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Haag, Adam

Adam Haag, son of the late Emanuel and Sallie (Feeg) Haag, born April 10, 1859, N. Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co.; He died on Sunday, Dec. 11, 1932 in their late home in N. Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co., at an age of 73 years, 8 months and 1 day. He is survived by two sisters with whom he lived. He was buried Dec. 14, 1932 with all services in the home and burial in Christ, Little Tulpehocken Church cemetery.

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

Haag, Amelia

Amelia Haag, daughter of the late Emanuel and Sallie (Feeg) Haag, born Oct. 12, 1857, North Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co., and she was baptized in 1898 by the Rev. A. Johnson Long. She died Dec. 30, 1932 in their home in North Heidelberg Twp., Berks Co., at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 18 days, and is survived by one sister, Emma. Her funeral was held Jan. 4, 1933 with all services in their home and burial in Christ, Little Tulpehocken church cemetery.

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

Haag, Anna Maria

Haag - In Millersburg, February 5th, Anna Maria Haag, wife of the deceased David Haag, aged 77 years, 4 months and 1 day.

Haag, Henry

Haag - In Bernville, November 17th, Henry, son of the late Henry Haag, and wife Catharine, aged 29 years, 2 months and 12 days.

Haag, John A.

John A. Haag, 71, died of natural causes May 27 at 12:30 a.m. in his Earl Township residence. He was the husband of Sallie E. (Humphrey) Haag. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Fred and Julia (Haag) Haag. Haag had been employed for 41 years by Defense Mapping Agency, Philadelphia, retiring as a mapping distribution supervisor in 1995. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Haag was a life member of the Defense Mapping Seniors. He is also survived by a son, Michael K., Baltimore; and three daughters: Cynthia K. Haag and Katherine E. Haag, both of Baltimore; and Maria H. (Haag) Hubbard, Reading. There are also seven grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah A. (Haag) Holtzople. Private graveside services will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County. Morrell Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.

Haag, John H.

Haag - In Centre, September 27th, John H., son of Jacob and Julia Anna Haag, aged 36 years, 10 months and 10 days.

Haag, John H. III

Among the local survivors of John H. Haag III, 42, North Heidelberg Township, who died of a heart attack Oct. 26 while hunting in Lowville, N.Y., is a brother, James S. Haag, Bethel.

Haag, Julia Ann (nee Strause)

Mrs. Julia Ann Haag, wife of Joel Haag, died in Swan township, Noble county, Ind., aged 60 years, 8 months and 27 days. Deceased was a daughter of Philip Strause and was born in Bern township, Berks county. She was the mother of 10 children, 4 sons and 6 daughters, of whom 2 sons and 3 daughters survive. She died after an illness of 5 weeks, suffering with typhoid fever and neuralgia of the heart. Interment took place at Cedar chapel, Indiana.

Haag, Maria Ann (nee Christ)

Haag - In Penn, Maria Ann Haag, wife of Henry Haag, and daughter of Jacob and Catharine Christ, aged 27 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Haag, Morris M.

Strausstown, March 13 -- Morris M. Haag, 73, well known Berks county auctioneer and plasterer died yesterday afternoon at his home on East avenue, this borough. Death followed an illness of three years. A plasterer by trade, he was a prominent figure at sales throughout the county and many household articles and much farm stock was sold under his gavel during his career as an auctioneer. He was plastering foreman on several construction jobs at the Wyomissing Industries and the Reading hospital. He served in official capacities in Strausstown and Upper Tulpehocken township, as well as Zion's Lutheran Church and Sunday school this borough. A native of Jefferson township, he was a son of the late Jonathan and Leah (Miller) Haag, and was a member of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge, Hamburg and P.O.S. of A. and P.O. of A., this borough. Surviving are his widow, Mary (Wertman) Haag; two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Weitzel, of Reading and Mrs. Richard M. Moll, of Robesonia; one granddaughter, Mrs. LeRoy K. Lauck, of West Lawn, and one great-granddaughterLulia Loretta Lauck; two sisters, Mrs. Joan Riddle of Myerstown and Mrs. Samuel Clauser, of Hamburg, and a brother, Emanuel Haag, of Alma, Neb. Funeral services Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home, with the Rev. Dr. W. A. Dries officiating. Interment in zion Union Cemetery, here, with Funeral Director Charles E. Shucker, Rehrersburg, in charge.

Haag, Rebecca (nee Gerhard)

Haag - On April 15th, Rebecca Haag, widow of (10 years deceased) Jonathan Haag, and daughter of Frederick and Magdalena (Troutman) Gerhard, aged 66 years, 5 months and 14 days.

Haag, Samuel

Haag - On February 11th, Samuel Haag, widower of Elizabeth Schadt, aged 71 years, 4 months and 27 days.

Haak, Anna Maria (nee Stoudt)

Haak - In Jackson, Lebanon county, Anna Maria Haak, (born Stoudt) and widow of the late Geo. Haak, aged 77 years, 2 months and 24 days. She leaves 4 children, 24 grand-children, and 21 great-grand-children.

Haak, Mary

The funeral of Miss Mary Haak took place at the residence of J W Rhoads, 216 N 5th at 2 pm. Services were held at the house by Rev. Dr. Jacob Fry. The remains were attired in a black shroud, and reposed in a square cornered, copper lined, black cloth covered Stein casket, with silver trimmings, extension bar handles, and a plate bearing the name and age of deceased. The bearers were: Wellington Van Reed, George E Haak, Wellington Adams and Levi Quier. Interment was private at Charles Evans cemetery. Undertaker, Francis F. Seidel.

[Source: Reading Eagle, March 20, 1896, p. 3. Submitted by: Submitted by Diana.]

Haak, Mary

Letters of administration upon the estate of Mary Haak, deceased, this city, were granted to Geo E Haak and Wellington J Addams.

[Source: Reading Eagle, March 20, 1896, p. 7. Submitted by: Submitted by Diana.]

Haas, Annie (nee Butz)

Seized with a fit of melancholia, Mrs. Haas, of Topton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Butz, one of Berks County's wealthiest families, committed suicide by drowning herself in an abandoned minehole on Tuesday night. Her body was recovered on Wednesday. She was forty-five years of age. Mrs. Haas left her home Tuesday evening. Her daughter Ella asked her whither she was going and replied, �I'll tell you when I come back.� This was the last seen of her. Her husband, whose place of business is in Reading, returned at seven o'clock in the evening and about eight o'clock he became anxious over Mrs. Haas' whereabouts. Searching parties were organized. Wednesday morning at dawn the parties went out again. The routing car of Mr. Butz was pressed into service. About three miles outside of Topton, at the mineholes of Longsdale, a body was seen floating on the surface of the water. It was the body of Mrs. Haas. Her son, Nevin, a member of the party in the machine, divested himself of his clothes and dived into the water and recovered the body. The remains were removed to the home of her parents with whom Mr. and Mrs. Haas have resided since their marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she is survived by three children, Nevin, Hilda and Ella. One brother, Milton Butz, also survives. Funeral Monday at 9.30 at Longswamp Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, March 21, 1919, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Annie G.

Died. On the 12th inst., in Shamrock, Annie G., daughter of Jonathan P. and Alice M. Haas, aged 3 years, 10 months and 7 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 30, 1881, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Augustus

Temple, Jan. 16.--Augustus Haas, aged 73 years, a well-known resident of this place, succumbed to general debility and pneumonia at 9:45 a.m. today at the residence of his son-in-law, Allen E. Faust, at this place. Mr. Haas had been in poor health for nine weeks. He was a native of Ruscombmanor township and was engaged in agricultural pursuits until two years ago, when he retired. He leaves a daughter, Rebecca, wife of Allen E. Faust, Temple; a sister, Mrs. Joel Lesher, and two brothers. He was a member of Hinnershitz Reformed congregation.

Haas, Augustus

The funeral of Augustus Haas, a well-known retired farmer, took place from his residence at Temple. Rev. G.S. Seaman conducted services. Delegations from Ringgold Council, No. 23, O.U.A.M. and Minnehaha Lodge, No. 154, K. of P. attended and served as bearers. The remains were attired in a black suit and reposed in a square-cornered walnut casket, with silver trimmings, extension bar handles and plate bearing name and age. Services and interment took place at Hinnershitz Church. Undertaker F.F. Seidel had charge.

Haas, Catherine (nee Long)

Catherine (nee Long), widow of Reuben T. Haas, died at Topton, of general debility, aged 84 years. Her husband died in 1901. A sister, Mrs. Sarah Fritch, of Longsdale, survives, at the age of 95 years. She leaves these children: Jonathan and Harvey, both at home; Roeller, Schofer; Mrs. Henry Walbert, Alburtis; Reuben C., of Topton, and Nicholas D. L., of Reading, Funeral, Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 21, 1917, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Catharine Anna (nee Kerchner)

Catharine Anna Haas, nee Kerchner, died suddenly of apoplexy of the heart, Jan. 1st, at 12.30 p.m., aged 84 years, 3 months and 28 days, at her late home at Free Hall. She is survived by her husband and four sons, James and William, of Topton; Jeremiah of Pennsburg, and Edward, at home. Two sisters, Mrs. John Weiler, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Henry Trexler, of Mertztown R. 1, and twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. Two daughters and three sons preceded her in death. The funeral will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5th, at 1.30 o'clock, from the residence of her son James, on Franklin street, Topton, All services will be held at the house and interment will be made at the Mertztown cemetery. The deceased was born and raised in Longswamp township and lived on their present farm at Free Hall for fifty-five years. She and her husband enjoyed sixty-one years of married life, and the elderly woman had been ill for but a few days before her death. Rev. W. S. Drey will officiate at the funeral, and the pallbearers will be the four sons.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 3, 1924, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Mrs. Catharine

Mrs. Catharine Haas, the oldest person in Lehigh county, died on Saturday forenoon at the home of her grandson, Mr. Willoughby Schmoyer, near Breinigsville, in the 99th year of her age. She was born near Kutztown and had she lived until the 18th of April, she would have entered upon her one hundredth year. She was sick only two days with the influenza. She was wonderfully well preserved physically and as active as many persons twenty years younger. She was highly respected and retained her memory of events in the early part of the century up to the time of her death. Three daughters survive here --- Mrs. Judith Schmoyer, the oldest, who is in her 79th year; Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Kerchen. Two sons preceded her to the grave. The funeral will take place on Friday morning, services and burial at the Longswamp Church. Rev. Nevin W. Helffrich will officiate.

[Source: The Lehigh Register, Allentown, PA, Wednesday, March 12, 1890, Page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Charles B.

Charles B. Haas Dies, Aged 89. Retired Businessman Was One of Founders of Trinity Reformed Congregation

Charles B. Haas, retired businessman and one of the founders of Trinity Reformed congregation and a sponsor of the church building at Poplar and Linden streets, passed away quietly at 11:0 Monday night at his late home, the residence of his nephew, Charles H. Kline, 1838 Chew street. He was in his eighty-ninth year.

Mr. Haas was born August 18, 1846, in Longswamp Township, Berks county, a son of the late Nathan T. and Eliza Butz Haas. At the age of 20 years he came to this city and entered the employ of J. L. Farr and company, predecessors of the Farr Bros. Shoe firm, and under the guidance of his brother-in-law, Jacob L. Farr, proceeded to learn the business of shoe retailing.

He remained with that store 5 years and then with the late George Koch and Henry Keck entered into a partnership. This firm, known as Koch, Haas and Keck, opened a retail shoe store on Hamilton street next door to the Bowen grocery, on the site of the present Woolworth store. The store enjoyed great popularity and a large patronage. Mr. Haas remained in the shoe business until his retirement in 1919.

In addition to his activities in the business life of Allentown, Mr. Haas gave much of his time to the aid of civic enterprises of his day, and for a term served as a school director from the Seventh ward. In 1900 he became on of the founders of Trinity Reformed church and was instrumental to a great degree in the erection of the church building. For ten years he served the congregation as an elder.

During his active life he resided at 913 Hamilton street, and upon the death of his wife, Elizabeth Kline Haas, about fifteen years ago, he took up residence with his nephew, where he resided ever since. He and his wife never had any children, but devoted much of their family life to the rearing of their nephew.

The only survivors are a brother, Nathan A. Haas, of the Allentown National bank and former president of the Penn Trust company, and a sister, Mrs. John Weiler.

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home. There will also be services in Trinity Reformed church. Interment will be made in the West End cemetery. Viewing at the house Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 18, 1935, pp. 5, 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Charles F.

In Farview, on the 17th inst., Charles F. Haas, aged 58 years 10 months 20 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, Avenue B., at Hill Circle, Farview, Thursday at 1:30, Daylight Saving Time, at the house. Services in Chapel at Fleetwood, PA. Interment in Fleetwood Cemetery. Remains can be viewed at the residence on Wednesday evening.

Haas, Claudius R.H.

Claudius R. H. Haas, 65, formerly janitor at the Kutztown Elementary School, died Wednesday at his home, 445 W. Walnut St., Kutztown. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Reuben and Katie (Steele) Haas. His wife, Ada (Wolfe) Haas, preceded him in death. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kutztown. He also was affiliated with Kutztown Fire Co., and Kutztown Social Club. Surviving are a son Carl, at home; two sisters, Margaret, wife of Russell Hilbert, and Evelyn, wife of George Stump, both of Topton; two brothers, Norman, Allentown, and Ruhl, Wyomissing, and a grandson. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Schofer Funeral Home, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 5, 1956, page 41. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Ellen Susanna (nee Druckenmiller)

Mrs. Ellen Susanna (Druckenmiller) Haas, wife of Nevin T. Haas, a resident of the Masonic Home, Elizabethtown, formerly of 33 N. Franklin St., Allentown, died Tuesday morning in the institution hospital. He had been ill for a short time. She was 73. She was born in Longswamp. She and her husband had been guests at the Masonic Home since April 14. They were members of Emanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church, Allentown. Funeral services are slated for Thursday at the home, with interment set for the home cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 30, 1953, page 23. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Elwood W.

Elwood W. Haas, 81, husband of Jennie M. (Wetzel) Haas, died yesterday in his home, 928 Liberty St., Allentown. Born in Longswamp, Berks County, a son of the late Jonathan and Mary Alice (Steininger) Haas, he was an Allentown resident most of his life. He was a self-employed interior decorator until 1957, when he became employed by the Americus Hotel in the same capacity. Surviving with his widow are a daughter, Gwendolyn R., wife of Arthur Keiper of Allentown; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a brother, Eugene, of Emmaus. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 31, 1963, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Erma E.

Services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Erma E. Haas, formerly of Walnut Street, Hamburg, who died Aug. 2 in the Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had resided since June 2001. Burial will be in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne C. Hass, who died Feb. 14, 2001. Born in Myerstown, Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Charles D. and Ella M. (Moyer) Kalbach. Until retiring in 1981, she was employed as a sewing machine operator by Lyons Knitwear, Temple. She was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) United Church of Christ, Ontelaunee Township. Surviving are three daughters: Ethel M. (Haas) Kershner, Hamburg; and Janet F. (Haas) Wentzel and Linda A. (Haas) Kerr, both of Wernersville; and four sons: Wayne C. Haas Jr., Ontelaunee Township; Ronald P. Haas, Centre Township; David L. Haas, Mohnton; and Glenn A. Haas, Exeter Township. There are also 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include three sisters: Mary J. (Kalbach) Miller, Centre Township; Laura S. (Kalbach) Riegel, Leesport; and Ruth H. (Kalbach) Speicher, Bern Township.

Haas, Floranda C.A.

One of Catasauqua's oldest residents, Floranda C. A., wife of William B. Haas, died at seven o'clock last evening at her home, 551 Howertown road. She was in her ninety-first year and on November 24 of this year Mr. and Mrs. Haas would have observed the sixty-fifth anniversary of their marriage.

News of the Nonogenarian's death will come as a shock to her many friends, her illness dating back less than a fortnight when she suffered an attack of acute indigestion. On Sunday she was stricken with apoplexy and death last evening relieved her suffering.

Mrs. Haas was born at Kline's Corner, Berks County, the daughter of Jonas and Esther (nee Lichty) Kline. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Catasauqua. Her husband and a sister, Mrs. Montana L. Flexer, also of Catasauqua, survive.

The funeral will be held from her late home on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. Services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. F. Lambert. Interment will be made in the cemetery at Maxatawny church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 23, 1930, p. 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Florence J. (nee Jones)

Florence J. (Jones) Haas, wife of Merritt B. Haas, 120 W. Buttonwood St., Reading, died Thursday at her home. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Howard and Mary Ellen Shirey Jones and was of the Evangelical denomination. Besides her husband she is survived by four children, Viola Dennise, wife of John Norwood, Reading; Allison F. Haas, Reading; Elizabeth and valeria, both at home; a brother, Heber Jones, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Kissinger and Mrs. Ida Kreisher, all of Reading. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. from the parlors of T. C. Auman, Inc., 247 Penn St., Reading, and interment will be made in Charles Evans cemetery. The Rev. F. M. Hottel will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 21, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Forrest M.

Funeral services were held for Forrest M. Haas, 71, of Eagleville, husband of Irene C. (Alderfer) Haas, who died November 25 in Mercy Suburban Hospital in East Norriton. Born in Shanesville, he was a son of Annie S. (Mathias) Haas of Boyertown and the late Lester Haas. A resident of Eagleville the last 25 years, he attended Boyertown High School. He served in the U.S. Army. Haas was a manager for Superior Tube Co., Collegeville, where he worked for more than 43 years. He was a member of the Trappe Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his wife of 27 years and his mother, he is survived by three sons, David Haas of Boyertown; Bryan Haas of Newport News, Va., and Bob Adie of Zieglerville; three daughters, Dawn Rhude of Boyertown, Marci Herr of Lancaster and Janet Adie of Skippack. Also two sisters, Jean Schadler of Pottstown and Thelma Mack of Boyertown; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914. Burial was in Limerick Garden of Memories. The arrangements were handled by the R. L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Skippack.

Haas, Francis Jacob

In Bernville, on the 10th ult., Francis Jacob, son of Abraham Haas, aged 4 months and 19 days.

Haas, Frank B.

Frank B. Haas, one of the oldest natives of Berks county and famed throughout this section of the state for his goosebone weather prognostications, passed away Sunday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock at his home at Free hall, near Topton, from complications, in his 95th year. Born and reared in Longswamp township, a son of the late Nathan and Elizabeth, nee Butz, Haas, he remained there until taking up his home at Free Hall many years ago. There he operated a successful truck farm and reared a family. His wife died a number of years ago. gaining game as a weather prophet and as a raiser of excellent truck farm product, his name spread throughout the countryside in which he lived and many other sections, and on countless occasions his predictions were sough and invariably found correct. Besides his ability to successfully tell the vagaries of the weather, he had many other qualities that made him a respected and esteemed neighbor and friend. He was also possessed of a splendid physique and enjoyed excellent health until a short time ago. There survives three sons, James F., at home; Jeremiah, Pennsburg; and Edward, Wernersville. There are also two brothers and one sister, William, Nathan and Mrs. Ella Weller, this city.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 19, 1932, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Jeremiah K.

Jeremiah K. Haas, former Republican committeeman from Pennsburg, died late Monday night, Dec. 29, at his home, 415 Seminary St., Pennsburg. Six days earlier he had celebrated his 72nd birthday. Born in Longswamp township (Berks), a son of the late Frank and Catherine (Kercher) Haas, he was a silk weaver at Pennsburg's Bethlehem Silk Co. He was a member of the Pennsburg lodge of the woodmen of the World and the Pennsburg Reformed church. His wife, the former Anna M. Sallade, preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, Ira of Pennsburg, willard at home, nine grandchildren, and a brother James of Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 2, 1948, page 26. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Joel

Joel Haas died at Pricetown, Berks Co., of pneumonia, aged 72 years and 4 months. He had been bedfast only eight days, and on Tuesday morning of last week suffered a stroke of paralysis and remained unconscious until he passed away. He is survived by his wife and nine children, among the number Mrs. Eugene Clewell, of Allentown, and Mrs. Clara Frey, of Fleetwood.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, April 3, 1901, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Jonathan P.

Jonathan P. Haas died yesterday at 6.30 p.m. He had been in failing health for the past two years but died quite unexpectedly at his boarding place, No. 633 North Ninth street, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude V. Bacheit. He is survived by six children, Mrs. H. A. Cummey, city; Mrs. W. S. Gilbert, Montreal, Canada; Mrs. W. C. Ehrich, Cala.; Ellwood, city; Eugene, city, and John, City, and seven grandchildren. A daughter and his wife Mary Alice (nee Steininger) preceded him in death. The brothers and sisters are William Haas, Catasauqua; Frank, Topton; Charles, city; Nathan A., city; Mrs. John Weiler, city; Mrs. Daniel Dauner, Shamrock. He was a shoe worker by trade but for the last few years worked at the Allentown Bobbin Works. He was born in Longswamp, Berks county, May 15, 1853, the son of Nathan and Eliza (nee Butz) Haas. He was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M.

Death notice (p. 3): Age at death = 66 years, 6 months, 5 days; Buried, Greenwood cemetery, Allentown

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 21, 1919. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Jonathan W.

Jonathan W. Haas, Topton, a retired farm hand, died of complications Saturday afternoon at the Allentown hospital, at the age of 80 years, 4 months and 27 days. He was born in Topton and lived there all his life, a son of the late Reuben and Catherine (Long) Haas. Surviving him are four brothers and one sister: Harvey and Reuben, Topton; Roeller, Maxatawny; Nicholas, Reading; and Mrs. Henry Walbert, Alburtis R.D. Services will be held at 1.30 p.m. Thursday at the J. J. Schofer funeral parlors in Topton, and interment will follow in St. Paul's cemetery, Mertztown, with Rev. Dr. George B. Smith officiating. Viewing at Schofer's Wednesday from 7 to 9.

