Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Services were held for Joseph J. Fabian, 88, of Hellertown, who passed away on Feb. 24, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Irene (Strommer) Fabian. They were married for 48 years. Born in Bethlehem he was a son of the late Joseph and Susanna (Kasarda) Fabian. Until his retirement in 1978 he was employed by Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem. He was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, in Hellertown where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and the New Beginners Seniors Group. Mr. Fabian served in the Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Joseph of Hellertown; two daughters, Elaine Fabian-Shelly of Elk Ridge, Md. and Rose Moser of Bethlehem; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers, James and Frank. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 1408 Easton Rd., Hellertown, PA 18055 or the Leukemia Society of America, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 2D1. Philadelphia, PA 19130. Arrangements: Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055

Fackler, Mary C.

Mary C., 16 month old daughter of Walter S. and Marguerite (Mogel) Fackler, of 305 Little Grape street, died last evening in St. Joseph's Hospital. Besides the parents, there survive five brothers, Ira, Walter, Bryan, Paul and John, and three sisters, Ruth, Marguerite and Etta, all at home. Funeral Directors T.C. Auman, Inc., have charge of the arrangements.

Fahrbach, John A.

Fahrbach--In this city, on the 15th inst., John A. Fahrbach, aged 63 years and 5 months. The relatives and friends of the family, also members of National American Association of Dancing Masters; American Federation of Musicians, Local No. 135; Keim Post No. 76, GAR; Mt. Penn Castle, No. 51, Knights of the Golden Eagle; Camp 89, P.O.S. of A; Lexington Commandery, No. 2; Reading Turn-Verein and the Junior Fire Company are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 32 S. 8th St., on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Fahringer, Annie E.V. (nee Reppert)

Annie E. V., wife of George E. M. Fahringer, of Mountainville, died last evening at 5 o�clock of heart trouble. She had been ill only a few weeks. She was aged 26 years, 11 months and 18 days. Her husband and four small children survive. She was a daughter of Samuel Reppert, of Mertztown. The surviving brothers and sisters of the deceased are: William, Fred and Alfred, of Allentown; George, of Mertztown; Caroline, of Philadelphia; Mary E., wife of A. L. Kline, of Allentown, and Ellen, of Mertztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 6, 1897, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fair, Abigail

Fair, Mrs. John (nee Leibensperger)

Mrs. John Fair, a native of Maxatawny and a former resident of Emaus, passed away at Doylestown, Monday night, from a heart attack, in her 47th year. Mrs. Fair was removed to the Quakertown hospital on December 10 for treatment. Later she returned to the family home at Argus, Bucks county, and then to another institution, where she was being cared for when she died. She was a born Leibensperger and was reared at Maxatawny. She is survived by her husband and the following step-children, Mrs. Arthur Stauffer and John Fair, Jr., Emaus, and Miriam Fair, Macungie. Two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Wieder, Emaus, and Elda Leibensperger, Coplay, also survive. Private services will be conducted at Fred Reinsmith's funeral home, 32 North Fourth street, Emaus, on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. Interment will be made in Maxatawny cemetery. Friends may call at Reinsmith's on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 25, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fair, Samuel

Fair--In Birdsboro, on the 10th inst., Samuel Fair, aged 79 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, Spruce St. Birdsboro, on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 11 o'clock a.m. Services at the house. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery.

Fair, Thomas

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

Falasco, Leo

Leo Falasco, 412 West Greenwich street, died in the Reading Hospital, aged 24 years.

Falkenstein, Marie H.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Marie H. Falkenstein, 75, of Lehigh Avenue, Exeter Township, who died November 8 in her residence. She was the wife of Daniel J. Falkenstein. Born in Philadelphia, she was a self-employed artist. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Birdsboro. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by a son, Daniel J., Media, Delaware County, and a daughter, Jean M. (Falkenstein) Shanaman, Niles, Mich. Other survivors include a sister; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro, was in charge of arrangements.

Fancher Jr., Ibra S.

Burial was private for Ibra S. Fancher Jr., 79, of Green Hills Road, Robeson Township, who died June 11 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Annabelle Celia (Ludwig) Fancher. Fancher was the owner/operator for more than 25 years of Berks Pattern Works, Reading, retiring in 1995. Born in DeLeon Springs, Fla., he was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a 1949 graduate of Mount Penn High School. He had served as president of the Robeson Township Bicentennial Organization. A member of the Robeson Lutheran Church, Plowville, he was also master of Union Lodge 479, F&AM, Birdsboro, in 1979. He was a leader of Boy Scout Troop 543, Plowville, in the late 1960s and was a past president of the Robeson Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. He was past commander of American Legion Post 626, Birdsboro. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a daughter, Patti-Jo (Fancher) Mowrey, DuBois, Clearfield County; and three sons: Ibra S. III, Waynesburg, Greene County; Todd A., Jacksonville, Fla.; and Terrence L., New Freedom, York County. Other survivors include two sisters, Darlie (Fancher) Ulrich, Gibraltar, and Lenora (Fancher) Hill, Robeson Township. There are also nine grandchildren. The Dengler Funeral Home Inc, Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

Farina, Gwendolyn D.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Gwendolyn D. Farina, 58, of Elm Street, Leesport, who died of natural causes March 19 in Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, where she had been a patient since Feb. 22. Burial was in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Township. She was the wife of Raymond Farina Sr. Born in Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul W. and Stella V. (Driesbach) Gibson. Last working in 1988, she was employed as a bus driver by the Berks County Intermediate Unit. She was previously employed as an assistant manager by Fleetwood Sportswear, Reading, for three years. Farina was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Perry Township. Surviving are two sons, Raymond Farina Jr., at home, and Troy A. Farina, Atlanta; and two daughters, Toni A. (Farina) Ruppert, Shoemakersville, and Terri A. Farina, Reading. There are also two grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Gary P. Gibson, Cressona, Schuylkill County, and Glenn M. Gibson, Tilden Township; and two sisters, Gail M. (Gibson) Schwambach and Beverly A. (Gibson) Wagner, both of Reading.

Farnsworth, Ruth A.

Ruth A. Farnsworth, 76, of Shenandoah, formerly of Shenandoah Heights, died Thursday night at Mifflin Center, Cumru Township, Berks County, where she lived for five years. Born on Sept. 16, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Daisy Rahig Hill. A son, Charles E., died in 1981. Surviving are a son, Dennis L., Frackville; two grandsons. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Bean Funeral Home Inc., Shillington, is in charge of arrangements.

Farrell, Joseph A.

On the 6th isn't., Joseph A. Farrell, age 60 years. Funeral services Monday at 8:15 a.m. from the Kuhn Funeral Home, 8th & Penn Aves., West Reading, followed by a High Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 9 a.m. Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening, 7 to 9.

Farrell, Willard E.

In New Providence, New Jersey, on the 18th, Willard E Farrell, aged 68 years. Services from Theo. C. Aumen, Inc., Funeral Parlors, 247 Penn St., Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening, 7 to 9.

Fasnacht, Leona H.

Services will be Thursday for Leona H. Fasnacht, 87, formerly of Morgantown, who died June 22 in Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County. She was the wife of Ralph U. Fasnacht. She was born in Coalport, Carbon County. Fasnacht was a member of Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational Church, East Earl Township. She is also survived by two daughters, Barbara L. (Fasnacht) Evans, LaPlata, Md., and Connie L. (Fasnacht) Jones, Cochranville, Chester County; and a stepson, Mervin R., Morgantown. Also two sisters, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, Lancaster County. Burial will be in Bridgeville Cemetery.

Fatz, Adam

FATZ -- In this city, on the 9th inst., ADAM FATZ, aged 81 years, 3 months and 29 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 211 Wunder street, Thursday at 2 p.m. To proceed to St. John's German Lutheran Chapel, where services will be held. Interment in German Lutheran cemetery.

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

Fatzinger, Emeline (nee Frederick)

Emeline, widow of Aaron Fatzinger, died Saturday morning at 6.20 at the home of her son-in-law, William Steacher, No. 424 Green street, of general debility and ailments incident to old age. She had been bedfast for a period of four months. She was in her seventy-eighth year. Deceased was born at Longswamp, Berks county, and was a daughter of Jonathan and Marie Frederick. Her husband died a short time ago. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen J., wife of William Steacher; Mrs. Calvin Diehl, of Allentown; two sons, John and James Fatzinger, Allentown; one sister, Mrs. Thomas Frey, Royersford; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon. Services will be conducted in Seibert U. E. Church, Rev. F. S. Woodring officiating. Interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 27, 1911, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Faude, Dorothy M.

Mowing Accident Fatal: A 61-year-old woman was killed Thursday afternoon when she was pinned under an overturned farm tractor at her South Heidelberg Township residence. Mrs. Dorothy M. Faude, 61, Sinking Spring R.D. 5, was mowing grass when the vehicle upset on her property along the Harrisburg Pike. She was dead on arrival at 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Township Police Chief Charles Boyer said she was found under the tractor by Leonard Talys of Wernersville when he stopped at her residence for a social visit. Talys raised the tractor off her and then notified her brother, Wilbur Lutz of Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring R.D. 5. Boyer said she was mowing the lawn, which was on a slight upgrade, when the blade struck brick that was not visible in a patch of undergrowth. Dr. Charles N. Baney Jr., Berks County deputy coroner, who said Mrs. Faude died of a crushed chest, issued a certificate of accidental death. Born in Wernernersville R.D. 1, she was a daughter of John F. and Florence (Holzman) Lutz, Fritztown. Her husband, Karl G. Faude, died Aug. 23,1959. She was a secretary for the John A. Lutz, Inc., Insurance firm, Fritztown: as well as a representative of the First Buffalo Insurance Corp., West Reading, and an agent with the W.H. Seward Real Estate Agency, West Reading. In addition to her parents, she Is survived by six brothers: Warren C. Lutz, Wyomissing; Russel L. Lutz, of Mohnton; Melvin P. Lutz, Sinking Spring R.D. 6; and Arthur J. Lutz, Wilbur F. Lutz and Dallas A. Lutz, all of Fritztown. And two sisters: Rita B., wife of Clarence Mengel, West Lawn, and Naomi F., widow of William, Gutacker Reading. Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m from the Francis. F. Seidel II Funeral Home, Sinking Spring., with the Rev. Harold R. Baer Jr. Officiating. Burial will be made in the Sinking Spring Cemetery.

Faude, Karl G.

Karl G. Faude, 48, of Sinking Spring R.D. 1, died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, a son of Casper and Alma (Goldhagen) Faude, he was manager of the Village Variety and Hardware Store, Norristown. Prior to becoming manager of the store, Faude served more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy. At the time of his disability retirement in 1958, he was a chief electronic technician. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Reading. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his widow, Dorothy M. (Lutz) Faude; a brother Herman of Leesport, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Dahl, of East London, South Africa. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Francis F. Seidel II Funeral Home, Sinking Spring. The Rev. Gunther J. Stippich will officiate. Burial will be made in Sinking Spring Cemetery. Bearers and an honor guard will be active duty members of the U.S. Navy Reserves.

Faust, Annie I.

Annie I. Faust, 87, formerly of RD3 Pine Grove, died Thursday in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Windsor Township, Berks County, March 27, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Alvin C. and Caroline B. Ketner Adams. She was employed as a folder at Argo Knitting Mills. She was a member of Hetzel's Lutheran Church, RD3 Pine Grove. Her husband, Paul I. Faust, preceded her in death in 1994. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Debbie Leibensperger, Florence Reichert, Carrie DeLong, Verna Berger. Three brothers, Leon Adams, William Adams and Walter Adams also preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Delores Adam, Hamburg; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove. The Rev. Randy Bond will officiate. Interment will be in Brown's/St. Mark's Cemetery, RD2 Schuylkill Haven.

Faust, Benneville B.

Benneville B. Faust, 1037 Pike Street, died aged 71 years. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Lutheran Church. Three sons survive.

Faust, Christina

Faust - In Center, December 14th, Christina Faust, aged 74 years, 8 months and 4 days.

Faust, Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Faust, aged 81 widow of the late Benjamin Faust died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Savilla H Krump, 22 N 5th St, of old age. Her maiden name was Grimes and she was born and raised in this city. Deceased was a life ling member of Zion's United Brethren church. Mrs. Faust leaves 5 children, Mrs Henry Fix, of Pottstown; Mrs. John Shearer of Philadelphia; Mra. John Hoffman, of Harrisburg, Josiah Faust and Mrs. Krump of this city, and a sister and brother, Mrs. Miller of Phoenixville, and Henry Grimes of this city. Coroner Denhard will view the remains and issue a certificate of death.

Faust, Emma R. (nee Freeman)

Schuylkill Haven, Sept. 9--Emma R. (Freeman) Faust, 76, wife of Howard A. Faust, 114 Columbia St., this borough, died early this mornig in the Pottsville Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Born in Auburn, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Jane (Schraer) Freeman. Mrs. Faust resided here for more than 50 years and was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, this place. She was the last of her immediate family. Surviving are her husband; two sons: Guy H., Shillington, and Nelson A., Schuylkill Haven; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the D.M. Bittle Funeral Home, this borough, the Rev. Marlin T. Schaeffer officiating. Burial will take place in Schuylkill Memorial Park.

Faust, Gabriel

Faust - In Albany, October 31st, Gabriel Faust, aged 62 years, 9 months and 4 days.

Faust, Guy H.

Guy H. Faust of 512 Grill Ave., Mifflin Park, Reading, native of Auburn, was dead on arrival Friday morning at Reading Hospital. Mr. Faust was born in Auburn, a son of the late Howard and Emma (Freeman) Faust. Retired 10 years, he had been employed as a maintenance plumber for Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading. Mr. Faust was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Shillington; and F&AM Lodge 62, West Reading. Surviving are his widow, the former Jennie Smith; a daughter Jeanne Beidler of Mifflin Park; two grandsons; a brother, Nelson Faust, Schuylkill Haven. Services will be Monday morning from the Iredale Funeral Home, Shillington. Rev. William H. Sunderland officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington.

Faust, Howard A.

Howard A. Faust, 84, of Auburn R.D. 1, died on Monday in the home of a sister and brother Bertha and John Faust of Auburn R.D. 1. Mr. Faust, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Ebling Faust, was an Auburn R.D. native. He lived in Schuylkill Haven for a number of years where he was a member of St. John's Reformed Church. His wife, the former Emma Freeman died six years ago. Surviving are two sons: Guy of Shillington, and Nelson of Schuylkill Haven; a sister Bertha and a brother John, both of Auburn R.D.; also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon from Binner Funeral Home at Auburn. Interment will be made in Schuylkill Memorial Park. The Rev. Eugene Moyer, pastor of St. John's Church will officiate at services.

Faust, Howard Milton and William Mandon

Faust - In Penn, March 2d, Howard Milton, aged 8 years, 11 months and 12 days. On the same day, William Mandon, aged 2 years, 7 months and 28 days, both children of William F. & Sarah Ann Faust.

Faust, Jonathan

Faust - In Upper Bern, April 22d, Jonathan, son of John and Caroline Faust, and husband of Sarah Wentzel, aged 22 years, 1 month and 28 days.

Faust, Lorraine A.

The John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Reading, was in charge of arrangements for Lorraine A. Faust, who died Feb. 7 in her Wales Way, Blandon residence. The cause of death is under investigation. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of Kenneth Faust, Columbia, S.C., and the late Elsie (Reider) Thompson. She was employed as a nurse's aide by Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, for seven years. Surviving are David C. Benjamin, with whom she resided, and two daughters, Lindsey N. and Merissa C. Benjamin, both at home. Other survivors include two sisters, Kay (Faust) Day, Mertztown and Deanna Faust, Emmaus, Lehigh County.

Faust, Lydia L.

Mrs. Lydia L. FAUST, wife of Daniel T. Faust, died from the effects of cancer, at 7:25 a.m.., today, at her residence, in Exeter Township, two miles below Stony Creek, along the Friedensburg Road, aged 67 years and 11 months. Deceased had been in failing health for the last six years, but was confined to bed only three days. She was a member of the Reformed Congregation of Spies' Church. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Kate, wife of Thomas L. LABE, Exeter Township, and these sons: Thomas W., Melrose, and Daniel W., Kutztown; John W. and Mahlon W., at home; William W., Stony Creek Mills, and Levi W., Limekiln; two sisters, Amanda wife of Anthony [should read Andrew] WEIGOLD, Pottstown; Hannah, widow of Edward WITMAN, Reading; one brother, Peter WEYANT, Chester, and one step-sister, Katie WEYANT, Trappe. Undertaker Lutz took charge of the remains.

Faust, Norma J.

Among the local survivors of Norma J. (Webber) Faust, 78, of Auburn, Schuylkill County, who died March 11 in Pottsville Hospital, where she had been a patient four days, is a daughter, Diana (Faust) Best, Hamburg.

Faust, Peter

Mrs. Peter Faust, 126 Plum St., received word of the death of her husband, in Philadelphia, aged 71 years. He was a native of this city and left 15 years ago. Besides his wife, these children remain, Cyrus and John Faust, Philadelphia, Mrs. Becky Tyler, Mrs. Susan Hohl and Mrs. Annie Beeman of Bridgeport CT.

Faust, Raymond G.

