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Hess Obituaries
Bleam, Lester W.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 25 Apr 2002, page B10
Lester W. Bleam, 83, of Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township, died April 23 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury
Township. He was married to Irene (Hess) Bleam for 63 years. He was a construction worker, painter and paper
hanger for 50 years before retiring in 1983. Born in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, he was a son of the late
Erwin and Alice (Wolfinger) Bleam. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Nazareth, where he was a member
of the dart league, and attended Salem United Methodist Church. He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart
medal recipient. Survivors: Wife; son, Carl; daughters, Sharon Braun of Allentown, Dolores Roy of Jamestown, Pa.;
sister, Evelyn Stull of Bedminster, Myrtle Bergey of Quakertown; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere St., Nazareth. Call 2-3 p.m. Saturday. Contributions:
National Kidney Foundation, Philadelphia. |
Eliason, Jessie A.
Source: Worthington Newspaper, Fairmont County, West Virginia
Date: 6 August 2001
Jessie A. Eliason, 79, of Worthington, died Monday (Aug. 6, 2001) at the Wishing Well Health Center in Fairmont.
She was born Feb. 7, 1922, in Worthington, the daughter of the late Albert Hess Sr. and Ethel Furbee Hess. She was
Protestant by faith and a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Booth Robinson and
Sherman D. Robinson Sr. of Rivesville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Marshall Ray "Bucky" and Sandra Booth, and
Glenn E. "Junie" Booth, both of Worthington; four brothers, Albert Hess Jr. of Fairmont, and Max, Charles and James
Hess, all of Worthington; three sisters, Grace Hess Fisher of Melborne, Fla., Betty Hess Wright and Dot Hess Kropog,
both of Cleveland, Ohio; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren: Charlotte, David, David Allen and Jessica
Myers; Steve, France, and Charles Henry Barta; James, Lisa and Jimmy Barta; Charles "Eddy", Sandy and Samantha Booth;
Kim, Joe, Brittany, and Kaylee Miller; and Daniel, Lisa, Hannal and Danny Booth. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Booth Sr.; and two brothers, William and Robert Hess. There will be no
funeral home visitation. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Thursday at the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church near
Worthington. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Tim Shuttlesworth officiating.
Burial will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens in Fairmont. Dent Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. |
Hess, Amandus
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: October 25, 1932
A brief illness of a complication of ailments ended in the death of Amandus
Hess, retired Northampton county farmer, at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon
at his home, the residence of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
P. Schaffer, 2155 Main street, Northampton, at the age of 75 years. Mr.
Hess was a son of the late Stephen and Eliza Wotring Hess, was born in Moore
township, Northampton county. He was a farmer practically all his life and
before retiring from active life upon the death of his wife, Rosa A., nee
Abel, four years ago, resided between Kreidersville and Seemsville. Since
then he resided with his daughter at Northampton. He was a lifelong member
of the Reformed congregation of the Zion Stone church at Kreidersville.
Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Heckman, this city and Mrs. Henry
P. Schaffer, Northampton; two grandchildren and six brothers, Theodore,
Tilghman and William, of Northampton R1; Stephen and Thomas, of Northampton,
and George, of Catasauqua. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon with
brief services at his late home at 1:30 o'clock followed by church at
Kreidersville, Rev. George Kopenhaven and Rev. Hiram Frantz officiating.
Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends may
call Thursday night from 7-9 o'clock. |
Hess, Bertha C. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 18 April 1990
Mrs. Bertha C. Hess, 90, formerly of Northampton R.1, died Tuesday in Westminster Village, Allentown. She was the
widow of Earl E. Hess. Born in Bath, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Emma (Silfies) Hartzell. She was a
member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Seemsville. Survivors: Daughters, Dorothy, wife of Herbert Halteman
of Kunkletown, and Mrs. Harriet Kellner of Northampton; sons, Ernest of Waymart, Wayne County, and Kervin of Northampton;
sisters, Mrs. Edith Edelman and Mrs. Minnie Millheim, both of Nazareth; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Dech. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Call 7-9
p.m. Thursday. |
Hess, Calvin C. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 18 November 2001, page B6
Calvin C. Hess; 72; 50 Calvin Lane, Mertztown; died Thursday Nov. 15 at home; husband of Arlene M. (Weller) Hess; married
50 years last March; owned, operated, Calvin C. Hess Contracting Co., Mertztown, 25 years, retiring last year; born Ruscombmanor
Township, Berks County; son of the late Ambrose and Sallie (Eschbach) Hess; member, Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Fleetwood;
Army veteran, Korean War, paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division. Survivors: Wife; sons, Calvin G., Mertztown; Allen S., Alburtis;
Barry L., Fleetwood; sisters, Martha Fox, Mary Reppert, both Mertztown; June Younger, Alburtis; brothers, Lloyd, Fleetwood;
John, Topton; Robert, Mertztown; Alfred, Trexlertown; Nevin, David, both Alburtis; seven grandchildren; great-grandson; predeceased
by daughter, Marilyn Steffy, 1995. Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton. |
Hess, Earl E. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 28 April 1969, page 14
Earl E. Hess of near Miller Manor, Northampton R. 1, a lifelong farmer, died Saturday night in the Northampton Hospital.
He was 72. He retired six years ago after operating a large farm in East Allen Township. He was a schoo director in East
Allen Township 18 years. He was also a township supervisor. He was the husband of Bertha (Hartzell) Hess. Born in East
Allen Township, Northampton County, he was a son of the late Edwin and Rosa (Danner) Hess. He was a member of St. Peter's
United Church of Christ congregation at Snyder's Church, Seemsville. He was a consistory member there for many years. He
was also on the church cemetery board several years. Surviving besides his widow are tow sons, Ernest of Bethlehem R. 2 and
Kervin of Northampton R. 1; two daughters, Dorothy, wife of Herbert Halteman of Nazareth R. 2, and Mrs. Harriet Kellner of
Northampton R. 1; a sister Lottie, wife of Elmer Odenwelder of Northampton; 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Viewing will be
7-9 p.m. tomorrow. |
Hess, Edwin H. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 15 December 1991, page B10
Edwin H. Hess, 59, of 5894 Green Meadow Road, Bath, died Saturday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was a welder for the Fuller Co.,
Catasauqua for the past 35 years. Born in East Allen Township, he was a son of the late Herbert R. and Pearl (Faust) Hess. He
was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: Companion, Marion L. Bailey, with whom he resided; sons, Scott K. of Whitehall
and Kipp E. at home; sisters, Corrine, wife of Elwood Michael and Esther, wife of Wilbert Weaver, both of Northampton, Elda, wife
of William Flory, Althea, wife of Elwood ______, ________ wife of Daniel Spangler, all of Bath. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Reichel
Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st., Northampton. Call 7-9 p.m. Monday. |
Hess, Ellen Jane
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, September 3, 1927
Ellen Jane Hess passed away yesterday at her home, 735 Washington avenue,
Northampton, after a long illness from which she was bedridden for almost
eight months. She was in her sixty-fifth year. She leaves her husband,
Stephen Hess; one daughter, Mrs. James Hiestand; three sisters, Mrs. Emma
Wolf, Seidersville; Mrs. Arthur Leibenguth, Northampton; Mrs. Abraham
Fenstermacher, San Diego, Calif., and one brother, John Solt, Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held from her late home next Tuesday afternoon at 3
o'clock, daylight saving time, with interment in the Stone church cemetery. |
Hess, Francis H.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 16 December 1992, page B9
Francis H. "Pappy" Hess, 68, of 236 Oak Alley, Slatington, died Tuesday in
Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. He was the husband of Helen G.M.