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

Haas, Kitty

Died. On the 22d inst., at Shamrock, Kitty Haas, aged 45 years, 2 months and 9 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, February 26, 1896, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Louisa S. (nee Frey)

Ailing for the past two months with spleen trouble, Louisa S., widow of Carolus Haas, died Thursday at 10 o'clock at her late home, No. 629 Liberty street, aged 53 years, 11 months and 2 days. She was confined to bed for ten days. Deceased was a daughter of Daniel and the late Mary Ann Frey, nee Seip, and was born in Greenwich township, Berks county, December 29, 1856. Her husband was a farmer and music instructor and played the organ at Ziegel's, Long Swamp, Maxatawny and several other country churches. Ten years ago they moved to Allentown from Breinigsville. Her husband preceded her in death eight years ago. She was a devoted member of St. Andrew's Reformed Church and Purity Temple, K. of G. E., of Kutztown. Deceased is survived by her aged father, who resides with children at Norristown, and these children: Raymond, at home; Mrs. David Fisher, Mrs. Henry Bower and Dr. M. J. Haas, of Allentown; Mrs. Frank Batz, of Fullerton, and Charles T. Haas, of Philadelphia. One sister, Mrs. Agnes Wessner, of Glendon; seven brothers, Wilson, John, Oscar, Chester, of Norristown; Milton and Wallace Frey, of Roxboro, Philadelphia, and seven grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. R. M. Kern. Interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 3, 1910, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Maria Magdalena (nee Rems)

Mrs. Maria Magdalena Haas died Tuesday morning between 3 and 4 o'clock at the residence of her sister, Miss Annie Rems, at Macungie. She was in her seventy-fifth year. She had been in ill health for at least a year, and at last succumbed to a complication of diseases, dropsy being a prominent feature. Mrs. Haas was the widow of Nathan Haas. He died upwards of 20 years ago, and a son � their only child � died forty years ago. During her married life, and afterwards, until about five years ago, she resided in Reading, but since then, she resided with her sister Annie, at Macungie. She was a daughter of Daniel Rems, and his wife Salome, who was a Hittle, and she was born in Macungie. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: William Rems, Miss Annie Rems and Widow Elizabeth Muth, of Macungie; James and Lewis Rems, of Philadelphia, and Franklin Rems, of Allentown. The funeral will take place next Saturday. Services at the house, after which the remains will be taken to Reading for interment in Charles Evans cemetery, where her husband and son lie buried.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 3, 1907, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Mary Ann (nee Eshbach)

The remains of Mrs. Mary Ann, wife of Morris S. Haas, New Berlinville, were laid to rest at Huff's Church cemetery. Following the system prevailing there, to bury in rows and according to size of grave, it happened that her rest place is close to the church she loved and for which she labored. She was a daughter of Levi B. and Sally (Batz) Eshbach, and was born October 27, 1854, and baptized January 7, 1855, by Rev. Isaac A. Roeller. In early life she was confined (confirmed?) in the Lutheran faith, at the same church of which she remained a life long member. She was married to Morris S. Haas, November, 11, 1882, by Rev. D. K. Humbert. She died suddenly from cerebral hemorrhage, Thursday, June 13, aged 74 years, 7 months and 16 days. Besides her husband, there remain three daughters: Mrs. Fred L. Fisher, Mrs. Milton Gehman, Pennsburg, and Mrs. Clarence G. Rhoads, New Berlinville. Five grandchildren and one great grandchild remain.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, June 22, 1929, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Mary C. (nee Fritz)

Mrs. Mary C. (Fritz) Haas, 72, wife of Nicholas D. L. Haas, died Sunday at her home, 1148 Spring St., Reading. A native of Weisenberg township, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Susan (Lichtenwalner) Fritz. She was a member of St. Thomas Reformed church, Reading. She leaves her husband; one son, Nicholas T., at home; one daughter, Susan, wife of Harry Forred, Reading; two grandchildren; one sister, Mabel, wife of Clement Titlow of Topton, and one brother, Charles, of Mertztown.

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

Haas, Mary E

Services were held for Mary E. Haas, 83, of Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, who died June 4 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, where she last resided since April. Her husband, Leon B. Haas, died in 1992. She was born in Delaware. Haas was employed for many years as a dietitian by the Exeter School District until her retirement. She was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church, Birdsboro. Surviving are a son, Richard K. Sr., Colony Park, and a daughter, Karen L. (Haas) Smith, West Lawn. Other survivors include a brother; a half brother, a half sister; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Exeter Township, handled the arrangements.

Haas, Maria Magdalena

Maria Magdalena, widow of the long deceased Nathan Haas, died on Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Annie Rems, at this place, of a complication of ills, aged 75 years. She had been sick for more than a year. Mrs. Haas was a daughter of the late Daniel and Salome Rems, nee Hittle. She was married over 40 years ago and her husband has been dead about 20 years. The deceased had spent all her married life and widowhood up to five years ago, in Reading, when she came to Macungie to live with her sister, Miss Annie Rems. They had one son who died 40 years ago. The deceased is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Miss Annie Rems, Mrs. Elizabeth Muth and William Rems, of town; Frank Rems, of Allentown, and James and Lewis, of Philadelphia. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning, with services at the house. Interment will take place at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, July 4, 1907, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Montana

Pricetown. Miss Montana Haas died on Sunday evening of consumption. She had been confined to bed 23 weeks. She was buried this morning at the Pricetown cemetery.

Haas, Morris S.

Morris S. Haas, native of Berks county, died at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at his home, 517 Dotts St., Pennsburg, aged 76 years, 9 months and six days. His wife, Mary (Eschbach) Haas, preceded him in death. Mr. Haas was a son of the late William and Sarah (Swavely) Haas. He was a member of Huff's Lutheran church and Eschbach Council 1019, O. of I.A., Bechtelsville. Surviving are three daughters, Jennie, wife of Fred L. Fisher, Annie, wife of Milton H. Gehman, both of Pennsburg; Lillie, wife of Clarence G. Rhoads, New Berlinville; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two sisters, Kate, wife of Horace Miller, Bechtelsville, and Mrs. Alice Biehl, Pottstown. Short services at the house Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. will be followed by regular services in Huff's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. W. F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 22, 1940, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Nathan A.

Nathan A. Haas, a leader in Allentown's business and financial life for more than half a century, died at 5.45 o'clock last night at the Allentown hospital, where he had been a patient for little more than one week. He was in his 83rd year.

Although his health had been impaired for some time, Mr. Haas remained active in the real estate department of the Allentown National bank. He was admitted to the hospital on Oct. 28 and for a week prior to that had been ill at his home at 1223 Hamilton St.

As a boy of 16, Mr. Haas came to Allentown from his native Longswamp township and entered the employ of Jacob Farr Sr., whose shoe store was one of the pioneer establishments of its kind in this city. Five years later, when he was but 21 years old, he became a member of the firm trading under the name of Farr, Haas and Co.

In 1903 Mr. Haas bought the old Cross Keys hotel located at 8th and Hamilton Sts. and erected thereon the building which was later known as the Penn Trust building. He remained in the retail shoe business at that location until 1913 when he entered into the business of manufacturing shoes under the name of Haas-Berger Co., continuing in that business until 1926.

In 1921 Mr. Haas became president of the Penn Trust Co. and continued as its president until it merged with the Allentown National bank in 1932. At that time he became associated with the real estate department of the institution, a position he retained until his death.

Mr. Haas was married twice. His first wife, Ellen Keck, died at the age of 28 years. He was later married to Roberta Jacoby, who survives.

Mr. Haas was a lifelong member of St. John's Reformed church of this city and served that congregation as a deacon and trustee for many years.

He was born in Shamrock, Longswamp township, Berks county, March 27, 1857, the son of Nathan Trexler Haas and Eliza, nee Butz, Haas. Until he came to Allentown at the age of 16 he worked on his father's farm.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are three children: Harry E. Haas, Attorney Robert E. Haas and Margaret E., wife of Dalton Schwartz. One daughter, Ruth, preceded him in death in 1907. A sister, Mrs. John Weiler, aged 91 years, and two grandchildren, Jane and Carolyn Schwartz, also survive.

Funeral services will be held at his late home, 1223 Hamilton St., Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 8, 1939, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Nathan T.

Nathan T. Haas, an aged and respected citizen of Shamrock, died on Wednesday from ailments incident to old age. He reached the advanced age of 91 years, 2 months and 25 days. Mr. Haas was born at Topton in January, 1808. He was the second oldest of a family of eleven children. Until he was twenty-five years of age he resided at the old homestead, when he moved to the home at Shamrock he occupied ever since. In 1839 he was married to Eliza Butz, who preceded him in death eleven years ago. He was the father of eleven children, the following of whom survive: Charles B., Nathan A., Jonathan and Mrs. John F. Weller, of this city; William, of Catasauqua; Frank, of Topton, and Mary, wife of Daniel Bauer, of Shamrock. His other descendants number twenty-seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The death of this kind old man is a source of keen regret to his many friends and neighbors, whose respect he had ever enjoyed. The funeral will take place at the Longswamp Church on Tuesday morning.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 21, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Nevin B.

Nevin B. Haas, 65, of Douglassville R. 1, Berks County, died Saturday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading. He was the husband of the former Linnie Schmoyer. A career teacher, Haas was employed at elementary schools in Union Township from 1923 to 1963, when he retired because of poor health. Born in Topton, he was a son of the late James F. and Annie (Butz) Haas. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Birdsboro, and of state and local associations of retired teachers. Surviving besides his widow are a son, Rodney S., of Littleton, Colo.; a sister Hilda, wife of Victor J. Boyer of Topton, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Shalkop Funeral Home, 443 E. 1st St., Birdsboro. Calling hours will be after 7 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 10, 1967, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Nicholas D.L.

Nicholas D.L. Haas, 82, retired clerk of the Reading Railroad Co., and an active church worker all his life, died last night at his home, 1148 Spring St., Reading. Born in Topton, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Haas. During his employment as a Reading Railroad clerk, he was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. He was a member of St. Thomas Reformed Church, Reading, where he was a former consistory member, a member of the Men's League, and a Sunday school teacher for more than 40 years. Surviving are two children, Susan E., wife of Harry Forred, at home, and Nicholas T., Reading; two grandchildren; one brother, Reuben Haas of Topton. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the DeLong and Trexler Funeral Home, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 8, 1954, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Paul Jr.

Memorial services were held in Zion (Spies) Lutheran Church, Alsace Township, for Paul Haas Jr., 85, of Shoemakersville Road, Ontelaunee Township, who died June 4 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Fern (Ward) Haas. Born in Swanville, Minn., he was a son of the late Paul Sr. and Marie (Jarcho) Haas. Until retiring, he served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Zion (Spies) Lutheran Church. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda (Haas) Troxel, Shoemakersville, and Pauline (Haas) Crocker, Fayetteville, N.C. Other survivors include five grandchildren.

Haas, Perma Luella

Perma Haas, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Gottshall, of Hancock, died fifteen minutes after being admitted to the Allentown hospital last night from injuries suffered when she was run down and struck by an automobile while delivering newspapers in the vicinity of her home. The little girl received a fractured skull and fractures of both legs. Carl Moll, a son of Justice of the Peace Moll, of Topton, was the driver of the machine that struck and fatally injured the little girl. According to the report given state highway patrolmen from the Temple barracks, the girl alighted from her father's machine, then passed around the rear of the car and ran into the highway directly into the path of Moll's machine, which was traveling north on the road between Hancock and Topton. Perma and her older sister, Eva, had accompanied their father to the Topton station, where daily he picks up a bundle of evening papers for distribution to subscribers in Hancock. At the time of the mishap they were on their way back to Hancock and the car was stopped to allow Perma to get off and begin serving her route. Following the accident, Moll started away to summon a physician. In the meantime the child's father hurried his daughter to the office of Dr. Charles Smith, at Topton. Realizing that she was critically injured, Dr. Smith accompanied by Mr. Gottshall, brought the child to the Allentown hospital, where she died at 8.15 o'clock. Coroner A. M. Peters, M.D., viewed the body at the local hospital. Later he made a report to Coroner Ammerill, of Berks county, in whose jurisdiction the accident happened. The little victim of the accident was a daughter of Mrs. Gottshall by a former marriage. Besides her mother and step-father, she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Helen Hausman, Ethel, Lottie and Eva Reinert, all at home. Her step-father is a truck driver for the Topton Rug company.

[Source: The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Friday, August 5, 1932, pages 5 and 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

After viewing the remains of Perma Luella Haas, ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Gottshall, of Hancock, who died in the Allentown hospital Thursday night after having been struck by an automobile, Coroner W. H. Ammarell, M.D., of Birdsboro, yesterday issued a certificate of accidental death and indicated there would be no inquest. The information gathered by the Berks county coroner convinced that official that the accident was unavoidable. The automobile that struck the girl was driven by Carl Moll, son of Justice of the Peace Moll, of Topton. He has been absolved of blame. The body of the girl was removed to the establishment of Undertaker Irwin DeLong at Topton and is being prepared for the funeral which will be held Tuesday afternoon with brief services at the home of the parents at 1.30 o'clock, daylight time. Continued services will be held in the Longswamp church, Rev. William F. Bond officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Saturday, August 6, 1932, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Preston James

In Molltown, on the 23rd inst., Preston James, son of Charles D. and Carrie N. (nee Foos) Haas, aged 8 months and 22 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from St. John's Union Church, Pricetown, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment in Pricetown cemetery.

Haas, Raymond C.

Reburial services for Pfc. Raymond C. Haas, 28, of Topton, will be held at the convenience of the family in the DeLong and Trexler funeral home in Topton. Rev. J. W. Bittner, Kutztown, will officiate and interment will be in Hope cemetery in Kutztown. Inducted into the army on Dec. 22, 1943, he received seven months training and was sent to England as a member of Co. C of the 133rd Eng. Hdqrs. Btn. Later his unit moved to Germany and he was wounded in the battle of Luxembourg. Following his recuperation in a French hospital, he was returned to Germany where he lost his life by drowning in the Main river on June 10, 1945. He was born in Maxatawny township, a son of Paul and Stella (Nutz) Haas who now reside in Lyons Station. A member of St. John's Lutheran church, Kutztown, he had been employed as a carpenter prior to his entry into service. Surviving are his widow, Ruth (Adams) Haas; four children, Dorothy, Richard, Barbara and Harold and his parents. Also surviving are two brothers, Edward and Warren, both of Kutztown; four sisters, Marie, wife of Walter Warmkessel, Kutztown R. 1; Ethel, wife of Victor Kunkle, Kempton; Annie, wife of Edward Sabian, Lyons Station; and Marion Haas, Lyon Station; and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie Haas, Maxatawny. A daughter, Frances, preceded him in death.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 11 1948, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Reuben T.

Reuben T. Haas, an aged and respected citizen of Longswamp, died of general debility at his home, at Topton, yesterday morning, aged 76 years and 24 days. He was ill eight weeks and bedfast five weeks. Deceased was a son of the late Jonathan Haas and was born on the farm where he spent most of his life. He was the last of a family of twelve children. Mr. Haas followed farming up to four years ago when he retired. His widow, nee Catherine Long, and the following children, survive: Jerome, Jonathan, Reuben C., Roeller, Harvey, Nicholas and Laura, wife of Henry Walbert, of Alburtis. Four daughters preceded him in death. There are eleven grandchildren. Deceased was a member of the Reformed congregation of St. Paul's church, Mertztown and for 21 years served as a member of the consistory, nine years as deacon and twelve years as elder.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 29, 1901, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Roeller

Roeller Haas, a farmer in Longswamp township, Berks county, the greater part of his life, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Maxatawny. He was aged 84 years. Born in Longswamp township, he was a son of the late Reuben and Catherine, nee Long, Haas. He was a member of the Reformed congregation at Maxatawny church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna, nee Gerhart, Haas; six daughters, Mrs. Harry Mengel, Maxatawny; Mrs. Irvin Diefenderfer, Wescosville; Mrs. Norman Hoffman, Wescosville; Mrs. Warren Ziegler, Allentown; Mrs. Edward Brewen, Allentown, and Mrs. Warren Dietrich, Maxatawny, and three sons, Harry, Breinigsville R. 1; Paul, Maxatawny, and Wayne, Baltimore, Md. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Henry Walbert, Alburtis R. 1; two brothers, Nicholas, Reading, and Reuben, Topton, and 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the late home in Maxatawny. Continued services are scheduled for Maxatawny church, followed by burial in the cemetery adjoining the church. The Rev. Franklin D. Slifer will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 11 1943, Page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Ruth T.

Services will be held May 15, 11 a.m., in Grace Lutheran Chapel of the Lutheran Home at Topton for Ruth T. Haas, who died May 11 in the Henry Health Care Center of the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she was a patient since April 29. She was a resident of the Lutheran Home since 1999. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Haas, who died Aug. 1, 1999. Born in Lewistown, Mifflin County, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Priscilla (Nelson) Crone. She was a volunteer for 15 years with the Reading Hospital Auxiliary, and from 1999 to 2002 at the Lutheran Home. Haas was a past president of the Exeter Township Senior Citizens. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Topton. Surviving are a son, Richard A. Haas, Mechanicsville, Md., and two daughters, Barbara A. (Haas) Jones, Milwaukee, Wis., and Cynthia L. (Haas) Ruschman, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County. There are also four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Haas, Sarah Anna K.

Haas - In Centre, October 28th, Sarah Anna K., daughter of Adam and Rebecca Haas, aged 18 years, 7 months and 3 days.

Haas, Susan (nee Krick)

Death yesterday morning called Susan Krick Haas, the estimable wife of James F. Haas, of Free Hall, the end coming suddenly at her home of a heart stroke. She was in her 66th year. Mrs. Haas was born in Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon county, a daughter of John and Mary (Hoffert) Krick. She was twice married, her first husband, George P. C. Ream, being called in death eight years ago. She was a faithful member of the Reformed church of Schaefferstown. Besides her husband, she is survived by seven children, Mrs. Jean M. Schroeder, Laureldale; Eleanor Ream, Mrs. Mary A. Moser and John, Elmer and Harry Ream, all of Reading, and George Ream, New Jerusalem. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, two step-daughters, Hilda and Ella Haas, Topton; one step-son, Nevin Haas, Birdsboro; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Schlolt, Ephrata; Mrs. Amanda Nace, Schaefferstown, and Mrs. Mary McQuate, Newmanstown, and three brothers, George Krick, Denver; William Krick, Cornwall, and Wallace Krick, Reading. The funeral will be held from her late home, Free Hall, near Topton, on Tuesday at 2 p.m., daylight saving time. All services will be held at the house, Rev. A. J. Bachman, Schaefferstown, and Rev. George B. Smith, Kutztown, officiating. Interment will be made in the Topton cemetery. Friends may call at the home on Monday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 1, 1936, page 31. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, Susanna

Haas - In Earl, October 11th, Susanna Haas, wife of Peter Haas, aged 69 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Haas, William

William Haas, esteemed resident of Catasauqua, and a Civil War veteran, passed away at his home, 551 Howertown avenue, last night at 5 o'clock, in his 94th year. Comrade Haas had been ill for a short time with heart trouble, which caused his death. He was the second veteran of the Civil War to pass on in the past twenty-four hours, having been preceded in death by Comrade Gustave Vogt. Comrade Haas was born in Longswamp, son of the late Nathan T. and Eliza, nee Butz, Haas. He was the second child in a family of ten. In his younger days, he conducted a general store at Mertztown. For a number of years, he conducted a milk business in Catasauqua, but retired more than thirty years ago. His wife preceded him in death three years ago, at the age of 91. He enlisted on October 4, 1862, as a private in Company K, 151st Pennsylvania Volunteers. His war service was particularly noteworthy. He participated in some of the major engagements of the struggle. The regiment moved to Washington on November 26, 1862, and proceeded to Arlington Heights. The group then went to Union Mills, in enemy country, twenty miles beyond Alexandria, Va. At that point they were opposed by Moseby's guerillas. They were transferred in February to Belle Plain. They subsequently fought at Chancellorsville, and on June 12 marched for Gettysburg. Here they were thrown into the fiercest fighting, and were among the regiments which withstood the severest assaults of the Confederate troops. It went into the fight with 21 officers and 466 men. Of these, 2 officers and 66 men were killed, and 12 officers and 187 men were wounded, while 100 were missing. Comrade Haas was mustered out of service July 30, 1863. He originally was a member of Fuller post, No. 378, of Catasauqua, but when that post was disbanded, he became a member of E.B. Young post, No. 87, G.A.R., of this city. He is survived by two brothers and a sister, Nathan and Charles Haas, and Mrs. John Weller, of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

[Death notice (Jan. 30, p. 13): Age at death = 93 years, 1 month, 20 days; Buried, Maxatawny cemetery]

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, January 29, 1933, pp. 5, 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haas, William K.

Following a lengthy illness, William K. Haas, a well known resident of the Topton section and an employee of the Topton foundry, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his father, Frank Haas, near Topton. He was 51 years, 8 months and 29 days of age. Surviving Mr. Haas are his aged father; a daughter, Adela; a grandson, Kenneth; and three brothers, James, of Topton; Jeremiah, of Pennsburg; and Edwin, of Wernersville. Mr. Haas was a member of St. peter's Reformed church, Topton, and of the church Sunday school. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose, of Kutztown. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with short services at the home of his brother, James Haas, Franklin street, Topton, followed by regular services in the St. Peter's Reformed church. Interment will be made in the Topton Union cemetery. Rev. George B. Smith, of kutztown, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 8, 1930, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hacker, Thomas J.

In Wyomissing, on the 4th, Rev. Thomas J. Hacker, aged 67 years, 5 months and 10 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 1264 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the house, to proceed to Bausman�s Memorial Church, Wyomissing, where further services will take and then proceed to Lancaster County. Where further services will take place in Bergstrasse Church. Interment in cemetery adjoining.

Haenchen, Annie J.

Annie J., wife of Jacob P. Haenchen, formerly of Reading, and late of Allentown, died at the Homeopathic Hospital, this city, at 4: 30 a.m., to-day, aged 38 years. Deceased was suffering with stomach troubles 4 years and was admitted to the hospital on Nov. 12. She failed to rally after an operation had been performed and sank rapidly until death ended her sufferings. Deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Sylvester Sunday, of Harrisburg, and the late Alexander Laird. She was born in Harrisburg and resided in this city 25 years. Five years ago she and her husband moved to Allentown, where they made their home at 115 North 2d. Besides her husband, her mother and 2 sisters, Mrs. Edward Eltz, of Reading, and Miss Minnie Laird, of Harrisburg, but no children remain. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran denomination. The remains were removed to the home of her sister, Mrs. Edward Eltz, 1019 Green by Funeral Director Theo C. Auman. Deceased had many friends in this city.

Hafer, Amelia (nee Wentzel)

Mrs. Amelia Hafer died of cancer at 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, at her home, 126 Wunder St., aged 63 years and 11 days. She was ailing some time and bedfast four weeks. Deceased was a member of the Reformed denomination of Spies' Church and belonged to Ladies' Aid Society, No. 5, and Ladies Temple, No. 17, K. G. E. She is survived by these children: Emma, wife of Charles Fisher; Frank and William, all of this city, together with 11 grandchildren. She leaves a sister, Maria, wife of Daniel Tobias, of Stony Creek Mills, and four brothers, Jeremiah Wentzel, of Shillington; Israel, of Reading; Amos, of Stony Creek Mills, and Augustus, of Gouglersville.

