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Kobel - In Rehrersburg, January 9th, Isaac Kobel, aged 65 years, 11 months and 10 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 23, 1875. Submitted by Kathy.]
Koble - In Strausstown, April 23d, Levi B. Koble, aged 30 years, 7 months and 2 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, May 6, 1876. Submitted by Kathy.]
KOCH - In this city on the 25th inst., Annie, daughter of Lewis and Catharine Koch, aged 7 years and 9 months. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her parents' residence, No. 109 South Third street, at two o'clock, on Saturday afternoon, to proceed to Charles Evans Cemetery.
"Dearest daughter, thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But, 'tis God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal."
[Source: Reading Times and Dispatch, Friday, January 26, 1872. Submitted by Nancy.]
Bernard Koch, aged 74 years, 6 months and 6 days, died 3:15 a.m. at his residence, 114 South 2d st. Deceased was a mason by trade and was able to be about up to a month ago when he was taken ill with a severe cold. On last Wednesday a week ago he was stricken with paralysis. Deceased was born in New Ringgold, but resided in Reading nearly 50 years. He leaves a widow, Matilda, and the following children: City Controller Walter B. Koch, Isaac, Elnora, Ida, Ross and Mame Koch. Following are brothers and sisters. Louis, Christian, William and Hiram Koch, Mrs. Marian Schaeffer, Mrs. Sarah Becker and Mrs. Elizabeth Zeltzer, all of Schuylkill county. Deceased was a member of the 4th st. M.E. church, Emblematic lodge of Odd Fellows and Reading encampment.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, May 11, 1893. Submitted by Nancy.]
Koch--In this city, on the 11th inst., Bernard Koch, aged 74 years, 6 months and 6 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 114 South 2d st., on Tuesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, May 12, 1893. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mrs. Catherine Koch (nee Lacy), wife of Lewis Koch, died of heart trouble, at her home, 352 South Fifth street, at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 4 days. She is survived by her husband, and these children: Mrs. J.D. MacLean, Mrs. R.E. Freehafer and C.L. Koch; also one half-brother, C. Taylor Lacy. Deceased was a charter member of St. Peter's Methodist Church. The funeral will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. from the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.R.[sic] Freehafer, 321 Pine street.
Mrs. Koch only became ill Tuesday and succumbed without being bedfast.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, September 14, 1909. Submitted by Nancy.]
New Ringgold--Death of Mrs. Catharine Koch
Mrs. Catharine Koch died, after a lingering illness. The remains were buried at Frieden's church cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends were in attendance. Deceased was one of the most respected and aged residents of town. Her husband, Abraham Koch, preceded her in death 11 years. She leaves 3 sons and 5 daughters, as follows: Daniel Koch and H.B. Koch of town; E.E. Koch, of Shamokin; Mrs. W. Kline, Mrs. Chillson, Mrs. O. Petery and Susan who resided with her mother. Revs. Leisse and Weller officiated, the former in German and the latter in English. Mrs. B.F. Solliday, Mrs. W. H. Miller, Mrs. C.S. Stamm and W.A. Dreher and C.S. Marburger rendered several appropriate hymns.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, October 5, 1895. Submitted by Nancy.]
Cecelia, nee Bauer, the estimable wife of Frank Koch, of Bally, died there at her home on Thursday evening after an illness of four weeks of a heart ailment. She was 55 years of age. Mrs. Koch, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Bauer, lived for many years in the vicinity of Bally, where she was held in high regard by her neighbors and many friends. She was a devout member of the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing nine children, Charles of Barto R.F.D.; Leroy, Claude, Francis, Alice, wife of Paul Stahl; Catherine, wife of Ralph Edwards; Clara, wife of Leo Spaar, and Pauline and Eleanor, all of Bally, together with three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Stauffer, Clayotn; Mrs. Joseph Yeager, Red Hill, and Mrs. Charles Brunner, Easton. The funeral will be held from her late home on Tuesday, December 22, at 8:30 a.m. High mass of requiem will be offered in the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Bally, at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 18, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Father of Lewis and Barney Koch Dead.
Christian Koch, the father of Lewis and Barney Koch, of this city, died at New Ringgold, Schuylkill county, at the age of 90 years, and was buried at that place on Sunday. A correspondent of the Tamaqua Courier says:
Mr. Koch was born in East Brunswick township, Schuylkill county, within half a mile from where he died. During his long life he has only taken one ride in a passenger car, which was from New Ringgold to Reading on a visit to his sons, Lewis and Barney Koch, and occurred some seven years ago. And we are told that he has never been to the county seat. Mr. Koch spent the prime of his life in Schuylkill when it was a howling wilderness, and frequently had occasion to house his sheep to prevent the wolves from destroying them. Harvesting was then done with the sickel, and ploughing with half wooden ploughs, and the only avenue open for the transportation of heavy freight was rafting on the Little Schuylkill river, at which Mr. Koch was considered an expert. Payments for lumber were then only made at the close of rafting seasons, which generally occurred spring and fall. Mr. Koch had been a hard-working man all his life and accumulated quite a fortune. About fifty years ago he is known to have chopped and banked twenty-five cords of hard wood in five successive days, which was considered an extraordinary feat.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, January 14, 1879. Submitted by Nancy.]
Services were conducted over the remains of Christian Koch by Rev. M.B. Masters on Sunday. Short services were held at the home of his son, Alexander Koch, 819 North Fourth street. The body was attired in a black suit and rested in a square-cornered black cloth-covered casket. The remains were removed to Steigerwalt's Church Cemetery, where interment was made. Undertaker Henninger had charge.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, January 8, 1912. Submitted by Nancy.]
Fatal Fall While Walking In His Sleep. Christian Koch was Native of Schuylkill County. Was born in 1826--was a roll turner by trade.
As a result of injuries sustained last August, in a fall, while walking in his sleep, Christian Koch, aged 85 years, died at the residence of his son, Alexander C. Koch, 819 North Fourth street, at 8:20 p.m. Thursday.
Deceased while walking about the house in his sleep fell down the stairs, the family being awakened by the noise as Mr. Koch rolled to the bottom. Upon awakening, deceased suffered intense pain, and the family physician was summoned. Medical attention had brought him to almost total recover. Recently his condition changed for the worse, but he again rallied, and last Saturday evening seemed in the best of spirits, when his son, with whom he resided, and wife, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary.
Last Sunday morning Mr. Koch complained of feeling worse, and from that time until the end, gradually weakened. He was well-preserved for his age and enjoyed a wide circle of friends.
Mr. Koch was a native of Schuylkill county, and was born at New Ringgold, Feb. 12, 1826. His father, Christian Koch, was a well-known farmer in Schuylkill county.
Learns trade in Rolling Mill. At an early age deceased learned the trade of roll turner in Bertolet's rolling mill near Pottsville. When 21 years old he married Miss Dorotha Gongloff, who preceded him in death some years ago. Mr. Koch resided in Schuylkill county 40 years when he came to this city for a short time later going to Port Clinton. For the past 11 years deceased lived in Reading with his son. Prior to coming to Reading to reside permanently Mr. Koch lived on a farm at McKeansburg for several years.
Deceased has 13 children. The following survive: Catharine, widow of R.N. Smith, Plymouth; George, Philadelphia, Lewis, McKeansburg, Loretta, wife of Albert Leibensberger, McKeansburg; Alexander C., this city; Cordie, wife of Stephen Greenawald, New Ringgold, Thomas, Mahanoy City; Theodore, and John, both of Pottsville. Thirty-two grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren remain. Deceased was the last of his family. He was a member of the United Brethren denomination.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, January 5, 1912. Submitted by Nancy.]
Koch--In this city, on the 4th inst., Christian Koch, aged 85 years, 10 months and 16 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, without further notice from the residence of his son, Alexander Koch, 819 North 4th St., Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Interment Monday at Steigerwalt's Church, Schuylkill County.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, January 5, 1912. Submitted by Nancy.]
David H. Koch, a well known carpenter, died suddenly Thursday morning from a heart attack, aged 76 years. He was a son of the late Charles and Helena, nee Heil, Koch, and was born in Lynn township, Lehigh county. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran church, Topton. He is survived by his wife, Lucy, nee Frederick, and the following children: Amandes, at home; Mrs. Harry Snyder, Reading; Mrs. Samuel warmkessel, this city; Jonathan Koch, Topton, and James F. Koch, this city. Twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive as do the following brothers and sisters: Jacob Koch, Washington state; James J. Koch, Chicago; George Koch, Reading; Mrs. Edward Kistler, this city, and Mrs. Amanda Hunt, Kansas City, Mo.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 21, 1927, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
McKeansburg: Mrs. Christian Koch, aged 76 years, who had her home with her daughter, Mrs. A.A. Leibensperger, died suddenly on Monday morning. She was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, and came to this country when quite young. She is survived by a husband and a number of grown children and several brothers. Her maiden name was Gangloff.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, November 17, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]
Funeral of Mrs. Koch. The funeral of Mrs. Christian Koch, who died, aged 77 years, at her home at McKeansburg, took place Friday forenoon, Nov. 20. Rev. H.A. Weller conducted services. Mrs. Koch was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, and came to this country when quite young. Her maiden name was Gongloff. She is survived by her husband, several children and several brothers.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, November 21, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]
Services will be Wednesday for Edwin P. Koch, 88, of Dautrich Road, Exeter Township, who died July 25 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had been a patient for a month. He was the husband of Edith H. (Wentzel) Koch. Born in Reading, Koch had been employed for 45 years as a steel worker by Reading Sheet Metal, retiring in 1980. He was a 1933 graduate of Reading High School. Koch was a life member of the East End Athletic Association and the AAA Reading-Berks 50-Plus Club. He is also survived by a daughter, Gloria J. (Koch) DeLong, Exeter Township. Other survivors include a brother; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
[Source: Southern Berks News, July 30, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Private services were arranged by the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Helen M. Koch, 89, formerly of North Third Street, Hamburg, who died Dec. 27 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had been a resident since April 1997. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Township. She was predeceased by her husband, John W. Koch, who died April 14, 1995. Born in Tilden Township, she was a daughter of the late John K. and Florence S. (Savage) Meck. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Tilden Township. Surviving are several neices and nephews.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, January 8, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Helena Koch, widow of Charles Koch, died at Topton on Thursday last, aged 74 years. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased is survived by the following children: David Koch, of Topton; Jacob, of Philadelphia; George, of Reading; James, of Richmond; Charles, of Horsehead, Pa.; Mrs. Amanda Rose, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Alice Worman, of Allentown; Mrs. E. H. Kistler, of Allentown, and Mrs. Helena Hain, of Reading.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 30, 1904, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
John T. Koch, Shamrock Station, a veteran of World War I, who served six months in France with the AEF, died last night at the Allentown hospital, where he was admitted Wednesday. He was aged 54 years. Mr. Koch resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Conrad at Shamrock Station and was employed in this city by the Ideal Dairy Co. He was a son of the late C. E. Frank and Mary A. J., nee Roth, Koch. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. John K. Allen, of this city.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, February 18, 1944, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Death of Aged Ironmaster. Lewis Koch, who for many years was engaged in the iron business died of general debility at the home of his son-in-law, Richard E. Freehafer, 321 Pine street, at 3 a.m. today, aged 86 years. He had been ailing several years and was bedfast one week.
Deceased was a native of Schuylkill county, and moved to this city 67 years ago. Mr. Koch began his iron business at Fourth and Pine Streets, known at that time as the Keystone Foundry Company. Later the firm was known as Craig, Koch & Company. Mr. Koch took an active part in the business. He retired 30 years ago. His wife, Catharine (nee Lacey), died five months ago. Three children survive: Alice, wife of D.J. McLean; Elizabeth, wife of Richard E. Freehafer, both of this city, and Charles L. Koch, of Nova Scotia. The following brothers and sisters also remain: William, Ringtown; Christian, Reading; Mrs. Sarah Becker, Tamaqua; Maria and Elizabeth, both of New Ringgold; also five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Deceased was a charter member of Emblematic Lodge, No. 169, I.O.O.F. and St. Peter's M.E. Church.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, April 2, 1910. Submitted by Nancy.]
Koch--In this city, on the 2d inst., Lewis Koch, aged 86 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son-in law, Richard E. Freehafer, 321 Pine street on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, April 2, 1910. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mrs. Lucy Ann Koch, widow of David H. Koch, died at 2:40 p.m. yesterday at her home near Topton. She was 85 years of age. Born in Rockland township, Berks county, she was the daughter of the late George and Rachel (Rohrbach) Frederick. Survivors include three sons, Amandus, at home; Jonathan F., Topton, and James Koch, this city; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Snyder, Reading, and Mrs. Herbert Warmkessel, this city; 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (DST) from her late home near Topton. Interment in Union cemetery, Topton. Rev. William H. Kline will officiate. Viewing 7-9 p.m.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 24, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Koch--In this city, on the 10th inst., of lingering consumption, Lydia, wife of John D. Koch, aged about 34 years. The friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, No. 835 Muhlenberg street, on Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
[Source: Reading Times and Dispatch, Monday, August 12, 1872. Submitted by Nancy.]
Koch -- On January 11th, Mary, wife of John Koch, aged 75 years, 9 months and 8 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, February 21, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Koch -- In Fegleysville, January 11th, Mary Barbara, widow of John Koch, aged 86 years and 16 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, February 13, 1875. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Mrs. Mary L. Koch, widow of C. Isaac Koch and mother of Attorney Earle I. Koch died following a protracted illness of complications, at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, at the residence of her son, 212 South Third street. Her death was superinduced by an attack of paralysis. She had been ailing for the last 15 years.
Mrs. Koch, whose husband preceded her in death 16 years, was born in Marion township, a daughter of the late John and Amanda Klopp. She was a lifetime member of the Second Reformed Church, and where she and Mr. Koch were married by the late Rev. Dr. Charles McCauley in 1876. She was the last of her immediate family.
For many years she was also active fraternally. She was a member of the Shepherds of Bethlehem, Columbian Temple, Ladies of the Golden Eagle; Esther Rebekah Lodge, No. 4, Odd Fellows; Narrangansett Council, Degree of Pocahontas, and Court No. 9, Order of the Golden Sceptre.
Besides Mr. Koch, the son, at whose home she passed away, she is survived by another son, Paul J.B. Koch, and four daughters: Mrs. Edith K. Smith, Grace E. Koch, Mrs. Gertrude Hill, and Amy, wife of Charles Heckman, all of Reading; and 12 grandchildren.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, August 7, 1929. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Dies of Old Age. Mrs. Matilda Koch Passes Away in Her 88th Year.
Matilda, widow of Bernard Koch, died of old age and general debility at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at her residence, 114 South Second street, in her 88th year. She was ailing for four weeks and was confined to bed for three weeks. Deceased was a daughter of Isaac and Catharine (nee Kepner) Moser, and was a native of McKeansburg, Schuylkill county. Mrs. Koch was a resident of this city for 67 years. Her husband preceded her in death 17 years ago.
These children survive: C. Isaac, Walter B., S. Ellnora, Ida C., Rosie A. and Mayme, all of this city. A sister, Rebecca, Weatherly, Pa., six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren also survive. Deceased was one of the oldest members of St. James Lutheran Church.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, October 1, 1911. Submitted by Nancy.]
Koch--In this city, on the 30th ult., Matilda, wife of the late Bernard Koch, aged 87 years, 10 months, and 15 days. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 114 South Second Street, Wednesday at 11 a.m. Services at the house. Interment in Chas. Evans Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, October 2, 1911. Submitted by Nancy.]
Among the local survivors of Morgan J. Koch Sr., 83, Colony Park, who died Dec. 27 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, is a daughter, Linda K. (Koch) Fulton, Greenfields.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, January 8, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Robert F. Koch Jr., 62 , died of natural causes Aug. 11 in his residence in York. He was the husband of Carole S. (Slaugenhaupt) Koch. Born in Wernersville, he was a son of Robert F. Koch Sr. and Kathryn (Heffner) Koch, Wernersville. Koch was employed from 1969 to 1973 as a school counselor by the York County Vocational-Technical School and was employed from 1974 to 1977 at Edgar Fahs Smith School, York. He was also employed from 1978 to 1996 at William Penn Senior High School, York. He was last employed by the Pennsylvania Auto Dealers' Exchange since 1996. Koch was a 1960 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School, Robesonia, and a 1964 graduate of Lebanon Valley College, Annville. He received a master's degree in education from Pennsylvania State University in 1969. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Koch was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Dallastown, York County. He was a member of the York Chorus for more than 20 years and a member of Phoenix Vocal Ensemble. Koch was an Eagle Scout. He is also survived by a son, Steven R., Doylestown, Bucks County. Other survivors include a sister, Lucille K. (Koch) Shearer, Palmyra, Lebanon County. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Bethlehem UM Church. Burial will be Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. in Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg Township. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory Inc., York, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, August 17, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Koch -- In Reading, February 1st, Sarah Koch, aged 73 years, 1 month and 14 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, February 6, 1875. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Koch -- In Richmond, April 27th, Wm. Koch, aged 77 years, 8 months and 15 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, May 8, 1875. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Oliver C. "Jake" Kochel, 80, Cumru Township, died July 14 at 11:10 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since July 8. He was the husband of Katie W. (Westley) Kochel. His first wife, Helen M. (Smith) Kochel, died July 25, 1997. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Oliver C. and Anna V. (Davis) Kochel. Kochel had been employed for 22 years as a route man and inside supervisor by Harting's Bakery, retiring in 1986. He previously worked 22 years in the forming department of Alexander's Hat Co., West Reading. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Adamstown, where he was a past steward. Kochel was a 1942 graduate of Wilson High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Kochel was past secretary-treasurer of the Berks Chapter of the International Hatter's Union. He was past president of the Golden Agers of St. John's United Church of Christ, East Earl, Lancaster County. Kochel is also survived by a stepdaughter, Linda W. (Woods) Huber, Lititz, Lancaster County; and two stepsons, Larry R. Woods, Reinholds, and T. David Woods, Adamstown. Others survivors include three sisters: Jane (Kochel) Ortyl, Reading; and Catherine (Kochel) Richards and Suzanne (Kochel) Kramlich, both of Robesonia. There are also five stepgrandchildren and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
[Source: Reading Eagle, July 16, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
David Kocher died at his home, Berks R. 1, Berks county, Saturday afternoon. He was 67 years old. The son of the late William and Mary, nee Daubensteck, Kocher, he was a native of Berks county. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen, nee Frey, Kocher; six sons, Floyd, James and Charles, Mertztown R. 1, Home, Virginsville, Louis, at home and William, stationed with the United States army somewhere in England; one stepson, Robert Rhodes, Topton; one sister, Mrs. Rosa Horich of Port Carbon; three brothers, William, Port Carbon; Amandes, topton, and Charles, Lenhartsville. Funeral services will be conducted from the Schofer Funeral home, Topton, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. K. Angstadt of Kutztown will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 30, 1942, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]
David Kocher died at his home, Berks(?) R. 1, Berks county, yesterday afternoon. He was 67 years old. The son of the late William and Mary, nee Daubenspeck, Kocher, he was a native of Berks county. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen, nee Frey, Kocher; six sons, Floyd, James and Charles, Mertztown R. 1; Homer, Virginsville; Louis, at home; and William, stationed with the United States Army somewhere in England; one stepson, Robert Rhodes, Topton; one sister, Mrs. Rosa Horich of Port Carbon; three brothers, William, Port Carbon; Amandes, Topton; and Charles, Lenhartsville. Funeral services will be conducted from the Schofer Funeral home, Topton, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. K. Angstadt of Kutztown will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, November 29, 1942, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Ellen Kocher, 66, of R. 1, Mertztown, died Monday night at home. She was the widow of David Kocher and a daughter of the late James and Katie (Linz) Frey. She is survived by seven sons: James, Louis, Floyd and Charles of R. 1, Mertztown, Homer of Reading, William of R. 1, Breinigsville, Robert Rhodes (son of a previous marriage) of R. 1, Mertztown; a sister, Mary Kercher of Macungie and a brother, Henry Frey of Kutztown. Rev. D. Horton Nace of Kutztown will officiate at services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Schofer funeral home, Topton. Burial will be in Topton's Union cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 26, 1947, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]
Floyd F. Kocher, husband of Mrs. Edna (Reichard) Kocher of Mertztown R. 1, was found dead at his home Monday night. He was 55. Deputy Berks County Coroner Oswin Meck ruled the death a suicide by gunshot wounds. Born in Kutztown, Kocher was a son of the late David and Ellen (Frey) Kocher. He was a route distributor in Longswamp Township for the Reading Eagle-Times. He was a member of the Longswamp Lutheran Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, Wayne, Topton; Paul of Fleetwood R. 1, Larry, Ronald and Dennis, at home; six daughters, Evelyn, wife of Lynn Angstadt of Fleetwood; Jean, wife of Elvin Kline, and Barbara, both of Alburtis R. 1; Annabelle, wife of George Hertzog of Mertztown R. 1; Corrine, wife of Donald Haines of West Catasauqua and Gertrude, wife of Kenneth Klicker, of Maxatawny; 11 grandchildren; four brothers, Homer of Reading; Lewis of Leesport; William of New Smithville, and Charles of Fleetwood; one step-brother, Robert Rhoads of Lyons. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton, and viewing 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 30, 1961, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services for James W. Kocher of Topton House, Topton, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the DeLong & Trexler Funeral Home, Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday. Kocher was pronounced dead on arrival at Allentown Hospital Monday. An autopsy performed yesterday revealed death was a result of natural causes, Lehigh County Coroner Clayton O. P. Werley said. Kocher was 49. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late David and Ellen Frey Kocher. He was employed for many years by the Caloric Appliance Corp., Topton. He was a member of Topton Fire Co. and the Mertztown Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are five brothers, Floyd, Mertztown R. 1; Homer, Reading; Lewis, Graterford; Charles, Fleetwood R. 2, and William, Kutztown R. 2, and a step-brother, Robert Rhoads, Lyons Station.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 25, 1959, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services will be held April 10, 11 a.m., in New Jerusalem United Church of Christ, for Paul K. Kocher, who died of natural causes April 7 in his Rapp Road, Ruscombmanor Township residence. Burial will be in New Jerusalem Cemetery. He was the husband of Anna L. (Trexler) Kocher. Born in Mertztown, he was a son of the late Floyd and Edna (Reichert) Kocher. Until retiring, he was employed in the enameling department at the Caloric Corp., Topton, for 38 years. From 1989 to 1998 he worked on the road crew of Ruscombmanor Township. Kocher was a member of New Jerusalem UCC. Also surviving are two daughters, Louise A. Kocher, at home, and Paula K. (Kocher) Shane, Ellicott City, Md., and four grandchildren. Other survivors include four brothers, Wayne Kocher, Mertztown; Larry Kocher Sr., Schuylkill Haven; Ronald Kocher, Slatington, Lehigh County; and Dennis Kocher, Fleetwood. There are also six sisters, Evelyn (Kocher) Angstadt, Fleetwood; Jean (Kocher) Kline, Alburtis; Annabelle (Kocher) Weller, Mertztown; Corinne (Kocher) Haines, Whitehall, Lehigh County; Barbara (Kocher) Karom, Alburtis; and Gertrude (Kocher) Flicker, Maxatawny Township. The Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, April 10, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Joseph F. Koehler of Windsor Township, died March 15 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient two days. Burial was in Arlington Memorial Park, Allentown. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Stoudt) Koehler. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Frederick C. and Arline M. (Brugger) Koehler. Koehler was employed in the maintenance department by the Morning Call, Allentown, retiring in 1990. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Koehler is also survived by a son, Joseph Koehler, Whitehall, Lehigh County; a stepson, Keith A. Rothenberger, Blandon; and two stepdaughters, Tracy E. (Rothenberger) Reider, Muhlenberg Township, and Carol A. (Rothenberger) Bernardo, Flying Hills. There are seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, March 24, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Paul H. Koehler, 66, of Mertztown R. 2, died Tuesday in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Trout) Koehler. He was a heavy equipment operator at Eastern Industries, Kutztown, for 11 years before retiring. Born in Pleasant Valley, he was a son of the late George and Lulu Koehler. He was a member of Christ Evangelical Church, Dryville. Koehler was a veteran of World War II. Surviving with his widow are five sons, Paul of Water Valley, Alberta, Canada; Ronald of Quakertown; and Dennis, David and Timothy, all of Telford; four sisters, Mrs. Leah Bleam, Gladys, wife of Linford Haas, and Ruth, wife of Raymond Johnson, all of Quakertown; and Mrs. Irene Wolback of Hellertown; two brothers, Robert of Quakertown; and Harold of Souderton; and seven grandchildren. Services will be announced by the Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton.
Funeral Notice (April 1, p. C-10): Age at death = 66 years, 6 months, 24 days. Buried, Hope Cemetery, Dryville
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 31, 1982, page B-12. Submitted by Jerri.]
Doris I. Parker Koenig, 62, of 34 Koenig Road, Jefferson Township, died Thursday at 4:34 a.m. in the emergency care unit of Reading Hospital. She was the wife of LaVerne C. Koenig. Her firat husband, Daniel M. Parker, died in 1967. Born in Centre Township, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Ada I. (Blatt) Balthaser.
