Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Heartz--At Sinking Spring, on the 9th inst., Mrs. Maria Heartz, aged 53 years. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of Adam Dechert, at Sinking Spring, on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Services and interment at Sinking Spring Reformed church.

Heater, Katie L.J. (nee Reifinger)

Mrs. Katie L. J. Heater, 81, of 442 Franklin St., Alburtis, died yesterday at her home. She was the widow of William Heater. Born in Longswamp Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Oswald) Reifinger. She was a member of Longswamp United Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, Charles D., with whom she made her home; two daughters, Mrs. Ella R. Schmoyer and Lena, wife of Paul O. O'Brien, both of Alburtis; three brothers, Oscar Reifinger of Macungie R. 1, Richard Reifinger of Macungie, and Ruel Reifinger of Allentown; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Hettie Dieter, and a stepsister, Mrs. Charles Danko, all of Allentown, 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 20, 1964, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heater, Sallie E.

Mrs. Sallie E. Heater, wife of John H. Heater, 126 1/2 Church street, died yesterday morning at 9.30 o'clock, aged 47 years, 3 months and 19 days. Her death was the result of a stroke of apoplexy suffered on Thursday night and she had been suffering from diabetes for the past year and a half. Mrs. Heater was the daughter of the late Jonas Eck and wife, Carolina, nee Meinhard. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, and was married first to Oliver Brown, who died fourteen years ago. There survive her second husband, John H. Heater, and three children from her first marriage, Helen C. Strohl, Allentown, Paul O. Brown and Lester L. Brown, of Allentown. Six brothers and three sisters also survive: Alfred Eck, Hancock; Peter, Charles and Morris, Kutztown; William and Harvey, Allentown, Mrs. John Reinert, Shamrock; Mrs. Stacy C. Crouse, Ringold; Mrs. Mary Ellen Eck, Brooklyn. There are five grandchildren. Mrs. Heater was a member of trinity Lutheran church, Kutztown, and of the following organizations, Allentown chapter 39, ladies of the Mooseheart Legion; Shepherds of Bethlehem, Kutztown; Ladies of the Golden Eagle, Kutztown. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock with short services at the house followed by continued services in Trinity Lutheran church, Kutztown, Rev. Lynch officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, February 18, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heberling, Jean A.

Jean A. Heberling, 74, of Las Vegas Drive, Cherokee Ranch, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, died Thursday at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading, where she had been a patient since Aug. 15. Born in Tower City, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle Minnich Brown. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Temple, where she was a former deacon. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry A., in 1987. Surviving are her husband, Frederick C.; two sons, John A., West Lawn, and Michael A., Laguna Niguel, Calif.; two daughters, Linda L. Eastman, Exeter Township, Berks County, and Marilyn D. Heberling, at home; a sister, Mona Brown Sheaffer, Harrisburg; two granddaughters. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Interment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Heberly, Moses

Moses Heberly, of Shamrock, died on Monday morning of dropsy, aged 72 years. He leaves a wife and two sons. His funeral will take place on Friday morning at the Lehigh Church, Rev. Nevin Helffrich officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 30, 1898, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hechler, Mary Magdalena

On the 24th ult., in Cumru, Mary Magdalena Hechler, aged 19 years, 6 months and 13 days.

Heck, Adam W.

Private services were arranged by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Adam W. Heck, 83, formerly of Mount Pleasant, who died Jan. 29 in Kutztown Manore, where he had resided since May 1, 2001. Burial was in Bern Cemetery. Born in Spring Township, he was a son of the late Conrad H. and Stella S. (Stump) Heck. Until retiring in 1978, he was employed as a farmer by Clarence and Donald Swope farms in Mount Pleasant for many years. He was a member of Bern Lutheran Church, Bern Township. Surviving is a niece, Anna M. Ohlinger, Reading.

Heck, Alice

Alice J. Heck, 79, Shillington, a former home economics teacher, died Aug. 4 at 7:40 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Sinking Spring, where she had been a patient for more than two months. She was the wife of Kenneth E. Heck. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Anna (Kreitz) Albright. Heck had been employed for 19 years as a home economics teacher in the Gov. Mifflin School District, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington. Heck was a 1943 graduate of Shillington High School and received her degree in home economics from Albright College in 1947. She is also survived by two daughters, Susan (Heck) O'Neil, Shillington, and Pamela (Heck) Rauh, Yardley, Bucks County. Other survivors include a sister, Judith (Albright) Sherwood, Lancaster. There are also four grandchildren. Memorial services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Shillington. Private burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington.

Heck, Bessie (nee Reinoehl)

Heck--In Ocean Grove, NJ, on the 26th inst., Bessie (nee Reinoehl), wife of Howard Heck, aged 61 years, 8 months and 17 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, at F.F. Seidel's Chapel, 117 N. 5th St., on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, Daylight Saving Time. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Heck, Elmer M.

Elmer M. Heck, formerly of Reading, died of a complication of diseases on Monday evening, in Harrisburg, where he made his home for 14 years. He was aged 39 years. Deceased had been ill since May of this year and was confined to bed for some weeks. He was born in Reading, a son of the late Peter and Amanda (Merkel) Heck. He was unmarried. Surviving are these brothers and sisters: John, James, Howard and Franklin, all of this city; Irvin, Fullerton; Sallie, wife of Henry Miller, and Kate, wife of Alfred Yoder, both of Reading.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 15, 1922, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heck, M. Edna (nee Angstadt)

Mrs. M. Edna Heck, 71, of Kutztown R. 3, died Sunday in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Harry C. Heck. Born in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Bortz) Angstadt. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown. Her husband is her only immediate survivor. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Hugo C. A. Weber Funeral Home, 346 W. Main St., Kutztown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, August 20, 1968, page 29. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heck, Robert C.

Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Robert C. Heck, 72, who died of cancer Dec. 29 in his Main Street, Leesport, residence. Burial was in Bern Cemetery, Bern Township. He was the husband of Linda J. (Keller) Heck. His first wife, Irene G. (Hettinger) Heck, died July 27, 1992. Born in Mount Pleasant, he was a son of the late Isaac and Dorothy (Stump) Heck. He had been employed as a distributor by Good's Potato Chips and Heck's Snacks for 35 years. In addition, he operated stands at the Leesport Farmer's Market for 20 years and markets in Exeter Township and West Lawn for two years. Prior employment included owner/operator of Heck's Feed Mill, Leesport, and as a private coal hauler and egg delivery man for local farms. Heck was also a bartender for the Leesport Fire Company and St. Marco Society, Temple, for 15 years, last working in 2000. He was a newspaper carrier for the Reading Times and also distributed the Reading and Northern Berks Merchandiser in Leesport and Bern Township for 10 years. Heck was a trustee and life member of the Leesport Fire Company and was a former captain of the fire police for five years. He was also a life member of the Strausstown Rod and Gun Club and the Rehrersburg Fire Company. Heck was a member of Bern Lutheran Church, Bern Township. Also surviving are a son, Dennis L. Heck, Hamburg; and three stepdaughters: Debra (Rollman) Deisher, Mohrsville; Tina (Brown) Graeff, Bernville; and Tanya (Brown) Belinda, Fleetwood. There are also two grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren.

Heck, Robert C.

Among the local survivors of Robert C. Heck, who died of cancer Dec. 29 in his Leesport residence, is a stepdaughter, Tanya (Brown) Belinda, Fleetwood.

Heck, Warren F.

Warren F. Heck, 73, Reading, died of natural causes May 17 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient 12 days. He was the husband of Margie E. (Haag) Heck. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Mildred Heck. Heck was employed for more than 37 years by The Glidden Co., Reading, retiring in 1990 as a supervisor. He was later employed part-time as a messenger by Meridian Bank, Reading. He was master of Isaac Hiester Lodge 660, F&AM, Reading, in 1989. Heck was an Army veteran. He is also survived by two sisters, Darlene (Heck) Nawocenski and Mary (Heck) Johnson, both of Reading. He was predeceased by a son, Gerald Heck, in 2004. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reading. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Hecker, Roy W.

Interment was made this afternoon of the remains of Roy W. HECKER, from the residence of the parents, 120 South 10th street, in Adams cemetery, C. Henninger & Son, undertakers.

Heckman, Anna H. Reber

Anna H. Reber Heckman, 88, Windsor Township, died March 31 at 5:25 a.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township. She was predeceased by her first husband, Grant R. Reber, on Jan. 12, 1962, and by her second husband, Nevin M. Heckman, on Sept. 10, 2003. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Vallie M. (Hilbert) Hoch. Heckman was employed as an assembler by the Mohrsville Box Factory starting in 1963 and was last employed by the Crown Knitting Mill, Mohrsville, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Mohrsville Church of the Brethren, Centre Township. Surviving is a son, Kenneth L. Reber, Mohnton; and two daughters, LaRue J. (Reber) Miller, Hamburg, and Carol A. (Reber) Werner, Bryantown, Md. Other survivors include two stepdaughters, Elaine E. (Heckman) Clark, Perry Township, and Marie N. (Heckman) Boltz, Windsor Township. Also surviving is a brother, William J. Hoch, Temple. There are also 10 grandchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 18 stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Mohrsville Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Viewpoint Cemetery, Centre Township. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Heckman, Anna L.

Anna L. Heckman, 77, of 708 N. Fourth St., Hamburg, died Wednesday at 8:58 p.m. in Reading Hospital, shortly after being admitted. Her husband, Floyd H. Heckman, died Nov. 10, 1982. Born in Centre Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Laura (Blatt) Spatz. She was employed for 20 years as a nurse's aide by the Hamburg Center, retiring in 1979. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Hamburg. Surviving are a daughter, Susan K. Starr, Hamburg; and a son, Kerry L., Reading. Other survivors include two sisters, Gladys, wife of Floyd Long, Hamburg, and Sylvia, widow of Donald Snyder, Shoemakersville. There are also three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be in Belleman's Cemetery, Centre Township.

Heckman, Anna Luburda

Heckman -- In Shoemakersville, September 14th, Anna Luburda, daughter of Morgan and Elizabeth Heckman, aged 2 years, 3 months and 26 days.

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

Heckman, Dianna (nee Metz)

Hamburg, Dec 27----Dianna (Metz), widow of Fred R. Heckman, died yesterday at her home, 216 North Third street, this borough, aged 71 years. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of Zion's (Blue Mountain) Church, Strausstown, Charity Temple, 88, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, this borough, Leesport Council, 10, Royal Americans, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Union Fire Company, this borough, the Clementine Rebekah Lodge, 571, I.O.O.F., this borough, and was a daughter of the late Levi and Caroline (Yerger) Metz.

Surviving are two sons, Louis L., and Harvey C. Heckman, both of this borough, and a brother, Emanuel, also of this borough. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home, the Rev. Frank W. Ruth and the Rev. Dr. Dallas R. Krebs officiating. Interment in St John's Cemetery, Hamburg. Funeral Directors D.A. Burkey & Sons, this borough, have charge.

Heckman, Florence M.

Graveside services were held in Bern Cemetery, Bern Township, for Florence M. Heckman, 89, who died April 15 in her Mount Pleasant Road, Penn Township residence. She was predeceased by her husband, John Heckman, who died Feb. 7, 2000. Born in Strausstown, she was a daughter of the late Herbert L. and Ellen (Binner) Schlappich. She was a member of Bern United Church of Christ, Bern Township. Surviving are a daughter, Dolores R. (Heckman) Hickernell, Trout Run, Lycoming County; and five sons: John A. Heckman, Mohrsville; Charles D. Heckman Lawrence, S.C.; Gerald L. Heckman, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; James S. Heckman, Womelsdorf; and Michael K. Heckman, Rehrersburg. There are also 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Heckman. The Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, was in charge of arrangements.

Heckman, Frederick C.

Wernersville, Sept 4----Frederick C. Heckman died yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert H. Yoh, Green Terrace, near this borough, aged 65 years. He was a retired representative of the Gulf Refining Company, and a son of the late Rev. George C. and Josephine (Davis) Heckman. His wife, Helen (Durham), preceded him in death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs Lizzie D.B. Banta, Indianapolis, Ind., and a brother, J.C. Heckman, Montreal, Canada. The body was removed to the Lamm Funeral Home.

Heckman, George N.

Heckman -- In Reading, on the 20th inst., George N., son of Henry and Mary Heckman, aged 2 years, 10 months and 19 days.

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

Heckman, Johann George

Johann George HECKMAN died on the 9th inst., in Pricetown, this county, in his 47th year. He is survived by a wife and 4 children.

Heckman, Rudolph F.

Rudolph F. Heckman, 84, formerly of Hamburg, died May 11 at 5:31 p.m. in Pottsville Hospital, shortly after being admitted. He was taken to the hospital from the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Facility, Schuylkill County. His wife, Hannah (Long) Heckman, died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Jacob and Mamie Heckman. Heckman was a self-employed contractor in the Hamburg area for many years until his retirement. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Heckman was a member of the Hamburg Church of God. Surviving are two sons, David, in Florida, and James, Winter Haven, Fla.; and two daughters, Martha (Heckman) Crowell and Kathy (Heckman) Bishop, both in Florida. Other survivors include six grandchildren. Memorial services will be Tuesday at noon in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County.

Heckman, Terry L.

Services were held in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, for Terry L. Heckman, 56, of Fox Street, Bernville, who was pronounced dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound May 29 along Route 183 in Bernville. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. He was the husband of Carrie M. (Houck) Heckman. Born in Lenhartsville, he was a son of the late Irene M. Heckman. Also surviving are a son, Charles W. Heckman, Shartlesville, and two stepsons, Allen R. Showalter, Strausstown, and Darell G. Showalter, Lebanon. There are also two grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Other survivors include two sisters, Shirley (Heckman) Steinly and Vernona (Heckman) Sayler, both of Shartlesville; three brothers, Larry Heckman and Dennis Heckman, both of Hamburg, and Henry Heckman, Centerport; and two stepbrothers, James Engle, Hamburg, and Lester Engle, Shoemakersville.

Heckman, Carlton

Retired Kutztown minister Services were held in the Henry Chapel at the Lutheran Home at Topton, for the Rev. Carlton L. Heckman, who died Dec. 10 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. He was predeceased by his first wife, Florence E. (Shaner) Heckman, who died in 1957, and by his second wife, Marian B. (Kauffman) Heckman, who died in 1999. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Hiram and Alice A. (Fritz) Heckman. He was a 1925 graduate of Reading High School; a 1929 graduate of Muhlenberg College, Allentown; and a 1932 graduate of the Lutheran Seminary at Mount Airy. He was ordained June 8, 1932, in Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster. Heckman served as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, from 1932 to 1937, and served the Kutztown-Moselem Lutheran Parish from 1937 to 1951. He was pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown for 34 years, until 1971. He then served as visitation pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Allentown, from 1972 until retiring in 1979. After retirement, he served as a supply pastor at various churches until 1985. Heckman was the Lutheran minister at Kutztown University for 30 years. In September, he was honored for serving 70 years in the ministry during a program held at the Lutheran Home at Topton. Heckman was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church at the Lutheran Home. Surviving are a son, the Rev. Theodore Heckman, Wrightstown, Bucks County; a daughter, Florence E. Heckman, Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Kutztown, was in charge of arrangements.

Heebner, John S.

Heebner, Lawrence T.

Lawrence T. "Pappy" Heebner, 92, formerly of 235 S. Wyomissing Ave., Shillington, died Monday morning at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, where he was a patient since Sunday. He had lived for two years at Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading. Born in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late Arthur and Sarah Anderson Heebner. He was a Navy veteran. He was employed as a foundry worker by the former Textile Machine works, now Goss Graphic Systems, Wyomissing, retiring in 1969. Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth Krall; a daughter, Carolyn J. Ulrich, at home; three sons, Lawrence T. Jr., Mesa, Ariz., Earl W., Dillsburg, and Jack W., York Springs; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Bean Funeral Home Inc., Shillington. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township, Berks County.

Hefer, Debora

Heffelfinger, Diana

Diana, widow of Cyrus Heffelfinger died at the residence of her son, Hiram C. Heffelfinger, at Rebucks, Northumberland county, aged 73 years. Her remains will be brought to Reading and taken to the residence of her son, Henry Heffelfinger, 1224 Greenwich, by Funeral Director Miller. Besides these two sons deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs. James Bobst. Her husband died a number of years ago.

Heffelfinger, Helen M.

Private graveside services were held in Bernville Cemetery, for Helen M. Heffelfinger, 87, Spring Grove, York County, formerly of Bernville, who died Jan. 11 in Hanover Hall, Hanover, York County. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry A. Heffelfinger, who died Jan. 24, 1970. Born in Bernville, she was a daughter of the late Edgar J. and Mabel I. (Kohr) Stricker. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bernville. Surviving are a son, Dr. David l. Stricker, Spring Grove, and two grandchildren. The Irwin Funeral Home, Spring Grove, was in charge of arrangements.

Heffelfinger, Lillian

Lillian, wife of Oggie Heffelfinger, died at her home, No. 520 Oak street, at 6 a.m. on Saturday from hasty consumption, aged 28 years. She was a daughter of Hannah and the late Jacob Fenstermacher of Longswamp. She left her husband, who is a ribbon weaver and a three-year-old son, Winslow. Also these brothers and sisters: Oliver, of Topton; Frank, of Pottstown; Mrs. Eliza Moyer and Katie Fenstermacher, of Longswamp, and Mrs. Remeta L. Seip. Rev. Dr. Bartholomew will hold the funeral services tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 30, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffelfinger, Rodman Jr.

Among the local survivors of Rodman W. Heffelfinger Jr., who died of natural causes Dec. 2 in his Alsace Manor residence, is a half brother, Irvin Armstrong, Maidencreek Township.

Heffelfinger, Rodman Jr.

Among the local survivors of Rodman W. Heffelfinger Jr., 51, who died of natural causes Dec. 2 in his Alsace Manor residence, is a son, David J. Heffelfinger, Port Clinton.

Heffentrager, Joel S.

Services were held for Joel S. Heffentrager, 86, of White Bear Road, Robeson Township, died Oct. 31 in his residence. He was born in Washington Township. Heffentrager was employed for 28 years as a truck driver and warehouse worker by Jones Motors, Spring City, Chester County, retiring in 1980. He is survived by a daughter, Sharon L. (Heffentrager) Pehlman, Robeson Township; and three sons, Sidney R. and Richard V., both of Robeson Township, and Joel L., Cranberry Township, Butler County. Other survivors include a sister Naomi S. (Heffentrager) Standhart, Oley; and two brothers, Paul S., Emmaus, Lehigh County, and Earl S., Pottstown. There are also 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Parker Ford, Chester County. The Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

Heffentrager, Paul S.

Services were held for the Rev. Paul S. Heffentrager, 82, of Highland Street in Allentown, who died December 10 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, near Allentown. He was the widower of Rhea M. (Trout) Heffentrager. Born in Bally, he graduated from Practical Bible College in Binghamton, N.Y. He was the superintendent of the Allentown Rescue Mission from 1958 until he retired in 1985. He also worked for Hutt's Glass Shop in Gilbertsville and as a milk man for the Longacre Dairy. Heffentrager was a member of the Limerick Chapel in Limerick. He was also an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are a son, Timothy P. Heffentrager, of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Daureen L. Heffner of Leola, Lancaster County, and Jane S. Handwerk of Allentown; a brother, Earl Heffentrager of Limerick; a sister, Naomi Standhardt of Oley; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Allentown Rescue Mission, 353 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101. Burial will be in the Limerick Garden of Memories in Limerick. Trexler Funeral Home Inc., Allentown, was in charge of the arrangements.

