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Bogert Obituaries
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| Biery, Esther M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 13 November 1982 Mrs. Esther M. Biery, 88, of Allentown R2, died Tuesday in the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center after being stricken in her home. She was the widow of John W. Biery. She and her husband were co-operators of the J.W. Biery and Co. grocery store, 11th and Linden streets, Allentown for many years before retiring in the early 1950's. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Katie I. (Bankhard) Bogert. She was a member of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Allentown. Surviving is a sister, Naomi I. of Allentown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Stephen's Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. A calling hour will precede the services. |
| Biery, John W. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 25 February 1963 John W. Biery, 68, of 685 S. Hillview Road, Allentown, husband of Esther M. (Bogert) Biery, died Sunday in Allentown Hospital. Born in Lower Macungie Township, he was a son of the late James W. and Lesta (Wenner) Biery. He was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ. Until his retirement 13 years ago, he had operated a grocery store at 11th and Linden streets in Allentown for 29 years. Surviving is his widow. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Stephen's Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-8- p.m. tomorrow. |
| Bogert, Albert J. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 1 April 1951 Albert J. Bogert, 55, of Vera Cruz, who owned the Connico Gas Co., at that place for many years until sale of the property several years ago, when he retired, died at 9 a.m. yesterday at his home following several months illness. He was the husband of the former Stella Bittenbender. He conducted a garage at Limeport prior to operating the gas station. He was native of Allentown, a son of the late William V. and Tillie (Stull) Bogert. He was affiliated with the Alburtis Fire Co., Citizens Fire Co. No. 2, of Emmaus, and the Reformed congregation of the Chestnut Hill church. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Pearl, wife of John Roth, Zion Hill, and Mae, wife of William Rinker, Emmaus R.1; a son, William, Emmaus R.1; a brother, William, Baltimore, Md.; a sister, Pearl, wife of Myron Merkle, Slatington R.1; and three grandchildren. |
| Bogert, Alberta Stella Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 19 May 1931 Alberta Stella Bogert, aged one month and six days, died yesterday at the home of her parents, Albert and Stella Bittenbender Bogert, at Limeport. Her illness was of only several days duration. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Pearl and may, and a brother William. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, from the home of the parents in Limeport. Interment will be made at the Greenwood cemetery in Allentown. |
| Bogert, Alice L. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 13 September 1971 Mrs. Alice L. Bogert, 56, of 403 W. Main St., Kutztown, died Saturday in Allentown Hospital. She was the widow of Edwin H. Bogert. Born in Lynnville, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Cora (Bailey) Berk. She was a member of the Untied Church of Christ congregation at St. Peter's Union Church, Lynnville. Surviving are a son Edwin W. of Kutztown R.3; a daughter, Geraldine A., wife of Jurrell Snipes of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister Mrs. Goldie Eisenhower of Kempton; a brother Curtis of Kutztown R.2, and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the William S. Fritz Funeral Home, Kutztown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. |
| Bogert, Alphena L. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 11 October 1949 Mrs. Alphena L. Bogert, 84, widow of Oscar E. Bogert, 912 Hanover Ave., died Monday morning in Allentown hospital. She was hospitalized since July 19. Mrs. Bogert was born in North Whitehall township, the daughter of the late David and Rebecca (Heintzelman) Roth. She was a member of Dubb's Memorial Evangelical and Reformed church and was affiliated with Alexander Hamilton Council, No. 28, Daughters of America. Surviving her are two daughters, Blanche Bogert, at home and Alice, wife of Lewis Reichel, Los Angeles, Calif.; a son Edwin D., Allentown; and a sister Mrs. Laura Steckel, Stiles. Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. |
| Bogert, Edwin W. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 28 January 2001, page B4 Edwin W. Bogert, Sr., 63, of 34 N. Park Ave., Mertztown, died Saturday, Jan. 27, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Julia A. (Reinert) Bogert. They were married 23 years last March. He was a propane operator at Dana Corp., Reading, for 30 years before retiring in 1999. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edwin V. and Alice L. (Berk) Bogert. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Bowers. He was a member, and master-at-arms, in 1998, of Lost in the 50's, Lehigh County. Survivors: Wife; sons, Brian C., Gerald E., and Edwin W., Jr., all of Fleetwood, Berks County; daughters, Deborah E. Barrett of Bernville, Berks County, Tracey L. Barlet, Jacqueline K. and Pamela K. Brintzenhoff, all of Fleetwood, Angela K. Schmick of Reading; stepsons, Jeffrey A. Gross of Denver, Lancaster County, Kevin S. Gross of Mohnton, Berks County, Gary O. Gross of Kutztown; sister, Geraldine Snipes of Jacksonville, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; five stepgrandsons. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ludwick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich St., Kutztown. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. |
| Bogert, Ella S.M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 2 June 1944 Mrs. Ella S.M. Bogert, 1838 Chew St., was found dead in the family residence about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon by her husband Victor H. Bogert upon his return from work. Mrs. Bogert had been suffering for some time from a nervous heart affliction. She was born in Lower Macungie township, a daughter of the late Owen and Lillie T., nee Kuhns, Kern but spent most of her life in this city. She was a member of the Reformed wing of the Western Salisbury church and was affiliated with the Lady Lincoln Rebekah lodge. Surviving are her husband, a son, Kenneth J. Bogert, at home; her stepfather, Harry C. Mill, this city and two sisters, Minerva, wife of Allen Diefenderfer, Berwin, Pa., and Mrs. Mame Mohr, Wescosville. |
| Bogert, Emma C. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 20 March 1951 Mrs. Emma C. Bogert, 77, widow of Lewis H. Bogert, who operated the Bogert Shoe Repair Shop in Allentown many years ago, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bogert, Alburtis R.1. Mrs. Bogert had been in ill health for six months. She was born in Allentown, the daughter of the late Henry C. and Emma Woodring Johnson, and had made her home in Alburtis for the last two months. She was a member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed church, Allentown, and of the church's Ladies Aid society. Survivors include three sons, Harold, with whom she made her home, Russell, Trenton, N.J., and Thomas, Allentown; one daughter, Agnes, wife of John Schulz, Milwaukee, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Mame Gearhart, and Mrs. Lillian McNabb, both of Allentown. 11 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Her husband, Lewis, preceded her in death 12 years ago. |