Raymond Faust, 73, of 320 Mail Route Road, Spring Township, Berks County, died Thursday morning at home. Born in Auburn, Jan. 2, 1929, he was a son of the late George R. and Ida L. Schaeffer Faust. He served in the Army Air Corps. He was an inspector for 33 years at Dana Corp., Reading, retiring in 1983. He was operator of Faust Nursery, Spring Township, since 1961. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth E. Folk; two sons, Rodney J. and Harold C., both of Sinking Spring; a daughter, Carol A. Faust, Reading; five grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from Bean Funeral Home, Sinking Spring. The Rev. Nancy L. Weiss will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, West Brunswick Township.

Faust, Shirley M. (nee Brickel)

Shirley M. Faust, 73, Muhlenberg Township, died June 2 at 7:35 p.m. in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Emerson S. Faust. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Bertha (Althouse) Brickel. Faust was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School. She is also survived by a daughter, Nancy L. (Hack) Cheri, Wyalusing, Bradford County; two sons, Lavern A. Hack, Abbeville, S.C., and Terry L. Hack, Oley; a stepson, Denton L. Faust, Fleetwood; and two stepdaughters, Kim L. (Faust) Pettigrew, Tuckerton, and Kami E. (Faust) Bross, Sinking Spring. Other survivors include four sisters: Mary Jane (Brickel) Arbogast, Womelsdorf; June (Brickel) Williams and Bonnie (Brickel) George, both of Reading; and Rose Mary (Brickel) Groh, Exeter Township. There are also 10 grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren, one great-granddaughter and three step great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

Faust, William

In Cumru, on the 21st ult., William Faust, son of Sames Faust, aged 10 years, 7 months and 11 days.

Favinger III, Walter C.

A memorial service was held for Walter C. Favinger III, 14, of Ulysses, Potter County, formerly of Boyertown, who died December 2. Born in Hershey, he was a son of Colleen Smith of Ulysses and Walter C. Favinger Jr., of Oley. He was an eighth-grade student at Northern Potter High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Jason Greiss and Chuck Favinger, both of Ulysses; two sisters, Heather Greiss of Genesee, Potter County, and Dawn Greiss of Ulysses. Also a paternal grandmother, Carol Moser of Pheasantville; maternal great-grandmother, Naomi Breslin of Pottstown. The arrangements were handled by the Benjamin R. Olney Funeral Home of Ulysses.

Feather, Infant of Ambrose

Feather, Margaret

Feather -- In Hamburg, on the 18th inst., Margaret Feather, daughter of John Adam and Julian Strohecker, long deceased, aged about 79 years.

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

Feather, Mary

Mary, wife of William Feather, nee Renno, of Bernville, Berks County, died after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. She was bedfast thirteen weeks. Her age was 77 years, 3 months and 21 days. Her husband and the following children survive: Joseph and Charles Feather, Mrs. Albert Otten and Sallie of Reading, William of Bernville; Aaron of Allentown and Mrs. Edward Stamm of Miamsburg, Ohio. Deceased was highly esteemed. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Renno and a sister of the late David Renno of Bernville. Only one sister survives, Mrs. Elizabeth Himmelberger, of Stouchsburg. The funeral will be held Saturday, May 9.

Feather, Milton E.

Milton E. Feather, of Reading, a brakeman in the Reading yard, fell from his train and was crushed under the wheels and killed last Monday. He was a son of William and Lucy Feather, who resided here some years ago, and was born at Topton 36 years ago. Following are brothers and sisters: William and Isaac, of Emaus; Albert, of Reading; Jacob and Frank, of Allentown; Sarah, wife of Howard Fisher, of Reading; Barbara, wife of Milton Keiser, Norristown; Lizzie, wife of Clem. Hillegass, Emaus; Mary, Tillie and Millie, at home at Allentown. Mr. Feather had been employed by the Reading Company about 12 years. He was a member of Charity Chamber, No. 23, Knights of Friendship; Camp No. 329, P.O.S.A.; St. Stephen's Reformed church and the Reading Relief Association.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, February 4, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Feeg, Celia M.

Among the local survivors of Celia M. (Kulak) Feeg, Reading, who died Jan. 22 in Berks Heim, where she had resided since Oct. 21, 1998, is a sister, Helen (Kulak) Sroka, Kutztown.

Feeg, Eva E.

Services for Eva E. Feeg, formerly of Shillington, were held in St. John's Host Church, Tulpehocken Township. Feeg died Feb. 25 in Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village-Stone Ridge Campus, Myerstown, Lebanon County, where she was a resident. Burial was private. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd F. Feeg, in 1994. Born in Tulpehocken Township, she was a daughter of the late Elias and Mary (Derr) Troutman. She was last employed by Berks Box Co., Shillington, from 1954 until 1973. She was previously employed by Oakbrook Hosiery Mills Inc., Reading, for 27 years as an examiner. Feeg was a member of St. John's Host Church, Tulpehocken Township. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Feeg, William

William Feeg, son of the late Joseph and Anna Maria (Zerbe) Feeg, was born in Womelsdorf, PA., Dec. 2, 1857 and was baptized on Feb. 1, 1858 by Rev. Thos. Ieager. He was confirmed by Rev. A. Finfrock in St. Daniel's Church, near Robesonia. He was married twice, first to Emma O. Schell, second to Iola Anderson. On Friday, March 11, at about 2:30 A.M. he died in the home of Herbert Kreitz, near Klopp's Store, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 9 days, and is survived by one son, Ammon Feeg, Bernville, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lamm, R.1. Wernersville; also 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; also a brother, Harry Feeg, Stouchsburg and a sister, Mrs. Herma Zerby near Harrisburg. He was buried March 15, 1932, with services in the home and Christ, Little Tulpehocken Church and burial in the new cemetery.

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

Feeney, Clare A.

Clare A. Feeney, 59, of 40 Windling Creek Drive, Douglassville, Amity Township, Berks County, died Saturday morning at home. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Vincent J. Shuttleworth and Clare Dalton Shuttleworth. She was a 1957 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, and earned a degree in elementary education from Immaculata College in 1961. She was an elementary teacher at St. Aloysius School, Pottstown, for several years before retiring. She attended St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township, Berks County, and was a member of Spring Ford Country Club. Surviving are her husband, John J.; a son, Kevin J., Richmond, Va.; a daughter, Coleen A. Bleile, Reading; a stepmother, Eudora ```Dodie'' Snyder Shuttleworth, Pottsville; and a grandson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at St. Catharine of Siena Church. Interment will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven. Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Feeney, John J.

Among the local survivors of John J. Feeney, 63, Amity Township, who died of natural causes Oct. 29 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient one day, is a stepson, William T. Bidden, Shoemakersville.

Fegely, Benneville

Benneville Fegely died near Mertztown, aged 50 years. Death came from complications resulting from the fracture of a leg two weeks ago, blood poisoning setting in. He is survived by his wife and 10 children. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning at Mertztown. Rev. Mr. Kramlich, of Kutztown, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 19, 1897, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Catharine M. (nee Schappel)

Mrs. Catharine M. Fegely, the widow of J. Alvin Fegely and an octogenarian resident of Macungie, died at the residence of her son, Hilarius D. Fegely, Race and Locust Its., Macungie, at 10 o�clock Saturday morning from ailments incident to old age. She was 81 years. Mrs. Fegely had been in failing health for the past three years and bedfast for more than a year. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a daughter of Daniel and Mary Long Schappel and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Mertztown church. Her husband preceded her in death and a daughter died in infancy. Surviving here are a son, Hilarius D. Fegely, with whom she resided at Macungie, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with brief services at her late home, the residence of her son, Hilarius d. Fegely, at 1.30 o�clock, (D.S.T.) Continued services will be held in the Mertztown church with Rev. William Dry officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday night from 7 to 9 o�clock.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, April 30, 1939, pages 4, 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Charles

The funeral of Charles Fegely was held on Saturday from the residence of his brother Hiram R. Fegely, about two miles south of town. Further services were held in Mertztown church, with interment in the cemetery adjoining. Deceased was aged 66 years, 11 months and 14 days. Rev. F. K. Bernd officiated. Funeral director Jacob Schafer had charge of the remains.

[Source: Mertztown news, Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 6, 1912, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Edwin G.

Edwin G. Fegely, a former resident of Mertztown, died in this city on Saturday afternoon of a heart ailment. He was in his 54th year. Mr. Fegely was a son of the late Benneville and Catharine, nee Kistler, Fegely. He was a faithful member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Paul�s church, Mertztown. He leaves to mourn his passing four sisters, Mrs. Daniel Weigle, Topton; Mrs. Anna Geist, Allentown; Mrs. Charles Dankel, Mertztown, and Mrs. William Reigh, Mertztown R.F.D., together with three brothers, Alvin, of Bowers; Levi, of Mertztown, R.F.D., and Nathan Fegely, of Emaus. The funeral will be held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Weigle, Franklin street, Topton, on Thursday at 1.30 p.m., standard time, with brief services at the house and further services in St. Paul�s church, Mertztown. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 4, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Emma Elizabeth

Emma Elizabeth, daughter of the late Henry and Marietta (Warmkessel) Fegely, died on Saturday morning at the residence of her brother, David Fegely, Longsdale, Berks county, of a complication of ailments. She was aged 72 years and 29 days. She is survived by one son, Harry, and one grandson, together with a sister, Mrs. Frank Dieroff, Topton, and her brother, David, Longsdale. The funeral will be held from the home of her brother at Longsdale on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. Short services will be held at the house and continued services in St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call at the home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, May 16, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Fianna

In this city, on the 27th inst., Fianna, widow of the late Oscar Fegely, aged 55 years, 2 months and 28 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 1209 Elm St., on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Fegely, George

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

Fegely, Henry F.

Henry F. Fegely died on Friday at his home in town of apoplexy, aged 72 years and 10 months. He was sick since October. He was born in Longswamp, Berks County, and was married Sept. 5, 1863, to Mary Roeder, of Upper Milford, who survives with two sisters, Mrs. E. F. Romig and Mrs. Oliver Miller, of town, and these children: Erwin, of Illinois; Howard, of Allentown; Peter, of ambler; George, William, James and Lizzie, of town. They had 13 children in all. Four great-grandchildren survive. He was a member of the Mertztown Lutheran church. Funeral was held Monday at 1.30 p.m., from his late home. Services were held in the Moravian church, Rev. Allen Abel officiating.

[Source: Emaus news, Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 30, 1906, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Herbert W.

Died. On the 25th ult., in Longswamp, Herbert W., son of Wilson and Eliza Fegely, aged 1 year, 5 months and 8 days.

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

Fegely, Israel

Died. On the 20th ult., in Longswamp, Berks Co., Israel Fegely, of apoplexy, aged 75 years, 9 months and 2 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, July 2, 1884, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Mrs. Israel

Mrs. Israel Fegely, of Longswamp township, died last Monday week, at 1 o'clock p.m., at the residence of her husband, near the village of Shamrock, at the advanced age of 80 years. Her husband and three children --- two daughters and one son --- survive her.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, May 12, 1880, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, John Ephraim

John Ephraim Fegely, son of Ephraim and Emmalina, nee Berky, Fegely, died Sunday at 11:30 p.m. at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. H. William Kratzer, near East Texas. He was aged 61 years, 7 months, and 7 days. He was a member of the Reformed congregation of Longswamp church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. H. William Kratzer, and Mrs. Reuben Wean, of Pottstown, and a brother William of Levitztown. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 4, at 1:30 p.m. (DST) from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kratzer, with continued service in Longswamp church. Viewing Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 2, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Kate E. (nee Diener)

Mrs. Kate E. Fegely, nee Diener, 87, widow of the late Eugene Fegely and sister of William Diener, Allentown, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday in the Allentown hospital. Mrs. Fegely was in good health until last Thursday at which time she fell in her bedroom at the home of her son, Clayton Fegely, Smith St., Topton, where she had been making her home. She was admitted to the hospital at this time. Born in Longswamp township, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Caroline (Folk) Diener. She was a member of the Lutheran branch of St. Paul's church, Mertztown and of the Home department and Willing Workers of the church Sunday school. Her husband, who died in 1926, had been a farmer in Maxatawny township. Surviving besides her son and brother are five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; another brother, Oscar Diener, Topton, and a sister, Emma, wife of James Trexler, also Topton. Rev. Luther Schlenker and Rev. William H. Kline will officiate at funeral services Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Schofer funeral home, Topton, and at further services in St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, November 16, 1947, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Mantana

Mantana Fegely, a former resident of Mertztown and Topton, passed away on Sunday at the Allentown State hospital from complications, aged 61 years. The remains will be removed to Topton, where relatives still reside.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 9, 1929, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Mantana

Mantana Fegley, a native of Mertztown, died in this city on Sunday, after an illness of the past several years and from heart trouble with which she was affected the past two months. She was aged 61 years, 2 months and 28 days. She was a daughter of the late Benneville Fegley and his wife, Catherine Kistler Fegley, and lived in Mertztown and Topton all her life. There survives the following brothers and sisters, Edwin and Mrs. William Geist, Allentown; Nathan, Emaus; Alvin, Bowers; Levi and Mrs. William Reith, Mertztown, R. 1; Mrs. Daniel Weigle and Mrs. Harvey Meck, Topton, and Mrs. Charles Dankel, Mertztown. The remains were removed to the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Weigle, Topton. The funeral will be held from the Weigle home on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services will be held in the Mertztown church, of which she was a member on the Lutheran side. Rev. Wm. Dry will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 10, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Marcus

Marcus Fegely, of Longswamp, died Saturday evening, aged 65 years. He was a son of George Fegely and his wife Anna (nee Lichtenwalner). He learned the trade of wheelwright. During the war he served in Company K, 151st Regiment. At the battle of Gettysburg he was wounded, having been shot in the left shoulder. He was removed to the army hospital where his arm was amputated. The bullet, however, stuck in Mr. Fegely's shoulder for eight months when it was removed. He presented it to Grand Army Post, No. 87, of Allentown, of which he was a member. On his return from the war he married Mrs. Abbie Hopkins, who survives with one son, George S. Fegely, who lives at home. He leaves one sister, Kate, wife of Washington Wetzel, of Longswamp, who is also very low. Funeral Wednesday forenoon, Revs. F. K. Bernd and M. H. Brensinger will officiate. Interment in Mertztown Cemetery.

Fegely, Marietta (nee Warmkessel)

Mrs. Marietta, nee Warmkessel, widow of Henry Fegely, died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home near Mertztown, after an illness with ailments incident to her advanced age. She was 85 years, 7 months and 5 days of age.

Mrs. Fegely was a daughter of the late John and Catherine, nee Fegely, Warmkessel. She was preceded in death six months ago by her husband. Surviving to mourn her passing are a son, David Fegely, at home; two daughters, Emma Fegely, at home, and Mrs. Frank Delrold, Topton. Sixteen grandchildren, seventeen great-greatchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive.

The funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 9.30 o'clock from her late home with further services in St. Peter's Lutheran church, Mertztown, of which she was a lifelong member. The services will be in charge of Rev. W. S. Dry, of Kutztown. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Fegely, Mary Ann

On last Saturday forenoon Mrs. Mary Ann Fegely fell asleep never to awake for this world. She was almost 74 years old. She was the widow of Benjamin Fegely, who preceded her four years ago. Four children were born to them, two sons and two daughters. Hiram, the oldest son, is by occupation a farmer and school teacher. Wm. is a Lutheran minister, and has the Trappe charge in Montgomery county. Matilda is living at home and single; Susan preceded her in eternity 16 years, at the age of 19 years. Deceased was buried yesterday at the Mertztown church. Rev. M. H. Brensinger, of Fleetwood, officiated. Undertaker Daniel Schmoyer had the funeral in charge. She was a peaceable woman, beloved by all her neighbors.

[Source: Breinigsville News, Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 18, 1898, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Milan V.

Milan V. Fegely of Bowers, Berks County, died at 6 a.m. yesterday in his home after an extended illness. He was 59.

A lifelong resident of Bowers, Berks County, he was a son of Alvin K. and Kate Heimbach Fegely, Mertztown R. 1. Before his illness, he was employed at Caloric Appliance Corp., Topton.