She was a member of Christ (Little Tulpehocken) United Church of Christ, Bernville, R.D. 2, where she was a choir member. Also, surviving are two sons, Troy L. Koenig, Bernville, and Gary M. Parker, Bethel, a daughter Sylvia D., wife of Claude Harmon, Palm Beach, Fla, a stepson, Gregory Koenig, Des Moines, Iowa, and a stepdaughter, Tamala S., wife of Timothy LaBeck, Portland, Ore. Other survivors include a sister, Carol J., wife of Forrest L. Loose, Bernville, and three brothers; John M. Balthaser, Strausstown, and William L. and Scott A. Balthaser, both of Harrisburg. There are also four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville. Burial will be in Haag's Cemetery, Bernville.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, June 21, 1996 page B13. Submitted by: Judy.]
Died. On the 18th inst., in Albany township, Berks Co., Edgar G., child of William A. and Minnie E. Koenig, aged 8 days.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, May 26, 1897, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Private services were held for Ethan S. Koenig, infant son of Jeffrey S. and Amy J. (Prebula) Koenig, Azalea Way, Exeter Township, who died at birth on December 25 at Reading Hospital. He is also survived by a brother, Aaron G., at home; his paternal grandfather, John D., Boyertown; his paternal grandmother, Linda J. Shellenberger, Pennsburg, Montgomery County; and his maternal grandmother, Barbara J. Walsh, Stowe, Montgomery County. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton, were in charge of the arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, January 1, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Died. On the 22nd ult., in Albany township, Berks county, Jonathan Koenig, aged 72 years, 2 months and 1 day.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, May 1, 1895, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services will be Wednesday for Pauline E. Kohl, 80, formerly of Brecknock Township, who died April 26 in the Denver Nursing Home, West Cocalico Township, where she had resided since 2001. Her husband, William H. Kohl Jr., died in 1990. Born in Robeson Township, she was a member of Allegheny United Church of Christ, Alleghenyville. She was a life member of the Brecknock Fire Company, Brecknock Township. Surviving are six daughters: Leann (Kohl) Reinhart, Shillington; Nancy (Kohl) Potts, East Cocalico Township, Inez M. (Kohl) Thompson, Summit Township; Wynette (Kohl) Grace, Marshall Creek, Polly A. Kohl, Spring Township and Kay L. (Kohl) Yost, Brecknock Township. Also eight sons: William H. and Thomas J., both of Spring Township; Robert E., Brecknock Township; Raymond J., Cumru Township; Theodore P., Exeter Township; Terry M., Lancaster; Randy S., Union Township; and David A. Sr., East Cocalico Township. Also two brothers; seven sisters; 30 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.
[Source: Southern Berks News, April 30, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Robert C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Kohl, died of summer complaint, aged 2 months, at the residence of the parents, 939 Washington.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, September 5, 1900. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Mrs. Alice, nee Ruppert, wife of Ambrose E. D. Kohler, Alburtis R. 1, died yesterday afternoon from pneumonia, aged 62 years and 24 days. A member of the Lutheran congregation, Longswamp church, she was a daughter of the late Joel and Amelia, nee Reichert, Kohler. The deceased was born in District township, Berks county. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Ralph, at home; Robert, Alburtis; two brothers, Edwin, Alburtis R.D.; Jeremiah, Coplay R. 1; and two sisters, Mrs. Prosper Moll and Mrs. Oliver Schmoyer, both of this city. Funeral services will be held from the late home, Tuesday at 1.30 p.m., with continued services in Longswamp church. Rev. William F. Bond, Shamrock, officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 19, 1935, page 31. Submitted by Jerri.]
Just ten days after the death of his wife, Alice, nee Ruppert, Ambrose Andrew Kohler, Alburtis, R.D. 1, died Sunday morning, 1.40 o'clock, in the Allentown hospital from bronchial pneumonia, aged 64 years, 8 months and 15 days. A member of the Lutheran congregation, Longswamp church, he was a son of Milton Kohler and Senora Hughes, born in Perry township, Berks county. Two sons survive, Ralph, at home, and Robert, of Alburtis. Funeral services will be held from his late home, Wednesday at 1.30 p.m., D.S.T., with continued services in the Longswamp church, Rev. William F. Bond, Shamrock, officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 29, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Cordelia, wife of Jacob L. Kohler (nee Deisher), of Greenwich township, Berks county, died at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rollman, Fleetwood, aged 65 years, 2 months and 4 days. She had been in feeble health, owing to old age, for about one year, but she was still able to be about and enjoyed visiting her children and friends. She had a desire to go to see her daughter, at Fleetwood, for several days, when her husband took her in a buggy. There she became ill, was put to bed, and in a short time the case became serious and she died of infirmities of old age. She was born in Oley, but early in life moved to Maxatawny and was raised by the family of John Deisher, deceased, who lived on the farm owned by Mrs. Abbie Sharadin, and tenanted by Nich. Deisher. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Cyrus, of the Kutztown shirt factory; Annie, wife of Isaac Rollman, Fleetwood; Ellen, wife of Howard Merkel, Kutztown; Ammon, at home; George, locomotive engineer, Pottstown; Alvin, locomotive engineer, Reading; Agnes, wife of Edwin Merkel, Richmond; Clara, at home. One sister, Elizabeth, and one brother, John Deisher, of Friedensburg, survive.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 14, 1902, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]
David A. Kohler, 83, who for many years conducted the enterprise known as Crystal Cave near Kutztown, died on Tuesday at his home at Kutztown R. 3. He was born in Greenwich township, Berks county, the son of the late Samuel and Amanda, nee Delong, Kohler. As a young man he purchased the cave from his father and held possession of it until 1922. It was largely through his efforts that the public was able to witness the wonder, for he was instrumental in building walks and steps, as well as roadway in the vicinity. He also operated the stage coach between Virginville and the cave for many years. Mr. Kohler was a member of Zion Moselem Lutheran church, Masonic bodies in Haverhill, Mass., Fleetwood Orioles, Hamburg POSA, Hyde Park Golden Eagles and Virginville Fire Co. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Milton O. Hill, with whom he resided, and two grandsons.
[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, January 27, 1949, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]
Local Pastor's Mother Dies. Mrs. Walter R. Kohler was former teacher. Mrs. Hattie M. (Schearer) Kohler, 58, of 126 S. Fulton St., Allentown, wife of Walter R. Kohler, a native of Berks County and mother of a Reading pastor, died in the Allentown Hospital. Born in Greenwich Township, she was a daughter of the late Alfred J. and Ellen (Stump) Schearer. She lived most of her life in Kutztown and was a graduate of Kutztown State College. She was a former teacher in the Kutztown grade schools. An active church member, she has served many years as superintendent of the Junior Sunday School Department of Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church of Allentown. A member of the choir, she was also a former president of the Women's Society of World Service and served a spiritual life secretary of the Northeastern Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are her husband; son, the Rev. W. Richard Kohler, pastor of St. Matthew's Evangelical United Brethren Church, 18th and Cotton Sts.; a daughter, Ann Louise, at home; two brothers, Archie, Kutztown, and Robert, Reading, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Burial will be made in Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, January 26, 1963. Submitted by: Jack.]
Harry E. Kohler, 64, husband of Mrs. Ida M. (Reidenauer) Kohler, died Tuesday at his home, 38 Whiteoak St., Kutztown, where he had been ill for the past five weeks. A native of Greenwich township, he was a son of the late Ammon and Lizzie (Smith) Kohler. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and Kutztown Fire Co. No. 1. His wife is the only survivor.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 10, 1951, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]
Reading Times Editor Dies.
Reading -- Herbert C. Kohler, editor of the Reading Times since 1939, died yesterday in his home, in Wyomissing. He was 62 years old.
Kohler was widely known throughout Pennsylvania and the Middle Atlantic states, especially among newspaper editors, publishers and reporters. He spoke at many newspaper conferences, the most recent a meeting of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Editors Assn. at Penn State University in July.
Although newspapering was his life work, his interests ranged from hunting to fishing to collecting Indian relics. He knew virtually all the major political leaders of city, county and state for the last 3 years, and his advice was frequently sought by public officials and political leaders. Because of his interest in the oudoors, he long campaigned for clean streams.
[Source: Johnstown (PA) Tribune-Democrat, Monday, 28 December 1953, p. 2. Submitted by: Nancy.]
John D. Kohler, retired Berks county farmer, died Tuesday night at his home near Kutztown. He was 76 years old. Born in Greenwich township, Berks county, he was a son of the late William and Anna, nee Deisher, Kohler. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Bethel Zion church at Grimsville and was affiliated with the Kutztown Grange, No. 1836. Surviving are these children: Paul R. Kohler, Hamburg; John J. Kohler, Allentown; Stella, wife of Harvey Merkel, Kutztown R.D.; Irene, wife of Zenos Balthaser, Sinking Spring; Lizzie, wife of Clarence Dietrich, of Kutztown R.D.; Elda, Allentown; Grace, wife of Thomas Fenton, of Richmond Hill, L.I.; one adopted son, John Bechtel, Hamburg, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1.30 p.m. from his late home near Kutztown, with regular services to follow in the Bethel Zion church at Grimsville. Rev. Ira W. Klick of Kutztown will officiate. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at his home Friday evening.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 18, 1940, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
Kutztown, Sept. 5 (Special). -- John M. Kohler died Friday at his home on College Hill, this borough, aged 70 years, 5 months and 12 days. He engaged in farming until 10 years ago, since which time he lived retired. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and of the Junior O.U.A.M. There survive his widow, Amelia (Dietrich) Kohler; two daughters: Almeda, wife of William Braucher, this place; Elda, wife of Robert Seidel, Fleetwood, R.D.; an adopted son, Joseph Kohler, at home; these sisters and brothers: Sarah, wife of Alvin Schadler, Fleetwood; Lizzie, wife of Reuben Smith, this place; Dr. Daniel Kohler, Boyertown; and Henry, Trenton, N.J.; also three grandchildren. Funeral on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home. Further services in Gonser Memorial Chapel, Rev. R.B. Lynch officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery in charge of Funeral Director George R. Schaeffer, of town.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, September 5, 1931. Submitted by Nancy.]
Kohler--In Kutztown, on the 4th inst., John M. Kohler, aged 70 years, 5 months, 12 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, College Hill, Kutztown, on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Daylight Saving Time. Service in Gonser Memorial Chapel. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, September 6, 1931. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mrs. Salena N. (Heffner) Kohler, 73, died yesterday at her home, 258 Wenz St., Kutztown. A native of Greenwich township, she was a daughter of the late Willoughby and Maria (Leiby) Heffner. Mrs. Kohler was of the Lutheran faith, and was a member of the Kutztown Fire Co. auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Charles A. D. Kohler; two daughters, Mrs. Sophia Scherch, Topton, and Dorothy, wife of Russell Leibensperger, Kutztown; two sons, Nathan and Edgar J. Kohler, state of Wyoming; a brother, Aaron, of Hamburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Miller, Virginville, and Ida, wife of Milton Kerch, of Hamburg; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 23, 1948, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]
Death caused by heart failure was the physician's verdict in the case of William Kohler, of Macungie, who was found sitting in his wagon still holding the reins, but with life extinct, when discovered in front of the Zimmerman Bake Shop, at Emaus, by Mrs. Zimmerman, about 11.30 o'clock yesterday morning. The many was sixty-one years of age. It appears that Mr. Kohler had driven to Emaus from Macungie yesterday morning to do some business. It was on the homeward stretch that the sad find was made. When the wagon did not move from the spot in front of the bake shop for some time, Mrs. Zimmerman went to investigate, and found the man with eyes closed and the grim expression of death on his face. Dr. H. T. Wickert was called and he pronounced the verdict. For many years Mr. Kohler lived at Three Fine Farm, at Macungie. He was a son of the late William and Anna, nee Deisher, Kohler, and was born November 13, 1857, in Berks county. For a number of years he conducted a farm near Kutztown. he was a lifelong member of the new Bethel Zion church, at Grimsville, Berks county. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, nee Kistler, and the following children: Edwin E., of Emaus; Alfred J., Bethel; John F., of Kutztown; Mrs. Thomas Bleiler, Maxatawny; Annie E., Ellen R. and Mary A., all at home. Two brothers and four sisters also survive, as follows: Peter A., Klinesville; John D., Kutztown; Mrs. Jacob Dietrich, Lenhartsville; Mrs. Charles Grim, Kutztown; Mrs. Peter Rabenold, Kutztown; Mrs. John Hunsicker, Kempton, as well as nine grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 13, 1919, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Jennie V. (Druckenmiller) Kolb, 77, of 826 Maple St., Allentown, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of Carl W. Kolb. Born in Longswamp, she was a daughter of the late Aaron B. and Mary (Schmidt) Druckenmiller. She lived in Allentown more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving, besides her husband, is an adopted daughters, Esther, wife of Lawrence Arndt, Allentown; one grandson and one sister, Mrs. Cora Hottinger, Allentown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 12, 1966, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]
John A. Kollar, 78, of Quakertown, died June 10, 2003 at his residence. He was the husband of Ruby D. (Gray) Kollar. They were married for 57 years last July. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Adam and Susie (Krupa) Kollar. He was a self employed upholsterer. He was a lifetime member of the Betterment Club in Trumbauersville, where he was the past president, vice president, and treasurer. He was also a member of the Paletown Rod & Gun Club, and the Milford Township Fish and Game. He was a U.S.Army veteran, serving during WWII as a military policeman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Richard J. of Zion Hill; a daughter, Nancy A. Mackow of Green Lane; two brothers, Michael of Trumbauersville and George of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Mary Heffentrager of Spinnerstown; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held June 14. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society High Point Professional Building, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914 Arrangements: C.R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.
[Source: Quakertown Free Press, June 19, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Kollar--In this city, on the 3d inst., Susan, wife of John Kollar, aged 60 years, 10 months and 2 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her residence, 531 South Tenth street, at the house, Monday at 8:15 a.m. to proceed to Sts. Cyril and Method Catholic Church, where solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, September 6, 1931. Submitted by Nancy.]
Myerstown, Nov 14 -- Clayton C Koller, 61, died yesterday in his home 528 South Railroad St., this borough. He was a son of the late Obediah and Miranda (Scholl) Koller.
He was employed as a molder in a Reading steel foundry and was a member of the Lebanon Lodge of Elks, I.O.O.F. and Knights of Pythias, of this place. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Miles Umbenhen, of town, and Mrs. Henry Gibble of Lebanon, and a brother Ira of this place.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. in the Bahney Funeral Home, this place, the Rev. C. W. Rettew officiating. Burial in Myerstown Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, November 14, 1949. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]
Koller -- In Otley, Iowa, April 23d, Emma Susanna, daughter of James A. and Christiann Keller, formerly of Centreport, aged 11 years, 10 months and 2? days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, May 8, 1875. Submitted by: Nancy.]
KOLLER - In this city, on the 14th inst., Eva May, daughter of George O. and Mary E. KOLLER, aged 6 months and 5 days. Interment in Aulenbach Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, December 16, 1914. Submitted by: Brenda. Note: this is an abstract.]
Services will be Friday for Michael J. Koltonuk, 78, Gilbertsville, widower of Mildred H. (Zibura) Koltonuk, who died May 25 in the Sanatoga Court. Born in Clifton Heights, he graduated from Palmerton High School in Carbon County. He worked at the former Bethlehem Steel plant in Pottstown. Koltonuk served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Republic, the USS Sarita and the USS LCI 560. He was on board the 560 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and was stationed in San Francisco before going to Hawaii. He was a member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church in Boyertown. He is survived by a son, John M. Koltonuk of Gilbertsville; one daughter, Anna M. Koltonuk of Limerick; one brother; two sisters and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Donations may be sent to St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, PA 19512 or to the Caring Hospice, 400 Commerce Drive, Suite C, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Calling hours are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, with Father Robert C. Quinn officiating. Burial will be in the Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery, Bally. The Catagnus Funeral Home, Gilbertsville, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Boyertown Area Times, May 29, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Graveside services were private for Helen E. Konas, 86, formerly of McClellan Street, who died August 20 in the Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook. She had resided there since 2001. Her husband, Anthony J. Konas Sr., died in 1993. Born in Ashland, Schuylkill County, she was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church, Plowville. Surviving are a daughter, Carol A. (Konas) Janson, North East, Md.; and a son, Anthony J. Jr., Brecknock Township. Other survivors include six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Rieffton. The arrangements were handled by the Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton.
[Source: Southern Berks News, August 27, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Services were held for Jordan Emmanuel Konell, 66, of Merritt Avenue, Douglassville, who died April 29 at his home. He was the husband of Carol J. (Beers) Konell. Born in Marinette, Wisc, he worked as a technician for General Electric in Valley Forge for 30 years, retiring in 1993. Konell was an Army veteran. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Chris J. Konell of Phoenixville and Keith R. Konell of Douglassville. Also two brothers, two sisters, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605. Burial was in Limerick Garden of Memories. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro.
[Source: Southern Berks News, May 7, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Miriam L. Kooker, 81, of Richlandtown, previously of Quakertown where she lived most of her life, died June 2, 2003 in Gaithersburg, Md. at the home of her daughter, Kathleen Walker. She was the wife of the late Raymond L. Kooker. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Bertha (Banes) Hillegas. She worked various jobs before her retirement in 1989 from the former American Olean Tile Co., Quakertown. She was a member of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Quakertown. In addition to her daughter, Kathleen Walker of Gaithersburg, Md. she is survived by one son; Gary of Richlandtown; and a sister, Alice Wieder of Quakertown. She was predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Clyde Hillegas and two sisters, Dolly Geiger and Grace Puczolowski. Services were held June 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Kookers name to the Endowment Fund of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 979, Quakertown, PA 18951 or Montgomery Hospice, 1450 Research Blvd., Suite 310, Rockville, Md. 20850. Arrangements by: The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951.
[Source: Quakertown Free Press, June 12, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Services were held for Raymond E. Kooker, 69, of Nockamixon Township who passed away on Feb. 24, 2004 at his home. He was the husband of Faye A. (Rick) Kooker. They would have celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on Feb. 28 of this year. Born in Quakertown he was a son of the late LeRoy and Viola (Etter) Kooker. Mr. Kooker was employed by AMETEK, Inc., U.S. Gauge Division, in Sellersville from 1955 until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ottsville. He served as a Paratrooper with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne in Germany during the mid-1950's. Mr. Kooker was a member of the Keelersville Club, the Loyal Order of Moose #1539, Sellersville and the Springtown Rod & Gun Club. In addition to his wife he is survived by three brothers, Donald of Perkasie, LeRoy E. and Charles both of Quakertown; two sisters, Ruth Clemmer and Grace Strunk both of Quakertown. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Willard and a sister Dorothy Diehl. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Education Fund, 4050 Durham Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942 or the American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914. Arrangements: Bernard Suess Funeral Home, Inc., 606 Arch St., Perkasie, PA 18944
[Source: Quakertown Free Press, March 4, 2004. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
On Friday morning the 17th, Henry KOONS died in his 78th year, His health has been poor for some time. He was born in Burks County, Pennsylvania, in 1810; when 16 years old he commenced teaching school and followed this vocation for four years; at this time he commenced the study of medicine and in due time graduated and received a diploma from a medical college in Philadelphia, Penn. He was a successful practitioner of medicine for about 36 years in western Ohio. In 1862 he gave up his practice and came to Iowa and bought him a farm. At the time of his death he was making his home with his son-in-law, Henry Coy. His relatives unite in extending their thanks to all for their sympathy and assistance in the last days of their dear father. He was buried by the side of his wife in the Otsego cemetery.
[Source: Buchanan County Journal (Buchanan Co., Iowa), February 23, 1888.]
Mrs. Josiah (Stetler) Koons, died at Philadelphia. Mr. Koons is a brother to our late Prof. L. M. Koons. This family was recently much afflicted. A son broke a leg, another a finger, Mr. Koons sick with the grip and now the death of the wife and mother.
[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 21, 1899.]
Elsie G. Kopicz, 77, Maidencreek Township, died July 21 at 5:50 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since July 2. She was the wife of Harry J. Kopicz. Born in Marion Township, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Herma (Saul) Moyer. Kopicz had been employed for 12 years by CNA Insurance, Reading. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park. Kopicz was a former den mother and committee member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 183, Blandon. She is also survived by three daughters: Andrea M. (Kopicz) Calibeo, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Annette E. Kopicz, Lehigh County; and Michele D. Kopicz, Fleetwood; and six sons: Robert J., Carbon County; Charles F., Edward M. and Michael J., all of Fleetwood; Ronald J., Berwick, Columbia County; and Anthony M., Exeter Township. Other survivors include a sister, Carrie (Moyer) Weidenhammer, Tioga County. There are also 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Church. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, July 22, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Amanda, widow of Phaon Korn, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Ziegler, Maxatawny, death being due to ailments incident to advanced age. Deceased was in her 78th year. Mrs. Korn had been ailing since Christmas, and was bedfast for the past six weeks. She was a daughter of William and Susanna (Frey) Fegley and was a native of Berks county. Her husband preceded her in death 16 years. She is survived by the following children: William A., Lancaster; Mrs. James Smith, Catasauqua; Mrs. Jacob Ziegler, Maxatawny; Mrs. Robert McNabb, Reading; Charles, Allentown; Claude, Harrisburg. A brother, Henry Fegley, Longsdale, and two sisters, Mrs. Jefferson Minner, Huffs church, and Mrs. Catherine Minner, of Alburtis, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren also remain. She was a member of Ziegels church. The funeral will be held from the residence of Mrs. Ziegler, Wednesday at one oclock (standard time) followed by services and interment at Ziegels church, the Rev. Kellar officiating.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 15, 1922, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]
Phaon D. Korn, of Farmington, Berks county, died of a complication of diseases, aged 65 years. Deceased taught in the public schools more than 20 years and was weighmaster for the Thomas Iron Company for many years. Besides his wife, Amanda, the following children survive: Rev. Dr. W. Albert Korn, a minister of the Reformed Church, at Hillam, Pa.; Charles, of Allentown; Claude, at home; Minnie, wife of Jacob Ziegler, of Maxatawny; Annie, wife of Robert McNabb, or Reading, and Ida, wife of Mr. Smith, near Allentown. Deceased was an active member of the Reformed denomination of Ziegler's Church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 27, 1906, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]
Kover -- In Kutztown, on the 21st, William F Kover, son of John Kover deceased, in the 53rd year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence on Main St. on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Services at St. Paul's Reformed Church. Interment at Fairview Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, March 24, 1887. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]
Robert G. Kovich, 67, of 73 Robin Hill Road, Bechtelsville, Berks County, died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County. Born in Wadesville, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Mary Ann Brennan Kovich. He was a 1952 graduate of Cass Township High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from Kutztown University. He was a special education teacher in the Boyertown Area School District, retiring in 1992, and also taught floral design classes in Boyertown. He also was employed as a part-time floral designer by Rhoades Florist, Boyertown, and later by Brennan Floral Shop, Minersville. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Bally, and was a church volunteer at the the National Center for Padre Pio, Washington Township, and Reading soup kitchen. Surviving are his wife, the former Anne Marie T. Brophy; a son, Christopher P., at home; a twin brother, William M., Havertown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Pottsville Republican, March 7, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Among the local survivors of Verna (Simchena) Kovich, 93, of Pottsville, who died April 28 in Pottsville Hospital, is a sister, Helen (Simchena) Atkins, Shoemakersville.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, March 20, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Kate Krakinski, wife of Anthony Krakinski, died of puerperal convulsions this morning, at her residence, 637 Canal, aged 27 years. She was born in Germany and resided in this country 10 years.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, 27 June 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
The first funeral in the new St. Mary's Polish Catholic church, 12th and Spruce, took place this morning, when services were conducted in the edifice over Mrs. Kate Krakinski, wife of Anthony Krakinski, 627 Canal. Rev. Father Malusecki conducted the services. The remains were attired in a black robe and reposed in a solid walnut casket. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. Funeral director, Theo C. Auman.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, 30 June 1900. Submitted by Nancy.]
Services were held in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, for Betty L. Kramer, 67, of Nichols Street, Leesport, who died of natural causes May 28 in the residence of Loretta Ernst, Perry Road, Perry Township. Burial was in Eplers Cemetery, Bern Township. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry V. and Kathryn (Kissling) Kramer. She was a member of Eplers United Church of Christ, Bern Township. Kramer was a volunteer for many years at Berks Heim. Surviving are an uncle and several aunts, including Mary R. Bathaser, with whom she last resided.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, June 4, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Services for Mrs. Christie M. Kramer, 88, of 523 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. John Phillippi will officiate in the Iredale Funeral Home Inc., Shillington. Entombment will be in Memorial Mausoleum, Wyomissing. Mrs. Kramer died Monday morning in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where she had been a patient for six days. Born in Mohnton, a daughter of the late Allen and Anna (Westley) Fisher, she was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Mohnton. Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn, widow of Karl B. Schelley, Shillington, two grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Also a brother, Allison D. Fisher, Shillington.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, May 30, 1978. Submitted by: Jeff.]
