Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Craige A. Diaz, 48, of Stroudsburg passed away suddenly in Bloomsburg Hospital after a work-related accident May 14, 2003. He was the husband of Pattie (Kocher) Diaz. They were married on Oct. 5, 2002. Born in Allentown he was the son of Ronald B. Diaz and the late Shirley E. (Gogle) Diaz. Mr. Diaz had been employed for most of his life as a mechanical and electrical technician. He was currently employed for over eight years with Emergency Systems Service Company, Quakertown. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by one son, Craige R. of Effort; four step-children, Julianna Tobing of Manyunk, Aimee Swint, Mia Tobing, and Alexander Tobing, all of Easton; two sisters, Robin L. Lutcher of Perkasie and Shawne D. Diaz of Manchester, N.H.; mother-in-law, Josephine Kocher of Easton; and one step-grandson. Services were held May 19. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), 16 N.Franklin St. Suite 105, Doylestown, PA 18901. Arrangements: Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, 87 N. Main St., Sellersville, PA 18960.

DiBenedetto, June V.

Services were held for June V. DiBenedetto, 79, of Schoffers Road, Exeter Township, who died August 18 in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township, where she had resided for two years. Born in Reading, she was a graduate of Reading High School. Surviving is a daughter, Denise Drogo, Exeter Township. Other survivors include a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter in 1986. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The arrangements were handled by the Henninger Funeral Home Inc., Reading.

DiCamillo, Fiorella

Funeral Services for Fiorella, nine-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. James D. DiCamillo, of Muhlenberg township, were conducted by Rev. Dr. Eugene J. Marchetti. The remains were interred in Gethsemane cemetery by Undertaker Auman.

Dice, Thomas C.

Services will be Friday for Thomas C. "Tippy" Dice, 53, husband of Bonnie (Badman) Dice of Gravel Pike, Perkiomenville, who died December 7 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. Born in Sellersville, he was a son of Frank J. Dice Sr. of Green Lane and the late Marian (Schell) Dice. Dice was a contractor, working most recently for Advantage Construction, Trappe. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a former member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Sumneytown. Also a member of the Lower Frederick and Green Lane Fire companies. In addition to his wife of 16 years, he is survived by two sons, Christopher Stanley of Royersford and Justin Dice of Perkiomenville; two daughters, Jennifer Poley of Macungie and Kelly Dice of Perkiomenville. Also a brother; a sister and five grandchildren. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Falk Funeral Home, 163 Main St., Pennsburg. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Luke's Cancer Center, 800 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Burial will be in St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery, Pennsburg.

Dick, Adella F.

Adella F. Dick, 87, of Quakertown (Richland Township), died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. A memorial service was held Nov. 9. She was the wife of the late Pastor Walter J. Dick. Born in Mt. Lake, Minn., she was the daughter of the late Abraham P. and Agatha (Neufeld) Fast. She was an active member of East Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, where she formerly directed the meal preparation for the senior adult ministry from 1986 to 1993 and also assisted in visitation until 1999. She received her diploma after three years of studying at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Ill. She served in the ministry with her husband at the Second Mennonite Church in Philadelphia and the Richfield (PA) Mennonite Church from 1949 to 1960 as pastor's wife, co-worker and homemaker. From 1965 to 1984, she served as the director of food service at the Montrose Bible Conference, where her husband was the director. She is survived by: two daughters, Marcellyn of Cherry Hill, N.J. and Millicent of Wheaton, Ill.; eight brothers, Arnold Fast of Minnesota, Alvin Fast of Florida, Frances Becker of Washington, Fernando Fast of Oregon, Sam Fast of Maine, Harry Fast of Minnesota, Herbert fast of Minnesota and Arlie Fast of Minnesota; three sisters, Lila Neufeld, Leslie Fast of Denver, Colo. and Alice Bruesehoff of California. Memorial contributions may be made to East Swamp Mennonite Church, c/o Missions Fund, 2405 E. Swamp Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 or Montrose Bible Conference, c/o Food Services Equipment Fund, 5 Locust St., Montrose, PA 18801-1112. Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown.

Dickert, Rebecca (nee Bettiger)

DICKERT -- In this city, on the 14th inst., REBECCA (nee BETTIGER), wife of Rev. Thomas W. Dickert, aged 45 years, 8 months and 9 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services in St. Stephen's Reformed Church, Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock and Christ Reformed Church, Trumbauersville, Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment in Trumbauersville cemetery.

Dickinson, Caroline L. (nee Worley)

Dickinson, Caroline L. (Worley), wife of Nelson Dickinson, Mohnton, Pa., was a daughter of the late Henry and Isabella Worley, and was born at Mohnton, June 18, 1868, and died March 27, 1949, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 10 days. Mrs. Dickinson was a Charter Member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, for she joined the Evangelical Church in Mohnton, February, 1879, under the pastorate of Rev. H. R. Yost. A total of 70 years were given to the Church of her choice. She and Mr. Dickinson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, for they were married Dec. 14, 1889, by Rev. B. H. Miller.

Surviving besides her husband are Estella, wife of Elmer C. Leininger, Mohns Hill; Raymond W., of Shillington; seven grandchildren and six great granchildren; and one brother, Charles Worley. Services were conducted March 31 from Kindt Memorial Home, and interment was made at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mohnton. May God comfort the hearts of those who mourn her departure from this life. __E. D. Ehrig

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXV, no. 16, April 19, 1949, p. 13. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Dickinson, Nelson W.

Dickinson, Nelson W., aged 82 years, died October 30, 1950 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer C. Leininger, Mohn's Hill. He was a native of Mohnton, residing in that borough practically his whole lifetime, making his home with his daughter since the death of his wife, Caroline L. (Worley) Dickinson, March, 1949. He was the son of the late Nelson and Mary (Westley) Dickinson. A member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Mohnton, Pa., since early youth, he was for more than 50 years a teacher in the Sunday School, and served successively in most of the offices of the congregation. He continued a member of the board of trustees until the time of his death. Surviving are a daughter, Estella A., wife of Elmer C. Leininger with whom he resided; a son Raymond W. Dickinson, Shillington, Pa.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two half brothers; and one half sister: Howard F. Kindt of Reading, Pa.; and Jacob and Mary E. Kindt, both of Shillington. Funeral services were conducted in the Kindt Memorial Home, Shillington, Thursday, November 2. Burial was in Mohnton Cemetery. __W. Am Masteller, pastor

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXVI, no. 48, November 28, 1950, p. 13. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Dickson, Susan J. (nee Clauser)

Mrs. Susan J. Dickson, 84, formerly of Topton, died Monday night at Berks Heim, near Reading. She was the widow of James C. Dickson. Born in Topton, Mrs. Dickson was a daughter of the late Adam and Caroline (Angstadt) Clauser. She was also predeceased by her first husband, Chester L. Hilbert. Her only son, Willard Hilbert, died March 26. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Grace Scheidt of Kutztown; a brother, Edwin Clauser of Mertztown R. 1; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 7, 1965, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Diefenderfer, John W.

Diefenderfer--On the 28th inst., John W. Diefenderfer, aged 62 years. Services from the Seidel Funeral Chapel, 127 North Fifth St., Thursday at 1:30. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening, 7 to 9. (Seidel)

Dieffenbach, David

Dieffenbach - In Bethel, December 11th, David Dieffenbach, husband of the late Margaretha Dieffenbach, aged 74 years, 9 mos and 8 days.

Diehl, C. Lizzie (nee Kuhns)

Mrs. C. Lizzie Diehl, 85, nee Kuhns, wife of Frank L. B. Diehl, died unexpectedly at 5 a.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Bergenstock, 23 N. Penn St. Born in Hereford township, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Julianna (Kuhns) Kuhns. She had lived in Allentown for the past 40 years. Mrs. Diehl was a member of the Reformed win of Morgenland church. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lottie Bergenstock and Libby, wife of frank Huber, both of Allentown, and a son Elmer, Fullerton. Also surviving are six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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

Diehl, Lillian R.

Services were held for Lillian R. Diehl, 87, of Jenkintown, who died February 23. She was the widow of Joseph Diehl, who died in 1992, and to whom she was married 51 years. Born in Boyertown, she graduated from Boyertown High School in 1935, and in 1939 from Temple University with a teaching degree. She taught at Souderton High School from 1939-1947, where she met her husband, who was also a teacher. Diehl attended Glenside United Church of Christ. She is survived by a daughter Maryann Glynn, Roslyn. Also a brother, C. Linwood Rhoads, of Boyertown; and two granddaughters. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 625 Ridge Pike - A100, Conshohocken, PA 19428 or to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Burial was in the Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, Pa. The arrangements were handled by the John R. Freed Funeral Home in Glenside.

Diehl, Viola

A private graveside service was held for Viola Diehl, 93, of Life Quest Nursing Center in Milford, formerly of West Branch Road in Barto, who died June 2 in Life Quest. Born in Barto, she lived and worked on the Diehl family farm, raising turkeys and growing crops. She was a life member of Christ Lutheran Church of Niantic. Surviving is a sister. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Services were at Christ Union Cemetery in Niantic. The Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home of East Greenville handled the arrangements.

Diehm, Lemon F.

Diehm--In Sheridan, R.D. No. 1 on the 3d inst. Lemon F. Diehm, aged 70 years. Services from the Wike & Clouser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Schaefferstown Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Saturday evening, 7 to 8.

