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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 34

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B3 THE MORNING CALL, SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1989 Deaths Kathleen Angstadt Mrs. Kathleen Angstadt, 63, of 735 Pine Top Drive, Bethlehem, died Friday in her home. She was the wife of Peter Angstadt. Born in Albany, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary (Malanify) Dwyer.

She was a 1944 graduate of the Vincentian Institute, Albany. A member of the Bethlehem Garden Club, she was an accredited flower show judge. Christine Himmelberger Mrs. Christine Ida Himmelberger, 64, of Allentown, died Saturday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the wife of Clifford L.

Himmelberger. They observed their 37th wedding anniversary last October. She was a clerk at Allentown, for nine years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edward W. and Hattie Ida (Wenner) Hartzell.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Husband and son, Charles Edward of Allentown. Services: At convenience of the family. Arrangements, Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.

Sabine C. Sousa Sabine C. "Phil" Sousa, 92, of 1440 Walnut Allentown, died Friday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. He was the husband of Ruth H. (Hamor) Sousa.

They observed their 53rd wedding anniversary on June 28. He was a self-employed painting contractor for many years before retiring in 1967. Born in Portugal, he was a son of the late Antonio and Lucina (Saiga-do) Sousa. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Whitehall.

He was an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors: Wife; sons, Edward E. of Allentown and Anthony P. of Basking Ridge, N.J.; brother, Louis Salgado of Baltimore, four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Lloyd W.

Troxell Lloyd W. Troxell, 66, of 360 Main Red Hill, died Saturday in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Lesher) Troxell. He was a laborer at Warehouse Storage Systems, Perkasie, for five years before retiring in 1984.

Born in Sumneytown, he was a son of the late Francis and Annie (Schwager) Walter. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sumneytown. Survivors: Sons, Lloyd W. Jr.

of Allentown and Richard J. of Quaker-town; daughter, Diane wife of Gregory Kressirer of Pennsburg; brother, Francis C. of Quakertown; sisters, June Walter of Pottstown, Montgomery County, and Doris, wife of Robert M. Alderfer of Green Lane, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m.

Wednesday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Arrangements, Long Funeral Home, Red Hill. Phyllis A.

Davis Mrs. Phyllis A. Davis, 69, of 16 N. 20th Allentown, died Saturday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. She was the widow of Donald E.

Davis. She was a bookkeeper for Lehigh Valley Hardwood Flooring, Allentown, for many years. Born in Warren County, she was a daughter of the late Leonard C. and Eda (Wenzel) Ruland. She was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Allentown.

Survivors: Sister, Mrs. Martha R. Walter of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, and brother Maurice of Russell, Warren County. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, J.S.

Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday. M. Stella Alt Sister M.

Stella Alt, 85, formerly of Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, died Saturday in the Most Precious Blood Convent, Shillington, Berks County. She was pastoral visitor for 19 years at the manor. Born in Eppelborn, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Weissgerber) Alt. Survivor A sister, Sister M. Emerana of the convent.

Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the convent chapel. Arrangements, John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Reading. Ruhe services Memorial services for Dr.

Edward L. Ruhe, 66, of Lawrence, formerly of Allentown, who died Thursday in his home, will be at 3 p.m. July 9 in St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Emmaus. Howard A.

Krouse Howard A. Krouse, 77, formerly of 935 Windsor Reading, died Saturday in Leader Nursing Center, West Reading. He was a cutter at David Crystal Reading, for 40 years before retiring in 1986. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Augustus L. and Laura M.

(Wise) Krouse. He was a member of the United Brethren Church, Reading. Survivor A brother, Edward L. of Kutztown R.4. Graveside services: 10 a.m.

Thursday, Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. No calling hours. Arrangements, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown. Fred DeRea Fred DeRea, 76, of 575 McKinley Bangor, died Saturday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. He was the husband of Antoinette (Basso) DeRea.

They observed their 55th wedding anniversary in June. He was custodian at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Ro-seto, before retiring in 1979. Before that, he worked for the former Lehigh and New England Railroad. Born in Roseto, he was a son of the late Philip and Lucia (Sabatino) DeRea. He was a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Roseto.

