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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • A14

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The Morning Calli
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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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A14
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NEWS14 Rosalie Canfield RosalieL. Rosie died Wednesday, Janu- wifeofthelateCharles S.Canfield. Services: Viewing 10 to 11a.m.Saturdayfol- lowedbyan11a.m.ser- vice at Wetzel Funeral HomeandCrematory, 549 Carlisle Hanover. www.wetzelfuneralho- me.com Arlene M. Reppert ArleneM.Reppert,86, of Topton, died January 16, 2014, in the Lutheran she was ar esidents ince 2012.

She was the widow of Harley A. Reppert, who died February 16, 1993. Born in Longswamp Township, she was ad aughter of the late Mahlon E. andM a- bel M. (Geisinger)F ritch.

She was am ember of St. Paul sL utheran Church, Mertztown. Mrs. Reppert was an employee oft he UnitedStatesPostalSer- vice, working two years in Mertztown and 18 ing in 1985. She was a member of the Kutztown GrangeandthePioneer Grange, Topton.

Survivors: Son, David A.husbandofCherylA. (Manwiller) Reppert, Mertztown; brother, NevinE.Fritch,Palm Harbor, FL; granddaughters, Chelsea M. (Rep- pert)wifeofIanA. Mondrick and Alison R. ReppertGerberwifeof StephanieA.Reppert Gerber; great-grandson, LiamD.Mondrick.She waspre-deceasedbya brother, Edward M.

Fritch. Services: Funeralser- vices will be heldM on- Lutheran Church, 50 Lu- with Reverend Jeremiah A. Sassaman officiating. Intermentwillfollowin Longswamp Union Cemetery. Relatives and friendsmaycallSunday evening from 7t o8 :30 p.m.

in Ludwick Funeral Home, 25 E. Weis Street, Topton, and Monday 10 a.m. in the church. Ludwick Funeral charge of arrangements. Online condolences may berecordedatwww.lud- wickfh.com Contributions: The familyrequestscontribu- tionsbemadetoSt.

Paul sLutheranChurch Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 19539. PleasesignGuestBookon themorningcall.com/obits Ob ituaryNoticePolicy Obituaries orrections willbeacceptedfromand billedtothefuneralhome handlingthearrangements; wewillalsoacceptobituaries fromfamilieshandlingtheir own arrangements. Obituaries willbeacceptedby fax email For The MorningCallat 610-820-6769. OBITUARYDEADLINES: In order to guarantee publication in the next submitted by 2p TODAY Boruta, Martha Canfield, Rosalie Chopel, Marilyn Cincera, Helen Cook, Geraldone Davidowich, Eleanor Deutsch, Helen Egan, Constance Finelli, Bennie Hendricks, Marion Hudson, Russell Jewell, Betsy Martin, Margaret Messina, Agnes Nefak, Eugene Pezza, Michael Poposki, Wanda Reppert, Arlene Schaffer, Evelyn Sodl, Dorothy Robert Wilk Frank Wirth, Dennis Obituaries Eleanor M.

Davidowich Eleanor M. (Kalinak)Davidowich, 81, of Allentown, passed away Janu- wastheloving wife of the late George Davidowich. Born in Bay- daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Zakutansky) Kalinak. Eleanor worked for Title Guarantee rust Co. in Manhattan before raising her family.

She was am ember of St. Michael the ArchangelByzantine Catholic Church. Eleanor previously was on the St. NicholasByzantineCath- olic Altar Society, saying the Rosary, in Dunellen, NJandalsotheSt.John RussianGreekCatholic Choir, Bayonne, NJ. Survivors: Keathley, of Arlington, VA, Glenn of Manitowoc, Kathleen, of Allentown; Jennifer, and Sean; sis- Services: Av iewing will be held on Monday, 9to10a.m.,withaPan- achyda at 10 a.m., all in KohutFuneralHome, lentown, PA 18102.

Of- ficeofChristianBurial willbecelebratedat the Archangel Byzantine 18102. Burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu canbemadeinEleanor memorytothechurch. PleasesignGuestBookon themorningcall.com/obits Bennie Finelli BennieF inelli, 84, of Bangorpassedaway peacefullysurrounded byhislovingfamilyon WednesdayJanuary15, 2014athome.BornFeb- ruary 2, 1929 in Bangor, a son ofthelateDaniel and GraceDeCesareFi- nelli. Heandhisbeloved wife, formerMaryTan- zosh, weremarried62 years last June 13.

Bennie wasa1948graduateof BangorHighSchooland wasemployedbythe BridgeStructuraland OrnamentalIronWork- ers Union 55 yearsretiringin1985. He wasaveteranofthe US ArmyduringtheKo- rean War.Hewasade- voted husbandand lovingfatheranda proudgrandfather.He wasamemberofOurLa- dyofMt.CarmelCatho- memberoftheMartocci- Capobianco American Legion Post750ofRose- to andtheNaplesItalian American ClubofNa- ples, FL Survivors: In addition survived by as on, Dr. DanielFinelliEsq.and hiswifeDr.LorrieFinelli of Ambler.P daughter, Grace Marie Finelli of his sister, Rosalie Finelli; and ab rother, Stephen Finelli both of children, Nicole and Benjamin; and many niecesandnephews.A brother, Dr. Michael Finelli died earlier. Services: AMassof Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday January18at2p.m.in Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Church, Third and Garibaldi, Roseto. Relatives and Friends may call on Friday from 5t o8p and on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.i nt he Fiore Funeral Home, 230 Market Street, Bangor. www.fiorefuneralhome.- com.Entombmentwill be in the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, Roseto. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial do- nationmaybeofferedin Bennie sn ame to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Bangor, PA 18013.

