Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Rhein--In this city, on the 1st inst., Daniel Rhein, aged 90 years and 23 days. The relatives and friends of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Friday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, from his late residence, 249 Washington street, without further notice. Religious services in the Ebenezer M.E. Church, Fourth street, below Penn. Interment in the Charles Evans Cemetery.

Rhein, Henry S.

In this city on the 30st inst., Henry S. Rhein, aged 83 years 4 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the funeral parlors of Undertaker Auman, 247 Penn Street, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. interment private in Charles Evans Cemetery. Please omit flowers

Rhoads, Alfred C. Sr.

Among the local survivors of Alfred C. Rhoads Sr., who died May 15 in his Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township, Lehigh County residence, is a daughter, Gloria (Rhoads) James, Lenhartsville.

Rhoads, Alfred C. Sr.

Among the local survivors of Alfred C. Rhoads Sr., 83, who died May 15 in his Whitehall Township, Lehigh County residence, is a daughter, Gloria (Rhoads) James, Lenhartsville.

Rhoads, Barbara

Rhoads- In this city, on the 6th, Barbara, wife of Oscar Rhoads, aged 41 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence 1620 North 9th St., on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. Services at the house and interment at the Lutheran Cemetery.

A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we love is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
God, in His wisdom, has recalled
The boon His live had given,
And, though the body moulders here,
The soul is safe in heaven,
Gone, but not forgotten.

Rhoads, Carrie C.

Services were held for Carrie C. (Heydt) Rhoads, 91, of Gilbertsville, who died March 31 at the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was the widow of Joseph Guldin and Russell Rhoads. Born in Pike, Berks County, she worked as a supervisor for many years for several shoe manufacturing companies in Berks County. Rhoads was a member of St. Joseph's Hill Lutheran Church in Boyertown. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Janet Miller of Pottstown and also a stepgrandson. Rhoads was preceded in death by three sisters, and a foster son. Donations may be made to the memorial fund at St. Joseph's (Hill) Lutheran Church, 244 Koch Road, Boyertown, PA 19512. Burial was in the Hill Church Cemetery. The arrangements were handled by the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home of Pottstown.

Rhoads, Catharine

Mrs. Catharine Rhoads, aged 74 years, wife of Joel S. Rhoads, died suddenly of heart trouble on Wednesday at her home near Stony Creek Mills, Berks county. Besides her second husband, deceased is survived by the following children: Hannah, wife of Alfred Fogel, of Alburtis; Mahlon Weidner, of Lebanon; Geo. Weidner, of Quakertown; William and Albert Weidner, of Allentown; John and Cosmus Weidner, of Ephrata; also two sisters, Elizabeth, widow of William Sterner, and Sarah, wife of Jesse Long, of Rockland. Deceased was a daughter of the late Jacob Frederick and was a member of Becker's St. Peter's Lutheran congregation at Moselem.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 4, 1908, p. 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rhoads, Emma S.

Emma S. Rhoads, a retired elementary school teacher, died Aug. 15 at 8:25 a.m. in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had resided two weeks. Rhoads, 94, St. Lawrence, was predeceased by her husband, R. Albert Rhoads, on Aug. 2. She was employed for seven years as a third grade teacher in the Friends One-Room School House, Stonersville, and was employed for 23 years as a third grade teacher in the Exeter School District, until her retirement. Born in Yellow House, she was a daughter of the late Wellington and Katie A. (Kauffman) Swavely. Rhoads was a 1928 graduate of Oley Valley High School and a 1930 graduate of Kutztown State Teacher's College. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Spangsville. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Janet Louise Rhoads, in 1996. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley. Burial will be in Oley Union Cemetery, Spangsville.

Rhoads, Franklin B.

Rhoads, Grace M.

Grace M. Rhoads, 79, of 9 Reading Drive, Phoebe Berks Village, Wernersville, died Saturday morning at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading, where she had been a patient since Tuesday. Born in Mahanoy City, Aug. 19, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Irvin K. and Bella C. Cockill Smith. Rhoads was employed as a seamstress for the former Brothers Manufacturing Co., St. Lawrence. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Wernersville, past president of the Travelers Protection Agency Auxiliary, Post C, Reading, and past secretary of the seniors group of Stony Creek Mills. Surviving are her husband, Evan D.; a daughter, Rosemary A. Buchanan, Cumru Township, Berks County; two sons, Randall E., Adamstown, and Robert I., West Lawn; five grandchildren; a great-grandson. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. Bean Funeral Home Inc., Shillington, is in charge of arrangements.

Rhoads, Jeremiah O.

Jeremiah O. Rhoads, 68, a resident of Kline's Corner, Mertztown R. D., died at his home of apoplexy Wednesday morning at 2:30 o'clock. Born in Berks county he was the son of Samuel J. and Mary, nee Reider, Rhoads. He was a member of the Reformed wing of Huff's church, Landisville, and Landisville Council 1007, O. of I.A. of Landis Store. His wife Emmalina, nee Ruppert, died 13 years ago. Surviving are eight children, Elmer of Boyertown, Paul of Hamburg, Mrs. Raymond Moser, of Bally, Roy unknown, Samuel of Mohrsville, Raymond of Yellow House, Warren of Shartlesville and Amandus of Mohrsville R. 3; 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; three brothers, John and Charles Rhoads of Boyertown and Samuel Rhoads of Fleetwood; two sisters, Mrs. Amandus Benfield of Bechtelsville and Mrs. Ellen Sands of Stowe. Services will be held at his late home Monday at 1:30 p.m. with continued services in Huff's church and interment in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, October 20, 1938, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rhoads, John

Rhoads -- On the 30th instant, in this city, John Rhoads, aged 59 years, 6 months and 21 days.

Rhoads, John W.

John W. Rhoads, 85, a resident at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, formerly of Fleetwood, died May 12 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading, where he had been a patient since April 8. His wife, Carrie M. (Rohrbach) Rhoads, died May 25, 1997. Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of the late Willard B. and Lottie M. (Angstadt) Rhoads. Rhoads had been employed for 14 years by East Penn Manufacturing Co., Lyons, retiring June 1, 1983. He previously worked for 24 years at Stanley G. Flagg Co. Inc., Stowe, Montgomery County. He was a member of New Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Rockland Township, where he served as former scout master for Cub and Boy Scouts Troop 585. Rhoads was a 1937 graduate of Kutztown High School. He was past secretary and treasurer of the New Jerusalem Cemetery board. Rhoads is survived by a son, Bruce C., Wyomissing. Other survivors include two brothers, Ray, Fleetwood, and James, Wescosville, Lehigh County. There are also two grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. in New Jerusalem UCC. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.

Rhoads, Lizzie and William Meck

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.]

Rhoads, Lloyd G.

Rhoads, Mrs. Obadiah

Rhoads -- In Pottstown, January 21st, Mrs. Obadiah Rhoads, aged 59 years and 20 days.

Rhoads, Reuben B.

Death Claims Oldest Citizen: Dr. Reuben Rhoads Quietly Passes Away Just Before 90th Anniversary

Dr. Reuben B. Rhoads, who would have celebrated his 90th anniversary on the 29th of this month, died at 5:30 o'clock, Friday morning, of general debility. He had been ill for several years, but only bedfast for several weeks.

Dr. Reuben B. Rhoads, was born on the old homestead in Boyertown, October 29, 1831, and was a son of the late John and Catherine (Boyer) Rhoads, a grandson of Jonathan Roth and a great grandson of Mathias Roth. About the beginning of the present century the family name was changed from Roth to Rhoads.

John Rhoads, the father of our subject, was born on the old homestead, near Boyertown, June 28, 1788 and passed from this earth, July 4th, 1860. During his early manhood he engaged in farming and later carried on mercantile business in connection with the farming; he also operated a distillery for a number of years. In 1818, he united in wedlock with Catherine Boyer, daughter of Henry Boyer, who was one of the founders of Boyerytown. To Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads were born the following children: Jonothan, who was proprietor of the Keystone Hotel, and later conducted the Great Western hotel, at Philadelphia and later he moved to Reading, where he entered the world of rest; Henry B. deceased was a school teacher in his early life and married a Miss Gilbert, by whom he had two sons, Irvin and Richard, he was elected constable of this community, and later served as justice of the peace and as a member of the assembly; Benneville B., who died at the age of twenty five years: Loretta the wife of William K. Grim of Boyertown; Sarah, deceased, was the wife of William Bird, late of Boyertown; Elizabeth, widow of the late Charles Weaver, of Boyertown, who was one of the leading attorneys in Colebrookdale township, was killed in an iron works, September 22, 1861, while experimenting with an explosive cannon ball; Mahella, the wife of Daniel McCormick of Pottstown; Reuben B., the subject of this personal history; Julius, deceased; Catherine, widow of the late Charles Bird, of Boyertown; Emma, who was drowned in a spring at the age of two years; Thomas J. B.; and Angeline, widow of Solomon Erb of Boyertown. All his brothers and sisters have passed away.

Reuben B. Rhoads was brought up on the old homestead and was educated at the Mt. Pleasant Seminary, of Boyertown. He engaged in teaching school until 1855, when he commenced to study medicine under Dr. Henry W. Johnson, a well known physician of Boyertown, and later he entered Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. Upon his graduation he located at Zieglersville, Montgomery County, where he was engaged in the practice of his chosen profession until the outbreak of the Civil War. He then entered the army as assistant surgeon and was first assigned to the small pox department of the hospital at Camp Curtin at Harrisbur, and on November 22, 1862, he was transferred to Pittsburg, where he took charge of the hospital at Camp Howe until December 1, 1862, and was again transferred to Fort Keyser, Gloucester Point at Yorktown, where Brigadier General Tyndale was in command, and was appointed by him Brigade surgeon. In July 1863, he returned home and engaged in his practice until 1882 when he was elected as prison warden of Berks County, which office he held for three years. Prior to 1882, he became interested in the cultivation of fruit trees, and for sixteen years, he carried on an extensive nursery at Amityville. In 1886, he moved to Boyertown and conducted a lumber and coal business for a term of six years and became widely known as one of the thrifty and energetic business men of Boyertown.

He was a charter member and second commander of the General George Crook Post, No. 597 Grand Army of The Republic, of Boyertown. Politically he was an avowed Democrat. He was joined in marriage May 10, 1859 with Kate Gilbert, daughter of Adam R. Gilbert, a miller residing in Douglass township. Two sons and three daughters resulted form this happy union: Ben. J. former postmaster of Boyertown, later proprietor of the Hotel Allen, Reading; Laura, wife of Harvey Breidenbach, formerly of Philadelphia, now of Boyertown; Mary Ella, widow of George Guldin; John G. Former Prothonotary of Berks County and Maggie Elizabeth, who died of scarlet fever, January 29, 1882, aged twelve years, eleven months and twenty one days. Ben. J. died a number of years ago.

Dr. Rhoads was a well read man and a versatile writer. He wrote many fine stories of local lore for the "Democrat" in his later years. He was one of the best preserved men for his age in the community.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from his late residence, 323 South Reading Avenue, corner of Apple Street. All services at the house. Ierment in Fairview cemetery. Undertaker J. J. Brown.

All relatives and friends in this vicinity are invited to attend the funeral without further notice.

Rhoads, Shirley L.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, for Shirley L. Rhoads, who died of natural causes April 15 in her Pricetown Road, Rockland Township residence. Burial was in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Rockland Township. Born in Rockland Township, she was a daughter of the late Earl L. and Marie S. (Youse) Rhoads. Until retiring in 1997, she was employed as secretary-treasurer and parts manager of the Earl Rhoad Garage Inc., New Jerusalem, for 51 years. She was a member of New Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Rockland Township, where she was a choir member for many years; president of the Sunshine Society for 31 years; and superintendent of the primary classes for 15 years. Surviving is a brother, Marlin L. Rhoads, Mertztown.

Rhoads, Susanna (nee Bertolet)

Rhoads - On the 28th instant, in Amity township, Berks county, Susanna, wife of Ezekiel Rhoads, and daughter of John A. Bertolet, of Oley, deceased, aged 64 years, 11 months and 7 days.

Rhoads, T.J.B.

Dr. T. J. B. Rhoads, ex-Burgess of Boyertown, president of Farmers' National Bank, author, and leading citizen of the borough, was found dead in bed last night at midnight, a grandson, Collier making the discovery. He was one of the most prominent men in Berks County.

The aged physician retired last evening at eight o'clock and was in comparatively good health. His grandson, now home from Jefferson Medical College, upon entering the bedroom of the aged man, found him dead. Dr. Borneman was called and stated that death was caused by heart failure. He was aged 82 years, 2 months and 27 days.

Dr. Rhoads is survived by his widow, Theresa [nee Leidy], and a son, Colonel Thomas L. Rhoads, Chief Surgeon of the Medical Corps at Camp Dix.

For the last ten years Dr. Rhoads had not been following his profession because of his failing health.

Dr. Rhoads was born on the old Rhoads farm, now included within the limits of Boyertown, September 26, 1837. His father was John Rhoads [and Catherine (nee Boyer) Rhoads], a farmer and was a direct descendant of the immigrants who came to America from the Palatinate, his great-grandfather, Matthias Rhoads having come to Berks County about 1750. The future doctor worked on his father's farm until he was 21 years of age, meanwhile attending the public schools during the winter. He also attended Mt. Pleasant Seminary at Boyertown, under Profs. Charles H. Albert and Jacob Witman. Subsequently he taught public school for four terms at Gabelsville, Weisstown and near New Berlinville.

While teaching he was told by Dr. H. W. Johnson, the family physician that school teaching would never pay and that he had better study medicine. This advice made the young man ambitious to become a doctor. He spent the long winter evenings in studying anatomy and physiology and later read medicine in the office of an elder brother [Dr. Reuben Rhoads], who was then practicing medicine at Zieglersville, Montgomery County. He entered Jefferson Medical College in the fall of 1858 and graduated in the spring of 1861.

On the 23d of May, 1861, he hung out his shingle at Gilbertsville, and at once secured a good practice. May 10, 1862, he was married to Theresa Leidy, sister of Dr. Thomas H. Leidy.

In December of the same year he was commissioned as an assistant surgeon in the army by Gov. Andrew G. Curtin. This commission the doctor prized very highly and, enclosed in a neat frame, it adorns the wall of his office. He was assigned to the 169th Penna. Regiment, then located at Gloucester Point, on the York River, opposite Yorktown, Virginia, where his brother was stationed as acting surgeon. For a time Dr. Rhoads acted as medical adviser in the hospital at Yorktown.

July 2, 1863, the 169th was ordered to make forced marches toward Gettysburg, and later the regiment was ordered to intercept Gen. Lee and his forces at Boonesboro and Hagerstown. When the troops reached the Potomac, Gen. Lee's army had crossed a few hours before The regiment was then ordered to Harrisburg, where the soldiers were mustered out July 28, 1863.

Dr. Rhoads returned home and took up his residence in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Johnson, under whose advice he decided to study medicine. His war experience gave the young doctor additional prestige and he was soon favored with an immense practice. In 1868, he erected the splendid home in which he resided, at the northwest corner of Philadelphia Avenue and Chestnut Street.

Here he conducted a drug store in addition to his practice, and for eight years supplied the doctors of the surrounding country with drugs. For 12 years De. Rhoads and his brother-in-law, Dr. Leidy, conducted their practice in partnership. In 1882 Dr. Rhoads suffered a broken leg in a runaway accident, which confined him to the house for nine weeks, and he walked with a limp ever since. He was also a sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism.

While the doctor had always given close attention to his practice and has been signally successful, he found time to assist in developing the various industries of Boyertown and for years no important financial movement was undertaken until the advice of Dr. Rhoads was secured. He was an ex-Burgess, was one of the first Councilmen and was School Director for a number of years. In 1874 he assisted in the organization of the National Bank of Boyertown and was its president until 1882.

In 1883 he organized the Farmers National Bank of Boyertown, and was its president ever since. He was a director and treasurer of the Boyertown Mutual Fire Insurance Company, a trustee of the Fairview Cemetery Association, secretary and treasurer of the John Rhoads Mining Company located on the old Rhoads farm, and owned the old Rhoads homestead, in which he took a deep interest. He was president of the Board of Health and a former treasurer of the Friendship Hook and Ladder Company.

Rhoads, Virginia B.

Services were held for Virginia B. (Radar) Rhoads, 80, wife of Arthur W. Rhoads, of Boyertown Pike, Earl Township, who died November 24 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading.
Born in the village of Englesville, Colebrookdale Township, she was a graduate of Boyertown High School and was a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Amityville.
Surviving with her husband of 60 years are two sons, Arthur W. "Dusty" Rhoads of New Berlinville and Jeffrey C. Rhoads of Broomall; and three grandsons.
Contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1312 Old Swede Road, Douglassville, PA 19518.
Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.
The Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown, handled the arrangements.

Rhode, Alma (nee Shoemaker)

Mrs. Alma (Shoemaker) Rhode, 60, of Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday in her home. She was the wife of Mahlon Rhode. Born in Rockland Township, she was the daughter of the late David and Missouri (Pauley) Shoemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's Longswamp Lutheran Church, Mertztown. Surviving besides her husband are one son, Robert S., Kutztown R. 3; three brothers, Raymond, Mertztown R. 1, George, Topton, and Charles, Kutztown, and one grandchild. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Friends may call 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, April 24, 1966, page B-10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rhode, Erma A.

Erma A. Rhode, 85, Topton, died July 8 at 4:45 p.m. in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had resided. Her husband, Russell J. Rhode, died May 2, 1978. Born in Rockland Township, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Mabel (Fenstermacher) Kutz. Rhode had been employed for more than 35 years as a sewing machine operator by Marcus Manufacturing Co., Topton, retiring in 1965. She was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rockland Township. Rhode is survived by a son, Russell J. Jr., Lyons, and three daughters: Sylvia A. (Rhode) Fies, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Theresa G. (Rhode) Kerchner, Mertztown; and Sharon R. (Rhode) Sicher, Topton. Other survivors include a sister, Phyllis A. (Kutz) Moyer, Topton, and three brothers: Ray M. Kutz, Topton; John C. Kutz, Kutztown; and Roger B. Kutz, Macungie. There are also 13 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in New Jerusalem Church. Burial will be in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Rockland Township. Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements.

Rhode, Marion M.

Graveside services were held in Becker's (St. Peter's) Cemetery, Richmond Township, for Marion M. "Dolly" Rhode of Quarry Road, Maxatawny Township, who died March 5 in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had been a patient. Born in Mertztown, she was a daughter of the late Nelson L. and Leah M. (Landis) Rhode. Until her retirement in 1986, she had been employed for 30 years by Temple Apparel. Surviving are a sister, Kathleen S. (Rhode) Herman, Mertztown, and a brother, Rodney S., Reading. Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood, was in charge of arrangements.

Rhode, Robert S.

Services were held in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, for Robert S. Rhode, formerly of Crystal Cave Road, Richmond Township, who died of natural causes, March 14 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh County. He was taken there from the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he had been a resident since Jan. 3, 2002. A private burial was in New Bethel Zion Cemetery, Greenwich Township. He was the husband of Goldie M. (Dotterer) Rhode. Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of the late Mahlon S. and Alma A. (Shoemaker) Rhode. Until his retirement in 1987, he was employed at Western Electric Co., later AT&T Reading Works, Muhlenberg Township, for 33 years as a design draftsman. Rhode was co-founder and past president of the Ontelaunee Region Antique Car Club, and was co-founder and past treasurer of the Hawk Mountain Early Ford V-8 Club of America. He was also past treasurer of the local chapter of the Buick Club of America. Rhode was a 32nd degree mason with Huguenot Lodge 377, Free and Accepted Masons, Kutztown, and was past president and treasurer of the former Topton Rotary Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are a daughter, Denise M. (Rhode) Wojciechowski, Maidencreek Township, and a son, Daryl G., Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County. There are three grandchildren.

Rice, Agnes L. (nee Eck)

Agnes L. Rice, 72, 740 N. 8th St., died yesterday at Allentown hospital where she had been a patient for about two weeks. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby Eck, she was born near Maxatawny. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church. Surviving are two daughters, Hattie M., wife of Earl S. Best, with whom she resided; Minnie E., wife of Charles Foose, both of Allentown; two grandchildren and a brother, Elwood Eck, Laredo, Tex. Her husband, Edward Rice, preceded her in death.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 14, 1950, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rice, Jacob R.

Jacob R. Rice, 87, of 279 Poplar St., Fleetwood, formerly of Kempton, died Saturday at home. Born in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, he was a son of the late Henry G. and Annie Rush Rice. He was a lifelong self-employed farmer in Bedminster Township and later Albany Township, Berks County, retiring in 1979. He was a member of Finland Mennonite Church, Pennsburg. His wife, the former Nora A. Moyer, died in September 2003. Surviving are three sons, Robert L., Auburn, Vernon D., Strasburg, and David G., Kempton; a daughter, Mary Ann Martin, Fleetwood; two brothers, Abram, Dublin, and Raymond, Souderton; three sisters, Mary Kuhn, Sellers- ville, and Catherine Landis and Nora Nyse, both of Souderton; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at noon Thursday at Franconia Mennonite Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli, is in charge of arrangements.

Rich, Joseph J.

Joseph J. Rich, 77, of Red Hill, previously of Hereford and Sumneytown, died May 6, 2003 in Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg.
He was the husband of Myrna M. (Baringer) Rich. They were married for 26 years last September.
Born in Bucks County, he was the son of the late John Joseph & Ida M. (Fulk) Foster Rich.
He was a sheet metal worker for over 30 years for Jacob Schmidt Co., Vernfield, until retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the Red Hill Fire Co, Red Hill.
During WWII he served with the U.S. Army.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Cindy and Cheryl Rich of Norristown, and Michelle Dyer of Downingtown; one sister, Georgette Reinford of Red Hill; a half brother, Noel Foster of Florida; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a half brother, Wallace Foster, and half sister Virginia Lynch.
Services were held May 9.
Arrangements: The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home Inc., 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Richard, Erma R. (nee Angstadt)

Erma R. Richard, 78, Earl Township, died June 13 at 5:47 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient 21/2 weeks. She was predeceased by her husband, S. Laverne Richard. Born in Oley Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mamie (Dierolf) Angstadt. Richard and her husband were the owners-operators of the family farm in Earl Township until her retirement. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Spangsville. Surviving is a sister, Pauline D. (Angstadt) Lorah, Boyertown. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley. Burial will be in Oley Union Cemetery, Spangsville.

Richard, John A.

Services were held for John A. "Pop" Richard, 72, who died March 12 in his residence on Main Street, Gibraltar. He was the husband of Arlene E. (Smith) Richard. Born in Alsace Township, he was employed as a machine operator by Empire Steel Castings Inc., Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1993. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Gibraltar. Richard was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is also survived by two daughters, Robin R. (Richard) Mieczkowski, Robeson Township, and Lori A. (Richard) Gurtowski, Mohnton; and three sons: John A. Richard Jr., Pine Grove, Schuylkill County; David S. Richard, Douglassville; and Jeffrey A. Richard, Exeter Township. Other survivors include a stepson, Harvey R. Miller, Auburn, Schuylkill County, and a stepdaughter, Judy L. (Miller) Miller, Leesport. There are also 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton. The Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton, handled the arrangements.

Richard, Henry

Henry Richard, who was employed for many years in Fischer's wool factory, New Berlinville, died at his home in Bechtelsville on Sunday age 73 years. His wife died last spring. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Ella Rauch of Pottstown; and Misses Mary and Sallie at home. Funeral today, Revs. Roth & Freeman officiating. Wm. Conrad undertaker. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.

Richard, Henry

The funeral of Henry Richard, of Bechtelsville, on Saturday, was largely attended. Undertaker Conrad in charge, Rev. G.W. Roth and J.E. Freeman officiated. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Richard, Irwin

Irwin RICHARD was born in New Hanover Township. After his education in the local schools of that area, he took a job as a salesman for the International Harvester Company. Four years later he learned the art of making cigars, a trade he would practice for several years. By 1907, he had accumulated some capital and in that year he established a broom manufacturing business on lower Main Street in Red Hill. He began manufacturing brooms in an eight by ten-foot room. He was turning out about six brooms a day. As his business increased, he was forced to find larger quarters. In 1920 he purchased the Red Hill Hotel property from Adam SCHEIDT of Norristown. According to a news item in the October 1, 1920 edition of the Town and Country, Richard 'took immediate possession and will proceed to alter the shed and hall building for use of his broom factory to take care of the rapidly increasing business.' The three-story building destined to be the broom factory was about 110 by 60 feet. The article went on to state that Richard had 'contemplated adding a building to his present factory on lower Main Street, but deemed this process too slow to accommodate the business. He recently received an especially large order that rendered his present factory building utterly inadequate.' By 1923, the Red Hill Broom Factory was churning out 4,000 brooms each day! Irwin RICHARD operated the Red Hill Broom Works from 1906 until 1960. During that time it was a flourishing and widely heralded manufacturer of the best and medium quality brooms. Irwin was more than a successful local businessman. He was a sincere and efficient community leader who took an active part in the affairs of Red Hill. He served as the Borough's Burgess from 1922 through 1926 and was chairman of the Red Hill Water Commission. He was a trustee of the Perkiomen School, and a board member of the Red Hill Board of Trade, and Schwenksville National Bank. Richard served as President of the Eastern Broom Manufacturers and Supply Dealers, and was instrumental in the organization of the Broom Institute in 1920. The association was founded for the express purpose of standardizing brooms throughout the country. His work in connection with the incorporation of the institute and the standardization of brooms, brought him in contact with broom manufacturers from all over the county as well as distinguished legislators and leading government officials. It also brought him recognition in the 1932 issue of Who's Who in America. At that time the national publication of achievement and unusual merit was published every two years to recognize outstanding people in the United States and their achievements. After Richard's death in 1960, his sons Clarence, Claude, and Nelson operated the broom works until it was sold to the Hamburg Broom Works in 1974. [Unknown Newspaper, Thursday, June 14, 2001.]