Christina, widow of George Kramer, aged 67 years, died at Reading on Thursday of dropsy. Deceased is survived by two sons, Frank, at home; Peter, Philadelphia; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Hoehl, of Reading; Mrs. Thomas Rhode, of Allentown; two brothers, George and Frederick Rippel, of Reading; one step-brother, John Richards, of Reading, and eight grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 28, 1917, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]
Douglas E. Kramer, 52, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday in his residence. A spokesman for the Cochise County Medical Examiner's office said Kramer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and his death has been ruled a suicide. He had resided in Arizona for one year. He was the husband of Shirley A. Dreibelbis Kramer. Born in Robesonia, he was the son of Effie Snyder Kramer of Robesonia and the late Ira N. Kramer. He served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, reitring in 1988. His last rank was master sergeant. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Robesonia. In addition to his wife and his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Lori J., wife of Daniel Barney, of Berlin, West Germany, and two grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Joyce, wife of Donald Smith of Reading, and Mildred, wife of Robert W. Schlabach of Robesonia, as well as five brothers: Gerald L., Wernersville; Merlin P., Bethel; Ira N. Jr., Coatesville; Kenneth G., Robesonia; and Russell C., Robesonia. Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, c. 1989. Submitted by: Betsy.]
Among the local survivors of Eleanor A. (Kniss) Kramer, 82, Fleetwood, who died Dec. 28 shortly after admission to Reading Hospital, is a son, Gary M. Kramer, Hamburg.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, January 8, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Esther M. Kramer, 97, Reading, died April 10 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she had resided one month. Her husband, Harry A. Kramer, died in 1979. Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Martha (Matz) Moyer. Kramer was a member of St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Reading. Surviving are a son, Richard H. Sr., Douglassville; and a daughter, Mildred (Kramer) Clark, Temple. Other survivors include six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren and a stepgreat-great-grandchild. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington.
[Source: Reading Eagle, April 13, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Florence M. (Berger) Kramer, 53, of Lenhartsville R. 1, widow of Walter W. Kramer, died unexpectedly Wednesday night in Allentown Hospital. Born in Greenwich Township, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Cora M. (Kunkel) Berger. She was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed congregation of New Bethel Zion Church, Grimville, and the Ladies Aid Society. Surviving are a daughter, Anna Shirley, at home; two brothers, Irwin C. and Edgar H. Berger, Lenhartsville R. 1, and two sisters, Esther, wife of Russell Bennicoff, Kutztown, and Mabel, wife of Herbert Holbein, Fleetwood R. 1. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown, continuing in New Bethel Zion Church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 16, 1956, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]
Frank D. Kramer, retired Greenwich township farmer, died at the home of a son, Walter W., near Krumsville, aged 76 years. His wife, Esther N. (Fraunfelder) Kramer, died 22 years ago. Surviving are these children, George R., Robert P., Curtis E., Frank A., Chester U., Walter W., Edgar P., Harvey S. J., Mattie M., wife of Henry R. Adams; Maude M., wife of George Bachman, and Florence F., wife of Charles E. Miller, all of Kutztown R.D., and Amanda L., wife of Clair Gromis, Kutztown. He leaves also 33 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Caroline Rentschler, Hamburg. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., standard time.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, August 24, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services were held in Zion's United Church of Christ, Perry Township, for George L. Kramer, 53, who died of natural causes Feb. 20 in his Old Route 22, Windsor Township residence. Burial was in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Township. He was the husband of Lucy M. (Rohrbach) Kramer. Born in West Reading, he was a son of Eleanor R. (Benfield) DalPezzo, Allentown, and the late George F. Kramer. Last working in June, he was employed as a maintenance and techincal adviser by Kraft Food Inc., Allentown, for 24 years. He was a 1967 graduate of Blue Mountain Academy, Tilden Township. Kramer was a Vietnam War Army veteran. Also surviving are a son, Ian M. Kramer and a daughter, Rebecca L. Kramer, both at home. Other survivors include two brothers, Michael D. Kramer and Richard F. Kramer, both of Allentown. The Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, February 26, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
The Kirkhoff Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Harold R. Kramer, 60, of Strausstown, who died of natural causes April 14 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 20. He was the husband of Donna J. (Thompson) Kramer. Born in Bernville, he was a son of the late Warren P. Kramer and Grace M. (Schlappich) Himmelberger. Last working in 1997, he was employed by Ames Distribution Center, Ontelaunee Township, for two years. He was previously employed as a truck driver by Verl's Salad, Fredericksburg, Lebanon County. Also surviving are two sons, Daryl D. Kramer, Lebanon, and David A. Kramer, Strausstown; and a daughter, Darlene A. (Kramer) Harris, Womelsdorf. Other survivors include two stepdaughters, Sheila R. (Daub) Huntington, Bethel, and Shelly J. (Daub) Kissinger, Hamburg. There are also eight grandchidlren and a great-granddaughter.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, April 23, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Kramer - In Upper Bern, on March 16th, Harry, son of Harrison and Lydia Kramer, aged 2 years 2 months and 14 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, March 30, 1878. Submitted by Kathy.]
Kramer - In Centre, August 21st, Isaac Albert, son of David and Sarah Kramer, aged 1 year, 6 months and 8 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 14, 1872. Submitted by Kathy.]
Funeral services for Lester M. Kramer, chief butcher, U.S. Merchant Service, who died Sept. 18 while en route home from Japan aboard the USS Norway Victory, will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in the Stump and Weber funeral home at Kempton. The son of Jonathan and Louisa, nee Grim, Kramer, of Hamburg R. 1, he leaves his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Pearl, wife of Morris Snyder, Hamburg R. 1; Arlene, wife of Irwin Smith, Summit Station; Robert, Raymond, Nevin, LeRoy, Mary and Pauline, all at home; Private First Class Irwin, Fort Monmouth, N.J.; and his twin sister, Lovie, wife of Robert Swoyer, Shoemakersville. He was a member of the Shoemakersville Lodge 1055, IOOF, Shoemakersville, and Camp 531, POS of A., Lenhartsville. The services will be conducted by Rev. Samuel Kistler, Hamburg Lutheran pastor of Friedens church, Lenhartsville. Burial will be in the New Brussels church cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 2, 1946, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]
Among the local survivors of Linwood H. Kramer, 79, of Hyde Park, who died May 18 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he had been a patient one day, is a sister, Roberta J. (Kramer) Boyer, Leesport.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, May 28, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Madalyn M. Kramer, 88, Reading, died June 1 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Stella (Fisher) Kramer. Kramer had been employed for 30 years as a sewing machine operator by Ship & Shore Co., Reading, retiring in 1978. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reading. Burial will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
[Source: Reading Eagle, June 3, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Margaret I. Kramer, 81, died April 30 at 7:05 a.m. in her Robeson Township residence. She was the wife of Andri C. Kramer. Born in Birdsboro, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Leah A. (Deeds) McCarty. Kramer had been employed for 15 years as a polisher by Pennsylvania Optical Co., Reading, retiring in 1983. She was a 1942 graduate of Birdsboro High School. Kramer was a life member of the Gibraltar Fire Company. She is also survived by three sons: John E. Huyett and Herbert C. Huyett, both of Birdsboro; and Robert G. Huyett, Morris, Tioga County. Other survivors include a brother, Herbert J. McCarty, Robeson Township. There are also six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Gibraltar.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, May 1, 2005. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robert P. Kramer, 79, retired Krumsville farmer, died at home yesterday. Born in Greenwich Township, he was a son of the late Frank and Esther (Fraunfelder) Kramer. He was married to the former Mattie E. (Roth) Kramer. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of New Bethel Zion Church, Grimville. Surviving with his widow are three sisters, Maude, wife of George Bachman, Reading; Florence, wife of Charles Miller, Krumsville, and Amanda, wife of Clair Gromis, Kutztown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Fritz & Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in New Bethel Zion Church.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, January 16, 1966, page D-6. Submitted by Jerri.]
Hotel Director Dies at Home. Theodore Z. Kramer Succumbs at Age 69; Theodore Z. Kramer, 69, a director of the Berkshire Hotel and of the Reading Country Club, died last night in his residence at 614 Lancaster Ave. Born in Bowmansville, a son of the late John and Catherine (Zerbe) Kramer, he had been employed for 35 years by the Oakbrook Hosiery Mills, Inc., last serving as superintendent of dyeing operations prior to his retirement in 1954. Kramer was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mohnton, and of Chandler Lodge No. 227, F. & A.M.; Reading Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons, and Rajah Temple, Order of the Mystic Shrine. He also was affiliated with Aerie No. 66, Fraternal Order of Eagles; Mohnton Camp, P.0.S. of A., and the Reading Eagle Home Co., Fellowship Club, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Friendship, and the Orioles Home Assn. Kramer is survived by his widow, Christie (Fisher) Kramer; a daughter, Evelyn, wife of Karl B. Shelley, Glenside, Philadelphia; two grandchildren; a brother, Howard, and two sisters: Ada, widow of Morris Detambel, and Cora, all of Mohnton. Arrangements are in charge of T. C. Auman, Inc.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, December 24, 1957. Submitted by: Jeff.]
William F. Kramer of The Villages, Fla. died March 5 in the Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Fla. He formerly lived in Topton. He was the husband of Myrl K. (Sanders) Kramer. Born in Alburtis, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late William D. and Mazie (Heater) Kramer. Until retiring in 1987, Kramer was employed as a sheet metal worker at the former Caloric Corp. Plant, Topton. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Kramer was a member of St. John's on the Lake Lutheran Church, Summerfield, Fla. Surviving is a daughter, Kathleen M. (Kramer) Fritch, Citra, Fla. Also surviving are two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. The All Faiths Cremation Society, The Villages, was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, March 18, 2004. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Rev. B.E. Kramlich, a well-known Lutheran minister of Kutztown, died suddenly at noon on Monday, at the Fleetwood House, Fleetwood. He arrived there on Sunday to conduct services in St. Paul's chapel. After services he went to the Fleetwood House, where he always stopped when in the town. He retired to his room on 9.30 on Sunday evening after a pleasant chat with the proprietor. About 5 oclock the next morning, some of the guests of the hotel heard Rev. Kramlich groan as if in great pain. A physician was hastily summoned who found him seriously ill. Death ensued at noon, and was due to neuralgia of the heart. Deceased was the pastor of the Lutheran congregation at Trexlertown, Mertztown, Rockland, Topton, Fleetwood and Siegfrieds, the latter in Maxatawny tsp. He brought his age to 69 years, and had been in the ministry for over 40 years. He was one of the founders of the Keystone State Normal School. Rev. J. Fred. Kramlich, pastor of the Lutheran church, Royersford; Rev. William Kramlich, pastor of the Womelsdorf and Bernville Lutheran churches, and Prof. George Kramlich, of the Big Run schools, are his sons.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, January 3, 1900, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
The funeral of Rev. Benjamin E. Kramlich, of Kutztown, whose unexpected death we announced in our issue of last week, took place on Friday afternoon last, and was one of the largest attended ever witnessed in all that section. ... Rev. Kramlich was born October 7, 1831, in Weisenburg township, this county, and confirmed at the Ziegel's church by Rev. Jeremiah Shindel. After spending his earlier years, until 14, in the common schools at home, he attended for two years the private academy of Rev. Dr. Vandeveer, at Easton. After this he was clerk in a store. At 19 he entered the Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg, and graduated in 1856. He immediately entered the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and graduated in 1858. He was at once licensed to preach, and was regularly ordained by the Lutheran synod at Lebanon in 1859. He was elected to become the successor of Rev. Isaac I. Roeller, and took charge of the Trexlertown, Maxatawny, Mertztown, Fleetwood, Rockland, Moselem and Huff's congregations. In 1864, he dropped Huff's and Moselem in order to permit of new charges being formed. He preached for periods at Jacksonville, Shoemakersville, Mohrsville and Topton. His elections at these places were unanimous. His last charge, as already said, consisted of Trexlertown (Lehigh county), Maxatawny, Mertztown, Fleetwood, Rockland (Stony Point) and Topton. Rev. Kramlich was connected with the Keystone State Normal School since its establishment, and was one of those who urged its erection. He was a member of the board of trustees from the beginning, and president of the board for the last 23 years. May 12, 1863, Rev. Kramlich was married to Miss Sophia B. Bieber, a daughter of John S. and Hannah Bieber, and besides his wife, the following children remain: Rev. William W., of Womelsdorf; Ella E., teacher of music at the Normal School, Kutztown; John F., student in the Mt. Airy Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia; George E., professor of Latin and Greek in the Normal School, Kutztown; and Charlotte B., at home.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, January 10, 1900, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
Another of the representatives of a past generation has passed away and gone to her rest. Mrs. Catharine Kramlich, who so far as we can learn was the oldest woman in Upper Macungie, being in her 89th year, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Wm. B. Fogel, in Fogelsville, on Saturday last. She was the widow of Christian Kramlich, who died in 1842, and the mother of Rev. B. E. Kramlich, of Kutztown, Mr. Levi Kramlich, of Fogelsville, Mr. Edwin Kramlich, of this city, and of Mrs. Fogel. The disease of which she died may be called “old age,” or a general giving way of the vital powers, together with dropsy, with which she had been afflicted for some time. She had been declining in health and strength during the last year of two — especially through the past winter. She became worse recently, and continued to fail until her death. She was a lady possessing all the Christian graces, and had endeared herself to hosts of friends by the loveliness of her disposition, her uniform kindness, and the exercise of her many admirable traits of character. Faithful and full of tender solicitude, the community in which she lived, along with her children, mourn for the form they shall see no more until the last trump shall sound. Her friends are comforted, however, by the assurance that she has gone to her final resting place, and the reward which awaits all true living.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, February 22, 1882, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Sophia Bieber Kramlich, widow of Rev. B. E. Kramlich, died at her home, 219 East Main street, Kutztown, yesterday after a lengthy illness due to old age. She was in her ninetieth year, having been born in Kutztown, August 25, 1838, the daughter of John A. and Hannah Kieffer, Bieber. She was baptized and confirmed as a member of St. John's Lutheran church of Kutztown and was united in marriage with Rev. Kramlich. To the union were born nine children, five sons and four daughters, four of whom survive: rev. W. W. Kramlich, Reading; Rev. J. F. Kramlich, Royersford; Misses Ella E. and Charlotte B. Kramlich, residing with their mother. Funeral services will be conducted from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon at 2, which relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 12, 1927, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Rev. William W. Kramlich died after a brief illness in the Geissinger Memorial Hospital, Danville, on Tuesday at 4.35 p.m., of a complication of diseases. He was born in Kutztown, a son of the late Rev. B. E. and Sophie B. Kramlich, and was 61 years old. He was graduated from Muhlenberg college with the class of 1888 and from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Mt. Airy in 1891. He was ordained in May of the same year and served the following charges in the Ministerium of Pennsylvania, over a period of 34 years: womelsdorf, New Ringgold, Freemansburg, Pine Grove and Herndon. He resigned his last charge at Herndon on October 1 of this year because of ill health. His wife, Ida Ahrens Kramlich, preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Claire V., and the following sisters and brothers: Ella E. and Charlotte B., Kutztown, and Rev. J. F. Kramlich, Royersford. His mother died on November 11 of this year. The funeral services will be held from his mother's late residence, 219 East Main street, Kutztown, on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services without further notice.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 1, 1927, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Arlene M. Krammes, 73, of Berks Heim nursing home, Reading area, formerly of the Schuylkill Haven area, died Friday afternoon at the home. Born in Washington Township, she was a daughter of the late Pearley and Florence Heimbach Schneck. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Friedensburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis, in 1990. Surviving are a son, Larry Schneck, West Lawn; a brother, Harold Schneck, Media; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Friendensburg. The Rev. Paul Buzzard will officiate. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Pottsville Republican, December 20, 1997. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Services for Albert C. Krantz, 88, Temple, will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. Krantz was killed Sunday in a two-vehicle crash in Upper Tulpehocken Township. He died of multiple injuries, officials said. A certificate of accidental death was issued. It was the 25th traffic fatality this year in Berks. He was the husband of Pauline G. (Fick) Krantz. Born in Ringtown, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late William C. and Catherine R. (Brobst) Krantz. Krantz was employed for 33 years as a laborer by the Continental Can Co., Reading, retiring in 1979. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Krantz was a past secretary of Boy Scout Troop 147, Temple. He was a life member of Hunter-Liggett Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 38, Reading, and the Temple Fire Company. Krantz is also survived by a son, Dale E., Centre Township. Other survivors include a brother, Adam, Blandon; and a sister, Ethel (Krantz) Campbell, Hyde Park. There are also three grandchildren and a great-grandson.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Submitted by Nancy.]
Irwin A. Krasley, 88, of 948 Hamilton St., Allentown, died Monday in the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center. He was the husband of Anna M. (Gehringer) Krasley. A self-employed real estate and insurance broker, he also had been a builder and, in later years, an engineer for the City of Allentown, before retiring in 1953. Born in Krumsville, Berks County, he was a son of the late Amos C. and Laura A. (Croll) Krasley. His widow is his lone survivor. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. There will be a calling hour from 10 a.m. Thursday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, December 28, 1976, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]
George A. Kratz, 85, Lower Heidelberg Township, died May 11 in Rehoboth Beach, Del., while on vacation. His wife, Mary M. (Fisher) Kratz, died Nov. 19, 2000. Born in Geigertown, he was a son of the late Hervey A. and Margaret Ann (Geiger) Kratz. Kratz was a self-employed dairy farmer for many years, retiring in 1978. He was later employed from 1980 to 1989 by F.M. Brown & Son Inc., Sinking Spring. He was a member of St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, Lower Heidelberg Township. Surviving are a son, Kenneth D., Sinking Spring; and three daughters: Nancy C. (Kratz) Breisch, Whitfield; and Betty M. (Kratz) Degler and Renee K. (Kratz) McLin, both of Sinking Spring. Other survivors include two brothers, H. Earl and Donald E., both of Geigertown; and two sisters, Esther V. (Kratz) Shaner and Adalene G. (Kratz) Porter, both of Douglassville. There are also 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. John's (Hain's) UCC. Burial will be private in Hain's Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Township. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, May 12, 2005. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mrs. Mary J. Kratzer, wife of Harvey w. Kratzer, died at her home at Cetronia on Sunday morning of bronchial asthma, aged 45 years, 8 months and 7 days. Mrs. Kratzer suffered from asthma for the past five years, but for the last year her illness took such a serious turn that she could hardly do anything, and sought relief from specialists in Allentown and Philadelphia. Her death was, however, quite unexpected and was a shock to her family and man friends. She was a daughter of the late Preston Reichelderfer and his wife Ellamanda, nee Boger, and was born in Longswamp township, Berks county. She is survived by her husband, one son, Luther E. P., at home, her mother, Mrs. Ellamanda Reichelderfer, Macungie R. 1, four brothers, George, of Guthsville; Edwin, of Vera Cruz, and Charles and John, Macungie R. 1; three sisters, Mrs. Franklin bowers, of Allentown; Mrs. Warren Peters, of Chapmans, and Mrs. Edgar Schaeffer, of Breinigsville R. 2. She was a member of Cedarville church on the Lutheran side and also of the Cedarville Sunday school. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon from her late home at Cetronia at 2 o'clock, daylight saving time, to which relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Regular services in Cedarville church and burial in adjoining cemetery. Rev. Charles Bowman will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 8, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Richard Kratzer, six-year-old son of Norman and Edna, Hassler, Kratzer, of Hancock, Mertztown R. 1, died Friday evening at 8:45 o'clock after a brief illness. He became ill last Sunday and died suddenly on Friday evening. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Betty and Arlene, at home, and a maternal grandfather, William Hassler of Alburtis R. 1. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, with interment in the Trexlertown church cemetery. Rev. William Bond will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, September 5, 1943, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
While conducting the funeral service of Abraham Krause, in the Schwenkfelder meeting house at Kraussdale, last Wednesday, Rev. Joshua Schultz fell over in the pulpit and died of heart disease. The remains were taken to his home in the hearse used at the funeral then in progress. Rev. Schultz was the oldest minister of the denomination, having been born in Hereford township, Berks county, September 11, 1808. He was ordained on Christmas, 1842 and preached ever since until his death --- a period of 49 years. Two sons and a daughter survive.
[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, April 7, 1892, p. 4. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Addie V. (Schadler) Krause, widow of George S. Krause, died Saturday in the home of her son, Russell G. Krause, Mertztown R. 1, with whom she resided. She was 77. Before moving to Mertztown R. 1, she had lived for a time in Greenawalds and before that had resided in Allentown. She was born in New Tripoli, a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Lydia (Henninger) Schadler. She was a member of the United Church of Christ of Greenawalds. She had been a baker and cook at Allentown Hospital for 15 years and before that was employed at the Faenza Tea Room when it was located on S. 9th Street in Allentown. Her son is her only survivor. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown, with calling hours 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, October 28, 1963, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Amanda P. Krause, 89, oldest member of the Longswamp Reformed church, Mertztown, died yesterday at her home, 315 Hollenbach St., Reading. Her husband, William Henry Krause, preceded her in death last May. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Amelia C., nee Shoemaker, Delong. She leaves the following survivors: two daughters, Sadie, wife of Elmer Sallade; Minnie, wife of Albert A. Hiester; and one son, Raymond W. Krause, all of Reading. A brother, Peter DeLong of Longswamp and many cousins, nieces and nephews from this city also survive. Rev. John Herbster will officiate at services on Saturday at 10:30 at the Henninger funeral home, 229 N. 5th St., Reading. Interment will be made in the Longswamp Reformed church cemetery, Mertztown.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, September 27, 1945, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]
Daisy May, wife of Calvin Krause, passed away on Monday at 6.30 p.m. at her home near Kempton, of a complication of diseases, aged 35 years, 4 months and 1 day. She was born at Trexler's, Albany township, Berks county, the daughter of Jacob and Edna (nee Faust) Schroeder. There survive her parents, her husband and three children, Allen, Herman and an infant of four weeks; and these brothers and sisters: Maude, wife of Maurice Henry, Kempton; William, Stein's Corner, Luther, Miles, Ira and Annie, at home. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. from her late home. Services at Frieden's church, burial in the cemetery adjoining.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 16, 1922, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services were held in Milkins Funeral Home, Temple, for David B. Krause, 78, who died March 19 in his Indian Manor Drive, Leesport residence. Burial was in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. He was the husband of Mildred E. (Snyder) Krause. Until retiring in 1986, he was employed as an erector by Textile Machine Works, Wyomissing, for 26 years. He was a World War II Marine Corps. veteran. Krause was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) United Church of Christ, Ontelaunee Township. Also surviving are a son, Michael D. Krause, Leeport.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, March 26, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Boyertown - Katie B. (Ochsenford) wife of James G. Krause, died at her home, 640 East Philadelphia Avenue, this borough, on Saturday shortly before noon. She was aged 62 years one month and 5 days. She was the daughter of the late Aaron and Mary (Beidman) Ochsenford. There survive her husband, one son James O., and a sister Ella wife of Samuel B. Trethway. Her parents and a daughter Stella perished in the Boyertown Opera House fire. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., at the house, with further services in Union Chapel. Rev. David F. Longacre, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment in Union Cemetery. Funeral Director J. J. Brown has charge.
[Source: Pottstown News, March 14, 1932. Submitted by Betty.]
The funeral of Katie B. Krause was held from the home of her husband James G. Krause, 640 East Philadelphia Avenue, yesterday at 1:30 p.m. Further services were held in Union Chapel, where the Rev. David F. Longacre, pastor of St. Johns Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was made in Union Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: Byron, Robert and Burlyn Trethewey, Newton Raymond, Allen and Arthur Mensch. Funeral Director J. J. Brown had charge of the arrangements.
[Source: Pottstown News, March 16, 1932. Submitted by Betty.]
Mrs. Annie L. Krauss, 73, wife of Oscar K. Krauss, died yesterday at her home in Palm. She as born at Topton, a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Schultz) Hoffman. She was a member of the Palm Schwenkfelder Church. She is survived by her husband and four daughters: Sadie H., wife of Homer Kriebel, Hereford; Eva A., wife of Leon Long, East Greenville; Minnie E., at home; and Ella M., wife of James Althouse, Hereford. Also surviving are seven grandchildren. Three brothers also survive: Ambrose S. Hoffman, Allentown; Harvey S. Hoffman, Reading R. 3; and Rev. Levi S. Hoffman, Lansdale.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, October 19, 1952, page 43. Submitted by Jerri.]
Annie Agnes, wife of Edward H. Kreamer of Reading, died yesterday morning at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sallie Siegfried, No. 626 Turner Street, this city, from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Kreamer came here several weeks ago with the belief that she would benefit to health, but his hope was not realized. Deceased was born April 12, 1864, in Maxatawny township, Berks County, her father being the late Charles Kramlich. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter Helen, aged 12 years. Her brothers and sisters are the following: Frank, Charles and Hiester Kramlich, Kate M. Siegfried, Mrs. D. C. J. Otto and Mrs. W. H. Fogelman of this city. Deceased was a member of St. Andrew's Reformed Church of Reading. While in this city, she was attended by Rev. Richards of Salem's Reformed Church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, August 13, 1895. Submitted by Jerri.]
