Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Helen Bracalente, 88, of Quakertown, died May 4, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Alfred V. Bracalente. Born in Summit Hill, Carbon Co., she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Eva (Hamersky) Labyack. She was a member of St. Isidore's RC Church, Quakertown. She is survived by two sons, Frederick of Hellertown and James of Quakertown; three daughters, Vickie Kline of Pueblo, Colo., Joyce Hoffert of Shillington, and Sylvia Swede of Quakertown; two brothers, Steve Labyack of Huntington, Ala. and Joseph Labyack of Tamaqua; one sister, Mary Maradeo of Nesquehoning; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 8. Interment was in St. Isidore's Catholic Cemetery, Quakertown. Arrangements: The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home Inc., 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Brader, Jesse H.

Jesse H. Brader, 88, of Coopersburg died May 8, 2003 in his home. He was the husband of Dorothy E. (Youngken) Brader. They were married 67 years last June. Born in Bethlehem Township he was the son of the late William A. and Lillian M. (Schmidt) Brader. He was a self-employed carpenter retiring in 1979. He was a member of Grace Moravian Church in Center Valley. He was a member of the Paletown Gun Club and a past president and member of the Springtown Rod & Gun Club. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Richard C. of Quakertown; two daughters, Nancy Bartleman and Sandra George both of Quakertown; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons, Jesse, Jr. and Thomas W. Services were held May 10. Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Moravian Church, 5900 Old Bethlehem Pike, Center Valley, PA. Arrangements: C.R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Brady, Thomas L.

After sustaining three hard strokes of paralysis and several slight ones, Thomas L. Brady, aged 67 years, a well-known retired gravedigger, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Michael B. Hannahoe, 1626 Mineral Spring road. He was first stricken six years ago and was bedfast several weeks.

Mr. Brady was born in County Galway, Ireland, but lived in this city for over 30 years. He was a gravedigger at the Catholic Cemetery for more than a score of years. He lived retired since 1900. He was an esteemed member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and also held membership in the Emerald Beneficial Association. There survive, his widow, Mary (nee Jennings); two daughters, Mrs. M.B. Hannahoe, this city, and Mrs. Jacob H. Bothwell, of Phila., and three grandchildren.

Braine, Thomas S.

Among the local survivors of Thomas S. Braine, who died Feb. 23 in his Brecknock Township residence, is a daughter, Tamie J. (Braine) Myers, Lenhartsville.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, February 27, 2003 and March 5, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Brancadora, Millie

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Millie Brancadora, 82, formerly of Church Street, Reading, who died February 2 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she had resided since 1995. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Brancadora. Born in Reading, she was employed for five years as a quality-control inspector by Talbott Knitting Mills, Reading, retiring in 1983. She was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading, where she was a choir member for 50 years. Surviving is a sister, Antoinette (Tablone) Williamson, Birdsboro. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of arrangements.

Brandt, Daniel

Made melancholy by the grip, Daniel Brandt, toll gate keeper at Palmyra, Lebanon County, committed suicide with a shotgun.

Brandt, S.K.

Brannan, Lulu

Services were held for Lulu G. Brannan, 72, of Manatawny Road, Earl Township, who died October 31 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Charles W. Brannan. Born in New Berlinville, she and her husband were the owners-operators of the C & L Brannan Pretzel & Chip Stand at Zern's, Gilbertsville, for 23 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Spangsville. Brannan is also survived by two daughters, Doris J. (Brannan) Stoudt, Boyertown, and Linda J. (Brannan) Hess, New Berlinville; and a son, William C., Earl Township. Other survivors include two brothers: George Brintzenhoff, Boyertown, and Melvin Brintzenhoff, Oley; and four sisters: Joan (Brintzenhoff) Lobe, Oley Township; Claire (Brintzenhoff) Williams, Fleetwood; Jeanette (Brintzenhoff) Miller, Bally; and Charlotte (Brintzenhoff) Geiger, Sumneytown. There are also seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Oley Cemetery, Spangsville. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, handled the arrangements.

Brannan, Lulu G.

Among the local survivors of LuLu G. (Brintzenhoff) Brannan, Earl Township, who died of natural causes Oct. 31 in St. Joseph Medical Center, is a sister, Claire (Brintzenhoff) Williams, Fleetwood.

Braucher, Catharina

Braucher - In Albany, March 5th, Catharine, widow of Christian Braucher, aged 70 years, 10 months and 20 days.

Braun, Conrad

Braun, Ethel

Services and private burial were held for Ethel (Fenton) Braun, 83, of Henry Road in Barto, who died January 6 at her home. She was the widow of Frank Braun. Born in Princeton, N.J., she was a billing clerk for E. F. Houghton & Co. for nine years. Surviving are two sons, Frank Braun of Oakland, Md., and Robert Braun of Newtown; two daughters, Barbara Pate of Orlando, Fla., and Alice Kitei of Barto. Also 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers. The arrangements were handled by the Falk Funeral Home of Pennsburg.

Braun, John H.

John H. Braun, age 77, died yesterday in his home, 1249 Buttonwood St., He was the son of the late Christian and Adeline Braun, and a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church, Holy Name Society and Bonifacius Beneficial Association. Surviving are his widow, Frances (Flamm) and these children, Sister Martha of Mendham, N.J., Paul of Audubon, N.J., Loretta wife of Raymond Fisher, Florence wife of William Brenner, Anthony, all of Reading, Edna wife of Paul Gantert of Reinholds, Mariam wife of Harold Gantert of Reading, Sister Marcella of Mendham, N.J., Edward, Frances wife of Clarence Struble, both of Reading and 21 grandchildren. Funeral is Wednesday at 8:30 am, in his residence. High Mass of Requien will be celebrated in St Pauls Catholic Church at 9 am. Interment will be made in Gethsemane Cemetery. The Kern Funeral Home has charge.

Braun, Susanna

Mrs. Susanna Braun, of No. 140 North Eleventh street, died at a few minutes after 12 o'clock yesterday noon of heart failure. She had been complaining for several weeks, but was able to be around. Yesterday morning she remained in bed, not feeling as well as usual, and shortly before noon was seized with an attack of heart trouble, from which she died a short time afterward. Deceased was born in Kutztown 65 years ago and lived in this city nearly all her life. She was twice married. Her first husband, Englebert Zanger, died nearly nineteen years ago. Frederick Braun, her second husband, died nine years ago. There are no surviving children. The brothers and sisters surviving are Mrs. Charles Abele, Allentown; Mrs. Frank Fegley, and Simon Laros, Mauch Chunk; Henry Laros, Reading, and David Laros, of Iowa. A niece, Miss Hattie Laros, resided with the deceased. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Services will be held in St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Rev. J. Steinhaeuser officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 23, 1899, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brecht, Anna Maria

Brecht - In Bernville, May 5th, Anna Maria Brecht, daughter of Valentine Moser and Rosina Fisher, and wife of Jacob Brecht, aged 82 years, 3 months and 30 days.

Brecht, Jacob

Brecht, John Calvin

Brecht - In Bernville, April 23d, John Calvin, son of Benton K. and Deborah E. Brecht, aged 1 year, 8 months and 20 days.

Brecht, Maria

Brecht - In Mount Pleasant, Sept. 3d, Maria Brecht, wife of Levi Brecht, aged 42 years, 8 months and 28 days.

Brecht, Maria Magdalena (nee Stamm)

Brecht - In Jefferson, April 23d, Maria Magdalena Brecht, wife of Peter Brecht, and daughter of Frederick and Maria Stamm, aged 77 years, 1 month and 19 days.

Brecht, Michael

Brecht, Peter

Brecht - In Jefferson, May 26th, Peter Brecht, son of John and Anna Maria Brecht, aged 83 years, 7 months and 20 days.

Breen, Justin E.

Services for Justin E. Breen, 16, will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville. Breen, Jefferson Township, was killed in a one-car crash along Host Church Road in the township April 8 at about 4:50 p.m., officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Berks County coroner, Dr. Nicholas Bybel. Born in Lebanon, he was a son of Edward W. Breen, Lebanon, and Sheree B. (Rentschler) Breen, with whom he resided. Breen was a sophomore at Tulpehocken High School, where he was a member of the baseball team,. He also attended the Berks Career and Technology Center, West Campus, Bern Township. He was a member of Reading Moravian Church. Breen is also survived by a brother, Erik J., at home, and two half sisters, Nicole B. (Berns) Henning, Newmanstown, Lebanon County, and Amanda K. Berns, at home. Other survivors include his paternal grandmother, Dorothy L. Breen, Lebanon, and his stepfather, James S. Heckman, at home.

Breidegam, John

Breidegam--In this city, on the 6th inst., John Breidegam, aged 65 years and 8 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 122 North Front ST., on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, to proceed to ST. Mark's Reformed Church, where services will be held. Internment at Alsace cemetery.

Breidigan, Leo M.

Leo M. Breidigan, 71, of Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, died Friday morning in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. Born in Rock, he was a son ofthe late Benjamin and Martha Minnich Breidigan. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He owned and operated Leo's Redwing Shoe Store, Rehrersburg, for 27 years, retiring in 1995. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bruce L. Umbenhauer. Surviving are his wife, the former Arlene G. Umbenhauer; two daughters, Faye M. Kohl, Rehrersburg, and Darlene A. Krissinger, Richland; a stepson, Eugene L. Umbenhauer, Rehrersburg; two brothers, Stanley, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Earl, Elizabethtown; three sisters, Katie Zimmerman, Womelsdorf, Ada Fox, Bernville, and Leona Miller, Daleville, Va.; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters.

Breiner, John

Breiner, Mildred F.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Mildred F. Breiner, 59, West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County, who died of natural causes Jan. 23 shortly after admission to Pottsville Hospital. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, West Brunswick Township. She was the wife of Leon A. Breiner. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Mildred A. (Hafer) Koch, Muhlenberg Township, and the late Martin W. Moyer. She was a 1961 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and received degrees in both elementary education and special education from Kutztown State Teacher's College. She was vice president and secretary of Breiner Drywall Inc., West Brunswick Township, since 1983. From 1964 until 1971 she was employed as a special-education teacher at Hamburg Area High School. Breiner was judge of elections in West Brunswick Township. Also surviving are a son, Gregory A. Breiner, West Brunswick Township and a daughter, Kimberly M. Breiner, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County. Other survivors include a half sister, Lois J. (Koch) Beidler, Bern Township; a stepsister, Christine C. (Koch) Kern, in Iowa; and a stepbrother, Gerald L. Koch. Reno, Nev.

Breininger, Carl L.

Memorial services were held in Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, for Carl L. Breininger of Pennsylvania Avenue, Kutztown, who died March 8 in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, soon after admission. Inurnment was in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret M. (Hollenbach) Breininger, who died May 5, 1996. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late Edwin and Annie (Miller) Breininger. Until retiring in 1983, he was employed by the Kutztown Foundry for over 40 years. Breininger was a former secretary and treasurer of the Fairview Cemetery Board, Kutztown. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Breininger was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Kutztown. He is survived by a son, Stephen C., Kutztown; and a daughter, Diane L. Breininger, Naperville, Ill. Also surviving is a sister, Anna (Breininger) Kutz, Kutztown.

Breininger, I. Violet

Graveside services were held in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg, for I. Violet "Nuggie" Breininger, 87, of North Sixth Street, Hamburg, who died March 24 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since March 9. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl B. Breininger, who died Oct. 31, 1978. Born in Port Clinton, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late John and Sally (Martin) Knoblauch. Until retiring in 1978, she was employed as a press operator by various local mills. Breininger was a member of Hamburg Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of St. John's Congregational Christian Church, Port Clinton. Surviving is a daughter, Janice F. (Breininger) Weiss, Fleetwood; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Myrtle F. (Knoblauch) Orwig, Port Clinton. She was predeceased by a son, Leonard E. Breininger, who died in 1997. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Breininger, I. Violet

Among the local survivors of I. Violet (Knoblauch) Breininger, of Hamburg, who died March 24 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since March 9, is a daughter, Janice F. (Breininger) Weiss, Fleetwood.

Breitenstein, Caroline

In Amity, on the 1st November last, Caroline, wife of Martin Breitenstein, aged 68 years.

Breitenstein, Karola E. (nee Ruffner)

Karola E. Breitenstein, 86, formerly of Cumru Township, died June 16 at 5 a.m. in the Wyomissing Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Reading, where she had resided since March 18. Her husband, John S. Breitenstein, died March 25, 1979. Born in Mohnton, she was a daughter of the late William and Hannah (Tothero) Ruffner. Breitenstein was employed for 39 years by Luden's Inc., Reading, retiring on March 25, 1982, as a packer. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Mohnton. Breitenstein was a past president, vice president and treasurer of the ladies auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company, Mohnton. Surviving are a brother, Harold Ruffner, Mohnton; and two sisters, Martha M. (Ruffner) Schlouch, a resident at ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, and Emily (Ruffner) Degler, Mohnton. Services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton. Burial will be in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton.

Breitenstein, Sallie (nee Goodhart)

Amityville, April 19 --Sallie (Goodhart), widow of Jacob Breitenstein, this place, died this morning in St. Josephs Hospital, Reading, aged 60 years. She had been ill for the past two weeks. She was a member of St. Pauls Reformed Church, its Dorcas Society and the Ladies of the Golden Eagle, this place. She was a daughter of the late Amos and Ellen (Levan) Goodhart. She are surviving two sons, Ray and Clyde, both of this place; five grandchildern, three brothers, Victor, of Stonersville, Harry and Neikirch, both of Reading, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Scherer, of Stonersville. Funeral, Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. in the Houck Funeral Home, Pottstown, Further services in St. Pauls Church at 2 p. m., Rev. H. A. Althouse officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Brendle, Elias

Near Bowmansville, on the 4th, Elias Brendle, aged 80 years, 8 months and 9 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, Saturday March 8 at 2 p.m. Further services in the Bowmansville Mennonite Church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

Brendlinger, Daniel

Breneman, Lester R.

Breneman--In New Guinea, October 18, 1944 [sic], T/S? Lester R. Breneman, aged 35 years. Services from the Kindt Memorial Home, Shillington, Sunday, 2 p.m. Interment in Bergstrasse Cemetery, Lancaster County.

Brenholts, Col. [Thomas]

Brenneman, W. Earl

W. Earl Brenneman, 89, of Manor Health Services, Sinking Spring, formerly of Westview Terrace, Womelsdorf, died Wednesday at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Red Lion, he was a son of the late William E. and Sarah Jones Brenneman. He was a 1930 graduate of Red Lion High School and a graduate of Thompson Business Institute, York. He retired in 1978 after 45 years as a business manager and supervisor of building and grounds for Bethany Children's Home, Womelsdorf. He had been acting superintendent. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, its choir, secretary of the former Womelsdorf School Board, originating secretary of Conrad Weiser School Board, secretary of Womelsdorf Sewer Authority, Womelsdorf Optimist Club, Berks County Matchcover Club, past treasurer of Conrad Weiser Student Loan fund and a representative to the UCC National Synod from the Southeast Conference. A son, John E., died in 1947. Surviving are his wife, the former Grace I. Harner; a son, Larry R., Wernersville, formerly of Schuylkill Haven; a daughter, Janet L. Snyder Peiffer, Summit Station; a brother, Ernest, Telford; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Zion UCC. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Womelsdorf. Hetrick Funeral Home, Womelsdorf, is in charge of arrangements.

Breon, Robert H.

Services were held in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Robert H. Breon, who died March 1 in his residence on Main Street, Port Clinton, Schuylkill County. Burial was in Port Clinton Cemetery. He was the husband of Ruth H. (Clay) Breon. Born in Port Clinton, he was a son of the late Reuben and Ellen (Crater) Breon. He was a 1941 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. Until his retirement, he was employed for more than 50 years as a knitting machine mechanic by Lee Mark Inc., Port Clinton. Breon was a member of the Schuylkill Haven School Board from 1960 to 1969 and served as vice president from 1965 to 1969. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. Breon was a member of St. John's Conservative Congregational Christian Church, Port Clinton, where he presided as emeritus of the consistory. He is survived by two daughters, Dorothy G. (Breon) Dunkle, Hamburg, and Susan R. Breon, Greenbelt, Md.; and a son, Allen R., Clarksville, Md. There are five grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Charles, Reading; and a sister, Helen (Breon) Boully, Arlington, Va.