Richards, Barton

RICHARDS -- In this city, on the 15th inst., BARTON RICHARDS, aged 47 years, 4 months and 30 days. Relatives are invited to attend the funeral services, without further notice, at the funeral apartments of Undertaker T. C. Auman, 247 Penn St., on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment private in Charles Evans cemetery.

Richards, Benjamin

Richards--On the night of the 20th inst., in Wernersville, Benjamin Richards, in the 52d year of his age. The relatives and friends of the deceased and family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence in Wernersville, on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, at the house, thence to proceed to Hain's Church and burial ground.

Richards, Frederick

While visiting his brother-in-law, Dr. J. S. Smith, of Allentown, lately, Frederick Richards, of Maxatawny, Berks county, contracted diphtheria and died on Tuesday night of last week. He was nineteen years old and was a son of Dr. and Mrs. M. S. Richards. He was a student at the Theological Seminary at Lancaster and would have graduated next year. He was a student of bright promise. He was a brother of Rev. Prof. George W. Richards, of the Seminary; Mrs. James S. Smith, of Allentown, and Miss Cora Richards, living at home. The young man heroically assisted in nursing his young niece, who died July 30th, and through this became sick of the same disease.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 25, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Richards, Grace

A memorial service will be held for Grace Elaine (Collins) Richards, 69, wife of Lawrence Richards, of Boyertown, formerly of Lansdale who died November 12 in Grand View Hospital in Sellersville.
Born in Quakertown, she graduated from the former Lansdale High School.
She was a member of Gwynedd Friends Meeting.
Surviving are a daughter, Stacy Budd Collins Adams of Boyertown; one stepson, Rafael Richards of Boston; three stepdaughters, Malika Richards of Lionville, Aurelia Richards of England and Amanda Jones of Scotland.
Also a brother; two sisters; two granddaughters; and five stepgranddaughters.
She was predeceased by a son, Benjamin W. Richards.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. November 23 in Gwynedd Friends Meeting, Route 202 & Sumneytown Pike in Gwynedd.
Burial will be private.
Contributions may be made to Gwynedd Friends Meeting, P.O. Box 142, Gwynedd, PA 19436.
The arrangements are being handled by the Lakjer Funeral Home in Lansdale.

Richards, Louise Burger (nee Fritch)

Death last evening at 6 o'clock called one of Allentown's estimable residents, Mrs. Louise Burger Richards, widow of Dr. Milton S. Richards, the end coming from ills incident to old age at her home, the residence of her daughter, Mary, wife of Dr. James S. Smith, 1302 North Nineteenth St. Mrs. Richards, who was in her 83rd year, had been an invalid for the past two years and was confined to bed the greater part of that time. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, a daughter of Horatio and Lovina, nee Geist, Fritch. Before coming to Allentown eighteen years ago, she resided for forty years in Maxatawny. Her husband, who was a well known Berks county physician, died twenty-three years ago. She was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Reformed church and of the Home department of the Sunday school of that congregation. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Smith, she leaves to mourn her passing a son, the Rev. George W. Richards, of Lancaster, together with three brothers, Dr. Milton F. Fritch, Virginville; Samuel Fritch, Philadelphia, and James Fritch, Reading. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Mabel Richards Griest, Lancaster, and Louise Burger and George Richards, this city.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, August 1, 1930, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Richards, Lovina

In Lower Heidelberg on the 11th inst., Lovina Richards, widow of the late Benjamin Richards, aged 66 years, 5 months. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Franklin Bechtel near Sinking Spring, Pa., on Wednesday, Mar 21st. Services and internment at Hain's Church at 10 o'clock a.m.

Richards, Martin

Martin Richards died July 28th at the home of his son, H J Richards, 439 South 6th St, Reading, Berks county.

(NOTE: He was son of John RICHARDS and Elizabeth LANDIS of Warwick, Chester county.)

Richardson, Nicholas P.

Private burial was held for Nicholas "Nick" Paul Richardson, 15, of Morgantown, formerly of Pottstown, who died November 14 in Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster.
He was fatally injured when a sport utility vehicle struck his dirt bike in Morgantown Business Park.
Born in Norristown, he was a son of Brian Dell and Regina Rose (Hagner) Richardson of Morgantown.
He was a ninth-grade student at Twin Valley High School and was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in King of Prussia.
Surviving in addition to his parents are two brothers, Zachary Dell Richardson and Austin Lee Richardson, both of Morgantown; one sister, Julie Rose Richardson of Morgantown; paternal grandparents John Paul and Ruth Lee (Epps) Richardson of King of Prussia; and maternal grandparents, Mark and Elizabeth Betty (McFarland) Hagner of King of Prussia.
Contributions may be made to the Hawk Mountain Reserve, 1700 Hawk Road, Kempton, PA 19529.
The arrangements were handled by the Bacchi-Courtney Funeral Home Ltd., Bridgeport, Montgomery County.

Richey, Eliza

Richey--In Spring township, on the 28th inst., Eliza, widow of William Richey, aged 70 years, 9 months and 12 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of her son-in-lay, Riley Weithel, in Spring township, Tuesday, October 3, 15 9:30 a.m. at the house. Services at Gouglersville Reformed Church. Interment in Wyomissing Cemetery, Gouglersville. Teams will meet Reading and Southwestern Trolly at Kricktown not later than 8:15 a.m.

Rick, Children of Franklin & Matilda

Rick - In Upper Bern, March 8th, James Wilson, aged 5 months and 17 days; on April 21st, Charles Franklin, aged 2 years and 8 months; both children of Franklin K. and Matilda Rick.

Rick, Cyrus

Cyrus Rick, cashier of the Farmers National Bank, of Reading, died suddenly yesterday morning while at the bank. He came to his accustomed duties at the usual hour apparently in the best of health. About 10:15, he sat down on a chair, saying that he was unable to use his limbs. A minute afterwards he was a corpse. He leaves a wife and several children. He was 55 years of age and had been connected with the bank as a clerk, teller and cashier for many years. He was one of the most prominent men of Reading.

Rick, John George

Rick - on December 29th, John George Rick, son of Ludwig and Elizabeth Rick, and husband of Catharine Kaufman, aged 73 years and 3 days.

Rick, John L.

John L. Rick, 71, Reading, died May 17 at 8:27 a.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since May 2. He was the husband of Dorothy (Concordia) Rick. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leroy and Ethel (Katzenmoyer) Rick. Rick was employed for 17 years by Columbia Cutlery, Reading, and was last employed for seven years by Reading Area Community College, retiring in 1996. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Reading. Rick is also survived by a son, Joseph, Reading. Other survivors include a brother, Robert, Sinking Spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Rick, Minerva

RICK - in Centre township, on the 26th inst., Minerva, daughter of Willoughby and Sophia RICK, aged 19 years, 3 months and 25 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the residence of the parents, near Centreport, on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Services and interment at Belleman's Church. Teams will meet early trains at Mohrsville P. & R. R.R.

Rickenbach, Ronald C.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Ronald C. Rickenbach, 67, of North Centre Avenue, Leesport, who died of natural causes Feb. 28 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Feb. 25. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. He was predeceased by his wife, June R. (Snyder) Rickenbach, who died Sept. 14, 1996. Born in West Leesport, he was a son of the late Carl A. and Elsie (Adams) Rickenbach. Until retiring July 1, 1996, he was employed by Carpenter Technology for 37 years. He was a Korean War Marine veteran. Rickenbach was a past president of the Shoemakersville-Leesport Rotary Club from 1996-97 and was a life member of the Sinking Spring Fire Company. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport, where he served on consistory. Surviving are Mary A. Strunk, with whom he resided; a stepdaughter, Diane L. (Carmelo) Stubblebine, Riverview Park; and two stepsons, Angelo D. Carmelo and David L. Carmelo, both of Reading. There are also three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Dennis Rickenbach, Shartlesville, and two sisters, Faye (Rickenbach) Shuman and Alva (Rickenbach) Hafer, both of Blandon.

Rickert, Annie (nee Koenig)

Mrs. Annie Rickert (nee Koenig), aged 61 years, widow of Joseph Rickert, and who was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church for over half a century, died suddenly of stomach trouble at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday evening at her home, 605 North Thirteenth Street. Deceased retired some time after 9 o'clock and about 10 o'clock awoke with severe pains in her stomach. The family physician was hurriedly summoned, but deceased passed away a half hour later. Mrs. Rickert was subject to these attacks. On Tuesday evening she was to all appearance in excellent health.

Mrs. Rickert, who was a native of Germany, came to this country when a girl. She held membership in St. Paul's Catholic Church ever since coming to this city, 50 years ago.

These children survive: Joseph, Charles, John, William, Harry, Hannah, wife of Albert Bernhard; Mary, wife of Harry C. Huesmann, and Laura, at home. She was the last of her family.

Rickert, Mary M.

Services were held for Mary M. Rickert, formerly of Leesport, in Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport. Rickert died Feb. 17 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was taken there from Country Meadows at Wyomissing, where she was a resident for two years. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Garden, Maidencreek Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman V. Rickert, in 2000. Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mabel (Strausser) Graeff. She was also the step-daughter of the late Cora (Moyer) Graeff. Until her retirement in 1986, she was employed as a floor lady by Wright's Knitting Mill, Leesport. She had served as a past officer for the Leesport Fire Company's ladies auxiliary. She is survived by a son, Norman L., Mohrsville; and four daughters: Joan M. (Rickert) Weaver, Leesport; Cindy L. (Rickert) Padilla, Mertztown; June (Blankenbiller) Bordner, Perry Township; and Jean (Graeff) Fieni, Douglassville. There are also nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, William Graeff, and a sister, Catherine (Graeff) Mull, both of Leesport. Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple, was in charge of arrangements.

Ricketts, Francis S.

Among the local survivors of Francis S. Ricketts, of Lancaster County, who died Feb. 24 in Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, following a lengthy illness, is a daughter, Cheryl L. (Ricketts) Heineman, Kutztown.

Ricketts, Francis S.

Services were held for Francis S. "Steve" Ricketts, 77, of North Red School Road, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, who died February 24 in Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville. He was the husband of Estella (Pisa) Ricketts. Born in Pleasantville, N.J., Ricketts was employed by Boeing Vertol Co., Philadelphia, retiring in 1954. He was later employed for seven years by MBB Helicopter Corp., retiring in 1985. He was a 1942 graduate of Pleasantville High School and attended Emery Riddle School, Miami. Ricketts was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Berean Bible Fellowship Church, Terre Hill, Lancaster County. Ricketts was a HAM radio operator. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Frances E. (Ricketts) Lydon, McKinney, Texas; Susan A. (Ricketts) Pinkerton, Oxford, Chester County; and Cheryl L. (Ricketts) Heineman, Kutztown. Other survivors include six grandchildren. Burial was in Caernarvon Cemetery, Morgantown. The Labs Funeral Home Inc., Honey Brook handled the arrangements.

Rieck, Arthur C.

Arthur C. Rieck, former business owner Arthur C. Rieck, retired West Reading business owner, died April 2 in Rockhill Mennonite Community Home, Sellersville, Bucks County, where he had resided since April 17, 2003. Rieck, 96, formerly of Washington Crossing, Bucks County, was predeceased by his wife, Georgia L. (Keesey) Rieck, on March 12, 1999. He was the owner-operator of Rieck's Printing, West Reading, for 41 years, retiring in 1978. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Bertha M. (Gasser) Rieck. Surviving are two daughters, Linda L. (Rieck) Ambler, Middletown, N.J., and Christine H. (Rieck) Wagner, Washington Crossing. Other survivors include five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Riegel, Annie G. (nee Eickhoff)

Annie G. Riegel, 91, formerly of Hamburg, died June 4 in Berks Heim, where she had been a resident since June 3, 2003. Her husband, Paul F. Riegel, died Oct. 25, 1988. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Lizzie H. (Gelsinger) Eickhoff. Riegel had been employed for 16 years as a folder by Windsor Knitting Mill, Hamburg, retiring in 1979. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg. Riegel was a life member of the Hamburg Women of the Moose, Lodge 523, where she received a college of regency degree. She is survived by four daughters: Dolores (Riegel) Yoder and Dawn (Riegel) Moyer, both of Hamburg; Marguerite (Riegel) Crow, Tilden Township; and Karen (Riegel) Baum, Reading. There are also 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Anna (Riegel) Dixon, on Dec. 16, 2001. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg.

Riegel, Fyetta

Riegel - In Bern, March 18th, Fyetta, daughter of the deceased Abraham and Elizabeth Riegel, aged 13 years, 8 months and 14 days.

Riegel, Hannah C.

Hannah C. Riegel, 88, widow of Cornelius Riegel, died yesterday at her home in upper Tulpehocken township, near Shartlesville. She would have been 89 on Monday, the day set for her funeral. She was the daughter of the late john and Elizabeth (Sarig) Dunkel. Her husband died 15 years ago. Surviving are these children: Irvin d., at home; Milton d., of Schuylkill haven; Mary j., wife of john s. Morris, reading; Sarah r., wife of Andrew Schappell, Hamburg; Emma g., wife of Samuel d. Blatt, Wyomissing; and Harvey, at home; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from naftZinger funeral home in Centerport where the services will be conducted by j. Y. Mccauley. Interment in St. Michael's union cemetery.

Riegel, Mary (nee Henne)

Riegel, Mary, daughter of John & Elizabeth (Long) Henne, was born April 7, 1825 in Bern township, baptized July 10, 1825, confirmed in St. Michael's, Tilden township. And married November 26, 1842 to Daniel Riegel, which union was blessed with 7 sons and 4 daughters, of whom 3 sons and 2 daughters, together with their father, preceded their mother. She died February 22, 1906, aged 80y 10m 5d.

Riegel, Richard S.

Richard S. Riegel, 74, died April 11 in his residence in Birdsboro. He was the husband of Patricia (Clay) Riegel. Born in Laureldale, he was a son of the late Elwood and Goldie (Clevinger) Riegel. Riegel was employed as a fork lift operator by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Pottstown, and was employed for 11 years as a warehouse supervisor by Graterford Prison, Montgomery County. He was last employed by the Reading Country Club, Exeter Township. He was a graduate of Reading High School. Riegel was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Birdsboro. He is also survived by three sons: Ricky, Pottstown; Gregory, Royersford, Montgomery County; and Jeffery, at home. Other survivors include a sister, Joan (Riegel) DeMarte, Wyomissing; and three brothers: Donald, Harold and Leon, all of Reading. There are also five grandchildren. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel at Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe, Montgomery County, is in charge of arrangements.

Rieger, Ida V.

Rieger--In Pennside, on the 3d inst., Ida V., daughter of the late Henry and Ellen (nee Hartman) Rieger, aged 67 years, 7 months and 27 days. Relatives and friends also the Ladies' Aid Society of St. John's German Lutheran Church, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice from Lutz Funeral Home, 2100 Perkiomen Ave., on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Sunday evening 7 to 9. (Lutz)

Rieser, Catharine

On the 21st inst., Catharine Rieser, aged 72 years, 8 months and 13 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at St. Paul's Chapel, Fleetwood. Internment in Fleetwood Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, February 22, 1894. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Rieser, Jacob

Rieser -- In Albany, December 11th, Jacob Rieser, aged 51 years, 3 months and 19 days.

Rieser, Levi

A stroke of apoplexy which he suffered on Monday resulted in the death of Levi Rieser yesterday afternoon at 3.15 o'clock at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Pilgert, 844 Walnut street. He was 82 years of age. Born and reared in Greenwich, Berks county, he was a son of the late Peter and Catherine (Moll) Rieser. He was a carpenter by trade until twelve years ago when he retired and moved to this city from Longswamp. His wife, Lucy Rieser, preceded him in death twelve years ago. He was a member of the Longswamp church. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Ellen M. Pilgert, this city; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Joel Rieser, of Maxatawny. A daughter, Mrs. Samuel Schleifer, died in 1913. Brief funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. at the Heckrotte and Spacht Funeral home, 824 Walnut street, followed by regular services in the Longswamp church at 2.30, Rev. Englehardt officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 31, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rieth, Elizabeth

Rieth - In Marion, August 30th, Elizabeth Rieth, wife of Jonathan W. Rieth, aged 69 years, 9 months and 28 days.

Righter, Matthew J.

Services will be Thursday for Matthew J. Righter, 47, of Main Street, Oley, who died August 10 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was a son of Mark G. Sr. and Mary E. (Schearer) Righter, with whom he resided. He had been employed as a stone mason, working for R. C. Beahr, Birdsboro; Eachbach Bros. of Reading and was employed in Arizona from 1995 to 2001. Surviving are two daughters, Laura M. Righter, Laureldale, and Mary Anne Righter, Clearfield County. Other survivors include two brothers, Mark G. Jr., Reading, and Marshall E., Westerly, R.I. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, with the Rev. Sharon S. Morris, officiating. Burial will be in Oley Cemetery, Spangsville.

Rightnour, Sceola

A service was held at the convenience of the family for Sceola Hope (Metzler) Rightnour, 77, of Douglassville, wife of Clarence Rightnour, who died May 10 in her residence.
Born in Bridgeton, N.J., she graduated from the former North Coventry High School in 1945.
Rightnour was a homemaker.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert Rightnour of Sanatoga and Richard Rightnour of Douglassville; a brother and five grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers.
Donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity, 1963 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464.
The arrangements were handled by the Ruggiero Funeral Home of Trappe.

Rimby, Paul H.

Paul H. Rimby, 84, Robeson Township, died July 20, 2006 at 5:10 p.m. in the Mifflin Center, Cumru Township. He was the husband of Irene (Schlott) Rimby, at home. Born in Birdsboro, he was a son of the late Henry and Mamie(Hilbert) Rimby. Rimby was employed as a machinist by Doehler-Jarvis Co., Inc., Stowe. He was an army veteran of WWII. He is survived by 4 sond, Richard P. Rimby, Exeter Twp.;Dennis C. Rimby, Bernville; Robert H. Rimby, Birdsboro; and James L Rimby, Mohnton. Other survivors include two brothers, Francis Rimby, Exetyer Twp., and Leonard Rimby, Topton. Services will be at Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Gibraltar.

Ringler, Allen B. Jr.

Among the local survivors of Allen B. Ringler Jr., 73, of Reading, who died June 10 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since May 31, is a stepdaughter, Bernda (Kemp) Heck, Bernville.

Ringler, Amanda D. (nee Woodward)

Amanda D (Woodward), wife of Robert B. Ringler, died yesterday at her home, 1137 Franklin St. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, a sister May, wife of Harry Straub, of Reading, a brother, Elmer, of Reading. Funeral services and burial at the convenience of the family. The Miller Funeral Home has charge.

Ringler, Charles O.

Seyfert, Aug 23 -- Charles O. Ringler, aged 65 years 11 months and 21 days, died suddenly Monday afternoon at his home here following a heart attach. He was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Gibraltar; Reading Cap. 9289, Modern Woodman of America and Red Men of Reading. Coroner Dr. W H Ammarrell issued a certificate of death due to natural causes.

There survive his widow, Mary C (Boyer); two daughters, Minnie A at home; Bessie, wife of Jacob Kauffman, Reading; also a sister Amelia wife of Frederick Reber, Pottstown; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the John F Lutz & Son funeral home. Rev. Dr. J. V. George will officiate. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Gibraltar.

Ringler, Clarence C.

Clarence Charles “Mush” Ringler of 1520 Duke St., Laureldale, died Sunday at 4:30 a.m. in the residence of a daughter Deanna M, (Ringler) Hilbert, Lyons.

Born in Robeson Township, he was a son of the late Clarence D. and Edna M. (Scott) Ringler

Ringler was employed for 10 years as a machine operator by Fabrication Specialists, retiring in 1979.

Ringler is also survived by another daughter, Janet L. (Ringler) Hilbert, Lyons.

Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Walter R Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Ringler, Edna M. (nee Scott)

Edna M Ringler, 86, of 1520 Duke St., Laureldale, died Friday at 11:10 P.M. in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center where she had been a patient since Nov. 6.

Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sallie (Nagle) Scott.

She had been employed by the former Verna Lerch catering service in Laureldale, last working in 1976.

She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale, and the auxiliary of Temple Fire Company.

Surviving are a son Clarence C., with whom she last resided; a daughter Beatrice A., widow of Earl Mills, Rehrersburg; nine grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

A brother Robert Scott, Hendersonville, NC, and a sister Almeta, widow of Lester Houck, Cleveland, OH.

Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. in the Walter R Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale. The Rev. Leroy M Bond will officiate. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Tuckerton.

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

Ringler, Emma L.

At West Lawn, on the 11th inst., Emma L. widow of Jacob F. Ringler, aged 65 years, 4 months and 7 days.

Relatives and friends, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence 665 Tulpehocken Street, Tuesday at 1 p.m. Services at Heltiness Christian Church at Seyferts. Interment in St. John's Cemetery in Gibraltar.

Ringler, Jacob F.

In this city, on 27th inst., Jacob F. Ringler, aged 60 years, 8 months and 2 days. Relatives and friends, also members of Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, Central No. 75, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 665 Tulpehocken St., Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. at the house. Services in Holiness Christian Church at Seyfert. Internment in St John's Cemetery, Gibraltar.

Ringler, Marks

Ringler Jr., Robert

Among the local survivors of Robert Ringler Jr., 86, of Kenhorst, who died June 11 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since May 27, is a son, Scott R. Ringler, Hamburg.

Rippel, John E.

Services will be held for John E. Rippel, 87, of Country Meadows of Wyomissing, formerly of Monocacy Station, Amity, who died February 21 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the widower of Doris Virgina (Wager) Rippel. Born in Allentown, he was a production hand at the former Doehler-Jarivs Co. of Pottstown for 36 years until he retired in 1978. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Rippel was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Amityville, and a lifetime member of Amity Fire Co. Surviving are two sons, Jack David Rippel of Birdsboro and Richard Allen Rippel of Blue Bell; three daughters, Edna Susan Rippel of Sebring, Fla., Barbara Ann Stoudt of Monocacy Station and Sandra Lee Zerr of Denver, Pa. Also a half-brother, Edgar Arthur Rippel of White Haven; a sister, Edna Arabell McGrath of Douglassville; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dengler Funeral Home, 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Patrick W. Morris officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul's Cemetery in Amityville.

Risley, Hannah (nee Baer)

Mrs. Hannah Risley, an Allentown resident for the last 10 years, died last night at the Allentown hospital where she was a patient for two days. She was 65 years old and lived at 2247 Washington St., with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diefenderfer. Born in Topton, a daughter of the late Henry C. and Lucy (Lesher) Baer, she lived for 35 years in Pleasantville, N.J., before coming to Allentown. Her husband, Alfred Risley, died 15 years ago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Anna Crotto of Northfield, N.J., Mrs. Naomi Burg of Philadelphia, and a brother, William Baer of Northfield, N.J.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, June 16, 1945, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rissmiller, Edward J.

Funeral services were held for Edward J. Rissmiller, 72, of East Eighth Street, Birdsboro, who died December 31 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient. He was the husband of Bernadette R. (Kuczala) Rissmiller. Rissmiller was employed from 1950 to 1972 by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., Pottstown, where he was union president. He was employed as a field representative from 1972 to 1997 by the International Rubber Workers, which later became United Steelworkers of America, before retiring. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Birdsboro. Rissmiller was a member and former master of Union Lodge 479 F&AM, Birdsboro. He also was the former commander and chief of the Reading Consistory in 1975. He is survived by two daughters, Julie A. (Rissmiller) Berkley, and Teresa L. (Rissmiller) Peifer, both of Birdsboro. Other survivors include five grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Rieffton. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro.

Rissmiller, Elias

Elias Rissmiller, aged 83 years, died on Friday in Blandon from complications following a prolonged illness. Deceased was a son of the late Samuel and Leah (Angstadt) Rissmiller. His wife, Sarah E. (Myer), died two years ago. There survive the following children: Mrs. Kate Mayer, Blandon; Mrs. Ida Dunkel, Hamburg; Mrs. Lizzie Shuman and Mrs. Sallie Levan, and Marks, Blandon; also 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was the last of a family of 13 children. Funeral Monday afternoon, May 4.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, May 3, 1925, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rissmiller, Ephraim J.

Services were held for Ephraim J. Rissmiller, 86, who died April 8 in his residence on Water Street, Oley. He was the husband of Miriam R. (Eckroth) Rissmiller. Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was employed for more than 30 years as an inspector and crew leader by Kawecki Berylco Industries Inc., Muhlenberg Township, retiring in 1978. He was a member of New Life Bible Fellowship Church, near Oley. Rissmiller was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is also survived by two daughters, Ruth M. (Rissmiller) Lilley, Ephrata, and Eunice E. (Rissmiller) Zuck, Willow Grove; and two sons, Samuel W., Reading, and James E., Mohnton. Other survivors include a sister, a brother, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Maidencreek Cemetery, Blandon. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Homes Inc., Oley, handled the arrangements.