Heffner, Alice

Mrs. Alice Heffner, aged 50 years, of Mertztown, died at the Allentown hospital yesterday morning of acute dilation of the heart. She has been a patient of the institution since June 6.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 20, 1919, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Benjamin F.

Death last evening at 7:45 o'clock called Benjamin F. Heffner, a highly respected resident of this city for the past twenty years, the end coming at his home, 941 Gordon street, rear, after a prolonged illness of diabetes. Mr. Heffner, who was in his 74th year, had been ailing for the past five years and was bedfast for four weeks before his death. He was born in Longswamp, a son of Jonas and Esther, nee Gehris, Heffner. For more than twenty years he had been employed at the plant of the Atlas Cement company, Northampton. He was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran church was affiliated with Mertztown council, No. 444, O. of I. A., of Mertztown. Besides his widow, Mary, nee Youse, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hettie Bellesfield, of Bethlehem, and Miss Minnie Heffner, this city, also by one sister and four brothers. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed last night.

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

Heffner, Clara D. (nee Keck)

Clara D., nee Keck, wife of Albert S. Heffner, died at Kutztown after being in poor health for about 10 years. She was in her 66th year. Apoplexy was the immediate cause of death. Besides her husband, she is survived by one step-daughter and the following sisters: Mrs. Hannah Singmaster, Mrs. Fanny Rems, Mrs. Sarah Weiler and Mrs. Jacob Schwenk of Macungie and Mrs. Caroline Lichtenwalner of Allentown. Mrs. Heffner was born in Lehigh county and went to Kutztown 30 years ago. Funeral took place on Saturday afternoon with services in St. John's Church, Kutztown, Rev. J. J. Cressman officiating.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, May 11, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Daniel

Daniel Heffner, aged about 78, a resident of Topton, died last evening. The funeral will be held Monday, Rev. Dr. A. R. Horne officiating. One son resides in Iowa and it is on his account the funeral will be held so late.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 14, 1900, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Elmer F.

Elmer F. Heffner of Barto R. 1, a farmer most of his life, died yesterday in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center North. He was 70. He was the husband of Jennie E. (Hunter) Heffner. Born in District Township, he was a son of the late Edward and Katie (Moyer) Heffner. He was a member of Huff's Lutheran Church. Surviving besides his widow are three sons, Melvin of Boyertown R. 1, Earl of Barto R. 1 and John, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Elva Bechtel of Oley R. 2, Mrs. Arlene Brunner of Boyertown R. 3, and Myrl at home; seven brothers, Freeman of Emmaus; Harvey, Lloyd and Paul, all of Mertztown R. 1; David and Webster, both of Alburtis, and Clarence of Topton; a sister Viola, wife of Clarence Merkel of Mertztown R. 1, and 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Losh Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 13, 1969, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Hattie F. (nee Moyer)

Mrs. Hattie F. Heffner, 79, of Kutztown R. 2, died Monday night in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of Eugene D. Heffner. Born in Maxatawny Township, Mrs. Heffner was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Knittle) Moyer. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Zions Maxatawny Church. Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Minerva Madeira of Shillington and Melba, wife of Melvin Arndt of Lenhartsville; a son Sterling E., of Kutztown R. 2; a brother, Claude Moyer of Allentown; two sisters, Bessie, wife of Joseph Romig of Alburtis R. 1, and Sallie, wife of Alvin Moyer of Kutztown R. 2; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton, with viewing 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

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

Heffner, Jeremiah K.

Services will be held July 3, 10:30 a.m. in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, for Jeremiah K. Heffner, of Pricetown Road, Rockland Township, who died June 30 in Kutztown Manor, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. Burial will be in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Rockland Township. He was the husband of Anna V. (Angstadt) Heffner. Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of the late Samuel R. and Ellen E. (Kline) Heffner. Until retiring in 1986, he was employed as a machine operator by East Penn Manufacturing, Lyons, for 18 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. Heffner was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rockland Township. Also surviving are two sons, Jeremiah C. Heffner, Kutztown, and Robert N. Heffner, Fleetwood. There are also five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Robert K. Heffner, Shelbyville, Inc., and Harold K. Heffner, Auburn, Schuylkill County; and three sisters: Rebecca K. Heffner, Mary K. (Heffner) Adam and Nettie K. (Heffner) Herman, all of Kutztown.

Heffner, Jonas Oscar

Jonas Oscar Heffner, retired farmer of Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday at the Wernersville State hospital from pneumonia. He was in his 76th year. Born in Maxatawny township, Berks county, he was a son of the late Jonas and Esther, nee Gehris, Heffner. When a young man, he was an engineer at several of the ore mines in that vicinity and later turned to farming. For a number of years he had been retired. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of St. Paul�s Union church, Mertztown. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Heffner, Mertztown R. 1, and a brother, Daniel Heffner of Catasauqua. His wife Hannah, nee Yonson, Heffner, died seven months ago. Funeral services will be held from the DeLong funeral home, 107 S. Home St., Topton, Friday at 1.30 p.m. with further services in the St. Paul�s church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, December 28, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Katherine M.

Katherine M. Heffner, 90, formerly of 1124 N. Front St., Reading, died Wednesday at ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, Berks County, where she lived since June 13, 1996. Born in Summit Station, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Jennie Manbeck Schaeffer. Her husband, William A., died Jan. 2, 1981. Surviving are a son, Floyd W., Smyrna, Ga.; a daughter, Marie J. Heffner, Wyomissing; two sisters, June Miller, Hamburg, and Pauline Hummel, Pine Grove. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. Interment will be in Manbeck Cemetery, Summit Station.

Heffner, Katie Agnes (nee Moyer)

Mrs. Katie Agnes, nee Moyer, wife of Edward A. Heffner, died at her home, the Wagenhorst farm, Mertztown, R.D. 1, yesterday, from complications, aged 58 years, 11 months and 9 days. She was a daughter of John and Susanna, nee Meck, Moyer, District township, Berks county. Surviving are her husband and these children: verna, Harvey, Paul, Clarence, Lloyd, at home; Freeman, Emaus; Webster, Topton; David, Alburtis; Elmer, Alburtis R.D.; Mrs. Carl Merkel, Mertztown R. D.; one brother, James, Alburtis R.D.; and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the late home, Tuesday at 1.30 p.m., Rev. William F. Bond, Shamrock, officiating. Undertaker DeLong, Topton, has charge of the body.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, March 8, 1935, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Mabel L.

Mabel L. Heffner, 82, Bally, formerly of Earl Township, died May 25 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, near Allentown. She was the wife of Melvin E. Heffner. Born in District Township, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Olivia (Meck) Conrad. Heffner was a member of the Lutheran Congregation of Huff's Union Church, Hereford Township, and New Life Fellowship Church, Oley. She is also survived by a foster grandson, Jason Seifrit, in Georgia. Heffner was predeceased by a foster daughter, Virginia Seifrit. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Huff's Church. Burial will be in Huff's Union Cemetery, Hereford Township. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center Inc., Gilbertsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Heffner, Marvin A.

Marvin A. Heffner, 54, of Centre Ave., Topton, died Friday in Allentown hospital. He was employed as a machinist by the Caloric Gas Stove Works, Topton. Born in Topton, he was the son of the late Amandus S. Heffner and Mantana (Miller) Heffner. He was a member of the Lutheran faith and was affiliated with the International Molders and Foundry Workers Union. Surviving him are one sister, Alda, wife of Jonathan Rohrbach, with whom he resided; one aunt, Mrs. Fianna Leibensperger, of Bethlehem; and three nieces, Mrs. Dorothy Handwerk, Egypt, Mrs. Sara Mae Mack, of Topton, and Barbara Heffner, of Harrisburg.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, August 21, 1949, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Mary M. (nee Kutz)

Mary M., wife of James S. Heffner, proprietor of the Kutztown roller mills, died on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at her residence on Greenwich street, Kutztown, after an illness of five weeks from the effects of lung and liver trouble, aged 54 years, 2 months and 15 days. She is survived by her husband, a son Samuel, at home; a brother, Samuel Kutz, and a sister, Mrs. Isaac Kutz, of Eaglepoint, and two uncles. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 o'clock, from the residence of the deceased. Interment in Hope cemetery. Funeral services will be held in St. John's Union Church, Rev. J. J. Cressman, pastor of the Lutheran congregation, officiating. Funeral Director J. H. Stump has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 2, 1903, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Odenna Y. (nee Conrad)

Kutztown, Feb. 9 – Odenna Y. (Conrad), wife of Milton H. Heffner, 64, died at her home in Rockland Township, Fleetwood R.D.2. She was the daughter of the late Ephraim and Emma (Yuengling) Conrad.

Surviving are her husband; these children, Cora, wife of Fred Kemp, this place; Henry M. of Lyons; Emma O., wife of Robert Rentschler, Hamburg; Howard E. of Lyons, Edwin C., Mississippi, and Irma J., wife of Harold Naus, and Ida M., both of this place; Kathryn M., member of the WAC, stationed in New York; eight grandchildren and these sisters and brothers, Laura, wife of Richard Bechtel, Boyertown R.D.; Frank Conrad, Stony Creek Mills; Sallie, wife of Milton Moyer, Reading and Alice wife of Herman Hafer, Boyertown R.D.

Funeral Saturday at 1:30 from the residence. Further services in Mertz Church, Dryville, the Rev. William H. Kline officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery William S Fritz, local funeral director, in charge.

Heffner, Otillia (nee Fritz)

Mrs. Otillia Heffner, one of Topton's oldest residents and widow of a Civil war veteran, Benjamin Heffner, died yesterday at the residence of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fritz, Smith street, Topton, from a complication of ailments. She was aged 86 years. Mrs. Heffner was a daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine Oswald Bobst and was born in Maxatawny township, Berks county. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of the Maxatawny Zion church. She is survived by three daughters, two sons, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fritz, Smith street, Topton, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. George B. Smith officiating. Interment will be made in the Mertz church cemetery at Dryville. Friends may call Monday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, June 24, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Sallie A.

Services will be Friday for Sallie A. Heffner, 91, of Heffner Lane, Alsace Township, who died January 5 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where she had resided since December. Born in Alsace Township, she was employed for 25 years as a cutter on a belt machine by the Linette Candy Co., Reading, retiring in 1968. She was a member of Zion (Spies) Lutheran Church, Alsace Township. Surviving are two sons, Leon E. Hoppes and George A. Heffner, both of Alsace Township. Other survivors include six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Zion (Spies) Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Spies (Zion) Cemetery, Alsace Township. The arrangements were handled by the Christ-Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley.

Heffner, Supheres B.

Supheres B. Heffner, owner-operator of the Heffner Coal & Lumber Yard in Lyons, died yesterday at his home on Kemp Street, Lyons, died yesterday at his home on Kemp Street, Lyons. He was 81. Heffner founded the business in 1927. Before that he was a molder at the Kutztown Foundry. He was the husband of Agnes R. (Heffner) Heffner. Born in Berks County's Rockland Township, he was a son of the late Mahlon and Catherine (Beitler) Heffner. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Dryville. Surviving with his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Weider, at home; a son John C., of Drums; three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Schofer Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Topton, with calling hours 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 9, 1968, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, Verna E.

Verna E. Heffner, of Mertztown R. 1, died suddenly in Macungie Tuesday. She was 42 years old. Born in District township, she was the daughter of Edwin Heffner and the late Sadie, nee Moyer, Heffner. She was a member of the Longswamp Lutheran church. Surviving are her father, with whom she resided; a sister, Viola, wife of Carl Merkel, Mertztown R. 1, and eight brothers: Elmer Heffner, Huffs Church; Freeman Heffner, Emmaus; Harvey Heffner and Lloyd Heffner, at home; Webster Heffner and David Heffner, Alburtis; Clarence Heffner, Mertztown R. 1, and Private Paul Heffner, with the Army in France. Rev. E. C. Keiser will officiate at services at her late home on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in the Longswamp church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 1, 1945, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heffner, William P.

A very sad mishap attended the excursion by the Topton Orphans' Home to Gettysburg on Saturday. William P. Heffner, aged 16 years, residing with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heffner, near Shamrock, was one of the excursionists. On the return trip, as the train was nearing Shamrock, he went outside on the platform of a car. A sudden jar threw him sideways off the steps. He landed with his head on the rail of the side track, fracturing his skull. A physician was summoned but the young man was beyond medical aid. The body was removed to his home in Longsdale, from which place burial will take place this Thursday morning. Interment will be made in the Mertztown cemetery, with Rev. F. K. Bernd officiating.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, October 14, 1909, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heft, Rita M. (nee Morris)

Rita M. Heft, 62, formerly of Reading, died of natural causes June 19 in Beverly Healthcare Reading, Exeter Township, where she had been a resident for two months. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Bernard A. and Anna Mae (Hefflefinger) Morris. Heft was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Reading. She is survived by a son, John J. Jr., Spring City, Chester County. Other survivors include a brother, Michael Morris, Goldsboro, N.C. There are also four grandchildren. Services will be private. T.J. Baker Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Heifer, Dorothy E. (nee Schaeffer)

Dorothy E. Heifer, 84, died May 27 at 3:52 p.m. in her Laureldale residence. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Howard N. and Carrie Mae (Kolb) Schaeffer. Heifer had been employed for 23 years as a grinder by Western Electric Co., Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Temple. Heifer is survived by a daughter, Colleen K. (Harvan) Seiders, Fleetwood. There are also two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Private burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Heil, Daniel

Daniel Heil, retired Berks county farmer, died suddenly Monday morning at the home of Edwin Romig, near Henningsville, the result of a heart attack. He was in his 77th year. For many years Mr. Heil cultivated farms in and about Henningsville and since his retirement a few years ago, resided at the Romig home. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Henry Sterner, of Emaus. Born in Hereford township, he was a son of the late David and Lydia, nee Treichler, Heil. Funeral services will be held at the Schofer funeral home, Topton, Thursday at 1.30 p.m. daylight saving time. Rev. J. N. Blatt will officiate. Interment will be made in the Union cemetery, Topton. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 15, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heil, Rebecca (nee Weller)

Friends in this city received the sad news yesterday by telephone that Mrs. Rebecca Heil had died during the night at the home of Jacob Hiestand, at Chapel in Hereford township, Berks county. Mrs. Heil lived in Allentown formerly and had many friends and acquaintances here. She was born May 25, 1824, and she was in her ninety-first year. Her parents were named Weller. In her youth she was adopted by Benjamin Yeakel, of Corning, and she was reared in the Yeakel family. The was married to Jonathan Heil, who died thirty years ago and who is buried in the burial ground connected with the Lutheran church at Zionsville. Mr. and Mrs. Heil lived for twenty or more years with Joseph Yeakel on his farm just north of this city and who now lives at Madison and Linden streets. Mr. Yeakel left four weeks ago on a trip to Florida with Rev. A. W. Cooper, of Reading, formerly of this city, and they are now on their way home and the time for the funeral will be not set until Mr. Yeakel can be communicated with. Deceased left no children and she was the last of her generation.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, February 1, 1915, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heilig, Anna Mary

Heilig - In this city, on the 16th of September, Anna Mary Heilig, daughter of Augustus and Jane Heilig, aged 14 years and 15 days.

Heilig, Jane (nee Reiff)

Heilig - On the 9th instant, in this city, Jane, wife of Augustus Heilig, and daughter of the late Ludwig Reiff, aged 41 years, 8 months and 25 days.

Heilig, Samuel

Heilig, Willie

Heilig - In this city, on the 22d inst., Willie, son of George W. and Catharine G. Heilig, aged 6 years.

Heilman, Elavesta E.

Fullerton lost one of its oldest residents at 10:30 a.m. yesterday when Mrs. Elavesta E. Heilman died at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick D. Schaadt, 984 Catasauqua Rd., that place, following an illness from ailments incident to advanced age. She was in her 93rd year. She was born at Crackersport Sept. 17, 1854, a daughter of the late William and Caroline, Heilman, Moyer, and located at Ballietsville with her parents as a girl. She attended the Keystone State Normal school, Kutztown, and taught school at Egypt for nine years. Her husband, the late Rev. Uriah P. Heilman, was the first superintendent of the Topton Orphans' home. Mrs. Heilman was the first matron at the institution and taught school there. Prior to going to the orphans' home, Rev. Heilman, who died in 1900, served Lutheran congregations at Amityville and Friedensburg. Mrs. Heilman was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, Fullerton, and until a few years ago was actively affiliated with the Ladies' Aid society of that parish. There survive one son, William J. Heilman, Allentown; two daughters, Jennie Heilman of Fullerton, a teacher in the Bethlehem public schools, and Carrie, wife of Frederick D. Schaadt, Fullerton, with whom she made her home for many years; four grandchildren, Mrs. Martha Stapleton, Lampeter, Pa.; John Heilman, Barnwell, S.C.; Edgar and Mrs. Joseph Nagle, Allentown, and three great-grandchildren. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother. She was an intimate friend and next door neighbor for a long time of Mrs. Rose Koehler, Fullerton, who observed her 93rd birthday during the past month. Funeral services will be held at the Oliver S. Burkholder funeral home, 3rd and Walnut Sts., Catasauqua, on Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. Joesph Mohr of Fullerton will officiate, assisted by Rev. Nathan B. Yerger of Quakertown, a close friend of the family. Interment will be made in the burial plot at the Topton Orphans' home. Viewing at the funeral home tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 15, 1947, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heilman, Uriah P.

Rev. Uriah P. Heilman, one of the best known ministers in the Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania, died at four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon of pleuro-pneumonia, at the Topton Orphans' Home, of which he was the superintendent, aged 50 years. Rev. Mr. Heilman was born in South Whitehall, Lehigh county, December 5, 1849. He studied theology at the Lutheran Seminary, Philadelphia, and was also a graduate (1872) of the Keystone Normal School, at Kutztown. He entered the ministry in 1881 and was ordained in the Church of the Transfiguration, Pottstown, June 13, 1881. Immediately thereafter he was called to the pastorate of the charges at Amityville, Friedensburg and Pricetown, and was very successful and devoted to his congregations. In 1893, upon the rearrangement of conference, he was elected secretary of the Reading Conference, serving until September, 1899. When the establishment o fthe new Orphans' Home was planned in 1895, he was proposed as the superintendent and unanimously elected. He served faithfully until called to his reward yesterday. He leaves a wife and three children, two daughters and a son. His first wife was Vesta, daughter of Daniel Deemer, of Nazareth. His present wife is Miss Alvesta Meyers, of Ballietsville. Prof. Heilman was a most estimable, devoted Christian, respected by his brethren in the ministry and beloved and honored by all that knew him. He was, at one time, Professor of History at the Keystone Normal School, and filled the chair with great satisfaction, bot to the Board of Trustees and the students. He was also for several years principal of the parochial school of Rev. Wischan, of Philadelphia. While superintendent of the Topton Orphans' Home, he edited and published the Orphans' Home Journal, a very sprightly monthly. Deceased is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Horace Heilman, of South Whitehall; Mrs. William Helfrich, Allentown; Mrs. Clinton Troxell, of Clinton county, Indiana, and Mrs. Levi Wenner, of Marshall county, Indiana.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 12, 1900, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heim, Arthur

HEIM - In this city on the 14th inst. Arthur Heim, aged 64 years, 8 months and 29 days. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

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

Heim, Mary E.

Among the local survivors of Mary E. (Feist) Heim, 64, Mount Penn, who died of natural causes Oct. 29 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient two days, is a brother, Jacob G. Feist II, Mohrsville.