Hafer, Anna

Hafer- On the 7th, in this city, Anna, wife of James, aged 29 years 3 days. The relatives and friends of the family also the Ladies Auxiliary No. 6, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her husband's residence 118 Spruce St., on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services at Zion's U.B. Church. Interment at Aulenbach's Cemetery.

Hafer, Benjamin Y.

Benjamin Y. Hafer, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard Zerby, 1361 Locust street, aged 80 years. He was a son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Yerger) Hafer. Death followed a long illness. He was a former resident of Center township, but moved to this city four years ago. He was a member of the Reformed denomination of Belleman's Chuch, Center township. His wife, Mary (Kerschner), preceded him in death. Surviving are four children, William C., Hyde Park, Charles H., Hyde Park, Dora, wife of Richard Zerby, at whose home he died, and Miss Ruth Hafer, Laureldale, one brother, Samuel, Centerport, and four sisters, Elmira, widow of John Wayne, Kutztown, Mary, wife of Henry Schell, Temple, Katie, widow of John Coleman, Riverside, and Emma, wife of William Kulp, Angelica. The body was removed to the Naftzinger funeral home, Centerport, where services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. John K. Stoudt will conduct further services in Belleman's Church. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hafer, Calvin W.

Calvin W. Hafer, 62, of Belleman's Church Road, Dauberville, died Friday at 12:45 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 16. He was the husband of Alva C. (Rickenbach) Hafer. Born in Centre Township, he was a son of the late Lester W. and Emma B. (Graeff) Hafer. Hafer worked for many years as a foundryman in the Kutztown Foundry. He was later employed by the former Boyertown Auto Body, last working in 1989. He was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Salem (Belleman's) Union Church, Centre Township. In the 1950's, Hafer was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Other survivors include a daughter, Lori L. Hafer, at home, a step-daughter, Kay A, wife of Dale Lonaberger, Shoemakersville, two brothers, William L, Greenfields, and George L, Leesport R.D. 2, and four sisters; Eleanor M., wife of Leon R. Spatz, Leesport, Mary Lou C. wife of Harold R. Frankhouser, and Consulla R. Yohn, both of Hyde Park, and Joan L., wife of Paul F. Henne, Shoemakersville. There is also a step-granddaughter. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc, Centerport. Burial will be in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Township.

Hafer, Carrie H. (nee Blatt)

Carrie H. (Blatt), wife of William C. Hafer, died at her home, 128 Raymond street, Hyde Park, aged 51 years. She was a daughter of the late Reuben and Carolina (Wentzel) Blatt and was a member of Belleman's Reformed Church. Besides her husband there survive these children: Alberta, wife of Alfred Strausser, at home, Lester Hafer, Reading, R.D. Consula, Victor and Ardella Hafer, at home, six grandchildren: these brothers and sisters: Calvin Blatt, Dauberville, Reuben Blatt, Hyde Park, Annie, wife of William P. Unger, West Leesport, R.D. and Sallie, widow of John N. Blatt, Hamburg, R.D. Funeral Director C. Norman Lamm, of Wernersville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Hafer, Charles H.

Charles H. Hafer, 67, of 124 Jefferson St, Hyde Park, died last night in the St Joseph's Hospital where he was taken after he was stricken with a heart attack in his home. He died shortly after admission to the hospital. A native of Center Township, Hafer was a son of the late Benjamin Y. and Mary (Kerschner) Hafer. He was employed as a draftsman for P.F. Eisenbrown Sons Company, local monument firm, for 50 years, and resided in Hyde Park the past 37 years. He was a member of Grace (Alsace) Reformed Church, Centerport Camp, P.O.S. of A., and the Goodwill Fire Company and its beneficial association Hyde Park. Surviving are his widow, Lizzie E. (Zimmerman) Hafer, two sons; Warren E., at home, and C. Ammon Hafer, reading, and two sisters; Dora, widow of Richard Zerbe, and Ruth, wife of George Canliffe, Ocean Grove, N.J. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Mertz Funeral Home, Laureldale.

Hafer, Cora F. (nee Brensinger)

Cora F. (Brensinger), widow of Matthias Hafer, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bright F. Urban, Reading, on Thursday, aged 62 years. Born in Longswamp township, she was a daughter of the late Llewellyn and Elizabeth Brensinger. Her husband died 17 years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth, wife of Bright F. Urban, with whom she resided; Helen, wife of John Janda, and Nellie, wife of George Eisenbise, Reading; six grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers, Ida, wife of Charles Heiney, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Fred and Lloyd, Allentown; Stella, wife of Fred Fournier, Toledo, O., and Herbert, Washington, D.C. Funeral services Monday at 2.30 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, July 26, 1935, page 26. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hafer, David

David Hafer, of Ruscombmanor, Berks county, aged seventy-three years, died of blood poisoning after an illness of about a week. Tobias Hafer of this city is a surviving son.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, August 14, 1905, p. 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hafer, David E.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held in the Hamburg Center auditorium for David E. Hafer, 43, who died of natural causes March 27 in the Hamburg Center, where he had resided since February 1967. Born in Bristol, Bucks County, he was a son of the late Ernest J. Hafer Jr. and Anna M. (Rengers) Hafer. Surviving are two brothers, Ernest G. Hafer Sr., Langhore, Bucks County, and Dale L. Hafer, Monroe, N.J.; and two sisters, Carol A. (Hafer) Thiele, Solon, Ohio, and Diana L. (Hafer) Coffman, Winchester, Va. The Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Hafer, Elton

Services will be Wednesday for Elton Hafer, 76, of Pike Street, Reading, who died May 31 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Geraldine M. (Gerhart) Hafer. Born in Stony Creek Mills, Hafer had been employed for 32 years as a mechanic by St. Lawrence dairy, retiring in 1980. He was a Navy veteran of world War II. Hafer was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Hyde Park. Hafer is also survived by a son, Alan S., Milford, Del.; and two daughters, Sandra B. (Hafer) Custer, Rockland Township, and Amy L. (Hafer) Miller, Wernersville. Other survivors include two brothers, five sisters; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will at 1 p.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Hafer, Emma B.

Services for Mrs. Emma B. Hafer, 71, of Dauberville, who died Sunday morning in Reading Hospital, where she was a patient since May 9, will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Laureldale. Burial will be made in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. Born in Centre Township, she was a daughter of the late Ulysses and Sally (Bagenstose) Graeff. Her husband, Lester W. Hafer, died in August, 1955. Mrs Hafer was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Temple, Hyde Park. Surviving are four daughters; Mary Lou, wife of Harold Frankhouser, andf Consula, widow of Merrill Heffner, both of Hyde Park, Eleanor, wife of Leon R. Spatz, Leesport, and Joan, wife of Paul F. Henne, Shoemakersville. Three sons; William L., Greenfields, Calvin W., Dauberville and George L., Leesport R.D. 1, 20 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Four brothers; James Graeff, Riverview Park, Fred Graeff, Hyde Park, Isaac Graeff, Mifflin Park and Wayne Graeff, Laureldale. Six sisters; Mabel, wife of Walter Labe, and Agnes, wife of William Angstadt, both of Reading R.D. 2, Ann Graeff, Reading, Ida, widow of William Beck, Laureldale, Edna, wife of Thomas Rogers, Allentown, and Helen, widow of Calvin Bair, Leesport.

Hafer, Fred E.

On the 4th inst., Fred E. Hafer, of New Ringgold, Rte. 2, aged 88 years. Services from the George F. Snyder Funeral Home, New Ringgold, Rte. 2, on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Zion's Stone Church Cemetery, New Ringgold, Rte. 2. Friends may call Saturday 7 to 9 p.m.

Hafer, George W.

George W. Hafer, 88, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, died March 21 in the residence of a daughter, Jean M. Hafer-Hunnikin, Venice, Fla. His wife, Rose F. (Cosentino) Hafer, died April 1, 2003. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harry and Mildred (Palm) Hafer. Hafer was employed for more than 30 years as an electrician by the Standard Electric Corp., Reading, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Reading. Hafer was an Army Air Forces veteran. He was a past president of the Izaak Walton League, Reading. Hafer is also survived by another daughter, Patricia (Hafer) Montanez, Sarasota, Fla. Other survivors include a grandson. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg Township. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Hafer, Harold

Harold Hafer, 85, horseman, trainer Harold "Buddy" Hafer, well-known horseman and trainer, died April 25 at 10 p.m. in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township, where he had resided since October. Hafer, 85, of Ridgeway Road, Robeson Township, was the husband of Betty L. (Garrett) Hafer. His first wife, Betty (Broad) Hafer, died in February 2003. He became interested in horses as a young boy and started working with them at the age of 12. By the time he was 15, he was giving riding instructions. Hafer took his first ribbon in 1930. During his career, Hafer captured more than 3,000 ribbons and nearly 40 trophies. He was the owner-operator of Buddy's Riding Stables at his residence, which featured a training and schooling ring. Hafer competed in events at the Bellwood Hunt Club, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg and the Madison Square Garden Horse Show. Born in Oley, he was a son of the late Daniel and Sarah (Hafer) Hafer. Hafer was employed as a route foreman by St. Lawrence Dairy and as a driver by Schofer's Bakery, Reading. He was last employed for 10 years as a truck driver by the All-Star Distributing Co., Sinking Spring, until his retirement. He built numerous houses in the Reiffton area. Hafer was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church, Plowville. Hafer is also survived by two sons, David and Paul Hafer, both of Robeson Township; a stepson, Jerry Hafer, Reading; and four stepdaughters: Jeannette (Hafer) High, Reading; Jane (Hafer) Valentine, Shillington; Helen (Hafer) Broad, Huntington Beach, Calif.; and Martha (Hafer) Rightknaur, in Delaware. Other survivors include 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Hafer, Howard

Hafer--In Reading, Howard, son of Hiram and Maria Hafer, aged 1 year, 1 month and 14 days.

Hafer, John Sylvester

John Sylvester Hafer, 92, of Muhlenberg Township, died of natural causes July 4 at 2:20 p.m. in his residence. He was the husband of Edith A. (Moyer) Seifert Hafer. His first wife, Eva M. (Wentzel) Hafer, died Oct. 7, 1986. Born in Ruscombmanor Township, he was a son of Aaron B. and Clara (Heckman) Hafer. Hafer was self-employed for 50 years as a painter, until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Hyde Park. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be in Thursday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Hampden Heights. Burial will be in Spies (Zion) Cemetery, Alsace Township.

Hafer, Mabel I.

Services were held in the Milkens Funeral Home, Temple, for Mabel, I. Hafer, 91, formerly of Leesport, who died Dec. 9 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient three weeks. She was taken to the hospital from ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where she had resided four years. Burial was in Leesport Cemetery. She was the wife of Therman D. Hafer, also a resident at ManorCare. Born in Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Helen (Bagenstose) Moser. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport. Also surviving are a son, Lee D. Hafer, Laurinburg, N.C.; a daughter, Phyllis A. (Hafer) Miller, Reading; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Hafer, Mary Louise

Early Friday morning Mary Louise, wife of Tobias Hafer, residing at 1015 Oak street, Allentown, died after an illness of six weeks from pneumonia. Deceased brought her age to 34 years. Besides her husband, seven children survive, as also her father and three sisters at Reading. Deceased was a daughter of David Kline, of Perry township, Berks county. Mr. Hafer and family resided at Macungie a number of years and our people sympathize in his great loss. The funeral took place yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Services at the house by Rev. T. J. Hacker.

Hafer, Sallie Blatt

Shoemakersville, April 19.--Rev. J.K. Stoudt officiated at the funeral of Sallie, wife of Benjamin Hafer, which was held from her home. After a short service at the house the cortege left for Belleman's Church, where further services were held and interment was made. The tributes were as follows:

Carnations, daughter Dora and family, basket of lillies, Mr and Mrs John Blatt, wreath of roses, niece and nephew Egolf, wreath, Ladies Aid Society of Belleman's Church, basket of mixed flowers, son William and family, wreath, son Charles and family, tulips, Amy and Mary, spray of roses, Eieelberger family, spray of mixed flowers, brother Elias and family, carnations, grandchildren Ammon and Warren, roses, Mogel and Sallade families, wreath, Mrs Howard Dietrick and family, roses, Mr and Mrs Milton Blatt, silk slumber blanket, granddaughter Consula.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, April 19, 1930, p. 15. Submitted by: Submitted by Judy.]

Hafer, Samuel Y.

Centerport, Dec 9----Samuel Y. Hafer died at his home here today, aged 74 years. Death followed an illness of five years. He was bedfast two years. He was never married. Born in Center township, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Yerger) Hafer. He was engaged in farming in Center Township for many years, retiring seven years ago, at which time he moved to this borough. Hafer was a member of the Reformed congregation of Belleman's Church. Two sisters, Katie, widow of John Coldren, Reading, and Emma, widow of William Kulp, West Lawn, survive. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home. Further services in Belleman's Church, the Rev. John K. Stoudt officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery, in charge of Funeral Director J.D. Nafzinger.

Hafer, Stelletta

Services will be Thursday for Stelletta P. "Jakie" Hafer, 73, of Terrace Road in Earl Township, who died February 14 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Oley, she worked on an assembly line for Wagner Electric in Boyertown, for more than 44 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church in Oley. She is survived by a sister. Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home, Oley. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery in Oley.

Hafer, Susan

Susan, wife of Henry E. Hafer, died of blood poisoning at her residence, No. 932 Elm street, Reading, aged 54 years, 2 months and 2 days. Two weeks ago, Mrs. Hafer trod on a nail, which penetrated her shoe, inflicting a slight wound in her foot. Nothing was thought of the matter at first, but over night she became ill and the injured foot began to swell. Two years ago, deceased was ill with gangrene, from which she had only partly recovered. She died on Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock, having been confined to her bed since a day after the accident. These children remain: Emma, wife of John H. Boyer,; William, John, George and Edward, also these brothers and sisters: Amanda, wife of Michael Weisner; Ellen, wife of William Wilson; Mayberry Rader, John Rader and Frank Rader, of Reading, and William Rader, of Allentown. Mrs. Hafer was a member of St. John's Reformed Church and had many friends. She was a life-long resident of Reading.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 10, 1902, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hafer, Victor W.

Victor W. Hafer, 84, formerly of 194 Keller Ave., Sinking spring, died Thursday morning in the Topton Lutheran Home, where he had resided since May 16, 1988. His wife, Lillie Helen (Wert) Hafer, died April 30, 1985. Born in West Leesport, he was a son of the late William C. and Carrie H. (Blatt) Hafer. Hafer was employed by the former Rosedale Knitting Mills for 28 years, last working there as a foreman and as a storekeeper by Luden's Inc. for 18 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Hyde Park. He was a past trustee and life member of the Goodwill Fire Co. and Beneficial Association. Surviving are a sister, Ardella B., wife of John A. Vogel Sr., Kutztown, R.D. 3, and 11 nieces and nephews. Bean Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Hafer, William C.

William C. Hafer, 65, of 128 Raymond St, Hyde Park, died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. He was a son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Kershner) Hafer, and was employed as a stone cutter by the John D. Eisenbrown Monument Company. Hafer was a member of the Goodwill Fire Company, Hyde Park, and its beneficial association. His wife, Carrie (Blatt) Hafer, preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons; Lester, Hamburg R.D., and Victor, at home, two daughters; Consula, at home, and Ardella, wife of John Vogel, Hyde Park, 12 grandchildren; a brother, Charles, Hyde Park, and two sisters, Dora, wife of Richard Zerbe, Reading, and Ruth, wife of George Cunliff, New Jersey. The Lamm Funeral Home, Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Hafner, Carolyn M.

Private funeral services and burial were held for Carolyn N. (McElroy) Hafner, 38, of Spring City, formerly of Boyertown, and Royersford, who died February 4 in Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of Charles P. Hafner Sr. and Cynthia M. (Babacz) Hafner, both of Royersford. She graduated from Spring-Ford High School in 1982. Surviving with her parents are two brothers. Contributions may be made to the Phoenixville Hospital Burton Fund, 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The arrangements were handled by the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home in Royersford.

Hagan, John

The relatives and friends of the deceased, also his fellow soldiers in the late war, and comrades of the 184th regiment especially, of which regiment he was a member, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, on Wednesday morning, March 17, at 1 1/2 o'clock, from his late residence, 1004 Cotton street, to proceed to the Catholic cemetery. Services at St. Peter's R.C. church.

Hagenbuch, Daniel

Hagenbuch--In Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, Daniel Hagenbuch, aged 51 years, 9 months and 7 days. The deceased was formerly a resident of Albany Township, Berks County, and moved west about 30 years ago.

Hagenbuch, James F.

In Waltham, La Salle county, Illinois, James F., son of Charles and Julia Hagenbuch, formerly of Berks county, aged 14 years.

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

Hagey, Walter R.

Walter R. Hagey, 93, of Telford, PA, died on Dec. 15, 2002 at the Lutheran Community in Telford where he resided. He was the spouse of the late Dorothy E. (Rosenberger) Hagey. He was born in Hatfield, PA to the late Justus T. and Maratha M. (Scheetz) Hagey. He was employed Fidelity Bank (formerly the Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Co.) from 1929-1974. He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Springfield Twp. Bucks County. For 30 years he was a Past Treasurer and supply pastor of the Eastern PA Synod, Lutheran Church in America. He served on numerous church boards and agencies in the Southeastern PA Synod and the Lutheran Church in America including being on the Executive Committee of the Lutheran Council in USA from 1962 -1974; Treasurer of Home Missions, Inner Missions, and Christian Education of the Eastern PA Synod. He was on the Board of Directors of the Muhlenberg Medical Center, Bethlehem; Past Chairman of the Prosser Foundation, Hellertown; a member of the Rotary and Past Secretary of the Elm Club of Philadelphia; and Past President of the PA Bible Society, Philadelphia. He is survived by a son, Rev. Dr. Donald C. Hagey, Bethlehem; Two Grandchildren and One Great Granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a son Walter Richard Hagey. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2002 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Springtown Twp. Bucks County. Calling hours will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21, at the church. Memorial Contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 2170 Route 212, Coopersburg, PA 18036 Arrangements by, Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA.

Hagey, Walter R.

Walter R. Hagey, 93, of Telford, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. Funeral services were held Dec. 21. He was the husband of the late Dorothy E. (Rosenberger) Hagey. Born in Hatfield, he was a son of the late Justus T. and Martha M. (Scheetz) Hagey. He was vice-president of Fidelity Bank, formerly the Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Co. from 1929-1974. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Springfield Twp. He was past treasurer and supply pastor of the Eastern PA Synod, Lutheran Church of America. He served on numerous church boards and agencies in the Southeastern PA Synod and the Lutheran Church in America including being on the Executive Committee of the Lutheran Council in USA from 1962-1974; treasurer of home missions, inner missions and Christian Education of the Eastern PA Synod. He is survived by: one son, the Rev. Dr. Donald C. hagey of Bethlehem; two grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by a son, Walter Richard Hagey. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Springfield Twp., 2170 Route 212, Coopersburg, PA 18036. Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Hellertown.

Haggerty, John G.

Haggerty -- At his residence in Harrisburg, on Sunday, the 11th inst., John G. Haggerty, in the 33d year of his age.

Haggerty, John G.

Death of Mr. John G. Haggerty. Mr. John G. Haggerty, a former well-known and highly-esteemed resident of this city, died in Harrisburg on Sunday night last in the 33d year of his age. For several years he had been one of the prominent business men of that city. He had been in ill health for some time, but his death was sudden and unexpected.

Mr. Haggerty's mother and a number of his relatives will reside in this city. His funeral took place at Harrisburg last Thursday.

Haggerty, Leo P.

Leo P. Haggerty, 58, of 1318 Union St., was dead on arrival Sunday night at 7:13 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William W. and Mary Jane (Schupp) Haggerty. Haggerty was employed as a machinist by the Redi-Fin Manufacturing Co. He was a member of the Liberty Fire Company of Sinking Spring and past commander of the former Veterans of Foreign Wars post, West Reading. Haggerty was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Virginia (Pennypacker) Haggerty; and three brothers; Howard C., Philadelphia; Thomas F., Warminster, and John F., Reading. Also two sisters, Theresa M., wife of David Breen, Reading., and Marguerite, widow of John F. Faller, Laureldale. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the John P. Feeney Funeral Home. Burial will be made in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Haggerty, William W.

William W. Haggerty, 78, of 816 North Eighth St., died last night in St. Josephs Hospital where he had been a patient for eight weeks. A native of Reading, he was a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Nevins) Haggerty, and was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. He was employed as a sexton at St. Josephs Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. (Schupp) Haggerty; two daughters, Margaret M., wife of John F. Faller, Laureldale, and Theresa N. Haggerty, at home; six sons, John F., Winifred W., Leo P. and Thomas F., all of Reading; Howard C., of Philadelphia, Joseph D., Baltimore, Md.; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildern and three brothers, James, Robert and Charles Haggerty all of Reading.

Services will be held from the Feeney Funeral Home on Thursday at 9:15 a. m., Solemn High Requiem Mass will be offered in St. Josephs Catholic Church at 10 oclock. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Hahn, Helen F

Among the local survivors of Helen F. (Kuzminski) Hahn, 78, of Exeter Township, who died June 16 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient one week, is a son, Terry A. Hahn, Hamburg.

Hahn, Helen F.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Marys Church for Helen F. Hahn, 78, of Lincoln Road, Exeter Township, who died June 16 in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Harold R. Hahn. Born in Reading, Hahn was employed for 18 years as a candy maker by Ludens Inc., Reading, retiring in 1960. She was a member of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church, Reading. She is survived by a son, Terry A., Hamburg. Other survivors include a brother, former Reading Mayor Joseph P. Kuzminski, Reading; and three sisters: Jennie K. (Kuzminski) Guard and Irene (Kuzminski) Onderco, both of Reading, and Adele (Kuzminski) Walton, Exeter Township. There are also two grandchildren. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery, Reading. The Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home Inc., Reading, handled the arrangements.

Hahn, Mrs. Jacob (nee Moll)

Mrs. Jacob Hahn of Andreas died at her home Tuesday after an illness for the past 12 years. She was bedfast for the past few weeks. A native of Topton, she had been residing in Andreas for many years. Besides her husband, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Irene Weltmer of New York City, and one brother, George Moll, of Topton. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1 p.m. Saturday. Rev. W. W. Moyer, pastor of the West Penn Reformed church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Topton cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 24, 1939, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hahn, Robert K.

