, Calif., as a member of the TransPac service carrying passengers and cargo to Pacific points for more than two years. He was navigator of the plane, which carried a crew of 10 at the time of the crash. Two members of the complement survived after crawling more than two and one-half miles through snow for aid. Graduated from Kutztown High school in 1939, Lt. Greiss was employed at the Boyertown Foundry until he entered the army in July, 1942. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in April, 1943, at Decatur, Ala., and completed 35 bombing missions abroad before returning to this county in February, 1945. He was born in Longswamp township, a son of William and Pearl (Kemp) Greiss and was a member of the Reformed wing of Huffs church, Shoemaker-Bond Post NO. 7071 of the VFW and Lyons Fire Co. His wife, the former Mary M. Outland of Wewoka, Okla., and daughter, Mary Marleen Greiss, were living at the California base at the time of his death. Surviving, in addition to his parents, his wife and daughter, are the paternal grandmother, the maternal grandparents, and the following brothers and sisters: Warren L. Greiss, Topton; and John, Frances, Ruth, Ernest, Melvin and Earl Greiss, all at home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 5, 1948, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greiss, Elijah

Elijah Greiss, of Old Zionsville, who was accidently shot by his son on Nov. 10 while hunting rabbits, and was removed to St. Luke's Hospital, died there on Sunday evening. He was born in Maxatawny township, Berks county. Deceased is survived by his widow, six sons, Simon, Daniel, Cyrus, Eugene, Warren and Alton, all residing at home with the exception of Simon, who lives at Vera Cruz. One daughter, also of Vera Cruz, seven brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at 10 o'clock with services in the Lutheran Church and interment in the cemetery adjoining the church. Rev. I. B. Ritter will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 28, 1906, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greiss, J. Ermanus S.

J. Ermanus S. Greiss, a highly respected resident of Barto, R.D., died at 5:20 o'clock yesterday morning at the Sacred Heart hospital of a complication of ailments. Mr. Greiss had been a patient at the hospital since August 6. He was aged 74 years, 4 months and 5 days. His only immediate surviving relatives are five nieces and two nephews. The funeral will be held from his late home on Saturday at 8 a.m. D.S.T. Requiem high mass 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. Funeral Director Owen S. Hoffman, East Greenville, is in charge.

[Note: There are Berks county probate records for Jermanus S. Greiss, Hereford Township.]

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 7, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greiss, Jacob G.

Jacob G. Greiss, aged 67 years, died Friday night, near Siesholtzville, of spinal trouble from which he suffered for some time. He is survived by one son, Jacob, at home, one daughter, Emma, Mrs. William Geary, of Siesholtzville; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Wendling, of Siesholtzville. His wife, nee Rothenberger, died nine years ago and a daughter died six years ago. Funeral will take place Thursday at 9.30 a.m. Burial at Huff's Church, Rev. A. B. Frantz, of Zionsville, officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 30, 1905, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greiss, Joseph

Civil War Veteran Dies in Lower Macungie Twp. Joseph Greiss Was in His Eighty-Sixth Year.

Joseph Greiss, a Civil War veteran, died at his home in Lower Macungie Township, situated on the road leading from Trexlertown to Macungie on Saturday evening at 7 o'clock of a complication of diseases, aged 85 years, five months and 15 days. Mr. Greiss was in failing health for the last 6 years, suffering from a gangrenous affection of his foot. He was bedfast for four days. He was a son of the late Joseph Greiss and his wife Sarah, nee Yeagel, and was born in Montgomery county. He enlisted in Company K, 148th under Captain Jeremiah Brown in Aug. 17, 1862, for three years and saw service at Gettysburg, Antietam and Spotsylvania, being wounded in the latter engagement. He was honorably discharged June 1st, 1865, at Alexandria, Va. He then worked for some years in the ore mines. Later he took to farming and afterwards was a laborer. He lived retired for the last seven years. He was a member of the United Evangelical church, and as long as he was able to walk a faithful member of Lockridge Sunday school. He is survived by his wife Hetty, nee Reifinger, one son, Henry Greiss, Pottstown, and three daughters, Mrs. Reuben Romig, Mountainville, Mrs. Wm. Druckenmiller, of Allentown, and Mrs. Albert Schantz, of Allentown, 14 grand children and 2 great-grandchildren. 2 daughters and one son preceded him in death. Funeral services on Thursday afternoon at his late home at 2 o'clock. Rev. Wm. Bond will officiate. Burial in Shamrock Evangelical cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 27, 1926, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greiss, Mary E. (nee Mensch)

Mrs. Mary E. (Mensch) Greiss, wife of Jacob F. Greiss of Siesholtzville, Macungie R. 1, died yesterday morning at her home. She was 80. Born in Hereford Township, she was a daughter of the late Adam L. and Emelinda (Hunsberger) Mensch. She was a member of the congregation of Huffs Union Church. Surviving with her husband are five sons, Lloyd A. of Barto R. 1, Leon J. of Mertztown R. 1, William A., at home, LeRoy L. of Macungie, Paul R. of Hereford and a daughter, Lila, wife of John Rau of Palm. There are 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 308 E. Main St., Macungie. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.

Funeral Notice (p. 7): Age at death = 80 years, 7 months, 11 days; Buried, Rauch-Hertzog Cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, May 20, 1961, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greiss, Oswin

Oswin Greiss, a native of Alburtis, but for the last few years a resident of Reading, was shockingly injured while returning from his work on Tuesday evening and passing through the Oley street yard of the Reading Railway Company. Though frightfully mutilated he remained conscious for hours, but finally died. Griess, who was a teamster in the employ of Runyon & Eaches, coal merchants at Elm and Reed streets, finished work a few minutes after 6 o'clock and with a fellow employe, started for home, using the railroad as a short route. While walking through the Oley street yard, a point that during that hour of the day is particularly busy, Griess, in getting from the track on which a train was approaching from the north, stepped on an adjoining track, directly in the path of a shifting engine coming from the south. The companion escaped, but Greiss was not so fortunate. The oncoming engine knocked him down and, when the draft of cars had passed over his body, Griess was found on the tracks frightfully mutilated, but alive, and perfectly conscious. The injured man was carried to the Oley street office of the railroad company, from which place he was rushed, with all the haste possible, to the hospital, in the Reading Hose ambulance. The physicians at the hospital found that Griess' left leg was crushed near the thigh and the right above the knee, the fingers of the right hand severed, and three ugly cuts in the head. Griess appeared to be strong and fully able to stand the operation which the surgeons considered the only hope to save his life. A double amputation of the upper third of the thighs was made. Griess rallied and lived until 9 o'clock when death came.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 10, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grell, Elizabeth

Grell -- On September 13th, Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Grell, aged 59 years, 9 months and 27 days.

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

Gresh, Jacob B.

Jacob B. Gresh, 77, Holiday, Fla., formerly of Gilbertsville, died June 2 in New Port Richey Community Hospital, Fla. He was the husband of Anne (Buchak) Gresh. Born in Douglass Township, he was a son of the late Baker T. Gresh and Sarah S. (Bartman) Gresh Hall. Gresh had been employed for more than 13 years as a truck driver by Roadway Express Inc., Stowe, Montgomery County, retiring in 1986. He previously worked for Diamond Glass, Royersford, Montgomery County. Following his retirement, Gresh worked for Buchak Sign Co. and Coventry Diner, Pottstown. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Gresh is also survived by two sons, John W. Hish, Douglassville, and Ricky A. Gresh, Holiday, Fla. Other survivors include a brother, James, Boyertown; and four sisters: Mildred (Gresh) Keller, Oley; Lenore (Gresh) Endy, Pottstown; Esther (Gresh) Kulp, Perkiomenville, Montgomery County; and Ruth Ann (Gresh) Wade, Gilbertsville. There are also nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Monday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in Morrell Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown.

Gresh, Morris Hahn

Services were held for Morris Hahn "Rocky" Gresh, 72, of Bethlehem, husband of Jean L. (Mitch) Gresh, who died January 22 at his residence. Born in Little Oley, he was a general contractor. In addition to his wife of 50 years, he is survived by two sons, Morris Gresh, Allentown; Joseph Gresh, New York City; four daughters, Yvonne DosSantos, Irene Frey and Jean Gresh, all of Bethlehem, and Helen Thomas of Palm Harbor, Fla. Also, two brothers, Harold and Thomas Gresh, both of Boyertown; four sisters, Ruth Erb of Pottstown, and Betty Giles, Patsy Rollman and June Heimbach, all of Boyertown; nine grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the ALS Association, Philadelphia Chapter, 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 340, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3214. Burial was in Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. The arrangements were handled by the Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

Gresh, Samuel

Samuel GRESH, son of Theodore and Bertha Gresh, 748 North Eighth street, died of pneumonia, Sunday morning, aged 11 months.

Gressley, Emma L. (nee Geist)

Mrs. Emma L. Gressley, 84, former resident of Longswamp township and widow of Jonathan Gressley, died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Katie N. Guldin of 119 S. Home St., Topton. She was a daughter of the late John and Catherine Romig Geist and was a member of the New Jerusalem church. In addition to Mrs. Guldin, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charles Bortz of Fleetwood and Mrs. Emmaline Angstadt of mertztown R. 1; one sister, Mrs. Hettie Zwoyer of Mertztown R. 1; fourteen grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Rev. William H. Kline will officiate at services at her late residence Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., followed by further services in New Jerusalem church. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, July 1, 1944, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gressley, Jeremiah

Jeremiah Gressley, 73, road supervisor of Maxatawny township for the past 12 years, died Tuesday night at his home in Bowers, Berks county. Born in Weisenberg township, son of the late Lenius and Mary, nee Hoffner, Gressley, he was a member of the Lutheran faith of New Jerusalem church. His wife, Emma, nee Ruppert, died 22 years ago. He is survived by four sons, Oliver, Allentown R. 3; Robert, Fleetwood R. 1; Martin, Reading; Silvester, Mertztown R. 1; four daughters, Mrs. Hannah Zuber, Mrs. Morris Angstadt, Mrs. Joseph Rohrbach, all of Fleetwood R. 1; Mrs. Thomas Gehris, Kutztown; 93 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and a brother, John, of Topton. Rev. William F. Bond will officiate at services from the Schofer funeral home, 107 Main St., Topton, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (DST), and further services in the New Jerusalem church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, July 17, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gressley, Jonathan

Jonathan Gressley, 85, of 119 S. Home St., Topton, died at 6:18 o'clock last night at the Sacred Heart hospital. He had been admitted there on Sept. 25 for surgical treatment.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 2, 1942, page 35. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gressley, Jonathan F.H.

Jonathan F. H. Gressley, 84, Topton, died at 6:18 p.m. Thursday at the Sacred Heart hospital. He had been admitted there Sept. 25 for surgical treatment. Mr. Gressley was born in Weisenberg township, Lehigh county, the son of the late Lenius and Mary, nee Hoffner, Gressley. All of his life was spent as an agrarian, retiring about ten years ago to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Katie Guldin, Topton. Mr. Gressley was a member of the Lutheran faith and affiliated with New Jerusalem church. Survivors include his wife, Emma, nee Geist, with whom he recently celebrated 62 years of wedded life; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Bortz, Fleetwood R. 2; Mrs. Emma Angstadt, Springtown and the daughter with whom he made his home; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Services at which the Rev. William F. Bond will officiate will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at his late home with further services to follow in New Jerusalem church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 3, 1942, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Greth, Catharine

Mrs. Catharine Greth, widow of the late David J. Greth, died last evening at the residence of her son-in-law, Albert Fasig, 531 North 10th street. She was the mother of 12 children, 10 of whom survive. The late Capt. A.C. Greth was the eldest of the children; Mrs. Joseph Frees, Mrs. L. Bechtel, Mrs. Daniel Kelly, Mrs. J.A. Stewart, Mrs. Wm. Monyer, sister M. Eulalia, David Greth, Mrs. K. Wingert, Mrs. J. Lenig, and Mrs. Lillie Fasig. She was also the mother of 4 half-children, 2 of whom survive her, Mrs. Melchior Smith and Mrs. Sarah Large, in addition to her own large family she adopted 2 motherless boys ad reared them to manhood. they are: Frank Greth, agent at Bridgeport, and Eugene Greth, of this city. Deceased was an estimable lady, and led an active and useful life to within a year of her death. Mrs. Taylor Lacey, 932 Walnut street, died late yesterday afternoon after a short illness with malaria. She was 35 years old and was a daughter of Jacob J. Small. Deceased was born in Lititz. Three children survive, the oldest being 12 years of age and the youngest 1 week. She is a sister of Miss Agnes Small. George Bechtold, 216 Wood street, died of old age, aged 75 years and 3 months. Deceased was born in Lebanon county, but spent the greater part of his life in this city where he followed the trade of stone mason. He leaves a widow and six children, viz: Mrs. William Eisenbeis, Mrs. Adam Bennethum; Mrs. Henry Rightmyer, Mrs. George High; Miss Amelia Bechtold, Albert B. Bechtold.

Greth, Catharine

Greth - At Lebanon, PA, on the 15th instant, Catharine Greth, widow of John Greth, formerly of Reading, aged 97 years, 3 months and 1 day.

Greth, Charles

Greth - In Reading, on September 14th, Charles, son of David S. and Ellen Greth, aged 1 year. Interment at Hain's Church.

Greth, Clara May

Greth - In Wilmington, Delaware, August 9th, Clara May, daughter of Isaac and Emeline Greth, of Hamburg, aged 1 year, 4 months and 29 days.

Greth, Eugene

Services will be held for Eugene L. Greth, 82, of Main Street, Oley, who died in St. Joseph Medical Center, June 29. He was the husband of Garnet M. (Trailor) Greth. Born in Wernersville, Greth was employed for 34 years as a mechanical engineer by STV, Pottstown, retiring in 1987. He was a 1938 graduate of Wilson High School and a graduate of the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute in engineering. Greth was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Oley, where he was a consistory member, a choir member and Sunday school teacher. He was a former scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 569, Oley. He is also survived by a daughter, Linda J. (Greth) Hill, Naples, Fla.; and a son, Ronald E., Avondale, Ariz. Other survivors include a sister; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son. Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Friedens UCC. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Oley. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, was in charge of the arrangements.

Greth, Helen G.

Memorial services were held for Helen G. Greth, formerly of Kutztown, in the John P. Feeney Funeral Home Inc. Greth died Feb. 21 in the residence of a son, Edwin E. Greth, Newmanstown, Lebanon County. She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore J. Greth Sr., on May 27, 1988. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Francis J. Check Sr. and Mary (Masley) Check. Until retiring she was employed as a secretary by Ted Greth Truck Sales, Kirbyville. Greth is survived by two daughters, Judy A. (Greth) Allen, Kutztown, and Carol Ann (Greth) Smith, in Delaware; and three other sons: Jeffrey A., Sinking Spring; William W., Cumru Township; and Michael, Temple. There are 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Francis J. Check Jr., Reading; and two sisters, Irene (Check) Hoffa, Reading, and Verna (Check) Gerhart, Sinking Spring. She was predeceased by a son, Theodore J. Greth Jr., in 1994.

Greth, John Paul

Greth - In Heidelberg, July 18th, John Paul Greth, aged 62 years, 11 months and 13 days.

Greth, Jonathan

Greth - In this cith, on the 16th inst., Jonathan Greth, aged 70 years and 10 days.

Greth, Lovineus

Greth, Magdalena

Greth - In Perry, on December 31st, 1878, Magdalena Greth, widow of John Greth, aged 81 years, 5 months and 22 days.

Greth, Melvin B. Sr.

Melvin B. Greth Sr., 81, Spring Township, died April 10 at 1:50 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since April 2. He was the husband of Betty J. (McCausland) Greth. Born in State Hill, he was a son of the late Warren S. and Mary A. (Long) Greth. Greth had been employed for 17 years as a delivery man by Berks Packing, and worked for five years in shipping and receiving for Bachman Co., Reading. He was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Tuckerton. Greth was an Army veteran of World War II. He is also survived by a daughter, Diana M. R. (Greth) Sharman, with whom he last resided; and four sons: Melvin B. Jr., Memphis, Tenn.; Donald E. and Robert A., both of Muhlenberg Township; and Leonard O., Wyomissing. There are also nine grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services will be Thursday at 9 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring. Burial will be in St. John's (Hain's) Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Township.

Greth, Ronald L.

Ronald L. Greth, 61, Lyons, died of natural causes July 23 at 10:10 p.m. in Reading Hospital, shortly after admission. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Bailey) Greth. Born in Tremont, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Archibald and Esther (Wendling) Greth. Greth had been employed as a clerk at the Hess Mini Market, Hamburg, last working July 21. He was previously employed as a cutter by H.K. Deisher Knitting Mill Inc., Kutztown. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Greth is also survived by a daughter, Jessica L. Greth, and a son, Jason A., both at home. Other survivors include two brothers, Archibald, Charlotte, N.C., and Harold, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County. Memorial services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Greth, Sallie

Greth - In Wernersville, August 17th, Sallie, daughter of Samuel and Matilda Greth, aged 7 months and 17 days.