Brensinger, Abraham

Died. On the 26th ult., in Longswamp, Abraham Brensinger, aged 66 years and 5 months.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, August 15, 1883, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Alice Viola

The remains of Alice Viola, daughter of Charles H. and Hannah M. (Shoemaker) Brensinger, Hereford township, Barto R. 2, was laid to rest in the renovated cemetery adjoining Huff's church, Sunday, April 27, at 2 o'clock. She was born in Hereford, January 24, 1905, and was baptized May 1 of the same year by Rev. W. F. Bond. The parents were the sponsors. She died unexpectedly from influenza, April 22, aged 15 (?) years, 2 months and 28 days. There survives: Her parents, three brothers, William, Charles, and Walter, at home, and seven sisters, Elsie, wife of Robert Kemp, Landis Store; Mabel, wife of Clarence Moyer and Florence, wife of Paul Schoch, both of Bechtelsville; Helen, wife of Russell mest, Schultzville and Stella, Elsie and Edna, at home, the last named still bedfast with the flu.

[Source: Shamrock News, Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 6, 1930, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Bertha M. (nee Moyer)

Mrs. Bertha M. Brensinger, 63, wife of Frank W. Brensinger of Hereford Township, Barto R. 1, died yesterday morning in Allentown Hospital. She was born in District Township, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Reitnauer Moyer. She was of the Lutheran faith of Huffs Union Church. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Earl and Frank, both of Barto R. 1; Ernest, at home; and seven grandchildren.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 16, 1953, page 21. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Carrie

Mrs. Carrie Brensinger, of Topton, died last night shortly after eleven o�clock at the Allentown hospital, where she had been admitted during the day for an operation. She was 27 years of age.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, January 24, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Carrie M. (nee Hieger)

A week after she returned from the Allentown hospital where she helped nurse her young son back to health after an illness of nearly three weeks, Mrs. Carrie M., wife of Eugene Brensinger, a prominently known young woman of Topton, was stricken Sunday with intestinal trouble and died Monday night at the same hospital, aged 26 years, 10 months and 17 days. Mrs. Brensinger was a daughter of Andrew and Sallie M., nee Weidenhammer, Hieger, and was a native of Topton. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran church, the Bible class of the Sunday school and of the Ladies� auxiliary of the Topton Fire company. She is survived by her husband, one son, James S. A., her parents and the following brothers and sisters, David A., Peter, Paul E., Hannah, Harold, Woodrow W., Raymond G., Claire E., Mrs. John Hertzog and Mrs. Irwin Schlegel, the latter a twin sister, and Adam Hieger and Mrs. William Moser, Mertztown. The funeral will be held from her late home on Weiss street, Topton, on Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o�clock. Short services will be held at the house and continued services in Trinity Lutheran church, Topton. Interment will be made in the Topton cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 25, 1928, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Charles

On Saturday afternoon, Charles Brensinger, of Guth's Station, met his death at an iron ore mine of the Macungie Ore Company, located at Guth's Station. Mr. Brensinger was foreman at the mine. At 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Dr. H. K. Hartzell and A. S. Keck called at the mine to see one of the men. He was at work at the bottom of the shaft. Foreman Brensinger threw himself on his abdomen to look down the shaft and call the man when the elevator descended. It struck him an awful blow on the back of the head, crushing the skull. His injuries were attended to at once, but he died five hours later. Coroner Yost held an inquest yesterday afternoon and impaneled the following Jury: Calvin Miller, John Sherer, Hugh Henry, Alexander Guth, Frank C. Spangel and H. F. Longnecker. The verdict was that death was due to injuries received about the head and neck by being caught between shafts at the cage at the Macungie Ore Company's mine. The Company was exonerated from blame. Mr. Brensinger, was 40 or 49 years of age and left a wife and three children. The funeral will be held Thursday forenoon at Longswamp Church.

Brensinger, Earl S.

Earl S. Brensinger, 44, of Hereford, died yesterday morning in Allentown Hospital. Born in District Township, Berks County, he was a son of Frank W. Brensinger, Barto R. 1, and the late Bertha (Moyer) Brensinger. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Church and was employed by Freemans Dairy, Allentown. Surviving are his father, his wife, the former Lizzie Oberholtzer; a son, Herbert H.; two daughters, Marie F., and Shirley H., all at home, and a brother, Franklin, Alburtis R. 1. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Huffs Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 11, 1956, page 52. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Edwin P.

Edwin P. Brensinger, 68, a Berks County sawmill operator, died yesterday in his home in Mertztown R. 1. He had been ill for several months. Born in District Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Catharine (Freeby) Brensinger. Brensinger opened a sawmill at his home about 12 years ago. Before then he was engaged in farming. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Paul's Church, Longswamp. Surviving are his wife, Stella M. (Boyer) Brensinger, six sisters, Mrs. Cora Meck, Shamrock, Berks County; Harriet, wife of Sylvester Boyer, and Mrs. Mary Fenstermacher, both of Macungie R. 1; Katie, wife of Clarence Guinther, Topton; Ada, wife of Irwin Landis, Mertztown R. 1; Lala, wife of Stanley Bauman, Mertztown, and two brothers, John, Topton, and Nathan, Alburtis R. 1. Services at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Church, Longswamp.

Death Notice: Age at death = 68 years, 5 months, 22 days; buried, Rauch's Huffs Cemetery. Delong & Trexler Funeral Home, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 24, 1958, page 32. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Emma J. (nee Yoder)

Emma J. (nee Yoder), wife of Willoughby Brensinger, of Hereford, died on Saturday night in the Wernersville State hospital, Wernersville. She was aged 49 years, 9 months and 9 days. She is a daughter of Susanna (nee Moyer) and the late Christian Yoder, and is survived by her husband and the following children: Estella, wife of Norman Moyer, Hanover, and Nelson, at home, and these brothers and sisters: Levi and Henry, Dublin; Christian and Amanda, Harleysville; Elmer, Ambler, and one step-sister, Sallie, wife of B. Frank Althouse, of Sellersville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at her late home and at 2 p.m. in the Hereford Mennonite Meeting House, Bally. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Director W. H. Dimmig, East Greenville, has charge of the funeral.

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

Brensinger, Erwin G.F.

Erwin G. F. Brensinger, 59, caretaker of the West Side Rose gardens in Bethlehem for many years, died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday at his home, 655 Leibert St., Bethlehem. Born in Long Swamp, Feb. 22, 1884, he had been on the city park department payroll for the past 16 years, and was affiliated with Bethlehem Aerie, 284, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Wagner Brensinger; three sons, Sterling, Gloucester, N.J.; Charles, of Bethlehem; Paul, at home; six grandchildren, and one brother, Howard Brensinger, Bethlehem. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday at the late home with interment in the family plot, Nisky Hill.

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

Brensinger, Esther Mary

Shamrock news. SHAMROCK --- The remains of Esther Mary Brensinger, of Barto R. 2, were laid to rest May 24, in the New Union cemetery at Huff's church. She was a daughter of Franklin W. and Bertha M. Moyer Brensinger, and was born in Hereford township, June 13, 1915. After a short illness with heart failure she passed away, May 19, aged 18 years, 11 months and 6 days. Surviving are her parents, two brothers, Earl and Franklin, and one sister, Virginia, the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Moyer and a son, Ernest Richard, all at home, and the paternal grandfather, Simon Brensinger, of District, near Fredericksville. The bearers were: Charles, Walter and William Brensinger and Herbert Williams.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 1, 1934, p. 22. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Eugene N.

Eugene N. Brensinger, employe of the Topton foundry, died at 1:05 o'clock a.m. Tuesday at his home on Weiss St., Topton, in his 58th year. Born in Richmond township, he was the son of Simon and Isabella Bower Brensinger, and is survived by a son, James, at home; a granddaughter, Ethel Brensinger of Topton; and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. James DeLong of Easton, Mrs. George Missimer of Philadelphia, John Bleiler of Hancock, Pa., and Thomas Bleiler of Topton. His wife, Carrie, nee Heiter, Brensinger, died 14 years ago. He was a member of Topton council, No. 14, Patriotic Americans; Local union of moulders, No. 114, Topton; and the Kutztown lodge of Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the DeLong funeral home, 107 S. Home St., Topton, with interment in Topton Union cemetery. Rev. C. Kauffman of Emmaus will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 8, 1942, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Frank

Frank Brensinger, the photographer of South Bethlehem, died Saturday at 6 a.m., of grip and convulsions, at his mother's home in West Bethlehem, in his forty-seventh year. Mr. Brensinger was born at Long Swamp, Berks county, and was a son of the late Abraham Brensinger. Deceased is survived by his aged widowed mother, Mrs. Lucy Brensinger, one brother, Alfred, the photographer at Schoenersville, and a sister, Mrs. Sara Nadler, of West Bethlehem. He was sick only one week.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 27, 1899, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Frank W.

Frank W. Brensinger of Huffs Church, Barto R. 1, died yesterday in his home. He was 70. Born in District Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Simon and Mary (Fox) Brensinger. His wife, Mrs. Bertha (Miyer) Brensinger, died in 1953. A retired maintenance employe of the State Highways Department, he was a former farmer. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Union Church. Surviving are two sons, Franklin of Bally and Ernest, at home; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild and two brothers, Charles of Gilbertsville and John of Alburtis R. 1. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Huffs Church, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 19, 1962, page 55. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, John

The funeral of John Brensinger was held from his late residence, near Schultzville, Berks county, Wednesday morning. Deceased was the son of Henry and Esther, Oswald, Brensinger and was 73 years of age. Interment was made at Huff's church.

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

Brensinger, John F.

John F. Brensinger, 84, formerly of Alburtis R. 1, died Friday in the Liberty Nursing Center, Allentown. He was the husband of Elsie (Pauley) Brensinger. He was a pipe molder at Eastern Foundry Co., Boyertown, for 30 years, retiring in 1956. Born in District Township, he was a son of the late Simon and Mary Ann (Fox) Brensinger. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Union Church, District Township. Surviving with his widow are two sons, John of Bath and Elton of Mertztown R. 1; two daughters, Miriam, wife of William Kline of Lenhartsville R. 1, and Lucina Schwoyer of Allentown; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Schofer Funeral Home, Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.

Funeral Notice (p. 75): Age at death = 84 years, 5 months, 26 days; Buried, Huffs Union Cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call/Weekender, Saturday, May 16, 1981, page 75. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, Marl M. Sr.

Marl M. Brensinger Sr., 76, of 25 Willow Road, Tilden Township, Berks County, died Sunday at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Auburn, he was a son of the late Walter M. and Maude Kramer Brensinger. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a grinder for Fairmount Foundry, Hamburg, for many years, retiring in 1972. He was a life member of Union Fire Company No. 1, Hamburg, and Auburn VFW Post 3975. His wife, the former May E. Moyer, died Jan. 3, 1969; a son, Michael, died in 1949. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley E. Roach, Reading; three sons, Neil P., Schuylkill Haven, Marl J. Jr., Tilden Township, and James A., New Ringgold; a sister, Jean Stump, Deer Lake; three brothers, Mark M. and Merle, both of Auburn, and Neal W., Schuylkill Haven; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg.

Brensinger, Minnie E. (nee Trollinger)

Minnie E. Brensinger, 66, of Barto R. 1, near Hereford, died late Sunday night in her home. She had been sick for about a week. Born in Hereford Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Albert M. and Catharine H. (Sulkey) Trollinger. She was a member of Huff's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Berks County. Surviving are her husband, Willoughby H. Brensinger; a son, Warren Mill, Harrisburg; a brother, Lloyd E. Trollinger, Macungie R. 1, and a sister, Mrs. Bertie S. Crush, Allentown. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Huff's Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 11, 1957, page 30. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brensinger, William A.T.

William A. T. Brensinger, a well known resident of Butztown, passed away at his late home at 3 a.m. Thursday of apoplexy. He was aged 50 years, 8 months and 18 days. Born at Longswamp, Bucks (sic) county, on March 27, 1882, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Sarah Brensinger. A barber by trade, he had been employed for some time past in the shop of Harry Paulus, on Centre street. He also, for about a year, conducted a shop in Allentown. He was a member of Bethlehem Aerie, No. 284, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Besides his wife, Henrietta L., nee Wohlbach, there remain two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Beatrice Halteman of Butztown, and Jean Adell, at home; two brothers, Howard and Erwin, both of Bethlehem, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the late residence at Butztown on Sunday at 1.30 p.m. Interment will be made in the Longswamp cemetery at Longswamp.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 16, 1932, page 28. Submitted by Jerri.]

Bressler, Amanda and Milton

Bressler - On September 16th, Amanda, aged 9 years, 8 months and 8 days; and on Sept 18th, Milton, aged 2 years, 1 month 17 days, both children of Richard F. and Magdalena (Fiterland) Bressler, of Reading.

Bressler, Jeanette A. (nee Gruber)

Jeanette A. Bressler, 63, Myerstown, died of natural causes June 27 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of LeRoy H. Bressler Sr. Born in Heidelberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Anna M. (Kayser) Gruber. Bressler was a member of Myerstown Baptist Church. She is also survived by a daughter, Donna (Bressler) Wenrich, and a son, LeRoy H. Jr., both of Myerstown. Other survivors include a sister, Frances (Gruber) Bollinger, Denver, Lancaster County. There are also seven grandchildren. Services will be private. Grose Funeral Home Inc., Myerstown, is in charge of arrangements.

Bressler, Maria Anna (nee Young)

Bressler - Near Sinking Spring, on December 22d, Maria Ann Bressler, (Young) aged 55 years, 9 months and 12 years [sic].

Bressler, Minnie Minerva

Bressler - In Reading, August 23d, Minnie Minerva, infant daughter of John and Susan Catharine Bressler, aged 3 months and 14 days.

Brey, Milton D.

Died. On the 4th inst., in Reading, Milton D., son of William J. Brey, aged 3 years, 7 months and 16 days. Interment at Zionsville, where parents formerly resided.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 24, 1880, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Breyfogle, Frank E.

Breyfogle--On the 27th inst., Frank E. Breyfogle, aged 56 years. Services from the Theo C. Auman, Inc., Funeral Parlors, 247 Penn St., Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening, 7 to 9. (Auman)

Bridegam, Alice

Mrs. Alice Bridegam, 68, of Longsdale, injured on Saturday evening in an accident in which her husband was killed, died shortly before 3 o'clock yesterday morning at the Allentown hospital. Her husband died at the hospital on Saturday night, four hours after the accident. Funeral services for Mr. Bridegam, who was 82 years old, were held Sunday at the Zimmerman funeral home. Services for Mrs. Bridegam were held yesterday. Interment is to be made in the Charles Evans cemetery in Reading. According to State Police, Mr. Bridegam was the operator of the car in which both he and his wife were riding. The Bridegam car figured in a collision with an automobile operated by Earl Wehr of Mertztown R. 1 at the intersection of the Shamrock-Longsdale and Mertztown-Longswamp roads.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, August 10, 1943, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Bridegam, Arlene P.

Arlene P. Bridegam, 77, died of natural causes Aug. 27 at 8:25 a.m. in her St. Lawrence residence. She was the wife of Robert L. Bridegam. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Elmer L. and Carrie (Umberger) Palsgrove. Bridegam was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Mount Penn, where she served as organist and choir director for 43 years. She was a graduate of Reading High School. Bridegam is also survived by a daughter, Barbara Ann (Bridegam) Tvedt, Fort Myers, Fla., and two sons, James L., Birdsboro, and John R., St. Lawrence. There are also six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Faith Church. Burial will be in Charles Evans Cemetery. Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, is in charge of arrangements.

