Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Ruth L. Mealing, 72, of 2910 Statehill Road, Spring Township, Berks County, formerly of 223 Mulberry St., Reading, died Sunday at home. Born in Mount Carmel, Feb. 23, 1927, she was a daughter of the late M. Ray and E. Irene Hoffa Evert. She worked at the Community General Hospital, Reading, for over 20 years, retiring in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H., Feb. 10, 1996; a son, Alan C. Surviving are a son, William M., Reading; a daughter, Beth I. Kerchner, Sinking Spring; a brother, Dr. Ray Evert, Madison, Wis.; a sister, Edith Bernodin, Ashland; two grandchildren. Services will be held at noon Thursday from Whelan, Fleischmann and Schwartz Funeral Home, Exeter Township. The Rev. Walter R. Harrison will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Meals, Laura R. (nee Messersmith)

Laura R. (Messersmith), widow of William Meals, 63, a sister of George S. Messersmith, U. S. Minister to Austria, died at 6 o'clock this morning at her home, 1251 North Tenth street.

Mrs. Meals was a member of the Reformed denomination. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Sallie Messersmith, Fleetwood; a daughter, five step-children and these brothers: William, Fleetwood; Charles, Kutztown; Fred, Alliance, Ohio; Christ, Pottsville; George S., Austria, Hungary. The body was removed to the funeral chapel of F. F. Seidel, Inc.

Meals, Laura S.

MEALS -- In this city, on the 22d inst., LAURA S., wife of Wm. J. Meals, aged 37 years, 8 months and 22 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 845 Schuylkill Ave., Tuesday at 2 p. m. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.

Mease, Beulah R.

Services were held in the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Laureldale, for Beulah R. Mease, who died Aug. 18 in the Brethren Village, Lancaster County, where she had resided since March 5, 1998. Burial was in Laureldale Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, James Mease, who died Oct. 18, 1966. Born in Leesport, she was a daughter of the late Urias and Mary (DeTurk) Rothenberger. She was a 1914 graduate of Fleetwood High School and a 1916 graduate of the Keystone Normal School, now Kutztown University. From 1916 to 1928 she was employed as an elementary teacher in the Fleetwood area, and as an elementary teacher in the Muhlenberg School District from 1944 to 1960. In 1991, she was honored at the 75th reunion of Kutztown University. Mease was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, South Temple. Surviving is a son, James Mease, Baltimore, Md.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Mease, Emma M.

Among the local survivors of Emma M. (Bachman) Mease, Allentown, who died Dec. 2 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, are a brother, George H. Bachman, and a sister Alice L. (Bachman) Schroeder, both of Kempton.

Mease, Gladys I.

Gladys I. Mease, 93, of Quakertown, died May 28, 2003 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Oscar W. Mease. She was a hosiery worker for the former Best Made Hosiery, Quakertown, for a number of years before retiring. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Elsie (Cressman) Stout. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Quakertown, where she served on the choir for over 36 years. She was also a member of the Quakertown Golden Age Club. She is survived by one niece, Hazel Lambert of Woburn, Mass. and a number of grand nieces and nephews. Services were held June 2. Memorial contributions should be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 102 N. Hellertown Ave., Quakertown, PA 18951 Arrangements: The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Meck, Alfred A.

Alfred A. Meck, retired Reading Railroad Co. employe, died Saturday at the home of his son Clifford, W. Smith St., Topton. He was in his 78th year. Born the son of the late Amos and Anna (nee Keiser) Meck, he was preceded in death by his wife Sallie (nee Gracely) by 13 years. He was a member of the Lutheran faith of Longswamp church. Surviving are his son; a daughter, Mrs. Morton Hausman, Allentown; one brother, Harvey, Mertztown, and a sister Laura, Shamrock. Services will be held from the Schofer Funeral home, 107 Main St., TOpton, Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Longswamp cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, January 23, 1944, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, Anna Matilda

Meck - In Upper Bern, on March 18th, Anna Matilda, daughter of Henry H. and Rebecca (Moyer) Meck, aged 1 year, 6 months and 16 days.

Meck, Charles

Charles Meck died last night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Beidler, near Shamrock, with whom he resided, aged 82 years, 10 months and 23 days. He had been bedfast for the past six weeks. Mr. Meck was the son of Charles and Catherine, nee Moyer, Meck and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs church. His wife, Lezetta, nee Frederick, died in January, 1923. There survive two daughters, Mrs. Edwin Beidler, near Shamrock, and Mrs. Greely Rohrbach, Oley, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with all services at Huffs church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. W. F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 18, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, Cora J. (nee Fenstermacher)

Mrs. Cora J. (Fenstermacher) Meck, widow of William Meck, died yesterday at her late home in Alburtis R. 1, one day before her 63rd birthday anniversary. She was born in Longswamp township, the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Reinert) Fenstermacher. She was a member of the Lutheran wing of the Longswamp Union church. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Adella Reinert, at home; Mrs. Jennie Heffner, Mertztown; Mrs. Arlene Boyer, Topton; Driden C. and Paul E. Meck, Mertztown R. 1; Corporal John W. Meck, England, and Private First Class Ralph D. Meck, Bronx, N.Y. Eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held from the DeLong funeral home, Topton, Saturday at 2 p.m. with continued services in the Longswamp Union church. The Rev. C. E. Keiser, Lyons, will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 26, 1944, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, Henry H.

Meck -- In Tilden, on the 6th inst., Henry H. Meck, aged 67 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, in Tilden township, on Friday, Jan. 12, 1912, at 9:30 a.m. at the house. Services and interment at St. Michael's Church. Teams will meet all early P. & R. trains at Hamburg.

Meck, Irvin

Irvin Meck of 232 Front St., Alburtis, a retired knitting mill employe, died yesterday at Allentown Hospital. He was 74. He had resided in Hyde Park, Reading, before moving to Alburtis nine years ago. He had been employed at the former Rosedale Knitting Mills in Laureldale. Born in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Alfred and Elmira (Folk) Meck. His wife, Cora E. (Hoch) Meck, died in 1938. Meck was a member of Huffs Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Ruth, wife of Floyd Noll, Laureldale, and Eleanor, wife of Henry Grim, Temple; a sister, Esther, wife of Raymond Dilliplane, Temple; two brothers, Alvin and Earl, both of Reading, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Mertz Funeral Home, 330 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, with viewing 7-9 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 10, 1962, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, James F.

James F. Meck, 84, Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, died May 28 at 9:30 p.m. in Reading Hospital. He was taken there from ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading, where he had been a patient for three weeks. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Alvin S. and Ida F. (Young) Meck. Meck had been self-employed for many years as an area painter and ran a used furniture business in Lehigh County. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Meck is survived by a brother, Stuart T., Leesport, and a sister, Marlene (Meck) Edwards, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County. Memorial graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Township. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Meck, Maria

Maria, widow of Charles Meck, died at Longswamp on Saturday night of old age. The funeral will be held to-morrow at Huff�s church. Rev. Humbert will officiate. Deceased was 84 years of age and is survived by several children.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, August 16, 1898, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, Mary Jane (nee Minner)

Mary Jane, nee Minner, Meck, wife of David H. Meck, died suddenly of acute indigestion at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, at her late home, Trexler's Furnace, Alburtis R.D. She was in her 68th year. Mrs. Meck was born in District township, Berks county, the daughter of the late Henry Minner and his wife Cassalina, nee Fegley, Minner. She was a member of the Lutheran wing of Huff's church. She is survived by her aged mother, her husband and one son Elmer, at home; two sons, Dewey, of Alburtis R.D., and Harry, of Emaus, and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Werst, Alburtis R.D., and Mrs. Charles Doll of Trexlertown. Eighteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Irwin, of Alburtis; Wallace, of Allentown; Albert, of Mertztown R.D.; Mrs. Allen Howerder, of Shamrock, and Mrs. Lizzie Reppert, also of Shamrock. Services will be held from her late home on Monday at 1:30 p.m., daylight saving time. Further services will be held in Huff's church. Rev. William F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 18, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, Meda C. (nee Fegley)

Mrs. Meda C. Meck, wife of Harvey S. Meck, of Mertztown, died on Monday night at her home after a short illness. She was 48 years of age. A daughter of the late Benneville and Catherine, nee Kistler, Fegley, Mrs. Meck was born in Longswamp township. She is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, Mrs. John Bleiler, of Hancock; an adopted son, Max Bleiler, at home; and the following brothers and sisters: Levi Fegley, Mertztown; Edwin Fegley, Rittersville; Alvin Fegley, Bowers; Nathan Fegley, Emaus; Mrs. Daniel Weigle, Topton; Mrs. Charles Dankel, Mertztown; Mrs. William Rite, Mertztown, and Mrs. Anna Geist, Allentown. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon from the late home in Mertztown. Continued services will be held in Longswamp church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. S. Dry, Kutztown, and Rev. W. L. Meckstroth, of Mertztown, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 8, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, Paul L.

In Maryland, on the 8th inst., Paul L. Meck, 22aged 17 years, 6 months and 9 days. Relatives and friends, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of his sister, Mrs Charles Crain, 315 Mulberry St, on Monday at 8:30 a.m. Services at the house. Interment in Mertztown Cemetery.

Meck, Sallie Lydia (nee Gracely)

Death, on Monday morning, called Sallie Lydia Meck, nee Gracely, wife of Alfred Meck, of Topton, the end coming at the Allentown hospital of a complication of ailments. She was in her 53rd year. Mrs. Meck was a daughter of Chester and Louisa, nee Klotz, Gracely, and had resided for some years in Topton, where she was dearly loved by her neighbors and many friends. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran congregation of the Longswamp church. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing two sons, Sterling and Clifford, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Norton Hausman, of Mountainville; two sisters, Mrs. George Kemp, of Pottstown, R.D., and Mrs. Jacob Shoemaker, Allentown, and a brother, Elmer Gracely, Pennsburg. The funeral will be held from her late home, West Smith street, Topton, on Friday at 2 p.m., daylight saving time, with brief services at the house and continued services in the Longswamp church. Rev. W. F. Bond, of Shamrock, and Rev. W. L. Meckstroth, of Mertztown, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 22, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meck, William and Lizzie Rhoads

A sister and brother, Mrs. Lizzie Rhoads of Mertztown R.D. and William Meck, Maple Grove, Alburtis R.D., the latter road supervisor of Longswamp township, Berks county, died within five hours of each other yesterday. Both were born in Longswamp township, Berks county, children of Hannah, nee Kline, Meck and the late Daniel Meck. The mother survives and is a resident of Alburtis R.D. Mrs. Rhoads had been ailing for the past four years and died at her home. She is survived by her husband, Edgar L. Rhoads, and the following children: Elsie and Robert, at home; Kermit, Topton, and Paul, Mertztown R.D. She was aged 48 years, 7 months and 26 days. Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoads will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at her late home with interment in the Mickleys church cemetery. The Rev. Donald Englert of Mertztown will officiate. Mr. Meck had been ill for some time prior to his death. He is survived by his wife, Cora, nee Fenstermacher, Meck, and the following children: John, Ralph and Mrs. Thomas Reinert, all at home; Brighton and Paul, Mertztown r.D.; Mrs. Howard Boyer, Topton; Mrs. Clarence Heffner, Mertztown, and 18 grandchildren. He was aged 60 years, 11 months and 11 days. Funeral services for Mr. Meck will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday at the late home, with continued services in the Longswamp church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. William F. Bond will officiate. Mrs. Rhoads and Mr. Meck are survived by one sister and four brothers: Mrs. Peter Strauss, Macungie; Charles and Daniel, Alburtis R.D.; Oswin, Topton, and Uriah, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 3, 1942, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meckley [Beckley?], Emma (nee Geisinger)

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

Meckstroth, Katherine F. (nee Eshelman)

Mrs. Katherine F. Meckstroth, 98, died Sunday in the Phoebe Devitt Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown. Her husband, the Rev. William L. Meckstroth, died in 1933. Born in Reading, a daughter of the late Franklin R. and Catherine (Fisher) Eshelman, Mrs. Meckstroth was a member of St. Lawrence Community Church, Reading. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Herman Meckstroth of the Elizabethtown Masonic Home and Edwin Meckstroth of Shillington; a sister, Mrs. Mary Landis of the Lutheran Home, Topton, and three grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the home. There will be a calling hour from 9 am. Arrangements are by the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 7, 1977, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Medenfort, Thelma G.

Thelma G. Madenfort, 85, formerly of Edenburg, Windsor Township, died Nov. 19 at 8:05 a.m. in Pinebrook Personal Care and Retirement Center, West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County, where she had resided since May 12, 2003. Her husband, James F. Madenfort, died July 1, 1996. Born in West Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Amos K. and Helen (Bender) Yerger. Madenfort had been employed for 20 years as a guardian officer by the Hamburg Center, until her retirement. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg.

Madenfort was a 1938 graduate of Hamburg High School. She was a former officer of Blue Mountain Chapter 443, Order of the Eastern Star, Hamburg. Madenfort is survived by two sisters, Mary (Yerger) Yeager, Riverview Park, and Evelyn E. Yerger, Hamburg. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. John's Church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Meenan, George M.

Services were held for George M. "Geo" Meenan, 47, of Quakertown, previously of Chalfont, who passed away on Mar. 2, 2004 in his residence. He was the husband of Judi Fox-Meenan. They were married for 27 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of George and Liberta (Tudico) Meenan of Sewell, N.J. He was a kitchen and bath sub-contractor for various contractors He attended Calvary Church in Souderton. He was a member of the band Stress Factor playing the guitar. In addition to his wife and parents he is survived by two sons, Ryan N. and Jason M. both of Quakertown; two brothers, Jeffrey of Franklinville, N.J. and John of Pittman, N.J.; a sister, Terrie Danks of Williamsport, N.J. The family requests that memorial remembrances in the form of contributions be made to the family. Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Inc., 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951

Meharg, Hope

Meharg -- In this city, on the 2d inst., Hope, wife of William Meharg, in the 57th year of her age.

Mehring, Theodore

Theodore Mehring, 72, of Coopersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown. He was the husband of Wilma Boger. Born in Kintnersville, he was the son of the late Rudolph J. and Katie (Scheussler) Mehring. He was a mechanic and truck driver in the sanitation department at Bethlehem Steel before his retirement. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Sellersville V.F.W. He was a member of the Saucon Valley and Upper Saucon Social Clubs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: one sister Katie Manning of Doylestown; two nephews and a niece. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements: C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Meigs, Earl T.

Ex-Centre Twp. supervisor Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Centerport, for Earl T. Meigs, 90, who died March 13 in his Tower Road, Centre Township residence. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. He was the husband of Mabel C. (Reber) Meigs. Born in Fairview Village, Montgomery County, he was a son of the late William Meigs and Melinda L. (Henninger) Emerich. He served as a township supervisor from 1948 to 1966. Until retiring, he was a self-employed dairy farmer at his residence from 1936. Also surviving are two daughters, Elaine R. (Meigs) Cammauf, Centre Township, and Linda S. (Meigs) Weinberg, West Chester. There are also nine grandchildren. Other survivors include a half brother, Paul Emerich, Bethel Township, and a half sister, Lizzie (Emerich) Wolf, Lancaster.

Meigs, Mabel C.

Mabel C. Meigs, 88, Centre Township, died Aug. 15 at 5:45 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient eight days. Her husband, Earl T. Meigs, died March 13, 2003. Born in Upper Tulpehocken Township, she was a daughter of the late Irwin J. and Sallie S. (Strauss) Reber. Meigs was employed for many years as a packer by Tray-Pak Corp., Muhlenberg Township, until her retirement. Surviving are two daughters, Elaine F. (Meigs) Cammauf, Centre Township, and Linda S. (Meigs) Weinberg, West Chester. Other survivors include a brother, Roy Reber, Bethel; and two sisters, Edna (Reber) Hollenbach, Richland, Lebanon County, and Helen (Reber) Spitler, Bethel. Also surviving is a stepbrother, John Frantz, Robesonia. There are also nine grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Centerport. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.

Meitzel, Mrs. Geo.

Mrs. Geo. Meitzel, of near Siesholtzville, was buried at the Longswamp church last Thursday, at the age of 78 years. She left to mourn her departure a husband and six children, Charles, Henry, Peter, David, Sallie and Amanda, all married. Rev. N. W. Helffrich officiated.

[Source: "Breinigsville News," Macungie Progress, Thursday, November 4, 1897, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meitzler, Clayton L.

Clayton L. Meitzler, 67, died yesterday afternoon in his home at 225 E. Smith St., Topton. He was 67. Born in Alburtis, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Alavesta S. (Desch) Meitzler. He retired three years ago from the Caloric Corp. of Topton. Meitzler was a member of St. Peter�s United Church of Christ, Topton. He had been a member of the church consistory for more than 20 years. He was an overseas veteran of World War I. Surviving are his widow, Jennie I. (Keiser) Meitzler, a son, Roy A. of Mertztown R. 1, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, at 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 27, 1961, page 40. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meitzler, Daniel

Daniel Meitzler died of dropsy at the home of his son, Lewis, at Longswamp, and will be buried on Thursday at St. Peter's church. Deceased was 84 years old. He resided with his son, Frank, at Mertztown, until the latter's home was wiped out by the recent fire there. His wife died five years ago. The two sons named are the only children. The brothers are Aaron, of East Macungie, and John, of Kresgeville.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, June 25, 1903, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meitzler, Isadore P.

Isadore P. Meitzler, 60, of Barto R. 1, an employe at the former Pottstown plant of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 27 years before retiring in 1975, died Wednesday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. He was the husband of Katie M. (Derr) Meitzler. Born in Hereford Township, a son of James I. Meitzler of Bally and the late Annie (Baer) Meitzler, he was a member of Huff's United Church of Christ, Barto R. 1. Meitzler was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving with his widow and father are three daughters, Rita, wife of Carl R. Bales of Alburtis R. 1; Rachel, wife of Walter H. A. Master of Macungie R. 1, and Annie, wife of Thomas Delikat of Barto R. 1; five sons, Paul I., of Alburtis, James H., of Barto R. 1, David P., of New Berlinsville, and Larry E. and Franklin E., both at home; three sisters, Edith and Mrs. Annie Hoffman, both of Bally, and Mrs. Ella dierolf of Boyertown R. 3; five brothers, Preston S., Charles D., and Paul S., all of Bechtelsville R. 1, and Samuel and Ralph, both of Boyertown R. 2, and 14 grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday in the Clifford L. Losh Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 8, 1977, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meitzler, Oliver

Oliver Meitzler died at the home of his aunt, Sarah Meitzler, on Second street, on Sunday, of tuberculosis, aged 30 years, 3 months and 2 days. Deceased was the last of his family. He was a member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. A half-brother, James, of Slatington, survives. He was born in Longswamp township, Berks county. His father, James Meitzler, met death on the railroad about three years ago. Funeral this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock in the United Evangelical church, Fifth street. Interment will be made in the Second street Evangelical church cemetery. Rev. D. F. Kostenbader will officiate.

[Source: Emaus news, Macungie Progress, Thursday, April 8, 1909, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Meitzler, Daughter of William

Mr. and Mrs. William Meitzler, residing near Haas Hill between Breinigsville and Rothrocksville met with a sad loss on Monday of last week in the death of their oldest child, a daughter aged 8 years, 6 months and 16 days, from diphtheria, that dreadful scourge of children. She was sick for a period of 17 days, as everything possible was done to save her life, but all to no avail. To the bereaved parents and family we extend our sincere sympathy. The funeral took place on Friday forenoon at the Mertztown church. Rev. Herman, of Kutztown, preaching an impressive sermon.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, February 11, 1880, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Melcher, Annabell F. (nee Frain)

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Annabelle F. (Frain) Melcher. 90, of the Pennsburg Manor in Pennsburg, formerly of Bally, who died March 13 at her home. She was the widow of Raymond F. Melcher. Born in Eshbach, she was a homemaker. She worked for 15 years as an in-home caregiver for elderly people in the Bally and Boyertown areas. She was a member of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Bally and a life member of the Bally Senior Center. Surviving is a daughter, Annabelle M. Shuhler of Bally. She was preceded in death by two daughters; two sons; three sisters and three brothers. Contributions may be made to the Most Blessed Sacrament Church Memorial Fund, 610 Pine St., Bally, PA 19503. The arrangements were handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home of Boyertown.