Greth, Sarah Sophia

Greth - In Perry, on May 29th, Sarah Sophia, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Hartman) Greth, aged 32 years, 1 month and 21 days.

Grieb, Nancy E.

Memorial services were held for Nancy E. Grieb in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Lower Heidelberg Township. Grieb died of natural causes March 1 in her residence in Bernville. The wife of LaRue Grieb, she was born in Reading, Grieb was a daughter of the late Allen and Naomi (Filbert) Loose. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Fellowship Church. Surviving is a daughter, Robin Steinly, Womelsdorf; and three sons: James Herold, Palmerton, Carbon County; Jeffery Wolf, Temple; and Jason Wolf, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County. Also surviving are a stepson, Jeffery Grieb, Reading; and a stepdaughter, Tammy Lash, Temple. There are 11 grandchildren. Grieb is also survived by a sister, Janet (Loose) Weidenheimer, Sinking Spring; and a brother, Douglas Loose, Cadiz, Ky. The Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Services Inc., Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Gries, Mrs. William F.

Mrs. William F. Gries, 1347 Cotton street, age 66, died at her home of complications Wenesday atfernoon at 4:05 o'clock. The survivors are her husband, three children, Florence Schwartz, Edward Behrle and William Behrle, and 10 grandchildren. Undertaker Seidel is in charge of the remains.

Griesemer, Anna M.

Griesemer - On the 19th inst., Anna M., daughter of W. B. Griesemer, aged 4 years and 8 months.

Griesemer, Catharine (nee Rothermel)

Catharine (Rothermel) widow of Abraham Griesemer, 89, died yesterday at her home in Monocacy. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Abraham Rothermel and was a member of St Paul's Reformed Church, Amityville. She is survived by these children; Harvey of Philadelphia; Abraham, of San Francisco; Alex, Reading, and Louise, wife of D P Buckey, Frederick, MD; three brothers and a sister, Adam and Abraham H Rothermel, Reading; William, Baumstown, and Mrs Harriett Brunner, of New Jersey, and two grandchildren.

Funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the home. Burial Amityville cemetery in charge of Funeral Directors T C Auman, Inc.

Griesemer, Daniel

Daniel Griesemer died on Monday, in Oley township, Berks county, of consumption, aged 68 years. He was the father-in-law of Jacob Gabel, drover and cattle of Boyertown, well known in Pottstown. Funeral on Friday morning; interment in Oley Churches.

Griesemer, Gabriel

Gabriel Griesemer, a well-known farmer of Hereford township, Berks County, died Tuesday of pulmonary complaint. Deceased belonged to one of the oldest families of that section. His grandfather Leonard Griesemer, came from Germany in the last century and settled on the farm where Gabriel died. Gabriel Griesemer was born December 13, 1813. His parents were Isaac Griesemer and wife Catharine, nee Gross. He was the youngest and last of the family of six, the others having been Joseph, Solomon, Isaac, Hattie and Peter. He was married in 1814 to Regina Meschter, daughter of George Meschter and wife Susannah, nee Heimbach. Eight children were born to them, namely, Elizabeth, wife of Henry Kriebel, of Hereford; Susannah, living with her parents; Sarah N., wife of Henry A. Schuler, of this city; Matthias, who died in infancy; Owen, principal of the schools of Walnutport; Mary M., wife of Levi P. Moll, of Topton; Percival of Goshen, Indiana; and Joseph, living on the old homestead. There are twenty-six grandchildren and one great-grandchild living. Deceased was a member of the Goshenhoppen Reformed Church in which he was confirmed by the long deceased Rev. Daniel Weiser. The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Goshenhoppen Church, Rev. G. R. Walbert officiating. Mr. Griesemer was highly respected and was well and favorably known in this community.

Griesemer, Mrs. Gabriel

Mrs. Gabriel Griesemer, of Hereford Tsp., widow of Gabriel Griesemer, died on Friday, Jan. 28th, of cancer of the stomach, aged 83 years. Deceased was bedfast for about one week. Her husband died three years ago. She is survived by three sons, Joseph, at home; Owen, of Cherryville; and Percival, of Indiana; and three daughters, Susan, at home; Elizabeth, widow of Henry Kriebel, of Hereford; and Mrs. Henry Schuler, of Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, February 9, 1898, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Griesemer, Joseph M.

Joseph M. Griesemer, of Hereford, died of heart affection. He was sixty years of age. Mr. Griesemer was a son of Gabriel G. Griesmer, who died in 1895, and was born at the family homestead, which he occupied at the time of his death. He attended the public schools and later the Keystone State Normal School at Kutztown. He was thoroughly versed in farming. He owned the homestead farm, considered one of the finest in Berks county. Mr. Griesemer was an influential Democrat and frequently served as delegate to the county convention. He was a former constable of the township and in the spring of 1906 was elected one of the supervisors. Mr. Griesemer was a member of the Reformed congregation at Goshenhoppen Church. He served as committeeman since 1899. Deceased was never married. He leaves these sisters and brothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Kriebel, and Susan, both of Hereford; Owen, Walnutport, and Percival Griesemer, Indiana.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 10, 1917, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grieves, Sarah (nee Zeimer) Epler

Following a seven month illness, Sarah, widow of John Grieves, died of complications at 7 p.m. Friday at the residence of her son-in-law Kirby Davis, 249 South 4th St., aged 59 years. She was a native of Berks Co. and lived in Reading for many years. Her husband died about a year ago. Mrs. Grieves had been married twice. Six children survive. They are: Mrs. William Biehl; Mrs. Kirby Davis; Mrs. Edward McDormott; Grant Epler, all of Reading; Charles Epler, Akron, Ohio,and Oscar Bickel, New York City. The last named is a step son.

Griffith, Warren M.

Private services were held for Warren M. Griffith, 98, of Chestnut Street, St. Lawrence, who died June 5 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. His wife, Annie J. (Suski) Griffith, died in 2000. Born in Norristown, he was employed for many years by Hahn Contracting Co., Exeter Township, retiring as parts manager. Earlier, he was owner of Griffith Used Cars and the Crosley Automobile dealership, Exeter Township. Griffith was a member of Lighthouse Bible Church, Shillington. He is survived by a son, Terry C., with whom he resided, and a daugher, Lori A. (Griffith) Hershberger, Blandon. There are also two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by a son. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements.

Griffith, Willie K.

On the 29th ult., in this city, Willie K., son of David A. and Rosa Griffith, aged 6 years, 1 month and 25 days.

Grill, Alma E. (nee Kahler)

Alma E. (Kahler) Grill, wife of William H. Grill, Bally, died of complications on Wednesday at the age of 32 years, 4 months and 17 days. She is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter, Paul, Lamar and Vera, all at home; her father, William Kahler; two brothers and one sister, Howard Kahler, Niantic; Claude Kahler, Paterson, N.J., and Mrs. William Sell, Barto. The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, daylight saving time, at her late residence in Bally, with further services at 2.30 in Christ Union church, Niantic, and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Grill, Hannah M. (nee Kriebel)

Mrs. Hannah M. (Kriebel) Grill, 82, widow of Charles W. Krill, died Thursday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stengel, Main St., Bally. Born in Hereford, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Solomon and Maria (Schlicher) Kriebel. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bally and of the altar society. Surviving are five daughters, Bertha, wife of Fred Stengel of Bally, with whom she lived; Sadie, wife of Russell Stoudt of Royersford; Amy, wife of Harry Bonenberger of East Greenville; Eva, wife of Ernest Keehn of Earlville, and Dorothy, wife of Donald Rissell of Pottstown; two sons, William of Eschbach and Herman of East Greenville; a brother, John of New Berlinville; 26 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 7:30 a.m. Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, 221 Main St., East Greenville, followed at 9 a.m. by requiem high mass in Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bally.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, February 11, 1956, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Alfrid

Alfrid Grim, a retired Berks county farmer who had been a resident of Northampton for the last seven years, died last night at 8:45 o'clock in the Allentown hospital. He had observed his 80th birthday anniversary on Jan. 8. Born in Berks county, a son of the late Jacob and Sarah, nee Ramer, Grim, he was a resident there his entire life until moving to Northampton immediately following the death of his wife in 1935. He was the husband of the late Mary, nee Silfies, Grim. Mr. Grim had been active in farming since he was a young man, retiring from that occupation 15 years ago. He was a member of the Mickleys church. Surviving are four brothers, John, with whom he resided at 223 Main St., Northampton; Frank, Neffs; Samuel, Stiles, and Elias, Mickleys. Fuenral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Schisler funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, Rev. H. D. Clauss officiating. Interment will be made in the Petersville cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 19, 1942, p. 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Amanda C. (nee Miller)

Mrs. Amanda C. Grim, 82, of Kutztown R. 3, died Thursday in her home. She was the widow of Charles V. H. Grim who died in 1957. Born in Weisenberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. She was a member of Ziegels United Church of Christ, Breinigsville. Surviving are two sons, Irvin E., of Reading, and Charles V., of Topton; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Batz, of New Smithville; a brother, Harvey Miller, of Kutztown R. 3; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the William Fritz Funeral Home, Kutztown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 9, 1970, page 38. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Amelia L.

Mrs. Amelia L. Grim, nee Rabenold, wife of Cyrenus R. Grim, of Monterey, died on Monday afternoon at 12.45. She is survived by three daughters and two sons, Martha, wife of Morris Greenawald, Rosie, Mary and Solon, all of Monterey, and Cyrenus, Jr., of Oregon. The funeral will be held at her home on Friday afternoon at two o'clock followed by services in Maxatawny church, with interment in cemetery adjoining.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 19, 1920, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Barbara

Grim, Charles

Retired dentist Memorial services were held in the Henninger Funeral Home, for Dr. Charles Grim, 89, fomerly of Woodward Drive, Bern Township, who died April 14 in the Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Care Unit, where he had been a patient since December. Burial was in the Charles Evans Cemetery. He was the husband of Frances C. (Sherman) Grim, also a resident at the Highlands. He was predeceased by his first wife, Anne M. (Ericksen) Grim, who died in September 1965. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Emily (Geiswite) Grim. He was a 1931 graduate of Reading High School and a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster. He was a 1938 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, Philadelphia. Until retiring in 1986, he practiced dentisty in Reading for 50 years. He also was instrumental in bring flouridation to the city in the 1960s. Grim was a past president of the Berks County Dental Association and a past vice president of the Fourth District Dental Society. He was a past board of the Berkshire Country Club. Grim was a former trustee and board member of the Mountain Springs Association. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, Reading, where he served as a former consistory member. Also surviving are a son, Judge Arthur E. Grim, St. Lawrence; two grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

Grim, Charles A.K.

Charles A. K. Grim, one of the oldest residents of Topton, died of general debility, at his residence, aged seventy-nine years, one month and thirteen days. He was born in Grimville, July 5, 1840. In his earlier years he conducted a leather store and later was engaged in farming. Mr. Grim served in the Civil War and was a member of Trinity Lutheran church. He is survived by his widow, Ellen (nee Kistler); eight daughters and a sister, Mrs. Amelia Breinig, of Breinigsville. Funeral will be held on Saturday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, August 22, 1919, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Charles D.

Charles D. Grim, 79, of 110 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood, died of natural causes Saturday at 7:45 p.m. in Reading Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine M. (Rickenbach) Grim, who died in 1976. Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was a son of the late Paul and Florence (Baer) Grim. Grim was employed for 15 years as an assembler by the former Caloric Corp., Topton, retiring in 1978. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Grim was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Dryville. Grim, who resided with Helen V. Thiry, is survived by one son, Stewart D., Alburtis, and one daughter, Eileen K., wife of Eli Lynn Campbell, Berwick R.D. 2, Columbia County. Also surviving are one sister, Anna, wife of Edgar Holland, Temple, and three brothers: Daniel, Laureldale; Henry, Temple; and Robert, Rockland Township. There are also four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Grim residence, Fleetwood. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, has charge of arrangements.

Grim, Mrs. Chas. L. (nee Kohler)

Mrs. Chas. L. Grim, nee Kohler, died Tuesday at 2.30 at her home in Kutztown, Route 4. Death was due to heart failure. She was 71 years old. Her husband and the following children survive: one son, Charles of Kutztown; and one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Lichtenwalner, of Macungie. Nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive as well as the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Hunsicker, Kempton; Peter Kohler, Klinesville; John D. Kohler, Kutztown R. 2. The funeral will be held at her late home on Sunday at 2 p.m. with all services at the home. Interment will be made at Grimsville cemetery. Rev. J. O. Schlenker will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 6, 1923, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Charles V.H.

Charles V. H. Grim, 70, of 42 E. Smith St., Topton, died Monday at the home of Ida E. Werley, where he resided. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Charles and Amanda (Miller) Grim. He had been employed by the Semmel Excavating Co., Allentown, for 16 years before retiring in 1969. He was a former president of the Topton Beneficial Association. Surviving are a daughter Shirley, of Boyertown; seven sons, Charles of Boyertown, Robert of Mertztown R. 1, Leon and Dennis, both of Topton, Donald of Alburtis, Larry of Lehighton R. 4 and Keith, at home; a brother Irvin of Reading, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Tuesday, June 6, 1978, page D-2]. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Clayton J.

Clayton J. Grim, 66, died Monday at his residence along Kutztown R. 1. He was a retired farmer. He was a son of the late Matthias and Eliza (Walbert) Grim. Mr. Grim was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Ziegels church. Survivors include his widow, Annie V. (Miller) Grim; one son, Sylvester E., of Kempton R.D.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 5, 1949, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Cyrenius R.

Cyrenius R. Grim, retired farmer and highly respected resident of Monterey, Berks county, died at his home there Saturday night at 10.50 o'clock, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 24 days. The deceased was the son of the late Joshia and Mary Ann (nee Zimmerman) Grim. For many years he conducted a farm in Maxatawny township. He was a devoted member of the Lutheran wing of the Maxatawny church and one of the oldest members of Huguenot Lodge, No. 277, Free and Accepted Masons. His wife Amelia (nee Rabenold) preceded him in death by ten years. His son, Cyrenius, of Portland, Oregon, survives him, as do two daughters, Mrs. James Hall, at home, and Mrs. Morris Greenawalt, of Kutztown R.F.D. There are a number of grandchildren surviving, as well as a brother, Charles Grim, of Allentown, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Ziegler, of Macungie, and Mrs. Mary Lichtenwalner, of Macungie. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, standard time, from his late home. Short services will be held there and further services will take place in the Maxatawny church, in the cemetery of which burial will be made. Revs. W. S. Dry and George B. Smith will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 17, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Daniel

Daniel Grim, aged 27 years, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Grim, died on Friday week, at the residence of his parents at Bower's Station. Deceased traveled through the Western States a number of years, and was last located in Chicago. He came home last spring suffering with consumption, which was the cause of his death.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, September 8, 1897, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Daniel B.

Daniel B. Grim, a well-known resident of Kutztown, died Wednesday, aged 81 years. He was president of Kutztown Bank and director of the Electric Light Company. Mr. Grim was born in Grimsville on August 31, 1833. From 1850 to 1857 he lived in Davenport, Iowa, where he owns large farming interests. Returning again to his native town, he subsequently moved to Kutztown where he resided the rest of his life. He is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth, wife of Ira B. Rothermel, of Reading; Anna and Emma, at home; and one son, Daniel P. Grim, Jr., teller of the Kutztown Bank. His wife preceded him in death many years ago.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 1, 1914, page 23. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Daniel B.

Col. Daniel B. Grim, of Grimsville, Berks county, died on Tuesday of last week, aged 82. His wife was buried last Thanksgiving day. Col. Grim was the founder of Grimsville, a thriving village in Greenwich township, and was one of the best known citizens in that section of Berks county. He was appointed postmaster of the village by President Jackson, and held the position up to the time of his death, a period of nearly fifty years. He combined the business of drover with that of tanning and attending to the post office, and was one of the first drovers to buy in the York State markets. He was also a Colonel of militia. At the time of his death he was the proprietor of the Grimsville steam tannery, a hotel and a store stand. He had been in the hotel business for many years, but intended to retire this spring. Six children survive him, viz.: Sarah, unmarried, who resided with him; Mrs. William Breinig, of Breinigsville, this county; Mrs. Charles H. Dietrich, of Klinesville, Berks county; J. K. Grim, wholesale grocer, Reading; Daniel P. Grim, of Kutztown, and Chas. A. K. Grim, of Topton.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, March 14, 1883, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, David I.

David I. Grim, well known in this city, died yesterday at his home in Topton, of a complication of diseases, aged 45 years and 4 months. Mr. Grim was ill for the past nine months. He was a son of Charles and Ellen Grim. There survives his widow and two children, Louisa R. and David A. The following sisters also survive, Martha, Daisy, Sarah and Pauline, at Topton; Mrs. Louis Doll, New York; Mrs. Lottie Eckert, Reading, and Mrs. Morris Bauer, Elizabeth, N.J. The remains will be removed to this city by Undertaker Sourbier and taken to the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Rose Leber, 126 Gordon street, from where the funeral will be held on Friday morning at 10.30 o'clock. Interment in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 19, 1919, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, David S.