Diener, Elias

Elias Diener, pioneer saw mill operator in the South Mountain section of Topton, died there Monday evening at 5.30 o'clock, at his home on Franklin street, from complications, aged 76 years and 1 month. Mr. Diener was a respected and well known resident of that section. He was a native of Longswamp township and a son of the late Peter and Caroline, nee Folk, Diener. For a period of thirty-five years he was a member of st. Paul's Reformed church council, Mertztown, and was also a member of Washington Camp, No. 396, P.O.S. of A., Hellam, Pa., and the Kutztown Golden Eagles. He never married. There survives the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. James Trexler, Mrs. Kate Fegely, Oscar and Fred, Topton, and William, Allentown. The funeral will be held from his late home on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, standard time. Services will be conducted at the house, Rev. M. H. Brensinger, D.D., officiating. Interment will be made in the Mertztown cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, June 17, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Diener, Frederick Alvin

Frederick Alvin Diener, a Justice of the Peace, died at 6.45 a.m. yesterday at his home, Weiss St., Topton. He was 68 years old. Son of the late Peter and Caroline, nee Folk, Diener, he was born at what is now the Lutheran Orphans' Home farm. His wife, Cora Mazurie, nee Schoenly, Diener, died four years ago. Surviving are a step-son, Lewis Mazurie, of Maple Grove hotel, three step-grand children, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. James L. Trexler, Mrs. Kate Fegely, and C. Oscar Diener, all of Topton; and William A. Diener, of Allentown. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. (DST) from the late home, with continued services in the Lutheran church of Zionsville. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. E. C. Kauffman of Emmaus will officiate. Viewing Thursday from 7 to 9.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 13, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Diener, Katie Alice (nee Sell)

Mrs. Katie Alice Diener, wife of C. Oscar Diener and daughter of an officer of the Union army during the Civil war, died shortly before 11.30 yesterday morning at her home, 210 S. Home St., Topton. Death followed an illness with a heart condition. She was 71 years old last week. Mrs. Diener was born in Molltown, Berks county, the daughter of the late Captain Nicholas Howard Sell and his wife, Amanda, DeTurk, Sell. She lived in that vicinity practically all of her life. She was a member of st. Peter�s Reformed church, the Ladies Aid society of the congregation and the Home department of the Sunday school. She is survived by her husband and these children: Edna, a teacher in the Boyertown schools; Myrtle, a teacher in the Palmerton schools, both living at home; Mrs. George D. Sittler, Kutztown, and Theodore S. Diener of Lyons. Three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held from her late home Saturday at 1.30 p.m., with further services in St. Peter�s Reformed church, Topton. Interment will be made in the Topton Union cemetery. Rev. F. D. Slifer will officiate. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 2, 1938, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dierolf, Amanda I.

Died. On the 23rd ult., near Mertztown, Amanda I., daughter of Abraham and Eliza Dierolf, aged 8 years and 18 days.

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

Dierolf, Amanda S. (nee Rohrbach)

Mrs. Amanda S. (Rohrbach) Dierolf, 87, wife of Charles A. Dierolf, died Wednesday at her home in Old Zionsville. Born in Henningsville, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Maria (Seisholtzville) Rohrbach. She was a member of Huffs Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Eli R. Will, Nutley, N.J., and Walter W., East Greenville; two daughters, Elizabeth M., wife of Roy Rock, Washington, D.C., and Edna M., wife of Edwin W. Hill, Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Death Notice (p. 46): Age at death = 87 years, 3 months, 8 days; Buried, Huff's Church Union Cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call,Thursday, October 22, 1953, page 46. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dierolf, Catherine S.

Catherine S. Dierolf, 93, formerly of West Lawn, died April 10 at 12:10 p.m. in Berks Heim, where she had been a resident since January 2004. Her husband, Elwood S. Dierolf, died Feb. 22, 1989. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late William L. and Cora I. (Kline) Scheidt. Dierolf had been last employed as a utility cook by Reeser's Restaurant, later Wegman's, Tuckerton, retiring in 1993. She previously worked for National Union, Robesonia, and in the finishing department of Rosedale Knitting Mills, Laureldale. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Tuckerton. Dierolf is survived by two daughters, Sandra L. (Dierolf) Kunkle, West Lawn, and Shirley L. Dierolf, Reading; and a stepdaughter, Helen (Dierolf) Reinert, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. There are also two granddaughters, one stepgrandson and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at a later date in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be private.

Dierolf, Frank J.

Frank J. Dierolf, a retired hotelkeeper, died Friday evening at his residence, 25 E. Smith St., Topton. He was aged 69. He was born and raised in Longswamp township, Berks county, a son of the late John and Caroline, nee Oswald, Dierolf. For 25 years he conducted the American House in Topton. He retired 10 years ago and had been in ill health for the last four years after suffering a stroke. He was a member of trinity Lutheran church of Topton, the Shartlesville Fire Co., the F.O.E. of Kutztown, the P.O.S. of A. of Topton, the Knights of the Golden Eagle of Topton and the Federated Order of Reindeer of Reading. Surviving are his widow Ellen (nee Fegely), one son, Frank of Wyomissing, six daughters, Mrs. Andrew Schofer, Topton; Mrs. Edna Bohn, Reading; Mrs. Clayton Fegely, Topton; Mrs. Raymond Werst, Topton; Mrs. John G. Schofer, Topton, and Mrs. Paul Schleicher, Topton; 17 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one step-brother, Oliver Sittler, of Reading. Funeral services will be held from the late residence on Thursday at 2 o�clock. All services in the house. Interment in St. Paul�s cemetery, Mertztown. Rev. William H. Kline will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, February 13, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dierolf, John F.

John F. Dierolf, Smith street, Topton, night watchman at the Penn State silk mills there and formerly engaged in farming and labor work, died on Wednesday in the Allentown hospital of peritonitis, aged 66 years. He was admitted to the institution a short time before his death. Mr. Dierolf was a son of the late Levi Dierolf and his wife Catherine, nee Fetzer, and was born in Mertztown. He was twice married, his first wife, Harriet Frey, died about eighteen years ago. About sixteen years ago he married Mrs. Ellen Ziegler, nee DeLong, who survives. Other survivors are: A son, Howard, Hill Church; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Reinert, Pottstown, and his stepmother, Mrs. Catherine Dierolf, Hancock. The following are step brothers and step sisters, Jacob Dierolf, Hyde Park; Harry Dierolf, Hancock; Mrs. Milton Schlenker and Mrs. Edwin Marcks, Reading, and Mrs. John Barto, Topton. He was a member of the Lutheran church at Mertztown and of Washington Camp, No. 641, P.O.S. of A., Pottstown. Funeral on Monday afternoon, June 10, at 2.30 o'clock, standard time, from his late home with all services at the house followed by interment in St. Paul's Union church cemetery, Mertztown. Rev. Blatt, Zionsville, will officiate.

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

Dierolf, Sarah

The funeral of Sarah Dierolf was held from her residence, 817 Bingaman street. Services were conducted at the house by Rev. W.H. Myers. The remains were attired in a black dress and rested in a walnut casket with silver extension bar handles. Interment was made in Aulenbach's Cemetery. Undertaker Lutz had charge of the arrangements.

Dierolf, Sarah

Dierolf--In this city on the 4th inst., Sarah, wife of Nathan Dierolf, aged 73 years, 6 months and 3 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 817 Bingaman street, on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Services at the house. Interment private in Aulenbach's cemetery.

Dietrich, Christian

Dietrich - In Greenwich, November 21st, Christian Dietrich, aged 90 years, 10 months and 8 days. He leaves 13 children, 57 grand-children and 63 great grand-children.

Dietrich, Eliza

Dietrich -- In Hamburg, November 9th, Mrs. Eliza Dietrich, wife of Jacob A. Dietrich, aged 55 years, 9 months and 15 days.

Dietrich, Infant

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Dietrich died of whopping cough, aged 5 weeks, at the residence of the parents, 800 North 8th.

Dietrich, Jean L.

Services were held Wednesday in the Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown for Jean L. Dietrich whodied March 6 at 10:15 a.m. in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, shortly after admission. Burial was in New Bethel (Zion) Cemetery, Grimville.Kutztown, She was the wife of Elton N. Dietrich. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late George and Bertie (Beck) Nicholas. Dietrich was employed during the early 1970s for 10 years as a cook at the Kutztown Elementary School. She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Krumsville. She is also survived by two sons, Douglas E., Kutztown, and Brent T., Fleetwood. There are six grandchildren. Also surviving is a stepbrother, Theodore Brown, Hawley, Wayne County.

Dietrich, Jonathan

Dietrich - In Maidencreek, August 5th, Jonathan Dietrich, aged 35 years, 8 months and 8 days.

Dietrich, Kitty Ann (nee Unger)

Kitty Ann Dietrich, daughter of David & Mary Magdaline (Mengel) Unger, was born in Windsor Township July 26, 1839, baptized November 3, 1839, by Rev. A. Herman, and confirmed in the Lutheran Church at Strausstown in 1856. She married Joel Dietrich December 3, 1859, who remains with 5 sons and 5 daughters to mourn her death; three sons predeceased her. She died October 20, 1911, aged 72y2m24d.

Dietrich, Mary A.

Mary A. Dietrich, 97, formerly of 25 N. Second St., Hamburg, died Sunday evening in the Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, RD2 Hamburg, where she was a resident since 1989. Born in Albany Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late John K. and Sarah E. Leipensperger Bolich. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Congregational Church, Lenhartsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J., on Jan. 25, 1982; two sons, Harold O. and Luke O.; a daughter, Margaret M. Christ; a granddaughter, Lynette Delet. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth M. Kramer, Bethlehem; two sons, Stanley O., Hamburg, and Ethan O., Kempton; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a great-grandson. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli. The Rev. Harold L. Easter will officiate. Interment will be in New Bethel Union Church Cemetery, Albany Township, RD2 Kempton.

Dietrich, Sadie M.

Sadie M. "Kitty" Dietrich, 102, of ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, Berks County, formerly of 101 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, died Wednesday at the center. Born in New Tripoli, Nov. 23, 1900, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Alice Hamm Korn. She graduated from the former Moravian Girls School, Bethlehem, graduated from a two-year course in home economics at Temple University, Philadelphia, and attended the former Dorney Business School, Allentown, where she worked as a secretary for Professor Dorney for two years. She retired in 1952 after 10 years as an office manager for the former Allen-Sherman-Hoff, Hamburg. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Friedensburg. Her husband, the Rev. William H. Dietrich, died Dec. 11, 1972. Surviving are two daughters, Marcene M. Frantz, Reading, and Joanne R. Adams, Perry Township; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Interment will be in St. John's Union Cemetery, Wayne Township.

Dietrich, Sadie M.

Services were held in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Sadie M. "Kitty" Dietrich, 102, formerly of South Fourth Street, Hamburg, who died June 4 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, where she had resided since Dec. 20, 1999. Burial was in St. Johns Union Cemetery, Wayne Township, Schuylkill County. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. William H. Dietrich, who died Dec. 11, 1972. Born in New Tripoli, Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Alice (Hamm) Korn. She was a graduate of Moravian Girls School, Bethelem, and a graduate of a two-year course in home economics at Temple University. Dietrich also attended Dorney Business School, where she was employed two years as a secretary. She was also employed as the office manager at Allen-Sherman-Hoff, Hamburg, from 1942 to 1952. Dietrich was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Friedensburg, Schuylkill County. Surviving are two daughters, Marcene M. (Dietrich) Frantz, Reading, and Joanne R. (Dietrich) Adams, Perry Township. There are also four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Dietrich, Wm. Albert

Wm. Albert Dietrich, son of Joel L. and Catharine Dietrich, was born February 24, 1866, in Upper Tulpehocken township; baptized June 24, 1866 by Rev. A. Finfrock; confirmed April 16, 1881, in Zion's Church, Strausstown. He was married by Rev. D. Trexler April 30 1892 with Sallie M. Potteiger, who remains with his parents, brothers and sisters to mourn his decease, which took place September 9, 1903, aged 37y6m15d.