| Bogert, Emma J. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 21 February 1931 Following a long illness from complications, Mrs. Emma J., nee Hottenstein, wife of John Bogert, an aged and esteemed resident of Emaus, died there at her home, 307 North Third street, Friday morning at 2 o'clock, aged 70 years, 9 months and 11 days. Mrs. Bogert was born near this city, a daughter of the late John and Marietta, nee Kline, Hottenstein. She was a member of Western Salisbury church, Reformed wing for many years and was active in the affairs of the Ladies Aid and Home department of the Sunday school of the church. There survive her husband, one daughter, Meda, at home, and three sons, Victor, this city; Clinton, Emaus, and Roman, Allentown R.5. Seven grandchildren and the following sisters and brother also survive, Mrs. Jacob Trumbauer and Mrs. Charles Walbert, Allentown; Mrs. Jacob Reinhard, Emaus, and Victor Hottenstein, MacClesfield, Victoria, Australia. The funeral will be held from her late home on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Regular services and burial at Western Salisbury church. Rev. D.E. Schaeffer will officiate. |
| Bogert, Eva E. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 12 August 1977 Mrs. Eva E. Bogert, 84, of Trexlertown, died Wednesday in the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center. She was the wife of Roman Bogert Sr. Born in Lehighton, a daughter of the late Levi and Minnie C. (Stoudt) Fogel. Mrs. Bogert was a member of Western Salisbury United Church of Christ, Allentown R.2. Surviving with her husband are two stepdaughters, Kathryn, wife of Joseph Lipovski of Wescosville, and Betty, wife of Horace Roeder of Milford Square, Bucks County; two stepsons, Roman J. Jr. of Powder Valley and William of Macungie; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie WenHorn and Mrs. Anita Koehler, both of Northampton and 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday. |
| Bogert, Harold A.O. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 18 July 1989, page B6 Harold A.O. Bogert, 75, of Blakeslee, Monroe County, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of Clara (Lackner) Bogert. He was a spot cleaner for Phoenix Clothing, Allentown, for seven years. Previously, he was a truck driver for Grey Van, Chicago, for eight years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edwin and Isabella (Frantz) Bogert. Survivor: Wife. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown. Call 9-10 a.m. Thursday. |
| Bogert, Harvey Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 29 December 1950 Man 70, found dead slumped over table. The body of Harvey Bogert about 70, who according to Coroner George S. Boyer died of a heart attack yesterday morning, was released to the Charles Becker Funeral home in the afternoon. Bogert was found slumped over the kitchen table at his home at 832 Gordon St. by a trucker, Leno Reck, according to police. Dr. Boyer set time at death at about 9:30 a.m. Reck notified police and Det. Elmer Horner investigated and summoned Dr. Boyer. |
| Bogert, Hiram J. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 13 May 1901 Hiram J. Bogert, a leading citizen of Emaus, died suddenly Friday night of heart disease at his home in that place. He was 60 years of age and was a son of the late John Bogert. He was born on the old Bogert farm in Salisbury, where he spent many years of his life. Later he was a member of the firm of Bogert & Neumeyer, merchants of Emaus. He retired last fall. He is survived by his wife and one son, besides several brothers and sisters. |
| Bogert, James Tilghman Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 26 December 1937, page 9 James Bogert of 502 1/2 Wyoming St., Watchman at the S.M.S. Silk Co. died in the Sacred Heart hospital Thursday after an illness of only a few days. He was in his 63rd year. Mr. Bogert was a son of the late Tilghman and Sarah, nee Muth, Bogert. He was a member of the Coopersburg P.O.S. of A., the Fairview Fire Co., and the Firemen's Relief association. His only survivors are several brothers and sisters, all out of town. Rev. C.A. Neudoerffer will officiate at services from the Derr funeral home, 40 E. Susquehanna St., Tuesday at 3:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Mark's cemetery. |
| Bogert, James Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 14 July 1923 James Bogert died at the Lehigh County Aimshouse Friday morning of complications of diseases, aged 77 years, 10 months and 10 days. He is survived by one brother, Samuel Bogert of this city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Undertaker A.J. Heller's funeral parlore, East Susquehanna street. Burial will be made in the Western Salisbury church cemetery. |
| Bogert, James E. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 2 March 2004 James E. Bogert, 86, of Emmaus, died March 1 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was married to Annabelle B. (Cope) Bogert for 67 years in December. He was owner and operator of J & J Floor Maintenance, Emmaus, for 30 years before retiring in 1981. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late William G.C. and Mary A. (Smith) Bogert. He was a member of Emmaus Moravian Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the Mercantile Club, Emmaus. Survivors: Wife; sons, Richard C. of Allentown, Reynold C. of Emmaus; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Services: memorial, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, 250 Main St., Emmaus. Call 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday. Contributions: Emmaus Ambulance Corps or Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. |
| Bogert, John Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 20 January 1947 John Bogert, Retired Farmer, aged 85 years, dies at Emmaus. John Bogert, retired farmer, died Saturday night at his home, 307 N. 3rd St., Emmaus in his 86th year. He had been bedfast only a few weeks. Mr. Bogert was born at Bogert's Bridge a familiar spot in Lehigh Parkway, a son of Solomon and Sarah (Reinhard) Bogert. He farmed in that vicinity for many years retiring 23 years ago when he moved to Emmaus. He was a member of Western Salisbury church, the Reformed congregation and Wescosville commandery of the Knights of Malta. Surviving are three sons and a daughter, Victor, Roman, both of Allentown; Clinton of Emmaus and Meta Bogert at home. There also are six grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death 10 years ago. The funeral will be held from Reinsmith's Funeral home, 32 N. 4th St., Emmaus, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Regular services and interment will follow at Western Salisbury Church. The Rev. D.D. Schaeffer will officiate. |
| Bogert, Joyce M. Source: Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 10 August 1975 Mrs. Joyce M. Bogert, 50, of Zionsville R.1, an employee in the packing department of the United Foam Corp., Allentown, was dead on arrival at the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center. She was the wife of Roman J. Bogert Jr. Born in Fogelsville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence V. and Carrie (Oswald) Hilbert. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational church, Hosensack. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Dawn and Brenda, both at home; two sons, Roland of Trexlertown and Dale at home; three sisters, Elva, wife of Raymond Elliott of Allentown, Ruth, wife of Maynard Frey of Hellertown, and Dorothy, wife of Tilden DeLong of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County; two brothers, George of Emmaus and Harold of Fleetwood, and a grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday. |