Rissmiller, Jack R.

Former township supervisor
Services were held in the Sanders Funeral Home, for Jack R. Rissmiller, 72, of Ontelaunee Drive, Ontelaunee Township, who died April 29 in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township, where he had resided five days.
Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marion K. (Evans) Rissmiller, who died Dec. 27, 2001.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Katie Rissmiller.
Until retiring as a security specialist in 1982, he was employed by Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading, for 32 years.
He was an Ontelaunee Township supervisor from 1981 to 1991 and was also a part-time township police officer for 13 years.
Rissmiller was a past board member of the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
He was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran.
Surviving are a son, Jack R. Rissmiller Jr., Temple; a daughter, Mary Ann (Rissmiller) Bolles, Georgetown, Del.; and three grandchildren.

Ritchey, W.L.

W.L. Ritchey, Retired Railway Official Dies Chambersburg, Sept 5 (AP).--W.L. Ritchey, 76, for years treasurer of the Cumerbland Valley Railroad, now part of the Pennsylvania system, died at his home here today. Ritchey was born in Baltimore. He entered the Cumberland Valley's auditing department in 1871. In 1884, he was made auditor and in 1902 treasurer. He retired in 1925. A widow, a son, and a daughter survive.

Rittenhouse, Samuel P.

Samuel P. Rittenhouse, M.D., died suddenly at his home in Reading yesterday from hemorrhages, aged 63 years. He was a native of Montgomery County and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1853. In 1857, he located at Macungie and married Annie M., daughter of John and Hannah Shaffer. In 1868, he moved to Reading, where he enjoyed a large practice in partnership with his only living son, Dr. Jacob S. Rittenhouse. He was a contributor to both Alopathic and Homeopathic medical journals. In 1864, he was nominated by the Republicans of Lehigh County for the Legislature but was defeated. Since the war, he has taken no active part in politics. The following children survive: Dr. Jacob S., Annie H. and Hannah S., another son, John died at an early age. One brother, Jacob Rittenhouse, of Montgomery County, and three sisters survive: Mrs. Mary, wife of Charles Tyson, Mrs. Ann, wife of Thomas Evans; Mrs. Rachel, widow of Abraham Hunsicker, all residing in Montgomery County and Mrs. Elizabeth Detweiler, of Brookville, Ohio. There are two grandchildren.

Rittenhouse, Samuel R.

Dr. Samuel R. Rittenhouse died suddenly at Reading Wednesdy morning, aged sixty-three years. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1853. In the spring of 1854 he located for practice in Longswamp township, where he pursued the labors of his profession until the spring of 1857, when he moved to and located at Macungie. Then he married in 1858, Annie M., daughter of John and Hannah Shaffer. The fruits of this marriage were four children -- John, Jacob S., Annie S. and Hannah S. He erected the handsome home now owned by George Desch. In the fall of 1868, after an extensive and laborious practice for a period of eleven years at Macungie, he moved with his family to Reading, where he continued the work of his profession, associated in practice with his only living son, Dr. Jacob S. Rittenhouse, up to the time of his illness. He was a member of the Hahneman Medical Society of Reading, having been its first President, and of the Homoeopathic Hospital and Dispensary Associaiton, also consulting physician to the medical staff of the hospital. He contributed papers to the Homoeopathic and Allopathic medical journals. During the civil war he was an enthusiastic advocate of the cause of the union, and contributed numerous articles to the local papers designed to keep up the spirit of patriotism among the people. In 1863 he was a candidate of the Republican party in Lehigh county for the Legislature, but was defeated. Since the close of the war he gave no attention to politics, but concentrated all his energies upon his duties incident to his profession.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, July 4, 1895, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ritter, Amanda E. (nee Knappenberger)

Mrs. Amanda E. (Knappenberger), widow of C. Henry Ritter, died at 1.10 o'clock Monday afternoon at her late home at Red Lion, Longswamp township, Berks county, after an illness of fourteen weeks. She was aged 68 years, 11 months, and 28 days. Mrs. Ritter was born in Longswamp township, a daughter of Henry and Maria (Miller) Knappenberger. Her husband preceded her in death about fourteen years ago. A son, Clarence Ritter, was killed in action in the world war. She is survived by these children: James and William Ritter, and Mrs. Henry Kriebel, this city; Charles Ritter, Longswamp; Mrs. Irwin Christman, Coplay, and Mrs. Wilmer Long, Alburtis. One sister, Mrs. Amelia Raudenbush, of Red Lion, and sixteen grandchildren, also survive. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from her late home, with Rev. Charles Kerschner, this city, officiating. Further services will be held in Lehigh church, near Alburtis, and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, March 4, 1924, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ritter, C. Ellwood

Charles Elwood Ritter, aged 40 years, merchant and manufacturer, of 302 East Philadelphia, this borough, died last Saturday, in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, following an operation.

For the past 16 years, Mr. Ritter had conducted the grocery, meat market and abattoir that bears his name, located at 300 East Philadelphia Avenue. This business was founded by his father, Charles S. Ritter, and for whom C. Elwood began to work at the age of 14. When the father retired from business the partnership of Ritter, Schaeffer and Grim was formed, but which partnership, later, was dissolved with C. Elwood Ritter taking over the business solely. A few years ago Mr. Ritter opened a grocery and meat market in Bechtelsville.

Several years ago Mr. Ritter became identified with the Superior Knitting Mills, located in Bechtelsville, of which industry Mr. Ritter became president.

He was a son of Charles S. and Zena (Lutz) Ritter, this borough. He was a member of Boyertown Lodge 741, F. and A. M.; Gilbertsville Fire Company and Friendship Hook and Ladder Company of Boyertown.

Surviving are his parents, widow, Marion (Graeff), One son, Charles D., at home; a daughter Marjorie a student at Penn State College and one sister, Loretta, wife of Norman Kostler, Reading.

Funeral services were conducted yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at the Ritter home by Rev. David F. Longacre, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, this borough.

Masonic rites were conducted at the grave side in Fairview Cemetery by the officers of Boyertown Lodge. Funeral Director Linwood W. Ott.

Ritter, Caroline (nee Dunkel)

Ritter - In McKeansburg, Schuylkill county, February 18th, Caroline Ritter, wife of Simon S. Ritter (formerly of Hamburg) and daughter of the deceased Jacob Dunkel, aged 21 years, 3 months and 11 days.

Ritter, Christian

Ritter -- In this city, on the 9th instant, Dr. Christian Ritter, aged 94 years and 7 months.

Ritter, John D.

Ritter--In Exeter, on December 1st, John D. Ritter, son of Isaac Ritter, dec'd, aged about 54 years. Funeral from his late residence, at 10 o'clock, A.M., on Monday, December 7th, to proceed to Schwarzwald Church, which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend.

Ritter, Mary E.

In this city, on the 12th, Mary E., wife of Harry W Ritter, aged 61 years 10 months and 28 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, without further notice, from the Theodore C Auman, Inc., funeral parlors, 247 Penn St., Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.. Interment in Aulenbach�s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Friday 7 to 9 p.m.

Ritter, Ruth L.

Among the local survivors of Ruth L. (Abraham) Ritter, who died June 20 in her Reading residence, is a son, Curtis V. Ritter, Bern Township.

Ritter, Samuel Calvin

Ritter - In Center, December 4th, 1875, Samuel Calvin, infant son of Abraham K. and Sarah Ann Ritter, aged 2 months and 21 days.

Ritter, Sarah C.

In the city on the 21st, Sarah C wife of John F Ritter, aged 25 years, 7 months, and 24 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her husband, No. 1808 Perkiomen Ave., on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Internment at Aulenbach's cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, February 22, 1894. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Ritter, William A.

William A. Ritter, 85, a guest at the Good Shepherd Home, Allentown, for nine years, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He was the husband of the late Elfreadia C. (Feifel) Ritter, who died in 1938. Born in Red Lion, Berks County, he was a son of the late Henry and Amanda (Knappenberger) Ritter. He was foreman in the meat cutting department of Arbogast & Bastian where he was employed for 25 years until his retirement 20 years ago. He was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving are two sons, Harold J. G., of Fogelsville, and LeRoy D., of Burlington, Vt.; a daughter Alma C., wife of Warren J. J. Mackes of Allentown; two brothers, Charles of Red Lion, and James of Allentown, and a sister, Mrs. Elsie Christman of Coplay; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown, with calling hours Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, May 6, 1963, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rittle, Hazel R.

Hazel R. Rittle, 98, formerly of Reading, died May 6 at 5 p.m. in Beverly Healthcare of Reading, Exeter Township, where she had been a resident for six years. Her husband, Oscar H. Rittle, died Feb. 25, 1981. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph B. and Catharine (Rhine) Homan. Rittle had been employed as a pairer by Rosedale Knitting Mills, Laureldale. She is survived by a son, George H., Reading; and three daughters: Shirley (Rittle) Moore, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County; Gerry (Rittle) Esser, Millsboro, Del.; and Pat (Rittle) Brumbach, Columbia, Mo. There are also six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Henninger Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Ritzman, Barbara (nee Scheaffer)

Ritzman - In Bethel, March 14th, Barbara Ritzman, wife of Jacob Ritzman, and daughter of John and Maria E. Scheaffer, aged 77 years, 1 months and 2 days.

Ritzman, Glenn R.

Services were held in the Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, for Glenn R. Ritzman, who died of natural causes Aug. 1 in his Lancaster Avenue, Mount Aetna residence. Burial was in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Stouchsburg. Born in Lebanon, he was a son Helen (Claman) Ritzman, with whom he resided, and the late Gene Ritzman. He had been employed by Old London Foods Co., Mohnton. Ritzman was treasurer of the Mount Aetna Fire Company and a former member of the Mount Aetna fire police.

Ritzman, Jacob

Ritzman - Near Straustown, Nov. 12th, Jacob Ritzman, son of Jacob and Barbara Ritzman, aged 48 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Ritzman, John Henry

Ritzman - Near Rehrersburg, December 28th, John Henry, son of Jonathan and Anna Eliza Ritzman, aged 2 years and 17 days.

Ritzman, Malinda (nee Reed)

Malinda Ritzman, daughter of Christian & Maria (Himmelberger) Reed, was born in Marion Township February 17, 1850, baptized March 31, 1850, and confirmed in Reed's Church, Stouchsburg. She married William W. Ritzman February 13, 1875, and died at her home in Reading December 21, 1910, aged 60y10m4d. She is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter; a second daughter is deceased.

Ritzman, Thomas Daniel

Ritzman - In Shartlesville, on July 29th, Thomas Daniel, son of Dr. Daniel E. and Sallie Ann Eirich Ritzman, aged 2 years 9 months and 6 days.

Rivera, Juan

Among the local survivors of Juan Rivera, 61, of Reading, who died March 13 in Berks Heim Annex, where he had resided since 1998, is a daughter, Marla (Rivera) Rodriguez, Hamburg.

Robb, Donald J.

Services were held in the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, for Donald J. Robb, who died of natural causes Jan. 19 in his Benfield Road, Longswamp Township residence. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. He was the husband of Violet J. (Cantrell) Robb. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Stephen E. and Mary (Wernik) Robb. Until retiring in 1996, he was employed as a correctional officer at the State Correctional Facility, Graterford, for 24 years. Robb was a Vietnam War Army veteran. Also surviving are two sons, Daniel J. Robb, Topton, and Leonard F. Robb, Mertztown, and two grandchildren.

Roberts, Harry R.

Harry R. Roberts, 77, of Hereford, husband of Mable M. (Fetherman) Roberts died yesterday at his home. Born in Hereford, he was a son of the late James and Louisa (Rothenberger) Roberts. He was a carpenter for 50 years until his retirement. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, James O., of New Berlinsville, and Charles H., of Pennsburg, and a daughter, Florence M., wife of Robert Waterman, of Center Valley. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Mann Funeral Home, 221 Main St., East Greenville. Viewing will be after 7 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, December 30, 1962, page D-8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roberts, Mary (nee Mohr)

In Birdsboro, on the 13th, Mary Mohr, widow of Thomas T. Roberts, aged 71 years 11 months and 24 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, without further notice, from the Mohr Funeral Home, Birdsboro, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o�clock. Interment in St. Michael�s Cemetery, Birdsboro. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Monday evening.

Roberts, Robert P.

Robert R. Roberts, 78, Reading, died May 20 at 11:20 a.m. in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was the husband of Madeline I. (DeTemple) Roberts. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William and Edna (Fair) Roberts. He was also predeceased by his stepmother, Florence (Swords) Roberts. Roberts had been employed for many years as a salesman in the home improvement department of Sears, Roebuck & Co., retiring in 1988. He last worked as a driver for the Caron Foundation, retiring in November. He was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School. Roberts was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a life member of Pulaski Post 929, American Legion, Reading, where he coached the Legion baseball team during the 1960s. Roberts also coached baseball during the 1950s for the Police Athletic League. He is also survived by a daughter, Jacqueline A. Roberts, Reading; and two sons, Ronald J., also of Reading, and Robert R. Jr., St. Petersburg, Fla. There are also seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services and burial will be private. Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, is in charge of arrangements.

Roberts, Thomas A.

Thomas A. Roberts, 88, Reading, died May 1 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., West Reading. He was the husband of Joyce (Nagle) Roberts. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Edith (Hangen) Roberts. Roberts was employed for 70 years by Zipf's Inc., Reading, retiring as chief candy maker. He was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ, Reading, where he was a past consistory president and former Sunday school teacher. Roberts was an Army veteran of World War II. He is also survived by a daughter, Carol (Roberts) Layton, Pittsburgh; and two sons, Jack T., Lancaster, and Richard, Reading. Other survivors include three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be private. The Auer Memorial Home & Cremation Services Inc., Harrisburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Robinson, Brook A.

Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Brook A. Robinson, 25, Summer Mountain Road, Tulpehocken Township, who was killed Nov. 3 after a one-car crash in Tulpehocken Township. Burial was private. Born in Sellersville, Bucks County, he was a son of Adrian G. and Kathleen D. (Zellers) Robinson, with whom he resided. He was 1996 graduate of Tulpehocken High School and attended Kutztown University. He was employed in the receiving department of Boyer's IGA, Womelsdorf, for over a year, and was also a mixologist at the Womelsdorf Rod & Gun Club. Also surviving are a brother, Aaron M. Robinson, Lebanon, and his maternal grandmother, Erma Zellers, Felton, York County.

Robinson, Emma A.

Miss Emma A. Robinson, of Reading, committed suicide by drowning herself in the Schuylkill Canal. Franklin R. Shunk, her cousin, found the body floating in the water at 8 a.m. yesterday. Mr. Shunk said to a reporter, "I returned home last evening about 10 o'clock and as my uncle (Miss Robinson's father) was very ill, I sat up with him for some time. I retired at 12:30 when my cousin, Miss Robinson, was still at home. She told me on Tuesday that she had not been well since 1836. She complained of pains in the head, loss of sleep, and she worried about her father and his illness. I tried to persuade her to go to bed and take some rest and let me attend to Uncle James but she insisted upon me retiring. I did so, and that is the last I saw of her alive. At 4 o'clock this morning, I awoke and heard uncle call Emma several times. As no one replied, I dressed and went to his room. He asked, "Where is Emma?" and I told him I could not find any trace of her. I called to the next door neighbor, Mrs. Martin, who said she heard the front gate at 1 a.m. I went to all of our relatives, but no one had seen her. I then feared for the worse, knowing her condition, her suffering and her weariness of life." Deceased was the daughter of James and the late Barbara Robison and was 42 years of age. Her mother died several years ago and her father has been confined to bed the past 9 months, ill with consumption. As she was the only child, she was constant attendant. Her worry and illness unbalanced her mind.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 10, 1896. Submitted by Jerri.]

Robinson, Mary R.

A memorial service will be held for Mary R. (Richards) Robinson, 87, wife of Robert B. Robinson, of Monocacy Road, Monocacy Station, who died February 27 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center in West Reading. Born in Parker Ford, she was the first woman to work for the Spring City post office and later worked as a cafeteria aide for the Daniel Boone School District. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 411 in Birdsboro. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ronald D. Richards of Gilbertsville and Robert M. Richards of Boyertown; one daughter, B. Jean (Miller) Grill of Boyertown. One sister, Anna R. Herrick of Monocacy Station; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baumstown Union Sunday School, 158 E. Baumstown Road, Birdsboro. Contributions may be made to the VFW Post No. 411, 312 E. Main St., Birdsboro, PA 19508. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro.

Robinson, Rebecca Price

Mrs. Rebecca Price Robinson died at her late residence, in Philadelphia, aged 67 years. Deceased was the last surviving child of the late General George de B. Keim, of this city, and was married to Wirt Robinson, of Richmond, Va., who with Moncure Robinson laid out the Reading Road. Mrs. Robinson was the aunt of Henry M. Keim and Mrs. Murray Weidman of this city, and resided in Richmond for many years.

Robitzer, Donald J.

Donald J. Robitzer, 83, Shillington, who operated two businesses during the course of his career, died Dec. 22, 2006, in Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Frederick and Consuelo (Bucks) Robitzer.

Robitzer was the owner of Berkshire Beverage, Wyomissing, from 1947 until 1964, when he designed and built Village Greens Golf Course in Sinking Spring. He operated the golf course until his retirement in 1996.

Robitzer served in the Army during World War II. He was awarded a Bronze and a Silver Star.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Karen, wife of Barry McKenzie; and three sons: Donald S., Scott, and Randy, all of the Reading area.

Other survivors include two brothers, Rodney, Wyomissing Hills; and Frederick, Wernersville.

He was predeceased by a brother, Arland; and two sisters, Marjorie Richwine and Marilyn Smith.

[Source: Reading Eagle, December 23, 2006. Submitted by: Submitted by Tim and Bonnie.]

Robitzer, Frederick

Frederick Robitzer, age 74m died Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Smith in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Robitzer was a former resident of this city, having moved here in 1898 from Cynthiana, Ky. He was a member of the old volunteer fire company.

Mr. Robitzer was a contractor, but gave up his trade of account of age several years ago. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Holden of South Eight Street until within the last few months when he went west for his health. He leaves five children, Mrs. J. C. Holden, 1025 South Eighth street; Mrs. J. H. Williams of Barnesville, O., Mrs. J. H. Smith of Springfield Mo., C. M. Robitzer of Waynesville, O., and Louis Robitzer of Cynthiana, Ky. The body was brought to this city for burial. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 3 o�clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Holden, at 1025 South Eighth street. The burial will be at Highland Lawn.

[Source: Terre Haute Tribune, August 22, 1907. Submitted by: Submitted by Bonnie.]

Robitzer, Frederick D.

Frederick D. �Fritz� Robitzer, 72, South Heidelberg Township, died of natural causes April 14, 2008, at 4:31 p.m. in his residence.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Frederick H. and Consuello B. (Bucks) Robitzer.

For a total of 47 years until his retirement in 1999, Mr. Robitzer was the owner of Robitzer Beer distributor, Nichols and Spring streets, Reading, and Reber's Card, Gift and Tobacco Shop, 10th and Spring streets, Reading.

Surviving are a son, Frederick L. Robitzer, Hyde Park; and a daughter, Michele A. (Robitzer) Sobjak, Oley.

Services will be Friday at noon in Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, with the Rev. Steven E. Belinski officiating. Entombment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Friday 11 a.m. to noon. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

Robitzer, Frederick H.

Frederick H. ROBITZER, 65, of 1308 Garfield Avenue, Wyomissing, died at 1 p.m. yesterday in Reading Hospital. Owner of a beverage distributing business at 729 Spring Street, Mr. Robitzer's career included a stint in a circus aerial acrobatic troupe and subsequent proprietorship of a men's clothing shop. He was initially employed during his circus career of about nine years by the Hagenbeck and Wallace organization. Later he joined the Reading aerial acrobatic quartet known as the Aerial Lloyds.

After retiring from the entertainment field in 1914, he opened the men's shop, Fred H. Robitzer Co. on the site now occupied by the Reading Trust Co. Born in Pittsburgh, a son of Frederick M.. and Annie (JACOBY) Robitzer, he was a member of St., James Lutheran Church. His other affiliations were with the 14th Ward Republican Club, the Mount Laurel Gun Club, and the Berks County Police Home and Junior Fire Company beneficial associations. Mr. Robitzer is survived by his widow, Consuelo (BUCKS) Robitzer, and two daughters; Margery, wife of (living) RICHWINE, Wyomissing Hills, and Marilyn, wife of (living) SMITH, Reading R.D.1. Also, four sons: Arland F. of Groton, Vt..; (living son). of Wyomissing Hills; (living son). of Shillington, and (living son)., at home, and 15 grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Calvin E. Seidel & Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Ralph H. Bornman officiating. Entombment will follow in Memorial Mausoleum, Wyomissing Hills.

Robitzer, Ruth E.

Ruth E. Robitzer, 71, South Heidelberg Township, died April 24, 2007, at 12:30 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient six days.

Born in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Ethel G. (Klase) Sanders.

She was a graduate of Ralpho Township High School, Elysburg; and a graduate of the Reading Hospital School of Nursing.

Also surviving are a son, Frederick L. Robitzer, Hyde Park; and a daughter, Michele A. (Robitzer) Sobjak, Oley.

Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Bean Funeral Homes, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, with the Rev. Steven Belinski officiating. Entombment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Friday, noon to 1 p.m.

Floral tributes would be appreciated or contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County Inc., P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540, in memory of Mrs. Ruth E. Robitzer.

Roboski Jr., George

Retired market owner Graveside services and burial were held in the Zion's Church Cemetery, Perry Township, for George Roboski Jr., 83, of Dries Road, Ontelaunee Township, who died March 16 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where he had resided two weeks. He was the husband of Thelma R. (Eisenhower) Roboski. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George Sr. and Stella Roboski. He was a graduate of the Ontelaunee Vocational School, Leesport. Roboski was the owner-operator of the 222 Food Market, Maidencreek Township, from 1953 until retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Maidencreek Union Church, Blandon. Roboski was a World War II Army veteran. He was a life member of the Blandon Fire Company. Surviving are two sons, Jack M. Roboski, Reading, and Scott M. Roboski, Sarasota, Fla., and eight grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Stella Roboski, Flourtown, Chester County. The Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Laureldale, was in charge of arrangements.

Rodenberger, Susan

On the 20th ultimo, in this city, Mrs. Susan, relict of Mr. Valentine Rodenberger, dec'd., aged 62 years, 10 mo. and 15 days.

Rodland, Margaret

Services were held for Margaret E. (Schubert) Rodland, 78, of Elverson, who died December 22 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center in West Reading. Born in Port Norris, N.J., she was a former social worker with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. She graduated from Port Norris High School and the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She received her bachelor's degree from Loyola University in Chicago. She completed her graduate studies at Penn State University and the University of Pittsburgh. She was a missionary and traveled to Mexico, where she counseled children in an orphanage. After 15 years of service as a social worker, Rodland retired from the Hamburg Hospital in Hamburg, Berks County. She was an active member of the Coventryville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, John M. Rodland of Douglassville; a daughter, Denise Rodland-Worman of Lansdale. Also, three sisters; a brother and four grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. The arrangements were handled by the Cremation Services for Pennsylvania.

Rodriguez, Luis

Services were held for Luis Rodriguez, 63, of Unger Lane, Boyertown, husband of Clara M. (Himes) Rodriguez, who died July 30 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, he was a son of Francisca (Campos) Rodriguez of Puerto Rico and the late Erasmo Rodriguez. He worked at Petro Pumps in Pottstown. He was a member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church in Boyertown. Surviving are 15 children; 26 siblings; 25 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Bechtelsville. The arrangements were handled by the Catagnus Funeral Home, Gilbertsville.

Roeder, Paul N.

Paul N. Roeder, 65, husband of Helen (Keller) Roeder of 1202 Pennsylvania Ave., Emmaus, died yesterday in his home. Roeder retired in June after working 34 years as a welder at Mack Trucks. Born in Seisholtzville, Berks County, he was a son of the late Irwin and Sallie (Schnable) Roeder. Surviving with his widow are four sons, Robert, Paul and Clayton, all of Emmaus, and Ray, Allentown; six grandchildren; two brothers, John and Robert, both of Bath R. 1, and three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Phillips and Helen Roeder, both of Allentown, and viola, wife of Albert Hartman, Stroudsburg. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, 3rd and Main streets, Emmaus. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, November 3, 1962, page 19. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roeser, Robert E.

Private services were arranged by the Milkins Funeral Home, Temple, for Robert E. Roeser, 76, of Ohlinger Road, Ontelaunee Township, who died Feb. 16 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Jan. 30. Burial was in St. John's (Gernants) Cemetery. He was the husband of Phyllis B. (Bodman) Roeser. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Elmer J. and Mary E. (Dreas) Roeser. Until retiring in 1983, he was employed as a letter carrier for both the Reading and Laureldale Post Offices for 37 years. He was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) Union Church, Ontelaunee Township. Roeser was a World War II Army veteran. Also surviving is a son, Jeffrey B. Roeser, at home.

Rogers, Constance

Among the local survivors of Constance (Spayd) Rogers, Mt. Airy, Maryland, who died of natural causes Jan. 29 in Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, Md., is a brother, Donald K. Spayd, Fleetwood.

Rohrbach, Aaron H.