Robert K. Hahn, a retired carpentry instructor, died June 19 at 5:58 a.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient less than a day. Hahn, 83, Reading, was the husband of Jane E. (Stuber) Hahn. He was employed for 27 years as a cabinet making and carpentry teacher by the Reading-Muhlenberg Vocational Technical School, retiring in 1989. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Samuel and Ida (Smith) Hahn. Hahn was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Reading. Hahn was a 1939 graduate of Reading High School and a graduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, with a bachelor's degree in education. He was treasurer for many years of the Combined Church Dart League. Hahn is also survived by two sons, Mark S., Sinking Spring, and Luke R., Wyomissing. Other survivors include a brother, Alexander S., Reading. There are also four grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Hain, George

George Hain died at his residence in Fritztown of old age. Deceased was 88 years old and was sick nearly a year. He was born in Heidelberg township, and for many years followed the trade of blacksmith. He was a brother of Samuel Hain of this city, who died a few months ago. The surviving children are James Hain, residing at Union Station, and Mrs. F.H. Eckenrode, 631 Laurel street, this city. The wife of the deceased, now 86 years, also survives.

Hain, Louisa

Hain - In Bern, June 22, Louisa, daughter of William and Catharine Hain, age 51 years. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, without further notice, from the residence of her mother in Bern, on Saturday at 9 1/2 o'clock a.m. Services and interment at Epler's church.

Hain, Margaret V.

Margaret V. Hain, 94, formerly of Reading and St. Joseph Assisted Living Center, Hyde Park, died July 2 at 8:18 p.m. in Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township, where she had been a resident since Dec. 27, 2001. Her husband, B. Frank Hain Sr., died Feb. 2, 1991. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert W. and Lottie V. (Brown) Engle. Hain had been employed for many years as a packer by VF Silk Mills, Wyomissing, retiring in 1945. She is survived by a daughter, Jane F. (Hain) Richards, Reading, and a stepson, B. Franklin Hain, Clifton Heights, Delaware County. Other survivors include a sister, Emma (Engle) McKechnie-Pauley, Exeter Township. There are also four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Cramp Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Hain, Mary

In this city, on the 1st inst., Mary Hain, widow of Charles Hain, aged 79 years, 5 months and 7 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of her son-in-law, Albert Williams, 213 North 4th Street, on Friday, at 11:30. Services at the house. Interment private at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Hain, Sarah Elizabeth

Hain -- On May 4th, Sarah Elizabeth, only child of Franklin and Amanda Hain, aged 1 year, 6 months and 1 day.

Haines, Philip

Philip Haines died Tuesday at his home in Shillington, aged 68 years. He was a farmer by occupation, retiring a few years ago due to ill health. His wife, Mary (Mertz) Haines, died in 1932. There survive a son, Henry Haines, Reading; a daughter, Charity Haines, Bethlehem; four brothers: Thomas Haines, Ellwood City, Pa.; John Haines, Pittsburgh; George Haines, Youngstown, O.; Henry Haines, Toledo, O.; and one half-brother, Samuel Welsh, Reading. Funeral Director T.C. Auman is in charge. Interment will be made in Aulenbach's Cemetery, Friday, at 10 a.m.

Hains, Russell L.

Russell L Hains, 84, of 1644 N 10th St., died Wednesday morning at 8:07 in St. Joseph Hospital, where he had been a patient since Apr 15. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Daniel and Amelia (Seidel) Hains.

Hains had been employed in the weights and measures department of the City of Reading until his retirement.

Surviving are two Sisters; Esther widow of Miles P Madenford, Laureldale, and Annie M widow of Joseph o'Connell, a resident of Berks Heim. Also a brother, Daniel R. of Reading.

Haintz, Adam W.

Died. On the 23rd ult., in Mertztown, Adam W., son of William and Sarah Haintz, aged 5 months and 4 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, August 10, 1881, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haintz, Oliver Sylvester

Died. On the 15th ult., in Mertztown, Oliver Sylvester, son of William and Sarah Haintz, aged 3 months and 14 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, June 9, 1880, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haintz, Peter S.

Peter S. Haintz, a prominent citizen of Hamburg, Pa., died on Saturday morning last at 7 o'clock, after a brief illness with bilious cramp, at the age of 46. He was a son of our townsman, William Haintz, residing on Chew street, and was born in the village of Trexlertown, this county. He was a cabinet maker by trade, and in his earlier years worked in the shops of Simon Price, in this city. From here he drifted to Hamburg, and on the outbreak of the war enlisted in one of the Pennsylvania regiments, and did [unreadable line] prisoner in one of the rebel prison pens. Soon after his return home he was made postmaster at Hamburg through the influence of Gov. Hartranft, and which position he held until about three years ago. Along with the post office he kept a book, stationery and notion store, and which business he continued up to the time of his death. A more serious bereavement could not have befallen the community in which he lived than the unexpected demise of one who had such a large number of very intimate friends and loved ones, and what makes the event so much the more sad was his previous extremely good health and prospect for a long life. He was an honest, sober and industrious man --- one of good social qualities. His death was a source of sincere regret to the citizens of Hamburg and vicinity, who esteemed him as one of the best men of their community. A dutiful son, a kind and loving husband, a truly honest and enterprising and peaceful, highly respected and law-abiding person, his death is a sad deprivation to the people of the town, as well as an inestimable and irretrievable loss to his aged parents and sorrow stricken family.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, October 20, 1880, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hale, Daniel

Hale--In this city, on the 22d inst., Daniel, son of Isaac and Mary Hale, aged 1 year, 2 months and 10 days. Funeral will take place from the residence of the parents, 515 Maple street, on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment at Catholic Cemetery.

Hall, Sheila J. Loder

Sheila J. Loder Hall, 52, of Troxel Road, Shoemakersville, formerly of Schuylkill County, died Monday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County. Born in Perry Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of Jane L. Himmelrich Loder, Shoemakersville, and the late Donald C. Loder. She was a 1969 graduate of Hamburg High School. She worked for six years as a machine operator for Unichains Manufacturing Co., Reading, last working in July. She was a member of St. Luke's Church, Shoemakersville. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Frank J. Hall; a daughter, Amy L. Shustack McFarland, Gettysburg; two brothers, Gregory D. Loder, Shoemakersville, and Gary L. Loder, Windsor Township, Berks County; a sister, Tracie A. Louder Hain, Perry Township, Berks County; and a grandson. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Luke's Church. Interment will be in St. Luke's Cemetery, Perry Township, Berks County. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Haller, Ruth N.

Services will be Thursday for Ruth N. Haller, 76, who died in her residence on Summit Road Alsace Township, on March 7. Her husband, Elmer B. Haller, died in 1997. Born in Reading, she was employed for 20 years as a laborer by AT&T Reading Works, Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1990. She was a 1944 graduate of Wilson High School. Surviving are two daughters, Dianne (Hoffman) Reed, Kutztown, and Kim (Miller) Lebo, Fleetwood; and two sons, Todd N. Haller, with whom she resided, and Traci J. Haller, Laureldale. Other survivors include a brother; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by a son, Elmer B. Haller Jr., in 1964. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Hallman, Harrison H.

Hallman, Mr. Harrison H., son of Percival and the late Sallie (Rothenberger) Hallman, was born in June 11, 1883, and departed this life Nov. 9, 1949, at the age of 66 years. Mr. Hallman was an active member in Trinity Church until physical limitations prevented him from continuing. He loved to sing, and his tenor voice rang throughout our church during many services while his health permitted.

For thirty years and until his retirement two years ago, Mr. Hallman was employed as an insurance agent, and had acquired a host of friends throughout the community and surrounding areas. His friendly greetings and kindness were always evidenced. The numerous floral tributes revealed the many friendships and acquaintances which our departed brother had the privilege of fellowshiping with during his few brief years of life in his earthly tabernacle. Surviving are his father, aged 94 years, of Palm; his widow, Ida (Gruber); these children: Ruba, wife of William F. Moyer, of Englesville; Leonel, of Boyertown; Paul F., of Emmaus; Anna and Grace, both at home; also seven grandchildren; Three great-grandchildren; and these brothers and sisters: Allen R. of Pennsburg; Wilson R. of Chapel; Sallie, wife of Wilson Gerhard, of East Greenville; Alice, wife of John Miller, Hereford; Reda, wife of Dwight Miller, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Helen, of Palm; and Percy, of East Greenville.

The funeral service was conducted on Monday, Nov. 14, in the Fairview Cemetery Chapel, Boyertown, by the Rev. J. A. Smith assisted by Rev. W. F. Bowers. Entombment took place in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum. May God's all sufficient grace sustain the bereaved family. May they find consolation in Him who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. __W. F. Bowers

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXV, no. 51, December 20, 1949, p. 13. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Hallman, John W.

Hallman, Loverly

Loverly Hallman, of Worman's, was the daughter of John and Judith Redcay. She was born in Exeter township, 9/19/1840; baptized in her infancy. In June 1863, she was married to Franklin Hallman, who survives her. This union was blessed with 12 children, 10 of whom survive; two, a son and a daughter, still live. She was sickly for some years, suffering from consumption, and died on Sunday morning, 8 o'clock, April 28th. She was buried May 2nd, Amityville. Text: Rev. 20: 12,15. Aged 48 yrs., 7 mos, 9 dys.

Hallman, Percival M.

Hallman, Rosa Catherine (nee Weller)

Rosa Catherine, nee Weller, wife of Andrew C. Hallman, died at the family home, No. 1346 Gordon street, at six o'clock yesterday morning, of dropsy and a complication of ailments, aged 56 years, 9 months and 21 days. Deceased was born on February 9, 1860, on Longswamp Township, a daughter of Charles and Levina Weller, both deceased, and was baptized by Rev. Sell, the sponsors being Richard Mertz and his wife, Sophia. On November 27, 1875, she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith by Rev. D. K. Humbert, then pastor of Longswamp congregation. On May 4, 1889, she was united in marriage to Andrew C. Hallman, of Quakertown, Rev. J. F. Ohl, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Quakertown, officiating. Although a suerer(?) For some time, she impressed her many visitors with her cheerful and sunny disposition throughout her illness. She is survived by her husband and one son, David; also by three sisters, Mrs. Mary Fritsch, of Philadelphia; Mrs. I. Marsteller, wife of Dr. I. Marsteller, of White Haven; Mrs. Ida Sell, of Reading, and by two brothers, Henry Weller, of Mertztown, and J. S. Weller, of Chicago, Ill.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 1, 1916, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hallowell, John Rufe

John Rufe Hallowell, 81, Wernersville, died Aug. 6, 2007. He was the husband of Gertrude (Tobias) Hallowell, whom he married 60 years ago on June 21, 1947. Born in Reading on May 6, 1926, he was a son of the late John Klos and Marguerite (Rufe) Hallowell. John was employed 46 years by Reading Heater and Supply Co., Reading, retiring as president in 1992. He was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield. John was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School, where he played football. He was a Merchant Marine veteran serving in World War II. He also is survived by two sons, J. Michael, husband of Susan E. (Eshenaur) Hallowell, Reading, and David L., husband of Sherrie L. (Hughes) Hallowell, South Heidelberg Township. John also is survived by a sister, Marjorie Ann (Hallowell), wife of James V. Gallagher of South Heidelberg Township. There also are three grandchildren: Matthew J., Denver, Colo.; Michael A., Shillington; and Megan A., Reading; and a great-grandson, Beau Connor Stricker, Shillington. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Rebecca Sue (Hallowell) Stricker, on Jan. 14, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately in St. Ignatius Loyola RC Church, Whitfield. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, PO Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540, or the Humane Society, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Halpin Sr., Joseph B.

Services were held in the Rogers Funeral Home, New Lebanon, Ohio, for Joseph B. Halpin Sr., formerly of Kutztown, who died of natural causes Nov. 26 in his New Lebanon, Ohio residence. Burial was in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Ohio. He was the husband of Rebecca (Winkler) Halpin. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late James and Phyllis (Desanti) Halpin. He was employed as a truck driver by Jet Express, Dayton, Ohio. Also surviving are two sons, J.B. Halpin, Charlotte, N.C. and Sean Halpin, Philadelphia, and a daughter, Jennifer Halpin, Williamstown, N.J. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Gina Mcleod, Peebles, Ohio, and a stepson, Adam Mcleod, Fort Knox, Ky. There are also three grandchildren. Additional survivors include two brothers, Clint Halpin, New Tripoli, Lehigh County, and Jim Murray, in Pennsylvania; and a sister, Patricia (Halpin) Bealer, in Pennsylvania.

Hamilla, Helen

Scalding Injuries Prove Fatal. Helen, the 2 1/2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hamilla, 63 Mill, died Wednesday afternoon, from the effects of a scalding accident. On Tuesday afternoon the child was playing in the yard while her mother was doing the week's washing, and in some unaccountable manner fell into a tub of boiling water. Her screams brought the mother, who rescued the little girl, and did all possible for her relief, but death ended her sufferings.

Hamilton, Andrew M. Jr.

Andrew M. Hamilton Jr., Pennside, died yesterday morning in St. Joseph's hospital, Reading. He was 39 years old. Born in Scotland, he was a son of Andrew M. and Agnes Hamilton. He was an employee of the Carpenter's Steel Co., Reading. He is survived by his parents, who resided in Canada; his widow, Ruth (Reppert) Hamilton; a son, John R., at home; five brothers, Morris, Chattanooga, Tenn.; James, Royal Oaks, Mich.; and Larry, Ellis and Robert, all of Canada. A sister, Jess, wife of George Logan, Pumpton, California, also survives.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 10, 1948, page 21. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamilton, Esther M.

Esther M. Hamilton, 96, of Quakertown, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. Funeral services were held Jan. 2. She was the wife of the late Joseph W. Hamilton. Born in Hilltown, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Abbie (Moyer) Hendricks. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Trumbauersville, and was a former member of the Lutheran Church Women. She is survived by: one daughter, Nancy Kotulka, of Milford Square; two sons, James, of Coopersburg and Theodore, of Trumbauersville; one brother, Lester, of Souderton; one sister, Grace Wireman, of Telford; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by one daughter, Dorothy Hersh. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., Quakertown.

Hamilton, Lydia J.

Lydia Joan Hamilton, 60, Muhlenberg Township, died of natural causes May 15 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Ernest J. Hamilton. Born in Birdsboro, she was a daughter of the late Harry F. and Clara Marie (Doaty) Templin. Hamilton was employed for 22 years as a marker by Boscov's Distribution Center, Exeter Township, last working in June. She is also survived by a son, Scott A., West Lawn; and two daughters, Roxanne L. (Hamilton) Hoffman, Birdsboro, and Diane E. (Hamilton) Dry, Maidencreek Township. Other survivors include two foster sons, Cesar A. Ramirez and James H. Beaz, both of Reading. Also surviving are two brothers, Gerald R. Templin, Columbia, S.C., and Cleon F. Templin, Charlotte, N.C.; and two sisters, Susanne (Templin) Pelliciotti, Union Township, and Brenda L. (Templin) Schaffer, Reading. There are also three grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Hamm, Mrs. Charles (nee Braucher)

Mrs. Charles Hamm, of Kempton, Albany tsp., Berks Co., died on Sunday night, 6th, of blood poisoning and general debility, aged 36 years. Her husband and seven small children survive. She was a daughter of Daniel Braucher, of near the New Bethel Church. The following are sisters and brothers: Mrs. Wm. Greenawald and Mrs. Daniel Schlenker, of Krumsville; James Braucher, of Kistler's Valley; William Braucher, of Maxatawny; Alfred Braucher, of Albany; Mrs. Charles Ernst, of Reading; and Mrs. Zettlemoyer, of Hamburg. Interment was made on Saturday forenoon in the cemetery adjoining the new Bethel church, Rev. O. S. Scheirer officiating.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, April 16, 1902, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamm, Clarence R.

Services were held in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, for Clarence R. "Bud" Hamm, of Oakhaven Road, Richmond Township, who died March 28 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, Albany Township. He was the husband of Elaine P. (Yeager) Hamm. Born in Albany Township, he was a son of the late Clarence R. Sr. and Elsie M. (Merkel) Hamm. Until retiring in 1997, he was employed as a maintenance technician by Carpenter Insulation Co., Fogelsville, for 23 years. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Fleetwood. Hamm was an Army veteran. Also surviving are a daughter, Denise Y. Hamm, Alburtis; a sister, Emma J. (Hamm) Sensinger, Slatington, Lehigh County; and three brothers: James D. Hamm, Kempton; John C. Hamm, Beaumont, Texas; and Paul M. Hamm, Shartlesville.

Hamm, Lawrence A.

Lawrence A., the four-month-old son of Fred and Elda Hamm, died at the family residence, at Kutztown. Funeral Sunday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. at the house. Interment in Hope Cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 16, 1911, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamm, Lena M. (nee Sechler)

Mrs. Lena M. Hamm, wife of Harry R. Hamm, R. 2 Kempton, died yesterday at her home as the result of a stroke last week. She was 48 years old. A native and lifelong resident of the Kempton area, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Bolich) Sechler. She was a member of the New Bethel church, near Kempton. Besides her husband there survive the following children: Myrtle, wife of Henry Schapell, R. 2 Hamburg; Mary, Reading; Seaman First Class Raymond R., Rhode Island; Alice, Hamburg; Olive, at home; and Private Mark, at Fort Ord., Calif. Two grandchildren and a brother, Elmer, R. 2 Kempton, also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Stump Funeral home, Kempton, followed by services in the New Bethel church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. C. R. Rahn, pastor of the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 25, 1945, page 22. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamm, Samuel G.

Samuel G. Hamm, 55, a maintenance foreman for 19 years at Caloric Appliance Corp., Topton, was dead on arrival Friday at the Reading Hospital after being stricken in his Lenhartsville R. 1 home. He was the husband of Grace E. (Wagner) Hamm. Born in Albany Township, Berks County, he was a son of Stella (Kunkel) Hamm of Hamburg R. 1 and the late Glancy J. Hamm. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of New Bethel Union Church, Kempton R. 2. Surviving besides his widow and mother are three sons, Nevin I., of Oley, Samuel Jr., at home, and Kenneth E., of Allentown; four daughters, Mrs. Doris A. Heffley of Lenhartsville R. 1, Diana M. and Edwina S., both at home, and Janice D., wife of Dennis Garber of Wichita Falls, Tex.; two brothers, Wilmer of Mohrsville R. 1 and Luther of Reading; seven sisters, Mrs. Olive Marks of Reading, Mrs. Gladys Wagner of West Hamburg, Hattie, wife of George Scholl of Bethel, Helen, wife of James Rowe of Reading, June, wife of James Norton, and Leah, wife of James Flammer, both of Hamburg R. 1, and Mildred, wife of Donald Kistler of Hamburg, and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville (Route 143). Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, November 24, 1974, page D-7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hammacher, Adam

Hammacher -- In Mercer county, Pa., October 29th, Adam Hammacher, aged 78 years, 9 months and 5 days.

Hamman, Lovina

Lovina, widow of George Hamman, died Sunday evening at the County Home, aged 87 years, 1 month and 15 days. She was only there a few weeks. The remains were removed to the home of her nephew, C. O. Muth, Allentown, from which place the funeral will be held on Friday at 1.30 o'clock p.m. Burial will be made in Union cemetery, Macungie. Deceased was born on March 5th, 1822, in Maxatawny, Berks County, and was a daughter of Peter and Margaret Muth. Her husband preceded her in death forty years ago. She was the last of a family. For many years, she resided alone here. The late Edward Muth was a brother and he cared for her many years. Deceased was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. She was a quiet, peaceable woman.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, April 22, 1909, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hammer, Ruth M.

Services were held for Ruth M. Hammer, 96, formerly of South Fourth Street, Reading, who died January 1 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she resided for two months. Her husband, Andrew R. Hammer, died in 1964. She was born in Lebanon County. Surviving are four sons, James M. Hammer, Shillington; Richard A. Hammer, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Kenneth Pyles, Lebanon County; and Herbert Pyles, Libertyville, Ill.; also a daughter, Jeannette (Hammer) Landis, Shillington. There also are 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The arrangements were handled by the Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton.

Hammes, Benjamin A.

Benjamin A. Hammes, a farmer near Henningsville for many years, died at his late home near Henningsville at noon yesterday after being in failing health for the past two years. He was 72 years old. Born in Berks county, he was the son of the late Jacob and Hannah, nee Fenstermacher, Hammes. He was a member of Christ Reformed church at Bowers. His wife, the former Ellen Zwoyer, is his only survivor. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at his late home at Henningsville. Regular services will follow in Christ Reformed church, Bowers. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Franklin Slifer will officiate. Friends may call Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 16, 1942, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hammes, Charles M.

Charles M. Hammes, of Lyons, died on Monday and will be buried tomorrow. Deceased was 22 years of age and was a son of Charles P. Hammes. He leaves, besides his parents, one brother, George, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Ritz, of Bowers, and Mrs. Gehris, of this city. The cause of death was catarrh of the stomach and consumption. Revs. A. K. Zimmerman and D. K. Humbert will officiate at the funeral.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 1, 1898, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hample, Peter

Peter Hample died of the infirmities of old age, at his residence, 109 North 10th, aged 81 years. He was a carpet weaver by trade and worked for Jacob Keiser until 3 years ago, when he retired. Deceased was born in Germany and came to this city when 35 years of age. He served 3 enlistments in the Civil War and was a member of Co. H, 205th regiment, Penn'a Vols. He was under Captains Schmehl, Drenkle and Hoffeditz, and was a first sergeant of his company. He was a member of the Lutheran denomination. Besides his widow, Lovina, these children remain: John and Katie, of this city.

Hamscher, Catharine (nee Warmkessel)

Mrs. Catharine Hamscher, of Lehigh Church, died Sunday morning after a lingering illness of about a year. She was a daughter of the late Aaron Warmkessel and is survived by two daughters and two sons, also three sisters and several brothers. She was a woman of kind disposition and was a good neighbor. Her death is mourned by the neighborhood. She died of Dropsy, aged 63 years, 2 months and 16 days. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning. Burial will take place at Mertztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 5, 1912, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, Alfred P.