| Bogert, Katie I. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 14 February 1964 Mrs. Katie I. Bogert, 93, of 1416 Linden St., Allentown, widow of William S. Bogert, died yesterday in the Hamilton Convalescent Home, Allentown, where she was a guest since Dec. 27. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Sara (Mohr) Bankhardt. She was one of the oldest members of Zion's United Church of Christ, Allentown. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Esther M. Biery of Allentown and Naomi I. at home, and a brother, Robert of Allentown. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday. |
| Bogert, Kenneth John Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 24 April 1993, page B30 Kenneth J. Bogert, 83, of Allentown, died Wednesday in Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allentown. He was a salesman, consultant and appraiser for Appel Jewelers Inc., Allentown, for 13 years before retiring in 1985. He was also a buyer for P.A. Freeman Jewelers, Allentown, for 17 years. Before that, he was an interior designer for Mayfair Inc., New York City, and the former Sumney and Werner, Allentown. His first art job, as a teen-ager, was dressing windows for Hess's, Allentown. Bogert a watercolorist, did illustrations for the 1948 Rodale Press edition of Bulfinch's "Age of Fable." He had one man shows at the Parkway Museum, Philadelphia, in 1948, and the Allentown Art Museum in 1952. He also exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and Woodmere Art Gallery, Philadelphia; Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, N.J.; Lehigh University; Muhlenberg College, and other New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida locations. He was a graduate of the Parsons School of Design Paris Atelier, Place des Vosges, Paris. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Victor H. and Ella S.M. (Kern) Bogert. He was a member of Jerusalem United Church of Christ of Western Salisbury, Salisbury Township. One of the original members of the Allentown Symphony, he helped restore Symphony Hall during the 1950's. He also created the decor for the Symphony's "Rhapsody in Blue" balls. In 1948, he chaired fundraising efforts for the Allentown Art Museum which was the in the planning stages. He coordinated and catalogued an art exhibit held that year, which raised $3,000 to purchase the North Sixth Street Church as the museum's home. He also converted his design file, which he started in paris in 1931, into a decorative arts file which he recently donated to the museum. In 1939, he won first prize for an art deco bedroom design in a national competition sponsored by the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Furniture Museum. In 1935, he was one of 35 founders of the Lehigh Art Alliance. For the next 23 years, he held various offices in the Alliance and served as a director. Survivors: Stepmother, Daisy M. Bogert of South Whitehall Township, and stepsister, Betty Tucker of Marietta, Ga. Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Western Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury Township. No calling hours. Arrangements, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. |
| Bogert, Kenneth R. (Not Linked Yet) Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 16 November 2005 Kenneth R. Bogert Sr. 71, of Allentown, died Monday, November 14, 2005, at his home. He was the husband of the late Lois J. (Derr) Bogert. He was the companion of Dolores Felegy. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Theresa (Fischl) Bogert. Survivors: Companion; son, Kenneth R. Jr., and daughter, Cindy Jane Bogert, both of Allentown; brother, Richard of Allentown; sister, Joyce Black of Macungie; two granddaughters. Services: graveside memorial service, 2 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2005, Highland Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements, Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown. |
| Bogert, Leroy S. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 24 September 1987, page B12 LeRoy S. Bogert, 75, of 205 E. Federal St., Allentown former Allentown mayoral candidate and building contractor died Wednesday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. Supporting a strong mayoral city government and opposing public housing. Bogert ran for the post more than eight times between 1951 and 1977. In the 1973 election, after his surprising upset of Republican incumbent Republican Mayor Clifford S. Bartholomew in the May primary. Bogert was defeated by Joseph Daddona. During the 1967 run for the GOP nomination, Bogert was defeated by Dr. Samuel S. Fenstermacher. Bogert opposed public institutionalized housing, waging an unsuccessful drive and law suit against the Cumberland Gardens Project. He supported a spur route linking routes 22 and 309, and tax relief for senior citizens, saying it was better for them to be able to afford to stay in their own homes, rather than be forced into public housing. He also opposed fluoridation and a high salaried city administration, as too costly. At the time of his death, he owned Bogert's Antiques and Car Wash, Allentown. Before that, owned the former Bogert's Pharmacy, Allentown, and was a self-employed building contractor and developer for 45 years, retiring in 1970. Born in Old Zionsville, he was a son of the late Solomon H. and Stella V. (Deysher) Bogert. He was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Allentown. He served with the Coast Guard during World War II. Bogert was a former president of the South Side Republican Club. Surviving is a sister, Beatrice C., wife of Frank Sofranek of Allentown. Services at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Werley-Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown, will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the church. A calling will precede the services. |
| Bogert, Lewis Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 19 May 1939 "Allentown Shoe Repairman Would Have Been 70 Sunday" Looking forward to marking his 70th birthday anniversary on Sunday, Lewis Bogert, who had been in ill health since last September passed away at 12:40 a.m. yesterday at his home, 547 N. 10th St. A shoe repairman all his life, he had conducted a shoe repair shop at his residence for many years. He was born in Clearwater, N.J., the son of Samuel and Mary, nee Wright, Bogert, and had lived in this city since he was six years old. He was an active member of Christ Reformed church and also held membership in the local chapter of the Loyal Order of Moose. Besides his wife, nee Carrie Johnson, he is survived by three sons, Russell of Trenton, N.J., Harold of Alburtis and Thomas of Allentown; one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Schultz, Watertown, Wis.; Two brothers, Walter and William of Allentown; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Roth, Mrs. Charles Clauser and Mrs. Millie Sechrist, all of this city, and Mrs. Harvey Taylor of Spring Valley. There are also eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild surviving. Rev. Arthur Fritz will be in charge of services to be held on Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the J.S. Burkholder Funeral home, 1601 Hamilton St. Burial will be made in the Greenwood cemetery. |