Aaron H. Rohrbach, a member of Bechtelsville Borough Council, former Bechtelsville mayor, and a schoolteacher for 50 years, died Saturday in his home in Bechtelsville. He was 83. Last month he was presented the Thomas F. Chrostwaite award by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs for 40 years of meritorious service in municipal government. He was elected to borough council in 1924 and served continuously until 1941, when he began a 12-year tenure as mayor. Then, he was returned to council and served until his death. A life-long resident of Berks County, he was born in Henningsville, Longswamp Township, a son of the late Daniel F. and Martha A. (Rohrbach) Rohrbach. He began teaching in 1900 and for 42 of the next 50 years taught in elementary schools in Washington Township. He also taught in District and Hereford townships. He was the husband of Mary G. (Miller) Rohrbach. He served as sexton of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bechtelsville for many years. Surviving besides his widow are three sons, Walter A., Womelsdorf; Chester W., Bechtelsville, and Daniel A., Boyertown; a sister Elizabeth V., wife of Joseph S. Quigley, and a brother Daniel L., both of Bally, and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Trinity Church. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the parish hall.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 29, 1963, page 13. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Adam

Adam Rohrbach died at his home, about one mile south of Topton, Wednesday night, of apoplexy and general debility, aged 83 years. Deceased had been in feeble health since Christmas and bedfast this past seventeen days. His wife died sixteen months ago. Three children survive: James with whom he resided; Mrs. D. Bast, of Allentown, and Mrs. Lucy Angstadt, of Shamrock. Funeral Monday, October 24, at 9.30 a.m. Services and interment at DeLong's Church, Bower's Station, Rev. D. K. Humber officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 22, 1898, p. 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Albert

Albert Rohrbach, 70, of Barto R.D., near Huffs church, died Saturday morning in Allentown hospital, to which he had been admitted Friday. He was the husband of Mrs. Hannah, nee Herbst, Rohrbach. A retired farmer, Mr. Rohrbach was a member of Huffs Lutheran church. He was born in Berks county, a son of David and Sarah, nee Ziegler, Rohrbach. In addition to his widow, Mr. Rohrbach is survived by one son, Clayton of Red Lion, and three brothers, Jonathan, Amandus and Victor Rohrbach, all of Topton.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, October 24, 1948, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Alda S. (nee Heffner)

Services for Mrs. Alda S. Rohrbach of 61 E. Center Ave., Topton, 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. Mrs. Rohrbach died Sunday morning at Allentown Hospital. She was 70. Born in Topton, Mrs. Rohrbach was a daughter of the late Amandus S. and Mantana Miller Heffner. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Topton. Surviving besides her husband Jonathan H. Rohrbach, are a daughter, Mrs. Sara R. Mack and a granddaughter, both at home.

Funeral Notice (p. 7): Age at death = 70 years, 7 months, 28 days; Buried, Maxatawny Church Cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, May 31, 1960, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Alvin B.

Alvin B. Rohrbach, a former resident of Berks county for sixty one year, but for the past two years residing at 111 East Emaus avenue, this city, actively interested all his life in progressive educational methods, died at his home Saturday night at 9 o�clock from complications, in his 64th year. Born in District Township, Berks county, a son of the late Benneville and Sallie, nee Bechtel, Rohrbach, he acquired his early education in the township schools. In Longswamp township, where he lived the greater part of his life, he took an active interest in educational matters. After his early schooling he took a college course and fitted himself to become a teacher, a profession he followed for years. He was also a clerk, merchant and farmer. In the latter capacity he successfully conducted a large farm in District township. For many years he served as a school director of both District township and Longswamp township and during these years educational facilities, largely through his efforts, took great strides in advancement. He was born and reared in the Lutheran faith and for a number of years served as a deacon and elder of St. Paul�s Lutheran church, Mertztown. He retired from active life after he came with his family to this city. There survives his widow, and the following children, Carrie, a teacher in the Washington building, Salisbury township; Percy, a teacher of mathematics of Central Jr. High school, this city, and Prof. Quincy Rohrbach, University of Pittsburgh. The funeral will be held from his late home on Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o�clock. Continued services will be held in St. Paul�s Lutheran church, Mertztown. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Revs. W. S. Dry, Kutztown, and W. F. Bond, Shamrock, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, February 29, 1932, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Augustus

Augustus Rohrbach, of Topton, an employee of the East Penn railroad company, was run over by a freight train at Shamrock on Saturday night and instantly killed. He was 40 years of age, and left a family. His absence from the train was not discovered until Alburtis was reached when the front part of the engine was found bespattered with blood, and upon a search being instituted, the body was discovered.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, November 28, 1883, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Benjamin

In Pike, Berks Co., on the 21st of March, of Typhoid fever, Benjamin Rohrbach, aged 52 years, 2 months and 19 days.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, April 8, 1863, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Caroline

Mrs. Caroline Rohrbach, widow of Frank Rohrbach, of Harlem, died suddenly of apoplexy on Friday at 1 p.m. at the home of her son, James F., with whom she had resided. Her age was 75 years, 9 months and 10 days. Her maiden name was Frey. She leaves two children, the son named above and a daughter, Emma, wife of Isaac Weller. Five children preceded her in death. There are also eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9.30 a.m. from the home of her son, followed by services by Rev. W. F. Bond at Huff's Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 19, 1915, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Catharine (nee Miller)

On Tuesday forenoon, amid the snow and blizzard, was laid to rest in Salem Lutheran church cemetery, on the hill, the remains of Catharine, widow of Enoch Rohrbach, aged 97 years, 2 months and 10 days. Deceased was a daughter of Martin Miller and his wife Elizabeth, and was born in Berks county. Five children preceded her to the better land. There survive the following: Seven children --- Sophia Kemmerer, of Powder Valley; Elizabeth Eschbach, of Dale; Mary Ann Nuss, of Sigmund; Jermiah, of Griesemersville; James, of Sigmund; George, of Macungie; Alfred, of Sigmund; besides the 12 children she leaves an ancestry of 78 grandchildren, 155 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren, or 259 descendants. Deceased had made her home with her son, James M. Rohrbach, and was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church for eighty years. Of her the pastor, Rev. B. S. Dise, could truly preach the funeral sermon from Gen. 15:15, “Thou shall go to they fathers in peace; and thou shalt be buried in a good old age.” Mr. O. H. Urffer led the music and Undertaker Levi Funk had charge of the remains. Relatives from Allentown, Hamburg, Emaus, Macungie and other places attended the funeral.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, December 8, 1910, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Daniel F.

Man is Badly Burned Near Huffs Church. Daniel F. Rohrbach in Critical Condition.

Assisted by Nathaniel Moser, Rohrbach was working in a field adjoining the farm of his son, Daniel L. Rohrbach. When his clothes were ignited he called for help and his son, who was ploying [plowing?] in a nearby field, came to his aid.

The elder Rohrbach ran about 40 feet and jumped into a spring. The water extinguished the flames, but not until Mr. Rohrbach was painfully burned. Only shreds of the clothes were on his body when he was taken from the stream.

He was removed to his home and Dr. Leroy Y. Lechner, of Bechtelsvilled, summoned. His condition is pronounced critical.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, March 29, 1935, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Daniel F.

Funeral services for Daniel F. Rohrbach, aged 77 years, who died Wednesday night from burns he suffered Tuesday while trying to extinguish a brush fire on his farm in Dale will be held Sunday at 1.30 o'clock from his home near Huffs church.

There will be short services at the house, with continued services in Huff's Union church, with Rev. Wm. F. Bond, of Shamrock, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in Huff's Union church cemetery. Friends may call Saturday night at the Rohrbach home from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 30, 1935, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, David R.

David R. Rohrbach died at 10.30 o'clock, Monday night at his home, Franklin street, Topton, of complications, aged 77 years, 2 months and 15 days. Mr. Rohrbach was born in District township, Berks county, a son of John and Susanna, nee Reinert, Rohrbach. He was engaged in farming for a number of years and had been living retired in Topton for the past sixteen years. He was a member of Huffs church, the Lutheran wing. There survive his widow, Sarah A., nee Ziegler, and four sons, Albert, Huffs church; Jonathan H., Amandus Z. and Victor Z., Topton. Nine grandchildren and a sister, Miss Laura Rohrbach, Boyertown, also survive. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from his late home with continued services in Huffs church, the Rev. W. F. Bond, Shamrock, and the Rev. J. N. Blatt, Old Zionsville, officiating. Interment will be made in the Rauch-Hertzog cemetery, near Huffs church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 24, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Doris M.

Among the local survivors of Doris M. (Troutman) Rohrbach, 74, who died Nov. 22 in her Muhlenberg Township residence, is a son, Scott A. Rohrbach, Shoemakersville.

Rohrbach, Elizabeth P. (nee Sefing)

Mrs. Elizabeth P. Rohrbach, wife of Edwin J. Rohrbach of Topton and sister of John S. Sefing of this city, died in the Allentown hospital Tuesday morning at 1:20 o�clock at the age of 72 years. She had been in ill health for some time and was admitted to the hospital on May 2. Mrs. Rohrbach, a native of Allentown, was a private nurse in this city for about 20 years. She moved to Topton after her marriage in 1911 and resided there since. Mrs. Rohrbach attended public schools in this city. She was a daughter of Leonard and Abbie, nee Sauer, Sefing, and was born in Allentown on May 21, 1866. She was a former member of St. Michael�s Lutheran church here and a member of Trinity Lutheran church, Topton. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sisters, Ida, wife of the Rev. Dr. J. O. Henry, superintendent of the Topton Orphans� home, and Jennie, wife of Owen D. Clauss, retired Allentown shoe merchant; two brothers, John S. Sefing and Leonard G. Sefing, both of Allentown. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from her late home, 43 Center Ave., Topton. Rev. Carl Henry will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery, Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, August 3, 1938, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Emma R.

Mrs. Emma R. Rohrbach, wife of Milton M. Rohrbach, died of complications on Sunday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Freed, Hoppenville, aged 70 years, 1 month and 3 days. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Freed and Mrs. John Brey, Emaus; and one sister, Mrs. John Shaub, Barto R.D. The funeral will be held on Thursday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Freed, at 1 o'clock, with further services in Huff's church and interment in the Union cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, November 27, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Erwin O.

Erwin O. Rohrbach of Chaucer Lane, Hanover Acres, died yesterday in his home. He was 89. Born in Huff Church, Berks County, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rohrbach. He was a member of St. Peter�s Lutheran Church, Lobachsville. There are no immediate survivors. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Dillinger Funeral Home, 409-13 W. Broad St., Bethlehem. Viewing will be tomorrow night.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, September 20, 1961, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Florence M. (nee Benfield)

Mrs. Florence M. Rohrbach, 74, of Sweetwood Drive, Macungie R. 1, died Tuesday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. She was the wife of George E. Rohrbach. Born at Huffs Church, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Gehris) Benfield. Mrs. Rohrbach was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Macungie R. 1. Surviving with her husband are three sons, Roger G., of Emmaus, Chester L., of Breinigsville, and Ernest R., of Zionsville R. 1; a sister, Mrs. Erma Rohrbach of Wescosville, 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 26, 1978, page D-6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Floyd H.

Floyd H., son of Morgan N. and Erma S. (nee Benfield) Rohrbach, passed away at the home of his parents, 308 DeLong avenue, Emaus, on Saturday after a short illness of pneumonia. He was aged 3 years, 4 months and 10 days. Floyd is survived by his parents; a twin brother, Lloyd S.; another brother, Gerald M., and one sister, Joyce Dorothy, all at home. The paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Rohrbach, Zionsville R. 1, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Benfield, Barto R. 2, also survive. Funeral services will be held from the late home of the parents on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. with further services in Huffs church. Rev. J. N. Blatt will officiate. Interment will be made in Huffs church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, January 22, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Frank

Frank Rohrbach, of Harlem, aged 70 years, 6 months and 11 days, died of a complication of diseases at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, after an illness of two weeks. There survive the widow Caroline (nee Frey), a son, James F. Rohrbach, of this place, and a daughter, Emma, wife of Isaac Weller, of Landis' Store, and one brother, John of Allentown, and these sisters, Mrs. Abraham Benfield, of Huff's Church; Mrs. John Fronheiser, of Congo, and Sarah, of Reading. The funeral will be held on Friday, May 5, at 9.30 a.m. Interment at Huff's Church, Union Cemetery. Rev. Wm. F. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 3, 1911, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Harvey O.

Dr. Harvey O. Rohrbach, 78, Danielsville, formerly of Bethlehem, and that city's first pediatrician, died at 3 p.m. Friday in St. Luke's hospital, Bethlehem. He was admitted there Tuesday for medical treatment. Born June 27, 1870, in Longswamp, Berks county, a son of the late Henry B. and Hannah Butz Rohrbach, Dr. Rohrbach located in Bethlehem in 1919 and practiced at New and Walnut Sts. until last year. On Nov. 28, 1936, he was elected to a fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics, highest attainment to be secured in this specialty in American from the American Academy of Pediatrics. He was also a member of the American College of Physicians. Other organizations of which he was an affiliate were the Bethlehem Medical club of which he served two years as president; Holy Trinity Lutheran church, Northampton County Medical society; Pennsylvania State Medical society, American Medical Assn., College of Physicians and Surgeons, Philadelphia Pediatrics society, American Pediatrics society, Bethlehem lodge, F and AM, Lehigh Consistory, AASR, Rajah Shrine temple. Dr. Rohrbach was for eight years chairman of the Northampton county Child Health committee. He was graduated from Kutztown State teachers college, attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, Md., and was graduated from Loyola university, since absorbed by the University of Chicago. He did graduate work for two years in St. Christopher's hospital, Philadelphia, was resident physician at the State hospital, Scranton, for one year and started his practice in 1901 in Freemansburg. Surviving are his widow, Florence I. Freeman Rohrbach, and a son, Kenneth L., Danielsville; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Wiley and Mrs. Mary Reese, Chester county; two brothers, William Rohrbach, Longswamp, and Uriah Rohrbach, Chester county.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 11, 1948, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Henry H.

Henry H. Rohrbach, 73, retired Berks County school teacher and news correspondent, died Thursday night in Reading Hospital, where he was admitted Tuesday. A longtime resident of Alburtis R. 1 in District Township, he moved a month ago to the Dotterer Convalescent Home at Boyertown R. 1. He taught school in eastern Berks until 12 years ago. Until two years ago he was secretary of the Rohrbach Family Assn., and he had held that office 35 years. He was a longtime consistoryman in the Evangelical and Reformed congregation at Huffs Church, and he operated a weather observer station in District Township at Fredericksville, near Sterner's School. He had been a correspondent for The Morning Call, Reading Eagle, Boyertown Times, Kutztown Patriot and Pennsburg Town and Country. He was a member of Landisville Council 1007, Order of Independent Americans. Several cousins survive.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, October 2, 1953, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Jacob

Jacob Rohrbach, for many years a resident of Topton, passed away suddenly at his residence on Center avenue, Topton, on Thursday evening at 11.30. Death was due to heart disease. He had attained the age of 82 years, 2 months and 22 days. He was a son of the late William Rohrbach and wife, Lydia, nee Fisher. He was born in Oley township, Berks county. Fraternally he was affiliated with Macungie Lodge No. 231, Odd Fellows, Fogelsville. He was active in borough and church affairs, having served as a member of the church council of Trinity Lutheran church, and was up to the time of his death an honorary member of that body. He was a staunch democrat, having served as school director and member of the Topton borough council for a number of years. His wife, Caroline, nee Miller, passed away seven years ago. One son and three daughters also preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Frank and Edwin, of Topton, and one daughter, Ida, at home; two brothers, William of Topton, Stephen, of Emaus; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from his late residence, Center avenue, Topton, on Tuesday, at 9.30 a.m. Further services in Trinity Lutheran church, Topton. Interment in the Union cemetery, Topton, Rev. William H. Kline officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 1, 1927, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, James A.

James A. Rohrbach of 518 Dotts St., Pennsburg, died there yesterday after an illness of three months. He was 63 years old. Born in Hereford township (Berks), a son of the late Franklin and Caroline (Frey) Rohrbach, he had been employed at Campbell Mfg. Co. in Boyertown until he became ill. He was a member of Huffs Lutheran church in Huffs Church. He is survived by two son, Frank of De Leon, Fla.; Lewis of Danbury, Conn., and two granddaughters. His wife, Mrs. Sallie (Ramer) Rohrbach, preceded him in death. Revs. J. N. Blatt and George W. Fritch will officiate at services to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hoffman funeral home, 221 Main St., East Greenville. Burial will be in Huffs Union cemetery at Huffs Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, June 28, 1945, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, John

John Rohrbach, of 929 Virginia St., died at 3.30 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home, following a stroke of apoplexy, aged 76 years.

He was born in Berks county, the son of the late Nathan and Sarah (nee Doellegar) Rohrbach. He was a plasterer and was a resident of this city for the past eighteen years. His first wife, Sarah (nee Gery), preceded him in death thirty-four years ago.

He leaves his widow, Elizabeth (nee Rehrig), a daughter, Mrs. Nathaniel Frain, two sons, Harry of Chicago, and Fred of this city; five grandchildren and one sister, Sarah, of Reading.

Funeral services will be conducted at Rabenold's Undertaking Parlors, this city, on Friday at 7.30 p.m., standard time. Services and burial at Huff's church on Saturday at 10.30 a.m., standard time. Rev. David Weigner and Rev. Bond will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, July 12, 1922, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, LeRoy R.

Funeral services for Pvt. LeRoy R. Rohrbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rohrbach, Bechtelsville R. 1, will be held at the Schwenk Funeral home, Boyertown, Sunday at 2 p.m. Further services will be held in Huff's Lutheran church, Rev. Wilson H. Hartzell officiating. Interment will be in Huff's church cemetery, with military honors accorded by the Charles B. Yeager Post 471, American Legion. Pvt. Rohrbach was killed in his first parachute jump on Luzon, Philippine Islands, on May 3, 1945. Before entering service, he was employed on his father's farm and by the Lenape orchards and the Newton Treichler fruit farm. He trained at Camp Blanding, Fla., and went overseas Feb. 14, 1945 to Luzon, where he was a member of the 187th Parachute Glider Infantry. He was a member of Huff's Lutheran church, the Keystone Fire Co., the Goodwill Fire Co. and the Bechtelsville Fire Co. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers and three sisters, Daniel Jr. of East Greenville; Clinton, Esther, Gloria and Silvia, at home; also the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bechtel, Boyertown R. 1.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 13, 1948, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Levi

The funeral of Levi Rohrbach, 321 Lombard st., was well attended. Rev. F.K. Huntzinger officiated. The Alsace church choir sang several selections. The remains were dressed in black and presented a life-like appearance as they lay in a handsome casket, with a silver plate suitably inscribed. A large floral piece representing a wheel surmounted by a dove and having a broken spoke was the tribute of the family. A sheaf of wheat lay on the casket. Interment at Alsace. The remains were in charge of Mt. Penn lodge, K. of P., of which deceased was a member, and the P. & R. relief association. Among those present were Charles Rohrbach of Danville, and Mrs. P.D. Shearer, of Harrisburg, and others.

Rohrbach, Lloyd S.

Grief-stricken following the death of his twin brother last Saturday afternoon, Lloyd S. Rohrbach, three-year-old son of Morgan N. and Erma S., nee Benfield, Rohrbach, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents, 308 DeLong avenue, Emaus. His death came at 2.30 o'clock, just four days and ten minutes after his brother, who had been his inseparable companion, had been called by death. While his brother Floyd had been ill from pneumonia for three days prior to his death on Saturday, it was not until Monday, when his system had been weakened by the strain of the separation from his brother, that Lloyd became ill. The cause of his death also was pneumonia. There survive to mourn the loss of the twin brothers their parents, one brother, Gerald and one sister Joyce Dorothy. Both maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Benfield of Barto Route 2, and Mrs. and Mrs. James C. Rohrbach of Zionsville Route 1, also survive. Both boys were born on September 11, 1929, at Old Zionsville. Lloyd at the time of his death yesterday was aged 3 years, 4 months and 14 days. Fuenral services for the twin brothers will be held this afternoon from the home of their parents at 408 DeLong avenue, Emaus, at 1.30 o'clock. Continued services will be held in Huffs church, near Siesholtzville with Rev. J. N. Blatt, officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 26, 1933, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Lydia (nee Fisher)

Mrs. Lydia Rohrbach (nee Fisher), widow of William Rohrbach, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Jacob Rohrbach, of Topton, of an affection of the lungs, after an illness of thirteen days, aged 73 years. Deceased was a native of District township, Berks county, and since the death of her husband, about 30 years ago, had been residing with her children. She leaves the following brothers and sisters: Jacob Fisher, of New Berlinville; William Fisher, of Oley; Mrs. Sarah Boyer and another sisters, of Philadelphia, and Henry Fisher, of Mauch Chunk, and the following children: Jacob and William, of Topton; Milton, of Macungie; Stephen, of Emaus; Mrs. Sallie Nester, of boyertown, and Mrs. James Gottschall, of New Berlinsville. There are nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. from the home of her son, Jacob Rohrbach. Services in St. Peter's Church. Interment will be made in the cemetery. Rev. U. P. Heilman will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 15, 1900, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Lydia (nee Fisher)

At Topton, Mrs. Lydia Rohrbach (nee Fisher), widow of William Rohrbach, died on the 12th inst., at the home of her son, Jacob Rohrbach, of an affection of the lungs, after an illness of thirteen days, aged 73 years. Deceased was a native of District township, and since the death of her husband, about thirty years ago, had been residing with her children. She leaves the following brothers and sisters: Jacob Fisher, of New Berlinville; William Fisher, of Oley; Mrs. Sarah Boyer and another sister, of Philadelphia, and Henry Fisher, of Mauch Chunk, and the following children: Jacob and William, of Topton; Milton, of Macungie; Stephen, of Emaus; Mrs. Sallie Nester, of Boyertown, and Mrs. James Gottschall, of New Berlinville. There are nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Saturday. Rev. U. P. Hellman officiated.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, February 22, 1900, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Mary (nee Batz)

Mary, wife of Adam Rohrbach, nee Batz, died suddenly of apoplexy, Monday night, while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Angstadt, near the Longswamp church, aged 77 years. The remains were brought to her late home, from where the funeral will be held. Samuel Batz, of McDonaldsville, Ohio, and Mrs. Sallie Landis, of Alburtis, are a brother and sister of deceased. The husband and the following children survive: Mrs. Lucy Angstadt, of Longswamp; Sallie, wife of Dewalt Bast, of Allentown, and James, residing at Topton. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran congregation of DeLong's church, Bowers Station, where services will be held and interment will be made.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 30, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Alice Mary (nee Miller)

In failing health for the past few months since she suffered a stroke, Mrs. Alice Mary Rohrbach, wife of William H. Rohrbach, died yesterday afternoon at 3.20 o'clock at her late home near trexler's Furnace, Alburtis R.F.D. She was fifty-three years old. Although she was in failing health, her condition was not considered as serious and her death yesterday was entirely unexpected. Born in Washington township, Berks county, Mrs. Rohrbach was a daughter of the late August and Sarah, nee Eschbach, Miller. She was for many years a resident of the Alburtis address. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of the Longswamp church. There survive to mourn her loss, in addition to her husband, two daughters, Priscilla and Edna, both at home. Funeral services will be held at her late home Friday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, followed by services in the Longswamp church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may call at her late home Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, March 5, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Matilda M.

Matilda M., widow of the long-deceased Daniel Rohrbach, died on Wednesday, the 2d inst., at the home of her son-in-law, Joel R. Schuger, at Alburtis, in her 83d year. Deceased was sick only a short time with dysentery but the weaknesses of her age proved too much to withstand the attack. She was a good woman and had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. Her husband preceded her in death about 25 years and she resided with her daughter's family ever since. Mrs. Schuger also preceded her about five years. Two sons, William, of Dale, and Daniel, of Landis Store, survive. The funeral was held from her late home on Tuesday. Interment was made at Huff's Church. Rev. Mr. Berndt, of Shamrock, officiated.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 10, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Martin

Martin Rohrbach, residing with his son-in-law, Watson Benfield, of Chestnut street, Emaus, died of heart failure on Thursday evening at 11.45 o'clock, aged 68 years and 7 days. He was bedfast only a few days and is survived by these daughters: Mrs. Amanda Benfield and Katie Rohrbach, at home; one son, Irvin, of Barto; one brother, Milton Rohrbach, of Hoppenville; one sister, Mrs. Edwin D. Reiter, of Hoppenville, and one grandchild. Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8.15 a.m. from the home of Watson Benfield, with further services and interment at Huff's church. Rev. William F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate. Schofer Brothers, of TOpton, have charge of the remains.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, October 30, 1915, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Norma L.

Norma L. Rohrbach, wife of the treasurer of the Lehigh Synod of the Evangelical Reformed church, died Tuesday night at her home, 36 E. Franklin St., Topton. She was 53. Born in Longswamp township, a daughter of the late James and Alice (Cronrath) Carl, she was a member of Topton War Mothers, Ladies auxiliary of the Topton American Legion post, and St. Peter's Reformed church, Topton. She is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Rohrbach, and three children at home: Jeanette, wife of Nicholas Rintye Jr., Raymond L., Jr., Donald C. Rev. Franklin D. Slifer will officiate at private services at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the DeLong funeral home, Topton, and at the public services to follow in St. Peter's Reformed church. Burial in Maxatawny cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 26, 1946, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Oliver C.