Heim, Peter

Heim - In Upper Bern, November 18th, Peter Heim, aged 57 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Heim, Susan Louise Lindemuth

HEIM, Susan Louise Lindemuth, 65, of Huddleston, died Monday, December 23, 2002, at her residence. She was born June 27, 1937, in Reading, Pa., a daughter of the late Dr. Samuel Cyrus Lindemuth and Louise Price Freehafer Lindemuth. Susan was the office coordinator for the former HEIM Real Estate, Inc. and retired from CRS Title Company in 1999. She was a daughter of the American Revolution, a member of Patmos United Methodist Church, a tutor for the Patrick Henry Girls Home, a member of the Smith Mountain Lake Association, and a friend of the Moneta Library. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Kenneth Paul Heim; two daughters, Margaret Louise Henderson and her husband, Pastor William Henderson of Selinsgrove, Pa. and C. Elizabeth Sterner and her husband, Brent of Reading, Pa.; two sons, Peter Kenneth Heim and wife, Michele and Samuel David Heim and his wife, Amy; a brother, John M. Lindemuth and his wife, Shirley, all of Reading, Pa.; and ten grandchildren. She will be remembered by many people as a wonderful and caring wife, mother and friend who was always more concerned about others than herself, especially her family. Memorial contributions may be made to Patmos United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To send condolences, please visit www.carder-tharp.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral & Cremation Arrangement Center, SML, 540-721-9375.

[Source: The Roanoke Times (VA), December 25, 2002, p. B9. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Heimbach, Curtis D.

Heimbach, Effie I.

Heimbach, Effie I., was called to the place of eternal bliss in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 11, 1949. She transferred her residence from earth to glory at the Reading Hospital at the age of 45 years, 1 month, and 5 days. Mrs. Heimbach had been suffering poor health for several years, but not until a few days before her admission into the hospital had her condition taken a sudden turn for the worse. She was the daughter of George E. Schaeffer and the late Bessie Mengel Schaeffer of Schuylkill County, Penna. She is survived by her husband, George B. Heimbach, and five daughters, Mildred, Esther, Margaret, Shirley Mae, and Mary Louise, who are all at home and are faithful, active members of our Reading Grace Church. There is one brother, Herman Schaeffer of Pine Grove, and four sisters, Miss Lillie Schaeffer of Summit Station; Ruth, wife of Albert Zimmerman, also of Summit Station; Edith, wife of Arthur Heimbach of Auburn; and Verna, wife of Harry Lehman of Pine Grove. Services were conducted at the Theo. Auman Parlors on December 15 by her pastor. Interment was made at Forrest Hills Memorial Park. The Lord is able in the hour of need. __G. R. Booth

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

Heimbach, John Heinrich

John Heinrich Heimbach, better known as “Hunds John,” died recently in the Berks county almshouse. He had been taken there one cold day last winter, being found nearly frozen in an old smithy at Siesholtzville, his half-starved jackass and a number of dogs lying around. His feet were so badly frozen that he could never use them again, yet he expected to resume his former business but his exposures were too much for him. His early life was spent in the vineyards along the Rhine, and 30 years ago he came to Pennsylvania. Known as “Dog John,” Heimbach for 25 years went about the country selling dogs, an old horse pulling a covered wagon in which he kept his cooking and sleeping outfit. Sometimes he would have 25 dogs in his pack.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, May 11, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heimbach, John W.

John W. Heimbach, 92, of North Whitehall Avenue Extension, Greenawalds, died Sunday in the Zohlman Nursing Home, Richlandtown. He was the husband of Florence A. (Hilbert) Heimbach. He was a weaver for the former Smith Ribbon Co., Allentown, for many years before retiring in 1958. Born in Harlem, Berks County, he was a son of the late Louis G. and Belinda (Gery) Heimbach. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Allentown, where he sang in the choir for many years. A member of the MORA Club, Allentown, Heimbach helped found the MORA Club Chorus. He was an Army veteran of World War I, and a former sergeant-at-arms of the Veterans of World War I Barracks 884, Allentown. His widow is his only survivor. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. A Calling hour will precede the services.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 4, 1982, page B-8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heimbach, William

William Heimbach, residing at No. 130 North Eleventh street, died at half-past 9 o'clock yesterday morning of heart disease. He was confined to bed a week and had suffered attacks of the trouble for the last three years. Deceased was 71 years of age. He was born in Hereford township, Berks county, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Heimbach. Mr. Heimbach followed farming all his life time. He tilled a large farm and was regarded as one of the best farmers in the county. Four years ago he retired from active life and came to Allentown to spend the rest of his days. Mrs. Mary A. Yeakel, of Limeport, is a sister. The deceased is also survived by his wife and the following children: Frank, of East Greenville; Dr. A. E., of Renovo, Clinton county; Dr. J. M., of Kane, McKean county; P. Harvey, of Frankford, Indiana; Charles, living at home; Miss Celia Heimbach, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Elmira Gehman and Mrs. Eva M. Wieand, this city, and fifteen grandchildren. Mr. Heimbach was a member of the Zionsville Reformed Church. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 7.30 o'clock, with short services at his late home. The remains will be taken to Zionsville Church, where services will be conducted by Rev. Eli Keller. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, June 5, 1899, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heinly, Betty A.M.

Betty A. Merkel Heinly, 74, Leesport, died Aug. 12 at 7:55 a.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Aug. 5. She was taken there from Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she resided since June 18, 2004. She was the wife of Kenneth S. Heinly Sr. Her first husband, Warren P. Merkel, died Jan. 17, 1980. Born in Molltown, she was a daughter of the late Abner and Jennie (Dries) Snyder. Heinly was a member of Becker's (St. Peter's) Lutheran Church, Richmond Township. She is also survived by three sons: Ronald P. Merkel, Shoemakersville; Warren P. Merkel Jr., Newville, Cumberland County; and Terry L. Merkel, Killeen, Texas; and six daughters: Darlene A. (Merkel) Nye and Donna M. (Merkel) Nager, both of Reading; Denise R. (Merkel) Goodling, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County; and Debra J. (Merkel) Dyarman, Brenda L. (Merkel) Barrick and Linda L. (Merkel) Ryan, all of Newville. Other survivors include a stepson, Kenneth S. Heinly Jr., Hamburg, and a stepdaughter, Anna (Heinly) Fajna, Shoemakersville. Also, two brothers, Morris Snyder and Irvin Snyder, both of Fleetwood; and three sisters: Mabel (Snyder) Blessing, Bern Township; Dorothy (Snyder) Merkel, Reading; and Verna (Snyder) Krick, Montrose Manor. There are also 20 grandchildren, 15 stepgrandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Becker's (St. Peter's) Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.

Heinly, Maria Catharine

Heinly - In Hamburg, December 16th, 1875, Maria Catharine, widow of the long deceased George Heinly, of Greenwich, aged 81 years and 6 days.

Heisel, Jonathan M.

Jonathan M. Heisel, active in the business, civic and religious affairs of Topton for many years, died yesterday morning at his home on High street, Topton. Mr. Heisel was a resident of Topton for thirty years, establishing a shoe repair shop and shoe store there. He sold his business some time ago. He was a native of Maxatawny township and was a son of the late Nathan and Maria, nee Dries, Heisel. His first wife, Louisa, nee Kern, died twenty years ago. Surviving him are his widow, Andora, nee Hertzog, Heisel, and these children, Effie M., wife of Harry Unger, Topton; Edwin F., St. Lake City, Utah; Raymond G., Topton; Clifford L., Kutztown, and Paul, Topton. A step-son, Harvey A. Hertzog, Topton, and fourteen grandchildren, a sister, Alice, wife of Robert Reinert, Pen Argyl, and two brothers, George, of Blandon, and Charles, of Breinigsville, R. 2, also survive. Mr. Heisel was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church in Topton, of the P.O.S. of A. Camp and Pioneer grange there and fraternal organizations of Mertztown. The funeral will be held at his late home Saturday at 1 o'clock with continued services in Trinity Lutheran church and interment in Union cemetery. Rev. William H. Heim will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 2, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heiser, Andora (nee Reinert)

Mrs. Andora Heiser, 77, died yesterday at her home, High St., Topton. Twice married, her two husbands, Benneville Hertzog and Jonathan Heiser, preceded her in death. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Carolina (Wessner) Reinert. She was a member of Pioneer Grange 1770, Topton; New Jerusalem Lutheran church, Ladies of Golden Eagle 33, Manatawny; Camp 172, Patriotic Order of Americans, Manatawny. Surviving are a son, Harvey Hertzog, West Lawn; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Hertzog, Lyons; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and five foster children: Raymond heiser, Paul heiser, Mrs. Harry Unger, of Topton; Clifford Heiser of Kutztown and Edwin Heiser of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rev. William F. Bond will officiate at services at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Schofer funeral home, 107 Main St., Topton. Burial will be made in New Jerusalem cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 19, 1943, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heiser, Gladys S. (nee Rahn)

Mrs. Gladys S. Rahn Heiser, 52, Berks County hotel operator, died unexpectedly Thursday at the Three Mile House north of Kutztown. She and her husband, Clifford L. Heiser, were the proprietors. Mrs. Heiser was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed congregation in Kutztown. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late James B. and Rosa Kern Rahn. Surviving with her husband are three brothers, Byron J. and James W. Rahn of Kutztown and Ralph F. Rahn of Topton, and five sisters, Alma L., wife of Howard George of Kutztown; Helen C., wife of John H. Epting of Kutztown; Mildred M., wife of John Mertz of Kutztown R. 3; Anna K., wife of Arthur Warmkessel of Topton, and Margaret M., wife of John Snyder of Reading. Two grandchildren also survive. Two children preceded Mrs. Heiser in death.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 2, 1953, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heiser, Fancis

In Sinking Spring, on the 11th inst., Fancis Heiser aged 73 years, 3 months and 10 days. Relatives and friends, also all organizations of which he was a member, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of his son-in-law, Harry M Schlegel, Penn Ave., Sinking Spring. Monday at 1 p.m. Services in St. Paul's Evangelical Church. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

Heisler, Lillian A. (nee Arner)

Heisler, Mrs. Lillian A. (Arner) was born December 25, 1869, at New Mahoning, Carbon Co., Pa., and left the scenes of earth for her home in glory from her late residence in Reading, Pa., on January 4, 1950, at the age of 80 years and 10 days. She was the daughter of the late Ammon Arner and Anne (nee Beltz). Those remaining to sustain their loss are the husband, the Rev. J. H. Heisler, a superannuated minister of the East Penna. Conference of the Evangelical Congregational Church; two sons, Rudolph A. Heisler of Wyomissing, Pa.; and Roland Heisler of Summit, N. J.; and two daughters at home: A. Rachel and R. Kathleen Heisler; also one granddaughter. Sister Heisler was a loyal complement to her husband through many years in the gospel ministry. She was a faithful member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church of Reading, Penna., and a devoted member of Willard Memorial Chapter of the W.C.T.U. The high esteem with which our departed sister was held was attested to by the many beautiful floral tributes and the presence of at least twenty-five of our ministers and many other friends at the funeral service. Within the service, tribute was paid to our sister by Mrs. Armenia Jones and Mrs. Maude Blackley, president and vice president, respectively, of the Berks County W.C.T.U. The undersigned officiated at the local service, assisted by Rev. N. N. Lower, presiding elder of the Western District of the East Penna. Conference, and Rev. J. A. Smith, presiding elder of the Eastern District. Interment was made in the cemetery at Lehighton, Penna., where Rev. R. C. Steinhart, a former pastor of Bethany, Reading, now pastor of Bethany E. C. Church, Lehighton, took charge of the committal. __Lawrence L. Hosan

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXVI, no. 4, January 24, 1950, p. 13. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Heisler, Mary A.

HEISLER - In this city, on the 17th inst., Mary A. widow of Lewis Heisler. Internment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, February 18, 1919. Submitted by: Brenda. Note: this is an abstract.]

Heisner Jr., Theodore R.

Theodore R. Heisner Jr., 70, of Trumbauersville, formerly of Sellersville, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. Funeral services were held Jan. 16. He was the husband of Verna (Reph) Heisner for 30 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Theodore R. Heisner Sr. and the late Dorothy G. (Weiss) Romeis. He retired in 1996 as a water conditioning service technician for Aqua Pure Lab in Souderton. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War, and a member of the V. F. W. John Rivers Memorial Post #11322. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: two sons, Michael, of Pennsburg and William, of Monroe, N.C.; one daughter, Heather, at home; three brothers, Elmer Romeis, of Germantown, N.C.; three sisters, Joan Romeu, of Louisville, Ky., Evelyn White, of Boyertown and Doris Machukas, of Pottstown; five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, High Point Professional Building, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., Quakertown.

Heist, Alice R. (nee Schlegel)

Mrs. Alice R. Heist, estimable wife of Charles A. Heist, of Shoenersville, clerk in the office of Mervin A. Wertman, county superintendent of schools, died at 6:15 o'clock last evening at the Sacred Heart hospital after an illness of two months. She was in her 64th year. In the death of Mrs. Heist the Shoenersville church loses one of its most faithful and active members. Taken ill exactly two months prior to her death, Mrs. Heist first suffered from lumbago and rheumatism. Later complications arose and brought about her demise. During the three weeks she was confined to bed at her home and since April 24, when she was removed to the hospital, Mrs. Heist bore up with great fortitude and was a patient sufferer. The high esteem in which she was held by her friends was clearly manifest in the numerous persons in the community calling at the hospital and others inquiring daily concerning her condition by telephone. Mrs. Heist was born in Rockland township, Berks county, a daughter of William and Sarah, nee Roth, Schlegel, and had been a resident of Shoenersville since January, 1890. On Christmas day in 1880, she was united in marriage to Mr. Heist by the Rev. B. E. Kramlich, at Kutztown. Devoutly religious and of kindly Christian qualities, Mrs. Heist was dearly loved by all in the community in which she resided. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Shoenersville church and for a long term of years was assistant superintendent of the primary department of the Sunday school. She was one of the most active members of the Ladies Aid society of the church, having been a diligent and untiring worker in the various activities of the organization. She was one of the group largely instrumental in raising the funds for the new pipe organ which was presented and placed in the church by the Ladies Aid society in 1927. Besides her husband, Mrs. Heist leaves to mourn her passing four children, Beulah, wife of Wilson S. Bilheimer, and Hilda E., wife of Ralph Shankweiler, both of Shoenersville; Harvey L. Heist, Shoenersville, and Allen W. Heist, this city. There also survive ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, together with her aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Schlegel, of Boyertown; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Moyer, New Berlinsville; Mrs. George Luft, Boyertown R. 3; Mrs. Mary Hoch, Reading; Mrs. Jerome Gibson, Fleetwood, and Mrs. Edwin Kemp, Lyons, and four brothers, Frank Schlegel, Boyertown; Irvin Schlegel, Morysville; George Schlegel, Leesport R. 1, and Clyde Schlegel, Breinigsville. A daughter, Florence, died in infancy. Her father, William Schlegel, was killed in a railroad accident at Lyons, where he was employed as a crossing watchman, on New year's day about thirteen years ago. Arrangements for Mrs. Heist's funeral had not been completed last night.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, June 4, 1932, pages 5 & 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Benjamin

Benjamin Heist, a well-to-do retired citizen of Dryville, Berks county, died Friday evening, June 14, of a complication of diseases, aged 67 years, 9 months and 26 days. He had been ailing the past three months. Deceased left a number of children, among them Mrs. Simon Barto, of Alburtis, and Oscar, of Orwigsburg, formerly of this place. Deceased was a highly respected man.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, June 20, 1901, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Claude A.

Claude A. Heist, 67, of Fleetwood R. 1, died Saturday in his home. Heist was a maintenance man for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation before retiring in 1976. Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of the late Harvey K. and Hettie A. (Eckert) Heist. Heist was a deacon, former sexton and cemetery caretaker at New Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Fleetwood R. 1. A brother Leon of New Jerusalem is his only immediate survivor. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Schofer Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 12, 1979, page D-4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Daniel B.

Daniel B. Heist, for the past thirty years a resident of Allentown, died of heart trouble at 5 a.m. yesterday at his home, 1327 Turner street, after being ill for a week. He was in his sixty-fifth year.

Mr. Heist had conducted a shoemaker shop for a number of years, but this was somewhat incidental to the fact that he was a builder of homes. He erected the house in which he died, and also a number of the others in the neighborhood of Turner and Madison streets.

He was born in Dryville, Rockland township, Berks county, a son of Daniel and Katherine (nee Boyer) Heist. He received his early education in the public schools near his home, and when he was a young man he went to Topton where he learned the shoemaker's trade. He was a shoe merchant there for a number of years after learning his trade, and he continued there until about thirty years ago, when he decided to move to Allentown.

Mr. Heist was a member of the P.O.S. of A. at Topton, and also of Jordan Council, No. 746, Jr. O.U.A.M., and Jordan Council, No. 746, F.P.A., the latter two being of Allentown. He was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran church.

His only survivor is his widow, Ida (nee Ohl). He was the last surviving member of his family, eight brothers and sisters having preceded him in death.

Heist, David

David Heist, of Kutztown, was struck and killed by lightning on Friday afternoon. He had been working as a hod carrier and owing to the terrific storm he had to quit work. He was struck while on his way home. Heist was 68 years of age, and is survived by his widow Louise, nee Fegley, and two children, William, of Allentown, and Mrs. Charles Schmoyer, residing with her parents at Kutztown.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 9, 1906, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Eva K. (nee Rothermel)

Mrs. Eva K. Heist, 79, of 215 Ridge St., Emmaus, died Sunday in the Liberty Nursing Center, Allentown. She was the widow of Harvey D. Heist. She was last employed in the Emmaus Pajama factory. Born in Rockland Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Elizabeth Rothermel. She was a member of Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Dryville, Berks County. Surviving are a son Paul of Emmaus, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being made by the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 17, 1971, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Florence M.

Florence M. Heist, daughter of Charles A. Heist, the school teacher at Schoenersville, died Wednesday, aged 4 years. Funeral on Saturday. Interment at Lyons, Berks County.

Heist, Frank S.

Heist--On the 26th inst., Frank S. Heist, aged 56 years, 3 months and 1 day. Relatives and friends, also Loyal Order of Moose, No. 155, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of his brother-in-law, George F. Hipp, 1353 N. 12th St., on Thursday morning at 8:30 at the house. Requiem mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.

Heist, Henry H.

Henry H. Heist died at his home near Dryville, aged fifty-six years. He is survived by his parents, widow and the following children: Ellen, wife of John Leibensperger, near Fleetwood; Edward, Fleetwood; Daniel, Schuylkill county; Oscar and Annie, Reading; Jeremiah, Allentown; Hiram, Lyons; George, Illinois; Milton and Frederick, at home; also the following brothers and sisters: Samuel of Mauch Chunk; Zacharias of Trexlertown; Daniel of Topton, Mrs. Israel Herbein and Mrs. John Weider, of Dryville, and Mrs. Schmehl of Blandon.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 12, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Ida R. (nee Ohl)

Mrs. Ida R., nee Ohl, Heist, widow of Daniel B. Heist, died Tuesday morning at the Allentown hospital. The 78-year-old woman had been in ill health for a number of years and a patient at the Allentown hospital for the last six months. Mrs. Heist had resided in Allentown for the past 50 years. Her last residence was at 1325 Turner St. She was a member of Christ Lutheran church. Only survivors are nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Schmoyer funeral home, Breinigsville, with the Rev. D. C. Kaufman officiating. Interment will be in Dryville church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 19, 1944, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Reuben

Reuben Heist, for years a prominent farmer in Berks county, died at his home in Lyons yesterday afternoon of ills incident to old age. He was in his eighty-fourth year. He was a son of the late Reuben and Judith, nee Ruppert, Heist, and was born and reared in Rockland township. Until his retirement fifteen years ago, Mr. Heist tilled a large farm near Lyons. Surviving are one son, George, Temple; three daughters, Estella, Annie and Elda, all at home; and one sister, Mrs. Lena Schappell, Topton. His wife, Carolina, nee Carl, preceded him in death seven years ago. Funeral services at his late home Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock will be followed by continued services in the Dryville Lutheran church. Rev. William H. Kline will officiate. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, August 24, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Solomon H.

