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A14 THE MORNING CALL, THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001 OBITUARIES Leon T. Fehnel Joseph Palmieri Violet L. Frazier Mary R. Rice OBITUARY INFORMATION The Morning Call publishes obituaries without charge. Information for an obituary is accepted in writing and only from the funeral home handling arrangements.

The newspaper reserves the right to edit material provided. Violet L. Frazier, 92, formerly of Wesley Village Retirement Community, Pittston, Luzerne County, Folts Home, Herkimer, N.Y., 'and Syracuse, N.Y., died Wednesday, March 14, in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township. She was the wife of the late Rev. Carlton J.

Frazier. She was a French teacher at West Genesee Junior High School, Camillus, N.Y., for 14 years. She also served the Methodist Church with her husband in communities in northern and central New York. A 1930 graduate of Willamette University, Salem, she pursued graduate studies at Northwestern University, Evanston, 111. She also completed summer studies, including a program of the University of Mississippi, and attended a French-speaking pension in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Born in Enterprise, she was a daughter of the late James O. and Olive K. (Krogh) Beecher. She was a member of Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston, Luzerne County. She was a former member of Erwin United Methodist Church, Syracuse, and its Ruth Circle.

Survivors: Daughters, MarySue Malvezzi of Emmaus, Nancy L. Kopcha of Waterford, N.Y., Ann Robertson of Norcross, son, George B. of Phoenix, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Memorial services: To be announced by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.

Contributions: Church of Christ Uniting; National Wildlife Federation, Reston, or Sierra Club, San Francisco, Calif. Lillian G. Wadlinger Lillian G. Wadlinger, 94, of 2410 Moselem Springs Road, Richland Township, died Wednesday, March 14, in Kutztown Manor. She was the wife of the late Charles G.

Wadlinger. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Francis A. and Mary Ellen (Sieger) Dietrich. She was a member of Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Richmond Township. Survivors: Son, Marvin W.

Schoe-dler of Richmond Township; sister, Myrtle Parker of Temple; two granddaughters, a great-grandson. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Lud-wick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich Kutztown. Call 9-10 a.m. Monday.

Lillie B. McLane Lillie B. McLane, 87, formerly of Phillipsburg, died Tuesday, March 13, in Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was the wife of the late Zettler L. McLane.

She was a machine operator for 16 years for Sobel Metal, formerly in West Easton, before retiring in 1962. Born in Red Springs, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Sam and Alberta (Lucas) Jones. Survivors: Sister, Jessie Franklin of Fayetteville, N.C.; nieces, nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman Phillipsburg.

Call 10-11 a.m. Friday. "i 3 I Dooling services A memorial Mass for Father J. Stuart Dooling, founding president of DeSales University, who died March 7, will be at 3:30 p.m. March 21 in Connelly Chapel at DeSales University's Center Valley campus.

Verna S. Altrichter Verna S. Altrichter, 98, formerly of Slatington and Whitehall Township, died Wednesday, March 14, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Frederick M. Altrichter.

Born in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Edwin B. and Luella (Arndt) Sterner. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Slatington. She was also a member of the Slatington chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; the Slatington Hose Company 1 auxiliary and the Allen Commandery auxiliary, Allentown.

Survivors: Son, Donald E. of Allentown; daughter, Lucy M. of Whitehall; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N.

Second Slatington. Call a.m. Saturday. Contributions: To the church memorial fund. Bernard E.

Snyder Bernard E. Snyder of Encini-tas, died Monday, March 12, in Encinitas. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Kahl) Snyder. He was born in Philadelphia. Survivors: Daughters, Linda A.

Horrow of Newtown Square, Delaware County, attorney Jill R. of Allentown; son, Mark Lee of Broomall, Delaware County; companion, Patty Adler in California; five grandchildren. Graveside services: 2:30 p.m. today, Montefiore Cemetery, Jen-kintown, Montgomery County. Call Sunday in the home of attorney Jill R.

Snyder. Arrangements, Berschler and Shenberg Funeral Chapels, Philadelphia. Contributions: American Cancer Society. Richards services Memorial services for Spencer J. Richards, 82, of Bethlehem, who died Feb.