While on his way to work at a stone quarry, last Friday morning, Alfred P. Hamsher, of Mertztown, was struck and killed by a shifting engine at Topton. He was 57 years old and somewhat near-sighted. Besides his widow (nee Judith Warmkessel), four children and three brothers survive. The latter are: William, of Sieberlingsville; Benjamin, of Bethlehem; David, residence unknown.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, October 18, 1906, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, Benjamin

Benjamin Hamsher died of a complication of diseases Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock at the home of his niece, Mrs. U. S. Grant, 339 Martin Lane, Bethlehem, aged 79 years, 1 month and 12 days. His wife preceded him in death last February 27. He was born in Long Swamp Township, Berks county, on March 4, 1845. He was formerly employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company. There survive an adopted son, Paul N. Poe, and one niece, Mrs. Grant. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Grant on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, followed by services in St. Peter's Reformed Church at Rittersville at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Rittersville cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 18, 1924, page 22. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, David A.

David A. Hamsher died Sunday at home in Long Swamp township, Berks county, in his 63rd year. He was the son of the late Alfred and Catherine, nee warmkessel, Hamsher, and was a member of the Reformed wing of St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Mr. Hamsher was never married. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Knappenberger, Mertztown, R.F.D., and Mrs. Daniel Erb, Temple, and one brother, Morris Hamsher, Emaus. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Schofer funeral home in Topton. Interment will be made in St. Paul's cemetery, Mertztown. Rev. M. H. Brensinger, D.D., will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, August 18, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, Mrs. Elda W. (nee Fritch)

Mrs. Elda W. Hamsher, 96, of the Phoebe-Devitt Home, Allentown, formerly of Kutztown, died Saturday in the home. She was the widow of Joseph E. Hamsher, who died in 1972. Born in Fleetwood, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Wisser) Fritch. She was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of the Zion Maxatawny Union Church. Surviving are a son, Joseph F. of Topton; two daughters, Sarah E., wife of Charles D. Kuhns of Kutztown, and Mrs. Anna F. DeHaven of West Reading; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. A calling hour will precede the services in the church. The Trexler & Hook Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, November 16, 1980, page D-6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, Joseph E.

Joseph E. Hamsher, 83, of the Hassler Nursing Home, Shillington, Berks County, died there Saturday. He was the husband of Elda W. (Fritch) Hamsher. He operated his own farm until 20 years ago. He was then a linoleum installer for Owen Bastian, Inc., of Trexlertown, until retiring. Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the late Peter and Andora (Weiser) Hampsher. He was a member of the Untied Church of Christ congregation of Zion Maxatawny Church. Surviving besides his widow are a son Joseph, of Topton; two daughters, Sarah, wife of Charles Kuhns, of Kutztown; and Anna, wife of Jack DeHaven, of Wyomissing; five sisters, Mrs. Katie Christman, of Boyertown; Carrie, wife of Charles Fisher, of Topton; Mrs. Lydia Danner, of Kutztown; Mrs. Sallie Carl, of Harrisburg; and Myrtle, wife of Luther Zwoyer, of Maxatawny; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 9:30 a.m. until time of services Wednesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, September 24, 1972, page D-8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, Leroy L.

Leroy L. Hamsher, 64, of Lenhartsville, died Wednesday in Osteopathic Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Mabel A. (Kerschner) Hamsher. Born in Klinesvile, Greenwich Township, Berks County, a son of the late George W. and Lillie A. (LeVan) Hamsher, he was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Lenhartsville. Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Nancy L., wife of Richard Rabenold of Kutztown R. 2, and Betty A., wife of Ernest Lesher of Lenhartsville R. 1. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Berkey & Spach Funeral Home, 40 S. 4th St., Hamburg. Calling hours will be 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 3, 1977, page 56. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, Louisa (nee Gressley)

Mrs. Louisa, nee Gressley, Hamsher, 82, widow of William Hamsher, a former resident of Stony Run, died Wednesday at Shillington, Berks county. A member of Frieden's Union church, Wessnersville, she is survived by one son, Oliver Hamsher, of Lynnport, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services with Rev. A. L. Brumbach officiating will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Brumbach funeral home, 169 W. Main St., Kutztown. Interment in Frieden's church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 7, 1944, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hamsher, Sarah (nee Haas)

Coal gas from the kitchen stove was responsible for the sudden death of Sarah (nee Haas), widow of Henry Hamsher, at Bower's, some time during Tuesday night. When her son, John, with whom she resides, awoke Wednesday morning, he found her cold in death. Mrs. Hamsher was 64 years of age and had been suffering from heart affection for some time. These children survive: John, at home; George, Lenhartsville; Harry, Philadelphia; Mrs. Lizzie Gebhart, Macungie, and Mrs. Victor gauger, Bowers. Deceased was the last of her family.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 19, 1914, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hancock, Ruth L.

Memorial services were held in Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown, for Ruth L. Hancock, formerly of East Main Street, Kutztown, who died Dec. 8 in Kutztown Manor. Burial was in Boalsburg Cemetery, Centre County. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard R. Hancock, who died in 1970. Born in State College, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Meyers) Lonberger. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the Lutheran Home at Topton for many years. Hancock was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sons, Park R. Hancock, Mill Hall, Clinton County, and Winslow Hancock, Chicago. There are also two grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Hilda Lonberger, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, and a brother, John Lonberger, Sun City, Ariz.

Hancotte Sr., Daniel C.

A funeral Mass was held for Daniel C. Hancotte Sr., 67, of Perkiomenville, husband of Carolyn V. (Waller) Hancotte, who died June 4 in LifeQuest Nursing Center in Quakertown. Born in Philadelphia, he attended Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He was a truck driver for more than 25 years, specializing in high, wide and heavy loads, and then worked for Glasgow Construction Co. as a labor foreman until he became disabled. Hancotte was a member of both the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre chapters of the AOH, and the Green Lane, Lower Frederick and Sassamansville fire companies. Surviving in addition to his wife of 45 years are two sons, Daniel C. Hancotte Jr. of Perkiomenville and Leslie D. Hancotte of Langhorne. Also, a sister; two brothers and two grandsons. Contributions may be made to St. Marys Catholic Church 40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473. Burial was in St. Aloysius Cemetery in Pottstown. The arrangements were handled by the R. L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Skippack.

Hanf?, H. Emma

Rev. Hunsicker officiated at the funeral of Miss H. Emma Hanf? at Aulenbach's cemetery. The pupils of the 18th and Cotton st. school sang an appropriate hymn.

Hanley, Anna L.

Anna L. Hanley, 69, of 699 Port Carbon-Saint Clair Highway, Mill Creek Manor, Pottsville, died Sunday in a car accident in Bethel Township, Berks County. Born in East Norwegian Township, March 6, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Annie Hughes Jones. She was a member of First Primitive Methodist Church, Saint Clair. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Jones; two sisters, Elizabeth Schroding and Ruth Jones. Surviving are her husband, William F. Sr.; a son, William Jr., Saint Clair.; a daughter, Lou Anne Hart, Saint Clair; two sisters, Leah Yost, Mill Creek Manor, and June Hawley, Bellmawr, N.J. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, Saint Clair. The Rev. Donald Keller will officiate. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Saint Clair.

Hannahoe, Edward R.

Edward R. Hannahoe, 83, of 903 North 11th St., died Dec 30 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Monday. He was the husband of Dorothy (Dornes) Hannahoe. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Gertrude (Renno) Hannahoe.

Hannahoe was employed as a steelworker at the Parish Division of Dana Corp. for 31 years, retiring in 1980.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Loretta M (Hannahoe) Watkins, Shoemakersville; and three sons; Edward R. Hannahoe Jr., Ontelaunee Twp., Jeffrey A. Hannahoe, Bern Twp., and Rodney D. Hannahoe, Shoemakersville. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy (Cassidy) Ignozzi, Reading; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Sanders Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Muhlenberg Twp.

Hannahoe, Evelyn B.

Private services were held for Evelyn B. Hannahoe, 96, formerly of Boyertown and Reading, who died December 8 in Berks Heim Annex, where she had resided for 13 years. Her husband, Michael F. Hannahoe, died in 1963. Born in Reading, she was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Boyertown. Surviving is a half brother. Other survivors include three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. The L. W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, handled the arrangements.

Hansen, Eric H.

Services were held for Eric H. Hansen, 99, of Edwards Road, Caernarvon Township, who died February 1 in Garden Spot Village, New Holland, where he was receiving care from Hospice of Lancaster County. He was the husband of Rose T. (Layer) Hansen. Born in Ronnenberg, Germany, Hansen had been self-employed as a carpenter in the Philadelphia area, retiring in 1962. He is also survived by a son, Eric F., Caernarvon Township, and two daughters, Rosalie (Hansen) Carlson, Los Angeles, and Erika (Hensen) Kulick, Caernarvon Township. There are also five grandchildren. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, Lancaster County, handled the arrangements.

Hantsch, Nathaniel

Hantsch -- On the 26th instant, in this city, Nathaniel Hantsch, in the 57th year of his age.

Happ, Emily

Happ -- In this city, on the 30th, Emily daughter of William and Mary Happ, aged 1 year, 8 months and 20 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the parents' residence, 33 Penn St., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Aulenbach Cemetery.

Harbach, William A.

The funeral of William A. Harbach, 511 Pearl, was largely attended, delegations of Camp 89, P.O.S. of A; Mt. Penn Council, R.A; Painters' and Decorators' union, Resolute Council, Jr. O.U.A.M., and the Liberty fire company, the latter with the Germania band, turning out. The services were held at the house by Rev. Dr. Henry Mosser. The choir of the First Reformed church sand "Shed Not a Tear," and other appropriate selections at the house and grave. The remains were dressed in black and reposed in a handsome wal-.... (incomplete)

Harbonic, Ann A.

Ann A. Harbonic, 74, of 310 Taft Ave. Muhlenberg Park, Reading, formerly of Schuylkill County, died Wednesday at her residence. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Rozalia Ptaszek Drobek. She was employed 20 years as a packer by Bachman Foods, Hyde Park, retiring in 1988. A member of St. Stephen Polish National Catholic Church, Cumru Township, Berks County, she was treasurer of the White Eagle choir of the church for 25 years. Her husband, Michael, died in 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara A. Gaul, Riverview Park, and Janice B. Willis, San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from Auman Funeral Home, Reading. A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen Polish National Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery, Cumru Township, Berks County.

Harding, Cloda Mae

Cloda Mae, daughter of Elmer Harding and wife Mamie Hassler Harding, died Tuesday at the home of the parents, of Lyons, following an illness of the past two weeks from pneumonia, aged 2 years, 11 months and 8 days. The parents and maternal and paternal grandparents survive. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Hassler home at Lyons. Rev. G. B. Smith will officiate. All services will be held at the home. Interment will be made in Lyons cemetery.

[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Wednesday, March 10, 1926, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hardinger, Norman C.

Services were held for Norman C. Hardinger, 73, of Blemker Road, Exeter Township, who died June 1 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Dorthea E. (Sheetz) Hardinger. Born in Reading, he was employed for 23 years as a transmission mechanic by Manderbach Ford, Temple, retiring in 1995. He was a 1949 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Boyertown. Surviving in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Elizabeth A. (Hardinger) Clayton, Shillington, and Stephanie (Hardinger) Shirey, Bowie, Md.; and a son, Steven A., Los Angeles. Other survivors include two brothers; three sisters and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Exeter Township, handled the arrangements.

Hardy, Alan L.

Services will be held March 14 for Alan L. Hardy, who died February 16. He was the husband of Sandra K. (Miller) Hardy. Born in Seattle, he was the son of Lynn and Estella (Hungerford) Hardy. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by a son, a daughter, one brother and two sisters. A service will be held at 3 p.m. March 14 in the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 250 Swinehart Road, Boyertown, with the Rev. Christopher Eshelman officiating. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Alan L. Hardy Children Fund c/o Mountainview Chapel, 68 Douglass Drive, Douglassville, PA 19518. The arrangements are being handled by the Catagnus Funeral Home, Pottstown. Burial will be private.

Hargrave, Sherman L.

Among the local survivors of Sherman L. Hargrave, 23, Reading, who died of a bullet wound to the head Jan. 31 in a gun battle in Reading, is a daughter, Mya J. Heckman, Hamburg.

Haring, Sallie S. (nee Folk)

Mrs. Sallie S. (Folk) Haring, wife of George W. Haring, died yesterday at her home, 10 Broom St., Emmaus. Born in Topton on March 30, 1887, she was the daughter of Ammon and Mary (Bussler) Folk. She was a member fo the auxiliary of the Emaus Nest of Owls of Emmaus. Survivors, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Harpel, Red Hill; Mrs. Stella Swavley, Pottstown; one grandson. A daughter, Mary, preceded her in death. A grandson, Arthur L. Harpel, was killed in September, 1950, while with the Army in Korea.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 20, 1952, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Haring, Wilhelmina (nee Arm)

Wilhelmina (nee Arm), wife of John Haring, died at Lyons of a complication of diseases, aged 60 years, 10 months and 23 days. Deceased was born in Quakertown. Besides her husband, she leaves these children: Samuel and Charles, Reading; Florence, wife of Harry Hilbert, Kutztown; Wallace and Chester, of Lyons; Robert, Katherine and Mae, at home; one brother, John; two sisters, Mrs. William Shelley, Quakertown, and Mrs. Frank Winch, Philadelphia; 14 grandchildren. Funeral on Friday at 1.30 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 9, 1920, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harle, Patricia A.

Patricia A. Harle, 49, Reading, died of natural causes April 3 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Veronica Bann. Harle was last employed by Astor Industries, Reading. Surviving are two sons, Thomas and William II, both of Reading. Other survivors include a granddaughter. The Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Services Inc., King of Prussia, Montgomery County, is in charge of arrangements.

Harner, Amanda P.

Harner - In this city, September 30th, 1876, Mrs. Amanda P. Harner, widow of the late Francis A. Harner, aged 53 years, 9 months and 29 days.

Harner, Amos

The funeral of Amos Harner took place from his residence, on Mill Street, and was very largely attended. The remains were dressed in a black shroud and were laid in a white satin lined, black draped casket. The casket was provided with 4 silver handles and a silver plate on the lid, was inscribed with the name and age of the deceased. Just before the lid was put in place a handsome eiderdown blanket was neatly folded about the body. There were many tributes of artificial and natural flowers from friends. Neversink Lodge 514, and Birdsboro encampment 190, I. O. O. F., had charge of the burial, and the pall bearers, Henry Scovel, Morris Jones, Ammon Albright and David Mock were chosen from the membership. Services were conducted at the house and cemetery chapel, where Rev. G. W. North preached a sermon. Deceased was well known in this vicinity, Had many friends, was a devoted Christina and member of the Methodist church. For many years he was connected with the lodge of Odd Fellows, was very faithful in his attendance, upon the sessions and much esteemed by the brethren. Funeral Director A. E. Mauger had charge of the arrangements.

Harner, Frederick E.

Services were held for Frederick E. Harner, 78, of Stonetown Road, Exeter Township, who died April 11 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Arlene L. (Wenger) Harner. Born in Exeter Township, he was the owner and operator of Exeter Backhoe Inc., Exeter Township, from 1965 until his retirement in 1982. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Harner is also survived by three daughters: Linda L. (Harner) Riggs, Newark, Del.; Cheryl A. Harner, Norristown; and Janet S. (Harner) Diniz, New Albany, Ind. Other survivors include a brother and three grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Rieffton. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements.

Harner, Lloyd D.

Services were held for Lloyd D. Harner, 67, of Peach Drive, Douglass Township, who died August 9 in his residence. He was the husband of Marguerite (Seyler) Harner. Born in Mount Carmel, he had been employed for 35 years as a laborer by Cabot Corp., Boyertown, retiring in 2000. He is also survived by a son, David T., Boyertown; two daughters, Melanie (Harner) Rios, Red Hill, and Kimberly (Harner) Nace, Lansdale, both in Montgomery County; a stepdaughter, LoriAnn (Fry) Houser, Boyertown; and two stepsons, William P. Fry, Boyertown, and Jon W. Fry, Douglassville. Other survivors include three brothers: Arthur, Boyertown; Elmer, Gilbertsville; and Robert, Oley. There are also six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick Township. The Morrell Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, handled the arrangements.

Harner, Susan

HARNER--In this city on the 21st inst., of dropsy, Susan, wife of Jacob Harner, Sr., in the 75th year of her age. The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, 1026 Cotton street, on Tuesday, the 24th, at 10 o'clock a.m., without further notice, to proceed to St. John's Chapel, thence to Aulenbach's Cemetery.

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

Harnish, Walter T.

Among the local survivors of Walter T. Harnish, 84, formerly of Robesonia, who died Jan. 25 in the Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village Albright Campus, Myerstown, is a daughter, Mary Ann (Harnish) Lutz, Bethel.

Harpel, Catharine (nee Mogel)

Mrs. Catharine Harpel, Topton resident, and widow of the late George Harpel, died at the Allentown hospital at 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning, where she had been confined since Thursday. Death came to the 53-year-old woman as a result of a complication of diseases. She was born in Cumru township, Berks county, the daughter of the late Amandon and Louisa Shade Mogel. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Dorothy Knauss, Mrs. William Moser, Jacob and Benjamin, all at home; Newton harpel and Mrs. Arthur Reinert, Topton; a brother, Rev. Levi S. Mogel, of Woodburn, Oregon. Six grandchildren also survive. Short funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 o'clock from her late home on Franklin street, Topton. Continued services will be held in the Longswamp church and burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. L. Meckstroth will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, December 15, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harpel, George H.

George H. Harpel, aged forty years, two months and seven days, died at his home on High street, Topton at 8.30 on Wednesday, from sarcoma. He had been ill for two years and confined to bed for seven months. His right arm was amputated three months in an effort to save his life. He was a son of Wilhemina (Kulp) and the late John Harpel and was a native of Topton. He was employed as a pattern maker in the Topton Foundry. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Katie (Mogel) and the following children: Dorothy, Miriam, Jacob, Benjamin, Newton and Virginia. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. Services in Longswamp church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. L. Meckstroth will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 19, 1915, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harpel, Jacob J.

Jacob J. Harpel, 54, of E. High St., Topton, died late Friday night at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Moser, 2912 Stony Creek Rd., Penn Square Village, Norristown. Born in Sinking Spring, Berks Co., he was a son of the late George and Catherine (Mochel) Harpel and was a member of the UCC wing of Longswamp Union Church. He was employed as a core-maker at the Emmaus General Machine Co. Harpel was a member of Naval Lodge 4, F&AM, Washington, D.C.; Topton Fire Co.; Boyertown Steam Fire Engine Co. 1; Berks County Firemens Assn.; Berks County Clubmens Assn.; Ray A. Master American Legion Post, 217, Topton. Besides his wife, Florence S. (Barto) Harpel, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Dorothy, wife of Leo Schell, Bally; Miriam, wife of William Moser, Norristown; Virginia, wife of Arthur Reinert, Topton; Benjamin and Newton, both of Topton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Longswamp Church.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, November 2, 1958, page 25. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harper, Brinton C.

Harper--On the 1st of May, in this city, Brinton C., son of Lewis and Rebecca Harper, aged 2 years and 10 months. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the home of his parents, No. 714 chestnut street, on Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans cemetery.

Harris, Carolina Matilda (nee Knauss)

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 3, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harris, Caroline M. (nee Knauss)

Mrs. Caroline M., nee Knauss, Harris, a native of this city, died Wednesday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Detweiler, Reading, where she had been making her residence. She was 71 years, 4 months and 14 days of age, death being caused by ailments incident to her advanced years. For many years, Mrs. Harris was a resident of Bethlehem and while there she was actively engage din the work of the W.C.T.U., an organization in which she was prominent in Reading also. Mrs. Harris was also an active member of the Grace e. C. church, Reading. She is survived by two sons, Arthur F., Reading; Percy, of Bethlehem; by two daughters, May, wife of Earl Detweiler, Reading; Bessie, widow of Russell Reed, of Bethlehem. Eight grandchildren, a brother, William Knauss, of Pound, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Annie Stewart, of Seattle, Wash., also survive. The funeral will be held in Bethlehem on Monday afternoon. Complete arrangements have not yet been made, but interment will be made in Memorial park cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 2, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harris, Ella J. (nee Mest)

Suffering from heart trouble for the past six months, Ella J., wife of Milton S. Harris, passed away Sunday morning at 9.20 o'clock at her home, 426 Union street, aged 67 years and 9 days. Mrs. Harris was born near Topton and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Mest. She has been a resident of this city for the past forty-three years. She was an active member of Zion Reformed church, the Daughters of American and Shepherds of Bethlehem. She is survived by her husband, two grandchildren, a son Edward and a daughter, Mrs. Morris Erie, both of this city. Four brothers, Jacob, Allentown; Nathan, Topton; Jonas, Chicago, and Marcus, Reading, also survive. The funeral will be held from her late home on Thursday at 1.30 p.m., daylight saving time. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 20, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harris, Janice S.

Services were held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kutztown, for Janice S. Harris, who died of natural causes in her residence on Pine Street, Shoemakersville on Feb. 29. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Mary E. (Dochney) Johnson. She was a 1966 graduate of Hamburg High School and a 1971 graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, Bethlehem. Last working in 2001, Harris worked for 29 years at the Hamburg Center as a registered nurse. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are two sons, Todd J., Mohrsville, and Mark D., at home. Also surviving is a brother, Ronald L. Johnson, Auburn, Schuylkill County. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Harris, Jimmie Glen

Burial was private for Jimmie Glen Harris, 70, husband of Doris F. (Long) Harris, of Douglassville, who died May 27 at his home. Born in Braxton County, W. Va., he was a graduate of the Braxton County schools. He retired from the Schuler and Shiffelette Construction Co. in Douglassville, and later worked part-time as a driver for the Automotive Machine Co. in Pottstown. Harris was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving in addition to his wife of 39 years are two daughters, Elizabeth A. Daniels of Lebanon, Tenn., and Virginia Hovanec of Pottstown; a son, Lynn R. Raser of Birdsboro; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. The arrangements were handled by the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford.

Harris, Trent B.

Trent B. Harris, 40, Reading, died of natural causes April 29 at 8:45 a.m. in the Trans Level Care Center of St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. Born in West Reading, he was a son of Deanna H. (Keith) Harris, a resident at Berks Heim, and the late Marlin R. Harris. Harris had been employed as a cook in the kitchen of C & A Building, Reading. He was a graduate of Wilson High School. Harris, who resided with Edna K. Lopaze, is also survived by a daughter, Amber L. Harris, Reading. Other survivors include two sisters, Donna M. (Harris) Ninfo, Reading, and Dinah L. Harris, Robesonia; and three brothers: Troy D. and Travis K., both of Frackville, Schuylkill County; and Timothy J., Frystown. There is also one grandson. Services will be private. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Harris, William H.