Melerski Sr., Edward P.

Among the local survivors of Edward P. Melerski Sr., formerly of Kenhorst, who died June 12 in the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Reading, where he had resided since Dec. 7, is a daughter, Victoria (Melerski) Dantas, Maidencreek Township.

Mellert, John

Mellert--Suddenly, on the morning of the 8th inst., John Mellert, aged 78 years, 1 month and 17 days. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, 516 Chestnut street, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, to proceed to the Charles Evans Cemetery.

Mellott, Anne E. (nee Yocum)

Anne E. Mellott, 88, formerly of Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville, died June 24 at 3 a.m. in the home of her son, Virgil J. Mellott of Marysville, Wash., with whom she had resided since December 2003. Her husband, Virgil J. Mellott, died in 1980. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George and Jenny (Klopp) Yocum. Mellott was a member of St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, Lower Heidelberg Township. She is also survived by two brothers, Charles Yocum, West Wyomissing, and John Yocum, Reading. There are also eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Beverly (Phillips) Reio, in September 2001. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Melnick, Helen

Helen Melnick, 72, of Pennypacker Road, Mohnton, Berks County, died Monday at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, where she had been a patient since Jan. 6. Born in Buck Run, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Evancho Kovich. She was a member of St. John Baptist De Lasalle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington. She retired in 1972 as an examiner with five years of service from Bollman Hat Co., Adamstown. Surviving are her husband, Andrew; three sons, Ronald A., Sinking Spring, and Gary W. and Richard P., both of Mohnton; two sisters, Mary Machusic, Reading, and Irene Schoffler, Gordon; five grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John Baptist De Lasalle Church. Interment will be in Nativity of the BVM Cemetery, Cumru Township, Berks County. Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc., Mohnton, is in charge of arrangements.

Melot, Louise Lindemuth (nee Freehafer)

Louise F. Lindemuth Melot, 87, of the Highlands at Wyomissing died Tuesday in [sic] 10:30 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Aug. 6. She was predeceased by her first husband, Dr. Samuel C. Lindemuth, in 1966, and by her second husband, John O. Melot, Aug. 19, 1989. Born in Adamstown, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Sarah I. (Price) Freehafer. Melot was employed three years as a home economics teacher by Wilson High School. She was a 1932 graduate of Albright College. Melot was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Reading. Surviving are a daughter, Susan L. (Lindemuth) Heim, Sinking Spring; and a son John Lindemuth, Wyomissing Hills. Other survivors include two sisters, Margaret P. (Freehafer) Gale, Phoenix, and Catherine P. (Freehafer) Small, Lancaster. There are also five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one step grandson. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Bean Funeral Home Inc., Shillington, is in charge of arrangements.

Melot, Samuel B.

Oley, Aug 5 (Special). Rev. H.J. Hoffman officiated at the funeral of Samuel B. Melot, which was held from the residence of his son-in-law, A. Elwood Lutz, near this place. All services were conducted at the house. Interment was made in Frieden's Cemetery. The bearers were Calvin Schearer, Glase Manmiller, William Wentzel and Isaac P. Rhoads. The tributes were:

Magnolia wreath and asters, daughter and husband; hand bouquet, Donald; spray gladiolus, Emily, Debbie, Jennie and Ida; spray sillies, grandchildren; spray asters, Russell and family; basket of mixed flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Haas; basket gladiolus, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Haas; spray gladiolus, Dr. and Mrs. Ray L. Klopp; spray gladiolus, I.M. Bertolet; spray gladiolus, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Bowers.

Mendelsohn, Esther M. Augustine

A graveside service will be held for Esther M. Augustine Mendelsohn, 89, formerly of Cecil Avenue, West Lawn, who died February 16 in Berks Heim. Her first husband, William Augustine, died in 1948 and her second husband, died in 1971. Born in Ruscombmanor Township, she was employed for many years as a border and seamer at Berkshire Knitting Mills. She was last employed as a waitress at the Penn Cecil House, West Lawn, until she retired in 1975. She was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, William Augustine and Louis Augustine, both of Fleetwood; and two daughters, Gloria (Augustine) Beamesderfer, West Lawn, and Blubella (Augustine) Degler, Sinking Spring. There are nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. A Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in West Lawn UMC. The Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mengel, Agnes S.

Mengel - In Perry, March 13th, Agnes S., daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca Mengel, aged 5 years, 7 months and 1 day.

Mengel, Amelia

Mengel - In this city, on the 12th instant, Amelia, wife of D. L. Mengel, aged 30 years and 6 months.

Mengel, Catherine Marie

Just twelve hours after she had given birth to a baby daughter, Mrs. Catherine Marie, wife of William E. Mengel, of Topton, died yesterday morning at 3.25 o'clock at the Allentown hospital. The child was born Monday afternoon at about the same hour and is doing well at the hospital. The mother after giving birth lost her stamina and gradually sank until the end came. She was aged 18 years.

Mrs. Mengel is survived by her husband and the infant daughter, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kline, of Alburtis R.D., and these brothers and sisters, Mrs. Albert Miller, Mrs. John Miller, Fannie Kline, Elsie Kline, LeRoy Kline, Fred Kline and Harold Kline, of Alburtis R.D.; Herbert Kline, of Mertztown R.D., and Mrs. John Wielt, of Macungie R.D.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with brief services at her late home on West Smith street, Topton, at 1.30 o'clock followed by regular services in Christ (Mertz) Lutheran church, Dryville, and interment in the cemetery adjoining the church. Rev. William H. Kline will officiate.

Death notice: Age at death = 18 years, 20 days; Buried, Christ (Mertz) church cemetery, Dryville

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 4, 1929, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mengel, Charles Jacob

Mengel - In Upper Bern March 17th, Charles Jacob, son of James S. and Emma Elizabeth Mengel, aged 3 years, 6 months and 4 days.

Mengel, Elsie L.

Elsie L. Mengel, 93, of 46 Diamond Drive, Hamburg, died Thursday at 6:30 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Nov. 19. Her husband, Vernon B. Mengel, died June 10, 1980. Born in Windsor Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry W. and Mary E. (Lesher) Young. She was employed as a cook and waitress by the Moose Lodge, Hamburg; by the former Ebling's Hotel, now the West Hamburg Hotel; and by the Hamburg Diner. She was a member of First United Church of Christ, Hamburg. She was a past president of the ladies auxiliary of the Wagner-Good Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 216, Hamburg. Surviving are a daughter, Mildred E., widow of Dale E. Balthaser, Bernville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Leroy V. Engel, and by a daughter Ruth H. Mengel. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Burial will be in Dunkel's Cemetery, Greenwich Township.

Mengel, Esther

Mengel - In Windsor, December 12th, Mrs. Esther Mengel, wife of Jacob Mengel, aged 61 years, 1 month and 28 days.

Mengel, Franklin Morris

Mengel - In Leesport, January 19th, Franklin Morris, son of Franklin and Sarah Ann Mengel, aged 7 years, 4 months and 7 days.

Mengel, George B.

Mengel--In this city, on the 29th inst., George B. Mengel, aged 63 years, 2 months and 3 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence 316 Miller st., on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Services at the house. Interment at Lutheran cemetery.

Mengel, Gerald L.

Among the local survivors of Gerald L. Mengel, 73, of Reading, who died June 8 in the emergency room of St. Joseph Medical Center, is a son, Todd J. Mengel, Hamburg.

Mengel, Jacob

Mengel - In Windsor, September 13th, Jacob Mengel, aged 63 years, 11 months and 18 days.

Mengel, Jonathan P.

Mengel - in Reading, on March 19th, Jonathan P. Mengel, in the 30th year of his age.

Mengel, Katie Vilanda

Mengel - In Upper Bern, on August 22d, Katie Vilanda, daughter of George and Fietta (Moyer) Mengel, aged 2 years, 2 months and 3 days.

Mengel, Laura L. (nee Haas)

The crash of a car and tractor-trailer in Kutztown last Thursday claimed its second life yesterday. Mrs. Laura L. Mengel, 71, of Maxatawny, whose husband, Harry, died a short time after the crash, died yesterday in Reading Hospital. She had suffered head, shoulder and pelvic injuries. Mrs. Mengel's death was the third in her family since Thursday. Harry A. Mengel, 73, died Thursday afternoon in Reading Hospital a short time after his car was struck by a tractor-trailer driven by William Wingenroth, 41, of Lancaster. The Mengels were believed en route to the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Arndt, 211 N. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. Arndt suffered a heart attack early Friday morning and died at home. The Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home of Kutztown said last night that joint funeral services will be held for the Mengels and Arndt at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home. Mrs. Mengel was born in Topton, a daughter of the late Roller and Annie (Gerhart) Haas. She was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Zion Maxatawny Church. Surviving are her daughter, Rachel, widow of James A. Arndt, Kutztown; a brother, Wayne of Maxatawny; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Hoffman of Wescosville; Pearl, wife of Warren Ziegler of Allentown, and Mrs. Annie Brewen of Wescosville R. 1; a granddaughter and two great-grandsons.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, August 31, 1964, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mengel, May Florence

Mengel - On the 30th of Nov., May Florence Mengel, daughter of James P. and Emma Mengel, aged 2 years, 6 months and 12 days.

Mengel, Rita B.

Rita B. Mengel, 64, of 115 Dwight St., West Lawn, died Sunday morning at 11 in St. Joseph hospital, where she had been a patient for three days. She was the wife of Clarence E. Mengel. Born in Sinking Spring, she was the daughter of Florence (Holzman) Lutz, a resident of Wyomissing Lodge, and the late John A. Lutz. She was a member of the West Lawn Evangelical United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband and her mother, she is survived by a son, Terry S., Temple; a daughter, Robin R. Imhoff, Ephrata; and two grandchildren and a sister, Naomi F. Gutacker, Reading. Also six brothers: Arthur J., Wilbur F. and Dallas A. Lutz, all of Sinking Spring, and Melvin P. Lutz, Sinking Spring R.D. 1. And Russell L. Lutz, Mohnton R.D. 1, and Warren C. Lutz, a resident of the Leader Nursing & Rehabilitation Certer, Spring Township. The Francis F. Seidel II Funeral home, Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements.

Mengel, Ruth D.

Among the local survivors of Ruth D. (Payous) Mengel, 73, of Schuylkill Haven, who died March 18 in Orwigsburg Center, Schuylkill County, where she had resided since Jan. 14, is a son, Vincent T. Mengel, Hamburg.

Mengel, Samuel Y.

Mengel - On the 12th inst., in Ontelaunee township, Samuel Y., son of D. Llewellyn and Amelia Mengel, aged 7 years, 6 months and 11 days.

Mengel, Solomon

Mengel - In this city, on the 30th instant, of congestion of the brain, Solomon Mengel.

Mengel, Solomon

Mengel - In Upper Bern, March 28th, Solomon Mengel, husband of Susanna Gruber, aged 70 years, 7 months and 22 days.

Mensch, Annie

Annie Mensch, wife of Peter Mensch of New Hanover, who died at the age of 82 years 7 months and 16 days was buried at the Swamp Reformed Church. Revs. G.W. Roth and J.J. Kline officiating. Her husband, 4 children and 1 sister survive.

Mensch, Emmalinda

Mrs. Emmalinda Mensch, widow of Adam Mensch, died Monday of complications incident to age. She was aged 80 years, 5 months and 29 days. She was well known in the vicinity of Macungie R. 2 where she lived. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank B. Gehman and Mrs. Jacob Greiss, both of Macungie R. 2, and a brother, William Hunsberger, of Reading. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the residence of her son-in-law, Frank B. Gehman, Macungie R. 2, followed by further services in Huff's church. Interment will be made in the Union cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 23, 1930, page 22. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mensch, Irwin P.

Widely known as a penman and the only manuscript illuminator in the area, Irwin P. Mensch, Barto, R. 1, died at 1:25 o�clock yesterday morning in Allentown hospital. He was 69. Mensch, who was highly skilled in the craft which dates back centuries before the Christian era, was stricken with a heart attack on Jan. 21. Highlighting his more than half-century career in illumination (a style of ornamenting manuscript by adding elaborate designs in color or gold or silver) was the publication of two articles on his �Treasure Volume,� a beautifully illuminated work containing the complete records of the incorporation of the Schwenkfelder library at Pennsburg. Several Allentown department stores exhibited in the past another achievement in his career; a desk made in 1919 by his father on which he penned 200 selections in poetry and prose and which blazed in illumination done in 18 different colors. Mensch, who lived at Babbling Brook, Barto R. 1, was not only an expert in his field but collected the illuminated manuscripts of others in the fast-diminishing art. During the war years he addressed 1,000 letters in �illuminating� style to his son and others, which have since become collector�s items. Of Pennsylvania German descent, he was born at what was known as �Tsoppa Wartshouse� in Rockland township, Berks county. He attended Stoner�s business college and later became an instructor in penmanship there. Later he also taught at the Standard School of Commerce, New York City; the Morse Business college, Hartford, conn.; the Spencerian Commercial school, Newburgh, N.Y., and Mountain State Business college, Jarkersburg, W. Va. For two years he was general manager of the Erie County Milk Assn. In 1919 he returned to this locality and made his home in Perkasie, where he continued to live until 1940. Then he made his permanent home at Babbling Brook, the summer home which he and his brother bought in 1930, adjoining Camp Mensch Mill, near Huffs Church. A former Mason, he has been secretary of Moyer Brothers Creamery at Huffs church since 1932. He was the son of the late Milton and Emma Haas Mensch. Survivors include his wife, Laura; six children, Charles, Tucson, Ariz., Lillian, wife of Warren Beldon, Benson, Vt., Vera, wife of Lt. Col. Lisle Bartholomew, Ft. Totten, N.Y., Sue, wife of Archibald Hanna, Bradford, conn., Sara, wife of Paul Nickell, Philadelphia, and Marcus, Boyertown, and one brother, Eugene, Jeanerette, La.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 1, 1951, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mente, Domenic A.

Kutztown business owner. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Mary Church for Domenic A. Mente, of South Callowhill Street, Topton, who died Feb. 24 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since Jan. 30. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. He was the husband of Mary T. (Morano) Mente. Born in Tresckow, Luzerne County, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Bella (Rocco) Mint. He was the founder and president of Mente Chevrolet, Kutztown, since 1970. He was previously employed as a salesman for Hires Root Beer, Philadelphia, until 1966, and was co-owner of Mint Chevrolet, Sayre, Bradford County,with his brother Joseph Mint from 1965 to 1969. Mente was past president of the Kutztown Rotary Club and an associate of Kutztown University. In 1966 he received the General Motors supplier of the year award and the Chevrolet recognition award for being a dealer for more than 25 years. Mente was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Richmond Township. Also surviving are two daughters, Marianne (Mente) Krewson, Fleetwood and Joan (Mente) Kauffman, Hamburg, and a son, Donald Mente, Kutztown. There are also seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Other survivors include two sisters, Theresa (Mint) Setzer, Weatherly, Carbon County, and Thelma (Mint) Amendolare, Manville, N.J.; and two brothers, Joseph Mint, Sayre, Bradford County, and Gerard Mint, Manville. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, was in charge of arrangements.

Meo, Dominick O.

Dominick O. Meo, living at Millmont, was found dead this morning at the home of his son. He was about Wednesday evening and apparently in the best of health. He was 69 years of age and is survived by a family, living in Phila. Coroner Strasser was notified and issued a certificate of death from apoplexy. Undertaker Auman took charge of the remains.

Merget, Alice

In this city, on the 2d inst., Alice, wife of George Merget, and daughter of Henry and Sarah Henninger, aged 19 years and 12 days.

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

Merkel, Albert B.

Albert B. Merkel died at noon Saturday at the home of his son, Fred Merkel, in Maxatawny. He was 81 years old. He was a retired farmer. His parents were the late John and Sallie, nee Folk, Merkel. His wife, the late Katie, nee Weil, Merkel, died several years ago. He was a member of the Reformed wing of Ziegel�s church. Surviving are a son, Fred Merkel; a daughter, Mrs. Elda Siegfried of Maxatawny, and a sister, Mrs. Clayton Trexler of Topton. Rev. John Herbster will officiate at services at the home of Fred Merkel in Maxatawny on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Further services will be held in Ziegel�s church. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, April 16, 1944, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkel, Amelia

Mrs. Amelia Merkel, of Blandon, aged 70 years, died on Wednesday night after lingering a few days, during which she sustained severe strokes of apoplexy. She was a member of the Reformed Church for many years and had a large acquaintance. These children survive: Frank, of Fleetwood; Wilson, Kutztown; Albert, Emaus; Annie and Milton, at home; Hannah, of Allentown, and Mrs. Solomon Rothermel, Half-Way House. Interment will be made at Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 11, 1901, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkel, Edward

Funeral services were held for Edward Merkel, 87, of Swamp Pike in Gilbertsville, who died June 17 in his home. He was the widower of Mary (Zepp) Merkel. Born in Gilbertsville, he was the owner of Merkels Disposal for 40 years, retiring in 1984. Prior to that he worked on various farms. Merkel was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Sumneytown. Surviving are two sons, Leroy Merkel of Boyertown and Richard Merkel of Telford; two daughters, Betty Skora of Gilbertsville and Jeanette Paul of Boyertown. Also five stepbrothers, Ralph Merkel of Schwenksville, Howard and Charles Merkel, both of Boyertown, Donald Merkel of Pottstown and David Merkel of Mt. Carmel; four stepsisters, Florence Rice, Ann Ziener and Shirley Klee, all of Boyertown and Virginia Hampton of Pottstown. Also 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, and a sister. Contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 255, Sumneytown, PA 18084. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown. The Morrell Funeral Home, Boyertown, handled the arrangements.

Merkel, Howard B.

Died at 2 o'clock this morning, at the home of his parents, the late Isaac P. and Martha Merkel, 949 Franklin St., from an attack of pneumonia, aged 22 years, 6 moths and 27 days. Deceased had been suffering from a chronic heart trouble for the last year and was bedfast three weeks. Besides his mother, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Charles P., Phila.; Mrs. Charles Grime, of this city, and Katie, Herbert, Ella, Frederick and Althen, all of home. He was a member of the First United Evangelical Sunday school and was a wood-worker by trade.

Merkel, John

Merkel, Katie M. (nee Weil)

Katie M., wife of Albert M. Merkel, died yesterday evening at 6.45 o�clock at her home in Maxatawny. She was 66 years, 1 month and 19 days of age. Mrs. Merkel was a daughter of Harry and Lucinda, nee Baer, Weil. She is survived by her husband, a son, Fred, at home; a daughter, Elda, of Maxatawny; a brother, Harvey, of Hamburg, and four grandchildren. She was a member of the Reformed faith and was affiliated with Ziegel�s church. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1.30 o�clock, at her late home with continued services in Ziegel�s church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William L. Meckstroth will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 2, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkel, Lewis L.

Lewis L. Merkel, farmer of near Fleetwood, died at his home Thursday evening, the result of a heart condition. He was aged 72. A son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth, nee DeLong, Merkel, he was born in Richmond township. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Fleetwood, and was also affiliated with Fleetwood Grange, No. 1839, Patrons of Husbandry. Surviving are his wife, Emma, nee schuler, Merkel; one brother, Daniel L., of Fleetwood R. 2, and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Fox, Mertztown R.D., and Sallie, wife of George Schlegel, Fleetwood. Rev. William H. Kline of Topton will officiate at funeral services to be held in St. Paul's chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. daylight time. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.

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

Merkel, Paul N.