| Bogert, Lewis H. The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 12 November 1982, page B6 Lewis H. Bogert, 61, of 228 Whitemarsh Place, Macungie, died Thursday in Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Kerschner) Bogert. He was a co-owner of the former Acker Roofing Co., Allentown for many years before retiring. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harold L. and Gertie M. (Yarnell) Bogert. Bogert was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Alburtis. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a past post commander and chaplain of the Breinigsville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8282. Surviving with his widow are three daughters, Susan G., wife of Robert P. Moyer of Emmaus, Brenda H., wife of David J. Moyer of Macungie R.1, and Sharon, wife of Carter K. Kline of Allentown; four sisters, Marian, wife of Carl Hilbert of New Hope, Bucks County, Mrs. Beatrice Lilly, Dolores, wife of Lloyd Trexler, and Lorraine, wife of Linwood Reichert, all of Alubrtis R.2; four brothers, Richard and Ronald A., both of Alburtis R.2, Robert G. of Mertztown R.2, and Leonard of Kutztown R.2, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the church. There will be no calling hours. The Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton, is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bogert, Lois J. (Not Linked Yet) Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 8 September 1971 Mrs. Lois J. Bogert, 33, of Scherersville, Allentown R.1, died Tuesday in St. Agnes Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Bogert. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Edward and Althea (Derr) Derr of Whitehall. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving besides her husband and parents are a son kenneth Jr. and a daughter Cindy Jane, both at home; three brothers, Charles of Allentown, Robert of Catasauqua and Roger, with Marines at Camp David, Md., and three sisters, Mrs. Patricia Webster of Whitehall, Sandra, wife of Donald Smith of Allentown, and Paulette, wife of Eugene Herman of Northampton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Calling hours will be until time of services Friday. |
| Bogert, Malinda C. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 2 July 1945 Mrs. Malinda C. Bogert, wife of Victor E. Bogert and mother of ten children, died Sunday night at the Allentown hospital. In her 66th year she had been a resident of 820 N. Front St., Allentown. Born in North Whitehall township, Lehigh county, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ellen Laubach Miller. Mrs. Bogert was a member of the Reformed wing of St. Mark's church, Allentown. Surviving are husband; six daughters, Mrs. Jennie Dunton, and Mrs. Lillian Reimert, both of Allentown; Mrs. Gertrude Zellers, Bethlehem; Mrs. Margaret Thomas, Allentown; Dorothy, Kansas City, Kansas; and Mildred at home; four sons, Edwin, Slatington; Roman, New Tripoli; Staff Sergeant Ear, Port Riley, Kansas; and Paul, U.S. Army in Calif.; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Joseph Miller, Alburtis; and six sisters, Mrs. Cora Brobst, Allentown; Mrs. Priscilla Spohn, Reading; Mrs. Katherine Schuler, Catasauqua; Mrs. Ellen Smith, Bath; Mrs. Cleatta Gernerd, Allentown; and Mrs. Lizzie Stettler, Seipstown. Rev. C.D. Kressley, Reformed pastor of St. Mark's church, will officiate at services to be conducted at the Derr funeral home, 49 E. Susquehanna St., at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment in St. Mark's cemetery. |
| Bogert, Mamie E. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: September 1977 Mrs. Mamie E. (Seip) Street, 76, of 3066 Essex Road, Allentown, died Saturday in the Allentown and Sacred Heart Hospital Center. She was the wife of David E. Street. She was born in Emmaus. Mrs. Street was a member of Calvary Temple Moravian Church, Allentown. Surviving with her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Jean Neyhart with whom she resided, Katherine, wife of Joseph Lipovsky of Fogelsville and Betty, wife of Horace Roeder of Milford Square; two sons, Roman Bogert Jr. of Zionsville R.1 and William Bogert of Emmaus, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. A calling hour will be 10 a.m. until time of services. |
| Bogert, Mary Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 13 March 1908 Mrs. Mary Bogert, wife of Samuel Bogert of No. 653 North Ninth street died yesterday of a heart affection, aged 65 years. She was born in Washington N.J. and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bright. She was united in marriage February 26, 1861, to her surviving husband by the Rev. A.H. Beiles. Thirty years ago the couple moved to this city. Mrs. Bogert was a member of Zion Reformed Church. The surviving children are: Mars. C.P. Clauser, Mrs H.C. Roth, Mrs B.C. Christ, Mrs. Harvey E. Taylor, Wm. S., Louis H., Walter J. Bogert. Twenty-six grandchildren, a brother, Wm. Bright of Washington N.J. and a sister, Mrs. Mary Bowers, of Kansas City, also survive. |
| Bogert, Meta M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 29 September 1992 Meta M. Bogert, 101, of Milford Square, Bucks County, formerly of N. 3rd Street, Emmaus, died Monday in Pennsburg Manor Nursing Home. She was a trimmer and presser for various dress factories in Allentown and Emmaus for many years until retiring. Born in Salisbury Township, she was a daughter of the late John W.H. and Emma (Hottenstein) Bogert. She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury United Church of Christ, Salisbury Township. Survivors: Nephews and nieces, including Betty, wife of Horace Roeder, with whom she resided. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kulik-Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Call 1:30-2 p.m. Thursday. |
Bogert, Naomi I. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 7 January 1992, page B6 Naomi I. Bogert, 92, formerly of 1416 Linden St., Allentown, died Monday in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She worked in the treasurer's office for the city of Allentown for 45 years, retiring in 1967. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Katie I. (Bankhart) Bogert. She was a member and former Sunday school teaher at Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Cousins. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday. |
| Bogert, Oscar E. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 24 July 1947 Oscar E. Bogert, 84, husband of Alphena L. (Roth) Bogert, 912 Hanover Ave., died at 8 p.m. yesterday at his home. He had been bedridden since Friday. He was born near New Smithville, Berks county, a son of the late William and Sarah (Bailey) Bogert, but had resided in Allentown most of his life. He was employed by the Central Railroad of New Jersey for 45 years as a towerman. Mr. Bogert was a member of Dubbs Memorial Evangelical and Reformed church, the Fairview and East Allentown Fire companies, Fireman's Relief Assn. and Mohican Tribe No. 1, Improved Order of Redmen. He is survived by his wife, one son, Edwin, Allentown; two daughters, Blanche, at home and Alice, wife of Lewis Reichel, Los Angeles; one brother Harvey, Allentown R1; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Oliver S. Burkholder Funeral home, 1717 Hanover Ave. Rev. Milton F. Klingaman will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. |
| Bogert, Phoebe Matilda Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 19 November 1923 Phoebe Matilda, nee Stull, wife of Wm. V. Bogert, died at her late residence at Emaus Route 1, on Saturday evening. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah, nee Unangst, Stull, and was born at Easton. She was in her forty-eighth year. There survives her husband, two sons, Wm. G.C., and Albert J. Bogert; one daughter, Mrs. Myron Merkel; four grandchildren, all of Emaus; two sisters, Mrs. James Border, of Easton, and Mrs. Cyrus Seaman, of Bethlehem. The funeral will be held from her late home on Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. D.C. Shaffer officiating. Interment will be made at the convenience of the family at the Greenwood cemetery, Allentown. |
