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Leibenguth
Obituaries
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Banner, Charla Ann Leibenguth
Source: Kokomo Perspective, Kokomo, Indiana
Date: February 28, 2011
Charla Ann Leibenguth Banner, 69, Kokomo, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2011, at Howard Regional Medical Center in Kokomo. She was born Feb. 6, 1942, in Lafayette, the daughter of Charles Aaron and Myrtle (Cooley) Leibenguth. She was united in marriage with Glen Banner on June 23, 1979, in New Albany. She was educated in Lafayette public and Catholic schools and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She graduated from the Purdue University School of Pharmacy in 1960 and earned advanced degrees from Purdue in pharmacy administration and creative writing. While in high school, she worked at Wells Memorial Library and later was employed by the Indianapolis Public Library, Milwaukee Public Library and Butler University Library of Pharmacy. When the new Science Library was built at Butler, she was named its librarian. She taught pharmacy courses at Butler and pharmacology at Indiana University Kokomo. She was active her entire life as a creative freelance writer. She served on the staff of two weekly newspapers in Zionsville and on the staffs of the Kokomo Community Messenger and the Kokomo Perspective. She also wrote for several auto racing publications, as well as several religious publications in the United States and Canada. Those publication included Ligourian Magazine, where she sold non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Her other broad writing interests included articles on the environment, energy conservation and historic topics. Together with her husband, she owned and operated Features
Unlimited, an advertising and public relations firm, planning campaigns, and producing newsletters, brochures and booklets, as well as video productions, multimedia projects and web pages. She was currently employed as a writer and proofreader with Pages News Service of Marion. She was an avid reader and together with her former roommate, Susan Ebershoff Coles, owned a Formula V race car, which competed in Sports Car of American event across the country. In the 1970's, she assisted her husband with his work for the United States Auto Club in the press room at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A lay Cistercian, she spent several annual retreats with the monks at the Abbey of Gethsemane. She is survived by her husband of 32 years; a son, Timothy and wife Angie, Mishawaka; a daughter, Melody Webster and husband Kris, Crestview, Fla.; grandchildren, Thomas Webster, Payton Banner and Parker Banner; a sister, Jane Leibenguth, Crawfordsville; and a nephew and godson, Harold Leibenguth, Crawfordsville. Her parents and a brother, John Leibenguth, preceded her in death. A Mass of Christian burial will be said by the Rev. Father Michael McKinley and Father Joseph Aytona at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3155 S. 200 West, where she was active in its migrant and public relations ministries. Viewing will be two hours prior to the Mass at the church. Interment will be in North Union Cemetery in Ervin Township. You are invited to read Charla's obituary at www.ellersmortuary.com, where you may sign the guest book, share a personal message or order flowers for the family. Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St., assisted the family with arrangements. |
Beck, Evelyn C.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: December 23, 1989, page B34
Mrs. Evelyn C. Beck, 92, formerly of Allentown, died Thursday in Valley
Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg. She was the widow of Raymond T. Beck.
Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Camilla
(Solt) Leibenguth. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ,
Northampton. Survivors: Sons, Robert A. of Allentown and Alfred T. of
Hawley, Wayne County, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services: Noon Tuesday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave.,
Northampton. Call 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. |
Blose, Grace F.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: June 20, 1996, page B12
Grace F. Blose, 74, of Schnecksville, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley
Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Edgar E. Blose. They
were married 53 years in December. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of
the late George and Katherine (Bailer) Leibenguth. Survivors: Husband;
sons, Elwood W. of Riverdale, Ga., Randall A. of Fogelsville and Ronald T.
of Harrisburg; daughters, Renee A., wife of Thomas Savitz of Cary, N.C., and
Patricia A. of Allentown; sisters, Gladys, wife of Arthur Keen, and Joyce,
wife of Harold Wolf, both of Allentown; 13 grandchildren and two
great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by a daughter, Cheryl A.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St.,
Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Date: June 22, 1996
For The Record: Among the survivors of Grace F. Blose, 74, of Schnecksville,
who died Tuesday is a son, Roland T. of Harrisburg. His name was incorrect
in Thursday's Morning Call. |
Brey, Kenneth S.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: June 16, 2000
Kenneth S. Brey, 85, of Allentown, died Wednesday, June 14, in St. Luke's
Hospital, Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Elsie E. (Leibenguth)
Brey. They were married for 46 years this month. He was a local truck
driver for Modern Transfer, Allentown, until retiring in 1972. Born in
Allentown, he was a son of the late Martin G. and Barbara E. (Kline) Brey.