Please sign Guest Book on themorningcall.com/obits Agnes T. Messina Agnes T. Messina, 85, of Andreas, passed away Jan.15inAllentown.She wasthewifeofCharles N.Messina. Services: Memorial RCChurchLehighton Monday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.OvsakFH,Lehigh- tonisincharge Evelyn Mildred Schaffer Evelyn Mildred Schaffer, 80, of Quakertown entered into heaven on January 13, 2014 in herhome.Shewasthe daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Kra- after 25 years of service from the U.S.

Gauge Company.Shewasapa- triot, loved her God and country. She was af an of oldfashioncountrymu- sic. She loved theo ut- doors, hunting, fishing, andgardening.Herdogs and animals were very dear to her heart. Survivors: Evelynis survived by her children, Butch (Harold), Marla Nayduch, WandaHrycko(Tony), RobinDeMilly(Chris), Scott (Alison), Gary, and dren; and 21 great- grandchildren. Also sur- vivedbyherloyalcom- panions, Smokey Bear, Rosie, and Angel.

She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Leroy C. Schaffer, grandson, great-grandson, Robert Scott Frank; sister, Grace nieces, Beverly Moll, Michelle Grossmeyer. Services: Serviceswill uary 20, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in the C. R. Strunk (www.crstrunk.com), 821 W.

Broad Quaker- to 10:30 a.m. in the fu- neralhome. Contributions: Contri- butionscanbemadeto theWoundedWarriors or the local VFW. PleasesignGuestBookon themorningcall.com/obits Betsy Jewell Betsy known asMaryEliza- beth, passedaway Wednesday, January15, 2014, at home in Ore- field.Shewasbornon daughterofthelate Charles andL enore (Rupp) Jewell.Shegrad- uated fromColumbus Presbyterian Hospitalfor the handicappedinNew York 1949.Shewasadis- tributor ofg reeting cards inNewYork1955to 1957.Shewasamember oftheMethodistChurch inNewYorkfrom1932 to1979.In1979,Betsy and her mother moved to Pennsylvaniaand joined ChristU.C.C.of Schoenersville, where she remainedamember until herdeath.In1995, sheandhermother movedintoPhoebe guestfortwoyears.Be- ingawomenofstrength, shemovedoutofPhoe- be Homeandintoher own homein1997. Survivors: Cousin, Ronald thy; andseveralother cousins.

Betsywaspre- deceasedbyherbrother, 1966. Services: Funeralser- viceswillbeMonday, a.m.,intheReichelFu- neral Home, 326 E. 21st andfriendsmaycall Monday, 9 to 10 a.m. Burial will followi nB eth- lehem Memorial Park. Online condolencesm ay be submitted to www.reichelfuneralho- me.com.

Contributions: In lieu donations to the American Cancer Societyi memoryofMary(Betsy) Jewell. Please sign Guest Book on themorningcall.com/obits Frank J. Wilk Sr. Frank J. Wilk 8, of Hellertown died Thurs- Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.

He was the husbandofBerniceM. (Karabin) Wilk. Born in Lower Saucon Twp. on John Wilk and Mary( Za- wodski) Wilk, Frank servedourcountryfaith- fully in the US Army during WWII. He worked in theCokeOvenDivision of the Bethlehem Steel as af oreman from 1946 to1982.Hewasamem- ber of Church of St.

Theresa of the Child Jesus, Society, Board of Direc- toroftheHellertown National Sokol Society, former member of the lertown. Frank was an avid golfer and bowler. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 64 years; children, Frank J. Jr.andhiswife,Linda,of Lewes, DE, Nancy S. Wilk of Bethlehem, Janice McKellinofHellertown; grandchildren, Stefanie, Matthew, Frank, Dawn, grandchildren, Gavin, Rory, Cecily, Hailey, Alexa.

Services: Familyand friends are invited to call attheHeintzelmanFu- neral Home, 326 followedbyaMassof Christian Burial at 11 a.m.attheChurchofSt. Theresa of the Child Je- Hellertown.Theinter- ment will conclude services at Union Cemetery ofHellertown.TheRev. Jerome A. Tauber will be thecelebrantatthe Mass. Online expressions of sympathy can be recordedatwww.hein- tzelmancares.com.