Bridegam, Calvin

Calvin Bridegam, 82, of Longsdale, along Mertztown R. 1, died last night at about 10:30 o'clock in the Allentown hospital of a fractured skull, suffered in an automobile accident not far from his home. His wife, Mrs. Alice Bridegam, 68, is in critical condition at the hospital, suffering from a possible fractured skull and internal injuries. She has not been informed of her husband's death. Mr. Bridegam had been in a semi-conscious condition until he expired. The accident happened at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of the Shamrock-Longsdale road and the road leading from Mertztown to Longswamp. According to Private Joseph Delaney, Reading barracks, State Motor Police, the driver of the car which collided with the Bridegam machine, is Earl Wehr of Mertztown R. 1. Mr. Bridegam operated the car in which he and his wife were riding. According to police, the Bridegam car was traveling south from Shamrock to Longsdale and was crossing the intersection when it was struck by the Wehr machine. Police say that Wehr was traveling west toward Longswamp and that he vehicle crashed into the right side of the Bridegam car, bashing in the door beside Mrs. Bridegam. The Bridegam car spun in a circle and crashed into a concrete culvert on the southwest corner of the intersection, rebounding and hitting a service pole. It careened off the pole and finally came to rest against an earth embankment along the south side of the Mertztown-Longswamp road. The elderly couple were removed from the car and Dr. W. F. Long of Longswamp was called to administer first aid. They were removed to the Allentown hospital by that institution's ambulance. Wehr escaped uninjured.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, August 8, 1943, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Briel, Daniel

Briel -- In Shamokin, on the 7th inst., Daniel Briel, aged 71 years, 7 months and 15 days. Relatives and friends, also members of Lincoln Post No. 140, G.A.R., of Shamokin, are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Alice Trostio, 1610 N. 9th St., on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Alsace Cemetery.

Bright, Helen I.

Helen I. Bright, 93, formerly of Robesonia, died May 5 at 8:40 a.m. in the Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village, Albright Campus, Myerstown, where she had resided since February 2001. Her husband, Vernon T. Bright, died Dec. 24, 1979. Born in Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late Clayton J. and Jennie (Speicher) Davis. Bright was employed for several years in the cafeteria at Conrad Weiser High School, Robesonia. She was a 1928 graduate of Ontelaunee High School, Leesport. Bright was a member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, Heidelberg Township, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She was a den mother in the Robesonia Cub Scout Pack. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Mae (Bright) Ravert, and four sons: Vernon R., Donald C., Randall D. and Robert H., all of Robesonia. Other survivors include a sister, Dorothy (Davis) Lembo, Shillington. There are also 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Daniel's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the North Heidelberg Cemetery, North Heidelberg Township. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Bright, Jacob

Bright - In Bernville, August 26th, Jacob Bright, aged 85 years, 5 months and 3 days.

Bright, Mrs. Jacob

Bright - At Bernville, Berks county, May 5th, Mrs. Jacob Bright, in the 83d year of her age.

Bright, Jacob K.

Bright--In Hamburg, on the 3d inst., Jacob K. Bright, aged 78 years, 2 months, 5 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 431 Highland St., Hamburg, Monday at 10:30 a.m. Daylight Saving Time. Services at the house. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg.

Bright, William A.

William A. Bright died at his home, 251 Pear street, aged 32 years. Death followed an illness of one year. He was a son of Aseneth and the late Andrew C. Bright. He was custodian of the Foresters Home for many years. He was a member of the Foresters, the Eagles and the Lutheran denomination. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Aseneth Bright; his widow, Elizabeth Bright; a half-brother, Alfred Heck, Grill; a half-sister, Bernice Heck; two sisters, Ruth Bright, this city, and Lillian, wife of Harry Shupp, this city.

Funeral services Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the T.C. Auman, Inc., Funeral Parlors, the Rev. A.H. Naugle officiating. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Bright, Walter F.

Rev. Lee M. Erdman officiated at the funeral of Walter F. Bright which took place from the residence of his brother-in-law, Wm. Itnyre, 1121 Mulberry street. Services were held Friday evening, the Mystic Star Commandary, Knights of Malta, observing their rites over the remains. The cortege proceeded to Winchester, Va., where further services and interment took place. The remains were attired in a black suit and reposed in a mahogany copper lined casket with tufted interior, French gray trimmings, extension bar handles and plate bearing name and age. Undertaker Theo C. Auman had charge.

Brightbill, Elizabeth V.

Among the local survivors of Elizabeth V. (Krivi) Brightbill, of Spring Township, who died May 23 shortly after being admitted to Reading Hospital, is a daughter, Kathleen M. (Brightbill) Schlegel, Fleetwood.

Brillensmith, Paul (aka Flogel)

Briner, Alice (nee Graul)

Alice Briner, 73, formerly of 818 North Second Street, died Sunday morning in Leader Residential Center, West Reading, where she had resided since May 24, 1989. She was the widow of Clarence P. Briner, who died October 6, 1983. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Calvin and Laura (Bright) Graul. She was employed as a packer at Emhart Corporation, Threaded Fastener Division, for 10 years... last working in 1960. She was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ. Surviving are a son: Bruce D. Reinholds, and two grandchildren. Also, three brothers: Herbert W. and Calvin C. Graul, Reading, and Elwood Graul, Gibraltar. Interment in Laureldale Cemetery. Theo. C. Auman, Inc. Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Briner, Eliza

Miss Eliza Briner, 45 South 9th street died last night at 10:45 o'clock of heart disease after an illness of 4 months. She was a daughter of Jacob and Susan Briner, deceased, and was 74 years old. Deceased was born and raised in Reading. Three sisters and one brother survive, as follows: Miss Harriet Briner, Mrs. Margaret Wieand, Mrs. Emma Basler, and Amos Briner. She was a member of the 4th street M.E. church and Deborah Franklin Home Communion No. 6.

Briner, John E.

John E. Briner, 83, died Aug. 12 in his Reading residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl R. and Myrtle (Meinholz) Briner. He was employed for 25 years as a machinist by Narrow Fabric Industries, Wyomissing, retiring in 1986. Briner was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. There are no immediate survivors. Henninger Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Briner, Peter Jr.

On the 14th inst., in this city, Jemima, daughter of the late Peter Briner, Jr., aged 22 years, 6 months and 29 days.

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

Brinkman, Henry

Britton, John H.

Broad, Forrest R.

Forrest R. Broad, 82, Reading, died July 31 at 1:28 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since July 12. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Benjamin A. and Stella (Heim) Broad. Broad had been employed for 17 years as a security guard by Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading, retiring in 1988. He was a member of St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Reading. Broad was an Army veteran of World War II. He was past commander of Haag Post 378, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Reading. Broad was a life member of the Hampden Fire Relief Association. He is survived by two sisters, Miriam (Broad) Erb and Doris (Broad) Bare, both of Reading. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Broad, Lloyd F.L.

Services were held for Lloyd F.L. Broad, 87, formerly of South 10th Street, who died June 20 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was a resident of the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, for six months. Born in Reading, he had been self-employed for many years as an automobile mechanic in Reading, retiring in 1988. He was a member of St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Reading. Broad was a 1938 graduate of Reading High School. He is survived by a son, John R., Huntingdon Beach, Calif., and two stepsons, Donald Hart, Reading and Thomas Hart, Washington. D.C. Also surviving are a brother; two sisters; two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. The Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Reading, handled the arrangements.

Brobst, Charles A.

Charles A. Brobst, a former Allentonian and a retired chief examiner for the Central Railroad of New Jersey, died early yesterday at his home, 1514 N. 15th St., Reading, after an illness of one year. Mr. Brobst, a native of Cressona, had resided in Allentown for some time prior to moving to Reading 14 months ago. In Allentown, he resided at 230 N. 8th St. Mr. Brobst, who retired in 1934 after having been with the CRRNJ for 50 years, was 74. He was the son of the late William and Bridget, nee Salmon, Brobst. Surviving are these sisters: Mrs. Nellie Belles and Mrs. Carrie Prosser, Philadelphia; bella, wife of James Wells, Hagerstown, Md. His wife, nee Carrie E. Arner, died a number of years ago. The funeral will be held from the parlors of Theodore C. Auman Inc., 247 Penn St., Reading, Friday morning with a solemn high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church. Burial will be made in Grandview cemetery, Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 24, 1940, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brobst, Hattie C. (nee Leibensperger)

Mrs. Hattie C. Brobst, widow of Alvin Brobst, died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Heckman, 402 W. Emaus Ave. She was in her 75th year.

Mrs. Brobst had been ailing for eight years. She was bedfast for the last 14 weeks.

A native of Longswamp township, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Hattie (Miller) Leibensperger. She had been a resident of Allentown for 40 years. She held lifelong embership in the Lutheran congregation of Zion church, Maxatawny.

Surviving besides the daughter with whom she resided, Mrs. Esther M. Heckman, are another daughter, Mamie L., wife of Harry Rickert, Kutztown; two sons, Edwin W. and Elmer Brobst, Allentown; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, George, Allentown; Charles, Emmaus, and Edwin Leibensperger, Allentown R. 2, and two sisters, Mrs. Sally Faust, Trexlertown, and Mrs. Lizzie Meitzler, Macungie R. 2.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three children, MRs. Alice Pfleigher, a son Velles and an infant son.

Death notice (p. 3): Age at death = 74 years, (blank) months, and 16 days; Buried, Maxatawny cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 5, 1949, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brobst, Henry

Henry Brobst, one of the best known residents of Berks County, died yesterday morning at the Brobst House, Rehrersburg, aged 75 years, 7 months, and 9 days. Deceased was landlord of the Brobst House since 1853 with the exception of one year. The hotel was always a popular inn. On Battalion days over $600 was usually taken in. Mr. Brobst continued the ownership of the property and made it his home up to the time of his death. Deceased was for a number of years one of the most influential politicians in western Berks County, and a member of the legislature in 1868-70. Deceased was also engaged in cattle dealing. There survivie the following children: James S., of Ashfield, Carbon County; Frank and Mary J., wife of William P. Snyder, both of Reading; Charles A. Brobst and John A. Brobst, both of Canton, Ohio; Harry A. Brobst, justice of Rehrersburg. A daughter, Martha A., wife of Dr. A. M. Stapp, of Burlington, Mich., died several years ago. The only brother, Valentine, survives, and resides in Rehrersburg.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 5, 1896, p. 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Brobst, Lillie

Brobst -- In Bernville, September 9th, Lillie Brobst, daughter of ????? and Sybilia Brobst, aged 1 year, 5 months and 8 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 25, 1875. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Brogley, Emma

Brogley, Mrs. John

Mrs. John Brogley of Bally, died of grip and inflammation of lungs. She was a daughter of the late John Melcher, deceased. She leaves a husband and nine children. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

Brooke, Joyce R.

Services were held for Joyce Robinson Brooke, 85, formerly of Peach Lane, Alsace Township, who died May 7 in Romyn's Country Home, Exeter Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Brooke, in 1992 and her first husband, George H. Robinson, who died in 1955. Born in West Hartlepool, England, she had been employed as a quality-control examiner by Delta Knitwear, Oley, and David Crystal Sportswear, Reading, and earlier as a cook at Dinsedale Park School, England. She was a graduate of Billingham Intermediate School, County Durham, England. Surviving is a daughter, Marjorie R. (Robinson) Wilkinson, Oley Township; a son, Peter H. Robinson, Billingham, England; and two stepsons, David Brooke, Crewe, and Michael Brooke, Yarm, both in England. Other survivors include two sisters, Audrey (Harrison) Meck, Alsace Township, and Kathleen M. (Harrison) Lillington, Kutztown; and two brothers, Jack Harrison, in Ireland, and Derek Harrison, in South Australia. Also six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial was in Spies Zion Cemetery, Alsace Township. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, handled the arrangements.

Brooke, Joyce R.

Among the local survivors of Joyce R. (Harrison) Brooke, formerly of Alsace Township, who died May 7 in Romyn's Country Home, Exeter Township, is a sister, Kathleen M. (Harrison) Lillington, Kutztown.

Brooke, Joyce R.

Broschowsky, Charles

Charles Broschowsky, who was stricken by a heart attack at his home, rear of 112 Plum street, and was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital on Monday, where he died an hour after being admitted, was a member of the Cigarmakers' Union. Mr. Broschkowsky was employed by the city as a street cleaner and was 59. Surviving is a sister, Emma, wife of Charles Anderson.

Brosious, Beatrice M.

Beatrice M. Brosious, 87, of Bethlehem, died Thurs. Jan. 2, in her home. She was the wife of the late Stanley Brosious. Born in Lower Saucon township, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ida (Strahler) Dubbs. She is survived by her sons, Gerald and Donald, both of Bethlehem; brothers, Raymond Dubbs, of Bethlehem and Harold Dubbs, of Allentown; and six Grandchildren. Services are private. No calling hours. Arrangements by Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA0

Brossman, Allen I.

Allen I. Brossman, 82, of 179 E. College Ave., Wernersville, died Wednesday at 5:35 a.m. in Berks Heim Annex, where he had been a resident since January 30, 1999. his wife, Violet G. (Sholedice) Brossman, died July 26, 1996. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John and Annie E.R. (Horne) Brossman. He was employed as carpenter by Brossman and Brossman Contracting, Wernersville, a company owned by his father and uncle, until it went out of business in 1961. He then worked for various carpenters and a carpenter's union, retiring in 1971. Brossman was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 1935 graduate of Wernersville High School. Brossman is survived by two sons, Douglass C., Newville, Cumberland County, and Glenn A., Mesa, Ariz.; and a daughter Cynthia l. (Brossman) Hilbert, Warrington, Bucks County. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Graveside services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. Bean Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc., Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

Brossman, Bessie E.

Wernersville, Aug. 22, 1957 - Mrs. Bessie E. Brossman, 64, wife of Rufus Brossman, of 210 Stitzer Ave., died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. A daughter of the late William and Eva (Spatz) Krick, Mrs. Brossman was a member of St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, and a charter member of the Wernersville Fire Co. Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, she is survived by seven daughters: Margaret, wife of Sylvester Meck, Lynoak; Dorothy, wife of Charles Talys, and Shirley, wife of Archie Hatt Jr., both of town; Jeane, of Wernersville R.D.3; Gloria, wife of Albert Koch, Robesonia, and Janet and Grace, both at home. Seven sons: Reuben, John and Arlington, all of town; Harold of Richland; Russell of Wernersville R.D.3; Vernon, of West Lawn and Clarke, of Sinking Spring R.D. and 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also, four sisters: Susan, wife of Samuel Ressler, and Florence, wife of Leon Whitmoyer, both of Wernersville R.D.1; Elsie, wife of William Cox, Wernersville, and Lillie, wife of Paul Long, Womelsdorf and four brothers: William D. and Paul A., both of town; Edwin J. of Wernersville R.D. and Marvin H., of Womelsdorf R.D.1. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, the Rev. Ralph E. Starr officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Brossman, Charles F.

Sinking Spring, April 10, 1957 - Charles F. Brossman, 83, of 56 Penn Ave., this place, died last night in Reading Hospital. He was the son of the late Richard and Annie E. (Huntzinger) Brossman. His wife, Mrs. Mary C.F. (Taylor) Brossman, preceded him in death in 1943. He was a member of the Sinking Spring Fire Co. Surviving are these sisters: Alice, wife of Howard Leibensperger, Reading; Elizabeth, wife of S.P. Heffley, and Mrs. Annie Leininger, both of Robesonia, and nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, with the Rev. Dr. E.J. Leisey officiating. Burial will be in Womelsdorf Cemetery.

Brossman, Evan H.

Evan H. Brossman, 57, of Robesonia R.D.1, died yesterday in Reading Hospital. He was a son of the late Henry and Sarah (Barr) Brossman and was a member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church and the Pioneer Fire Company, Robesonia. Brossman was formerly a school director in North Heidelberg Township for 18 years. Surviving are his widow, Lizzie (Katzaman) Brossman; two daughters: Lillian, wife of Carl Hollenbach, Robesonia, and Jean Ann, State College; three grandchildren; a sister, Bessie, Reading, and a stepbrother, Milton Sterner, Wernersville R.D. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, the Rev. E.L. Leisey officiating. Burial in St. Daniel's Cemetery, Robesonia.

Brossman, Frank

Brossman, Harold M.