Dr. David S. Grim, chief dermatologist and oldest member of the staff of St. Joseph's hospital, Reading, died on Tuesday in that institution which he had served for almost 40 years. He was 69 years of age. Dr. Grim was born in Bowers, was educated in Keystone Kutztown State Teachers' college, Bucknell university and the University of Michigan medical school. He is survived by his widow, Carrie Batdorf Grim, a brother George of Nazareth, who is the superintendent of public instruction in Northampton county, and a sister, Mrs. Kate Reed of Lyons. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:30 at his home in Millbach.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 12, 1942, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Donald A.

Donald A. Grim, 86, of 2002 Myrtle St., Laureldale, died Saturday morning in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient two days. He was taken to the hospital from ManorCare health Service Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had resided one month. Born in Temple, he was a son of the late Paul and Florence (Baer) Grim. Grim was a mechanic, and had been employed 28 years by the former Nick Ciliberti Motors, Reading. He was later employed four years by J.F. Kohler Co., Reading, retiring in 1974. Surviving are two sons, Larry A., Temple, and Steven A., Shoemakersville; and two daughters: Barbara A. (Grim) Hurley, Oley, and Lucinda A. Grim, Jim Thorpe, Carbon County. Other survivors include a sister, Anna (Grim) Holland, Temple; and two brothers: Henry, Temple, and Robert R., Fleetwood.

Grim Sr., Donald E.

Donald E. Grim Sr., 66, Alburtis, died of natural causes May 19 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, near Allentown, where he had been taken after being stricken at his workplace, Allen Organ Co., Macungie. He was the husband of Doris M. (Oswald) Grim. Born in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Florence M. (Stoudt) Grim. Grim had been employed as a hand sander by Allen Organ Co. for 10 years, and previously worked in shipping for Caloric Corp., Topton. He was a member of Longswamp United Church of Christ. Grim is also survived by a son, Donald E. Jr., Breinigsville, Lehigh County, and a daughter, Donna J. Grim, Topton. Other survivors include two brothers, Leon, Kutztown, and Dennis, Mertztown. Memorial services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Longswamp UCC. Burial will be private. The Carl F. Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Grim, Emma M. (nee Rapp)

Mrs. Emma M. Grim, 85, wife of the late William H. Grim who operated a general store in Lyons until his death six years ago, died Sunday at her home there. Born in Oley Township, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Louisa (Miller) Rapp. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lyons, and the Home Department of the Sunday school where she had been a teacher for 69 years and a former superintendent of the Primary Department. Surviving are seven children: Elda, wife of Robert E. Martz, Gordon; Charles, Laureldale; Forest, Reading; Amos; Kenneth; Fern, wife of Edgar Schwoyer, and Margaret, wife of Marcus Benner, all of Lyons; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a brother, Dr. Ira M. Rapp, Reading. Funeral services will be held at her home on Kemp street in Lyons at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with continued services in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lyons. Interment will be in the Lyons Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at her home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 27, 1954, page 27. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, George B.

George B. Grim, for 45 years a resident of rural Kutztown, died at his home along R. 1 Friday night as the result of a heart attack. He was 77 years old. Born in Weisenberg township, son of the late James and Eliza (Holben) Grim, early in his youth he undertook the occupation of farming and for 43 years was actively engaged therein. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of Siegel's church, in which services will be held following those in his late home, Kutztown R. 1, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Siegel's cemetery. The Rev. Robert Laubach will officiate. Mr. Grim is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Verna Leipensberger and Mrs. Pearl Hohl, both of Kutztown R. 1; and two brothers, Chester Grim, Kutztown R. 1, and Charles Grim, of Hellertown.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, March 8, 1942, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, E. Josephine

Services were held for E. Josephine Grim, 98, formerly of Lower Heidelberg Township, who died November 16 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville, where he had resided since 1996. Her husband, Paul C. Grim, died in 1985. Born in Pike Township, she was a member of St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, Lower Heidelberg Township. Surviving are two sons, Paul F., Monroeville, Allegheny County, and Robert F., Wernersville. Other survivors incude five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Hain's Church, Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Township. The arrangements were handled by the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville.

Grim, Edwin Joel

On the 29th ult., in Albany, Edwin Joel, son of the late Reuben Grim, aged 34 years, 7 months and 8 days.

Grim, Ellen M. (nee Kistler)

Mrs. Ellen M. Grim, one of Topton's oldest and respected women, passed suddenly away Monday morning at her home, Main and High streets, from a heart attack, on her eightieth birthday anniversary. She was preparing to assist her daughter do some household duties when she was overcome and in a short time expired. Mrs. Grim was the widow of Charles A. K. Grim, a well known Lehigh county Civil War veteran. She was a native of Lehigh and a daughter of the late David and Maria, nee Fetherolf, Kistler, but fort the post 62 years lived at Topton. Her husband died thirteen years ago. She is survived by the following children, Sarah, Mrs. Lewis Doll and Mrs. Martha Davis, Topton; Mrs. Alice Polk, Beverly Hills, Calif.; Mrs. Morris Bauer, Elizabeth, N.J.; Mrs. Lottie Ehing, reading; Mrs. Daisy Collins, Union, N.J., and Mrs. Pauline Huff, Alpha, N.J. Eight grandchildren three great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Charles Griesemer, Reading, and two brothers, Lloyd, Wanamakers, and Dr. E. K. Kistler, reading, also survive. The funeral will be held from her late home on Friday at 1.30 p.m., daylight time. Rev. William H. Kline, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, Topton, will officiate. Interment will be made in Union cemetery, Topton. Friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 28, 1932, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, George

Grim, Hannah H.

An attack of pneumonia resulted Saturday in the death of Hannah H. Grim at her home at Mertztown at the age of 75 years.

She was born in Maxatawny township, Berks county, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Emma Trexler Grim, and was the last of her family. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Paul's church at Mertztown.

Funeral services will be held at her late home Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Rev. W. S. Dry officiating. Interment will be made in the Mertztown cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 12, 1934, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Henry L.

Henry L. Grim, 83, of Columbia Avenue, Temple, died June 3 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had been a patient since March 4. He was the husband of Eleanor M. (Meck) Grim. Born in Temple, he was a son of the late Paul D. and Florence (Baer) Grim. Grim had been employed for many years as an electrician by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 743, Reading, retiring in 1982. He served as union trustee. He was an Army veteran of World War II, receiving the Bronze Star medal. Grim was instrumental in the construction of the Temple playground. He was a life member of the Temple Fire Company, the 112th Cavalry Association, Dallas, and the Texas Military Museum. Grim is also survived by three sons: Brian L., Sinking Spring; Gary S., Fleetwood; and Glenn R. Sr., Muhlenberg Park. Other survivors include a brother, Robert Grim, Fleetwood, and a sister, Anna (Grim) Holland, Temple. There is also one grandson, one step-granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Grim, Jerome

On the 12th of January, in Maxatawny, Berks county, of diphtheria, Jerome, son of Daniel M. and Mary Grim, aged 5 years, 3 months and 12 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, January 28, 1863, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Joan Ann

A two-year-old Mertztown R. 1 girl who fell in boiling water Monday died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Allentown Hospital. She was Joan Ann Grim, daughter of Robert F. and Shirley (Noll) Grim. The child received third degree burns over 45 percent of her body including legs, arms and back, according to a hospital spokesman. The accident happened while her father was cleaning a pheasant. He said youngsters dressed in Halloween costumes entered the room and Joan, who became scared, backed toward her father and into the container of water on the floor. She is survived by her parents and two sisters, Cathy Keller and Debra Grim. Private services will be conducted by the Christ Funeral Home of Fleetwood.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 5, 1960, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, John H.

John H. Grim, a retired farmer, died Thursday at his Greenwich Township home, Kutztown R. 2. He was 82. He was the son of the late Daniel and Mary Garman Grim. Survivors include his wife, Lillie W. Kline Grim; a son, Dewey, Kutztown R. 2; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles, Temple; and Sylvester, Kutztown R. 2; and three sisters, Josephine, widow of John Oswald, Allentown; Lou, widow of Henry Cleaver, Pittsburgh, and Eva, widow of Howard Kroninger, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 15, 1951, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Jonathan

Jonathan Grim, who died at his home, No. 623 North Penn street, on Friday, was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, and was a son of Reuben and Sarah Grim. Nearly all his life was spent conducting gristmills in Berks, Bucks and Schuylkill counties. He is survived by his wife, Mary, the following children: Edwin, of Bath; Jesse, of Easton; Mrs. Esther Anderson, of Reading; Kate, Mame and Sallie, of Allentown; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Maria Kistler, of Allentown; Mrs. Sarah Heinly, of Harrisburg; Mrs. Kate Fister, of Lynnport, and a brother, Daniel Grim, of Lenhartsville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 23, 1906, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Jonathan K.

The many relatives, friends and acquaintances of Jonathan K. Grim in Allentown and throughout Lehigh county will regret to hear of his death. The sad event occurred at his home in Reading on Wednesday night last after a long illness with kidney troubles and inflammation of the bladder. He was born at Grimsville, and from the time he was old enough to be in a store he had been a merchant. He started in the general store business at Grimsville many years ago, and conducted his place very successfully until 1870, when he sold out and moved to Reading, where he formed a partnership with James K. Getz and started a wholesale grocery store. Several years later the partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Grim conducted it himself until 1888, when he sold out and opened a produce store which he conducted until two years ago. He brought his age to 68 years, and is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, Chester A., George and Harry, Mrs. D. Nicholas Schaeffer, and Louisa, the wife of Mr. George A. Laubach, of the dry goods firm of Wm. Laubach and Son, Easton. The latter before her marriage was a frequent sojourner in our city, and a great favorite in society circles.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, April 22, 1896, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Joshua Dale

Funeral services were held for Joshua Dale Grim, 65, who died July 22 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Naomi R. (Reichert) Grim. Born in Breinigsville, he was a son of Althea A. A. (Miller) Grim of Breinigsville and the late Joshua M. Grim. Grim, his wife and son, owned and operated Grim's Greenhouse and Farm Market, Inc. in Breinigsville since 1989. Previously, he was a supervisor and roadmaster for Upper Macungie Township from 1986 to 1995. He was a farmer on the family farm in Breinigsville for many years. He was also a salesman for the former Hoffman Seeds in Landisville, Lancaster County. He was also an independent contractor working for Semmel Excavating and the former Charles Hoch Contracting Company in Allentown. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Trexlertown. A life member, former assistant fire chief, Pennsylvania State certified vehicle rescue technician and treasurer of The Good Will Fire Company No. 1, Trexlertown. He was also a life member of the Fogelsville Fire Company. He was a livestock superintendent for both the Schnecksville and Allentown Fairs; a former Lehigh County 4-H sheep club leader; a member of the Vegetable Growers Association in Harrisburg. He was a past president of the Parkland High School chapter of Future Farmers of America. Among his survivors are his wife, of 42 years, his mother, a son, Joshua F. and daughter, Ruth N. all of Breinigsville. Also, three brothers and two sisters. Contributions may be made to the Hershey Medical Transplant Group or St. Paul's United Church of Christ, both in c/o Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, PA 18031. Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery, Trexlertown. The arrangements were handled by the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville.

Grim, Joshua D.N.

Joshua D.N. Grim, 64, farmer and former cabinet maker, died early Tuesday at his home near Fogelsville, Breinigsville R. 1. He had been in failing health since last fall and bedfast for two weeks. Born in Maxatawny township, Berks county, he was a son of the late Joshua and Lydia (Weaver) Grim. He had been a farmer for 35 years and prior to that had worked at his trade of cabinet making. Mr. Grim was a member of the Alburtis Rod and Gun Club and the Fogelsville Fire Co. Surviving are his wife, the former Clara S. Carl, a son Joshua M., at home; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Leiby, Kutztown, and Mrs. Clara Franks, Erie.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 19, 1950, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Kate E.

Miss Kate E. Grim, aged 74 years, South Reading Avenue, Boyertown died at Ruth's Haven, Bally, where she was confined for a week. She was one of the best known women in Boyertown and vicinity. She was a former Democratic committeewoman, a director of the Colebrookdale Iron Works, and for 22 years was superintendent of the primary department of St. John's Lutheran Sunday School. During the World War, she headed the Boyertown chapter of the American Red Cross. She also was a manager of the late William K. Grim estate, which includes a large number of properties in Boyertown. Miss Grim was known for her charitable work in this vicinity. She was the last of her family which resided in the Grim homestead, [22] South Reading Avenue, for the past 68 years. Surviving are two nieces residing in Texarkanna, Texas, and a number of cousins. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. The funeral was held from her late home Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. The Rev. David F. Longacre, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiated. Funeral Director, Wayland G. Schwenk.

Grim, Lillie E. (nee Long)

Mrs. Lillie E. (Long) Grim, 84, widow of Chester Grim, died Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Geisinger, Mertztown R. 1, with whom she resided for eight years. She was ill only a few days. She was born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, a daughter of the late Marcus and Eliza (Trexler) Long. She was a member of the home department of the Sunday school of Longswamp Union Church. Only nieces and nephews including Mrs. Geisinger, survive. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the DeLong and Trexler Funeral Home, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 25, 1955, page 56. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Marshal G.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Marshal G. Grim, of Lower Macungie Township and formerly of Mertztown, who died of natural causes April 19 in the emergency room of Lehigh Valley Hospital. Burial was in Zion Maxatawny Union Cemetery, Kutztown. He was the husband of D. Jean (Whisler) Grim. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late George E. and Pearl S. (Hilbert) Grim. Until retiring as inspector in 2000, he was employed by Mack Trucks, Macungie, for 34 years. He was a member of Longswamp United Church of Christ, Mertztown. Also surviving are a stepson, R. David Warner Jr., Chester Springs, Chester County, and two stepdaughters, Cheryl L. (Warner) Marley, West Norriton, Montgomery County, and Karen A. (Warner) O'Donnell, Doylestown, Bucks County. There are also six stepgrandchildren and a brother, Thomas O. Grim, Plano, Texas.

Grim, Mary (nee German)

Mary, widow of Daniel Grim, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Conrad, of near Pleasantville, Berks county, on Monday morning at one o'clock, aged 83 years, 5 months and 11 days. She had been bedfast for only a few days, although an invalid for fourteen years, being in an almost helpless condition for the past few years. Her husband preceded her in death sixteen years ago. The following children survive: Mrs. O. W. Conrad, Pleasantville; Mrs. John Steigerwalt, West Penn, Schuylkill county; Mrs. John Oswald, Topton; Charles, of Temple; John H., of Grimville; Mrs. Henry Cleaver, Pleasantville; Sylvester, Krimsville; Henry W., Kutztown, and Mrs. Howard Kroninger, of Kutztown. Three brothers and two sisters also remain: Charles German, Lyons; Adam German, Fort Wayne, Inc.; Daniel German, Reading; Mrs. Susan Knoll, Allentown, and Mrs. Kate Bushing, Fort Wayne, Inc. Twenty-four grand and thirty great-grandchildren also survive. The deceased was a member of Bowers church. The funeral will be held from her late home at one o'clock on Saturday afternoon with continued services and burial at Bowers Lutheran church. Revs. Bond and Smith will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 10, 1921, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Matilda (nee Zwoyer)

Matilda (Zwoyer), wife of William Grim, died of dropsy at her home in Lyons, aged 50 years. Her husband is blind. Deceased leaves the following children: Minnie, wife of James George, of bower's; Ellen, wife of William Schappel, of Allentown; Mae, wife of John Mertz, of Kutztown; Luma, Maude, Nora, Jacob, Charles and Paul, at home. The following step-children survive: Katie, wife of Daniel Reed, of Lyons; John of bower's; Dr. David, of Reading, and Geo., county superintendent of Nazareth. The following sisters and brothers survive: Mrs. Elias Kerchner, Black Bear; Mrs. Benjamin Hammes, near Topton; Jonas Zwoyer, of Bower's, and Aaron, of Lyons. Funeral on Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 12, 1913, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, May C. (nee Frey)

Mrs. May C. (Frey) Grim, 76, of 1007 Riverview Terrace, Allentown, died Wednesday afternoon at the Allentown Hospital. Born in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of Revere and Susanna (Kutz) Frey. She was of the Evangelical and Reformed faith. Survivors include her husband, Jacob W. Grim; a son, Warren J. Grim, Kutztown; two daughters, Myrl K., wife of Warren Diehl, Allentown; Arlene E. S., wife of John Moyer, Allentown; seven grandchildren, three brothers, Harvey Frey, Illinois; Byron Frey, Kutztown, and George Frey, Kutztown, and a sister, Hattie, wife of Frank Kunkel, Emmaus. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, September 27, 1956, page 60. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Meda P. (nee Schaeffer)

Mrs. Meda P. Grim, 74, widow of Mason P. Grim, died yesterday morning at her home at Maxatawny, Berks county, after an illness of four days. Born in Upper Macungie township, Lehigh county, she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Ehrina (Mohr) Schaeffer. She had lived in Maxatawny the last 21 years. Prior to that time, she had resided at Breinigsville R. 1. She was a member of Ziegel's Reformed church, Breinigsville R. 1. She is survived by one daughter, Estella S. Grim, at home; two brothers, Charles Schaeffer of Reading; Harry Schaeffer of Breinigsville R. 1, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the late home at Maxatawny. Burial will be made in Ziegel's church cemetery, Breinigsville R. 1.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 21, 1945, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Minnie Victoria Seigfried

Mrs. Minnie Victoria Seigfried, wife of Oliver Grim, died at Longswamp, in her 42nd year, of a complication of diseases. She is survived by five children, Robert E., Arthur A., Homer R., Ruth E., Edna M., Russell R., and Hilda M. She is also survived by sisters and brothers, Sadie Groff, of Kempton; Mabel Long, of Kempton, R.F.D.; Katie Ebert, of Kempton, R.F.D.; Edgar, of Stony Run, and George, of Kutztown. Due notice will be given of the funeral later.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 26, 1925, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Oliver F.