Contributions: Inlieu 18055. PleasesignGuestBookon themorningcall.com/obits Constance C.Egan Constance Connie in thefamilyas Dream, passed intoeternalrestat Lehigh was 92. Connie was predeceased by herh usband, andspentherearlyyearsandmostofhermarried lifeinQueens.ShethenlivedinFloridafor20years beforemovingtoMacungiein2006tolivewithher no. out, whoradiatedcomposureandpersonaldignity through ninedecadesoflife.Thenickname, Dream, dates backtoherfirstgrandchild.She would holdlittleGaryandadoringlysing, You re my little Dreamboat. He begantoassociateherwiththe songandwouldcallher Dreamboat, latershort- enedto Dream.

stuck.Aheadofhertime,Connieworkedasayoung womanatIBMbeforetakingadecadeofftoraiseher family.Shereturnedtoworkinconsumerfinancefor oneoftheworld slargestdepartmentstorechains, also findingtimetoteachreligiouseducationand serve aspresidentoftheMother sClubatherchil- dren ss chool. Survivors: market, VA.Sheisalsosurvivedbyfourgrandchil- Nina and Ava. Services 2to4p.m.and6to7p.m.atTrexlerFuneralHome, 1625 Highland Allentown 18102. Phone: 610-434-9616. Masso fC hristian burial to be celebrated 10 a.m., Monday, January 20 at St.

Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave, Allentown, PA 18103. Av iewing will also be held 9t o1 0a Mondayatchurch.www.trexlerfuneralhome.com Contributions: Donations, if desired, can be made in her name to St.J ude Children sR esearch Hospital, 501St.JudePlace,Memphis,TN38105. Please sign Guest Book on themorningcall.com/obits Helen Cincera passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, Home in A. Born in Silver Mines, No- April 26, 1916, she was one of six children of the lateJulianandAmelia (Lazarz) Mazurek. She movedtotheU.S.with her family at the age of seven.

They settled in she lived most of her life, before retiring to wife of the late Jerry Cincera. They were married death in 1998. Helen was am ember of Nativity Lu- theranChurchinAllen- town.Shewasanactive member of Lutheran churches wherever she Women sGroupsand sewing circles. She was a talented seamstress, who made many blankets and laprobes for the poor andtheelderly.Helen was am eticulous homemaker and most impor- devoted mother and grandmother. Survivors: Helenis survived by her son, David Cincera and his wife, Barbara; and her sister, Allentown; grandchildren, Brian Cincera, Jill great-grandchildren, Reily Brennan, Decker and belleandSofiaCincera.

Shewasprecededin death by her four Services: Funeral services will be private in the Long Funeral Home of Bethlehem. Interment willbeinForestHome Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI.Amemorytribute maybeplacedat www.longfuneralhome.- com. Contributions: Inlieu contributionsmaybe madetoPhoebeMinis- PleasesignGuestBookon themorningcall.com/obits hare your mem or ies. Call610.820.6565 WandaS.Poposki Wanda S. Poposki, 85 away Wednesday, January 15, 2014, in Devon- house.Herhusbandof Walter C.

ied in1995.BorninAllen- daughter of Josepha nd Anna (Hajewski) Koczan. Wanda was an active member of Our Lord Ascension Polish National Catholic Church, where she was recently honored for 50 years of faithfulserviceintheLa- dies Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Shealsobelongedtothe Society of Friends. Survivors: Son, Walter, andwifeNancyof Whitehall; brothers, Joseph Koczan, Jr. of Phila- delphiaandThomasE.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be day, January 21, in the burialintheParishCem- etery. Family and friends maycall8to10a.m. Tuesday in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Lin- Contributions: May be made to the church, 2105 hem, PA 18017. PleasesignGuestBookon themorningcall.com/obits Geraldine Freeman Cook GeraldineFreeman 2014atManorCarein Bethlehem.Shewasthe wife of thel ateJ ames E. Cook, whodiedin1993.

She wasborninBlooms- bury, NJonAugust2, 1924, thedaughterofthe late HaroldandMary (Kase)F reeman. Prior to employedasadomestic Guysdepartmentstore andWoodCateringat Bethlehem SteelCorpo- ration. Shegraduated from High Schoolin1942and moved toBethlehemaf- ter marrying.Shewasa dedicatedmemberofSt. JohnA.M.E.ZionChurch perintendentoftheSun- day issionary Society, Stewardess Board, Class Leaderandpianist for theSeniorChoir.She was anactivememberof theChristianBowling LeagueuntilJune2012. Survivors: Daughter, JanetM.BoltonofBeth- Lori A.

Carter of Bethlehem and Ronald T. Boyer grandchildren, Timothy L. Rollins, Alexandra J. Keith Richard; great- great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph Freeman (Glendora) of Warren Glen, NJ; liza- beth Freeman (John) and Lillian Gaines (Tony) of Easton, PA; and other family and friends. She was predeceased bya daughter, Joyce A.B oyer; an ewborn son; brothers, Merwin Freeman, Harold man; and sister, Marie Smith.

Services: Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. St. John A.M.E. Zion Street, Bethlehem.V iewing: Friday, January 17 from6to8p.m.inthe church and Saturday, January 18 from 10a untiltimeoftheservice. Jesse Johnson Funeral Home of Allentown is in chargeofarrangements.

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