Survivors: Wife; daughters, Lucille of Bangor and Mary Jo Mar-tino of Roseto; brothers, Joseph of Roseto and Nicholas of Bangor and a granddaughter. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Samuel A. Campanaro Funeral Home, Bangor, Mass at 10 a.m. in the church.

Call 4-9 p.m. Sunday. William A. Toth William A. Toth, 71, of 917 E.

Susquehanna Allentown, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Mary J. (Donchez) Toth. They observed their 41st wedding anniversary in April. He was a slicer for the former Meats, Allentown, for 42 years before retiring in 1980.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Nei-demeier) Toth. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Carol wife of Paul Wunderler of Center Valley, and Susan wife of Robert F.

Nonnemaker of Bethlehem; brother Francis of Phoenix, sisters, Mrs. Augusta McGinnley of Allentown, Hilda, wife of Lewis Berken-stock of Emmaus, and Pauline, wife of Bruce Erney of Macungie, and three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Allentown; Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the church.

Call 9-10 a.m. Monday. Alex J. Gurinko Alex J. Gurinko, 68, of 4729 Nicholas Bethlehem Township, died Saturday in Warren Hospital.

He was the husband of Pauline (Slavin) Gurinko. Before retiring in 1986, he worked more than 45 years at Victor Balata Belting Wilson. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Michael and Theresa (Koza) Gurinko. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife; daughter Alexis, at home; brothers, Michael of Phil-lipsburg and Joseph of West Easton and sisters, Ethel Case of Wilson, Helen Huffman of Fayette, and Bea Kemmerer of Williams Township.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton Wilson. Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday. July Services: 10 a.m.

Monday in the church. No calling hours. Arrangements, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Ted C.

Hermany Ted C. Hermany, 43, of 1073 Lehigh Parkway Allentown, died Friday in his home. Lehigh County deputy coroner Paul Ruch attributed death to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Hermany was a self-employed artist for many years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Hilda M.

(Kipp) Hermany, with whom he resided, and the late Harvey H. Hermany. He was an Army veteran. Survivor: Mother. Services: 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Kenneth H. Phifer Funeral Home, 3rd and Alum streets, Lehighton. Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday. Anita Franusiszin Mrs.

Anita Franusiszin, 97, formerly of 15 Wood Nazareth, died Friday in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the widow of John Franusiszin. Born in Poland, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Lucy Malinowicz. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs.

Lena Kroboth of Bushkill Township and Eleanor, wife of Rudolph Slepetz of Bethlehem, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Alfred in 1980. Services: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth; Mass at 10 a.m. in the church.

Call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Daniel DeStefano Daniel DeStefano, 69, of 1239 Butler Easton, died Friday in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Gladys (Roberts) DeStefano. He was a planning supervisor for American Can Dixie Cup Division, Wilson, for more than 30 years before retiring in 1980.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeStefano. He was an Army veteran of World War II. There are no immediate survivors.

Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton Wilson. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. 1989 Survivors: Husband; daughter Judith, wife of Robert Leslie of Montgomery, N.Y4 son, Peter Jr.

of Palmer Township; brother Joseph of Cape Canaveral, and two grandsons. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Sny-der-Hinkle Funeral Home, 527 Center Bethlehem. Call 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

George Wilbur Horn George Wilbur Horn, 65, of 447 Birch Drive, Lehighton, died Saturday at his home. He was the husband of Catherine C. (Freyman) Horn. They observed their 42nd wedding anniversary last August. He was a car inspector for the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, worked for the former Interstate Dress Carriers, Mahoning Township, and owned the Lehighton News Agency before retiring in January.

Born in Packerton, Carbon County, he was a son of George William Horn of Packerton and the late Margaret (Gower) Horn. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in Okinawa. Survivors: Wife and father, son, George Wilbur Jr. of Lehighton R.2; daughter Laura, wife of Jeffrey Snyder of Houston, Texas; brother, Charles Souders of Lehighton R.3; sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Fisher of Lehighton and Mrs.