Paul N. Merkel, 75, of 346 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, died Thursday at 12:15 a.m. in the Leader Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Laureldale, where he had resided since Nov. 9. He was the husband of Grace M. (Moyer) Merkel. Born in Bechtelsville, he was a son of the late Raymond and Alice (Nester) Merkel. Merkel was employed for 44 years as a laborer by the Superior Tube Co., Collegeville, Montgomery County, retiring in 1984. He was last employed, part-time, by the Boyertown School District. He was also employed as a part-time bartender by the Twin Ponds Golf Course, Gilbertsville, since 1963. Merkel was a life member of the Friendship Hook & Ladder company, Boyertown. Merkel was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a 1937 graduate of Boyertown High School In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Bonnie, wife of Walter Reigner, Boyertown, and Dona, wife of Gary Scipione, Medford, N.J. Other survivors include a brother, Richard, Weavertown, and five sisters: Mae, wife of Robert Halterman, Graterford, Montgomery County; Betty, wife of Al Benyo, Boyertown R.D. 7; Faye, wife of Raymond Freedman, Earl Township; Gloria, wife of Lyn Walt, Pottstown; and Reda Oxenford, Douglassville R.D. 2. There are also eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, Niantic. Burial will be private in Oley Union Cemetery, Spangsville. L.W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.

Merkel, Pearl N.

Pearl M. Merkel, R.N., 24-year-old daughter of Henry E. Merkel and Elda M. Weigle Merkel of 72 E. Franklin St., Topton, died Monday night in Reading Hospital after a five-day illness. She had been a member of the hospital staff since her graduation from the school of nursing there in 1950. She attended Topton School and was graduated from Kutztown High School. Born in Topton, she was a member of the Lutheran congregation at St. Paul's Church in Mertztown. Surviving with her parents are two younger sisters, Blanche A. Merkel and Emily L. Merkel, both at home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, November 17, 1953, page 31. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkel, Sarah (nee Schuman)

Merkel - In Upper Bern, on November 14th, Sarah Merkel, daughter of Solomon and Sarah Schuman, and wife of James Merkel, aged 30 years, 1 month and 8 days.

Merkel, Thomas F.

Thomas F. Merkel, well known and respected resident of Topton, died late Friday evening at his residence on Callowhill street, after an illness of several weeks� duration. He was aged 60 years, two months and 20 days. Mr. Merkel, the son of the late Jacob and Lucy, nee Fisher, Merkel, was born in Maxatawny township, Berks county, and after receiving an education in the schools of that township, worked for a number of years with his father. Prior to his illness, he was employed at the Reading company shops. He is survived by his wife, Lizzie, nee Stoudt, Merkel; three sons and two daughters, Clarence Merkel, Mertztown; Ray Merkel, at home; George, of the United States navy, stationed at Trinidad, South America; Mrs. Byron Kauffman, Alburtis, and Mrs. Raymond Kehm. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Weaver, Mrs. Louis Rothermel, and six grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held from his late home on Callowhill street in Topton on Wednesday at 1.30 o�clock. Further services will be conducted in the Maxatawny Zion�s church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. S. Dry and Rev. Dr. George B. Smith will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, December 20, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkel, Wilson H.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, for Wilson H. Merkel, who died of natural causes in his residence at Rhoads Road, Greenwhich Township. Burial was in New Bethel (Zion) Cemetery, Grimville. He was the husband of Evelyn C. (Hoffman) Merkel. Born in Greenwich Township, he was a son of the late William H. and Edna M. (Adam) Merkel. Until retiring in 1998, he was employed by Nyleve Bridge Corp., Emmaus, Lehigh County, for over 40 years. Merkel was an Army veteran. He was a member of the New Jerusalem (Zion) United Church of Christ, Lenhartsville. Surviving are four sons: Ronald L., Kyle W., Terry L., and Ken W., all of Lenhartsville. There are eight grandchildren and a stepgranddaughter.

Merkey, Charles D.

Charles D. Merkey, 77, of Fredericksburg RD 2, died Thursday night in the Leader Nursing & Rehabilitation center, Lebanon. He was the husband of Herma M. (Yerger) Merkey. Born in Bethel Twp, he was a son of the late Adam and Annie (Daub) Merkey. Merkey was a retired farmer. He was a member of the St John's Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg.

Other survivors include a son, Harry A., Jonestown, and three daughters: Shirley A., wife of Delbert N. Kohn, Linda M., wife of John K. Martin, and Arlene D. Fisher, all of Lebanon. Also surviving are a brother, Miles D. Merkey, Myerstown, a foster brother, David Daub, Frystown, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The Rohland Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.

Merkle, Cora M. (nee Merkle)

Cora M., wife of George Merkle, died on Friday afternoon at her home at Farmington, near Mertztown, Berks county. She was in her 52nd year. Born at Maxatawny township, Berks county, a daughter of the late Daniel and Rosa M. (Moyer) Merkle, she had lived at Farmington for a number of years, and was held in high esteem by her neighbors and friends. She was a faithful member of the Reformed congregation of Ziegels church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ralph, Longswamp, and Carl, at home; three grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Annie Burkman, Reading; Mrs. W. J. McNabb, Kutztown, and Mrs. Carrie Miller, Allentown, and three brothers, George, Macungie, Samuel, Emaus, and Edwin, Orefield. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Schofer funeral home, 109 Main St., Topton. Rev. Donald Englert will officiate. Interment will be made in Ziegels church cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, January 1, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkle, Daniel

Daniel Merkle, a respected resident of Lower Macungie township, died Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock at the home of his son, George Merkle, near East Texas, aged 79 years, 8 months and 13 days. Mr. Merkle had been in feeble health for some time but bedfast for only a week. He retired from active life eighteen years ago after having worked for the Catasauqua and Fogelsville railroad in the capacity of a track repairman for over nineteen years. He was a son of the late Wm. Merkle and his wife Catherine, also a born Merkle, and was born in Berks county. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Siegfried's church. His wife died thirty years ago but there are thirty-six survivors including the following children: Mrs. Harry Berkman, Reading; Mrs. William McNabb, Kutztown; Mrs. Robert Miller, this city; Mrs. Edwin McNabb, Trexlertown; Mrs. George Merkle, Mertztown, R. 1; George Merkle, Macungie R. 1; Samuel Merkle, Emaus, and Edwin Merkle, Coopersburg R. 1; a brother, Wm. Merkle, Topton; a step-brother, Henry Merkle, Alburtis; three step-sisters, Mrs. Ida Lohrman, Alburtis; Mrs. Emma Heffner, Reading; Mrs. Philip Miller, Krumsville, and twenty-three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of his son, George Merkle, near East Texas. Continued services will be held in Siegfried's church. Rev. William Dry will officiate. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 23, 1926, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkle, Harry W.

Harry W. Merkle, 90, of Allentown R. 2, died last night in his home. He was the husband of the late Alice M. (Hunsicker) Merkle, who died 12 years ago. Retired for 25 years, Merkle was last employed in the maintenance department of Lehigh Advertising Co., Allentown. Before that, he was a track maintenance man for the former Allen and Reading Traction Co. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Henry and Caroline (Steininger) Merkle. Surviving are five sons: Milton H., of New Tripoli R. 2, Clarence B., of Macungie R. 1, Arthur W., of Allentown R. 2, Wallace of Allentown and Percy H., of Emmaus R. 1; two daughters, Laura, wife of Ralph I. Scheirer of Macungie R. 1 and Perma, wife of Allen Reichard, at home; a brother Edwin of Orefield, 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 15, 1966, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkle, Henry P.

Henry P. Merkle died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ida Lohrman, Alburtis, on Sunday morning at 1 o'clock of a complication of diseases. He was aged 59 years, 8 months and 24 days. He was ill for about ten days. Although he had been in poor health for some time, he worked at the Long Valley Rug Mill up to within ten days of his demise. He was employed by the latter concern for the last seventeen years. He was the son of the late William and Hattie (nee Clauser) Merkle and was born in Berks county. He is survived by his three sisters, Mrs. Ida Lohrman, Alburtis; Mrs. William Heffner, Reading; and Mrs. Philip Miller, of Krumsville; and also a step-brother, William Merkle, of Topton. He was a member of Maxatawny Zion's church and was a member of the Lutheran faith. Funeral services will be held at his late home, the residence of his sister at Alburtis, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be made in the Maxatawny Zions' cemetery. Rev. William Drey will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 10, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkle, Herbert P.

Following a three weeks' illness from complications, Herbert P. Merkle, a well known and respected resident of Oreville, near Topton, died on Thursday evening at 8.30 o'clock at his home, that place. He was aged 40 years, 1 month and 13 days. Mr. Merkle was born in Longswamp township, a son of the late Peter and Isabella (nee Ziegler) Merkle, and lived in that section practically all his life. Prior to his illness he was employed at the Topton foundry. He was a member of the Longswamp church, and fraternally was affiliated with Mertztown Lodge, F.P.A. Besides his widow, Helen (nee Helbert), he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Charles Kehm, of Mountainville, and Mrs. James Snyder, of Topton, and two brothers, George, of Farmington, and Charles, of Allentown. The funeral will be held from his late home, Oreville, near Topton, on Thursday, January 14, at 1.30 p.m. Brief services will be conducted at the house, followed by further services in the Longswamp church, Rev. W. L. Meckstroth officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 8, 1926, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merkle, Mrs. James

Merkle, Martha A. (nee Romig)

Martha A., wife of Harvey W. Merkle, died yesterday morning at nine o'clock at her home in Macungie from a complication of diseases, aged 63 years, 4 months and six days. Mrs. Merkle was the daughter of the late Jonas and Eliza (nee Markle) Romig and was born in Berks county. She had been in feeble health for several years, but bedfast only for the past two weeks. She is survived by her husband, four sons, Henry, Topton; Oscar, Cementon; Elmer, Macungie, Howard, Kutztown; one daughter, Minnie, at home. A daughter, Mrs. Ida Adams, died on April 4, this year. Twelve grandchildren, two brothers, Levi Romig, Mertztown, and Daniel Romig, of Topton, and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Warmkessel, of Macungie, and Mrs. Daniel Long, of emaus, also survive. Mrs. Merkle was a member of the Reformed wing of the Longswamp church. Funeral services will be held from her late home at Macungie on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 p.m., daylight time. Continued services in Longswamp church. Interment in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. W. A. Meckstroth will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, May 24, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Merlino, Anna E.

Anna E. Merlino, 79, of 1352 N. Front St., Reading, died Thursday at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Reading. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Vincent J. and Mary Chiccini Riotto. She was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Reading. A son, Charles, died in 1972. Surviving are her husband, Mariano "Matt"; two daughters, Marianne Flemming, Green Hills Lake, Berks County, and Carolyn Cole, Reading; a brother, Dominic Riotto, Barnesville; three sisters, Marie Marlino, Royersford, Rose Tucci, Burtonsville, Md., and Kathleen Collucci, Hyannis, Mass.; seven grandchildren. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from Auman Funeral Home, Reading. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

Merlino, Mariano

Mariano "Matt" Merlino, 83, of 1352 N. Front St., Reading, died Friday in the residence of his daughter, Carolyn Merlino Cole, 2650 Hill Road, Lower Alsace Township, Berks County. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Concetta Faillia Merlino. He was the owner/operator of Model Shoe Repair, Reading, for 45 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church and the Pretzel City Chorus, both of the Reading area. Preceding him in death were his wife, the former Anna E. Riotto, on March 23, 2000; a son, Charles, in 1971. Surviving, in addition to his daughter Carolyn, are another daughter, Marianne Flemming, Green Hills; two sisters, Ida Phillipine, Wyomissing, and Rita Slater, Exeter Township, Berks County; a brother, Charles, Royersford; seven grandchildren. Auman Funeral Home, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Merritt, JoAnn Hahn

Services were held for JoAnn Hahn Merritt, 49, of Geiger Road, Douglassville, who died March 18 in her home. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of Robert J. Merritt Jr. of Amity, and the late Elsie Mae (Hahn) Merritt. Merritt was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, Stowe, and attended Hope Church, a United Methodist Congregation in Douglassville. She was a 1972 graduate of Pottstown High School. Surviving in addition to her father are a brother, Robert J. Rick Merritt III of Douglassville; and a half sister, Kathleen Lee Grimball III, of Charleston, S.C. Contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, One Reed St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Burial was in St. Pauls Cemetery, Amityville. The Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

Merritt, Margaret B.

Merritt, Margaret B., wife of Charles B. Merritt, West Reading, died very suddenly on December 6, 1953, at the age of 67 years. Her husband and two stepsons, Brisan and Richard, two sisters and three brothers survive. Her husband's pastor conducted the funeral service and her body was laid to rest in Charles Evans Cemetery. __George B. Carvell

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXX, no. 6, February 9, 1954, p. 12. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Mertz, Cordelia (nee Fegley)

Cordelia (Fegley), widow of William C. Mertz, died yesterday at the home of her son-in-law, Charles Dry, Bowers, aged 82 years, one month and 12 days. She was born and reared in Maxatawny township, a daughter of the late Harrison and Judith (DeLong) Fegley, and was a member of Christ Lutheran church, Bowers. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years. There survive these children: Mrs. M. E. Snyder, New York City; Mrs. Ellen Springer and Mrs. James Oswald, Reading; Mrs. Charles Dry, with whom she resided; James, Lyons; John, Maxatawny, and George, Sally Ann Furnace; a brother residing in Ohio; three sisters: Mrs. Ellen Welder, Lyons; Mrs. Emma Kercher, Monterey, and Mrs. Obadiah Hilbert, Reading; 33 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Dry home. Further services in Christ Lutheran church, Bowers.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 28, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mertz, Elizabeth J. (nee Fenstermacher)

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Mertz, Sally Ann Furnace, Mertztown R. 1, and widow of the late George P. Mertz, died Saturday morning in Allentown Hospital. She was 73. She was born in Rockland Township, Berks County, a daughter of the late Eugene and Emma (Ziegler) Fenstermacher. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowers, and a life member of the missionary society of the church. Her husband died in 1941. Surviving are the following children: Paul W., Mertztown R. 1; Miriam, wife of Jacob Hertzog, Schnecksville; Mrs. Beulah Schwoyer, Mertztown R. 1; George P., Bowers; Lena, wife of Lester Angstadt, at home; Florence, wife of Walter Hilbert, and Luther E., of Topton, and Corinne, wife of Clair Ritzman, Kutztown. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Mary Weaver, wife of Clair Weaver, Sinking Springs R. 1, and a brother, Ira Z. Fenstermacher, Bowers. Funeral services are scheduled for the DeLong & Trexler Funeral Home, Topton, at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 27, 1956, page 53. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mertz, Emma C.

Mrs. Emma C. Mertz passed away Saturday evening at the home of William Fenstermaker, 963 1/2 Tilghman street, after an illness with complications. She was 82 years, 5 months and 16 days of age.

Mrs. Mertz was twice married, both her husband, Lewis Long and Hiram Mertz preceding her in death. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Sabina Hilbert and a step-son, Harry Mertz, both of Mertztown, 4. 1. For years she was a devout member of Longswamp Reformed church.

The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2.15 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hilbert, at Mertztown. Interment will be made in Longswamp church cemetery. Services will be in charge of Rev. W. L. Meckstroth, Mertztown.

Mertz, Emma L. (nee Hummel)

Emma L., wife of John Mertz, passed away at her residence on the William Penn highway about two miles east of Kutztown on Wednesday at 6.30 a.m. Death was due to complications. She was aged 57 years, 6 months and 9 days. She was a daughter of Samuel and the late Charada, nee Heffner, Hummel. She was a faithful member of New Bethel church at Grimsville. Surviving are her husband, father, three sons, Harrison, of Richmond township, Berks county; Philip of Maxatawny, and Morris, at home; three daughters, Ida and Ruth, at home, and Mrs. William Wessner, of Kutztown R.D.; four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Addison Seip, of Wernersville, Berks county. The funeral will be held from her late residence on the William Penn highway about two miles east of Kutztown on Monday, May 12, at 1.30 p.m., Standard time. Further services will be held in New Bethel church, Grimsville, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Ira Klick and Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 8, 1930, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mertz, James A.

James A. Mertz, retired farmer of Lyons, Berks county, died Wednesday night at his home at the age of 81. A native of Longswamp township, Berks county, he was a son of the late William and Cordelia (Fegely) Mertz. He was a member of New Jerusalem church, the Lutheran congregation. Preceded in death by his wife, the former Ellen Guinther, who died five years ago, he is survived by two sons, Elmer and Walter, at home, four daughters, Mrs. Walter Scheidt, Dryville, Mrs. Eugene Schlegel, Lyons, Mrs. Ellen Bailey, Monterey, and Mrs. Rellie Wiltrout, Topton, 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Michael Snyder, Topton, Mrs. Sallie Oswald, Reading, and Mrs. Charles Drey, Bowers.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 16, 1949, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mertz, John A.

John A. Mertz, 63-year-old retired Maxatawny township farmer, died at 1.40 o�clock yesterday afternoon at his home near Monterey, Berks county, after a week�s illness. Born and reared in Rockland township, Berks county, he was the son of the late William C. and Cordilia (Fegley) Mertz. His wife, Emma (Hummel) Mertz died eight years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran faith of the Grimsville church and was also a member of the home department of the Maxatawny church. Survivors include the following children: Ida and Ruth, at home; Mrs. William Wessner, Kutztown R. 1; Harrison, Kutztown R. 3; Phillip, Kutztown R. 1; Maurice, Laureldale; the following brothers and sisters: James, of Lyons; George, of Salley Ann Furnace; Mrs. Michael Snyder, Topton; Mrs. Ellen Springer, Reading, Mrs. James Oswald, Reading; Mrs. Charles Dry, Bowers; nine grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held from the late home Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. with public services at 2.15 p.m. at the Grimsville church. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Rev. Ira Klick, Rev. William S. Dry and Rev. Franklin Slifer will officiate. Viewing at the late home Monday 7-9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 30, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mertz, Luther E.

Luther E. Mertz, Topton jeweler, died yesterday at his home, 4 N. Home Ave., Topton. He was 50. Mertz and his widow, Elva E. (Reinert) Mertz, operated the Mertz Jewelry Store in Topton since 1946. Born in Rockland Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late George P. and Elizabeth (Fenstermacher) Mertz. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He served as a past president of the Topton Lions Club. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Lyons. Surviving with his widow are two brothers, Paul Sr. of Mertztown R. 1, and George P. of Bowers, and four sisters, Miriam, wife of Jacob Hertzog of Schnecksville; Mrs. Beulah Schwoyer of Mertztown R. 1, Florence, wife of Walter Hilbert of Topton, and Corinne, wife of Clair Ritzman of Kutztown. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours are 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, April 2, 1970, page 42. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mertz, Walter H.

Walter H. Mertz, 68, of Fleetwood R. 1, died Tuesday in the home of his sister, Mrs. Eva Scheidt, at Dryville, Fleetwood R. 1, where he had been staying during an illness. Born in Rockland Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late James and Ellen (Guinther) Mertz. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of New Jerusalem Church, Fleetwood R. 1. Mertz operated a poultry farm. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Scheidt; Nora, wife of Eugene Schlegel of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Ella Bailey, of Kutztown R. 2; and Mrs. Emma Wiltrout of Kutztown R. 3. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Funeral Notice (p. 67): Age at death = 68 years, 11 months, 26 days; Buried, New Jerusalem Cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 5, 1966, page 56. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mervine, Hannah

Meschter, Manoah

Manoah Meschter, a well-known resident of Harlem, Berks county, died yesterday from a stroke of apoplexy sustained May 10 while on a visit to relatives in Reading. Deceased was born in the house where he had lived all his life and was 63 years, 11 months and 14 days of age. He was a son of Henry and Judith Meschter. His wife, Susan (nee Rothenberger), with these children, survives: Sallie, wife of John F. Baus, of Hosensack; Henry and John, of Allentown; Mrs. Alice Moyer, Emma, wife of Llewellyn Greiss, and James, of Reading; Charles, of Coplay; Mrs. Elizabeth Long and Mrs. Susannah Bard, of Norristown, and Mrs. Sarah List, of Lewisburg, are surviving sisters. Funeral will be held at 9.30 Thursday morning with services in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harlem, and burial in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. Deitzler, of Topton, will officiate. Undertaker Faust, of Macungie, has charge of the remains.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, August 1, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mesher, Hattie (nee Fritch)

Hattie, widow of Jacob Mesher, died yesterday at the home of her son-in-law, Charles Mensinger, 811 Tilghman street, of a complication of diseases, aged 77 years. She was the daughter of Henry and Sallie Fritch and was born at Mertztown. She is survived by three sons, Jacob and Fred, of Northampton, and Frank, of Philadelphia, and four daughters, Mrs. Nathan Weller, Boyertown; Mrs. Harris Reppert, East Greenville; Mrs. Mark Border, Allentown, and Mrs. Charles Mensinger. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Monday at one o'clock with further services in the Grace Reformed church of Northampton. Interment will be made in the Allen-Union cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 29, 1920, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Messersmith, Jonathan T.