He was a member of Teamsters Local 773, Allentown. Survivors: Wife;
daughters, Louise P., wife of Hank Schnitzer of Stewart, Fla., Carol A.,
wife of Francis Harris of Lakeland Fla., three grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Marguerete
Whitehouse. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave.,
Allentown. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Contributions: Humane Society of
Lehigh County, Allentown. |
Conlon, Catherine R.
Source: York Daily Record (Pennsylvania) Obituaries, 1992-2000
Catherine R. Conlon, 90, formerly of Beaver, Beaver County, died Tuesday at Manor Care Kingston Court. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Conlon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 200 Third St., Beaver. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery. Viewings will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Todd Funeral Home, 340 Third St., Beaver. Mrs. Conlon was born Sept. 16, 1903, in Lafayette, Ind. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Lahrman) Leibenguth. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of York and of its Young at Heart Club, and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Beaver, and of its Rosary and Altar Society. Mrs. Conlon is survived by three sons, Robert J. Conlon of Worthington, Ohio, Gerald F. Conlon of Washington, Pa., and Michael A. Conlon of Elwood City; a daughter, Mary J. Conlon of York; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Officiating at the service will be the Monsignor Raymond T. Schultz of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, We Care Fund, 200 Third St., Beaver 15009. 02-01-94 Ruby F. Jacobs Native of West Virginia |
Custer, Carrie A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: June 10, 1993, page B11
Carrie A. Custer, 82, formerly of Moore Township, died Wednesday in
Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was the wife of Harvey V. Custer.
They were married 64 years in March. Born in Northampton, she was a
daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Hahn) Leibenguth. She was a member
of Covenant United Methodist Church, Klecknersville. Survivors: Husband;
son, Dwight H. of Bethlehem; daughters, Fay L., wife of Russell Phillips of
Nazareth, Nancy E., wife of William Hocking of Ocean City, N.J., and Carol
L. of Bath; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. She was
predeceased by sons, Bobby C. and Barry V., and a daughter, Shirley A.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
Call 7-9 p.m. Friday. |
Custer, Harvey V.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: January 8, 1995, page B7
Harvey V. Custer, 85, of 102 W. Northampton St., Bath, died Saturday in
Muhlenberg Hospital Center. He was the husband of the late Carrie A.
(Leibenguth) Custer. He was a brake person and engineer on Lehigh Narrow
Gauge Railroad at Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 33 years, retiring in 1973.
Born in Tanoma, Indiana County, he was a son of the late John and Beatrice
(Rairigh) Custer. He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church,
Klecknersville. He was a former treasurer of Boy Scout Troop 51,
Crossroads. Survivors: Son, Dwight H. of Bethlehem; daughters, Fay L., wife
of Russell Phillips Sr. of Nazareth, Nancy E., wife of William J. Hocking
Jr. of Ocean City, N.J., and Carol L. of Bath; sisters, Catherine Bachman,
Oletha Stickler and Maryellen Beck, all of Bethlehem; brother, Gerald W. of
Limeport; three grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Services: 11 a.m.
Wednesday, George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Call 7-9 p.m.
Tuesday. |
Deiter, Mildred A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2000, page B12
Mildred A. Deiter, 83, of Hudson, N.H., formerly of Allentown, died Sunday,
March 19, in Harborside Nursing Home, Bedford, N.H. She was the wife of the
late Raymond C. Deiter Jr. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the
late LaRue and Elerta (Stehler) Leibenguth. Survivors: Daughter, Donna,
wife of William Edgar of Hudson; brothers, Roland of Bethlehem, LaRue Jr. of
Allentown, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services:
11:30 a.m. Friday, John H. Brubaker Funeral Home, 234 Walnut St.,
Catasauqua; memorial services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Allentown. Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday. Arrangements,
John H. Brubaker Funeral Home, Catasauqua. |
Frey, Velma Leibenguth
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: December 6, 1988
Mrs. Velma L. Leibenguth Frey, 63, of 711 Plymouth St., Allentown, died
Sunday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of Elwood H. Frey and the
widow of Albert Leibenguth. A registered nurse, she worked at St. Lukes
Hospital before retiring in 1985. She previously was employed for more than
30 years at Allentown Hospital and various hospitals in western
Pennsylvania. Born in Kempton, she was a daughter of Florence M. (Bond)
Berk of Kempton R.2 and the late William H. Berk. Frey was a member of St.