Harold M. "Hap" Brossman, 86, of 100 S. Park St., Richland, Lebanon County, died Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy P. (Belleman) Brossman. Born in Wernersville, he was a son of the late Rufus and Betsy (Krick) Brossman. He was employed for many years by Richland Knitting Mills, until retiring. Brossman is survived by two daughters, Scarlett J. (Brossman) Miller, Kleinfeltersville, Lebanon Co., and Bonnie A. (Brossman) Brubaker, Stouchsburg; and two sons: Jeffery D. and Ricky L. Sr., both of Newmanstown, Lebanon County. Other survivors include five brothers: Russell, Reading; Rheuben, John, Arlington and Clark, all of Wernersville; and four sisters: Gloria (Brossman) Koch, Reading; Grace (Brossman) Steffy, Dorothy (Brossman) Tayls and Janet (Brossman) Dissinger, all of Wernersville. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Clauser Funeral Home Inc., Schaefferstown, Lebanon County. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery.

Brossman, Mrs. Henry (nee Barr)

In Lower Heidelberg, on the 3rd, Mrs. Henry Brossman (nee Barr), aged 57 years 10 months and 18 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence at Lower Heidelberg, on Thursday May 9th at the house. Services and Interment in St. Daniel�s Church, Robesonia.

Brossman, Henry B.

BROSSMAN -- In North Heidelberg, on the 25th inst., Henry B. Brossman, aged 63 years, 10 months and 28 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, in North Heidelberg township, on Thursday, June 29, at 9.30 a.m. Services at the house. Interment in St. Daniel's cemetery. Teams at Lebanon Valley House, Wernersville, up to 8.20 a.m.

Brossman, Howard A.

Howard A. Brossman, 88, of Godfrey Street, Rehrersburg, died Aug. 15 at 8:28 p.m. in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lebanon, where he had been a patient for three days. He was the husband of Lizzie (Zeller) Brossman. Born in Stouchsburg, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Sarah M. (Deck) Brossman. Brossman had been employed for 13 years as a bee inspector by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. He previously worked as a carpenter for H.K. Hollenbach and Frank Dieffenbach, both of the Rehrersburg area, and was a self-employed farmer for many years. He was a member of Altalaha Lutheran Church, Rehrersburg. Brossman was a 1932 graduate of Womelsdorf High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Brossman is also survived by three daughters: Dolores J. (Brossman) Spriggs, Zephyrhills, Fla.; Sarah J. Brossman, Centerport; and Kathy A (Brossman) Miller, Rehrersburg; and four sons: Paul D., Rehrersburg; Allen L., Hamburg; Clarence L., Strausstown; and Carl S., Leesport. There are also 15 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg. Burial will be in Altalaha Church Cemetery, Rehrersburg.

Brossman, Jared and Henry

Brossman - In Jefferson, May 31st, Jared Milton, aged 3 years, 8 months and 13 days. - On June 17th, Henry Adam, aged 7 years, 4 months and 23 days; both children of Jared D. and Catharine A. Brossman.

Brossman, John

John Brossman, son of the late Jacob Brossman and wife, Sarah Lutz, born Nov. 7, 1852, Jackson Twp., Leb. Co., was baptized Jan. 30, 1853 by Rev. Thomas Yaeger. He was confirmed March 26. 1869, in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Myerstown, by Rev. F. J. Schantz. He was married to Amelia S. Klopp, Oct. 6, 1877, by Rev. Chas. H. Leinbach. He died Sat., March 12, 1932, at 6:15 p.m. in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gibble at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 5 days. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Gibble and Mrs. Ella Baum, one sister, Malinda Tobias, also 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death about 14 years, and his wife about 2 years. He was buried March 16, 1932 with services in the home and Salem Reformed Church, Bethel, and burial in the adjoining graveyard.

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

Brossman, John A.

John A. Brossman, 85, of Furnace Road, South Heidelberg Township, died Dec. 22 at 10:45 a.m. in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where he had been a patient since Sept. 26. His wife, Kathryn S. (Buchter) Brossman, died Jan. 24. Born in Wernersville, he was a son of the late Rufus and Bessie (Krick) Brossman. Brossman was employed as a carpenter and painter by Brossman & Brossman Contracting, Wernersville, and by George Wenrich Contractor, Robesonia. He was last employed for 10 years by Wernersville State Hospital, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wernersville. Brossman was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sons: John G., Cary, N.C. and London R., Wernersville; and three daughters: Shirley A. (Brossman) Maul, Las Vegas; Suzanne K. (Brossman) Chirieleison, Flying Hills; and Sandra C. (Brossman) Bezar, Wayne, Delaware County. Other survivors include four brothers: Reuben W., Arlington and Clark L. all of Wernersville; and Russell E. Brossman, a resident at the Villa St. Elizabeth, Reading. Also surviving are three sisters: Grace (Brossman ) Steffe and Janet (Brossman) Dissinger, both of Wernersville; and Gloria (Brossman) Koch, Reading. There are also eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Brossman, Kathryn S.

Kathryn S. Brossman, 85, of Furnace Road, South Heidelberg Township, died Jan. 24 at 12:31 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Jan. 14. She was the wife of John A. Brossman. Born in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, she was a duaghter of the late William H. and Minnie N. (Hertzog) Buchter. Brossman was employed as a waitress by J&A Tavern, Robesonia, until her retirement. She previously had worked as a waitress at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Wernersville, and the Pioneer Fire Company, Robesonia. She was a past president of the Wernersville VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Brossman also is survived by two sons, John G., of Cary, N.C., and London R., Exeter Township; and three daughters: Shirley A. (Brossman) Maul, Las Vegas; K. Suzanne (Brossman) Chirieleison, Flying Hills; and Sandra C. (Brossman ) Bezar, Wayne, Delaware County. Other survivors include a brother, Earl Buchter, Adamstown; and three sisters: M. Ruth (Buchter) Steffy, Stevens, Lancaster County; Betty J. (Buchter) Zimmerman, Ephrata; and M. Dolly (Buchter) Vozella, Flying Hills. There also are eight grand children and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Brossman, Lewis Monroe

Brossman - In North Heidelberg, on April 21st, Lewis Monroe, son of Jared D. and Catharine Brossman, aged 7 years, 8 months and 18 days.

Brossman, Maggie

Wernersville, May 15, 1959 - Mrs. Maggie (Wentz) Brossman, 85, widow of Jefferson Brossman, died today at the residence of her son, Luther, 22 Fairview Ave., this place. Her husband died Nov. 22, 1933. Born in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Noll) Wentz. She was a member of St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, this place. Surviving are two sons and a daughter: Paul, Ephrata; Carrie, wife of Evan Hafer, Sinking Spring, and Luther, with whom she resided; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, this place, has charge.

Brovoski, Dominick

Brower, Thomas R.

Funeral procession for Thomas R. Brower, 47, of 329 Friedensburg Road, Mount Penn, who died Wednesday at home following a lengthy illness, will gather at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Schlitzer-Allen-Pugh Funeral Home Inc., Pottsville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Pottsville. The Rev. Bernard F. Flanagan will officiate. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Hillside, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville, July 4, he was a son of J. Robert and Mary Ball Brower, Pottsville. He was a 1968 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and a 1973 graduate of Penn State University, State College. He was employed at Parson's Power, Green Hills. He was of the Catholic faith, and was a former coach for the Exeter Township Little League, Exeter Township, Berks County. Surviving in addition to his parents are a daughter, Jennifer E. Brower, at home; a son, Matthew A. Brower, at home; three brothers, Daniel W., Royersford, David J., Schuylkill Haven, and Robert J., Pottsville; a sister, Diane M. Schmidt, Osceola Mills; a maternal grandmother, Margaret Ball, Pottsville; several nieces and nephews.

Brown, Adelaide (nee Roush)

St. Lawrence. Jan. 4--Adelaide Roush), wife of John Brown, this place, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, aged 43 years. She was a member of Schwarzwald Reformed Church and St. Lawrence Union Sunday School. Surviving are her husband; three children: Betty, Helen and Robert; her parents, the Rev. J.L. and Ella (Dechant) Roush; and two sisters, Margaret, New York, and Mary, wife of Harold Wien, this borough.

Brown, Andrew

Brown, Anna

Brown, Christina

On the 18th, in this city, Christina Brown, widow of Conrad Brown, in the 74th year of her age.

Brown, Elsie

Brown--In this city, on the 5th inst., Elsie Brown, aged 8 months. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, on Friday, Oct. 7, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of the parents, 827 Muhlenberg St. Services at the house. Interment in German Lutheran cemetery.

Dear little Elsie, we hope to meet thee
When the day of life has fled;
When in heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tears are shed.

Brown, Elsie M.

Elsie M. Brown, 76, formerly of Reading, died May 10 in her residence in Framingham, Mass. She was the wife of Harry F. Brown. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mabel (Jacobs) Hagan. Brown was employed for many years by Seiler's Food Service, Waltham, Mass., and was also employed by Metrowest Daily News in Framingham. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Natick, Mass. Brown is also survived by two daughters, Janelle L. (Brown) Schnieder, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Lois K. Brown, Exeter, R.I. Other survivors include three sisters: Mary (Hagan) Correnti and Arlene (Hagan) Hoster, both of Reading; and Anna (Hagan) DePaul, in Illinois. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Christ Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham. The Norton Funeral Home Inc., Framingham, is in charge of arrangements.

Brown, Ellwood F. Jr.

Services will be held for Elwood Francis Brown Jr., 79, husband of Miriam Alice (Sension) Brown, of Poplar Drive, Amity Township, who died January 4. He had been a patient in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in West Reading. Born in Linwood, Brown worked as a tool maker from 1949 to 1969 at the former Westinghouse Electric Co. in Lester, Pa., and then worked as a roll grinder for the former Brush-Wellman, now Brush Engineering, of Shoemakersville, until 1985. He served in the Army during World War II. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Ellwood Francis Brown III of El Paso, Texas; three daughters, Suzanne A. Gerhard of Shillington, Christine A. Asher of Adamstown, and Marjorie F. Tammaro of Hammondsport, N.Y Also two half-sisters; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Associaiton, 2045 Westgate Drive, No. 302, Bethlehem, PA 18017; or to the American Heart Association, 40 Berkshire Court, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Calling hours will be held one hour before the service at the Dengler Funeral Home, 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro, with the funeral being held at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Dennis S. Boel will be officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Broomall.

Brown, Eva

Brown--In Marion, March 4, Eva, wife of John Brown, aged 69 years, 4 months and 29 days.

Brown, Florence

Funeral services were held for Florence A. (Lewis) Brown, 91, of Phoenixville, who died January 24, in the Frederick Mennonite Home in Frederick. She was the widow of Charles A. Brown Sr. Born in Philadelphia, she attended school in Philadelphia. Brown was a nurse at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She later worked for the former AJAX Hosiery Co. in Phoenixville. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Phoenixville for a number of years. She was also a member of the former Manovan Chapter of the Eastern Star of Phoenixville. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy C. Adams of Alexandria, Va.; two sons, Charles A. Brown Jr. of Phoenixville and David L. Brown of Boyertown; a sister and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 355 St. John's Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Spring City. The arrangements were handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home in Phoenixville.

Brown, George E.

George E. Brown, 80, Reading, died May 5 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading. Born in Blandon, he was a son of the late Fred A. and Florence (Altenderfer) Brown. Brown had been employed for 30 years by L.H. Focht Co. Inc., Reading, until his retirement. He was a member Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, Blandon. Brown was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 1943 graduate of Fleetwood High School. Surviving is a son, David I., Blandon; and a daughter, Linda D. (Brown) Moyer, Reiffton. Other survivors include a brother, Paul, Greenville, S.C.; and two sisters, Mary (Brown) Boyer, Blandon, and Grace (Brown) Kalbach, Temple. There are also four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Brown, Gerald N. Jr.

Gerald "Tony" "Jerry" N. Brown Jr. 49 passed away on October 12th 2007 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center in Lancaster, PA. Born in West Chester he was the son of Gerald N. Brown Sr. and the late Patricia Ann (Dufft) Brown of Honey Brook, PA. He is survived by his loving wife Christa. He spent his career in the residential and commercial building industry as a construction superintendant. He had a love for animals and was a graduate of Twin Valley High School in Elverson, PA. A celebration of life was held at the Millstream Farm Inn on Mount Wilson Road near Lebanon, PA. He will be sadly missed by his family. He was buried in the Methodist Cemetery in Honey Brook, PA

Brown, Gordon S.

Graveside services were held for Gordon S. "Bud" Brown, 78, of Main Street, Gibraltar, who died February 3 in Reading Hospital. Born in Gibraltar, he was employed for many years as a truck driver by G. Frank Arters Trucking, Birdsboro, until his retirement. Surviving is a sister, Mary E. Brown, with whom he resided. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Gibraltar. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Brown, Hannah

Brown -- In this city, on Wednesday, Dec. 30th, Mrs. Hannah Brown, (colored) widow of the late Richard Brown, aged 84 years.

Brown, John

John Brown, a well known citizen of Reading, died on Wednesday evening, at is home, 322 Penn St. His disease was old age and a complication of ailments. Deceased was in his 88th year. He leaves two sons, William F. Brown, of Williamsport, and Rueben F. Brown of Philadelphia.

Brown, John R.

Brown, Kraylon H.

Coach and Teacher. Services were held in Kissinger's Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, for Kraylon H. Brown of West Lawn who died of natural causes March 2 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient three weeks. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Gibraltar. Brown was the husband of June K. (Larimer) Brown. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold and Mabel A. (Schock) Brown. He graduated from Wilson High School and from Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, W. Va., with a bachelor's degree in history and education. He was employed as a fourth-grade teacher in the Penn-Bernville Elementary School for 30 years, last working three years ago. He also taught driver education for the Berks County Intermediate Unit. He was a varsity basketball coach at Tulpehocken High School, and then assistant varsity coach at Wilson High School. Brown was junior varsity coach and assistant varsity basketball coach for 10 years at Muhlenberg High School. He last coached in 2003 as an assistant varsity basketball coach and scout at Schuylkill Valley High School. Surviving is a step-son, Chris S. Wagner, at home. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

Brown, Marion D.

Services were held for Marion D. Brown, 61, formerly of Reading, who died July 13 in Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living Community, Boyertown, where she had been a resident for two years. Born in Reading, she had been employed for 17 years in production by Willson Safety Products, Reading, until her retirement. She is survived by two daughters, Ginger L. (Brown) Bouchard and June Eby, both of Wernersville; and three sons: Ronald Eby, Robesonia; Charles Eby, Reading; and Timothy Eby, Bethlehem. Other survivors include a brother; two sisters and seven grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Sanders Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Reading, handled the arrangements.

Brown, Minnie L.

Brown--In this city, on the 3d inst., Minnie L. Brown, aged 56 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the funeral Parlors of C.I. Miller, 48 N. 4th St., on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Birdsboro. Remains can be viewed at the Funeral Parlors Sunday evening.

Brown, Patricia Ann

Services were held for Patricia Ann Brown, 64, of Honey Brook, who died March 16 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Gerald N. Brown Sr. Born in Reading, Brown was employed as a school bus driver by the Krapf Bus Co., Elverson, in the Twin Valley School District until her retirement. She raised champion Chinese Shar-pei show dogs. Brown was a member of Operation Scarlet, a dog rescue group in Lancaster County. She is also survived by two sons, Gerald N. Jr., Manheim, Lancaster County, and Patrick K., Honey Brook; and two daughters, Kathy A. (Brown) Fry, Reading, and Suzanne L. (Brown) Liskey, Honey Brook. Other survivors include a sister; five grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by a son, Kevin W. Brown, in 1964. Burial was in the Honey Brook Methodist Cemetery. The arrangements were handled by the Labs Funeral Home Inc., Honey Brook.

Brown, Phyllis J.