Dietzler, Jefferson M.

Rev. Jefferson M. Dietzler, said to have been the oldest minister, both in point of age and length of service, of the Lutheran Synod of Pennsylvania, died at 4 a.m. on Wednesday of general debility at the residence of his son, John A., at Lebanon. Had he lived until June 17, Rev. Dietzler would have celebrated his 82d birthday anniversary. Owing to his feeble health Rev. Dietzler was removed to the home of his son, at Lebanon, from Lyons, Berks county, where he had lived for three years in retirement. He was a native of upper Berks county and was reared and received his early education in the vicinity of Bernville. He entered the ministry at an early age, and for 63 years served as a clergyman of the Lutheran faith. In 1865 he founded, and for 17 years was the pastor, of the Seventh street Lutheran Church, at Lebanon. His first charge, however, was in Reading, where he preached a number of years. He was pastor of the Annville-Bellgrove circuit for three years, the Womelsdorf charge for 16 years, and of other congregations in York, Lebanon and Berks counties, as also in Lehigh county. His last service was in the Lyons charge, comprising the Lyons, Mohrsville and Macungie churches. Rev. Dietzler is survived by his second wife (nee Artly), a native of Schuylkill county, and these children: John A., of Lebanon; Rev. Martin L., of Middleton, also a minister of the Lutheran denomination; Mrs. John A. Bachman, of Annville; Mrs. David Rebsteck, of Bethlehem, and Charles and George, of Pittsburg.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, January 27, 1910, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dillinger, Catharine

On the 4th ult., in Greenwich, Catharine, daughter of William Dillinger, aged 6 years, 10 months and 24 days.

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

Dilliplaine, Lydia V.

Lydia V. Dilliplaine, 89, formerly of Amityville, died Aug. 1 in Manatawny Manor, East Coventry Township, Chester County. Her husband, Frederick K. Dilliplaine, died Oct. 3, 1982. Born in Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late James and Annie (Gable) Baus. Dilliplaine was employed for 15 years as a waxer by Gudebrod Inc., Stowe, retiring in 1981. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Amityville. Surviving are two daughters, Thelma (Dilliplaine) Smith, Pottstown, and Marion (Dilliplaine) Wunderlich, Douglassville; and two sons, James, Douglassville, and Eugene, Burns, Wyo. Other survivors include a brother, Ralph Baus, Gablesville. There are also 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be private in St. Paul's UCC Cemetery, Amityville. Houck & Gofus Funeral Home Inc., Pottstown, is in charge of arrangements.

Dilliplane, Sara L.

Boyertown, Sept. 19--Sarah L. widow of William Dilliplane, residing with her son-in-law, Calvin Heydt, at Eshbach, Berks county, died of dropsy and complications due to old age, aged 87 years, 9 months and 27 days. Her husband died a number of years ago. There survive the following children: Irvin, Shanesville; Cora, wife of Calvin Heydt, Eshbach; Mary E., of Boyertown, and Mrs. Rebecca Boyer, Reading. Funeral from the home of the son-in law, Calvin Heydt, at Eshbach, Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m., with all services in the Oley Lutheran Church, Rev. Dr. E.S. Brownmiller officiating. Interment in the cemetery adjoining. Under- (incomplete)

Dilliplane, William

Earlville: William, a six year old son of Henry and Susan Dilliplane died of diphtheria after three days illness. Interment will be made in the Amityville Cemetery.

Dilliplane, William

Earlville: The funeral of William Dilliplane was largely attended. Interment was made at the Amityville cemetery, Rev. W. U. Kistler officiate.

Dinger-Ladd, Wendy Lynn

Services were held at the Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc. for Wendy Lynn Dinger-Ladd of First Street Extension, Tilden Township, who died of natural causes Feb. 29 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient two days. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. She was predeceased by her first husband, Barry R. Shelton, on April 16, 1995, and by her second husband, Timothy M. Ladd, on May 4, 1999. She was the fiance of Keith H. Wolf, with whom she resided. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Louise M. (Goodman) Stoudt, Temple, and the late Raymond R. Dinger. Dinger-Ladd was a 1986 graduate of Reading High School. She was employed by Advanced Medical Co., Reading, as a certified nursing assistant for the past two months. Previously, she worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant at Berks Heim. Surviving are a son, Joshua R. Dinger, and a daughter Tabitha M. Dinger, both at home; and a stepson, Brandon M. Ladd, in New York. Also surviving are a brother, Keith D. Dinger, Shillington; and her stepfather, Charles W. Stoudt, Temple.

Dinkle Charles G.

Charles G Dinkle of St Lawrence, died on Wednesday at 11:15 p.m. after an illness of thirty-six hours, of gastralgia and obstruction of bowels. He leaves a widow, Susan, (nee Schmeck), and seven sons and one daughter: George S., Harry S., Minnie A., Ammon F., John W., Charles Herbert, Daniel A and Walter R Dinkle. His age was 41 years and 9 months. Deceased was a successful gardener and had his farm in high state of cultivation. He was a life-long Republican and had many friends.

DiNino, Susan M.

Susan M. DiNino, 68, died of natural causes April 3 at 4 a.m. in her Reading residence. Her husband, Charles P. DiNino, died Nov. 10, 1988. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Susan C. (Lutz) Orrs. DiNino had been employed for 10 years as a machine operator by Luden's Inc., Reading, retiring in 1999. She is survived by two sons, Charles P. III and Brian C., both of Reading; and three daughters: Audrey G. (DiNino) Hoffman, West Lawn; Brenda D. DiNino, with whom she last resided; and Deborah A. (DiNino) Seelbach, Hyde Park, N.Y. Other survivors include a sister, Josephine M. (Orrs) Zawislak, Kenhorst, and a brother, James H. Orrs, Shillington. There are also 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Dixon, Maria (nee Koble)

Former Resident dies in Philadelphia. Mrs. E.S. Strause, 734 North Tenth street, received word that her sister, Maria (nee Koble), wife of John C. Dixon, a former resident of this city, died at her home, 1631 Ontario street, Philadelphia, aged 60 years. She was a native of Berks county and resided in this city many years. She located in Philadelphia about 10 years ago. Besides her husband, these children survive: Clarence, Harry, Lottie, and Mabel, all of Philadelphia, and two sisters, Mrs. C.M. Kutz, Pottstown, and Mrs. E.S. Strause, of this city.

Doaty, Paul D.

No service has been scheduled for Paul D. Doaty, 73, husband of June Doaty, of Sebastian, Fla., who died August 2 in the Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, Fla. He was born in Birdsboro and moved to Sebastian from Elkton, Md., in 1976. Doaty worked in the crating and shipping department of Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Fla., for 16 years before retiring. Surviving in addition to his wife of 26 years are a brother, Richard Doaty; and a sister, Esther Doaty, both of Birdsboro. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach, 4701 41 St., Vero Beach, FL 32960. The arrangements are by the Fountainhead Memorial Funeral Home of Palm Bay.

Dodaro, Madeline Anne

Services will be held for Madeline Anne (Destefano) Dodaro, 87, of the Quakertown Center, formerly of Gilbertsville, who died August 11 in her residence. She was the widow of Anthony Dodaro. Born in Scranton, she was a homemaker and a member of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Bally. Surviving are two daughters, Antoinette Gehringer of Gilbertsville and Patricia A. Ellis of Barto. Also a brother; a sister; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son. Contributions may be made to the church. Calling hours will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, 111 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. Services will be at 10 a.m. in the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 610 Pine St., Bally, PA 19503. Burial will be in St. Dominic Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Dodds, Teresa B.

Teresa B. Dodds, 68, of 11 Frederick Ave., Denver, Pa., died Sunday at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Middleport, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Niadna McAleer. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Ephrata. Surviving are her husband, Walter J. Jr.; a son, Anthony P., Exeter Township, Berks County; two daughters, Janet T. Bortzel, Reinholds, Bernice J. Pezzino, Lawrenceville, Ga.; a sister, Loretta Miklesavage, Middleport; a brother, Bernard Niadna, Woonsocket, R.I.; four grandchildren. Services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday from Sanders Funeral Home, Reading. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale.

Dodson, Mary J.

Among the local survivors of Mary J. (Leininger) Dodson, 83, who died Feb. 23 in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Veterans Center, Chester County, where she had resided since Sept. 1999, is a daughter, Anna (Dodson) Moyer, Hamburg.

Doebler, Elizabeth

Woman Burned to Death. Mrs. Elizabeth Doebler, 913 Robeson Street, Reading, died at the Reading Hospital from the effects of burns received about 5 a.m. Thursday. While descending the cellar stairs at her home she fell and the flame from a lamp she carried set fire to her clothing burning her terribly.

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

Doeringer, Herman

Doeringer -- In Reading, September 15th, Herman Doeringer, aged 43 years 10 months and 10 days.

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

Doerrman, Pauleen L.

Pauleen L. Doerrman, 96, Wyomissing, died May 8 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, where she had resided since April 22. Her husband, Ralph J. Doerrman, died April 5, 1998. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Clarence J. and Annie (Moyer) High. Doerrman was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ, Reading. Surviving are a son, Richard R., Wyomissing; and a daughter, Deborah K. (Doerrman) Guldin, Wernersville. Other survivors include a sister, Edna (High) Karkanen, Chicago. There are also six grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. Memorial services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Calvary UCC. Burial in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Doganes, Charles W.

Among the local survivors of Charles W. Doganes, 77, who died May 2 in his Lower Alsace Township residence, is a son, William Doganes, Leesport.