Surviving besides his parents are a brother, Clarence Bowers, and three sisters, Edith, wife of Luther A. DeLong, Mertztown R. 1; Miriam, wife of Homer Moll, Bowers, and Iva, wife of Clarence Wambold, Pottstown.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Trexler Funeral Home, Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Mrs. Milton G. (nee McNabb)

Mrs. Milton G. Fegely, nee McNabb, died at the Allentown Hospital on Tuesday, April 25 inst., at about 8 o'clock a.m. after an operation for internal tumers. The deceased was a native of Farmington, Longswamp Township, Berks County, Pa., and resided there all her life time, and was born September 27, 1864. She was united in marriage to Milton G. Fegely on March the 25, 1899. There remains to mourn her early departure, her husband, her mother and the following brothers: John of Wyomissing, Robert of Reading, Harvey of Allentown, William of Rothrocksville, Edwin of Breinigsville. One sister departed this life several years ago. The funeral will be held next Tuesday, May 2, at 9.30 o'clock at the house, with further services and interment at Mertztown, Rev. F. K. Bernd officiating. J. F. Schoffer, funeral director. Friends and relatives are cordially invited without further notice.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 29, 1911, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Mrs. Nathan (nee Rothenberger)

Mrs. Nathan Fegely, the aged widow, died at 6.45 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, the 3d inst., at the home of her son-in-law, Frank Miller, on Church street, Macungie, in her 85th year. She suffered from ills incident to her years, though the immediate cause of her death was heart failure, with which she was sick for three weeks. Deceased was a daughter of the long-deceased Joseph Rothenberger and was born at what is now Alburtis. Her husband preceded her in death 31 years. She resided with her daughter, Mrs. Miller, for 22 years. There were born unto her eleven children, of whom six also preceded the mother. The survivors are Mrs. Wm. Schubert, of Allentown; Alvin Fegely, Mrs. John Seibert and Mrs. Miller, with whom she resided, of Macungie; Manoah, of Kutztown, and Mrs. Jonathan Oswald, of Wescoesville. There also survive a large number of grandchildren and some great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Saturday, with services at her late home at 12.45 o'clock p.m., after which the cortege will proceed by train to Mertztown where interment will be made. Deceased was a member of the Reformed congregation there. Rev. M. H. Brensinger will conduct the services. Undertaker Levi Funk has charge of the remains.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, November 5, 1908, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, P. Frank

Our people generally were shocked by the sudden death of P. Frank Fegely, the carpenter and farmer residing on the farm of D.D. & N.D. Fritch here. While not altogether well, he was up and about but retired with one of his children on Wednesday evening soon after his wife came home from the Lutheran church service. Mrs. Fegely later went to their bedroom and found her husband clasping the little daughter in his arms and giving unmistakable signs of great sickness. Dr. J. A. Brobst was sent for but death took place very soon after Mrs. Fegely saw him in his sad condition. Some heart affection, from which he suffered, was the cause of his sudden end. Deceased was in his fiftieth year. He was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, where he spent all his life until about a year and a half ago when he moved here. He was a highly respected and popular man and left many friends to mourn his demise. He is survived by his mother, aged 77 years, living at Macungie with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Miller; his widow (nee Brensinger), and the following children: Mrs. Granville Peters, of Allentown; Alvin, of Fogelsville; Freddie, of Longswamp; Nathan, of Cementon; Morris, Leland, John, Ella, Paul and Florence, living at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Manoah, of Longswamp; Mrs. Jonathan Oswald, of Trexlertown; Mrs. William Schubert, of Allentown; Alvin Fegely, Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. John G. Seibert, of Macungie. Mrs. Seibert is at present an inmate of the Allentown Hospital for treatment for a complication of ills. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation at Mertztown, where interment took place on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W. M. Kopenhaver, pastor of Grace Lutheran church, officiated.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, March 14, 1901, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Sarah C. (nee Hinterleiter)

Ill for the past ten months in the Allentown hospital, Mrs. Sarah C. (Hinterleiter) Fegely, 233 South Fifteenth street, died there yesterday at 3:45 a.m. She was 60 years old. Born in Longswamp, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Conrad) Hinterleiter, she was married to Nathan M. Fegely, thirty-four years ago, and with him went to Iola, Kansas, where they lived for twenty years, returning to this city seven years ago. Survivors are her husband who is general superintendent for the Modern Valve Bag company of Jersey City, her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Moore, who made her home with her parents, one grandson, one sister, Mrs. Annie Reinert, Harrisburg, two brothers, Frank, Philadelphia, and Owen, Topton. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Burkholder Funeral home, 1601 Hamilton street. Interment will be made in the Arlington cemetery. Rev. Harold G. Kinard, this city, and Rev. M. H. Brensinger, Fleetwood, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 26, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Susan M.C.

On Monday afternoon there was buried on the cemetery at Solomon church, this place, Susan M. C. Fegely, an elderly lady well and favorably known to many of our people and readers. Deceased resided with her sister, Mrs. C. K. Henninger, in Allentown. Although previously well and strong, an internal tumor began to develop a few months ago and she failed rapidly since. She died Thursday evening. Deceased brought her age to 76 years. She was born in Hereford township, Berks county, March 11, 1825, and was a daughter of the late Conrad and Susanna Fegely. At an early age she went to Lancaster, where she had several sisters living, and entered the employ of one of the big cotton mills at that place. Later she became a dressmaker. After the marriage of her surviving sister, Mrs. Henninger, forty three years ago, she made her home with her sister and lived with her to the day of her death. Besides the sister, one brother, Charles J. Fegely, of Gilbertsville, Montgomery county, survives. The funeral took place on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. Henninger, 1331 Linden street, Rev. E. H. Eberts, of St. Michael's Lutheran church, officiating. Interment was private.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, June 6, 1901, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Sylvester and Aradus Fry

Sylvester Fegely and Aradus Fry, both farmers, residing at Dryville, Berks county, were both killed on the East Penn railroad at Hancock, on Saturday evening. They were driving over the tracks when the Queen of the Valley express train came along at the rate of sixty miles an hour and struck the team. The men were badly mangled. Their horses escaped injury. Fegely was 55 years old and Dry 42. The two men had visited Mertztown and were driving home in a buggy. Owing to the cold weather they were well bundled up and this probably prevented them from heating the approaching train. In an instant the air brakes were applied so suddenly that some of the passengers were thrown forward in their seats. The body of Mr. Fegely was terribly mangled and his head was crushed to a pulp. The body of Mr. Frey lay on the pilot. One of the arms was nearly severed from the body. Mr. Fegely lived near Stony Point and owned the hotel there. He is survived by his wife and six children. Mr. Frey lived on a small farm near Stony Point. He is survived by his wife and three children.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, December 31, 1903, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, Victor Franklin

Victor Franklin Fegely, 64-year-old resident of Mertztown, died early yesterday. Death came at his home. His wife, Edna Geneva (Schueck) Fegely, preceded him in death about three years ago. Mr. Fegely was born in Shamrock, Berks county, the son of Ephraim and emmalina (Berky) Fegely. He was a member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church. Surviving are two brothers, William of Mertztown, and John of east Texas; two sisters, Mrs. William Kratzer, East Texas, and Mrs. Reuben Wean, Pottstown; an adopted daughter, Mrs. William Dankel, Mertztown; and a grandson, Victor Dankel, Mertztown. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from his late home. Services will be continued in Longswamp church. The Revs. Donald Englert of Mertztown and William F. Bond of Shamrock will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, April 13, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegely, William Jr.

William Fegely, Jr., of Topton, met death in a horrible manner on Tuesday afternoon of last week, while engaged with his father in hauling cinder for road purposes from the furnace dump. He jumped upon the step of the cinder engine and fell off when the lump was leaking. He was covered with hot cinder and in addition to be terribly burned, had both legs crushed. He was rushed to the Allentown Hospital where it was found necessary to amputate the left leg at the hip and the right leg was so horribly mangled that he could never have used it again. He died the following evening. The sufferings of Fegely were intense.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, May 27, 1909, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, C. Louisa (nee Meitzler)

Mrs. C. Louisa (Meitzler) Fegley, 74, widow of George J. Fegley, died Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at her late home, the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Helfrich, Old Zionsville. A daughter of the late Benjamin and Caroline (Karl) Meitzler, she was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, on March 4, 1871. She has been a resident of Old Zionsville for the past 45 years and a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, Old Zionsville. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Stanley Helfrich; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Ritter & Buzby funeral home, 36-38 S. 5th St., Emmaus. Rev. D. C. Kaufman will officiate. Interment in the Zions Evangelical Lutheran cemetery, Old Zionsville.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, March 18, 1945, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Carrie A. Wolf

Mrs. Carrie A. Fegley 87 widow of Charles B Fegley died yesterday in the King Convalescent Home, River Road, Muhlenberg Township. Mrs. Fegley formerly resided at 10 37 Perry St. A daughter if the late Mr. and Mrs. George Wolf, she was a member of the Moravian Church. Mrs. Fegley also was a member of the Berks County Democratic Women's Club and Elizabeth Herr Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by a son Charles S., of South Temple; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren and a brother Walter, of Reading.

Services will be held on Wednesday at p.m. from the F.F. Seidel. Inc., Funeral Chapel, the Rev. James Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Alsace Cemetery.

Fegley, Charles

On Monday of last week a horrible accident happened to Charles Fegley, aged 11 years, son of Obediah Fegley, farmer, residing in Maxatawny tsp., near Topton. The boy was driving the horses attached to a reaping machine in cutting oats, and after making several rounds the animals ran away. In trying to stop them he was thrown in front of the reaper, caught by the vibrating knives, and literally cut to pieces, all portions of his body being more or less mangled. The lad had charge of the reaper during the cutting of the wheat and rye on the farm, but the horses then attached to the machine were easily managed. It is said that when the harvesting of oats was commenced two young animals were hitched up against his will, and that the fatal accident was the result.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, July 21, 1880, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Charles B.

Charles B Fegley, retired brick contractor, died early this morning at his home, 1037 Perry St., aged 77 years. He was one of the oldest members of the Friendship Fire Company, was a member of the Isaac Hiester Lodge, 660, F. & A. M. Reading Consistory; Camp 163, P. O. S. of A. and L. O. O. F., in this city.

He and his wife celebrated their golden anniversary in 1939. Surviving are his widow Carrie A. (Wolf) Fegley; a daughter, Erma, at home; a son Charles S., of Laureldale, and two grandchildren.

Funeral on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from F.F. Seidel, Inc., Funeral Chapel. Burial in Alsace Cemetery.

Fegley, Charles S.

Charles S. Fegley 81 died Wednesday morning of natural causes in his residence at 618 N Temple Bluv., Temple. He was the husband of Marcella E (Schmeck) Fegley. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles B. and Carrie (Wolf) Fegley. A plumbing and heating contractor for 50 years, he was a former chief of fire police of Central Fire Co., Laureldale. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons: Charles T. of Laureldale and Richard R. of Reading five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The Walter R Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of the arrangements.

Fegley, Erle J.

Auburn, Jan 6 – Erle J. Fegley, who resided at the home of his brother-in-law Guy Diefenderfer, this place, since the death of his wife last month, died in the Warne Hospital, aged 59 years. He was a former resident of Allentown. A brother guy Fegley, of Philadelphia, is the only survivor.

Fegley, Erma G.

Erma G Fegley died yesterday at her home, 1037 Perry St. She was the daughter of Carrie L (wolf) Fegley and the late Charles B Fegley. She was a member of the St. Thomas Reformed Church and Bernard Temple, 16, Ladies of the Golden Eagle. She was employed as a clerk at the Berkshire Hotel. Surviving are her mother and a brother Charles S Fegley. Services Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the F.F. Seidel Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Dr. Lee. M Erdman officiating. Interment in Alsace Cemetery.

Fegley, Hiram C.

Hiram C. Fegley, a highly respected resident of near Breinigsville, died at his late home on Sunday forenoon at 9.55, of a complication of diseases, aged sixty-four years, eleven months and four days. He was a son of the late Benjamin and Mary Ann Fegley and was born in Upper Macungie township in the same house where he died. He was a farmer by occupation, but in his youth he taught in the rural schools for twenty terms. He was a graduate of the Keystone State Normal School with the Class of 1877. He was the township assessor and one of the auditors at the time of his death. He was also an agent for the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Allentown. He is survived by his widow, Sarah (nee Gehris), two sons, Harvey and Leidy, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Lohrman, of Allentown, and Mrs. Herbert Smith, of Trexlertown; one brother, Rev. William Fegley, of Trappe, and one sister, Miss Matilda Fegley, of Trappe. Four grandchildren also survive. Two children preceded the father in death. He was a devout member of the Lutheran congregation of Mertztown church, where he served as deacon and trustee and was an elder of the congregation at the time of his death. Funeral will be held on Friday morning from his late home at 9.30 o'clock, continued services and burial at Mertztown. Revs. Bernd and Brensinger will officiate.

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

Fegley, Hiram R.

Hiram R. Fegley, a lifelong and esteemed resident of Longswamp township, Berks county, died at his home there on Sunday evening. He was 68 years, 2 months and 5 days of age. He was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Fegley. His wife, Katie, nee Miller, Fogel, preceded him in death a number of years ago. Surviving are a son, Charles Fegley, Mertztown; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Dankel, Mertztown; (obituary stops here).

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, December 27, 1927, page 26. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Ida E. (nee Rohrbach)

Ida E. (Rohrbach), wife of George L. Fegley, died of complications on Wednesday morning at her late home, 620 Broad street, Emaus, aged 54 years and 6 months. She had been in ill health for some time. Mrs. Fegley was born in Berks county on September 5, 1875, a daughter of Sarah A. (Schealer) and the late Ephraim Rohrbach. She is survived by her husband, four sons and four daughters: Charles E., this city; Howard N. and Harold L., both of Emaus; Frederick G., Fleetwood; Mrs. John Binder, Emaus; Helen and Dorothy, both at home, and Mrs. William Detweiler, this city; ten grandchildren, one brother and two sisters, Charles E. Reifsnyder, Mrs. Estella Reichard and Jennie Reifsnyder, all of Topton. Her aged mother, Mrs. Sarah DeLong, and her stepfather, Dewaldt DeLong, Topton, also survive. The funeral will be held from her late home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Paul T. Schultz officiating. Burial will be made in the Northwood cemetery, Emaus.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 6, 1930, page 19. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, J. Alvin

After an illness of complications, J. Alvin Fegley, an aged resident of Macungie, died yesterday morning at his late home, 102 Locust St., Macungie. He was aged 80 years and 19 days. Born in Longswamp township, Berks county, he was a son of Nathan and Elvina, nee Rothenberger, Fegley. He was a bricklayer by trade and was also engaged in cement work until 12 years ago when ill health forced him to retire. Two weeks ago he suffered a stroke and was bedfast ever since. His wife is also confined to her bed with illness. Mr. Fegley was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Mertztown church where he served as deacon for several years. He was also affiliated with the Macungie Beneficial association. Surviving to mourn his loss are his wife, one son, Hilarious D., at home; three grandsons and seven great-grandsons; three sisters, Mrs. John Seibert, Macungie; Mrs. Frank Miller, Macungie, and Mrs. Caroline Schubert, Allentown. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his late home. Continued services will be held in the Mertztown church and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William Dry will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 21, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, James

The funeral of James Fegley, a deaf mute, was well attended. He was a well known and respected citizen of Longswamp township. He was with the late Col. Wm. Trexler for fifty-two years. He was seventy-two years, one month and four days. Two brothers, Hirma [Hiram] and ly [Eli] Fegley, and Mrs. Charles Reese survive. Undertaker J. J. Schafer had charge of the remains and Rev. F. K. Bernd officiated as pastor. Deceased was a life-long member of the Lutheran congregation of Mertztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 8, 1915, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, James E.

Services were held for James E. Fegley, 53, of West 37th Street, Exeter Township, who died in his residence on January 27. He was the husband of Marjorie (Kissling) Fegley. Born in Reading, he was a son of Mary (Rehr) Fegley, Reading and the late Stanley Fegley. Fegley was the owner-operator of the James E. Fegley Violin Shop, where he made and repaired violins, for more than 35 years at his residence. For 40 years, he played the tuba with the Ringgold Band and Mount Laurel Brass, both of Reading. He also played bass in the Ray Allen Trio and was one of the original members of the Pretzel City Dixieland Jazz Band. He was also a member of the Rajah Temple Concert Band, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Fegley was a member of Westley United Methodist Church, Reading. He was a master of Lodge 62, F&AM, Reading, and a 32nd degree Mason of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading. In 1966, Fegley received a special service award from the American String Teachers Association. He was a 1967 graduate of Reading High School. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton, handled the arrangements.

Fegley, Jennie M.

Services were held in Becker's (St. Peter's) Church, Molltown, for Jennie M. Fegley, East Main Street, Kutztown, who died Feb. 9 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient five days. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold C. Fegley, who died March 27, 1986. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Morris and Minnie (Strause) Boyer. Until retiring in the early 1970's, she was employed as a seamstress by the Fleetwood Shirt Co. for more than 35 years. She was a member of Becker's (St. Peter's) Lutheran Church, Molltown. Surviving are two sons, Harold H. Fegley, Fleetwood, and LeRoy P. Fegley, Wescosville, Lehigh County; and a daughter, Jane E. (Fegley) Pflieger, Gillette, Wyo. There are also nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Eva A. (Boyer) Wahl, Fleetwood, and May C. (Boyer) Brintzenhoff, a resident at ManorCare Health Services, Inc., Muhlenberg Township. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, was in charge of arrangements.

Fegley, Jesse

Jesse Fegley died at Shamrock on Sunday morning, at the residence of his son, Ephraim, in the 97th year of his age. He is survived by two sons, Ephraim, of Shamrock, Willoughby, of Bath, N.Y., and two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Fisher, of Allentown, and Mrs. Edwin Rothrock, of Reading. His wife died more than forty years ago. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) forenoon, Rev. F. K. Barndt officiating. The deceased was long a resident of Upper Milford, near Shimerville. Since the death of his wife he lived with his children. He was a stone mason and he helped to erect many a building in this neighborhood. He was an honorable and respected citizen and b his frugality, laid up enough to keep him comfortably to the end of his long life.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, February 4, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Joseph E.

On the 21th, Joseph E. husband of Emma (nee Cronauer) Fegley, aged 66 years. Funeral from Dougherty Funeral Home, 11 S. 10th St., on Monday at 8:15 a.m. High Requiem Mass at Holy Guardian Angles R.C. Church, Hyde Park at 9 a.m. Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening, 7 to 9.

Fegley, Judith (nee DeLong)

Judith (nee DeLong), widow of Harrison Fegley, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Israel G. Wieder, Lyons, on Monday of Pneumonia, aged eighty-six years. She leaves the following children: Danile, of Lyons; Cordilla, wife of Wm. Mertz, of Bower's; Louisa, widow of David Heist, of Kutztown; Mary, wife of Obediah Hilbert, of Alburtis; Ellen, wife of Israel G. Wieder, and Emma, wife of Milton Kercher, of Kutztown, and Thomas, of Ohio. The following brothers and sisters survive: Joel DeLong, of Schnecksville; Alvin DeLong, of Lafayette, Ind.; Susan Brand and Helena Siegfried, of Muhlenberg.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 8, 1906, p. 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, L.P.G.