(Miller) Hess. They were married 41 years in August. Hess was a laborer
in the ingot old department of Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 43 years before
retiring in 1986. Born in emerald, he was a son of the late Benjamin and
Mamie (Schleicher) Hess. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Robert and Charles, both of Slatington; brothers,
Raymond of Slatington, and Benjamin and Edgar, both Friedens, and sisters,
Mrs. Caroline Wagner of Walnutport and Rhoda, wife of John Burkhardt of
Lehigh Acres, Fla. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home
25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday. |
Hess, Franklin
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Saturday, 15 August 1925
Death came on Friday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock to Franklin Hess, one of the
best known farmers in Northampton county. Mr. Hess passed away at his home
near Petersville church, aged 72 years. Mr. Hess was a son of the late Stephen
and Eliza nee Wotring Hess and was born at Seemsville. All of his life was
given over to agricultural pursuits, the activities of the community in which
he resided, affairs of the Petersville Union church and his family, to whom he
was devoted. For many years he was a member of the church consistory and was
helpful otherwise in the congregation. Besides his widow, Emma nee Beil Hess,
there survive these children; Preston S, Cherryville; Mrs. Harry Fehnel, Dannersville,
and Mrs. Geo. Dengler of Bethlehem. Nine grandchildren and one great grandchild and
the following brothers also survive; Theodore, Stephen and Thomas, of Northampton;
Tilghman, of Beersville; Amandus of Seemsville, William, of Weaversville, and George
of Catasauqua. |
Hess, Helen I.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, 8 March 1988, page B8
"Mrs. Helen I. Hess, 91; ran Leithsville Hotel"
Mrs. Helen I. Hess, 91, formerly of 124 S. New St., Nazareth, and of Leithsville, died Monday in Gracedale,
Nazareth R.1. She was the widow of Paul A. Hess. She and her husband owned and operated the Leithsville Hotel
for 18 years. Born in Bethlehem Township, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Ida (Luchenbach) Lichtenwalner.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Surviving are a son, Milton H. of Easton R.2; a daughter
Irene, wife of Lester Bleam, and two sisters, Verna, wife of Gilbert Hearn and Mrs. Hilda Browne all of Nazareth;
five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Schmidt Mortuary, 407
Belvidere St., Nazareth. A calling hour will precede the services. |
Hess, Henrietta E. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 21 February 1954
Mrs. Henrietta E. Hess, 87, widow of James Hess, 915 Tilghman St., Allentown, died late Saturday afternoon in the
Allentown Hospital after an illness of about one week. Born in Kreidersville, a daughter of the late Adam and
Rosanna Anthony Cole, she resided in Northampton most of her life, moving to Allentown six years ago. She was a
lifelong member of Zion Stone Church, Reformed Wing, Kreidersville. Surviving are two sons, Clyde C. and Harry F.,
both of Allentown; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. |
Hess, James (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 13 November 1939
James Hess, retired rural mail carrier, died at 12:45 Sunday afternoon at home, 1845 Lincoln Ave., Northampton,
aged 74 years. Mr. Hess retired 10 years ago after 26 years of service as a rural mail carrier. He was born in
Seemsville, a son of the late Reuben and Matilda (Spengler) Hess, and spent all of his life in and around the
borough of Northampton. He was a member of Zion Stone church, Kreidersville; p. O. S: of A camp 320, Atlas
council 963, F. P. A., both of Northampton, and the Pennsylvania Rural Letter Carriers Assn. He was a former
elder and deacon of Zion church. Surviving are his wife, Henrietta E. (Cole) Hess; two sons, Clyde C. Hess and
Harry F. Hess, both of Allentown; Three grandchildren and two brothers, Jacob Hess of Northampton and Edwin Hess,
Bath R. The funeral will be held from the Schisler funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, Thursday at
2 p.m. Regular services will follow in Zion Stone church and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The
revs. George Copenhaver and Charles Ruloff will officiate. |
Hess, John A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday, 10 August 1923
Stricken with apoplexy while walking in the yard at his home, 1303 Main street, Northampton, John A. Hess, a well-known
retired blacksmith, died instantly on Thursday afternoon. He was 75 years old and was born in Moore township, Northampton
county, the son of William and Elizabeth, nee Laub, Hess. For many years he conducted a blacksmith shop, retiring about
sixteen years ago. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Francis A. and Alvin S. Hess, Mrs. Claude Haldaman, of
Northampton, and Mrs. Aster Koch, of Allentown. Eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. He was a
member of Minsi Camp No, 357, I.O.R.M., and of Harmony Commandery No. 144, Knights of Malta. Funeral arrangements have not
yet be completed. |
Hess, Levi
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 1917
Levi Hess, of Nazareth, died suddenly on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. at his home on
Lancaster avenue, aged 52 years. His widow preceded him in death four weeks
ago. He leaves four sons and one daughter, Robert and Elton, of Nazareth;
Raymond and Paul, at home and Mrs. Ed Kern of Nazareth. The funeral will be
held on Thursday with services at Petersville church. |
Hess, Paul A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday, 20 April 1967, page 62
Paul A. Hess, 72, of 124 S. New St., Nazareth, died Tuesday in his home. Death was caused by a heart attack.