Solomon H. Heist, veteran Emaus shoe repairman, died yesterday at his late home, 19 North Third street, Emaus, following a complication of ailments from which he was suffering since he had a stroke ten years ago. Born in Rockland township, Berks county, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Lucy, nee Stofflet, Heist. He came to Emaus a quarter of a century ago and set up one of the first mechanical shoe repairing establishments in the borough. Mr. Heist followed that trade until a few months before his death, although from the time he suffered the stroke he was unable to be as active as formerly. He was a member of the Lutheran church of Dryville. Surviving to mourn his death are his wife, Sally, nee Gaby, Heist; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry Heist, of Emaus; one grandson, Paul Heist; one sister, Mrs. Sallie Barto, of Dryville, and two brothers, Amos and James, of Reading. Funeral services will be held at his late home, 19 North Third street, Emaus, Saturday at 1 p.m. Regular services will be held in the Dryville Lutheran church, with Rev. William Kline, of Topton, officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 10, 1935, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heist, Thelma E.

Among the local survivors of Thelma E. (Angstadt) Heist, formerly of Shillington, who died March 21 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had been a resident since June 18, 2002, is a son, Ronald W. Hensinger, Fleetwood, and a stepdaughter, Janet (Heist) Banks, Longswamp Township.

Heist, William E.

Services were held for William E. Heist, 82, formerly of Birdsboro, who died December 6 in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where he had been a resident since 2001. His wife, Miriam V. (Slipp) Heist, died in 1991. Born in Wernersville, he was employed for 19 years by the Daniel Boone School District, retiring as director of maintenance and grounds in 1987. He had previously been employed for a number of years by Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Birdsboro. He is survived by a daughter, R. Elaine (Heist) Corwin, Douglassville; a brother, Daniel R., St. Lawrence; and a sister, Helen M. (Heist) Stump, Wyomissing. There are also two grandchildren. Burial was in Birdsboro Cemetery, Union Township. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro.

Hiester, Annie L.

Hiester - In Reading, on October 12th, Annie L. Hiester, aged 3 years, 11 months and 6 days.

Heister, Benj.

Heister - Near Straustown, April 23d, Benj. Son of Gabriel Heister, aged 53 years, 7 mos. and 7 days.

Heister, Jacob

Heister - In Bern, March 13th, Jacob Heister, widower of Susanna Kremer, aged 71 years, 8 months and 12 days.

Hiester, Mary Rebecca

Hiester - In Bern, on September 9th, Mary Rebecca, daughter of Henry and Ellen Hiester, aged 1 years [sic] and 8 days.

Hiester, William

Hiester - In this city, on Thursday, Feb. 28th, William Hiester, aged 58 years, 6 months and 1 day.

Hiester, William Martin

Hiester - on the 11th inst., William Martin, son of Martin and Mary S. Hiester, aged 3 years, 3 months and 7 days.

Helbert, Edwin I.

Edwin I. Helbert, aged 77 years, died yesterday at the residence of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Fritch, along Mertztown R. 1. Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the late Henry and Annetta (Berndt) Helbert. Mr. Helbert was a member of the Reformed wing of the Longswamp church. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. George Rabenold, Allentown; Mrs. Ray Knappenberger, Emmaus; Nettie, Mertztown, and Mrs. John Fritch, Mertztown R. 1; one son, Herbert Springer, Mertztown R. 1; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Reinert, Topton, and Mrs. Emma Carpenter, reading; and one brother, George, Mertztown R. 1. His wife Mary (Reinert) preceded him in death. Rev. John Herbster, Reformed pastor of the Longswamp charge, will officiate at services to be conducted at the Schofer funeral home, 107 Main St., Topton, on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in the Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 3, 1945, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Helbert, Mary Alice (nee Reinhard)

A stroke which she suffered last Wednesday resulted in the death yesterday morning of Mary Alice Helbert, a life-long resident of Berks county, at her home in Hancock. Mrs. Helbert was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Sarah, nee Fegley, Reinhard. She was well known throughout the county and was a faithful member of the Lutheran wing of Longswamp church. Surviving to mourn her loss are the following children: Herbert at home, Mrs. George Rabenold of Allentown, Mrs. Helen Merkle, and Mrs. John Fritch, of Mertztown, R.D., Mrs. Ray Knappenberger of Emaus and Nettie, at home. Funeral services will be held privately from her late home at Hancock on Friday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Public services will be held in the Longswamp church with Rev. William F. Bond and Rev. William L. Meckstroth officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call at her late home on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 26, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Helder, Isaac

Helder--On the 23d of February, Isaac Helder, aged 39 years, 3 months and 13 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, No. 33 South Second street, without further notice.

Helder, Sarah

Helder- At Robesonia, Apr 7th 1889, Sarah, wife of William Helder, aged 53 years, 11 months and 26 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, on Thursday Apr 11th 1889, at half past nine o'clock a.m., from the residence of William Helder, at Robesonia. Services and interment at the Corner Church.

Helffrich, Nevin W.

Death came swiftly to the Rev. Nevin W. Helffrich, the well known clergyman of the Reformed denomination, at his home in Allentown shortly after midnight Friday morning. He had been ailing for nearly a week and on Monday a large carbuncle developed, the pain of which prevented him from resting. Thursday night, instead of retiring, he remained seated in a chair and at quarter past twelve o'clock was suddenly stricken. He lived only a few moments afterward. The Helffrich family had for four generations a representative in the ministry of the Reformed Church. The progenitor of the family in this country was the Rev. Johann Heinrich Helffrich, who landed at New York on January 14, 1772. He settled in what is now Weisenberg township. His grandson was the father of the Rev. Nevin W. Helffrich. Rev. Helffrich was the second son of Rev. Wm. A. Helffrich, D.D., and his wife, Amanda, daughter of Solomon Fogel, Esq., and was born at Fogelsville on May 4, 1855. He was educated in the schools of the township, studying later at Heidelberg College, from which he graduated. Later he graduated from the Ursinus College Theological Seminary, and in 1879, was examined, licensed and appointed as his father's assistant in the charge which he served up to the time of his death. The charge which Rev. Helffrich served and which had been developed successively by his great-grandfather, grandfather and father, consisted of Heidelberg, Lynnville, Longswamp and Ziegel church congregations. In these charges his period of service extended from his ordination as a minister to his death and by ceaseless activity upbuilt the charges materially and spiritually. Rev. Mr. Helffrich is survived by his aged mother, residing at Fogelsville, his wife, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hoffman; one daughter, Mrs. Elwood Schaeffer; two sons, John and James, all of Allentown, and these brothers: Dr. John Helffrich, of Allentown; Rev. Helffrich, of Bath, and Dr. Calvin Helffrich, of Fogelsville. The Helffrich family has served the Ziegel church congregation for over 100 years. The funeral was held on Monday and was very largely attended. Services were held and interment made on the family plot at Ziegel church, Maxatawny.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, April 26, 1906, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Helfrich, Benjamin

The remains of the late Benjamin Helfrich, of Lyons, who died last Friday, were laid to rest Wednesday morning. The services were held at 10 o'clock from his late home, and burial was made at Bower's. The deceased was a brother-in-law of John Mohr, of this city. He is also survived by a brother, A. J. Helfrich and one sister, Mrs. Rothenberger, of Shimersville, who is ill with typhoid fever at present.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 7, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heller, Elda (nee Smith)

Mrs. Elda Heller, widow of Ralph Heller, died yesterday morning at her home, 500 Jubilee St., Emmaus, after a prolonged illness. She was 58. Born in Longswamp, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Ann (Jacobs) Smith. She lived in Emmaus for 40 years and was a member of United Church of Christ, Emmaus. Surviving are three sons, Clarence and Harold, at home, and George, Emmaus; a daughter, Arlene, wife of H. Wilson Fulmer, Quakertown, and seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Carson, and a sister, Katherine. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 26, 1958, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heller, Elsie I.

Elsie I. Heller, 87, Fleetwood, died July 14 at 11:40 p.m. in Reading Hospital. Her husband, Walter D. Heller Sr., died July 31, 2004. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Shearer) Keller. Heller had been last employed by Fleetwood Shirt Co. until her retirement. She previously worked for many years at Rich Maiden Golf Course, located in Richmond and Maidencreek townships. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Richmond Township. Heller is survived by two sons, Dennis M. and Walter D. Jr., both of Fleetwood. Other survivors include a sister, Pauline (Keller) Fies, Fleetwood. There are also five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley. Burial will be in Fleetwood Cemetery.

Heller, Francis

Heller--In this city, on Dec. 20, 1899, Francis Heller, aged 69 years, 5 months and 9 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, without further notice, on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from his late residence, 238 North 9th Street. Requiem mass in St. Paul's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment private. Please omit flowers.

Heller, Franklin

Heller--In Gibraltar, on the 1st inst., Franklin Heller, aged 76 years and 28 days. Relatives and friends, also Washington Camp. No. 592. P.O.S. of A., are invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from his late residence, Gibraltar, Saturday at 2 o'clock at the house. Services in St. John's Church, Gibraltar. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening at his late residence. (Mohr)

Heller, Kitty

Kitty, wife of Lewis Heller, aged 38 years, died in Topton of enlargement of the heart and an affection of the lungs, after being bedfast six weeks. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Levan, both deceased, of Longswamp. Peter of Free Hall, Charles of Pottstown, Mrs. Jonathan Romig of Shamrock, Mrs. Thomas Knappenberger of Bethlehem, Mrs. L. Wehr of Allentown, and Mrs. Peter Conrad of Longswamp are brothers and sisters. She leaves a husband and four children: Harry, Willis, Gertie and Kate. The funeral will be held Thursday at DeLong's Church, Bower's Station.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 30, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heller, Ralph W. Jr.

Among the local survivors of Ralph W. Heller Jr., Lincoln Park, who died Dec. 3 in ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, is a brother, David A. Heller, Fleetwood. Heller had also been employed for 35 years as a metals technician by Reading Metals Refining Co., Maidencreek Township, until retiring in 1987.

Helms, Shirley M.

Private burial was held for Shirley M. Helms, 90, of Ivy Avenue, Fort Myers, Fla., who died December 1 in the residence of a daughter in Alsace Township. Her husband, Elwood Helms, died in 1989. Born in West Reading, she was a member of Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, Fort Myers. Surviving are three daughters, Sandra J. (Helms) Shomper, Reservoir Road, Alsace Township, Marcia L. (Helms) Mears, Yardley, Bucks County, and Joyce A. (Helms) Turney, Fort Myers. Other survivors include eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial was private in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reading, handled the arrangements.

Hemmig, Edward H.

Private services were held for Edward H. Hemmig, 80, formerly of Pricetown Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died November 30 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma I. (Deysher) Hemmig, in 1993. Born in Reading, Hemmig had been employed for many years in metal polishing for Ennis Manufacturing Reading, until retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving is a son, Ronald R., Oley. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, was in charge of the arrangements.

Hendricks, Catharine (nee Meck)

Suffering from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy which overcame her on December 1st, Catharine, wife of Alfred W. Hendricks, died on Saturday evening, the 11th inst., at her home on Church street, this place. She never regained consciousness after the stroke. Deceased was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, and brought her age to 69 years and 2 months. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Catharine Meck. Shortly after her marriage to Mr. Hendricks the family moved to Siegersville where they lived for a number of years, after which they took up their residence at Fogelsville where Mr. Hendricks kept a hotel. Later he became proprietor of the Black Horse Hotel, Macungie, which he conducted for some years. Subsequently the family moved to Emaus where Mr. Hendricks kept the Cornwall Hotel for a time and then retired from business, afterwards moving back to Macungie where he purchased a home and is now a Councilman. Mrs. Hendricks is survived by her husband, four children: Charles, at home; John, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Wilson Christman, of Lehighton, and Mrs. Edwin Peter, of Fogelsville; also by three brothers, Charles, Daniel and Amos Meck, of Longswamp, and three sisters, Mrs. Marilda Martin, Mrs. R. Reinhard and Miss Malinda Meck, of Longswamp. Two children preceded her in death. Mrs. Hendricks was a highly respected woman, a good wife and akind mother and friend. She had probably more than her share of troubles and trials in her family but bore them all bravely. The funeral will take place this Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. The services will be held in the Baptist church, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Revs. Fahl and Kratz will officiate.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, December 16, 1909, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hendricks, John O.

John O. Hendricks, 89, formerly of 746 River Road, Centre Township, Berks County, died Sunday at Laurel Center Genesis ElderCare, Tilden Township, where he had resided since March 29. Born in Port Clinton, he was a son of the late John and Sallie Heckman Hendricks. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had been employed by the Reading Co. for seven years. He had also been employed by the Pennsylvania Steel Foundry, Hamburg, for seven years. Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte D. Grim, Shoemakersville; two sons, James I., Mohrsville, and John D., Kutztown RD3; a brother, Ralph, New Ringgold; three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Hendricks, Jonas M.

Hendrix, Marietta Neumoyer

Marietta Neumoyer Hendrix, widow of Davis Rogers Hendrix, died on Tuesday, at her residence No. 104 South Sixth street, Reading. Mrs. Hendrix was a daughter of Andrew Neumoyer and Maria (Dech) Neumoyer, and was born in Lower Macungie township on Oct. 19, 1822. Her parents died 40 years ago. After her marriage, Mrs. Hendrix lived away from here with the exception of a few years in the sixties when she resided here. She had lived in Coatesville, Pottstown and, for the last 35 years of her life, in Reading. Her husband died several years ago and shortly after she was overcome with paralysis and had been an invalid ever since, having been bedfast for the last few years. Mrs. Hendrix was an estimable woman and beloved by all her acquaintances. She is survived by a daughter, Annie, intermarried with Kinzer Lehman, and a grandson, Davis Lehman. John Rems, of Macungie, is a nephew. The funeral will take place next Saturday forenoon at 11 o'clock.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, January 12, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Henke, Kathryn E.

Services were held in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reading, for Kathryn E. Henke of Tulpehocken Street, Jefferson Township, who died March 7 in Reading Hospital, where she was a patient three weeks. Burial was in Charles Evans Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell K. Henke, who died March 11, 1996. Born in Sinking Spring, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Lilac) Behney. Until her retirement, Henke had been employed by the Reading Co. and was last employed by Marco Industries, Womelsdorf. She is survived by a daughter, Louise C. (Henke) Woolf, Jefferson Township. Also surviving is a brother, Robert Behney, Jacksonville, Fla.

Henne, Daniel

Henne -- In Upper Bern, September 8th, Daniel Henne, aged 90 years, 4 months and 2? days.

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

Henne, Earl Richard

Earl Richard, son of Earl O. Henne and wife Lillie May nee Davis, born April 2, 1932 at Topton, was baptized April 19, 1932, in their home by Rev. J. O. Henry. He died Wednesday, April 20, 1932 at 2:15 A.M. at Topton at the age of 18 days. He is survived by his parents, one sister Lillian, his grandparents Henne and grandfather Davis. He was buried April 22, 1932 with services in the home at Topton and burial in Friedens Church Cemetery, Shartlesville.

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

Henne, Elias

Henne - In Upper Bern, January 8th, Elias, son of George and Magdalena Henne, and wife of Elizabeth Miller, aged 53 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Henne, Gertrude A.

Gertrude A. Henne, 87, of Orwigsburg Genesis Eldercare, formerly of Strausstown, died Saturday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Friday. Born in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Eva Matthew Startzer. She had lived in Orwigsburg Genesis Eldercare since April 2000. She was employed for many years as a practical nurse by Community General Hospital, Reading, and was last employed as a bus driver by Tulpehocken Area School District until her retirement. She was a member of Zion Blue Mountain United Church of Christ, Strausstown, and was past president of the Woman's Club of Strauss- town. Preceding her in death was her husband, John I., on March 12, 1987. Surviving is a daughter, Arlene G. Brown, Hamburg. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in St. Paul's Union Cemetery, New Schaefferstown. Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, is in charge of arrangements.

Henne, Goody A.

Goody Alan Henne, 55, Conrad, Mont., formerly of Reading, died of cancer June 29 in the Pondera Medical Center, Conrad, following an illness of six years. Born in Reading, he was a son of Ray and Frances (Cleaver) Henne, Goodman, Miss. Henne was a farmer and rancher and operated a salvage business. In the early 1970s, he started going to Montana to work the harvest and eventually moved to Conrad working on various farms in the area. He was a 1968 graduate of Hamburg High School. He is also survived by two sisters, Jinx (Henne) Baney, Broadnax, Va., and Jackie (Henne) Kerr, Rolling Fork, Miss.; and three brothers: Andrew, Glenn and Steven, all of Bernville. Whitted Funeral Chapel, Shelby, Mont., was in charge of arrangements.

Henne, John S.

Henne - Near Strausstown, on September 30th, John S., son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Stump) Henne, aged 73 years, 1 month and 4 days.

Henne, Marie Ann

Henne - In Upper Tulpehocken, January 7th, Marie Ann, daughter of Samuel and Ellen Henne, aged 1 year and 5 months.

Henne, Mary M.

Henne - In Upper Bern, April 16th, Mary M. Henne, widow of George Henne, aged 82 years, 2 months and 6 days.

Henne, Stanley R., Sr.

Stanley R. Henne Sr., 73, Hamburg, died of natural causes July 13 at 2:55 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient three days. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Wenrich) Henne. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of late Arlan W. and Sallie A. (Lewars) Henne. Henne was employed for 38 years as a rural letter carrier by the Postal Service in Hamburg, retiring in 1991. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Henne was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hamburg. He was a 1951 graduate of Hamburg High School. Henne was a life member of the Union Fire Company, Hamburg. He is also survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen (Henne) Dunkelberger, Paxinos, Northumberland County; and two sons, Stanley R. Jr., and Robert W., both of Hamburg. Other survivors include a sister, Elizabeth (Henne) Kelly, Schertz, Texas. There are also seven grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in First UCC. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Henne, William F

Hamburg, March 12. - William F. Henne died of heart trouble at 4'oclock this morning at his home, 308 Port Clinton avenue, this borough, aged 56 years. He was a son of the late Samuel and Ellen (Unger) Henne, was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church; Symmetery Lodge, I.O.O.F. of the O. of I.A., the Union Fire Company and its beneficial association. There survive his widow, Minerva J. (Becker) Henne; these children: Paul Henne, Bernville R.3; Irvin Henne, at home; Arlan Henne, Sallie, wife of Aaron Francis, both of town, and Irene, wife of Arthur Strohecker, Port Clinton; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Albert Henne, of Strausstown. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home. Further services in St. John's Church, the Rev. Rufus E. Kern officiating. Interment in St. John's Cemetery in charge of Funeral Directors D.A. Burkey & Sons, of town.

Henne, William S.