Boyertown Loses Prominent Citizen. L.P.G. Fegley Stricken While in Attendance At Insurance Board Session � Expires Four Hours Later WAS WIDELY KNOWN Considered An Expert in Insurance Business � Lost Only Daughter in Theatre Fire Just Nineteen Years Ago � Funeral on Monday Afternoon

Boyertown, Jan. 13, (Special) � While attending the annual meeting of the Boyertown Mutual Fire Insurance Company, in its offices at the corner of Philadelphia Avenue and Chestnut Street, in his capacity of secretary of the organization this morning L. P. G. Fegley suffered a stroke of apoplexy and died four hours later, aged 75 years, 4 months and 28 days. Mr. Fegley was probably one of the most widely known men in southern Berks and had a wide acquaintance throughout the state. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Ludy Hotel Corporation, of Atlantic City. He was president of the Pennsylvania Mutual Fire Insurance Association for some years and annually delivered interesting messages, he having been an active fire adjuster for years.

The meeting had opened at about 10:00 o�clock, this morning, when the new directors of the company were to be elected, and the new officers chosen. Mr. Fegley, who had long been active in the community, was unusually active this morning, but at a few minutes before 11:00 o�clock he left the director�s room and when he reached the front office faltered in his step. Charles Shaner, who was one of the tellers for the election, sitting in the front office sensing that something was wrong with the aged man, ran to his assistance, and lowered him into a chair. Doctors C. K. Becker and C. B. Dotterrer were called who pronounced the affliction a stroke of apoplexy.

Mr. Fegley was then removed to the directors� room where a couch was provided for his comfort, and later was removed in an improvised ambulance to his home at 111 North Reading Avenue.

He was under the constant care of a physician from that time until his death, which occurred shortly before 3:00 o�clock Thursday afternoon. No hope was entertained from the time of his stroke, for his recovery. His death occurred on the 19th anniversary of the death of his daughter, Lulu, who was killed in the Opera House fire, January 13, 1908. He is survived by his widow Emma G. (nee Leidy) and one sister, Mary Fegley, of Hamburg.

Lewis P. G. Fegley, of Boyertown was born August 15, 1851, on the Jacob Gottshall farm at New Berlinville, in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, a son of Peter and Rebecca (Gottshall) Fegley. The family is an old one, Bernhard Fegley, the first of the name in this country, coming from Switzerland and settling in this section of Pennsylvania in its early days. He first located in Montgomery County, near East Greenville, but died in Longswamp Township, Berks County in 1872.

Mr. Fegley received his early education in the common Schools of his native township, later attending the Mount Pleasant Seminary, which was located at Boyertown; the home farm where he passed his youth was a mile northeast of that borough, and he completed his schooling in the fall of 1870. Meantime, in the fall of 1868 he began teaching among the Mennonites in Butter Valley, his first experience being in Hereford Township, where he taught for two terms, in 1869 being engaged at Treichlerville, and for the succeeding four terms in New Berlin[ville], at the grammar school. Then for three terms he was in the Boyertown High School, and he was awarded professional certificates by Professors D. B. Brunner, S. A. Baer and David S. Keck. His last experience as a teacher was in 1881, when he taught the Colebrookdale grammar school, but meantime he had been otherwise engaged. In 1878 he had been appointed by the heirs of a deceased uncle, Jacob Fegley, to go to California to look up their interest in the estate and he made a most successful trip, this being only the first of a long series of similar trusts, for he had become quite noted in his satisfactory settlement of estates.

During the eight years he was engaged in teaching school, Mr. Fegley assisted his father on the farm at New Berlinville, and in 1874, when only a little over 21 years old, he was elected a justice of the peace, serving continuously until Dec. 1, 1884, when he resigned after his election to the State Legislature. On Jan. 6, 1885, he took his seat in the State House of Representatives, and he never missed a single session nor a single vote either for or against a bill as the Legislature record will show, during his first term of service in that body. He served four years. In 1887 he was a member of the committee appointed by the Legislature, with Governor Beaver as president, to view the Gettysburg battlefield and report on the advisability of erecting monuments in honor of Pennsylvania�s fallen heroes, and he voted for $81,000 appropriated for the erection of 81 monuments, one for each Pennsylvania regiment represented in that famous battle. Since his retirement from the Legislature, at the end of 1888, he had filled a number of important public offices. He took a notary�s commission at the close of his legislative experience and held it ever since, finding it most convenient in the class of business which had occupied his attention.

Mr. Fegley was the principal organizer of the Boyertown Mutual Fire Insurance Company which was chartered January 2, 1886, under the General Incorporation Act of 1874, and he served ever since as secretary of the company, which now has insurance in force of $9,205,063, according to January 1, 1926, statement. During its existence the company has levied 37 assessments, the latest on Oct. 1, 1926, with all its losses paid up to date and satisfactory surplus. On Jan. 2, 1883, Mr. Fegley was appointed acting cashier of the National Bank of Boyertown, to fill a vacancy for a short time. He assisted in the organization of a number of business concerns in Boyertown.

Since 1874 he was at various times assignee, executor, trustee and administrator of estates in lower Berks and Upper Montgomery counties, his ripe experience and trustworthy disposition making him particularly valuable. At the time of the Boyertown opera house holocaust, Jan. 13, 1908, Mr. Fegley lost records of little intrinsic value to others, but greatly prized by him, representing the accumulation of 30 years. Fortunately his most valuable books and papers were in a fireproof vault. He took temporary office in Dr. Rhoads residence, Philadelphia Avenue and Chestnut Street, and Nov. 20, 1908, located in Room 2, second floor, Farmers� National Bank, in the new fire-proof building, where he had a large vault.

The company purchased the property located on the southwest corner of Philadelphia Avenue and Chestnut Street several years ago and its offices are located there.

He was the only member of the Berks County Historical Society in Boyertown, and contributed much historical data to the records and to newspapers. He was secretary of seven different institutions including a church body, was secretary of the council of the Reformed Church of the Good Shepherd, of Boyertown and had been secretary of the congregation from 1882 and was deacon of the church for six years. He was a Democrat in political opinion, had always been active in the councils of his party, and filled a number of minor local offices before his extensive business interests demanded so much of his time. In addition to the insurance business he did in connection with the Boyertown Mutual Company, Mr. Fegley represented several strong old-line insurance companies. He served on the board of directors of the Berks County Trust Company, Reading, for many years and was re-elected at the recent election. For many years he was also a member of the local Farmers National Bank board from which he resigned several years ago. He was a member of Friendship Fire Company, Boyertown.

On April 5, 1891, Mr. Fegley married Miss Emma G. Leidy, daughter of Daniel and Hannah (Gabel) Leidy, of Boyertown, and they have a beautiful home on North Reading Avenue, beyond Fifth Street, which Mr. Fegley erected in 1890. It is in the most desirable residential district of the borough. Mr. and Mrs. Fegley had one child, Lulu L., born Oct. 29, 1895, who perished Jan. 13, 1908, in the terrible theatre catastrophe which brought sorrow to so many homes in and around Boyertown.

The funeral will be held from his late home on Monday, Jan. 17, at 2:00 o�clock, with all services at the house. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Fegley, Larue S. (nee Haas)

Mrs. Larue S. Fegley, nee Haas, widow of the late Wilson D. Fegley, died yesterday morning at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fenstermacher, at Topton, aged 63 years. Death was due to apoplexy. She was a daughter of Maria, nee Knerr, and the late Alfred Haas. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Longswamp church. The survivors are her aged mother, four children, Mrs. Richard Conrad, Bethlehem; Mrs. Francis Fenstermacher, Topton; Mrs. Elmer Adams, Emaus; Mrs. Frank Moyer, this city; three step-children, Mrs. Charles Adams, Emaus; Mrs. John Hess, this city; James Fegley, Salisbury; ten grandchildren, eleven step-grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Michael Auer, Bethlehem; Mrs. Eliza Boulby, Newark, N.J.; Mrs. Minnie Fahringer, this city; Chester Haas, this city, and Lloyd Haas, Harrisburg. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with brief services at the home of her son-in-law an daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fenstermacher, Spruce street, Topton, at 10 o'clock, standard time. Further services and burial will be made at the Longswamp church. Rev. W. F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 3, 1927, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Levi F.

Levi F. Fegley, 73 years old, of Topton, died Saturday night at the Allentown Hospital. He was the son of the late Benneville and Catherine (Kistler) Fegley. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Schofer funeral home, 107 Main St., Topton. Burial will be made in St. Paul's cemetery, Mertztown. Rev. Clarence Keiser will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 26, 1943, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Marcella E. (nee Schmeck)

Marcella E Fegley, 98, South Temple, died Dec 19 at 9:15 P.M. in Manor Care Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where she had resided since Oct 25.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Wellington and Mary A (Glass) Schmeck.

Fegley was employed for 20 years as a waitress by the Berkshire Hotel, Reading, until her retirement.

Other survivors include two brothers, Paul Schmeck, Reading, and Wayne Schmeck, Birdsboro.

There are also seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be Thursday at 10 A.M. in the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Burial will be in Alsace Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

[Source: Reading Eagle, December 21, 2004. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Fegley, Margaret

Margaret, wife of Edwin Fegley, died on Sunday evening at the home of her son-in-law, Marcus Warmkessel, at Monterey, of dropsy, aged 70 years 6 months and 6 days. She is survived by her husband, a son, Israel Fegley, of Breinigsville; three daughters, Mrs. Warmkessel, with whom she resided, Mrs. Frank Warmkessel, of Hancock, and Mrs. Andrew Reidenauer, of Parkers Ford; a sister, Mrs. Peter Haas, of Reading, and six grandchildren. The deceased was a daughter of the late George and Salome (Schaeffer) Weiler, prominent and representative people of Longswamp, Berks county. The funeral will be held on Friday forenoon, with services and burial at the Mertztown church. Deceased was a sister of the late Mrs. Mary E. Knauss, of Macungie.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, February 11, 1909, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Mary (nee Bernhard)

Mary, widow of James Fegley, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mathias Roth, on Saturday, aged 87 years and 8 days. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bernhard and was born and raised at Longswamp. Her husband died seven years ago. The children surviving are William, of Mertztown; Martin, of Lebanon; James, of West Coplay; Mrs. Roth, above named; Mrs. Reuben Eck and Mrs. Washington DeLong, of Allentown. Deceased was a member of the Reformed wing of the Longswamp Church. The funeral was held Tuesday morning, with services and burial at the Longswamp Church, Rev. W. L. Meckstroth officiating.

[Source: Emaus news, Macungie Progress, Thursday, July 30, 1908, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Peter

Fegley, Rachel (nee Bush)

Fegley – In this city, on the 23rd, Rachel, wife of Samuel Fegley, aged 62 years, 4 month and 11 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her husband, 851 Cherry St., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Aulenbach Cemetery.

Fegley, Samuel

Fegley – In this city, on the 25th, Samuel Fegley, aged 63 years, 2 month and 1 day. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 851 Cherry St., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Aulenbach Cemetery.

Fegley, Sarah

Fegley, Susan Helena

Susan Helena, widow of Charles Fegley, died at her home in Philadelphia on Friday, aged seventy-four years, 6 months and 18 days. Deceased was a daughter of the long deceased David and Lydie, nee Schmoyer, Leibensperger, of Maxatawny, Berks county. She is survived by these children: J. D. Fegley, of the firm of Fegley & Moore, this city; Misses Minnie and Catharine, of Phila.; Mrs. Joseph Mowrer, of Cynwyd; Mrs. J. E. Scull, of Reading, and Alfred Fegley, of Cleveland, Ohio, connected with the McClintic-Marshall Construction Company. These brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Mary Walbert, No. 436 Turner street, this city; O. P. Leibensperger, Proprietor of the Washington House, Bethlehem; Mrs. Ellen Seip, Wescoesville; Miss Rebecca Leibensperger, of Asbury Park, formerly a teacher in the public schools of this city, and Alfred Leibensperger, of McKeansburg, Pa. The funeral will be held from the home of her son-in-law, John E. Scull, No. 1130 Robeson street, Reading, on Tuesday morning with services at 11.30 o'clock. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family in Charles Evans cemetery, Reading.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 11, 1915, p. 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fegley, Tina A. (nee Romig)

Mrs. Tina A. Fegley, 78, mother of Maxatawny Postmaster William Fegley, died at her home in Maxatawny at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manoah. A native of Lehigh county, her parents were the late Henry and Mary, nee Warmkessel, Romig. She was a Lutheran parishioner of St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Surviving are two sons, Alvin at home and Postmaster Fegley; five grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Romig, Reading, and Morris Romig, Allentown. Funeral services will be held at her home at 1:30 p.m. Monday, with further services at St. Paul's church. Rev. Luther Schlenker, Dr. Clarence Keiser and Rev. Ralph Althouse will officiate. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Calling hours 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 12, 1947, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fehr, Benjamin

FEHR - In Cleveland O, on the 11th inst. Benjamin, son of the late David and Hannah Fehr. Aged 69 years and 9 months. Interment in Charles Evans.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, December 16, 1914. Submitted by: Brenda. Note: this is an abstract.]

Fehr, Russell H.

Russell H. Fehr, 82, Reading, died April 30 at 5:20 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading, where he had resided18 months. He was the husband of Marguerite S. (Wentzel) Fehr. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John H. and Marie K. (Eckert) Fehr. Fehr was the owner-operator of Sunshine Dry Cleaners, Reading, for 45 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Reading. Fehr was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a life member of the Monarch Athletic Club, Reading. Fehr is also survived by a daughter, Sheila L. (Fehr) Gerhart Schmoyer, Reading Other survivors include a sister, Doris (Fehr) Hermann, Reading. There are also a granddaughter and two great-grandsons. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Feick, Edgar W

Edgar W. Feick, husband of Florence nee Kantner and son of late Harrison L. and Mary B. (Wagner) Feick, born Nov. 23, 1885, U. Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co.; was baptized March 2, 1886, by Rev. Elias Hiester and confirmed Oct. 11, 1902 in Friedens Church, Shartlesville by Rev. D. D. Trexler, He was married to Florence Kantner Oct. 12, 1918, by Rev. I. W. Klick. He died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1932, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading, aged 46 years, 11 months and 21 days. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sisters and three brothers. His funeral was held Sept. 16, 1932, with services in the home and Frieden's Church, Shartlesville, and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Feick, Joseph

On the 10th inst., in Upper Tulpehocken, Joseph Feick, in the 43d year of his age.

Feick, Morris B.

Morris B. Feick, 66, formerly of Reading and Birdsboro, died May 28 at 7:45 p.m. in Berks Heim Annex, where he had been a resident. Born in Birdsboro, he was a son of the late Leroy and Pauline (Berkley) Feick. Feick had been employed as a laborer by Stanley G. Flagg Co. Inc., Stowe, Montgomery County, retiring in the 1990s. He was a 1957 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. Feick is survived by two sons, Morris A., Danville, Montour County, and Dean E., Flying Hills; and three daughters: Susan (Feick) Hilgendorf, Sinking Spring; Cynthia (Feick) Lykens, Mohrsville; and Kristine L. (Feick) Sanders, Canton, Mich. Other survivors include a sister, Fern (Feick) Rudloff, Mohnton; and five brothers: Melvin, Nelson and Roy, all of Birdsboro; Raymond, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County; and Clyde, Exeter Township and a half-sister, Doris (Pearson) Bascelli, Birdsboro. There are also seven grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro. Private burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Gibraltar.

Feick, Sallie (nee Berger)

Sallie Berger, wife of Samuel J. Feick and daughter of the late [Emanuel] Berger and wife, Christiana (nee Sonday.) She was born May 31, 1879, U. Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., and was baptized July 13, 1879, by Rev. Finfrock. She was confirmed Oct. 22, 1892, in Zion Church, Strausstown, by Rev. Thomas C. Leinbach, and united in marriage to Samuel J. Feick, May 7, 1898, by Rev. D. D. Trexler. This union was blessed with three children; two preceded her in death. Mrs. Feick died on Thursday, March 12, in U. Tulpehocken Twp., at the age of 51 years, 9 months and 11 days, and is survived by her husband, one son Adam Emanuel, one grandaughter; also four brothers. She was buried March 17, with services in their home and in Frieden's Church, Shartlesville, and burial in the adjoining graveyard.

[Source: The Parish Record of the Strausstown Lutheran Parish, April 1932. Submitted by Kathy.]

Feik, John Milton

Feik - In Upper Bern, April 6th, John Milton, son of John E. and Sarah J. Feik, aged 4 mos, and 1 day.

Felix, Mrs. A.S.

Felix--On the 20th inst., in Union township, Mrs. A.S. Felix. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of Mrs. H.F. Felix, No. 304 South Fifth street, at 10 1/2 o'clock on Saturday morning. Requiem Mass at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. From thence to the Catholic Cemetery.

Felix, Stephen

Stephen Felix died at his home in Lewistown, Pa., of general debility, aged 81 years. Deceased was born in Dauphin county, near Middletown, and resided there for many years. He then moved to Columbia, where he engaged in the mercantile business, and later returned to Lewistown. His wife, Elizabeth, but no children, survive. He was a brother of Undertaker J. Felix, of this city; Anthony of Lewistown, and John, the latter deceased, of Columbia. Miss Rosefield Felix, of this city is a niece, and Henry Felix, formerly with C.G. Wilson, now deceased, was nephew.