A memorial service will be held December 12 for the Rev. Cyrus W. Kreamer, 86, formerly of North Carolina, who died Dec. 1 in Reading Hospital. He was taken to the hospital from Outlook Pointe of Exeter Township. He was the husband of June C. (Childs) Kreamer. Born in Baltimore, Kreamer was a Baptist minister in New Bern, Halifax and Rich Square, North Carolina, Milford, N.H.; and Bridgeton, N.J. His last position was as bi-vocational minister and juvenile probation counselor in Leonardtown, Md., before retiring in 1981. He was a graduate of Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy, Seymour, Tenn.; Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest. Kreamer was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church, Wilson, N.C. He is also survived by two sons, Cyrus W., St. Louis, and Kenneth A., Richmond, Va.; and a daughter, Robin J. Kreamer, Oley. Other survivors include a sister, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be held December 12 at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Church. Burial will be in Head Cemetery, Hooksett, N.H. The arrangements were handled by the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading.
[Source: Southern Berks News, December 11, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Charles E. Kressley, 88, of 826 Walnut St., Reading, died Tuesday in the Hassler Home in Shillington. He was the husband of Sally A. (Derr) Kressley, who died in 1963. He was a self-employed blacksmith, retiring in 1951. Born in Farmington, he was a son of the late George and Catherine (Ziegler) Kressley. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Reading. Surviving are three sisters, Maria, widow of John Betzler, of Milltown, N.J.; Bertha, widow of Harvey Eck, of Allentown; and Cora, widow of Norman Derr, of Farmington. Services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Cramp Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. today.
[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, Octoer 2, 1969, page 48. Submitted by Jerri.]
Allen S. Kriebel, prominent dairyman and farmer of Upper Perkiomen Valley, died yesterday at his home in Hereford. He was 89. Born in Hereford, a son of the late Andrew and Christina (Schultz) Kriebel, he and his sons owned and operated the Kriebel Dairy which distributed milk products through the area. He was the husband of Keturah T. (Schultz) Kriebel who died in 1926. He was a member of Palm-Schwenkfelder church in Palm. Surviving are his five sons: Chester S., of Chapel, Homer S., of Hereford, Owen S., also of Hereford, twins Raymond and Norman, at home; his four daughters: Ada, wife of Elwood Spatz of Jacksonwald, Irene, wife of Harry Fegley of Emmaus, Mary, wife of Edwin J. Moyer, at home, Corinne, wife of Horace K. Hoffman, of R. 1, Barto, and 17 grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 28, 1950, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Amandus S. Kriebel died in his home in Hereford Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from heart trouble. He was confined to the house since Christmas. He was aged 51 years, 6 months and 24 days. There survive his widow, Mary C., two daughters, Mabel and Sara, and two brothers, John S. and Morris S., in Bally. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from his late home, with further services in the Palm Schwenkfelder church at 2 o'clock. He was a life long member of the church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 27, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Annie M. Kriebel, formerly of 944 N. 7th St., died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Carl Neudorffer of 2117 Washington St., Saturday evening. She was 61 years old. The widow of the late Henry G. Kriebel, who died in 1935, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Ella Long, by two months. Born in Berks county, she was the daughter of Henry C. and Amanda Knappenberger Ritter. She was a member of the Zion Lehigh church, Lutheran side, near Alburtis. Besides her daughter, she is survived by one son, Henry C., of Reading; three brothers, William, Charles and James Ritter, all of Allentown; one sister, Mrs. Erwin Christman of Coplay; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Carl Neudorffer with continued services in the Zion Lehigh church and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Dr. George A. Greiss will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, March 28, 1943, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Ella Kriebel, of Bally, died Christmas night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hannah Grill, where she had been living for 10 years. She was a daughter of the late Solomon and Anna Maria (Schlicher) Kriebel, born in Berks county's Hereford township, and was a member of east Greenville's New Goshenhoppen Reformed church. Besides her sister, Miss Kriebel is survived by two brothers, Samuel of Red Hill, and John of New Berlinville.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 28, 1947, page 27. Submitted by Jerri.]
Henry Kriebel, aged 64, of Treichlersville, Hereford tsp., a well-known farmer and cattle breeder, was found drowned near his home on Monday morning. It is thought that while walking by the mill dam, he accidentally tumbled into the water.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 8, 1893, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
In our last, it was stated that Henry Kriebel, a well known farmer of Treichlersville, Hereford tsp., had lost his life by accidental drowning in a mill dam. Since then further particulars regarding the sad occurrence have reached us. It appears that at about 5 o'clock on Monday morning of last week, he started from his home with a lantern to go to a blacksmith shop some distance away, and which necessitated the crossing of a small arm of the Perkiomen creek. On reaching the creek, he found that the foot log had been washed away by the heavy rains, and from appearances, he then attempted to wade the stream. He had gum boots on, and the water was not more than a foot deep. After entering the creek, the unfortunate man must have experienced a terrible time to reach the other side, the deep mud in the creek making walking almost impossible to one in his feeble condition. Not returning home, his wife two hours later, became alarmed at his long absence, and started in search of him, followed by Sylvester and Henry Kehs. When they reached the creek, his lifeless body was found on the bank half way extending into the water. Dr. John G. Hersh, of East Greenville, the family physician, was telegraphed for, and he testified before the jury that he had attended the deceased some four years previous when he was dangerously ill with heart disease, and that he had never fully recovered from the attack. A post-mortem examination of the body showed that death had resulted from heart failure, superinduced by exertion to get out of the creek. The deceased was a very highly respected man, was a director of the Perkiomen National Bank, and noted for his fine stock of Holstein and other blooded cattle. Although some 65 years of age, he was a hard worker, and had accumulated considerable wealth. Besides his large farm, he owned a grist and oil mill. His farm was a model in all respects, and his machinery all of the latest and best improved kind for farming on a scientific plan.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 15, 1893, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
Ira G. Kriebel, 69, of Oley R. 1, employed by Charles G. Gabel, Inc., a Boyertown contractor, until retiring, died Saturday in his home. He was the husband of the late Elsie M. (Solt) Kriebel. Born in Hereford Township, he was a son of the late Andrew and Ellen (Gery) Kriebel. He was a member of Huff's Lutheran Church, Alburtis R. 1. Surviving are three sons, Ralph of Redondo Beach, Calif.; LeRoy of Emmaus, and Harry of Quakertown R. 1; five sisters, Mrs. Verna Schultz of Hereford; Elizabeth, wife of Paul Graber, and Dorothy, wife of John Brunner, all of East Greenville; Mrs. Miriam Huber of Trumbauersville, and Mrs. Pauline Slemmer of Pennsburg; three brothers, Asher of East Greenville and Harold and Ray of Hereford; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the C. L. Losh Funeral Home, 124 Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, January 31, 1971, page C-12. Submitted by Jerri.]
Owen S. Kriebel, husband of Florence S. (Fox) Kriebel, died yesterday at his home, Hereford, Berks County. He was 64. Born in Hereford, he was a son of the late Allen S. and Keturah T. Schultz Kriebel. He was a member of Palm Schwenkfelder Church. He was a veteran of world War I. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mardell; two sons, Donald and Byron, all at home; four brothers, Chester S., Chapel, Berks County; Home S., Hereford; Raymond S., and Norman S., Hereford, and four sisters, Ada, wife of Elwood Spatz, Jacksonwald; Irene, wife of Harry Fegley, Emmaus; Mary, wife of Edwin J. Moyer, Hereford, and Corinne, wife of Horace K. Hoffman, Barto. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Palm-Schwenkfelder Church with viewing 7-9 p.m. tomorrow in the Hoffman Funeral Home, 221 Main St., East Greenville, and from noon Saturday until time of funeral.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 22, 1959, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Thamer K. Kriebel, oldest resident of the Lower berks and Upper Montgomery County area, died Friday night at the Styer's Convalescent Home in Pennsburg. She was aged 99 years, 10 months, 23 days little more than a month less than 100 years. Mrs. Kriebel, a former Hereford resident, had been a guest at the home the last three years. She was born in Berks County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Hannah (Kreibel) Schultz. She was a member of the Schwenkfelder Church at Palm. Her husband, Howard W. Kriebel, died in 1936. Surviving are a niece and two nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hoffman Funeral home, 221 Main St., East Greenville.
Death Notice (p. 40): Buried, Washington Schwenkfelder Cemetery, near Clayton
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, January 12, 1958, page 40. Submitted by Jerri.]
Catharine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Krebs, 1050 (?) North 6th, died of meningitis, aged 4 months and 9 days.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, 27 June 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Prof. Frank S. Krebs, of the faculty of Keystone State Normal school, at Kutztown, died Thursday night in the Hazleton Hospital from an attack of hemmarrhage of his spinal chord. Prof. Krebs was taken to the Hazleton Hospital following an attack of hemmorrhage some time ago when practically one-half of his body was paralyzed. The attack from which he died was the second severe one that he suffered. The first one occurred when he was making a social call, and at that time it was so fierce that he fell from the chair he was seated on. Prof. Krebs graduated from the Normal school at Kutztown in the '86 class. From 1890 to 1920 he served as instructor in the model school at K.S.N.S., and later succeeded Prof. J. K. Rohrbach in the Spring of 1920, teaching the subject of history and various English subjects. At the time of his death, Prof. Krebs was 55 years old. He is survived by a brother, Dr. Harry Krebs, of Plainfield, N.J., who is superintendent of the schools of Somerset county of that state, and also by a sister, Annie, wife of Samuel Hart, Mt. Holly Springs, N.J. The funeral will be held at Ringtown, Schuylkill county, his native town, on Monday at 11 a.m.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, July 23, 1922, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
On the 5th inst., Maynard C. husband of the late Minnie C. (nee Fessler) Krebs, of 312 Waverly St., Shillington, aged 66 years. Services from the Lutz Funeral Home, 2100 Perkiomen Ave. Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday evening 7 to 9.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, December 7, 1963. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Kreider -- In North Heidelberg, September 15th, Amelia Ann Elizabeth, daughter of Elias B. and Sarah Ann Kreider, aged 17 years, 9 months and 29 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 26, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Chester S., the 8-year-old son of Stephen H. Kreider, at Lancaster, of spinal meningitis.
[Source: "Deaths out of Town,"Reading Eagle, May 3, 1899, page 2. Submitted by Marcia.]
Services were held for Daniel I. Kreider, 60, of Sylvan Drive, Exeter Township, who died February 24 while a patient in Reading Hospital. Born in Pottstown, Kreider was employed for 30 years by Polymer Corp., Northmont. He was an Army veteran and a 1961 graduate of Reading High School. Surviving are a brother, H. Leroy, Boyertown; and four sisters: FairLee (Kreider) Delp, Womeldorf; Janice W. (Kreider) Amey, Levittown; Lutherette R. (Kreider) Rothermel, St. Lawrence; and Robinann L. (Kreider) Ansbach, Reading. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, March 3, 2004. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Private services and burial were arranged by the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Harold W. Kreider, 67, formerly of North Fouth Street, Hamburg, who died of natural causes Dec. 26 in St. Joseph Medical Center Community Campus, where he had been a patient two days. He was taken there from ManorCare Health Services, West Reading, where he had resided since Sept. 13. He was the husband of Betty J. (Werley) Kreider. Born in West Leesport, he was a son of Mary (Thomas) Kreider, a resident at ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township, and the late Raymond Kreider. Until retiring March 1, 997, he was employed as a shipper by Globe Underwear Co., Shoemakersville, for 32 years. He was a 1953 graduate of Ontelaunee High School. Kreider was an assistant scoutmaster for Troop 84, St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, for 22 years. He was a former firefighter with the Leesport Fire Company. Also surviving are a son, Keith A. Kreider, Exeter Township; a daughter, Stefanie A. (Kreider) Williams, Tilden Township; and one grandson. There is also a brother, Raymond T. Kreider, Hamburg.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item,Jan. 8. 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Leroy E. Kreider Jr., 75, died May 9 in his residence in Limerick, Montgomery County. His wife, Susan A. Kreider, died in October 1991. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leroy and Carrie Kreider. Kreider was employed by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and Occidental Petroleum Co., both of Pottstown, until his retirement. He was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Kreider received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Surviving are two sons, Leroy E. Kreider III, in Massachusetts, and Richard Golden, North Coventry Township, Chester County; and three daughters: Sherry Erb, North Coventry Township; Laura Golden, Douglassville; and Heidi Kreider, Douglassville. Other survivors include two sisters, Carol (Kreider) Denlinger, Lititz, Lancaster County, and Jeanie (Kreider) Turnbull, Greensburg, Westmoreland County. There are also 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons, Lance N. and Lane B. Kreider. Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Fernwood Cemetery, Royersford, Montgomery County. The Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Phoenixville, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Submitted by Nancy.]
Kreider - In North Heidelberg, September 29th, Sarah Anna Kreider, aged 43 years, 11 months and 16 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, October 17, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Mrs. Edna Catherine (Merkle) Kreidler, wife of Clarence M. Kreidler, 3 E. Main St., Fleetwood, died yesterday at her home following a prolonged illness. She was 45. Born in Macungie, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Alice J. (Schwoyer) Merkel. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia, wife of Stanley Miller, Fleetwood; Joyce, wife of Ralph Bortz, Breinigsville; one grandchild; four sisters, Eva, wife of Alton Geist; Mamie, wife of Norman Schadler; Maude, wife of Paul Printz, all of Kutztown;
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 11, 1948, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Dorothea Z. Kreiser, 71, of 1361 Locust St., died Thursday at 3:55 p.m. in the Mifflin Healthcare Center, Cumru Township, where she was a patient since Feb. 13. Her husband, George E. Kreiser Jr., died Feb.21, 1990. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Richard W. and Dora M. (Hafer) Zerbe. She was employed as a utility operator for 20 years by Western Electric Co. before retiring in 1978. Surviving are a son, Barry G., Reading; a daughter, Hollye D., wife of Norman R. Hoffman, Reading; and four sisters: Mary V., widow of William D. Reber, Reading; Ruth M., wife of W. Henry Price; Kenhorst; Kathryne I., wife of Marvin Angstadt, Lansdale; and Esther L. wife of Carl J. Lotz, Linstead. There are also four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bean Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, March 1, 1991, p. 28. Submitted by: Judy.]
George E. Kreiser Jr., 76, of 1361 Locust St., died Wednesday afternoon at 4:55 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Feb. 2. He was the husband of Dorothea E. (Zerbe) Kreiser. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late George E. and Eva B. (Binner) Kreiser. He had been employed by the former Berkshire Shoe Co. as a stitcher for 15 years and later as a layup man for O.B. Dyers for 14 years, retiring in 1972. Surviving are a son, Barry G., at home; a daughter, Hollye D., wife of Norman R. Hoffman, Reading; four grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Also a brother, William J., Greenfields; and a sister, Mary V., widow of Lloyd Schmehl, Wernersville; and a half-brother, Jon C. Gauker, of Reading. Bean funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, February 22, 1990, p. 33. Submitted by: Judy.]
Kreitz -- In Spring, January 29th, Daniel Kreitz, aged 78 years, 6 months and 15 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, February 21, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Robesonia, June 1 (Special). -- Emma Kreitz, daughter of Jonas and Anna (Speicher) Kreitz, died of complications at the home of her son, Thomas Lutz, Robesonia R. 1. She was aged 84 years, 3 months and 3 days. Besides her son she is survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with all services at the home of her son, Rev. E. S. Leinbach, of town, will officiate. Interment will be made in St. Daniel's Church Cemetery. Funeral Director C. N. Lamm, Wernersville, has charge.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, June 1, 1933. Submitted by: Jeff.]
Funeral of John P. Kreitzer
The remains of John P. Kreitzer, of Hamburg, were taken to Womelsdorf yesterday and interred in the cemetery at Zion's church. Deceased served during the war in the 149th regiment, P.V., and the body when taken from Hamburg to Womelsdorf was in charge of capt E.F. Smith, lieut. Wm. R. Smith, lieut. James L. Baum, of Company E, 4th regiment, N.G.P., and doctor John B. Potteiger, assistant surgeon of the same regiment.
[Source: Reading Eagle, January 6, 1880. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mrs. Augusta Sarah Kressley of Mertztown R.D., died yesterday at the Allentown hospital after a brief illness of diphtheria. She was aged 45 years, 2 months and 22 days. Mrs. Kressley was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a daughter of the late Edward G. and Mary Ellen (Romig) Seip. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of Longswamp church. Surviving are her husband, two children, George, at home, and Mrs. Earl Wehr of Mertztown R.D.; three grandchildren, one brother, Robert seip, and one sister, Mrs. Fred Funk. Strictly private funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the DeLong funeral home in Topton. Interment will be made in Longswamp church cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 9, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Fred V. Kressley, 70, of 118 S. 9th St., Allentown, died at 4:30 p.m. yesterday in Allentown Hospital. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late George and Catherine Ziegler Kressley. He was a former employe of Dent Hardware Co., Fullerton. Kressley was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Ziegel's Union Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Stauffer, Allentown R. 1; Mrs. Maria Betzler, Milltown, N.J., and Mrs. Bertha Eck, with whom he resided, and three brothers, Charles, Reading; Howard and Solon, both of Longswamp. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 28, 1958, page 44. Submitted by Jerri.]
Howard S. Kressley, a native of Maxatawny, Berks county, died yesterday at the home of a sister-in-law, Mrs. George Kressley, 906 N. 5th St., Reading. He was aged 64 years. He was born a son of the late Percival and Martha, nee Smith, Kressley. For many years he resided in Kutztown before taking residence in Reading. He holds membership in the Holy Spirit Lutheran church, Reading. Surviving is one sister, Annie Kressley, Allentown. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at his late home in Reading with the Rev. Dr. Charles G. Beck officiating. Interment in Maxatawny cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 25, 1942, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
Percival Kressley, of Maxatawny, who was stricken with apoplexy last Monday, died Wednesday without regaining consciousness. He was born in Lowhill, Lehigh county, Sept. 5, 1849. He came to Maxatawny while still a youth and for several years was a clerk in Klader's store, and later in Smith & Croll's store. He was the proprietor of the Maxatawny Hotel for a number of years, after which he engaged in farming for the last 21 years. He was married June 27, 1871, to Martha Smith, who survives him, as also the following children: Rev. Geo. S. Kressley, professor of Latin and Greek at the Keystone State Normal; Annie S. Kressley and Howard S. Kressley, at home; one granddaughter, Helen Kressley; and these brothers and sisters: George Kressley, of Farmington; Oliver Kressley, of Allentown; Mrs. Jacob Weaver, of Allentown; and Mrs. William Schwoyer. Deceased was an active member of the Lutheran Church, having been trustee of the Maxatawny Church. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Rev. F. K. Bernd officiating.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, February 24, 1906, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Sallie A. (Derr) Kressley, 79, 826 Walnut St., Reading, died last Tuesday night in Community General Hospital, Reading. She was the daughter of William and Rebbeca (Klein) Derr. A member of Hope Lutheran Church, she is survived by her husband, Charles E. Kressley. She was the last of her family.
[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, August 20, 1953, Page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Sallie M. Kressley, widow of George Kressley, died yesterday at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Derr, Farmington, Mertztown R. 1. She was aged 78 years, 8 months and 16 days. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks county, she was the daughter of Joseph and Katie, nee Reifinger, Zwoyer. She was a member of Maxatawny Zion church. Surviving are two sons, John, of Cetronia, and George, of Crackersport; two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Stephens, Crackersport, and Mrs. Norman Derr, Mertztown R. 1; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A step-brother, Charles Greiss, Topton, and two step-sisters, Mrs. Charles Deibert, of Allentown, and Mrs. William Bowers, of Barto, also survive. John Dehrs, her first husband, preceded her in death 30 years ago, and George Kressley, 17 years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Schmoyer Funeral home, Breinigsville, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Further services will take place in Maxatawny Zion church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Luther Schlenker will officiate at the services.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 19, 1943, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]
Ethel M. R. Kretz, 83 Memorial services were held in Grace Lutheran Church, Topton, for Ethel M. R. Kretz, formerly of Kutztown, Lyons and Luther Haven, Topton, died Feb. 19 in the Henry Health Care Center at the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had resided since Feb. 2002. Inurnment was private. She was predeceased by her first husband, Daniel W. Reimert, who died Sept. 5, 1980, and by her second husband, Francis Kretz, who died April 28, 1984. Born in Lyons, she was a daughter of the late Clark S. and Hazel M. (Whitenight) Fields. Until retiring in 1976, she was employed as a cutter by the Kutztown Shoe Factory for two years. She was previously employed for five years as a nurse's aide at Reading Hospital, a cutter by Beckerman's Shoe Factory for 20 years; and by the Kutztown Silk Mill from 1935-1936. Kretz was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Topton. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara J. (Reimert) Kulp, Topton, and Sandra D. (Reimert) Thibodeau, Bernville; and two sons, Daniel J. Reimert and Ronald K. Reimert, both of Mertztown. There are also six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The Ludwick Fuenral Home, Topton, was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, February 27, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Billy KREWSON was buried today as police still sought the answer to the mystery of how the 8-year-old boy came to his death in the icebox of a vacant store at the northwest corner of Tenth and Perry Streets. Even as funeral services were being held for the boy at 3 p.m. at the Seidel Funeral Home, 117 North Fifth St., detectives working under Lieut. A.B. Morris were probing for new clues that might give them definite information concerning puzzling questions that the case has propounded. In the crowd attracted to the funeral services were plainclothes policemen on the alert for any chance remark, suspicious character or unusual incident that would give them additional evidence. The Rev. Henry C. Stoppe, pastor of the Church of God, where Billy attended Sunday school, conducted the funeral services. Interment was private at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The tragic circumstances of the boy's death attracted a crowd of about 2,000 persons to view the body yesterday at the funeral home. At one time the line of people waiting to get into the funeral home extended about half a block. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Morris issued an appeal to parents of children living in the neighborhood of the Krewson home at 1230 North Tenth St. for aid in obtaining information that might shed any light on the case.
[Source: Reading Eagle, August 22, 1941. Submitted by: Barbara Gallas.]
On the 5th inst., in Spring, Adam Krick, aged 64 years, 9 months and 14 days.
[Source: Reading Gazette and Democrat, April 11, 1857. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Mrs. Acquilla Krick, 62, widow of Harvey Krick, Kempton R. 1, died on Sunday in Allentown hospital where she had been a patient since July 17. A native of Lynnport, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Sarah (Smith) Behler. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of New Jerusalem Red church. She is survived by a son, William C., at home; a brother, Fred F., Lynnport; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edwin Fetherolf, New Tripoli R. 1.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 26, 1949, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]
Doris M. Krick, 69, Reading, died of natural causes March 31 at 1:05 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient two weeks. She was the wife of Kenneth L. Krick. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Brook T. and Jeanette E. (Seaman) Wertz. Krick was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Reading. She is also survived by two sons, Scott K., Reading, and Kevin B., Bernville; and a daughter, Roxann D. (Krick) Byrne, Corona, Calif. Other survivors include two brothers, Carl Wertz, Reading, and Charlie Wertz, Wernersville; and three sisters: Ruth (Wertz) Sfingas, Sinking Spring; and Betty (Wertz) Vogel and Carol (Wertz) Hafer, both of Reading. There are also three grandchildren. Memorial services will be April 8 at 11 a.m. in the Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Shillington. Burial will be private.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, April 1, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Esther, wife of Lewis Krick, residing a mile from Kutztown, died on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. of pleurisy. She was a daughter of the late John Schlenker and wife, nee Zulich, and was born in Greenwich township seventy years ago. She leaves her husband, three sons and a daughter, Richard, at home; Mrs. Wm. G. Kemp, of Maxatawny; a son in the Philippines and a son in the West. The funeral will be held on Thursday forenoon with services by Rev. J. W. Bittner and burial in Fairview cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 26, 1915, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Anna Elisabeth, wife of Francis B. KRICK died on Wednesday morning, at the family residence in Sinking Spring, after an illness of three years, aged 67? years. The immediate cause of her death was Bright's disease. She had been able to be about the house until nine weeks ago, when she was compelled to take to her bed. Her maiden name was FINCHER and she and her husband lived on their farm near Sinking Spring until 1885, since which time they lived retired at that place. They had no children, but raised George LENHART, deceased, Mrs. George W. GRING and John W. WEIDNER. Mrs. KRICK was an active member of St. John's Reformed Church, and took a deep interest in the missionary society connected with the congregation. She was of a kind and genial nature and enjoyed the esteem of a large number of friends. She is survived by three brothers and a sister, Geo. FINCHER, Reading; William FINCHER, Jeremiah FINCHER, and Hannah FINCHER, all of Lower Heidelberg. Interment next Wednesday at 2 p.m. Services in St. John's Reformed Church, Rev. W. J. KERSCHNER officiating.
[Source: Reading Eagle, November 2, 1899. Submitted by: Michele.]