Oliver C. Rohrbach, of Topton, was fatally stricken with heart disease last Saturday while on the excursion train to Gettysburg, dying while being carried to a hospital at Lebanon. He was 52 years old and proprietor of a knitting mill at Topton for the last two years. Prior to that he had been engaged in flour milling at Rockland, Bowers. He took an active interest in the Lutheran Orphans' Home and at the time he was stricken he was serving in the lunch car of the Kutztown section, of which he had charge. Mr. Rohrbach was accompanied by his wife and daughter, Ivah. For a week before he had been ailing, and at times suffered from fatty degeneration of the heart. He had been under the care of a physician. Besides his widow, Pricilla, (nee Croll, a sister of Rev. P. C. Croll, of Lebanon), he leaves three daughters, Ivah, Florence and Kathryn. The latter two are school teachers in Northampton county. One brother, Sylvester D. Rohrbach, of Topton, and two sisters, Mrs. John Hammes, Lyons, and Mrs. Albert Kutz, Reading, remain. Deceased was a member of Zion Lutheran church, Lyons, where the funeral took place yesterday. The deceased was a cousin to Milton Rohrbach, of town.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, October 15, 1908, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Paul Charles

Paul Charles Rohrbach, infant son of Morgan N. and Erma s., nee Benfield, Rohrbach, died on Monday at the home of his parents in Old Zionsville. The child was aged five months and six days. Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Gerald M. and Linwood A., and one sister, Joyce D., all at home. The maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Benfield of Huff's church, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Rohrbach of Zionsville Route 1, also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1.30 p.m. from the home of the parents. Continued services will be held in Huff's church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. J. N. Blatt will officiate. Friends may call at the home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

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

Rohrbach, Peter; Yoder, Irvin K.; and Noll, William R.

Three elderly men were instantly killed and the other three occupants of the automobile had a miraculous escape from the same fate on Saturday at 9.30 a.m. at Hancock, Berks county, a small station just beyond Mertztown, when the automobile of Irvin K. Yoder, of Pikeville, Berks county, operated by his son, Abraham Yoder, was struck by the fast flying new express train No. 93, on the East Penn branch of the Reading Railway.

The dead are: Peter Rohrbach, aged about 50. Irvin K. Yoder, aged 65 years, owner of the car. William R. Noll, aged 59. All were residents of Pike township, between Hill Church and Pikeville, near Boyertown.

The injured are: Sarah A. Rohrbach, wife of Peter Rohrbach. Abraham Yoder, son of the owner of the car. Alice Rohrbach, aged 12 years.

The girl was injured about the limbs, while the other two suffered contusions about the back and shoulders. The impact was so terrific that Mr. Yoder's body was hurled fully 100 feet. He was catapulted against the bracket placed near the station from which the mail bags are taken by passing trains. He struck the bracket with such terrific force that it was bent, and all that was left of the man was a gory mass of flesh. The other two men were hurled in the air, to the height of the telegraph poles about the station, and both were dead when found.

The automobile was cut in two as through it had been struck by a huge knife. The rear part, containing those who were killed, was totally demolished, while the front was left intact.

Irvin K. Yoder is survived by his widow, Sarah A. (nee Herb) and three children, Abraham, Mary and Isaac, at home. Isaac was at Boyertown at the time of the accident loading feed for the farm.

William R. Noll, aged 59 years, who was killed, was a life-long resident of Hill Church and for 40 years organist of the Lutheran congregation of that place. He was prominently known as a violinist. He was on the program for the Rohrbach reunion to which he was bound. He is survived by his widow, America (nee Keller), and these children: Charles W. Noll, Bechtelsville, and expressman at the Boyertown station; Sallie, wife of Elmer Reidenauer, Boyertown; Mary, wife of Amandus Moyer, Boyertown, and Amelia, wife of Charles Dierolf, residing at home.

Peter H. Rohrbach, the third man killed, was a farmer, living at Diener's Dale, near Hill Church. He is survived by his widow, Sarah A. (nee Herb) and six children: William, Warren, Elsie, Viola, Lillie and Alice, all at home. Henry H. Rohrbach, of Fredericksville, is a brother.

It is believed that Abraham Yoder, who was driving the car, became confused when he heard the bell ringing at the crossing, and in his excitement hardly knew whether to proceed or stop and try to get back off the tracks.

The machine was purchased only three weeks ago from William Haas, at Fredericksville. It was a 1914 model. Mr. Yoder had had little experience in operating a car.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, July 9 1916, p. 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Priscilla S. (nee Croll)

Mrs. Priscilla S. Rohrbach, one of the oldest residents of Topton, died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elwood DeLong, after a three-week illness. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Rohrbach was the widow of Oliver Rohrbach, who many years ago headed the Topton Knitting Mill, and with a brother, operated the Topton Rolling Mill. Mr. Rohrbach died 38 years ago. Mrs. Rohrbach was well-known in Topton, where she resided during most of her life. She was a sister of Dr. Phillip C. Croll of Womelsdorf, Berks county, a retired Lutheran minister. Dr. Croll is 93 years old. Mrs. Rohrbach was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, Lyons. Born in Schnecksville, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine, nee DeLong, Croll. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elwood DeLong and Mrs. Florence McKeever, of Topton; two grandchildren, and her brother, Dr. Croll. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at her late home, 9 S. Haas St., Topton, with Rev. William H. Kline officiating. Burial will be in the Lyons cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 17, 1946, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Sallie Ann (nee Bechtel)

Sallie Ann, nee Bechtel, widow of the late Benneville Rohrbach, died yesterday morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, at Emaus, aged 74 years, 5 months and 13 days. Deceased was born in Berks county June 25th, 1848, a daughter of the late John and Mary, nee Rohrbach, Bechtel. She is survived by two sons, Alvin, of Mertztown; Obediah, of Allentown; thirteen grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Huff's church, Berks county, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. W. Bond officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, January 9, 1923, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Sally Ann (nee Ramer)

Sally Ann, nee Ramer, the estimable wife of James A. F. Rohrbach, of Palm, died there at her home yesterday morning from a heart attack. Two weeks ago, Mrs. Rohrbach fell and broke a leg, but she appeared to be doing nicely until stricken suddenly yesterday, and her death came unexpected and as a severe shock to her relatives and friends. She was in her 55th year. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Frank, at home. She was a devoted member of the Reformed congregation of Huffs church. The funeral will be held from her late home on Wednesday, with all services in Huffs church at 2 p.m., daylight saving time. Interment will be made in the Huffs church Union cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, May 26, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Sylvester D.

Sylvester D. Rohrbach, senior member of the firm of S. D. Rohrbach and Sons, who conduct a flour mill and coal business on Franklin street, Topton, died at his home at that place at 5 o'clock yesterday morning. He was in his 76th year. He was born in Rockland township, Berks county, a son of the late Jacob and Caroline, nee Folk, Rohrbach. He and his brother, the late Oliver Rohrbach, operated the old Rohrbach mill in Rockland township until 1885, when Sylvester moved to Topton and built the present mill. For the past forty-four years he had lived in Topton, being one of the borough's most prominent and highly esteemed residents. Some years ago, Mr. Rohrbach took his three sons, Edgar, Raymond and Paul, into the firm. He was active in borough affairs and had served both as councilman and school director. He had held the distinction of being the oldest member of st. Paul's Lutheran church, Lyons, in which congregation he took a very active and prominent part and for twenty-five years served in various capacities in the church council. Besides his widow, Ida, nee Schmoyer, he is survived by the three sons, Edgar, Raymond and Paul, all of Topton, together with two sisters, Mrs. Emma Hannes, Lyons, and Mrs. Albert Kutz, Reading. Seven grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from his late residence, Franklin street, Topton, on Thursday at 1.30 p.m. Brief services will be held at the house, followed by further services in St. Paul's church, Lyons, the Rev. Lewis F. Foltz, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in the Lyons cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, October 6, 1929, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rohrbach, Virginia W.

Funeral services were held for Virginia W. (Stauffer) Rohrbach, 83, of West Philadelphia Avenue in Oley, who died December 14 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the widow of Jacob S. Rohrbach.
Born in Gilbertsville, she retired in 1978 after working for 15 years at the Great American Knitting Mill in Bally.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Hill Lutheran Church in Pike Township, the Bechtelsville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, the Orioles in Boyertown and the Pike Township Sportsman's Association.
She is survived by a brother, Merrill W. Stauffer of New Berlinville.
Burial was in Hill Church Cemetery, Pike Township.
The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home, Oley, handled the arrangements.

Rohrbach, William F.

Death last night claimed William F. Rohrbach, one of the oldest residents of Topton, for over forty years a member of the church council of Trinity Lutheran church, Topton, and a retired blacksmith, at his home on Franklin street, Topton. He was 80 years, 2 months and 6 days of age. He was a son of the late William and Lydia, nee Fisher, Rohrbach, and was born in District township, Berks county. Surviving are his widow Amanda, nee Shoemaker, Topton, two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd J. Beiber, Topton; Mrs. Florence Reifsnyder, Allentown, and a son, William, at home. Eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the P.O.S. of A. and the K.G.E. of Topton. The funeral will be held from his late home in Topton on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m., continued services to follow at Trinity Lutheran church and interment will be made in the Topton cemetery.

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

Rohrer, George H.

George H. Rohrer, prominent Berks county orchardist, secretary of the Berks-Lehigh counties Fruit Growers Assn., died yesterday morning at his home on Stony Ridge orchards, Dryville. He was 50 years old. He was a director of the Reading Fair Assn. for 25 years and had been a member of the war Price and Rationing board in Kutztown. Educated at Yeats school, Franklin and Marshall academy, Penn State college and Cornell university where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, he was a member of F. and A.M. 43 of Lancaster, Excelsior chapter 237 of the Reading Commandery, Knights Templar No. 42, of Reading, Reading Consistory. He was past president of the Kutztown Rotary club, a past president of berks county Horticultural society, and was a member of the Berks County Republican committee, and the Berks county board of viewers. He was a member of Christ Lutheran church, Dryville. He operated a 75-acre apple and peach orchard in Dryville. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Dr. George R. and Mrs. Adelaide (Crohan) Rohrer. His widow, Anna (Carl) Rohrer, two brothers, Henry A. of Lancaster, and John J. of Pittsburgh, and an aunt, Mrs. Frank M. Christy of Lancaster, survive. Rev. William H. Kline will officiate at services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Schofer funeral home, Topton. Burial will be made privately in the Dryville cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to Mr. Rohrer tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 22, 1943, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roland, Allen O.

Services were held for Allen O. Roland, 86, who died in his residence on Lorane Road, Exeter Township on June 11.
He was the husband of Mary C. (Kohut) Roland, a resident of ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township.
Born in Reading, Roland had been employed for 12-1/2 years as a journeyman machinist by Berks Engineering Co., and was last employed for 28-1/2 years by Metropolitan Edison Co. until his retirement.
He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Reading.
Surviving is a sister.
Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
The Auman Funeral Homes, Reiffton, handled the arrangements.

Roland, Emma C.

In this city, on the 27th inst., Emma C. Roland, aged 73 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the Widows' Home, 16th and Hawk Sts., on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Roland, Henry

Roland--Henry Roland, aged 59 years and 8 months. The relatives and friends of the family, also Montgomery Lodge, I.O.O.F., and Hebron Encampment, No. 8, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday afternoon, from his late residence, No. 23 South Ninth street. Services at the First Reformed Church. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Roland, James M.

Lebanon, June 29. James M. Roland, 359 North Tenth street, widely known through out the city for many years as an ice merchant, died at his home here. He had been in failing health for nearly a year. Deceased was born 58 years ago at Reamstown, Lancaster county, but came to Lebanon when he was still a mere boy. He worked for his father, Amos Roland, a local ice merchant, and later became associated with his father as a member of the Lauber Ice Company, the name being taken from the Lauber dam, near Weavertown, from which they harvested their ice. Just 20 years ago the elder Roland was killed on his wagon. He leaves three sons, James M. Jr., and Paul, associated with him in the ice business, and Eli, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Charlotte, wife of George Zimmerman, of this city, and Alice, wife of Arthur Rank, at home. There are 10 grandchildren. Albert Roland, of this city, and Amos Roland, of New York State are brothers, and Mrs. Mary Lilac, Reading, and Mrs. Emma Peiffer, Philadelphia, are sisters.

Roland, Joseph F.

Joseph F. Roland, 60, of 121 Woodside Ave., West Lawn, died Sunday at home. Born in Minersville, he was a son of Rose E. Papada Roland, Minersville, and the late Francis Roland. He was employed 36 years as a group leader for Quaker Maid Kitchens, Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield. He was a former assistant fire chief for West Lawn Fire Company and a former driver for Western Berks Ambulance Association. Surviving are his wife the former Elaine M. Voytas; a son, David J., Blandon; three daughters, Connie M. Bordner, Wernersville, Christine M. Folk, West Lawn, and Jodiann Tucci, Birdsboro; 10 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ignatius Loyola Church. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township, Berks County. Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Sinking Spring, is in charge of arrangements.

Roland, Mary

Mrs. Mary Roland, wife of George Roland, died of Bright's disease and asthma at 3 a.m., to-day at her home in the rear of 39 North 8th, aged 45 years. She was ailing seven months and bedfast four months. Deceased was a member of Hope Lutheran congregation, and besides her husband, is survived by two sons, Augustus and Michael Kissinger, and three step-children: Edward, Wilmington, Del.; George Paul, Mary and Anna Roland,--of Reading.

Roland, Mary M.

Roland--In this city, on the 22d inst., Mary M., wife of George Roland, in the 46th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from her late residence, 39 N. 8th St., on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment private at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Roland, Mary P.

Roland--In this city, on the 7th inst., Mary P. Roland, aged 68 years, 3 months and 12 days. The relatives and friends of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 23 South 9th street, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services at the First Reformed church. Interment at Charles Evans cemetery.

Roland, Mary P. (nee Moyer)

Mrs. Mary P. Roland died at her residence 23 South 9th, of a complication of diseases, aged 68 years. Deceased was the widow of Henry Roland and a daughter of the late Amos P. Moyer and a sister of Mrs. John E. Arthur, William T. Moyer and Henry P. Moyer, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Ellen Shirey, ex Councilman John M. Roland, Amos J. Roland, Rebecca Roland, Mrs. Clara Wicklein, Mrs. Elias Newcomet and Henry H. Roland are the surviving sons and daughters. Deceased was a member of the First Reformed church.

Roland, Willie N.

Services were held for Willie N. Roland, 90, formerly of North Second Street, Reading, who died June 11 in Beverly Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Exeter Township, where she had resided since March.
Born in Holly Springs, Miss., she was employed as a silk finisher/presser by Supreme Cleaners and Ray the Tailor, both of Reading.
She was also employed at St. Johns United Church of Christ Daycare Center, Reading, and as a foster grandparent for the Reading School District at the Olivet Boys & Girls Club.
She was a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Reading, where she was an usher for more than 35 years and the leader of the Members Class.
Roland received a congressional citation in 1994 for being an active church member for over 50 years.
She completed several courses with the Standard Leadership Curriculum of the National Baptist Convention in 1984-85.
Roland was the former chaplain of Mary Alice Temple 108 of the Independent Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World.
Surviving are a stepson, Niles G. Beckham, Reading; and three stepdaughters: Sharon (Beckham) Bryant, Reading; Judy (Beckham) Floyd, Dallas; and Carolyn (Beckham) Collash, Shillington.
Other survivors include nine stepgrandchildren and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren.
Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.
The T. J. Baker Funeral Home Inc., handled the arrangements.

Rollins Jr., Theodore L.

Services were held in the Milkins Funeral Home, Temple, for Theodore L. Rollins Jr., 43, of Reading, who was pronounced dead March 14 in a residence at W. Second Street, Bernville. The cause of death is under investigation by the Berks County Coroner's office. Burial was private. Born in Reading, he was a son of Theodore L. Rollins Sr., in Florida, and Maryrose (Noll) Rollins, Hamburg. He was employed for the past five months as a truck driver and mixer by Reitech Corp., Laureldale. Rollins was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. Also surviving are a daughter, Laura Himmelreich, Reading, and five sons: Theodore Rollins III, Dauberville; Marine Corps. Cpl. Bradley V. Rollins, stationed at Fort Jackson, N.C.; Anthony Rollins, Allentown; Brian A. Rollins, Mohrsville; and Jarred Himmelreich, Reading. Other survivors include two brothers, Vincent R. Rollins, reading, and Jonathan P. Rollins, Allentown; and a sister, Rosemary A. Rollins, Allentown.

Rollman, George

Rollman, Michael D.

Michael D. Rollman, 42, of 1662 Wampum Drive, South Manheim Township, died Saturday at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, where he had been a patient since Dec. 24. Born in West Reading, he was a son of Ann McDonald Richards, Bernville, and the late Jacob Rollman. He was employed as a truck driver for 10 years by Associated Wholesalers Inc., Robesonia, last working in November 2000. He had been a Berks/Schuylkill PIAA soccer official for three years, and had coached Schuylkill Haven youth baseball, soccer and basketball teams. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary L. Fick; two sons, Michael D. and Eric M., both at home; two sisters, Michele Weidman, Bethel, and Bobbi Jo DeVine, Jonestown. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday from Bean Funeral Homes and Crematory Services Inc., Sinking Spring.

Rollman, Peter

Peter Rollman, son of the late Daniel and Sara nee Miller Rollman, and husband of Isabella Degler, born Sept. 12, 1862, U. Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co.; was baptized March 1, 1863 by Rev. Grim. He was confirmed April 19, 1874 in Zions Union Church, Strausstown, by Rev. A. Finfrock. He was married to Isabella Degler Aug. 1, 1885, by Rev. A. Finfrock in Womelsdorf. He died Monday, Jan. 30, 1933, in their home, Strausstown, at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 18 days and is survived by his wife, one daughter and 6 grandchildren. His funeral was held February 4, with services in their home and Zions Union Church, Strausstown, and burial in the adjoining graveyard.

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

Romich, Mary S.

Mary S., widow of Henry R. Romich, died at her home, 230 East Fourth Street, this borough, of complications. She was aged 87 years, two months and two days. There survive an adopted daughter, Mary Dellicker, at home, and a brother James Bobb, Pennsburg. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house. Rev. David F. Longacre will officiate. Interment in Fairview Cemetery [Boyertown]. Funeral Director J. J. Brown, has charge. The remains can be viewed Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

Romich, Reuden

Romig, Alice M.

Alice M., daughter of William and the late Mary Romig, of near Breinigsville, died on Saturday morning at the home of her brother, Harrison Romig, of Fritz's school house, after an illness with heart failure, aged 19 years, 3 months and 12 days. Besides her father, she is survived by three brothers, Harrison, Fritz's School House; Martin and Wilmer, Mertztown; three sisters, Mrs. Amy Geho, Pennsburg; Hattie and Mabel Romig, near Breinigsville. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9.30 o'clock. Services and burial at Longswamp Church, Rev. W. F. Bond officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, February 7, 1911, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Bessie M.

Mrs. Bessie M. Romig of 37 Church St., Bechtelsville, died in her home Friday morning. She was 74. She was the wife of Wilmer M. Romig. Born in Gabelsville, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon and Seniah (Frey) Moyer. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Niantic. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Arthur M., of Bechtelsville, and Warren W., of Boyertown; a daughter Elva S., wife of William S. Dotterer of Spring City; 3 grandsons; great-granddaughter and a stepsister, Mrs. Agnes Ruppert of Reading. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the C. L. Losh Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, December 19, 1970, page 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Charles F.

Charles F. Romig, 75, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Wernersville. Born in Longswamp township, Berks county, he was the son of the late Abraham and Louisa (Delong) Romig. Surviving are two sons, Richard of Reading, Leroy of King of Prussia, three sisters, Mrs. Russell Stull, Easton, Mrs. Louisa Nadig, Mrs. Elmer Transue, and three brothers, George, Henry and Jonah, all of Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 12, 1948, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Clifton Charles and Paul

For the second time within ten days, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Romig, of near Siesholtzville, was saddened on Thursday night when death by pneumonia claimed Clifton Charles, their son, aged nearly two years, an infant brother, Paul, having died on February 5. Surviving are the parents and three children: Elwood, Earl and Dorothy and the maternal grandmother. Rev. D. C. Kaufman, of Emaus, will conduct the funeral services at the home on Monday at 1.30 with interment in Huff's church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, February 16, 1929, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Earl Leroy

Burns suffered Tuesday afternoon while burning caterpillar nests out of trees on her father's farm, resulted Wednesday afternoon in the death of Earl Leroy Romig, son of Charles F. and Mabel (Moll) Romig, of near Seisholtzville, Berks county. He was aged 16 years, 10 months and 26 days. The boy was alone at his task at the time of the accident. To ride the farm of the caterpillars, which had arrived in a plague which covers that entire section, he had made a torch of rags soaked in gasoline and fastened to a stick. Some of the blazing fabric fell on his clothes and in an instant he was afire. With good presence of mind, he laid down and rolled himself in the recently plowed field in an attempt to extinguish the flames, at the same time calling for assistance. His sister, Dorothy, 14, rushed to his aid, but when she arrived Earl told her the danger was gone. However, nearly all of his clothing with the exception of his trousers, had been burned from his body. In this way he made his way to the barn and later to the house. He was taken to the office of Dr. Charles F. Smith in Topton, who advised his removal to the Allentown hospital, where he passed away on Wednesday afternoon. The entire upper part of his body had been burned. Earl was a member of the Lutheran wing of St. Peter's church, near Alburtis. He had been working on his father's farm. Besides his parents, he leaves two sisters and one brother, Dorothy, Lorraine and Elwood, all at home. The funeral will be held from the home of his parents on Sunday afternoon at 1.30, daylight saving time, with further services in St. Peter's church and interment in the Huffs church cemetery. Rev. D. C. Kauffman, Emaus, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 31, 1934, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Edward A.

Edward A. Romig died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at his home near Henningville, at the age of 62 years. He had been ailing since August, 1937. He was the son of the late Lewis and Susan (Warmkessel) Romig. He was a farmer. Of the Lutheran faith, he served for some time as a deacon of the Huff's church. Survivors include: his wife, Lizzie M. (Moyer) Romig; and the following children: Clarence, Mertztown R. D.; Lewis, at home; Mrs. Nevin Gery, Allentown; Mrs. Arthur Grim, Hancock; Mrs. Alvin Wetzel, alburtis R.D.; a sister, Mrs. Peter Shoemaker, Mertztown R.D.; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the late home at Henningville at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with continued services in Huff's church. Interment adjoining cemetery. Viewing 7-9 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, April 22, 1939, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Elda S. (nee Herb)

Mrs. Elda S. Romig, wife of Harvey A. Romig, Macungie R. 1, died Sunday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. She was 73. She was a custom dressmaker for the last 55 years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of Longswamp Union Church. Born in Rockland Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan (Welder) Herb. Surviving besides her husband is a sister, Mamie L. Herb, of Allentown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at 314 E. Main St., Macungie. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. today. The Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville, is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 8, 1964, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Emeline C. (nee Howerter)

Mrs. Emeline C. Romig, one of Longswamp�s oldest and most respected citizens, passed away at 6 o�clock Saturday morning at her home, as the result of intestinal tuberculosis. She was 91 years of age and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna, nee Fegley, Howerter. Her husband, George A. Romig, preceded her in death about twenty-five years ago. She was a devout member of the Longswamp Lutheran congregation. Mrs. Romig is survived by two grandchildren, Mrs. Edwin S. Fox, at home, and Mrs. William H. Bieber, of Allentown R. D. 3. Five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, a son-in-law, Edwin Bieber of Mertztown Route D, and a brother Benjamin, of Smithfield, Illinois, also survive. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, at 2 o�clock, Daylight time, with short services at her home and continued services in the Longswamp church with Rev. William Bond officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, June 19, 1932, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Ephriam

Romig, Esther M.

Romig--In this city, on the 19th inst., Esther M., daughter of Lincoln and Laura Romig, aged 14 years, 10 months and 8 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from the residence of the parents, 547 N. 12th St., on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery.

Romig, Eva E.

Funeral services were held for Eva E. (Faust) Romig, 86, of ManorCare, Laureldale, formerly of Reading, who died May 1 ManorCare. She was the wife of Kermit Romig.
Born in Stony Creek Mills, she was a homemaker.
Romig was a member of Longswamp United Church of Christ.
She was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Oley Fire Co.
Surviving in addition to her husband, is a daughter, Anna Mae Wolfe of Temple.
Also two sisters, Anna Rohrbach of Reiffton and Dorothy Steely of Exeter, and a granddaughter.
Burial was in Longswamp Union Cemetery in Mertztown.
The arrangements were handled by the Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home, Oley. [Southern Berks News, May 7, 2003. Submitted by: Nancy McD.]

Romig, Gene J.