Jonathan T. Messersmith, 78, Windsor Township, died May 5 at 12:05 a.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had resided since April 5. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late John J. and Matilda (Trout) Messersmith. Messersmith was employed for 38 years as an electrical engineer by Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading, retiring in 1989. He was a 1944 graduate of Fleetwood High School. Messersmith was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, and a former councilman at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood. Messersmith was master of Huguenot Lodge 377, F&AM, Kutztown, in 1965. He was a life member of the Fleetwood Fire Company and the Fleetwood Historical Society. Surviving is a son, John J. II, Windsor Township; and two daughters, Joan M. (Messersmith) Carleton, Everett, Mass., and Deborah A. Messersmith, Oakland, Calif. Other survivors include two sisters, Margaret (Messersmith) MacLaughlin, Lancaster, Mass., and Esther (Messersmith) MacDuffie, Scarborough, Maine. There are also seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be May 13 at 11 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church. Burial will be private. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Messinger, Ruth H.

Ruth H. Messinger, 95, a resident of the Highlands at Wyomissing, formerly of West Reading, died July 5 at 2:50 a.m. in the Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Care Unit, where she had been a patient several years. Her husband, Alva D. Messinger, died April 22, 1970. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Clarence S. and Florence J. (Witman) Hain. Messinger was the owner-operator of the "Smart Accessories" shop in Reading during the 1950s and 1960s. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Reading. There are no immediate survivors. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Henninger Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be Friday in Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Messner, Monroe D.

Former Upper Bern planner. Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Monroe D. Messner, 82, Old Route 22, Shartlesville, who died Jan. 18 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient three days. Burial was in Haag's Cemetery, Bernville. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn C. (Troutman) Messner, who died Aug. 13, 2001. Born in Centre Township, he was a son of the late John A. and Mary J. (Roth) Messner. Until retiring in 1988, he was employed as a machinist by Polymer Corp. for 38 years. Messner was a member of the Upper Bern Township Planning Commission for 25 years. He had been a constable for 41 years and a member of the state and county fire police for 29 years. Messner was president of the Strausstown Rod and Gun Club for 29 years and was a life member of the Sinking Spring Fire Company. Also surviving is Clara Coller, with whom he resided; two sons, Larry D. Messner, Bern Township, and John C. Messner, Muhlenberg Township; and four daughters: Sandra (Messner) Richard, Bern Township; Sharon L. (Messner) Schlessman, Sinking Spring; Christine L. (Messner) Cavanna, Reading; and Carole L. (Messner) Buffington, West Reading. There are also 27 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, John P. Messner, Shartlesville, and six sisters: Mary (Messner) Levan, Virginville; Edna (Messner) Nestley, Denver, Lancaster County; Joanna (Messner) Dreibelbis, Womelsdorf; Florence (Messner) Petrey, Phoenixville, Chester County; and Grace (Messner) Hartman and Alice (Messner) Spang, both of Newmanstown, Lebanon County. He was predeceased by a son, Leonard D. Messner, who died in 1980.

Messowitch, Wanda M.

Wanda M. Messowitch, 91, of Richlandtown, formerly of New York City died April 29, 2003 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. Born in Russia she was the daughter of the late Zigmund and Sophie (Kebort) Messowitch. Prior to retiring in 1976 she was a newspaper representative for Bottinelli and Gallagher, NYC for 40 years. She was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Hellertown. She is survived by cousins. Services were held May 2. Interment was in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, N.Y. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. Arrangements: The Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055.

Mest, Daniel

Daniel Mest died at Dale, Berks county, on Sunday evening and will be buried to-day. Services will be held in Huff's Church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. His wife, Caroline (nee Romig), survives, and also the following children: Daniel, of Alburtis; John, of Boyertown; Abraham, Joseph and Franklin, of Dale; Mrs. William Frey, of Huff's Church; Mrs. William Nester, of Bechtelsville; Mrs. Joel Moyer, of Hill Church, and Mrs. Alvin Hoffman, of Landis Store. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Samuel Ziegenfuss and Mrs. Abraham Renninger.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, January 9, 1909, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mest, Frank R.

Frank R. Mest, 78, husband of the late Emma A. (Albitz) Mest, died at 2 a.m. Thursday at his home in Palm, Montgomery county. Born in District township, Berks county, he was the son of the late Daniel and Caroline (Romig) Mest. He was a member of Huffs Reformed church. Survivors are two daughters, Edna, wife of John H. Rauch, at home; Helen M., wife of Earl H. Reichart, Landis store; three grandchildren and one great-grandson.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 27, 1951, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mest, Jeremiah J.

Jeremiah J. Mest, who for a number of years had been employed as a watchman at the former W. R. Lawfer store and later as a handy man at the Globe Store, died at 10.30 o'clock yesterday morning of complications at the home of his niece, Mrs. Morris Erie, 528 Hamilton street. He was aged 75 years. Mr. Mest, whose home was at 1137 Court street, spent the last several weeks of his recent illness at the home of his niece who nursed him. He had been in failing health for several years, but was bedfast for only six weeks. He was born at Topton, a son of the late Jonas and Sallie Ettinger Mest and came to this city many years ago. For many years he was employed in the capacity of watchman by the w. R. Lawfer store. He then became employed at the Globe Store and more recently at the Allentown Bobbin Works. He remained in the employ of the latter firm until illness caused him to quit work. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Red Hill church. He is survived by his widow, Cordelia, nee Boyer; two brothers, Nathan Mest, of Topton, and Marcus Mest, of Reading, and several nephews and nieces.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, November 14, 1933, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mest, Jonas

Jonas Mest, a highly respected citizen of Longswamp township, died last week of apoplexy, aged 78 years. Deceased had been in feeble health for four years, and was quite helpless. A widow and several grown children survive.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, October 9, 1889, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mest, Nathan Simon

Nathan Simon Mest, retired stationary engineer, died at eleven o'clock Friday night at his home, Mertztown, R.D., near Topton. Death was due to a complication of ailments. He was in his seventy-seventh year. For many years Mr. Mest was engaged as a stationary engineer, having spent thirty years in that capacity at the Topton Ochre plant of the Henry Irwin company. He was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a son of the late Jonathon and Sallie Ann, nee Ettinger, Mest, and was a member of the Reformed congregation of the Longswamp church. Surviving him are his wife, Agnes, nee Latschaw, Mest, and the following children: Rufus D. Mest, at home; Mrs. Herbert C. Lesher, Mrs. Harvey D. Fenstermacher, Mrs. Elmer Schofer, Mrs. Willard W. Hilbert, all of Topton; George H. Mest, Northampton; Herbert Mest and Mrs. Percy Heffner, Mertztown, R.D., and Mrs. Clarence J. Zwoyer, Maxatawny. One brother, Marcus Mest, of Reading; twenty-four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Brief funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, with further services in Longswamp church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Donald Englert will officiate. Undertaker Irwin deLong, of Topton, is in charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 31, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mest, Paul M.

Mest, William B.

Following an illness of three weeks, William B. Mest passed away Friday night at his home on a farm near Huffs church, Alburtis R. D., at the age of 55 years, 3 months and 9 days. Mr. Mest was born in Washington township, Berks county, a son of Abraham and Sarah (Batz) Mest. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Beitler) Mest, an adopted son, Earl Mest, at home; and the following brothers and sisters: Isaac, Red Hill; Abraham, Harry and Erwin Mest and Mrs. Edwin Miller and Mrs. Lloyd E. Enst, all of Boyertown; Daniel Mest, Pennsburg; Howard Mest, Barto R. 2; and Mrs. Morris Frick, Pottstown; and one step-brother, Solomon Cassel, Mount Clair. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from his late home, with continued services in Huffs church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. F. Bond of Shamrock will officiate. Viewing Wednesday from 7 to 9.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 28, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Metz, David L.

Services were held in the the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for David L. Metz, 83, formerly of Shartlesville, who died Dec. 8 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where he had resided four years. Burial was in Frieden's Union Cemetery, Shartlesville. He was predeceased by his wife, Lucinda A. (Berger) Metz, who died in 1992. Born in Auburn, he was a son of the late David L. Sr., and Lottie (Wolfe) Metz. Until retiring in 1984, he was employed as an automobile mechanic by Degler' s Garage, Shartlesville, and Schlenker Motors, Hamburg, for many years. He was also a former school bus driver in the Hamburg School District. Metz was a former deputy game protector with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for 33 years. He was a volunteer firefighter and past trustee of the Shartlesville Fire Company and a past president of the Shartlesville Fish & Game Association. Metz was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Tilden Township. Surviving are a son, Larry E. Metz, Shartlesville; a daughter, Adriana K. (Metz) Minnich, Whitehall, Lehigh County; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Ivan Metz, Auburn.

Metz, Emmanuel

Hamburg, July 27----Emanuel Metz, 76, an employee at the Hamburg State Sanitorium for several years, died yesterday at his home, 242 North Third St, this borough. Born in Upper Tulpehocken Township, he was a son of the late Levi and Caroline (Yerger) Metz. He was a member of Zion Reformed Church, Strausstown; the Maccabees Lodge, Shartlesville, and the Union Fire Company, this borough. His wife, Mamie (Koch) Metz, died in 1942.

Surviving are four children; Carrie, wife of Calvin Troutman, Boyertown, Willilam L., of Reading, Walter of Hamburg, and Kate M., at home, and a grandson, Arlan Troutman. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Burkey & Spacht Funeral Home, this place, the Rev. Frank W. Ruth, Bernville, and the Rev. Dr. Dallas R. Krebs, Hamburg, officiating. Burial in Zion Cemetery, Strausstown.

Metz, Ephraim P.

Metz - In Allentown, March 17th, Ephraim P. Metz, husband of Sarah Haag, aged 31 years, 9 months and 3 days.

Metz, Josephine S. (nee Strause)

Josephine S. "Josie" Metz, 70, Tilden Township, died of natural causes June 7 at 2:30 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since May 18. She was the wife of Donald R. Metz. Born in Upper Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late S. Stephen and Helen I. (Strause) Strause. Metz was employed as a waitress by the Shartlesville Hotel and served as vice president, secretary and co-owner with her husband in Randall R. Rentschler Inc., Hamburg, from 1976 until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Township, where she was a senior choir member since 1948; a member of the social ministry committee and a former Sunday school teacher. Metz was a leader of the Tilden 4-H Club. She was a well-known soloist at weddings. Metz was a member of the membership committee of the Greater Hamburg Business Association. She is also survived by a son, Dennis R., Upper Tulpehocken Township; and two daughters, Karen L. (Metz) Bender, Bel Air, Md., and Lisa A. (Metz) Rodgers, Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County. Other survivors include two brothers, Stanley S. Strause, Mohrsville, and Harold S. Strause, Perry Township; and two sisters, Julia S. (Strause) Bickel, Windsor Township, and Lucille A. (Strause) Werley, Upper Bern Township. There are also six grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael's Church. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Metz, Mamie L.

Hamburg, Feb 14----Mamie L., wife of Emanuel Metz, died last night at her home, 242 North Third St., this borough, aged 65 years. She was a native of Schuylkill Haven, daughter of the late William and Lydia (Degler) Koch. She resided in Strausstown many years but in recent years lived in this borough. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of Zion's (Blue Mountain) Church at Strausstown, the Heartstone Circle and Missionary Society of First Reformed Church, this borough, and teacher in the junior department of First Reformed Sunday School. She was affiliaed with the Ladies' Auxiliary, I.O.O.A., Temple 88, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, Clementine Rebekah Lodge, and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the local fire company. She was past president of the Past Chiefs and Past Templars Association, Golden Eagles of Reading.

Surviving besides her husband are these children; Carrie, wife of Calvin Troutman, Boyertown, William L., Boyertown R.D., Katie, at home, and Walter, this borough, one grandchild, one sister, Mrs Emma Day, of Akron, Pa. Funeral services in First Reformed church here on Wednesday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Dallas R. Krebs, and the Rev. Frank W. Ruth officiating. Burial in Zion's Church Cemetery at Strausstown in charge of the Burkey Funeral Home, this borough.

Metz, Margaret B.

Services were held for Margaret B. Metz, 87, of Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, who died December 22 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy R. Metz, in 1972. Born in Vera Cruz, Lehigh County, she is survived by two sons, Larry, Reading, and Darryl, Pennside. There are also five grandsons and two great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by a son, Ronald. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, Reading, handled the arrangements.

Metz, Verna M. (nee Sousely)

Hamburg, Dec 22--Verna M. (Sousely) Metz, 43, wife of Walter Metz, died at her home, 328 Northmont Ave. She was a daughter of Annie (Schlenker) and the late Moses Sousely. Surviving are her husband and her mother, of this borough. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Leibensperger funeral Home. Further services in St. John's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Phares O. Reitz officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.

Metz, Walter

Walter Metz, 85, of 328 Northmont Ave, Hamburg was dead on arrival Wednesday morning at 11:19 in community General Hospital. He was predeceased by two wives: Verna M. (Sousley) Metz on Dec 22, 1950, Helen E. (Moyer) Metz on May 17, 1982. Born in Upper Tulpehocken Township, he was a son of the late Emanuel and Mamie L. (Koch) Metz. Metz had been employed as a painter and paperhanger by Paul Sunday, Hamburg, and last had been employed by John Hepner, Hamburg, retiring in 1970. Surviving is a sister Carrie, widow of Calvin Troutman, Swenksville. The Leibensperger Funeral Home, Inc, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Metz, William F.

Accident Linked to Death

William F. Metz, 79, of 12 County Line Road, Douglassville, died Thursday of an apparent heart attack in the Pottstown Medical Center, where he was admitted Wednesday following a traffic mishap in Pottstown. Hospital officials said Mr Metz, who was reported in satisfactory condition Wednesday morning, suffered a sudden heart attack and succumbed at 10:05 a.m. Pottstown police said Mr Metz suffered face, abdominal and rib injuries at a service station on High Street. Investigators said Mr Metz was traveling east on High Street when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a service station sign and concrete wall. Dr John Hoffa, Montgomery County coroner, issued a certificate of accidental death following an autopsy. He said the heart attack was brought on by the injuries sustained in the accident. Mr Metz was born in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, a son of the late Emmanuel and Mamie (Koch) Metz. Until his retirement two years ago, he was employed as a security guard for Zern's Market, Gilbertsville, for 25 years. Mr Metz was a member of the American Federation of Police, the National Detectives and Police Assn, and the International Assn. of Auxiliary Policemen. His wife, Mamie (Metz) preceded him in death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs Carrie Troutman, Pottstown, and a brother, Walter, Hamburg. Burial will take place Monday at 11:30 a.m. in St John's Cemetery, Hamburg. The Skean Funeral Home, Pottstown, has charge.

Metz, William Y.

Shartlesville, April 7 (Special)---William Y. Metz died from complications at the home of his son-in-law, Herbert Kauffman this place. He was aged 75 years, 10 months and 6 days. He was a member of the Reformed congregation of Shartlesville (Frieden's) church. there survive these children: Charles, Tilden township, Frank W., Hamburg, Ida, wife of Daniel Berger, this place, Richard, Ringsted, Iowa, and Katie, wife of Herbert Kauffman, with whom he lived here; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother; Malinda, wife of Alfred Stealy, Tilden township, Diana, wife of Fred Heckman, and Emanuel Metz, both of Hamburg. Funeral on Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Kauffman home. Further services in Shartlesville (Frieden's) Church, Rev. Frank W. Ruth officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery, in charge of Funeral Director J.D. Naftzinger, of Centerport.

Meyer, Charles L.

Charles L. Meyer, 81, of Beverly Nursing Home, Exeter Township, Berks County, formerly of Pottsville, died Sunday morning at the nursing home. Born in Coatesville, he was a son of the late Paul E. and Annie McNamee Meyer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are a sister, Lillian Stephens, Middleport; several nieces and nephews. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Auman Funeral Home, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Meyer, Heinrich

Died Saturday, Heinrich Meyer, eight days ago, aged 78 years, 11 months and 8 days, an old and very esteemed citizen of Cumru Township, this County.

[Source: der Readinger Adler, Tuesday, 5 December 1820, p. 2. Translated. Original in German. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Meyers, Katherine H.

Katherine H. Meyers, 77, of Milford Township, and formerly of Philadelphia, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Milford Twp. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 615 E. Walnut St., Perkasie. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Anna (Kelley) Rhoads. She had been employed as an office manager for the Narricot Corp., Philadelphia, from 1959 until retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Frankford Chapter, Philadelphia. She was also a member of the Jeanes Hospital Senior Citizens as well as the Gloria Dei Senior Citizens, Huntingdon Valley. She is survived by: two sons, William V. Meyers, of New York, N.Y. and Joseph R. Meyers, of Bridgeport, Conn.; one brother, Victor L. Rhoads, of Cornwell Heights; two sisters, Anna E. Ledford, of Quakertown and Viola L. Burg, of Quakertown; nieces, nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard F. Rhoads in 1981. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's United Church of Christ, 615 East Walnut Street, Perkasie PA 18944, or to the American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914. Arrangements: Bernard Suess Funeral Home, Perkasie.

Michak, Shirley M.

Services were held in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli, for Shirley M. Michak, Roth Road, Albany Township, who died of natural causes Nov. 28 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. She was the wife of Thomas Michak Sr., with whom she was married for 50 years on Nov. 27. Born in Albany Township, she was a daughter of the late George and Pauline M. (Pauley) Leibensperger. Until retiring in 1988, she was employed as a fabric sorter by Levine's Fabric Store, Allentown, for one year. She was previously employed in the 1960s by Caloric Corp., Topton, as an assembler. Also surviving are a son, Thomas Michak Jr., Fogelsville, a daughter, Linda (Michak) Clark, Cementon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Paul Leibensperger, Kempton, and Earl Leibensperger, Fleetwood, and a sister, Jean (Leibensperger) Hottenstein, Topton.

Micklesavage, Frances R.

Frances R. Micklesavge, 49, of 417 W. Windsor St., Reading, died Thursday at Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, Reading. Born in Shennadoah, Dec. 6, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Kline Micklesavage. She worked for 10 years as a custodial worker at Kutztown University until 1996. She was a member of St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church, Reading. Her husband, Thomas R. McKenzie, died Jan. 7, 1994. Surviving are a son, Ross, North Wales; two brothers, Edward Micklesavage, Pottsville, and Joseph Micklesavage, Coal Township; two sisters, Leona Seibi and Sharon Shaw, both of Shenandoah. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, West Reading. John P. Feeney Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Middaugh, Mabel A. (nee Herbst)

Mrs. Mabel A. (Herbst) Middaugh of 7043 Park Ave., Fullerton, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital. She was 72. She was the widow of Thomas Middaugh who died in 1927. Born in Mertztown, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Amanda (Knerr) Herbst. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Fullerton. Surviving are a daughter, Arlene, wife of John Hoch, with whom she lived; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Bailey of Fullerton, and one grandchild. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Thomas a. Burkholder Funeral Home, 3rd and Walnut streets, Catasauqua. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 20, 1964, page 30. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mihalak, Wendell J.

Wendell J. Mihalak, 83, formerly of 1019 Greenwich St., Reading, died Thursday at ManorCare Health Services Inc., Pottsville, where he had resided since August. Born in Coatesville, he was a son of the late James and Mary Gonsorick Miha lak. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was employed for 31 years by ADT, Reading, retiring as a night supervisor in 1977. He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Reading. His wife, the former Regina H. Zielinski, died Oct. 30, 1991. Surviving are two sons, the Rev. James J., Allentown, and Mike, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County; two brothers, Joseph, Lancaster, and John, Chester County; two grandchildren. Services were held this morning from Bean Funeral Home Inc., Reading. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in the Chapel of Resurrection at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Interment was in Gethsemane Cemetery.