Fellin, Stephen G.

Stephen G. Fellin, 69, of 142 Miller Road, Greenwich Township, Berks County, died Wednesday at home. Born in East Union Township, he was a son of the late Stephen J. and Marie Krutz Fellin. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an electrical engineer and supervisor for Ford Aerospace Research and Technical Center, Lansdale, from 1962 until retiring in 1995. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Winifred A. Davis; a daughter, Linda M. Stacy, Middletown, Del.; a son, Stephen J., Kutztown; a sister, Marie Shoup, Ringtown; three grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown.

Felt, William Henry

Felt--In Reading, January 29, William Henry, only child of Henry F. and Margaret Felt, aged 3 years, 8 months and 21 days.

Felty, Amy C.

Among the local survivors of Amy C. (Kremer) Felty, 83, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, who died Nov. 26 in ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville, is a daughter, Suzanne A. (Felty) Krammes, Hamburg.

Feninerz, Mary

Mary Feninerz, daughter of John and Anna Feninerz, Temple, died of convulsions, Sunday, at her one, aged one month.

Fenstermacher, Alvin

Alvin Fenstermacher, 75, well known resident of Alburtis, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Shoemaker, Second street, Alburtis, at 12.50 a.m. yesterday following a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Fenstermacher was employed as a stationary engineer and at one time as a butcher. He had played in a number of bands, having been affiliated with the Allentown and Pioneer bands of this city. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Longswamp. He was a son of Jacob and Maria, nee Moyer, Fenstermacher. His wife, Lizzie, nee Baus, preceded him in death 25 years ago. Surviving are six daughters and three sons. They are: Mrs. William P. Shoemaker, and Mrs. John Bortz, of Alburtis; Mrs. Gertrude Reinert, of Allentown; Mrs. Wm. Fegley, Mertztown R.D.; Mrs. James Dries and Mrs. Lesher Fritch, of Emaus; Walter, Harlan and Clement Fenstermacher, all of Emaus. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from the home of his son-in-law and daughter, with continued services to follow in the Longswamp church. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 1, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermacher, Cornelia

Mrs. Cornelia Fenstermacher, 84, widow of James Fenstermacher, formerly of Topton; died Tuesday night in the Reading hospital. She was the daughter of the late David and Hettie, nee Scheirer, Carl. Survivors include a brother, Daniel Carl, Shillington, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Delong home in Topton. The Rev. Franklin Sliser will officiate. Burial will be in Bowers cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 26 1943, Page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermacher, Deborah K.

Five-year-old Deborah K. Fenstermacher, a daughter of Barry and Jue (DeLong) Fenstermacher of 26 Spruce St., Topton, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. She had been hospitalized about a week. Born in Allentown, she was a kindergarten pupil in the Brandywine Heights Joint School District. She was a member of the Sunday school at St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Besides her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. DeLong of Mertztown R. 1; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Fenstermacher of Kutztown; the maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Richard E. DeLong of Mertztown R. 1; the paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Merkle of Kutztown and the paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. George A. Fenstermacher of Bowers. Serv ices will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 21, 1966, page 21. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermacher, George L.

George L. Fenstermacher, who operated a barber shop for the last 38 years at his home, 602 ½ N. 12th St., Allentown, died unexpectedly at home yesterday morning. Ill for three months, he was 76. Born in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Henry K. and Lizzie (Haas) Fenstermacher. He resided in Allentown for the last 65 years. He was the oldest member of Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church, Allentown, where he was confirmed in 1895. He was also a member of the men's brotherhood of the church. One June 8, he and his wife, Mrs. Annie M. (Long) Fenstermacher, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Margaret L. and Eleanor, at home; a sister, Ella, Allentown, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, April 4, 1955, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermacher, Judith A. (nee Fegely)

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 3, 1966, page 30. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermacher, Reuben Alfred

Reuben Alfred Fenstermacher, 70, husband of Mary, nee Drey, Fenstermacher, died Friday at his home, 217 West Franklin St., Topton. Born in Longswamp, Berks county, he was the son of William F. & Eliza, nee Riegelman, Fenstermacher. He was employed for 30 years in the bakery business and later was employed by the A. and P. Co. and by the Koch Rug Mills, retiring seven years ago. He was a member of St. Peter's Reformed church, Topton, and Kutztown Fire Co. No. 1. Surviving are his wife and granddaughter, Gladys, at home; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wilson H. Moll, and granddaughter, Jewel, both of Reading; a brother, Charles, and four sisters, Mrs. Ziegler, Kutztown; Mrs. Emily S. Eberly, Orwigsburg; Mrs. Harvey Siegfried of Somerville, N.J., and Manoah Fenstermacher, Allentown. Funeral services will be held at the late home Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. with interment in Topton cemetery. Rev. F. B. Silfer and Rev. Wm. H. Kline will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 15, 1941, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermacher, Richard J.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, for Richard J. Fenstermacher, of Noble Street, Kutztown, who died of natural causes May 4 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he had been a patient since April 19. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Bowers. He was the husband of Lori E. (Bitting) Fenstermacher. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of Arline H. (Rhode) Fenstermacher, Kutztown, and the late James M. Fenstermacher. Until retiring in the 1970s, he was an elementary teacher in the Reading School District. He received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Kutztown State Teacher's College and a master's degree from Lehigh University. Fenstermacher was an Army reserves veteran. Also surviving are two daughters, Cynthia (Fenstermacher) Burkert, Kempton, and Lisa A. Fenstermacher, Kutztown. There are also two grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Frederick M. Fenstermacher, Mertztown; and two sisters, Virginia C. (Fenstermacher) Bryce, Venice, Fla., and Roberta A. (Fenstermacher) Jacomen, Macungie, Lehigh County.

Fenstermacher, William C.

Services were held in St. John's United Church of Christ, for the Rev. Dr. William C. Fenstermacher, who died of natural causes Dec. 9 in his Bridle Path Drive, Macungie residence. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. He was the husband of Margaret E. (Stein) Fenstermacher. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late J. Max and Ella V. (Fink) Fenstermacher. He was a graduate of Kutztown High School and a 1963 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, where he received a bachelor's degree in sociology. He then graduated from the Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1966. Fenstermacher received his master's degree in theology in 1969 from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his doctor of ministry degree in 1989 from the Lancaster Theological Seminary. He served as pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Bethlehem, beginning in 1966, and in 1978 he became pastor of St. Stephen's UCC, New Holland, Lancaster County. From 1983 to 1993, he served as senior pastor of Salem UCC, Allentown. Since 1993, he has served as senior pastor at St. John's UCC, Emmaus, Lehigh County. He was a member of the staff and personnel committee and was a former evangelism division member of the Penn Northeast Conference of the UCC. Fenstermacher served on the board of trustees, the corporate board and as board president of the Phoebe Home, Allentown. Also surviving are a son, Kurt D. Fenstermacher, Allentown; a daughter, Lisa F. (Fenstermacher) Bobyak, Plymouth, Minn.; and granddaughters. Other survivors include a brother, Emory B. Fenstermacher, and a sister, Gloria A. (Fenstermacher) Webb, both of Kutztown.

Fenstermaker, Jonas

Jonas Fenstermaker, an aged resident of West Catasauqua, died yesterday morning after three years� sickness with dropsy. He had been confined to bed fro two weeks, during which time he suffered intensely. Deceased was 80 years of age. Up to the time of his illness, he followed his trade of mason. He was born in Topton, Berks county. He resided at Kernsville for a long time and removed to West Catasauqua fourteen years ago. He was married twice. His first wife died about fifty years ago. Mrs. Susannah Derr, residing at Kernsville, is the only child surviving from his first wife. Two years later he married his second wife, who survives at the advanced age of 72 years. The following children survive from the second union: Henry, John, Peter, Benjamin, of Catasauqua, and Thomas, of this city, and Mrs. Caroline Seyfried, of East Catasauqua. Twelve grandchildren also survive.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 31, 1897, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermaker, Leon

Leon Fenstermaker, an early companion and life long friend of the deceased [Levi Schwartz], living on his farm near that of Mr. Schwartz, also died last week and was buried on Tuesday. He, too, was aged 75 years but had been sick for some time from general debility. Just before his sickness Mr. Schwartz had visited his friend Leon and the almost similar death of the two cronies was remarkable and pathetic. The funeral was also held at the Longswamp church. Here the two friends of life rest in their last sleep until they will be reunited with their relatives and friends gone before and those which will soon follow.

Fenstermaker, Mary (nee Ashton)

Mrs. Mary Fenstermaker, widow of Charles Fenstermaker, and for many years a resident of near Rittenhouse Gap, Macungie R. 1, died Friday at 8:30 p.m. at her home. She was in feeble health for the past few years and was bedfast for six months. She was in her 90th year. Mrs. Fenstermaker was born in Rockland township, Berks county, the daughter of Mabry and Lucy, nee Heller, Ashton, and lived in the vicinity all of her life. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Her husband died 21 years ago and her sister, Mrs. Caroline Buck, died a month ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from her late home near Rittenhouse Gap. Further service will be held in Huffs church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 17, 1938, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermaker, Raymond F.

Raymond F. Fenstermaker, 42, of 660 W. Emaus Ave., Allentown, an employe of Bethlehem Steel Co. for the last 12 years, died at 5 p.m. yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where he was admitted on Labor Day. He was born in Rittenhouse Gap, Berks County, a son of Mary (Brensinger) and the late Edwin J. Fenstermaker. He has resided in Allentown 15 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church and St. Francis Society, Allentown. Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Clara (Schwoyer) Fenstermaker; six sons, Robert, with the U.S. Air Force in France, and Richard, Roy, Ray, Ronald, and Rene, all at home; three brothers, Charles, Mertztown R. 1, and Paul and William, both of Macungie R. 1, and a sister Catherine, wife of Allen Beil, Allentown. Funeral arrangements are being completed by Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, September 19, 1955, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fenstermaker, Richard E.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, for Richard E. Fenstermaker, North Main Street, Topton, who died Feb. 22 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he had been a patient since Feb. 14. Burial was in Huff's Church Cemetery, Hereford Township. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Earl H. and Mary A. (Hess) Fenstermaker. Until retiring as first lieutenant in 1966, he was a career military man, serving in the Marine Corps from 1945 until 1948, and the Army from 1948 until retirement. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran. Surviving is a son, Shane E. Fenstermaker, Longswamp Township, and three granddaughters. He was predeceased by a son, Scott E. Fenstermaker, who died Jan. 11, 1978, and a daughter, Kim N. (Fenstermaker) Mehlman, who died June 20, 1985.

Ferdock, Rita M.

Rita M. Ferdock, 72, of Quakertown, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002 at St. Luke 's Quakertown Hospital. A funeral mass was held Nov. 12. She was the wife of the late Michael S. Ferdock. Born in Mt. Carmel, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl Yorkiewicz. She was last employed as a teacher's aide for St. Isidore's Catholic School, Quakertown. She was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Quakertown where she served as past president of the Widows Bereavement Group. She is survived by: three sons, Michael R. of Hatfield, Christopher J. of Perkiomenville and Mark T. at home; one daughter, Jessica Kilhefner of Quakertown; eight grandchildren; she was predeceased by a son, Daniel S. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore's Catholic School, 531 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., Quakertown.

Ferguson, Adelaide A.

Memorial services were held in Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, for Adelaide A. Ferguson of the Saucony Cross Apartments, College Boulevard, Kutztown, and formerly of Maple Street, Kutztown, who died March 6 in her residence. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd J. Ferguson, who died Dec. 15, 1975. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late Harling J. and Lillian R. (Long) Huseman. Before retiring in 1988, she was employed for 23 years as a laborer in the paint shop at Caloric Corp., Topton. Surviving is a son, Dennis M., Lenhartsville. There are two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Jr. H. Huseman, Reading, and Dalton T. Huseman, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, and three sisters: Orphia O. (Huseman) Gardian, Pennsburg, Montgomery County; Doris L. (Huseman) Stoudt, Reading; and Eleanor M. (Huseman) Guldin, East Greenville, Montgomery County.

Ferner, Frederick

Fessler, Elizabeth (nee Haenchen)

Elizabeth M. (Haenchen), 85, widow of George B. Fessler; died yesterday in her home, 407 South 14th St. She was the daughter of the late Philip A. and Margaret E. (Eisenbise) Haenchen, and was born in Reading. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Sisterhood. Surviving are a sister, Miss Annie C. Haenchen, and a brother, Robert B. Haenchen, both of Reading, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Cramp Funeral Home, the Rev. Dr. A.C. Schenck officiating. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Fessler, Elizabeth M. (nee Haenchen)

Fessler--On the 3d inst., Elizabeth M. (nee Haenchen), widow of George B. Fessler, aged 85 years. Services from the Cramp Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Monday at 2 p.m. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening 7 to 9.

Feszler, Michael

Feszler - Near Straustown, January 30th, Michael Feszler, son of Michael and Elizabeth Feszler, aged 62 years, 10 mos. and 9 days.

Fetter, Edith J. (nee Lando)

Edith Joan Fetter, 66, was pronounced dead of natural causes June 4 in her Laureldale residence. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Edna I. (Lando) Fetter. Fetter had been employed for several years as a loan department secretary by a business now known as Citigroup, Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Olivet Reformed Church, Reading. Fetter was a graduate of Reading High School. She is survived by two brothers, William C., Laureldale, and LeRoy F., West Reading; and three sisters: Ruth I. (Fetter) Rothermel, Fleetwood; Betty J. (Fetter) Dietrich, Ruscombmanor Township; and Shirley A. Fetter, Laureldale. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Fetzer, Eliza Louise (nee Carl)

Eliza Louise Fetzer, widow of Frank D. Fetzer, died at 2 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her son, Ezra E. Fetzer, 44 N. 11th St., after being ill for the past year. She was confined to her room for several months. She was 88 years old. Born in Longswamp township, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Judith, nee Eck, Carl. Mrs. Fetzer was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed church and of the Ladies Aid society of the congregation. Until her illness she was active in the affairs of the congregation. Surviving are these sons and daughters: Myron J. Fetzer, Raymond G. Fetzer, Ezra E. Fetzer, Roy N. Fetzer, Mrs. Charles Eisenhard and Mrs. Myron Weaver, all of Allentown; Mrs. Rosa Kurtz of Harrisburg; and Mrs. Anna Myers of Bethlehem. Twenty-six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. She was the last of her family. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Bachman funeral home, 1030 Walnut St. with the Rev. Willis D. Mathias officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 30, 1940, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fey, David

Fichter, Anna M.

With the passing away on Saturday morning of Mrs. Anna M., widow of John Fichter and mother of Alderman George D. Fichter, at her home, 415 North Fourth street, there went an aged and respected woman of many splendid qualities. Mrs. Fichter died at 9 a.m. from complications. She had been ailing for the past year and was bedfast eleven days, and was in her 83rd year.

Mrs. Fichter was born near Landis Store, Berks county, a daughter of the late Peter Schott and Anna Rohrbach Schott, and was one of a large family of children. She was reared and was married in the same community and there herself reared a fine family of nine children, two of whom preceded her in death.

With her husband and children she came to this city thirty years ago and during her residence here won the esteem of many friends, because of her neighborly spirit, devoted Christian attitude and devotion to her children. Mr. Fichter died five years ago. Since living in this city she has been a devout member of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. While in Berks county, she was a regular attendant of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Bally, and until the time of her death retained a membership in the Altar and Rosary Society of the church.

She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Joseph Koch, Macungie, and Mrs. Irvin B. Kehs, Mrs. Margaret Berninger, Mrs. Harry Wilke, Ambrose, Francis and George D., this city. Twenty-one grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, also survive. She was the last of her family.

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from her late home. Requiem high mass will be sung in the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 10.15 a.m. and interment will be made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 9, 1929, pp. 5 and 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fichthorn, Daniel

Fichthorn--In this city, on Saturday evening, the 13th inst., Daniel Fichthorn, aged 81 years, 9 months and 19 days. The relatives and friends of the deceased are invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, from the residence of his son, Franklin B. Fichthorn, No. 601 Penn street, without further notice. Service at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Fichthorn, Elmira S.

Fichthorn - In Upper Bern, on November 29th, Elmira S., only child of Charles and Susanna Fichthorn, aged 16 years, 6 months and 12 days.

Fichthorn, William G.

William G. Fichthorn, 87, of 44 S. Water St., Stouchsburg, died Wednesday at 3:38 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sunday. His wife, Dorothy (Ketner) Fichthorn, died May 11, 1959. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William J. and Sarah (Witman) Fichthorn. Fichthorn had been employed by Farr's Nursery, Womelsdorf, and was last employed for 45 as a full-fashion knitter by Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing, retiring in 1974. An Army veteran of World War II, he was awarded the Purple Heart. A member of Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Fichthorn was Sunday school treasurer and councilman. He was a life member of Max W. Schaeffer Veterans of Foreigh Wars Post 6558, Womelsdorf; Reading and Berks Basketball old-Timers, Womelsdorf Rod & Gun Club, Robesonia Fish & Game Association and the Marion Township Rescue of Mount Aetna, Pioneer Hose of Robesonia, and Goodwill of Myerstown Fire companies. Fichthorn was a charter member and first treasurer of the Marion Township Senior Citizens. He was a life member and treasurer of the Marion Township Rod & Gun Club. Fichthorn was manager of the Marion Township Adult Volleyball team from 1961 to 1963 and manager of the Christ Lutheran Church softball team in the 1950's. Surviving is a daughter, Anne E. Fichthorn, with whom he resided. Other survivors include three brothers: Andrew, Florissant, Mo.; Lewis, Lakeland, Fla.; and Robert, Manheim, Lancaster County. There are also three sisters: Isabelle (Fichthorn) Krewson, Manheim; Dorothy (Fichthorn) Labe, Schaefferstonw, Lebanon County; and Grace (Fichthorn) Wenrich, Robesonia. Services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m in Christ Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville is in charge of arrangements.