Oliver F. Grim, a well known farmer and blacksmith, of near Henningsville, Lehigh county, died Monday night at 10.30 o'clock at his home, from complications, aged 52 years, 2 months and 28 days. Mr. Grim was a native of near Krumsville, and lived in that section for a number of years. While assisting on his father's farms, he also worked in a blacksmith shop, long conducted by the Grim family. He is survived by seven children, Robert E., Reading; Arthur A., Hancock, and Homer H., Ruth E., Edna M., Russell R., and Elda M., at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive, Chester E., address unknown; Edwin, Charles and Cleveland, Kutztown, and Mrs. Solomon Miller, Mrs. Sylvester Grim, Dora G., and Mrs. Alvin Nunemaker, Krumsville. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock standard time, from his late home. Further services will be held in the Grimsville church and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 26, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Oscar A.

Oscar A. Grim died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at his home in Albany township, Berks county, near B��s hotel. He was in his 70th year. Mr. Grim was a saw mill worker and lost his right arm 18 years ago. Recently he had been in ill health. He is survived by the following children: Walter, Lenhartsville; Louisa, wife of Jonathan Kramer, hamburg R. 3; Agnes Grim, Lenhartsville R. 1; Robert O. Grim, East Macungie; and Anson Grim, Lenhartsville R. 1. All funeral services will be held at the Nester funeral home, Jacksville, Lynn township, Lehigh county, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Burial in the Grimsville cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 6, 1943, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Pearl S. (nee Hilbert)

Mrs. Pearl S. (Hilbert) Grim, 50, of Mertztown, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of George E. Grim. Born at Topton, she was a daughter of the late Milton M. and Sallie (Minner) Hilbert. She was a Lutheran member of Zion Maxatawny Union Church. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Marshal G., of Kutztown, and Thomas O., at home; a sister Verna, wife of Jay Kurtz of East Greenville; three brothers, Lloyd Hilbert of Glen Burnie, Md.; Earl Hilbert of Hyde Park, Berks County, and Russell Hilbert of Topton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Fritz-Kendall Funeral Home of Kutztown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 12, 1969, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Peter E.

Peter E. Grim, a highly respected farmer of Kempton, died suddenly yesterday morning after an illness of six months from a complication of diseases. He had not, however, been bedfast and death came before he had risen yesterday morning. He is survived by one son, Albert O. Grim, of Ballietsville, and one sister, Catharine, Mrs. Henry Gery, of Weisenburg. His age was 66 years, 3 months and 16 days. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9.30 a.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, August 13, 1917, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Robert F.

Memorial services were held in Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Dryville, for Robert F. Grim Sr., of Fredericksville Road, Fredericksville, who died March 7 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient three days. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley P. (Noll) Grim. Born in Macungie, he was a son of the late Charles V. and Florence (Stoudt) Grim. Until retiring, he was employed as a production worker by Caloric Corp., Topton, for 37 years. He was a member of Christ (Mertz) Luthern Church. Also surviving are two sons, Robert F. Grim Jr., Leesport, and Gary G. Grim, Fleetwood; and three daughters: Kathy (Grim) Lance, Debra (Grim) Noll and Sharon (Grim) Kulago, all of Fleetwood. There are also 13 grandchildren and a great-grandson. Other survivors include three brothers, Leon Grim, Kutztown; Donald E. Grim, Alburtis; and Dennis L. Grim, Mertztown. He was predeceased by a daughter, JoanAnn Grim, who died in 1960. The David J. Boyko Funeral Home, Macungie, was in charge of arrangements.

Grim, Sally A.

Sally A. Grim, 76, of 1116 Mount Laurel Ave., Temple, died Friday at 11:30 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. Her husband, Albert E. Grim, died April 20, 1985. Born in Temple, she was a daughter of the late Settimio and Giulia (Gaspari) DeSantis. Grim was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park. Surviving are a son, Albert S., San Diego, and four daughters: Julianne L. (Grim) Meter, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Marianne M. (Grim) Hiddemen, Reading; Margaret A. (Grim) Roth, Mohnton; and Elizabeth A. (Grim) Lambi, Fleetwood. Other survivors include two sisters, Lucy M. DeSantis and Erma V. DeSantis, both of Temple. There are also six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, is in charge of arrangements.

Grim, Sara M.

Sara M. Grim, 93, of 5030 Kutztown Rd, Temple, died Thursday at 9:40 pm in St Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient for a day. Born in Ontelaunee Twp, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Batz) Grim. Grim was employed as a clerk for Reading Merchants Oil Co, retiring in 1973. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Temple. Surviving are a niece, Anna M. (Grim) Holland, Temple, and several other nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Milkins Funeral Home, Inc, Temple. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Grim, Sarah

Miss Sarah Grim, of Kutztown, died in St. Luke's hospital, Bethlehem, on Wednesday last, from exhaustion following an operation for multiple tumors in the stomach. The deceased was 62 years old. She was a daughter of the late Daniel B. Grim, of Grimsville, and is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Daniel P. Grim, of Kutztown; Charles S. K. Grim, of Topton; Mrs. Charles Dietrich, of Kutztown; and Mrs. William Breinig, of Breinigsville.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, October 23, 1901, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, Sarah E.

GRIM -- In this city, on the 8th inst., SARAH E, daughter of Edward W. and Mary A. Grim, aged 14 years, 8 months and 15 days. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 268 W. Elm St., on Friday at 1 p.m. To proceed to Kissinger's church, where further services will be held. Interment in Kissinger's cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, September 11, 1912, p. 14. Submitted by: Marianne.]

Grim, Solon D.

Solon D. Grim, son of Cyrenius R. Grim and wife Amelia (nee Rabenold) Grim, died suddenly at his father's farm in Greenwich township, as a result of heart disease. Deceased was aged 36 years, 8 months and 10 days. He was a member of Maxatawny Lutheran church. He is survived by his father, three sisters, Rosa and Mary, at home; Martha, wife of Maurice Greenawalt, and one brother, Cyrenius, of Portland, Oregon. Funeral from the residence of his father, Cyrenius R. Grim, at Monterey, Berks county, on Saturday, November 18, 1922, at 1.30 p.m. Further services in Maxatawny church. Interment in cemetery adjoining. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate. Funeral Director Jacob J. Schofer, of Topton, has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 15, 1922, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, William H.

William H. Grim, 80, Lyons, Pa., well-known as a member of various band in Lehigh and Berks counties for many years, died Thursday night at his home. He conducted a general store in Lyons the last 30 years. Born in Oley township, Berks county, he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Hammes) Grim. A member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Lyons, he was most active with the church orchestra and other musical organizations, but also belonged to the Alliance Fire Co. and the Lyons lodge of Odd Fellows. He was financial secretary of the latter organization. Surviving are his wife, Emma, nee Rapp, Grim, and the following children: Mrs. Robert Martz, Gordon; Charles, Laureldale; Forrest, Reading; Mrs. Edgar Schwoyer, Mrs. Marcus Benner, Amos and Kenneth Grim, all of Lyons. There are ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Saturday, November 13, 1948, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grim, William K.

Boyertown, August 15 -- Ex-Burgess William K. Grim, of this borough, died at 11:40 p.m. last night in his 81st year. Deceased had been declining for several years, but yesterday morning was able to walk about his home, as well as usual. He fed his horse and ate breakfast with the rest of the family. Soon after 8 a.m. he began to complain of pain in the stomach and despite all medical aid the illness rapidly developed into congestion of the lungs, which caused death.

His widow and these children remain: William, cashier of the Texarkana National Bank, of Texarkana, TX; Miss Mahala and Katie, at home, and Sallie, widow of Franklin Sabolt, at home.

Mr. Grim was elected Chief Burgess in 1870 for a term of three years. He was a charter member of the Farmers National Bank, of Boyertown, and vice president of that institution from 1893 to the time of his death.

He was one of the organizers of the Boyertown Mutual Fire Insurance Company in 1885, and was the president of that company until recently, when he declined a re-election on account of failing health. He was the treasurer of the Knights of the Mystic Chain, of the place, until a short time ago.

Deceased was born in Exeter, May 28, 1825, and was a son of Gideon and Esther Grim. When a young man he moved to the old Grim homestead, known as Grim's Mill, about two miles from Boyertown. At this place he resided until 1872, when he moved to Boyertown. He was an extensive owner of real estate.

Deceased was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, of Boyertown. Funeral on Sunday, August 20, at 10 a.m., at the house. Services by Rev. A. M. Weber. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Funeral director, James J. Brown of D. C. Brumbach and Co.

[Source: Pottstown Daily Ledger, Wednesday, August 16, 1905. Submitted by Betty.]

Grim, William K.

The funeral of William K. Grim which was held from his late residence on Saturday, August 19, at 10 a.m., was very largely attended. The remains were dressed in a black burial robe, covered with a satin-bound flannel blanket and rested in a highly polished square-carved cornered, quartered oak casket, mounted with extension bar handles of carved oak, trimmed with silver and lined with heavy satin. The floral tributes were very pretty and numerous. The bearers were selected from the directors of the Farmers' National Bank and the Boyertown Mutual Fire Insurance Company, both of which organizations attended in a body. Rev. A.M. Weber officiated. Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery. Undertaker James J. Brown had charge.

Grim, William W.

William W. Grim died of old age Saturday morning at 4 o'clock at his residence at Lyons at the age of 76 years. He was unwell for some years and was bedfast for the last two years. He was born in Maxatawny Township, Berks county, and was a son of Reuben and Diana (nee Kutz) Grim. He was a miller by trade and conducted the old Grim mill in Rockland for 30 years. Twelve years ago he was stricken blind. He was twice married. His first wife was May Hottenstein, who preceded him in death 37 years. His second wife was Matilda Zwoyer, who preceded him in death 15 months. He leaves the following children: John, Bowers; Dr. David, Reading; George, superintendent of the schools of Northampton County; Mrs. Daniel Reed, of town; Mrs. Minnie George, Kutztown; Mrs. William Schappell, Allentown; Mrs. John Mertz, Kutztown; Jacob, Charles, Paul, Luma, Maude and Norah, all at home; one brother Moses, Bowers; and two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Dangler and Mrs. Louisa Gaby, both of Michigan. Undertaker J. J. Schoeffer, of Topton, has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 28, 1914, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grime, Violenta Matilda

Grime - In Upper Bern, on December 30th, Violenta Matilda, daughter of Abraham and Mary Ann Grime, aged 4 years, 6 months and 29 days.

Grimes, Mildred M.

Mildred M. Grimes, 72, died Friday morning at 5:01 of natural causes in her Shartlesville residence. She was the wife of William A. Grimes. Born in Shoemakersville, she was a daughter of the late Samuel H and Annie (Rentschler) Hoch. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Michael's Union Church, Tilden Twp. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Kenneth L., Strausstown; and two daughters: Barbara A., wife of Roger W. Lounsbury, Myerstown, and Nancy G., wife of Dr. Thomas B. Moll, Wyomissing. Also eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a sister, Arlene, wife of Charles Breidegam, Mohrsville RD 1. The Leibensperger Funeral Home, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements.

Grimes, William A.

Ex-Hamburg school director Services will be held March 19, 1 p.m., in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for William A. Grimes, 90, formerly of Old Route 22, Upper Tulpehocken Township, who died March 13, in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 7. He had been taken to the hospital from Columbia Cottage, Spring Township, where he had resided since Nov. 2001. Burial will be in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Township. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred M. (Hoch) Grimes, who died Nov. 18, 1988. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John C. and Catherine (Yoder) Grimes. Until retiring in 1988, he was a self-employed dairy farmer for more than 30 years in Tilden Township. He was previously employed as a knitter by Reading Maid Hosiery. He was a 1930 graduate of Perry High School. Grimes was a former board member of the Hamburg School Board. He served as master for the Shartlesville Grange 1512 for eight years, and was a former officer of the Shartlesville Senior Citizens. Grimes was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Township, where he served as a former president of council. Surviving are a son, Kenneth L. Grimes, Upper Tulpehocken Township; two daughters, Barbara A. (Grimes) Andrews, Myerstown, and Nancy G. (Grimes) Moll, Wyomissing; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Grimley, Elda L. (nee Hottenstein)

Mrs. Elda L. (Hottenstein) Grimley, 71, wife of O. Raymond Grimley, 144 W. Main St., Kutztown, died Monday night at her home. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Q. and Emma (Stichler) Hottenstein. She was a member of St. Paul's ER Church, Kutztown, and formerly served for many years as the church organist. She was also a member of the East Penn Chapter 336, Order of Eastern Star, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kutztown Fire Co. Surviving with her husband is a sister, Anna C., wife of Dr. Charles A. Hottenstein, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 24, 1953, page 37. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gring, Beulah (nee Rothermel)

Mrs Beulah Gring, 60, wife of William E Gring, of 436 S Pearl St., Lancaster, died yesterday in her home. Born in Kutztown, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Anna (Yenser) Rothermel. Mrs Gring was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Lancaster.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anna Mary Mann, Arlington, VA. and a sister, Ella Rothermel of Reading.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. Arrangements are in charge of the C Abram Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster.

Gring, David

On the 25th ult, in Cumru township, Mr. David Gring, in the 88th year of his age.

Gring, Edna Mae (nee Culp)

Edna Mae Gring, a retired schoolteacher and librarian, died of a heart attack June 21 in Lancaster General Hospital. Gring, 80, Lancaster, was the wife of Paul R. Gring. She was employed as a teacher in the Wilson School District, retiring in 1990 as the librarian at Wilson Southern Junior High School. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Herbert R. and Bertha (Christie) Culp. Gring was a graduate of Reading High School and a 1974 graduate of Millersville University with a bachelor's degree in library science. She received her master's degree in education from Temple University, Philadelphia, in 1978. She also attended Albright College. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, where she served as a deacon. Gring was a volunteer for several years at the Mountville Public Library, Lancaster County. She is also survived by two sons, Phillip, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, and Stephen, Ocean City, N.J. Other survivors include three grandchildren. Memorial services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be private in Charles Evans Cemetery. Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Lancaster, is in charge of arrangements.

Gring, Gertraut

On the 31st ult., in Spring, Gertraut Gring, widow of David Gring, aged 84 years, 8 months and 18 days.

Gring, Harriet D. (nee Hornberger)

Mrs. Harriet D. Gring, widow of Reuben Gring (nee Hornberger) aged 86yrs 7mo, one of the oldest residents of Mohnton, died at 9pm Monday of a complication of diseases & general debility, brought on with the advance of years. Deceased was born in the vicinity of Mohnton & had lived there all of her life. She had been in ill health for the last 10mos. Mrs. Gring was a member of the Salem United Evangeical Church of Mohnton. Surviving are a son, Harry of Mohnton & two sisters, Mrs Samuel Miller of Mohnton & Mrs Ellen Swartz of Wyomissing.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, August 10, 1915. Submitted by: Submitted by Tim.]

Gring, Sarah E. (nee Winter)

Mrs. Sarah E. Gring, a widow, aged 74 years, 8 months and 23 days, died on Monday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Morris E. Hertzog, of Church street, of internal cancer. Deceased left no children. She was a native of Berks county. Her parents were Jacob Winter and his wife Sarah Rahn. She resided with her niece and family for about half a year. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Friday, with short services at the house here, at 9.30 o'clock, after which the remains will be taken to Sinking Springs for interment. Friends here are invited to attend the services.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, April 28, 1910, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grise, Amanada A. (nee Weidner)

A heart attack caused the unexpected death of Amanda A. Grise, wife of Charles H. Grise, yesterday morning at 11.30 o'clock at her home on Haas St., Topton. She was aged 65 years, 10 months and 26 days. Mrs. Grise was born in Rockland township, Berks county, the daughter of the late James P. and Emalina, nee Angstadt, Weidner. She is survived by her husband, a son George and two grandsons, all at home; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Fred Derr, Fogelsville, and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Ehst, Boyertown; Katie Weidner, Boyertown; Clancey Weidner, Monterey; Aaron Weidner, Sally Ann Furnace; Milton Weidner, Reading; James Weidner, Bowers, and Ellis Weidner, Oley. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1.30 o'clock at her late home, with continued services in the Longswamp church, of which she was a member of the Lutheran wing. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. William F. Bond, Shamrock, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 27, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grise, Annie Victoria (nee Guinther)

The remains of Mrs. Annie Victoria Grise, Henningsville, were laid to rest on Friday, April 9 in the cemetery adjoining New Jerusalem church in Rockland. The deceased was a daughter of John K. Guinther and wife, Clara M. (nee Rader), and was born in Rockland township, Berks county, Pa., October 15, 1902, and was baptized in the same place, December 28, 1902 by the Rev. D. K. Humbert. The parents were the sponsors. She was confirmed at New Jerusalem by W. F. Bond October 12, 1918. On April 9, 1921, she was joined in marriage to William E. Grise by Rev. George B. Smith, Kutztown. She passed away of complications in the Allentown hospital on Monday, April 5, at 4.45 a.m., aged 23 years, 6 months and 21 days. There survive her husband, three sons, Warren LeRoy, David Harold and John Edward, her parents, seven sisters and six brothers, and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rader, Kutztown.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 19, 1926, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grise, Howard L.