William H. Harris, 65, of 914 Union St., died in the Reading Hospital. He was a son of the late Alvarado and Laura Rose (Printz) Harris and was a retire pretzel baker.

Surviving are his widow, Laura (Reich) Harris; these children: William and Robert, both of Reading; Russell, at home; Margaret, wife of Edward Elbert, Reading, and Sylvia, wife of William Huntsberger, at home; eight grandchild- [sic] two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Nelson, Lynnwood, Joseph, Vernon and Melvin, all of reading.

The Gibson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be made in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Harrison, Virginia

Harrison -- In this city, on the 7th inst., Virginia Harrison, daughter of John A. Harrison. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her parents, 422 Pine street, on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, October 10, 1880, p. 4. Submitted by: Marianne.]

Hart, Amelia

Miss Amelia Hart died Thursday night in the Homeopathic Hospital at the age of 81 years. She was a native of Fritztown, but for many years lived with her niece, Miss. Margaret Herner, 111 South Tenth street. She was a daughter of the late Benneville and Mary (Hoyer) Hart. There survive a brother, Peter, Reading, and a sister Mrs. Harry Reber, Shillington. She was a member of the First Reformed Church. The body was removed to the Henninger Funeral home.

Hart, Edna E.

The Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, was in charge of arrangement for Edna E. Hart, who died Nov. 10 in her Springstone Hollow, Longswamp Township residence. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Hart, who died March 3, 1984. Born in London, England, she was a daughter of the late John g. and Margaret (Baker) Franks. Until retiring in 1981, she was employed on the staff of the Institute of Structural Engineers, Belgravia, London. Surviving are a daughter, Judith A. (Hart) Murphy, Mertztown; three grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. She was predeceased by a son, Graham E. Hart, who died in 1996.

Hart, Hallie A.

Mohnton, April 16 -- Hallie A. (Lutz), widow of Peter Hart, died last evening in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Fisher, 170 Main St., this borough, aged 79 years. She was a daughter of the late Abraham and Fannie (Rehrer) Lutz and was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Reading. Surviving are two daughters, Edith A., wife of Andrew J. Fisher, at whose home she died, and Jeannette, wife of Paul Seitzinger, of Wernersville R.D.; one step-daughter, Ellen, wife of Harry Clark of Waterloo, Ia; nine grandchildren, and one brother, Morris of Reading. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the Kindt Memorial Home, Shillington, with the Rev. George A. Maurey officiating. Burial will be made in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown.

Hart, James H.

James H. Hart, aged 58 years died of complications at 5:15 a.m. today at his home, 642 Schuylkill avenue, after an illness that had its inception in July? 1920. He was bedfast since Friday, Feb. 11. Mr Hart was born in Reading and was a lifelong resident. His parents were the late Benneville and Mary (nee Hoyer) Hart. He was a cigar maker and was last employed at the Yocum factory. Mr. Hart was a member of the Reformed denomination. His wife, Clara, preceded him in death four years. He leaves a son, Elwood, and a daughter Alice, wife of Guy Swavley, both of this city; a grandchild and a brother, Peter, of Mohnton; also these sisters: Mary, wife of Jacob Herner, and May Hart, both of this city, and Mrs. Kate Reber, of Shillington.

Hart, Llewellyn

Hart--In West Lawn, on the 14th inst., Llewellyn Hart, aged 69 years, 8 months and 25 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son, William Hart, at West Lawn, Monday at ??:30 a.m. at the house. Services and interment at Hain's Church.

Hart, Marie V.

Services were held for Marie V. Hart, 88, of Old River Road, Robeson Township, who died January 14 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient. Her husband, Lester W. Hart Sr., died in 1988. Born in Monocacy, Hart was employed for 17 years as a looper by Camp Industries, Reading, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Seyfert Wesleyan Church, where she taught Sunday school for more than 30 years. Surviving are two sons, Lester W. Jr., Birdsboro, and Edward A., Muhlenberg Township; and a daughter, Dorothy M. (Hart) Harper, Lincoln Park. Other survivors include two brothers, Edward Wiand, Birdsboro, and William C., Douglassville; and a sister, Dorothy (Wiand) Hummel, Gilbertsville. There are also seven grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring, was in charge of the arrangements.

Hart, Peter H.

Mohnton, Nov. 6 (Special); Peter H. Hart, of this borough, died Sunday in the Homeopathic Hospital, Reading, aged 74 years, 4 months and 1 day. He was a son of the late Benneville and Mary (Hoyer) Hart. There survive his widow, Hallie (Lutz) Hart; these children Ellen, wife of Harry Clark, in Iowa, Edith, wife of Andrew Fisher, with whom he resided here, and Jeanette, wife of Paul Seitzinger, Wernersville; also one sister, Mrs. Harry Reber, Shillington. The body was removed to the C.D.B. Kindt funeral home, 116 Lancaster avenue, Shillington. All services at the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Claude S. Heim officiating. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown.

Hartenstine, Reuben M.

Hartenstine--In this city, on the 7th inst., Reuben M. Hartenstine, aged 50 years, 8 months and 17 days. Relatives and friends, also all organizations of which he was a member, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 721 N. 10th St., on Tuesday at 2:30. Services at the House. Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.

Harter, Daniel I.

Harter--Entered into rest, in this city, on the 12th inst., Daniel I. Harter, aged 5-, 1 month and 6 days. Relatives and friends, also members of P. & R. Relief, Bonifacious Beneficial Brotherhood and Bavarian Association, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice from his late residence, 526 Locust St., Monday at 8:30 a.m. Requiem high mass at 9 in St. Paul's Catholic Church. Interment private in Gethsemane cemetery.

Harter-Adamski, Frances

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Frances R. Harter-Adamski, 79, formerly of Reading, who died December 23 in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township, where she had been a resident since 1999. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Harter, in 1986 and her first husband, Carl J. Adamski, died in 1962. Born in Reading, she was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Reading. She is survived by a son, Albert C. Adamski, Oley. Other survivors include four sisters: Julia (Zondlo) Kataryzinski, Mount Penn; Catharine (Zondlo) Jagielski, Exeter Township; Dolores (Zondlo) Miller, Pennside; and Henrietta (Zondlo) Smith, Flying Hills. There are also three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Christopher J. Adamski, in 1986. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Reading. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Harting, Barbara A.

Barbara A. Harting, 63, died of natural causes April 2 at 11:59 p.m. in her Spring Township residence. She was the wife of Alvin R. Harting. Born in Fritztown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Marian S. (Hatt) Ruth. Harting was a member of St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, Lower Heidelberg Township. She was a 1959 graduate of Wilson High School. Harting is also survived by a son, Michael R., Auburn, Schuylkill County, and a daughter, Ann L. (Harting) Kauffman, Denver, Lancaster County. Other survivors include four sisters: Rosalee E. (Ruth) Redcay, Mohnton; Gloria L. (Ruth) Redcay, Shillington; Carol L. (Ruth) Ohlinger, Robesonia; and Mary S. (Ruth) Martens, Sinking Spring. There are also eight grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in St. John's (Hain's) Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Township.

Harting, Shirley J.

Shirley J. Harting, 70, Reading, died May 28 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since May 17. She was the wife of Richard C. Harting. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Frances K. (Bowman) Hamilton. Harting was a member of Lighthouse Christian Center, West Reading. She is also survived by three sons: Charles W., Sinking Spring; Dennis S., Reading; and Keith J., Bernville; a daughter, Susan L. (Harting) Nowack, Reading; a stepson, Ricky L. Nowack, Reading; and three stepdaughters: Doreen D. (Nowack) Keppley, Alisia N. (Nowack) Warmkessel and Tonya (Nowack) Bucher, all of Reading. Other survivors include two brothers, Robert S. Hamilton, Reading, and Ernest J. Hamilton, Muhlenberg Township; and three sisters: Marie (Hamilton) Rivera, West Reading; Joyce E. (Hamilton) Warner, Hamburg; and Virginia (Hamilton) Pettigrew, Bloomsburg, Columbia County. There are also 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Claude D., on May 21. Services will be Thursday at noon in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reading. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Hartline, Alexis Ilene

A private service was held for Alexis Ilene Hartline, daughter of Tina M. Hartline, of Boyertown and Kevin S. Eroh of Pottstown, who died November 19 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Surviving in addition to her parents are maternal grandparents Donald and Cindy (Slemmer) of Boyertown; paternal grandparents Bernice Trace of Pottstown and henry Eroh of Pottstown; maternal great-grandparents Dorothy Hartline of Boyertown and Lewis and Dorothy Slemmer of Boyertown; paternal great-grandparent, Berdine Eroh of Trappe. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Boyertown. The arrangements were handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.

Hartline, Catharine F. (nee Frey)

The remains of Mrs. Catharine F. Hartline of near Huff's church were laid to rest there, June 12, in New Union cemetery. Her husband died fifteen months ago. She was a daughter of Jacob and Anna, Bechtel, Frey. She died after a lingering illness, June 7, aged 77 years, 11 months and 24 days. Of seven daughters and three sons, the following survive: Elmer C., Coney Island, N.Y.; Mrs. Van Buskirk, Pricetown; Mrs. John Miller, at home; Mrs. James Gordon, Topton; Mrs. John S. Gehman, Macungie, R. 1; Mrs. Edwin Schultz, East Greenville, and Mrs. Newton Treichler, Barto. Twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren remain.

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

Hartline, David Allen

A car slipped from its jack and pinned and killed a 17-year-old Fleetwood R. 1 boy who was working under it at a New Jerusalem garage last night, state police at Reading said. David Allen Hartline, a senior at Brandywine Heights Joint High School in Topton and a member of the Future Farmers of American, was pronounced dead on arrival at st. Joseph's Hospital, Reading, shortly before 8:30 p.m. State police, still investigating the mishap early today, had not learned definitely how long the youth had been pinned beneath his car or who it was who found him. The garage where he was reportedly working on his auto is a commercial garage at new Jerusalem. The garage owner was identified as Scott Youse of New Jerusalem. Hartline was born in Rockland Township, Berks County, a son of Kermit G. and Mary (Seidel) Hartline. He was a member of New Jerusalem United Church of Christ. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, Kermit E., Fleetwood R. 1; and two sisters, Mary Lee, wife of Lincoln Bingaman, Fleetwood R. 1, and Deborah Lynn, at home; and his paternal grandmother, Lucretia Sheetz of Fleetwood R. 1. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Long Funeral Home at Oley.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 13, 1961, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hartman, Absalom R.

In this city, on the 3rd, Absalom R Hartman, aged 80 years and 8 days. The relatives and friends of the family also Riverside Fire Co., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence 1705 Centre Ave., on Thursday at 10 o�clock. Services and Interment Alsace Church.

Hartman, Amanda Rosa (nee Brossman)

Laureldale, March 27, 1940 - Amanda Rosa Brossman, wife of George J. Hartman, 63, died last evening at her home, 3305 Fairfield Street, this borough. She was born in Vinemont, a daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Huntzinger) Brossman, and was a charter member of Calvary Lutheran Church, this borough. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Pearl, at home; one grandson, also at home; seven sisters, Mrs. Sarah Klopp, Mrs. Annie Leininger, Lizzie, wife of Simon Heffley; Emma, wife of Harry Himmelberger, all of Robesonia; Mrs. Eva Stief, of Wernersville; Ida, wife of Samuel George, of Reading; Alice, wife of Howard Leibensperger, of Glenside; one brother, Charles Brossman, of Sinking Spring. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m in the Mertz Funeral Home, this place, the Rev. Mark K. Trexler officiating. Interment will be made in St. Daniel's Cemetery, Robesonia.

Hartman, Ann (nee Ulrich)

On the 22d ult., in Bern, Mrs. Ann Hartman, wife of Daniel Hartman, and daughter of Jacob Ulrich, aged about 25 years.

Hartman, Betty R.

Services were held in the Bean Funeral Home, Sinking Spring, for Betty Ruth (Clifton) Hartman, 79, of Chestnut Street, Shoemakersville, who died May 31 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient since May 19. Burial was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County. She was predeceased by her husband, Luther G. Hartman Sr., who died May 22, 1996. Born in Chicago, she was a daughter of the late Charles Ward and Esther M. Saleen and her adopted parents, the late Thomas H. and Julia Rosa (Kretz) Clifton. She was a member of St. Michaels Union Church, Tilden Township. Surviving are three sons: Luther G. Hartman Jr., and Richard L. Hartman, both of Shoemakersville; and Thomas C. Hartman, Sinking Spring. There are also six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Ronald Perry, Danville, Ill.; and two sisters, Lucille Green, Spencer, Iowa, and Glorene Wheeler, Salmon, Idaho.

Hartman, Clarence P. Sr.

Clarence P Hartman, Sr., 63, of Hartman Rd., Reading R D 3 near Jacksonwald, died last night in St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Oley, he was a son of the late Calvin and Hannah (DeLong) Hartman. A Member of the Stonersville Fire Co., he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Minnie E. (Hoffman) Hartman, in 1961.

A self-employed contractor for 46 years, Hartman is survived by a son, Clarence P. Jr., Dover, DE, and four daughters; Irene D, Madara, Ft. Laureldale, FL; Ethel, wife of Edwin Peters, Reading; Virginia, wife of Charles C. Knarr, Fleetwood; and Dorothy I., wife of Richard A. Black, Jacksonwald. Twenty-one grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two brothers Harry D., Stonersville, and Ira D., Venice, FL., a sister, Erma Derr, Wernersville, and several nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Merrill Q. Ressler will officiate at private services in the Cramp Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spies Church Cemetery.

Hartman, Daniel

Hartman, Elizabeth

Hartman, Elvina

Mrs. Elvina Hartman, widow of Frank Hartman, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her nephew-in-law and niece, Herbert Wetzel, Franklin street, Alburtis, aged 83 years, 5 months and 12 days. She was born in Longswamp township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amandus Smith. She enjoyed good health until last Tuesday night when she was taken ill, the illness developing into pneumonia. Because of her advanced age, Mrs. Hartman was not able to counteract the illness and passed away. Her husband preceded her in death twenty-three years ago. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Hartman had been residing among her relatives. She was an adept at quilting and had been busy at this work for some time prior to her illness. Mrs. Hartman is survived by one son, Raymond Hartman, Chicago, a granddaughter, one great-granddaughter and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kauffman, Alburtis R. 1, and Mrs. Louisa K. Knerr, of this city, together with a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of Ziegel's church on the Reformed side. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wetzel at Alburtis. Continued services in Ziegel's church and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Donald Englert will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 9, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hartman, Francis J.

Near Epler�s Church on the 11th, Francis J Hartman, aged 66 years, 6 months and 20 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, without further notice, at F. F. Seidel�s Funeral Chapel, 117 N. Fifth St., Saturday at 3:30. Interment in Epler�s Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Friday evening.

Hartman, Israel R.

Israel R. Hartman, 135 North 10th., died of heat prostration at 1:30 p.m., today, aged 62. Deceased was employed for many years as yard master at the P. & R. freight yards and on Tuesday complained of not feeling well. He came home a little earlier than usual, but went to work again this morning. About 11 o'clock he was overcome by the heat and removed to his home in a coupe. Drs. Thompson, of this city and Dr. Hartman, of West Reading were called in and did all in their power to aid him, but he gradually sank until death ensued.

Deceased was born in Alsace and lived in Reading about 25 years. His widow Eliza, an adopted son William C Frey and a sister Emma, wife of Jacob Saylor, besides 4 brothers; Gideon, Samuel and Absalom Hartman, of Reading, and Augustus Hartman, of Shillington, remain. Deceased was a member of Spies Reformed Church and Union Veteran Legion, No. 43. He served in the Civil War as a member of McKnight's Battery of the 5th U.S.Artillery.

Hartman, Jacob

A 31-year-old Kutztown R. 2 man was killed early yesterday in a highway crash in Berks County. The man who was killed was Jacob Hartman. His car rammed into the rear of an Allentown Portland Cement Co. tank truck along Route 222 about 10 miles west of Kutztown. The accident happened about 3 a.m. The impact wedged the car under the truck. Hartman's body was pinned in the wreckage for 40 minutes. Born in Topton, Hartman was a son of Jacob K. and Susanna R. (DeLong) Hartman of Kutztown R. 2. He was married to the former Margaret Dellicker. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown. Surviving besides his wife and parents are a son, Terry Lee; a brother, Kenneth, Kutztown R. 2, and three sisters, Jean, wife of George Dietrich, and Janet, wife of LaRoy Haas, both Kutztown R. 2, and Janice, wife of Ronald Metzger, New Tripoli. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Fritz & Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, August 19, 1962, page B-1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hartman, Jacob K.

Jacob K. Hartman, 70, of Kutztown R. 1, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of Susannah R. (DeLong) Hartman. He was a self-employed farmer for many years before retiring in 1972. Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the late Otis D. and Annie E. (Shucker) Hartman. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown. Surviving with his widow are a son, Kenneth A., of Kutztown R. 1; three daughters, Jean K., wife of George M. Dietrich of Shoemakersville R. 1, Janice K., wife of Ronald G. Metzger of New Tripoli R. 1, and Janet K., wife of Laroy I. Haas of Kutztown R. 1; four sisters, Mrs. Mamie Afflerbach of Wilmington, Del., Sadie, wife of John W. Kutz of Kutztown R. 2, Lillian Z., of Kutztown R. 3, and Dorothy, wife of George Gruber of Kutztown R. 1; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Trexler and Hook Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 30, 1980, page D-7. Submitted by Jerri.]

J.R. Hartman, Former Commissioner, Dies. Well-Known Oley citizen Passes Away on His 78th Birthday Anniversary.

Oley, Nov. 2 (Special) - Ex-County Commissioner Jeremiah R. Hartman died last night on his 78th birthday anniversary at his residence, at this place, after a lingering illness, caused by a stroke of paralysis almost a year ago. Deceased was a son of the late Valentine Hartman and Mary (nee Rothermel) and was born on what is known as the Hartman Farm, in Alsace Township, now owned by the Ephriam Hartman estate. Mr. Hartman was a lifelong Republican and served as county commissioner in 1894-1896. He owned a large farm in the western part of the township, which he farmed until 21 years ago, when he moved to town and lived retired ever since.

Deceased was a member of Spies Reformed congregation, where interment will be made in the family plot.

he common ancestor of the Hartman family in America was Valentine Hartman, a pioneer of Alsace Township. His remains and those of his wife lie buried in the old graveyard at the above named church.

His wife (nee Reiff) preceded him in death one year. The following children survive: Amanda, wife of Peter Knabb, Griesemersville: Alice, wife of William Knabb, Jacksonwald:Seth Hartman, Oley: Clayton Hartman, Achiltree, Texas: and Hannah, wife of William Wanner, Stoney Creek Mills. The following brothers survive: Levi, Griesemersville: Moses, Belleville, Ill.; and Mahlon, Freeburg, Ill.. Mrs. Amanda Cronrath, Alsace; and Mrs. Hannah Shalter, Hyde Park, are sisters. There also survive 39 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral, Saturday, Nov. 6, at 9:30 at the house. Services and interment at Spies' Church. Rev. Dr. E. S. Brownmiller will officiate. Funeral Director E. Y. Weidner has charge.

Hartman, John E.

Funeral services were held for John E. Hartman, 92, of Unger Lane, Colebrookdale Township, who died October 30 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Pottstown, where he had been a patient since September. His wife, Dorothy M. (Schutt) Hartman, died in 2001. Born in Colebrookdale Township, he was employed for 41 years as a coremaker by Eastern Foundry, Boyertown, until his retirement. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Hartman was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown. He was a life member of the Liberty Fire Company, New Berlinville. Surviving is a son, John Jr., Reading. Other survivors include three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Boyertown. The Morrell Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, handled the arrangements.

Hartman, John W.

Services were held in the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Laureldale, for John W. Hartman, 73, Bernville Road, Bern Township, who died of natural causes Jan. 11 in Reading Hospital. Burial was in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. He was the husband of Fayne G. (Graeff) Hartman. Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Annie L. (Gruber) Hartman. He was a self-employed farmer in Bern Township. Hartman was a 1947 graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School. He was a former member of the Bern Township Planning Commission and the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. Hartman was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Hyde Park. Also surviving are two sons, Craig J. Hartman, Bern Township, and Dean E. Hartman, Sinking Spring; and four daughters, Colleen H. (Hartman) Hauser, Sinking Spring; Andrea H. (Hartman) Williams, Muhlenberg Township; and BethAnn G. Hartman and Margaret H. (Hartman) Homan, both of Bern Township. There are also seven grandchildren and a brother, Edward G. Hartman, Muhlenberg Township.

Hartman, Josephine W.

Josephine W. Hartman, 75, Muhlenberg Township, died Aug. 4 at 9:05 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Aug. 1. She was the wife of Edward G. Hartman. Born in Topton, she was a daughter of the late John and Edna (Witwer) Bond. Hartman was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Hyde Park, where she served on the property committee and was a preschool Sunday school teacher for more than 40 years. She also served on the personnel and policy committee at the church and was a charter member of the Women of Alsace. Hartman was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School. She served several tenures as first vice president of the Women's Club of Muhlenberg, where she was program chairperson. Hartman spent more than 20 years on the women's committee of the Berks County Farm Bureau; served with the Society for the Preservation of the Gruber Wagon Works; and also served on the Berks County Farmland Preservation Task Force. She is also survived by five sons: Edward, Spring Township; David, Penn Township; Christopher, Bern Township; Paul, Oley Township; and Timothy, Manassas, Va. Other survivors include three sisters: Betty (Bond) Kalbach, West Reading; Catharine (Bond) Weller, Reading; and Nancy (Bond) Killian, Wyomissing; and five brothers: Lewis Bond, Sunbury, Northumberland County; John Bond, Penn Township; Richard and Harold Bond, both of Bern Township; and James Bond, Colorado Springs, Colo. There are also nine grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Alsace Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Alsace Cemetery, Hyde Park. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.

Hartman, Larue K.

Services were held in Frieden's Church, Shartlesville, for LaRue K. Hartman, 87, formerly of Shartlesville, who died Jan. 28 in Laurel Center Gensis ElderCare, Tilden Township, where she had resided more than four years. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, Allen D. Hartman, who died in 1982. Born in Upper Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Katie (Epting) Spatz. She was a former chairwoman of the Shartlesville Senior Citizens. Hartman was a member of Frieden's Church, where she was a former choir member and Sunday school teacher. Surviving are two sons, Bryan G. Hartman, Plattsburg, N.Y., and Allen L. Hartman, Hamburg, and a daughter, Kathleen H. (Hartman) Reitz, West Lawn. There are also eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Norman Spotts, Shartlesville.