Thema Shook of Allentown and four grandchildren. Services: To be announced by the Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton. John Oscar Swenson John Oscar Swenson, 75, of Chester, Delaware County, died Friday in Chester Crozier Medical Center. He was the husband of Mary P.

(Pascoe) Swenson. He was a rigger at Sunship Chester, before retiring in 1977. Before that, he worked for Sunoil Co. and Sinclaire Refining both in Chester. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late John P.

and Anna (Dubetz) Swenson. He was a member of Trainer (Delaware County) United Methodist Church. Survivors: Wife; sons, Rev. Jon E. of Bensalem, Bucks County, and Peter B.

of Middletown, N.Y.; brothers, Joseph Snoich of Media, Delaware County, and Wash Snoich of Weath-erly; sister, Sandra Snoich of Newark, and five grandchildren. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Grand Army Cemetery, Summit Hill; memorial services 1 p.m. Saturday in the church. No calling hours.

Arrangements, Tomlinson Funeral Home, Bensalem. Bertha V. Sorokas Mrs. Bertha V. Sorokas, 91, of 722 E.

5th Bethlehem, died Friday in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the widow of Michael J. Sorokas. Born in Czechoslovakia, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and MaryBaran.

She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Bethlehem, where she belonged to the Rosary Society. Survivors: Daughters, Rose, wife of Albert Spirk, and Mary Bruno, both of Bethlehem, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Connell Funeral Home, 245 E.

Broad Bethlehem; Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Call 9-10 a.m. Wednesday. Charles W.

Fox Charles W. Fox, 75, of 427 Jenna Lane Palmer Township, formerly of Mitman Road, Forks Township R.2, died Friday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Pearl Fox. He was superintendent of maintenance at Laneco, Wind Gap, for 15 years, before retiring in 1985.

Before thai he was a salesman in the vending machine division of Lehigh Easton, for 10 years. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Frederick W. and Anna (Schwan) Fox. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the South Pacific. Survivors: Son Charles of Syracuse, N.Y.; daughter, Nancy Otto of Pittsburgh and four grandchildren.

Services: At convenience of the family. Arrangements, Shillinger Funeral Home, Easton. your sympathy 1 with flowers from Town Country Saga 4577 JHQhman St 0fte LEHIGH VALLEY CnEf.UTICrj SOCIETY Professional, Dignified and Economical (215) 258-6291 (215) 253-7467 Anna L. Wenzel Mrs. Anna L.

Wenzel, 79, of 732 Pawnee Bethlehem, died Saturday in her home. She was the widow of Joseph J. Wenzel. She was a charwoman at Bethlehem Steel Corp. for many years before retiring in 1972.

Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Matthias and Magdalene (Louior) Oester. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughters, Kathleen Biale of Indianapolis, and Joanne, wife of John Redding of Bethlehem; son, Joseph A. of Emmaus; brothers, Louis Oster of Dunedin, and Morris Oster of Coopers-burg, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Downing Funeral Home, 835 Broadway, Fountain Hill; Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the church. Call 8-9 a.m. Wednesday. Fry survivor Among the survivors of Mrs.

Hilda Fry, 80, of the Luther Crest Retirement Community, Allentown, who died Friday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, is a son, Dr. Robinson G. Fry of Emmaus. His surname was incorrectly listed in Saturday's Morning Call. Schmoyer survivors Among the survivors of the Rev.

Richard W. Schmoyer, 69, of Savannah, formerly of Allentown, who died Thursday in his home, are daughters, Lois, wife of Robert Beckworth of Garden City, and Ruth, wife of Niel Crossley of Holmes Beach, Fla. They were incorrectly listed as sisters in Saturday's Morning Call. Charged Juan Capetillo of 447 Gordon Thursday with disorderly conduct at Dauphin and E. Chew streets.

