Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - J

Jackson, Ella M. (nee Weida)

Mrs. Ella M. (Weida) Jackson, 82, died Tuesday morning at her home on Salisbury Avenue, Allentown R. 63. Born in Shamrock, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late James W. and Angeline (Walbert) Weida. She resided in Allentown for the past 25 years and was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are two sons, Fred L., Macungie, and Howard L., with whom she resided; a sister, Mrs. Anton Andersen, Allentown; a brother, Bright R. Weida, Emmaus; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jackson, a sister and two brothers.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, September 30, 1953, page 38. Submitted by Jerri.]

Jackson, Helen P.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, October 31, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Jackson, Daniel Irvin

Jackson--In Exeter, Feb. 28th, Daniel Irvin, son of D. and Catharine Jackson, aged 8? months and 23 days.

[Source: Reading Eagle, March 22, 1869. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Jacobs, Annie

Annie, the 7 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Oswin Jacobs of Gabelsville, died of diphtheria and croup. Funeral was Wednesday, interment at Mertztown.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 21, 1899.]

Jacobs, Donald H.

Private services were held for Donald H. Jacobs, 77, who died June 13 in his residence on Main Street, Elverson. He was the husband of Marian L. (Beiler) Miller. Born in Geigertown, Jacobs was a self-employed carpenter and was last employed in the maintenance department at Twin Valley High School, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, Morgantown. Jacobs was a life member of the Friendship Fire Company, Morgantown, and American Legion Post 28, Millsboro, Del. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Also surviving are five sons: Donald C., Birdsboro; Roger C. and Scott M., both of Morgantown; Melvin H., Narvon, Lancaster County; and Barry L., Robesonia. Other survivors include three daughters: Linda J. (Jacobs) Bergmeister, Coatesville; Debra G. (Jacobs) Stauffer, Morgantown; and Karen L. (Jacobs) Scalese, Sinking Spring. Also surviving is a stepson, Kent S. Miller, Jacksonville, Fla. Also a brother; nine grandchildren; three stepgranddaughters and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a stepdaughter. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, Lancaster County, was in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, June 18, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Jacobs, Mary Jane

The funeral of Mary Jane, the daughter of Oswin JACOBS of Gabelsville postponed from Tuesday, on account of the blizzard, was held yesterday. Her age was 4 years 10 months and 3 days, and she was the second child of the family who died of diphtheria within a month. Services were held at the house, Rev. A.M. WEBER officiated. Undertaker H.M. HOUCK took the remains to Longswamp for interment.

[Source: Boyertown Democrat (Boyertown, Berks County, PA), Saturday, February 18, 1899.]

Jacobs, William C.

Services were held for William C. Jacobs, 57, husband of Mary L. (Bauer) Jacobs, of Russell Avenue, Douglassville, who died June 18 in his home. Born in Doylestown, he was a son of Ada V. (Yocum) Rohs and the late William K. Jacobs. Jacobs was a 1964 graduate of Central Bucks High School. He was a fire police lieutenant for Amity Fire Co., where he designed the Web site and also for the Oley Fair. Surviving in addition to his mother and wife of 35 years is a brother. Contributions may be made to the fire company. Burial was in Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery in Bally. The arrangements were handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.

[Source: Southern Berks News, June 25 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Jacoby, Donald H.

Donald H. Jacoby, 98, Chambersburg, Franklin County, died Aug. 12 in Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg. His wife, Cynthia (White) Jacoby, died in January 2004. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Henry and Adelaide (Sheehan) Jacoby. Jacoby had been employed by Household Finance, Chicago, where he retired as a vice president. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, Franklin County. Jacoby is survived by a sister, Anna (Jacoby) Gehrke, Reading. There are also two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Donald H. Jr. The Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home Ltd., Chambersburg, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, August 13, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Jacoby, Eva

Jacoby - In Hamburg, Nov. 19, Mrs. Eva Jacoby, widow of Jeremiah Jacoby, in the 61st year of her age.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, November 25, 1871. Submitted by Kathy.]

Jager (Yeager), Jacob

[Source: Friedens Bote, 10 May 1822 (paraphrased and abridged). Submitted by Jim.]

Jahnig, Anna L.