Hess was the former proprietor of the Leithsville Hotel. Born in Petersville, he was a son of the late Levi
and Sarah (Serfass) Hess. He was the husband of the former Helen I. Lichtenwalner. He was a member of St.
John's Lutheran Church, Nazareth. Surviving besides his widow are a son Milton H. of Easton; a daughter,
Mrs. Lester Bleam of Nazareth; two brothers Robert of San Jose, Calif., and Raymond of East Lawn, Nazareth,
and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Schmidt Mortuary, Nazareth. Viewing will
be after 7 p.m. tomorrow. |
Hess, Ralph C. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 18 November 2002, page B6
Ralph C. Hess, 90, of 397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, formerly of Northampton, died Nov. 17 in Mahoning Valley
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Sarah (Rector) Hess. He was an
accountant for PPL, Allentown, for 45 years until retiring. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Charles
and Ida M. (Smith) Hess. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughter,
Carol A. McCarthy of Pacific Grove, Calif.; two grandchildren. Services: to be announced by Andrew P. Ovsak
Funeral Home, Lehighton. |
Hess, Ray P.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Thursday 22 July 2004, page B9
Ray P. Hess, 97, of Resica Falls Rd., East Stroudsburg, died July 21, 2004, in Palmerton Hospital. He was the
husband of the late Hazel E. (Gray) Hess. Born in Cherryville, he was a son of the late Preston O. and Annie
(Balliet) Hess. A 1926 graduate of East Stroudsburg University, he received a bachelor of Philosophy degree
in 1935 from Muhlenberg College and a mater's degree in education in 1955 from Lehigh University. He was
elementary principal for Bristol Township Schools, Bristol, 1926-30. He was elementary principal for Whitehall
School District from 1930 until retiring in 1969 with 43 years of service in education. Survivors: Son, Robert
P. of Levittown; grandchildren, Preston, Libby. Services: graveside, 1 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2004, Union Cemetery,
Slatington. Arrangements, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, Slatington. |
Hess, Raymond N. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Friday 26 December 1969
Raymond N. Hess of 211 Main St., Northampton, died yesterday morning in his home. He was 73. He retired in
1953 as a self-employed wholesale milk dealer. He had been in business since 1923. He was the husband of the
late LIllian E. (Dunlap) Hess, who died in 1949. Born in Shoenersville, he was a son of the late Alfred and
Alabama (Lurch) Hess. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Fullerton. Surviving are a daugher,
Jean, wife of Carl Wescoe with whom he resided; a brother Ralph of Allentown; a sister Mrs. Mabel Gogle of
Catasauqua, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Thomas A. Burkholder Funeral Home,
3rd and Walnut streets, Catasauqua. Friends may call from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday. |
Hess, Robert W. (Not Linked Yet)
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, 19 May 2002
Robert W. "Ziggy" Hess, 69, of 260 Fredericksville Road, Mertztown, died May 17 in Lehigh Valley Hospital hospice unit,
Allentown. He was married to Erma L. (Weller) Hess for 42 years last June. Born in Oley Township, Berks County, he was
a son of the late Ambrose and Sallie (Eschbach) Hess. He was a plumber for Paul W. Essig, Inc., Reading, for 28 years
before retiring in 1990, and before that for the former George Brookes Plumbing, Reading, for five years. He was a member
of Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Fleetwood, Berks County. He was a member and past president of Rockland Rod & Gun
Club, Mertztown, and a member of Mertztown Rod & Gun Club, Hamburg Moose Lodge 523, Lyons Fire Company, Friendship Hook