The funeral of William S. Henne, one of out highly esteemed citizens, was largely attended. The church was too small to hold all the people. Rev. Aaron Finfrock preached a very impressive sermon. The church has not been filled to such an extent for a number of years.

Hennershutz, Walter E.

Walter E. Hennershutz, 84, Spring Township, died May 22 at 3:03 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, where he had been a resident for four years. He was the husband of Betty J. (Slonaker) Hennershutz. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Conrad W. and Annie M. (Strause) Hinnershitz. Hennershutz had been employed for 26 years as a real estate analyst by Mobil Oil Corp., retiring in 1981. He was a 1938 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. Hennershutz was a Merchant Marines veteran of World War II. He is also survived by a sister, Anna M. (Hinnershitz) Blew, a resident at the Highlands at Wyomissing. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Henning, Mrs. John

Mrs. John Henning, of Topton, was found dead in her bed on Wednesday forenoon last. She resided alone in her house. On Tuesday evening she was as hearty as ever, her neighbors having heard her singing as if very light-hearted. Next morning she was not seen by any one, and after waiting in vain until about 9 o'clock for her appearance, an entrance was forced to her dwelling, and she was then found dead. An inquest was held by Squire Mabry, of Mertztown, and a verdict of death by apoplexy rendered by the Jury. She was a widow, aged about 50 years. The funeral took place on Friday last.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, July 31, 1889, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Henrich, Bette E.

Private services and burial were arranged by the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Bette E. Henrich, who died Aug. 3 in her Pottsville Pike, Ontelaunee Township residence. She was the wife of Raymond F. Henrich. Born in Ontelaunee Township, she was a daughter of the late Robert B. and Lizzie B. (Leinbach) Heckman. Also surviving are a son, Daryll R. Henrich, Ontelaunee Township; a daughter, Darlene F. (Henrich) Christensen, Johnstown, Cambria County; and three grandchildren. Other survivors include four sisters: Sarah E. (Heckman) Smith and Barbara R. (Heckman) Reinoehl, both of Perry Township; D. Jean (Heckman) Clauss, Windsor Township; and Carolyn R. (Heckman) Putt, Tucson, Ariz.

Henry, Andrew G.

Losing control of the automobile he was driving between Bowers and Topton about 4:30 o'clock yesterday morning, Andrew G. Henry, colored, of Mertztown, was instantly killed when the vehicle hit a pole with such force as to knock the body of the machine from the chassis. Two other occupants of the automobile, Nora Reinert and John Helbert, also of Mertztown, escaped with minor injuries. The trio was returning from Walnuttown, near Fleetwood, to which place they had taken William Oxenford. They were traveling upgrade along the macadam highway when the driver suddenly lost control and the automobile hit a pole and upset. Henry's skull was fractured and his collar bone broken. Justice of the Peace Roy E. Mabry, deputy coroner, visited the scene of the accident and notified the State Highway patrol and Dr. Charles E. Schlappich, of Birdsboro, acting coroner. The body of Henry was ordered removed to the funeral home of Irwin D. DeLong at Topton. Andrew G. Henry was born at Milton, Northumberland county, thirty-six years ago, a son of Andrew G. and the late Mary Thompson Henry. Besides his father, he is survived by six brothers, Earl, of Macungie R. 1; Cyrus, of Wernersville; Boyd, Alfred and Joseph, of Mertztown R. 2, and Thomas, of Easton, and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Stonewall, of Easton; Elizabeth Henry, of Mertztown R. 2, and Ruth Henry, of Wernersville. Funeral services will be held in St. Peter's church, between Shimerville and Siesholtzville, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. N. Blatt officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, June 22, 1933, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Henry, Anthony Y.

Anthony Y. Henry of Barto R.D. died suddenly yesterday afternoon on arrival at the Goodrich Tire Co., Oaks, where he was employed for 17 years. He was 61. Born in Harlem, Berks County, he was a son of the late Irwin B. and Mary G. Yeager Henry. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic church, Bally. Surviving are his wife, the former Marion K. Snyder; nine children, Francis of Barto R.D.; Paul of Trappe; Ivo of Perkiomenville R.D.; Joseph of Pennsburg; Peter of Barto R.D.; Margaret, wife of Willard Stauffer, Barto R.D.; Josephine, at home; Mary, wife of Donald Kuterbach of Pottstown, and Esther, wife of Stanley Bauer of barto R.D.; 23 grandchildren and two sisters, Marie, wife of George Schertel of Barto R.D., and Florence, wife of Walter Shuler of Bally. Services will be at 8 a.m. Friday at his home, with Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at his residence. Arrangements are being made by the Owen S. Hoffman Funeral Home, East Greenville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 15, 1960, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Henry, Earl F.

Among the local survivors of Earl F. Henry, Reading, who died Feb. 6 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Jan. 27, is a brother, Robert P. Henry, Fleetwood.

Henry, Elizabeth Mae

Elizabeth Mae Henry, 50, of Alburtis R. 1, died Monday in Wernersville State Hospital. Born in Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Thompson) Henry. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Mertztown. Surviving are six brothers, Alfred and Boyd, both of Mertztown R. 1, Earl of Macungie R. 1, Joseph of Allentown, Thomas of New Jersey and Cyrus of Wernersville. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Schofer Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 20, 1966, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]

Henry, Erma H.

Erma H. Henry, 90, formerly of Wyomissing, died Aug. 4 in Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township, where she had been a resident for five years. Her husband, Leon D. Henry, died in 1997. Born in Oley, she was a daughter of the late Ammon and Amelia (Hoppes) Eckert. Henry was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Wyomissing. She was a life member of Media Chapter 511, Order of the Eastern Star. Henry is survived by a son, Leon R., Nottingham, Bucks County, and a daughter, Linda L. (Henry) Theisen, Exeter Township. Other survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Eckert, Kutztown, and Eleanor (Eckert) Schaeffer, New Jerusalem. There are also four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Henry, George

George Henry, a respected resident of Breinigsville, died at his home on Sunday morning at 6.45 of intestinal tuberculosis, aged 38 years and 14 days. He was a son of the late Frank Henry and his wife Fianna (nee Bowers) and was born near Moselem, Berks county. He was ailing for the last eighteen months. Upon the advice of his family physician he went to Sacred Heart Hospital on December 11, 1923, and submitted to an operation in the hope of regaining his health. He was bedfast for the last three months. He was employed by the International Motor Works of Allentown. He was a member of Allentown Camp, No. 144, W.O.W. He is survived by his wife Lizzie (nee Drey), one son, George, and one daughter, Mildred, at home; on brother, Frank Henry, Topton; three sisters, Mrs. Howard Bryson, Reading; Mrs. George Schadler, Allentown; Mrs. Samuel Bowers, Emaus. He was a member of Siegfried's church on Reformed side. Funeral on Thursday morning from his late home at 9.30. Continued services and burial at Seigfried's church, Rev. George Smith officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 12, 1924, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Henry, Ida L. (nee Sefing)

Mrs. Ida L. Henry, 86, matron at the Lutheran Home, Topton, for 37 years, died yesterday in the Caum Home in Reading. Mrs. Henry served at the home with her husband, the late Dr. Jonas O. Henry, who was the home's superintendent during the same period, from 1909 until her retirement in January 1946. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Abby (Sauer) Sefing. She had resided in Allentown after her retirement. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Paul J. Henry, pastor of Trinity Church, Robesonia, Berks County, and Col. Leonard D. Henry of New York City; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Lutheran Home. Viewing will be 7-8:30 pm. Thursday in the Schofer Funeral Home, Topton, and from noon Friday until time of services at the home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 3, 1964, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Henry, Isaac S.

Isaac S Henry 77 of 78 Henry Ave., New Berlinville, died Friday at 8:45 P.M. in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient for the past four weeks.

Born in New Berlinville, a son of Randolph A and Laura R (Houck) Henry, he was a farm equipment dealer for 50 years trading as Erb and Henry Inc., New Berlinville, prior to his retirement in 1973.

He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, New Berlinville; Liberty Fire Company, New Berlinville; Keystone Fire Company, Boyertown; and the Berks County Farm Equipment Dealers Association.

Surviving are his wife, Edna M. (Ziegenfuss) Henry, and two sons Dr. Owen I Henry, Metamora, MI. and Capt. Lee L. Henry Phoenix, AZ. Four grandchildren and one sister, Mae Henry of New Berlinville.

Services will be held Wednesday at 10 A.M. in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Theodore Mefford and Rev. Kenneth Kline officiating. Burial will be made in Limmerick Garden of Memories.

[Source: Reading Eagle, November 23, 1980. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Henry, Jonas Oscar

The Lehigh Valley's religious and social community was saddened yesterday by news of the death of one of the region's better-known clergymen, the Rev. Jonas Oscar Henry. Dr. Henry died Sunday night in Allentown Hospital, where he had been admitted on Saturday. He was 81. For nearly four decades he was superintendent of the Topton Lutheran Home. During that time he and his wife assumed the roles of foster father and mother for more than 1,000 boys and girls. One of the most beloved ministers in the Lehigh Valley, Dr. Henry was born in Kistler's Valley, Lynn Township, Lehigh County, in 1874. He was a son of the late Daniel and Sarah (Wagaman) Henry. He began his career in the ministry after graduating from Muhlenberg College with honors in 1899, entering Mt. Airy Seminary in that year. Ordained in May, 1902, the year he graduated from Mt. Airy, he was assigned to Mission Church on Lake Erie. Later in the same year, he was transferred to St. Peter's Church, Topton. From 1902 to 1909, he served, in addition to St. Peter's Church, St. Paul's in Fleetwood, and Christ Church in Dryville. He became the fourth superintendent of the Lutheran Home in July, 1909, and remained there until his retirement in 1946. Upon retiring, he was immediately named superintendent emeritus, a title he held until his death. Of the 1,000 children Dr. Henry and his wife helped to rear, two became ministers, and 18 are teachers. More than 80 boys served in World War II. A last memorial to Dr. Henry was established in 1939 with the dedication at the Topton Home of the Henry Building, a structure which contains a school, large auditorium and sports facilities. Dr. Henry was honored by Muhlenberg College 35 years after his graduation when he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. In 1952, he was cited by Mt. Airy Seminary for his 50 fruitful years of church service. Surviving at the family home, 116 N. 13th St., Allentown, are his wife, the former Ida L. Sefing, whom he married in 1903; three sons, the Rev. Karl S. Henry D.D., member of the Board of American Missions, ULCA, Plainfield, N.J.; the Rev. Paul J. Henry, pastor of Grace Church, Royersford, who acted as assistant superintendent of the Topton Home from 1941 to 1946; and Col. Leonard Henry, of New York City; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild, a sister, Elizabeth, wife of William Sechler, Hymansville, and a brother, George Henry, of Neffs. Services will be in Christ Lutheran Church, 13th and Hamilton Sts., Allentown, at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Henry, Joyce L.

Joyce L. Henry, 69, of Canal Street, Port Clinton, died Friday morning at Pottsville Hospital, shortly after arrival. She had been taken to the hospital from Pine Brook Personal Care, Orwigsburg, where she had resided for three years. Born in Port Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas I. and Lillie E. Kamp Luckenbill. She worked as a sewing machine operator and packer for 13 years for Raubenhold and Co., Port Clinton, until retiring. She and her husband also owned and operated Henry's Grocery Store, Port Clinton, for several years. She was a member of St. John's Church, Port Clinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey W., on Jan. 17, 1988. Surviving are three sons, Harvey W., Bruce T. and Michael C., all of Port Clinton; a daughter, Darlene A. Boyer, Tilden Township, Berks County; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Interment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township, Berks County.

Henry, Joyce L.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Joyce L. Henry, 69, formerly of Port Clinton, who died of natural causes Nov. 22 in Pottsville Hospital. She was taken to the hospital from Pine Brook Personal Care, Orwigsburg. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens. She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey W. Henry, who died Jan. 17, 1988. Born in Port Clinton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas I. and Lillie E. (Kamp) Luckenbill. Until retiring, she was employed as a sewing machine operator by Raubenhold and Co., Port Clinton. She and her husband formerly owned and operated Henry's Grocery Store in Port Clinton. Henry was a member of St. John's Church, Port Clinton. Surviving are a daughter, Darlene A. (Henry) Boyer, Tilden Township; and three sons: Harvey W. Henry, Bruce T. Henry, and Michael C. Henry, all of Port Clinton. There are also 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Henry, Mrs. (nee Houck)

Henry, Robert Donald

Robert Donald Henry was born in Reading, PA July 22, 1920 where he resided with his mother's friend until age five when he was sent to be raised institutionally in New York and Rhode Island. Upon leaving his second orphanage at age eighteen he came to California where he had odd jobs, finally becoming a bartender arranging and handling parties for Hollywood stars.

Impressed with his personality and work ethic, Bob was asked to personally handle all social events at the Hearst Castle for Movie star Marion Davies for whom the castle was built by William Randolph Hearst. Marion backed Bob in his first and last venture in the restaurant business that lasted forty-five ears. With her help he opened Bob Henry's Round Table "The House of Prime Rib" in Santa Monica. Bob lost his long battle for mortality on November 14th, 2008 in Tarzana Hospital.

Bob Henry never married until 1992 and is survived by his wife June Cain Miller Henry. He is also survived by employees and the community that he loved and catered to.

Services will be held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., L.A., Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Family requests no flowers.

Henninger, Kermit W.

Services were held in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, for Kermit W. Henninger, Kutztown Road, Maxatawny Township, who died of natural causes Nov. 15 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he had been a patient since Nov. 9. Burial was in Ziegel's Union Cemetery, Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County. Born in Upper Macungie Township, he was a son of the late William L. and Stella M. (Werley) Henninger. Until retiring in 2001, he had been employed as a dock clerk by Agway for many years, working in the Chapman facility in Lehigh County and later in Kutztown. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Ziegel's Union Church, Weisenberg Township. Surviving are a sister, Arlene S. (Henninger) Barto, Kutztown, and two brothers, Warren E. Henninger, Allentown, and Robert R. Henninger, Breinigsville.

Henninger, Miles D.

Miles D. Henninger, 85, Kempton, died May 12 in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown. He was the husband of Pauline E. (Fetherolf) Henninger. Born in Albany Township, he was a son of the late Daniel C. and Leah H. (Faust) Henninger. Henninger was employed from 1959 to 1972 by the Trojan Powder Co., Allentown. He was the founder and owner-operator of Henninger's Nursery, Kempton, from 1972 until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Stony Run. Henninger is also survived by two daughters, Darlene A. (Henninger) Berk, Kempton, and Sandra P. (Henninger) Bauscher, Lenhartsville; and two sons, Dallas C., Kempton, and David M., Tucker, Ga. Other survivors include a brother, Paul, Lenhartsville; and a sister, Lillian (Henninger) Christ, Hamburg. There are also six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Friedens Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli, Lehigh County, is in charge of arrangements.

Henry Sr., John W.

A funeral Mass was celebrated for John W. Henry Sr., 83, husband of Josephine (Borzillo) Henry, of Perkiomenville Road in Upper Frederick, formerly of Norristown, who died Nov. 4 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Germantown, he served as a staff sergeant in the Pacific with Company A of the 1905 Engineer Aviation Battalion in the Army during World War II. He retired in 1985 as an electrician's helper with his son's company, Jack Henry Contractors in Upper Frederick. Henry previously worked as a shipping/receiving clerk at the former Trailmobile Co. in Upper Gwynedd and a machinist at the former Wauman Co. in Norristown. He was a member of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Lower Frederick. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans Post No. 25 in Norristown and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5203 in Paoli. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John W. Henry Jr., Upper Frederick; three brothers; two sisters; two granddaughters; one stepgranddaughter; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother; a sister and one grandson. Contributions may be made to Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473. Burial was in Limerick Garden of Memories. The Holcombe Funeral Home, Main St., Trappe, handled the arrangements.

Henry, Peter W.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Bally, for Peter W. Henry, who died of natural causes Aug. 17 in his Hill Top Court, Perry Township residence. Burial was in the church cemetery. Born in Bally, he was a son of the late Anthony Y. and Marion S. (Snyder) Henry. He was a 1958 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. Henry was a self-employed real estate agent for over 30 years. He was a life member of the Hamburg Loyal Order of Moose and a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus. Surviving are Edith M. (Gallagher) Coleman, with whom he resided; a daughter, LeeAnn (Henry) Ivanes, Bangor, Northampton County; and four sons: Peter J. Henry, Norfolk, Va.; Anthony P. Henry, Mohrsville; Park A. Henry, Bangor; and Timothy A. Henry, Phillipsburg, Centre County. There are also 14 grandchildren. Other survivors include four brothers: Francis Henry and Ivo Henry, both of Bechtelsville; Paul Henry, Linfield, Montgomery County; and Joseph Henry, Pennsburg, Montgomery County. Also surviving are three sisters: Margaret (Henry) Stauffer, Barto; Mary (Henry) Kuterbach, Pottstown; and Esther (Henry) Bauer, Bechtelsville. He was predeceased by three sons: Perry J. Henry, Pat M. Henry and Payne A. Henry. The Morrell Funeral Home, Boyertown, was in charge of arrangements.

Henry, Samuel I.

Samuel I. Henry, aged 69 years, teacher of mathematics in the Wyomissing High School since 1912, died at his home, 1550 Delaware Avenue Wyomissing.

Death followed a short illness. He had attended to his classroom duties until the Christmas holidays. Over the holiday season he became ill and had been confined to his home since.

He was a native of Montgomery County, near Boyertown, son of the late Jacob and Catharine (Houck) Henry. He was a graduate of Muhlenberg College and took advanced work at the University of Pennsylvania.

He taught in the Pottstown High school for some years following his college graduation. Later he became a member of the Boyertown High School faculty and in 1912 joined the Wyomissing High School faculty.

He was a member of the Lutheran denomination Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Popodickon Tribe, 388 I. O. R. M., and Excelsior Encampment, 85, I. O. O. F.

Surviving are his widow, Bessie E. (Leidy) Henry, one daughter, Miss Jeanette Henry, at home; one son Samuel Henry of Shillington; one grandchildren, two sisters, Miss Clara Henry, of Boyertown, and Hannah S. wife of Dr. Charles Stauffer, Harrisburg.

Funeral took lace on Monday. Services were conducted by the Rev. M. LeRoy Wuchter. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.

[Note: Not mentioned in his obituary, Samuel Henry was a survivor of the Boyertown Opera House fire of January 13, 1908. He managed to get out safely and also rescued his sister Clara from the flames. Their cousin Bessie Henry was one of the three telephone operators on duty at the Boyertown telephone office, answering and making calls for assistance in surrounding communities. Bessie Henry was the daughter of William S. Henry and Sallie (Emery) Henry of Boyertown.]

Henry, William S.

The earthly remains of the late William S. Henry were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery last Monday afternoon, and a large concourse of friends and relatives from far and near came to pay their last tributes of respect to the deceased by following his remains to the grave. Deceased was a son of the late Jonas and Leah (nee Samsel) Henry, and was born Sept. 9, 1847. He is survived by only one sister, Mrs. Daniel G. Dry, of Hutsonville, Illinois. Two step-sisters also survive. His surviving children are William, Bessie, Laura and Naomi. He was found dead in bed on the morning of May 4, by his daughter Bessie. His sudden death was a great shock to the community, as he was a much respected citizen and always had a pleasant word for everybody. Just the evening before he was the center of a pleasant gathering at his favorite retreat, Leidy's livery stables, and was jesting with his comrades. Rev. Weber preached the funeral sermon, and Undertaker James G. Brumbach had charge of the remains.