Howard L. Grise, 40, of 40 E. High St., Topton, died late Monday night in Allentown Hospital, where he was a patient since Thursday. Until he became ill three weeks ago, he was a foreman at the Topton-Mertztown-Longswamp Rug Mill Corp. He was a member of Huffs Evangelical and Reformed Church, Lyons Fire Co. and Topton Fire Co. and their beneficial associations. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late John S. and Katie (Reitenauer) Grise. Surviving are his wife, Bertha (Hartzell) Grise, and the following sisters and brothers: Lila, wife of Charles Kemp, Mertztown R. 1; John and Vesta, wife of Raymond Keiser, Layton; William, Cora, wife of Ralph Kemp, and Fred, all of Alburtis R. 1; Paul, Macungie; Clarence and Norman, both of Alburtis R. 1; Robert, Shamrock, and Floyd, Maxatawny.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 9, 1952, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grise, Kate (nee Reifinger)

Ill for the past eleven weeks from complications, Mrs. Kate Grise, widow of Samuel Grise, died Wednesday night, at 8.30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Deibert, 914 Cedar street, aged 83 years, 2 months and 6 days. Mrs. Grise was born at Longswamp and was a daughter of the late Samuel and Katie, nee Adolph, Reifinger. She was a member of the Longswamp church and resided in that section until the death of her husband 33 years ago. She is survived by the following children, Charles, Topton; Mrs. Charles Deibert, this city; Mrs. Sally Kressley, Farmington, and Mrs. William Bauer, Easton. One brother, Charles, Longswamp; a sister, Hettie, this city, eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from the Deibert home on Monday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock (standard time). Services will be held at the Longswamp church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. L. Meckstroth will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 25, 1929, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grise, Lewis Howard

Shamrock. Lewis Howard, son of Howard and Bertha (Hartzell) Grise, Topton, died of pneumonia on Thursday, April 4, aged 1 year, 4 months and 6 days. He was baptized December 10, 1933, with parents as sponsors. Services were held at the house of mourning on late Sunday afternoon, April 7, followed by interment in the Bowers Union cemetery. Funeral Director Irvin D. DeLong, Topton, was in charge.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 16, 1935, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grisweld, Daniel S.

On the 18th December, in Rockland, Daniel S. Grisweld, aged 52 years, 4 months and 24 days.

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

Groeller, Esther Eva (nee Eisenhard)

Esther Eva, nee Eisenhard, Groeller, wife of Joseph Groeller of 395 Union St., died at 8.55 p.m. Wednesday in the Sacred Heart hospital, where she had been a patient since June 8. She was in her 41st year. A native of Longswamp township, she was a daughter of Robert and Lizzie, nee Dierolf, Eisenhard. She is survived by her husband and the following children: George, Clarence and Florence Groeller at home; Robert Stuber, Mrs. Winson Morgan and Mrs. Elwood Dutton, all of this city; two grandchildren; the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Helen Walck and Mrs. Oswin Hottenstein of Allentown; Mrs. Charles Holland of Bethlehem, Mrs. Charles Mengel and Mrs. William Mengel of Topton, Mrs. Curtis Miller of Mertztown, John and Raymond Eisenhard of Allentown. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the DeLong funeral home, 107 S. Home St., Topton. Interment in the Mertztown church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 19, 1942, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grofe, Catherine M.

Private services were held for Catherine M. (Weller) Grofe, 89, of the Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg and formerly of Knoll Lane, Gilbertsville, who died May 23 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Bechtelsville, she was a homemaker. Grofe was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Bechtelsvillle. She was a member of Liberty Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary of New Berlinville, the Gilbertsville Fire Co. and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Keystone Fire Co. of Bechtelsville. Burial was in Bechtelsville Union Cemetery in Bechtelsville. The arrangements were handled by the Catagnus Funeral Home, Boyertown.

Grofe, Norman M.

Norman M. Grofe, 74, of 32 E. Spring St., Bechtelsville, a retired knitting mill employe, died last night in the Reading Convalescent Center, West Reading. His wife, Stella M. (Schoch) Grofe, died in June 1966. He last worked for the Great American Knitting Mill of Bally, retiring in 1963. Born in Earl Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late John and Annie (Miller) Grofe. He was a member of Huffs United Church of Christ. Surviving are two brothers, Lester and Leon, both of Boyertown R. 3. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the C. L. Losh Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. The viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 26, 1969, page 28. Submitted by Jerri.]

Groff, Anna Maria

Groff - In Bethel township, Berks county, December 20th, 1875, Anna Maria Groff, widow of John Groff, aged 83 years, 7 months and 5 days.

Groff, Claude Isaac

Groff - In Jefferson, August 20th, Claude Isaac, son of John Isaac and Henrietta Isabella Groff, aged 6 months and 15 days.

Groff, Emma R.

Womelsdorf, Feb. 23 -- Emma R. (Lutz), 81, widow of George A. Groff, died yesterday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Kintzer, Womelsdorf R.D.. She was a daughter of the late Gabriel and Mary (Lengel) Lutz. She was a member of Host Reformed Church. Her husband preceded her in death seven years. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Mabel Kintzer, Reading; Mrs. Nor Keener, of Strausstown; and Minnie, wife of William Kintzer at whose home she died; 14 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and two brothers: Nathaniel F., of Bernville R.D.2, and John L., of Myerstown. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Danner funeral Home, this place. Further services in host Reformed Church, the Rev. Elmer A. Dech officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Groff, Charles

Charles H. Groff, of Amity was the son of Martin B. Groff and his wife Emma, nee Moser. he was born December 1, 1864; baptized in infancy by Rev. G. F. Miller; his grandmother, Mrs. Willi Moser was the sponsor. On the morning of February 23 he accidentally fell from a milk team at Brown's creamery, and died probably from congestion of the brain, at 12 o'clock noon, the same day, aged 30 years 2 months 22 days. He was living for the last four years with Mr. James B. McLean, at which place he died, and was buried from there February 27. Interment at Amity. B. Wagner, undertaker. He was a member of the P. O. S. of A. at Amity. The lodge had turned out largely and Messrs. Isaac Lee and J. H. Ludwig conducted services at the grave.

[Source: Our Church Paper; Amityville, Friedensburg and Pricetown, Berks County, Edited and published by Rev. U.P. Heilman, Athol, PA, March 1895, Vol. VIII No. 3. Submitted by Betty.]

Groff, George

Birdsboro, June 9 (Special). -- George Groff, who died suddenly in Gibraltar on Monday afternoon, was well known in Birdsboro and was a brother of Margaret, wife of Arthur Smith, Main Street. The early part of his life was passed here, at which time he was engaged in the general store business. He was one of the principal factors in the institution of Birdsboro Castle, K.G.E. and for a number of years after leaving Birdsboro resided in Morgantown and served as a school director in the Caernarvon district. He was a native of Amity township and a son of the late Martin L. Groff. He came here many years ago and for a while conducted a restaurant and also was a clerk in the B. F. Kern grocery store. After his marriage to Miss Ella Lutz, a daughter of the late Isaac Lutz and wife, he went to Morgantown to conduct the hotel of that place, and while there served two terms in the school board. For some years he had been with Birdsboro Motor Company and three years ago took the Gibraltar branch of this business. He is survived by his widow, Ella, and one daughter, Margaret, wife of Webster Muhlenberg; two sons, George and Russel; also three sisters.

Groff, George A.

Wernersville, Nov. 1 (AP) -- George A. Groff died at his home along Bernville R.D.3, aged 73 years. He was a son of the late Elias and Dietta (Wilhelm) Groff, was a member of the Reformed congregation of Host church, and Hamburg Council, 8, O. of I. A. Surviving are his widow, Emma (Lutz) Groff; three daughters, Mabel, wife of Paul Kintzer, this borough; Nora, wife of Morris Keener, Strausstown, and Minnie, wife of William Kintzer, Womelsdorf; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home. Further services in Host Church, the Rev. E. S. Leinbach officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery in charge of the Lamm Funeral Home.

Groff, Henrietta Isabella (nee Gerhard)

Groff - In Jefferson, February 17th, Henrietta Isabella, wife of John Isaac Groff, and daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Gerhard, aged 28 years, 1 month and 22 days.

Groff, Laura M. (nee Keffer)

Laura M. (Keffer) Groff, 54 wife of Walter W. Groff, of Grill,Reading R. D. 1, died shortly after her admission to Community General Hospital, Dr. Paul D. Good, coroner, attributed death to natural causes. She was the daughter of Frank and Emma (Weidner) Keffer. Surviving are her husband; two children: Esther, wife of Kirby Davis,Jr., and Howard H. Burkman, both of Grill; two grandchildren; two sisters; Lizzie, wife of Charles Yerger, and Sadie, wife of Luther Ulrich; and a brother, Samuel Keffer, all of Freemansville. Services Wednesday at 10 a. m. in the Kindt Memorial Home,Shillington, the Rev. Ralph E. Starr officiating. Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Groff, Laura M. (nee Keffer)

Groff--On the 23rd last, Laura M. Groff, aged 54 years. Services from Kindt Memorial Home, Shillington, Wednesday at 10 a. m. interment in Pleasant View Cemetery. Friends may call at the Memorial Home Tuesday evening, 7 to 9. (Kindt)

Groff, Mary M. (nee Schwartz)

Groff--In this city, on the morning of the 10th inst., Mary M. Groff (Schwartz), widow of the late Peter Groff, aged 76 years, 5 months and 19 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on Tuesday, 13th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., from the residence of her son, D.K. Groff, No. 110 South Eight street. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Times and Dispatch, Monday, August 12, 1872. Submitted by Nancy.]

Groff, Sophia

Groff -- In Bernville, September 27th, Sophia Groff, aged 41 years, 5 months and 28 days.

Groff, Mildred I.

Services were held in the Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg, for Mildred I. Groff, 83, Robesonia, who died Jan. 9 in the residence of her sister-in-law, June Napp, Salem Road, Bethel Township. Burial was in Merkey's Cemetery, Bethel Township. She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Groff, who died Oct. 14, 1997. Born in Bethel Township, she was a daughter of the late Levi B. and Cora E. (Kline) Napp. She was employed by Gloray Knitting Mill, Robesonia, for many years. Groff was a life member of the Bethel Fire Company. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Bethel. Surviving are a son, Stephen A. Groff, Muhlenberg Township, and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Bernadette M. (Groff) Stamm, who died on March 12, 1992.

Groff, Ralph M.

Services were held for Ralph M. Groff, 81, husband of Gwen (Jones) Boden Groff, Rhoads Avenue, Boyertown, who died August 20 in his home. Born in Boyertown, he was a graduate of Boyertown High School. He worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years, retiring in 1980. Groff served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown. He is survived by his wife of 28 years and several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to the Berks Visiting Nurse Hospice, 1170 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown. The arrangements were handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.

Groh, Essie B.

On the 22th, Essie B (nee B?yer), Groh, aged 65 years. Services from Theo C Aumen, Inc., Funeral Parlors, 247 Penn St., Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. Friends may call Monday evening, 7 to 9.

Groh, Howard Wilson

Groh - Near Seibert's Mill, December 29th, Howard Wilson, son of Israel and Sarah Groh, aged 2 years, 3 months and 4 days.

Groh, Jay W.

Among the local survivors of Jay W. Groh, 64, of Reading, who died of natural causes June 18 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since May 27, is a sister, Louise Ann (Groh) Feger, Leesport.

Groh, Jennie H.

Jennie H. Groh, 88, Blandon, died July 25 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient four days. Her husband, William C. Groh Jr., died in 1989. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Ella (Hearing) Eckert. Groh was employed for 30 years as a sewing-machine operator by Vanity Fair Inc., Reading, and David Crystal Inc., Reading, retiring in 1970. Surviving is a son, William C. III, Blandon. Other survivors include a sister, Emma (Eckert) Doll, Kenhorst. There are also three grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Auman Funeral Homes, Reading. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Gromis, Henry S.

Henry S. Gromis, of Ontelaunee, near Gernant's Church, aged 67 years and 16 days, for 11 years Supervisor of Ontelaunee, and for 38 years keeper and gas tender at the Leesport furnace, was found dead by his wife on the public road near his home on Thursday. Deceased had been suffering with heart trouble for about three years. Wednesday at noon he however felt better than usual and decided to mind the cows in a field close to the house. It is supposed that he left the field for the house, probably feeling badly. His wife noticed that he was missing from the field and started to find him. When she reached the street, she saw him lying on his face a short distance from the house. It is thought that death occurred instantaneously, heart trouble being the cause. His widow (nee Priscilla Snyder) and these children remain: Charles, of East Berkley; Mrs. Samuel Ramich, of Leesport; Mrs. Sallie Wingert, of Reading; Mrs. Lizzie Lindemuth, of Maidencreek; Mrs. Norah Adams, of Hyde Park; Mrs. Mary Leibensperger, of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Amelia Kramer, of East Berkley.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, October 8, 1906, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gromis, Job S.

Leesport, June 9 � Job S. Gromis died at his home here, from a stroke of apoplexy, at the age of 80 years, 2 months and twenty three days. Death followed an illness of three years, Mr. Gromis having been confined to bed for the past three weeks. He was a native of Ontelaunee Twp., and a lifelong resident of this place. He was a son of the late Job and Sarah (Stoudt) Gromis, and was the last of his family, three brothers and three sisters having preceded him in death. His wife, Emma (Moll) Gromis, died 21 years ago. Two sons and one daughter also preceded him in death. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, this place. At the age of 15 years he learned the blacksmith trade under John Haines, at West Leesport, and followed that trade until several years ago, ill health forcing him to retire. There survive three children; Kate widow of Rufus C Marks, West Leesport; J. Allen, at home, and Harry R. Reading.

Funeral Tuesday, Jun 12, at 2 p.m. Services at the house, Rev. Karl L. Reisner officiating. Interment in Leesport Cemetery, in charge of Funeral Director John I Henne.

Gromis, Loretta M.

Services were held in the Bean Funeral Home, Reading, for Loretta M. Gromis, 88, formerly of Leesport, who died Nov. 9 in Genesis Elder Care Laurel Center, Tilden Township, where she had been a patient since December 1999. Burial was in Leesport Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, John J. Gromis, who died May 31, 1980. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Adam W. and Laura G. (Fisher) Reichwein. She was a member of St. John's Gernant's Lutheran Church, Leesport. Surviving is a sister, Geraldine A. (Reichwein) Seyler, Exeter Township.

Gross, Anna E. (nee Hammes)

Mrs. Anna E. Gross, 91, of 2176 West Blvd., Bethlehem, formerly of 1926 Kemmerer St., Bethlehem, died Sunday in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the widow of Charles F. Gross. A 1915 graduate of the former Kutztown Normal School, she taught in Moore Township and the Bethlehem Area School District (BASD). Born in Bowers, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma (Rohrbach) Hammes. She was a member of Christ UCC, Bethlehem. Surviving are a daughter Jean, wife of Donald Kessler of Bethlehem; two sons, Charles, with whom she resided, and John of Monroeville, Allegheny County; a brother John of Fleetwood; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be announced by the Wallace M. Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 16, 1983, page B-10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gross, Christiana Roland

Sitting in her favorite chair, Mrs Christiana Gross (nee Roland), widow of David Gross, died in general debility, at her home, 1302 Spruce st, at 5:55 p.m. Thursday. She had been ailing three weeks, but was not confined to her bed. She was aged 83 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Deceased was up and about the house all day Thursday. She was very fond of sitting on the front porch and conversing with others in the neighborhood.

She was born in Reading and was a life-long member of St Paul's Memorial Reformed Church. Her husband preceded her in death 18 years. She is survived by these children: Albert, William H., James M., David L., Clara L., wife of Howard Gehris, of Reading; Harry, of Phila., and Katie, at home. A step-brother William Leitheiser, of Reading, 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild remain. She was a member of the Sisterhood of St Paul's Reformed Church.

Gross, David

In Exeter Township, on the 30th ult., David Gross aged 79 years, 10 months, and 15 days.

The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, near Stonersville, on Thursday forenoon, at 9:30 o'clock, at the house. Services and interment at Schwarzwald church.