& Ladder Fire Company, Boyertown, and Earl Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. Survivors: Wife; sisters, Martha Fox
and mary Reppert, both of Mertztown, June Younger of Alburtis; brothers, Lloyd O. of Fleetwood, John of Topton, Alfred of
Trexlertown, Nevin and David, both of Alburtis. Services: memorial, 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 9:30-10:30
a.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton. Contributions: To the church or Lehigh Valley
Hospice, Allentown. |
Hess, Rosie A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, January 8, 1929
Mrs. Amandes Hess, nee Rosie A. Abel, died at 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning
at her home in Weaversville, aged 57 years, 3 months and 5 days. There
survive her husband, one son, Clarence, Kreidersville, and two
stepdaughters, Mary, Allentown and Gertrude Schaffer, Weaversville. Two
grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters also survive; Mrs. Emma
Smith, Nazareth; Mrs. Ida Musselman, Easton; John Abel, Nazareth; Asher
Abel, Elkhart Ind. Mrs. Hess was a daughter of Rudolph and Susanna, Nee
Schaffer, Abel. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon with short
services at the home of her stepdaughter, Gertrude Schaffer, Weaversville,
at 1:30 o'clock and continued service in Zion Stone church. Interment will
be made in the Zion Stone church cemetery. |
Hess, Stephen
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 1941
"Northampton Octogenarian Had Been ill Since Thanksgiving." Stephen Hess,
81, of 733 Washington Ave., Northampton, died early yesterday in the Haff
hospital of complications resulting from his advanced years. He had been
ill since Thanksgiving. Mr. Hess, who had been residing with his son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Hiestand, was born near Beersville, the son
of Stephen and Eliza, nee Woodring, Hess. A retired farmer, he came to
Northampton in 1922. He was a member of the Reformed wing of Zion Stone
church, Cartersville. Survivors other than his daughter include a twin
brother, William Hess of Allentown, a brother, Thomas Hess of Northampton,
three grandsons and one great-grandchild. His wife preceded him in death in
1927. Services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Newhard Funeral
Home, 812-814 Washington Avenue, Northampton, with interment in the Zion
Stone church cemetery, Cartersville. |
Hess, Thomas
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 12 September 1946
Thomas Hess, 1610 Main St., Northampton, died early yesterday in Haff Hospital.
In his 75th year, he had been a patient at the hospital since July 31. His wife,
Sarah, nee Jones, Hess, died 12 1?2 years ago. There are no survivors. A former
employed of the Universal Atlas Cement Co., Mr. Hess lived in Northampton for the
last 29 years. He was born in East Allen township, Northampton County, a son of
the late Stephen and Eliza, nee Woodring, Hess. He had been retired for eight years.
Short services at the Schisler funeral home, 2119 Washington Avenue,. Northampton,
on Saturday at 2 p.m. will be continued in Howertown Reformed Church. Interment in
the adjoining cemetery. |
Hiestand, James A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 31 January 1951
James A. Hiestand, 63, former Northampton police chief and health officer for the
last seven years died yesterday afternoon at Haff Hospital a short time after being
admitted. He was stricken earlier in the afternoon at the Central Fire hall. A native
of Northampton County, he had been a resident of Northampton for 30 years. He served on
the borough police force for 20 years and was chief for 16 years, until ill health
forced his retirement. He was the son of the late Abraham and Mary Smith Hiestand.