Jahnig, Mrs. Anna L., passed to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of January 22, 1950. She perished in a tragic fire which consumed her home. She was born at Mohn's Hill, Pa., 78 years ago, and throughout her life, she has been associated with the Evangelical Congregational Church. She is survived by two sons, one of Reading and the other of New Cumberland. The funeral was under the direction of her Pastor. Burial took place at the Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading. Sister Jahnig lived a beautiful Christian life. It is her experience now to enjoy the glory of eternity. __G. R. Booth

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

Jakubco, Sister M. Frances

Sister M. Frances Jakubco, 83, Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart, of St. Michael Convent, Hyde Park, Berks County, died Thursday afternoon at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. Born in Lansford, she was a daugther of the late Joseph and Mary Kamenicky Jakubco. Sister Frances entered the convent on Jan. 21, 1936, and took her first professsion on Aug. 26, 1937. During her 63 years as a nun, she taught at elementary schools in the Allentown and Atlanta dioceses. After retiring from teaching, she continued as a school librarian and religion teacher. Surviving are three brothers, the Rev. Bernard Jakubco, Watertown, N.Y., Joseph, Tuscarora, and Edward, Flemington, N.J.; three sisters, Sister Rosella, MSC, Lansford, Frances Cebulak, Union, N.J., and Rose Barletta, Tamaqua. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Motherhouse Chapel of St. Michael Convent, Hyde Park, Reading. Interment will be in the convent cemetery. Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Pottsville Republican, September 23, 2000. Submitted by: Nancy.]

James, George and Ziegler, Webster

Killed By Lightning. Plow Tavern Struck by a Bolt and Many Persons Affected.

During the storm of Sunday night lightning struck the Plow tavern, between Morgantown and Beckersville, and killed Webster ZIEGLER, aged 15, and George JAMES, aged 45, and married. John HOYER, a school teacher of Brecknock; Harrison ZIEGLER, a carpenter; Owen ZIEGLER, by whom he was employed; John ESCHELMAN, aged 10 years, a son of the proprietor of the tavern, and Jonas HARTZ, residing with M. H. ESCHELMAN, merchant, in the same building, were stunned. During the height of the storm George JAMES, who, with his wife and several children, had been visiting John BINGAMAN, a truck farmer, who lives a mile and a half away, and were on the way to their home at Goosetown, drove up to the tavern to remain until after the storm. Mr. JAMES took his wife and children to the side sitting room, and then came out and engaged in conversation with the others, most of whom were sitting outside on the porch watching the storm.

When the lightning struck the building it entered the roof, down though the second story to the bar-room, and out though the open door to the porch. Mr. JAMES was instantly killed. Webster ZIEGLER, who was sitting in a large armchair close to the window, was found, his shoes torn from his feet and his legs scorched. The others mentioned were struck to the floor and unconscious. The women and children in the sitting room and Banks ESCHELMAN, who was in the bar-room, were uninjured. It was fully two hours before those who were stunned revived.

Webster ZIEGLER was a son of Harrison ZIEGLER, residing near the Plow tavern and a well-known farmer. George JAMES was an estimable citizen of Caernarvon. He was a son of Hunter JAMES, who once lived in Reading and died several years ago, and was a nephew of Evan JAMES, the blacksmith. Two brothers, residing in the South and one sister in Schuylkill county, are the only survivors of his father's family. Deceased was an exemplary young man, noted for his honesty, industry and sobriety, and was a very worthy citizen. He owned his own property, a very comfortable home of several acres, was a successful tobacco farmer and carried on lime burning at Kurtz's kilns at Willow Glen. His heart broken wife, with two small children, sadly mourn his demise.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Tuesday, June 4, 1895. Submitted by good_yeich@netzero.net.]

James, Jacob M.

Jacob M. James died at Comley, Montour county, while on a visit to his son Howard, at that place, aged 69 years. Deceased was a former resident of this city, but lately had been at the soldiers' home in Dayton, O. He was a member of the Penn'a cavalry during the war and leaves the following children: Howard, Daniel, Samuel, Ellwood, Mrs. Phillip Presser, Mrs. Charles Fisher, Mrs. Rebecca Kuhn, and Mrs. Kate Stowman.

[Source: Reading Eagle, November 19, 1891. Submitted by Michelle.]