Gross, David

David Gross, 9 North 9th St, died in his 69th year. He had been in feeble health for some time but had only been bedfast 3 weeks. Death was caused by asthma and dropsy. Mr Gross was born and raised in this city. When a young man, he learned his trade as a carpenter and followed it for many years. While in the employ of the P. & R. Co, he had his right leg broken and was not the same ever since. Deceased conducted the lumber yard at 8th & Elm Sts, for a continuous period of 15 years. He was also engaged in building and erected a large number of dwellings. He retired a few years ago. Mr Gross served several years in councils and was well known. He married to Miss Christiana Roland, who survives, with the following children: Mrs Emma Fries, Mrs Clara Gehris, Kate, Albert, William H., James, David, Harry, all of this city. James Keiffer is a step-brother of deceased. Mr Gross was a member of St Paul's Memorial Reformed Church, Montgomery lodge I.O.O.F. Germania lodge D.O.H., and the Knights of Pythias.

Gross, David

Suicide-David Gross, a young unmarried man, about 25 years of age, who resided in Pike Township committed suicide by cutting his throat on Saturday last. He had for some time been laboring under aberration of mind."

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 16, 1858. Submitted by: Submitted by Judy.]

Gross, Edwin H.

Edwin H. Gross, retired carpenter, died at 9:30 o'clock last evening at his home, 340 Main street, this borough, in his 95th year. He was a native of Allentown, a son of the late David and Catherine (Frock) Gross, and despite his advanced age was able to be about until a few days ago. Had he lived until August 10, he would have observed his 95th birthday anniversary. Gross, who was never married, was a carpenter by trade, and followed that occupation in Allentown until 25 years ago, when he retired. Twelve years ago he came here to reside with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. And Mrs. Charles D. Herman, and has lived here since. He was a member of the Lutheran denomination.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Kate Sittler, of this borough, and a brother, James Gross of Allentown. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the George R. Schaeffer Funeral Home, this place, the Rev. Carlton L. Heckman officiating. Interment will be made in Hope cemetery, this place.

Gross, Elsie Mae

Services will be held Thursday for Elsie Mae (DeTurck) Gross, 69, of Rhoads Avenue, Boyertown, who died May 24 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. Born in Reading, she graduated in 1951 from Oley High School. Gross was a homemaker and a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Oley. Surviving with her widower are a son, Michael H. Gross of Boyertown; a daughter, Karen L. Shomper of Earl Township; and a sister, Sarah E. Haring of Earl Township. She was preceded in death by a brother. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home, 423 Main St., Oley, with the Rev. Philip K. Nace officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Oley Township.

Gross, Helen

Helen, nine-months-old daughter of George W. and Anna Gross, died of croup at the residence of the parents, 1249 Buttonwood street.

Gross, J. Paul

Services were held in Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Bucks County, for J. Paul Gross, 84, formerly of St. Michael's Road, Tilden Township, who died May 18 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where he had resided since June 2000. Burial was in Blooming Glen Cemetery. He was predeceased by his wife, Catherine B. (Hackman) Gross, who died in May 1978. Born in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, he was a son of the late Robert and Hannah (Bishop) Gross. Until retiring in 1971, he was a self-employed dairy farmer in Tilden Township and previously in Hilltown Township. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley K. (Gross) Levan, Tilden Township; and three sons: Merrill H. Gross, Southampton, Bucks County; and Robert H. Gross and David H. Gross, both of Tilden Township. There are also 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Alfred B. Gross, Telford, Bucks County. The Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Gross, Kate

Miss Kate Gross died at her home on Maple St in Clyde at 2:00 Thursday morning, aged 68 years. She was taken ill the day of her brother's funeral last Friday, and gradually failed until death came to her relief. Miss Gross was a native of Berks Co, Pa, and came to Ohio with her parents David & Elizabeth (Dewitt) Gross in 1848 and has been a resident of Clyde since 1864. For two years she devoted herself to the care of her brother, Chas. Gross, who died on Wednesday of last week. This is the third death in the family within seven weeks.

[Source: Fremont (Ohio) Daily News, August 11, 1899. Submitted by: Submitted by Judy.]

Gross, Kathryn C.

Services will be Wednesday for Kathryn C. Gross, 71, who died July 24 in her residence on Oley Line Road, Exeter Township. Her husband, S. Vernon Gross, died in 1999. Born in Reading, Gross was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Reading. Surviving are a son, Larry D. Nagle, Douglassville, and a daughter, Barbara C. (Gross) Zimmerman, East Earl, Lancaster County. Other survivors include a half-sister; a half-brother; her stepmother, Mabel (Bennicoff) King, Cleveland; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Church. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Amityville. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Exeter Township, is handling the arrangements.

Gross, Laura Wanner

Mrs Laura Wanner Gross passed away at 2:30 o'clock, p.m. on Tuesday, at her residence on Main St, above Noble, after a protracted illness. The immediate cause was pneumonia. Deceased was the younger daughter of Charles H. Wanner, M.D. and his wife, Hannah (nee Hilbert), and was born Oct 12, 1861. She was a woman of refinement and find social qualities, and her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. She was a graduate of the Keystone State Normal School, and in her earlier life taught in the public schools of our borough, where she did efficient work and held the love of her pupils.

She is survived by four accomplished daughters, Mrs Homer R. Faust, Bridgeton, N.J., Mrs Edward H. Burns, Providence, R.I., Mrs A. Culver Boyd, Lansdowne, and Miss Mildred A. Gross, a teacher at Atlantic City, and one sister, Mrs Zach C. Hoch. Three grandchildren also survive her. When her condition seemed critical, all the daughters came home and she had the loving attention of her children and her devoted sister, Mrs Hoch. A trained nurse was also called in. The funeral services will be held at her late residence on Friday afternoon, June 24, at 2:30 p.m., standard time. Services and interment will be private.

Gross, Lavella (nee Bigley)

Lavella, wife of Elmer Gross, passed away Saturday night at 9 o'clock from a complication of diseases at the residence, 1541 Broadway, Fountain Hill, aged 67 years. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Deceased was born in Longswamp, Berks county, and was a daughter of the late William and Lillie Finley Bigley. There survive to mourn her loss, three children: Harold Gross, California; Mrs. William Stokes, of Keanesburg, N.J., and Florence R. Gross, Easton R. 3. Four brothers, James Bigley, Kingston, this state; Harris Bigley, Bethlehem; Elmer Bigley, Bushkill; John Bigley, California; two sisters, Mrs. James W. Beehler, Bethlehem; Mrs. C. H. Turner, Philadelphia, and two grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Gross had been a resident of Bethlehem for 25 years and was well and favorably known. Kinney and downing moved the body to their funeral home, 308 Brodhead avenue, Bethlehem, whence the funeral will be held. Arrangements will be announced later.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 9, 1936, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gross, Lillian M. (nee Rothenberger)

Gross - In this city, on the 25th, Lillian M., (Rothenberger), widow of Simon P. Gross, aged 66 years, 9 months and 5 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the Lutz Funeral Home, 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Monday at 1:30 pm. Interment in Oley cemetery.

Gross, Maria (nee Siegfried)

Allentown, May 3----Maria (Siegfried) Gross, widow of David Gross, died after a lingering illness due to old age, in her 87th year. She had been ailing for the past two years, but was confined to her bed only a week. The deceased was a daughter of the long deceased Mr and Mrs David Siegfried, and was born in Maxatawny. She was married twice, her first husband John Brause, preceding her in death 62 years ago. Two children were born to the union, both of whom survive, Dr John Brause, of Shartlesville, and Mrs Frank B. Schmoyer, of this city. Her second husband, David Gross, preceded her in death 36 years ago. One child was born to this union, Miss Rosie Gross, who resided with her aged mother. Besides the children mentioned, there survive 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Siegfried Church at Maxatawny.

Gross, Maria (nee Siegfried)

Mrs. Maria Gross, widow of David Gross, died at 10.15 o'clock this morning at her home, No. 735 Washington St., aged 85 years, 7 months and 21 days. She had been ailing for the past two years from general debility, but was bed-fast only for a week. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Siegfried and was born at Maxatawny Township, Berks county. She was married twice, her first husband, John Brause, preceding her in death 62 years ago. Two children were born to the union, both of whom survive, Dr. John Brause of Berks County and Mrs. Frank B. Schmoyer of Allentown. Her second husband, David Gross, died 36 years ago. One child was born to them, Miss Rossie Gross, who resided with her aged mother. There are also five stepchildren, Mrs. Charles Herman of Kutztown, Mrs. George Steiger of Topton, Elmira Gross, of New York city, and Edwin H. and James Gross of Allentown; 13 grand-children and 11 great-grandchildren. An only great-great-grandchild died some time ago. She was a member of Siegfried Church, Maxatawny, where the funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 11 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 3, 1912, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gross, Maria Margaretha

Sept 6, 1834 - Maria Margaretha Gross, 59y5m16d, widow of David Gross, Maxatawny Township.

Gross, Susanna

GROSS, Susanna, of Maxatawny Twp., this county, died on the 5th inst. in Meyerstown, Lebanon County in her 78th year.

Gross, William D.

William D. Gross died suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs Abraham Snyder, 509 Perry St this morning as the result of complication of diseases. He had been ill since Sunday. Deceased was born in Earl township, the son of Nathan and Catharine Gross. For 25 years he has been a resident of this city and until three years ago, when he entered retirement, he was employed in the Reading Railway woodworking shops. He was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle at Amityville.

He is survived by three brothers, Calvin, of Norristown, and Edwin and John, Reading, also two sisters, Mrs William Reitnauer Eshbach, and Mrs Abraham Snyder, with whom he made his home. He was aged 53-7-14. Relatives and friends, are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of his brother-in-law, Abraham G. Snyder, 507 Perry St, on Sat. at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Amityville Cemetery.

Grosscup, Daniel

Daniel Grosscup died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George M. DeLong, near Topton, Mertztown R.D. He was in his 89th year. Born in District Township, Berks county, he was the son of the late James C. and Catherine, nee Day, Grosscup. His wife, Susannah, nee Druckenmiller, Grosscup, preceded him in death 11 years ago. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowers. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George M. DeLong, Mertztown R.D.; Mrs. George Neitz, Allentown; Mrs. Preston Rohrbach, Catasauqua; 21 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. DeLong, Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with completed services to follow in the Trinity Lutheran church, Bowers. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Wednesday, December 6, 1939, page 7.Submitted by Jerri.]

Grosscup, Susan (nee Druckenmiller)

Susan, wife of Daniel Grosscup, aged 72 years, 9 months and 23 days, passed away Tuesday morning at 3:40 at her residence near Topton. She had been in ill health for the last few months. She was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran church, Bowers, and the daughter of the late Jacob and wife Hattie (Newhard) Druckenmiller. Surviving are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. George DeLong, near Topton, Mrs. Llewellyn Neltz, Emaus; Mrs. George Neitz, Allentown; Mrs. Preston Rohrbach, of Bethlehem, one brother, Moses, of Catasauqua. Twenty-one grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from her late residence near Topton on Sunday, August 19, at 1:30 p.m. standard time. Further services in Christ Lutheran church, Bowers. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William F. Bond will officiate. Funeral Directors, J. J. Schofer & Son of Topton, have charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 15, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grosscup, Susan (nee Druckenmiller)

The remains of Mrs. Susan Grosscup, Topton, were laid to rest in the Union cemetery at Bowers on Sunday afternoon, August 19, after brief services at the house and further services in Trinity Lutheran church at bowers. The deceased was a daughter of Jacob Druckenmiller and wife Hattie, nee Newhard, and was born October 22, 1855; baptized March 28, 1856 by the Rev. Isaac Roeller. She was confirmed into the Lutheran faith by the Rev. Simon R. Boyer on March 26, 1869. On October 2, 1874, she was joined in marriage to Daniel Grosscup by the Rev. S. K. Brobst, Allentown. After ailing for some years with heart trouble and other complications, she passed away on Tuesday, August 14, aged 79 years, 9 months and 23 days. There survive her husband and of three sons and seven daughters, the following: Ella, wife of George M. DeLong, Topton; Alice, wife of Wellington Neitz, Emaus; Annie, wife of George neitz, East Allentown; and Hannah, wife of Preston Rohrbach, Bethlehem. Also one brother, Moses Druckenmiller, Allentown; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Wm. F. Bond officiated.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, August 24, 1928, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Grossman, Lillian M.

Among the local survivors of Lillian M. (Schwartz) Grossman, 95, of Deer Lake, Schuylkill County, formerly of Reading, who died June 9 in Pottsville Hospital, where she had been a patient five days, is a son, Clarence Grossman, Shartlesville.

Grubb, Gladys L.

Among the local survivors of Gladys L. (Evans) Grubb, 82, Cumru Township, who died Jan. 23 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient two days, is a sister, Katherine (Evans) Eckenrode, Mohrsville.

Grubb, Mary Jean

Mary Jean Grubb, 58, died of natural causes April 3 in her residence in Caernarvon Township. She was the wife of Robert L. Grubb Sr. Born in Elverson, she was a daughter of LaRue Pearl (Neiman) Moore, Elverson, and the late Ellsworth F. Moore. Grubb was employed as an assembler by Rubber-Maid Newell, Elverson. She is also survived by a son, Robert L. Jr., at home. Other survivors include a sister, Nancy J. (Moore) Lakeman, Baltimore; and a brother, Robert E. Moore, Elverson. Graveside services will be private in Caernarvon Cemetery, Morgantown. Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro, is in charge of arrangements.

Grube, Paul H.

Paul H. Grube, 77, of Orwigsburg Manor, formerly of RD2 Orwigsburg, died Wednesday evening at the manor. Born in West Brunswick Township, he was a son of the late Henry and Katie Teter Grube. He was employed as a molder by the former Berks Foundry, West Hamburg, from 1950-70, then as a carpenter for Ernst Construction, Hamburg, from 1970-74. He was a member of Drehersville Immanuel Evangelical Congregational Church. His wife, the former Helen P. Bender, died Feb. 8. Surviving are two sons, Paul R., RD1 Bethel, and John H., Hamburg; a daughter, Mary K. Mengel, Hamburg; two brothers, George and James, both of RD2 Orwigsburg; a sister, Lillian Breiner, Orwigsburg; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Drehersville Immanuel ECC. The Rev. Donald E. Schwenk will officiate. Interment will be in Drehersville Cemetery. Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Gruber, Adam

Gruber - In Heidelberg, July 7th, Adam Gruber, son of Jacob and Eve Gruber, aged 77 years, 7 months and 13 days.

Gruber, Andreas

Gruber -- Near Bechtelsville, April 23d, Andreas Gruber, aged 72 years, 4 moths and 11 days.

Gruber, Anna M.

Anna M. Gruber, 79, Colebrookdale Township, died July 30 in Reading Hospital. Born in Colebrookdale Township, she was a daughter of the late Irwin W. and Bertha Y. (Eshbach) Gruber. Gruber was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville. She is survived by a sister, Alma E. Gruber, with whom she resided. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Bechtelsville Union Cemetery. Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.

Gruber, Anna Maria

Gruber - Near Womelsdorf, December 19th, 1875, Anna Maria Gruber, wife of George Gruber, aged 74 years, 8 months and 5 days.

Gruber, Calvin Jeremiah

Calvin Jeremiah Gruber, son of Israel & Rebecca (Ernst) Gruber, was born November 17, 1861, in North Heidelberg township. He married Lillie Himmelberger March 19, 1892, and died August 12, 1931, aged 69y8m25d. He is survived by his widow, two children: Charles H. and Mabel (Mrs. Charles) Kreitz, and these brothers and sisters: Pierce, Milton, Daniel, Mrs. Isaac Horne, Mrs. Charles Speicher and Mrs. Daniel Snyder. Services in St. Daniel's.

Gruber, Daniel H.

Daniel H. Gruber, 90, formerly of West Leesport, died yesterday in Caum Memorial Home, Reading. A native of Heidelberg Township and lifelong resident of Berks County, he was a descendant of Henry Gruber, one of the earliest settlers in Berks County. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Belleman's Church for 60 years. He was a son of the later Israel and Rebecca (Ernst) Gruber. His wife, Ellen (Potteiger) Gruber, died in 1931. Surviving are a son, Herbert W. of Drexel Hill, two daughters, Esta, wife of Franklin A. Schweyer, Pennside, and Verna, wife of Solon C. Phillips, Muhlenberg Park, three grandchildren, and a brother, Pierce, of Allentown. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Nafzinger Funeral Home in Centerport. The Rev. Webster K. Reinert will officiate. Burial will be made in Belleman's Union Cemetery.

Gruber, Ellen L. Potteiger

West Leesport, Aug 5 (Special)----Ellen L. Potteiger, wife of D. Henry Gruber, died of Bright's disease, this morning at her home here after an illness of three months. She was aged 57 years, 10 months and 1 day. She was a daughter of Louisa Pautsch, and the late William Potteiger. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Belleman's Church. Besides her husband and aged mother, there survive these children: Herbert, Philadelphia, Esther L. and Verna R., both of the home, also two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs Kate Kuaffman of Shillington, three brothers, Adam, Mohrsville, Milton, Tulpehocken, and Harvey, Reading. funeral Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the house. Services in Belleman's Chapel, Rev. L.R. Miler, Bernville, officiating. interment in Belleman's Cemetery. Funeral Director J.D. Nafzinger, Centerport has charge. [hard to read]

Gruber, George

Gruber - Near Womelsdorf, January 10th, George Gruber, son of John and Anna Maria Gruber, aged 82 years and 28 days.