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Husband and
mother, daughter Sharon, wife of Bruce Hay of Bath; son, Terry J. Leibenguth
of Allentown; sister, Mrs. Lila Wennig of Emmaus; brother, Dr. Myron P. of
Kimberton, Chester County, and Marvin H. of Kempton R.2; stepson Dr. William
H. Frey of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m.
Thursday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Call
10-11 a.m. Thursday. |
Frey, Warren H.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: November 2, 1988, page B12
Warren H. Frey, 48, of Northampton R.2, died Tuesday in Muhlenberg Hospital
Center. He was the husband of Lee Ann (Leibenguth) Frey. They observed
their 14th wedding anniversary last December. Frey was a machine operator
for the Quaker Shoe Factory, Allentown, for 27 years until 1983. Born in
Allentown, he was a son of the late John and mae (Rhorbach) Frey.
Survivors: Wife; brothers, Eugene, James and Thomas, all of Allentown, and
sisters, Barbara, wife of Gerald Reph of Bath, and Patricia, wife of Arthur
Christ of Coplay. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Werley-Knopp Funeral Home, 46
E. Susquehanna St., Allentown. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday. |
Greene, Bradley B.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: October 6, 2000, page A16
Bradley B. Greene, 52, of 22 Mill Road, Aquashicola, died Thursday, Oct. 5,
in his home. He was the husband of Deborah (Scheirer) Greene. They were
married five years in June.He was a deliveryman and floor installer for Hager
Furniture Co., Palmerton, for 18 years. Previously, he was employed by the
New Jersey Zinc Company, Palmerton. He was a graduate of Steven's Trade School,
Lancaster. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of Emeline (Boyer) Greene of Mahoning
Valley and the late Harold Greene. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,
Palmerton. He was a president of the Rod & Gun Club Pinnacle Team, coached
basketball and baseball for many years and was a member of the chain gang
for the high school football games, all in Palmerton. Survivors: Wife and
mother; sons, Scott H. of Ashfield, Todd S. of Palmerton, Michael Spairana
III of Bowmanstown; sisters, Lenore Decker of Hewitt, N.J., Joanne Gartner
of Coplay; two grandsons and a step-grandson; nieces and nephews. Services:
11 a.m. Monday in the church. Call 6-9 p.m. Sunday and 10-11 a.m. Monday in
the church. Arrangements, Schaeffer Funeral Home, Lehighton.
Contributions: To the church. |
Hay, Bruce A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: May 17, 1999, page B11
Bruce A. Hay, 54, of 5907 Lehigh Lane, Bath, died Saturday, May 15, in
Muhlenberg Hospital Center after being stricken at home. He was the husband
of Sharon A. (Leibenguth) Hay. They were married for 35 years in January.
He owned and operated the Garden Gate Flower Shop, Bethlehem, for 23 years
and was a payroll department employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp., 1965-1980.
Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Melvin M. and Nancy (Hark) Hay.
He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover
Ave., Allentown. He was a member and past president of the Northampton
Rotary Club. He also was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks and H. Stanley Goodwin Masonic Lodge 648, both of Bethlehem, and the
Lehigh Consistory, Allentown. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Kelly L., wife of
Kevin Kromer of Walnutport; son, Bruce A. II of North Catasauqua; sister,
Nancy Hay, wife of Fred Nevins of Port Washington, Long Island, N.Y., and a
grandson. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119
Washington Ave., Northampton. Call 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11 a.m.
Wednesday. Contributions: Church memorial fund or American Heart
Association, both c/o the funeral home. |
Henry, Clarence A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: March 3, 1996, page A18
Clarence A. Henry, 82; had lawnmower repair shop in Danielsville. Clarence
A. Henry, 82, of Mountain View Mobile Home Park, Walnutport, died Saturday
in Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elaine Henry and
Alverta Henry. He owned and operated a lawn mover repair shop in
Danielsville for 14 years before retiring in 1976. Simultaneously, he
worked at the Keystone Lamp Factory, Slatington, for 31 years. Born in
Lehigh Township, he was a son of the late Clarence and Jenny (Leibenguth)
Henry. He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Walnutport.
Survivors: Cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119
Washington Ave., Northampton. Call 9-10 a.m. Tuesday. |
Henry, Elaine E.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: April 3, 1986
Mrs. Elaine E. Henry, 58, of Mountain View Mobile Court, Walnutport, died
Wednesday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of Clarence A. Henry.