Doklan, Anna

Anna (Micolochick) Doklan, 90, of Freemansburg died Nov. 2 in St. Lule's Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Frank Doklan. She was born in Jundale, PA to the late John and Susan (Zayac) Micolochick. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Freemansburg. She is survived by a son Frank, Jr.of Hellertown; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Raymond H. Services were held Wed. Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Contributions can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Main and MonroeSts., Freemansburg, PA 18017 Arrangements by Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

Dolan, Mary J.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mary J. Dolan, 95, formerly of Grant Street, Reiffton, who died February 2 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she had resided since 1998. Her husband, Jeremiah J. Dolan, died in 1985. Born in County Waterford, Ireland, she was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township. Surviving are a son, John J., Toms River, N.J.; and three daughters; Mary E. (Dolan) Sullivan, with whom she last resided; Geraldine A. (Dolan) Powers, Rye Beach, N.H.; and Margaret R. (Dolan) Dunn, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Other survivors include 17 grandchildren and 22-great-grandchildren. Burial was private. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Domagalski, Joseph J.

Among the local survivors of Joseph J.Domagalski, 88, formerly of Reading, who died May 17 in the Henry Health Care Center of the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he had resided since Oct. 21, is a sister, Helen (Domagalski) Anderson, Mohrsville.

Donges, George D.

Donges – At Myerstown, on the 23rd, George D Donges. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from his late residence, Myerstown, PA on Saturday morning.

Donkel, Irene M.

Services will be held June 25, 11 a.m. in Little Swatara Church, Bethel, for Irene M. Donkel, 73, who died June 21 in her Lancaster Avenue, Bethel Township residence. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. She was the wife of Kenneth L. Donkel. Born in Myerstown, Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Eva (Peifer) Edris. She was a member of Little Swatara Church of the Brethren, Bethel. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda (Donkel) Dreibelbis, Lawrenceville, Tioga County, and Sandra (Donkel) Dreibelbis, Bernville, and three sons: Terry Donkel and Jeffrey Donkel, both of Bethel, and Robert Donkel, at home. There are also nine grandsons and one great-grandson. Other survivors include a brother, Richard Edris, Cleona, Lebanon County; and two sisters, Lillian (Edris) Gibble and Helen (Edris) Brightbill, both of Myerstown. The Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, is in charge of arrangements.

Doobler, Lewis

Dooley, Elizabeth G.

Memorial services were held in the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Elizabeth G. Dooley, Hill Top Road, Maxatawny Township, who died Jan. 3 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Burial was in Chicago. She was the wife of W. Michael Dooley. Born in Chicago, she was a daughter of Gladys Sutton Brazil and the late Odis Brazil. She was an artist and sculptor. Also surviving are a son, Mark K. Spann, Chicago; a brother, Adis Brazil, Atlanta, Ga.; and two sisters, Karen Brashears and Janice Creighton, both of Chicago.

Doran, Mary L.

Mary L. Doran, 83, a resident at Mifflin Court, Cumru Township, formerly of Millmont, died May 20 in Reading Hospital. Her husband, Fred C. Doran, died July 22, 1998. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry Q. and Anna M. (Bechtel) Brosey. Doran had been employed in sales by Pomeroy's Department Store Inc., Reading, retiring in 1970. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Millmont, where she was past president of the altar and rosary society. Doran was a former yoga instructor at the Horizon Center, now the Berks County Senior Citizens Center, and the Shillington Senior Citizens Center. There are no immediate survivors. She was predeceased by a daughter, Marisue A. (Doran) Carlson, in 1974. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial will be private. Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Dorm, Stella M.

Stella M. Dorm, 68, Lyndon, Lancaster County, was pronounced dead May 13 in Lehigh County. Further information was unavailable from the Lehigh Valley coroner's office. Her husband, Charles S. Dorm Sr., died Feb. 15, 1999. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Marino) Stroffolino. Dorm had been employed as a machine operator by Amp Inc., Lancaster, until her retirement. She was a member of Bright Side Baptist Church, Lancaster. Dorm served as daughter ruler with the Conestoga Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lancaster. She is survived by a daughter, Elsie M. (Beck) Fieles, Lancaster; and three sons: Joseph R. Dundore Sr., Mountville; Rodney S. Dorm, Manheim; and Charles S. Dorm, Marietta, all Lancaster County. Other survivors include two sisters, Yolanda (Stroffolino) Scheaffer, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, and Rose (Stroffolino) Torres, Leesport; and three brothers: Lou Stroffolino, Womelsdorf; Nicholas Stroffolino, Media, Delaware County; and Dominic Stroffolino, in Ohio. There are also seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Bright Side Baptist Church. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lancaster County. Clyde Kraft Funeral Home Inc., Columbia, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorney, Edward J.

Edward J. Dorney, 81, of Quakertown died May 12, 2003 in Genesis ElderCare, Quakertown Center. He was the husband of Dorothy Mae (Scheetz) Dorney. They were married 59 years last August. Born in Wescoesville, he was the son of Livian (Dorney) Dickert of Quakertown and the late Ralph Dorney. He was the great grandson of Solomon Dorney, the founder of Dorney Park in Allentown. He was a master cabinet maker, and over the past 50 years he owned and operated Dorney Cabinet Company and One-Of-A-Kind Furniture Shop, and was a building contractor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during WWII in France and Germany, where he received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a past president of the Kiwanis Club, and later an active member and fund-raiser for Quakertown American Legion Post 242, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Paletown Rod and Gun Club. He was involved in local sports, serving as coach and umpire in the Quakertown Little League for more than 30 years, and in Connie Mack for five years. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Edward L. and Peter R., both of Quakertown; two daughters, Sheryl A. Dorney of York and Mary Ellen Minarik of Coopersburg; one sister Dorothy Fosbenner of Quakertown; and three grandchildren. Services were held May 15. Memorial contributions can be made to Quakertown Youth Baseball Association, P.O.Box 28, Quakertown or the American Heart Association, Bucks County Division, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Suite 0100, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Arrangements: C.R.Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Dorshelmer, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph

Mrs. Joseph Dorshelmer of Monroe County, expressed a desire to die before her husband. She died on Monday and he on Wednesday.

Doskus, Francis F.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park, for Francis F. Doskus of Snyder Road, Ontelaunee Township, who died March 12 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient for one week. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. He was the husband of Ina H. (Hutzulak) Doskus. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Felix and Edith (Stypcynski) Doskus. Until his retirement, he was employed in maintenance by Reading Metals. Doskus was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Church. Surviving is a daughter, Phyllis (Doskus) Stauffer, Wyomissing. There are three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, was in charge of arrangements.

Dotterer, Abraham

Abraham Dotterer, an aged and respected resident of near Maple Grove, Macungie R. 1, died of apoplexy on Monday evening at the home of his niece, Mrs. William Stuber, 430 North Lumber street, this city, aged 78 years, 5 months and 29 days. Mr. Dotterer was a farmer most of his life, but he had lived practically retired for the past fifteen years. When they failed to see him about his home from Saturday evening until Wednesday morning of last week, neighbors became alarmed and notified his niece. Mr. and Mrs. Stuber hurried to his home and forcing the door they found him lying before his bed in a semi-conscious condition. Dr. E. H. Mohr was hastily summoned and made him as comfortable as possible. He was later removed to the stuber home in this city. Mr. Dotterer's wife preceded him in death thirty-five years ago. There survives a step-brother, Jesse Bechtel, Bechtelsville. Mr. Dotterer was a member of Washington Camp, No. 97, P.O.S. of A., of Alburtis, and of Alburtis Council, No. 1014, F.P.A., and of Shamrock Evangelical church. Funeral services will be held at 9.30 Saturday morning from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stuber, 430 North Lumber street, with Rev. M. H. Brensinger officiating. Interment will be made in Shamrock Evangelical cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, September 17, 1924, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dotterer, James J.

Services were held for James J. Dotterer, 87, of East Coventry, widower of Rosemary (Wells) Dotterer, who died June 8 in Manatawny Manor. Born in Boyertown, Dotterer was a quality control inspector for Dana Corp. in Pottstown for 40 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Boyertown. Dotterer was a member of the Boyertown Lodge N. 741 F&AM, and a life member of the Friendship Hook and Ladder Fire Co. and the Keystone, Earl and Liberty fire companies. Surviving are a daughter, Linda L. Hutt of Bechtelsville; two sons, James J. Dotterer Jr. of West Chester and David C. Dotterer of Reading; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Boyertown. The Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown, handled the arrangements.

Dotterer, Maria Barbara

On the 23d ult., in Earl, Maria Barbara, wife of George Dotterer, aged 51 years, 4 months and 15 days.

Dotterer, Mathias

Dotterer - In Washington tp., August 18th, Mathias Dotterer, aged 84 years and 21 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 02, 1871. Submitted by: Kathy.]

Dotts, James B.

James B. Dotts, a resident of Allentown for the past half century, died at 5:40 p.m. yesterday at his home, the residence of his nephew, William N. Keiser, 712 ½ N. 12th St. Although he had been confined to the house for the past four weeks, the death of Mr. Dotts came suddenly of a stroke while he was seated in his bedroom. He was in his 81st year. A native of Berks county, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Fegley) Dotts. During his early life he was engaged as a bartender for a long period of years. His last employment before retiring some years back was as a watchman at Schlegel's garage. He was a faithful member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church, and was affiliated with Liberty Castle, No. 82, A.O.K.M.; Allen Lodge, No. 71, I.O.O.F., and Pennsburg Council, No. 961, F.P.A. Mr. Dotts was unmarried and was the last of his family. His only surviving relatives are nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at the Rabenold funeral home, 116 S. 8th St., on Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. Donald Englert will officiate. Interment will be made in the Longswamp church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 7, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dougherty, Clair A.

Clair A. Dougherty, 67, of 1483 Railroad Road, Dauberville, Berks County, died Thursday morning at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. Born in Reilly Township, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Beatrice Griffith Dougherty. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an inspector for 36 years at Dana Corp., Reading, retiring in 1987. He was a charter member of the Schuylkill County Motorcycle Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Rosemary A. Hart; a son, Raymond C., Philadelphia; a daughter, Corinne C., Shillington; a sister, Norma O'Brien, New York City; a brother, Lamar Dougherty, Bethlehem. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday from Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Dougherty, Philip

A most horrible accident occurred Tuesday morning of last week at the ore crushing works of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Concentrating Company, several miles from Bechtelsville. While Philip Dougherty, the engineer, was adjusting some of the machinery part of his clothing was caught thus drawing him into the wheels and crushing the life out of him. His body was so fast wedged into the machinery that some of it had to be taken apart to remove it. The unfortunate man had but lately commenced work there. He was about 35 years old and leaves a wife, three daughters and a son. He resided at Bechtelsville but was buried at Bower's Station. A coroner's inquest was held and the jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. The mining works are those whereof Thomas A. Edison is president and is experimenting with his electric ore separator.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 15, 1889, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Downs, Ethel A.