14, will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem. No calling hours. Arrangements, John F. Herron Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

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Falk, Supv. 3 1 1 Joshua P. Buck Joshua P. Buck, 23, of 500 Hickory Road, Palmerton, died Wednesday, March 14, in an auto accident in Lower Towamensing Township. He was an electrician for Sten-ack Electric, Lehighton, for the past month, and previously worked for Meisner Electric, Allentown, for four years.

He was a 1996 graduate of the Carbon County Vocational Technical School. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Jams C. Buck of Palmer-ton, and Roberta A. (Rehrig) Schmidt of Slatington. He was a member of Jerusalem United Church of Christ Trachs-ville, Palmerton.

Survivors: Parents; stepfather, Kevin A. Schmidt of Slatington; brother, Jason C. of Palmerton; maternal grandparents, Paul S. and Joyce E. (Quinn) Rehrig of Deland, Fla.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Heintzelman Funeral Home, Schnecksville.

Contributions: To the church, co the funeral home. Anne Timmermann Anne "Rocky" Timmermann, 39, of Bushkill R.l, formerly of Yonkers, N.Y., died Monday, March 12, in Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. She was the wife of Henry Timmermann. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse for the Veterans Administration Hospital, New York City. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she was a daughter of Geneva (Brown) Rolle of East Stroudsburg and the late Hubert D.

Rolle. Survivors: Husband; mother; son, Eric and daughter Jillian both at home; sisters, Jean M. Davidson-Lawrence of Ossining, N.Y., Denise Rai and Takisha Rolle, both of East Stroudsburg; brothers, Vincent Brown of Jacksonville, Herman of New York City, Makini of Baltimore, nieces, nephews. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, William H.

Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Stroudsburg. Call 1-2 p.m. Saturday. Frank W. Rockstroh Frank W.

Rockstroh, 90, of Allentown, formerly of 1930 E. Jonathan died Tuesday, March 13, in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Anna J. (Rau) Rockstroh. He was chief clerk in the fabrication department at Bethlehem Steel Corp.

for 40 years before retiring in 1973. Born in Fountain Hill he was a son of the late Hugo and Anna (Reimert) Rockstroh. He was a Lutheran. Survivors: Sons, Thomas J. Sedor of Northampton, John W.

Sedor of Bethlehem Township; four grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren. Services: Private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, O'Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: Charity of one's choice. Ruth N.

Woodbridge Ruth N. Woodbridge, 84, formerly of Eldridge Avenue, Palmer Township, died Tuesday, March 13, in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late George S. Woodbridge. She worked for Mitchell Office Equipment, Easton, for many years before retiring.

Previously, she was employed by Stokes Engineering and C.K. Williams, Easton, for several years. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Kemmerer. She was a member and choir member of Christ Lutheran Church, Easton. She was a former volunteer at Easton Area Public Library.

Survivors: Son, Larry A. of East Stroudsburg; brother, E. James of Hellertown; sister, Katherine Shafer of Easton; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Friday in the church.

No calling hours. Arrangements, Ashton Funeral Home, Easton. Contributions: To the church. Clara D. Schulke Clara D.

Schulke, 87, died Wednesday, March 14, in the Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coop-ersburg. She was the wife of Emil R. Schulke, who died in 1998. She was a shoe buyer for Strawbridge Clothier and had been a secretary for RCA Corp. Born in Camden, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Durzynski) Dworanczk.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Turners-ville, N.J., and St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Camden. She was a member of the South Jersey Womens Realtors Club. Survivor: Daughter, Marlene S. Talaber of Bath.

Services: Private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Dino P. Cantelmi Funeral Home, Fountain Hill. Contributions: Charity of one's choice.

Mary R. Rice, 87, of Bethlehem, died Wednesday, March 14, in her home. She was the wife of Albert J. Rice, who died in 1996, and the late Frank A. Strand.

She was a seamstress for her first hus band at Frank A. Strand, Tailor and Furrier, Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, for 40 years until the early 1970s. Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late John and Alexandra (Swierczewski) Grutsky. She was a member of the Polish Ladies Social Club, Moose Auxiliary and a volunteer for the Democratic Party, all in Shenandoah. Survivors: Daughter, Geraldine M.

Hinkel, with whom she resided; eight grandchildren, many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughters, Marianne Hannis and Esther Konscler. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Bethlehem. Call 10-11 a.m.