Hiestand was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Howertown; Allen council 753,
Junior Order of Mechanics; Pennsylvania Police Chiefs Assn; secretary, treasurer of
Minsi Tribe, 357, Fraternal Order of Redmen; treasurer of Lehampton Lodge, Fraternal
Order of Police and was a member of the Central and Alliance Fire companies. Surviving
are his wife, the former Emma Hess; three sons, Horace and Clarence, Northampton; Norman,
at home, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and
a sister. |
Person, Mantana M.E.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, 23 April 1924
Mrs. Mantana Person, nee Hess, widow of Milton Person, died Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John Oberly, 541 Getter street, Bethlehem, from general debility, aged 56 years, 11 months and 4 days. She had
been ill for the past fifteen months, but was confined to her bed for three weeks. Mrs. Person was a native of Moore
township, Northampton county. She was a daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth, nee Woodring, Hess. Prior to her
residence in Bethlehem Mrs. Person lived at Nazareth, where she is well known. Her husband preceded her in death eight
years ago. There survive her five children; Herbert, of Bath; Edgar, of Nazareth; Mrs. Edwin Fehnel, Moorestown; Mrs.
John Oberly, Bethlehem, with whom she made her home and Mrs. Paul Hartzell, Bethlehem. Eight brothers also remain. Mrs.
Person was a member of the Reformed wing of the Howertown church, where regular services will be held on Saturday afternoon,
following services at 1:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oberly 541 Getter street, Bethlehem. Rev. George A. Laubach
will officiate. Interment will be made at Howertown. |
Zimmerman, Arthur C.
Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: Monday, 12 July 1993
Arthur C, "Zim" Zimmerman, 81, of rear 130 W. Ninth St., Bloomsburg, was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon in the Bloomsburg
Hospital emergency room, where he was taken after being stricken at his home. Born Feb. 10, 1912, in Bloomsburg, he was a son
of the late Charles and Lottie Quick Zimmerman. He attended Bloomsburg schools. Mr. Zimmerman had been employed at the Bloomsburg
Hosiery Mill and Magee Carpet Co. He retired in 1974. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He was of the Lutheran faith. Mr. Zimmerman was a member of the American Legion, Moose and Elks, all of Bloomsburg, and the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Danville. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, the former Irene Hess; and a stepdaughter, Dorothy "Dot" VanPelt,
Berwick. He was the last member of his immediate family. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, Market
and Eighth streets, Bloomsburg, with Rev. Richard C. Jones, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg, officiating. Burial will be
in the Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. |
Zimmerman, Irene E.
Source: Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Date: 10 December 2001
Irene E. Zimmerman, 93, of West Eighth Street, Berwick, formerly of 103 W. Ninth St., Bloomsburg, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001,
at the Berwick Retirement Village, where she had lived for one month. She had been ill for several years. Born July 23, 1908,
in Mifflinville, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Pearl Green Hess. She attended Mifflinville schools and was a 1925
graduate of Berwick High School. Zimmerman had been employed for more than 25 years in the spooling department of Magee Carpet
Co., Bloomsburg. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg. Zimmerman was also a member of the Bloomsburg
Ladies of the Moose and the Ramblers Club, Lewisburg. Her husband of 51 years, Arthur C. Zimmerman, died July 10, 1993. five
brothers also died previously: Sheldon, Earl, Carl, Stanley and Edward Hess, as did a sister, Faye Smith. She is survived by
a daughter, Dorothy VanPelt, Berwick; and a sister, Phyllis Helwig, Milton. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the
Allen Funeral Home, Market and Eighth streets, Bloomsburg, with her pastor, the Rev. Ralph D. Sigler Jr., officiating. Burial
will be in the Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. |
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