James, Lizzie L. (nee Angstadt)

Mrs. Lizzie L. (Angstadt) James of 335 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, widow of David W. James, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. She was 90. Born in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Mary (Herring) Angstadt. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margo Long of Kutztown; a son, Henri A. James of Kutztown; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Schaeffer Funeral Home, 346 Main St., Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 8, 1961, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

James, Rebecca (nee Graeff)

Mrs Rebecca James died very suddenly at the residence of her husband Jacob N James, 329 North 10th St, Sunday evening. Deceased had been in feeble health for sometime, but no immediate danger was apprehended . She was seated in an arm chair in the midst of her family about 10 o'clock, when she suddenly became very faint and was assisted to her room. Her husband hastily summoned medical assistance but when he returned accompanied by Drs. Becker and Hinnershitz, Mrs. James had just died of apoplexy. Deceased was born and raised in this city and her maiden name was Graeff. Mrs. James was well known and highly respected. She was a member of St. Stephen's Reformed Church, and her age was 59years, 2 months and 28 days. Deceased is the mother of 9 surviving children, Mrs. Kate Stowman and Elwood of Philadelphia; Howard of Montour Co., Mrs. Emma Presser, Mrs. Clara Fisher, Mrs. Rebecca Kuhns, Daniel J, Samuel and William James of this city. Deceased was a sister of Mrs Emma Reinhold of Fleetwood, and Peter and Henry Graeff of Reading.

[Source: Reading Eagle, March 19, 1888. Submitted by Michelle.]

Janiszewski, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Janiszewski, 90, formerly of 3413 Sheidy Ave., Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, died Friday afternoon at Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, where she lived since December 1997. Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Reichert Bartholomew. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale. Her husband, Adam E., died in March 1983. Surviving are two daughters, Jacqueline E. Eagle and Bertha M. Zuy, both of Reading; a sister, Helene Fisher, Lebanon; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from Auman Funeral Home Inc., Reading. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

[Source: Pottsville Republican, February 26, 2001. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Jarrett, Bertha Elizabeth (nee Oswald)

Bertha Elizabeth (Oswald), wife of William G. Jarrett, died yesterday at her home in Longsdale, Mertztown R.D., aged 50 years. She was a native of Longswamp township, daughter of the late Alvin and Telina (Eck) Oswald, and a member of the Lutheran congregation of Longswamp church. Surviving are her husband; these children: Russell, Helen, Florence and William Jarrett, Jr., at home; Mrs. Martin Fetterman, Kingston; Max Jarrett, Maxatawny; Luther, Betty and Arlene Jarrett, Allentown; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Morris Fegley, Alpha, N.J. Private services Sunday at 1.30 p.m. at the home. Public services following in Longswamp church, the Rev. W. F. Bond officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 1, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Jarrett, Lydia

Last Friday the few earthly remains of Lydia, daughter of John and Mary Jarrett, long ago deceased, and first wife of David S. Levan, of Kutztown, were dug up from Solomon's church cemetery, of town, and taken to Kutztown, for reburial. She was buried 36 years ago. The coffin had been covered with an arch of brick which was cemented and very tight. When this was opened but a few decayed pieces of the coffin remained, among them the skull of the deceased, which was about all that was left after the ravages of time and nature in the work of reducing "dust to dust." Mr. Levan is quite old. He was badly injured last fall when the mustangs ran away at the Kutztown fair. The desire to have the few remains nearer to his present home inducted him to have them brought there.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, May 23, 1889, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Jarrett, William G.

William G. Jarrett, Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday at the home of his son, Russell Jarrett in Mertztown, aged 60 years. He was a native of Shimerville, a son of the late Mrs. Irvin Miller. Surviving are the following children: Russell, at whose home he died; Helen, at home; Maude, wife of Martin Fetterman, Lancaster; Betty, wife of Clarence Fries and Arlene, wife of Paul Koch, Allentown; Lieutenant Florence Jarrett, Camp Polk, La.; Max, Mertztown; Private William Jarrett, Jr., in the South Seas, and Luther Jarrett, Allentown. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and the following step-sisters and step-brothers: Mrs. Richard Romig, Macungie; Lizzie Miller, Allentown; Mrs. Edwin Glaw, Luther, Richard, Adam and Roland Miller, Macungie; Lloyd Miller, Emmaus R.D. and Earl Miller, Alburtis. He was a member of the Lutheran wing of the Longswamp church. Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the home of his son, Russell Jarrett with continued services at 2 p.m. in the Longswamp church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 28, 1943, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Jarvis, Madeline L.