Gene J. Romig, the young son of Joseph and Bessie, nee Moyer, Romig, died on Wednesday of pneumonia at the residence of the parents, near Mertztown. The boy was aged 4 years, 3 months and 16 days. Besides the parents he is survived by two sisters, Verna and Arlene, and three brothers, Kermit, John and Bruce, together with the maternal grandfather, Levi Romig, of Mertztown. The funeral will be held from the residence of the parents on Saturday at 1.30 p.m., with brief services at the house and further services in the Longswamp church, Rev. W. F. Bond officiating. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 22, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, George Abraham

George Abraham, son of Abraham Romig and wife, Lydia (nee Walbert), who died at his home in Weilersville, Longswamp township, of heart failure, Friday, June 14, was aged 71 years, 1 month, and 1 day. He was a well-known and retired farmer and a lifelong member of the Reformed congregation at Longswamp. He was a Deacon, Trustee and Elder, in which last capacity he served at the time of his death. [bottom torn] Rev. John Helffrich, the sponsors having been Samuel Dresher and wife, Catharine (nee Keiser). Deceased was confirmed Dec. 31, 1852, by Rev. William Helffrich in the Longswamp Church. He was married to Emmaline Howarter, May 19, 1861, by Rev. William Helffrich. This union was blessed with two children, one sons, Charles Alfred, who died many years ago, and Ida Elizabeth, now Mrs. Edwin Bieber, residing at home. Deceased is survived by his widow [bottom torn] Milton, of Shamrock, and Mrs. Lydia Bitting, his only sister, of Longswamp. Interment was made Friday forenoon, June 21, at Longswamp Church, Revs. William L. Meckstroth and William F. Bond officiating.

[Note: This article spanned several columns at the bottom of the newspaper page. Unfortunately, the bottom of the page was torn off and several lines of the article are missing.]

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, June 28, 1907, page 10. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Harrison

Harrison Romig, a retired night watchman for the Allentown-Easton-Bethlehem Airport, of 541 Hickory St., Allentown, died Tuesday in Wayne County Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. He was 79. Born in Longswamp, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Moyer) Romig. Surviving are his widow, Helen M. (Rubright) Romig; a daughter, Arlene, wife of William C. Dirk of Tafton; two brothers, Martin of Topton and Wilmer of Bechtelsville; a sister, Mabel, wife of Allen Folk of Walberts, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. today.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 31, 1963, page 57. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Mrs. Henry

Mrs. Henry Romig, aged 80 years, died on Wednesday last at the home of her son in Mertztown, of whose family she had been a member a score of years.

[Source: Allentown Democrat, Wednesday, May 7, 1890, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Jacob Tilghman

Following an illness of five weeks, Jacob Tilghman Romig, who resided with the family of Howard Kressley, near Long Swamp church, died on Wednesday evening at the Allentown hospital. He was in his 79th year. He was born in Long Swamp township, a son of Jacob and Sarah, nee Frederick, Romig, and was last employed at the Long Valley rug mills, Mertztown. He was a member of the Long Swamp Reformed church. Among those left to mourn his passing are the following children: James F. Romig, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Annie L. Chalk, Roscoe, Cal., and Mrs. Harry Beyerle and Miss Anna Romig, both of Reading. The funeral will be held from his late home on Tuesday at 2 p.m., with all services in the Long Swamp church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Meckstroth, of Mertztown, pastor of the Long Swamp church, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, November 23, 1928, page 22. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Jonas

Jonas Romig, of near Shamrock, died of infirmities after an illness of several months, aged 72 years. He was a son of Abraham Romig and was born in Longswamp. He was a farmer, tenanting the Wagenhorst farm for many years. The past five years he lived a retired life in his own home. He was confirmed in Longswamp Reformed Church by Rev. Helffrich, remaining an active member up to the time of death. He served the congregation in various capacities. He is survived by his widow and the following children: L. J. Romig, Longswamp; Daniel Romig, Alburtis; Catharine, wife of Daniel Long, Reading; Massie, wife of Harvey Merkel, and Mrs. Benjamin Warmkessel. The following brothers and sisters also survive: George A. Romig, Milton Romig, near Shamrock; Mrs. Sarah Wetzel and Mrs. Lydia Bitting. The funeral will be held next Tuesday morning. Interment in Longswamp Cemetery. Rev. N. W. Helffrich officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 1, 1900, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Joyce Hilda

Joyce Hilda, daughter of Harlan and Ella (nee Master) Romig, died at the parents' resident, at Mertztown, on Wednesday morning at 10.30 o'clock of pneumonia. The deceased is survived by her parents and one sister, Marietta. The funeral services will be held at the residence of the parents on Saturday afternoon at 2.15 o'clock. Interment will be made in Longswamp cemetery. Rev. M. H. Brensinger will officiate at the services. Undertaker Schofer has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 21, 1925, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Katie (nee Mabry)

Confined to her home ill for the past few months, suffering from complications, Mrs. Katie, nee Mabry, wife of Levi J. Romig, died Sunday afternoon at 4.15 o'clock at her home, at Mertztown, aged 63 years and 19 days. Mrs. Romig was a native of Lehigh county and was a daughter of the late Joseph Mabry and his wife, Maria Deibert Mabry. There survive her husband and the following children, Mrs. Charles Dankel, Allentown; Joseph, Hancock; Harlen and Irwin, Mertztown, and John, Mertztown R. 1. One sister, Mrs. Irvin Engler, West Catasauqua, also survives. Mrs. Romig was a member of the Reformed wing of the Longswamp church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, October 1, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Levi J.

Levi J. Romig, retired hotelkeeper and farmer of Longswamp township, passed away at the residence of his son, Irwin, at Mertztown, on Saturday at 8 a.m. Death was due to a stroke which he suffered on Friday evening. He was in his 73rd year. He was a faithful member of the Reformed faith of Longswamp church. A son of the late Jonas W. and wife, Eliza (nee Merkle) Romig. His wife, Katie, nee Mabry, passed away a few years ago. There survive one daughter, Lizzie, wife of Charles Dankle, of Allentown; four sons, Joseph, Harlan, John and Irwin, of Mertztown; one brother, Daniel, of Topton; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Warmkessel, Macungie; Mrs. Catherine Long, of Emaus; 15 grandchildren, also survive. The funeral will be held from the residence of his son Irwin, Mertztown, on Wednesday, may 20, at 1.30 p.m., daylight time, with further services in Longswamp church and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. William Meckstroth will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, May 17, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Lizzie M.

Mrs. Lizzie M. (Moyer) Romig, 75, widow of Edward A. Romig, died yesterday morning at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence J. Romig, Mertztown R. 1. Born in District Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late William and Matilda (Frederick) Moyer. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Church. Surviving are two sons, Clarence J., with whom she lived, and Lewis E., of Topton; three daughters, Eva, wife of Nevin Gery, of Allentown; Annie, wife of Arthur Grim, of Mertztown R. 1, and verna, wife of Alvin Wetzel, of Alburtis R. 1; 19 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Tamie Wentzel of Pottstown and Mrs. John Reese of Alburtis R. 1. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the DeLong and Trexler Funeral Home in Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, February 16, 1956, page 32. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Paul W.

Paul W., son of Joseph W. Romig, of Hancock, died Tuesday morning at 4.10 after a short illness of influenza and measles, aged eight years. He is survived by his parents, Joseph W. and Bessie, nee Moyer, and two brothers, Kermit and John, and one sister, Verna. The funeral will be private on Thursday at 4 p.m. with interment in the Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, October 30, 1918, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Reuben L.

Reuben L. Romig of 321 W. Emaus Ave., died on Tuesday at 12:30 a.m. Death, in his 53rd year, was caused by a complication of ailments. For the past 21 years, Mr. Romig had been the proprietor of a barbershop at his home. He had been practicing his trade for 36 years. Born in Longswamp, he was the son of Abraham and Louisa, nee Long, Romig. His wife, Laura R., nee Greiss, preceded him in death on June 10th of this year. Surviving are a daughter, Helen, wife of George Jacoby, at home; a grandson, Delbert; four brothers, Charles of Reading, and Jonas, George and Henry of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Sallie Flores, Mrs. Elmer Transue and Mrs. Thomas Nadig of this city, and Mrs. Russell Stull of Easton. Mr. Romig was a member of St. Mark's Reformed church and the pastor's Bible class there. Fraternally, he was affiliated with Lehigh Chamber, O.K. of F., No. 13; Jordan Commandery, No. 102, K. of M.; Red Heart Tribe No. 55, I.O.R.M.; the Mountainville Fire Co. No. 16; the Allentown Firemen's Relief association and the Association of Master Barbers of American, No. 627. Rev. C. D. Kressley will officiate at brief services for relatives from his late home on Saturday at 1:30 o'clock and at continued services in St. Mark's Reformed church. Interment will be made in Hillside cemetery. Friends may call at his late home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 10, 1937, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Sallie C. (nee Haines)

Death at 12.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon called Mrs. Sallie C. Romig, nee Haines, widow of George O. Romig, the end coming at her home, the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Stettler, 922 Delaware avenue, Bethlehem. She was in her 79th year. Mrs. Romig, a native of Upper Macungie township, Lehigh county, had been in ill health for the past seven years. She suffered a stroke ten days ago and this hastened her death. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan, nee Schlegel, Haines. She had lived with the Stettler family in Bethlehem since the death of her husband nineteen years ago. She was a faithful member for many years of the Reformed congregation of the Mertztown church, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. Besides her daughter, Mrs. John Stettler, of Bethlehem, she is survived by three sons, William C. and Warren O. Romig, both of Allentown, and Fred G. Romig, Bethlehem, together with eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Adam Desch, Emaus; Mrs. Bert Holden, Ilion, N.Y., and Mrs. Alice Haas, Lincoln, Neb., and three brothers, Jacob and Joseph Haines, Cetronia, and Wilson Haines, Allentown. The funeral will be held from her late home on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with brief services at the house and continued services in the Mertztown church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, December 24, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, Susanna (nee Warmkessel)

Mrs. Susanna Romig, widow of Lewis B. Romig for 39 years, passed away while living with her daughter, Mrs. Peter B. Shoemaker and family, in Longswamp, on Saturday, Feb. 8, aged 88 years and 7 months. She was a daughter of Aaron Warmkessel and wife, Esther, nee Rohrbach, and was born July 8, 1841 in Longswamp, and was baptized in 1841 by Rev. Isaac Roeller. Confirmed by the same pastor in her early life at Huff's Church, where she remained a devoted, life long member. She was joined in marriage to Lewis B. Romig on September 24, 1859, by Rev. I. Roeller. Of two sons and one daughter, Edward and Mrs. Shoemaker, both of Longswamp, survive; also one step-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Carl, Trexlertown; two stepbrothers, Aaron and Isaac Warmkessel, Mertztown R. 1, 16 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held both at the house and in Huff's Church on Friday, Feb. 14, with interment in the newly renovated cemetery adjoining. J. J. Schofer & Son, Topton, were in charge.

[Source: Shamrock News, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, February 21, 1930, page 15. Submitted by Jerri.]

Romig, William

Following a week's illness from influenza and double pneumonia, William H. Romig, of Boyertown, died Tuesday evening in the Pottstown Hospital, to which institution he had been taken that day. He was aged 23 years 10 months and 16 days. He resided at Fourth and Franklin Streets, Boyertown, with his wife's grandmother, Mrs. Polly Romig. Deceased is survived by his widow, Rogene (nee Dellicker) and a daughter Charlotte Marie, aged 11 months. The funeral will be held privately on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from his late residence. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown. J. J. Brown is the undertaker.

Roop, Dorothy

A graveside service will be held for Dorothy (Heller) Roop, 90, widow of Calvin Roop and formerly of Boyertown, who died May 24 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.
She was a resident of ManorCare in Pottstown.
For many years, she worked as a cook at Twin Ponds Golf Club in Gilbertsville.
She was a member of the West End Fire Co. in Stowe.
Roop was predeceased by a sister.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery in Boyertown.
The arrangements were handled by the Catagnus Funeral Home, Gilbertsville.

Rose, Jane T. (nee Weiler)

Jane T., wife of Edward T. Rose, of Reading, and a sister to Mrs. D. D. Fritch, of Macungie, died last Thursday afternoon of cancer, aged 51 years. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Weiler, of Longswamp, where she was born. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, and the following brothers and sisters: Jonas A. Weiler, of Ringtown, Pa.; John A. Weiler, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Anna Wise, of Allentown, and Mrs. Fritch, of this place.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, December 28, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rose, Ruth C.

Services were held for Ruth C. Rose, 91, formerly of Amity Township, who died March 20 in Berks Heim Annex, where she had been a resident for 13 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Elton E. Rose, in 1970. Born in Red Bank, N.J., she was a member of Oakhurst United Methodist Church, Oakhurst, N.J. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara E. (Rose) Jacobs, Amity Township. There are also five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by a son, Richard, and a daughter, Helen L. (Rose) Carlin. Burial was in the Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury Cemetery, Shrewsbury, N.J. The Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

Roseman, Helen T.

Helen T. Roseman, 86, of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown died Jan. 15, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of John J. Roseman. Born in Hellertown, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Suzanna (Petruno) Bacak. She was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Hellertown, where she was a member of the guild and choir. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Rita of Charles Bartolet, Lower Saucon Township. She was pre-deceased by a daughter, Suzanne; a brother, Stephen Bacak; and 2 sisters; Mary Koloski and Anna Mindock. Services were held Sat. Jan. 18. Contributions can be made to either the church or the Carmelite Monastery, Lanark, PA Arrangements by The Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main Street, Hellertown, PA.

Rosenberger, Two Daughters of Henry

Roshon, Susanna

Pottstown, Aug. 5 (Special). Susanna (Kline), widow of Henry B. Roshon, 433 Chestnut street, this place, died at the Homeopathic Hospital, aged 70 years, 4 months and 5 days. Deceased was in failing health for the past 10 years and was bedfast seven weeks. She was born at Huffs Church, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kline, and is survived by her daughter, Laura, wife of Harry P. Yergey, 433 Chestnut street, with whom she made her home. Eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one half-brother, Henry B. Fox, of Huffs Church, also survive. She was a resident of town for the past 46 years. Her husband died Jan. 25, 1928.

Roshorn, George E.

George E., son of Lefever and Mary Roshorn, 340 Canal, died at the residence of his parents of white swelling, aged 18 years. Deceased was ailing five years and bedfast six weeks. He was born in Adamstown. He was employed as office boy by Frymeruth & Bro. coal dealers. He was a member of Grace United Evangelical Church, and leaves a large circle of friends. Besides his parents, two brothers, Robert and William remain.

Roshorn, Robert N.

Robert N. Roshorn, 83, died this morning in his home at 321 Haverford Road, Wynnewood. Born in Adamstown, he was the son of the late Lefevre and Mary (Billingfeldt) Roshorn. He was employed by the Reading Co. for 20 years until his retirement in 1948. His wife, Carrie (Stamm) Roshorn died in 1918. Surviving are two sons, Robert R., Philadelphia and Daniel R., Reading; a daughter, Florence Roshorn, Wynnewood, and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the T.C. Auman, Inc. Funeral Parlors, the Rev. Frank E. Radcliff officiating. Burial will be private.

Rotes, Ellen D.

Mrs. Ellen D., widow of Isaac S. Rotes, died Thursday morning at her home, No. 346 Beech street. The cause of her death was pneumonia. She had been failing for some time past, being afflicted with heart trouble, and the severe attack of pneumonia. She was aged 74 years 8 months and 24 days. She was a daughter of George Davidheiser, of near Greshville, Berks County. There are two surviving sisters, Mrs. Mary Boyer, Oaks, this county, and Mrs. Kitty Yergey, of Wisconsin [Catherine wife of John M. Yorgey, Horicon, Wisconsin]. Her surviving children are Mrs. Anna M. Leslie, widow of Dr. Daniel Leslie; Miss Martha and Edward D. The late John D. Rotes, a well known citizen, was a son of deceased. Reuben R. Davidheiser, Milton R. Davidheiser and Ephraim Davidheiser are nephews of the deceased. Mrs. Rotes was a worthy Christian woman and a loving, devoted mother. She was a member of the Transfiguration Lutheran Church, this borough. Her husband, Isaac S. Rotes died two years ago. He was a coach trimmer and upholsterer and a much respected citizen during his long residence in Pottstown.

Roth, Callie E. (nee Fritz)

Callie E., wife of Charles F. Roth, 862 North Eight street, died Sunday morning at 1.30 o'clock at the Allentown Hospital, aged 46 years, 1 month and 1 day. Mrs. Roth had been suffering from a goitre of the heart for two years and had been bedfast for the past year. For a time she was a patient at the Hazleton hospital. She returned from that hospital some time ago and apparently was slowly regaining health. A few days ago her condition became grave and she was taken to the Allentown hospital where she remained until her death. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran church. Mrs. Roth was a daughter of James and Lydia Fritz and was born at Longswamp. Her parents and husband survive as do two children, May and Robert, both at home. Tow sisters, Clara walbert, Topton; Mary Werkheiser, Rochester, N.Y., and two brothers, Daniel Fritz, of this city, and Milton Fritz, Reading, also survive. Funeral services will be held from her late home on Wednesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Conrad Wilker officiating. Interment will be made in Lower Saucon cemetery, near Hellertown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, July 12, 1926, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roth, Charles

Charles Roth, a farmer and huckster of Hereford, was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, early Friday morning, and died almost instantly. Dr. J. N. Rohrbach, of Palm, was hurriedly summoned but his services were not needed as the man was beyond all human assistance. Deceased was a big man, being nearly 6 feet, 4 inches in height and weighing about 300 pounds. He was 40 years, 6 months and 17 days of age. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Herring Roth. Fraternally he was affiliated with the K. of M. C. of Emaus and Allentown Aerie, F.O.E. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas and George, Emaus and two sisters, Mrs. George Roth, Pennsburg and Mrs. Harry Derr, Emaus. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Undertaker Fred Reinsmith, Emaus. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery, Allentown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, December 9, 1923, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roth, Gerald I.

Services were held in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Gerald I. Roth, 66, Pine Road, Tilden Township, who was dead of natural causes Nov. 1 on arrival in Reading Hospital. Burial was private. He was the husband of Melanie K. (Berry) Roth. Born in Tilden Township, He was a son of Althea L. (Shollenberger) Roth, Tilden Township, and the late Irvin M. Roth. Until retiring in 1997, he had been employed as a truck driver by Alpha Packaging, Centre Township. Roth served in the Army National Guard. Also surviving are three daughters, Julie L. (Roth) Hoffert, Shoemakersville; Dove (Roth) Breiner, Auburn; and Taunia (Roth) Reed, Virginia Beach, Va. There are also four grandchildren and a stepson, Brett V. Long, Tilden Township.

Roth, Harrison

Harrison Roth, proprietor of the Hensingersville Hotel, died on Monday morning, aged 70 years. He suffered from asthma and heart failure and was bedfast for three weeks. Deceased was widely known, had a great many friends and was a staunch Democrat in politics. He formerly conducted the Longswamp hotel and after vacating same fifteen years ago he bought the Hensingerville hotel. He is survived by his wife, Lovina, nee Boyer, and one daughter, Minnie, wife of A. F. Beitler, residing at home; also one sister, Mrs. Lewis Long, of Mertztown. Interment will be made at the Longswamp church, of which deceased was a life-long member.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, February 18, 1909, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roth, Herbert A.

Herbert A. Roth, 74, of Alburtis R. 1, died Saturday at his home. He was the husband of the late Flossie M. (Frantz) Roth. He was born in Longswamp Township, a son of the late Benjamin A. and Lizzie (Miller) Frantz. Roth was a member of Jordan Lutheran Church, Walberts. He retired 10 years ago from the East Penn Foundry Co., Macungie. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Arlene Brensinger of Mertztown R. 1; two sons, Ira of Boyertown R. 1 and Robert of Reading; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Guth of Allentown R.D., and Mabel, wife of Ira Stump of Alburtis; a brother Harvey of Ormrod; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, May 24, 1964, page C-14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roth, John

Roth - In Centre, December 9th, 1872, John, son of Peter and Sarah, (born Berger), Roth, aged 9 years, 3 months and 15 days.

Roth, Katie V. (nee Seip)

Katie V. Roth, wife of Edwin Roth, passed away Saturday afternoon at her late home at 3:30 o�clock after an illness of three months. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, on Nov. 30, 1880, a daughter of Henry and Sarah (nee Oswald) Seip. She was married 39 years ago and lived on the farms of the Lehigh Portland Cement Co., near Fogelsville, where her husband has been employed for the last 35 years. She was an active member of St. John�s Lutheran church of Fogelsville and of the Ladies Aid society of that church. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Charles Henninger, Mrs. Harvey Schmick and Mrs. Fred Leiby; four grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Charles Seip, Kutztown; Mrs. Peter Christman, Breinigsville; Mrs. Sallie Krum, Wescosville; Mrs. John Bowman, Reading, and Francis Seip, Allentown. One daughter, Mrs. Howard Reitz, preceded her in death. The funeral with Rev. J. F. Keller officiating, will be held from her late home on Thursday at 2 p.m., followed by services in St. John�s Lutheran church, Fogelsville, and interment in the Fogelsville cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday evening between 7 and 9 o�clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, November 14, 1937, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roth, Leanda

Leanda Roth, wife of Henry Roth, died yesterday morning of a complication of diseases, which started 14 years ago. Her age was 47 years, 5 months and 30 days. Her husband and several children survive. Funeral Thursday from her late home, No. 328 North Fourteenth Street. Interment at Mertztown.

Roth, Matthias M.

Death came suddenly to Matthias M. Roth, an aged and respected citizen of Emaus, while at work at the Emaus Pipe Foundry yesterday afternoon. Mr. Roth had left his home in seemingly the best of health, and had been at work several hours before he was stricken with apoplexy. The stroke came at about half-past three o'clock while he was busily engaged at his labor, that of special tipping. Fellow workmen assisted him to his home, where a physician was hurriedly summoned, but the man was already beyond medical aid, and sand rapidly until at half-past four, barely an hour after the time he had been stricken, he breathed his last. Matthias M. Roth was born in Rockland township, Berks county, on February 10, 1840. He was a prominent member of Longswamp Lodge, I.O.O.F., and of the Encampment of Odd Fellows at Longswamp. His connection with this order dated back forty years. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran Church at Longswamp and took a great interest in church matters. His residence at Emaus began five years ago, when he moved to that place from Longswamp. Deceased is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. Emma Schneck, Mrs. Hannah Fegley, Mrs. Ellen Stansfield and George Roth, all of Emaus. Two children preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, March 11, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Roth, Sarah

Roth -- In Rockland, January 1st, Sarah Roth, wife of Samuel Roth, aged 73 years, 11 months and 19 days.

Rothenberger, A. Beatrice

Among the local survivors of A. Beatrice (Young) Rothenberger, 92, who died Feb. 24 in Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing Unit, is a son, G. Richard Rothenberger, Mohrsville.

Rothenberger, David L.

Rothenberger -- In Muhlenberg, on July 20th, David L. son of the deceased John L. Rothenberger, aged 27 years.

Rothenberger, Dorothy F.

Services were held for Dorothy F. "Dolly" Rothenberger, 66, who died April 29 in her residence in York.
She was the wife of Charles H. Rothenberger Jr.
Born in Gilbertsville, she was employed in her father's businesses, M & M Hosiery and Penn Stretch Co., both of Gilbertsville. She was later employed by Danskin Inc., York, and was last employed for 14 years by Wyeth Laboratories, Marietta, Lancaster County, retiring in 2002.
She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, York.
Rothenberger was a 1955 graduate of Boyertown High School.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two daughters, Teresa A. (Rothenberger) Bachman, York, and Yvonne G. (Rothenberger) Taylor, Red Lion, York County.
Other survivors include a brother and five grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to York Cancer Center, 25 Monument Road, York, PA 17404.
Burial was in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York.
The arrangements were handled by the Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Home Inc., Red Lion.

Rothenberger, Elizabeth

Rothenberger - In this city on June 22, Elizabeth, wife of Daniel Rothenberger, aged 79 years. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No 346 North Ninth street, on Friday morning at 9 o'clock, services and interment at Alsace church.

Rothenberger, Lillian V.

Lillian V. Rothenberger, 68, of 311 W. Somerset St., Fleetwood, died Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since May 19. She was the wife of Elwood E. Rothenberger. Born in Fleetwood, she was a daughter of J. Lester and Effie L. (Keim) Schoedler, Fleetwood. She was employed for 42 years by the Fleetwood Shirt Factory, retiring in 1991. A member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Fleetwood, she had sung in the choir for 54 years.

Rothenberger, Raymond L.

Raymond L. Rothenberger, 91, Alsace Township, died April 4 at 1:40 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient one week. He was the husband of Blanche M. (Kantner) Rothenberger. Born in Temple, he was a son of the late James and Mabel (Smith) Rothenberger. Rothenberger was employed for 20 years in the varnish department by The Glidden Company, Reading, retiring in 1974. He was an Army veteran of World War II. His wife is his only survivor. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Rothenberger, Reuben

Died. On the 9th ult., in Siesholtzville, Reuben Rothenberger, aged 64 years, 7 months and 5 days, and on the 21st ult., Christine, widow of said deceased, aged 64 years, 3 months and 17 days.