Herb, Chester W.

Chester W. Herb, 83, died June 20 at 11:10 p.m. in his residence in Oley. He was the husband of Florence (Rickli) Herb. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Adam and Alice (Imes) Herb. Herb served 20 years in the Army during World War II and in the Air Force during the Korean War, retiring in 1965 as an air police officer. He was later employed for 20 years as a security guard by Western Electric Co., Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Zion's (Spies) Evangelical Reformed Church, Alsace Township. Herb was a life member of the East End Athletic Club, Reading, and the Birdsboro Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy (Herb) Wagner, Wyomissing. Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in the Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn. Burial will be in Spies (Zion) Cemetery, Alsace Township.

Herb, Josiah P.

Herb--On the 23d inst., in Alsace township, Josiah P. Herb, Justice of the Peace, aged 57 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectuflly invited to attend his funeral, on Friday morning, at 10 o'clock, from his late residence, near Snyder's (Gechter's) tavern. Services at Spiece's Church.

[Source: Reading Times and Dispatch, Friday, January 26, 1872. Submitted by Nancy.]

Herb, Katie

Herb, Leroy B.

Leroy B. Herb, 82, a former general manager of the hosiery division of the Vanity Fair Corp., Wyomissing, died Tuesday morning at 5:10 in his residence at 511 Berks Place, Whitfield. Herb had been employed by the firm for 28 years before retiring as general manager in 1964. A 1926 graduate of Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Herb was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing. Born in Sinking Spring, he was the son of William H. and Sarah (Mellen) Herb. His first wife, Ruth P. (Hemmig) Herb, died Dec. 15, 1945. Surviving are his widow, Miriam M. (Mondorf) Hartman Herb, and a son, Thomas W. of Reading R.D.1. Also two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a sister, Elsie Herb, Reading. The Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Herb, Susan C.

Mrs. Susan C. Herb, 80, 1815 Union St., died at 11:30 p.m. Friday at her home. She was the wife of Nicholas C. Herb and daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary (Boyer) Weider. Born in Dryville, Berks Co., she had resided in Allentown for the past 25 years. She had been in ill health for six years and bedfast for the past six weeks. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huff's church. In addition to her husband, two daughters, Elda, wife of Harvey Romig, E. Macungie, and Mamie, at home, and two brothers, James Weider, Allentown, and Edwin Weider, Reading, survive. She was preceded in death by three daughters.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, July 25, 1948, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herb, Tillie

Tillie Herb, life-long resident of near Huffs church, Berks county, died yesterday morning at the Allentown hospital. She had been a patient there since Jan. 14. She was 83 years old. Miss Herb was a practical nurse. She was a member of the Huffs church. She was an accomplished violinist. Her parents were Henry and Catherine (Conrad) Herb. The only survivor is a brother, Nicholas Herb, Allentown. A sister preceded her in death. Services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ernest b. Zimmerman funeral home, 1124 Walnut St. Interment in Huffs church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 14, 1940, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herb, William H.

William H. Herb, aged 25 years, 6 months and 21 days, died from tuberculosis at 8 a.m. today at the residence of his grandparents, Harrison S. and Mary Herb, at Stonersville. Deceased had been ailing for several months. He was a member of the Lutheran denomination. Deceased was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William R. Herb. He leaves two brothers, LeRoy B. and Harvey D., both of Reading, and three sisters, Anna M., wife of John Body, Reading; Mary A. and Elsie G., Sinking Spring. Undertaker Lutz took charge of the remains.

Herb, Sarah

Sarah, wife of Wilson H. Herb, and a sister of the late Rev. Thomas Levan Bickel, pastor of Faith Reformed Church, died suddenly at 7:30 a.m. today, as a result of a heart attack, at her home, 1020 Penn avenue, Wyomissing. Mrs. Herb, whose husband is a proof reader for the Eagle, was a lifelong resident of this locality. She was a daughter of the late William and Malvina (Lavan) Bickel. Surviving are two children, Paul W. Herb, West Wyomissing, and Miss Anna M. Herb, at home; one sister, Mrs. Mary Bausher, of the Penn avenue address, and two brothers, William Bickel, of Philadelphia, and Elias Bickel, of Reading.

Herb, William H.

William H. Herb, aged 25 years, 6 months and 21 days, died from tuberculosis at 8 a.m. today at the residence of his grandparents, Harrison S. and Mary Herb, at Stonersville. Deceased had been ailing for several months. He was a member of the Lutheran denomination. Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William R. Herb. He leaves two brothers, LeRoy B. and Harvey D., both of Reading, and three sisters, Anna M., wife of John Body, Reading; Mary A. and Elsie G., Sinking Spring. Undertaker Lutz took charge of the remains.

Herbein, John S.

Services will be Wednesday for John S. Herbein, 92, a retired Berks County educator, who died January 25 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. He was the husband of Leila M. (Murphy) Herbein. Born in Allentown, Herbein formerly of Tumble Weed Way, Birdsboro, was the former superintendent of the Oley Valley School District, retiring in 1974. He had previously served as principal at Oley High School and Birdsboro High School. He is also survived by two sons, John G., Johnstown, Cambria County, and William W., Birdsboro. Also two stepsons, Robert Burrowes, Seattle, and Norman Burrowes, Colorado Springs, Colo., and two stepdaughters, Vicki (Burrowes) Staton, Jersey City, N.J., and Laura Burrowes, Billings, Mont. There are also five grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley. Burial will be in Fleetwood Cemetery.

Herbein, John S.

Services were held for John S. Herbein, 92, a retired Berks County educator, who died January 25 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. He was the husband of Leila M. (Murphy) Herbein. Born in Allentown, Herbein formerly of Tumble Weed Way, Birdsboro, was the former superintendent of the Oley Valley School District, retiring in 1974. He had previously served as principal at Oley High School and Birdsboro High School. He is also survived by two sons, John G., Johnstown, Cambria County, and William W., Birdsboro. Also two stepsons, Robert Burrowes, Seattle, and Norman Burrowes, Colorado Springs, Colo., and two stepdaughters, Vicki (Burrowes) Staton, Jersey City, N.J., and Laura Burrowes, Billings, Mont. There are also five grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., in Oley handled the arrangements. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery.

Herbein, Mary Emma

Herbein - In Richmond, Dec. 15th, Mary Emma, daughter of John and Esther Herbein, aged 5 years, 4 months and 2 days.

Herbein, Milton W.

Milton W. Herbein, 82, a retired Berks County farmer, died last night at his home on Main Street in Lyons. A son of the late David and hannah (Weidner) Herbein, he was a native of Rockland Township, Berks County. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Dryville. Surviving are his widow, the former Agnes Heffner; a son, Homer of Fleetwood; four daughters, Verna, wife of Karl Reinhart, and Edna, wife of Kermit Delong, both of Lyons; Pennie, wife of Harold Reinert of Reading, and Blanche, wife of Harold Nester of Mertztown R. 1; a brother, Charles of Allentown, and four grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at his home. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at his home. Arrangements are being made by the Schofer Funeral Home, Topton.

Note: Daughter listed as Pennie was corrected to Annie in an obit that appear in the same newspaper on Saturday, October 18, 1964, page 18.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 17, 1964, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herbein, Ruth M.

Services were held for Ruth M. Herbein, 90, of Herbein Road, Oley Township, who died January 23 in St. Joseph Medical Center. Her husband, Carl B. Herbein, died in 1989. Born in Rockland Township, she and her husband were the owners-operators of Glen Farms, near Oley, from 1946 until her retirement in 1988. She was a 1927 graduate of the Keller School, Rockland Township. Herbein was a member of Frieden's United Church of Christ, Oley. She was a past secretary of the Oley Valley Society of Farm Women Group 1. Surviving is a son, Carl D., Reading. Other survivors include a sister, Hilda (Eckert) Fisher, Oley; two grandsons and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Frieden's Cemetery, Oley Township. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, was in charge of the arrangements.

Herber, Daniel B.

Herber--In this city, on the 30th ult., Daniel B., son of Daniel and the late Catharine Herber, aged 16 years, 11 months and 29 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his brother, Howard Herber, in West Leesport, Sunday aftenoon at 2 o'clock at the house. Services and interment at Leesport Church.

Herber, Doris E.

Memorial services were held in the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Doris E. Herber, formerly of South Laurel Street, Kutztown, who died July 22 in the Elizabethtown Masonic Home. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. She was the wife of Wayne A. Herber. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Sally (Gift) Hess. Until retiring, she was a former part-owner and operator of Wayne's Dry Goods, Kutztown, for many years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown. Also surviving are a daughter, Donna L. (Herber) Burgert, and a son, Dallas R. Herber, both of Kutztown. There are also three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Fern (Hess) Eyer, Shillington.

Herber, Erma K.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Erma K. Herber, 89, formerly of South Fourth Street, Hamburg, who died June 11 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had resided since July. Burial was in Friedens Cemetery, Lenhartsville. Born in Greenwich Township, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Katie A. (George) Herber. She was employed as a sewing machine operator by Windsor Knitting Mills, Hamburg, for many years until retiring Feb. 28, 1980. From May 1980 until April 2002, she was employed by the Leibensperger Card and Gift Shop, Hamburg. Herber was a charter member of the Shoemakersville Fire Company auxiliary. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Lenhartsville. Surviving are a brother, Lloyd W. Herber, Hamburg, and two sisters, Mabel A. (Herber) Smith and Alma A. (Herber) Dreisbach, both of Shoemakersville.

Herbine, Deborah Ellen

Herbine - In Reading, May 19th, Deborah Ellen, daughter of Peter and Susanna Herbine, aged 14 years, 8 months and 4 days.

Herbst, Amanda (nee Knerr)

Amanda, widow of Samuel Herbst, of Fullerton, died on Saturday morning at 9.25 o�clock at the residence of her son, Daniel Adams, 57 East Wall street, Bethlehem, following an illness of three months from a complication of diseases in her eighty-third year. She had been ailing for the past three months and bedfast for the past two weeks. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julius Knerr, was twice married, and leaves to mourn her passing three sons, Charles Adams, of Emaus; Fred Adams, of Fullerton; Samuel Herbst, of Fullerton; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Middaugh and Mrs. Maggie Bailey, Fullerton; a brother, Julius Knerr, of Reading, and a sister, Helena Knerr, of Doylestown. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at one o�clock from the late home, 803 Front street, Fullerton. Interment will be made in the cemetery at Longswamp church. Fourteen grandchildren also survive to mourn her loss.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, November 19, 1933, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herbst, Glenn M. Sr.

Glenn M. Herbst Sr., 56, Houston, formerly of Boyertown, died of natural causes May 17 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston. He was the husband of Marlene (Benfield) Herbst. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of Carl M. and Joan E. (Quaintance) Herbst, Boyertown. Herbst was employed by the Pottstown Medical Center and Septic Tank Cleaners, Pottstown. He was last employed by Allied Rug Co., Houston. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Herbst was a 1967 graduate of Boyertown High School. He is also survived by three sons: Glenn M. Jr., Spring, Texas; Mark C., Boyertown; and Paul, Houston. Other survivors include two brothers, Gary C. and Gregory S., both of Boyertown; and a sister, Patti Lynn (Herbst) Garber, Nashville, Tenn. There are also four grandchildren. Services will be May 25 at 2 p.m. in the Veterans Funeral Service, Houston. Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery, Houston.

Herbst, Mae E.

A graveside service was held for Mae E. (Miller) Herbst, 74, widow of Ernest E. Herbst, of Terrace Road, Boyertown, who died June 24 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. Born in Douglass, Montgomery County, she worked for the former Tung-Sol in Boyertown for 48 years, retiring in 1995. Surviving are two sons, Earnest "LaVerne" L. Herbst Sr. of Reading and Mark R. Herbst of Pottstown; one daughter, Fay Aguiar of Pottstown. Also a brother, William Miller of Sassamansville; one sister, Edna Price of Boyertown; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchhildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister. Services were held at Highland Memorial Park in Pottstown. The arrangements were handled by the Morrell Funeral Home of Boyertown.

Herbst, Richard R.

Richard R. Herbst, 67, of 289 Gernant's Church Road, Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, chairman of the township supervisors, died Monday at home. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Morris E. and Catherine M. Schropp Herbst. He was a 1953 graduate of Perry High School. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Army Reserves. He was employed as a sewing machine mechanic by Burkey Underwear Co., Hamburg, and as director of technical services for Ship & Shore, Exton, Chester County, and American Argo Inc., Pottsville. He was also employed by Security Guard Inc., Reading, and was last employed by Berks County Intermediate Unit, last working in July. He was a township supervisor for six years and an auditor of the municipal authority and township police commissioner for two years, until resigning. He was a justice of the peace from 1961-68. He was member of Zion's United Church of Christ, Perry Township, a life member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 11282, Leesport, where he was chaplain, and Union Fire Company, Hamburg, and its beneficial association. Surviving are his wife the former Barbara A. Madeira; a daughter, Sharon K. Wentzel, Sinking Spring; two sons, Kerry R., Shoemakersville, and Christopher K., at home; a brother, William A., Mansfield; four grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Zion's UCC. Interment will be in Leesport Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Hering, Willard A.

Among the local survivors of Willard A. Hering, 86, Orwigsburg, who died Nov. 23 in St. Joseph Medical Center, is a sister, Mary C. (Hering) Hafer, Hamburg.

Herman, Addie E.

Services were held in Grace Lutheran Church, Topton, with additional services in Trinity Lutheran Church, Hecktown, Northampton County, for Addie E. Herman, of Tower Drive, Longswamp Township, who died March 25 in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown, where she had been a patient five days. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. Robert L. Herman, who died May 17, 1986. Born in Minersville, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Atkinson and Sarah (LeVan) Atkinson Powell. She was director of admissions at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, from 1954 to 1974. Herman was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hecktown. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Ann (Herman) Weaver, Bethlehem; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Mildred A. (Atkinson) Tegart, Rochester, N.Y.; and two brothers, Harry A. Atkinson, Norristown, and Joseph W. Atkinson, Shoemakersville. She was predeceased by a son, L. Robert Herman, who died in 1972. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, was in charge of arrangements.

Herman, Agnes E.

Taken ill with acute bronchitis while visiting Alice Hottenstein, of Kutztown, Agnes E. Herman died on Monday afternoon. She was the daughter of the late Rev. J. Sassaman Herman and is the last of her immediate family.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. at the funeral home of G. R. Schaeffer, Kutztown. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.

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

Herman, Alfred J.

Rev. Alfred J. Herman, the Nestor of Lehigh Classis of the Reformed Church, died Tuesday at half-past eight o'clock from heart failure on his farm in Maxatawny township, Berks county, west of Rothrocksville. His home was the old Herman homestead, on which he was born and lived his entire lifetime. He had lived a retired life the past nine years and his health was failing for three years past. An attack of dropsy brought on heart failure, which finally caused his death. Rev. Herman was the son of the long-deceased Rev. Charles G. Herman and Esther (nee Sassman-Hansen) and was born at Maxatawny on November 4, 1831. He was graduated from the Reformed Theological Seminary at Lancaster, and was ordained in 1851 before he was 21 years old. After graduating he assisted his father in the charge, which comprised the churches at Siegfried, Bowers, Huffs, Fogelsville, Seiberlingsville, Weisenburg, Wessnersville and Topton. In 1860 he succeeded his father, who died three years later. His charge was then reduced to Fogelsville, Weisenburg, Seiberlingsville and Wessnersville, which he continued to service with satisfaction until nine years ago, when he retired from active life. Revs. G. B. Smith, of Kutztown, and F. P. Laros, of Alburtis, now have charge of this field. His grandfather, Rev. Frederick G. Herman, who was born in Holland on October 9, 1761, and who died in this country January 8, 1848, was sent to America as a missionary by the Holland Synod when a middle-aged man, and settled in Berks county. Rev. Herman is survived by his widow, Isabelle (nee Grim), sister of Dr. Henry A. Grim, Louisa Grim, Oscar S. Grim and Mrs. Davis Garber, of this city, and these children: Mrs. Dr. R. H. Beck, of Hecktown; Dr. Ambrose C. Herman, of Lansdale, and Hon. George S. Herman, a present member of the Legislature from Berks county. Nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Three sisters, Mrs. Maria Fogel, mother of Dr. Solon C. B. Fogel; Mrs. Esther Helfrich, mother of Miss Alese Helfrich; Mrs. Louisa Brandel and a brother, Rev. Jacob S. Herman, preceded him in death. Funeral on Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. with services and burial at Siegfried Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 11, 1911, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herman, Barbara R.

Memorial services were held in St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Kutztown, for Barbara R. Herman, of Fairview Drive, Kutztown, who died of cancer June 20 in Kutztown Manor, where she had resided four days. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harold C. M. Gilbert and Lillian Ehrgood (Green) Gilbert. Until retiring, she was employed as a secretary by Albright College for 19 years. She was previously employed as a secretary by Reading Batteries, Muhlenberg Township, and the Kutztown Publishing Co. She was a 1954 graduate of Amity High School and attended the McCann's School of Business. Herman was a member of St. Paul's UCC Church, Kutztown, where she served one term on church council and was a Sunday school teacher. Surviving are a daughter, Jill E. (Herman) Klinger, Landisville, Lancaster County; and a son, Tod B. Herman, Kutztown. Other survivors include two grandchildren and a brother, Bruce H. Gilbert, Douglassville. The Boyko Funeral Home, Macungie, was in charge of arrangements.

Herman, Melinda F. (nee Herbst)

Mrs. Melinda F. (nee Herbst) Herman, 75, wife of Charles O. Herman, died Monday at her home, 229 Home Ave., Topton. Daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Frain Herbst, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran church, Topton; Ladies auxiliary of Topton Fire Co., Ladies auxiliary of Berks firemen; Topton Longswamp War Mothers and Ladies auxiliary of Ray A. Master, American Legion, post. Surviving are her husband, seven children, Mrs. Victor Glasser, Reading; Mrs. Claire M. Price, Mertztown; Mrs. George Epting, Mrs. Paul Rohrbach, Mrs. Elam Boyer, LeRoy Herman and Clare Herman, all of Topton; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Mrs. Katie Feick, Reading, and two other sisters, Mrs. Ellen Yoder, Maxatawny, and Mrs. Elizabeth Keller, Barto.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 17, 1948, page 28. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herman, Ruphena

Mrs. Ruphena Herman, widow of Joseph Herman, died on Saturday night at the home of her son-in-law, William H. Wieser, the Hotel Lehigh, of old age. She was nearly 78 years of age and was born in Greenwich, Berks county. Her husband died three years ago. Deceased is survived by these children: Mrs. Wm. H. Wieser, Mrs. A. J. Reichard, Mrs. Wm. H. Boyer and Tilghman Herman, all of this city. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning with interment at Mickley's. Rev. J. D. Schindel will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 30, 1905, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herman, Verna A.

Services were arranged by the Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville, for Verna A. Herman, who died Oct. 29 in the Lutheran Home of Topton. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. Charles D. Herman. Herman was a life member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Surviving are two sons, Paul Herman, Livermore. Calif., and Richard Herman, Wayland, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. There is also a sister, Sara Neagley, Elizabethville.

Herner, Jacob D.

Jacob D. Herner, following a lingering illness, died of complications at 4:30 a.m. today at his residence, 111 South Tenth street. He was 76 years of age and had been bedfast since January. Deceased was a shoemaker and a lifelong resident of this city. He was a member of the First Reformed Church. He was a son of the late Jeremiah and Lucetta Herner. His widow, Mary (Hart) Herner, and a daughter, Margaret Herner, at home, survive.