| Bogert, Roland J. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 24 July 1990 Roland J. Bogert, 42, of Green Acres Trailer Park, Breinigsville, died Monday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center after being stricken at home. He was the husband of Melinda L. (Yeager) Bogert. They were married 20 years in February. Bogert was a lab technician at Laboratory Testing IN., Dublin, for the past three years. He previously worked in the quality control department at the former Boise Cascade Co., East Greenville, for 16 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Roman Jr. and Joyce (Hilbert) Bogert. He was a member of Lehigh Valley Baptist Church, Emmaus. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Michelle of Coopersburg and Tammy at home; sisters, Dawn, wife of William Patton of Northampton, and Brenda, wife of Jeffrey Moss of Kutztown, and a grandson. Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Kulik-Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. |
| Bogert, Roland Preston Jacob Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 13 October 1904 In this city, October 11, 1904. Roland Preston Jacob, infant son of Oscar and Alphena Bogert, aged 7 months. Funeral services at the parents residence No. 327 North Third street, on Friday at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. |
| Bogert, Samuel Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 25 August 1923 Samuel Bogert, well known resident of the northern part of the city, and the last of a family of thirteen, died Friday at noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George P. Sechrist, 931 North Fifth street, in his 86th year. Death was the result of apoplexy with which he was stricken ten days ago. He was born at Bogert's Bridge, Western Salisbury township, the son of Jacob and Anna (nee Wilt) Bogert. He came to this city in 1876 and has lived here ever since. His wife Mary R. Wright Bogert died fourteen years ago. By trade Mr. Bogert was a carpenter. He was a member of Zion Reformed church and of the English Bible class at that church. Besides Mrs. Sechrist, he is survived by three other daughters; Mrs. Charles P. Clauser, Mrs. Harry Roth, of Allentown and Mrs. Harry Taylor of near Center Valley; three sons, William S, Lewis H. and Walter J. Bogert, of Allentown. Thirty-eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Sechrist on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. Rev. S. Sipple will have charge of the services. |
| Bogert, Sarah Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 14 January 1923 Sarah (nee Behly) Bogert, widow of William Bogert, died of dropsy at her home, 832 Gordon street at 11 o'clock Friday evening, aged 82 years. She had been bedfast five weeks. Mrs. Bogert was born near Grimsville, Berks county, and made her home in this city forty years. She was a member of Grimsville Lutheran congregation. Mrs. Bogert's mother had lived to the age of 105, while her father died at the age of 97. There survive the following children: Mrs. Ellen Hertzog, Harvey, Vera Cruz. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, with services at the home at 2 o'clock, followed by burial in Greenwood cemetery. Rev. Dr. George Greiss will officiate. |
| Bogert, Solomon Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 25 April 1898 Solomon Bogert, the well known farmer of Salisbury near Bogert's Bridge, died on Friday, aged 73 years. His wife and one son John, who resides at home, survives. He was married three times. His funeral will take place on next Thursday morning. Services and interment will be held at the Salisbury Church. These brothers and sisters survive: William, Amandes and Samuel Bogert, of this city; Tilghman, James and Lydia, of Salisbury; Jacob, of Mercer county; Mrs Miller of near Coplay, and a Mrs. Miller, of Northampton county. His father died three years ago, aged 97 years. His grandmother lived to be a hundred years old. |
| Bogert, Solomon H. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 3 November 1962, page 19 Solomon H. Bogert, of 205 E. Federal St., Allentown, died yesterday in his home. He was 82. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Amandus and Amanda (Gruver) Bogert. He was a leather cutter many years for the Quakertown Shoe Factory, retiring seven years ago. He belonged to St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Allentown. Preceded in death by his wife, Stella (Deysher) Bogert, he is survived by a son LeRoy S., Allentown; two daughters, Dorothy, wife of John Smurda, with whom he lived, and Beatrice, wife of Frank Sofranek of Allentown; a sister Mrs. Carrie Donnecker of Allentown, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Werley Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown, with a Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Paul's Church. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. |
| Bogert, Stella Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday,7 July 1962 Stella Bogert, a member of the family which built Bogert's Bridge, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 239 N. 8th St., Allentown. She was 88. Miss Bogert was a descendant of Peter Bogert, who came to this country from Germany in 1744. His descendants built the bridge in 1841. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Mathias S. and Caroline E. (Schafroth) Bogert. She was a lifelong resident of the city. Miss Bogert was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown, since 1878. She also was active in the church organizations and auxiliaries to various UCC church institutions. Her only survivors are cousins. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Salem UCC, Allentown, with viewing at the church from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and from noon Tuesday until time of services. |
| Bogert, Stella Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 2 May 1951 Mrs. Stella Bogert, widow of Albert J. Bogert, died early yesterday morning at her home, Emmaus R.1, following a lengthy illness. She was 51 years old. Born in Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Menno and Hannah (Measler) Bittenbender. Her husband died one month ago. She was a member of the Reformed congregation of Chestnut Hill church, near Limeport, and the Limeport group of Pythian Sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Pearl, wife of John Roth, Zion Hill; Mae, wife of William Rinker, Emmaus R.1; one son, William, with the U.S. Navy; three grandchildren and two brothers and one sister, Harvey and William Bittenbender and Mrs. Ellen Heintzelman, all of Allentown. |
| Bogert, Victor H. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 16 October 1977 Victor H. Bogert, 89, of 1838 Chew St., Allentown, died Saturday in the Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Annex. He was the husband of Daisy A. (Metzger) Bogert and the late Ella S. (Kern) Bogert. He was a truck driver fro Bittner and Hunsicker Co. for 40 years before retiring in 1957. Born at Bogert's Bridge, Allentown in the log cabin at the end of the parkway, he was a son of the late John W.H. and Emma (Hottenstein) Bogert. He was a member of Western Salisbury United Church of Christ, Salisbury Township. Surviving besides his widow are a son, Kenneth of Allentown; a step daughter, Betty, wife of Ernest Beiber of Mobile, Ala.; a sister, Meta Bogert of Emmaus; a brother, Roman of Trexlertown, and two step grandchildren. Services will be announced by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 234 Walnut St., Catasauqua. |