Hartman, Lee W.

Lee W. Hartman, 78, of Harrisburg, formerly of Quakertown, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at the Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg. Funeral services were held Jan. 27 at Union Cemetery, Quakertown. He was the husband of the late Grace A. (Loughridge) Hartman. Born in Atlantic City, N.J., he was a son of the late Ray Z. and Florence (Cluck) Hartman who died when he was 5 years old, and step-son of the late Marie (Schurger) Hartman. He was a graduate of Quakertown High School, Quakertown, and Lehigh University, Bethlehem. He was an engineer at Gannett-Fleming of Harrisburg for 34 years, before retiring in 1989. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 730 and the VFW Post 1718, both in Harrisburg. He is survived by: one son, James, of Harrisburg; one daughter, Cynthia "Cindi" Roland, of Harrisburg; two brothers, David, of Vero Beach, Fla. and Peter, of Toms River, N.J.; four sisters, Suzanne Noble, of Port Orange, Fla., Janet Campbell, of Modesto, Calif., Judy Galbraith, of Tacoma, Wa. and Valarie Kilpatrick, of Tinton Falls, N.J.; four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the World War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C. 20090-6766. Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown.

Hartman, Rosa B.

HARTMAN, Mrs. Rosa B., widow of the late Valentine HARTMAN, and daughter of the late Christian and Mary MOYER, was born August 25, 1863, and passed away, December 15, 1944, at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 20 days. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence KALBACH, Reading. She had been a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church for forty-four years. In her earlier years she was very active in church and Sunday School, but enduring much sickness in her later years, she was not able to attend services as formerly. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor at the SEIDEL Funeral Home and interment took place in the HINNERSHITZ Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Florence I., the wife of Morris KALBACH, and Mary, wife of Earl DEETER, both of Reading; and Earl E. HARTMAN, the son, living in Wyomissing. Ther are also three grandchildren. __F. R. CARDWELL

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXI, no. 2, January 9, 1937, p. 13. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Hartman, Samuel H.

Hartman -- In Alsace, September 8th, Samuel H. Hartman, aged 67 years, 10 months and 1 day.

Hartman, Samuel

Samuel Hartman, aged 82 years, died of complication of diseases, at the residence of his son, Frank Hartman, at Stonersville. These children survive; Kate, wife of Calvin Ritter, Gibraltar; Anna, wife of John Fisher, Douglassville; Emma, wife of Reuben Schlott, and Alice, wife of Henry Snyder, both of Reading; James, Colorado; Adam, Oley Line; Frank, Stonersville; Samuel, St. Lawrence, and a sister, Emma, widow of Jacob Snyder, Oley Line.

Hartman, Sarah W.

Mrs. Sarah W. Hartman, 80, a resident of Reading for 50 years, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 338 Linden St., after an illness of two years. A native of Richmond Township, Mrs. Hartman was a daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine (Wanner) Weidenhammer. She was preceded in death by her husband John A. Hartman. She was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Owl Auxiliary of Reading and St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements are in charge of T.C. Auman Inc.

Hartranft, Jacob

Death of Jacob Hartranft. A Prominent Merchant and Citizen of Pottstown Passes Away.

Jacob Hartranft of this borough, who was stricken down by a sudden attack of paralysis of the brain, while at his store, on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, lingered in an unconscious condition until Friday evening about 5:30 o'clock, when he passed away calmly and peacefully, in the midst of his sorrowing family. The news of his departure caused a feeling of deep sadness and regret in this community, where the deceased had passes so long a period of his life where he had for so many years such intimate business relations, and where he had been so highly esteemed by all. Deceased was the son of John and Sarah Hartranft, was born in Exeter Township, Berks County, and his age was 61 years and 26 days. His boyhood days were passed at Sumneytown, Montgomery County, but he came to Pottstown in 1841 and entered as salesman [in] the store of A. Smith & Son, remaining there about four years. He left there to assist in opening a store for the late Tobias G. Haenge, in Hatfield Township, and was there six months. Returning to Pottstown he accepted a position in the store of J. & W. H. Smith, as a salesman and clerk; in 1847 he purchased one third interest in the business, the firm being changed to Smith & Hartranft. In 1855 his brother, Ephraim Hartranft, purchased the interest of Jonas Smith, and the title of the firm became Smith, Hartranft & Co. In 1860 William H. Smith withdrew from the establishment, which has ever since been successfully conducted by Ephraim and Jacob Hartranft, at the old stand southwest corner of High and Hanover Streets, under the firm title of Hartranft & Brother. The deceased gave close attention to his business affairs, was a genial, straight-forward and energetic man, and leaves behind a most honorable record as merchant and citizen. At the time of his decease he was a Director of the Pottstown Gas Company , and Trustee and Treasurer of the Pottstown Cemetery.

Jacob Hartranft was twice married, his first wife being Esther, daughter of Jonas Smith, and the second Caroline K., daughter of the late Aaron L. Custer. The latter survives him. He was the father of five children: Sarah A. wife of William H. Missimer; Jonas S.; Mary S., deceased; John W. and William C. Hartranft, the first four children of the first and the last of the second wife. His father, John Hartranft, came to Pottstown in 1843 and died on November 12, 1854, in his 55th year; his mother died December 18, 1870, in her 75th year. John Hartranft's children were: Valeria, wife of Nathaniel Jacobs; Margaret, wife of William H. Rudy; Ephraim, Jacob and Hiram A. Hartranft. The only survivor of this family is Ephraim Hartranft, of this place.

Jacob Hartranft was the sixth in descent from Tobias Hartranft the ancestor of the family in this country, who came over with the Schwenkfelder religious denomination, from Germany, about the year 1734. This Tobias Hartranft settled in Upper Hanover Township this county, and the line of descent is as follows: Tobias Hartranft, his son Abraham, his son Leonard, his son Jacob, his son John, who was the father of Ephraim and Jacob Hartranft. The grandfather of the last two mentioned, Jacob Hartranft, died in Ohio in 1862, aged 82 years. His father's name was Leonard and he has also a brother Leonard who was the father of the late Samuel E. Hartranft, of Norristown, the father of Ex-Governor John F. Hartranft, who is a second cousin of Jacob Hartranft, now deceased.

The funeral of Jacob Hartranft will take place on Wednesday next at 11 o'clock, A. m. and after services in Trinity Reformed Church, of which the subject of this sketch had long been a member, the interment will take place at Pottstown Cemetery.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger (Pottstown, PA), Tuesday, April 7, 1885. Submitted by: Betty.]

Hartranft, James A.

Services were held for James A. Hartranft, 45, of Proudfoot Drive, Robeson Township, who died March 15 in Hershey Medical Center, where he had been a patient since March. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of Barbara (Spotts) Hartranft, Morgantown, and the late Arthur Hartranft. Hartranft was employed for the past five years in the information management systems department by Reading Hospital, last working in January. He was a Navy veteran. Hartranft, who was the fiance of Kathleen R. (Neidig) Gumpher, also is survived by a son, James and a daughter, Allison Hartranft, both of Reading. Other survivors include five sisters. Burial was in the United Methodist Cemetery, Churchtown, Lancaster County. The Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, was in charge of the arrangements.

Hartranft, Sara J.

Services were held in the Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home, Mohnton, for Sara J. Hartranft, of East Linden Street, Fleetwood, who died Feb. 24 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was taken to the hospital from Kutztown Manor, where she had resided six months. Burial was in Charles Evans Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, James D. Hartranft Sr., who died June 15, 1998. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank J. and Emma E. (Kohl) Doll. Until retiring in 1970 as an inspector, she was employed by Kelray Knitting Mills, West Reading. Surviving are two daughters, Jeanette L. (Hartranft) Martin, with whom she last resided, and Nancy J. (Hartranft) Devlin, Blandon; and a son, James D. Hartranft Jr., Reamstown, Lancaster County. There are also five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Hannah (Doll) Weaver, Baumstown, and Edna (Doll) Kemp, Laureldale; and three brothers: Ralph Doll, Norfolk, Va.; Kenneth Doll, Shillington; and Paul Doll, Cumru Township.

Hartz, Mary

Hartz -- In Cumru, May 28th, Mary, daughter of the long deceased Conrad and Elizabeth Hartz, aged 77 years, 1 month and 5 days.

Hartz, Ralph J.

Services were held for Ralph J. Hartz, 84, of Water Street, Honey Brook, who died August 17 in Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Arlene (Ray) Hartz. Born in Loags Corner, Chester County, he was employed for 35 years by Sun Pipe Line, Honey Brook, retiring in 1980. He was a 1939 graduate of Honey Brook High School. Hartz was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Honey Brook United Methodist Church. Hartz was commander of Wawassan American Legion Post 422, Honey Brook, in 1952. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Donald J., Downingtown, and Allen, Honey Brook; and three daughters: Linda S. (Hartz) Stoltzfus, Lancaster; Caroln A. (Hartz) Krick, Birdsboro; and Brenda L. (Hartz) Goss, Morgantown. Other survivors include a brother, Paul A., East Earl, Lancaster County; and a sister, Charlotte A. (Hartz) Moore, Honey Brook. There are also 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Honey Brook Methodist Cemetery. The Labs Funeral Home Inc., Honey Brook, handled the arrangements.

Hartzell, Elsie Jane Rauch

Elsie Jane Rauch, wife of Richard Hartzell, of Alburtis, died at the home of her parents on Tuesday at one-thirty p.m. of complications. She was seventeen years and eight months old. She is survived by her husband and a son, her parents, one sister and three brothers. Funeral will be held from the home of her parents on Saturday afternoon on one-thirty p.m. Further services at Longswamp church followed by interment in the cemetery adjoining.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 5, 1920, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hartzell, Gertrude J.

A graveside service was held for Gertrude "Trudy" J. (Hoffman) Hartzell, 59, wife of Dale H. Hartzell, of Nicholson Avenue in Douglassville, who died February 13 in her home. Hartzell was born in Gettysburg. In addition to her husband of 37 years, she is survived by a daughter, Teresa A. Wright of Swarthmore; and a brother. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 424 E. Middle St., P.O. Box 3535, Gettysburg, PA 17325. The Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg, handled the arrangements.

Hartzell, John Philip

John Philip Hartzell, a well known and highly respected resident of Topton, died at his home at 4:45 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, of a complication of ailments. He was in his 43rd year. Born in Lower Macungie township, Lehigh county, a son of Alexander and Emma, nee Ruth, Hartzell, he lived for a number of years in Topton, where he was employed by the Topton foundry, in the sand blasting department. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran church, Bowers. He was twice married. His first wife, Sallie, nee Hein, died twenty-four years ago. He is survived by his second wife, Lillie E., nee Berkshot, together with two children, Bertha and Stella, and a step-son, Charles Herman, at home; his parents; a sister, Mrs. Frank Wendling, Wescoesville R. 1; a brother, Calvin Hartzell, Walnutport R. 1; two step-sisters, Mrs. Bertha Eck, of Allentown, and Mrs. Oscar Rehrig, Emaus, and a step-brother, Ralph Dotterer, of Orefield R. 1. The funeral will be held from his late home, Carclay street, Topton, on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. All services will be held at the house, Rev. W. F. Bond, of Shamrock, officiating. Interment will be made in Union cemetery, Bowers.

[Source: The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, October 1, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hartzell, Laura

Laura, widow of the late Thomas Hartzell, died quite suddenly last Friday at her home at Reading, of inflammation of the bowels. The body was shipped to the home of her mother here, Mrs. Rebecca Blank. The funeral took place on Tuesday forenoon. Services were held at the house and in Solomon's Reformed church. Rev. C. E. Schaeffer officiated. Many friends mourn her demise. Deceased brought her age to 43 years. Her husband preceded her almost four years. One son and child, Edwin, aged 23 years, survives, besides the widowed mother, two brothers, Jacob, of Lehighton, and Wayne, of Reading, and one sister, Louise --- Mrs. C. O. Muth, of town. Two children also preceded her to the spirit world. Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell formerly resided here where both were favorably known.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 29, 1895, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hartzog, Herbert J.

Herbert J. Hartzog, 77, retired Bethlehem attorney, died Friday night in the Wellesley, Mass., Hospital where he was admitted Dec. 9. He resided at 435 Seneca St., Bethlehem. Hartzog and his wife, the former Ada F. Worsley, went to Wellesley on Dec. 8 to spend the holidays with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wengren. Born in Topton, Hartzog was a son of the late Israel T. and Martha C. (Welker) Hartzog. Educated in Bethlehem schools, he graduated from Lehigh University in 1904 and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School three years later. Hartzog became solicitor for the Bethlehem School District after the consolidation of the city's boroughs in 1918 and served until 1934. He was reelected solicitor in 1940 and held that post until he resigned in 1954. A trustee of St. Luke's Hospital since 1933, he was president of its board of directors from 1940 to 1943. The attorney was a trustee of the Moravian Seminary and College for Women from 1927 to 1946 and served as president and vice president of its board from 1946 to 1951. Hartzog also served as a director and solicitor for Union Bank and Trust Co., Bethlehem. Active in civic affairs, Hartzog had served as a director of the Visiting Nurse Assn. for five years, and was a director of the Bethlehem Community Chest, the Bethlehem YWCA, the Lehigh Valley Blue Cross and the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce. He was a charter member of Saucon Valley Country Club and had served on its board since 1930, and a member of the Northampton County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Assns.; Bethlehem Rotary Club, and Bethlehem Club. Hartzog was a vestryman and treasurer of Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem. In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Margery A. Wiener, Sarasota, Fla., and six grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cathedral Church of the Nativity. There will be no viewing.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 28, 1958, page 44. Submitted by Jerri.]

Harvey Sr., Isaac

Harvey -- At Pinegrove, Schuylkill county, on the 27th instant, Isaac Harvey, Sr., aged 75 years.

Harwick, Stanley R.

Private funeral and burial services were held for Stanley R. Harwick, 78, husband of Jeannette L. (Heimbach) Harwick of Long Lane in Barto, who died January 24 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, near Allentown. Born in Pennsburg, he was a self-employed metal dealer in Barto for the past 30 years. Harwick was a member of the local Teamsters Union. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Red Hill. Harwick was a founding member of the Blue Spruce Riding Club in Landis Store and was also a member of the Pike Township Sportsmen's Association. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by two daughters, Charisse L. Harwick of Alburtis, Lehigh County, and Stacey A. Whalen of Bechtelsville; three sons, Kent L. Harwick of Boyertown, Chris T. Harwick of Barto and Greg S. Harwick of Bernville; a sister and eight grandchildren. Contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Church and Frye roads, P.O. Box 47, Red Hill, PA 18076. The arrangements were handled by the Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home in East Greenville.

Hassinger, John

Hassinger - In this city on the 18th inst., John Hassinger, aged 72 years, 8 months and 19 days.

Hassler, Anna E. (nee Fretz)

Mrs. Anna E. Hassler of Lyons Station, widow of James Hassler, died yesterday at the age of 85. She was born in Longswamp Township, a daughter of the late William and Elmira (Dengler) Fretz. Her husband James died in 1952. Surviving are three sons, Robert W., Dryville; Howard, Lyons Stations, and Clarence B., Riverview Park, Reading; a daughter, Hilda, wife of Raymond Weiser, Lyons Station; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the DeLong and Trexler Funeral Home, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 5, 1956, page 47. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hassler, Arthur L.

Services were held for Arthur L. Hassler, 87, of Friedensburg Road, Oley Township, who died June 7 in his home. He was the husband of Amanda M. (DeTurck) Hassler. Born in Spring Township, Hassler had been employed for 25 years by Dana Corp., Reading, retiring in 1978. He previously worked at Northeast Lumber Co., Reading. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and received five Bronze Stars. Hassler is also survived by a daughter, Julia L. Hassler, Oley. Other survivors include a sister and a brother. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, handled the arrangements.

Hassler, Gene R.

Gene R. Hassler, 58, Topton, died of natural causes May 1 at 7 a.m. in Lehigh Valley Hospital, near Allentown, where he had been a patient for one day. He was the husband of Bunny L. (Bruckart) Hassler. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard and Virginia Hassler. Hassler had been employed as a truck driver by Dave Dunham Express, Pocono Pines, Monroe County. He previously worked in the same capacity for Triangle Building Products, Quakertown, Bucks County. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Hassler is also survived by a son, Clint W., Topton; a daughter, Ardell Martinez, Reading; and a stepson, Raymond A. Lee, Northampton, Northampton County. There are also eight grandchildren. Services will be private. Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.

Hassler, Howard

Hassler -- In Muhlenberg Township, near Bernhart's Station, on the 24th, Howard, son of Richard and Emma Hassler, aged 5 years, 1 month and 23 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday, the 28th, at 9 a.m. at the house. Interment at Sinking Spring.

Hassler, Levi R.

Private services were arranged by the R. P. Haas Funeral Home for Levi R. Hassler, 77, of Hilltop Court, Hamburg, who died May 19 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was born in Lancaster County. Until retiring in 2002, he was employed by Lesher Applicances, Lenhartsville, for many years. He previously owned and operated a service station in Shoemakersville. He is survived by Gladys W. (Waxwood) Althouse, with whom he resided.

Hassler, Mamie H.

In Exeter Township., on the 5th, Mamie H., daughter of George and Hannah Hassler, aged 22 years, 6 months and 3 days. Relatives and friends, also employees of the Esterly Woolen Co., are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of her parents, near Carsonia Park, Monday at 1:30 at the house. Services in Spies Church. Interment in cemetery adjoining.

Hassler, William R.

William R. Hassler, 86, a retired farmer, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elda M. Fritch of Hancock, Mertztown R. 1. He was born in Berks County, a son of the late William and Emma (Ruppert) Hassler. Surviving with Mrs. Fritch are eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, August 17, 1964, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hatt, Betty J. (nee White)

Betty J. Hatt, 79, died May 29 at 8:31 a.m. in her Reading residence. Her husband, Lester W. Hatt, died Aug. 25, 1981. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Rhea (Freese) White. Hatt was a member of Community Evangelical Congregation Church, Sinking Spring. She is survived by a daughter, Heather N. (Hatt) Danner, Bernville. Other survivors include a brother, Donald White, Mount Penn. There are also two grandchildren. Services will be Friday, June 10 at 11 a.m. in Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Hatt, Llewellyn

Llewellyn Hatt, son of William and Katie (nee Moyer) Hatt, both deceased, died of a complication of diseases at 1:40 a.m. today at the residence of his son, John W. Hatt, at West Lawn, aged 59 years, 8 months and 25 days. He was ailing and bedfast for two weeks. Deceased was a native of Spring township and was engaged in agricultural pursuits for many years. His wife died many years ago. He was last employed at Leinbach's box factory. A son, John W.; a brother, David, Reading, and a sister, residing at Lebanon, survive. Deceased was a member of Hain's Reformed Church.

Hatt, Sarah

Mrs. Sarah Hatt, wife of Llewellyn Hatt, died of pneumonia, at her residence, in Spring, aged 45 years, 2 months and 26 days. She was bedfast about one week. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran denomination and leaves a son Henry, of Spring, and two brothers, Frank Freehafer, of Adamstown and Adam Freehafer, of Reading.

Hauck, Katherine

Hauck this city, on the 10th inst., Katherine Hauck, aged 63 years, 4 months and 13 days. Relatives and friends, the members of Lady Bayard Temple, No. 76, Ladies of the Golden Eagle; St. Catharine Auxiliary, No. 117, Knights of St. John, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Lenhart, 123 Cedar Street, Thursday morning at 8:30, at the house. High mass of requiem in St. Paul's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in Gethsemane cemetery.

Hauck, Orville E.

Orville E. Hauck, 73, of 15 Pine St., Kutztown, died Saturday in his home. He was the husband of Louise M. (Ringleben) Hauck. He was proprietor of Hauck Feed and Supply Co., Kutztown, for 35 years before retiring in 1975. Born in Columbia County, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Mary (Breisch) Hauck. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Hauck was past president of Kutztown Lions Club and Penn-Ag Industries of Pennsylvania. He was past secretary-treasurer of the Pennsylvania Feed Merchants and treasurer of the Kutztown Municipal Authority. In 1854, he was secretary of the Kutztown Fair board of directors. Surviving with his widow are a son, Edward A., and a daughter, Carol H., wife of Lee W. Erb, both of Kutztown; a brother, J. Harold, of Lancaster; a sister Martha, wife of Dr. A. A. Mascali, of Dallas, Luzerne County, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church. There will be no calling hours. The Edward J. Hildenbrand funeral Home, 346 W. Main St., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, January 6, 1980, page C-18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hauck III, Walter J.

Walter J. "Mickey" Hauck III, 51, of Quakertown, formerly of Bensalem, died Thursday at St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 12 noon at St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Quakertown. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. He was the husband of Michele (Curran) Hauck for 26 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Helen (Morgan) Hauck of Upper Darby, PA and the late Walter J. Hauck II. He was an insurance sales agent for Nationwide Insurance Co. assigned to the Trevose, Pa. office for over 10 years. Previously, he was affiliated with a number of insurance companies working in the greater Philadelphia area. He was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Quakertown, and the Grand Lodge F. & A.M., Phila. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by: one son, Michael Walter at home; two daughters, Colleen Mary and Corinne Marie, also at home; two sisters, Judy of Upper Darby and Regina of Sewell, N.J. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140-4105. Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown.

Hauder, Solomon M.

Hauder - In Sinking Spring, on the 22d instant, Solomon M. Hauder, in his 17th year.

Haus, Benjamin Franklin

First Clerk of Select Council, Reading, Berks County, PA. DEATH OF B. F. HAUS, ESQ. LOSS OF A VALUABLE CITY OFFICER. Reading is called upon to mourn the death of an estimable citizen and a city officer whose place will be exceedingly hard to fill. It is with deepest regret that we announce this morning the death of B. F. Haus, Esq., the City Clerk, which took place yesterday afternoon, shortly after 3 o'clock, at his residence, No. 44 North Seventh street. One week ago yesterday Mr. Haus contracted a cold on the fair grounds, and this resulted in inflammation of the bowels. But few persons were aware of his dangerous sickness, and his death came like a shock upon his friends.