She was an assembler at Keystone Lamp Factory, Slatington for seven years
before retiring in 1975. She previously was an operator at Paris Neckware,
Walnutport, for 20 years. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the
late Charles and Mabel (Heckman) Serfass. She was a member of Christ UCC,
Walnutport. Surviving with her husband is a brother Allen of Allentown.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m Friday in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119
Washington Ave., Northampton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. |
Henry, Erma
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: December 24, 1986, page B8
Mrs. Erma Henry, 84, formerly of Walnutport, died Monday in Mahoning Valley
Convalescent Home, Lehighton R.1. She was the widow of Earle W. Henry. A
teacher for 46 years, she taught at the Walnutport Elementary School
1940-68, and previously at the Treichlers, Aquashicola and Cherryville
Elementary schools. Born in Lehigh Township, she was a daughter of the late
Edgar and Cora Z. (Leibenguth) Acker. She was a member of Emmanuel Assembly
of God, Northampton. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Services will be at
2 p.m. Friday in the Richard A. Fox Funeral Home, 1002 Main St., Slatington.
A calling hour will precede the services. |
Hockman, Lorraine A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: August 21, 1991, page B9
Lorraine A. Hockman, 69, of Hampton House, Northampton, died Tuesday in
Allentown Hospital. She was an assembler at the former Western Electric
Co., Allentown, for 19 years, retiring in 1974. Born in Northampton, she
was a daughter of the late Jefferson and Florence (Levan) Leibenguth. She
was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. She belonged to many
civic organizations and held various offices. Survivors: Sons, Richard of
Coplay and Warren of West Lawn, Berks County; sister, Mrs. Renae Smith of
Orefield, and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Schisler
Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday. |
Keen, Arthur H. Jr.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: November 9, 2003
Arthur H. "Art" Keen Jr., 80, of South Whitehall Township, formerly of Bethlehem, died
Nov. 5 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was married to Gladys E. (Leibenguth)
Keen for 50 years. He was a union carpenter for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 600 for 40 years before retiring in 1988. Previously he was a machinist for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for two years. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Arthur H. Sr. and Salome (Gamby) Keen. He was a Protestant. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving with the Sea Bees. He was a life member and former post commander of American Legion Post 576 and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Keystone Fire Company 15 and Allentown Firemen's Relief Association, and a former member of Jordan-Martin Masonic Lodge 673. Survivors: Wife; sons, Douglas A. of South Whitehall Township, David G. of Lehighton; daughters, Beverly D. Warmkessel of Auburn, Barbara J. Lane of Orefield, Jennifer L. Szoldatits of Schnecksville; brother, Richard in New Jersey; sister, Dorothy Marcincavage of Fleetwood; nine grandchildren, a great-grandson; nieces, nephews. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions: Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association. |
Kleintop, Anna M.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: July 17, 2011
Anna M. Kleintop, age 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, with Her loving daughters, at her bedside at the Luther Crest, South Whitehall Township. She was The widow of the late Walter H. Kleintop who passed away November 1980 Born in Conshohocken, PA, Montgomery Co, she was the daughter of the late Evan H. and Bessie M. (Everson) Maxwell Sr. She was a Charter member of Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Allentown. She taught Sunday school many years there, and also was in the church Choir. Survivors: Daughters, Marjorie Williams, of Macungie, and Joyce wife of James Weiss of Allentown; sister, Dorothy Murphy, Fayetteville, NC; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. She is predeceased in death by her son Kenneth, and a Brother Evan Maxwell. Services: A Celebration of Anna life will be held on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. At Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, 1431 Lehigh parkway east, with Pastor F. Ebert Reitzel officiating. Friends may call on Monday, July 25, from 10:30 a.m. until service time The church. Contributions: The family request contributions be made in Memory of there Mother, to either The church, or Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road Allentown, PA 18104 Stanton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc Honey Brook is in charge of arrangements |
Kleintop, Elva N.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: July 18 2002, page B8
Elva N. Kleintop, 94, of Easton, did July 17 in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill.
She was the wife of the late Arthur W. Kleintop Sr. She was a customer representative
for PPL for 21 years before retiring in 1972. Born in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County, she was a daughter of the late Puerette F. and Elizabeth (Williams) Noll. She was
a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Palmerton. She was a member and president of
the Palmerton Business and Professional Women's Club and past secretary and past president
of the Palmerton Concourse Club. She was a volunteer for the Palmerton Hospital
and Muhlenberg College auxiliaries. She wrote Sunday school lessons for the Board of Christian Education of the United Lutheran Church in America and served on the executive board of Lutheran Church Women. Survivors: Sons, Rev. Arthur W. Jr. of Bethlehem, Earl F.