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

Rothermel, Annie Amelia (nee Yenser)

Mrs. Annie Amelia Rothermel, widow of Emanuel Rothermel, died Friday at 440 W. Walnut St., Kutztown, where she had been residing with her daughter, Ella M. Rothermel. She was aged 71 years and 4 days. She was born in Topton, the daughter of the late Jonathan and Emmaline (Jones) Yenser. She was a member of St. John�s Reformed church. Surviving are the following children: Helen C., wife of John Bell, Monogagy; Ella M. Rothermel, Kutztown, and Beulah, wife of William Gring, Lancaster, and one granddaughter. One brother, Edwin Yenser, Kutztown, and three sisters, Mrs. L. J. Rathman, Reading; Mrs. Joseph Moyer, Allentown and Mrs. Richard Glasser of Brooklyn, near Kutztown, also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Fritz funeral home, Kutztown, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery, Kutztown.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, August 6, 1944, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rothermel, Amelia (nee Young)

Rothermel - In Stonersville, on the 16th inst., Amelia, wife of Daniel Rothermel, and daughter of Nathan and Deborah Young, aged 23 years.

Rothermel, Betty Jean

Miss Betty Jean Rothermel, 24, of 30 Pine St., Kutztown, died Monday night at Allentown Hospital. Born in Mertztown, a daughter of George A. and Bella V. (Geiger) Rothermel, she is survived by her parents, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Geiger of Mertztown, and the following brothers and sisters: Catherine, wife of Robert Himmelreich, West Reading; Delores, wife of Warren Rohrbach, Fleetwood R.D., and Dennis, Roy, Harold and Linda, at home.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 28, 1952, page 45. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rothermel, Catherine

Rothermel - In Muhlenberg, March 30th, Catharine, wife of Peter Rothermel, aged 55 years, 5 months and 5 days.

Rothermel, Douglass H., Sr.

Douglass H. Rothermel Sr., 76, died of natural causes Aug. 14 at 4:50 p.m. in his residence in Denver, Lancaster County. He was the husband of Betty J. (Hess) Rothermel. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Douglass E. and Helen (Pfleger) Rothermel. Rothermel was employed for many years as an engineer by Metropolitan Edison Co., Muhlenberg Township, until his retirement. He was a member of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn. Rothermel is also survived by a son, Douglass H. Jr., Toms River, N.J. Other survivors include two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Graveside services will be private in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Inc., Reamstown, Lancaster County, is in charge of arrangements.

Rothermel, Eleanor (nee Pringle)

Fleetwood, July 28 (Special). _ Mrs. Eleanor (Pringle) Rothermel died at her home, 114 West Washington street, this borough, after a lingering illness of complications. Aged 63 years, 11 months and 26 days. She was a daughter of the late William T. and Mary Anna (Purvis) Pringle and was born in Alnwick, Eng. Surviving are one daughter, Dora, at home, and the following brothers and sisters: Arthur E., Samuel, Amy, Charlotte and Dora Pring1e, all of Philadelphia.

Funeral on Thursday. July 30, at 2 p.m. All services in Emmanuel Evangelical Church, this borough. Rev. A. G. Woodring will officiate. Interment in Fleetwood Cemetery. W.J. Christ, local funeral director, is in charge.

Rothermel, Eleanor (nee Pringle)

Rothermel--In Fleetwood, on the 27th inst., Mrs. Eleanor (Pringle) Rothermel, aged 63 years, 11 months, 26 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, on Thursday at 2 p.m., Daylight Saving Time. All services in Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Fleetwood. Interment in Fleetwood cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening, 7 to 9.

Rothermel, Emelina

Rothermel - On October 19th, in Perry, Emelina, daughter of Daniel S and Esther Rothermel, aged 6 years and 1 month.

Rothermel, Enoch

Rothermel - In Richmond, April 24th, Enoch Rothermel, son of Leonard and Catharine Rothermel, aged 21 years, 2 months and 16 days.

Rothermel, Guy P.

In this city on the 1st inst., Guy P son of Lewis O and Beulah Rothermel aged 4 years 1 months and 7 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from the residence of the parents, 1127 Marion Street, on Monday at 7:30 o'clock p.m., at the house. Services at the house. Will leave on Tuesday, 8:05 a.m. train, for Moselem. Further services and interment at Becker's St. Peter's Church.

Rothermel, Harold R.

Harold Robert Rothermel, 76, Fleetwood, died May 1 at 8:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he had resided since April 12. He was the husband of Ruth I. (Fetter) Rothermel. Born in Blandon, he was a son of the late Arthur H. and Annie M. (Angstadt) Rothermel. Rothermel was employed for 30 years by Globe Underwear, Shoemakersville, retiring as a foreman in 1990. He is also survived by two daughters, Pamela A. (Rothermel) Fister, Pittsburgh, and Paulette A. (Rothermel) Pollock, Fleetwood. Other survivors include a sister, Anna Mae (Rothermel) Schappell, Alsace Township; and two brothers, Forrest, Leesport, and Earl, Blandon. There are also three grandsons. Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Rothermel, Jacob

Jacob Rothermel, son of the late James and Magdalena (Smith) Rothermel, born July 21, 1849, in Jefferson Twp., Berks Co., Pa., was baptized in infancy and confirmed in Christ, Little Tulpehocken, Church. He was united in marriage to Sarah Himmelberger, who preceded him in death by 10 years. Mr. Rothermel died on Friday, Sept. 18, 1931, in the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Maggie Rothermel, Womelsdorf, Pa., at the age of 82 years, 1 months and 24 days, and is survived by four sons and one daughter. His funeral was held on Sept. 21, with all services at the home and interment in Zion Church Cemetery, Womelsdorf.

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

Rothermel, Jacob D.

Jacob D. Rothermel, 54, of Mertztown R. 1, died yesterday in Allentown Hospital. He was the husband of Miriam (Rothermel) Rothermel. He was employed at Caloric Appliance Corp., Topton. Born in Bowers, he was a son of the late Charles and Amanda (Delong) Rothermel. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Maxatawny Zion Church. Surviving with his widow are a daughter Anna, wife of Franklin Bortz, Macungie R. 1; two sons, Jacob C. and John L., both of Kutztown; a sister, Mrs. Katie Weiser, of Topton, and 10 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Fritz and Kendall Funeral Home, Kutztown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

Rothermel, Jeremiah G.

Jeremiah G. Rothermel, a retired farmer, died at his home in Fleetwood from complications. He was confined to bed two weeks. Mr. Rothermel was a native of Fleetwood and was aged 73 years. There survive the following children: Hettie R., at home; Jeremiah R., Allentown; Emma R., Reading; Lloyd, Blandon; also two grandchildren, one brother, Albert D., Blandon. He was a member of the Reformed church of this place. Funeral, Monday morning, May 4, at 9.30 o'clock at the house.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, May 3, 1925, p. 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rothermel, Leona A.

Services were held in Christ (DeLong) United Church of Christ, Bowers, for Leona A. Rothermel of Park Road, Richmond Township, who died March 14 in Kutztown Manor Inc., where she had resided two days. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Maxatawny Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Rothermel, who died Dec. 25, 1997. Born in Rockland Township, she was a daughter of the late Astor Z. and Minnie V. (Hess) Welder. Until her retirement in the early 1980's, she was employed as a presser by J L Manufacturing, Fleetwood, for over 20 years. Rothermel was a member of Christ (DeLong) United Church of Christ. She was also a past secretary of the Ladies Bible Study Group of Hope Lutheran Church, Bowers. Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown, was in charge of arrangements.

Rothermel, Mabel A.

Services were held in the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, for Mabel A. Rothermel, of Pleasant Hill Road, who died May 20 in Kutztown Manor, where she had been a patient since April 26.
Burial was in St. Paul's Union Cemetery, Fleetwood.
She was predeceased by her husband, LeRoy B. Rothermel, who died Oct. 1, 1993.
Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late H. Alvin and Judith C. (Barrall) Miller.
She was employed by McCrory's, Kutztown, for many years.
Surviving is a sister, Virginia K. (Miller) Steward, Walnuttown.

Rothermel, Margaret L.

Services were held for Margaret L. Rothermel, 87, formerly of Walnut Road, Exeter Township, who died November 25 at the Reading Hospital.
She was taken to the hospital from the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.
She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel H. Rothermel.
Rothermel was born in Geigertown.
Surviving are three sisters: Ruth (Kline) Davidheiser, Kulptown; Grace (Kline) McMullen, Exeter Township; and Lillian (Kline) Fidler, Stonersville.
Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
The Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro, handled the arrangements.

Rothermel, Molene B.

Services were held in Pleasant Union Church, Lillington, N.C., for Molene B. Rothermel, 84, Tobias Lane, Bern Township, who died Dec. 30 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient for three days. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, Marshall Rothermel, who died June 1, 1999. Born in Lillington, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Bessie (Johnson) Brown. She was a graduate of Lillington High School and a member of Pleasant Union Christian Church, Lillington. Surviving are a daughter, Donna F. (Rothermel) Koch, Bernville; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Tommy Brown, Lillington; and two sisters, Mary L. (Brown) Tudor, Angier, N.C., and Louise (Brown) Lancaster, Fayetteville, N.C. The Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, was in charge of arrangements.

Rothermel, Paul L.

Services were held for Paul L. Rothermel, 75, of Beaumont Avenue, Temple, who died March 16 in Reading Hospital, where he was a patient. He was the husband of Reva E. (Parsons) Rothermel. His first wife, Doris C. Rothermel, died in 1979. Born in Ruscombmanor Township, Rothermel served in the Army for 20 years, retiring in 1967 as a staff sergeant. He was later employed for 13 years as a machine operator by Electro Space Fabricators Inc., Topton, retiring in 1991. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Rothermel was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Fleetwood. He is also survived by two sons, Jerry L. Rothermel, Fountain Hill, Ariz., and Paul W. Rothermel, Minersville, Schuylkill County; and two daughters, Kathy M. (Rothermel) Freymoyer, Hamburg, and Michelle P. Rothermel, Muhlenberg Township. Other survivors include two stepsons, Clifford Gigee, Sayre, Bradford County and Gary Gigee, Knoxville, Tenn. Also surviving are a brother, two sisters; nine grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. The arrangements were handled by the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., Fleetwood.

Rothermal, Susan B. (nee Schaeffer)

Susan B. (nee Schaeffer), widow of Amos Rothermel, of Fleetwood, died of diabetes in the Reading hospital on Saturday. Her age was 68 years, 7 months and 26 days. The following children survive: Wilson S., attorney, of Reading; Dr. George S., the Misses Esther and Clara, Fleetwood; Miss Elizabeth, East Orange, N.J. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Amelia Noll and Miss Carrie B. Schaeffer, Fleetwood; Mrs. Mary Diener, Hamburg; Jacob B. Schaeffer, Pennside; George B. Schaeffer, Reading. Funeral, Wednesday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 2, 1920, page 14. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rothermel, Susanna

Rothermel - In Richmond, April 27th, Susanna Rothermel, widow of John Rothermel, aged 76 years, 4 months and 10 days.

Rothermel, Terry L.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Terry L. Rothermel, of Lowland Road, Tilden Township, who died of natural causes Aug. 18 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient eight days. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County. He was the husband of Connie S. (Correll) Rothermel. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Lee E. and Beatrice R. (Williamson) Rothermel. Until 2002, he was the owner/operator of Smoketown South Archery Shop, located at his residence, for seven years. He was also employed as a fastener for 17 years by G. P. Fasteners, Shoemakersville, last working March 8, 2001. Rothermel was a past president of the East Coast Four-Wheel Drive Association, Inc. Also surviving are a sister, Evelyn M. (Yerger) Hunsicker, Hamburg.

Rothermel, William

William Rothermel, son of Jacob & Sarah (Himmelberger) Rothermel, was born in Jefferson township March 9, 1881, and died January 21, 1933, aged 56y10m12d. He married Ninea Oxenreider November 8, 1902, who survives with ten children: Sarah (Mrs. James) Kauffman, Helen, Anna (Mrs. Marlin) Brightbill, Robert, Irene, Woodrow, Cariella (Mrs. Joseph) Frazier, Lloyd, William and Stewart; also three brothers: Calvin, John and Charles. Service at the house.

Rothrock, Carrie J.

Miss Carrie J. Rothrock, who has friends and relatives in Reading, died at Bethlehem, where she was a telephone operator, of typhoid pneumonia.

The funeral of Ida May, daughter of Joseph and Mary Johnston, took place from the parents' residence, 1012 Walnut st. The cortege proceeded to St. Luke's Lutheran church, where services were held by Rev. F.K. Huntzinger. Deceased's classmates of the Eckert school building and Sunday school attended. Four pupils from the former acted as pall-bearers: Sadie Miller, Cora Bowman, Emma Ritter and Lizzie Weitzel. The remains rested in a white plush casket with inscription "Rest in Peace" inscribed on the silver plate. The body was clothed in a cherry red dress, trimmed with black velvet. The face bore a natural expression. Surround the casket were beautiful floral offerings, among them: A star of wax flowers, from grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Dellart; crescent and star, Lillie and Georgie Watson; star, immortelles, Lillie and Daisy Trumbore; crosses, Mrs. Foose; boquets, Mr. and Mrs. Rightmyer, Aunt Mary Deemer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnston; sickle, Miss Flora Wilson; anchor, Miss Josie Phillips; cross, Miss Sallie Williams; star on pedestal, Sunday School class of St. Luke's; chair of immortelles, inscribed "Vacant," surmounted with a large dove, aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Swanger; wreath, from brothers, Harry, Walter, George and William; 8 lillies, Wayne and George Hammer; pink roses, schoolmates Eckert's building.

Rothrock, Donald J.

The body of Pvt. Donald J. Rothrock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rothrock, Alburtis R. 1, is expected to arrive at Topton tomorrow at 6:37 p.m. Pvt. Rothrock was killed in a vehicular accident on Luzone, Philippine Island, on June 19, 1946, at the age of 19 years. Enlisting in March of 1945, he received basic training at Camp Wheeler, Ga., where he served with the 7th Infantry Training Battalion. Upon completion of training, he served with the 375th Harbor Craft Co. in Manila. Full military honors by Ray A. Master Post No. 217 American Legion and Bond-Shoemaker Post V.F.W., Mertztown, will be accorded at the funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Schofer funeral home, Topton. Rev. John L. Herbster will officiate. Further services will be held in Longswamp church, of which Pvt. Rothrock was a member. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Anna DeLong of Mertztown and Caroline at home; three brothers, Edwin and Robert at home and Pvt. Herbert Jr., stationed in New Orleans. His grandmother, Mrs. Anna Klotz, of Hellertown, also survives.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, October 13, 1948, page 24. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rothrock, Jeanette E.

Jeanette E. Rothrock, 75, of Lansdale, previously of Souderton, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002 at Beverly Health Care Center, Lansdale. Funeral services were held Nov. 15. Interment was in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hill. She was the wife of the late Ralph R. Rothrock. Born in Richlandtown, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Lizzie (Slotter) Hillegas.
She was an assembler and function tester for over seven years at Porter Instrument, Hatfield. Previously for 18 years she worked at Easton Clothing Co., Souderton. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Red Hill. She is survived by: one brother, Ellis G. Hillegas of East Greenville; one sister, Bertha Steffans of Florida. She was predeceased by a son, Ralph Jr.
Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown.

Rourke, Theresa

In this city, on the 8th inst., Theresa Rourke wife of John Rourke, aged 31 years, 8 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence 422 South 7th Street, on Monday Morning at 10 o'clock. Services at St. Paul's R.C. Church.. Internment at the Catholic Cemetery.

Rowe, Emanuel

Emanuel Rowe died of old age and general debility, at his home, 1706 North 9th, Monday afternoon, aged 88 years. He was a native of Lancaster county, where he lived until about 20 years ago, and was prominent among the Odd Fellow fraternity. Mr. Rowe is survived by a daughter, Mary, wife of John Myers, Phillipsburg, N.J. and a son, William Rowe, of Phila. A son, Elam C. Rowe, died suddenly while standing at the corner of 8th and Oley, on Sunday evening, Nov. 1.

Rowe, Florence Ella

A private service was held for Florence Ella "Sis" (Hildenbrand) Rowe, 72, of Douglassville, formerly of Pottstown, who died May 8 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
She was the widow of William H. Rowe Sr.
Born in Pottstown, she was a matron/custodian for the Pottstown School District for 25 years before retiring.
She is survived by a son, William H. Rowe Jr. of Douglassville; a daughter, Dorothy Ann Roberts of Royersford; a brother; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Amity Manor, 1131 Benjamin Franklin Highway-West, Douglassville, PA 19518.
The arrangements were handled by the Houck and Gofus Funeral Home of Pottstown.

Rowe, John and Alvin F. Beitler

The Allentown area lost two veteran hotelmen by death. They were Alvin F. Beitler, 71, for 37 years operator of the Hensingersville hotel, and John Rowe, 69, for many years proprietor of a hotel at Seidersville. Mr. Beitler died at 8 a.m. after several years of failing health. He was seriously stricken nine months ago. He was the father of Thomas Beitler, burgess of Alburtis. He was active in his hotel business, Alburtis R. 1, from 1909 until he became ill. Prior to 1909, he was a custom farmer. He was born in Lower Macungie township, a son of the late Zacharias and Fianna, nee Fox, Beitler. With the exception of a few years during which he lived in Berks county, he resided in the Alburtis area all his life. Fraternally he was affiliated with Kutztown Aerie 839, P.O.E.; Alburtis fire Co. And Tox-e-lox Tribe, No. 398, Order of Redmen, Alburtis. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Longswamp church. Surviving are his widow, the former Minnie E. Roth; the son, Thomas, Alburtis burgess and correspondent for the Call-Chronicle newspapers; a daughter, Elsie, wife of Charles Reifinger, Topton; two grandsons and a brother, Milton of Bowers. Rev. Wilson hartzell will conduct services at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Schmoyer funeral home, Breinigsville, and burial in the Longswamp cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, March 19 1947, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rowe, Luther E.

Services were held for Luther E. Rowe, 83, of Jacksonwald Avenue, Exeter Township, who died July 23 in St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Arnold) Harris-Rowe. He was predeceased by his first wife, Pauline Rowe. Born in Reading, Rowe was the owner of the Pottstown Tile Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Rowe is also survived by three sons: Robert Rowe, Orlando, Fla.; Martin Rowe, West Lawn; and Timothy Rowe, Cocoa, Fla. Other survivors include a stepson, R. Scott Benner, Exeter Township, and three stepdaughters: Dawn R. (Benner) Knepp and Carol L. (Benner) Cummings, both of Cumru Township, and Deidre A. (Benner) Grubb, Exeter Township. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township. The Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home Inc., Temple, handled the arrangements.

Rowe, Sarah

Rowland, Paul J.

Rowland -- On Sunday, May 2d, Paul J. son of Rev. A. Judson and Hattie E.F. Rowland, aged 4 months and 12 days.

Rowland, Phyllis E.M.

Phyllis E. Moyer Rowland, 63, of 1254 Lehigh Ave., Exeter Township, Berks County, died Saturday at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Frackville, she was a daughter of the late Elmer E. Amour Sr. and Esther M. Moser Amour. She was employed for 26 years as a forelady by Tom Sturgis Pretzels Inc., Cumru Township, last working in January 2001. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John L. Moyer Sr., and her second husband, Albert R. Rowland. Surviving are two sons, John L. Moyer Jr., Drexelwood, and Louis G. Moyer, at home; two brothers, Elmer E. Amour Jr., Stowe, Ohio, and David S. Amour, Womelsdorf; four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring. Interment will be private in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Rowles, Thelma F.

Among the local survivors of Thelma F. (Weand) Rowles, 82, formerly of Temple, who died Jan. 26 in the Spring Township residence of a daughter, is a son, Michael D. Rowles, Bern Township.

Rubright, Laura C.

Services for Mrs. Laura C. Rubright, 78, of 5036 Leesport Ave., Temple, who died Monday night in the Reading Hospital, where she was admitted earlier in the day, will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Richard H. Schaefer and the Rev. Mark K. Trexler will officiate in the Mertz Funeral Home, Laureldale. Burial will be made in Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown. Born in Newmanstown, she was a daughter of the late Frank S. and Katie (Keller) Wartluft. Her husband, Fred D. Rubright died March 18. Mrs. Rubright was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale, and Reading Chapter 251, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by three daughters: Edith, wife of Harold Keys, and Mrs. Beatrice Smith, both of Long Beach, Calif. And Dorothy, wife of William Fisher, Philadelphia; a son, Frederick J., Lancaster and 15 grandchildren.

Rubright, Sterling W.

Services were held Tuesday in Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg for Serling W. Rubright who died March 4 in Berks Heim, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was taken there from ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he was since Jan. 26. Burial was in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Township.Shoemakersville. He was the husband of Luella M. (Miller) Rubright. Born in Centerport, he was a son of the late Thomas and Clara (Rothermel) Rubright. Rubright had been last employed by Wolfe Dye and Bleach Works Inc., Perry Township, retiring in 1985. He previously worked for 20 years as a driver for both T.A. Miller Sons, Hamburg, and Burgmeyer Bros. Trucking Co., Reading. Rubright was an Army veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He was a life member of the Shoemakersville Fire Company and was an assistant Cub Scout master with Pack 183, Shoemakersville. He was a member of St. Luke's Church, Shoemakersville, where he served as deacon. Rubright is also survived by three sons: Terry L., Windsor Township; Thomas A., Perry Township; and David S., Camp Hill, Cumberland County. There are also 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Norman, Hamburg; and three sisters: Frances (Rubright) Weidman and Fern (Rubright) Good, both of Edenburg, Windsor Township; and Kathryn (Rubright) Hoffman, Hyde Park.

Rudy, Mary

Mary Rudy, 92, of Dunmore, formerly of Girardville, died Friday at St. Mary's Villa, Elmhurst, after an illness. Born in Austria-Hungary, she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa Shambora Hynick. She was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, Dunmore, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1963; three brothers, Andrew, Joseph and Thomas; two sisters, Anna Dufallo and Helen Potocsky. Surviving are two sons, John Jr., Laureldale, Berks County, and the Rev. Theodore, Dunmore; a brother, John Hynick, Selinsgrove; two sisters, Irene Hollick, Beaver Meadows, and Margaret Thompson, Clearwater, Fla.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Divine Liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church by her son, the Rev. Theodore Rudy. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Dunmore, is in charge of arrangements.

Rudzenski, Loretta L.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated for Loretta L. Rudzenski, 79, of Finn Road, New Hanover, who died July 29 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital in Quakertown. Born in Perkiomenville, she was an inspector for the Dana Corp. of Pottstown for 43 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Dana Quarter Century Club. She was a lifelong member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Pennsburg, and was a former member of the church Altar and Rosary societies. She was also a member of the St. Aloysius Senior Citizens Center in Pottstown. Surviving is a brother. She was preceded in death by a sister. Contributions may be made to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 1325 Klinerd Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Pennsburg. The arrangements were handled by the Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home in East Greenville.

Ruh, Leonard J.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Richmond Township, for Leonard J. Ruh, of Virginville Road, Richmond Township, who died March 17 in St. Joseph Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Feb. 21. Inurnment was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County. Born in Elizabethtown, N.J., he was a son of the late August J. and Bertha (Hellinger) Ruh. Until retiring in 1993, he was employed as a purchasing agent by Union Carbide Corp., Somerset, N.J., for 20 years. He was a 1956 graduate of Seton Hall University, south Orange, N.J., where he received a bachelor's degree in business. Ruh was an Army veteran. He was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Richmond Township. Surviving are a son, Michael J. Ruh, Kuztown, and two grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Florence (Ruh) Schober, Highland Lakes, N.J., and a brother, Arthur J. Ruh, Union, N.J. The Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown was in charge of arrangements.

Ruhenhorst, Carl J.

Carl J. Ruhenhorst, aged 43 years, who succumbed to heart trouble on Tuesday at his home, 322 Spruce street, West Reading, was affiliated with several local organizations. Among these were Reading Lodge, No. 115, B.P.O. Elks; Reading Aerie, F.O. Eagles; Reading Nest No. 3, F.O. Orioles, and the Liberty Fire Company. He was a member of St. Andrew's Reformed Church. Mr. Ruhenhorst, who had been ill a little more than a week with heart trouble to which he succumbed, is survived by his widow, Ada (Ulrich) Ruhenhorst, and two sisters: Lula, wife of William Hostetter, Reading, and Ida, wife of Owen R. Weigner, of Springmont.

Ruhl, John

Ruhl--In this city, on the 9th inst., John, aged 65 years, 5 months and 25 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, 223 Locust street, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Services at the house. Internment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

Ruiz, Karleen Ann M.

Funeral services were held in the Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven, for Karleen Ann Michel Ruiz, Normal Ave., Kutztown, who died Dec. 28 in Lehigh Valley Medical Center, where she had been admitted the previous day. She was taken to the hospital from the Liberty Nursing Home, Allentown, where she had resided since April 2002. Burial was in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Helen (Berger) Michel, Schuylkill Haven, and the late Karl Alspach Michel. She was a 1951 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School and a 1971 graduate of Kutztown University, where she received a degree in library science. Until retiring in Oct. 2001, she was employed as a librarian by Kutztown Public Library for 38 years. Ruiz was a member of the East Penn Chapter of OES of Kutztown; the Kutztown Fire Company Auxiliary; and the Pa and American Library Associations. Also surviving are two daughters, Heidi (Ruiz) Tobash, Schuylkill Haven, and Holly Ruiz, Lancaster. There are also four grandchildren.