Phyllis J. Brown, 68, Muhlenberg Township, died of natural causes April 1 at 4:03 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since March 29. Born in Shoemakersville, she was a daughter of Mae (Shearer) Yerger, Muhlenberg Township, and the late Ralph L. Yerger. She had been employed for more than 25 years as a billing clerk by the Berks Visiting Nurse Association, Wyomissing, retiring in 2000. Brown, who resided with LeRoy J. Silvius, is also survived by three sons: Craig A. Clemens, San Jose, Calif.; Todd M. Brown, Laureldale; and Bradley P. Brown, Riverview Park. Other survivors include a brother, Ronald Yerger, Reading. There are also four grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Brown, Rebecca M.

Brown, Richard T.

Richard T. Brown, 80, Kenhorst, died July 24 at 8:16 p.m. in Reading Hospital, shortly after being admitted. He was the husband of Faith (Carmen) Brown. His first wife, Jacqueline L. (Bitler) Brown, died May 31, 1988. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Raymond E. and Pearl H. (Baum) Brown. Brown was employed as a kitchen designer by various area businesses and was last employed as a sales professional by Joe Dell Pre-Owned, Leesport. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Brown was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Reading. He was a 1943 graduate of Reading High School and a 1951 graduate of Albright College. Brown was a past financial secretary of the Shillington Lodge 1175, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a past president of the Lincoln Park Parent-Teacher Organization and the reception committee and legion-of-honor color guard of the Rajah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Maidencreek Township. Brown is also survived by a daughter, Sue E. (Brown) Barnisin, Blandon; and a son, Kevin W. Brown, Sinking Spring. Other survivors include two stepdaughters, Brenda (Carmen) Solonoski, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, and Patti Carmen, Seattle; and a stepson, Richard Carmen, Kodiak, Alaska. Also surviving is a sister, Elizabeth Ann (Brown) Kern, Palmyra, Lebanon County. There are also four grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Brown, Thelma M.

Services will be held at a later date for Thelma M. Brown, 83, of Lake Avenue, Exeter Township, who died May 4 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, she was employed for 13 years as secretary to the chaplains of Coatesville Veterans Affairs Hospital, retiring in 1992. She had previously worked as a librarian at Valley Forge Veterans Affairs Hospital and performed medical research for Smith Klein French Co., Philadelphia. She was a member of Holy Cross United Methodist Church, Reading. Brown was a 1938 graduate of Groveport High School, Groveport, Ohio. She was a Navy WAVES veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sisters, Carolyn J. (Brown) Williamson, Miami, Fla., and Coralee (Brown) Dailey, Exeter Township. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, N.J. The arrangements were handled by the Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Exeter Township.

Brown, Willis B.

Willis B. Brown, 80, of Reading Avenue, Spring Township, Berks County, died Saturday evening at home. Born in Orwigsburg, he was a son of the late Allen S. and Anna M. Sterner Brown. He was a 1940 graduate of Wilson High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was employed for 30 years as a welder by Parish Structural Products of Dana Corp., Reading, retiring in 1978. A son, James D., died in 1954. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen M. Schroeder; two sons, Michael J. Bremerton, Wash., and Thomas D., West Lawn; three daughters, Susan E. Buchanan, Wernersville, Sally A. Harding, Sinking Spring, and Kathy J. Clemens, Exeter Township, Berks County; two half sisters, Wendy Loman, Colorado, and Paula A. Kirkpatrick, Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Shillington. Interment will be in Sinking Spring Cemetery.

Brownback, Elizabeth

Brownback – In this city, on the 30th, Elizabeth Brownback, aged 72 years, 5 months and 23 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of her son-in-law Lewis G Lauter, 142 Pear St., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment private in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Browner, Elmina R.

In this city, on the 31st ult., Elmina R. wife of John G Brower, aged 72 years 9 months and 26 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of her son-in-law William T. Snyder, 901 Schuylkill Avenue, on Tuesday morning at 10:30. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Brownmiller, Esther K. (nee Miller)

Brownmiller - In Hamburg, on August 11th, Esther K. Brownmiller, wife of Moses Brownmiller, and daughter of the long deceased Jacob D. Miller, aged 55 years 5 months and 13 days. She leaves a husband and 8 children.

Brubacker, Esther Z.

Among the local survivors of Esther Z. Brubacker, 78, who died Nov. 3 in her Marion Township residence, is a son, Eugene Brubacker, Bernville.

Brubaker, Son of S.S.

Brubaker, Stephen L.

S.L. Brubaker; in Drum Crops Hall of Fame
Stephen L. Brubaker, a Berks County native who was recently inducted into the Drum Corps Hall of Fame, died of natural causes Thursday in Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, where he had been a patient one day. Brubaker, 39, of 330 W. Diverse, Chicago, was honored for his drill designs that were responsible for such corps as the Cavaliers, Star of Indiana and Dutch boy rising to world-class status. He began his involvement in drum corps as a member of the Reading buccaneers. After working as an instructor for bands, corps and competitive color guards, he began his career as a drill designer for marching bands and drum corps. Last year, four of the high school bands for which he was the drill designer, placed in the top 12 bands at Marching Bands of American competition in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Donald E. and Sara P. (Potteiger) Brubaker, Mohrsville. Brubaker was a self-employed graphic designer. He was a 1971 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and a 1975 graduate of Gettysburg College. Brubaker was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Belleman's Union Church, Mohrsville RRD1. Other survivors include a sister, Louise A., wife of Robert J. Elliott, Mohrsville RD 1, and a nephew. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Centerport, is in charge of arrangements.

Brubaker, Sara I.

Sara I. Brubaker, 78, of 690 Main St., Mohrsville, died Wednesday at 2:12 a.m. in Berks Heim, where she had resided since Jan. 26, 1998. She was the wife of Donald E. Brubaker. Born in Centre Township, she was a daughter of the late Adam H. and Debbie (Schrack) Potteiger. Brubaker had been employed 25 years as a sewing machine operator by the former Crown Knitting Mill, Mohrsville, until retiring. She was a 1938 graduate of the former Ontelaunee High School. A member of the Lutheran congregation of Salem (Belleman's) Union Church, Centre Township, Brubaker was a 50-year leader of WAP-O Camp Fire Girls, a former Sunday school teacher and former president of the young adult class. She was the recipient of the Lutheran Lamb Award for youth service in 1997. Brubaker had been named an outstanding citizen by the Shoemakersville-Leesport Rotary Club. She is also survived by a daughter, Louise A. (Brubaker) Elliott, Mohrsville. Other survivors include a sister, Luella (Potteiger) Blatt, Mohrsville; and two stepsisters, Edith Loose, Dauberville, and Betty Roth, Mohrsville. There is also a grandson. She was predeceased by a son, Stephen L. Services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Salem (Belleman's) Union Church. Burial will be in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Township. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Centerport, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, February 18, 1999, p. B6. Submitted by: Judy.]

Bruckart Jr., Russel S.

Russel S. Bruckart Jr., 75, Spring Township, died May 5 at 5:35 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services, Inc., Spring Township, where he had been a resident since August. He was the husband of Santina A. (Guido) Bruckart. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Russel S. and Geneva C. (Eidam) Bruckart. Bruckart had been employed as a welder by Dana Corp., Reading, for 31 years, retiring in 1979. He was later employed as a letter carrier from the West Lawn Post Office until 1994. He was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn. Bruckart was an Army veteran. He was a 33rd degree Mason with the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading. Also surviving are three daughters: Sandra A. (Bruckart) DeBiec, West Lawn; Geneva J. (Bruckart) Aulenbach, Womelsdorf; and Tina M. (Bruckart) Kocevar, Wyomissing. Other survivors include three brothers: Robert, Kenhorst; John, Wyomissing; and Walter, Glen Allen, Va.; and three sisters: Clara (Bruckart) Newpher, Houston; Ethel (Bruckart) Soraporu, York; and Geneva Bruckart, New Cumberland, Cumberland County. There are also nine grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Advent Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of the arrangements.

Brumbach, George

Brumbach - In Oley, Dec. 5th, 1875, George Brumbach, aged 88 years, 5 months and 2 days.

Brumbach, Jacob

Brumbach - In Reading, August 13th, Jacob Brumbach, aged 93 years, 7 months and 5 days.

Brumbach, Margaret A.

Graveside services were held for Margaret A. Brumbach, 100, formerly of Pennside, who died April 24 in Brethren Village, Manheim Township, Lancaster County, where she had resided since 1981. Her husband, Stuart E. Brumbach, died in 1967. Born in Exeter Township, she was a charter member of Community United Church of Christ, St. Lawrence, where she was a former fundraising committee chairwoman. Surviving are two nieces and a nephew. Burial was in Schwarzwald Cemetery, Jacksonwald. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Brumbach, Nora S.

Services for Nora S. Brumbach, of Oley Township, were held in Friedens UCC, Oley. Brumbach died of natural causes Feb. 25 in Reading Hospital, where she was a patient nine days. Burial was in Friedens Cemetery, Oley. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel H. Brumbach, on April 28, 1998. Born in Oley, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Schlegel) Ritter. Brumback was a self-employed farmer, until 1964. Until retiring, she was employed for 18 years by Red Cheek, Fleetwood. Brumbach was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Spangsville. She is survived by a daughter, Jean M. (Brumbach) Mengel, Hamburg; and a son, Donald H., Fleetwood. There are three granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, June (Ritter) Kulp, Oley; and a brother, Franklin Ritter, Boyertown. Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, is in charge of arrangements.

Brunner, David B.

Brunner, David P.

David P. Brunner, of Amityville, was the son of George and Rebecca (Potts) Brunner; he was born Aug 13th 1818; baptized Sep. 27th by Rev. Dr. Geissenhainer, the parents acting as sponsors; confirmed in 1839 at Amity by Rev. C. Miller. He entered the holy state of matrimony with Caroline Yorgey, May 22, 1844. On Wednesday, May 15th, he fell from a hay wagon, the effect of which, together with infirmities of old age, caused his death Tuesday, May 21st at 7:30a.m. He was buried in the Amityville Cemetery, May 24th, aged 70 yrs, 9mos, 8 dys. Text: John 14:4. The widow survives.

Brunner, Dorothy G.

Funeral services were held for Dorothy G. (Kriebel) Brunner, 85. widow of John E. Brunner, of Ash Street, Gilbertsville, who died May 20 in her home. Born in Hereford, she was a homemaker. Brunner was a lifelong member of Palm Schwenkfelder Church in Palm, where she was a former member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving are two sons, John R. Brunner of Tampa, Fla., and Neil D. Brunner of Geryville, Montgomery County; a daughter, Nancy D. Mundy of Gilbertsville. Also two sisters, Elizabeth Graber of East Greenville and Miriam Huber of Quakertown; a brother, Ray Kriebel of Frederick; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by five brothers and three sisters. Burial was in Palm Schwenkfelder Cemetery. The arrangements were handled by the Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, East Greenville.

Brunner, Ellen P.

Services were hald in St. Mark's Lutheran Church over the remains of Ellen P. wife of Dallas W. Brunner, whose funeral took place from her residence, 641 North Ninth Street. Rev. Dr. E. S. Brownmiller officiated. The body was dressed in a black silk dress and rested in a square cornered quartered oak casket with silver extension handles, silver trimmings and plate with name and age inscribed. Undertaker Auman was in charge of interment.

Brunner, Ellen R. (nee Fix)

Brunner--In this city, on the 26th inst., Ellen R., wife of John E. Brunner, and daughter of Rebecca and William Fix, aged 18 years and 3 months. The relatives and friends are invited, without further notice, to attend the funeral on Monday afternooon, the 29th inst., at 2 o'clock from the residence of her husband, No. 814 Cedar street, to proceed to St. John's Chapel, Ninth and Chestnut, and from thence to Aulenbach's Cemetery.

Weep not for me, dear husband,
Nor mourn my early doom;
Father and mother do not weep,
In anguish o'er my tomb.

Nor thou, my dear young husband,
Wear a cloud upon thy brow,
For never amid our brightest joys
Was I so blest as now.

Her languising head is at rest,
It's thinking and aching are over;
Her quiet, immovable breast,
Is heaved with affliction no more.

[Source: Reading Times and Dispatch, Monday, January 29, 1872. Submitted by Nancy.]

Brunner, Stanley H.

Services were held for Stanley H. Brunner, 92, formerly of Swamp Pike in Gilbertsville, who died May 4 in the Sanatoga Center. He was the widower of Mildred L. (Vischinsky) Brunner. Born in Douglassville, he was the original owner of Frank's Tires in Gilbertsville for 26 years until his retirement in 1972. He also founded the Hydo Spray Car Wash on Route 100 in New Berlinville. Brunner was a charter member of the former Douglass-New Hanover Lions Club. He was a lifetime member of West End Fire Co. in Stowe and a former member of the Orioles Nest 22 in Boyertown. He is survived by three sons, James Brunner of Gilbertsville, William Brunner of Reading and Gerald Brunner of Leipsic, Del.; one daughter, Amy Killian of Harberson, Del. Also, two sisters, 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 137 King St., Pottstown, PA 19464. The Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Pottstown, handled the arrangements. Burial was in Limerick Garden of Memories.

Brunner, Stanley H.

Services will be Thursday for Stanley H. Brunner, 92, formerly of Swamp Pike in Gilbertsville, who died May 4 in the Sanatoga Center. Born in Douglassville, he was the original owner of Frank's Tires in Gilbertsville for 26 years until his retirement in 1972. He also founded the Hydo Spray Car Wash on Route 100 in New Berlinville. Brunner was a charter member of the former Douglass-New Hanover Lions Club. He was a lifetime member of West End Fire Co. in Stowe and a former member of the Orioles Nest 22 in Boyertown. He is survived by three sons, James Brunner of Gilbertsville, William Brunner of Reading and Gerald Brunner of Leipsic, Del.; one daughter, Amy Killian of Harberson, Del. Also, two sisters, 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 137 King St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Limerick Garden of Memories.

Bryan, Albert Leo

Bubbenmoyer, Charles R.

Memorial services were held in First Lutheran Church, West Palm Beach, Fla., with additional services scheduled April 12, 10 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, Perry Township, for Charles R. Bubbenmoyer, 78, of Richmond Drive, The Villages, Fla., who died March 30 in Villages Regional Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier that day. Burial will be April 17, 10 a.m., in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. He was the husband of Verna (Roth) Bubbenmoyer. Born in Bern Township, he was a son of the late Mahlon and Bertha (Stein) Bubbenmoyer. Until retiring, he was last employed as an apartment building maintenance supervisor in Miami for several years. He was previously employed as a carpenter by John D. Roth, Shoemakersville for many years, and also by the borough of Shoemakersville for several years. He was a life member and volunteer fire fighter with the Shoemakersville Fire Company for many years. Bubbenmoyer was a World War II Army veteran, and was a German prisoner of war. He received two Purple Hearts and the Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bubbenmoyer was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Palm Beach, Fla. Also surviving are two daughters, Susan (Bubbenmoyer) Lutz, Shoemakersville, and Brenda (Bubbenmoyer) Hayden, Arlington, Va. There are also two grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Elsie (Bubbenmoyer) Fox and Dorothy (Bubbenmoyer) Mengle, both of Hamburg; and four brothers: William Bubbenmoyer and Carl Bubbenmoyer, both of Hamburg; Wayne Bubbenmoyer, Seaside, Calif.; and Harold Bubbenmoyer, in North Carolina. The All Faiths Cremation Society, Lady Lakes, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.

Buchannan, Anna

Buchanon, Cecelia R.