Fick, Minnie

Minnie Fick, 3 years of age, daughter of Jeremiah Fick of Lower Alsace, Berks County, near McKnight's Gap, met a horrible death. On Tuesday, Mr. Fick was engaged in butchering. During the absence of the father, the child went to the kettle where the pudding was being cooked and while she was reaching into the vessel, her dress ignited and she was almost instantly enveloped in flames. The screams of the child brought the father to her assistance, and with his knife he ripped off the burning clothing. The lower limbs, breast and face were blistered in a horrible manner. A doctor was summoned but he could do nothing for the little girl and yesterday morning death relieved her suffering.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 17, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ficker, Delores E.

Delores E. FICKER, 11, died yesterday at the home of her parents, Woldemare and Elsie (SEITZMANN) Ficker, 1004 Bellevue Ave., Laureldale. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Sunday School and attended the sixth grade in the borough school. Surviving are the parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Friedolin Ficker, Laureldale, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Seltzmann. Funeral services Monday at 3 o'clock at the home of her parents, the Rev. Mark L. Trexler officiating. Burial in Laureldale Cemetery, the Mertz Funeral Home, Laureldale, in charge.

Fidler, Adam

Fidler -- Near Brownsville, January 7th, Adam Fidler, husband of Sarah Levengood, aged 33 years, 8 months and 3 days.

Fidler, Alice Ellen

Fidler, In Womelsdorf, December 27th, Alice Ellen, daughter of Levi J. and Lovina Fidler, aged 6 years, 3 months and 7 days.

Fidler, Allison

Allison Fidler, son of Gabriel & Susanna (Bohn) Fidler, was born October 24, 1851. He married first Catherine Unger, and married second Amanda Lamm August 30, 1887. He died March 26, 1923, aged 71y5m2d. He is survived by his widow, two sons, three grandchildren, an adopted daughter, two brothers and a sister. Funeral from his late home near Womelsdorf, with burial at St. Daniel's.

Fidler, Catharine

Fidler - In Womelsdorf, April 3d, Catharine Fidler, wife of Augustus Fidler, aged 69 years, 10 months and 16 days.

Fidler, David

Fidler - In Heidelberg, May 25th, David Fidler, son of Adam and Maria Fidler, aged 72 years, 5 months and 27 days.

Fidler, Edith

Fidler -- At Schuylkill Haven, Edith, daughter of Richard H. and Kate Fidler, aged 2 years and 19 days.

Fidler, Elizabeth Rebecca (nee Unger)

Elizabeth Rebecca Fidler, daughter of John & Catharine (Heinrich) Unger, was born in Penn township December 16, 1841, baptized in infancy, and confirmed in Bern Church. She married Richard E. Fidler, who preceded her in death about thirty years ago, and with whom she had two sons and one daughter. She died at her home in Robesonia August 6, 1911, aged 69y7m11d.

Fidler, Ellie May

Ellie May Fidler, daughter of Sarah Himmelberger, was born in Jefferson township April 29, 1870, and died July 2, 1934, aged 64y2m3d. She married Adolphus J. Fidler October 25, 1898, who survives her. Service at Kirkhoff's Funeral Home, Bernville, with interment in St. John's Cemetery, Host.

Fidler, John A.

Memorial services were held in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for John A. Fidler, 82, of Lincoln Drive, Tilden Township, who died June 10 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient one day. Burial was in St. Johns Cemetery, Hamburg. He was the husband of Dorothy S. (Dinkel) Fidler. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John A. and Anna (Machmer) Fidler. Until retiring in 1984, he was employed as a wood pattern maker by Dinkel Pattern Works, Hamburg, for many years. He was a 1938 graduate of Hamburg High School. Fidler was a member and former councilman of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Hamburg. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Also surviving are a daughter, Nancy S. (Fidler) Hoffman, Tilden Township; a son, John A. Fidler Jr., Reading; and two grandchildren.

Fidler, Katie Z.

Fidler - In Womelsdorf, December 23d, Katie Z, daughter of Levi and Lovina Fidler, aged 4 years, 8 months and 19 days.

Fidler, Maude

Fidler, Maude, 66 years of age, passed away on December 7, 1953 in the Community General Hospital, Reading. She was a faithful member of First Church. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters. Her body was taken to Pine Grove and services were conducted by Rev. Amos Groff. __George B. Carvell

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXX, no. 5, February 2, 1954, p. 16. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Fidler, Richard F.

Richard F. Fidler, 80, of Carriage Drive, South Heidelberg Township, died March 22 at 1 p.m. in the Reading Hospital, where had had been a patient for two days. He was the husband of Jean L. (Zandy) Fidler. Born in Robesonia, he was a son of the late Robert R. and Claire (Leininger) Fidler. Fidler had been employed for 39 years as a machinist by Textile Machine Works, Wyomissing, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Robesonia. Fidler was a 1941 graduate of Greensboro High School, Greensboro, N.C. and a 1950 graduate of Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Fidler is also survived by a son, Richard G., Lower Heidelberg Township and two grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church. Burial will be in Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg Township. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Fidler, Sarah (nee Haag)

Fidler - On February 23d, Sarah Fidler, wife of Jared Fidler, and daughter of Emanual and Sarah Haag, aged 27 years and 22 days.

Fidler, Susan H. (nee Noll)

Susan H. Fidler, widow of Henry Fidler, and daughter of Adam & Mary (Hanley) Noll, was born March 4, 1857, in Kleinfeltersville, Pa., and died December 17, 1932, aged 75y9m13d. She is survive by children Adam N. Eiceman and Stella (Mrs. Martin) Hornberger and a stepchild Naomi (Mrs. Frank) Snyder. Service at the home of her son, with interment at Kleinfeltersville cemetery.

Field, Mary M.

Field -- In Penn township, on the 8th inst., Mary M. Field, widow of Reuben Field, aged 86 years, 3 months and 14 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, in Penn township, on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the house. Services and interment at St. Daniel's Church, near Robesonia ave.

Fies, Darius

Darius Fies, of Birdsboro, who as stated in yesterday's paper, swallowed a dose of arsenic after shooting Mrs. Isaac Rehrer, who had left him to return to her husband, died in the Reading prison from the effects of the poison. Early in the evening, Fies seemed to be sleeping soundly. Later at night, Warden Kitzer visited the cell and found Fies dead. The parents of the latter, who live at Brooklyn, Berks County, were notified and they sent for the remains. Although Mr. Rehrer refused to recognize or visit his wife since their separation, he relented when he heard of the tragedy. He immediately hastened to her bedside and has not left her since. He is inclined to believe that the affair has taught her a lesson and think if she recovers, she will not be led into temptation now that Fies is dead. Louis McCallicher, who was with Fies when the latter shot Mrs. Rehrer, is in jail. He protests that he is innocent and claims that when he accompanied Fies, he did not know the intention of the latter.

Fike, Cora Alice

Fike - In Upper Bern, on September 3d. Cora Alice, daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Mary (Fike) Fike, aged 5 months and 18 days.

Filbert, Hermie Mary Ann

Filbert -- In North Heidelberg, May 28th, Hermie Mary Ann, daughter of John and Emma Filbert, aged 3 months and 16 days.

Filbert, Mary L.

Mary L. Filbert, 95, of Green Ridge Village, Newville, formerly of Auburn, died Monday evening at the village where she lived for 10 years. Born in Newville, Cumberland County, April 21, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary James Lehman. She was a 1925 graduate of Carlisle High School and a 1927 graduate of Shippensburg State University. She was employed as a teacher and as principal of Auburn High School for 27 years, retiring in 1969. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Auburn, Schuylkill Haven Women's Club, historical societies in Berks County, Cumberland County and Pine Grove and Lutheran Historical Society. She was treasurer for 40 years of the South Schuylkill Chapter of Salvation Army. Her husband, E. Stuart, died in 1998. Surviving are a son, Frederic, Monument, Colo.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Harry Wolgenmuth will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Auburn. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, is in charge of arrangements.

Filbert, Child of Ralph

A child of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Filbert, died of convulsions, aged 2 years at the residence of the parents, 513 (?) Cedar.

Filbert, Samuel

Filbert - In Womelsdorf December 9th, Samuel Filbert, son of John and Anna Maria Filbert, aged 62 years, 9 months and 27 days.

Findlay, David J.

David J. Findlay, 74, of 48 E. 2nd St., Alburtis, died last night at Allentown Hospital. He had been ill for more than a year. Son of the late James and Hester Ann (Reinert) Findlay, he was born in Longswamp Township, Berks County. He was employed as a house painter and was retired for the past 15 years. A resident of Alburtis for 40 years, he was a member of Lockridge Memorial Presbyterian Church, Alburtis, and the Alburtis Fire Co. Unmarried, he is survived by a sister Lilian, with whom he resided, and several nieces and nephews. The Schmoyer Funeral Service, Breinigsville, is completing funeral arrangements.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 13, 1956, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fink, Beatrice I.

Services were held in the Little Swatara Church of the Brethren, Rehrersburg, for Beatrice I. Fink, 72, of Airport Road, Bethel Township, who died of natural causes July 8 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient five days. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. She was the wife of George C. Fink. Born in Strausstown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Edna (Graeff) Bashore. Until retiring in 1994, she was employed as an administrative typist by Sterling Winthrop Inc., Myerstown, for 28 years. She was a 1948 graduate of Hamburg High School. Fink was a member of Little Swatara Church, Rehrersburg. Also surviving are a son, Michael G. Fink, Windsor Township, and two granddaughters. Other survivors include a sister, Janice (Bashore) Eppihimer, Douglassville. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Fink, Grace A. (nee Styer)

Grace A. Fink, 84, formerly of Cumru Township, died June 14 at 2:20 a.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, where she had resided since June 18, 2002. She was the wife of Lloyd L. Fink, also a resident at ManorCare. Born in Alleghenyville, Brecknock Township, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Bertha (Mint) Styer. Fink was a member of Allegheny Lutheran Church, Knauers She was a 1941 graduate of Mohnton High School, where she was valedictorian. Fink is also survived by a son, Larry L., Park Manor, Cumru Township; and two daughters, Beverly A. (Fink) Hoffman, Philadelphia, and Barbara A. (Fink) Burkert, Macungie, Lehigh County. Other survivors include a sister, Dorothy (Styer) Weller, Brecknock Township; and a brother, Arthur Styer, Exeter Township. There are also eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton. Burial will be in Allegheny Union Cemetery, Alleghenyville.

Fink, Mrs. Jacob (nee Hartman)

Yesterday morning, Mrs. Jacob H. Fink, wife of the well known grocer at No 244 Lehigh Street, died of a complication of diseases, aged 42 years. She was born near Churchville, Berks County, and was a daughter of William Hartman. She resided in this city since she was four years old. She was married 18 years ago last June and besides her husband leaves a son Harry, aged 14. One sister, Mrs. Charles Eckspellen of South Bethlehem, also survives. The deceased was a consistent member of Bethany Evangelical Church and a member of the Christian Endeavor Society of that church.

Death Notice: Fink, at rest in this city, December 24, Emily, wife of Jacob H. Fink, nee Hartman, aged 42 years and 9 days. Interment private in Fairview Cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 25, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fink, Pauline L.

Services for Pauline L. Fink, formerly of Hamburg, were held in First United Church of Christ, Hamburg. Fink died Feb. 21 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, where she had been a patient two weeks. She was taken there from Orwigsburg Manor, Schuylkill County, where she was a resident for three weeks. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold W. Fink, in 1992. Born in Pitman, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Elias and Louisa (Romberger) Wetzel. She was a 1940 graduate of Hegins High School, Schuylkill County. Fink was a member of First United Church of Christ, Hamburg. She is survived by three sons: Steven H., Schuylkill Haven; Timothy P., Summit Station, Schuylkill County; and James E., Tilden Township. There are three grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Paul Wetzel, Pitman, and Ralph Wetzel, Ashland, Schuylkill County; and a sister, Grace (Wetzel) Troutman, Shamokin, Schuylkill County. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Fink, William

Fink -- On the 16th instant, after a lingering illness, William Fink, in the 51st year of his age.

Finneran, Dagmar A.

Private services were held for Dagmar A. Finneran, 94, of Dogled Drive, Exeter Township, who died May 12 in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she had been a patient. Her husband, Thomas W. Finneran, died in 1973. She was born in Kristinehamn, Sweden. Finneran is survived by two daughters, Alma M. Finneran, Boston, and Linda F. (Finneran) Brown, Exeter Township. Other survivors include a sister; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester, Mass. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Finney, Daniel

Fischer, Ernest F.

Ernest F. Fischer, 64, of 336 Madison St. Shillington, died Saturday at 12:32 a.m in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Aug. 12. He was the husband of Marguerite J. (Smithgall) Fischer. Born in Williamsport, Lycoming County, he was a son fo the late Lawrnece and Margaret (Smith) Fischer. Fischer was employed as a manager by the former Hamilton Bank, Reading, retiring in 1973. He was a member of St. John Baptist De La Salle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington, where he was a comittee chairman of Cub Schout Pack 237 from 1964 to 1970. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. he is also survived by a son, Ernest F. Jr.,Montrose Manor; and four daughters: Ellen M. wife of David Dunkelberger, Mohnton; Linda K., wife of Ray Sohn, Myerstown, Lebanon County; Brenda G., wife of Brent Keffer, Robesonia; and Janet F. Kramer, at home. Other survivors include two brothers, Lawrence and Charles, both of Williaimsport. There are also 19 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Christian Larue Fischer and a daughter, Kathy Marie Fischer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m in St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements.

Fischer, Magdalena

Fischer--In Spring, March 14, Magdalena, widow of Jonathan Fischer, aged 67 years, 6 months and 15 days.

Fishburn, Clarence C.

Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Clarence C. Fishburn, 73, Main Street, Centerport, who was dead on arrival Jan. 12 in Reading Hospital. Burial was in Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Cemetery, Jefferson Township. Born in North Heidelberg Township, he was a son of the late Levi D. and Verna M. (Oxenreider) Fishburn. Until last working in December, he was employed as a groundskeeper by the Berkshire County Club, Bern Township, for 17 years. He was also a self-employed farmer in Upper Bern Township for 40 years. He was an Army veteran. Fishburn was a member of Christ (Little Tulpehocken) United Church of Christ, Jefferson Township. Surviving are a sister, Lucille I. (Fishburn) Ohlinger, Centerport, and two brothers, LeRoy G. Fishburn, Bernville and Richard K. Fishburn, Morhsville.

Fisher, Aaron

Aaron Fisher died yesterday at his home at Shillington following a lengthy illness. He was aged 75 years and 11 months. He was a son of the late Amos and Eva, nee Ginkinger, Fisher. His wife, Sarah, nee Hilbert, died about eight years ago. He was a faithful member of St. Paul's church at Mertztown. He is survived by two sons, Chas., of Hancock, and Richard, of Macungie R. 1; two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Fasnacht and Mrs. Charles Resh, both of Macungie R. 1; twenty-four grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Harry Kerchner, this city, and four brothers, Benjamin and Lefanus, of Hancock; David, of this city, and William, of Kutztown. Funeral services will be held in St. Paul's church, Mertztown, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Rev. William F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 30, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Abaline Olivia

Fisher-- In this city, on the 8th instant, Abaline Olivia, infant daughter of A.J. and Isabella S. Fisher, aged 1 year, 1 month and 12 days.

Fisher, Allen O.

Mohnton, April 14 – Allen O. Fisher, retired butcher, died shortly before midnight last night at his home, 33 Main St, this borough, aged 79 years. He was a native of Spring Township and a resident of this borough 50 years. He retired from the butchering business several years ago, prior to which he operated a stand at the Tenth and Windsor Streets market house for more than 20 years. He was a director of the Wyomissing Valley Bank, this borough; a member of Wyomissing Reformed Church at Gouglersville; Bible class Of Zion's Evangelical Congregational Church, the Knights of Pythias, P. O. S. of A., Knights of Friendship and Friendship Fire Company, all of this borough; the I. O. O. F. lodge in Shillington and the Mohnton Fish and Game Association. He was the son of the late Absalom and Rachel (McFarland) Fisher. Surviving are his widow, Anna E. (Westley) Fisher; three children: Christie M., wife of Theodore Kramer, Reading; Andrew J. of this borough, and Allison D., of Shillington; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister: Westley H. and Lorenza H. Fisher, of Reading: William I Fisher, this borough, and Esther E., wife of the Rev. Wellington Lininger, Cleveland, O. Funeral on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Kindt Memorial Home in Shillington, where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Ronald Yocum and the Rev. H. H. Scanlin. Burial will be made in Mohnton Cemetery.

Fisher, Andora R. (nee Benfield)

Mrs. Andora R. Fisher, 89, widow of Alfred M. Fisher, died Thursday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred S. Stauffer, of Maple Grove Park, Mohnton R. 1. Born in Washington Township, Berks County, a daughter of the late Abraham and Lucinda (Rohrbach) Benfield, she was a member of Huffs Evangelical and Reformed Church. Before moving to Maple Grove Park 26 years ago, she and her husband operated a general store in Harlem. Surviving are a daughter, Edna, wife of Alfred S. Stauffer, with whom she resided; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter, and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Reifsnyder, Boyertown R. 1. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Huff's Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 17, 1955, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Andrew J.