Charged Milagros Torres of 120 N. Carlisle Thursday with disorderly conduct at Dauphin and E. Chew streets. Theft Reported Thursday by De-bra Gaydos of 15 W. North Bethlehem; purse snatched at 10:40 p.m.

from Pathmark store parking lot at 1302 Hanover Ave. Theft Reported Thursday by Brian Bodnar of 424 S. George bike from back porch shortly before 10 p.m. Theft Reported Thursday by Roy Dennis of 315 N. 8th CD player from residence between 6 a.m.

and 3 p.m. Thefft Reported Thursday by Nancy Black of 2158 Abington Road, Bethlehem; tan purse with S200 in cash snatched before 7 p.m. in the 1700 block of Hanover Avenue. Theft Reported Thursday by Kathleen Bodnar of 424 S. St.

George bicycle taken from patio of home. Theft Reported Friday by Nancy Spesak of 1639 Bleyler Hellertown; purse stolen between 12:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. at 1 Pump Place. Burglary Reported Friday by Carmen Fernandez of 243 Jordan third floor; $638 worth of merchandise including a television, wedding bands, a convertor box and hamper stolen from residence between 8:15 p.m.

Thursday and 6:15 p.m. Friday. Charged Ronald Gaffney Sr. of 46 N. 10th Friday with public drunkenness at 7th and Linden streets.

Charged Mark McCooi of 36 S. Sixth Friday with public drunkenness on N. 10th Street. Charged William A. Eckhart of 103 Main Walnutport; with public drunkenness at 7th and Turner streets.

Charged James John Pelizoto of 648 8th Whitehall; Friday with possession of cocaine and purchase of cocaine in the 200 block of E. Lin den Street. Laurcen Ann Rahn BORN APRIL 3. 1966 BROWN HAIR BLUE EYES MISSING SINCE APRIL 1980 Laureen Ann Rahn, of Manchester, N.H., was taken from her home in the middle of the night by a stranger. If you have information on this young woman, call Children's Rights of Pennsylvania at 437-2971.

yf Mary A. Hartranft Mrs. Mary A. Hartranft, 78, of 214 Wood Catasauqua, died Saturday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the widow of LeRoy E.

Hartranft. Born in Ellsworth, Washington County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa (Rubasky) Hazlinsky. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catasauqua, and belonged to its Alter and Rosary Society. Survivors: Sons, Eugene John E.

and Edward all of Catasauqua; daughters, Maryann, at home, and Carol wife of Ronald B. Flahart of Catasauqua; sister, Mrs. Anna Correll of Catasauqua, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, John H.

Brubaker Funeral Home, 3rd and Walnut streets, Catasauqua; Mass at 10 a.m. in the church. Call p.m. Tuesday. Dorothy Southworth Dorothy V.

Southworth, 68, of 1738 S. Dorrance Philadelphia, died Saturday in Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. According to the Philadelphia County medical examiner's office, the cause of death was attributed to multiple injuries received Saturday in an automobile accident in the 1700 block of Passyunk Philadelphia. She was a waitress at the Broad Street Diner, Philadelphia, for many years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Victor and Mel-inda (Miller) Bogert.

Survivors: Sisters, Jennie I. Poe and Margaret E. Thomas, both of Allentown. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hein-tzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main Hellertown.

Call noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Joseph Traupman Joseph Traupman, 82, of Cranston, R.I., formerly of Bethlehem and Bath, died Friday in Veteran's Hospital, Providence, R.I. He was the husband of Frances (Todesca) Traupman. They observed their 43rd wedding anniversary last November.

He worked at General Electric, Providence, for 26 years before retiring in 1972. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Meitz) Traupman. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cranston. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors: Wife; sons, Ronald, Walter, Anthony and Joseph Jr. and daughters, Jean and Mrs. David Do-menico, all of Cranston; brothers, Charles of Quakertown and Walter of Allentown; sisters, Mrs. Helen Fa-vinger and Mrs. Mary Yelles, both of Bethlehem, and Mrs.

Margaret Var-ner of Hellertown and seven grandchildren. Services: Wednesday morning in the church. Call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nardolillo Funeral Home, Cranston.