of Lakeland, Fla.; daughter, Elizabeth Kelley of Philadelphia; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday
in the church. Arrangements, Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: To the churc
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Knippa, Althea Demko
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: June 8, 1988
Althea Demko Knippa, 65, of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Allentown,
died Sunday in Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi. She was the wife of Arthur
Knippa. She was a supply clerk for the Civil Service, Corpus Chirsti,
before retiring. She previously was a secretary for Diehl Storage,
Allentown, and for an Allentown attorney. Born in Weaversville, she was a
daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Hess) Schaffer. Survivors:
Husband; sons, Kenneth Schaffer of Virginia Beach, Va., Albert Leibenguth of
Allentown and Richard Demko Jr.; a daughter Lori Ann Demko; a stepsister,
Helen Winkelman of Allentown, and seven grandchildren. Memorial Services:
10 a.m. today, Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Corpus Christi. |
Leibenguth, Aaron L.
Source: Mulberry Reporter, Mulberry Indiana
Date: August 7, 1925
Aaron L. Leibenguth died at his home in Battle ground sunday afternoon at 1:55 o'clock following an illness of eight months. Death came as the result of a complication of diseases. He was born in Cherryville, Northampton county, Pennsylvania, february 17, 1858. He was married to Rheumah L. Hunt of Slatington, 48 years ago. To this union were born nine children, five of whom proceeded their father in death. Surviving him besides his wife are three sons, Charles, Joseph and Amandus W. Leibenguth all of Lafayette, and a sister, Mrs. Oliver Kern of Slatesdale, Pennsylvania. Funeral services were conducted at the United Brethren church in Battle Ground, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Interment was made in the Battle ground cemetery. |
Leibenguth, Albert A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: August 28, 1963
Garage Man Found Dead. A 42 year old Allentown service station operator,
Albert A. Leibenguth was found dead in his garage at 1024 W. Emaus Ave. by
his wife yesterday afternoon. Lehigh county Coroner Clayton O.P. Werley
said death was caused by asphyxiation by carbon monoxide poisoning. He
ruled the death a suicide. Leibenguth was in the cab of a truck parked in
the closed garage. Leibenguth resided at 711 N. Plymouth st., Allentown.
He was born in Northampton, a son of Mrs. Florence (Levan) Leibenguth of
Northampton and the late Jeffrey Leibenguth. He had been under a
physician's care since January. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran
church, Hanover Ave., Allentown. He was a World War II Air Force veteran.
Surviving with his wife and mother are a daughter, Sharon A., and a son,
Terry J., both at home; four sisters, Grace, wife of Quintus Mory,
Allentown; Arlene, wife of Roy Smith, Kunkletown; Renee, wife of Paul J.
Smith, Orefield, and Lorraine, wife of Willard Hockman, Northampton, and a
brother, Willard of Catasauqua. Services will be 1:30 p.m Friday in the
Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Viewing will be
7-9 p.m. tomorrow.
Date: August 29, 1963
Leibenguth Survivors: Among the survivors of Albert A. Leibenguth of 711 N.
Plymouth St., Allentown, are a son, Albert A. Jr. of Orefield R.1 and two
grand-daughters. Leibenguth, 42, was found dead Tuesday in a service
station he operated in Allentown. |
Leibenguth, Albert A.
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: February 27, 1952
Albert A. Leibenguth, 84, of 1927 Washington Ave., Northampton, died at 2:40
p.m. yesterday in Allentown Hospital, where he was a patient three weeks.
He was in ill health several years. A native of Indianland, Northampton
County, he resided in Northampton for 60 years. A carpenter by trade, he
was organist of Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, Northampton for 15
years and also of Coplay Evangelical and Reformed Church for a number of
years. He played in the old Stemton Band from the time it was organized
until it disbanded. He was a member of Grace Church and Camp 451, POS of A,
Weaversville. His wife, Camila (Solt) Leibenguth died seven years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn, wife of Ray Beck, Northampton, with whom
he resided; a son Reynold Leibenguth, Philadelphia, and three grandchildren. |
Leibenguth, Amandus
Source: The Morning Call Newspaper, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: July 28, 1924
At Indianland, on Sunday, at the home of a distant relative, Mrs. Nelson Snyder, Amandus Leibenguth died of ills incident to old age. He was in his eighty-first year. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Wright, of Rockdale; two brothers and three sisters, James, of Indianland, David, of Cementon; Mrs. Christian Houser, of Allentown; Mrs. George Perkins, of Easton, and Mrs. P.S. Laub of Siegfried. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with all services at the home of Mrs. Nelson Snyder, Indianland. Burial will be made at the Indianland cemetery. |
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