Among the local survivors of Grace A. (Titlow) Krick, 91, formerly of Wernersville, who died Dec. 2 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had resided since Nov. 1992, is a son, Jack L. Krick, Greenfields.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, December 11, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Services were held in the Auman Funeral Home, Reading, for Gregg W. Krick, 44, who died Nov. 12 in his Spring Township residence of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. He was the husband of Trudy L. (James) Krick. Born in Reading, he was a son of Shirley (Reinert) Krick, Greenfields, and the late Jack Krick. He was employed by GAI-Tronics Corp., Mohnton, for 18 years. Krick was a 1976 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. Also surviving are two sons, Tyler W. and Jesse E., both at home, and a stepdaughter, Lindsey M. James, Reading. Other survivors include two sisters, Sue E. (Krick) Bear and Kathy A. Krick, both of Greenfields.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, November 20, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
In Fritztown, on the 16th inst., Hettie Ann (nee Swoyer), aged 76 years, 9 months, and 24 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, at Fritztown, on Monday Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. at the house. Services and Interment at Sinking Spring Lutheran Church.
[Source: Reading Eagle, January 19, 1918. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]
May Krick, 92, formerly of Womelsdorf, died May 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, where she had been a resident. Her husband, Ammon E. Krick, died in October 1963. Born in Tulpehocken Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul O. and Eva M. (Bricker) Yeager. Krick was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf. She is survived by two sons, William R., Spring City, Chester County, and Robert, Fleetwood. There are also three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held in the Hetrick Funeral Home, Womelsdorf. Burial will be in St. John's Church Cemetery, Mount Aetna.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, May 28, 2005. Submitted by Nancy McD.]
Krick - In Reading, November 9th, Peter F. Krick, aged 58 years, 2 months and 2 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, November 11, 1871. Submitted by: Kathy.]
Krick--In Kricktown, on the 25th inst., Rebecca, wife of Daniel M. Krick, aged 70 years, 10 months and 24 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, at Kricktown, on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the house, Daylight Saving Time. Services at Gouglersville Reformed Church. Interment in Gouglersville cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, July 28, 1931. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Rev. Oscar Schultz KRIEBEL, A.M., D.D., principal of Perkiomen School and pastor of the Palm Schwenkfelder church, died in Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, on Tuesday at 5:50 p.m. following an operation performed the night before for an obstruction of the bowels. He was aged 68 years, 5 months and 6 days. For forth years Dr. KRIEBEL was principal of the local preparatory school, having been the first and only principal of the school since it was taken over by the Schwenkfelder church in 1892.
[Source: Pennsburg Town and Country, Friday, February 19, 1932. Submitted by: Deborah.]
Fort Pierce, Fla. Stanley M. Kriebel, formerly of Hereford, died her Tuesday. He was 54. Born in Hereford, he was a son of the late Calvin G. and Nora C. Meschter Kriebel. He was a member of Palm Schwenkfelder Church, Palm, Montgomery County. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mae Kuhns of East Greenville. All services will be at the Hoffman Funeral Home, 221 Main St., East Greenville, at the convenience of the family.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 4, 1959, page 25. Submitted by Jerri.]
Joseph R. Krigor, 88, of Quakertown died June 8, 2003 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Richardson) Krigor, who passed away April 20, 2003. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late George and Annie (Harshman) Krigor. He retired in 1980 from the U.S.Gauge/Ametek Division in Sellersville. He was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown. He was a lifetime member of the Quakertown Moose Club and a member of the Paletown Rod & Gun club. Mr. Krigor is survived by a daughter, Joanne R. of Schnecksville; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Tim. Services will be held Fri. June 13, at 11 a.m. at the C.R.Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown. Calling hours will be Fri. from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Animals in Distress, Coopersburg. Arrangements by: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.
[Source: Quakertown Free Press, June 12, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Plowville, April 9 (special)-- Allison Kring died at his home here, aged 87 years, 8 months and 11 days. He was a farmer by occupation and resided the greater part of his life in Chester county. There survive these children: Mrs. Tobias Gerhart, this place: Mrs. Harry Overdorf, Spring City; Mrs. Daniel Halderman, Chester Springs, R D; Mrs. Frank Kochel, Embreville; Mrs. Horace Entrican, Coatesville; Mrs. Horace Hughes, Spring City; William Kring, Chester Springs R D; Henry Kring, Spring City; Isaac Kring, Newark, NJ; and Monroe Kring, Kimberton; also 21 granchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
[Source: Reading Eagle, April 9, 1925, p. 8. Submitted by: Diana.]
Private services were held for Dr. Carroll S. Kring, 91, of Laguna Wood, Calif., who died in his residence on May 26. His wife, Louise B. (Tyson) Kring, died in 1991. Born in Birdsboro, he was a long-time physician in Birdsboro and Reading. Kring practiced medicine at his office in Birdsboro until 1948, and later in Reading for more than three decades, retiring in 1981. He was a staff member of past president of Community General Hospital, and delivered more than 5,000 babies. Kring was past president of the Berks County Medical Association. He attended both Lehigh University and Albright College and graduated from Hahnemann Medical School, Philadelphia, in 1939. Kring was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He placed second in the 1932 national amateur diving competition in Lake Placid, N.Y., and is a member of Berks Countys Swimming Hall of Fame. He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Kring, Laguna Hills, and a son, William, Washington, Washington County. There are also four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Eternity Cremation Service, Orange, Calif., was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, June 11, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mohnton, Aug 13 (special) John K Kring died from dropsy and complications at the home of his son-in-law William B Witwer, near Center church, Lancaster county, age 81 years and 3 months. His wife, Katie (Westley) Kring, died in 1923. He was a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Kessler) Kring. Deceased was a retired farmer and for many years attended the Reading markets. He was a member of the Allegheny Lutheran church and held various offices in the church council up to his death. There survive these children: John W., Bowmansville; Samuel, near Adamstown; Charles, Reading; Henry, Mohnton RFD; Mrs. Harry Trostle, Bowmansville; Mrs. William B Witwer, with whom he resided. Funeral: Monday, Aug 17, at 9:30am from the home of his son-in-law. Further services at Allegheny church, Rev. C G Heffner, of this borough, officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery in charge of undertaker C. D. B. Kindt.
[Source: Reading Eagle, August 15, 1925, p. 2. Submitted by: Diana.]
Kring - Widow of Bananiah [sic], Susanna died of Dropsy age 79y11m8d. Born near Bowmanville in Lancaster Co. Husband died 13yrs ago. She leaves 10 children: Harry of Bowmansville; Theodore of Grill; Emory of Wyomissing; Nathaniel of Sinking Spgs; Charles of Freemansville; Elizabeth wife of John Kramer of Alleghenyville; Otis of Plowville; Emeline, wife of Harvey Hoffert & Susan, wife of Michael Witwher of Blue Ball.
[Source: Reading Eagle, September 13, 1919, p. 32. Submitted by: Submitted by Tim.]
William Kring, in charge of the storeroom at the Scott Foundry of the Reading Iron Company, a short time after he had become very ill at work this morning, passed away at 8:20 am at his residence, 1751 Rose Street. His age was 56 years, 6 months and 17 days. Deceased returned to his home at 7:30. Neuritis was the cause of his death. Deceased was a native of Pottstown and had been employed a year at Scott foundry. Prior to that time he conducted a grocery store at his residence. He was a member of the Knights of Malta, Odd Fellows, and the Episcopal Church. He leaves his father, Samuel Kring, Birdsboro, his widow, Lillie M. (Hahn) Kring, at home; three children Milded B., wife of Francis R Hussey, Reading; Esther R. Kring, a student at the Drexel Institute, Philadelphia; and Carroll, at home; two brothers and one sister as follows: Isaac, Detroit, Mich.; Harvey KRING, Philadelphia, and Lulu, wife of Charles McNeal, Philadelphia.
[Source: Reading Eagle, December 8, 1921. Submitted by: Diana.]
Margaret M. Krizan, 90, Shillington, died May 11 in Lancaster General Hospital, where she had been a patient since March 26. Her husband, Frank J. Krizan, died Nov. 12, 1983. Born in Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Florence M. (Renninger) Lamp. Krizan was employed for six years as a seamstress by Irene's Shirt Factory, Reading, last working in 1955. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington. Surviving are two sisters, Catherine E. (Lamp) Stuber, Denver, Lancaster County, and Dorothy A. (Lamp) Smith, Shillington; and a brother, Charles S. Lamp, LaJolla, Calif. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, May 12, 2005. Submitted by Nancy.]
West Reading, June 29 (Special). Theodore Kroenig, 563 Chestnut street, this borough, died last evening at 6 o'clock at the Reading Hospital. He was aged 36 years. Deceased was admitted to the hospital yesterday morning. There survive a sister, Rose C., at the Chestnut street address.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, June 29, 1927. Submitted by: Nancy.]
D. Penrose Kroninger died Sunday morning at 6:15 oclock in the Allentown hospital, from injuries suffered in a grade crossing accident Friday morning at 10 o'clock, near the station at Chapmans, and in which his wife, Mrs. Eva Kroninger, aged 38 years, was almost instantly killed. Mr. and Mrs. Kroninger were on their way home from Allentown after delivering a load of produce when their machine was struck by a P. & R. engine attached to a number of freight and coal cars, and traveling on the C. & F., railroad. Mrs. Kroninger died before she could be given any medical or surgical attention. Mr. Kroninger was taken to the Allentown hospital where an examination showed he was suffering from a fractured skull and severe internal injuries. Mrs. Kroninger, who was 38 years old, was a native of Lyons and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rhoades, of that place. Mr. Kroninger, aged 53 years, was a son of David and Catherine, Kunkle, Kroninger, and was born in Berks County. They are survived by three children, Katie, Pearl and Jane, at home, whose ages range from twelve to sixteen years; Mr. and Mrs. William Rhoades, of Lyons, parents of Mrs. Kroninger, and a brother, Curtis Rhoads, of Fleetwood, Mr. and Mrs. David Kroninger, Berks county parents of Mr. Kroninger, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Grim, of Allentown, and Mrs. Chester Grave, of Kutztown. Double funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at their home, near Trexlertown, at 1:30 o'clock. Further services will be held in Siegfrieds church and burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William Dry will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 9, 1925, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
David J. Kroninger, a retired farmer of Maxatawny township, Berks county, and residing during the last four months at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Grim, 213 North Eighth street, died on Wednesday evening at 7.40 o'clock, at the Grim residence, aged 92 years, 10 months and 10 days. He had been in ill health for the last two months but was able to be up and about the house. His death came suddenly while seated in a rocking chair carrying on a conversation with members of the Grim family. Despite his advanced years, his health was remarkably good prior to two months ago. In his early years, he was a stage driver between Allentown and Schnecksville and between Allentown and Kutztown. The recent blizzard recalled to him some of the experiences he had in snow storms while driving the stage sleigh. He remembered one winter that had 102 days of consecutive sleighing. Mr. Kroninger was born in Maxatawny township and was the son of Daniel and Esther, nee Reifinger, Kroninger. His wife,, Catherine, nee Kunkle, died four years ago. Three sons and a daughter also preceded him in death. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran church, Maxatawny, and served as a deacon of that church for many years. Besides Mrs. Grim, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Chester Grave, of Kutztown, and a son, Penrose Kroninger, of Trexlertown; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a brother, John Kroninger, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Saul, of Kutztown. Funeral arrangements will be completed today.
[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, January 8, 1925, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Death Notice (Jan 10, p. 19) - Buried Zion Church Cemeterey, Maxatawny.
Elmer T. Kroninger, a harness maker by trade, died on Friday at the home of his son-in-law, Cleveland Grim, along R. 2, Kutztown. He was in his 77th year. Born in Macungie township, Lehigh county, he was the son of the late Peter and Rebecca, nee Laubenstein, Kroninger. He followed his trade of a harness maker until recent employment at the Hamburg State sanitarium. Mr. Kroninger's wife Florenda, nee Merkel, preceded him in death 22 years ago and his daughter Annie, wife of Cleveland Grim, 21 years. Surviving are his son-in-law; one grandson, Erwin Grim; one sister, Mrs. Peter Schlenker, R 2, Kutztown, and one brother, Morris William Kroninger, Hazleton. Short services will be conducted at the Fritz funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Further services at the Grimsville Union church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, September 19, 1943, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Harry Kroninger, 38, of Mertztown, died last night at 8:17 o'clock in the Sacred Heart hospital of injuries received Monday afternoon when his automobile went into a skid on the 7th St. extension, crashed through a guard rail, and came to rest in a field along the road. Stephen Gross, 27, of 452 E. 10th St., Northampton, who was riding with Kroninger at the time and who suffered head injuries, was discharged from the hospital a short time before his companion's death. According to Officer LeRoy W. Fahringer of the Whitehall township police, the accident happened about 600 feet from the 7th St. Drive-in theater, junction of the 7th St. extension and the Catasauqua road. The men were taken to the hospital in a truck which was passing along the highway. Kroninger received a compound fracture of the right leg and internal injuries.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 31, 1942, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Harry S. Kroninger, 78, of 17 E. Main St., Kutztown, a former Kutztown district magistrate, died Wednesday in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Leanna (Reinert) Kroninger. He was employed by the Berks County Courthouse for the last 36 years. Kroninger was a deputy in the prothonotary office for 23 years and a deputy in the clerk of quarter sessions office for 13 years. Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the late Elmer R. and Kate (Bower) Kroninger. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Kutztown. An Army veteran, Kroninger was a former president of the Kutztown Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 839. Surviving are four sons, Donald D. of Graterford, Lee W. of Catasauqua, Gene R. of Fayetteville, N.C., and Yale A., of Kutztown R. 3; two daughters, Julia G., wife of Charles E. Miller, of Alburtis, and Shirley A., wife of Ronald G. Kratzer, of North Catasauqua; a brother George, of Kutztown R. 2; 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the William S. Fritz Funeral Home, 55 Noble St., Kutztown. Calling hours will be noon Saturday until services.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 22, 1980, page D-10. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Katherine Kroninger, wife of David J. Kroninger, died at her home near Maxatawny, Pa., on June 9th (Wednesday), aged 82 years and 8 days. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy. She is survived by her husband, David J. Kroninger, one son, Penrose Kroninger, R.F.D. No. 1, Breinigsville, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Grim, Allentown, and Mrs. Chest. Graver, Kutztown. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, at her late home, and further services will be held in the Siegfried Church. Rev. Barnd of Kutztown will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, June 12, 1920, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]
The Rev. Dr. Victor A Kroninger Sr., a native of Allentown, was fatally stricken yesterday as he was driving a car near his home at 144 Broad St., Shillington. He was 67. He had been pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Shillington, for 41 years, before retiring Dec. 31, 1965. Rev. Kroninger was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital, West Reading, where he was taken. During his years as a Lutheran pastor, Rev. Kroninger held many positions including the presidency of the Reading Conference, Ministerium of Pennsylvania, for three terms. He had served on the board of directors of the Lutheran Home at Topton since 1951. In 1959, Muhlenberg College presented him with an honorary doctor of divinity degree for his outstanding service to the Lutheran church. He was a son of the lane Daniel and Clarissa Kroninger. He was the husband of Anna E. (Grammes) Kroninger. Rev. Kroninger was graduated from Emmaus High School in 1917, Muhlenberg College in 1921 and Mt. Airy Lutheran Seminary, Philadelphia, in 1924. He was ordained at Salem Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, in 1924. He then assumed the pastorships of Grace church, Robeson Lutheran Church, Plowville, and St. John's Lutheran Church, Gibralter. Rev. Kroninger served the three churches for 10 years. They were then broken up and the took charge of Grace church exclusively. During his tenure, Grace built a new church and a parish education building. Membership in the congregation more than tripled. Surviving besides his widow are two sons, the Rev. Victor A., Jr., of Robesonia; and Gerald C., of West Chester; a daughter, Anna L., wife of C. Jerry Rice, of Macungie R. 2, and six grandsons. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Union Church, Trexlertown. Viewing will be 5-9 p.m. tomorrow in Grace church, Shillington, and noon-2 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul's church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 25, 1968, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services were held for Walter K. Kropp, 69, of Stoner Avenue, St. Lawrence, who died July 31 in his residence. He was the husband of Margie E. (Schmoyer) Kropp. Born in Mount Penn, he had been employed for 38 years by Carpenter Technology Corp., retiring as maintenance supervisor. He was also owner and operator of both Kropp's Texaco and Kropp's Electrical Service, St. Lawrence, for many years. He was justice of the peace in St. Lawrence borough for 10 years. Kropp was a member of Schwarzwald United Church of Christ, Jacksonwald. He was a 1951 graduate of Mount Penn High School and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Kropp was a past president of the Mount Penn Fire Company and Antietam Valley Recreation Center. He served as Cub Scout leader for Pack 301, St. Lawrence. He was also a juried member of the Berks Art Guild. Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Mark W., St. Lawrence, and a daughter, Kyle L. (Kropp) Stoudt, Pennside. Other survivors include a brother; two sisters and two grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, August 6, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Elizabeth E. Krott, 75, Temple, died June 13 at 9:14 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient one day. She was the wife of Carl R. Krott Sr. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Hessie) Noll. Krott is also survived by a son, Carl R. Jr., Mertztown; and a daughter, Lynne E. (Krott) Reinert, Mohnton. Other survivors include a brother, John L. Noll Jr., Kirkwood, Lancaster County. There are also two grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Burial will be private.
[Source: Reading Eagle, June 16, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Krouse -- On December 24th, Susannah Krouse, aged 77 years and 9 months.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 9, 1875. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Funeral of M.A. Krug The funeral of Michael A. Krug will take place Monday morning at 8:45 o'clock instead of Wednesday as announced in Friday's funeral notice.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, July 11, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]
Mrs. Sallie Ann Krum, believed to be the last woman barber in Lehigh county, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at her home, Wescosville R. 1, aged 58 years, 7 months and 17 days. She operated the barber shop started by her late husband, Charles Krum, since his death 22 years ago. She retired last November when she became ill. Mrs. Krum was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a daughter of the late Henry and Sara (Oswald) Seip. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Perma Kemmerer of Wescosville R. 1, a son, Paul Krum of Breinigsville R. 1; five grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Bowman of Reading, Mrs. Peter Christman of Breinigsville, Charles Seip of Kutztown and Francis Seip, Allentown. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Keller funeral home, Fogelsville. Interment in Fairview cemetery, Allentown. The Rev. Robert A. Laubach will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 26, 1940, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Local businessman. Memorial services were held in the Lutheran Home at Topton Chapel for Karl Krummenoehl, who died of natural causes March 12 in his Sally Ann Furnance Road, Longswamp Township residence. He was the husband of Renate (Muller) Krummenoehl. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Karl P. Krummenoehl Sr. and Mary Traczuk. He was the owner of Cricklewood Soy Foods, Mertztown, for 22 years and the owner of Karl P. Krummenoehl Painting Co. for 30 years. Krummenoehl was a Vietnam War Army veteran. Also surviving are a son, Joshua Krummenoehl, Queens, N.Y., and two daughters, Arwen Krummenoehl and Kara Krummenoehl, both of Mertztown. Other survivors include a sister, Kathleen (Krummenoehl) Rotz, Allentown. The David J. Boyko Funeral Home, Macungie, was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, March 20, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Among the local survivors of Karl P. Krummenoehl, Reading, who died Dec. 8 in St. Joseph Medical Center, is a son, Karl P. Krummenoehl Jr., Mertztown.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, December 18, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Lawrence R. Krupp, 69, of Quakertown, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002 in his home. Funeral services will be held Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown. Calling hours are from 9:30 to10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. He was the husband of Joan M. (Koehler) Krupp. They were married 18 years last October. Born in Coopersburg, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mamie (Fluck) Krupp. He retired in 1998 from the Quakertown Waste Water Treatment Plant. Prior to that, he worked in the maintenance department of Spinlon, Quakertown. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Richlandtown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: two daughters, Debra of Bethlehem, Brenda of Quakertown; three sons, Richard Domyan of Coopersburg, Russell Krupp of Richlandtown and Matthew Krupp of Zionsville; two sisters, Stada Smith of Green Lane and Beatrice of Quakertown; six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Roland. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellerville, PA 18960. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., Quakertown.
[Source: Quakertown Free Press, November 7, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Catharine Kruse, a Gold Star Mother and widow of Henry N. Kruse, died at 3:45 p.m. yesterday at home, Franklin St., Alburtis, in her 76th year. Mrs. Kruse was born in Rockland township, Berks county, a daughter of the late Abraham and Lovina (Quillman) Hilbert. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran church, Kutztown. Surviving are 10 sons and four daughters: Walter, Paul Edwin, all at home; Mrs. Estella Mann, Mrs. Mamie Eltz, Charles Kruse, all of Allentown; Harvey, Fred, James, all of Emmaus; Raymond, Harold, Arthur, Mrs. Arthur Reinert and Mrs. Harry Findlay, Alburtis; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister, William and Levi Hilbert, Topton, and Mrs. Lizzie Wartzenluft, Kutztown. A son William died on a troop transport ship bound for France during the World War. The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday 1:30 p.m., DST. Regular services will follow in Trinity church, Kutztown, and interment will be made in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. The Rev. Carlton Heckman will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 30, 1941, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Among the local survivors of Henry C. Kruse, 77, of who died May 20 in his Richmond Township residence, is a stepdaughter, Mary I. (Brinker) Selesky, Shartlesville.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, May 28, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Private services were arranged by the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funerral Home, Kutztown, for Henry C. Kruse, who died May 20 in his Crystal Cave Road, Richmond Township residence. He was the husband of Lillian (Hartwig) Kruse. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a son of the late Henry C. and Julia Kruse. He was employed by the Hoboken, N.J., police department for 28 years, retiring as a sergeant in 1980. He later worked as a security guard at Cedar Crest College, Allentown. Kruse was a World War II Army veteran. Also surviving are two sons, Patrick, in South Carolina, and Charles, West New York, N.J. Other survivors include two stepdaughters, Mary I. (Brinker) Selesky, Shartlesville and Patricia (Brinker) Santer, Miami, Fla. There are also 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, May 29, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
William Kruse, retired estate gardener of Kutztown, died Thursday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Katie Berger, 21 S. Maple St., Kutztown. A son of the late Henry and Anna, nee Sherman, Kruse, he was in his 88th year. His wife, Annie B. S. Kruse, preceded him in death a number of years. Mrs. Berger, with whom he resided for many years, and a number of nieces and nephews, are the only survivors.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 12, 1949, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Captain Edward O. Kucske died Friday at Bowers after a lingering illness. He was born November 30, 1822, in Kutztown and afterward spent part of his active life in Reading up to 1860, when his family moved to Bowers, then a small place. He built a store house and warehouse. Later the ? and R. Depot, where he started in business. He brought the first anthracite coal, grain and feed and thus largely through his intelligence, Bowers became one of the chief towns along the East Penn. He served during the war as captain of the fifth Regiment of Artillery, New York. And received an honorable discharge April 1, 1865. After the war he resumed his business and is retired to private life. Deceased was widely known and leaves a large circle of friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning. Services in DeLong's Church. Rev. D. K. Humbert officiating, after which the carriage will proceed to Reading, where interment will be made at Charles Evans Cemetery. His widow, Katherine, and the children, Mrs. Louisa DeLong, and William at home, Marcy of Delaware, Ohio, and Charles of Baltimore, survive.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 15, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Laura M. Kuech, wife of George W. Kuech, died at 3 a.m. Sunday at her home, Kempton R. 2, after a lengthy illness. She was well known in Bethlehem as Mrs. Laura Smith, by a former marriage. She was born in Albany, Berks county, Jan. 14, 1870, a daughter of the late William and Mary Jane Snyder Greenawalt. Besides the husband there survive three daughters, Mrs. Austin Cressman and Mrs. Raymond Heft, both of Bethlehem, and Mrs. Joseph Rieger, of Allentown, and one brother, H. N. Greenawalt, of Tamaqua. Funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Styers funeral home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Rev. N. M. Cressman, of Allentown, will officiate. Burial in Fairview cemetery, Bethlehem.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 9, 1945, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]
Among the local survivors of Sherri F. (Leader) Kuehne, 39, Muhlenberg Township, who died Jan. 18 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, is a brother, David A. Leader, Centre Township.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, January 29, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Esta Kuehner, wife of James Kuehner, Jr., of 224 Moser street, died Tuesday at the Allentown hospital, aged 23 years, 6 months and 29 days. She was the daughter of Moses and Lillie, nee Grosscup, Stein, of Topton, and resided here for the last four years. There survive her husband, parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Grosscup, about one-half mile southeast of Topton. Funeral services will be held from the grandparents' residence on Saturday morning at 9.45 o'clock, with services in Bower's Lutheran church, and interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. W. H. Bond officiating. Funeral Director Jacob J. Schofer will have charge.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 18, 1923, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
The remains of Mrs. Esther (James) Kuehner, of Topton, were laid at rest in the Union Cemetery at Bowers. She was a daughter of Moses Stein and wife, Lillie, (nee Grosscup) and was born in Longswamp, June 17, 1899. Baptized by Rev. D. K. Humbert, August 14, 1899. She was confirmed in the Reformed faith by Rev. G. B. Smith. She was aged 23 years, 6 months and 29 days. On March 15, 1919, she was joined in marriage to James Kuehner of Allentown. There remain her husband, her parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Grosscup, whence the funeral services were held. The pallbearers were: Arthur E. and Francis DeLong, Edward Rohrbach, and Charles Neitz. Rev. W. F. Bond conducted the services.