Carmella Gallo Mrs. Carmella "Millie" Gallo, of 12 Edgewood Court, Hickory Hills, Bath, died Saturday in Muhlenberg Hospital Center. She was the wife of Angelo Gallo. They observed their 46th wedding anniversary last November. Born in White Plains, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Carlo and Jennie (Acuri) Delfino.

Survivors: Husband; daughters, Linda Soto of Carmel, N.Y., and Susan Lanni of Nazareth; sisters, Mary Todaro of White Plains and Jennie Selino of Bronxville, N.Y., and eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bensing Funeral Home, Moores-town; Mass at noon, Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday. Patti's Petals, Inc. Sympathy' Flowers 801-803 East 4th St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 Serving The Lehigh Valley ERICH SCHL0SSER MEMORIALS SEE, COMPARE, SAVE KO SALESPERSON 301 Fullartnn Aim UfhltRhaii Pi Daily 9-5; Sat. 9-1 Phone 433-7012 Police ALLENTOWN Theft Reported Friday by Janet Sulman of 313'2 N.

16th purse with credit cards, checkbook and cash from residence between 7 p.m. Thursday and 7:33 a.m. Friday. Theft Reported Friday by David Branton, 3003 Turner 10-speed bicycle from 9th and Linden streets. Theft Reported Friday by Donald Eck, 33 S.

Madison car phone and charge plates. Theft Reported Friday by Steven Nierer of Trexlertown; camera from car while parked at 7th and Hamilton streets. Theft Reported Thursday by Richard Thompson of 419'a N. 10th 1976 Ford Granada from residence. Theft Reported Friday by Earl Fink of 1936 Tilghman a bicycle.

Charged Charles S. Hawkins, 35, of 531 N. Bradford Friday with drunken driving in the 500 block of N. Bradford Street. Charged John A.

Bierrien, 39, of 4QV2 Gordon Friday in the 200 block of E. Linden Street; possession of drug paraphernalia. Charged Jose Vitale, 25, of Camden, N.J., Friday with public drunkenness at 113 N. 4th St. Charged David Gruver, 36, of 137 N.

Bryan Friday with criminal, contempt, public drunkenness and criminal mischief at 633 S. Carldon St. Charged Jose C. Young, 37, of 427 E. Court Friday with possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence in the 700 block of Turner Street.

Charged Yolanda Pomales, 19, of 437 Gordon Friday with underage drinking and public drunkenness at 1034 Hamilton St. Charged Scott A. Wescott III, 25, of 819 Chew Friday with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct at 8th and Turner streets. Charged Janet Lee Saylor, 24, of 716 Gordon Friday with drunken driving and resisting arrest in the 200 block of Gordon Street. Charged Heriberto Santiago of 156 N.

Carlisle Thursday with loitering at Dauphin and E. Chew streets. Charged John Harakal of 312 N. 6th Thursday with public drunkenness on N. Hall Street.

Charged Richard Sauerwine, no address available; Thursday with public drunkenness in the 100 block of N. Hall St. Charged Domingo Delgado of 305 N. Boyer re-arrested Thursday and charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct. Charged Payton Vaughn Jr.

of 1450 Nelson Thursday with public drunkenness at 7th and Hamilton streets. Charged Gloria Tabb of 121'a S. 5th Thursday with disorderly conduct at 5th and Hamilton streets. Charged Trent K. Holman jr.

of 915 Liberty St. with public drunkenness in the 900 block of Allen St. WALDIIE1T.1 PARK Emmaus Ave. S. Hall St.

(behind Traub't Mkt.) Allentown All Services 7:30 P.M. except as noted July 2 Rev. Don Heta Director of Christian Education The month of roses the month of beauty mountains lush and green all about us fresh and clean! The world abundant with sparkling color! We awake each morning to the gift of life its wonders and mysteries its interests and joys its friendships and fellowships. We are grateful to walk among the things of this world with eyes wide open to its beauty and for the Hand that guides us through our pilgrimage! JHEXLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. CARL F.

SCHMOYER, President WALTER M. LOVITTO Supervisor "Experience in Advanced Funeral Planning" Over 125 years of service to our community. 1625 HIGHLAND STREET. ALLEOTOWN.

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