| Bogert, William V. Sr Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 16 February 1914 Suffering for nearly two years from general debility, William Bogert an aged resident of the Fourth Ward; died Friday evening at his home, No. 832 Gordon street, aged 85 years and 6 days. The deceased was born in Salisbury township, and he was the son of the late Jacob Bogert and wife. When a young man he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Beiley and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last September. The family resided in Allentown for the last 32 years. Besides his aged wife Mr. Bogert is survived by four children, Oscar, Harvey and William Bogert and Mrs. Ellen Hertzog of this city; four brothers, Samuel, James, Tilghman and Amandes Bogert of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Elvina Miller of Emaus. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from his late home, with services at the house by Rev. R.M. Kern, pastor of St. Andrew's Reformed Church, of which Mr. Bogert was a member. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. |
| Bogert, William V. Jr Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 7 June 1934 William V. Bogert, for many years a resident of Limeport, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of his sister Mrs. Ellen Hertzog, of Shimerville. He had been ill for the past eight weeks and for three weeks resided with Mrs. Hertzog. He was sixty-two years old. Born in Salisbury township, May 4, 1872, he was the son of the late William and Sarah, nee Bailey, Bogert. There survive to mourn his death two sons William G. C. Bogert, of Emaus, and Albert J. Bogert, Limeport; one daughter, Mrs. Myron Merkel, Alburtis; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Hertzog, Shimerville; two brothers, Oscar Bogert, Allentown, and Harry Bogert, Allentown R.5. Eleven grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed. |
| Bogert, William S. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 16 October 1947, page 5 William S. Bogert for practically all of his life identified with the retail grocery business in Allentown and at one time a Hamilton St. merchant, died at 10:30 o'clock last night at his home, 1416 Linden St., after being ill since Aug. 11. He was 82 years old last week. At one time, an employee of the old Knerr Seed Co. that was one of the city's best known retail stores more than a half century ago, he became a partner of the firm of Major and Bogert that for many years operated the store at 707 Hamilton St. For the last 26 years he was associated with his son-in-law, J.W. Biery as a partner in the grocery store at 11th and Linden Sts. Mr. Bogert was born in Phillipsburg, the son of the late Samuel and Mary, nee Wright, Bogert. He was a member of Zion Reformed church and the Adult Bible class of the Sunday school. Surviving are his wife, the former Katie L. Bankhardt; two daughters, Esther, wife of John W. Biery, Dorneyville, R.D., and Naomi, at home, a clerk in the city treasurer's office; a brother, Walter, Allentown; three sisters, Mr. Harry Roth and Mrs. Millie Sechrist, Allentown R.4; and by several nieces and nephews. A son Richard, died 17 months ago. |
| Bogert, William (Not Linked Yet) Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 5 December 1955 "The straw hat man." flour business veteran William G. M. Bogert, died Monday night at his home, 404 N. 12th St., Allentown, after he was sstricken by a heart attack. He was 76. He was affiliated with the flour business for 60 years. For the first 35 years, he worked as manager of the Allentown branch of the Mauser Milling Co. He was on the job until 5 p.m. Monday, but beccame ill after the evening meal at home. Before coming to the Mauser Co. he was employed for 30 years as manager of the Shelly estate. In addition, he held the position as director of Fogelsville National Bank since 1930. A native of Wescosville, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Matilda Bogert and as better known as "the straw hat man," a title he received because he wore a straw hat 12 months in the year. Bogert was a member of the 12th Baptist Church, where he was a teacher of a Bible Class; a member of Jordan Lodge 673, F and AM; Post L, TPA, and Chamber of Commerce. He also was affiliated with the Lehigh Valley Dairy. Surviving are his wife, the former Carrie Koeffler, at home, and two daughters, Naomi, wife of Robert T. Harris, Drexel Hill, and Ruth, wife of Curtis F. Bicker, Philadelphia; two grandchildren and a brother Milton, Allentown. Bogert was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, the former Mary Walp, and a son William. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. |
| Bogert, Winfield R. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Thursday, 6 Apr 1967 Winfield R. (Windy) Bogert, 48, of 232 E. Liberty St., Nazareth, died yesterday in Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, where he was admitted a week ago. He was employed by William Rabinowitz & Sons, Allentown, for 15 years. Born in Allentown, a son of Edwin and Isabella (Frantz) Bogert, also of Allentown, he was a resident of East Lawn, Nazareth, for 17 years. A veteran of World War II, he served with the Army in Germany. He was a member of Forks Salem Lutheran Church, Forks Township, and a former member of the church council. Surviving besides his parents are his widow Mildred E. (Cressman) Bogert; a daughter Karen, at home; a brother Harold and a sister, Mrs. Erwin Fatzinger, both of Allentown. Services will be at the convenience of the family in the Schmidt Mortuary, Nazareth. There will be no calling hours. |
| Fatzinger, Dorothy B. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 6 December 1988, page B9 Mrs. Dorothy B. Fatzinger, 77, of Allentown, died Sunday in Allentown Hospital. She was the widow of Erwin P. Fatzinger. She was a garment worker in the Lehigh Valley for many years before retiring. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Isabella (Frantz) Bogert. Survivor: Brother, Harold of Pocono Lake, Monroe County. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. |
| Hamblin, Rev. Donald W. (Not Linked Yet) Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 15 July 2002 Rev. Donald Wilson Hamblin, 84, of Swiftwater, Died July 13 in his home. He was married to Margaret D. (Kramer) Hamblin. He was a pastor of Analomink, Wooddale, Mount Zion, and Cherry Lane charge in 1939, and served numerous churches in New York and Connecticut before retiring. He was a 1943 graduate of Drew University, Madison N.J. Born in Swiftwater, he was a son of the late Joseph B. and Harriet M. (Bogert) Hamblin. A 32nd degree mason, Scottish Rite, Valley of Allentown, he was a member of Pocono Masonic Lodge 780, Cresco. He was a member of the Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Donna Klinger of Pittsburgh, Dottye J. Duval of Yreka, Calif., Deslee Williams of Applegate, Calif., Christiana Gaudet of New London, Conn.; son, Drew of Bay Point, Calif.; brother, John; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. Services: celebration of life, 2 p.m. Thursday, Swiftwater United Methodist Church. Call 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg. Contributions: To the church, or Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Monroe County, East Stroudsburg. |
| Hertzog, Ellen C. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 20 September 1935 Death claimed Mrs. Ellen C. Hertzog, widow of Adam A. Hertzog, contractor and builder in this city yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock in her home in Shimerville where she had been ill since April. She was 65 years, 5 months and 16 days of age. Mrs. Hertzog was born in Salisbury township, the daughter of the late William and Sarah Bogert. She resided for a number of years in Allentown but several years ago moved to Shimerville. Her husband who built churches and homes in this city, preceded his wife in death five years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Paul Renner and Arthur Hertzog, Shimerville and Mrs. Ben Wragg, Allentown, also by two brothers, Oscar of Allentown, and Harvey, of near Emaus. Mrs. Hertzog was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church in this city. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock at her late home in Shimerville and interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery. |