[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 26, 1923, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
Cynthia A. (Mish) Kugler, 46, of Hellertown, died in her home on Dec. 16, 2002. She was the wife of James J. Kugler. They were married for 24 years. She was born in Fountain Hill and was the daughter of Edward M., Sr. and Ann M. (Cabak) Mish. She was employed by the former Eddie Mish's Glass Service, Hellertown for 20 years. She was a member of Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a daughter, Kristin at home; brother Edward M. Mish, Jr., New Tripoli. Services will be held 9:00 a.m. Dec. 20, 2002 at Heintzelman Funeral Home, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown. Calling hours will be held on Dec. 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Heintzelman Funeral Home. Contributions can be made to the Kristin L. Kuglar Education Fund, care of the Funeral Home, 326 Main St. Hellertown, PA 18055 Arrangements by, Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA.
[Source: Saucon News, December 19, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Grace E. Kuhn, 86, died July 7 in her residence in Boyertown. Her husband, James E. Kuhn, died in 1999. Born in Mohnton, she was a daughter of the late Pierce and Annie (White) Wenrich. Kuhn was employed for many years as a secretary-bookkeeper by Bachman Foods, Hyde Park, until her retirement. Surviving is a brother, John Wenrich, Lincoln Park. Services and burial will be private. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center Inc., Gilbertsville, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, July 8, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Jacob A. "Jake" Kuhn, 81, Patagonia, Ariz., formerly of Reading , died April 6 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tucson, Ariz. He was the husband of June E. (Donley) Kuhn. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Heinrich and Anna (Stefulik) Kuhn. Kuhn was employed as a private contractor in the Reading area. He was the building and codes inspector for Bern Township in the early 1970's. In the mid 1970's, Kuhn and his wife left Reading to do missionary work with the Benedictine Order in Mexico. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Kuhn was a member of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Patagonia, where he was an eucharistic minister. He is also survived by two sons, Dennis J., Denver, Colo., and Jeffrey L., Sonoita, Ariz. Other survivors include a brother, Henry P., Reading; and two sisters, Mary (Kuhn) Monahan, Reading, and Anna (Kuhn) Machmer, Alexandria, Va. There are also three grandchildren. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 23 in St. Theresa's Church. Burial was in the Patagonia Cemetery. The Martinez Funeral Chapel, Nogales, Ariz., was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, June 8, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Sarah Kuhn, widow of the late John F. Kuhn, died suddenly at her residence, Reading, yesterday morning at 4.30 o'clock of heart disease, aged 65 years. She had not rested well during the night, and rising about 4 o'clock sat up in a chair, when she fell suddenly to the floor and expired in twenty minutes. Deceased had been in ill health over a year. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle. The following children survive: Mrs. Clara Stoudt, William Rhoads, of Reading; Harry Rhoads, of Boyertown; John Kuhn, of Allentown; Joseph Kuhn and Mary, wife of John Noll, both of Reading. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. John Ressler, of Kutztown, and Mrs. Samuel Saylor, of Reading; also a brother, Charles Hartman, of Chicago.
[Source: The Allentown Morning Call, Allentown, PA , Friday, April 28, 1899, page 4. Submitted by Betty.]
Mrs. Anna L. Kuhns, 404 Union St., the widow of Harvey J. Kuhns, died in the Allentown hospital at 6 a.m. Thursday after being hospitalized since jan. 30. She was 56 years old. Mrs. Kuhns was a resident of this city the last 40 years. She was born in Longswamp, Berks county, and was a daughter of the late Emmanuel and Katie, nee Miller, Hertzog. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran congregation at Trexlertown. Predeceased by her husband and two children, she leaves three sons, Harold Kuhns, Charles Grim and Frederick Sherer, all of Allentown; five grandchildren and a brother, Clayton H. Hertzog, Allentown. Services will be held at the Trexler funeral home, 116 S. 8th St., at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow in the Trexlertown cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, March 7, 1947, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Clara, wife of Milton Kuhns, of No. 409 Main street, Kutztown, died yesterday afternoon at two o'clock, following an illness of a little more than a week with typhoid fever. She was thirty-five years, six months and seventeen days of age. Surviving are her husband, Milton, one son Charles, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Werley, of Kutztown. Her grandmother, Mrs. D. K. Levan, of Kutztown, also survives. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, with services in the Trinity Church at Kutztown and burial in the Hope Cemetery. Undertaker Stump is in charge of the funeral.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 7, 1913, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Cora E. Kuhns, 82, of 321 N. Franklin St., Allentown, widow of George H. Kuhns, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. Born in Harlem, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Lorish) Kuhns. Her husband died in 1956. An Allentown resident for 60 years, Mrs. Kuhns was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. She also was a charter member of the Women of the Church. Surviving are a son Henry G., of Harrisburg; a daughter, Edna M., at home; a sister, Mrs. Ida S. Henricks of Greentown; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 13, 1964, page 26. Submitted by Jerri.]
Coming in contact with a live wire while changing his position on a tree which he was trimming, Elmer E. Kuhns, a lineman in the employ of the Lehigh Valley Transit company, was instantly electrocuted. Twenty-two hundred volts passed through his body. Kuhns was one of a force of linemen under the direction of Foreman Eli Kline. The gang was working on the road leading from Slatington to Slatedale. Kline was on the tree with Kuhns and the latter, in swinging around caught the wire, dropping with his neck against it. As he came in contact, his body stiffened and remained against the wire. Mr. Kline tried to push the wire back but the body swung with it. It was only by means of a rope that the body was finally taken away from contact with the wire. When this was accomplished, life was extinct and the body and clothes were badly burned. Deceased was thirty-five years of age and resided with his wife and seven small children at No. 628 Gordon street, this city. The youngest of the children is five weeks old and the oldest eleven years. He was born in Bally, Berks county, but resided in this city for a number of years. He was employed as a lineman for the past fourteen years, working for the Consolidated and Bell Telephone companies and for the past two years, for the Transit company. He is survived by his wife Kate and the children whose names are: Mildred, Celia, Paul, Isabelle, Anna, Marie and Joseph. He was a son of William and Emma Kuhns of Bally, and one sister, Mrs. Daniel Fry, of East Greenville, survive. Deceased was a member of the Spanish-American War Veterans, serving in Company D, Fourth regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, the company captained by Charles Spangler, of this city. He also was a member of the Knights of St. George, the Foresters of American and the One Year Beneficial society. The remains were brought to his home on Friday evening. The deceased assisted in putting up the electrical decorations for Catasauqua for the Old Home Week celebration, working over time in order to do it. He was regarded as one of the most faithful employes in the employ of the Transit company
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 6, 1914, pages 5 and 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
Emma, wife of Elmer Kuhns, died at the Lehigh Co. Home on Monday morning at 9.30, aged 43 years. She was an invalid for the last four years and was unable to walk or help herself. She is survived by her husband, her father and a brother, Victor, of Mertztown. She was a member of Longswamp Reformed church. Rev. W. L. Meckstroth will officiate at private funeral services on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her husband's home near Lehigh church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 16, 1918, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Estella B. Kuhns of 37 N. 13th St., Allentown, died yesterday at her home. She was 81. Mrs. Kuhns was the wife of Edwin H. Kuhns. Born in Maple Grove, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Ellen (Fretz) Bloch. She was a member of Zion's Church, Alburtis. Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Fannie, wife of Elwood H. Swan of Xenia, Ohio; Mae V., at home, and Virginia, wife of Ernest G. Snyder of Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Horace D. Fisher, of Topton; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Viewing will be after 11 a.m. Saturday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 22, 1960, page 32. Submitted by Jerri.]
James A. Kuhns, 84, who retired several months ago after disposing of a farm he operated for many years near Palm, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Willis Schultz of 123 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. The husband of Maria L. Gery Kuhns, he was born in Lehigh county, a son of the late Elias and Hettie Roth Kuhns and was a member of the Lutheran wing of the Huffs Union church. In addition to his wife and daughter, he leaves two sons, William H. of Allentown and Norman L. Kuhns of East Greenville; a sister, Mrs. James Schneck of Allentown; twenty grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rev. J. N. Black will officiate at brief services at the Schultz residence Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by services in Huffs church at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the Union cemetery at Huffs church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, July 6, 1944, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]
Simon Kuhns died at Seisholtzville of dropsy, aged 68 years. He leaves his wife, who was a Laros, four daughters and one son. All the children live at Siesholtzville but one daughter, who is the wife of Geo. H. Kuhns, a salesman at Young's hardware store. He was a son of the late Jonathan Kuhns and was born in Upper Macungie. He leaves these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Levi Fetterman, Vera Cruz; Jonas Kuhns, South Whitehall; Leon Kuhns, Sherersville; Elias Kuhns, Chapman's; Mrs. John H. Freyman, Chapman's; Mrs. Alfred Seiple, Bath; Phaon Kuhns, Frankfort, Inc., and Mrs. Samuel Fegley, Kutztown. The funeral will be held next Monday morning, the cortege leaving the house at Seisholtzville at 9 o'clock. Regular services and burial will take place at Jordan Lutheran Church, Rev. H. E. Semmel officiating.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, August 26, 1905, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Jane H. Kukulka, 47, wife of Dan Kukulka, of Conway, S.C., who died June 20 at the Conway Medical Center in South Carolina. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of Earl and Arlene Schoenly Heffner of Barto. She was a member of the Catholic Church of St. James. She was an elementary school teacher at Waccamaw Elementary School in South Carolina for more than 20 years. She was also a faculty advisor to the schools K-Kids Club and was responsible for forming South Carolinas first K-Kids Club. Kukulka was a member of the Myrtle Beach Kiwanis Club. She was a religious education teacher at St. James and St. Michaels Catholic churches. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Steven Kukulka of Conway, S.C. Also five brothers, Lee Heffner of Frederick, Gary Heffner and James Heffner, both of Bechtelsville, and Glen Heffner and Linwood Heffner, both of Barto; and a sister, Joan Gouldner of Alburtis. Memorials may be sent to the Jane Kukulka Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Kiwanis Club of Myrtle Beach, PO Box 9048, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578. Visiting hours are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, of South Carolina. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at the Catholic Church of St. James. Burial will be in the Hill Crest Cemetery.
[Source: Boyertown Area Times, June 26 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Funeral services were held for Lillian E. Kulaga, 78, of Gibraltar Road, Exeter Township, who died December 15 in the Reading Hospital. Her husband, Joseph P. Kulaga, died in 1983. Born in Reading, Kulaga was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Reading. Surviving are two daughters, Judy E. (Kulaga) Reider, at home, and Jody M. Kulaga, Sinking Spring. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reading, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, December 25, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Services were held for Florence E. (Weller) Kulp, 74, of Little Road in New Hanover, wife of Raymond K. Kulp, who died December 13 in Lancaster Regional Medical Center in Lancaster. Born in North Coventry, she was a sewing machine operator for the former H&R Manufacturing Co. in Boyertown for 26 years. Surviving in addition to her husband of 26 years are a son, Kenneth R. Kulp of Gilbertsville; four daughters, Linda D. Miller of Boyertown, Patricia M. Frey of Gilbertsville, Brenda K. Fox of Liverpool, N.Y., and Roxanne "Cookie" L. Sorg of Myerstown, Lebanon County. Also a sister, Caroline "Betty" Moyer of Stowe; four brothers, Donald Weller of Englesville, Harry "Hap" Weller of Bechtelsville, Clem Weller of Allentown and David Weller of Hereford; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 5179, Lancaster, PA 17606-5179. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park in Exeter. The Morrell Funeral Home, Boyertown, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Boyertown Area Times, December 19, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Funeral services were held for Iva B. Kulp, 84, of North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, who died October 28 in Pottstown Medical Center. Her husband, Earl R. Kulp, died in 1986. Born in Earl Township, she was a member of New Hanover Lutheran Church, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County. Surviving is a daughter, Jean (Kulp) Moser, Gilbertsville; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters and a brother. Contributions may be made in her memory to New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2941 Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525. Burial was in New Hanover Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Morrell Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Boyertown Area Times, November 7, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Maria Kulp, widow of Jacob M. Kulp of Pottstown is dead.
[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 14, 1899.]
Funeral services were held for Paul E. Kulp, 91, of Butter Lane, Exeter Township, who died June 21 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Ethel S. (Spotts) Kulp. Born in Stonersville, Kulp had been employed for many years as a cloth cutter by Osan Manufacturing, Boyertown, and Astor Knitting Mills, Reading, until his retirement. He was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, Jacksonwald. Kulp is also survived by a daughter, Ella N. (Kulp) Kirlin, Lewes, Del., and a brother, Percival, Oley. There are also six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, June 25 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Services were held for Robert V. Kulp, 35, of Sommers Road in Oley, who died March 9 in St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He was the husband of Paula (Evelend) Kulp. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Ronald W. and Doris (Magliochetti) Kulp of Boyertown. Kulp was a 1985 graduate of Boyertown High School. He worked as a mechanic at Cabot Corp. in Boyertown. A member of the Reading Motorcycle Club, the Harley Owners Group, the Oley Fire Co. and also the Liberty Fire Co. in New Berlinville. Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are two brothers, Eric J. Kulp of Birdsboro and Ronald W. Kulp, Jr. of Earlville. Contributions may be made to the Pit Bull Safe Haven, P.O. Box 857, Lebanon, PA 17042. Burial was in St. Aloysius New Cemetery in Pottstown. The arrangements were handled by the Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, Pottstown.
[Source: Boyertown Times , March 20, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Solomon Kulp died from the effects of a strike of paralysis at 2 a.m. to-day at his residence, in Cumru, near the Angelica ice houses, aged 60 years, 11 months and 4 days. He was ailing since last year, when he received a stroke, which rendered him speechless. On Sunday he suffered a second stroke, which partly paralyzed his body and confined him to bed. Deceased carried on the millimg business at Hiester's Mills for 8 years. He lived retired 4 years. Mr. Kulp was a member of Kissinger's Reformed church. Besides his widow, 6 sons and 2 daughters, as follows, survive: John, of Phila.; Henry H., Muhlenberg township; William, Lower Heidelberg; Preston, Milton and Edwin Kulp, at home; Mrs. Adam Derr, Spring; Mrs. George Beadberm, Lower Heidelberg, near Hain's church. He leaves 4 brothers, Aaron and George Kulp, Montgomery county; Henry, Fort Worth, Texas, and William Kulp, of North Dakota, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hiltebeizel and Mrs. Susan Brimley, both of Montgomery county.
[Source: Reading Eagle, January 20, 1898 p. 1. Submitted by Marcia.]
Stella C. Kulp, 94, Exeter Township, formerly of Union Township, died May 31 at 4:36 a.m. in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she had been a patient for more than a week. Her husband, Frank R. Kulp, died May 20, 1982. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank H. and Katie (Bear) Hafer. Kulp was a member of Calvary Praise & Fellowship Church, Birdsboro. She is survived by two sons, Frank D., Birdsboro, and Robert R., Reading. There are also three grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dawn L. Kulp, in 1999. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Geigertown.
[Source: Reading Eagle, June 2, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Donald L. Kummerer, 80, of 247 E arch St., Fleetwood, died Feb. 11 i9n St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Edith M. (Reitnaurer) Kummerer. Born in Fleetwood, he was a son of the late Harry M. and Emiline (Schwab) Kummerer.
Kummerer was employed for 14 years by the Red Cheek Apple Juice Co., Fleetwood, retiring in 1967. He was an Army veteran of World War II> Kummerer was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Fleetwood. He was past president of the Fleetwood Fire Co. and its relief association and a former assistant chief of the company truck crew. Kummerer was a board member of the Fleetwood Cemetery Association.
Kummerer is also survived by a daughter, Jane R. (Kummerer) Schmeck, Carlisle, Cumberland Co. Other survivors include a sister, Doris (Kummerer) Huyett, Fleetwood, and two grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood. Burial will be in Fleetwood Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, February 13, 2002, p. B-5. Submitted by Michelle.]
Services for Carl A. Kunkel, of Topton, were held in Hope Lutheran Church, Bowers. Kunkel died Feb. 28 in the Reading Hospital, where he was a patient two days. Burial was in the Union Cemetery of Bowers. He was the husband of Mae B. (Biehl) Kunkel. Born in Albany Township, he was a son of the late Francis and Martha (Wisser) Kunkel. He was a 1941 graduate of Kutztown High School. Kunkel was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was employed by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Pottstown, from 1961 to 1980 as a maintenance electrician. He was last employed by East Penn Manufacturing Inc., Lyons, from 1982 until his retirement in 1991. Kunkel was a member and a former councilman of Hope Lutheran Church, Bower. Surviving are a daughter, Randy S. (Kunkel) Angstadt, Lyons; and two sons, Cedric A., Mertztown, and Brian L., Oley. There are 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Violet (Kunkel) Bieber and Jean (Kunkel) Miller, both of Kutztown. Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, March 10, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Private services were arranged by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Dorothy R. Kunkel, formerly of Clover Valley Road, Greenwich Township, who died Dec. 4 in the residence of her daughter-in-law, Jill E. (Ford) Kunkel, Allentown. Burial was in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Rockland Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman R. Kunkel, who died April 2, 1991. Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Ellen (Flicker) Kline. Until retiring in 1979, she was employed as a housekeeper by Kutztown University. She was previously employed as a shoe cutter by Curtis-Stephens-Embry Co., Reading, and by the Kutztown Shoe Co. for 10 years. Kunkel was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Surviving is a grandson. She was predeceased by a son, Norman N. Kunkel, who died in 1987.
[Source: Boyertown Area Times, December 11, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Ellen (Lutz) Kunkel, 312 S. Main St., Kutztown, widow of Benjamin E. Kunkel, died Saturday morning in Community General Hospital, Reading. She was born in Albany Township, Berks County, a daughter of the late Lenius and Eliza (Leibensperger) Lutz. She was a member of Maxatawny Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, the aid society of the church, and the Eastern Star chapter of Kutztown. Surviving also are 10 grandchildren: Anthen, Kutztown; Laila M., wife of Walter Hengey, Kutztown R. 3; Amy E., wife of George V. Kutz, Kutztown R. 2; Helen E., wife of Harrison W. Mertz, Kutztown R. 3, and Mrs. Miriam K. Kochel, Laureldale. Surviving also are ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Katie Kunkel, Rahway, N.J.; Mrs. William K. Trexler, Kempton, and Charles A. Lutz, Kutztown, with whom she resided. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown, with further rites in Maxatawny Zion Church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 9, 1956, page 19. Submitted by Jerri.]
Private services were arranged by the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Emily M. Kunkel, 92, formerly of Walnut Street, Hamburg, who died May 19 in Berks Heim, where she had resided 12 years. Burial was in Frieden's Cemetery, Lenhartsville. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin L. Kunkel, who died March 22, 1975. Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late David C. and Minnie (Lenhart) Becker. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth M. (Kunkel) Kern, Kutztown, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, May 28, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Eva E. Kunkel, 102, a resident at Berks Heim, formerly of Fleetwood, died July 23 at 8:40 p.m. in Berks Heim. Born in Windsor Township, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Razyan (Rancer) Moyer. Kunkel had been employed for 34 years as a seamstress by Fleetwood Shirt Factory, retiring in February 1971. She was past vice president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Union Local 310, and secretary and chair lady of Local 128. Kunkel was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. Surviving is a son, Wayne I. Miller, Mertztown. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, John A. Miller and Boyd F. Kunkel; and three daughters: Vera (Miller) Wentzel-Carozza, Dolores (Miller) Day and Beryl (Kunkel) Heater. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Fleetwood Cemetery. John P. Feeney Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, July 26, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Francis D. Kunkel, 52, 430 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, died yesterday at Allentown hospital. Born in Greenwich township, Berks county, he was employed as a custodian at the Kutztown post office, and formerly had been a farmer. He was the son of the late Samuel and Maggie Levan Kunkel. Surviving are his wife, Martha Wisser Kunkel; two daughters, Violet, wife of Luther Bieber, and Jean, wife of Harry Miller, both of Kutztown; a son, Carl, Bechtelsville; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Trexler, Shoemakersville, and Mrs. Leroy Schoellenberger, Kempton, and three brothers, Leroy, Wescosville; Harry, Allentown R. 3, and Herman, Dryville.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 15, 1951, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]
Grace I. Kunkel, 54, of 116447 Pottsville Pike, Windsor Township, Berks County, died Friday at St. Joseph Medical Center, Hazleton, where she had been a patient since June 29. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Marshall Hein. She had been employed 10 years as a sewing machine operator by the former Windsor Knitting Mill, Hamburg, and the former Globe Knitting Mill, Shoemakersville. She was later employed for 13 years as a school crossing guard by the Hamburg Police Department, last working in 1998. Surviving are her husband, Donald R.; a son, Donald R. Jr., at home; three daughters, Cherlyn C. Wolf, Shoemakersville, Christina C., at home, and Angela G. Ney, Mohrsville; a brother, James Hein, Pottsville; three granddaughters. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Interment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.
[Source: Pottsville Republican, July 6, 1999. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Herman E. Kunkel, 43, husband of Mrs. Verdia (Kern) Kunkel, Lyons Station, died yesterday at his home. A son of the late Samuel and Maggie (Levan) Kunkel, he was born in Lynn Township. He was affiliated with the Lutheran wing of the Longswamp Union Church; the Lyons, Kutztown and Alburtis Fire companies; and the Rockland Rod and Gun Club. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Loretta M., wife of LeRoy Leibelsperger, at home; two sisters, Daisy, wife of Clarence Trexler, Shoemakersville; and Mabel, wife of LeRoy Schollenberger, Kempton; and two brothers, LeRoy, Wescosville; and Harry, Allentown R. 3.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, July 24, 1953, page 34. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Jennie P. Kunkel, widow of Charles Kunkel, died at her home, Kempton, R. D. 1, yesterday. Her age was 75 years. A daughter of the late Amos and Marie, nee Oswald, Wessner, she was a member of Friedens Lutheran church, Stony Run. Survivors include two daughters, Edna, at home, Mrs. Herbert Diehl, Reading, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 2, 1949, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]
Lawrence H. Kunkel of Kutztown R. 2, a farmer, died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. He was 57. He was the husband of Leona M. (Bennicoff) Kunkel. Born in Berks County's Greenwich Township, he was a son of Mrs. Florence (Sittler) Kunkel of Stony Run and the late J. Scott Kunkel. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of New Bethel Zion Union Church, Grimsville. Surviving with his widow and mother are three daughters, Dorothea, wife of William Boyer Jr., of Kutztown R. 3; Marie, wife of Richard Rutherford of Lenhartsville R. 1, and Elaine, wife of Melvin Shumaker, Kutztown R. 2; two sons, Kenneth of Kutztown R. 2, and Karl, at home; two sisters, Hilda, wife of Edward Kistler of Stony Run, and Ruth, wife of Daniel Deisher, Shoemakersville, and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday in the Nester Funeral Home, Route 143, Jacksonville.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 26, 1969, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]
Lewis W. Kunkel, Berks county farmer, died last night at his home at R. 1, Lenhartsville. He was 62 years old. Born in Albany township, he was a son of the late Reuben and Sarah (Wieda) Kunkel. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie (Miller) Kunkel, the following children: Harold of R. 1, Kutztown; Clarence, of R. 1, Kempton; Mildred, wife of Walter Wessner, of R. 3, Hamburg; Velma, wife of Roy Snyder, R. 1, Kempton; Dorothy, wife of Clarence Hoffman, of Hynemansville; Miriam, wife of Henry Held, of R. 1, Kutztown; Lillian, wife of Clarence Mengel, of R. 1, Kempton; Eleanor and Florence, both at home; 11 grandchildren and a brother, Maurice of R. 1, Kempton. Rev. Ira Klick will officiate at brief services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kunkel home and at the continued services in Friedens church, Stony Run. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 12, 1945, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mabel Kunkel, wife of Robert Kunkel of Kempton R. 1, died Saturday morning in the St. Joseph's Homeopathic hospital, Reading, where she had been a patient since last Sunday. She was aged 54 years, one month and 26 days. A daughter of Sarah, nee Lutz, Schroeder and the late James Schroeder of Stony Run, she was born and raised in that vicinity, and was a member of the Frieden's Lutheran church and Sunday school. Her mother and her husband survive; also the following children: Homer H. Kunkel, Stony Run; Olive N. Kunkel, Hyde Park; Helen, wife of Ira Lutz, Reading; Marian Kunkel, Reading; Hilda V. Kunkel, Kempton R. 1; Ruth, wife of Curtis Weisner, Kempton R. 1; Lillian M. Kunkel, Kempton R. 1. One child preceded her in death. There are four brothers also surviving: Irvin Schroeder, Sinking Springs; Milton O. Schroeder, Temple; Elmer J. Schroeder, Wennersville; and Charles A. Schroeder, Wyomissing. Private funeral services will be held at the late home, Kempton R. 1, Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Public services at the Frieden's Lutheran church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Ira Klick of Kutztown will officiate. There will be viewing Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 10, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
STONY RUN. A 12 year old son of Peter Kunkel, died, and will be buried at Friedens church, Stony Run, on Thursday.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, January 2, 1879. Submitted by Peggy.]