Mohnton, June 29 – Services for Andrew J. Fisher, 64, of 170 Main St., this place, Berks County musician, who was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at the Reading Hospital, will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Warren A. Loesch and the Rev. James Mohn will officiate in the Kroninger Funeral Home, here. Burial will be in the Mohnton Cemetery.

A trombonist with the Ringgold Band for more than 38 years, he also had played with the Reading Symphony Orchestra and had been assistant conductor of the Raja Temple Shrine Band. Born here, a son of Allen O. and Annie (Westley) Fisher, he had been employed as a machinist for the Reading Co. Fisher was a member of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church, this place, and of Chandler lodge 227, F&AM; Neversink Forest, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and the Lulu Temple Band, Philadelphia. Maine Chamber 46, Knights of Friendship; Camp 211, Patriotic order Sons of America; Lodge 485 Knights of Pythias, and the Friendship Fire Co., all of this community. Local 135 American Federation of Musicians, and the Reading Choral Society, Rainbow Fire Co., Pennwyn Motor Assn. and Railway Car Men of America.

Preceded in death in 1953 by his wife, Edith (Hart) Fisher, he is survived by three sons; Robert of Mount Penn, Norman of Evergreen Park, Reading R.D.1, and Warren of Reading R.D. Two daughters, Margaret wife of Henry Krafczyk, Mifflin Park, and Rachel, wife of Thomas Herb, Midvale manor and seven grandchildren; a sister, Christie, widow of Theodore Kramer, both of Shillington.

Fisher, Annie E.

Annie E. (Westley), 83, widow of Allen O. Fisher, of 614 Lancaster Ave., died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Solomon and Priscilla (Bickel) Westley, and resided in Mohnton until her husband's death six years ago. Since then she lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kramer. Mrs. Fisher was a member of Wyomissing Reformed Church, Gouglersville; the Ladies Triangle Bible Class of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, Mohnton, and the Mohnton civic League Auxiliary. Surviving are three children: Christie M., wife of Theodore Kramer, with whom she resided; Andrew J., of Mohnton, and Allison D., of Shillington; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Kindt Memorial Home, Shillington, the Rev. Ronald Yocum officiating. Burial in Mohnton Cemetery.

Fisher, Benjamin G.

Benjamin G. Fisher, of Hancock, died in his home yesterday morning from an affection of the heart. He was eighty-five years of age. Born in Longswamp township, Berks county, he was the son of Amos and Eva, nee Ginkinger, Fisher. He was married. Mr. Fisher was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Paul's Union church, Mertztown. He is survived by a brother, David Fisher, of Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Leanda Kercher, Allentown, and another brother, Lefenas J. Fisher, of Hancock. Funeral services will be held from his late home Tuesday afternoon at 1.30, to be continued in St. Paul's Union church, Mertztown. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. F. Dry, of Kutztown, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 21, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Candace G.

Candace G. Fisher, 87, formerly of Wyomissing, died Aug. 12 at 8:35 p.m. in the Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County, where she had been a resident since May 4. Her husband, Lester W. Fisher, died Nov. 16, 1983. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Goldie (Ritz) Graul. Fisher had been employed for 10 years as a sewing-machine operator by Kelray Knitting Mills Inc., West Reading, retiring in 1978. She is survived by a son, Ronald D., West Reading, and a daughter, Barbara G. (Fisher) Pelker, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Other survivors include two sisters, Dorothy (Graul) Manzella, Laureldale, and Hazel (Graul) Bewley, West Reading. There are also six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington

[Source: Reading Times/Reading Eagle, August 15, 2004. Submitted by: Submitted by Tim.]

Fisher, Catharine

Fisher -- In Brecknock, January 8th, Catharine Fisher, aged 73 years, 3 months and 29 days.

Fisher, Charles J.

Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Naomi C. Fisher, 87, formerly of Old Bernville Road, Bern Township, who died Nov. 22 in Berks Heim, where she had been a resident since May 8. Burial was in Sinking Spring Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl W. Fisher, who died Aug. 3, 1981. Born in Gordon, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late George E. and C. Pearl (Cooper) Slanker. Until retiring in 1970, she was employed as a kitchen aide by the Schuylkill Valley School District. She was a member of Bern Lutheran Church, Bern Township. Surviving are two sons, George C. Fisher, Bern Township, and Delroy C. Buckley, Washington, and three grandchildren. There is also a sister, Adella (Slanker) Smith, Gainesville, Fla.

Fisher, Daniel

Fisher - In Virginsville, February 6th, Daniel Fisher, son of Henry and Lavina Fisher, aged 21 years, 3 months and 11 days.

Fisher, Daniel D.

An illness of but two days from pneumonia resulted in the death of Daniel D. Fisher, at about 3.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home at 125 North Twelfth street at the age of 66 years. Mr. Fisher was born in Berks county, a son of the late William and Sallie Dries Fisher. He had been a resident of this city for about forty-five years and was a carpenter by trade. He was a member of Christ Lutheran church. He is survived by his widow, Mary, nee Bieber, a son George, of Lehighton, and a brother, William, of Kutztown. Funeral services will be held at his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family in the Greenwood cemetery. Friends may call Monday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 21, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Edith A.

Edith A. (Hart) Fisher, of 170 Main St., Mohnton, died yesterday in the Reading Hospital after a long illness. She was a daughter of Peter H. and Hallie (Lutz) Hart. She was a member of the Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church, Mohnton, its King's Daughters Sunday School class and the Women's Civic League, Mohnton. Surviving are her husband, Andrew J. Fisher, two daughters: Margaret E., wife of Henry L. Krosczyk, Reading, and Rachael, wife of Warren L. Adams, Sinking Spring; three sons: Robert A., Mount Penn; Warren A., Sinking Spring R. D. 2, and Norman E., Mohnton. Also, seven grandchildren and two sisters: Jeanette, wife of Paul L. Seitzinger, Wernersville, and Mrs, Ellen Clark, Waterloo, Iowa. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Kroninger Funeral Home, Mohnton, the Rev, Paul Price and the Rev. 0. A, Hyden officiating. Burial will be in Mohnton Cemetery.

Fisher, Elias

Fisher -- In Walnuttown, on the 9th inst., Elias Fisher, aged 80 years, 2 months and 29 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the funeral parlors of Undertaker C.D. Stump, on Main street, Fleetwood, Saturday, Jan 13, at 1 p.m. Services and interment in St. Paul's Union Church cemetery, Fleetwood.

Fisher, Elizabeth

Fisher, In Marion, January 25th, Elizabeth Fisher, aged 79 years, 9 months and 13 days.

Fisher, Elmer

Mohnsville Events: Elmer, son of Allen O., and Annie fisher died on Friday afternoon last, of consumption. Thirteen weeks ago he was taken ill with typhoid fever and during this illness; he became a victim of consumption which resulted in his death. The deceased was a bright young man; he was a student of the Kerst Business College, Reading, Pa., and it was expected that he would soon secure a situation with the railway company. He was a stenographer and bookkeeper, and expected soon to graduate from the college. Four years ago he became a member of the United Evangelical church and led a consistent Christian life. He was an active worker in the Sunday school, and was highly esteemed for his many manly qualities. He was aged seventeen years and nine months. The funeral took place on Monday, with services in the United Evangelical church. Rev. Mr. Eldman, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. J.V. George, of Reading, conducted the service. The Sunday school sang several selections. Interment was made in Wyomissing cemetery. A committee of Camp No. 211 P.O.S. of A., of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral. The deceased leaves his parents and one brother and one sister to mourn their loss.

Fisher, Emma

Fisher--In this city on the st inst., Emma, wife of Frank P. Fisher, aged 58 years, 9 months and 3 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James B. Shaner, 3?4 Madison Ave. on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Fisher, Emma Mary Ann (nee Miller)

Mrs. Emma Mary Ann Fisher, nee Miller, wife of Charles Fisher, of Hancock, died at 10 o'clock Monday night at her home. She was 67 years old. Born in Longswamp township, Berks county, she was a daughter of the late Elija and Carolina (Trexler) Miller. She was a member of the Lutheran wing of St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Biehl, Hancock, three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Rev. Luther Schlenker will officiate at funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from her late home in Hancock. Further services in St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 5, 1947, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Eric J.

Services were held in the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, for Eric J. Fisher, Jr., of Walnut Court, Fleetwood, who was killed April 18 on Route 61 in Perry Township. Fisher and Eric L. Hoffman, 27, of Lancaster, were killed when Fisher was attempting to stop Hoffman from committing suicide by running onto the highway, but both men were struck by a southbound pickup truck. Burial was in St. Paul's Union Cemetery, Fleetwood. Born in West Reading, he was a son of Eric G. Fisher Sr., Kutztown, and Kathy L. (Sterner) Fisher, Fleetwood. He was employed by Siegel Distributing Co., Breinigsville, for two years. Also surviving are two sisters, Jennifer L. (Fisher) Moyer, Hamburg, and Amanda L. Fisher, Fleetwood. Other survivors include his paternal grandparents, Gene M. and Shirley A. Fisher, Fleetwood; and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Dolores Sterner, New Smithville, Lehigh County.

Fisher, Ethel S.

Memorial services for Ethel S. Fisher, 79, wife of William I. Fisher, of Mohnton R.D. 2, will be held Monday night at 8 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Gouglersville. The Rev. Lawrence Tropp will officiate. Entombment will be Tuesday morning at 10:15 in Memorial Mausoleum, Wyomissing Hills. The Kroninger Funeral Home, Mohnton, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Fisher died Friday in Community General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Tuesday. Born in Meshoptin, N.Y., a daughter of Solomon B, and Katie (Koch) Corwin, she was a member of Trinity Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Arline, wife of George Briner Jr., Mohnton. A son, Wesley C. of Mohnton R.D. 2, and three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a brother Wesley B, Corwin, Douglassville. Also three sisters: Margaret Corwin, Reading; Mamie, wife of Paul Wacha, Pennside, and Ruth, wife of Bert Sherker, Stonersville.

Fisher, Fern A.

Services were held for Fern A. Fisher, 88, formerly of Oley, who died December 22 in Romyn's Country Home Inc., Exeter Township. Her husband, Marion S. Fisher, died in 1956. Born in Reading, Fisher was employed for 10 years as a cook and manager by the Oley Fire Company, retiring in 1990. She previously worked for 15 years in the same capacity at the Oley Legion Diner. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Amityville. Fisher was a graduate of Reading High School. She is survived by a daughter, Harriet F. (Fisher) Boyer, Amityville, and a son, James C., Oley. There are also five grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial was in Friedens Cemetery, Oley. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, was in charge of the arrangements.

Fisher, Frank

In this city, on the 22d inst., Frank Fisher, aged 20 years and 2 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Harry Brown, 1021 Spruce street, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Interment Wednesday at Lancaster.

Fisher, Hannah W.

Hannah W. Fisher, 80, formerly of Alsace Township, died April 10 at 4:45 p.m. in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township, where she had resided 2 1/2 years. Her husband, Claude A. Fisher Sr., died Dec. 21, 2003. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Franklin O. and Sadie L. (Wentzel) Fick. Fisher was employed for 10 years as a packer by David Crystal Inc., Reading, retiring in 1990. She was a 1942 graduate of Mount Penn High School. Surviving is a son, Claude A. Jr., Temple. Other survivors include a brother, Daniel W. Fick, and a sister, Mary W. (Fick) Long, both of Stony Creek Mills. She was predeceased by a daughter, Norma Jean Fisher, in 1953. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Spies (Zion) Cemetery, Alsace Township. Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, is in charge of arrangements.

Fisher, Harry J.

Harry J. Fisher, 57, Reading, died of natural causes May 6 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was a son of Herbert M. and Mildred M. (Brown) Fisher, Reading. Fisher had been employed as a welder by Birdsboro Corp. and Bethlehem Steel Corp., retiring in 2003. He was a 1967 graduate of Reading High School. Fisher is also survived by two sons, Justin J., Phoenixville, Chester County, and Nathan A., York. Memorial services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home Inc., Reading. Burial will be private.

Fisher, Henry

Fisher -- In New Berlin, September 11th, Henry, son of Nicholas and Sarah Fisher, aged 8 months and 22 days.

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

Fisher, Hilda S.

Hilda S. Fisher, well-known preservationist and retired school teacher, died Aug. 29 in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, where she had been a patient 21/2 weeks. Fisher, 85, Oley, was predeceased by her husband, Frank S. Fisher, on Jan. 14, 2004. She was chairwoman of the Oley Township Conservation Committee and was instrumental in forming a township agricultural security area. Fisher was chairwoman of the Oley Township Resource and Conservation Project which enabled the formation and designation of Oley Township as a national historic site by President Ronald Reagan. She was one of the founders and a past president of the Oley Valley Heritage Association. Fisher was an active member of the Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation, the Berks County Conservancy and the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. Fisher began teaching in the Neff's one-room schoolhouse in Maxatawny Township and then taught eighth grade in Link's one-room schoolhouse in Oley. She then taught third and fourth grades in the Earl Elementary School, retiring in 1977. Born in Rockland Township, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (Syphard) Eckert. Fisher was a 1937 graduate of Oley Valley High School and a 1941 graduate of Kutztown State Teacher's College. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Spangsville, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and past president of the women's guild. Fisher was a former Sunday school teacher at New Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Rockland Township. She was inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame for 50 years of consecutive voting. In 2000, Fisher was awarded the Tressie S. Caton Women in Agriculture Award by the Farm-City Council of the Berks County Chamber of Commerce. She was named an honorary citizen of Pleasantville in 2005. Fisher was a life member of the Fleetwood Grange and Berks County Pomona Grange. Surviving are a daughter, Eloise J. Fisher, Oley; and two sons, Steve F., Oley, and Gery J., Reading. Other survivors include two grandsons, four stepgrandsons, three great-grandchildren, three stepgreat-grandchildren and a stepgreat-great-granddaughter.

Fisher, Ida (nee Weidner)

Mrs. Ida Fisher, wife of Wilson M. Fisher, of 918 ½ North Seventh street, died Wednesday morning at the Allentown hospital, following an operation for gallstones a week ago. She was 57 years of age. Mrs. Fisher was born at Eschbach, Berks county, a daughter of George and Sarah (nee Reitneuer) Weidner. She had been a resident of this city for sixteen years, and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huff's church. There survive the husband, a daughter, Lizzie, and a son, Harvey, and two grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters survive: Daniel Weidner, Mrs. Lizzie Gruver, Boyertown; Mrs. Amos Kulp, Phoenixville; Mrs. Edwin Heydt and Mrs. John Hoppes, Eschbach. Her aged father also survives, residing at Eschbach. The funeral will be held on Saturday, with services at her late home at 12 o'clock noon, and further services at Huff's church, near Seisholtzville, at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in Huff's church cemetery. Rev. G. A. Greiss and Rev. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 11, 1923, page 21. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, James A.

James A. Fisher, 51, of Orwigsburg, died Monday morning at Orwigsburg Manor, where he had been a patient since 1991. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Arvella Stoyer Fisher, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Lester A. Fisher Jr. He graduated from Blue Mountain High School in 1966 and attended Penn State University, Berks campus. He served in the Army Reserves for four years. He was a self-employed car broker until being disabled in 1985. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a sister, Janet Kramer, Schuylkill Haven; a brother, John, Orwigsburg; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. Private services will be held Wednesday from Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., 37 St. John St., Schuylkill Haven. The Rev. Michael Smith and the Rev. Paul Backhaus will officiate. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

Fisher, James J.

Fisher, Josiah H.

Death claimed one of Topton's oldest resident on Monday evening when Josiah H. Fisher expired at his home, Cherry and Washington streets, after a short illness from general debility, in his 93rd year. Mr. Fisher, a pioneer and one of the founders of the borough, assisted in the construction of the first home there. His early days were spent as a carpenter and many of the homes in Topton were erected under his supervision. Later he became proprietor of the Topton House, which he conducted for many years. After retiring from the hotel business, he established and operated a brick yard in Topton. He retired from this business a number of years ago. In his early life he was prominent in Democratic politics in Topton and held several borough offices. He was also actively identified with Trinity Lutheran church in Topton. Born in Longswamp township, a son of the late Jacob and Sarah, nee Howerter, Fisher, he remained in that section nearly all the years of his life. His wife, Sarah, nee Sterner, died twenty-four years ago. There survive two sons, Robert M. and Horace D., Topton, four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from his late home on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the house by Rev. William Kline, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, November 11, 1930, pages 5 and 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Kathryn E. (nee Moyer)

Kathryn E. Fisher, 105, died June 2 at 8:33 a.m. in her West Lawn residence. Her husband, Charles H. Fisher, died in 1968. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Racian (Ramer) Moyer. Fisher had been employed for 20 years as a licensed practical nurse for several area facilities including Berks Heim. She was a charter member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and choir member. Fisher was a life member of the West Lawn Senior Citizens. Surviving is a sister, Eva (Moyer) Kunkel, a resident at Berks Heim. There are also three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Winfield S., in 1959. Memorial services will be Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. in Advent Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Fisher, Lafenas

Lafenas Fisher, 83, of Hancock, Berks county, a former assessor of Longswamp township, Berks county, died yesterday at his home after a two year illness. He was a son of the late Amos and Eva (Ginginer) Fisher. Prior to his illness he was employed by the Long Valley Rug co., Mertztown. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Surviving are his wife, Lillie (Seip) Fisher, and a brother, David Fisher of Allentown. Rev. Luther Schlenker will officiate at services to be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Schofer funeral home, Topton. Burial in St. Paul's cemetery, Mertztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 31, 1945, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Lester M.