Gruber, Katie Ann

Gruber - March 22d, Katie Ann, daughter of Franklin and Matilda Gruber, aged 4 years, 6 months and 4 days.

Gruber, Israel

In North Heidelberg Township, on the 2nd inst., Israel Gruber, aged 80 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence, North Heidelberg, on Wednesday morning, Aug 7, at 9:30 at the house. Services and Interment at St. Daniel's (Corner) Church. Teams will meet the 8 a.m. steam and trolley cars at the hotel of George R Sherman, at Robesonia.

Gruber, Mrs. Israel

GRUBER -- In North Heidelberg, on the 10th inst., MRS. ISRAEL GRUBER, aged 79 years, 1 month and 5 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, North Heidelberg, on Saturday morning, Sept. 14, at 9.30 at the house. Services in St. Daniel's (Corner) Church. Interment in cemetery adjoining. Teams will meet steam cars at Robesonia Station at 7.26 a.m., west, and 7.33 a.m., east, and trolley cars at the Mansion House at 8 a.m.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, September 11, 1912, p. 14. Submitted by: Marianne.]

Gruber, Martha E.

Martha E. Gruber, 90, of Normandy Farms Estates, Blue Bell, formerly of Quakertown, died May 6, 2003 in Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington. She was the wife of the late Dr. Paul L. Gruber. Born in Fort Worth, TX she was the daughter of the late William and Clara E. (Goodenough) Emley. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute and College with the class of 1960, where she obtained a BS in education. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Quakertown. She is survived by a number of great nieces in Texas and Utah. A memorial service was held May 14. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 102 N. Hellertown Ave., Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements: The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home Inc., 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Gruber, Mary

Gruber -- In Bernville, on the 9th inst., Mary (nee Burkhart), wife of Dr. C.D. Gruber, aged 39 years, 6 months and 3 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of the husband, in Bernville, on Friday, January 12, 15 1:30 o'clock p.m. Services in Frieden's Lutheran Church, in Bernville. Interment in the family plot in Haag's cemetery, Bernville.

Gruber, Michael

Gruber -- Near Womelsdorf, February 2d, Michael Gruber, son of John and Anna Maria Gruber, aged 71 years, 7 mos., 4 days.

Gruber, Mildred A.

Mildred A. Gruber, 89, of Stony Run, Albany Township, died May 13 in her residence. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard A. Gruber. Born in Heidelberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Clara Leibold. Gruber had been employed for 10 years as a trimmer by the Lynnville Knitting Mill, Lehigh County. She was a member of Weisenberg Lutheran Church, Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County. Gruber is survived by a son, Paul H., and a daughter, Christine M. (Gruber) Mengel, both of Lenhartsville. There are also six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Keller Funeral Homes Inc., New Tripoli, Lehigh County.

Gruman, Joan L.

Services were held for Joan L. Gruman, 72, wife of Hans A. Gruman of Altoona, Fla., who died February 21. She was born in Pottstown and moved to Florida from Boyertown in 1987. Gruman was a homemaker and a member of the Lutheran faith. In addition to her husband, surviving are two daughters, Elaine F. Herzog of Pittsburgh and Brenda D. Davidheiser of Boyertown; and five grandchildren. The arrangements were handled by the Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla, Fla.

Gruver, Helen D.

Helen D. Gruver, 89, of Richlandtown died May 1, 2003 in the VNA Inpatient Hospice at St. Luke's, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late William H. Gruver. Born in Coplay, she was the daughter of the late David and Sophia (Rhodes) Lewis. Before her retirement in 1984 she and her late husband owned and operated Gruvers Bar in Richlandtown. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley, where she served on the Social Ministry Committee. She was a former member of the Richlandtown Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by one son, William L. of Richlandtown; one brother, Roland Lewis of Coplay; and two grandchildren. Services were held May 5. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Valley. Memorial contributions can be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice at St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Arrangements: C.R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Guhl, Shane A.

Services were held for Shane A. Guhl, 26, of Willliamstown, N.J., formerly of Boyertown, who died February 5 in Hammonton, N.J. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of Richard D. and Jean A. (Grandy) Guhl of Boyertown. He graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School. Guhl was employed as a diesel mechanic for Universal Supply in Hammonton, N.J. He was a member of the Norco Fire Co. Surviving in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents, Richard and Jane Guhl of Boyertown; and a paternal grandmother, Ginny Hahn of Doylestown. Contributions may be made to the Norco Fire Co., 144 W. Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA 19465. The Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home, Pottstown, handled the arrangements.

Guigley, Helen A.

Helen A. Guigley, 91, formerly of Mohnton, died July 10 at 5 p.m. in Kutztown Manor Inc., where she had resided since April 16. Her husband, Charles L. Guigley, died Dec. 4, 1977. Born in Cedar Top, Cumru Township, she was a daughter of the late Irvin B. and Katie (Marks) Huyett. Guigley was employed as a machine operator by Rockwell International, Wyomissing, retiring in 1975. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Mohnton. Surviving are a daughter, Doris A. (Guigley) Murray, Stony Creek Mills; and two sons, Barry P., Cumru Township, and Douglas A., Mohnton. Other survivors include a sister, Thelma (Huyett) Snyder, Reading; and three brothers: Arthur Huyett, Reading; Elwood Huyett, in Delaware; and Irvin V. Huyett, Mohnton. There are also eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by a son, Albert L. Guigley, in 1994. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Guildin, Sarah S. (nee Derr)

Mrs. Sarah S. Guildin, nee Derr, widow of Darion Guildin, died yesterday morning at 7.30 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law, Frank Deisher, near Topton, aged 75 years, 10 months and 3 days. Her death resulted after a two months illness from dropsy. She was born in Maxatawny township, a daughter of David and Sarah, nee Leiby, Derr. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of the Maxatawny church. She is survived by one daughter, Mary, wife of Frank Deisher, and one son, James, of Maxatawny. Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from her late home, near Topton, on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Following short services at the house, further services will be held at the Maxatawny church, Revs. Smith and Dry officiating. Interment in Maxatawny cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 14, 1923, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guiles, John H. Jr.

John H Guiles Jr, 75, died May 19 at 9:05 a.m. in his Keats Dr., Spring Twp. residence.

His wife, Fern V (Hummel) Guiles died Nov 3. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John H Sr and Mary L (Ringler) Guiles.

Guiles was employed for 38 years in the maintenance department of Dana Corp., retiring in 1989. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a life member of Sinking Spring Fire Company.

Surviving are a son, David J, Wernersville, and a daughter, Lynan M Guiles, with whom he resided. Other Survivors include a brother, Barry Reading and four sisters; Pauline (Guiles) Harakal, Hatboro, Montgomery Co., Mary Louise (Guiles) Yergey, Melbourne, FL; Emma (Guiles) Hummel and Janice Wolf, both of Reading. There are two grandchildren.

Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Guiles, Mary L. (nee Ringler)

Mrs Mary L Guiles 71 of 119 Warren St., died this morning in Palmetto General Hospital, Hialeah, FL. where she had been a patient since Jan 16.

Born in Seyfert, a daughter of the late Jacob and Emma (Burkart) Ringler, she was preceded in death by her husband John H Guiles, in 1962. She is survived by four daughters; Pauline E, wife of Raymond Harakal; Emma G, wife of Earl Hummel, and Janice E, wife of Lloyde Wolf, all of Reading; and Mary Louise, wife of Benjamin Yergey, Hialeah, FL; three sons; James, Shillington; John H Jr; Midvale Manor; and Barry L, Boyertown; 15 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Theo C Auman, Inc, has charge of arrangements.

Guinther, Anna Jane (nee Berkey)

Mrs. Anna Jane, wife of Peter L. Guinther, died on Sunday night at 11.45 o'clock at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Alfred Croll, No. 42 South Seventeenth street. She was will for nine weeks with cancer. Her age was sixty-one years, nine months and two days. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. at her late home in this city followed by services in the Trexlertown church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. M. H. Brensinger, of Fleetwood, will officiate. She was a daughter of the late Charles Berkey and his wife Caroline, nee Frey, and was born in Longswamp in 1850. She is survived by her husband and these children: Kate, wife of Alfred Croll, Fred Guinther, of this city, Charles, Sarah, wife of Frank Sittler, of Trexlertown, and George, of Macungie. Also these brothers and sisters, Mrs. George L. Brey, of Monterey, Mrs. Lewis Reinert, of Topton, and William Berkey, of Wescosville, Alvin Berkey, of Reading, Charles Berkey of Yellow House. Undertaker DeLong, of Alburtis, is in charge of the funeral.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 30, 1912, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guinther, John

The remains of John Guinther, of Rockland township, Berks county, will be buried at the New Jerusalem Church, above Lyon's Station, to-morrow forenoon, 11th. He brought his age to 83 years. The house in which he died was built 98 years ago.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, April 10, 1895, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guinther, Milton

Milton Guinther, husband of Barbara, nee Youse, Guinther of Bally, died Saturday, June 28, in the Allentown hospital at the age of 71. He was the son of the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Kercher) Guinther, and was a member of Christ Lutheran church, Niantic. He is survived by four sons, Frederic of Lansdale, John of Bally, George of Bally, and William of Barto R.D. Also by two daughters, Carrie, wife of Abe Detweiler, Brooklyn, New York; and Lottie, wife of Jonas Miller of Macungie. Two brothers and three sisters also survive. They are: John Guinther of Bowers; Fred Guinther of Dryville; Ella, wife of James Mertz of Lyons; Kate, wife of Charles Angstadt, Kutztown; and Mrs. Ida Youse, New Jerusalem; and ten grandchildren. Short services will be held from the late home at 1:00 p.m. (DST), with continued services in the New Jerusalem Lutheran church, Mertztown R.D. at 2:00 p.m. Interment in adjoining cemetery, with Rev. W. F. Bond officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, June 30, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guinther, Milton

Milton Guinther, of Bally, a farmer for the greater part of his life, died last night at the Allentown hospital, where he had been a patient since Thursday. He was in his 71st year. Born in Rockland township, Berks county, he was a son of the late Edwin and Elizabeth, nee Kercher, Guinther. With the exception of several years spent in the employ of the Pennsylvania Sate highway department, he operated a farm at Barto R. 1. He had been retired for the last two years. He was a member of the Lutheran faith. His wife Barbara, nee Youse, Guinther, preceded him in death in 1933. Surviving him are the following children: Fred, Lansdale; John, George and William, all of Bally; Mrs. Carrie Detweiler, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mrs. Lottie Miller, Macungie; ten grandchildren; two brothers, John Guinther, bowers; Fred Guinther, Dryville; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Youse, West Jerusalem; Mrs. Katie Angstadt, Kutztown; and Mrs. Evelyn Mertz, Lyons Station.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, June 29, 1941, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guinther, Peter

While awaiting a trolley car at Trexlertown last evening in order to return home from that place where he had spent the day in attendance at church and visiting relatives, Peter Guinther, of No. 42 South Seventeenth street, was seized with an attack of heart trouble and died before medical aid could be summoned. Mr. Guinther, who was 66 years of age, yesterday morning went to Trexlertown with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Croll, with whom he made his home in this city, in order to attend the communion services in the Trexlertown Church. They took dinner at the home of Frank Sittler, another son-in-law of Mr. Guinther, spent the afternoon there and in the evening started for the car line, expecting to leave Trexlertown at 7 o'clock. However, they missed the car and went into the office of Silas Croll, the justice of the pace and father of Albert D. Croll, in order to chat with the squire who was an old neighbor of Mr. Guinther's, and also to await the 8 o'clock car. While waiting there, Mr. Guinther was suddenly taken with an attack of the illness, acute dilation of the heart, which had afflicted him for several years, and died before Dr. H. H. Herb, of Trexlertown, could arrive from the church nearby where he was attending the evening services. Deceased was born at Dryville, Berks county, 66 years ago last June. His parents died when he was but seven years of age. He learned the butchering trade and for many years was located at Trexlertown. Twelve years ago he removed to this city, taking up residence with Mr. and Mrs. Croll. A year and a half ago his wife died. During his residence in this city, he was employed at times by Uriah Bortz, the Macungie butcher, but lately, on account of failing health, did little. He is survived by five children: Mrs. A. D. Croll and Fred Guinther, of this city; Charles Guinther and Mrs. Frank Sittler, of Trexlertown; George Guinther, of Hosensack. Rev. Jacob Guinther, of Northampton; William Guinther, of Longswamp; and Mrs. Kate Brensinger, of Lebanon, are surviving brothers and sister. There are seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made but the remains will be buried with services at the home of Frank Sittler followed by services in the Trexlertown Church and interment in the family plot at Trexlertown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, October 6, 1913, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guinther, Robert Lee

Robert Lee Guinther, son of Robert J. and Fern J., nee Moyer, Guinther, died of pneumonia Sunday afternoon at the parents' home, Mertztown R. 1, aged three and one-half years. Besides the parents there survive a brother, Marlin, at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Guinther, Mertztown R. 1, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Moyer, Mertztown R. 1. The funeral will be held from the DeLong funeral home, 107 S. Home St., Topton, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Regular services will follow in New Jerusalem church, and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. William F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 13, 1941, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guinther, William L.

Major William L. Guinther, aged 71 years, 4 months and 28 days, residing with the family of Mrs. Eliza Schwoyer, south of Mertztown, died suddenly while seated at the breakfast table. Dr. W. F. Young was called, but the aged resident died Friday before his arrival. Mr. Guinther was one of the best known men in the neighborhood. He served two enlistments in the Civil War, the first as a private in the ranks of the 151st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and another as captain of Company G., 198th Regiment. He was a brave soldier, repeatedly distinguishing himself on the battlefield. His heroism was rewarded by rapid promotion. He mustered out with his company at Washington, D.C., June 3, 1865. Immediately after the war he returned home and studied law. He was admitted to the Berks bar and was for some years one of the prominent lawyers of Reading. Mr. Guinther was born in Rockland township and was a son of Jacob and Sarah (nee Leas) Guinther, both deceased. A brother, Dr. Jacob Guinther, of emaus, and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Brensinger, of Lebanon, survive. Funeral Monday, Nov. 29, at 1.30. Interment in the Dryville cemetery. Rev. William F. Kline will officiate. Undertaker J. J. Schofer has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 27, 1915, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gulden, William Henry

Gulden - In Shoemakersville, April 28d, William Henry Gulden, son of Anton and Diana Gulden, and husband of Elizabeth Heckman, aged 36 years and 1 day.

Guldin, Amelia B. (nee Custer)

Mrs. Amelia B Guldin, wife of Isaac W Guldin of Pughtown, died on Sunday evening, the 5th, of consumption, aged nearly 46 years. She was the daughter of George L Custer of Amity, Berks county. She leaves a husband and six children. The funeral will take place on Thursday next.

Guldin, Mrs. Benjamin H.

Pottsville--Mrs. Benjamin H. Guldin died here of general debility, aged 76 years. She had been ill over a week, and leaves a husband and several children.

Guldin, Bessie M.

Sinking Spring, June 29 (Special). Miss Bessie M. Guldin died this morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Emma (Hiester) Guldin, 109 Woodrow avenue, this borough, aged 43 years, 4 months and 3 days. There survive her mother, one brother and one sister: Harry M. Reading, and Cora, wife of Adam H. Stitzel, this place. She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church and Sunday school. Funeral Saturday, July 2, at 2 p.m. from the home. Further services in St. John's Reformed Church, Rev. T.W. Rhoads officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery in charge of Funeral Director C.N. Lamm, of Wernersville.

Guldin, Clara V.

Guldin - In Pottstown, September 27th, Clara V., only daughter of Jeremiah W. and Margaret H. Guldin, aged 18 years and 7 months.

Guldin, Elias

Elias Guldin, formerly of Maxatawny, died in Colorado. Deceased had been in the west fifteen years. He was a son of the late Reuben Guldin and brother of Garion, James and Mahlon, of Maxatawny; Jeremiah and Reuben, Trexlertown; Amanda, wife of Dr. E. W. Bortz, Jacksonwald; Mrs. Matilda Madeira, Topton; Mrs. Frank Smith, Maxatawny; Mrs. Albert Heller, Macungie, and Mrs. John Bower, Longswamp. Deceased was a carpenter and miner.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 24, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, Elizabeth

At the residence of her son-in-law, Samuel Bertolet, Esq., in this city, on the 14th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Guldin, widow of George Guldin, deceased, aged 73 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Guldin, Elizabeth (nee Haas)

Guldin--In this city, on the 20th inst., Elizabeth Guldin (nee Haas), aged 85 years and 8 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the residence of her son, Adam Haas, 151 S. 8th St., on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Guldin, Elsie

Elsie Guldin, 75, a guest at the Phoebe Home, 1903 Turner St., died there Saturday. Born in Maxatawny, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah G. and Amelia R. (Guldin) Guldin. She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Maxatawny. Surviving is a brother, Yoder P. Guldin, of Maxatawny. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mrs. Milton Shankweiler. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Phoebe Home.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, August 26, 1956, page 47. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, Emma (nee Haas)

Mrs. Emma Guldin, wife of Yoder R. Guldin, Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday at her home. She was in her 60th year. Born in Upper Macungie township, she was the daughter of Jefferson and Lydia (nee Werley) Haas. She was a member of the Reformed church of Maxatawny and active in the Pioneer Grange of Topton. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Isamoyer of Mertztown R. 1, Mrs. Florence Schearer of Yellow House, and Mrs. Elsie Stauffer of Emmaus; one son, Jeremiah, Kutztown; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Knerr and Mrs. Ella Rupp, both of Allentown, and two brothers, Benjamin Haas, Allentown, and Edwin Haas, Wescosville. There are 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from her late home, with continued services in the Maxatawny church. Rev. Frank E. Slifer will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 15, 1943, page 22. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, Hannah

Guldin -- Near New Berlin, December 27th, Hannah, wife of Jacob Guldin, aged 24 years, 9 months and 1 day.