Private services were held for Madeline J. Jarvis, 68, who died February 3 in her residence on Woodland Avenue, Stony Creek Mills. Her husband, James S. Jarvis died in 1992. Born in Reading, she was employed for 20 years as a clerk by Hollywood Cleaners, West Reading, retiring in August. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah A. (Jarvis) Galt and Dara L. Jarvis, both of Reading; and a son, James S. Jr., Stony Creek Mills. Other survivors include two sisters; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The John P. Feeney Funeral Home Inc., Reading, was in charge of the private arrangements.

[Source: Southern Berks News, February 12, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Jasinski, Anna

Anna Jasinkski, 81, of Quakertown, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 at Genesis Eldercare Quakertown Center. Funeral services were held Jan. 22. She was the wife of Edward Jasinkski for 51 years. She was born in the Ukraine. She was a member of the Perkasie Church of the Nazarene. In addition to her husband, she is survived by: two sons, Stephen E. Jasinkski of Green Lane and David Jasinski of Quakertown; two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

[Source: Quakertown Free Press, January 23, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Jenkins, Mary J.

Death of Mary J. Jenkins. The death of Mary J., widow of John Jenkins, occurred rather suddenly at her home in St. Clair on Thursday, Deceased was in her 88th year and was one of the oldest members of the Welsh colony.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, November 21, 1903. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jenn, Officer

Jeschke, Edward

Private services were held for Edward Jeschke, 84, who died June 23 in his residence on Fairview Street. He was the husband of Betty (Shaffer) Jeschke. Born in Reading, Jeschke was employed as a machine operator by NGK Metals Inc., Tuckerton, retiring in 1982. He was a graduate of Birdsboro High School. Jeschke was an Army veteran of World War II. He is also survived by two sons, Lawrence E., Exeter Township, and Brian E., Reading; and a daughter, Elizabeth (Jeschke) Kavanagh, in Australia. Other survivors include two sisters; two brothers; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter in 1956. The arrangements were handled by the Henninger Funeral Home Inc., Reading.

[Source: Southern Berks News, July 2, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Johnson, Anna C.

JOHNSON - In this city, on the 17th inst. Anna C., widow of Dr. H.L. Johnson aged 72 years, and 7 days

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

Johnson, Anna E.

Funeral services were held for Anna E. Johnson, 86, of the Evans Retirement Center in Fleetwood, formerly of Bellevue Avenue in Laureldale and the St. Joseph Assisted Living Center in Hyde Park, who died November 1 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. Born in Sassamansville, she worked as a seamstress in the Reading area, retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Stephen's United Church of Christ in Reading. Surviving are a daughter, Bonita Szajek of Reading; two sisters, Betty Arlene Gehris of Bechtelsville and Kathryn J. Drumheller of Blandon; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Burial was in Schwarzwald Cemetery in Jacksonwald. The Lutz Funeral Home, Perkiomen Ave., Reading, handled the arrangements.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, November 7, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Johnson, Anna E.

Services were held in the Lutz Funeral Home, Mount Penn, for Anna E. Johnson, Evans Retirement Center, Fleetwood, and formerly of Laureldale, who died Nov. 1 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Oct. 29. Burial was in Schwarzwald Cemetery, Jacksonwald. Born in Sassamanville, Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. and Katie K. (Oxenford) Johnson. Until retiring in 1984, she was employed as a seamstress by various garment businesses in the county for many years. She was a member of St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Reading. Surviving are a daughter, Bonita (Johnson) Szajek, Reading. Other survivors include a granddaughter, and two sisters, Betty A. (Johnson) Gehris, Bechtelsville, and Kathryn J. (Johnson) Drumheller, Blandon.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, November 7, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Johnson, Clifford J.

Memorial services will be held Aug. 9, 11:30 a.m., in Bethel Church of Nazarene, Maxatawny Township, for Clifford J. Johnson, of Catasauqua, Lehigh County, and formerly of Kuztown, who died of natural causes Aug. 3 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, in Bethlehem. Inurnment will be private. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he was a son of Clifford A. Johnson, Southampton, N.Y., and Margaret P. (Gadonniex) Stewart, Maxatawny Township. He was employed as a forklift operator by Orefield Cold Storage Co.,, Lehigh County. Also surviving are three sisters, Regina M. (Johnson) Holbrook, Jefferson Township; Marie R. Johnson, Maxatawny Township; and Lisa A. (Johnson) Bossler, Richmond Township. There is also his stepfather, Robert H. Stewart, Maxatawny Township. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Kutztown Area Patriot, August 7, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Johnson, Helen Fern