Cecelia R. Buchanon, 51, died of natural causes May 22 at 10:10 a.m. in her Reading residence. She was the wife of Daniel Buchanon. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Joan S. (Robinson) Marshall, Reading. Buchanon had been employed for 24 years as an assistant to the chief executive officer of Buck Line Corp., Reading, last working in 1996. She was a member of Washington Presbyterian Church, Reading. Buchanon was a 1971 graduate of Reading High School, and received an associate's degree in early childhood education in 1973 from Reading Area Community College. She is also survived by two brothers, Stephen J. Marshall, Bensalem, Bucks County, and Guy B. Marshall, Reading; and four sisters: Sharon L. Marshall, Tammy R. Marshall and Jan H. Marshall, all of Reading; and Lyra J. (Marshall) Talarico, Mohnton. Services will be Thursday at noon in Washington Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Bucher, Emma N. (nee Benfield)

Emma N. (nee Benfield), wife of William B. Bucher, 131 South Fifth street, Emaus, died at the Allentown hospital Saturday morning at 11.40 o'clock. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emmalina (Neiman) Benfield and was born September 27, 1868, in Berks county. The deceased was 55 years, 7 months and 13 days old. She is survived by her husband and the following brothers: Elias N., Lancaster county; N. N. Benfield, Emaus; Charles E. Benfield, city; one step-brother, James P. Meitzler, city. Funeral services will be held from her late home in Emaus, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Regular services will be held in St. John's Reformed church, Emaus. Burial will be made in the Moravian cemetery. Rev. D. E. Schaeffer and Rev. D. C. Koch will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, May 11, 1924, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Bucher, Frank N.

Death of F.N. Bucher. Another of Boyertown's estimable citizens has been called from the shores of time. Mr. Frank N. Bucher peacefully passed away in his home on Reading Avenue, just Saturday morning, after a prolonged illness of dropsy, aged 61 years, 3 months, and 23 days. He had been confined to the house for several months, but was bedfast only a few weeks. Deceased was born on a farm in Douglass Township, Montgomery County, in 1829, and resided there until the year 1867, when he purchased the American House in Boyertown, of Adam Seiden, which he successfully conducted until 1878, when he went to Bechtelsville and took charge of the Union House there. He remained there only two years and then moved to Gilbertsville, where he kept the Gilbertsville hotel two years. From there he returned to Boyertown and resumed the proprietorship of the American House. Soon after his return to Boyertown, in 1880, he established a livery stable in connection with his popular hostelry. Two years ago he retired from the hotel business transferring it to his eldest son, Thomas, who very successfully conducted it since then. He continued the livery business until the time of his death. Mr. Bucher was married August 7, 1852, to Mary Ann Gresh, and six children were the fruits of this union, four of whom are still living. The surviving children are: Thomas R. Bucher; Mrs. Minerva Gilbert, of Allentown; Miss Ida Bucher, and Frederick Bucher. His wife also survives him. Deceased was always an active citizen and life-long Democrat. He was one of the first members of the Keystone Fire Company, having joined the company in 1873, and was the treasurer of the company for many years. The engine house will be draped in mourning for thirty days out of respect to the deceased. He was also treasurer of the Gilbertsville Live Stock Insurance Company. Deceased was a much honored member of the Masonic Fraternity, having achieved the degree of Knight Templar, being a member of Commandery No. 42, of Reading. The [funeral took place] on Thursday, and was one of the largest ever held here, as the deceased enjoyed a very large acquaintanceship. Reading Knight's Templar Commandery No. 42 accompanied by the Germania Band, Stichter Lodge No. 254 F. and A. M. of Pottstown and the members of the fraternity of Boyertown accompanied the remains to their final resting place. They were interred with the beautiful Knight Templar rites. Rev. Freeman officiated and took his text from 2 Cor. 5:1 "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heaven". He projected a very impressive sermon. The pall-bearers were R. Richards, Jacob Wallach, John Shaeffer, O. Grimley, A. S. Leidy, E.F. Jones and Clayton Lefever, all of Boyertown and members of Stichter Lodge, Pottstown. The floral tributes were profuse. Thus endeth the earthly career of an active and prosperous citizen. May he rest in peace.

Buchman, Hettie M.

Memorial services will be held Sept. 30, 11 a.m., in St. John's United Church of Christ, Kutztown, for Hettie M. Buchman, formerly of Kutztown, who died Aug. 3 in Kutztown Manor, where she had resided since March 16, 1990. Inurnment will be in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. She was predeceased by her husband, Ammon Buchman, who died Jan. 5, 1975. Born in Leesport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Lydia S. (Moll) Trout. She was a member of St. John's UCC, Kutztown. Surviving are two sons, Donald A. Buchman, Kutztown, and George R. Buchman, Delray, Fla., and a daughter, Betty J. (Buchman) Tobeman, Norristown. There are also seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Richard J. Buchman, who died in 1927. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.

Buchter, Dorothy R.

Dorothy R. Buchter, 81, South Williamsport, Lycoming County, formerly of Earlville, died March 31 in Williamsport Hospital. Her husband, Leon Buchter, died in November 2002. Born in Greshville, she was a daughter of the late Lottie K. Scheel and stepdaughter of the late Lawrence A. Ritter. Buchter was employed by the Reading Railroad during World War II. Surviving are two daughters, Carol A. Sechler, South Williamsport, and Sherry L. Fick, Cody, Wyo. Other survivors include a brother, Harold Wanamaker, Snohomish, Wash.; There are also three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Burial will be private. The James C. Maneval Funeral Home Ltd., Williamsport, is in charge of arrangements.

Buchter, Leon V.

Burial was private for Leon V. Buchter, 83, of Park Road, Earl Township, who died November 7 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient. He was the husband of Dorothy R. (Ritter) Buchter. Born in Reading, Buchter was employed for 35 years as a molder by Pottstown Machine Co., retiring in 1984. He was a Navy Seabees veteran of World War II. Buchter is also survived by two daughters, Carol A. (Buchter) Sechler, South Williamsport, Lycoming County, and Sherry L. (Buchter) Fick-Cody, in Wyoming. Other survivors incude a brother; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, handled the arrangements.

Buchvalt, Jerry T.

Jerry T. Buchvalt, 57, of Hellertown died May 30, 2003 at the St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Carol A. (Mingora) Unangst. They were married for 13 years last September. Born in Fountain Hill he was the son of George and Lillian (Ashenfelder) Buchvalt of Northampton. He was employed as a Bakery Tech for Gonnella Frozen Products for the last 6 years. Prior to that he worked for Dans IGA and Arnolds Bakery. He served with the U.S.Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Hellertown, the Wanderers Club, Bethlehem and the Heights AA, Bethlehem. In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by one daughter, Deborah of Bath; one brother, Donald of Bath; step-sons, David Unangst of Schnecksville and Donald Unangst of Wilmington, N.C.; step-daughter, Brenda J. Schaffer of Allentown; and six grand-children. He was predeceased by a daughter Dawn. Services were held June 3. Online Memorial Tributes: www.heintzelmanfh.com Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

Buck, Beulah C.

Mrs. Beulah C. Buck, 54, wife of Floyd Buck, died Thursday morning at her home, Camel's Hump, Bethlehem, R. 1, after an illness of four years. A native of Berks county, she was a daughter of Priscilla Rohrbach Kutz and Albert Kutz. Survivors include the husband and mother, the latter of Reading; a son, Kenneth, Bethlehem; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Wimmer, Mrs. Claude Steckel and Mrs. Henry Fenner, Bethlehem. Three brothers, Elmer, Robert and Edwin Kutz, Reading; two sisters, Mrs. Person Lehr and Florence Kutz, Reading, and five grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the late home with services by the Rev. Dr. H. J. Ehret. Burial in Lyons cemetery, Lyons Station.

Bucks, Aaron R.

In this city, on the 20st inst., Aaron R. Bucks, in the 56th year of his age. The relatives and friends, also members of Neversink lodge, No.42, Ancient Order of Good Fellows, Stouchsburg: Neversink Lodge, No.323, Knights of Pythias: Columbia temple, No.21, Ladies of Golden Eagle, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, Without further notice, from his late residence, 208 North 11th St on Monday afternoon at one o'clock. Services at St. Stephen's Reformed Church. Internment Alsace Cemetery.

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

Bucks, Benjamin

Benjamin Bucks, an aged and well known citizen of this vicinity (Centreport) died last night from a stroke of apoplexy received on Saturday afternoon.

Bucks, Cassie

Bucks - In Centre, May 4th, Cassie, widow of Benjamin L. Bucks, aged 24 years, 6 months and 25 days.

Bucks, Harold L.

Harold L. Bucks, 67, former county vo-tech teacher, died July 19 in his Robesonia residence. He was the husband of Sylvia E. (Deamer) Bucks. Born in Heidelberg Township, he was a son of the late Franklin E. and Edith M. (Meredith) Bucks. Bucks had been employed for 34 years as an instructor at the Berks Career and Technology Center, West Campus, Leesport, retiring in 2002. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School; received a bachelor's degree in education from Temple University, Philadelphia; and later his master's degree, also in education. Bucks was a member of Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, Jackson Township, Lebanon County. He retired in 1997 as a Master Sgt. with 30 years of service with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Bucks is also survived by a son, Steven, Grantville, Dauphin County. Other survivors include a brother, Lester, Chambersburg, Franklin County. Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Sinking Spring. Grose Funeral Home Inc., Myerstown, Lebanon County, is in charge of arrangements.

Bucks, Joshua N.

Manufacturer Dies. Joshua N. BUCKS, of the firm of the Bucks Cigar Box Company, 210 Cedar street, succumbed to a complication of ailments on Friday at his simmer home in South Heidelberg township. He was in his 71st year. He had been ill several weeks. Mr. Bucks, in this city, resided at 226 West Oley street. Mr. Bucks was a son of the late John and Susanna (NOECKER) Bucks. Deceased was born in Center township and was reared on a farm in that vicinity. He continued agricultural pursuits until 1904, when he came to this city. Mr. Bucks had been engaged in the box manufacturing industry for some years and at his death was in partnership with his son, Calvin W. Bucks, trading as the Bucks Cigar Box Co. Politically Mr. Bucks was a Democrat, who was active in affairs of his party in Centre township where he formerly served as auditor. Mr. Bucks was a member of the Reformed Church. Surviving are his widow, Valeria (WINTERS) Bucks, daughter of the late John R. Winters, Bern township; a son, Calvin W., of the West Oley address; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Undertaker Seidel; took charge of the body.

Bucks, Joshua N.

In South Heidelberg township, on the 6th inst., Joshua N. Bucks, aged 70 years, 4 months and 4 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from his late residence, South Heidelberg township, near Wernersville, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the house. Services in S.D. Seidel's Funeral Chapel, 117 N. 5th street, Reading at 2:30. Entombment at the Memorial Mausoleum, Wyomissing Hills.

Bucks, L. Benjamin

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for L. Benjamin Bucks, 85, Indian Manor Drive, Leesport, who died Dec. 28 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Dec. 18. He was taken to the hospital from Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville, where he had been a patient since Dec. 9. Burial was in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Township. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred L. (Spatz) Bucks, who died Oct. 24, 1990. Born in Centre Township, he was a son of the late William B. K. and Mabel M. (Dresh) Bucks. Until retiring in 1983, he was employed as a tool setter by Western Electric Company, Muhlenberg Township, for many years. He was previously employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing. Bucks was a 1935 graduate of Ontelaunee High School. He was a World War II Army veteran, receiving the Purple Heart. Bucks was a 50-year member of American Legion Post 732, Bernville. He was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Township, where he served as Sunday school teacher for 40 years. He was also the financial secretary of the Lutheran congregation for 36 years. Surviving are a son, Benjamin A. Bucks, Bern Township, and two grandchildren.

Bucks, Magdalena

Bucks - In Centre, August 29th, Magdalena Bucks, widow of the long deceased Abraham Bucks, at the advanced age of 82 years, 10 months and 26 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 23, 1871. Submitted by: Kathy.]

Bucks, Matilda

Bucks - In Centre, March 4th, Matilda, daughter of John & Susanna Bucks, aged 2 years, 7 months and 17 days.

Bucks, Mildred L.

Mildred L. Bucks, 7 Indian Manor Drive, Leesport, died Wednesday at 12:20 pm in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Sunday. She was the wife of L. Benjamin Bucks. Born in Centre Twp, she was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Laura L. (Blatt) Spatz. She was employed as a dental hygienist by Dr. John Roland and Dr. Harold Riegel, both of Reading, and by the Reading School District before retiring. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Belleman's Union Church, Centre Twp. Other survivors include a son, Benjamin A., Leesport RD 2, and three sisters: Anna L., widow of Floyd Heckman, and Gladys A., wife of Floyd R. Long, both of Hamburg, and Sylvia L., wife of Donald T. Snyder, Shoemakersville. There are also two grandchildren.

Bucks, Rosa and Clara

Bucks -- In Centre, January 27th, Rosa, aged 3 years, 7 months and 1 day; and on the 29th of January, in Centre, Clara, aged 1 year, 10 months and 7 days, both children of Benjamin L. and Catharine Bucks.

Bucks, Valeria M.

Valeria M. (WINTER) Bucks, widow of Joshua N. Bucks, died of complications after a five months' illness at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at the residence of her son, Calvin Bucks, 1830 Perkiomen avenue. She was in her 76th year. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Besides her son she leaves three brothers, three sisters, one grandchild and four great-grandchildren. Funeral director, Seidel.

Budden, Doris R.

Services were held in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, for Doris R. Budden, 87, who died March 3 in Pottsville Hospital. Burial was in Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry L. Budden, who died Feb. 1, 1984. Born in Orwigsburg, she was a daughter of the late Howard N. and Jennie H. (Fessler) Deibert. Until retiring, she was employed as a registered nurse at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven. She also worked for the American Red Cross for many years, including the Blood Mobile. Budden was a 1933 graduate of Orwigsburg High School and a 1936 graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She is a member of Orwigsburg Chapter #424 of Eastern Star; the Schuylkill Co. Retired Employees Assoc.; the Pottsville Hospital Nurses Assoc.; the St. Joseph's Hosptial Alumni Assoc.; the Red Cross Nurses Assoc.; and the American Lung Assoc. Surviving are several cousins and caregivers Gloria Bartush, Sherry Bartush and Felix Bartush, all of Orwigsburg. The Hamilton Funeral Home, Orwigsburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Buiortiro, Antonio

Bulliner, Lester J.

Lester J. Bulliner, 32, died March 30 in his Robesonia residence. The cause of death is pending from the Berks County coroner's office. His wife, Linda L. (Parker) Bulliner, died in 2004. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late John L. and Lila (Achey) Bulliner. Bulliner was a 1991 graduate of Reading High School. He is survived by a brother, William B., Mount Carmel, Northumberland County; a stepbrother, Ronald Mullen, Jonestown, Lebanon County; and three sisters: Juanita S. Bulliner, Mount Carmel; Jacqueline L. (Bulliner) Yoder, Bethel; and Marilyn F. (Bulliner) Lawrence, Battle Creek, Mich. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Grand View Memorial Park, North Annville Township, Lebanon County. Clauser Funeral Home Inc., Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, is in charge of arrangements.

Bumowsky, Alexander

Alexander Bumowsky, 67, of 122 N. Main St., Topton, died early yesterday at Community General Hospital in Reading. He was the husband of the late Rhoma (Rhode) Bumowsky who died in May, 1960. Born in Windau, Latvia, he was the son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Sedenberg) Bumowsky. Bumowsky was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Topton. He was a past commander of the Ray A. Master American Legion Post, and member of the 40 and 8 of Berks County and the Topton Fire Company. He served in the Army during the First World War. Surviving is one brother, Robert Bumowsky of Riga, Latvia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at home. Friends may call from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home, also. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 7, 1961, page 50. Submitted by Jerri.]

Bump, Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C. Bump, 77, of Phoebe-Berks Heath Care Center, Wernersville, formerly of Penn Lake, White Haven, died Feb. 16 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Wilkes-Barre, June 14, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Carl C. and Ester M. Thomas Brace. A registered nurse, she earned her degree from Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston, in September 1946. She then attended the University of Pittsburgh and was one of three Pennsylvanians to graduate in the first class of licensed geriatric specialists in the early 1970s. Her husband, the Rev. Harry A., died in 1997. Surviving are two sons, Harry B., Richland, and Carl J., Merritt Island, Fla.; a daughter, Sue D'heedene, New Berlin; a brother, William C. Brace, Anchorage, Alaska; 10 grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Memorial service will held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ringtown. Pastor Craig Zimmerman will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Old White Church Cemetery, Ringtown. Stauffer-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ringtown, is in charge of arrangements.

Burden, Infant Child

The infant child of Edwin Burden, near the Half-way House, died, aged 5 days and was buried in the Fairview Cemetery. Undertaker James Brumbach had charge.