| Heintzelman, Joseph P. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 8 October 1994, page B34 Joseph P. Heintzelman, 73, of Bensalem, Bucks County, died Thrusday in Delaware Valley Medical Center, Falls Township, Bucks County. He was the husband of Anna (McColgan) Heintzelman. They were married seven years. He was a diesel engineer at James D. Morrissey Contruction Co. of Northeast Philadelphia for 25 years, retiring in 1982. Born in New Tripoli, he was a son of the late Ralph G. and Ruth (Peters) Heintzelman. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received three Bronze Stars. Survivors: Wife; stepsons, Michael McColgan of Langhorne, Bucks County, and John McColgan of Holland, Bucks County; stepdaughters, Patricia McColgan of Levittown, Bucks County, and Margaret Carter of Seminole, Fla., and nine grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m Tuesday, Keller Funeral Home, 6776 Madison St., New Tripoli. Call noon to 1 p.m Tuesday. Arrangements, Beck-O'Neill-Strouse Funeral Directors, Levittown. |
| Heintzelman, Nathan J. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 27 July 1942 Nathan J. Heintzelman, New Tripoli, died fro complications at this late home about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. A farmer all his life he lived in the upper part of Lehigh county during his 79 years, 9 months and 11 days. Ill since April of this year he was bedfast for the past two weeks. Mr. Heintzelman was the son of the late Joseph and Sussanna (Rauch) Heintzelman and was born in Weisenberg twp., Lehigh county. His wife Polly (Snyder) preceded him in death some 16 years ago. Surviving are one son Ralph, New Tripoli; five daughters, Mrs. Henry Fenstermaker, New Tripoli R.1, Mrs. Sylvester Wannamaker, Germansville, R.1, Mrs. Wilson Snyder, New Tripoli, R.1, Mrs. Daisy Baush, 632 N. 16th St., this city, and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman, Maxatawny; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Kocher, New Tripoli, R.F.D., Mrs. Lydia DeLong, Lafayette, Indiana; 24 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Lutheran wing, Ebenezer Union church, New Tripoli, and the Jr Order of Untied Mechanics, New Tripoli. Funeral services will be held at his late home in New Tripoli on Wednesday at 1 o'clock. Church services are to be continued in the New Tripoli church. Interment will follow in the Weisenberg church cemetery. Rev. LeRoy Bond will conduct the services. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 7 to 9. |
| Heintzelman, Ruth J. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 29 Jul 1988, page B8 Mrs. Ruth J. Heintzelman, 92, formerly of New Tripoli, died Thursday in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the widow of Ralph G. Heintzelman. Born in Lynn Township, she was a daughter of the late Alvin D. and Amanda (Snyder) Peters. She was a member of the United Church of Christ congreation of Ebenezer Union Church, New Tripoli. Survivors: Son, Joseph of Bensalem; four grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m Tuesday, Keller Funeral Home, 23-25 S. Madison St., New Tripoli. Call 7-8:30 p.m Monday. |
| Hilbert, Carl Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 12 October 1990, page B7 Carl Hilbert, 74, of 2082 Durham Road, New Hope, Bucks County, died Thursday at home. He was the husband of Marian A. (Bogert) Hilbert. They were married 50 years last December. He was employed in the grounds maintenance department of the Central Bucks School District for many years. Born in Breinigsville, he was a son of the late Charles and Oliva (Welder) Hilbert. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Alburtis. Survivors: Wife; sons, Barry of Mansfield, Tioga County, Donald of Furlong, Bucks County, and four grandchildren. Services: Noon Saturday in the church. Call 11 a.m. to noon Saturday in the church. Arrangements Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton. |
| Jones, Loretta M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 25 August 25, 1989, page B8 Loretta M. Jones, 49, of 120 Virginia Ave., Sebring, Fla., formerly of Alburtis R1, died Wednesday in her home. She was the wife of Walter G. Jones of Alburtis R1. She was a sales clerk at Hess's, Allentown, for 14 years. Born i n Upper Macungie Township, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Kerchner) Bogert. Survivors: Husband; sons, Keith A., of New Tripoli R1 and Kevin A., of Sebring; daughter, Kimberly A. of Wescosville; sisters, Linda L., wife of Rondal Knecht of Topton, and Darlene K., wife of Milton Lightcap of Mertztown R1; brothers, Bernell H. of Mertztown R1, Gerald R. of Emmaus and Perry L. of Alburtis R1, and a granddaughter. Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis St., Topton. Call 9:30-10:30 Tuesday. |
| Miller, Blanche L. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Sunday, 20 March 1960 Mrs. Blanche L. Miller, 418 Green St., Allentown, died Friday night at Sacred Heart Hospital, after an illness of a few days. She was a patient at the hospital for one day. She was 69. Mrs. Miller was the wife of Oliver W. Miller. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Alphena (Roth) Bogert. She was a member of Dubbs UCC Church. Surviving are her husband; a brother, Edwin, Allentown; a sister, Mrs. Alice Reichel, Gardenia Calif., and three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Viewing will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. |
| Miller, Oliver Winfield Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 16 February 1976 Oliver Winfield Miller, 86, of 418 Green St., Allentown, a silk ribbon weaver at the former Rionor Silk Mills of Allentown before retiring in 1955, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was husband of the late Blanche L. (Bogert) Miller. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Oscar and Maggie (Rohrbach) Miller. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Ridge Avenue, Allentown. Miller was a charter member of Cross Keys and North End rod and gun clubs of Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War 1. Surviving are a brother Herbert S. of Allentown and two sisters, Mrs. Amy M. Brennen of Allentown and Anna wife of George A. Rahn of Harrisburg. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. |
| Rinker, Mae D. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 20 August 1996, page A8 Mae D. Rinker, 71, of Schnecksville, formerly of Millsboro, Del., and Vera Cruz, died Monday, Aug. 19, in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late William A. Rinker. Born in Limeport, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Stella (Bittenbender) Bogert. Survivors: Daughter, Nancy, wife of Dennis Oels, with whom she resided; son Dale of Emmaus; brother William of Coopersburg and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday. |
| Rodenbach, Elinor M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Monday, 9 October 1995, page B8 Elinor M. Rodenbach, 68, of 8232 Peach Lane, Fogelsville, died Saturday in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of George M. Rodenbach. They were married 47 years in June. A 1970 graduate of the former Lehigh County Community College, she was a licensed practical nurse in the pediatrics division of the former Allentown Hospital before retiring in 1976. Born in Schoenersville, she was a daughter of Marie (Hoch) Hess Fenstermacher of Allentown and the late Clarence S. Hess. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Fogelsville, and a kindergarten teacher and superintendent of the former Western Salisbury Church. Survivors: Husband and mother; daughters, Karen S., wife of Leonard Rex of New Tripoli and Debra A., wife of Thomas Thornbury of Easton; brothers, Gilbert Hess of Middleburg, Luzerne County, George Fenstermacher of Alburtis and Glenn Fenstermacher of Marion, S.C.; sisters, Marguerite Dotterer of Orefield, May, wife of George Stocker of Bethlehem, Irene, wife of Carl Dotterer of Kempton, Alberta, wife of Woodrow Haas of Topton, and Rev. Elaine, wife of Leonard Bogert of Kutztown, and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville. |