Ethel A. Downs, 85, formerly of Reading, died Dec. 16 at 8:06 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient for one week. She was taken to the hospital from ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading, where she had resided one year. Her husband, Paul S. Downs, died Feb. 5, 1992. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Alice (McIntyre) Klopp. Downs was a member of Mountain View Fellowship Church of God, Reading. Surviving are a son, J. Warren, Milwaukee, and three daughters: Donna L. (Downs) Hettinger, West Wyomissing; Sherry L. (Downs) Gougler, Farmingville, N.Y.; and Judit A. (Downs) Stettler, Reading. Other survivors include a sister, Verna (Klopp) Schoener, Whitfield; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Larry T. Downs. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Fellowship. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Drase, Allen Frederick

On the 14th inst., in this city, Allen Frederick, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Drase, aged 10 months and 5 days.

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

Drees, Margaret E.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Margaret E. Drees, 83, formerly of Oley Township, who died December 9 in Kutztown Manor Inc., where she had resided for 18 months. Her husband, Ralph A. Drees, died in 1998. Born in St. Lawrence, she was a graduate of Mount Penn High School. She was a leader for several years with the Boy Scouts of America. Drees was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township. Surviving are a son, Andrew T., Allentown, and a daughter, Sandra Y. (Drees) Graczyk, New Tripoli, Lehigh County. Other survivors include a brother and two grandsons. Celebration will be held at St. Catharine of Siena Chapel, Mount Penn, on December 18 at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, handled the arrangements.

Dreibelbis, Benjamin F.

Dreibelbis - On the 23d inst., in this city, Benjamin F. Dreibelbis, aged 32 years.

Dreibelbies, Elizabeth

Dreibelbies - In Richmond, March 11th, Elizabeth Dreibelbies, widow of Jacob Dreibelbies, aged 81 years, 2 mos, and 4 days.

Dreibelbis, Jacob D.

Jacob D. Dreibelbis, 81, Richmond Township, died May 7 at 5:46 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since April 16. Born in Richmond Township, he was a son of the late Samuel D. and Mary H. (Wessner) Dreibelbis. Dreibelbis was a self-employed farmer in Richmond Township for more than 50 years. He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Richmond Township. Dreibelbis is survived by a brother, Raymond C., Strausstown; and two sisters, Ruth M. (Dreibelbis) Kerschner, Hamburg, and Kathryn C. (Dreibelbis) Guinther, Temple. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.

Dreibelbis, Lloyd T.

Lloyd T. Dreibelbis, 92, died April 5 in his residence in Virginville. He was the husband of Katie R. (Angstadt) Dreibelbis. Born in Virginville, he was a son of the late Harry M. and Florenda D. (Heinly) Dreibelbis. Dreibelbis had been a self-employed farmer, painter and paperhanger for 70 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Fleetwood. Dreibelbis served 40 years as financial secretary of the Community Fire Company, Virginville. He was author of The History of Virginville published in 2002. Dreibelbis is also survived by two daughters, Marlene L. (Dreibelbis) Miller, Centre Township, and Leona J. (Dreibelbis) Wright, Virginville; and a son, Malcolm L., Fleetwood. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's UCC. Burial will be in Becker's (St. Peter's) Cemetery, Richmond Township. Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood, is in charge of arrangements.

Dreibelbis, Mannassee

Dreibelbis - In Greenwich, December 15th, Mannassee Dreibelbis, aged 63 years, 6 months and 16 days.

Dreibelbis, Pauline M. (nee Klopp)

Pauline M. Dreibelbis, 83, Wernersville, died June 24 at 3:20 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since June 7. She was taken there from Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville, where she had resided since December 2000. Her husband, Carl J. Dreibelbis, died May 29, 1987. Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Pearl (Miller) Klopp. Dreibelbis was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Robesonia. She is survived by a son, Bryan T., Wernersville; and two daughters, Shirley A. (Dreibelbis) Bowman, Ephrata, and Sandra J. (Dreibelbis) Kramer, Robesonia. Other survivors include a brother, Gene L. Klopp, Reading. There are also two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in St. John's (Hain's) Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelberg Township.

Dreibelbis, Richard P.

Private services were held for Richard P. Dreibelbis, 60, of Pricetown Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died as a result of a sport utility vehicle crash on June 10. He was the husband of Joan M. (Jaraczewski) Dreibelbis. Born in Reading, he was employed for 30 years as a furniture repairman and deliveryman by Colonial Furniture Manor, Breinigsville, Lehigh County. He was an Army veteran and was a 1961 graduate of Reading High School. He is also survived by a son, Peter R., and a daughter, Stephanie A. Dreibelbis, both at home. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, was in charge of the arrangements.

Dreibelbis, Simon

Dreibelbis--In Virginsville, on the 30th of May, Simon Dreibelbis. The relatives and friends of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from his late residence in Virginsville.

Drescher, Ernest F.

Among the local survivors of Ernest F. Drescher, 77, Sinking Spring, who died Feb. 4 in the Pennsylvania Dialysis Center, Wyomissing, is a son, Douglas Drescher, Bethel.

Dresher, Alfred D.

Alfred D. Dresher, former clothier and realtor, died at 11 o'clock Thursday night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Kuhl, 1340 Walnut St., Allentown, one day after his 80th birthday. He had been ill seven weeks. Mr. Dresher was born in Mertztown, a son of Samuel and Sarah (Leibensberger) Dresher. Up to the time of the death of his wife, Amanda S., nee Colver, 21 months ago, he resided as 1245 Walnut St. Early in his life Mr. Dresher was a member of the clothing firm of H. M. Leh & Co., and later he operated a real estate business. He retired 15 years ago. He was a member of Christ Lutheran church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kuhl and Mrs. Kelsay Morgan of Woodbury, N.J. Funeral arrangements will be completed today.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, March 15, 1940, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dresher, Napoleon

Napoleon Dresher, a well-known farmer of Longswamp township, was stricken with apoplexy last Saturday evening a week at his residence near Farmington, and on Sunday evening following died. He was in his sixty-seventh year, and leaves a wife and six married children.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, October 15, 1879, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dresher, Nathan

Another prominent citizen of Allentown to depart this life was Nathan Dresher, who died on Monday evening, aged 85 years. He was born in Longswamp township, Berks county. After working on the farm some years, he attended several select schools and moved with his parents to Allentown where he engaged in the lumber business which he conducted for many years. He accumulated considerable property and was a respected and popular man. His wife, nee Mary Zellers, and one daughter, the wife of Dr. Henry F. Martin, and two grandchildren survive.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, September 13, 1900, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Drexel, Elaine M.

Graveside services were held in Yocom's Cemetery, Grill, for Elaine M. Drexel, 66, Third Street Extension, Tilden Township, who died of natural cause Nov. 13 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Oct. 7. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald R. Drexel, who died July 27, 2001. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Lester M. and Ruth (Marks) Graeff. She was a 1954 graduate of Gov. Mifflin High School. Drexel was a former co-owner of Sunny's Sandwich Shop, Cumru Township, for 10 years. Surviving are a daughter, Donna L. (Drexel) Gerhart, Sinking Spring; a son, Timothy S. Drexel, Blandon; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Drexel, Elaine M.

Among the local survivors of Elaine M. (Graeff) Drexel, Tilden Township, who died of natural causes Nov. 13 in Reading Hospital, is a son, Timothy S. Drexel, Blandon.

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

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

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

Dries, Elizabeth

Dries - In Maidencreek, March 16th, Elizabeth Dries, wife of Daniel Dries, aged 39 years, 11 months and 6 days.

Dries, James A.

James A. Dries, 56, of Emmaus R. 1, Borough Heights, died Sunday at 11:30 p.m. shortly after returning from evening services at the Mennonite Brethren in Christ church, Emmaus. Mr. Dries, a building contractor, had also attended morning services and Sunday school at the church. Born in Shamrock, Berks county, Mr. Dries was the son of John and Amanda, nee Rabenold, Dries. He resided in Emmaus 22 years and was a contractor and builder for many years. He was a member of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ church. Surviving are his wife, Lizzie M., nee Fenstermaker, and the following children: Paul A. Dries and Leon J. Dries, emmaus; Mrs. Richard Fritz, Breinigsville; Stanford Dries, Allentown; Duke Milo J. Dries, Allentown; Mrs. Edward Miller, Allentown; Kenneth R. Dries, U.S. Army; Ralph H. Dries, Selinsgrove, and Harold W. Dries, Miriam J. Dries and Esther L. Dries, all at home. Two brothers, Wayne Dries of Fleetwood and Lawson Dries of Allentown, two sisters, Mrs. Harry Zentner of Allentown and Mrs. Fred Eastman of Florida, and 11 grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Ritter and Buzby Funeral home, 36-38 S. 5th St., Emmaus, with further service in the Mennonite Brethren in Christ church, Emmaus. Interment will be in Northwood cemetery, Emmaus. Rev. Frank B. Hertzog will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, January 19, 1943, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dries, Samuel

Samuel Dries died at 1.30 p.m. Thursday, at the home of his son, David Dries, of Topton, of apoplexy, after being bedfast two weeks, aged 78 years, 10 months and 10 days. A sister, Mrs. William Fisher, of Monterey, remains. He was married on August 27, 1847, to Susanna Ruhl, who died December 12, 1899. Their union was blessed with sixteen children, of whom the following survive: David, of town; John, of Shamrock; Elijah, Charles and Samuel, of Emaus; William, of Lehighton; James, of Lyons; George, of Reading; Mrs. James Snyder, of Allentown; Mrs. Solomon Funk, of Cetronia; Mrs. Theodore Allender, of Pittston. There are 74 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, February 2, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Driscoll, Lucile H.B.

Among the local survivors of Lucile H.B. Driscoll, 86, formerly of Sayre, Bradford County, who died March 21 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had resided since June 27, is a son, John C. Driscoll, Hamburg.

Drogo, Theresa C.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Theresa C. Drogo, 75, of Schoffers Road, Exeter Township, who died February 4 in Beverly Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Exeter Township, where she had resided for 2-1/2 years. She was the wife of Joseph D. Drogo. Born in Reading, she was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, Lawrence J. and Dennis A., both of Exeter Township; and a daughter, JoAnn (Drogo) McDonald, Green River, Wyo. Other survivors include a brother, Stanley Grabowski, Mount Penn; and two sisters, Cecelia (Grabowski) Paholka, Reading, and Ann (Grabowski) Crouse, Lake Charles, La. There are also five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements.