Solomon Kunkel, 64, died on Thursday at his home in Albany township, Kempton R. 1. He was a son of the late Samuel and Sarah Ann (Schuman) Kunkel, was a lifelong farmer, and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Frieden's church, Wessnersville. Surviving are his widow, Minnie (Kistler) Kunkel; six children, Irwin, Andrew, Verna and Victor Kunkel, at home; Leroy Kunkel, Kempton R.D. 1, and Elsie, wife of Floyd Snyder, Kempton R.D. 2; one grandchild; one sister, Kate, wife of Thomas Kramer, Kempton R.D. 1. Funeral Monday at 1:30 from the home. Further services in Frieden's church.
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, October 4, 1942, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Viletta Mae Kunkel, 90, of Berks Heim, Bern Township, Berks County, died Saturday at the annex of Berks Heim. Born in Andreas, March 22, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Lillie Fritz Henninger. She was a cook at the 1760 House, Trexlertown, for many years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of New Bethel Union Church, Kempton. Preceding her in death were her husband, Arthur A.; a son, Stanley A. Surviving are two daughters, Stella Kramer and Geraldine Leiby, both of Kutztown; a foster son, John Kehl, Mertztown; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Keller Funeral Home, New Tripoli. Interment will be in New Bethel Union Cemetery, Kempton.
[Source: Pottsville Republican, June 5, 2000. Submitted by: Nancy.]
Walter A. Kunkel, 45-year-old farmer, died on Tuesday in Reading hospital. A native of Lynn township, Lehigh county, he resided in Klinesville for the past three years. Married to Merka A. (Bader) Kunkel, he was the son of Jennie (Wessner) and the late Charles Kunkel. A member of the Lutheran congregation of Friedens church, he was a captain in the Kutztown Fire Co., and held membership in Woodmen of the World. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Charles, at home; and two sisters, Gertrude, wife of Herbert Diehl, Reading; and Edna Kunkel, Kempton R. 1.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, June 16, 1949, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services were held for Grace H. Kunkelman of Reinholds, formerly of Bern Township, in the Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Kunkelman died Feb. 15 in Reading Hospital, where she was a patient 10 days. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence G. Kunkelman, in 1981. Born in Evansville, Maidencreek Township, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Theresa (Sayer) Schwab. She was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Reading. She is survived by a son, Clarence J. Kunkelman, Virginville; and a daughter, Betty G. (Kunkelman) Stephan, Reinholds. There are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Frank Schwab, Reading; and two sisters, Agnes (Schwab) Stamm, Reading, and Alice (Schwab) Heffner, Fleetwood.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, March 2, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Harold B. Kunkelman, 77, formerly of Reading, died July 10 at 10:40 p.m. in the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Martin L. and Minnie H. (Vogel) Kunkelman. Kunkelman was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are three cousins. Services will be private. Sanders Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, July 12, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Ambrose J. Kunkle, 72, died Thursday night of a stroke at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Roth, Kutztown R. 1. Born in Berks county, he was the son of the late Ruben and Sarah, nee Weida, Kunkle. A sawyer by trade, he later turned to farming, and following his retirement 23 years ago, engaged in doing odd jobs. His wife, Minnie, nee Merkle, Kunkle, died eight years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of Ziegels church, and Kempton council 544, O. of I.A. Surviving are five daughters: Lizzie, wife of Llewellyn Hamm, Kempton R. 2; Mantana, wife of Edgar Kramer, Steinsville; Edna Kunkle, Wescosville R. 1; Alberta, wife of Mahlon Roth, Kutztown R. 1; Eva, wife of Clarence Roth, Egypt; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Morris of Stoney Run, and Lewis of Lenhartsville R. 2. Rev. Robert Laubach will officiate at services to be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Schmoyer Funeral home, Breinigsville, and at Ziegels church. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, March 31, 1944, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]
Eva E. Kunkle, 102, a resident at Berks Heim, died July 23 at 8:40 p.m. in Berks Heim. Born in Windsor Township, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Razyan (Rancer) Moyer. Kunkle had been employed for 34 years as a seamstress by Fleetwood Shirt Factory, retiring in February 1971. She was past vice president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Union Local 310, and secretary and chair lady of Local 128. Kunkle was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. She is survived by a son, Wayne I. Miller, Mertztown. There are also 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, John A. Miller and Boyd F. Kunkle; and three daughters: Vera (Miller) Wentzel-Carozza, Dolores (Miller) Day and Beryl (Kunkle) Heater. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Fleetwood Cemetery. John P. Feeney Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Reading Eagle, July 25, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Hattie M. Kunkle, wife of George A. Kunkle, Topton, died Christmas day in St. Joseph's hospital, Reading, after a short illness. She was aged 55 years, 7 months and 3 days. Mrs. Kunkle was a daughter of the late John P. Peters and Emma, nee Weidenhammer, Peters, and was a faithful member of St. Peter's Reformed church and Sunday school at Topton. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Pauley, of Hancock; three sisters and one grandchild. The sisters who survive are Mrs. John Scheirer, Essington, Pa.; Mrs. Herbert Schwartz, Reading, and Mrs. Carrie Kutz, Reading. Funeral services will be conducted from her late home, corner of Haas and Penn streets, Topton, Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Continued services in St. Peter's Reformed church, Topton, with interment in Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 27, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Nathan Kunkle, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Albany township, died at his home yesterday afternoon, after a slight illness from pneumonia. He was the last of the family of Kunkles, who resided at the old homestead, near Stony Run. His only surviving relatives are a nephew and niece, Michael and Maria Lynn, of this city. Funeral services will be held from his late home on Saturday morning at 9.30 o'clock, Rev. O. F. Scheirer officiating.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 4, 1912, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Sadie P. Kunkleman (nee Steffy), wife of Howard L. Kunkleman, died of consumption at her home in Spring township, near Fritztown, Berks County. The following survive: children, Walter, Fred, Herbert and Arthur, all at home; father, Daniel Steffy, and stepmother, Mrs. Rebecca Steffy, of Heidelberg township; also these brothers and sister, Joseph, of Heidelberg; John, of Springfield; Jacob of Heidelberg and Mrs. Ambrose Dixler, of Wernersville.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 17, 1909, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]
On the 21st inst., in this city, Charles E Kunsman, aged 42 years, 3 months and 22 days. The relatives and friends, members of Industry council, No.163, Jr. O.U.A.M. and Campol. P.O.S. of A., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence, of his brother, No. 919 Robson St. on Saturday afternnon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Internment at Aulenbach Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, February 22, 1894. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]
Isaac Kupp, aged about 70, died in Union township, opposite Douglassville. His wife died last April. Dr. D. W. B. Kupp, of Gibraltar, is a son, the only one living of 5 or 6 children. He was a farmer and a local preacher in the M. E. church. Funeral on Saturday, Jan. 7 to leave the house at 1 p.m. Interment in St. Michaels cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, January 5, 1893. Submitted by Peggy.]
Suicide - Samuel Kupp, a highly respectable citizen of Union township, Berks county, residing opposite Douglassville, was found dead in the fodder entry of his barn, on Wednesday afternoon last, the 30th ult., between 4 and 5 o'clock. Mr. Kupp, who was a blacksmith, was engaged in the morning in shoeing horses for Mr. McKenty, and about 11 o'clock, A.M., he paid his hired man, Mr. Wert, some money, at which time he conversed as usual. Between 11 and 12 o'clock, the report of a pistol was heard, in the direction of the barn, but no one suspected what had really happened, and search was not made for him until late in the afternoon, when found by his wife.
The alarm was given and a number of persons soon collected together. David B Mauger, Esq., Justice of the Peace for Douglass township, was sent to hold an inquest over the body, and Dr. W C Bosset, of Douglassville to make a post mortem examination. The Jury, after retiring a short time, rendered the verdict that the deceased came to his death by a pistol shot by his own hands, charged with common shot. No cause is assigned to the rash act.
The deceased was in very good peunniary circumstances. He was interred on Satuday afternoon last, at the New Storeville cemetery.(Amity)
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, April 5, 1959. Submitted by Diana.]
Kurowski--On the 29th inst., Anthony Kurowski. Services from his home, 540 S. 15th St., Wednesday 7:20 a.m. Further services in St. Mary's Catholic Church, at 8 o'clock. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening. (Gallman)
[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, 30 March 1942. Submitted by Nancy.]
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Thomas T. Kurpiewski, 92, formerly of South 12th Street, Reading, who died December 23, where he had been a resident of the Beverly Manor, Exeter Township since 1999. His wife, Angela M. (Kopala) Kurpiewski, died in 1999. Born in Reading, he was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Reading. He was employed for many years by Berkshire Knitting Mills, General Battery Corp., and Brown Trailer Co. He is survived by a son, Ted, Manlius, N.Y. Other survivors include a sister and three granddaughters. Entombment was in Gethsemane Chapel Mausoleum, Laureldale. The Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc., was in charge of the arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, January 1, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Kurr - In Bethel township, Berks county, February 9th, Anna Maria Kurr, widow of John Kurr, aged 81 years, 1 month and 18 days.
[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, February 27, 1875. Submitted by Kathy.]
On the 7th inst., at Birdsboro, Irene Kurst[sic KERST], daughter of Joseph and Lydia, aged 2 years.
NOTE: Surname is KERST. Buried St MIchael's Birdsboro cemetery
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, August 26, 1862. Submitted by: Submitted by Diana.]
A Memorial service was held for Esther M. Kurtz, 59, who died in her residence on Pine Grove Lane, near Elverson. She was the wife of Titus S. Kurtz. Born in Denver, Lancaster County, she was a member of Rockville Mennonite Church, Honey Brook Township, Chester County. Surviving are two sons, Gary L., and Todd J., both of Elverson; and a daughter, Melanie L. (Kurtz) Stoltzfus, Earl Earl, Lancaster County. Other survivors include four brothers; three sisters; a half sister and two granddaughters. Burial was private in Pine Grove Cemetery, Caernarvon Township. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, Lancaster County, was in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, March 19, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Sudden Demise of Mrs. Isaac Kurtz. Dies of Neuralgia of the Heart At the Ammon Fegley Home
Katie (nee Erb) Kurtz, wife of Isaac Kurtz died of neuralgia of the heart from which attack she succumbed within 20 minutes at the home of Ammon Fegley, on Second Street. Mrs. Kurtz spent a cheerful afternoon at the residence of her son-in-law Leon Tabor on South Franklin Street [Boyertown], and at 5:10 p.m. deceased started to depart for her home. Upon giving her daughter Amy, a good-by and rising her infant baby she left the residence of her daughter. In a hurry to reach her home she took the shortest route going to Second Street from which she was going to follow the footpath along the railroad. When she arrived at the corner of Second Street and the alley leading along the side of the Ammon Fegley residence, she was noticed to stagger towards the side gate and called for help.
[Source: Pottstown Daily News, Saturday, April 29, 1912. Submitted by Betty.]
Funeral of Mrs. Isaac Kurtz. The funeral of Katie, wife of Isaac Kurtz will be held from the family residence at 380 South Reading Avenue [Boyertown], on Tuesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. All services will be conducted at the house by Rev. J. J. Kline, of Pottstown. Interment in Fairview Cemetery this place [Boyertown]. Undertaker Herbert R. Houck has charge.
[Source: Pottstown Daily News, Monday April 22, 1912. Submitted by Betty.]
Lizzie Kurtz, the young daughter of landlord Kurtz, at Kutztown, recently so badly burned by her clothes catching fire while going past the stove in the room of the school. In which she was a pupil, died from the effects of her injuries on Monday of last week.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, February 17, 1892, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Verna C. Kurtz, 56, of 229 4th St., East Greenville, died Saturday in the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. She was the wife of Jay L. Kurtz. Born in District Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Sallie (Minner) Hilbert. She was a member of Trinity Great Swamp United Church of Christ, Spinnerstown. Surviving besides her husband are three brothers, Lloyd of Glen Burnie, Md.; Earl of Reading; and Russell of Topton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hunsberger Funeral Home, 163 Main St., Pennsburg. Calling hours will be after 7 p.m. tomorrow.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 13, 1970, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mary (Conrad), wife of Orlando Kuser, died on Tuesday at her home in Morysville, after an illness of several months. She was aged 46 years. Mrs. Kuser was a daughter of the late Ephraim and Emma (Yuengling) Conrad. Surviving are her husband, son, Harold, and these sisters and brothers: Alice, wife of Herman Hafer, Boyertown R.D. 1; Sallie, wife of Milton Moyer, Reading; Della, wife of Milton Heffner, Kutztown; Laura, wife of Richard Bechtel, Boyertown R.D. 1; Frank Conrad, Reading; Morris Conrad, Emaus.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 2, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services were held for Edward M. Kutsch, 76, of Old Swede Road, Douglassville, who died January 2 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. He was the husband of Catherine P. (Piazza) Kutsch. Born in Philadelphia, he graduated from North East High School in Philadelphia in 1944. He worked as a draftsman for the Dana Corp. for 37 years, retiring in 1986. Kutsch was an Army Air Corps veteran, serving during World War I. He was a member of St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church in Stowe. Kutsch was a founding member of the Pennsylvania Canal society; a member of the New Jersey Canal Society; the Society of Industrial Archeology; the Roebling Bridge Preservation Chapter; the Oliver Evans Chapter; the Phoenixville and Berks County Historical Societies; the Hugh Moore Historical Park and Museum in Easton; the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 814 in Pottstown; and the Pottstown Senior Center. In addition to his wife of 47 years, he is survived by four sons, Mark E. Kutsch, Jay C. Kutsch and Edward D. Kutsch, all of Pottstown, and Stephen F. Kutsch of Douglassville; one daughter, Kathryn A. Hetrick of Gilbertsville; and 13 grandchildren. Contributions may be made in the form of a Mass card. Burial was in St. Aloysius New Cemetery in Lower Pottsgrove. The Schumacher and Benner Funeral Home, Pottstown, handled the arrangements.
[Source: Southern Berks News, January 8, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Mrs. Annie E. (Brintzenhoff) Kutz, 73, died Sunday at her home in Lyons Station. She was the wife of George W. Kutz. A native of Maxatawny township, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Cornelia (Sharodin) Brintzenhoff. She was a member of Christ (DeLong's) Reformed church, Bowers. Surviving, besides her husband, are three sons, Floyd J., of Allentown; Paul C., of Palmyra, Pa.; George A., of Lyons Station; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 1, 1949, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Kutz, (born Rahn,) aged 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rahn, living two miles from Kutztown, was buried on Friday, leaving an infant son. A remarkable feature is that on the maternal side, the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents are still living, and the great-great-grandmother of the child also. The Rev. John H. Leinbach baptized the child on December 16th, at which the great-grandmother stood sponsor. The great-great-grandmother is the widow of Elijah DeTurck, aged 87 years.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, January 2, 1895, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
Arlene C. Kutz, 84, formerly of Reading, died June 28 at 10:25 p.m. in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. She had previously resided at Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township. Her husband, Joseph A. Kutz, died May 7, 1965. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Warren R. and Carrie S. (Sweitzer) Swavely. Kutz was employed for 47 years as office manager by Public Finance, Reading, retiring in 1986. She was secretary at the Horizon Center, Reading, for two years. Kutz was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Reading. Surviving is a sister, Luella A. (Swavely) Unger, West Lawn. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.
[Source: Reading Eagle, June 30, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Arlene L. Wessner, wife of Cyrus Kutz, of near Kutztown, died Wednesday at noon at the Allentown hospital of influenza and peritonitis. She was 19 years, 1 month and 9 days of age. She was a daughter of William and the late Daisy Kutz Wessner. There survive her husband, a four weeks' old daughter, Lillian; her father, stepmother, and the following brothers and sisters: John, Esther, Edwin and Daisy. The maternal grandparents, the paternal grandmother and two stepbrothers, Alfred and Wayne, also survive. She was a member of St. John's church and for thirteen years never missed a Sunday school session. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 1.30 from the home of her father, near Kutztown. Services will be held in St. John's church, Kutztown. Burial will be made in Hope cemetery.
[Source: The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Thursday, April 29, 1926, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Bessie Kutz, 85, of 3050 South Drive, Allentown, died Thursday in the Garden State Hospital, Marlton, N.J. She was the widow of Floyd Jacob Kutz who died in January. The couple owned and operated the Western Auto Store, Kutztown, for 29 years before retiring in 1969. They operated a grocery store at 16th and Allen streets, Allentown, for 19 years before that. Mrs. Kutz taught in one-room schoolhouses in rural Berks County for 13 years after graduating from the Kutztown Normal School in 1913. She was a clerk in the quarter-master's office in Washington, D.C., before she began teaching. Born in Lyons, she was a daughter of the late John and Amelia (Hammes) Gehris. Surviving are two daughters, Doris E., wife of Edward C. Close, Hamilton Square, N.J., and Elizabeth A., wife of Daniel G. Mager of Medford, N.J.; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Frickert of Allentown and Elsie, wife of Dr. J. R. Cresswell of Winter park, Fla., and five grandchildren. Services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown, is in charge of arrangements.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 29, 1978, page D-5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Caroline, wife of David F. Kutz, about a mile north of Topton, on the road to Kutztown, died very suddenly Saturday morning, of paralysis of the heart, aged 77 years, 9 months and 23 days. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. at the house. Services in St. John's Union Church, Kutztown, by Revs. J. J. Cressman and George w. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Kutz lived alone in a nice residence on their farm, between Lyons and Kutztown the past eighteen years. Mrs. Kutz was never sick. On Saturday morning Mr. Kutz arose first and attended, as usual, to his business about the barn. When he went into the house, she was not about, which was something unusual. He called her, but received no reply. When he went upstairs, he found her dead in bed. Dr. M. H. Koch, of Topton, was immediately summoned, who pronounced death due to apoplexy of the heart, and that she had died several hours before. Deceased was a daughter of Jonathan and Catharine Hass, of Longswamp. She was born February 8, 1823. She leaves a brother, Reuben Hass, of Topton, and the following sons and daughters, Cyrenius W., ex-member of the legislature of Somerset, Somerset county; Cosmus D., ex-county treasurer of Berks, of Topton; Moses, merchant, of Topton; Alfred, of Worcester, Montgomery county; Jeremiah, of Reading; Ellsworth, of Bower's; Villara, wife of Milton Schollenberger, near Fleetwood, and Evella, wife of Alvin Weiser, of near Bower's.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, December 4, 1900, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Caroline Kutz, aged 77 years, wife of David F. Kutz, residing near Lyons, on the East Penn R.R., was found dead in bed at her home early last Saturday morning a week, death having been due to paralysis of the heart. She is survived by her husband and the following brothers and sisters: Reuben Haas, of Topton; Cyrenius W., ex-member of the Legislature from Berks county, but for years past has been living at Ursina, Somerset county; Cosmus D., ex-county treasurer of Berks; Moses, merchant; and Alfred, of Worcester, Montgomery county; Jeremiah, of Reading; Ellsworth, of Bowers; Villara, wife of Milton Shollenberger, of near Fleetwood; and Evelia, wife of Alvin Weiser, of near Bower's.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, December 12, 1900, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
Charles I. Kutz, 71, a former president of the Fleetwood Rotary Club, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 15 W. Main St., Fleetwood. Born in Fleetwood, he was a son of the late Franklin S. and Alice (Schaeffer) Kutz and was the husband of Mable A. (Kleinert) Kutz. Kutz was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. He was active in Masonic orders and was a past master of Huguenot Lodge 377, Kutztown. A retired businessman, he was a charter member of both the Fleetwood Rotary and Lions clubs. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Alice, wife of Herbert L. Erb, with whom he resided, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood, with calling at the residence from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Funeral Notice (p. 35): Age at death = 71 years, 6 months, 4 days; Buried, Fleetwood Cemetery
[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 8, 1960, page 35. Submitted by Jerri.]
Daniel Kutz, aged 67 years, died at his home on his large farm at the Siegfried's Church, near Rothrocksville, Berks county, on Sunday last, of heart failure. He was married twice, but his surviving wife has been separated from him for a considerable time, owing to domestic disagreements, and resides in Allentown. The remains of the deceased will be buried at the Siegfried's Church to-morrow, 28th.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, March 27, 1895, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Daniel Kutz, son of the late Daniel Kutz, founder of Kutztown and an uncle of ex-District Attorney Ira G. Kutz, died at Goldendale, Washington. Ex-Councilman Edw. Kutz of Allentown is his only surviving brother. Mr. Kutz left Kutztown 40 years ago.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 20, 1909, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]
David Chester Kutz, 3 year old son of Edwin L. and Elsie M (Mertz) Kutz, of 112 Pear St. died yesterday in the Reading Hospital.
Surviving are the parents, these brothers and sisters, Edwin L. Jr., Ruth E and Catherine, all at home: maternal grandmother, Susan R (Stoudt) Clemens, of Somerset County, and maternal great-grandmother Mrs. Sallie Stoudt of Temple.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the home, the Rev. William O. Laub officiating. Interment will be made in Hinnershitz Cemetery. T.C. Auman Inc., funeral director, have charge.
[Source: Reading Eagle, December 5, 1941. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]
David D. Kutz, retired farmer and well known resident of Kutztown, died suddenly on Wednesday at his home, 215 E. Main St., Kutztown. He was in his 74th year. A son of the late Jacob S. and Mary (DeLong) Kutz, he had farmed for a long period in Maxatawny township before retiring 20 years ago. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, Kutztown, and was a director of the Farmers' National bank and the Hope Cemetery association of Kutztown. There survive only nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held form his late home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Services will be held in St. John's Lutheran church and interment will be made in Hope cemetery, Kutztown. Friends are invited to call at the home Saturday evening. Funeral Director Walter J. Christ, Fleetwood, is in charge.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 6, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
David F., father of ex-County Treasurer Cosmus D. Kutz, died at the home of his son, Cosmus, at Lyons, Tuesday, with whom he lived for eleven years. He was aged ninety-six years, four months and twenty-eight days. He was bedfast twelve weeks. His wife died a number of years ago. The following children survive: Cosmus D. and Moses, of Lyons; Albert, Reading; Syrenius, of Wesana, Somerset county; Jeremiah, Huff's Church; Ellsworth, Douglassville; Evelia, wife of Alvin Weiser, Bowers, and Valeria, wife of Milton Shollenberger, near Fleetwood. He was a member of Christ Reformed church at Bowers. The deceased was a farmer all his life. His farm was the Old Kutz homestead between Bowers and Kutztown. His wife died in 1901. E. D. Wieser, bookkeeper for John N. Lawfer & Co., is a grandson. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9.30 o'clock at the Lyons chapel. Interment in Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 25, 1916, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
David F., father of ex-County Treasurer Cosmus D. Kutz, passed away at the home of his son, Cosmus, at Lyons, aged ninety-six years, four months and twenty-eight days. Deceased was bedfast twelve weeks. His wife preceded him in death a number of years. He leaves the following children: Cosmus D. and Moses, of Lyons; Albert, Reading; Syrenius, of Wesana, Somerset county; Jeremiah, Huvs Church; Ellsworth, Douglassville; Vella, wife of Alvin Weiser, Bowers, and Valeria, wife of Milton Shollenberger, near Fleetwood.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 23, 1916, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Edwin J. Kutz, 87, of 405 E. Main St., Kutztown, a Richmond Township school director for 42 years before retiring in 1963, died Sunday in Reading Hospital. Richmond Township joined the Fleetwood Area School District in 1961. Kutz was a farmer until 1961, when he retired. He was the husband of the late Sue (Heffner) Kutz. Born in Richmond Township, he was a son of the late Edwin S. and Marietta (Deisher) Kutz. He was a member of Beckers St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood R. 2. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Laura M. Wiltrout of Kutztown, Grace I., wife of Norman J. Seidel of Fleetwood R. 3, Helen A., wife of Edwin L. Yoh of Dauberville, Berks county, Mildred M., wife of Wayne G. Levan of Fleetwood R. 1, and Margaret E., wife of Daniel George of Fleetwood R. 2; two sons, Edwin D. and Jacob A., both of Kutztown; 18 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the William S. Fritz Funeral Home, Kutztown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 27, 1972, page 47. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services will be held Wednesday for Edwin L. Kutz Jr., 69, of Eastwick Drive, Exeter Township, who died February 21 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Gayle L. (Eshelman) Kutz. Born in Reading, Kutz was employed for 17 years by the city of Reading, first as a parking-meter repairman and later as manager of the parts department of the city garage, last working February 20. He had previously been employed as an automobile mechanic for Lindgren Chrysler Plymouth, Reading. Kutz was a member of Schwarzwald United Church of Christ, Jacksonwald. He was a life member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon and a 32nd degree Mason of Free and Accepted Masons 549, both of Reading. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Debbie A. (Kutz) Uczynski and Patricia L. (Kutz) Smith, both of St. Lawrence. Other survivors include a sister and a brother. There are also four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Henninger Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be private.