| Roth, Samuel C. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 14 July 1989, page B8 Samuel C. Roth, 85, of 1519 Walnut St., Allentown, died Wednesday in Allentown Hospital. He was an instrument and equipment maker for laboratory and graduate students use at Lehigh University before retiring in 1969. He previously was an experimental machinist for the Serfass Corp., Bethlehem, and a machine tool instructor and a tool making foreman during World War II. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harry C. and Annie M. (Bogert) Roth. Survivor: Brother, Henry of Jamestown, N.Y. Arrangements: Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown. |
| Schultz, Agnes L. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: 1 November 1964 Mrs. Agnes L. Schultz, 58, of 6427 S. W. 20th Court, West Hollywood, Fla., a former Allentonian, died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital, West Hollywood. Born in Allentown, a daughter of the late Lewis H. and Emma (Johnson) Bogert, she lived in West Hollywood two years having lived for a time in Milwaukee, Wis. She was the widow of John A. Schultz. Surviving are a son, Allen of Milwaukee; a brother, Harold L. Bogert of Alburtis R1, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 1601 Hamilton St., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. |
| Sechrist, Helen M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 4 February 1992 Helen M. Sechrist, 96, of Hendersonville, N.C. formerly of 2039 Allen St., Allentown and Black Mountain, N.C., died Monday in Brian Center, Hendersonville. She was a teacher in the Allentown School District for more than 40 years until retiring. She received a bachelor's degree from Columbia University, New York City, and held graduate degrees from Pennsylvania State University, Lehigh University and Muhlenberg College. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George P. and Camilla M. (Bogert) Sechrist. She was a member of Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. Sechrist was a founding member of the Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa. Survivors: Brother, Arthur B. of Hendersonville and sisters, Mrs. Elsie M. Snyder of Changewater, N.J., and Mrs. Ruth A. Trate of Allentown. Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Greenwood Cemetery, Allentown. No calling hours. Arrangements, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Streets, Allentown. |
| Smith, Mildred F. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Tuesday, 29 March 1988, page B8 Mrs. Mildred F. Smith, 64, of 525 Henry St., Hellertown, died Monday in her home. She was the widow of Stanley R. Smith. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Victor E. and Malinda C. (Miller) Bogert. Surviving are a son, Stanley R. Jr., at home; four daughters, Carolyn M., wife of Robert Stocklas of Nazareth, Bonnie L., wife of Leon Kichline of West Fork Ark., Jean A., wife of Richard Johnson of Hellertown R1, and Brenda L., wife of Jeffrey King of Hellertown; three sisters, Mrs Jenny Poe and Mrs. Margaret Thomas both of Allentown, and Dorothy Southworth of Philadelphia, and 12 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Werley-Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown. A calling hour will precede the services. |
| Spohn, Helen M. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 10 November 1989, page B10 Mrs. Helen M. Spohn, 88, of 1130 Meade St., Reading, formerly of Wescosville, died Thursday in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Paul R. Spohn. Born in Wescosville, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Emma Bogert. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Trexlertown. She was a former coordinator of the Wescosville Unit of the March of Dimes. Survivors: Son, the Rev. Paul H., with whom she resided, and three grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday in the church. Call 2-3 p.m. Sunday in the church. Arrangements, Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville. |
| Taylor, Mary Helen Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, 4 March 1968 "Old Lehigh Family Member Dies". Mrs. Mary Helen (Bogert) Taylor, 83, of 1840 W. Woodlawn St., Allentown, a member of an old Lehigh County family, died yesterday in the Allentown Osteopathic Hospital. She was a descendant of Peter Bogert who came to the United States in 1744. It was one of his descendants and forefather of Mrs. Taylor who built Bogert's Bridge in 1841. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Wright) Bogert. She was the widow of Harvey S. Taylor, who had been president of the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors for many years. She resided in Allentown for about the last year, and before that lived on Taylor Boulevard, Center Valley RD, which was named after the Taylor family. She was a member of Little Zion Lutheran Church, Telford. Surviving are a son, Donald of Morwood, Montgomery County; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Bigot of Bethlehem; Bernice, wife of Manuel Segal of Harrisburg, and Thelma, wife of Harold Rolland of Allentown; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Strunk Funeral Home, 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. |
| Weaver, Grace D. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Friday, 17 July 1987, page B7 Mrs. Grace D. Weaver, 80, formerly of 213 S. 13th St., Emmaus, died Wednesday in Kutztown Manor. She was the widow of Forrest Weaver Jr. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George and Camilla (Bogert) Sechrist. Surviving are two sons, Lloyd A. of Edgewater Park, N.J., and Robert G. of Whitehall Township; a daughter, Sally, wife Irvin Gouldner of Allentown; a brother, Arthur in North Carolina; three sisters, Helen of Black Forest N.C., Elsie Snyder of Changewater, N.J., and Mrs Ruth Trate of Allentown; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, 3rd and Main streets, Emmaus. A calling hour will precede the services. |
| Zimmerman, Marvin H. Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania Date: Wednesday, 1 Jul 1992 Marvin H. Zimmerman, 75, of 602 College Garden Drive, Kutztown, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of May M. (Kerschner) Zimmerman. They were married 30 years in April. Zimmerman was a forklift operator for the former Red Cheek, Inc., Fleetwood, for eight years, retiring in 1982. Before that he was a truck driver for the former Beck's Feed and Grain Mill, Kutztown, for 34 years. Born in Weisenberg Township, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Mabel L. (Heintzelman) Zimmerman. He was a member and former three term councilman of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Krumsville. He also was a treasurer of Mount Zion Senior Friends, 1986-91. He was a driver for the Kutztown Volunteer Fire Company for 30 years. Survivors: Wife; sons, Curtis L. of Blandon, Berks County, Richard M. of Kutztown and Carl L. of Topton; daughter, Darlene M., wife of Irvin C. Fox of Kutztown; siser, Pauline M. Haas of Mertztown and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Ludwick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich St., Kutztown. |
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