Burger, Mary

In Fritztown, Mary wife of Joseph Burger, aged 71 years 2 months and 1 day. The relatives and friends of the family, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the house. Services and Internment at Sinking Spring Church.

[Source: Reading Eagle, November 17, 1891. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Burger, Sarah

Mrs. Sarah Burger, residing alone in her home at Kutztown, met with a horrible fate on Saturday afternoon. Carrying a lighted coal oil lamp, she was stricken with apoplexy while ascending a stairway. She fell and the burning oil ignited her clothing. She was found seated in an upright position with all the clothing burned off her body. Her right side was fearfully charred. Deceased was 76 years old. Her husband, William Burger, died 25 years ago. One son, Charles, of Topton, was on his way to visit his mother and arrived just as a crowd of people had gathered at the sad discovery. One sister, Mrs. Francis Arnold, of Allentown, also survives.

Burke, Kim A.

Services were held for Kim A. Burke, 47, of Morgantown R.D., Caernarvon Township, who died February 27 in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of James M. Burke. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of William and Nancy (Fisher) Bausher, Reading. She was a 1974 graduate of Reading High School. She is also survived by a daughter, Morgan L. (Simpson) Boyer, Cressona; and two sons, Christian M. Arndt and Matthew S. Arndt, both of Reading. Other survivors include a stepson, James M. Burke II, Belding, Mich.; two stepdaughters, Carla Simpon, Ocean Grove, N.J., and Nicole (Simpson) Kreuscher, Boca Raton, Fla. Also a brother and two grandchildren. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, handled the arrangements.

Burket, John

Burkey, Anna Maria

Burkey - In Centre, December 2d, Anna Maria, wife of Michael Burkey, aged 64 years, 9 months and 9 days. She leaves 9 children, and 13 grand-children.

Burkey, Daisy Elizabeth

Burkey -- In Reading, January 17th, Daisy Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Burkey, aged 6 months and 26 days.

Burkey, Fern L.

Private services were arranged by The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Fern L. Burkey of State Street, Hamburg, who died March 5 in Reading Hospital, where she was a patient for one day. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur C. Burkey, who died Aug. 15, 1969. Born in Tilden Township, she was a daughter of the late Irvin M. and Florence A. (Potteiger) Loeb. Surviving are two sisters, Lucille (Loeb) Heck, Hamburg, and Ethel (Loeb) Keller, Wyomissing.

Burkey, John O.

Burkey, Michael

Burkey - In Center, March 4th, Michael Burkey, aged 80 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Burkey, William A.

Former Hamburg councilman. Graveside services were held in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg, for William A. Burkey, 90, formerly of Hamburg, who died April 22 in William Hill Manor, Easton. He was predeceased by his first wife, Claudia (Barleon) Burkey, who died June 7, 1995, and by his second wife, Mary (Hester) Burkey, who died in May 2002. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late William D. and Sallie (Altenderfer) Burkey. He joined the family-owned Burkey Underwear Co., Hamburg, in 1936 and served as president from 1957 until his retirement and sale of the business in 1969. Burkey was elected twice to Hamburg Borough Council and served as president in the early 1940s. He was a 1929 graduate of Hamburg High School; a 1930 graduate of Haverford Preparatory School; and a 1934 graduate of Yale University, New Haven, Conn. Burkey served as an advisor to the War Production Board in 1942 and was Hamburg Civil Service Commissioner from 1941 to 1949. He was director of the Hamburg Savings and Trust Bank for more than 40 years. Burkey was a past president of the Rotary Club of Hamburg, and was master of Vaux Lodge 406, F&AM, Hamburg, in 1941. He was a past president of the Berks County Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and was a past trustee of St. Joseph Hospital, Reading. Burkey served two terms as president of the Manufacturers Association of Berks County, and was a past president of the National Association of Knit Good Manufacturers and a director of the National Underwear Insititute of America. He was one of the founders of the Eastern Pennsylvania Sports Car Club, and he built an electric automobile in the early 1900's that is on display in the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. Surviving are three nephews. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Burkhardt, Augustus

Burkhardt, Hans W.

A memorial service will be held for Hans W. Burkhardt, 70, of Wagner Road in Gilbertsville, who died February 17 in Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospital. Born in Stillwater, N.J., he was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force for two tours. During the second tour, he was permanently disabled. Burkhardt attended Faulkner Swamp United Church of Christ in Gilbertsville. He was a former member of the Pottstown American Legion. Surviving are three brothers, Stephen Dolla of Boyertown, Daniel M. Dolla of Monocacy and Harry Dolla of Easton; four sisters, Catherine Yashin of New Hope, Mary Koss of Pottstown, Genevieve DePaoli, Royersford and Dorris A. Moser of Gilbertsville. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. March 1, in the Catagnus Funeral Home, 711 N. Franklin St, Pottstown. The Rev. Donald E. Moyer will officiate. Friends may call from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Falkner Swamp United Church of Christ, 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville, PA 19525. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.

Burkhart, Dorothy M.

Dorothy M. Burkhart, 84, formerly of Reading, died July 22 in Berks Heim, where she had been a resident for 12 years. Her husband, LeRoy P. Burkhart, died June 6, 2003. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Catharine (Holland) Delp. Burkhart was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Reading. She is survived by two daughters, Mary L. (Burkhart) Weller, Reading, and Patricia M. (Burkhart) Olson, Durand, Wis.; and three sons: Donald J., Wyomissing; David P., Warner Robins, Ga.; and Joseph D., Blandon. Other survivors include three brothers: James Delp, in Maryland; Robert Delp, Reading; and Richard Delp, in Arkansas. There are also 11 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Paul L. and Thomas M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Burkhart, George L.

In Exeter township, on the 31st. George L Burkhart aged 72 years 3 months and 19 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of his son Oliver Y Burkhart at Neversink on Monday at 9:30 o'clock. Services at the house. Internment at Aulenbach's Cemetery.

Burkhart, John

Burkhart -- In this city, on the 10th inst., John Burkhart, aged 64 years, 1 month and 28 days. Relatives and friends, also members of Neversink Fire Co.; Reading Volunteer Firemen's Relief; Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Ass'n.; Keystone Relief Ass'n. and the employees of the Keystone Furnace are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 463 Tulpehocken street, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Burkhart, Kathryn G.

Services were held Wednesday in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville for Kathryn G. Burkhart. Formerly of Leesport, she died March 13 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where she had resided two years. Burial will be in Epler's Church Cemetery, Bern Township. Her husband, Sylvester W. Burkhart, died May 2, 2002. Born in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Lavina (Gehman) Burkhart. Surviving are a son, Donald E., Hamburg; and six daughters: Ruth R. (Burkhart) Himmelberger, Fairfax, Va.; Shirley M. (Burkhart) Ammarell, Mohrsville; Barbara A. (Burkhart) Leonhard, Bernville; Betty J. (Burkhart) Kunkle, Krumsville; Kathryn F. (Burkhart) Balthaser, Leesport; and Linda L. (Burkhart) Vaitiskis, Jaffrey, N.H. There are 22 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Burkhart, Leroy P.

Among the local survivors of LeRoy P. Burkhart, formerly of Reading, who died June 6 in Berks Heim Annex, where he had resided two months, are two sons, Thomas M. Burkhart, Kutztown, and Joseph D. Burkhart, Blandon.

Burkhart, Thomas W.

Lebanon, March 15--Thomas W. Burkhart, 76, died yesterday in his home at 320 N. 11th St., this place. A son of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Burkhart, he was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Womelsdorf. His wife, Jennie (Weik) Burkhart, preceded him in death. Burkhart was a member of the Lincoln Republican Club, this place; the Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Co. and relief association; the Pioneer Fire Co. of Robesonia; Newmanstown, Goodwill of Myerstown and Union of Bethel fire companies, and Western Berks County Fire Zone 3 and the Berks County Firemen's Assn., and the Womelsdorf Veterans of Foreign Wars Home Assn. He is survived by three daughters: Hilda, wife of George W. Ney Sr., Robesonia; Ruth, wife of James Heller, with whom he last resided, and Grace, wife of John Doris, Womelsdorf, and five grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Danner Funeral Home, Womelsdorf, the Rev. Harvey J. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Zion's Church Cemetery.

Burkhart, Verna M.

Private services were arranged by the Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg, for Verna M. Burkhart, 87, who died May 21 in her Pottieger Road, Tulpehocken Township residence. Burial was in Zion Gosherts United Church of Christ Cemetery, Mount Zion. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Burkhart, who died June 24, 1979. Born in Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Amelia Light. Until retiring, she was employed as a seamstress by Publix Shirt Factory, Myerstown, for 30 years. She was a member of Zion Gosherts UCC. Burkhart was a life member of the Rescue Fire Company, Mount Aetna; the Keystone Fire Company, Rehrersburg; and the Mount Zion Fire Company.Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Burkholder, Esther W.

Services were held in her residence and in Fleetwood Mennonite Church for Esther W. Burkholder, who died of natural causes May 15 in her Short Lane, Richmond Township residence. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of Stephen W. Burkholder. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Amos N. and Alma B. (Weaver) Sauder. She was a member of Fleetwood Old Order Mennonite Church. Also surviving are two daughters, Lucinda S. and Lillian S., and five sons: Harlan S., Marvin S., Earl S., Nathaniel S. and Jonathan S., all at home. Other survivors include two sisters, Mabel W. (Sauder) Zimmerman, Leroy, Minn., and Ruth W. Sauder, Fleetwood; and four brothers: Mahlon W. Sauder, Kutztown; Ivan W. Sauder, Greenwich, Ohio; Paul W. Sauder, Mertztown; and Noah W. Sauder, Loysville, Perry County. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, was in charge of arrangements.

Burnside, William J.

William J. Burnside, editor of the Lebanon Advertiser, was found dead, sitting in his chair in his office.

Burr Jr., Walter

Graveside services were held in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton, for Walter Burr Jr., formerly of Reading, who died May 25 in his North Main Street, Blandon residence. He was predeceased by his wife, Mae Irene (Hoffman) Burr, who died Marcy 19, 1975. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter Sr. and Kathryn (Kleinjoehann) Burr. Until retiring in 1974, he was employed by Parish Structural Products Division of Dana Corp., Reading, for 29 years. He was a member of St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Reading. Surviving are a son, Walter Burr III, in Pennsylvania, and three grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Lucy (Burr) Famalaro, Reading. The Cramp Funeral Home, Reading, was in charge of arrangements.

Burt, Sallie Amelia

Mrs. Sallie Amelia Burt died at 6.15 o'clock Thursday morning at her home, 945 Tilghman street, aged 73 years. Death came as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Burt had been ill about five years.

She was a native of Maxatawny township, a daughter of Henry and Katherine, nee Kerchner, Keiper. In October, 1873, she was untied in marriage with Frank Burt, who preceded her in death five years ago. She resided in this city for fifty years. She was a member of Allen Temple No. 42, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, and Alletah Council Daughters of Pocohontas.

There survive a daughter, Mrs. Sallie Reese, widow of Detective S. Reese, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Ambrose Moyer, of Chicago, Ill., and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon with services at the home at 2 o'clock, followed by burial in Highland Cemetery. Rev. Arthur Flexer, pastor of Trinity United Evangelical Church, will officiate.

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

Buscher, Carl

Bush, Adam H.

Dies while Retiring. Adam H. Bush, aged 66 years, 4 months and 5 days, died suddenly at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home, 757 North Eleventh street. Death came while deceased was retiring. For the past year Mr. Bush was employed as a clerk at the Stichter Hardware Co. 505 Penn street. He was at work as usual yesterday, complaining, however of occasional severe pains. He was ill when he returned home, but remained about until a late hour. His brother, Oscar H. Bush, prominent local Democrat, preceded him in death only two weeks ago. Deceased was born in Berks county and was the son of Israel and Amelia (Hass) Bush. He came to Reading with his wife in 1888 and had been a resident of this city ever since. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union. Besides his widow, Lizzie (Hill) Bush, he is survived by one brother, Edgar H. Bush, of Reading.

Bush, John

In Union township, on the 7th inst., John Bush, aged 7? years, 9 months and 2 days.

Bush, William

Bush -- In Longswamp township, Berks Co., September 4th, William Bush, aged 72 years, 9 months and 29 days.

Buss, Lewis

Butcavage, Diane E.

Diane E. Butcavage, 61, of Coal Mountain Road, Orwigsburg, died Saturday at home. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Eleanor W. Wildermuth Potts, a resident of Laurel Center, Tilden Township, Berks County, and the late Douglas L. Potts. She was a 1961 graduate of Pottsville High School. She worked as a receptionist for Schuylkill Valley Family Practice, Leesport, for two years. She first worked as a secretary for Cinderella Knitting Mill and later for Springford Knitting Mill, both in Leesport. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, McKeansburg, Blue Mountain Chapter 443 Order of Eastern Star, Hamburg, where she served as matron from 1987-88 and 1995-96 and was a former secretary, and was past district deputy grand matron of District 15-B of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Robert J. Sr.; a son, Robert J. Jr., Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Darlene J. Loy, Hamburg; and two granddaughters. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

Butkus, Joseph

Joseph Butkus, 89, of 2264 Cleveland Ave., West Lawn, died Friday at home. Born in Mahanoy City, he was a son of the late Adam and Christine Unusavage Butkus. He retired in 1972 after 34 years in maintenance at the former Keystone Atlantic Richfield ARCO Terminal, Montello, Spring Township, Berks County. He was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn, where he served on the church council, and was a former president of the former ARCO retirement group, Reading. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine M. Innis; a grandson, Damon Innis. Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred S. Fritz; two sons, Leonard J., Denver, Pa., and Alvin A., Leawood, Kan.; a brother, Albert, Sinking Spring; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. Lamm and Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Butterweck, Reuben

Reuben Butterweck, of East Macungie, who was mentioned last week as having had a serious attack of apoplexy, died on Thursday noon, after being sick a day and a half. Deceased was quite well considering his years, until his last attack. His sight had, however, been almost dimmed. He brought his age to 73 years and ten months. Mr. Butterweck was born in Longswamp township. His parents were John and Maria Butterweck. He followed the trade of carpenter and later engaged in ore contracting while residing at Breinigsville. There he was a prominent member of the U.B. congregation and remained faithful to his church, his desire being to be buried there. He moved to this place about ten years ago. His wife and seven children survive, two children having preceded the father. The surviving children are Oliver, a doctor, of Green Springs, Ohio; Alfred M., of Allentown; Jerry and William, of Friedensburg and Francis (a minister) of Shoemakersville, Maria --- Mrs. Butz, residing at home, and Emma --- Mrs. Al. Wisser, of Chalfont, Bucks county. The funeral took place yesterday, burial being made at Breinigsville. Revs. Mohr, of Allentown, and Llamy, of East Texas, officiated.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, December 26, 1895, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butterweck, William H.

William H. Butterweck died after a short illness at his home at Oley, Berks county, last Friday evening, of heart disease, aged 52 years, 11 months and 17 days. Deceased was son of the late Reuben Butterweck, who died here four years ago. Deceased was a carriage manufacturer and active in church and Sunday school work, being a teacher and exhorter. He was a soldier in the Civil War and took part in a number of battles. He leaves a widow, two sons, Harvey and Horace, of Reading, and two daughters, Valeria and Estella, at home; four brothers, Jeremiah, of Oley; Rev. Francis, of Jonestown, Lebanon county; Alfred M., the grocer at Fifth and Chew streets, Allentown; Dr. Oliver, of Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Maria Butz, of Macungie, and Mrs. Emma Wisser, of Fitzwatertown, Montgomery county.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, June 14, 1900, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Caroline

Caroline, wife of Peter Butz, the undertaker, near Breinigsville, had a fall Wednesday of last week which caused her death. She went to the attic to get a can of lard and in descending fell down the steps. She landed on her breast on the edge of a chest at the bottom. She had been suffering badly from a cold and the shock was so severe as to cause her to break down. She became so weak that dissolution came suddenly on Sunday. She was 74 years old and a born Haas. She was the last of the family. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Daniel Dengler, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning, with services and burial at Longswamp church. Rev. N. W. Helffrich will officiate.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, February 12, 1903, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Catharine E.A.