Drozdowski, Mary M. (nee Guzowski)

On the 11th inst. Mary M. (nee Guzowski) widow of Michael Drozdowski of 336 S. 6th St. Reading age 86 years. Services from Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 S. 9th St. Monday at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary's R. C. Church at 10 a.m. Interment in Perish Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening 7-9 pm. (KOPICKI-BRADLEY)

Drumheiser, Charles

In an effort to tighten the brakes of a large coal car at Alburtis, on Tuesday forenoon, Charles Drumheiser, a brakeman on the Reading pickup train, slipped on the icy platform and fell under the wheels. Both legs were severed below the knees. He was rushed to the Reading Hospital on a special train but the loss of blood was so great that he died at the hospital the same evening. Mr. Drumheiser, who was 31 years old, is survived by his wife and three children who resided at No. 1324 Green street, Reading. He was a prominent member of the Brotherhood of American Trainmen, and was very popular among his fellow employes.

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

Drumheller, Elizabeth Catharine

Drumheller -- In Earl, September 7th, Elizabeth Catharine, wife of Wm. D. Drumheller, aged 22 years, 9 months and 16 days.

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

Drumheller, Harvey L.

Among the local survivors of Harvey L. Drumheller, who died Nov. 12 in his Earl Township residence, is a stepson, Elias H. Hess, Fleetwood, and a stepdaughter, Marie A. (Hess) Day, Mertztown.

Drumheller, Harvey L.

Services were held for Harvey L. Drumheller, 86, who died November 12 in his residence on Club Road, Earl Township. He was the husband of Dorothy E. (Conrad) Drumheller. His first wife, Edna M. (Heimbach) Drumheller, died in 1968. Born in Earl Township, he was employed for many years by Eastern Foundry, Boyertown, retiring in 1979. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Spangsville. Drumheller was a life member of the Pike Township Sportsman's Association. He is also survived by four stepsons: Roger A. and Barry L. Hess, both of Pennsylvania; Elias H. Hess, Fleetwood; and Richard H. Hess, Boyertown. Also three stepdaughters: Geraldine M. (Hess) Readinger, Oley; Marie A. (Hess) Day, Mertztown; and Sarah A. (Hess) Day, Alburtis. Also surviving are a brother, Paul, Boyertown; and a sister, Anna (Drumheller) Goodhart, Reading. There are also 20 stepgrandchildren and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a stepson. Burial was in Oley Cemetery, Spangsville. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, handled the arrangements.

Drumheller, Robert D.

Services were held for Robert D. Drumheller, 71, who died April 6 in his residence on Butter Lane, Exeter Township. He was the husband of Florence E. (Ramsey) Drumheller. Born in Earlville, he was employed for 45 years by McCrory's department stores, last working as manager at the Reading store from 1977 until his retirement in 1994. He was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School. Drumheller was a Navy veteran. Also suriviving are two sons, Robert J., Exeter Township, and David D., Reading; and two daughters, Kim E. Drumheller, Novato, Calif., and Sue A. Drumheller, Reading. Also surviving are seven grandchildren. Burial was private in Oley Cemetery, Spangsville. The Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, handled the arrangements.

Druckenmiller, Franklin

Franklin Druckenmiller, retired cooper who was a lifelong resident of the vicinity of Longswamp township, Berks county, died yesterday morning at his home in Mertztown. He was in his 80th year. Born in Longswamp township, he was a son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth, nee Hilbert, Druckenmiller. He was of the Reformed faith and held membership in Longswamp church. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth, nee Eck, Druckenmiller; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Sterner and Mrs. George Hausman, Allentown; one brother, Benneville Druckenmiller of Allentown, and 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at the late home Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with public services immediately following gin the Longswamp church, the Rev. William F. Bond officiating. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 17, 1941, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Druckenmiller, Henry

Henry Druckenmiller died at his home, No. 1228 Chew street, of cancer and the effects of old age. He was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, March 21, 1818, and was married to Polly Weider. Early in life he moved to North Whitehall, one mile below Schnecksville, where he engaged in farming and huckstering. Later he carried the mail between Schnecksville and Allentown, three times a week, for fourteen years. He is survived by the following children: Henry F. Druckenmiller of Guthsville; Edwin G. Druckenmiller, of North Lumber street; Miss Emma Druckenmiller, of No. 1228 Chew street, this city; Miss Sabina Druckenmiller, Philadelphia; Mrs. O. H. Hausman, of 1216 Chew street, and Mrs. G. H. Horn, of 236 Jefferson street. Three grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Two of his daughter, Mrs. Hiram Mertz and Mrs. John Snyder are dead, and one son, Wilson, was killed some time ago on the Ironton Railroad. The funeral will take place on Saturday from his late residence at 11.30 a.m. Burial at Unionville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 24, 1900, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Druckenmiller, Lydia Elizabeth (nee Dey)

Lydia Elizabeth, nee Dey, widow of David R. Druckenmiller, died at 6:50 o'clock Monday morning at her home, Smoketown, Mertztown, R.D. 2, of a complication of ailments. She was in her 74th year. She was born in Rockland township, Berks county, a daughter of the late John and Sarah, nee Renninger, Dey. For many years she was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran church, Bowers. Her only immediate surviving relative is a son, Daniel Druckenmiller, at home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m., at the Irwin DeLong funeral home, Topton. Rev. W. F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate. Interment will be made in Union cemetery, Bowers.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, December 11, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Druckenmiller, Mary Ann (nee Eck)

Mary Ann Druckenmiller, widow of William D. Druckenmiller, passed away at Shillington on Tuesday. She was aged 86 years, 4 months and 19 days. Mrs. Druckenmiller was born August 14, 1847, the daughter of Evans Eck and his wife Caroline, nee Dey, Eck. She was a member of the Longswamp Lutheran church and Camp No. 30, P.O. of A., of Allentown. She is survived by nine children, Mrs. Annie Himmelreich, of Reading; Mrs. James Alexander, of Mertztown R. D.; Mrs. Albert Kunkle, of New Tripoli; Solon Kline, of Fogelsville; Mrs. Mahlon Yoder, of Mertztown; John, of Reading; Henry and Joseph, of Mertztown, and William of Allentown. One sister, Mrs. Frank Druckenmiller, of Mertztown; three brothers, benneville Eck, of Shamrock; Manoah Eck, of Allentown; Alvin Eck, of Emaus; 33 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren also survive. The body will be removed from Shillington to the funeral parlors of Undertaker Irwin D. DeLong of Topton, for the viewing to be held on Friday evening from 7 to 9. Services will be held at Longswamp church, at 2 o�clock Saturday. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 4, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Druckenmiller, Mary Jane (nee Smith)

Death on Tuesday evening called Mary Jane, nee Smith, the estimable wife of A. Benneville Druckenmiller, of Mertztown, R.F.D. No. 1, the end coming there at her home after a lengthy illness of a complication of ailments. She was in her 69th year. Mrs. Druckenmiller was born in South Whitehall township, Lehigh county, a daughter of George and Anna Eliza, nee Miller, Smith. She was a faithful member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing the following children: Alfred B., at home; William L., Harry H., Oscar F., Mrs. Howard Everett and Mrs. A. Hottinger, Allentown, and Charles D. and George H., of Catasauqua, together with fifteen grandchildren, and a brother, George Smith, of Cetronia. The funeral will be held from her late home, near Trexler's Furnace, on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. Brief services will be held at the house, with further services in the Longswamp church, Rev. W. L. Meckstroth officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

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

Druckenmiller, Milton J.

Milton J. Druckenmiller, 59, husband of Florence (Steinmetz) Druckenmiller, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at home, 1606 Main St., Northampton. Born in Topton, he was the son of the late Moses and Ellen (Pauley) Druckenmiller. He resided 35 years in Northampton. For the past year, Druckenmiller was employed at United Dye and Finishing Works, Catasauqua. He had previously been employed at Vultee's plant in Allentown, and Atlas Cement Co. Besides his wife, survivors are four daughters, Erma, wife of John Regrut, Phillipsburg, N.J.; Beatrice, wife of Harry J. Simmons, Northampton; Thelma, wife of Woodrow Green, Cherryville; Doris, wife of Joseph Hager, Cherryville; one son, Richard, at home, 10 grandchildren, one sisters, Mrs. Emma Buss, Bethlehem; one brother, Morris Druckenmiller, Barberton, Ohio.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 13, 1950, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Druckenmiller, Sallie Ann (nee Wetzel)

Mrs. Sallie Ann Druckenmiller, 93-year-old former resident of Emmaus, died yesterday morning in Highland Park, Easton. Mrs. Druckenmiller was born July 30, 1853, in Longswamp township, Berks county. She resided in Hereford with her husband, the late Addison Druckenmiller, for 30 years and in 1905 moved to Emmaus, where she lived until six years ago. She was a daughter of the late George and Lovina (Conrad) Wetzel and was of the Reformed faith. The head of five generations, Mrs. Druckenmiller is survived by four sons, Erwin, Herbert, John and Percival Druckenmiller, all of Emmaus; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild. Besides her husband, who died 40 years ago, three children preceded her in death. Services will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Ritter and Buzby funeral home, 36-38 S. 5th St., Emmaus, with burial in Lutheran and Reformed cemetery. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 26, 1947, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dry, Alvin W.

Found Dead in His Hotel. Mystery Surrounds the Death of A.W. Dry in Douglassville, Penn. Reading, Penn., Sept. 1.--News reached here that Alvin W. Dry, formerly of Reading, one of the best known hotel keepers in this part of Pennsylvania, died a violent death at his Summer hotel at Douglassville, Berks County.

Mr. Dry's body was found lying in an upstairs hallway with a wound in his right temple. It was rumored that Mr. Dry was struck on the head with a beer glass in the hands of some person. The District Attorney of Berks County was notified by Detective William Y. Lyon, and went to Douglassville to investigate.

The general belief is that the man died from heart disease and dropsy; that he fell and struck his head.

Dry, Daniel E.

Dry, Esther

Dry - In Maxatawny, October 25th, Ester Dry, wife of Benneville Dry, aged 45 years, 5 mos. And 22 days.

Dry, Helen W.