Mr. Haus was a native of Lewisburg, Union county, and came to this city about the year 1847. He learned the printing business with Hon. J. Lawrence Getz in the Old Gazette office, and had charge of that paper during Mr. Getz' services as a member of the legislature in the winter of 1856. Subsequently he became connected with the Journal office, and had charge of that paper during the absence of its proprietors who were in the service of the State during the rebel invasion of 1863. He was a pleasing, graceful writer and a first class printer. He had been connected continuously with the City government for the past ten years, and had much to do with revising the present City Charter. In his position as Clerk of the Select Council, nearly the whole labor of preparing the ordinances and other papers of the city fell to his lot. He also was clerk of the different Council Committees and Secretary of the Board of Health, and the multifarious duties of these several positions he had at his fingers' ends. His pleasant manner and genial disposition made him popular with every one having business at the City Hall. He was a faithful and attentive official, and it was not an infrequent occurrence for him to be at his office until 11 and 12 o'clock at night in the discharge of the laborious duties of his position.

The fact is, this had much to do with the breaking down of his strong constitution, and it can be truly said of him that he died with the harness on. He was also a prominent member of the Masonic Order and other organizations. Mr. Haus was about 42 years of age, and leaves a wife and six children, who have the sympathies of this entire community in their affliction. The time of the funeral has not yet been announced.

[Source: Reading Times & Dispatch, No. 149 (Reading, PA), Saturday, September 27, 1873. Submitted by: Frank and Alina Haus.]

Haus, Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin Haus. First Clerk of Select Council, Reading, Berks County, PA. DEATH OF B. F. HAUS, ESQ. B. Franklin Haus, Esquire, well known to all our citizens in his official position as City Clerk, died yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock, at his residence, No. 44 North Seventy street, after a few days' illness, of inflammation of the bowels, resulting from a cold contracted at the agricultural fair on Friday of last week.

In the death of Mr. Haus the various departments of our city government lose a most valuable officer, whose familiarity with his duties and efficiency in their performance rendered his services indispensable. Originally elected Clerk to the Select Council, he was subsequently called upon to act as Clerk to the several joint committees of the Councils, and more recently as Secretary to the Water Board and Secretary to the Board of Health, the multifarious duties of all which positions were discharged by him with extraordinary accuracy and dispatch. No one in any clerical office ever worked harder, and no one's work was better done. To habits of close industry, he united a modest demeanor and an agreeable manner which made him a favorite with all who had business to transact at the City Hall. After a faithful service of ten years, he has literally "fallen with his armor on", leaving upon our municipal records the memorials of a useful life, which will go far toward enabling his successors in office to supply the place for which his equal can hardly be found.

Mr. Haus was a graduate of that school which has produced the best men in almost every pursuit of life--the printing office. We was born at Lewisburg, Union County, and came to the city with his parents, when a youth, about the year 1846. As is the case with almost every boy who is given the name Franklin, he has picked up some knowledge of type-setting, and expressing a desire to become a printer, he was placed under the charge of Hon. J. Lawrence Getz, in the office of the Reading Gazette. He advanced rapidly in his art, and soon became an expert in its various branches. While diligent in his mechanical duties, he availed himself of every opportunity that the printing office afforded for the improvement of his mind, and for several years before he left the Gazette office, was a frequent contributor to the editorial columns of that paper, particularly in its local department. He wrote with facility, and in a graceful style, in which observation, reflection, and a lively imagination bordering upon the humorous, we his characteristics. Has he adopted the editorial profession, he could not have failed in attaining to prominence as a journalist. He abandoned the printing office for the counting room and was for some time in the employ of the old hardware firm of Friskier, Stevenson & Co. as clerk. Subsequently he accepted a place in the Journal office, and had charge of that paper during the absence of the proprietors in the military service of the State at the time of Lee's invasion. While connected with that office, he was elected to the clerkship of the Select Council, the duties of which soon required his exclusive attention. and he then finally retired from the profession in which he had given bright promise, to devote himself, with no less assiduity and usefulness, to his labors at the clerks' desks in the City Hall, which the disease that has stricken him down compelled him to relinquish only on Monday last.

Mr. Haus was about 42 years of age. He was the son-in-law of Mr. George Foos, the well-known builder of this city, and leaves a widow with six children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of his numerous personnel friends and official associates in this, their sudden and crushing bereavement. He was a member of Lodge No. 62, A.Y.M., and for several years its secretary. He was also connected with Metamora Lodge, No. 147, I.O.O.F., and Goethe Lodge, No. 60, D.O.H.

[Source: Reading Daily Eagle, No. 207 (Reading, PA) Saturday , September 27, 1873. Submitted by: Frank and Alina Haus.]

Haus, Martha E. (nee Shultz)

In this city, on the 24th inst., Martha E. (nee Shultz), widow of Richard V.B. Haus, in the 76th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 1354 Perkiomen avenue, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment private at Charles Evans cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

Haus, Mary E.

In this city, on the 9th inst., Mary E. Haus, widow of the late B. F. Haus, Aged 57 years, 9 months and 24 days. The relatives and friends, also Esther Rebecca Lodge, No. 4, I. O. O. F., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No. 1822 Perkiomen ave., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment private at Charles Evans cemetery.

Haus, Mary E.

Mrs. Mary E. Haus, 1822 Perkiomen ave., died of heart failure, aged 60 (sic) years. For the past 3 years deceased had been blind, caused by an affection of the optical nerves. During this time she was able to go about the house and was apparently in good health up to a week ago, when she was confined to her room. She was conscious and able to converse with members of the family up to the time of her death. She was a sister to School Controller George Foos, whose wife died Tuesday night. Mrs. Haus possessed a pleasant disposition, and not withstanding her sad affliction during the past 3 years, was cheerful and assisted in direction the affairs of the household. Her husband, B. F. Haus, died in 1873. He was the first city clerk of Reading, and a well known printer and editor. Deceased was a member of St. James' Lutheran church, and was born in the old Foos homestead at 7th and Washington, where she resided during the entire life up to a year ago. Following children survive: George F., Miss Sallie P. and Miss Ida J. Haus; Mary, wife of Harry Benewit; Annie, wife of Heber Heck. One brother, school Controller Geo. Foos, and one sister, Mrs. Annie McCormick, the latter of Phila., survive.

Haus, Mary E.

Services over the remains of Mrs. Mary E. Haus were held at her residence, 1822 Perkiomen ave., by Rev. F. K. Huntzinger. Deceased was a sister of School Controller George Foos, 717 Washington, whose wife was buried on Sunday. The remains rested in a walnut casket and were attired in a white shroud. In the hands was clasped a bunch of white lilies, from M. DeMertz. Other tributes were: A vacant chair of natural flowers, from Robert Machemer, Heber Heck, and Frank Fichthorn; star of natural flowers, Mr. and Mrs. H. Benewit; cross, Mr. and Mrs. McCormick, of Phila., the latter a sister; sheaf of wheat, Miss Carrie Harper; sheaf of wheat and flowers, from children. Following were bearers: Albert Merz, W. W. Hart, Mahlon Fies and Joel Romig. Private interment was made in Charles Evans cemetery. Undertakers Charles Henninger and Son had charge. Mr. and Mrs. McCormick and Mr. Martin, of Phila., were present, also friends from Lancaster.

Haus-Barry, Mary L.

Among the local survivors of Mary L. Haus-Barry, 72, formerly of Lincoln Park, who died Feb. 3 in Country Meadows of Wyomissing, where she had resided since Aug. 27, 2000, is a son, Scott D. Haus, Hamburg.

Hauseman, Leroy M.

A memorial service was held for Leroy M. Hauseman, 81, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of St. Lawrence, who died January 20 in Beebe Medical Center, LewEs, Del. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence (Spohn) Hauseman. Born in Earl Township, he was employed for several years by Funk's Fruit Farm, Boyertown, and was later employed for 30 years in the Berks County Courthouse until his retirement. Surviving are two sisters, Catherine (Hauseman) Yanos, Weavertown, and Arlene (Hauseman) Swavely, Boyertown. Other survivors include a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Janice (Hauseman) Harner, in 1995. The Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro, was in charge of the arrangements.

Hauseman, Leroy M.

A memorial service was held for Leroy M. Hauseman, 81, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of St. Lawrence, who died January 20 in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Del. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence (Spohn) Hauseman. Born in Earl Township, he was employed for several years by Funk's Fruit Farm, Boyertown, and was later employed for 30 years in the Berks County Courthouse until his retirement. Surviving are two sisters, Catherine (Hauseman) Yanos, Weavertown, and Arlene (Hauseman) Swavely, Boyertown. Other survivors include a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Janice (Hauseman) Harner, in 1995. The Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro, was in charge of the arrangements.

Hauser, Barbara

Barbara, widow of Michael Hauser who died at the residence of her son Theodore, in Alsace, was 84 years of age and was formerly a well known resident of this city. Her husband died 27 years ago. Mrs Hauser was a native of Reading and lived here until last January since which time she has made her home with her son. Deceased was one of the oldest members of St. Paul's Catholic Church. She was ailing with heart trouble for some time and that was the cause of her death. These children remain: Barbara, wife of Matthias Mayer of Wisconsin, Mary wife of ex Chief of Police Peter Cullen, Mrs. Theresa Steckler of this city and Theodore Hauser of Alsace. Mrs. Hauser was the last of her family, a sister Sarah having died last August. The latter was in her 87th yar at the time of her demise. The remains of Mrs. Hauser were brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Steckler 1018 Centre Avenue, by Funeral Director F.F. Seidel.

Hauser, Francis J.

Francis J. Hauser residing at 923 North 11th died at 10:30a.m. today of kidney trouble at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was ailing for some time and had been at the institution since Wednesday. He was a florist and was in business on Centre Avenue for a number of years. He was born in Reading and was a soldier during the Civil War, serving as sergeant in Co. K. 17th U.S. Cavalry. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church and a son of Barbara and the late Michael Hauser. Besides his widow Mary, he is survived by these children: George F, F. Mary, Michael W., Francis V., Rosa H.,at home, Raymond P. of Rhode Island, Herbert W. of Reading, PA, Mrs Willard and Anna Catharine wife of Geo. Ganter of Reading, PA. Besides these brothers and sisters: Theodore of Reading, Mary wife of Peter Cullen and Mrs. David Steckler of Reading and Mrs. Barbara Moyer(Mayer) of Wisconsin.

Hauser, Francis J.

HAUSER: In this city on the 8th day, Francis J. Hauser, age 58 years.The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the late residence, 923 North 11thStreet, on Tuesday morning at 8:30 am at the house. Requiem mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Interment at the Catholic Cemetery.

Hauser, Francis J.

The funeral of Francis J.Hauser took place from his residence 923 North 11th at 8 a.m.. Services wereconducted at St. Joseph's Catholic church by Rev. Father Flannagan. The remains lay in a black cloth covered Stein casket with silver trimmings and plate and were attired in a black suit with patent leather slippers. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Director George H. Felix.

Hauser, Francis V.

In this city, on the 22nd day, Francis V. Hauser, aged 39 years, 5 months and 13 days. Relatives and friends, also employees of Daniels Motor Car Co. are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late residence, 1185 North Tenth Street, Thurday at 8:30 a.m. at the house. High mass of requiem in St.Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in Gethsemane cemetery.

Hauser, George F.

George F. Hauser of 839 Bingaman Street, died yesterday in Homeopathic Hospital of a heart ailment, aged 61 years. He was a house painter and a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. Surviving are four sisters: Mrs.Marcella Moyer, Mrs. Frances Brahm, Mrs. Walter S. Schearer all of this city and Mrs. Aughtley Franks of West Reading.

Hauser, Mary Vogel

Hauser--in this city on the 17th day, Mary (nee Vogel) widow of Francis J. Hauser, aged 79 years, 9 months and 17 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Paul Brahm, 1117 North Tenth Street, on Monday morning at 8:30 at the house. Solemn high mass of requiemin St Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in Gethsemane cemetery.

Hauser, Michael

Following an illness of 10 days, Michael Hauser, aged 37 years and 8 months, succumbed to pneumonia at 5:45 p.m. Friday at the Reading Hospital. He was admitted on Tuesday, Nov 5 from his home, 518 McKnight Street. Mr. Hauser was born in this city and resided here all of his life. He ws the son of Mary (nee Vogel) and the late Francis Hauser. For many years, deceased was employed by the Reading Railway as a molder. He had been in the employ of thecompany since a youth and worked in various other departments. He was amember of St. Peter's Catholic Church, the Ironmolder's Union and the P., and R. Relief. He leaves his mother and widow Margaret (nee Ryan) and one child Marie at home. also an adopted daughter, Helen Mumma, Reading. : these brothers and sisters: Raymond, Warren, Rhode Island, George, Chelsey, Massachusetts, Frank, Reading, Marcello, wife of Paul Brehm, Catharine, widow of George Ganter and Rose, wife of Walter Schearer, all of Reading.

Hauser, Michael

DEATH OF A RESPECTED CITIZEN: Yesterday, Michael Hauser, florist and gardener, died at his residence on Centre Avenue, opposite the Charles Evans Cemetery, after a few weeks illness from congestion of the lungs and heart disease. Mr. Hauser was a native of Baden,Germany and served as apprenticeship as a florist and gardener the Rhine. After coming to America, he traveled through a number of the States,after which he located permanently in charge of a garden then the property of the late General George M. Kelm. The garden covered a tract of land at present occupied by the Henry Clay Furnaces of the Messrs.. Eckerts in the southernsection of the city. Here it was that Mr. Hauser laid the foundation of his success and established a good reputation among his leading families of that day. Subsequently, Mr. Hauser purchased a small property on North Ninth Street near the junction with Eighth and started there a truck garden of his own. By energy and close attention to business, he secured a handsome competency and in 1861 he purchased nearly a hundred acres on Centre Avenue, opposite Charles Evans Cemetery and established there an extensive nursery, which he carried on until the day of his death. The cultivation and sale of flowers was commenced by him about the year 1840 and each succeeding year witnessed a marked increase in the demand. He was the oldest florist in the county andone of the best practical botanists in the States. He was a well known citizen, had a generous disposition and was a man of the strictest honesty. Some time ago. Mr. Hauser presented several acreas of ground to the Catholic Church on which to erect a Cathedral, it being his earnest desire to have Reading made the See of a Bishop. Last winter, he sold several acres of his valuable premises upon very liberal terms to the management of the Reading Dispersary, for the purpose of building a hospital. He was a devoted husband and father, and leaves a wife and five children: two sons and three daughters. One of his daughters is the wife of Chief Cullen, of the Reading Police Force.

Hauser, Michael

Hausman, Emalina (nee Schuler)

Death on Tuesday morning called Emalina, nee Schuler, wife of Eugene Hausman, proprietor of the Kempton hotel, Kempton, the end coming there at her home following an illness of twelve weeks of a complication of ailments. She was in her 65th year. Mrs. Hausman, who was loved and highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, was a daughter of the late Simon and Elvina, nee Haas, Schuler. She leaves to mourn her passing nine children, Amon, Breinigsville; Mrs. John Dotterer, Orefield; Mrs. Clinton Lauchnor, Coopersburg; Calvin, Kempton R. 1; Mrs. George Heintzelman, Breinigsville; Mrs. William Kunkle, Lenhartsville R. 1; Fred, of Fogelsville; Elmer, of Jordan; and Mabel, at home; together with two adopted children, Daisy Reinsmith, of Kutztown, and Charles Yellis, of Klinesville, and a number of grandchildren. The funeral will be held from her late home, Kempton hotel, on Saturday at 9.30 a.m., standard time, with further services in the Weisenberg church, of which she was a faithful member. Rev. Keller, of Fogelsville, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Weisenberg cemetery.

[Source: The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Wednesday, September 24, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hausman, Herbert J.

Herbert J. Hausman, 59, died early Saturday in his Mertztown R. 1 home. He was the husband of Helen B. (Reinert) Hausman. He was president of the Topton Rotary Club 1969-70. He was a supervisor in the Caloric Corp. research and development department the last 41 years. Born in Colebrookdale Township, he was a son of the late Morris and Catherine (Johnson) Hausman. Hausman was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Joseph Hill Church, Boyertown R. 1. Surviving besides his widow are a son, William, of Kutztown R. 2; two brothers, Monroe and Elmer, both of Boyertown R. 3; a sister Edna, wife of Alton Haas, of Boyertown; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Trexler Funeral home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 pm. Monday.

[Source: The Sunday Call-Chronicle, Allentown, PA, Sundy, Septembeer 3, 1972, page C-10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hausman, Jacob

Hausman -- In Pike township, January 28th, Jacob Hausman, aged 40 years, 2 months and 19 days.

Hausman, Morris W.

Morris W. Hausman, 82, of Mertztown R. 1, and formerly of Boyertown R. 3, died Saturday in his home after several weeks of illness. Born in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, he was the son of the late Oscar and Elizabeth (Weiss) Hausman. He was retired since 1951 from his trade of carpentry. He operated his own business for 25 years in the Boyertown area. Hausman was a school director in Colebrookdale Township from 1923 to 1959. He was a member of St. Joseph's Hill Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Catherine (Johnson) Hausman; three sons, Monroe and Elmer of Boyertown R. 3, and Herbert of Mertztown R. 1; a daughter, Mrs. Alton Haas of Boyertown; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward of Boyertown R. 1, and Jacob of Douglasville R. 1; and a sister Lizzie, wife of Chester Hartman, Boyertown. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the C. L. Losh Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Call at the funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, September 20, 1964, page D-8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hausman, Sarah E.

Sarah E., wife of John Hausman, died on Wednesday at Topton of valvular diseases of the heart, aged 38 years, 11 months and 29 days. Deceased had been an invalid for eight years and was critically ill since last Thursday. She leaves her husband and a son, Ellis, aged fourteen years; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lehman, of Emaus Junction, and the following brothers and sisters: Milton H., of East Greenville; Mrs. John C. Frey, of South Allentown; John E., residing with the parents; Mrs. Daniel Kline, of Emaus Junction, and George J., of South Allentown. A brother, Revere, died twelve years ago. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Salisbury Church, near Emaus, Rev. M. O. Rath, pastor.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 10, 1908, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hausman, Sheila A.

Sheila A. Hausman, 15, of Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday morning in Reading Hospital. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Allen W. and Geraldine (Grammes) Hausman. She was a pupil in Brandywine Heights School. Surviving with her parents are a brother Ronald W., and a sister Joanne W., both at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Stella Grammes of Slatington, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hausman of Macungie. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 18, 1965, page 50. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hawk, James W.

Services were held for James W. Hawk, 94, of Exeter, widower of Hazel E. (Lott) Hawk, who died March 30 in West Reading Hospital. Born in Baumstown, Hawk was a long linesman for AT&T before retiring in 1974. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Birdsboro. He is survived by a son, J. Craig Hawk of Exeter; and one brother. Contributions may be made to the American Heart & Stroke Association, Building A, Suite 10, 25 Stevens Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609. Burial was in Schwarzwald Cemetery in Jacksonwald. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro.

Hawley, Jesse G.

Jesse G. Hawley, proprietor of the Reading Eagle, of which he was one of the founders in 1878, died at Reading Sunday, April 19, aged 63 years. Mr. Hawley was of Quaker parentage, born in Chester county, and moved to Reading over forty years ago. He was soon after admitted to the Berks county Bar, of which for years he was a leading member. With the establishment of his newspaper he gradually gave up the practice of law. He was noted for his charity and liberality in the cause of education. The Eagle, of which he published daily, Sunday and weekly editions, under his guidance, has become one of the most valuable newspaper properties in Eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Hawley leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. William Seyfert and Mrs. Edwin A. Quier, both of Reading.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, April 30, 1903, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hawman, Constance S.

Private services were held for Constance S. Hawman, 82, of South Walnut Street, Birdsboro, who died March 15 in Outlook Pointe, Exeter Township, where she had been a patient since December. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Hawman is survived by a daughter, Pamela D. Hawman, with whom she last resided, and a son, Marc R., West Reading. She was predeceased by a son, Jan E., in 1971. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro.

Hawrecht, Amelia

Widow Amelia Hawrecht, a born Marx, died at her home in Kutztown on Saturday night a week, from the infirmities incident to old age, aged 78 years. Three sons and two daughters survive � Frank, Walter and Amelia, living in the West, Mary in Reading, and Rosie in the South.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, May 11, 1892, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hay, Maria

Hay - In Straustown, September 15th, Maria Hay, aged 77 years, 8 months and 27 days.

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Haag, Adam

Haag, Amelia

Haag, Anna Maria

Haag, Henry

Haag, John A.

Haag, John H.

Haag, John H. III

Haag, Julia Ann (nee Strause)

Haag, Maria Ann (nee Christ)

Haag, Morris M.

Haag, Rebecca (nee Gerhard)

Haag, Samuel

Haak, Anna Maria (nee Stoudt)

Haak, Mary

Haak, Mary

Haas, Annie (nee Butz)

Haas, Annie

Haas, Annie G.

Haas, Augustus

Haas, Augustus

Haas, Catherine (nee Long)

Haas, Catharine Anna (nee Kerchner)

Haas, Mrs. Catharine

Haas, Charles B.

Haas, Charles F.

Haas, Claudius R.H.

Haas, Ellen Susanna (nee Druckenmiller)

Haas, Elwood W.

Haas, Erma E.

Haas, Floranda C.A.

Haas, Florence J. (nee Jones)

Haas, Forrest M.

Haas, Francis Jacob

Haas, Frank B.

Haas, Henry

Haas, Howard

Haas, Jeremiah K.

Haas, Joel

Haas, Jonathan P.

Haas, Jonathan W.

Haas, Kitty

Haas, Leanna

Haas, Louisa S. (nee Frey)

Haas, Maria Magdalena (nee Rems)

Haas, Mary Ann (nee Eshbach)

Haas, Mary C. (nee Fritz)

Haas, Mary E

Haas, Maria Magdalena

Haas, Montana

Haas, Morris S.

Haas, Nathan A.

Haas, Nathan T.

Haas, Nevin B.

Haas, Nicholas D.L.

Haas, Paul Jr.

Haas, Perma Luella

Haas, Preston James

Haas, Raymond C.

Haas, Reuben T.

Haas, Roeller

Haas, Ruth T.

Haas, Sarah Anna K.

Haas, Susan (nee Krick)

Haas, Susanna

Haas, William

Haas, William K.

Haberacker, Molly

Habore, Mary

Hacker, Thomas J.

Haefeli, Mrs. Wolfgang

Haenchen, Annie J.

Hafer, Amelia (nee Wentzel)

Hafer, Anna

Hafer, Benjamin Y.

Hafer, Calvin W.

Hafer, Carrie H. (nee Blatt)

Hafer, Charles H.

Hafer, Cora F. (nee Brensinger)

Hafer, David