Among the local survivors of Lester M. Fisher, 73, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, who died Jan. 24 in Pottsville Hospital, is a sister, Margaret (Fisher) Beidler, Bernville.

Fisher, Lorenzo H.

Lorenzo H. Fisher, 92, of 1138 Lancaster Ave., a pioneer automobile dealer in Reading from l910 to 1924, died yesterday in the Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient for three months. Fisher sold Haynes automobiles and was also owner and operator of Value Hosiery Mills in the city. He later was a meat dealer. He was born in Spring Township, a son of the late, Absalom and Rachel (McFarland) Fisher. His wife, Valerie S. (Stetler) Fisher, died in January 1955. The two had noted their 60th wedding anniversary in February 1954. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington, and was a former consistory member. Surviving are three sons: Absalom L., Spring Valley; Ira O., Shillington, and Clifford L., at home; a daughter, Grace V., wife of Atty. C. Wilson Austin, Shillington; two grandchildren; a sister: Esther, widow of the Rev. Wellington L. Leininger, Cleveland, Ohio and a brother, William I., Mohnton. Services will be held from the Gosnell Funeral Home, Shillington, on Thursday at 10:30, a.m. with the Rev. Thomas W. Rhoads officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington.

Fisher, Margaret E.

In this city, on the 1st inst., Margaret E. Fisher, aged 42 years 6 months and 26 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence of parents, 1028 Franklin Street, on Monday at 10 a.m. Services at the house. Leave on 12:20 P & R train for Manheim, where Interment will take place.

Fisher, Martha (nee Henry)

Martha, nee Henry, Fisher, wife of Elmer A. Fisher, died suddenly at her home at Reading on Monday morning as a result of an attack of vertigo. She was aged 19 years. Besides her husband there survive the following sisters: Mrs. Flora Dague, at home; Mrs. Nora Wieand, of Reading, and Ruth and Helen, at home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 12, 1922, p. 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Miriam (nee Wotring)

Mrs. Miriam (Wotring) Fisher, 29-year-old wife of Carl W. Fisher, of 18 Washington St., Topton, who had been a patient since Friday at Allentown Hospital, died yesterday. Born in Egypt, Lehigh County, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Alice (Miller) Wotring. Survivors are her husband, one son, Lynn; one daughter, Carol Ann; the parents, now residing in Topton; one brother, Pvt. Charles Wotring, in Korea; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Rumble, Mrs. Willis Rohrbach, Mrs. Warren Lentz, all of Topton; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bruch, Kresgeville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 11, 1952, page 35. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Naomi C.

Services were held for Charles J. Fisher, 88, formerly of Limekiln Road, Exeter Township, who died November 30 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had resided since 1998. He was predeceased by his wife, Ida (Fox) Becker, Fisher. Born in Reading, Fisher had been employed for 35 years as a truck driver by United Grocery, retiring in 1979. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Reading. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Elaine (Becker) Vardjan, Exeter Township. There are also three step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. The Henninger Funeral Home, Inc., Reading, handled the arrangements.

Fisher, Peter W.

Peter W. Fisher, a well known and popular citizen of Topton, died Tuesday of last week of an apoplectic stroke. He kept a hotel and operated a farm and a limestone quarry. He was about 70 years old and left a wife and three children. Mrs. Henry Wickert, of Macungie, is a sister of the deceased. He was a respected man and extensively known in these parts.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, May 23, 1895, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Peter W.

Peter W. Fisher, an old resident of Topton, died Tuesday night from the effect of an apoplectic stroke received on Sunday. Deceased was born in Maxatawny township, Berks County, about 70 years ago. In early years, he was a farmer, but after the East Penn Railroad was built he engaged in the hotel business in Topton. Later, he bought a farm at Bower's Station. Limestone of a superior quality being discovered on it, he opened an extensive Quarry, and sold it to Clymer's Furnace near Temple, for a large sum. He retained the farm, which he sold a few years ago to his son-in-law, Isaac Neumoyer, formerly of Emaus, who resides on it. He was engaged in numerous enterprises and was a progressive citizen, assisting largely in the development of Topton, and was one of the leaders in having it organized into a borough. His wife is a born Metzger, who with three children, Austin A., of this city; Solon H., of Topton, and Mrs. Isaac Neumeyer, of Bowers, survive.

Fisher, Rachel E.

Rachel Esther, widow of Absalom Fisher died at the home of her son William Fisher, corner Grace and Fern streets, Boyer Heights, aged 85 years, 7 months and 6 days. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Murdock) McFarland and was the last of her family. There survive the following children: Allen O., Mohnton, Wesley H., Lorenzo H., William I., this city, Esther, wife of Rev. Wellington Leininger, Mansfield, O. Funeral director C. B. D. Kindt of Mohnton, has charge.

Fisher, Rebecca

Montello, Sept. 19 (Special) -- Mrs. Rebecca Fisher (nee Weidenheimer), widow of Samuel F. Fisher, died at the residence of her son, John P. Fisher, at Montello, at 4:40 a.m. Death was due to dropsy, from which she had suffered for some time. She was 77 years, 4 months and 22 days of age, and is survived by four sons, Charles and George, of Reading; Harry W., West Reading, and John, at Montello.. Eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive, besides two brothers, William and Jacob of Reading, and one sister, Sara Hartman, Reading. Funeral Monday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m., at the house, with services at Hain's Reformed Church. Undertaker Lamm has charge of the body.

Fisher, Robert R.

Robert R. Fisher, 78, Exeter Township, died July 23 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where he had been a patient since July 15. He was the husband of Alberta M. (Buchter) Fisher. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Frank G. and Vesta (Rentchler) Fisher. Fisher had been employed for more than 25 years in production by Maier's Bakery, Reading, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Trinity Deaf Lutheran Church, Reading. Fisher was a life member of the Reading Association of the Deaf Inc.; the Keystone Central Deaf Senior Citizens Association; and the Oakie Club, Kenhorst. He is also survived by a son, Richard L., Exeter Township, and a daughter, Dolly (Fisher) Ort, Hackettstown, N.J. Other survivors include a sister, Virginia (Fisher) Bross, Reading; a stepbrother, Douglas Fisher; and two stepsisters, Patricia Berkowski and Jacqueline Garaboli, all of Reading. There are also three grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Fisher, Rosa E. (nee Carl)

Ailments incident to old age caused the death of Rosa E. (nee Carl) Fisher, widow of Solon J. Fisher, Monday night at her late home, Center Ave., Topton. Mrs. Fisher was in her 81st year. Born in 1856 she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Judith (nee Eck) Carl. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran church at Topton and an interested member of the home department of the Sunday school. Surviving are five children, Mrs. George Moll, George, Nelson and Charles of Topton, and John of this city; a sister, Mrs. Eliza Fetzer of this city; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Rev. William H. Kline of Topton, and Rev. Mark Trexler of Laureldale will officiate at short services to be held at her late home, Center Ave., Topton, on Saturday at 1.30 pm. Continued services will be held at Trinity Lutheran church in Topton with interment in Union cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 18 1936, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fisher, Sallie

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Sallie Fisher, 95, of Grace Street, Reading, who died March 15 in Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook Township, Chester County, where she had resided for one month. Her husband. Winfield S. Fisher, died in 1996. Born in Reading, Fisher was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Reading. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Shillington, handled the arrangements.

Fisher, Samuel

Samuel Fisher died of old age and dropsy in his 70th year at his residence at Mohnsville on Sunday morning. His widow, Rebecca (nee Weidenhammer), remains and four sons; Charles A., of Reading; George C. W., of Mohnsville; John P. of Fritztown, and Harry, of Hains Church. He was a member of Hains Reformed Church, Wernersville, and a veteran of the late Civil War, a member of Co. A. 167th Regiment.

Civil War, drafted, (27 Oct 1862) U.S. Army (Union), 167th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, Company A, rank of Private, Reading, Berks Co., PA. Served nine month's (12 Aug 1862) in Militia.

Paster Kershner at the time of burial: "This was the heaviest man, weighing 364 lbs., 6 ft. 2.5 inches tall. The grave was 7.5 ft. long".

Fisher, Samuel

Fisher - In Womelsdorf, January 16th, Samuel Fisher, aged 75 years, 2 months and 19 days.

Fisher, Solomon S.

Fisher, Solomon S., of 353 S. 5th St., Reading was born in this city on June 20, 1873 and passed away after a lengthy illness on January 15, 1954 at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. He was a member of Grace Church and the Mystic Star Commanday #47, Lodge 227. He is survived by his wife Amelia (Clouser) Fisher, a sister, Emma Kotch residing in California, one grandchild and four great grandchildren. His body was laid to rest in Charles Evans Cemetery with the service being conducted by his Pastor. __N. S. Hoffman

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXX, no. 6, February 9, 1954, p. 16. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Fisher, Wesley H.

Wesley H. Fisher, .88, one of the oldest members of Ebenezer Evangelical United Brethren Church, died this morning at his home, 334 N. 9th St. He resided in Reading many years and for a long time operated the Fisher meat market. He retired eight years ago. In addition to his church affiliation, he was active in the Sunday school and brotherhood. He also was a member of the Adamstown camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America. He was a native of Spring Township, a son of the late Absalom and Rachel (McFarland) Fisher. His wife, Katie L. (Irwin) Fisher, preceded him in death. Surviving are these children: Kathryn, wife Warren M. Miller, Philadelphia; Allen I. of Wyomissing and William J., of Reading; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lorenzo H. of Reading and William I. of Mohnton, and one sister, Mrs Esther Leininger, Cleveland. T. C. Auman Inc., funeral directors, are in charge of the arrangements.

Fisher, William I.

William I. Fisher, 87, of 164 S. Church St., Mohnton, died Monday at 10:05 p.m. in the Community General Hospital, where he was a patient since July 6. Born in Adamstown, a son of the late Absalom and Rachel (McFarland) Fisher, he was a self-employed butcher for 60 years, retiring in 1967. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Gouglersville, he was preceded in death by his wife Ethel S. (Corwin) Fisher, Nov. 6, 1970. He is survived by a. daughter Arline, wife of George Reiner, Jr. with whom he resided; a son, Westley C., Mohnton R.D. 2, musician; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Esther, widow of the Rev. Wellington Leininger, Cleveland, Ohio. Services will be held Wednesday at 8. p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Gouglersille, the Rev. Lawrence R. Tropp officiating. Entombment will be made at 10:15 a.m. in Memorial Mausoleum, Wyomissing Hills. The Kroninger Funeral home, Mohnton has charge of arrangements.

Fister, Aurilie J.

Private services were held for Aurilie J. Fister, 89, formerly of Candy Road, Cumru Township, and Country Meadows, Wyomissing, who died in the Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, where she had been a residence since 2002. She was the wife of Norman B. Fister. Born in Reading, she was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington. She graduated from Shillington High School in 1931. Fister was a teacher at Shillington Elementary School and later in the Reading School District for 20 years before retiring in 1972. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Janilie S. Fister, Cumru Township, and Francine F. (Fister) Klein, Denver, Lancaster County, and a son, Joseph N., Cumru Township. There are also five grandchildren. The Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Shillington, was in charge of the arrangements.

Fister, David M.

Services were held in the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Laureldale, for David M. Fister, Moselem Church Road, Richmond Township, who died of natural causes Jan. 17 in the emergency room of Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Janet E. (Berry) Fister. Born in West Reading, he was a son of Richard Fister, Stevens, Lancaster County, and the late Doris (Clark) Fister. He was employed as a construction worker by Rubright Construction, Shoemakersville. Fister was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale. Also surviving are three daughters, Melanie A. Fister, Blandon; Stephanie L. (Fister) Davidson, Shoemakersville; and Kimberlie A. Fister, at home. There are also two grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Robin L. (Fister) Noll, Sinking Spring and Hope A. Fister, Exeter Township.

Fister, Mary Catharine

In Hamburg, on the 15th inst., of scarlet fever, Mary Catharine, daughter of Simon S. Fister, in the 9th year of her age.

Fister, Sylvester D.

Sylvester D. Fister, for many years a resident of Topton, died Tuesday morning at his late home, the residence of W. N. Miller, Haas street, Topton, the result of a heart attack. He was 76 years old. A son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth, nee Weigle, Fister, he was born in Albany township, Berks county. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of the Maxatawny church, the Trinity Lutheran Sunday school of Topton, and the Pioneer Grange, 1777 of Topton. Surviving him are the following step-sisters and step-brothers: Mrs. Doc Fetherolf, Stinesville; Edwin and Samuel of Kempton; Alton of Seipstown, and Mrs. Wilson Bachman of Schnecksville. He was never married. Funeral services will be held at the Miller home at Topton on Friday at 1.30 p.m. with further services in the Maxatawny church. Interment will be made in the Grimsville cemetery. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 9, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Fister, William

Sudden Death--William Fister, aged about 17 years, a son of Jacob Fister, deceased, of Hamburg, died suddenly on Monday night, at the house of George Dreibelbis, in Perry township, this county. He had been unwell for several days with a disease supposed to have been the measles. There were several other persons sleeping in the room with him, and during the night he coughed and asked for some medicine which he had been taking, and when one of his companions was about to hand it to him he was found to be a corpse.--Hamburg Herald.

Fitterling, Olive T.

Retired teacher Services were held in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Olive T. Fitterling, 101, of Northfield, N.J. and formerly of Hamburg, who died April 30 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, N.J., where she had been a patient since April 21. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel W. Fitterling, who died Jan. 30, 1999. Born in Albany Township, she was a daughter of the late Jairus and Roda (Kunkle) Trexler. She was a 1920 graduate of the Kutztown Normal School. She was employed from 1921 to 1931 in a one-room schoolhouse in Kistler Valley; from 1931 to 1934 employed as a sixth and seventh-grade teacher in North Whitehall Township; and from 1934 to 1939, in a one-room schoolhouse in Lowhill Township, all in Lehigh County. Until retiring in 1967, she was last employed as a sixth-grade teacher at Tilden Elementary in the Hamburg School District for 11 years. Fitterling was a life member of Blue Mountain Chapter 443, Order of Eastern Star, Hamburg. She was a member of the Hamburg - Schuylkill Valley, Berks County, and Pennsylvania Retired Teachers' Associations. Fitterling was also a former member of the Hamburg Senior Citizens. Surviving are a daughter, Joanne (Fitterling) Phillips, Northfield, with whom she resided; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Fitzgerald, William

Graveside services were held in Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City, Nevada, for William "Bill" Fitzgerald, who died April 10 in his Carson City residence. He was predeceased by his wife, Meda (Fink) Fitzgerald, who died in 1998. Born in Richmond Township, he was the son of the late William C. and Maggie (Bechtel) Fitzgerald. He and his family resided in Lyons until 1951 when they moved to Carson City. Until retiring as foreman in 1986, he was employed by the Nevada State Highway Department for 35 years. Fitzgerald was a World War II Army veteran and served in North Africa, Normandy and Germany with the 127th Combat Engineers. He was a member of the Sagebrush Chapter of the Model A Club in Carson City and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Carson Aerie 1006. Fitzgerald was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Carson City. Surviving are a son, Feryl Fitzgerald, Sparks, Nevada; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Grace Sunday, Hamburg. Walton's Chapel of the Valley, Carson City, was in charge of arrangements.

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Fahrbach, John A.

Fahringer, Annie E.V. (nee Reppert)

Fair, Abigail

Fair, Mrs. John (nee Leibensperger)

Fair, Samuel

Fair, Thomas

Falasco, Leo

Falkenstein, Marie H.

Famons, John

Fancher Jr., Ibra S.

Farina, Gwendolyn D.

Farnsworth, Ruth A.

Farrell, Joseph A.

Farrell, Willard E.

Fasnacht, Leona H.

Fassold, Willie

Fatz, Adam

Fatzinger, Emeline (nee Frederick)

Fatzinger, Kate

Fatzinger, Kate

Fatzinger, Mrs. Robert I.

Faude, Dorothy M.

Faude, Karl G.

Faul, Mary

Faust, Annie I.

Faust, Benneville B.

Faust, Christina

Faust, Elizabeth

Faust, Ellen

Faust, Ellen

Faust, Emma R. (nee Freeman)

Faust, Henry U.

Faust, Gabriel

Faust, Guy H.

Faust, Howard A.

Faust, Howard Milton and William Mandon

Faust, Johannes

Faust, Jonathan

Faust, Lorraine A.

Faust, Lydia L.

Faust, Norma J.

Faust, Peter

Faust, Peter

Faust, Raymond G.

Faust, Shirley M. (nee Brickel)

Faust, William

Favilla, Louis

Favinger III, Walter C.

Feather, Infant of Ambrose

Feather, Margaret

Feather, Maria Appolonia

Feather, Mary

Feather, Milton E.

Feather, Peter

Feeg, Celia M.

Feeg, Eva E.

Feeg, William

Feeney, Clare A.

Feeney, John J.

Fegely, Benneville

Fegely, Catharine M. (nee Schappel)

Fegely, Charles

Fegely, Edwin G.

Fegely, Emma Elizabeth

Fegely, Fianna

Fegely, George

Fegely, Henry F.

Fegely, Herbert W.

Fegely, Israel

Fegely, Mrs. Israel

Fegely, John Ephraim

Fegely, Kate E. (nee Diener)

Fegely, Mantana

Fegely, Mantana