Helen Fern Johnson, 87, died Aug. 28 at 7:45 a.m. in her Spring Township residence. Her husband, Robert W. Johnson, died Nov. 1, 1999. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Amanda I. (Weand) Reigner. Johnson was a member of West Wyomissing Chapel and St. John's Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring. She is survived by a daughter, Janice J. (Johnson) Kurtz, Millerstown, Perry County, and a son, Robert T., Shillington. There are also two grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at noon in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

[Source: Reading Eagle, August 29, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Johnson, Miriam

Services were held for Miriam W. (Keim) Johnson, 93, wife of Ralph H. D. Johnson, of West Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, who died December 13 in Manatawny Manor in East Coventry, where she had been a patient. Born in Colebrookdale, Johnson worked at the former Boyertown Casket Co. as a wood carver. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Boyertown. Surviving in addition to her husband of 65 years are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Contributions may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park in Exeter. The arrangements were handled by the Morrell Funeral Home, Boyertown.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, December 19, 2002. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Johnson, Robert

Robert Johnson, 66, a resident of Longswamp township near Mertztown, died Tuesday night at his home, after a protracted illness. The last of his family, he had no survivors. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Shofer funeral home, Topton, at which Rev. Donald Englert will officiate. Interment will be made in Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 15, 1943, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Johnson, Warren M.

Johnson--In Boyertown, on the 3d inst., Warren M. Johnson, aged 51 years, 6 months and 13 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 229 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, Monday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. All services at the house. Interment in Fairview cemetery, Boyertown. Friends may call Sunday evening. (Brown Est.)

[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, January 4, 1935. Submitted by Nancy.]

Jones, Emerson W. Sr.

Emerson W. Jones Sr., 59, of Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. Jones, a veteran of World War II, was a welding foreman at Mack Trucks, Inc. He was born in West Nanticoke, the son of the late William and Mary (Curtley) Jones. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor W. (Walker) Jones. Services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing 7-8 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 12, 1966, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Jones, Francis Brower

Jones -- At Unionville, Berks county, Sept. 25th, Francis Brower Jones, only son of Richard H. and Matilda Brower Jones, age 31 years and 9 days.

Dear husband, he is dead and gone,
And children, we are left alone,
For God has taken him in His care--
To his everlasting home.

Pale and cold we see him lying
in that home he loved so dear,
And the mourner's bitter sighing
falls unheeded on his ear.

Afflictions sore long time he bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Till God at last called him home,
And eased him of his pain.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, October 3, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Jones, Gertrude F. (nee Flamm)

Gertrude F. Jones, 97, formerly of Hyde Park, died June 13 at 2:20 a.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Spring Township, where she had resided five years. She was predeceased by her husband, Augustus F. Jones. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Sendgraf) Flamm. Surviving is a son, Donald F., West Lawn. Other survivors include three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, June 14, 2005. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Jones, Joyce E.

Services were held in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, for Joyce E. Jones, 63, of Mohrsville Road, Perry Township, who died of natural causes June 8 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient since May 23. Burial was in Eplers Cemetery, Bern Township. She was the wife of Albert J. Jones. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Edna (Sensenig) Roth. Until retiring in 2002, she was employed as a lens polisher by Pennsylvania Optical Co. for 30 years. She was a member of Eplers United Church of Christ, Bern Township. Also surviving are a daughter, Mistee M. (Ross) Atkins, Shartlesville; a son, Scott R. Cullen, Perry Township; and a stepson, Gregory A. Jones, Reading. There are also four grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Joan (Roth) Lenhart, and a brother, Glenn Roth, both of Bern Township.

[Source: Hamburg Area Item, June 18, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Jones, O.P.

O.P. Jones, cashier of the First National Bank of Phillipsburg committed suicide by shooting.

[Source: Berks County Democrat, January 7, 1899.]

Jones, Samuel

In Leesport, on the 30th ult., Major Samuel Jones, of Lower Heidelberg, in the 71st year of his age.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, January 12, 1850. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Jordan, George D.

George D. Jordan, 61 of Sefranka road, Temple, died this morning in the Reading Hospital. Born in Rappahannock County, Va., and a stone crusher operator 20 years for Berks Products Corp., he was a member of First Baptist Church, Temple. He is survived by his widow, Molly P. (Thomas) Jordan; a daughter, Evelyn, and a sister, Mrs. Ella Robertson, both of Harrisburg. F.F. Seidel, Inc., is in charge of the arrangements.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Saturday, December 7, 1963. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Joy, Margaret

Pottsville Girl Meets Death in Hamburg Pool. Dives into Deep Water at Blue Mountain Club--Entangled in Roots of Old Tree Stumps, Body Is Recovered Five Hours Later.