[Source: Southern Berks News, February 26, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Edwin S. Kutz, retired farmer, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at his home, 341 East Main street, Kutztown. He was aged 77 years, 11 months and 28 days. Mr. Kutz had been ailing for the past year and a half, but a stroke twenty days ago hastened his death. He was a son of the late Jacob S. and Mary, nee Delong, Kutz. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of Maxatawny church. Surviving him are his widow, Marietta, nee Deisher, Kutz; two sons, Edwin and George, Kutztown R.D.; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Spohn, of Maxatawny; one brother, David, of Kutztown; twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday at 1.30 p.m. (D.S.T.) From his late home, with continued services in St. John's church, Kutztown. Burial will be made in Hope cemetery, Kutztown. Revs. W. S. Dry and J. W. Bittner will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 8, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Emily L., widow of James A. Kutz, who conducted a wall paper establishment on North Seventh street, for forty years, expired at 3:45 o'clock yesterday morning at her home, No. 723 Green street, aged seventy-two years. She had been ill for some time with dropsy and heart trouble, the dropsy setting in several months ago. The deceased was born in Combula, Schuylkill county, her parents being the late Henry and Agnes Uren. Her father was the pioneer coal operator and in Carbon and Schuylkill counties. Fifty years ago she was married to Mr. Kutz in Mauch Chunk and the couple came to this city and resided here since that time. She is survived by the following children: Mabel, wife of E.L. Bailey, of Bluefield, W. Va.; Mrs. Florence Kutz Shaffer, Fannie I., George H., and James H. Kutz, all of this city. There are nine grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Agnes Titus of St. Clair, Pa., survives. The deceased was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and of the Woman's Missionary Society. She was also a member of Red Cloud Council, No. 87, Daughters of Pocahontas.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, c. 17 November 1916. Submitted by: Submitted by Robin.]
Services will be held Aug. 7, 1:30 p.m., in the Ludwick Funeral Home for Evelyn E. Kutz, of South Elm Street, Kutztown, who died of natural causes Aug. 3 in the Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, where she had been a patient since July 22. She was the wife of John C. Kutz. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Oliver R. and Edna M. (Freas) Schmoyer. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown. Also surviving are four sons: Randy S. Kutz and Dr. Timothy J. Kutz. both of Kutztown; Dennis A. Kutz, Kempton; and Ricky A. Kutz, Orlando, Fla. There are also four grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Donald C. Schmoyer, Kutztown; and two sisters, Shirley A. (Schmoyer) Hartman, Fleetwood, and Anna L. (Schmoyer) Billman, Kutztown.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, August 7, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Floranda (nee Dietrich), wife of George M. Kutz, of near Kutz's Mill in Greenwich Township, died of the grippe on Saturday night at 10.30. She leaves her husband, one brother, Thomas Dietrich, of Klinesville. Funeral on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. Interment in Kutztown cemetery. Rev. J. W. Bittner will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 28, 1923, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
Floyd J. Kutz, 82, of 3050 South Drive, Allentown, was dead on arrival Wednesday at the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center, after being stricken in his home. He was the husband of Bessie E. (Gehris) Kutz. Kutz and his wife owned the Kutz Grocery Store in Allentown, 1923-42. He was manager of the Western Auto Store, Kutztown, before retiring in 1971. Born in Bowers, he was a son of the late George W. and Annie (Brintzeghoff) Kutz. He was a member of Bowers' United Church of Christ. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Doris, wife of Edward Close of Hamilton Square, N.J., and Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Mager of Medford, N.J., and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. A calling period will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Funeral Notice (p. D-3): Age at death = 82 years, 10 months, 13 days; Buried, Lyons Church Cemetery, Lyons
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 19, 1978, page D-3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Frank D. Kutz, of Reading, died of consumption in the early part of last week, aged 56 years. Deceased was born in Longswamp tsp., and had been janitor of one of the Reading market houses for eighteen years. He is survived by ten children, of whom the following named live in Allentown, to wit: Henry, Levi and Samuel Kutz, Mrs. Mary Walters, Susan Stettler and Mrs. Amanda Reinhart.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, August 29, 1894, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
A complication of illnesses last night claimed Frederick B. Kutz at his home in Reading. He was aged 50 years, 9 months and 25 days. He was the son of Mary, nee Barto, and the late Cosmus D. Kutz, of Lyons, and was born in New Jerusalem, Berks county. He was a faithful member of the Christ Reformed deLong's church at Bowers. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Carrie, nee Peters; and these children, at home: John, Woodrow, Gladys, Melba, and Gene. A daughter, Mary, resided in Philadelphia. There also survive these sisters and brother, George Kutz and Miss Luma Kutz, of Lyons; Mrs. George Knittle, of Allentown; and Mrs. Irving Shollenberger, of Reading. The funeral will be held from his late home on Thursday at 10 a.m. All services will be held from the home at 101 Oley street, Reading. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery, Kutztown, with Rev. Geo. B. Smith, of Kutztown, officiating.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 14, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]
George V. Kutz of Kutztown R. 2, owner-operator of Indiandale Farms along Route 222 north of Kutztown, died yesterday morning in Liberty Nursing Home, Allentown. He was 76. A director of the Kutztown Fair Association, Kutz also was on the board of directors of Hope Cemetery in Kutztown. He was the husband of Amy E. (Kunkel) Kutz. Born in Richmond Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Edwin S. and Marietta (Deisher) Kutz. He belonged to St. John's Lutheran Church of Kutztown. Surviving besides his widow are a daughter Dorothy V., at home; a son, George D. Jr., of Kutztown R. 3; a brother, Edwin J., of Kutztown, and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Mark Stump Funeral Home, 329 W. Main St., Kutztown. Friends may call from 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 2, 1969, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]
George W. Kutz of Lyons, Berks County, died yesterday at Allentown Hospital. He was 86. Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the late Cosmus and Mary Barto Kutz. His wife, the former Annie Brintzenhoff, died in 1949. Surviving are three sons, Floyd J., Allentown; Paul C., Reading, and George A., Lyons; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great great grandchildren, and a sister, Luma Kutz, of Lyons. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, August 8, 1960, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Hilda E. (Merkel) Kutz, 63, wife of Pius H. Kutz, died yesterday in her home in Kutztown R. 3. Born in Greenwich Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Dietrich) Merkel. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown, and the auxiliary of the Lyons Fire Co. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, Lee W., at home; a brother, Dr. Ralph Merkel, Pottstown, and two sisters, Arline, wife of Mahlon Haver, Reading R. D., and Ruth, wife of George Kern, Kutztown. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 29, 1958, page 35. Submitted by Jerri.]
Isaac S. Kutz, a well-known farmer near Kutztown, died March 9, after a peculiar incident. Mr. Kutz was forewarned of death by a dream. He awoke in the morning and told his wife that he had a horrible dream and he would die. He gave particulars to his wife about the funeral arrangements Later he became delirious. The grief-stricken widow is now seriously ill. Deceased was born on November 6, 1857. He was a son of Jacob and Mary (nee DeLong) Kutz. His widow and two sons survive, Edwin, Richmond; David, at home, as also his aged father, Jacob Kutz. Funeral on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. from his late residence. Services will be held in St. John's Union Church. Rev. J. J. Cressman, pastor of the Lutheran congregation, will officiate. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 11, 1903, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]
Jacob S. Kutz, of Maxatawny, died Friday morning near Eagle Point, aged seventy-seven years. The deceased died of apoplexy after an illness of several days. His wife Mary, nee DeLong, preceded him in death ten years ago, his son, Isaac, one year ago, and his only daughter, Audora, about thirty-four years ago. He is survived by two sons, Edwin S. and David D., four grandchildren and one brother, Isaac, of Fleetwood. His funeral will take place on Thursday morning. Services will be held in St. John's Church by the Lutheran pastor, Rev. J. J. Cressman.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 7, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]
Veteran Painter and Paperhanger Dead
James A. Kutz, the veteran painter and paperhanger, of No. 109 North Seventh street, died Monday morning after suffering since last August with heart affection and dropsy. He was confined to bed a week. At 10 o'clock yesterday morning he became unconscious and passed peacefully away. He was seventy-one years of age. Mr. Kutz was born at Kutztown, the son of Reuben S. and Elizabeth Kutz, whose ancestors gave the name to the town. He learned paining and paperhanging in his youth and followed these occupations all his life.
Forty-eight years ago he moved to Allentown and for the past thirty-five years occupied one of the first dwellings erected in this city, the home of Judge Peter Rhoads, built before the Revolutionary War. The house is in an excellent state of preservation. Mr. Kutz's store adjoins the building at No. 111 North Seventh street. He married Emily L., daughter of Henry Wren a pioneer coal operator of Carbon county. She survives with the following children: Mrs. E.L. Bailey, Bluefield, West Virginia; George, H. Kutz, Savannah, Geo.; James H. Kutz, Mrs. Florence Shaffer and Fannie, at home. Eight grandchildren and one sister, Miss Isabella Kutz, of Kutztown, also survive.
Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was held in high esteem by many friends and acquaintances. The time of the funeral will be announced later.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, c. 10 November 1913. Submitted by: Submitted by Robin.]
Services for John E. Kutz Jr., of Kutztown, were held in the Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown. Kutz died of natural causes March 1 in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, where he was a patient one day. Burial was in Becker's (St. Peter's) Cemetery, Richmond Township. He was the husband of Doris A. (Meals) Kutz. Born in Richmond Township, he was a son of the late John E. Kutz Sr. and Beulah S. (Adam) Kutz. Kutz was a 1958 graduate of Fleetwood High School. He was employed by the Caloric Corp., Topton, for 34 years in the shipping and receiving department. Until retiring in 2004, he was employed for 12 years in the shipping and receiving department of East Penn Manufacturing Co., Lyons. Kutz was a member of Becker's (St. Peter's) Lutheran Church, Richmond Township. Surviving are two sons, David J. Sr., and Allen J., both of Richmond Township; and a daughter, Lori A. (Kutz) Friend, Windsor Township. There are six grandchildren and a great-grandson. Also surviving are two sisters, Elaine (Kutz) Trexler, Kempton, and Sandra (Kutz) Horvath, Kutztown; and a brother, Richard, Fleetwood.
[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, March 10, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Levi D. Kutz, in his 87th year, passed away Saturday at his residence, 112 North 11th St., from a complication of ailments attributable to his advanced age. He had been bedfast only since Tuesday. A native of Topton, Mr. Kutz came to this city about 45 years ago. He will be remembered by older residents of the city as a clerk at Bowen's Grocery store, where he spent thirteen years. He retired many years ago. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and the following son and daughters: Edward, Mrs. T. J. Schneck, Mrs. Katie Marberg and Mamie, all of this city, the latter at home. Five grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Reinhard, of this city, also survive. The deceased was, for many years, a faithful member of Trinity U. E. Church.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 3, 1921, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Marietta, nee Deisher, Kutz, of 341 E. Main St., Kutztown, died Thursday at her late home after a lengthy illness. She was 82 years old. Born in Maxatawny township, Berks county, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Caroline, nee Butz, Deisher. Her husband, the late Edwin S. Kutz, and a daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and Sunday school, Kutztown. Surviving are two sons: Edwin J. Kutz of Fleetwood R. 2, and George V. Kutz of Kutztown R. 1; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Spohn of Maxatawny; a brother, Rev. George Deisher of Jonestown; two sisters, Ida Deisher and Caroline Deisher of Kutztown; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rev. J. Bittner will officiate at services at her late home on Monday at 1:30 p.m. with further services in St. John's Lutheran church, Kutztown. Interment will be in Hope cemetery, Kutztown.
Death Notice (June 3, p. 13): Age at death = 82 years, 8 months, 26 days
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 2, 1944, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]
Moses Kutz, 88, father of Mrs. William I. Good, 233 Porter St., Easton, died Sunday night at the Reading hospital after a brief illness. A native of Lyons, Pa., Mr. Kutz received his early education at Neff's school, near Lyons. He later attended Eastman Business college, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In 1878 he was appointed assistant postmaster at Monterey. In 1879 he moved to Lyons, where he served as postmaster for 59 years. He also operated a general store at Lyons. He is survived by a son, Leroy M. Kutz, Lyons; two daughters, Elda S. Kutz, New York City and Mrs. William I. Good, Easton; a sister, a brother and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 7, 1942, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]
Paul C. Kutz, 77, of 4120 First Ave., St. Petersburg, died Saturday in St. Petersburg. He was the husband of the late Susan R. (Smith) Kutz. Kutz had been formerly employed by the D. F. & W. Knitting Mill, Reading. Born in Lyons, a son of the late George W. and Annie (Brintzenhoff) Kutz, he resided in Reading before moving to Florida. Surviving are two sons, the Rev. Vernon G. Kutz of Baldwin Park, Calif., and Charles A., of Fleetwood; a daughter Marietta, wife of Anthony Polkowski of Allentown; two brothers, Floyd J., of Allentown, and George A., of Topton, and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Trexler and Hook Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, June 10, 1974, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]
Polly (nee Altenderfer), widow of Charles Kutz, died at her residence on Upper Walnut street, Kutztown, aged 78 years. These children remain: Sarah, wife of Frank Brintzegoff, of Dryville; Mary Ann, wife of Thomas Rothermel, of Kutztown; Aaron and Edwin, of Iowa; Susanna, widow of Joel Brendlinger, of Grimville; Albert, of Albany, and Annie, wife of Samuel Hoch, of Reading. Deceased was a member of the Reformed congregation of St. John's Church, Rev. E. H. Leinbach, pastor.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 1, 1907, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]
Reuben Kutz, one of Kutztown's oldest and best known citizens, died on Sunday last, of apoplexy, aged 79 years. He was a son of Solomon Kutz, who was the second settler in the town which bears his family name. Of the fourteen children born to him, only three survive. The funeral takes place today - Wednesday.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, December 19, 1894, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]
Death of Reuben Kutz. One of the Veteran Citizens of the Borough Passes Away After Living Almost Eighty Years.
Mr. Reuben Kutz, one of the oldest inhabitants of the borough, died at his North Walnut street residence on Saturday after having been a sufferer for almost two years. The immediate cause of his death was dropsy, but he had been suffering from the effects of several paralytic strokes. Deceased was born in Kutztown 79 years, 6 months and 17 days before his death. The town received its name from his father, Solomon Kutz, who was one of the earliest inhabitants of this district. Deceased was a school teacher for a number of years, a clerk in a store and later a butcher. Many years ago he held several minor borough offices and was at that time at the head of all public movements in this town. Three of a family of fourteen children survive: Mrs. Reuben Shuman, of Allentown, James Kutz, of Colorado Springs, Col.; and Miss Isabella Kutz who attended her father during his last illness. His wife, nee Elizabeth Harper, died 20 odd years ago. From the family of eighteen, three sisters now survive: Mrs. Kate Bright, Mrs. Daniel Kutz, and Mrs. Harry Sch???, all of Kutztown.
The funeral took place on Wednesday morning at ten o'clock with interment at Hope Cemetery. Rev. J.J. Cressman(?) delivered the funeral sermon in ??? St. John's church. A large number of the friends and relatives of the deceased were present.
[Source: Kutztown Patriot, 22 December 1894. Submitted by: Submitted by Robin.]
Mrs. Rosa J. Kutz, 76, a former member of the Arion society, who until eight years ago resided for 30 years at 134 N. Madison St., Allentown, died Thursday at the home of her daughter Lillian, wife of Harry Singer, Brookline, Philadelphia. Mrs. Kutz was the widow of Edward H. Kutz, well known tailor of Allentown, who died 12 years ago. He was also a member of the Arion society. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, the daughter of the late Frank D. and Eliza L., nee Carl, Fetzer. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical church and choir of Allentown. In addition to the daughter at whose home she resided, she is also survived by another daughter, Miriam, wife of Clinton Compher, New Brunswick, N.J.; four grandchildren, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Anna Myers, Bethlehem; Mrs. Florence weaver and Mrs. Jennie Eisenhard, both of Allentown; Myron J., Raymond G., Ezra E. and Roy M. Fetzer, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the J.S. Burkholder funeral home, 1601 Hamilton St. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, February 11, 1944, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
Samuel D. Kutz died on Saturday at his home, Eleventh and Turner Streets of a complication of diseases. Mr. Kutz was born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, July 15, 1822. He learned the tailoring trade and for a time taught school. He was also church organist. He moved to Allentown in 1877, and for a number of years, followed his trade. He is survived by six sons, two daughters, three brothers and four sisters. The sons are Charles D., Alfred F., and James S. of Allentown; John J. of Lehighton and Dr. Wilson L. Kutz of Weissport. The daughters are Mrs. Joseph Snyder and Mrs. Winifield Becker. Two brothers and sisters are Elise Kutz, of New Holland, Dr. Henry D. Kutz, of Allentown, Mrs. Emanual Reinhard, Mrs. John Walters and Mrs. Amandes Stettler, of Allentown, and Mrs. George Levan of Reading. Mr. and Mrs. Kutz celebrated their golden wedding, February 15, last. Interment in West End Cemetery.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 24, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]
On Thursday morning, November 26th, in Kutztown, Sarah, wife of Col. D. B. Kutz.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, December 9, 1863, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
In Longswamp, Berks Co., on the 17th of March, of Cramp, Sarah Alice, daughter of Samuel D. and Caroline Kutz, aged 2 years, 4 months and 23 days.
[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, April 8, 1863, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]
Sell D. Kutz, a lifelong resident of Kutztown, and well known throughout Berks and adjoining counties, died Saturday at his home, after an illness of several years. The immediate cause of death was apoplexy, which afflicted him two days ago. He was aged seventy years, five months and four days. He was the son of the long deceased David Kutz and his wife Catharine (nee Sell), was born on the old Kutz homestead in Maxatawny township. His father was a former associate judge of the Common Please Court of Berks county, and also county commissioner of Berks county. Besides his widow, Mary (nee Metzger), he is survived by one son, Harry D., a prominent lawyer of Nazareth, Northampton county, and two granddaughters, Mary, wife of Dr. Jacob Engle, Philadelphia, and Katherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Kutz, Nazareth. The funeral will take place on Thursday.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, October 19, 1914, page 22. Submitted by Jerri.]
Solon E. Kutz, 84, who received second and third-degree burns last month in a fire that destroyed his Lyons Station trailer, died Monday in Reading Hospital. On Jan. 29, Kutz's mobile home caught fire when a short circuit occurred in a fuse box. A neighbor found him lying inside the trailer near the front door and rescued him. He was taken to Reading Hospital. His wife, Beulah C. (Houck) Kutz, died in 1953. Until his retirement in 1957, he operated a farm in the Kutztown area. Born in Richmond Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Daniel and Emma E. (Hess) Kutz. Surviving are two daughters, Mabel G., wife of Paul Fox, of Reading; and Mae E., wife of Albert Leiby, of Kutztown R. 2; four sons, Daniel A., of Buena Vista, Va.; Stanley S., of Fleetwood R. 3; Paul B., of Lyons Station; and George H., of Kutztown R. 3; a brother Jacob, of Fogelsville; and 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the William S. Fritz Funeral Home, Kutztown. There will be no calling hours.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, February 15, 1972, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]
Mrs. Susan B. (Wanner) Kutz, wife of Harvey N. Kutz Sr., Kutztown R. 3 near Crystal Cave, died Friday evening at her home. She was 78. Mrs. Kutz was a daughter of the late Daniel and Catharine (Merkel) Wanner and was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Reformed Church near Moselem. Surviving with her husband are three sons: Daniel L., Detroit; John E. and Harvey N. Jr., both of Kutztown R. 3, and five grandchildren.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 20, 1952, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]
Willard Floyd Kutz, 21-year-old Lyons Station hosiery knitter, died in St. Joseph's hospital in Reading yesterday, the result of gunshot wounds suffered early last Monday when, according to State Motor Police of the Reading barracks, he attempted to end his life. Pellets from a shot fun entered his shoulder. State police said that Kutz had been going with a girl in his home town but was told to stay away by her father. They said that on Sunday he lost $30 at cards and drinking all but $10 of the money he planned to use to elope. Kutz was the son of Paul C. and Susan, nee Smith, Kutz of Lyons. He was a member of the Christ Reformed (DeLong's) church at bowers and the Lyons fire company. Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Vernon G. and Charles A. Kutz, and a sister, Marietta C. Kutz, all at home. His paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kutz of Lyons, also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1.30 p.m. from the home of his parents, Main St., Lyons. Regular services will follow in Christ Reformed (DeLong's) church, Bowers. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Rev. F. D. Slifer will officiate.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 13, 1939, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]
William P. Kutz, who conducted Kutz's mill in Greenwich township, Berks county, was found dead in bed yesterday morning and Dr. Lee D. Dunkelberger, deputy coroner of Kutztown, said death was due to a heart attack. He was aged 72 years, 9 months and 11 days. He was born in Greenwich township, a son of the late Jacob and Diana, nee Sunday, Kutz. Surviving Mr. Kutz are two children, Pius H. Kutz, Kutztown R. 2, and Ida D. Kutz, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Louisa Dietrich, Kutztown; Ella, wife of George Dorney, of Allentown; Hettie, wife of Charles Bartley, Kutztown R.D. Mr. Kutz was a member of St. John's Reformed church in Kutztown and fraternally was affiliated with the Jr. O.U.A.M. lodge, 1004; the Fraternal Order of Eagles, lodge 839, and the Knights of the Golden Eagle, all of Kutztown. The funeral will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday at his late home, with continued services in St. John's Reformed church at Kutztown. The Rev. E. K. Angstadt will officiate. Interment will be in Hope cemetery, Fleetwood.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 20, 1938, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]
Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Dorothy M. Kutzler, 76, who died June 30 in her Chestnut Street, Shoemakersville residence. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. She was the wife of James S. Kutzler Sr. Born in Shillington, she was a daughter of the late Lewis C. and Elizabeth (Ribble) Weber. Until retiring, she was employed as a cafeteria worker at Perry Elementary School in the Hamburg School District beginning in 1970. Kutzler was a life member of the Virginville Grange 1832 and the auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans. She was a past secretary of Ladies Auxiliary of the Shoemakersville Fire Company. Kutzler was a member of St. Luke's Church, Shoemakersville, where she served as sexton for many years and was secretary of the church's Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Also surviving are three sons: James S. Kutzler Jr., El Cajon, Calif.; Kenneth R. Kutzler, Cumru Township; and Paul E. Kutzler Sr., Shoemakersville; and three daughters: Beth A. (Kutzler) Bonkovich, Hamburg; Carol J. (Kutzler) Frost, West Reading; and Patti M. (Kutzler) Wittaker, Tulsa, Okla. There are also 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Paul E. Weber, South Temple, and a sister, Esther M. (Weber) Jost, Topton.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, July 9, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Local retired business owner Services will be held June 27, 10:30 a.m. in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Andrew Kuzan, of Washington Street, Shoemakersville, who died June 22 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient four days. Burial will be in St. Johns (Gernants) Union Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. He was the husband of Marie H. (Hilbert) Kuzan. Born in Newark, N.J., he was a son of the late Nicholas Kuzan and Eva (Hywlut) Kuzan Fayewicz. Until retiring in 1996, he was the owner and operator of Kuzans TruValue Hardware Inc., Route 61, Shoemakersville, which he began in 1960. He previously ran Kuzans Weatherstripping Stormdoors and Windows from 1949 to 1960 at the Route 61 location. He was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship, Blandon, where he served on the board. Kuzan was also a member of the board of Child Evangelism, Reading, and was a Good News Club teacher. He was a former Sunday school teacher at Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, Windsor Township, and a former board member of St. Johns (Gernants) Lutheran Church, Ontelaunee Township. Kuzan was a former member of the Shoemakersville/Leesport Rotary Club. Also surviving are three daughters: Joan M. (Kuzan) Rothermel, Brownstown, Lancaster County; Nancy D. (Kuzan) Shrom, Tampa, Fla.; and Ruth Ann (Kuzan) Reppert, Shoemakersville. There are also seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Mary (Kuzan) Koenig, Pottstown; a half sister, Anna Fayewicz, Temple; and two half brothers, Michael Fayewicz, Warminster, Bucks County, and Mylan Fayewicz, Kutztown.
[Source: Hamburg Area Item, June 25 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]
Harry Kylik, 70, father of Joseph Kylik, of this city, died on Monday in St. Joseph's hospital, Reading, following an illness of 15 days. A native of the Ukraine, he resided at 631 Pine St., Reading. Employed until his retirement 15 years ago by the Reading Iron Co., tube works, he was a son of the late Evan and Pasia (Tackey) Kylik. His wife, Pearl (Zatyrack) Kylik, preceded him in death. One of the organizers of St. Mary's Ukrainian Greek Catholic church, Reading, he held membership in the Russian Brotherhood, also of Reading. In addition to his son, Joseph, he is survived by two sons, Michael and John, both at home; a daughter, Antonette, now Sister Mary Ambrose, a nun at Woonsocket, R.I.; a step-sister, Rose, wife of Stanley Smusewski, Philadelphia; and two brothers, Lukacz, Reading, and Hriyak, Barto.
[Source: Allentown Morning Call, June 22, 1949, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]