Milander, Mary I.

A memorial services will be held Saturday for Mary I. Milander, 82, of North Kanawha Street, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Birdsboro, who died August 11 in Mesquite Grove Apartments, Tucson. Her husband, Robert G. H. Milander, died in 1999. Born in Birdsboro, she was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, Tucson. She was a 1939 graduate of Birdsboro High School. Surviving is a son, R. David, Corona, Calif., and a sister, Betty (Grubb) Keller, Grove City, Ohio. There are also two grandsons. She was predeceased by a daughter, in 1980. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Alice Focht Memorial United Methodist Church, Birdsboro. Burial wil be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Home, Reiffton, is in charge of the arrangements.

Millard, Frederick H.

Vet Victim of Operation. Birdsboro Man Succumbs. Frederick H. Millard, one of Birdsboro's best known citizens, died yesterday at 4 o'clock from a complication of diseases, aged 72 years, 11 months and 25 days. Mr. Millard had been ailing the past few months and was operated on for a growth several weeks ago. He seemed to rally somewhat after the operation, but was never able to leave his bed. [photo] He was a consisetnt [sic] member of Grace United Evangleical [sic] Church for the past 40 years and rarely missed a service. Mr. Millard served five years in the Civil War, in Battery M, of the artillery service. The wife and seven children remain. The funeral will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., with services in Grace U.E. Church.

Additional notes provided by the submitter:
Cor.Bat.M.5.Art.
born 8-21-1842
died 8-25-1915
buried in Birdsboro Cemetery
married to Phoebe Crosby
had 7 children: George, Viola, Worman, Schuyler, Roszell, Ernest, and unknown (possibly Olive).

Miller, Albert W.

Albert W. Miller, 69, former manager of Lutz Meat Market, died yesterday in his home, 14 Woodside Ave., West Lawn. He was a son of the late Albert and Amanda (Noll) Miller. Mr. Miller was a member of Reading Lodge No. 549; F. and A.M., Excelsior Chapter, Knights Templar, No. 42 Reading Council and Consistory and Camp 29, P.O.S. of A. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth (Lutz) Miller; two daughters, Claire, wife of John Hebrew, Washington, D.C., and Lenore, wife of Charles A. Baker, Harrisburg; two sons, Richard E., West Lawn, and John U., Hyde Crest; two grandchildren and a brother, Daniel A., Cleveland, Ohio. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock in the parlors of T.C. Auman, Inc. The Rev. Roland T. Reiner will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Ernest A. Weber. Burial will take place in Laureldale Cemetery.

Miller, Alice Rebecca (nee Drumheller)

Pottstown, June 29 (Special). Alice Rebecca (Drumheller), wife of Jacob L. Miller, died yesterday at her home, near Greshville, of a complication of diseases. She was aged 69 years and 11 days. Deceased was a daughter of Abner and Mary (Heydt) Drumheller, and was a member of Hill Church. She is survived by her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Ida H. Cleaver, New Hanover; Rose, wife of Mahlon Kuser, New Berlinville. Funeral Saturday morning, July 2, at 10:30 o'clock, from her home, near Greshville. A short service will be held at the house, with a further service at Hill Church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Amanda

Amanda, wife of John G. Miller, died Sunday at 10 a.m., of apoplexy, aged 53 years, 9 months and 22 days. Deceased had been in feeble health eighteen months and was bedfast the last three weeks. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Susanna Trexler, both deceased, and was born at her home, where she died, March 14, 1850. A sister, Mrs. Ephraim Butz, her husband and the following children survive: William N. of South Bethlehem; Charles B., Flora J., and Frank M., residing at home. Funeral Friday, September 11, at 9.30 a.m. Services and interment at St. Paul's Church, Mertztown, Rev. F. K. Bernd officiating.

[Source: "Topton News," Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 9, 1903, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Amos

Died at County Home. Amos Miller, a deaf and dumb inmate of the County Home died of senile debility. He was 43 years old and for a quarter of a century was an inmate of the Home.

Miller, Andrew D.

Andrew D. Miller, 83, Atlanta, formerly of Reading and Mercersburg, Franklin County, died May 4 in Hospice Atlanta. He was the husband of Rose (Steiger) Miller. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Harold G. and Gladys D. (Kolb) Miller. Miller had been employed for 36 years by Firestone Tire & Rubber Corp., retiring as chief chemist. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Mercersburg, where he served as council treasurer. Miller was a 1940 graduate of Wyomissing High School and a 1944 graduate of Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. He was a Silver Beaver recipient with Boy Scouts of America. Miller is also survived by a son, Douglas L., Atlanta, and a daughter, Dr. Molly Miller Ettenger, Huntingdon, Huntingdon County. Other survivors include a sister, Elizabeth D. (Miller) Sartz, Bethlehem. There are also four grandsons. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Charles Evans Cemetery. H.M. Patterson & Son Inc., Atlanta, is in charge of arrangements.

Miller, Anna Laura

Miller - In Jefferson, February 11th, Anna Laura, daughter of Adam H. and Mary Ann Miller, aged 1 year and 10 months.

Miller, Annie M. (nee Pilgert)

Annie M. (Pilgert), widow of Peter Miller, died on Thursday at her home in Mertztown, aged 69 years. She was a daughter of the late Willoughby and Mary (Eck) Pilgert and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Paul's church, Mertztown. Surviving are three children: Harvey Miller, Shamrock; Ella and Ida, at home; one grandchild; three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Morgan Sheridan, Allentown; Mrs. Harry Yoder, Mertztown; Mrs. John Brensinger, Huff's church, and John Pilgert, Henningsville. Funeral on Monday at 1.30 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 27 1935, p. 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Arline Anna

The remains of Arline Anna, daughter of Calvin Miller and wife, Bertha M. (nee Latshaw) of Schweyer's, Longswamp township, were laid at rest on Saturday at 1.30 p.m., March 14, in Longswamp cemetery. She was born June 9, 1923, and baptized July 7, 1923, by W. F. Bond, the parents having been sponsors. After short but faithful suffering from accidental burning, she passed away on Tuesday, March 10, aged 1 year, 9 months and 1 day. There remains besides her parents, her parental grandfather, Frank W. Miller, and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Latshaw, Topton. J. J. Schofer & Son, Topton, were the undertakers in charge. Rev. W. F. Bond, Shamrock, conducted the services.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 19, 1925, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Augustus Irvin

Miller - In North Heidelberg, August 29th, Augustus Irvin Miller, son of Ephraim and Lizzie Miller, aged 6 months and 30 days.

Miller, Barbara A. (nee Peiffer)

Mrs. Barbara M. Miller, 73, widow of Lovine F. Miller, died early yesterday at the Sacred Heart hospital after a short illness. For the past few years she had been living with relatives at 634 N. 12th St., Allentown. Born in Topton, she was the daughter of Daniel and Judith Peiffer, and is survived by one son, John F. Miller, and a sister, Mrs. Ella Hersh. Rev. Arthur Snyder will officiate at services to be held at the C. Donald Bachman Funeral home, 1032 Walnut St., on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery, Catasauqua. Friends may pay their respects Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 1, 1939, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Barry D. Sr.

Services will be Wednesday for Barry D. Miller Sr., 52, of Hay Creek Road, Birdsboro, formerly of Clymer Street, who died March 5 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Miller had been employed as a salesman by American Racing Equipment, Mertztown. He was a member of Spring Valley Church of God, Muhlenberg Township. Miller is survived by a son, Barry D. Jr., Hamburg. Other survivors include a brother; three sisters, his maternal grandmother, Mabel King, Cleveland, Tenn., and one grandson. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Miller, Beatrice V.

Funeral services were held for Beatrice V. Miller, 72, of Wegman Road, Exeter Township, who died November 7 in her residence. Her husband, Walter S. Miller Sr., died in 2001. Born in Cumru Township, Miller was employed for 32 years as a production worker by Bachman Foods, Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1992. She was a member of Zion (Spies) Evangelical Reformed Church, Alsace Township. Miller was a life member of the Mount Pleasant Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by a daughter, Melanie S. Miller, Birdsboro, and a son, Walter S. Miller Jr., Laureldale. Other survivors include a half-brother and two grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton, handled the arrangements.

Miller, Benjamin

Miller -- In Albany township, September 10th, Benjamin, infant son of Albert and Sarah Miller, aged 11 days.

Miller, Bessie M.

Services were held in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Bessie M. Miller, 85, of Robeson Township, formerly of South Fourth Street, Hamburg, who died April 20 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Feb. 24. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. She was predeceased by her husband, Lester H. Miller, who died Sept. 22, 1981. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles C. and Bessie M. (Hertzog) Haag. She was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church, Plowville. Surviving are a son, Jerry L. Miller, Ontario, Canada; and four daughters: Marilyn F. (Miller) Morrison, Tilden Township; Janet L. (Miller) Groves, Ontario, Canada; Judy A. (Miller) Keener, Shillington; and Bonnie L. (Miller) Eshelman, with whom she resided. There are also 26 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Margie (Haag) Heck, Reading. She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan M. Miller, who died in 1966, and a son, Glenn B. Miller, who died in 1987.

Miller, Caroline (nee Lauer)

Caroline, wife of Michael H. Miller (nee Lauer) died shortly before 12 o'clock, Wednesday night, of a complication of diseases after being bedfast 4 months, aged 68 years. She leaves a sister and two brothers: Mrs. Geo. Desch, of Bethlehem; Frank, of Waverly, Ia., and Jonas, of Alburtis. The husband and the following children survive: Mrs. D. G. Long, Matthias and Jefferson, of Reading; Mrs. James Fenstermaker, of Mertztown, and Mrs. C. H. Wisler, of Topton.

Miller, Caroline (nee Trexler)

Caroline (Trexler), widow of Elijah Miller, aged 79 years, 10 months and 5 days, died of infirmities at the home of her son-in-law, Charles E. Fisher, Hancock. She had been in ill health for the past nine months, when she fractured a leg in a fall. She was confined to bed two weeks. Mrs. Miller was a native of Hereford township, Berks county, and a daughter of the late John and Mary (Geist) Trexler. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Mertztown. Her husband died 20 years ago. She is survived by two children, Alvin, Mertztown, and Anna, wife of Charles E. Fisher, with whom she resided; also a brother, Alvin, Hancock; two sisters, Mrs. Lincoln Heffner and Mrs. George Wetzel, both of Macungie. Funeral this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home of the son-in-law at Hancock. Rev. W. S. Dry will officiate. Interment will be made in St. Paul's church cemetery, Mertztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 9, 1925, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Caroline (nee Miller)

Mrs. Caroline Miller, of East Macungie, widow of the late John Miller, passed away at the Allentown hospital at 10 o'clock Friday night, after a period of seven weeks in that institution. She was 81 years old and had been in excellent health until she suffered a heart stroke last August. Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Daniel and Hettie, nee Hess, Miller, and was born in Berks county. She spent practically her entire life in this vicinity. Her husband preceded her in death sixteen years ago. Surviving her are three sons: Harvey, of Fredericksville; James, of Kutztown R. 3, and William, of Macungie R. 1; three daughters, Mrs. Preston Heil, of this city; Mrs. Charles Grim, of Macungie R. 1, and Mrs. Walter Batz, of New Smithville; one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Zuber of Fleetwood R. 3; twenty-seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was a member of the Longswamp Reformed church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Schmoyer Funeral home at Breinigsville. Interment will be held in the Longswamp cemetery, with Rev. Donald Englert officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, October 20, 1935, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Caroline M.H.

Caroline M. H., only child of Hettie and the late John Miller, died last Thursday morning at the Continental Hotel, Macungie, after a relapse from broncho-pnuemonia. The child was aged 3 years, 4 months and 2 days. The father died last summer. The funeral was held from the Continental Hotel on Saturday afternoon and interment was made at Mertztown. Revs. Sipple and Berndt officiated.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, February 27, 1908, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Catharine

Miller--In Millersburg, Berks county, on Feb. 7, Catharine Miller, aged 68 years, 6 months and 17 days.

Miller, Charles B.

Charles B. Miller, a native of Longswamp township, Berks county, and a former resident of Topton, died on Tuesday afternoon at his late home at Wernersville, following a lengthy illness from diabetes. He was in his fifty-ninth year. A son of the late John G. Miller and Amanda, nee Trexler, Miller, Mr. Miller was widely known throughout his native township. For a number of years he was a school teacher in Longswamp and Maxatawny townships. Later he qualified as an expert accountant and was employed by leading concerns in New York, Philadelphia and Reading. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran church of Reading and of the Modern Woodmen of the World, also of Reading. Surviving to mourn his death are his wife, Celia, nee Siegfried, of New York; one sister, Miss Flora J. Miller, of Reading, and two brothers, W. N. Miller, of Topton, and Frank M. Miller, of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held at the home of his brother, W. N. Miller, Haas and Smith streets, Topton, Sunday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Continued services will be held in connection with the regular church services in St. Paul's Union church, Mertztown. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Miller, Charles J.

Memorial services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Charles J. Miller, who died June 19 in his Knittle Road, Richmond Township residence. Inurnment was in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel M. (Reinert) Miller, who died Dec. 13, 1991. Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the late Harry F. and Stella (Bieber) Miller. Until retiring in 1980, he was employed as a moulder by the Kutztown Foundry for 38 years. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Surviving are a daughter, Jean E. (Miller) Shelak, Richmond Township; and two sons, Richard C. Miller, Maxatawny Township, and Ronald R. Miller, Greenwich Township. There are also eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Bernice (Miller) Angstadt, Reading and a brother, Harry Miller, Maxatawny Township. He was predeceased by a daughter, Carol F. (Miller) Schadler, who died in 1995.

Miller, Clara Alice

On the 29th ult., in this city, Clara Alice, daughter of Henry Miller, aged 2 years, 10 months and 28 days.

Miller, Daniel

On January 13, the remains of Daniel Miller, of Corning, were laid at rest in the cemetery at the Jordan Church. The deceased formerly resided at Hillside near the Jordan Church, where his wife died some three years ago. Earlier in life, the family lived in the vicinity of Shamrock, and Charles, one of the sons, is still here. He was a son of William Miller and wife, Catharine, (nee Reppert) and was born in District township, Berks county, July 20, 1845. Baptized December 17, 1848, by Rev. Isaac Roeller, the sponsors having been Stephanus Reppert and wife, Elizabeth. He was joined in marriage to Letty Hill on March 23, 1872 by Rev. Alfred J. Herman. Of five sons and five daughters, all survive excepting one infant son, as follows: John, of near Kutztown; Charles, of Longswamp; George, Emaus; Oliver, Limeport; Endorah, wife of Charles Mill, Hellertown; Martlin, wife of William Frey, Hillside; Jennie, wife of Roy Oswald, Mertztown R. 1 near Bowers; Ellen, wife of David Conrad, of Corning, with whom the aged parents had made his home. There remains also fifty-one grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also one brother, William, of Huff's Church, and one sister, Kittie Ann, wife of Myrus Oswald, Bowers.

[Source: Shamrock News, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, January 19, 1923, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, David E.

Services were held for David E. Miller, 44, of Little Road, Perkiomenville, who died October 31 in the emergency room of Pottstown Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of Jay N. Miller, Boyertown, and Lillie L. (Rothenberger) Conrad, with whom he resided. Miller was a 1976 graduate of Boyertown High School. He started working at age 14, at the Fagleysville Hotel in Fagleysville. At age 19, he became head chef and eventually became owner and operator of the business in 1986. Miller was a member of New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Hanover. In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by a sister, Anita Y. (Miller) Groff of Perkiomenville; a brother, Preston K. Miller of Mohnton. Also a paternal grandmother, Edna May (Burd) Miller, Gilbertsville; a niece and a nephew. Contributions may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice. The arrangements were handled by the Morrell Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown.

Miller, Earl D.

Private services were held for Earl D. "Blackie" Miller, 76, of Wood Lane, Jackson Meadows, Exeter Township, who died February 12. Miller died as a result of an accident on Route 662 near Oley Turnpike Road in Oley Township. He was the husband of Jolene B. (Bowman) Miller. Born in Pleasantville, Miller was employed for 49 years by Boyertown Body Works, last working as a plant manager. He was later employed for 13 years as a deliveryman by Scott Reider Inc., Exeter Township. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Miller was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Spangsville. He was a life member of the Reiffton Fire Company and the Friendship Hook & Ladder Company, Boyertown. Also surviving is a son, Robert E. Miller, and a daughter, Melissa M. Miller, both at home. Other survivors include a stepson, Richard W. Ringler, and a stepdaughter, Elizabeth S. (Ringler) Cutrara, both of Reading. Also a brother, Eugene, Stony Creek Mills, and six grandchildren.

Miller, Earl F.

Earl F. Miller, 18, of near Fredericksville, District township, Berks county, was killed instantly at 3.45 on Saturday afternoon when his single-barrel shotgun discharged accidentally as he was crawling over a fence. Miller was within a block of his home on his return from a rabbit hunting trip when the accident happened. He was accompanied by his brother, William Miller. They had spent several hours in the fields and woods and were empty-handed. When he came to the fence, Earl attempted to put the gun over first, with the stock down. As he did so, however, the trigger struck a rock and the full charge from the weapon struck him in the neck. His brother called to their father, who ran immediately to the scene of the accident. He was too late, however, to be of any assistance. Death had been instantaneous. The body was carried into the house and Deputy Coroner Frank Benfield, of near Huff�s church, was summoned. He conducted an investigation into the circumstances and later turned the body over to Undertaker J. J. Schofer & Son, Topton. The young man was a son of Matthias and Annie (Kline) Miller, and was born and reared in District township, where he worked on his father�s farm. Besides the parents, the following brothers and sisters survive: Walter, Alburtis R.D.; Harry, Fredericksville; William, at home; Paul, Mertztown; Stella, at home, and Mrs. Norman Grise, Alburtis R.D. The funeral will be held from the late residence on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m., with further services in New Jerusalem church, and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William F. Bond, Lutheran pastor, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, November 5, 1933, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Earl W.

Services will be Friday for Earl W. "Bud" Miller, 83, husband of Thelma M. (Tyson) Miller, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Gilbertsville, who died January 6 at his home. Born in Pottstown, Miller served in the Army during World War II. He owned and operated Miller's Luncheonette on Grosstown Road in Stowe from 1950 to 1970. Miller also worked as an inspector at Dana Corp. in Pottstown for 15 years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pottstown. He was also a member of the Gilbertsville Fire Co., the Stowe Lions Club, the American Legion Post No. 28 of Millsboro and the West End Fire Co. of Stowe. Surviving in addition to his wife of 64 years are a son, David E. Miller of Boyertown; two daughters, Trudy E. Arters of Millsboro and Pearl E. Fazekas of Douglassville. Also a sister; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 309 King St., Pottstown, PA 19464. A viewing will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Houck Funeral Home, Charlotte and Grace streets, Pottstown, with the Rev. Marvin A. Marsh officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Miller, Edward

Miller Sr., Edward B.

Private services and burial were arranged by the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Edward B. Miller Sr., 70, who died of natural causes May 25 in his Five Locks Road, Perry Township residence. He was the husband of Dolores A. R. (Rose) Miller. Born in Centre Township, he was a son of the late John D. and Anna M. (Wiest) Miller. Until retiring in 1998, he was employed as a custodian at Berks Career and Technology Center, Bern Township, for 23 years. He also worked as a farmer in Penn Township for over 40 years. He was a member of Blue Mountain Academy Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tilden Township. Also surviving are a daughter, Rose A. Miller, Wernersville; and two sons, John S. Miller II, Leesport, and Edward B. Miller Jr., Hamburg. There are also six grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, Aldred D. Miller, Ventura, Calif., and Paul J. Miller, Penn Township; and three sisters: Anna M. (Miller) Sarko and Elizabeth M. (Miller) Collins, both of Penn Township, and Ruth M. (Miller) Sensenig, Sinking Spring.