Friday. Contributions: Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Rhea L. Roeder Rhea L. Roeder, 83, of Slatington, died Tuesday, March 13, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

She was the wife of the late Leon W. Roeder. Born in East Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Ida V. (Wambold) Kemp. She was a member of St.

John's United Church of Christ, Slatington. Survivors: Son, Bruce of Slatington; daughters, Ann L. Reinsmith of Allentown, Janet at home; sisters, Anna German of Edith Roth of Slatington; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N.

Second Slatington. Call 1-2 p.m. Friday. Contributions: Lehigh Valley Children's Fund, co the funeral home. Betty Thomson Betty Thomson, 68, of Georgetown, formerly of West Rock-hill Township, died Monday, March 12, in Vencor Hospital, Louisville, Ky.

She was the wife of Grier R. Thompson who died in 1997. Born in Bucks County, she was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Frank) Roberts. Survivors: Sons, Grier of Georgetown, Scot of Ocala, daughters, Margaret Buckler of Georgetown, Brenda Fryman of Cynthiana, Ky; brothers, Richard, Harold, Ronald and William, all of Quakertown, Franklin and Leonard, both of Sellersville, Stewart of Telford; sisters, Joyce Thompson, Judy Thomas, Peggy Orzel and Barbara Duna, all of Quaker-town; 14 grandchildren, a greatgrandchild. Services: 11 a.m.

Monday, Bernard Suess Funeral Home, 606 Arch Perkasie. Call 10-11 a.m. Monday. Erma E. Stump Erma E.

Stump, 86, formerly of Orefield, died Wednesday, March 14, in Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hamburg. She was a cook at Clark's Diner, Shoemakersville, Berks County, before retiring. Previously, she was employed by the former Heck-man's Diner, Moselem Springs, Berks County. Born in Lenhartsville, she was a daughter of the late Henry K. and Mary A.

(Trexler) Stump. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Trexlertown. Survivors: Daughter, Virginia Berk of New Ringgold; a grandson. Services: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. Call a.m. Saturday. FUNERAL HOME, Int. "Exceptional Funeral Service.

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"Tim" Fehnel, 60, of Whitehall Township, died Wednesday, March 14, in his home. He was the husband of Linda L. (Petrash) Fehnel. They were married for 40 years in December. He was a laborer in the waste management department of Friskies, formerly ALPO Pet Foods, South Whitehall Township, for the last 39 years.

Bom in Cherryville, he was a son of Florence M. (Williams) Schwartz of Northampton, and the late Leon S. Fehnel. He was a deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Hokendau-qua. He was an Army veteran.

Survivors: Wife; mother; sons, Joseph A. of Catasauqua, David at home; brothers, Robert L. Fehnel of Philadelphia, Ronald T. Arner of Salem, Barry Arner of Littleton, Walter Green of Wescosville; sister, Judy A. Eckhart of Lehighton.

Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Call p.m. Sunday. Contributions: To the family.

Joseph P. Aguiar Joseph P. Aguiar, 36, of 1322 Linden Allentown, died Tuesday, March 13, in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Theresa (Wolfe) Aguiar.

They were married for 11 years last month. Born in Newark, N.J., he was a son of Joseph Aguiar of East Brunswick, N.J., and Patricia (Wagi) Aguiar of Whiting, N.J. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors: Wife; parents; daughters, Sara L. of Pittstown N.J., Amanda, at home; sons, Joshua, Jacob and Jaycin, all at home; sisters, Cathy Butler of Whitehouse, N.J., Susan Concan-non of Forked River, N.J., Racha-el Ellingham and Tiffany, both of East Brunswick; brothers, Paul of Egg Harbor, N.J., Jerry and Ethan, both of East Brunswick; maternal grandmother, Catherine Gojanovich of Whiting.

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bachman, Kulik Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday. Gerta L.

Bonanni Gerta L. "Greta" Bonanni, 79, of Emmaus, died Tuesday, March 13, in her home. She was the wife of the late Valerio Bo- She was an office worker in the employment office of the State of New York, for 20 years before retiring in 1971. Born in Karlsruhe, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia (Linden) Bahr. She was a Catholic.