Hamburg. Aug 9 (Special). -- Margaret Joy, 20 year old Pottsville girl, met a tragic death in the dam at the Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association at 5:15 Saturday afternoon, less than five minutes after she donned a bathing suit an ddove into the water. In company with a friend, she had gone to the dam for a swim before joinging in the festivities of the evening. Her companion dove into the water. She followed and disappeared. Searchers dragged the water until 10 o'clock when the body was recovered. Members of the Union Fire Company pumped water out the dam and the sluice gates were thrown open intheir effort to locate the young woman's body.

Miss Joy came here this afternoon with a party of Pottsville people for an outing of the association. After enjoying games this afternoon they had dinner at the club house. This evening there was to be a dance. After dinner Miss Joy and Miss Alma Black decided to go in bathing. Miss Joy was an excellent swimmer as is Miss Black. They went to the south side, where there is a good place for diving.

Water 15 Feet Deep

From the shore into the dam there is a beach which slopes down gradually. About 25 feet from the bank the water is 15 feet deep. Miss Black dove into the water and after swiming a short distance looked around. Her friend was not in sight and she called her by ame. She became alarmed when there was no answer and notified others in the party.

John Ott, the steward; Dr. Wood and Mr. Townsend, the latter two being Philadelphia guests of the association, got into the boat which is kept at the dam and rowed to the spot where the girls had entered the water. Without removing their clothing they dove into the water, but after repeated attempts were forced to quit.

The dam is fed by mountain streams and the water is cold. The bottom is littered with stumps of old trees and it is the belief of officials of the association that Miss Joy dove deep, became entangled in the roots of one of these stumps and was unable to extricate herself.

Firemen Assist

A group of people assembled along the bank to witness the efforts to recover the body. When all else failed, the club officials took drastic action. A visit was made to the trustees of Union Fire Company No. 1, this borough, and after a short conference with Fire Chief I.S. Schlenker, permission was secured to use the 700 gallon pumper of the company. The apparatus was rushed to the scene and put to work immediately.

The sluice gates at the lower end of the dam were also opened. In the meantime a request was sent to the Hahn Motor Truck Company which responded with two 500-gallong pumpers. It was estimate that 2400 gallons of water were pumped out of the dam every minute.

The Hamburg Gas and Electric Company brought over a large searchlight, which was installed beside the dam. A flood of light waws played on the water to aide the workers and to reveal the body of the girl as quickly as it would come in sight. The dam is 200 feet wide and 500 yards long, and while the water receded steadily the workers had a most arduous task before them.

Brothers search for Body

In the meantime, the family of the unfortunate young woman was notified. Two brothers, Harry and Enos Joy and two sisters, Mrs. William Evans and Mrs. Carrie Pauley, arrived at the club house in an hour's time. The grief stricken sisters wandered along the bank of the dam while the brothers joined the searching party in boats.

The water had receeded about five feet when Percy Smith, who was using the grappling hook from a boat rowed by William Rudy felt-- (incomplete)

[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, 10 August 1924, pp. 1, 14. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Jung, Edith

Services will be Friday for Edith (Shimp) Jung, 83, of Berks Heim, Bern Township, and formerly of Boyertown, who died January 27 at the Berks Heim. She was the widow of Heinz Jung. Born in Lancaster, she was a homemaker. Jung was a member of the Gilbertsville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving is a brother. She was preceded in death by a son and a brother. Calling hours will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Christ and Catagnus Funeral Home, 423 Main St., Oley. Services will be at 10:30 a.m., with Terry J. Meck officiating. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery.

[Source: Boyertown Area Times, January 30, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Junkin, George

George Junkin, who for 50 years was one of the leading members of the Philadelphia bar, died at his home, in Philadelphia, aged 76 years. Mr. Junkin had been ailing for about two months and was confined to his bed two weeks prior to his demise. Mr. Junkin was born in Milton, Pa., and was a son of the Rev. George Junkin. He was an active layman of the Presbyterian church, attending many General Assemblies as commissioner.

[Source: Reading Daily Times and Dispatch, April 11, 1902. Submitted by: Shawna.]