Miller, Edward Nathan

Miller - In Windsor, on April 9th, Edward Nathan, son of Alfred and Sarah (born Stump) Miller, aged 2 months and 10 days.

Miller, Edwin J.

Edwin J. Miller, of 804 ½ Hill street, died in his home at 7:50 o'clock yesterday morning following a several years' illness with heart trouble. He was in his eighty-fifth year. Born in Longswamp township, the son of the late Jacob and Eva, nee Hilbert, Miller, he spent the greater part of his life near Breinigsville, employed as a laborer at Stetler's minehole, of that place. Ten years ago he moved to this city to live with his daughter. He was a member of the Mertztown Lutheran church. There survive two children, Mrs. Ann Hilbert and Wilson Miller, both at home; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Rabenold Funeral home, 116 Sough Eighth street. Interment will be made in the Mertztown cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock at the funeral home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, January 5, 1936, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Elizabeth

Miller -- In Upper Bern, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, widow of Philip Miller, aged 81 years, 1 month and 21 days.

Miller, Elizabeth

In Rockland, on the 10th November, Elizabeth, wife of Peter Miller, aged 71 years, 2 months and 2 days.

Miller, Elizabeth (nee Withers)

Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, wife of Harvey Miller, of Hancock, Berks county, died at 8:30 o�clock yesterday morning in the Allentown hospital. Death came in her 45th year. For many years the deceased, a native of Cumberland county, had resided near Lynnport, Lehigh county. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Withers. Surviving are her husband; one step-sister, Mrs. Edwin Bigler, Cumberland county; and six children, Alma, Randall, Romaine, Jeanette, Mary, and May, all at home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the funeral parlors of J. J. Schofer and Son in Topton, with Rev. LeRoy Bond, New Tripoli, officiating. Interment will be made in Union cemetery, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, October 10, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C. Miller, 84, Robeson Township, died May 18 at 4:40 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Pottstown, where she had resided 13 days. Her husband, Walker S. Miller, died Nov. 2, 2002. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Bittle) Matz. Miller was last employed for nine years as a kitchen worker by the Hassler Home, Cumru Township. Surviving is a daughter, Helen E. (Dengler) Brendel, Pottstown. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, David H. Miller, in 1996. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

Miller, Ellen R. (nee Hoppes)

Mrs. Ellen R. Miller, wife of Oliver Miller of near Topton, died at 6 a.m. Thursday at the Allentown hospital, aged 60 years, 6 months and 13 days. She was born in Rockland township, Berks county, a daughter of the late William and Malinda (Rhode) Hoppes. Mrs. Miller was a member of Trinity Lutheran church at Bowers and Pioneer grange No. 1777, Topton. Besides her husband, there survive two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Deisher at home and Mrs. Harvey F. Kemp, Topton; three grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Aaron Zwoyer of Maxatawny, Mrs. Robert Schlegel and Clinton Hoppes, both of Kutztown; Herbert of Hancock and Robert of Hellertown. The funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m from her late home, near Topton. Further services and burial at Trinity Lutheran church, Bowers. The Reverends William F. Bond and Franklin D. Slifer will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, February 25, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Elsie Margaret

MILLER - In this city, on the 30th inst., Elsie Margaret, daughter of Peter and Nellie MILLER, aged 3 years, 2 months and 22 days. Funeral from the parents' residence, 1015 Buttonwood St. on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Miller, Elsie Margaret

The funeral of Elsie Margaret, daughter of Peter and Sallie MILLER, took place from the residence of the parents, 1015 Buttonwood St. at 2 p.m. The remains were attired in white and lay in a pink plush casket, with silver trimmings and plate bearing the deceased's name and age. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. J. A. DANNER. Funeral director, Francis F. SEIDEL.

Miller, Emma Sylvana Lubirda

Miller - In Hamburg, November 26th, Emma Sylvana Lubirda, daughter of Willoughby D. & Sarah Miller, aged 4 years, 2 months and 21 days.

Miller, Esther A.

Esther A. Miller, 95, formerly of Greenfields, died Saturday in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, where she had resided for three months. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late George and Esther Howell Aregood. She was a 1924 graduate of Pottsville High School and also graduated from West Chester University. She was a teacher in the Pottsville School District for 12 years and later taught homebound students in the Reading School District for several years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F., on Nov. 26, 1999. Surviving are a daughter, Judith M. Innes, Bethlehem; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, is in charge of arrangements.

Miller, Eugene H.

Eugene H. Miller, 73, died of natural causes July 14 at 10 p.m. in his Lower Alsace Township residence. Born in Oley, he was a son of the late Earl H. and Mary Catherine (Dilliplane) Miller. Miller had been employed for 25 years by Quaker Maid Kitchens, Ontelaunee Township, and for five years by Scott Reider Inc., Exeter Township. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Spangsville. Miller was an Army veteran. He was a life member of the Temple, Reiffton and Gilbertsville fire companies. Miller also held life memberships at the Goodwill Fire Company, Hyde Park, and Keystone Fire Company, Boyertown. He is survived by a niece and a nephew. Memorial services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Miller, Florence R.

Funeral services will be held Thursday for Florence R. (Richard) Miller, 98, of Pottstown, who died April 26 in ManorCare Health Services, Pottstown. She was the widow of William F. Miller. Born in Red Hill, she was a homemaker. Miller was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown. She was a past Matron of Faith Chapter No. 444 Order of Eastern Star, Boyertown; American Legion Auxiliary, East Greenville and Montco-Berks Golden Age Club. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Sabo of Boyertown; a son, Robert I. Miller of Pittsburgh. Also two sisters, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by five brothers and a sister. Contributions may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, PA 19512. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, 111 North Reading Ave., Boyertown. Services will be at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John G. Pearson officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery of Boyertown.

Miller, Franklin S.

Miller - In Upper Bern, June 2d, Franklin S., son of Israel and Mary Miller, aged 22 years, 11 months and 19 days.

Miller, George

George Miller died at the home of his son Harvey, a mile west of this borough, last Wednesday evening, aged 73 years, 7 months and 29 days. He was a son of William Miller and his wife, Elizabeth Fritz, and was born near New Jerusalem Church, Berks county, where he spent nearly all his life. He and wife came to reside with their son, near town, some weeks ago, but the deceased did not long abide in his new home, being stricken with apoplexy a week ago. His wife, the son named and a daughter survive. The funeral was held on Monday, with services at the New Jerusalem Church.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, October 24, 1907, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, George Edward

Miller - In Millersburg, September 16th, George Edward, son of Jonathan and Sarah Miller, aged 4 months and 11 days.

Miller, George F.

The Late George F. Miller, a Native of Pike Township. George F. Miller, who resided with his son, Harvey, in Macungie, and who died on Wednesday night, Oct. 16, of apoplexy, aged 73 years 7 months and 29 days, was born in Pike Township. He was the son of William Miller ad wife, Elizabeth (Nee Fritz). Deceased was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith by Rev. George A. Hinterleitner, D.D., and married to Miss Amelia Angstadt, in 1856, which union was blessed with two children: Harvey, of Macungie, and Mrs. Samuel Behm, of New Jerusalem. He followed the occupation of farming, spending the greater part of his life in Maxatawny. For 10 years in succession, from 1873 to '83, he resided on the John Kohler farm. For several years he lived at Fogelsville, whence he moved to Bowers. His last home was at New Jerusalem, where he was in the employ of Sawyer George W. Moyer. Mr. Moyer and wife became too feeble to be left alone, when on Sept. 30 the son, Harvey, moved them to his own home in Macungie. Besides the widow and two children there are 12 grandchildren. Interment will take place Monday, Oct. 21, at about 11 a.m., in New Jerusalem Cemetery, Rev. Wm. F. Bond officiating.

Miller, George Peter

Miller - In Wernersville, November 24th, George Peter, son of Adam H. and Mary Ann Miller, aged 5 years, 4 months and 29 days.

Miller, Hannah Lorinde

Miller - In Windsor, September 11th, Hannah Lorinde, infant daughter of Alfred S. and Sarah Miller, aged 1 month and 8 days.

Miller, Harry

Old-time Charcoal Burner passes away. Harry Miller dies near Lobachsville at age of 87 years. Lobachsville, Jan 21, (Special) Harry Miller a retired farmer who for many years at certain seasons burned charcoal for the owners of the Oley furnace, died at 7 o'clock last evening at his home in Pike township, one and one half miles from this place. He had been a sufferer of chronic diarrhea for a year and was bedfast about 4 days. His wife (nee Hammes) died nine years ago. He is survived by 2 daughters, Missouri, wife of Edwin Geisler of Pike, and Miss Hannah at home. One brother is said to reside in one of the western states. Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lobachsville. Funeral Wednesday Jan 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the house. Services and internment at St. Pauls' Lutheran Church, Lobachsville. Rev. W. H. Warmkessel will officiate. Funeral Director is E. G. Weidner of Friedensburg.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, January 21, 1916, page 4. Submitted by: Submitted by Christine.]

Miller, Harvey G.W.

Harvey G.W. Miller, a resident of Alburtis, died on Thursday night at the Allentown hospital. He had been ailing for the past fifteen years, but his illness only took a serious trend during the past three weeks. He was aged 73 years, 3 months and 6 days.

Mr. Miller was for a number of years was a farmer but until he was stricken by illness in later years he was a crossing watchman for the Reading railroad at Macungie.

He was a son of George and Amelia, nee Angstadt, Miller and was born in Berks county. Surviving are his wife, Louisa, nee Zuber, Miller and the following children: George, Allentown; Herbert, Topton; Jonas, Macungie; Mrs. William Acker, Macungie; Mrs. Annie Rausch, Alburtis; Mrs. Robert Sell, Mrs. Herbert Miller, Mrs. Lloyd Reese, all of Emmaus and Mrs. Harvey Stichler, Allentown. A sister, Mrs. Matilda Behm, New Jerusalem, together with 40 grandchildren and 3- great-grandchildren also survive. A son and a daughter preceded him in death.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 308 E. Main St, Macungie. Interment will be made in the New Jerusalem cemetery.

Miller, Hattie

Miller -- on the 12th inst, Hattie, daughter of William R. and Amelia Miller, aged 3 months and 6 days.

Miller, Hattie (nee Hilbert)

Hattie (Hilbert), wife of Walter P. Miller, died at her home in Maxatawny township, near Eaglepoint, after a lingering illness of lung affection, aged 45 years, 11 months and 20 days. Four sisters survive: Annie, Reading; Alice, wife of George P. Angstadt, Kutztown; Katie, wife of Chester Betz, and Clara, Dorney Park. The funeral will be held this morning.

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

Miller, Henry

Henry Miller of 45 Cherry St., Topton, husband of the late Mrs. Emma McQuire Miller, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. He was 77. He was a retired employe of the Transportation Sash Co., of Topton. Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of the late Franklin and Mary Ann Day Miller. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Addie Zentner, of Bethlehem, and three brothers, Charles of Kutztown R. 3, Joseph of Mertztown and Calvin of Topton. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Schofer Funeral Home, Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 25, 1960, page 32. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Isaac

Miller - In Ontelaunee township, Berks county, on the 11th inst., Isaac Miller, aged 74 years, 2 months and 24 days.

Miller, James

On the 18th of April, in Kutztown, James Miller, aged 52 years, 10 months and 13 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, May 27, 1863, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Mrs. Jared [Brigitta Hill]

Mrs. Jared Miller died of a complication of diseases, aged 66 years, 3 months and 28 days at 11.15 p.m. Tuesday at her residence, 436 North 11th. Deceased was confined to her bed 7 months. She was born in Windsor Castle and resided in this city about 30 years. Her husband preceded her in death some time ago. Deceased was a member of St. Luke's LUtheran church, and is survived by these children: Mrs. Barbara Snyder and Mrs. Lena Siegle [Mrs. Selena or Selina Ziegler], of Phila.; Mrs. Annie Griscom, of Germany, and Sassaman D. Miller, of this city, besides three brotehrs and sistgers: Mrs. Lesher, of Leesport, Mrs. Annie Strausser, Mrs. Lydia Seybold and Mrs. Hettie Miller.

Miller James D.

James D. Miller, 75, died Sunday night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hassler, Kutztown R. 3. A native of Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late John and Caroline (Snyder) Miller. He was a member of Moselem Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrie I. (Miller) Miller; five daughters, Edna C., wife of Harry Himmelberger, Laureldale; Florence A., wife of Charles Rahn, and Minnie A., both of Kutztown R. 3; Evelyn M., wife of Paul Hassler, with whom he resided and Shirley E., wife of Lee Miller, Kutztown R. 2; three sons, Harry J. W., Virginville, and Paul A. G., Breinigsville; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Grim, Kutztown R. 3, and Minnie, wife of Walter Batz, New Smithville, and one brother, Harvey, Kutztown. A son, Charles A. H., preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Fritz and Kendal Funeral Home, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 20, 1954, page 37. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Jeanette K.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Jeanette K. Miller, of Fredericksville Road, Rockland Township, who died of natural causes Feb. 25 shortly after being admitted to Reading Hospital. Burial was in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Rockland Township. She was the wife of John J. Miller. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond A. and Helen C. (Reinert) Moyer. Until retiring in 1980, she was last employed by Kehm's Grocery Store, Bowers. She was previously employed by Fleetwood Sportswear during the 1960's. Also surviving are a daughter, Susan F. (Miller) Fritch, Rockland Township, and two grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Vickie J. (Moyer) Held, Kutztown, and three brothers: Raymond A. Moyer Jr., Maxatawny Township; Robert P. Moyer, Emmaus, Lehigh County; and Randy Y. Moyer, Reading.

Miller, Jennie L. (nee Weller)

Mrs. Jennie L. (Weller) Miller, 67, wife of the late Charles W. Miller, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday in Allentown Hospital. She had been a patient there since Tuesday and ill for the last year. She resided at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lentz, 1629 N. 21st St. She was born in Shamrock, Berks County, a daughter of the late Henry and Ellen (Kline) Weller. She was a member of the Woodlawn Fire Co. Auxiliary. Surviving are three sons, Ralph C. D., Ray H. and Benton R., all of Allentown; five daughters, Beulah, wife of Homer Lentz; Mildred, wife of Kenneth Bast; Helen, wife of Paul Yocum, and Mae, wife of Lester Sauerwine, all of Allentown, and Arlene, wife of Robert Reidenhower, Kutztown; 13 grandchildren and a brother, Benton Breinig, Catasauqua.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, September 27, 1953, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Jeremiah C.

Miller - In Upper Tulpehoccon, January 31st, Jeremiah C., son of William and Rebecca Miller, aged about 9 years.

Miller, John

John Miller, residing in the tenant house of William Wenner, north-east of Macungie, died on Saturday evening of diabetes, from which he suffered for over a year. He was in his twenty-fourth year and is survived by his wife, nee Hettie Romig, of Breinigsville, and one child; his mother, Mrs. Elijah Miller, of Mertztown; one sister, of Hancock, and one brother, of Mertztown. He was born in Longswamp township. Wile in these parts he was employed by Mr. Wenner. The funeral will be held today, Thursday, with services and burial at Mertztown. Rev. Mr. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 29, 1907, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, John

Miller -- In Spring, January 21st, John Miller, aged 65 years, 7 months and 9 days.

Miller, John Allen

John Allen Miller, retired Berks county farmer, died Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Annie J. Breininger, Walnut St., Kutztown. He was in his 77th year. Born in Albany township, Berks county, he was a son of the late Jacob and Elmeretta, nee Muth, Miller. For many years he was a farmer in Greenwich township. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Grimsville church. Surviving are a son, Edwin V. Miller, Kutztown R.E.; his daughter, Mrs. Breininger; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; these brothers and sisters: Solomon Miller, Krumsville; Granville Miller, Kutztown R.D.; Mrs. Mary Bailey, Kutztown R. 1; Mrs. Ellen Krim, Kutztown; and Mrs. Sarah Reppert, Kutztown R. 1. His wife, Mary Rosabella, nee Gehringer, Miller, died several years ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the William Fritz funeral home, Kutztown, with all services at the house. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment in the Grimsville church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 21, 1940, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, John M.

John M. Miller, 78, a resident of Huffs Church until his illness six years ago, died yesterday at the home of his son, Clinton H. Miller, 371 Beech St., Pottstown. He was a native of District Township, Berks County, a son of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Moyer) Miller. Before his illness, he was employed in the Temple office of the State Highways Department. He was a member of Landisville Council 1007, Order of Independent Americans, and of Huffs Lutheran Church. Besides his wife, Sallie (Hartline) Miller, he is survived by his son Clinton; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a brother, Jesse Miller of Bechtelsville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Schwenk Funeral Home, Boyertown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, April 27 1956, page 42. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Julia (nee Bauer)

Mrs. Julia, nee Bauer, wife of Peter D. Miller, passed away at her home, Barto, R.D., where the family resided many years, on Monday, from ailments incident to old age. Mrs. Miller, well known in this city where she visited relatives on many occasions, was in her 86th year.

Mrs. Miller was a born Bauer and was a native of Berks county. She is survived by her husband, a son, Horace Miller, this city; two brothers, John, Pennsburg, and Frank, Bally; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held from her late home on Thursday morning. High mass will be sung in the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Bally, at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, December 3, 1930, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Kate E.

Kate E., daughter of Morris and Emma Miller, 323 Spring Garden, died of summer complaint, aged 3 months.

Miller, Katie and Mary D.

Died. On the 12th inst., in Kutztown, Katie, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 22 days, and on the 15th inst., Mary D., aged 1 year, 3 months and 1 day, children of John M. and Elizabeth Miller.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 26, 1879, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Leonard I.

Services were held for Leonard I. Miller, 78, of Heckman Road, Alsace Township, who died June 13 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Anna M. (Reinsel) Miller. Born in Topton, Miller had been employed for 39 years as a sales representative by Bittner Hunsicker and Co., Allentown, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Hyde Park Miller was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. He is also survived by a daughter, Sharon B. (Miller) Raub, Bethlehem. Other survivors include a brother; a sister; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Michaels Cemetery, Tilden Township. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, handled the arrangements.

Miller, Lester I.

Services were held in the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, for Lester I. "Piper" Miller, of South View Road, Maidencreek Township, who died June 13 in Kutztown Manor, where he had been a patient for one day. Burial was in St. Pauls Union Cemetery, Fleetwood. He was the husband of Josephine N. (Neider) Miller. Born in Walnuttown, he was a son of the late Herbert and Bertha (Boyer) Miller. Until retiring in 1983, he was employed by Carpenter Steel Company for 32 years. He was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. Also surviving are a brother, Norman Miller, Walnuttown; and two sisters, Elaine J. (Miller) Burgert and June (Miller) Derr, both of Fleetwood.

Miller, Lewis C.

In failing health several years, Lewis C. Miller, aged 70 years, 2 months and 11 days, died of a complication of diseases and infirmities due to age at 5:45 a. m. today at the home of his son-in-law, Fred J. Krug, 230 Madison avenue. Mr. Miller's illness became serious nearly a year ago and he was compelled to take to bed for long periods. Deceased formerly resided at 505 North Third street.

Until one year ago Mr. Miller was employed as a brickmaker at the Glen-Gery factory. Deceased was born in Reading and made his home here all his life. He was the son of the late Lewis and Susan (nee Rightmyer) Miller, also residents of Reading. Mr. Miller was a member of the First Reformed Church and Sunday school. To mourn his loss are his widow, Anna B. (nee Richards), and these children: Estella, wife of Harry Fritz, this city; Paul and Harold, at home; Mary, wife of Fred J. Krug, at whose home he passed away; three grandchildren and one sister, Annetta, wife of Samuel Bridegam Reading.

Miller, Lillian (nee Gaul)

In Brookside, on the 11th, Lillian (nee Gaul), wife of Cyrus Miller, aged 51 years, 8 months and 14 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, Lancaster Ave., Brookside, Thursday 10 a.m. Services at the house. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington.