Rummelin, Hildegard

Hildegard Rummelin, a nurse employed by Charles M. Guthrie, of Sheerland, died in the Reading Hospital, aged 41 years. She was employed by the Guthrie family for the 13 years she resided in America. A native of Germany, she was a daughter of Fanny (Bauer) and the late Gustav Rummelin, and was a member of St. John's German Lutheran Church. Surviving besides her mother are a brother, Ervin, of Germany, and one cousin, Hermann Eisele, in this country. Funeral services Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the T.C. Auman Inc, Funeral Parlors, with the Rev. Lee Erdman officiating. Cremation will be made in the Charles Evans crematorium.

Rump, Howard C.

Among the local survivors of Howard C. Rump, 84, Jackson Township, Lebanon County, who died Jan. 24 in th Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lebanon, is a daughter, Darlene (Rump) Staudt, Mohrsville.

Rundle, William J.

William J. Rundle, 58, Jefferson Township, a former teacher, died of natural causes May 21 at 12:05 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient for one day. He was the husband of Susan R. (Rothman) Rundle. Born in Reading, he was a son of Mary E. (Fick) Rundle, Reading, and the late Milton D. Rundle. Rundle began his career in education as a teacher at the Berks County Intermediate Unit's Juvenile Detention Center in 1972, and in 1978 was hired as a guidance counselor by the Conrad Weiser School District. He later worked as a special education teacher and taught 10th grade social studies for the Gov. Mifflin School District for 11 years, lastly in 2000. Rundle also was a substitute teacher for the Reading, Wilson and Tulpehocken school districts throughout his career. He was a 1965 graduate of Reading High School, received a bachelor's degree from Kutztown University in 1972, and a master's degree in education from Lehigh University in 1975. Rundle was an Army Reserves veteran. He served as a former board member of Berks County Children & Youth Services and was a founding member of the Berks Advocates for Youth. Rundle was nominated in 1997 for the Annie Sullivan Award for his work with integrating disabled children into public school systems. Also surviving is a sister, Barbara A. Rundle, Santa Monica, Calif. Memorial services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in his Jefferson Township residence. Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Runyeon, William K.

Services for Dr. William K. Runyeon, a retired surgeon and past president of the Reading Musical Foundation, will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading. Burial will be in Charles Evans Cemetery. Henninger Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Runyeon, 78, Wyomissing, was the husband of Jane (Williams) Runyeon. He drowned in the Delaware River during a fishing trip in a national park in northeastern Pennsylvania, officials said Wednesday. The body was recovered Wednesday by divers in about 18 feet of water near where the Bushkill Creek feeds the river in Pike County, officials said. Runyeon had been fishing there alone Tuesday, officials said. Pike County Coroner Kevin T. Stroyan ruled the death an accident and said an autopsy will not be performed. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Dr. Frank G. and Helen R. (Kerst) Runyeon. A general surgeon and member of Surgical Associates, West Reading, Runyeon was on the staff at Reading Hospital from 1955 to 1994 and served as chief of general surgery from 1982 to 1992. He was a 1942 graduate of the Hill School, Pottstown, where he was a 30-year member of the board of trustees and was chairman of the school's education committee. Runyeon was a 1948 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia. He interned in 1948 at Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. He started his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in 1949 and completed his fellowship in 1955. Runyeon served 25 years as president of the Reading Musical Foundation which was founded by his father. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Runyeon was president of the Reading Hospital's medical staff from 1986 to 1989. He was a past president and editor of the Berks County Medical Society. Runyeon was a past president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, where he also served as chairman of the credentials committee. He was a past governor of the American College of Surgeons. Runyeon was a board member of the civic center board of directors for several years. He was a board member of Capital Blue Cross, where he served as chairman of the auditing committee. Runyeon was a member of the medical affairs committee of Pennsylvania Blue Shield. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Runyeon was a past president of the Porters Lake & Fishing Club, Pike County. He was instrumental in setting up Berkshire Health Systems, a jointure of the Reading Hospital with Community General Hospital, and served as a director. Runyeon is also survived by two sons, William W., Reading, and Frank G. II, Newburg, Calif.; and two daughters, Jane W. Runyeon, Shillington, and Marian (Runyeon) Kalvelage, Tucson, Ariz. Other survivors include two sisters, Mary (Runyeon) Owen, Avon, Conn., and Helen (Runyeon) Hills, Warwick, Mass. There are also five grandchildren.

Rupp, Harold Allen

Harold Allen, son of Franklin Rupp and wife, Effie May (nee Alexander), born July 2, 1929, Bernville, was baptized Oct. 6, 1929, in their home. He died April 12, 1931, in Bernville, at the age of 1 year, 9 months and 10 days. There survive his father, mother, two brothers and one step-brother. He was buried April 15, with all services in their home and burial in Christ, Little Tulpehocken, Church Cemetery.

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

Ruppert, Andrew D.

Ruppert--In this city, on the 31st ult., Andrew D. Ruppert, aged 85 years, 4 months and 11 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 614 Birch Street on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the house. Further services at Eplers' Church. Interment in cemetery adjoining.

Ruppert, Donna

Donna L. Ruppert, 69, Glenside, died peacefully Monday evening, Jan. 4, 2010, in St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading on April 7, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Blanche V. Fairchild and Walter "Bud" Lewars. A graduate of Reading Senior High School, she was a homemaker and worked at Albright College in the snack bar. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Ruppert-Waldt of Port Charlotte, Fla.; a son, Andrew D. Ruppert; grandson Evan Waldt of Washington, D.C.; siblings Ronald Lewars and wife Jennie, the Rev. William Fairchild and wife Sandra and Sandra Fairchild-Henle and husband Andy; many nephews, nieces and cousins; a brother-in-law, John Heckman; and her soulmate and devoted caregiver, Richard G. Steffy. She was predeceased by a sister, Dawn Heckman. It was Donna's wish to donate her body to the Humanity Gifts Registry for educational purposes. A memorial service will be held in the future.

Ruppert, Edwin

Edwin Ruppert, of Schlossberg, father of Mrs. Florence Fatzinger, 141 South Ninth street, and brother of Mrs. Oliver Schmoyer, 1242 Gordon street, and Mrs. Jennie Moll, 724 St. John street, this city, was almost instantly killed when the car in which he was riding turned over on a curve in the macadam road between New Jerusalem and Lobachsville on Sunday evening. Ruppert, a 77-year-old farm hand and Homer D. Herbein, 26, driver of the car and son of Ruppert's employer, were pinned beneath the wreckage. Herbein crawled out, unhurt. Ruppert was taken to the nearby farmhouse of Wilson Hickson, where he died before an ambulance arrived from the Reading hospital. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of J. J. Schofer and Son, Topton. Mr. Ruppert was employed by Milton Herbein, Mertztown, R.D. 2. The driver told Corp. David Daniels, state highway patrol, that the car struck a stone in the highway as he rounded the curve, swerved through a wooden fence, and toppled over. Daniels released the youth on his own recognizance, pending the inquest. In addition to the aforementioned daughter and two sisters, Mr. Ruppert is survived by a brother, Jeremiah, of Ballietsville, and one grandson. Funeral services will be held from the Schofer funeral home in Topton on Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Longswamp cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, November 13, 1935, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ruppert, Emmalina (nee Reinheimer)

Mrs. Emmalina Ruppert, a native and life-long resident of the Huffs Church vicinity, died at her home there at 8:30 a.m. yesterday. She was aged 83. Mrs. Ruppert was the daughter of the late Daniel Reinheimer and Magadalena, nee Keller, Reinheimer. She was a member of the Huffs Lutheran church. Survivors include a son, Daniel Ruppert, Huffs church; five grandchildren, including Elton Ruppert with whom she resided; four great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death 45 years ago. Funeral services will be held at the late home at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. C. E. Keiser in charge. Interment will take place in the Huffs Church cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, August 18, 1946, page 2. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ruppert, Mathan M.

Mathan M. Ruppert, of Washington street, Topton, met instant death on Sunday night when he fell down an elevator shaft at the plant of the DeLong Furniture company at Topton, where he was employed for the past nineteen years as night watchman. He was aged 56 years, 3 months and 10 days. When the body was found, Deputy Coroner Dr. Charles F. Smith, of Topton, issued a certificate of death. Deceased was born in Pike township, Berks county, the son of Abraham and Sarah, nee Miller, Ruppert. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation at Huff�s church, the Alburtis Council, F.P.A., and Washington Camp, No. 172, P.O.S. of A. Besides his wife, Ellen, nee Boyer, he is survived by the following children: John J., at home; Harvey, of Shamrock; Mrs. John Greiss, of Topton; nine grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters, Charles, of Easton; Frank, of Sinking Springs; Jacob, of Reading, and Mrs. Lydia DeTurk, of Esterly. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1 o�clock, D.S.T., from his late home on Washington street. Short services will be conducted at the house, with continued services at Huff�s church. Rev. W. M. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, July 12, 1932, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ruppert, William H.

Shamrock--The remains of William H. Ruppert, Oreville, near Hancock, were laid at rest at Longswamp on Friday, December 11, after services both at the house and in the church. The deceased was a son of Abraham D. and Susannah (Eberhard) Ruppert, and was born March 9, 1865, in York township, Fulton county, Ohio; baptized August 12, 1865, by Rev. Benjamin Keller in Ohio, the parents sponsors; confirmer in Huff's church, November 16, 1895, by Rev. D. K. Humbert; married to Emma C. Fox in 1891 by Rev. Eli Keller, D.D. (She preceded him in 1909.) For many years he delivered coal and feed for the late David DeLong at Mertztown. After a lingering illness with dropsy he passed away on Monday, December 7, aged 66 years, 8 months and 28 days. There survive his aged step-mother, Mrs. Sarah (Miller) Ruppert; six children, Clavin H., at home; Matilda, Allentown; Estella, wife of Elmer Moyer, Allentown; Meda, wife of Milton Stevelton, Topton; LaRue, Allentown; Helen, New Jersey, and Minnie, wife of Edwin Shafer, Breinigsville R. D. 1; one sister, Katie Ruppert, Mertztown R.D. 1; four half-brothers, Jacob Ruppert, Reading; Charles, Easton; Nathan, Topton; Frank, Mertztown R. 2; three half-sisters, Mrs. Lydia DeTurk, Esterly (Reading): Annie, Mrs. Samuel Moser, New Berlinsville, and Mrs. Charles Frey. Irwin D. DeLong, Topton, was funeral director.

[Source: Shamrock news, Allentown Morning Call, Friday, December 18, 1931, page 11. Submitted by Jerri.]

Rusch, Clara M. Reber

Private services and burial were arranged by the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Clara M. Reber Rusch, 90, formerly of St. Petersburg, Fla., who died April 10 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had resided since March 6. She was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Reber, who died in 1964, and by her second husband, Samuel Rusch. Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Sallie A. (Kemp) Fox. Surviving are a daughter, Helen N. (Reber) Becker, Hamburg; a son Robert R. Reber, Mifflin Park; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Rush, Eugenia Frances

Died, suddenly on the morning of the 3d inst., after a few hours' illness, at Sydenham, near Philadelphia, the residence of the Hon. Richard Rush, Eugenia Frances, wife of J. Murray Rush, Esq., and daughter of the late John S. Hiester, Esq., of Reading, Berks county.

The hours move on, time grows old; we are passing from the cradle to the tomb. Engrossed by the cares and duties of life, making the most of its brief moments of joy, endeavoring to avert its calamities, we become forgetful that we are but sojourners here, until Death proclaims with awful solemnity.

Fading, fading, all are fading,
No substantial thing is here;
Loved ones leave us; we are passing,
Passing to another sphere.

Death is at all times terrible; it is the armed messenger of God, executing his unfathomed purposes. When, however, it invests the citadel of life by slow and regular approaches, we become accustomed to its grim and ghastly aspect, and await with a degree of calmness and resignation, its final assault. But when with dreadful and unexpected blow, it strikes down its victim in the spring-time of life, in the fullness of health, in the perfection of loveliness, then do we indeed experience the frailty of all human hopes, the emptiness of all earthly joy.

To speak of her whose death is above recorded in terms which would convey a just conception of her worth, were almost impossible. Possessing traits of character rarely combined, and blended in most beautiful harmony, she centered in her the esteem and affection of all who knew her. With great truthfulness and candor of mind, she combined a simplicity and kindness of manner, which never failed to make her beloved and respected.

In all the relations of life, as daughter, wife, mother, friend, she never failed to perform them but in the manner of one whose hear is the seat of the kindliest affection, and whose motives were actuated by the sincerest wish for the happiness of all. A sincere and devoted Christian, she did not deem that the performance of her duty demanded of her stern and forbidding abnegation; but she rather attempted to weave the precepts of her Holy faith in beautiful consistence with her temporal duties and relations; and the loveliness of her character, the integrity and holiness of her life, afford conclusive evidence that religion is not dark, forbidding, and gloomy, but rather that it is bright, hopeful and lovely.

She is gone! Cut off in the full enjoyment of life, she has become a partaker in brighter and happier scenes. The cheering influence of her love and faith will ever remain, blessing and consoling those by whom her memory is cherished as sacred, holy. H.C.

Rush, Frank S.

Frank S. Rush, 64, postmaster at New Berlinville, Berks County, for 27 years, died of a heart attack yesterday while at work. He was a son of the late Henry and Magdalena (Sterner) Rush and the husband of Mrs. Lucy (Gehris) Rush. In addition to serving as postmaster he operated a general store in New Berlinville. Surviving with his wife are a son, Henry W., at home; daughter, Florence M., wife of Edmund T. Krotz, Zion Hill; three grandchildren; three brothers, Fred, Boyertown, Elmer, Gablesville, and Francis, Oley, and two sisters, Lizzie, Boyertown, and Alice, wife of Les Maurer, Reading. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the L. W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 11, 1956, page 29. Submitted by Jerri.]

Russel, Lily R.

On the 31st ult., in this city, Lily R. daughter of Walter and Rachel Russel, aged 4 months and 22 days.

Russell, James C.

Members of the various organizations of which the deceased was a member attended the funeral of James C. Russell, which was held from the residence of Mrs. Sarah Massey, 403 Schuylkill Avenue. Rev. H. G. Weaver officiated at the service held at the house. The remains were attired in a black dress suit adn rested in a square cornered quartered oak casket with silver trimmings and plate with name and age inscribed. Internment was made in the Womeisdorf Cemetery. Undertaker Auman had charge.

Russell, Paul F.

Services were held for Paul F. Russell, 85, of Moravian Manor, Lititz, who died May 16. He was formerly of Country Meadows, Lancaster and Gilbertsville. He lived in Lancaster County for five years.
He was the widower of Dorothy Marie Culham, who died in 1985.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Russell was a graduate of Alma College, Michigan, where he earned a BA degree in chemistry.
Russell was first employed by General Foods for 15 years and then by Mrs. Smith's Pies as the head of quality control and research. He retired in 1985, after 12 years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II.
He is survived by two sons, Bruce R., Lancaster; David A. of Allentown.
There are also five grandchildren.
The arrangements were handled by the Richard A. Sheetz Funeral Home, Lancaster.

Russo, Elizabeth R.

Elizabeth R. Russo, 87, formerly of Reading, died Saturday morning at ManorCare Health Services, Pottsville, where she lived since April 1995. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she was a daugther of the late Joseph and Sofia Cafiero Caso. She was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading. Her husband, John B., died in 1982. Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Malafarina, Boalsburg; two sons, Dr. John F., Exeter Township, Berks County, and Thomas D., Lake Parsippany, N.J.; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Rosary Church. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Auman Funeral Home, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth, Catharine (nee DeLong)

Catharine Ruth, (nee DeLong) wife of Frank Ruth, died at her home near Lehigh Church, on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, aged 59 years, 6 months and 8 days. She suffered with diabetis for the last two years but was able to be around until she was taken sick with pneumonia, and as her system was greatly weakened, the end came quickly, she being bedfast only one day. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin DeLong and his wife, Sarah, and was born in Longswamp township, Bekrs county. She is survived by her husband, her aged mother, and the following children: Mrs. Valentine Moll, of near Lehigh Church; Victor Ruth, of Allentown; Eva and Seina, at home; also a brother, Solomon DeLong, of South Allentown; five sisters, Mrs. F. J. Snyder, Allentown; Mrs. John Bortz, Germantown; Mrs. John Derolf, Mertztown; Mrs. Daniel Rothenberger, Old Zionsville; Mrs. Morris Gery, East Greenville; three grandchildren. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of Lehigh Church. Funeral on Monday afternoon. Rev. Frank P. Laros officiating.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 3, 1918, p. 12. Submitted by Jerri.]

Ruth, Catharine (nee Long)

Catharine Ruth, daughter of Samuel & Anna Maria (Himmelberger) Long, was born August 7, 1834, in Tulpehocken township, baptized September 23, 1834, by Rev. Minnig, and confirmed in the Lutheran church by Rev. J. C. Schmidt. She married Abner S. Ruth March 18, 1854, and died March 30, 1905, age 70y7m23d. She is survived by her husband, three sons and one daughter.

Ruth, Elijah

Ruth--In Sinking Spring, on the 5th inst, Elijah Ruth, aged 78 years, 3 months and 29 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice, from his late residence, on Wednesday morning, June 11, at 10:30 o'clock. Services and interment at Sinking Spring church.

Ruth, Helen K.

Helen K. Ruth, 97, of 1131 Shelbourne Road, Exeter Township, Berks County, died Friday at St. Joseph Trans Level Care Center, Reading, where she had been a patient since April 4. Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Joshua W. and Mary E. Knepper Ketner. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Reading. Her husband, Walter B., died Oct. 23, 1980. Surviving is a son, Philip M., Holland, Bucks County. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today from Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Reading. Interment will be in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading.

Ruth, John M.

Dear wife and children, do not weep for me,
When in this yard my grave you see;
My time is short, and blessed was He,
Who called me into eternity.
Dear wife and children I am going to rest,
From pain and sorrow ever free;
God orders all things for the best;
He will your guide and comfort be.
All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts to-day.
For the one we loved so dearly,
Has forever passed away.

Ruth, Magdalena (nee Gerhart)

Magdalena (nee Gerhart), widow of Francis Ruth, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lewis E. Spohn, near Sinking Spring. Friday midnight, aged nearly 82 years. The immediate cause of death was paralysis of the heart. She was helpless for 9 weeks. Deceased had been a sufferer from ill health for 35 years. She was the mother of County Treasurer Edwin Ruth. These children survive: Jacob, John, and Edwin, of Lower Heidelberg; Peter, North Heidelberg; Francis, Heidelberg; Jacob, Spring; Mrs. Susan Emig, York county; Mrs. Adam Gaul, Leesport; Mrs. John E. Moyer, Lower Heidelberg; Mrs. Lewis E. Spohn and Mrs. James Shoup, Spring. Jeremiah Gerhart, Shillington, a brother, is also a survivor. Deceased was an estimable lady and was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Daniel's Church. Her husband died 4 years ago.

Ruth, Sara S.

Sara S. Ruth, 93, formerly of Sinking Spring, died July 27 at 8 a.m. in the Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County, where she had resided since 2002. Her husband, Raymond R. Ruth, died Sept. 11, 1972. Born in Bowmansville, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Harry R. and Rebecca B. (Styer) Fox. Ruth was employed from 1964 to 1972 as an inspector by the Penn Dale Knitting Mill, Sinking Spring. She was a member of St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ, Lower Heidelberg Township. Surviving are two sisters, Rebecca (Fox) Huyett, Mohnton, and Verna (Fox) Davidhouser, Narvon, Lancaster County. Services and burial will be private. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Rutter, Jacob

Rutter -- Near Straustown, Jan. 31st, Jacob, son of John J. and Susanna Rutter, aged 1 month and 17 days.

Rutter, Levi

Rutter - In Upper Tulpehocken, on the 9th inst. Levi Rutter, son of Daniel & Catharine (Behne) Rutter, husband of Diana Miller, aged 29 years, 11 months and 19 days.

Rutter, William

Rutter - In Upper Tulpehocken, July 28th, William, infant son of John Joseph and Susanna Rutter, aged 1 year, 2 months and 12 days.

Ryan, John

John Ryan, a former citizen of Pottstown, died at the residence of his son James Ryan, Brooklyn. Deceased had been ailing for some time with dropsy, and this disease was the cause of his death. Mr. Ryan was for many years a boatman on the Schuylkill Canal and lived at Douglassville. He resided at #556 King Street, this place, for about five years previous to his removal to Brooklyn. He leaves a wife and the following children: Joseph, who lives at Stowe; David, of Chester; James, of Brooklyn; Mrs. Kate Connell of Philadelphia; Mrs. Gertrude Rapp of Philadelphia; Mrs. Maggie Davis of Philadelphia. A telegram announcing his death was received by George Reifsnyder, #445 King Street, who had just returned from attending the funeral of his brother, Jonas Reifsnyder, at Monocacy. Mrs. James Ryan, a daughter in law of the deceased, was also attending the same funeral when the sad summons came.

[Source: Montgomery, Chester and Berks County Weekly Advocate, November 3, 1900. Submitted by: Colleen.]

Ryan, John E.

John E. Ryan, 56, of Quakertown, formerly of Willow Grove, died May 7, 2003 in his home.
He was the husband of Katherine (DeWolf) Ryan. They were married for 23 years last October.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John J. and Dorothy (Wermuth) Ryan.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War and a former member of the National Guard in Sellersville.
He was a member of the Quakertown American Legion Post No. 242, the Mumbauersville Gun Club, and the Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club in Saranac Lake, N.Y.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Dawn Michelle and April Lynn, both at home; stepmother, Marie K. of Mena, Ark.; three brothers, Donald, David and Michael, all of Lansdale; one sister, Janice James of Mena, Ark; and one grandson.
Services were held May 10.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements: C.R. Strunk Funeral Home Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Ryan, Margaret

Former Douglassville Resident Died in Philadelphia Mrs. Margaret Ryan, widow of John Ryan, who was a well known resident during the days of the Schuylkill Canal's activity, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Davis, No 2265 Wood Street, Philadelphia, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Her death was due to inflammation of the bowels, and dysentery. She was 72 years old. Mrs. Ryan had taken sick earlier in the week, and in her enfeebled condition due to advanced age, efforts to check the disease were unavailing. She was born in Ireland and came to America as a young girl. Her husband, John Ryan, was employed on the canal and afterwards settled in Douglassville. Mrs. Ryan was a devout Catholic. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Joseph, of Stowe; David, of Wissahickon; James, of Brooklyn; Mrs. William Rapp; and Mrs. Joseph Davis of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held on Monday, on the arrival of the 11:40 train. All services will be made in the Catholic Cemetery at Douglassville.

Ryan, Robert J.

On the 22nd Robert J husband of Hilda I (nee Spohn) Ryan of 950 Franklin St., Wyomissing age 70 years. Services and interment at the convenience of the family from the J.E. Lutz Jr. Funeral Home 2100 Perkiomen Ave.

[Source: Reading Eagle, February 23, 1977. Submitted by: Submitted by Michelle.]

Rzesutek, Julia

Julia Rzesutek, 90, of Berks Heim, died Friday afternoon at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, where she had been a patient for one day. Born in Lykens, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Swiadek Rzesutek. Surviving are a brother, Edward C., Arlington, Va.; two sisters, Mary Zuwiala and Helen Rzesutek, both of Reading. Private services and interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reading. Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements.

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Rhein, Daniel

Rhein, Henry S.

Rhein, Johann Peter

Rhoads, Alfred C. Sr.

Rhoads, Alfred C. Sr.

Rhoads, Barbara

Rhoads, Carrie

Rhoads, Carrie C.

Rhoads, Catharine

Rhoads, Emma S.

Rhoads, Franklin B.

Rhoads, Grace M.

Rhoads, Jeremiah O.

Rhoads, John

Rhoads, John W.

Rhoads, Lizzie and William Meck

Rhoads, Lloyd G.

Rhoads, Mrs. Obadiah

Rhoads, Reuben B.

Rhoads, Shirley L.

Rhoads, Susanna (nee Bertolet)

Rhoads, T.J.B.

Rhoads, Thomas

Rhoads, Virginia B.

Rhode, Alma (nee Shoemaker)

Rhode, Erma A.

Rhode, Marion M.

Rhode, Robert S.

Rice, Agnes L. (nee Eck)

Rice, Jacob R.

Rich, Joseph J.

Richard, Erma R. (nee Angstadt)

Richard, John A.

Richard, Henry

Richard, Henry

Richard, Irwin

Richards, Barton

Richards, Benjamin

Richards, Benjamin

Richards, Catharina

Richards, Frederick

Richards, Frederick

Richards, Grace

Richards, Louise Burger (nee Fritch)

Richards, Lovina

Richards, Martin

Richardson, Milton R.

Richardson, Nicholas P.

Richey, Eliza

Rick, Children of Franklin & Matilda

Rick, Cyrus

Rick, John George

Rick, John L.

Rick, Minerva

Rickenbach, Son Of Jacob

Rickenbach, Ronald C.

Rickert, Aaron

Rickert, Annie (nee Koenig)

Rickert, Mary M.

Rickert, Mrs. Thomas

Ricketts, Francis S.

Ricketts, Francis S.

Rieck, Arthur C.

Riegel, Annie G. (nee Eickhoff)

Riegel, Fyetta

Riegel, Hannah C.

Riegel, Mary (nee Henne)

Riegel, Richard S.

Rieger, Ida V.

Riehm, Lida

Rieser, Abraham

Rieser, Catharine

Rieser, Jacob

Rieser, Levi

Rieth, Elizabeth

Righter, Matthew J.

Rightnour, Sceola

Rigley, Samuel

Rimby, Paul H.