Herner, Margaret M.

Miss Margaret M. Herner, teache of the second grade in the Schuylkill avenue and West Elm street school, died suddenly early today in St. joseph's hospital. Miss Herner, who resided at 111 South Tenth street, was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Hart) Herner. She was the last of her immediate family. She was graduated from Reading high School in 1893 and was a life member of the local Alumni Association. Miss Herner was a member of First Reformed Church, Reading Teachers' Association, Pennsylvania State Teachers' Association and National Education Associatioin. The Henninger Funeral home has charge.

Herra, Walter H.

On the 12th inst. Walter H., husband of Julia F.(nee Hoffman) Herra, of 138 S. 11th St. Age 49 years. Services from Theo C. Auman, Inc., 247 Penn St., Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tamaqua, PA., Friends may call Tuesday evening 7 to 9 (AUMAN)

Herring, Donald E.

Among the local survivors of Donald E. Herring, 75, who died Jan. 21 in his Kutztown residence, is a brother, Irvin D. Herring, Lenhartsville.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, January 29, 2003 and February 5, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Herring, Donald E.

Services were held in St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown, for Donald E. Herring, who died Jan. 21 in his College Garden Drive, Kutztown residence. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. He was the husband of Shirley L. (Mengel) Herring. Born in Greenwich Township, he was a son of the late Elton D. and Mabel M. (Sunday) Herring. Until retiring in 1990 as vice president of Penn National Bank, he was a banker for 35 years, first employed by Kutztown National Bank in 1955. He was a graduate of Stoners Banking School, Rutgers, N.J. Herring was a World War II Army veteran. He was treasurer of the Optimist Club of Kutztown for 12 years. Herring was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown, where he was a former councilman. Surviving are a son, Timothy S. Herring, Crewe, Va., and two grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Carl L. Herring, Cetronia, Lehigh County, and Irvin D. Herring, Lenhartsville.

Herring, Florence M.

Florence M. Herring, 94 Graveside services were held in Watsontown Cemetery, Northumberland County, for Florence M. Herring, formerly of South Kern Drive, Topton, who died Oct. 30 in the Henry Health Care Center at the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had resided since Feb. 18, 2001. Memorial services will be held Nov. 21, 11 a.m., in Grace Lutheran Church, Topton. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur F. Herring, who died Dec. 12, 1977. Born in Watsontown, she was a daughter of the late Robert C. and Bertha M. (Tyson) Leech.

She was a 1925 graduate of Watsontown High School and a graduate of Pott's Business College, Williamsport. She completed a two-year course in parish education at the Lutheran Deaconess Motherhouse and Training School, Baltimore and attended Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. Herring was employed for three years as a house parent by the Oesterlen Orphan's Home, Springfield, Ohio, and served as director of the Lutheran Inner Mission Neighborhood House, Toledo, Ohio. She and her husband managed the Lutheran Home for the Aged, Lancaster County, from 1954-55. Herring served as director of activities at the Lutheran Home at Topton for 10 years and established and managed the clothing store at the home for eight years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church at the Lutheran Home at Topton. Surviving is a nephew, Keith E. Gearhart, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, was in charge of arrangements.

Herrman, C.F.

On the 4th of August, in Maxatawny township, Berks county, Rev. C. F. Herrman, for many years officiating as Minister of the German Reformed Church in that vicinity, aged 69 years.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, August 12, 1863, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herrmann, Anne W.

Graveside services were held in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Township, Northampton County for Anne W. Herrmann, 89, of Limekiln Road, Oley Township, formerly of Oley Turnpike Road, Exeter Township, who died December 19. She was a patient in Berkshire Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Exeter for three weeks. Her husband, Edwin B. Herrmann, died in 1995. Born in Easton, Northampton County, she was a 1931 graduate of Easton High School. She is survived by a daughter, Jeanne W. (Herrmann) Crowley, Oley Township. There are also two grandchildren and one great-grandson. The arrangements were handled by the Bean Funeral Home Inc., Exeter Township.

Hersh, Raymond

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, for Raymond Hersh, West Franklin Street, Topton, formerly of Chew Street, Allentown, who died Feb. 3 in the Moser Nursing Home, Trexlertown, Lehigh County. Burial was in Longswamp Union Cemetery. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna (Frederick) Hersh, who died in 1962. Born in Zionsville, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late John L. and Mary (Layton) Hersh. Until retiring April 1, 1972, he was employed as a stock handler by Mack Trucks, Allentown, for 31 years. Hersh was a World War II Army veteran. He was a life member of the Topton Fire Company and the Ray A. Master American Legion Post 217, Topton. Surviving are three nephews.

Hershey, J. Clair

J. Clair Hershey, 86, of Springtown, died June 7, 2003 at his residence. He was the husband of Patricia > (Bodder) Hershey and the late Pearl M. (Bodder) Hershey. Born in Hershey he was the son of the late John A. and Anna (Esbenshade) Hershey. He owned and operated the J. Clair Hershey Contractor, Springtown until 1980 when he retired. He served in the U.S. Army during peace time. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Springtown, where he was past Trustee and on the Administrative Board. He was also a member of the Springtown Volunteer Fire Co., the Springfield Lions Club where he was a past President, the Lehigh Country Club and was on the Board of Directors of the Quakertown National Bank. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, John C. of Springtown and William J. of Hellertown; one brother, Paul E. of Coopersburg; five step-daughters, Mary Alice Kipp of Quakertown, Lisa M. Urffer and Cynthia J. Festa both of Coopersburg, Beth J.Mason of Ocean City, Md., and Faith R. Geissinger of Lansdale; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held June 11, at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions can be made to Salem United Methodist Church, P.O.Box 470, Springtown, PA 18081. Online Memorial Tributes: www.heintzelmanfh.com Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

Hertel, Elfriede E.

Elfriede E. Hertel, 93, of Green Lane died April 29, 2003 in the Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg. She was the wife of the late Karl A. Hertel. Mrs. Hertel was born and raised in Thalheim, Erzgebirge, Germany. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Alma Ziegenbein Vorberg. She emigrated to the U.S. in 1929 where she met and married Mr. Hertel. She worked as a seamstress at the Green Lane Hoisery Mill. There are no immediate survivors. A private funeral service was held May 2. Arrangements: Monaghan Funeral Home Inc.,612 Main St., Red Hill, PA 18076.

Hertlein, Catharine

Hertlein -- In Ruscombmanor, February 2d, Catharine Hertlein, wife of John R. Hertlein, aged 28 years, 8 months and 27 days.

Hertlein, Esther

In Oley, on the 4th ult., Esther, widow of H. Hertlein, aged 87 years and 8 months.

Hertlein, Josiah

Hertlein - In Earl, March 21st, Josiah Hertlein, husband of Anna Hoffman, aged 62 years, 5 months and 12 days.

Hertzler, Naomi J.

Services will be held Thursday for Naomi J. Hertzler, 81, of Morgan Circle, Caernarvon Township, who died July 26 in Reading Hospital. Her husband, Henry J. Hertzler, died in 2000. Born in Berks County, Hertzler was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, Morgantown. She is survived by a son, Robert H., and a daughter, Dorothy J. (Hertzler) Hartenstine, both of Morgantown. Other survivors include two sisters, Evelyn (Fry) Gordon, Churchtown, Lancaster County, and Shirley (Fry) Bowlen, Douglassville. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Labs Funeral Home Inc., Honey Brook, Chester County. Burial will be in Caernarvon Cemetery, Caernarvon Township.

Hertzog, Aaron

Aaron Hertzog, a prominent farmer, of near Alburtis, died Sunday morning, aged sixty-eight years. He left a widow and two daughters, Cecelia, at home, and Mrs. Robert Fritch. He was a brother of Joseph Hertzog of Trexlertown; David, of Alburtis, and Mrs. Weigner, of East Greenville. Deceased was a member of the Longswamp Reformed congregation.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, October 25, 1900, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Elmira E.

Elmira E., wife of Campbell H. Hertzog, died on Tuesday at her home at Longswamp, of heart failure, aged 48 years. She had been unwell for some time past but nothing serious was expected until a few days before her death. Deceased was a daughter of Willoughby and Hettie Mabry, of Longswamp. She was a highly respected woman, possessed of many good qualities and her demise is mourned by a large circle of friends. Besides her husband and parents there survive two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Trexler, of Allentown, and Eva, residing at home. The funeral will be held on Monday next, the 2nd, with short services at 1.30 o'clock p.m. at the house and further services in the Longswamp church, where burial will also be made. Deceased was a member of the Reformed congregation. Rev. N. W. Helffrich will officiate.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, March 29, 1906, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Emma Rebecca

Died. On the 20th ult., in Longswamp, Emma Rebecca, daughter of Levi and Ella Hertzog, aged 1 year, 5 months and 20 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, June 30, 1880, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, George S.

George S. Hertzog, 37, of 140 N. 2nd St., Emmaus, died at his home last night. Hertzog was employed at Caloric Appliance Co., Topton. He served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Emmaus the past four years and was a member of the United Church of Christ, Topton. Born in Topton, the son of George S. Sr. and Carrie (Fenstermacher) Hertzog, he is survived by his widow, Esther (Dries) Hertzog; his parents, a daughter, Sharon; a son, Miles; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Fenstermacher, Kutztown; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Hertzog, Topton; four brothers, Wayne, Allentown; Carl, Alburtis; Lewis and Lee, Allentown; three sisters, Jean, the wife of Robert Moyer, Allentown; Betty Lou Hertzog, Allentown, and Mary, wife of Dallas Eisenhard, Allentown. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. at the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Military services will be conducted by the Topton American Legion Post 214.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, February 18, 1964, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Harvey J.

Harvey J. Hertzog, 75-year-old retired farmer, died at 3:50 p.m. yesterday at his home in Mertztown. His wife is the former Sallie Fritch. He was a son of the late Jacob and Rachel (Long) Hertzog and was a member of the Reformed wing of Longswamp Union church. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Sarah, wife of Fred Reading, Emmaus; two sons, William, Mertztown R. 1; Jacob, Center Valley; six grandchildren and one sister, Vallie Hertzog, Mertztown. Rev. Donald Englert will officiate at funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Friday from Mr. Hertzog's late home in Mertztown. Further services in Longswamp Union church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

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

Hertzog, Harvey Sylvanus

Hertzog, in this city, September 8, 1895, Harvey Sylvanus, son of Frank and Mary Hertzog, aged 1 year, 1 month and 9 days. Funeral this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home of the parents, 922 North Third Street. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial at Longswamp Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 10, 1895. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Jacob F.

Jacob F. Hertzog, 81, husband of Ida J. Marsteller Hertzog, died yesterday at his home, 204 3rd St., East Greenville. Born in Longswamp township, Berks county, he was a son of the late John and Catherine Landis Hertzog. He was married 59 years. Mr. Hertzog was a member of the New Goshenhoppen Evangelical Reformed church, East Greenville. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Katie, at home; one brother, Samuel, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Adams, Fleetwood. Funeral services will be held from his late home Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Dr. C. M. DeLong will officiate. Interment will be made in the New Goshenhoppen Evangelical Reformed church, East Greenville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 1, 1945, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, John D.

John D. Hertzog, a resident all of his life of Longswamp township, Berks county, died suddenly of heart failure at his home south of Topton on Tuesday afternoon. He was aged 63 years, 1 month and 23 days. He was the son of the late John and Catherine (nee Landis) Hertzog. He was a faithful member of the Longswamp church. There survive his widow, Ida (nee Long), three daughters, Lillian, Pauline and Catherine, at home, and seven sons, Percy, Clair and Earl, at home, John, George, Lloyd, of Topton, and Roland, of Fleetwood. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jerry Adams, Fleetwood, and Mrs. James Kirkpatrick, Bethlehem, and two brothers, Samuel, of Oxford, O., and Jacob, of East Greenville. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., D.S.T., from his late residence. Further services will be held in Longswamp and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 6, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Lou E.

Ill nearly a year with a complication of ailments, and bedfast five weeks, Lou E. Hertzog passed away quietly at 7:30 Sunday morning at her home, the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Egge, 437 E. Hamilton St., in her 79th year. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a daughter of the late Richard and Lucinda (Landis) Hertzog, but had lived in this city practically all her lifetime. She was a member of the Longswamp Reformed church and of Alexander Hamilton Council No. 28, Daughter of America. There survive two daughters, Mrs. Mamie Bernecker, this city; and Hilda, wife of Walter Egge, with whom she resided. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three sisters: Mrs. Mae, widow of George Pfeiffer, this city; Mrs. Alice, widow of Joseph Siddell, Wilmington, Del.; and Mrs. Agnes, widow of Frank Fahs, Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held at her late home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be made in Longswamp cemetery. Rev. Dr. Simon Sipple will officiate. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 13, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Maria

Maria, widow of Aaron Hertzog, died of Apoplexy at the age of about 70 years. She is survived by two daughters, Lizzie, wife of Robert Fritch, organist of Huff's and Longswamp churches, and Miss Cecilia, both are at home; also one sister, Miss Matilda Heil. Funeral will be held on Saturday, at 9.30 a.m. Interment at Longswamp church cemetery.

[Source: Alburtis news, Macungie Progress, Thursday, December 3, 1908, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Mrs. Marion (nee DeLong)

Mrs. Marion Hertzog succumbed to her injuries in the Allentown Hospital on Thursday noon. She was the victim most seriously hurt by the explosion in the Berwin Auto Company's garage on the Saturday evening previous. The funeral was held on Monday and interment made on the Union Cemetery, Macungie, where Mr. Hertzog's father had a burial plot. Mrs. Hertzog was born twenty-seven years ago at Topton and was a daughter of Mary H. and the late Joseph DeLong. She was married on April 14, 1907, to Marion Hertzog, and to their union was born one child, a daughter, Erma, who was burned about the face and body when the explosion occurred. The latter had also been under treatment at the hospital, but was discharged on Wednesday. Besides her bereaved husband and daughter, Mrs. Hertzog is survived by her mother, residing at Topton; two brothers, Rev. Calvin M. DeLong, of East Greenville; Fred M. DeLong, of Topton, and one sister, Mrs. John B. Stoudt, Emaus. She was a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church at Kutztown and was an active Sunday-school worker. Her early demise and the circumstances connected with her death are deeply mourned by a large circle of friends. The remains were removed Thursday by Undertaker Tilghman DeLong, of Topton, to her late home, at Main and Baldy streets, Kutztown, from which place the funeral was held.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 5, 1909, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Moses H.

Moses H. Hertzog died on Monday night at the residence of his brother-in-law, Edward Weidner, of Emaus, after a brief illness of typhoid fever, aged 32 years. The deceased was a resident of Egypt, where he was employed in the Egypt cement works, and came to Emaus on a visit to his sister, where he was fatally stricken. He was unmarried. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at Longswamp church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 4, 1899, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Oscar W.H.

Died. On the 25th of March, in Longswamp, Oscar W.H., son of Horatio Hertzog and Elizabeth Fegley, aged 3 years, 2 months and 7 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, May 5, 1880, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Paul

The remains of Paul Hertzog, Fredericksville, were laid to rest in the New Jerusalem cemetery in Rockland on Sunday, May 2, with the 2 p.m. service. He was a son of the late Mannasses Hertzog and wife Mary (nee Geist), and was born May 29, 1905, and was baptized in May, 1906 by Rev. J. O. Henry, the sponsors having been the parents. He was confirmed in Huff's Church October 15, 1921, by Rev. William F. Bond. On December 1, 1923, he was joined in marriage to Sallie Dautrich, at Huff's Church. He died apparently by accident when his auto engine stalled on his way home, and he through back firing, seems to have been struck while attempting to start his machine last Wednesday night, April 28, aged 20 years, 10 months and 29 days. He is survived by his wife, one infant son, his mother, now wife of Alvin Day, Fredericksville; one sister Alice, wife of Lester Hilbert, Topton; three brothers, John, Friedensburg; Herbert and George, Rockland, and two step-brothers, Lester and Charles Day, at home.

[Source: "Shamrock news," Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, May 9, 1926, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Richard

Richard Hertzog, an employe of ex-Sheriff Frank C. H. Schweyer, who was stricken with apoplexy on Saturday at the Fair Grounds Hotel, died yesterday. Deceased was 73 years of age. He was born at Mertztown, Berks county, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hertzog. He was a miller by occupation. Twenty years ago he moved to Allentown and for the past fifteen years was employed by Mr. Schweyer. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Rosa Whittaker, Mrs. George Pfeifer, Lou Hertzog, Allentown; Mrs. Alice Sidell, Wilmington, Del.; Mrs. Agnes Faust, Germantown; a brother, Daniel Hertzog, of Trexlertown, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Hertzog was a member of the Reformed congregation of Longswamp Church and Lechau Castle, K.G.E.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 8, 1907, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Ruth H.M.

Ruth H.M. Hertzog, 90, of 36 Meadow Ave., Tamaqua, died Monday in Berks Heim, Reading area, where she lived for 1 month. Born in White Haven, she was a daughter of the late Nathan A. and Susan Weaver Smith. She was a retired nurse's aide in Columbia and Berks counties. She was a member of the Primitive United Methodist Church, Tamaqua. Her first husband, Lewis C. Hess, died in 1968; her second husband, Ivan Hertzog, died in 1981. Surviving are a son, Larry L. Hess, Wernersville; a daughter, Carol M. Hess Follmer, Tamaqua; a brother, Nathan R. Smith, Coronado, Calif.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services and interment will be private. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Hertzog, Sarah R. (nee Saltzer)

Sarah R., nee Saltzer, widow of William R. Hertzog, died Tuesday in her late home in Eshbach, Pa., aged 67 years, 1 month and 6 days. The funeral will be held from her home at 1 o'clock Saturday, Oct. 29, with further services in Huff's church and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 27, 1932, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, Vallie R.

Vallie R. Hertzog, 73, died early Tuesday night at her home in Mertztown as a result of shock connected with an accident which happened at her home on Saturday when she tripped while carrying a pan of hot water and scalded herself. Born in Berks county, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Rachel (Long) Hertzog. She was for many years employed at the Long Valley Rug mill, Mertztown, and was a member of the Reformed wing of the Longswamp church. Her only survivors include two nephews and one niece. Her brother, Harvey, died three months ago.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 21, 1948, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hertzog, William E.

Dr. William E. Hertzog died of typhoid fever, followed by tuberculosis, at his home in Friedensberg, Berks County, at 10 a.m. yesterday after an illness of eight weeks, aged 40 years. Deceased was a son of Levi Hertzog of Longswamp, was educated in the public schools of that county, graduated from the Long Island Medical College, and entered upon the practice of his profession in 1886. Since 1886, he has located at Friedensberg. His widow and two sons, Marion, aged 10, and Silas, aged on year, survive. He was a brother of Levi, of Allentown, Henneville of Vera Cruz, Moses of Bethlehem, Dr. Frank of Mt. Aetna; Mrs. Benjamin Gilbert of Allentown and Mrs. Edward Wedliner of Emmaus. Interment in Macungie.