Helen W. Dry, 87, formerly of Securda Road, Shillington, died Friday at ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, Berks County, where she had been a resident since 2001. Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Katie J. West Yates. She was a 1933 graduate of Reading High School. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shillington. Her husband, George E., died Oct. 5, 1994. Surviving are two nieces and two nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Bean Funeral Home Inc., Shillington. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Dry, Jos. E.

Dry, William S.

Rev. William S. Dry, pastor of the Maxatawney parish for the last 21 years, died Sunday morning at his home, 257 E. Main St., Kutztown, aged 59 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was born in Rockland township, Berks county, a son of Augustus F. and Annie, nee Boyer, Dry. He was graduated from the Keystone State Normal school in 1903, from Muhlenberg college in 1906, and from the Lutheran seminary at Mt. Airy in 1909. Rev. Dry was ordained on June 7, 1909, in the Church of Holy Communion, Philadelphia, and accepted his first call to the Stouchsburg parish. In 1921 he accepted the parish at Maxatawney, comprising the churches at Maxatawney, Mertztown and Beckers St. Peter's. The University of Pennsylvania awarded him a Master of Arts degree in 1923. He was a member of the Eastern Berks Pastoral Association, and Post L of the Travelers Protective association of Allentown. He is survived by his wife Emma, nee Hartman, Dry; two sons, Private John Dry of Fort Eustes, Va., and Lieutenant Frederick Dry of Camp Breckenridge of Kentucky, and three sisters, Mrs. John L. Walsh, Mrs. Joseph Eppley and Mary A. Dry, all of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Maxatawney church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. E. P. Pfatteicher, president of the Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania, Rev. Luke Sweitzer of Reading, Rev. William H. Kline of Topton, and Rev. F. D. Slifer of Topton, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 14, 1942, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dubson, Bessie

In this city, on the 9th inst., Bessie daughter of James and Susan Dubson, aged 2 years, 9 months, and 22 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral without further notice on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, from the residence of her parents, No. 749 Chestnut Street. Services at the home. Internment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Duckworth, Marian J.

Services were held for Marian J. Duckworth, 72, of Warner Robins, Ga., formerly of Boyertown, who died June 2 in her home. She was born in Boyertown and was a 1947 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. She was an Air Force veteran and achieved the rank of sergeant. Duckworth was an active member of the Gold Cup Bowling Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was a certified director of the Macon Duplicate Bridge Club for more than 25 years, and a ACBL Life Master in bridge. Surviving are four sons, James A. Duckworth of Atlanta, Randal Duckworth of Warner Robins, Jeffrey Duckworth of Austin, Texas, and Donavan Duckworth of Warner Robins; two brothers, Junior Bartman and Paul Bartman, both of Boyertown; and nine grandchildren. The Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Warner Robins, handled the arrangements. Burial was in the Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia.

Dugan, Dawn

Services were held for Dawn (Chamar) Dugan, 76, of Washington Road in Washington Township, formerly of Collegeville, who died November 5 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was the widow of James H. Dugan. Born in Lower Providence, she was a graduate of Haverford High School. She retired in 1990 from Ursinus College, where she ran the copy center for 18 years. Dugan was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sassamansville. She founded the former Swamp Creek Women's Club and was a volunteer with the Lupus Foundation and was a former Cub Scout Leader. Surviving are two sons, James H. Dugan Jr. of Upper Hanover and Paul G. Dugan of Barto; two daughters, Dawn Kelsch of Washington Township and Marian Valerio of Royersford; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Chamar; and one great-granddaughter. Contributions may be made to Boyertown Area Multi-Service Inc., 301 West Spring St., Boyertown, PA 19512. Burial was in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens in Upper Merion. The arrangements were handled by the Holcombe Funeral Home, Trappe.

Dugan, Kathleen A.

Kathleen A. Dugan, 53, of 2728 Kutztown Road, Hyde Park, Muhlenberg Township, died Thursday at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Kathryn McKiernan Buggy. She was employed by Montgomery Ward, Reading, last working in March. She was active in Berks County Democratic politics. Her husband, James T., died in 1995. Surviving are two sons, Scott C., Fleetwood, and Todd C., Reading; a daughter, Lori A. Dugan, Reading; four grandchildren. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Dukeman, Helen

Among the local survivors of Helen (Melniczek) Dukeman, 82, formerly of Spring Township, who died Nov. 21 in Berks Heim Annex, where she had resided nine months, is a son, Gary D. Dukeman, Bernville.

Dumn, Frank E.

Frank E. Dumn, deputy clerk of the court of quarter sessions of Berks county, died Sunday afternoon at his residence in Reading. Death was due to heart trouble. Deceased was 27 years of age and was born at Fleetwood. He graduated from Girard College. He was a law student until appointed deputy clerk in the office of his brother, Clerk of the Quarter Sessions, Harry Dumn. He was married last Thanksgiving Day to Miss Susan Bishop, who survives.

Duncan, Linda

A memorial service was held for Linda A. (Henry) Duncan, 52, of Berwyn, Chester County, and formerly of Bechtelsville, who died December 4 in Bryn Mawr Hospital. She was the wife of N. Clifford Duncan. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of Ivo G. and Dorothy M. (Mehlman) Henry, Bechtelsville. She graduated from St. Piux X High School in 1968 and received a degree in elementary education from Bloomsburg State College in 1972. She was a teacher at Most Blessed Sacrament School in Bally for five years, at the Heritage School in Wayne, Delaware County, and the Footsteps Academy in King of Prussia, which she co-founded. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two sons, Nathaniel J. Duncan and Matthew A. Duncan, both of Berwyn. Also three sisters and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nathan and Matthew Duncan Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Commerce Bank 100 E. Swedesford Road, Devon, PA 19333. The memorial service was held at Hope Community Church, King of Prussia.

Dundon, Edna

Among the local survivors of Edna (Bohn) Dundon, 79, of Reading, who died June 18 in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township, where she had been a patient since May 16, is a daughter, Sandra (Dundon) Krause, Leesport.

Dundon, Edna

Graveside services were held for Edna Dundon, 79, of Lackawanna Street, who died June 18 at Beverly Manor Exeter Township, where she had been a patient since May. Her husband, John H. Dundon Sr., died in 1961. Dundon was born in Reading. Surviving is a son, John H. Jr., Reading, and two daughters, Sandra (Dundon) Krause, Leesport, and Jacquelyn Dundon, Earlville. Also surviving is a sister; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were in St. Johns (Hains) Cemetery, Wernersville. The arrangements were handled by the Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc., Reading.

Dundor, David

Dundor - In Marion township, Berks co., March 19th, David Dundor, aged 50 years.

Dundor, Henry I.

Dundor - On Friday, the 18th inst., Harry I. son of Dr. A. B. and Emma R. Dundor, aged 10 years, 2 months and 6 days.

Dundor, Lizzie

Dundor - In this city, on the 26th ultimo, Lizzie, daughter of Dr. Adam B. and Emma R. Dundor, aged 7 years, 11 months and 24 days.

Dundore, Caroline

Dundore - In Jefferson, August 6th, Caroline Dundore, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Dundore, aged 57 years, 9 months and 2 days.

Dundore - In Lebanon, Lebanon county, Pa., Magdalena Dundore, widow of Christian Dundore, aged 81 years, 4 months and 7 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 19, 1874. Submitted by: Kathy.]

Dundore, Martha Druscilla

Dundore - On November 19th, in Womelsdorf, Martha Druscilla, daughter of James A. and Isabella Elizabeth Dundore, aged 1 year, [?] months and 29 days.

Dundore, Walter T.

Dundore - In Bern, January 10th, Walter T., only child of Mandon and Maria Dundore, aged 1 year, 5 months and 9 days.

Dundore, Wellington D.

Wellington D. Dundore, a once prosperous merchant tailor of Reading, ended his life there Tuesday of last week by taking a dose of opium. He was 56 years old. For the last 41 years Dundore had his hair cut at exactly five minutes of 12 on the last night of the year, the job being finished in the new year. He believed that the cutting of his hair in this manner brought him good luck and made the growth more rapid. Dundore's barber would always prepare for the occasion and at midnight would be ready to fix up his old customer.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, November 5, 1903, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dunkel, Esther

Dunkel - In Richmond, January 21st, Esther Dunkel, widow of Michael Dunkel, aged 95 years and 28 days.

Dunkel, John

Dunkel - In Greenwich, May 18th, John Dunkel, aged 76 years, 10 months and 11 days.

Dunkelberger, Amanda

In Cumru, on the 14th ult, Amanda, daughter of Isaac Dunkelberger, aged 13 years and 2 months.

Dunkelberger, Betty Jane

Services were held in the Auman Funeral Home, Reading, for Betty Jane Dunkelberger, 80, Muhlenberg Township, who died Nov. 23 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Nov. 3. Burial was in St. Luke's Cemetery, Shoemakersville. She was the wife of Glenn W. Dunkelberger. Born in Perry Township, she was a daughter of the late Bright R. and Verna (Dunkelberger) Keim. She was a 1938 graduate of Perry High School and a 1943 graduate of Bucknell University. Until retiring, she was a teacher in the Gov. Mifflin and Reading school districts, and had previously been employed as an accountant for Metropolitan Edison Co. Dunkelberger formerly co-owned the Jane Rae Gift Shop at the Reading Motor Inn. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Reading. Also surviving are a daughter, Kristine K. (Ketner) Moyer, Wyomissing; a stepdaughter, Sheila (Dunkelberger) Fulton, Kutztown; and a stepson, Glenn W. Dunkelberger Jr., Norcross, Ga. There are also four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Dunkelberger, Caroline Louisa

Dunkelberger - In Bern, May 22d, Caroline Louisa, daughter of John and Catharine Louisa Dunkelberger, aged 1 year, 7 months and 7 days.

Dunkelburger, Daniel

Daniel Dunkelburger, who died of rheumatism near Hain's Church, in Lower Heidelberg, was 79 years old. He is survived by his widow, Catharine, and these sons and daughters: Levi, at home; Daniel, near Sinking Spring; and Sallie, wife of Reuben Bressler, Reading. Mr. Dunkelberger was a member of Hain's and was a stone mason by trade.

Dunkelberger, Irvin

Dunkelberger, Joanna Maria (nee Clouser)

Dunkelberger - In Mohrsville, March 29th, Joanna Maria, wife of Franklin Dunkelberger, and daughter of Simon and Mary Clouser, aged 18 years, 2 months and 5 days.