Mrs. Catharine E. A. Butz, wife of Henry W. Butz, a respected resident of Lower Macungie township, died at her home, along the road leading from Brookdale to Mertztown, on Tuesday morning at 2.30 of diabetes, aged 62 years, 5 months and 6 days. Mrs. Butz was in failing health for several years. Four weeks ago her condition became such that she had to take to her bed where she gradually grew weaker and passed peacefully away surrounded by her family, and retaining her faculties to the end. She is survived by her husband, and son, Walter, Breinigsville; one daughter, Elda, wife of Edwin Deisher, Mertztown R. 1; and one granddaughter. She was a member of the Reformed wing of Longswamp church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon from her late home at 1.30. Rev. Meckstroh will officiate. Continued services in Longswamp church and burial in adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, July 5, 1923, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Edwin

Reaching the age of 86 years, 6 months and 28 days, Edwin Butz, of Redline (Red Lion?), passed away at his home Thursday, leaving a widow, two sons, two daughters and a sister to mourn his demise. J. W. Butz, at home, and Harry F. Butz, Macungie, R. 2, are the sons; Mrs. Mary Leven, Allentown, and Mrs. C. T. Snyder, Guthsville, are the daughters, and Eliza Butz, Alburtis, is the sister. Funeral services will be held at his late home on Tuesday at 1.30 and there will also be continued services in the Longswamp church at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, January 27, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Eliza Anna

Miss Eliza Anna Butz died yesterday forenoon at nine o'clock at her late home in Alburtis from general debility, aged 87 years, 8 months and 8 days. The deceased was a daughter of the late James W. and Mary A. (nee Butz) Butz, and was born in Topton. Miss Butz, who was the last of her immediate family, was a devoted member of the Reformed church at Longswamp. The funeral will be held Wednesday forenoon at 9.30 o'clock with all services in the Longswamp church and interment in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. W. L. Meckstroth, of Mertztown, will officiate. Undertaker Irwin D. DeLong is in charge of the remains.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 30, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Ephraim

Ephraim Butz, of Topton, died last night at 10 o'clock at the Allentown hospital, following a long illness with a complication of diseases, aged 78 years. He was admitted on January 26th.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 28, 1923, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Ephriam

Ephriam [sic] Butz, aged 73 years, 6 months and 13 days, died at the Allentown hospital, where he was confined for nearly two months. Mr. Butz was an active farmer up to the time of his death. He was a resident of Topton all his life. He is survived by his wife, Susan (nee Trexler); five grandchildren, two brothers, Edwin, of Red Lion, and William B., and one sister, Eliza, both of Alburtis. The funeral will be held from his late home in Topton on Monday, April 2, at 9.30 a.m. Further services will be conducted in Longswamp church. Interment in cemetery adjoining. Rev. W. L. Meckstroh will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, March 30, 1923, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Evelyn B.

Mrs. Evelyn B. Butz, wife of Arthur A. Butz, former postmaster of Alburtis, and a prominent resident of that section, died yesterday morning at 11:30 o'clock at her resident, Main street, Alburtis. She was 40 years, 9 months and 1 day of age.

She was a daughter of John L. and Amelia, nee Long, Trexler, and was born in Mertztown. Surviving are her parents, her husband and two children, Evelyn T. and John T. Butz, both at home, and also a sister, Mrs. Charles Rothermel, of Mertztown.

Mrs. Butz at the age of sixteen years graduated from the Keystone State Teachers College at Kutztown and for four years was a teacher in the schools of Longswamp township.

She was a devout member of the Reformed wing of Lehigh church, of the Ladies Aid Society of this church and of the Ladies Aid of Christ chapel, Alburtis. Mrs. Butz had a wide circle of friends through Lehigh and Berks counties to whom her death comes as a great loss.

The funeral will be held at her late home Saturday at 1:30 o'clock, with short services there to be followed by continued services in Lehigh church. Rev. William O. Wolfert, of Fogelsville, will officiate, and interment will be made in the church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 14, 1934, pp. 5, 21. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Florinda

Mrs. Florinda Butz, aged eighty-four years, died at the home of her son, Dr. W. P. Long, Carbon street, Weatherly, on Monday. The deceased was stricken a fortnight ago with paralysis and owing to her advanced age it proved fatal. Mrs. Butz was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, residing in that section until she made her home with her son two years ago. She is survived by one brother and sister, John D. Fegley and Mrs. Elizabeth Biery, of Mertztown, and by the following children: Dr. W. P. Long and Mrs. Mary Schiffert, of Weatherly; Mrs. Wm. Hemmeleigh, Blandon; Wm. P. Butz, of Mertztown, and Rev. C. A. Butz, of Bethlehem. Burial will be made at Longswamp church, Berks county.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 16, 1919, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Frances A.

Services were held in the John P. Feeney Funeral Home for Frances A. Butz, 81, of Barlow Avenue, Bern Township, who died March 29 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville, where she had been a patient since March 13. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. She was predeceased by her husband, Earle E. Butz, who died April 23, 2001. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmela (Bellanti) Ferris. She was a member of Epler's United Church of Christ, Leesport. Surviving are a daughter, Earlene F. (Butz) Bohr, Annville, Lebanon County; two grandchildren; and a sister, Mary R. (Ferris) Richardson, Jamaica, N.Y.

Butz, Harry F.

Harry F. Butz, prominently known lumber, feed and coal dealer at Red Lion, died of pneumonia at the Allentown hospital on Monday morning, aged 55 years, 1 month and 2 days. Mr. Butz was in excellent health until a week ago yesterday. While painting the cupola on top of his feed store on May 29, he slipped and fell off the roof, landing in a coal car standing on a siding. Four ribs were fractured. Early in the week he was sent to the Allentown hospital when pneumonia developed. He is survived by his wife, his mother, one brother and two sisters: James W. Butz, Palm; Mary J. Levan, this city; and Annie L., wife of Clinton Snyder, Guthsville. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30, daylight saving time, at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Edwin Butz, Macungie R. 2, with further services and interment at the Longswamp Reformed church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 6, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Harvey E.

Harvey E. Butz passed away suddenly from heart trouble at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Brensinger, Fleetwood, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 14 days. Mr. Butz was a son of the late William and Sarah (Haas) Butz, and was born in Longswamp township, Berks county. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Albright, Williamsport, and Mrs. Ellen Brensinger, with whom he resided; also by two half brothers, William Butz, Mertztown, and Rev. Dr. Charles Butz, Bethlehem. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at one o'clock from the home of Rev. Brensinger, with services in Longswamp church, Rev. Meckstroth officiating, and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 27, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Henrietta L. (nee Brown)

Mrs. Henrietta L. (Brown) Butz, 47, of Mertztown R. 1, wife of Henry D. Butz, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. A native of Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Jacob I. Brown and Margaret (King) Brown. She was a member of Zion's Lutheran Church, Alburtis. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Donna J., wife of Donald Butz, of Allentown; two sons, Henry D. II of Amarillo, Tex., and James P., at home; three grandchildren; a brother, Phillip of Hershey, and a sister, Mrs. Edith Bodon of Pittsburgh. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown. Calling hours will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

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

Butz, Henry W.

Henry W. Butz, retired farmer and well known resident of Longswamp, Berks county, died at 8.30 a.m. Sunday at his home, the residence of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Deisher, after an illness of three weeks. He was in his 90th year. Up to three weeks ago, Mr. Butz appeared in remarkable health in view of his advanced age and prior to that time was engaged daily in doing work about the garden of the old homestead. Born in Berks county, a son of David and Marietta (Wetzel) Butz, he attended the public schools and the Meyerstown academy. Later he took up farming and continued active until his retirement 24 years ago. He was a faithful member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church and had served as a deacon and elder of the church. His wife, Cassie (Schlicher) Butz, died 14 years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Elda, wife of Edwin Deisher, Longswamp; one son, Walter Butz, postmaster of Breinigsville, and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at his late home on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m., D.S.T., with further services in the Longswamp church. Rev. Donald Englert will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call at the home on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, August 2, 1937, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, John

The funeral of John Butz above Gabelsville, last Tuesday was very largely attended. The Hill Church, where interment was, was filled. The remains reposed in a black cloth covered casket with silver handles and plate on lid, inscribed "At Rest". Bearers were Jacob Bahr, Jacob Werstler, George Moyer and Henry Hartman. Rev. H. Warmkessel of Reading officiated. Undertaker was H.M. Houck.

Butz, Jonathan

Letters of testamentary on the estate of Jonathan Butz, Colebrookdale Twp., were issued to Sarah C. Butz.

Butz, Minnie (nee Geiger)

Suffering from complications of ailments, Mrs. Minnie Butz, wife of William P. Butz, died at 12.15 o'clock yesterday morning in her late home at Mertztown. She was 62 years of age. Mrs. Butz was a daughter of the late William and Mary, nee Geist, Geiger. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, and was a member of the Reformed congregation of St. Paul's Union church, Mertztown. Remaining to mourn her passing are the husband and three daughters, Miriam, at home; Mrs. Richard Sechler, of Topton, and Mrs. Irwin Leiser, of Allentown; also an adopted daughter, Rosa Spangler, at home. The funeral will be held from her late home in Mertztown on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, daylight saving time. Continued services will be held in St. Paul's Union church, Rev. M. H. Brensinger, of Fleetwood, officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 16, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Minnie

Minnie Butz, wife of Harry Butz, of near Siesholtzville, died Wednesday, aged thirty-one years, nine months and eleven days. The funeral was held on Saturday, interment being made at the Huff's Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Moll, with whom she resided, and a brother and sister.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, May 23, 1907, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, Rosa (nee Miller)

Rosa, nee Miller, widow of Peter A. Butz, passed away at her home, 131 E. Main St., Kutztown, on Saturday following ailments incident to old age. She was aged 81 years, 7 months and 29 days. A resident of Kutztown for many years, Mrs. Butz made a host of friends through her many acts of kindness and her charitable nature. She was the last of her family. Surviving is an adopted son, Milton Dale, with whom she made her home. Her husband died 21 years ago. Funeral services will be held from the William S. Fritz funeral home, 55 Noble St., Kutztown, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, D.S.T. Rev. William H. Bond of Shamrock will officiate. Interment will be made in Longswamp church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 6, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Butz, William B.

William B. Butz, one of the most influential residents and leading business men of Alburtis, died suddenly of heart disease at 12.45 o'clock Monday morning at his home, Main street, that place. He was in his 73rd year. He was born in Topton, a son of the long deceased James Butz and his wife, Mary M., nee Butz. At the age of fourteen years he opened a general merchandise store at Topton. He continued there for some years until the death of his brother, James, who conducted a similar business at Alburtis, which he then took over in partnership with Emil Weiss. Later he assumed full charge of this business and conducted the store until the time of his death. For twenty-one years he served as postmaster of Alburtis, a position now held by his son Arthur. He was a promoter of silk industries in Kutztown, Topton and Alburtis, and was president of the firm of W. B. Butz and Sons, which firm purchased the Thomas Iron company property at Alburtis. He was also president of the Butz Textile company, Alburtis, silk manufacturers. He was a faithful member of the Lehigh Reformed church. Fraternally he was affiliated with the K. G. E., F. P. A., Red Men and Knights of Malta, of Alburtis, and the I. O. O. F., of Macungie. He is survived by his widow, Alice, nee Ettinger, and the following children: Robert, Ralph, Arthur and William J. Butz, Jr., of Alburtis, and Mrs. Ober Morning, of Shillington, Berks county. He is also survived by a sister, Eliza Butz, Alburtis, and a brother, Edwin Butz, Red Lion, Berks county, and five grandchildren. The funeral will be held from his late residence, Main street, alburtis, on Friday at 2.15 p.m. standard time. Brief services at the house will be followed by further services in the Lehigh church, Rev. F. P. Laros officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 29, 1928, pages 5, 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Buzby, William H.

Services were held for William H. Buzby, 82, of Stauffer Drive, Boyertown. widower of Lucille D. (Moyer) Buzby, who died March 11 in Valley Manor in Coopersburg. Born in Quakertown, he graduated from Quakertown High School. He was a production worker for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Pottstown for more than 32 years. He also worked as a custodian for the Boyertown Orioles. He served in the Navy during World War II. Buzby was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in New Berlinville and a member of the Boyertown Orioles. Surviving are a son, William M. Buzby of Allentown; a sister and two brothers. He was preceded in death by a brother. Contributions may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 322, New Berlinville, PA 19545. Burial was in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery. The arrangements were handled by the Catagnus Funeral Home in Boyertown. Additional information appearing in the 20 March 2003 issue of the Quakertown Free Press includes: He was the husband of the late Lucille D. (Moyer) Buzby. He was the son of the late Walter and Jenny (Benner) Buzby. He is survived by one son, William M. of Allentown; one sister, Evelyn Gross of Coopersburg; two brothers, Ralph of Quakertown, and Kenneth of Rochester, N.Y. He was predeceased by a brother, Donald. Services were held Mar. 14.

Buzzard, Samantha

Samantha (Fessler) Buzzard, widow of Samuel Buzzard, died as the result of a stroke, at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon at the residence of her son, E. Y. Buzzard, 164 West Windsor street. She was 84 years of age and a former resident of Williamsport. She was a member of the Newberry Methodist Church of Williamsport. Her husband preceded her in death 21 years. There survive, besides her son with whom she resided, five grandchildren, a brother, P. M. Fessler, Williamsport, and a sister Mrs. E. F. Knabb, Philadelphia.

Byrne, Regina L.

Among the local survivors of Regina L. Byrne, who died Feb. 27 in her South Heidelberg Township residence, is a son, Joseph B. Byrne, Blandon.

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Brandt, Daniel

Brannan, Lulu

Brannan, Lulu G.

Braucher, Catharina

Braun, Ethel

Braun, John H.

Braun, Susanna

Brecht, Anna Maria

Brecht, John Calvin

Brecht, Maria

Brecht, Maria Magdalena (nee Stamm)

Brecht, Peter

Breen, Justin E.

Breidegam, John

Breidigan, Leo M.

Breiner, Mildred F.

Breininger, Carl L.

Breininger, I. Violet

Breininger, I. Violet

Breitenstein, Caroline

Breitenstein, Karola E. (nee Ruffner)

Breitenstein, Sallie (nee Goodhart)

Brendle, Elias

Brendlinger, Daniel

Breneman, Lester R.

Brenneman, W. Earl

Breon, Robert H.

Brensinger, Abraham

Brensinger, Alice Viola

Brensinger, Bertha M. (nee Moyer)

Brensinger, Carrie

Brensinger, Carrie M. (nee Hieger)

Brensinger, Charles

Brensinger, Earl S.

Brensinger, Edwin P.

Brensinger, Emma J. (nee Yoder)

Brensinger, Erwin G.F.

Brensinger, Esther Mary

Brensinger, Eugene N.

Brensinger, Frank

Brensinger, Frank W.

Brensinger, John

Brensinger, John F.

Brensinger, Marl M. Sr.

Brensinger, Minnie E. (nee Trollinger)

Brensinger, William A.T.

Bressler, Amanda and Milton

Bressler, Jeanette A. (nee Gruber)

Bressler, Maria Anna (nee Young)

Bressler, Minnie Minerva

Brey, Milton D.

Breyfogle, Frank E.

Bridegam, Alice

Bridegam, Arlene P.

Bridegam, Calvin

Briel, Daniel

Bright, Helen I.

Bright, Jacob

Bright, Mrs. Jacob

Bright, Jacob K.

Bright, William A.

Bright, Walter F.

Brightbill, Elizabeth V.

Briner, Alice (nee Graul)

Briner, Eliza

Briner, John E.

Briner, Peter Jr.

Broad, Forrest R.

Broad, Lloyd F.L.

Brobst, Charles A.

Brobst, Hattie C. (nee Leibensperger)

Brobst, Henry

Brobst, Lillie

Brogley, Mrs. John