Hertzog, Willoughby

Willoughby Hertzog, a well-known and esteemed resident of Emaus, died there at his home on Tuesday morning, of complications. He was in his 72nd year. Although he had been ailing for the past three years, the death of Mr. Hertzog came rather unexpectedly and as a severe shock to his relatives and friends. Prior to his illness he was employed by the L. H. Yeager company, Allentown. Before coming to Emaus about seven years ago, the family resided at Maxatawny. He was a member of Orion Castle, K.G.E., of Topton. Besides his widow, Eliza, nee Long, he is survived by two daughters, Florence, at home, and Mrs. Charles Angstadt, of Allentown; a son, Robert, Emaus; two sisters, Mrs. James Kirkpatrick, Bethlehem, and Mrs. Jeremiah Adams, Fleetwood, and three brothers, Samuel, Oxford, Ohio; John, Topton, and Jacob Hertzog, of East Greenville. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 228 Furnace street, Emaus, on Saturday at 1.30 p.m., daylight saving time. Rev. D. E. Schaeffer will officiate. Interment will be made in the Long Swamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 1, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Herzog, Francis

Hess, Abraham

Hess -- In Lobachsville, December 17th, Abraham Hess, aged 44 years, 8 months and 7 days.

Hess, Alfred J.

The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, was in charge of arrangements for Alfred James Hess, 79, who died December 29 in his residence at Lower Macungie Road, Trexlertown, Lehigh County. He was the husband of Carol (Reimert) Hess. Born in Oley Township, Hess was employed for 40 years by National Gypsum Cement Co., Evansville, retiring in 1981. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Hess is also survived by a daughter, Evelyn M. (Hess) Kline, Fleetwood; and four sons: Daniel A. and Walter J., both of Kutztown; Ronald P., Reading; and Robert A., in California. Other survivors include four brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Hess, Alfred J.

The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, was in charge of arrangements for Alfred James Hess, who died Dec. 29 in his Trexlertown residence. He was the husband of Carol (Reimert) Hess. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lulu M. (Manmiller) Hess, who died in 1992. Born in Oley Township, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Sally (Eshbach) Hess. Until retiring in 1981, he was employed by National Gypsum Cement Co., Evansville, for 40 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Also surviving are a daughter, Evelyn M. (Hess) Kline, Richmond Township; and four sons: Daniel A. Hess and Walter J. Hess, both of Kutztown; Ronald P. Hess Sr., Bally; and Robert A. Hess, in California. There are also seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include four brothers: Lloyd O. Hess, Fleetwood; John C. Hess, Topton; and Nevin E. Hess and David J. Hess, both of Alburtis. Also surviving are three sisters: Martha (Hess) Fox, Mertztown; Mary J. (Hess) Reppert, Fredericksville; and June S. (Hess) Youngers, Alburtis.

Hess, Amelia J. (nee Fegley)

Amelia J. Hess, nee Fegley, beloved wife of John H. Hess, 612 Lehigh street, died yesterday afternoon at 2.35 o�clock at the Allentown hospital, of pneumonia. Mrs. Hess, who was 52 years of age, had been ill for a week and was removed to the hospital the day before she died. She was born in Long Swamp, Berks county, a daughter of Wilson and Eliza, nee Reinert, Fegley. For the past thirty-seven years she had resided in this city, where she was loved and esteemed by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Lutheran faith, and was affiliated with the Ladies� auxiliary of the Fairview Fire company and the Ladies� Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Gertrude, wife of Lawrence D. Henry, and Ruth, wife of Alonzo Pierce, this city; two sons, Paul, this city, and Lloyd, U.S.A., stationed in the Philippine Islands, together with two grandchildren, Jean and Dorothy Henry; a sister, Lillian, wife of Charles Adams, Emaus, and a brother, James Fegley, Gauffs Hill. Funeral services will be held at the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Henry, 1146 � Union street, on Wednesday morning at 10.30 o�clock, daylight saving time. Rev. George A. Griess, D.D., pastor of St. Paul�s Lutheran church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, May 19, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hess, Edith M.

Services were held in Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Centerport, for Edith M. Hess, formerly of Main Street, Shoemakersville, who died March 6 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had been a resident since July 2001. Burial was in Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Township. Born in Perry Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary G. (Minnich) Hess. Until retiring in 1970, Hess had been employed for many years as a sewing machine operator. She worked for companies such as Merit Underwear Factory, Globe Knitting Mills, and the Robert G. Miller Co., all in Shoemakersville. She was a member of the Lutheran Congregation of St. John's (Gernant's) Church, Ontelaunee Township. Surviving is a sister, Ada M. (Hess) Zimmerman of Centre Township.

Hess, Elda M.

Elda M. Hess Passes away in Reading Hospital Lyons. August 27 (Special) Elda Maria, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hess, who was run over by a passenger train seven weeks ago died in the Reading Hospital and the remains were brought to her home. Her age was 10 years. Deceased underwent three operations. She leaves besides her parents the following brothers and sisters; Rosie, Minnie, Lillian, Frank, George, Isaac, Oliver, Elmer, Harry and these stepsisters and stepbrothers; Mrs. William Bower of town; Cora, Philadephia; William, John, Solan, Irvin and Henry Hess. Deceased was a bright child and had a large circle of companions. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School and of the Lutheran and Reformed Sunday School. Funeral from the residence of the parents on Wednesday, August 29, at 9:30 at the house. Services will be conducted in the Lutheran and Reformed Chapel of town. Rev. George B. Smith with officiate. Interment at Kutztown. J. J. Schofer, funeral director, of Topton has charge.

Hess, John E.

John E. Hess, 53, of Potter Valley, Zionsville R. 1, was found dead Sunday at the home of Mrs. Minnie Hoffman, Alburtis R. 1. Earl H. Reichert, deputy coroner of Berks County, issued a certificate of death by hanging with suicidal intent. Born in Berks County, he was a son of the late David C. and Katie (Reinert) Hess. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Union Church, Barto R. 1. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army. He worked as a machinist, at the Eastern Foundry, Boyertown. Surviving are two sons, Russell D., Trumbauersville and Dennis P., Zionsville; two daughters, Betty L. and Christine A., both at home; a stepdaughter, Marian, wife of Kenneth Pursell, Boyertown; two sisters, Annie, wife of Manasses Solt, and Hilda, wife of George Freeby, both of Mertztown, and two brothers, Earl, Alburtis, and William, Boyertown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 9, 1967, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hess, Mary N. (nee Geary)

Mary N., widow of George W. Hess, residing at 1124 Spring Garden street, passed away shortly before 2 o�clock Saturday morning from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. She was stricken on March 16 and since then had been confined to bed. Deceased was in her sixty-sixth year. She was born in Hereford township and was a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Deysher) Geary. She was a member of St. Stephen�s Lutheran church. She is survived by these children: Clara M., David A., George A. Geary, Mrs. Lizzie E. Rader, Mrs. Anna Bitting, Mrs. K. L. Miller, Allentown and Mrs. Mary Schiffert, catasauqua. Two brothers, William N. Geary, Shamrock, and Charles D. Geary, Reading; one sister, Mrs. Judas Werst, Red Lion, and thirteen grandchildren also survive. Her husband precede her in death twenty-three years ago. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o�clock with services at the house, Rev. H. A. Kunkle officiating. Burial will be made in Greenwood cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, June 5, 1911, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hess, Oscar F.

Services were held in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, for Oscar F. Hess, 78, of Bernville Road, Bern Township, who died May 11 in the emergency room of Reading Hospital. Burial was in Sinking Spring Cemetery. He was the husband of Shirley E. (Trupe) Hess. Born in Bern Township, he was a son of the late Wilson R. and Erma M. (Ruppert) Hess. Until retiring in 1996, he was employed in maintenance by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department, Spring Township. He was previously employed as a farmer by Tulpehocken Ltd., Spring Township, for 48 years. Hess was a life member of the Sinking Spring Fire Company. He was a member of Epler's United Church of Christ, Bern Township. Also surviving are two sons, Terry L. Hess, Laureldale and Larry G. Hess, Birdsboro. There are also two grandchildren and a sister, Maggie C. (Hess) Ohlinger, Boyertown.

Hess, Peter A.

Peter A. Hess, farm hand on the Arthur Trexler farm, Topton, for the last eight years, died yesterday morning in Allentown hospital. The 45-year-old man had been a patient there since Wednesday. He was born in District township, Berks county, a son of the late Peter and Sarah (Romig) Hess, and was a member of the Lutheran wing of Huffs church, District township. He was also affiliated with the Topton Fire Co. Survivors include two brothers, Abraham Hess, East Macungie, and Lenus Hess, New Berlinville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 21, 1949, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Hess, Sallie Rebecca

Hess -- In Reading, December 8th, Sallie Rebecca, daughter of Solomon H. and Elizabeth Hess, aged 5 years, 1 month and 11 days.

Hess, Stanley A.

Fall from Tree Results Fatally
Complications developing from a fall from a cherry tree yesterday resulted in the death of Stanley A. Hess, age 17 years 9 months and 3 days, son of Charles and Alice, nee HELLER, HESS, of near Shanesville. The young man, while picking cherries several days ago, lost his balance and fell from the tree. His injuries were not considered serious at the time. Later pneumonia developed which resulted in his demise. Besides his parents the following brothers and sisters survive: Eva, David, Annie, Vernon, Oneida, Edna, all at home. The funeral will be held from the home of his parents on Monday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m. services will be held in Hill Church and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hess, Stanley A.

Near Shanesville, on the 9th inst., Stanley A. Hess, son of Charles and Alice (Weller) Hess aged 17 years, 9 months and 3 days. Relatives and friends, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the home of the parents, near Shapeeville, on Monday July 14th at 1:30 o'clock p.m. Services in Hill Church. Interment in cemetery adjoining. Remains may be viewed Sunday Evening.

Hess, William A.

Services were held in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for William A. Hess, of Ruth Street, Tilden Township, who died Aug. 23 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient one month. Burial was in St. Paul's (Smoke) Cemetery, Windsor Township. He was the husband of Betty J. (Kelly) Hess. Born in Breinigsville, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late William H. and Mary (Benfield) Hess. Until retiring in 1990, he was employed as an assembler by Hahn Motors, Hamburg, for 30 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Also surviving are a son, Marlin J. Hess, Muhlenberg Township; a brother, Bruce Hess, in Arizonia; and a sister, Margaret (Hess) Correll, Windsor Township.

Hess, William C.

William C. Hess, 62, of 306 Elmwood Ave., Lincoln Park, died Saturday at ManorCare Health Services, Spring Township, Berks County, where he lived since August. Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Clarence E. and Lucille J. Smith Hess. He was an Army veter an. He retired in 1992 as owner of the former Hess Advertising, Reading, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church. His wife, the former Carol Ann Sweigart, died in 1995. Surviving is a brother, Daniel G., Hometown. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday from Bean Funeral Home, Sinking Spring. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Hesser, Sally A.

Among the local survivors of Sally A. (Stallman) Hesser, 72, formerly of Mohnton, who died Nov. 24 in the Mifflin Center, Cumru Township, is a daughter, Lise Hesser, Hamburg.

Hetman, Irene C.

Irene C. Hetman, 83, of 901 Fern Ave., Kenhorst, died Saturday morning at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, where she had been a patient for a month. Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Babczakiwch Czysczan. She was a 1933 graduate of Frackville High School. She was employed more than 10 years as an accounts receivable clerk for Reading Trust Co. until retiring. She was a member of St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church, Cumru Township, Berks County. Her husband, Joseph F., died in 1994. Surviving are a daughter, Alexis M. Hyneman, Birdsboro; a brother, Louis Cyspian; two sisters, Mildred Jennie Katinowski and Olga Lombardo, both of Reading; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Wake service will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday from Gallman Funeral Home Inc., Reading. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9:45 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church. Interment will be in St. Stephen's Church Cemetery, Kenhorst.

Hetrich, Charles Levan

Hetrich - in Upper Bern, On April 7th, Charles Levan, son of Samuel S. and Emma L. (Miller) Hetrich, aged 4 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Hetrich, Beulah

Hetrich - In Bern, on May 2d, Beulah, daughter of Samuel S. and Emma L. (Miller) Hetrich, aged 5 years, 8 months and 17 days.

Hetrick, Pearl M.H.

Among the local survivors of Pearl M. (Remp) Hornberger Hetrick, 77, Ephrata, who died Dec. 25 in Ephrata Community Hospital, is a brother, Lester Remp, and a halfbrother, Richard Miller, both of Shoemakersville.

Hettinger, Oliver J.

Oliver J. Hettinger, a former Berks school director, died June 29 in his residence in Cumru Township. Hettinger, 90, was predeceased by his wife, A. Adella (Dickson) Hettinger, on Dec. 2, 1996. He was a former member of the Cumru School Board and also served on the Gov. Mifflin School Board. Born in Grill, he was a son of the late Ardis C. and Sally S. (Gettis) Hettinger. Hettinger was employed by Credit Reliance Company, which merged with Berks County Trust Co. He became assistant secretary of the bank in 1958, assistant vice president in 1968, and vice president in 1962. In 1971 he became part owner of Service Insurance Agency in Mount Penn. Hettinger was a former justice of the peace. He was a 1933 graduate of Reading High School. Hettinger was a member of the Cumru Township Crime Watch. He was a past president of the Gov. Mifflin Concerned Citizens Committee. Hettinger served more than 2,000 hours as a volunteer at Community General Hospital. Surviving are two sons, David J., Reno, Nev., and Mark O., Cumru Township, with whom he resided; and two daughters, Julianne D. (Hettinger) Fox, Robeson Township, and Ardis J. (Hettinger) Althouse, Fort Myers, Fla. Other survivors include 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Auer Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Hettinger, Reuben

Hettinger - In Bern, January 29th, Reuben, son of Reuben and Caroline Hettinger, aged 4 years, 3 months and 27 days.

Heyberger, Sarah Ann (nee DeLong)

Sarah Ann, widow of Charles Heyberger, died of paralysis, aged 69 years, 1 month and 7 days Tuesday afternoon at the residence of her son-in-law, Thomas N. Rothenberger, Reading. She had three strokes and was bedfast fourteen weeks. Mrs. Heyberger was a native of Lobachsville and lived in Reading for forty years. Her husband died nine months ago. Two children survive: Franklin and Mary, wife of Thomas N. Rothenberger, also a brother, Jacob DeLong, of Berne, and two sisters, Mrs. Susan Moyer, of Emaus, and Mrs. Fred Nadler, of Bethlehem.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 7, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heydt, Charles

The remains of Charles Heydt, of Topton, were laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the Huff's Church on Friday forenoon, Dec. 18. The house services were held in the big room of the undertaker, J. J. Schafer & Son, of Topton, followed by further services in Huff's Church, Rev. Wm. F. Bond, of Shamrock, officiating. The deceased was a son of Benjamin Heydt and wife, “Peggy” (nee Becker) and was born on Nov. 6, 1856. He was baptized in infancy and confirmed in early youth in Hill Church by Rev. B. E. Kramlich. When a young man he was joined in marriage to Matilda Weller, who preceded him in death 17 years ago. There were no children. For the last seven years, he had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Pennypacker, of Topton, who tenderly cared for him during his long period of illness, having been bedfast for two years. He passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, aged 69 years, 1 month and 8 days. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bechtel, of near Hill Church. The pallbearers were Charles Fritch, of Hill Church, Elmer Bechtel, of Henningsville, and Levi and Earl Kline, of Shamrock.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 24, 1925, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heydt, Elwood

Elwood Heydt, 80, of Fleetwood R. 1, died yesterday in the Reading Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Born in Chapel, Berks County, he was a son of the late Oliver and Adelaide (Schlicher) Heydt. He was the husband of the late Christina (Henry) Heydt. Surviving are three daughters, Carrie, at home, and Ruth, wife of Allen Hertzog, and Eva, wife of Williams Sanders, both of Fleetwood R. 1; three sons, William, Elwood and Leo, all of Fleetwood R. 1, and 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Schofer Funeral Home, Topton. Calling hours will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday until the time of the funeral.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 28, 1969, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Heydt, Evelyn I.

Private services and burial were held for Evelyn I. Heydt, 90, of Boyertown Pike, Stonersville, who died January 19 in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township, where she had resided since December. Her husband, Henry N. Heydt, died in 2000. Born in Stonersville, she was employed for 29 years as a machine operator by Osan's of Boyertown, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Schwarzwald United Church of Christ, Jacksonwald. Heydt was a past president of the Stonersville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by a daughter, Claudia M. (Heydt) Stinnard, at home. There are also three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Heydt, Irene H.

Services were held in Tulpehocken United Church of Christ, Richland, Lebanon County, for Irene H. Heydt, 71, who died May 31 in her Wintersville Road, Tulpehocken Township residence. Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Nelson Heydt, who died Feb. 23, 1995. Born in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Helen I. (Ressler) Deck. Until retiring in 1994, she was employed as a teachers aide by the Eastern Lebanon County School District for 20 years. She and her husband were the co-owners/operators of Heydts Mini Market, Myerstown, for many years. She was a member of Tulpehocken UCC Church, where she was a choir member. Surviving are a daughter, Audrey (Heydt) Gillhooley, Richland and a son, Roger Heydt, Pasadena, Md. There are also three grandchildren and two brothers, Harold Deck, Butte, Mont., and Ray Deck, Noblesville, Ind. The Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, was in charge of arrangements.

Heydt, Mrs. Thomas

Mrs. Thomas (Uril) Heydt of near Landis Store died of internal cancer at age 80 years.

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Heacock, Leana

Headman, Samuel

Heany, Esther

Heartz, Maria

Heater, Katie L.J. (nee Reifinger)

Heater, Sallie E.

Heberle, Lillian Viella

Heberling, Jean A.

Heberly, Moses

Hebler, Eliza

Hechler, Christian

Hechler, Mary Magdalena

Heck, Adam W.

Heck, Alice

Heck, Bessie (nee Reinoehl)

Heck, Elmer M.

Heck, M. Edna (nee Angstadt)

Heck, Robert C.

Heck, Robert C.

Heck, Warren F.

Hecker, Roy W.

Heckman, Anna H. Reber

Heckman, Anna L.

Heckman, Anna Luburda

Heckman, Dianna (nee Metz)

Heckman, Florence M.

Heckman, Frederick C.

Heckman, George N.

Heckman, Johann George

Heckman, Rudolph F.

Heckman, Terry L.

Heckman, Carlton

Heebner, John S.

Heebner, Lawrence T.

Hefer, Debora

Heffelfinger, Diana

Heffelfinger, Helen M.

Heffelfinger, Lillian

Heffelfinger, Rodman Jr.

Heffelfinger, Rodman Jr.

Heffentrager, Joel S.

Heffentrager, Paul S.

Heffner, Alice

Heffner, Benjamin F.

Heffner, Clara D. (nee Keck)

Heffner, Daniel

Heffner, Elmer F.

Heffner, Hattie F. (nee Moyer)

Heffner, Mrs. Henry

Heffner, Jeremiah K.

Heffner, Jonas Oscar

Heffner, Katherine M.

Heffner, Katie Agnes (nee Moyer)

Heffner, Mabel L.

Heffner, Marvin A.

Heffner, Mary M. (nee Kutz)

Heffner, Odenna Y. (nee Conrad)

Heffner, Otillia (nee Fritz)

Heffner, Sallie A.

Heffner, Supheres B.

Heffner, Verna E.

Heffner, William P.

Heft, Reuben

Heft, Rita M. (nee Morris)

Hehn, Peter

Heid, George F.

Heifer, Dorothy E. (nee Schaeffer)

Heil, Daniel

Heil, Daughter of Charles

Heil, Rebecca (nee Weller)

Heil, Solomon

Heilig, Anna Mary

Heilig, Jane (nee Reiff)

Heilig, Samuel

Heilig, Willie

Heilman, Elavesta E.

Heilman, Uriah P.

Heim, Arthur

Heim, Mary E.