Miller, Lillie May

Miller, Lillie May, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Werner, fell asleep in Jesus Wednesday, December 23rd, from the Hawthorne Home, Reading, Penna., reaching the age of 78 years, 11 months and 6 days. She was born in Angelica Berks Co., Pa., January 17, 1875. A member of Bethany E. C. Church, Reading, she is remembered as one of the ardent supporters of the Faith of Our Fathers. Services in honor to and in respect of our Sister were conducted from the Funeral Home, December 26th with interment in the Mohnton Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Harry T. Miller, a resident of the Hawthorne Home; a daughter, Leona, widow of James E. Kelly of New York; two brothers, Matthew L. Werner of Phila. and Clifton Werner of Ephrata, Pa.; two grandchildren, Mrs. Claude Dundore, Reading and George E. Kelly, New York; one great grandchild, Saron Dundore and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Pearl Miller, widow of the late Marion Miller. Bethany Church extends its sincerest sympathy to the bereaved in the home-going of this saint of God. __R. H. Bornman

[Source: The United Evangelical (Myerstown, PA), vol. XXX, no. 3, January 19, 1954, p. 13. Submitted by: Lynn.]

Miller, Lottie E. (nee Guinther)

Mrs. Lottie E. Miller, 80, of 28 Locust St., Macungie, died Monday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. She was the widow of Harvey j. Miller.

She was a sewing machine operator for the former Emmaus Shirt Co. before retiring in 1963.

Born in Oley, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Barbara (Yose) Guinther.

Surviving are three sons, Richard J. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Earl H. of Gilbertsville and Carl of White Haven R. 1, a daughter Betty, wife of Donald Smith of St. Petersburg, Fla.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, 3rd and Main streets, Emmaus. A calling hour will precede the services.

The Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 5, 1981, p. B12. Submitted by Audrie.

Miller, Louisa S. (nee Fegely)

Mrs. Louisa S. (Fegely) Miller, widow of Frank J. J. Miller, died last night in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Shelly, 1125 N. 19th St., Allentown. Born 88 years ago in Longswamp Twp., Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Lovina (Rothenberger) Fegely. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie, and the Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by two sons, Walter J. Miller, Emmaus; Fred F. Miller, Allentown; four daughters, Clara, wife of Forrest Weaver, Emmaus; Meda, wife of L. W. Shelly, Allentown; Mrs. Mamie Wean, Allentown, and Marie, wife of Lloyd Sponheimer, Emmaus, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Seifert, Allentown. There are 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death 12 years ago. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Clarence R. Ritter Funeral Home, 36-38 S. 5th St., Emmaus.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, May 12, 1956, page 22. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Louisa S. (nee Zuber)

Mrs. Louisa S. Miller, who numbers among her survivors 75 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, died yesterday at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reese of 304 S. 5th St., Emmaus.

Mrs. Miller was 79, the widow of Harvey G. W. Miller, retired Reading railroad employe, and had been ill only three days, following an attack of apoplexy she suffered Friday.

She was born in Berks county, a daughter of the late William and Rebecca Snyder Zuber and was a member of Grace Lutheran church in Macungie.

Mrs. Miller leaves three sons, George of Allentown, Jonas of Macungie and Herbert of Hancock; six daughters, Mrs. Robert Sell and Mrs. Herbert Miller of Emmaus; Mrs. William Acker, Macungie; Mrs. Roger Trout of Manatawny, Pa.; Mrs. Harry Stickler of Allentown, and Mrs. Lloyd Reese and a sister, Mrs. Mary Welder of Lyons.

Rev. Jesse Renninger will officiate at services Friday at 1:30 p.m. at 308 E. Main St., Macungie. Interment will follow in the New Jerusalem cemetery near Lyons.

Miller, Mabel A. (nee Hilbert)

Mrs. Mabel A. Miller, 68, of Kutztown R. 2, died at her home Saturday morning after a lingering illness. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Elemanda (Heffner) Hilbert. Surviving are a daughter, Pauline, wife of Willard Greenawalt, at home; three brothers, William, Douglasville R. 1; Irwin and Fred, both of Mertztown R. 1; and two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Geist, Topton; and Mrs. Callie Dierolf, Wernersville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Her husband, Oscar G. Miller, died about nine years ago. She was a member of Zion Maxatawny Union Church, Lutheran wing. Services will be held at the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 28, 1958, page 44. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Marna M.

Among the local survivors of Marna M. (Seidel) Miller, who died May 1 in the Blandon residence of a son, is a daughter, Sandra L. (Miller) Flammer, Bernville.

Miller, Mary

Miller -- On the 16th instant, in Ruscombmanor township, Mary, wife of Henry Miller, aged 26 years and 8 months.

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

Miller, Mary A. (nee Reifinger)

Mrs. Mary A. Miller, 76, of 3037 Devonshire Road, Allentown, where she lived with a niece, Mrs. John Semmel, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital where she was admitted on Friday. She was ill several years. Born in Longswamp, Berks County, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Rebecka) Reifinger, she lived in the Allentown area most of her life. She was the widow of Harry Miller. Surviving are two brothers, Richard and Oscar, both of Alburtis, and three sisters, Mabel, wife of Charles Dankel, and Mrs. Hattie Dieter, both of Allentown, and Edna of Alburtis. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, June 21, 1964, page D-6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Mary Alice (nee Hensinger)

Mrs. Mary Alice, nee Hensinger, Miller, widow of James A. Miller, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her son, Herbert Miller, 611 N. 17th St., with whom she had been residing for the past five years. She was in her 82nd year. Mrs. Miller was born at Longswamp, Berks county, on Dec. 5, 1861. She was a daughter of the late Peter and Matilda, nee Fegley, Hensinger. She lived in Allentown for the past 51 years and was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran church. Surviving are four sons, Herbert, Warren, Bryden, all of Allentown, and Robert E., Vera Cruz; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Three children and her husband precede her in death. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 1.30 p.m., from the Trexler funeral home, 116 S. 8th St., Allentown, with interment in Fairview cemetery. Rev. Conrad Wilker will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 4, 1943, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Mary L. (nee Loose)

Mary L. (Loose), widow of Levi M. Miller, died this morning at her home, 109 Windsor Street. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Leiss) Loose and a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church.

Surviving are two children, Edwin L. Miller, this city, and Mabel M., wife of Orin J Farrell of Schenectady, NY; also five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister, Emma, widow of Frank S. Kline Sr., of Mohrsville.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Bethany E. C. Church, the Rev. H. E. Baker and the Rev. R. D. Bteinhart officiating. Internment will be private. The Miller Funeral Home has charge.

Miller, Mary R.

Services will be held Thursday for Mary R. Miller, 96, of Outlook Pointe, Exeter Township, formerly of Chestnut Street, West Reading, who died June 15 in Mifflin Center, Cumru Township. Her husband, Russell C. Miller, died in 1996. Born in Lititz, Lancaster County, she had been employed for 10 years as a machine trimmer for Gotham Mills, Reading. She previously worked as a looper for Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, West Reading. Miller is survived by two stepdaughters, Florence (Miller) Wells, Morgantown, and Betty (Miller) Woyton, Mohnton. There are also four stepgrandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Miller, Matthias

Miller - In North Heidelberg, January 21st, Matthias Miller, son of Matthias and Elizabeth Miller, aged 72 years less 2 days.

Miller, May E.

May E. Miller, 99, formerly of Shillington, died March 30 at 6:40 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient one week. She was taken to the hospital from the Phoebe Berks Village Commons, Wernersville. Her husband, Elwood A. Miller, died Nov. 17, 1955. Born in Leesport, she was a daughter of the late J. Freeman and Esther M. (Huff) Potteiger. Miller was employed for 13 years as a secretary and bookkeeper by H.C. Korner Inc., Reading, retiring in 1970. She was a graduate of the Ontelaunee Vocational School, Leesport. Surviving are two brothers, Lee F. Potteiger, Wernersville, and Ralph F. Potteiger, Laureldale. Burial will be private in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Shillington, is in charge of arrangements.

Miller, Michael

Michael Miller died of dropsy and heart failure at 4 am today,at his residence, 223 Locust, aged 63 years and 2 months.He was ailling for about 4 years and bedfast 2 weeks. Deceased was born in Germany and came to this country when a boy. He lived in Reading for a number of years. Mr.Miller served an enlistment of 4 years and 3 months in the civil war and was a member of Post 16, G.A.R. Beside his widow Amelia, these children remain: William, Edward, Clifford, Oscar and Gertrude, wife of William Dierolf, all of Reading. He leaves one sister, Mrs Mary Blatz, of Reading.

Miller, Michael H.

Michael H. Miller, the oldest citizen of Topton, died of general debility, aged 87 years and 10 months. Mr. Miller was a native of Longswamp township and learned the trade of cooper. Later he became a building contractor and erected a large number of dwellings and business places in Topton. He was at one time a member of town council and also served as a school director. He was a staunch Democrat. His wife died 13 years ago. These step-brothers and step-sisters survive: Elman, East Greenville; Amos, Longswamp; Mrs. George Schrader, Alburtis, and Mrs. Maria Bellfort, Allentown. He was the father of Emma, wife of Dr. E. G. Long, and Mathias and Jefferson, all of Reading and Mrs. James O. Fenstermacher and Mrs. Charles H. Wisler. He is survived by 25 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 30 1917, p. 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Nathan S.

Nathan S. Miller, 84, retired cement contractor, died at his home in Shamrock on Tuesday. He had been in ill health for about four months. Mr. Miller was born in Longswamp township, the son of the late John and Carolina, nee Smith, Miller. He was a lifelong adherent of the Lutheran faith. Survivors are the following sons and daughters: John, Hellertown; Amandus, Boyertown; Howard, Topton; Ryan, Mertztown; Carrie, wife of Fred DeLong, East Greenville; Jennie, wife of Frank Eisel, Morristown, N.J.; Bessie, wife of Robert Dease, Reading; Clara, wife of Abram Lehman, Topton; Sarah, wife of Harry Schoedler, Mertztown; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His wife, Sarah, nee Burkey, Miller, died 37 years ago. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the DeLong and Trexler Funeral home, Topton, with Rev. Luther L. Lengel in charge. Interment will be in Longswamp cemetery. Calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, June 19, 1947, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Nelson T.

Nelson T. Miller, 78, of 3450 Mountain Road, Shartlesville, Upper Bern Township, Berks County, died Sunday morning at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, where he had been a patient since May 17. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Harvey J. and Margaret J. Trexler Miller. He was a 1944 graduate of Hamburg High School and attended Penn State University for three years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Pennsylvania milk inspector for six years; first worked at the Hamburg Sanitary Dairy, which was owned by his parents; then owned and operated Little Dutch Farm, Upper Bern Township, from 1961 to 1968, and then owned and operated Mountain Springs Camping Resort, Shartlesville, which is well-known for bluegrass festivals, rodeos and demolition derbies. He was a member of Frieden's United Church of Christ, Shartlesville. Surviving are his wife, the former Theresa F. Cleaver; two sons, Richard N., Upper Bern Township, and James T., Tilden Township; a daughter, Debra A. Fisher, Upper Bern Township; four grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg.

Miller, Obadiah

Obadiah Miller, an aged resident of Longswamp township, Berks county, died shortly after 11 o'clock Saturday morning from heart disease. He was aged 82 years and was born and lived practically all his life in Longswamp township. His wife, Caroline, nee Knappenberger, died about ten years ago. He is survived by three sons: Harry, Stroudsburg; Warner, of this city, and Benrose, at home; six daughters, Mrs. H L. Straub, Lehighton; Mrs. W. D. Buning, Mrs. W. D. Kunkle, and Sadie, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. George Phillips and Ida Miller, of Phillipsburg; two brothers, Calvin, Longswamp, and Henry, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Edwin Butz, Longswamp; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at his late home Tuesday at 1 p.m. Further services will be held at Lehigh church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Carl Neudoerffer will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 26, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Oliver E.

Oliver E. Miller, who served with the National Guard of Pennsylvania in the Porto Rican campaign of the Spanish-American War, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Walck, Catasauqua, at 8:45 p.m. yesterday. He was in his 76th year. Mr. Miller was born at Maxatawny, Berks county, Oct. 29, 1867, a son of the late John and Mary, nee Reitz, Miller. In his younger days he was a farmer. He enlisted in the National Guard, April 28, 1898, and was honorably discharged, Nov. 16, 1898. He was a member of the George Schwartz camp, Spanish-American War Veterans and also a member of the Gospel chapel, Allentown. For 16 years he was the janitor of the administration building of the Allentown school district and was pensioned some years ago. Surviving is his wife, Emma C., nee Smith; a daughter, Mrs. Wilson Walck, Catasauqua; two sons, Roderick E. and Adam, both of Allentown. A daughter, Mrs. Robert Keppel, died a year ago. Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive. Funeral services will be held at the Walck home, 340 Union St., Catasauqua, Tuesday afternoon.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 27, 1943, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Paul M.

Paul M. Miller, 84, Alburtis, died May 5 in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown. He was the husband of Grace M. (Gambler) Miller. Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of the late Morris and Laura (Weller) Miller. Miller had been employed for 43 years by Caloric Corp., Topton, retiring in 1982. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Miller is also survived by a son, Larry P., Alburtis. There is also one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, Lehigh County. Burial will be in Zion Lehigh Cemetery, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.

Miller, Pearl O.

Services will be Thursday for Pearl O. Miller, 89, of Hickory House Nursing Home, Honey Brook, Chester County, formerly of Reiffton, who died January 25 in Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, where she had been a patient since January 15. She was predeceased by her husband, Edgar O. Miller, in 1982. Born in Pottstown, Miller had been employed for more than 20 years as a sales clerk in the sportswear department of Whitner's, Reading, until her retirement. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Mount Penn. Surviving are two sons, Edgar A., Exton, Chester County, and Jared C., Reading. Also two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Auman Funeral Home, Reiffton, was in charge of the arrangements.

Miller, Peter

Miller - Near Millersburg, April 2d, Peter Miller, aged 77 years, 4 months and 18 days.

Miller, Peter D.

Peter D. Miller, an octogenarian resident of Barto R.D., and for many years one of the enterprising farmers of that community, died Saturday night at 6.40 o'clock at his home, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy, suffered last Monday. Mr. Miller's death closely followed that of his wife, who passed away Sunday last. She was laid to rest on Thursday.

Mr. Miller was a native of Hoffmansville, Berks county, and was a son of the late Peter and Rebecca, nee Dennis, Miller. He is survived by one son, Horace Miller, this city, and a sister, Mrs. Sallie Schaeffer, also of this city.

Born and reared in the Mennonite faith, he held a membership nearly all his life in the Old Mennonite church at Bally.

The funeral will be held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, with further services at 2 o'clock in the church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 8, 1930, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Philapenia M.

Miller -- In this city, on the 26th, Philapenia M Miller, aged 61 years, 9 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of her son-in-law George Clemmer, 641 North 11th St., on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Miller, Ralph J. Sr.

Ralph J. Miller Sr., 80, died Aug. 30 at 12:02 p.m. in his residence in Heidelberg Township. He was the husband of Irene K. (Gruber) Miller. Born in Bernville, he was a son of the late Jacob and Annie (Derr) Miller. Miller was a self-employed farmer in Heidelberg Township for many years. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, New Schaefferstown. Miller is also survived by two sons, Ralph J. Jr., Bethel, and Michael K., Bernville; and four daughters: Betty (Miller) Sweitzer and June (Miller) Clay, both of Womelsdorf; Carol Miller, Pottstown; and Brenda Miller, Myerstown. Other survivors include a sister, Grace (Miller) Boehm, Lake, Mich. There are also 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Burial will be in St. Paul's UCC Cemetery, New Schaefferstown.

Miller, Ray H.

MILLER -- In this city, on the 22d inst., RAY H., son of Albert and Susanna (nee Wanshop) Miller, aged 9 years, 3 months and 9 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, in Maidencreek, on Tuesday, June 27, at 9.30 a.m. at the house. Services in St. Paul's Union Church, at Fleetwood. Interment in cemetery adjoining.

Miller, Roger

Services were private for Roger Livengood Miller, 76, of Wyomissing, formerly of Birdsboro, husband of Audrey (Briedenbach) Miller, who died February 4 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in West Reading. Born in Birdsboro, he graduated from Pottstown High School in 1944, attended the Virginia Military Institute from 1944 to 1945 and attended the University of Maine from 1945 to 1946 before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania. Miller worked for 30 years as a sales manager in the marketing department for the former Polymer Corp. in Reading, now DSM Engineering, before retiring in 1985. He was an Army Corps of Engineers Veteran of World War II. From 1961 to 1975, he was an elected school director for the Daniel Boone Joint School System and then the Daniel Boone Area School District. During that time, he served as the president and vice president. He is survived by two daughters, Alison Darrell of Sudlersville, Md., and Amy Myrick of Robeson; and two grandchildren. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro.

Miller, Sarah

Miller - In Windsor, April 21st, Sarah, daughter of Moses S. and Sibila Miller, aged 16 years.

Miller, Sarah

Sarah, wife of Nathan Miller, sexton of the Longswamp Union Church, was fatally burned on Wednesday of last week. Her clothes caught fire while boiling soap and she was soon enveloped in flames. Her children and neighbors came to her aid but the burns were so serious that the unfortunate lady succumbed to death the next morning. Deceased was 46 years old. Besides her husband, five sons and six daughters survive. The funeral was held on Tuesday.

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

Miller, Susan

Susan, widow of Lewis Miller, died of lung affection and old age, at 9:10 a. m., to-day, aged 80 years, at her residence, 9 Lafayette. Deceased was born in this city and resided here all her life. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years. Deceased was a member of the First Reformed Church and is survived by one daughter, Annetta, wife of Samuel Bridegam, and two sons, Lewis and Wellington Miller, all of this city.

Miller, Susan

Susan Miller departed this life on Tuesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Edwin Youse, of Bowers. She previously had her home here with her other niece, Mrs. G. F. Kerchner, for the last eight years and during her last illness was removed to Bowers. She was sick in bed for seven weeks and suffered greatly from internal disorders. Deceased was a daughter of Daniel and Sarah Miller and was born about 45 years ago in Longswamp. She lived quite a number of years in Maryland. She was never married. The funeral will be held next Monday, Nov. 18, from her last home at Bowers, at 9.30 a.m., and later in the Lutheran church at Lyons. Interment will be made on the cemetery belonging thereto. Rev. T. W. Dickert, of your place, will officiate.

[Source: Breinigsville News, Macungie Progress, Thursday November 14, 1901, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Theodore B.

Pottstown Banker Dies From Injuries. Pottstown, April 24 (Special). -- Theodore B. Miller, 348 South street, retired business man, for 27 years president of the Citizens National Bank and Trust Company, prominent Mason, and for over half a century a citizen of this borough, died yesterday at the Homeopathic Hospital. He was aged 76 years, 5 months and 11 days. Death was due to injuries he sustained on the night of Tuesday, April 15, when he was struck by an automobile on the crossing at High and Franklin streets. Mr. Miller was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Miller, of Limerick, where he was born, His father died when he was about four years old and he removed to New Hanover, where he spent his boyhood. In 1878 when a young man he came to Pottstown and became an apprentice for Gabel, Bertolet & Co., millers on South Hanover street. In 1883 when Mr. Gabel died he purchased his interests and became a member of the firm. After several months elapsed Mr., Miller took into partnership with him the late James H. S. Griess and the firm became known as Miller & Griess. When the Pennsylvania Railroad was built the firm added the selling of coal to their mill products. In 1909 Mr. Miller retired from business in the mill and coal line and from then on devoted his time to his work at the Citizens National Bank. He became a director in the first Board of the Citizens National Bank and was president of the bank for about 27 years, retiring from that office in January 1930, being succeeded by C. P. Buckwalter. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Homeopathic Hospital since its organization. He was a strong advocate of the hospital, and his wife is a charter member of the ladies' auxiliary of that institution. Mr. Miller when a youth joined the Reformed Church at Limerick. In Pottstown he generally attended the First M. E. Church. Feb. 16, 1878, he was married to Miss Violetta Halteman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Halteman, of Spring City. He is survived by his widow and by one daughter, Catharine, wife of Willard F. Maloney, this borough; two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Solover, Philadelphia. Mr. Miller was prominent in Masonic circles. He was a past master and treasurer up to the time of his death of Stitcher Lodge, No. 254, F. and A. M.; past high priest of Pottstown Chapter, No. 271, Royal Arch Masons; past commander of Nativity Commandery, no. 71, Knights Templar. It was while he was on his way homeward from a chapter meeting that he was struck my an automobile and received the injuries that resulted fatally. Funeral from his late residence of Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment private in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Miller, Thomas G.