Dunkelberger, Katie M.

Katie Dunkelberger, 102, former countian: (died 7 Mar 1998) - Katie M. Dunkelberger, 102, formerly of Reading, died Saturday at 11:40 A.M. in the residence of a niece, Pauline Benson, 247 W. Main St., Palmyra, lebanon County, with whom she resided. her husband, Charles Dunkelberger, died in 1930. Born in Wernersville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Brossman) Klopp. Dunkelberger had been employed 45 years as a mender and folder by the former Gloray Knitting Mill, Robesonia, retiring in 1975. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services will be Tuesday at 2 P.M. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in Hain's Church Cemetery, Lower Heidelbert Township.

Dunkelberger, Louisa

On the 31st ult., in Spring, Louisa Dunkelberger, wife of John Dunkelberger, aged 33 years 10 months and 27 days.

Dunkelberger, Mary (nee Moyer)

Dunkelberger, Mrs. Mary (Moyer), widow of Joseph H., was born in Leesport, Pa., Feb. 18, 1870 and died in Royersford, Oct. 9, 1955. She is survived by one sister, Stella. Deceased was a member of Trinity E. C. Church for the past 58 years. Services in charge of her pastor. __Lawrence L. Hosan

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

Dunkelberger, May I.

Dunkelberger, May I., passed away at her home December 7, 1949. She was aged 31 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Mrs. Dunkelberger was a member of the Good Neighbor Club, of the Berks unit of the Pennsylvania Federation of the Blind, and of the Salem E.C. Church, Hamburg. Besides her husband and her mother, she is survived by a step daughter, a step son, a step father, a sister, and a brother. Services were held in the Burkey & Spacht Funeral Home, South Fourth St., at 1:30 P.M., Monday. Interment was made in the St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. __Franklin H. Clause

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXVI, no. 2, January 10, 1950, p. 13. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Dunkelberger, Melvin C.

Melvin C., son of Paul and Mary Dunkelberger, aged 1 year, 4 months and 1 day, died of convulsions at the residence of the parents, 919 Franklin street.

Dunkelberger, Melvin C.

The funeral of Melvin C., son of Paul B. and Mary H. Dunkelberger, took place from the residence of the parents, 919 Franklin street. Rev. A.W. Brownmiller conducted the services. The remains were attired in a white dress and reposed in a plush covered casket, with silver trimmings, extension bar handles and plate bearing name and age. The remains were taken to Shoemakersville, where interment took place. Undertaker Auman had charge.

Dunkle, Arthur W.

Arthur W. Dunkle, 87, formerly of 221 N. Fourth St., Hamburg, died Wednesday at Laurel Center Genesis Health Care, Tilden Township, where he lived since March 18, 1996. Born in Drehersville, he was a son of the late Oscar and Jane Ernst Dunkle. He had been employed for 25 years as a molder by Berks Foundry, Hamburg, and was last employed on a road crew by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, last working in 1967. He was a member of Zion's Red United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg, and a life member of Union of Hamburg and Temple fire companies. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lena M. Machemer, on Dec. 5, 1992, a daughter, Helen M. Flammer. Surviving are two sons, Marlin C., at home, and Ray A. Sr., RD2 Orwigsburg; a brother, Clarence, Reedsville; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Burkey and Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Interment will be in Red Church Cemetery, West Brunswick Township.

Dunkle, Betty M.

Among the local survivors of Betty M. (Rothermel) Dunkle, of Temple, who was dead on arrival March 27 in Reading Hospital, are two sons, Jamie W. Dunkle and Randy L. Dunkle, both of Blandon.

Dunkle, Randall A.

Graveside services were held in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg, for Randall A. Dunkle, 89, formerly of Chew Street, Hamburg, who died Feb. 7 in Luther Acres Hospital, Lititz, Lancaster County. He was predeceased by his wife, Harriett E. (Gordon) Dunkle, who died Oct. 31, 1999. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Samuel and Judith (Levan) Dunkle. Until retiring in 1993, he was employed as a real estate agent by Epting Realty and Klinger Associates, both of Hamburg. He was previously employed by Anthony's Dairy, Strausstown. He was a 1930 graduate of Hamburg High School. Dunkle was a past master of Vaux Lodge 406 Free and Accepted Masons, Hamburg. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Hamburg, where he was elder emeritus and a member of the consistory and choir. Surviving are a brother, Paul Dunkle, in New Mexico. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Dunlap, William F.

Dunlap -- In this city, on July 21st, William F. Dunlap, aged 80 years and 6 months.

Dunn, Emma

Mrs. Emma Dunn, wife of Elmer Dunn, of Longswamp, died late yesterday afternoon at the Allentown hospital, where she was admitted for medical treatment on November 15. She was 46 years of age.

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

Dunning, Annetta S. (nee O'Brien)

In Philadelphia, on Monday, 19th inst., Annetta S. wife of George F. Dunning, Esq., and daughter of the late Joseph O'Brien, of that city.

Dunstan, Rosina

Mrs. Rosina Dunstan who for the greater part of her life lived in the vicinity of Topton died yesterday morning at the Allentown hospital following an illness from a complication of ailments. She was in her sixty-seventh year.

Born in Longswamp township she was a daughter of the late William and Sallie, nee Miller, Rader. She was a lifelong member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church.

Her husband, Philip Dunstan, preceded her in death two years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. George Miller, Emaus R.D., with whom she resided for the past few weeks; Mrs. Maggie Gambler, Lyons; Frank Dunstan, Wescosville, and William Dunstan, Mertztown R.D. One brother, Robert Rader of Kutztown R.D., also survives.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home of Undertaker Irwin D. DeLong, Topton, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with regular services in the Longswamp church. Rev. Donald Englert and Rev. W. F. Bond will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Dwight, John

An Incendiary�s Suicide. A Pennsylvanian Convicted of Arson Kills Himself With Fire.

Reading, Penn., Oct. 25 � Shortly before midnight last night John Dwight, a prisoner in the Berks County Jail, serving a five year�s sentence for arson, set fire to himself with suicidal intent. After intense suffering he died this morning. Prison Watchman Baker discovered the fire. He summoned assistance, and the burning clothing was stripped from Dwight�s body. Although perfectly conscious, Dwight never uttered a sound.

When asked how the fire had started he coolly replied: �I did it myself with a match,� but he would give no further details. Dwight was a native of Glasgow, Scotland.

[Source: The New York Times, October 26, 1900. Submitted by: Submitted by Brenda.]

Dyer, Estella (nee Metzger)

Mrs. Estella (Metzger) Dyer, widow of John Dyer, of 232 S. Home Ave., Topton, died yesterday afternoon in the Allentown hospital. She was 69 years old. Born in South Whitehall township, she was a daughter of the late Jacob D. and Sarah (Fahringer) Metzger. A resident for many years of Providence, R.I., she resided for the last four years with her sister, Mrs. Fred Trexler, at the Topton address. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Fred Trexler, with whom she resided, and one brother, Curtis Metzger, Middle River, Md.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 14, 1948, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Dykie, James T.

A funeral Mass was celebrated for James T. Dykie, 72, husband of Anne M. (McManus) Dykie of Hill Road in New Hanover, who died December 9 at his home. Born in Jersey City, N.J., Dykie was a 1948 graduate of the former East Greenville High School. He worked as a mason for Valley Forge National Historical Park for seven years, retiring in 1996. He previously worked as a brick layer for Local No. 54 of the Brick Layers Union in Norristown for 25 years. Dykie was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Pennsburg, where he served as an usher and volunteer. He also volunteered as a driver for Open Line in Pennsburg and at the Thrift Shop in Red Hill. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Black Destroyer during the Korean War. A member of the American Legion Post No. 184 of East Greenville, the Kline-Styer-McCann Veterans of Foreign Wars in Trappe and the Pike Township Sportsmen's Association in Pike Township. Surviving in addition to his wife of 38 years are a son, James R. Dykie of Collegeville; a daughter, Andrea L. Richards of Marlton, N.J. Also a brother and two grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the church's building fund. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pennsburg. The arrangements were handled by the Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, East Greenville.

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Diaz, Craige A.

DiBenedetto, June V.

DiCamillo, Fiorella

Dice, John

Dice, Katie

Dice, Thomas C.

Dick, Adella F.

Dickert, Rebecca (nee Bettiger)

Dickinson, Caroline L. (nee Worley)

Dickinson, Henry B.

Dickinson, Nelson W.

Dickson, Susan J. (nee Clauser)

Diefenderfer, John W.

Dieffenbach, David

Dieffenbach, Widow

Diehl, C. Lizzie (nee Kuhns)

Diehl, Emily

Diehl, Children of F.H.

Diehl, Infant of Daniel

Diehl, Infant of Daniel B.

Diehl, Infant

Diehl, Lillian R.

Diehl, Viola

Diehm, Lemon F.

Diener, Elias

Diener, Frederick Alvin

Diener, Katie Alice (nee Sell)

Dierolf, Amanda I.

Dierolf, Amanda S. (nee Rohrbach)

Dierolf, Catherine S.

Dierolf, Mrs. Charles

Dierolf, Frank J.

Dierolf, John F.

Dierolf, Sarah

Dierolf, Sarah

Diess, Freiderich

Dietrich, Christian

Dietrich, Eliza

Dietrich, Infant

Dietrich, Jean L.

Dietrich, Jonathan

Dietrich, Kitty Ann (nee Unger)

Dietrich, Mary A.

Dietrich, Sadie M.

Dietrich, Sadie M.

Dietrich, Wm. Albert

Dietz, Children of Marcus

Dietzler, Jefferson M.

Diffendorfer, Widow

Digley, Mary

Dill, Jacob

Diller, J.R.

Dillinger, Catharine

Dilliplaine, Lydia V.

Dilliplane, Sara L.

Dilliplane, William

Dilliplane, William

Dilon, Thomas

Dimmig, John

Dimner, Jacob

Dinger-Ladd, Wendy Lynn

Dinkle Charles G.

DiNino, Susan M.

Dise, Susanna (nee Weikert)

Diszler, Johannes

Dixon, Maria (nee Koble)

Doaty, Paul D.

Dodaro, Madeline Anne

Dodds, Teresa B.

Dodson, Mary J.

Doebler, Elizabeth

Doeringer, Herman

Doerrman, Pauleen L.

Doganes, Charles W.

Doklan, Anna

Dolan, Mary J.

Dolga, Helen

Domagalski, Joseph J.

Donges, George D.