She was a meinber of the Liberty Belles Investment Club, Coopersburg. Survivors: Son, Victor with whom she resided; daughter, Lydia D. Lapolla of Shelton, brothers, Kurt of Bronx, N.Y.; eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Coopersburg.

Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Norcross-Weber Funeral Home, Coopersburg. Contributions: Camp Can Do, co the American Cancer Society, Bethlehem. Jane A.

Dinger Jane Ann Dinger, 44, of 521 Parkmeadow Drive, Pottsville, died Tuesday, March 13, in Good Samaritan Regional Medical Cen-ter-Pottsville. She was the wife of Russell Dinger. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Betty Lou (Davis) Torpey of Pottsville and the late James F. Torpey. She was a member of St.

Patrick's Catholic Church, Pottsville, and secretary of its Catholic Youth Organization. She was assistant librarian of All Saints Catholic School, Pottsville, and a member of its Home and School Association. She was also a member of the Pottsville YWCA. Survivors: Husband; mother; daughter, Stephanie, and son, Joshua, both at home; brother, Rev. James M.

of Summit Hill. Memorial Mass: Noon Saturday in the church. Call 11 a.m. to noon Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Lord Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Contributions: To the church or All Saints Catholic School. Joseph Palmieri, 90, of Allentown, died Tuesday, March 13, in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township. He was the husband of the late Angelina (Sofie) Palmieri. He was an assembler for Mack Trucks Allentown. for 47 years before retiring in 1975.

Before marriage, he studied for the priesthood in Italy. Born in Lawrence, he was a son of the late Umberto and Martha Palmieri. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Allentown. Survivors: Son, Salvatore, at home; daughters, Margaret Eck of Allentown and Gloria Smith of Center Valley; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Albert, and daughters, Dolores Diehl and Martha Engler.

Services: 9:45 a.m. Friday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Allentown. Mass, 10 a.m. Friday in the church. Call a.m.

Friday in the funeral home. Contributions: American Heart Association, Bethlehem. Fern M. Bechtel Fern M. Bechtel, 80, of Lakeview Terrace, Pennsburg, died Tuesday, March 13, in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township.

She was the wife of Clarence F. Bechtel. They were married for 58 years in November. She was an office manager for 38 years at the former Pennsburg Clothing Co. before retiring in 1979.

Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Beulah (Nace) Buck. She was a life member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville. She was a member of the American Legion Post 184 Auxiliary, East Greenville. Survivors: Husband. Services: 11 a.m.

Saturday, Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington East Greenville. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Contributions: To the church memorial fund or cemetery fund. Winfield R.

Bailey Winfield R. Bailey, 64, of Jonas, died Tuesday, March 13, in his home. He was the husband of the late Rosella M. (Craig) Bailey. He owned and operated Jersey Coin and Stamp Exchange, Hazlet, N.J., for more than 10 years.

He served in the Army for 20 years, including the Korean War, and was discharged with the rank of sergeant. Born in Long Branch, N.J., he was a son of the late Winfield and Miriam (Lee) Bailey. Survivors: Daughter, Melody Boffa of Jonas; sister, Marilyn Pedersen of Keyport, N.J.; three grandchildren. Services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Kresge Funeral Home, Route 209, Brodheadsville.

Call Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributions: American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, both of Wilkes-Barre. Jean L. Hafler Jean L.

Hafler, 55, of Portzer Road, Quakertown, died Wednesday, March 14, in her home. She was the wife of Norman "Butch" Hafler. They were married for 33 years last August. She was an assembler for more than 30 years at DELBAR Telford, before retiring in 1998. Born in West Rockhill Township, she was a daughter of the late Frank M.

and Ruth (Elliott) MoU. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Richlandtown, where she formerly taught Sunday school. Survivors: Husband; son, Michael S. of Coopersburg; brother, Frank and sister, Joan, both of Quakertown.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 9-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Jeffrey A.

Naugle Funeral Home, Quakertown. William C. Dickes William C. Dickes, 77, of Palmer Township, died Wednesday, March 14, in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Jane (Gross) Dickes.

He was employed by Mack Printing Wilson, for 35 years before retiring in 1986. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Winona Dickes. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, Easton. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Mack Printing Retirees.

Survivor: Companion, Ruth L. Miller of Wilson. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton Wilson. Call 10-11 a.m.

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