Services for Thomas G. Miller of Ontelaunee Township, were held in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading. died Feb. 26 at 5:35 p.m. in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had been a patient for one day. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Thomas G. and Alice S. (Duing) Miller. Miller had been employed for 20 years as an assembler by Mack Trucks Inc., Allentown, retiring in 1992. He was an Air Force veteran. Miller, who resided with Bessie E. Potteiger, has no immediate survivors. Burial will be in Leesport Cemetery.

Miller, Vivienne B. (nee Yoder)

Mrs. Vivienne B. Miller, wife of Emmett Miller, died on Saturday at the residence of her parents, Paul and Mary (Landis) Yoder, near Topton. She was in her 26th year. Born in Long Swamp township, Berks county, she lived in the immediate vicinity all her life. Mrs. Miller had been ill for more than one year. She was a member of St. Peter's Reformed church, Topton. Surviving are her husband Emmett; two children, Beverley and Keith; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yoder, and grandmother, Emma Yoder, Mertztown. Services will be conducted at the Schofer funeral home, 107 Main St., Topton, on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Continued services in St. Peter's Reformed church, Topton. Interment in the Union cemetery, Topton.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 19, 1943, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Walter R. Sr.

Walter R. Miller, Sr. died Wednesday in his Shoemakersville R. 1 home. He was 55. Miller was a farmer for about 12 years in the Shoemakersville R. 1 area. He previously farmed for a time in the Hamburg area. Born in Ruscombmanor Township, he was a son of Matthias Miller of New Berlinville and the late Anna (Kline) Miller. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of New Jerusalem Church, Fleetwood R. 1. Surviving besides his father and his widow, the former Arlene M. Gambler, are three daughters, Catherine, wife of Woodrow Kemp of Alburtis R. 1; Betty J., wife of Paul Kauffman of Hamburg R. 1, and Shirley, wife of Clifford Ulrich of Dauberville, Berks County; five sons, Walter Jr., William M., and Earl F., all at home; Francis D., of Shartlesville, and Pvt. Donald L., stationed with the Army at Ft. Gordon, Ga.; two sisters, Edna, wife of Norman Greiss of Alburtis R. 1, and Mrs. Stella Windish of New Berlinville; a brother, Harry Miller, of Topton; a stepbrother, Paul Hertzog, of Mertztown R. 1, and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. today.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 21, 1963, page 20. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, Walter S.

Private services and burial were held for Walker S. Miller, 75, of Killian Drive, Robeson Township, who died November 2 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Elizabeth C. (Matz) Miller. Born in Berks County, he had been employed for more than 30 years as a truck driver by Motor Freight Express, Muhlenberg Township. Miller was an Army veteran of World War II and later served in the Marine Reserves. He is also survived by a daughter, Helen E. (Miller) Brendel, Pottstown. There are also three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Miller was predeceased by a son, David H., in 1995. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, handled the arrangements.

Miller, William E.

Private services and burial were held for William E. Miller, 68, who died July 8 in the residence of Paul and Carol Bolig, Cotton Street, Reading. Born in Exeter Township, Miller was employed for eight years as a maintenance man by Nichols department store, Cumru Township, and was last employed for 17 years as a maintenance man by CNA Insurance Co., Reading, retiring in 1997. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Miller, Reading; and three sons: Bruce W. Miller, Exeter Township, and Brian K. Miller and Barry L. Craze, both of Reading. Other survivors include a sister and two grandchildren. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, was in charge of the arrangements.

Miller, William H.

William H. Miller, a self-employed carpenter, was stricken with a heart attack and died yesterday at his home in Limeport. He was 65. He was the husband of Missouri (Eidle) Miller. His first wife, Wyoma (Schaffer) Miller died in 1929. Born in Hereford Township, Berks county, Miller was a son of the late William and Lucinda (Heil) Miller. Surviving besides his wife is a son, Emmett of Limeport, three daughters, Naomi, wife of Stewart Lauchnor of Slatington R. 2, Evelyn, wife of Claude Kercher, Allentown, and Wyoma, wife of Henry Rupp, Emmaus R. 1; a step daughter, Bernice, wife of Richard Boyer of Allentown, three brothers, John of Allentown R. 4, Irwin, Limeport, and Herbert, of Catasauqua; four sisters, Mrs. Meda Strauss of reading, Minnie of Allentown, Mrs. Bertha Schmoyer, Hamburg R. 1 and Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Klotz of Bethlehem and 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Chestnut Hill Union Church, near Limeport. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the family residence and 1 p.m. until time of service at the church.

Funeral Notice (p. 7): Age at death = 65 years, 9 months, 13 days; Buried, Woodlawn Cemetery, Blue Church

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 23, 1961, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Miller, William M.

William M. Miller, proprietor of the Philadelphia Book House and Boarding housekeeper on Linden Street above Sixth, died of heart disease at 10 o'clock last night. He was complaining for the last four weeks, but was out and walking around yesterday. He was taken sick again last evening. Dr. J. D. Christman was sent for, but he died in a short time. He was 53 years, 10 days old and his wife, daughter and son survive.

Miller, William M.

William M. Miller, who died suddenly on Thursday night of heart disease, as stated in yesterday's Morning Call was a native of Reading. He was a hatter by trade, at which he worked for many years. Later, he engaged in the insurance business. Six years ago, he came to Allentown and with his son-in-law, Howard M. Price, opened the Philadelphia Book Store on Linden Street above Sixth. Deceased was a veteran of the late war and was one of the First Defenders, having been a member of Ringgold Pennsylvania Calvary. He was a member of McLean Post No. 16, G.A.R. of Reading. He was married to Jane Young, who with two children, Marion Miller and Mrs. H. M. Price survives. He leaves two brothers, Walter and Jacob Miller of Reading. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon.

Miller, William S.

Funeral of Grocer. Funeral services for William S. Miller, grocer, were conducted at his home, 401 North Thirteenth street, in the presence of relatives, friends and representatives of the various organizations of which he was a member. Rev. Thomas W. Dickert was the officiating clergy man. The bearers were Jared Miller, Albert Miller, James Smeck, William Smeck, Monroe Miller and Charles Smeck. The body was dressed in a black suit, covered with an eiderdown blanket trimmed with satin ribbon and rested in a square cornered, dull finished oak casket with antique silver handles and trimmings. Interment, which was private, was made in Aulenbach's cemetery under the direction of Undertaker Cramp.

A list of the tributes follows: Galax wreath, roses and lilies, and blanket, widow and mother; basket of gladioluses and asters, Lou and Herb; hand bouquet of roses, grandson William; asters, Mr. and Mrs. Miller; asters, Mr. and Mrs. William Berg; gladioluses, John Brossman and Laura; asters, Reach family; pillow, ivy Leaf Association; gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. G. Romig; asters, Mr. and Mrs. George Hadley; asters, nieces Leah, Gertrude and husbands; asters, Mr. and Mrs. P. Hueter; gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. H. Potteiger; asters, Mr. and Mrs. Moosbower; basket of flowers, sisters-in law and brothers-in-law; lilies, brother Ephraim; dahlias, nephew Walter and wife; asters, Shilling family; gladioluses, Keiser family; asters; Charles Fix and son; pal??? and gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. Jared Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Graham Rodgers; gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. John Lichtenthaler; floral emblem, P.O.S. of A.; gladioluses, Anna Hadley, gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hadley; roses, Mr. and Mrs. P. Dolan; gladioluses, Amanda and Anna; gladioluses, Wertz and Lutz families; asters, Shilling family; sprays from the following: Mrs. and Mrs. D.M. Kline, Mrs. Geiger, Mr. and Mrs. Albright, and Mr. and Mrs. Gross of Allentown; basket of roses, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hohl; asters, Mr. and Mrs. C. Fender; gladioluses, Mrs. Joseph Grossman; asters, Geneva Eldam; gladioluses, Dora and George; gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. C. Baker; asters, Mr. and Mrs. Leinbach; gladioluses, Mrs. Hollenbach and Mrs. Miller; asters, Charles Fix and son; gladioluses, Mr. and Mrs. J. Monroe Miller.

Miller, William Sieger

William Sieger Miller died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. H. Unger, at Reading, aged 81 years, 5 months and 20 days. He was born in Richmond township, Berks county, but part of his life in Shoemakersville, where he conducted a wheelwright establishment. Besides his daughter, one grandson, Solomon W. Unger, of Allentown, and a brother, Solomon S. Miller, of Philadelphia, survive.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, June 17, 1907, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mills, Unknown

Mary M. Mills of Birdsboro brought suit through her council, Jacobs & Keiser, against the Wilmington & Northern RR to recover damages of $1,000. The plaintiff's husband was one of the men killed in the locomotive explosion at Joanna recently.

Milton, Moses

Mimm, Eva M.

Among the local survivors of Eva M. (Jones) Mimm, 92, Schuylkill County, who died Feb. 17 in Orwigsburg Center Genesis Elder Care, where she had resided two years, is a sister, Olive Jones) Dix, Leesport.

Mindler, Mary Chipser

Private services were held for Mary Chipser Mindler, 95, of Hellertown, who passed away on Mar. 14, 2004 at the VNA Hospice at St. Luke's, Fountain Hill. Born in Northampton she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Hermina (Wargo) Sarfeldy. Prior to her retirement she worked for St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill and the Saucon Valley Community Center, Hellertown. Prior to that she worked for the former McCrory's, Hellertown and the former Homemakers, Bethlehem. Mrs. Mindler is survived by a daughter, Kathleen D. Hanner of Hellertown; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Lt. Col. Joseph F. Chipser. Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055

Minner, Elizabeth (nee Fegley)

Mrs. Elizabeth Minner, an octogenarian resident of Emaus, died Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home, 419 Railroad street, from complications and ills incident to old age. Mrs. Minner was in her 89th year. She had been in failing health for the past several months. Born in Berks county, November 19, 1841, a daughter of the late William and Susanna, nee Frey, Fegley, she resided in Emaus for many years after her marriage to Mr. Minner. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from the funeral home of Undertakers Ritter and Buzby, 38 South Fifth street, Emaus. Services will be conducted there by Rev. William F. Bond. Further services will be held at Huffs church, and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, January 26, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Minner, Henry R.

Henry R. Minner, husband of Rosa, nee Stahl, Minner, died on Tuesday at his home, Hereford, aged 82 years. Mr. Minner was the son of the late Franklin and Eliza, nee Rohrbach, Minner, and was a member of Old Zionsville Lutheran church. Besides his wife, there survive two sons, Granville of California and Ellsworth of Allentown; two daughters, Naomi, wife of Harvey Lesher, Chapel; Ruba, at home; one stepson, Clarence hallman, Allentown; one brother, Frank Minner, Allentown; one stepbrother, Morris Minner, Boyertown R.D.; one stepsister, Mrs. Sallie Hilpert, Topton. Three grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 1:45 p.m. from the Hoffman Funeral home, 221 Main St., East Greenville, with further services at 2 p.m. in the Old Zionsville Lutheran church. Rev. D.C. Kaufman, will officiate, assisted by Rev. C. W. Horner. Interment will be made in adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 23, 1939, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Minner, Jefferson D.

Jefferson D. Minner, of 50 South Fifth street, Emaus, and formerly of Huff's Church, died at his late home Saturday morning of complications brought on by his advanced age. He was a son of the late Jonas B. and wife, Marie, nee Derr, Minner. He was born December 13, 1839, in Berks county and died at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 10 days. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, nee Fegley, and one sister, Mrs. Mary S. Ackerman, of Allentown. The funeral will be held from his late home on Thursday at one p.m., followed by regular services in Huff's church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. W. W. Bond will officiate. Relatives, friends and members of Harlem Castle, K. Of G. E., are invited to attend.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call,Sunday, October 31, 1926, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Minner, Jonas B.

Jonas B. Minner, of District township, Berks county, died on Sunday night in his ninety-first year, after an illness of a few days, from old age. Deceased was Justice of the Peace of District township forty-five consecutive years. His wife, Polly, daughter of Henry Derr, died eleven years ago. The following children survive: Franklin, Jefferson, Henry, Mrs. Schaffer, of Allentown, and Mrs. Mary Ackerman, living with her father. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huff's Church, where the funeral services will be conducted by Rev. D. K. Humbert. Squire Minner was the oldest citizen of the district and spent all but three of his life in that locality. Years ago he conducted a weaver shop in addition to tilling the soil and acting as justice, which office he filled up to two years ago. Squire Minner was a Sunday School teacher twenty-three years. He was the son of Jacob Minner, a blacksmith who died at Green Lane, Montgomery county, where Jonas was born September 11, 1807. His brothers and sisters are all dead.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 12, 1898, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Minnick, Howard P.

Private services were held for Howard P. Minnick, 92, of Douglassville, who died March 19 at the Coventry Manor Nursing Home. He was the husband of Jacqueline Minnick. Minnick was a longtime employee of Welding Engineers. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughter, Christine Horrocks, and Karen Clyde. Also five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, One Plymouth Meeting, Suite, 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1316. The arrangements were handled by the Kirk and Nice Funeral Home in Plymouth Meeting.

Minninger, Kitty Ann (nee Bernhard)

Kitty Ann Minninger, 85 years old, widow of William H. H. Minninger, who was a former conductor of the Allentown band, died of ailments incident to old age at 11 o'clock Monday night at her home, 315 North Fifteenth street, rear. Her husband died in 1899. She was born in Mertztown, a daughter of Reuben and Lucy Ann Bernhard. The family moved to Emaus when she was an infant, and to Allentown when she was thirteen years old. She had lived here ever since, and had been a member of Salem Reformed church since she was a young girl. She is survived by five daughters, Emma, widow of George E. Ruhe, 1135 Walnut street; Gertrude, widow of Harry Williams, 236 North Eleventh street; Elsie, of Pennsburg; Julia, at home, and Annie, wife of Fred Herter, of South Langhorne; by two sons, Edgar N., of 25 North Poplar street, and William A., of 118 North Twelfth street; by a brother, Jarius Bernhard, of 525 North Law street, and by a sister, Amelia, widow of Philip Storch, of Northampton. Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. A son, Sylvanus J., died in December, 1926. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George E. Ruhe, 1135 Walnut street. Rev. William F. Kosman, pastor of Salem Reformed church, will officiate. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family in Union cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 28, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Mishler, Louisa C.

Louisa C., wife of John D. Mishler, passed away Friday morning at Reading after an illness of six months, most of which time she was confined to bed.

Deceased was born in Philadelphia in 1851, and was the daughter of Augustus Halbach. She was married to Mr. Mishler 47 years ago. They had resided in Reading every since. She is survived by her husband and these daughters: Mrs. H. Hurd Hillegas, Mrs. Harry E. Bell and one son, J. Boyd Mishler, and a sister, Mrs. E. A. Metzger, of Philadelphia, and three grandchildren, John D. M. Bell, Carmaletta Bell and Constance Hilegas.

Deceased was a member of the Women's Club and a contributor to many of Reading's charities. She had a wide acquaintance. Deceased was an extensive traveler. She visited all parts of this country and made three trips to Europe.

Mitchell, Grace C.M.

Grace C. Mull Mitchell, 85, Kutztown, died July 5 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Melvin R. Mitchell. Her first husband, Emerson E. Mull, died in 1969. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Katie (Price) Moyer. Mitchell was a self-employed seamstress until her retirement. She was a member of the Lighthouse Community Church, Lyons. Mitchell is also survived by three sons: Kerry E. Mull, Kempton; Ronald E. Mull, West Leesport; and Thomas E. Mull, San Francisco. Other survivors include a stepson, Dennis L. Mitchell, Kutztown. There are also two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home Inc., Kutztown. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown.

Mitchell, Laura

Mrs. Laura (Jardan) Mitchell, 84, of 526 Laurel St., died last night in the Reading Hospital. The widow of Frank Mitchell, who died in 1939, she was born in Columbia, Lancaster County. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by two nieces, Cornelia, wife of Arthur Templeton, and Gladys Wilson, both of Reading. Services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the F.F. Seidel, Inc., Funeral Chapel the Rev. G.A. Hyett officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery.

Mitchell, Mary (nee Seiger)

In Shoemakersville, on the 17th inst., Mrs. Mary (nee Seiger) Mitchell, aged 67 years, 5 months and 21 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of her daughter Mrs Elmer Peters, of Shoemakersvile, on Tuesday, January 22 at 10 a.m. at the house. Services in the U.B. Church, Interment in Evangelical Cemetery.

Mittl Sr., Charles S.

A Divine Liturgy will be held in Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Reading, for Charles S. Mittl Sr., of Reading, who died of natural causes March 15 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient five days. Burial was in the parish cemetery, Cumru Township. He was the husband of Michele M. (Zezenski) Mittl. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna (Wanner) Mittl. He was employed as a dryer by Garden State Tannery, Fleetwood, and as a paramedic for the Kuztown Ambulance Service. He was a member of Nativity BVM Church, Reading. Also surviving are a son, Charles S. Mittl Jr., Leesport, and a daughter, Joi (Mittl) Warsing, New Smithville, Lehigh County. There are also three grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Steven Mittl, Fleetwood, and a sister, Linda (Mittl) Singh, Pottsville. The John P. Feeney Funeral Home Inc., Reading, was in charge of arrangements.

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Meagher, Nicholas

Mealing, Ruth L.

Meals, Laura R. (nee Messersmith)

Meals, Laura S.

Mease, Beulah R.

Mease, Emma M.

Mease, Gladys I.

Meck, Alfred A.

Meck, Anna Matilda

Meck, Charles

Meck, Cora J. (nee Fenstermacher)

Meck, Henry H.

Meck, Irvin

Meck, James F.

Meck, Maria

Meck, Mary Jane (nee Minner)

Meck, Meda C. (nee Fegley)

Meck, Paul L.

Meck, Sallie Lydia (nee Gracely)

Meck, William and Lizzie Rhoads

Meckley [Beckley?], Emma (nee Geisinger)

Meckstroth, Katherine F. (nee Eshelman)

Medenfort, Thelma G.

Meenan, George M.

Meharg, Hope

Mehring, Theodore

Meigs, Earl T.

Meigs, Mabel C.

Meitzel, Mrs. Geo.

Meitzler, Clayton L.

Meitzler, Daniel

Meitzler, Daniel

Meitzler, Isadore P.

Meitzler, Oliver

Meitzler, Daughter of William

Melcher, Annabell F. (nee Frain)

Melchior, Reuben

Melerski Sr., Edward P.

Mellert, John

Mellor, Emily

Mellott, Anne E. (nee Yocum)

Melnick, Helen

Melot, Louise Lindemuth (nee Freehafer)

Melot, Samuel B.

Mendelsohn, Esther M. Augustine

Meng, Isaac

Meng, Mrs. Jacob

Mengel, Agnes S.

Mengel, Amelia

Mengel, Catherine Marie

Mengel, Charles Jacob

Mengel, Elsie L.

Mengel, Esther

Mengel, Franklin Morris

Mengel, George B.

Mengel, Gerald L.

Mengel, Jacob

Mengel, Jonathan P.

Mengel, Katie Vilanda

Mengel, Laura L. (nee Haas)

Mengel, May Florence

Mengel, Rita B.

Mengel, Ruth D.

Mengel, Samuel Y.

Mengel, Solomon

Mengel, Solomon

Menk, Mary

Mensch, Alfred

Mensch, Annie

Mensch, Emmalinda

Mensch, Irwin P.

Mensch, Mrs. James G.

Mensch, Mrs. J.G.

Mensch, P. Calvin

Mensch, Peter

Mensch, Sarah

Mente, Domenic A.

Meo, Dominick O.

Merget, Alice