Guldin, Hannah R.

In Amity township, Berks co, on the 21st. inst., Hannah R Guldin, wife of John Guldin.

[NOTE: She was Hannah (Rhoades) Guldin, dau of Abraham Rhoades and his first wife Elizabeth K. Lorah. See 'Montgomery Project', p 1268 in History of Berks County]

Guldin, Isaac W.

Former Pottstown Man Dies at Reading. Isaac W Guldin Was Interested in the Early Hill School. Classical Scholar and also Teacher of Music -Conducted Private School at Pughtown-Jeremiah W Guldin of Pottstown, Now Last of the Family.

Isaac W Guldin, A.M., formerly of Pottstown, died last evening, shortly before 6 o'clock at his residence in Reading, No 2042 Chestnut street, from the effects of a carbuncle, aged 72 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Mr. Guldin conducted a private school ship and removed to Reading 23 years ago. He attended the public schools until 1851, when he took a classical course at Hill School Pottstown. From there he went to the University of Pennsylvania, graduating from the latter place in 1856. In 1860 the degree of master of arts was conferred on him by Lafayette College.

On Dec 31 1857 he married Amelia B Custer, who died March 5, 1882. He married Amanda H Custer on April 24 1884, by whom he is survived. The two wives were cousins. Besides his wife, he is survived by two children - George C., of St Peter's, Chester county, and Leighton, of Reading; also one brother, Jeremiah W Guldin, of Pottstown; fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Deceased was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

He was a son of Abraham Guldin and was the oldest of a family of five children. Jeremiah W Guldin, of Pottstown, is now the only survivor.

Mr. Guldin's great-great-grandfather, Rev. Samuel K Guldin, who was a prominent minister in Switzerland, being associate pastor of the Munster Berne, emigrated to America in 1710. Rev. John C Guldin (deceased), who was a prominent minister in New York, was an uncle of the deceased.

Mr. Guldin conducted a private school in Pughtown, Chester county, for 21 years, and was joint principal of the Hill School at Pottstown, for a time in its early history. He was a musician of ability and taught piano, organ, and voice while in Reading. Mr. Guldin had a fondness for tracing family genealogy and succeeded in collecting over 1600 names of the Ludwig family and over 1000 names of the Guldin family. In the latter he had succeed[ed] in tracing the family to Hans Joachin, of Canton Vaud, Switzerland, who lived there in 1659.

[Source: Pottstown Daily Ledger, Tuesday, October 15, 1907. Submitted by Diana.]

Guldin, Jeremiah J.

Jeremiah J. Guldin, 59, a machine operator, of 409 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, died yesterday in his home. He was the husband of Edna E. (Grim) Guldin. He was employed as a machine operator at the General Seeding Co., of Topton. He was a member of the United Church of Christ of the Zions Maxatawny Church, Maxatawny. Born in Upper Macungie Township, he was a son of the late Yoder R. and Emma (Haas) Guldin. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Arlene R., wife of Neil Haring of Mohnton, Berks County; a son, Russell O., of Alburtis R. 1; three sisters, Irene, wife of George Isamoyer, Sr., of Mertztown; Florence, wife of Harvey Minninger, of Earlville R. 1, Berks County; and Elsie, wife of Charles Stauffer, of Emmaus; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Zions Maxatawny Church, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 25, 1968, page 41. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, Jeremiah R.

Jeremiah R. Guldin, of New Berlinville, Berks county, aged 70, an ex-County Commissioner of Berks, died during Sunday night. He was a prominent citizen of the lower end of the county, and a director of the Boyertown National Bank for 18 years.

[Source: The Lehigh Register, Allentown, PA, Wednesday, August 24, 1892, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, John F.

Guldin, Laura E. (nee Merkel)

Mrs. Laura E. (Merkel) Guldin, 93, widow of James H. Guldin, died yesterday morning at Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown. Born in Maxatawny, she was a daughter of the late David and Sarah M. Merkel. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Maxatawny. Surviving is a daughter, Edna Guldin of Allentown. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Phoebe Home. Calling hours will be after 9 a.m. Saturday at the home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 10, 1963, page 62. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, Lee James

Corporal Lee James Guldin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Guldin Jr., of 132 S. Haas St., Topton, was drowned July 20 while swimming in the Pacific Ocean, according to word received by his parents from the Commander of the Coast Artillery school, Fort winfield Scott, Calif. His body has not been recovered although all efforts are being made by air and beach craft. The 19-year-old soldier had been stationed at Fort Funston, Calif., since June 22 and on the day he met his death, had been transferred to Bolsea Point, Calif., to instruct a firing battery for two weeks prior to leaving the country for duty in Alaska. Weather conditions did not permit firing and he and three companions went swimming. Although an excellent swimmer, he was caught in an undertow. His friends did not immediately realize his plight but when he came to the surface the second time, they went to his assistance to no avail. A graduate of Kutztown High school, May 29, 1945, he entered the Army a week later and received his basic training at Camp Wheeler, Ga., where he was stationed for six months as mail and filing clerk. He was transferred to Fort Monroe, Va., for further training and later to the West Coast. A member of St. Peter's Reformed church and Sunday school, the Sons of the American Legion, and the I.M. and F.W.U. of Topton, he is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Diebert of 914 Cedar St., Allentown; and paternal grandfather, James Guldin Sr. of Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, August 6, 1946, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, Reuben W.

Reuben W. Guldin, a retired farmer of Monterey, Berks county, died suddenly on Saturday of heart disease. He was 77 years old. His wife died seven weeks ago. Ten children survive: Gareon, of Maxatawny; Jeremiah, at home; Reuben, of Lehigh county; Mahlon, of Monterey; James, of Topton; Eli, of Colorado; Matilda, at home; Mrs. Kate Smith, of Monterey; Mrs. Ellen Heller, of Weisenburg; and Mrs. Nora Bower, of Longswamp. Deceased was a member of Zion's Maxatawny Union Church. The funeral will be held to-morrow at 10 a.m. The deceased was out in the yard a short time previous to his death, and feeling tired entered the house and lay down on the lounge. Shortly afterwards he expired. He was a most excellent man. A farmer, he lived near all of his years in the neighborhood where his earthly days came to a close. His virtues were strong like his nature, and his principles as firm as the hills he lived among. He followed farming until his age compelled him to go into retirement, which he could well afford to do. He was respected and loved by all who knew him, and died at peace with God and in full faith of a glorious resurrection. He departed without an enemy, and left behind him a memory that should do much to encourage the young, and set an example bearing imitation.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, July 3, 1895, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guldin, Solon R.

Solon R. Guldin, a highly esteemed resident of Topton, passed away at his late home on Home avenue, yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock of complications. He had been ill for only a short time and his death will come as a distinct surprise to his host of friends. He was in his forty-first year. Mr. Guldin was born in Longswamp township, the son of James and Limella, nee Kershner, Guldin, and for the past eleven years was employed as office manager for E. J. Rohrbach. He was an active member of the F.P.A. of Topton and of the Maxatawny Zion church, on the Reformed side. He also took an active part in the work of st. Peter's Reformed Sunday school of which he was a faithful member. There survive to mourn his loss, in addition to his bereaved widow, M. Katie (nee Gressley) Guldin, and his parents, one daughter, Esther, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Charles, Billingham, Wash.; Grover, Trexlertown; Mrs. William Thompson, Allentown; Mrs. Peter Knappenberger, Emaus; Mrs. Geo. Heffner, Fleetwood; and Lawson and James, of Topton. Funeral services will be held from his late home, Home avenue, Topton, on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Further services will be held from Zion's Maxatawny church with Rev. George B. Smith officiating. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend without further notice.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 12, 1931, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Gulko, Frank L. Sr.

Frank L. Gulko Sr., 87, of 155 Elwyn Ave., Sinking Spring, Berks County, died Tuesday at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Kaska, he was a son of the late Leo and Stella Zielinski Gulko. He was employed for 15 years by the former Aetna Steel Corp., Pottsville. He was later employed for nine years by the former Feeser Construction Co., Pottsville, retiring in 1976. He was a member of St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church, Cumru Township, Berks County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotte Auman. Surviving are his wife, the former Josephine A. Wojciechowski; a daughter, Joanne M. Yokitis, Wernersville; a son, Frank L. Jr., Sinking Spring; a brother, Edward, Schuylkill Haven; four sisters, Genevieve Betak, North Port, Ala., Rosalie Moore, Midwest City, Okla., and Alice E. Struzinsky and Cecelia Hoysock, both of Schuylkill Haven; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday at St. Stephen's Church. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Gumo, Glenna

Glenna Gumo, 90, of Pennsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 in the Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg. Funeral services were held Dec. 11. She was the wife of the late Robert Gumo. Born in Green Lane, she was the daughter of the late Wilson H. and the late Ida Smith Green. She was a homemaker and also worked at the Green Lane Hoisery Company for many years as a machine operator. She lived in the Upper Perkiomen Valley her whole life and was an active member of the Frieden's United Church of Christ, Sumneytown. She is survived by: one son, Robert P. Gumo of Las Vegas, Nev. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frieden's United Church of Christ, 1011 Church Road, Sumneytown, PA 18084. Arrangements: Monaghan Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Gundrum, Arlene K.

Arlene K. Gundrum, 79, died May 18 at 8:38 p.m. in her residence in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Her husband, Aaron J. Gundrum Jr., died April 1, 2001. Born in Shillington, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Anna M. (Fitterling) Miller. Gundrum was employed as a sewing-machine operator by the Gloray Knitting Mill, Robesonia, until her retirement. Surviving are a son, Bruce A., Denver, Lancaster County; and five daughters: Judith A. (Gundrum) Bohn, Fianna W. (Gundrum) Brenner, Joann M. (Gundrum) Freeman, Marshella D. Gundrum and Connie L. (Gundrum) Leck, all of Reinholds. Other survivors include 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Bonnie L. Gundrum, in 1982. Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Guris, Helen L.

Helen L. Guris, 85, of 4029 Belleman's Church Road, Mohrsville, Berks County, formerly of the Auburn area, died Wednesday evening at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in North Manheim Township, she was a daughter of the late Messiah and Hannah DeWald Seigfried. She was last employed at the former Wearever Pen Co., Deer Lake, retiring in 1967. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Auburn, and Auburn Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Auxiliary. Her husband, Andrew, died in April. Surviving are a niece, Bonnie Galen, with whom she resided; other nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. The Rev. Melody Herr will officiate. Interment will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Gursky, Frank

On the 20th, Frank Gursky, aged 70 years. Services from the Gosnell Funeral Home, Shillington., Monday at 8:15 a.m. Solumn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's R.C. Church 9 a.m. Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening, 7 to 9.

Gusley, Catherine G.

Catherine G. Gusley, 84, of 816 Hartman Ave., Temple, Berks County, died Monday afternoon at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she had been a patient since April 30. Born in Cumbola, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine Bowman Rufus. She was employed as an inspector at AT&T Technologies, Reading, until retiring in 1979. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park. Her husband, Michael J. Sr., died Feb. 25. Surviving is a son, Michael J. Jr., Temple; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Friday at Gethsemane Cemetery Chapel of The Resurrection, Laureldale. Interment will follow. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, is in charge of arrangements.

Gutacker, William J.

William J. Gutacker, 37, of 11 Pershing Blvd., was pronounced dead on arrival last night at the Reading Hospital. Born in Lancaster, a son of William, Sr. and Edith (Gardner) Gutacker, he was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring. Gutacker owned and operated an automobile repair shop at the rear of his residence. He was a veteran of World War II when he served as an aviation machinist in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the U.S. Power Squadron, Susquehannock, and belonged to Gouglersville Grange No. 1743. Surviving besides his parents are his widow, Naomi Fern (Lutz) Gutacker; a daughter, Cynthia Fern, and two sons Randall Lee and Dallas Edward, all at home; and three sisters: Miriam, wife of Vance Keehn, Pottstown, Vera, wife of Lincoln DeHart, Kenhorst, and Betty, wife of Richard Putt, Reading. Services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Francis F. Seidel II Funeral Home, Sinking Spring, the Rev. Theodore W. Jentsch officiating, Burial will be made in Sinking Spring Cemetery.

Guth, Anna H.

Mrs. Anna H. Guth, wife of George J. Guth, a member of the firm of George J. Guth and Bro., died at her home, 1631 Turner St., Friday morning at 5:30 o'clock. Born in Longswamp, Berks county, Mrs. Guth was the daughter of Nathan and Sarah, nee Carl, Merkel. She lived in this city practically all her life and was a member of St. James Reformed church here. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Wilbur A., of Reading, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Geiger and Mrs. Frank Rupp, of Reading. Rev. Roland Rupp will officiate at services at her late home Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 22, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guth, Larry C.

Larry C. Guth, infant son of Charles and Virginia (Isamoyer) Guth Jr., of Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday morning at Allentown Hospital shortly after birth. Surviving with his parents are a brother, Barry, and a sister Debra, both at home; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Isamoyer, Mertztown R. 1; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Stauffer, Emmaus; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guth Sr., Trexlertown, and paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Annie Guth, Guthsville. Services will be at the convenience of the family at the Schofer Funeral Home, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 31, 1961, page 26. Submitted by Jerri.]

Guth, Margaret S.

Private services and burial were held for Margaret S. Guth, 84, who died March 26 in her residence on Park Road. Her husband, Edwin G. Guth, died in 1997. She was born in Birdsboro. Surviving are a daughter, Nicole L. (Ruth) Rankin, Boyertown; and a son, Edwin C., Reading. Other survivors include a brother; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The arrangements were handled by the Auman Funeral Homes, Reading.

Gutman, Thomas

Gutman - In Straustown, September 17th, Thomas Gutman, son of John George and Margaretha Gutman, aged 81 years, 10 months and 25 days.

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Goda, Merrill C.

Godschalk, Elmer

Godshalk, Catharine

Godshalk, Elias

Godshall, Evelyn Mae

Godshall, Harvey

Godshall, Jacob

Godshall-Carl, Kimberlee Jill

Goedde, Arthur

Goerner, Henry J.

Goerner, Josephine A.

Goettler, Archie G.

Gogluizza, Jane M.

Goheen, Henry

Goldberg, Wilhelmina K.

Golden, Robert M.

Goldman, Dolores S.

Goldstein, Mrs. Samuel

Goldsworthy, Infant

Gollie, Ida (nee Eck)

Gomposh, John

Gonser, Louisa A. (nee Walbert)

Gonzalez, Betsy A.

Gonzalez, Carmen M.

Good, Ann P.

Good, Anna K.

Good, Annie E. (nee Merkle)

Good, Son of David

Good, Ella

Good, Elsie M.

Good, Emma (nee Palm)

Good, Fyetta

Good, Son of Harry

Good, Henrietta

Good, James

Good, Kenneth R.

Good, Mary K. (nee Rentchler)

Good, Oscar C.

Good, Richard J.

Good, Sally

Good, Stephen M.

Good, Syetta (nee Folk)

Good, Willoughby L.

Goodfellow, Isaiah

Goodfellow, Isaiah

Goodfellow, Rebecca (nee Lightcap)

Goodhart, Chas. Reuben

Goodhart, Florence C.

Goodhart, Estella May

Goodhart, Estella May

Goodhart, N.L.

Goodman, Charles P.

Goodman, Donald W.

Goodman, Mary M.

Goodwin, Allen S.

Gordon, Annie (nee Warmkessel)

Gordon, Emma C. (nee Yeakel)

Gordon, Eugene S.

Gordon, Herbert A.

Gordon, James F.

Gordon, Josiah K.

Gordon, Mary A. (nee Hartline)

Gorman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank

Gorman, Veronica

Gorr, Cecilia (nee Seip)

Gorr, David T.

Gorr, Edwin

Gorr, Jacob

Gorr, John A.

Gossler, Andreas

Gotshall, James

Gottschall, Emma

Gottshall, Clair V.

Goucker, Child of Henry

Gougler, Susan Clara and Theresa Catharine

Gowden, Mary

Graber, Carrie E. (nee Treichler)

Graber, Carrie E. (nee Treichler)

Graber, John