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 Return to Main "Recent Deceased" File Paul Tuifel New York, NY, Dec 12, 2009 Anton Stangl Allentown, PA, Nov 14, 2009 William Dax Allentown, PA, Oct 25, 2009 Erna Dax Allentown, PA, Oct 28, 2009 Helen Kaminsky Cooperstown, NY, Jun 26, 2009 Erma Weisel Allentown, PA, Jun 5, 2009 Anna Procanyn Coplay, PA, Jun 3, 2009 Frieda Iacone Easton, PA, May 17, 2009 Alfred Trinkle Covington, LA, May 14, 2009 Martin Csencsits Northampton, PA, May 10, 2009 Walter Pomper Flowery Branch, GA, Apr 6, 2009 Ernest Luisser Allentown, PA, Mar 11, 2009 Herman Drauch Allentown, PA, Feb 19, 2009 Maria Paukovits Clifton, NJ, Feb 2, 2009 Mary Groller Allentown, PA, Jan 28, 2009 Theresa Schlager Coplay, PA, Jan 19, 2009 Joseph Weber Coplay, PA, Jan 15, 2009 Frank Garger Northampton, PA, Jan 1, 2009 Return to Main "Recent Deceased" File |
Paul Tuifel  Paul Tuifel, 79, of New Hyde Park, New York, passed away on December 12, 2009. Born in Gaas, Burgenland, Austria, he was the husband of Hildegard (Hagen) Tuifel. They would have celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in April. He was a long-time active member and trustee of the Brüderschaft der Burgenländer in New York. Besides his wife, he is survived by children Robert, Nancy, Kenneth, and 2 grandchildren. The funeral took place on December 16, 2009 in New Hyde Park, with interment in St. Charles' Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. Top Anton Stangl Anton Stangl, 81, of Allentown, formerly of New York City, died November 14, 2009 in the V.N.A. Hospice of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Township. Born in Zahling, Burgenland, Austria, he was the son of the late Josef and Aloisia (Wunderler) Stangl. Anton was a master tailor in Austria, Switzerland and New York City, tailoring suits for former presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, as well as former secretary of state Henry Kissinger. Survivors: Sisters, Rosa Binder with whom he resided, Hilda Posch in Austria; nieces, nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, November 21, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ruch Street and Park Avenue, Whitehall. Call 9-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to St. John the Baptist Church, c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in Morning Call on November 15, 2009. Top William Dax William Dax, 77, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in Praxis Alzheimers Facility, Easton. He was the husband of Erna (Keppel) Dax who died Wednesday, October 28, 2009. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last January. Born in Krobotek, Austria, William was a son of the late Michael and Maria (Weber) Dax. He was a self employed carpenter for more than 25 years in the area trading as William Dax and Sons and was a member of Caprenters Lehigh Valley Local 600. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. William was a member of the Monocacy Field and Stream Club. Survivors: Surviving are sons, William J. and his wife, Maria, of Orefield, Christopher M. and Lisa Cyphers of Bethlehem; daughter Janie E., wife of Anthony Barnyak, of Allentown. William has a brother, Johann Dax and sisters, Ida Tobitsch, Theresia Joke and Rosa Granitz, all in Austria. There are two grandchildren, Christine Dax and Jeffrey Dax. He was predeceased by a brother, Franz. Services: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 8:30-9:40 a.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Published in Morning Call on October 30, 2009. Top Erna Dax Erna Dax, 85, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in the Hospice House of St. Lukes V.N.A., Bethlehem. She was the wife of William Dax who died on Sunday, October 25, 2009. The couple celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last January. Born in Königsdorf, Austria, Erna was a daughter of the late John and Gisela (Pummer) Keppel. Erna was a seamstress for various mills in the Lehigh Valley. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Surviving are sons, William J. and his wife, Maria, of Orefield, Christopher M. and Lisa Cyphers of Bethlehem; daughter, Janie E., wife of Anthony Barbnyak, of Allentown; grandchildren, Christine Dax and Jeffrey Dax. Services: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 8:30-9:40 a.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the church, 444 N. Jasper St., Allentown, PA 18109. Published in Morning Call on October 30, 2009. Top Alfred Steiner Alfred Steiner, 84, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Neusiedl bei Güssing, Burgenland, Austria, he was a son of the late Franz and Magdalena Steiner. Alfred was the husband of the late Rosa (Trinkl) Steiner. Alfred worked for many years as a tailor in management positions for various clothing companies around the Lehigh Valley before his retirement. Survivors: Daughter, Heidelinde Predix of Chesapeake, Va.; son, Manfred and his wife, Vicki Steiner, of Walnutport; sisters, Elli Flakus and Wilma Pratter, both of Graz, Austria; grandchildren, Rachel and Raymond Predix, Melissa Marerro and Nicholas, Kate and Cory Steiner; great-grandchildren, Tristen and Kingsten Marerro. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Services: memorial, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2009 at Hope Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the church at 4131 Lehigh Drive, P.O. Box 1030, Cherryville, PA 18035. Published in Morning Call on August 27, 2009. Top Helen Kaminsky Helen Kaminsky, 98, passed away June 26, 2009 in Cooperstown, N.Y. She was born October 25, 1910 in Szentpéterfa (Prostrum), Hungary, the daughter of Andrew and Theresa (Jurasits) Temmel. Helen grew up in Nazareth. She left home at an early age to become a nanny for a family on Long Island, and later was a waitress for many years. She married the love of her life, Erich Kaminsky in New York City on September 23, 1933. He passed away on January 29, 1974 in Melbourne, Fla. She moved to Florida in 1973 and resided in Barefoot Bay for many years until moving to Decatur in 2004 to be with her daughter. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in both Barefoot Bay, Fla. and Worcester, N.Y. Helen's favorite past times were bowling and watching baseball. She had a very active social life while living in Florida, although her focus was always family first. She adored her very special grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors: She is survived by her son, Paul E. Kaminsky; her daughter, Carolyn A. and her husband, Roger Nickol; five grandchildren, Martha and Stephen Hasslacher, Erich and Melonie Kaminsky, John and Kathy Kaminsky, Janel Nickol and Robert Nickol; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters. Services: A requiem Mass will be held on July 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, 970 State Street, Schenectady, N.Y. and a burial Mass with internment in Florida Memorial Gardens, Melbourne, Fla. will be arranged at the family's convenience. Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester. To sign the online guest book or send a condolence to the family, visit: www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com. Contributions: In loving memory of Helen may be made to a charity of ones choice. Published in the Morning Call on 6/29/2009 Top Erma Weisel Erma Weisel, 84, of Allentown died Friday, June 5, 2009 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the widow of William H. Weisel, Sr. Born in Neustift bei Güssing, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Tapler) Nikles. Erma was employed at the former Zollinger and Harned, Allentown, for several years before retiring. Previously she was employed at K & M Sportswear, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, William H. Weisel, Jr., Gary J. Weisel; grandson, Jason L. Weisel, all of Allentown; nephews; nieces; cousins; brother-in-law; sister-in-law. Services: Funeral Service 2:00 PM Thursday in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th & Hamilton Sts., Allentown. Call 1 to 2:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home. Interment Highland Memorial Park, Allentown. Published in the Morning Call on 6/7/2009 Top Anna Procanyn Anna M. Procanyn, 87, of Coplay, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife for over 50 years of the late Melvin D. Procanyn, who passed away in 1993. Born in Kroatisch Tschantschendorf, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida (Ifkovits) Keglovits. She was a long time member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Anna was an avid gardener who enjoyed her plants, both within and outside of her home. Survivors: Son, Melvin J., daughter, Ann Marie; two granddaughters, Susanne Perram and Dr. Melissa Platt; three great-grandsons, Bryce and Cade Perram and Samuel Platt; two nieces. She was predeceased by a brother, John Keglovits. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon in the church. Call 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to the church, c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in the Morning Call on 6/3/2009 Top Frieda Iacone Frieda K. Iacone, 88, of Nazareth, died May 17, 2009 in New Eastwood Care and Rehab Center, Easton. She was the wife of Thomas G. Iacone for 37 years and the late Stephen Schwader who died December 19, 1958. Frieda was born April 25, 1921 in St. Michael, Burgenland, Austria, daughter of the late Gustav and Theresia (Schaller) Sauerzopf. She was a sewing machine operator at the former Pioneer Sportswear, Nazareth, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of ILGWU. Survivors: Husband; son, Stephen Schwader and his wife Stephanie, Fla.; sister, Theresa Derkits, Nazareth; brother, William Sauerzopf and wife Anna, Nazareth; four grandchildren, Joey, Jody, Audrey, Kathleen; four great-grandchildren, pre-deceased brothers, Stephen, Walter, Rudolph, Gustave, John, Andrew Sauerzopf and Charles Noversel. Services: 10:30 a.m., Friday, Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Holy Family Church. Burial in Holy Savior Cemetery, Bethlehem. Call Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions: Donations can be made to Holy Family Church in Frieda's memory. Published in the Morning Call on 5/19/2009 Top Alfred Trinkle Alfred Trinkle, 81, formerly of Allentown, died Monday in St. Tammany Hospital, Covington, Louisiana. He was the husband of the late Lois Trinkle. Born in Königsdorf, Burgenland Austria, he was the son of the late Frank and Theresa (Trinkle) and the brother of the late Rudolph Trinkle. Residing in Allentown until 1986 when he moved to Sea Isle City, N.J., he has resided for the past 15 months with his daughter and son-in-law in Madisonville, Louisiana. He graduated from Allen High School in 1946 and attended Allentown Business School. Trinkle joined The Morning Call in 1948 as a district manager in the circulation department. He became office manager in 1960 and was named circulation manager in 1965. In 1974, he was named circulation director and marketing director in 1983. He was vice president of marketing for The Morning Call until his retirement in 1986. Trinkle served as secretary of the Downtown Improvement District Authority, and worked with the authority during his retirement. He also He served on the board of directors of the Interstate Circulation Managers Association and the former Allentown Downtown Improvement District Authority. Trinkle served in the Marine Corps for three years and was called back for an additional year of service during the Korean War. Survivors: Daughter, Lynn and her husband, Charles Truxillo. Services: private, will take place with the family in Louisiana. Contributions: To the charity of choice. Published in the Morning Call on 5/14/2009 Top Martin Csencsits Martin F. Csencsits, 89, of Northampton died Sunday, May 10, 2009 in St Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Margaret (Jaksits) Csencsits. Born November 6, 1919 in Northampton (and raised in Harmisch), he was the son of the late Frank and Julia (Schuch) Csencsits. Martin retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. where he worked for many years. He belonged to Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton, sang on the choir and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors: Wife; sons; Martin J. Csencsits and wife Patricia, of Laurys Station, James R. Csencsits, and wife Gigi , of Boise, Idaho, Dennis E. Csencsits, and wife Andrea, of Northampton, five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Csencsits, of Danielsville and Engelbert Csencsits, of Palmerton. Martin was predeceased by a son, Father Eugene Francis Csencsits and a daughter, Margaret Csencsits. Services: Military Services will be Thursday, May 14th at 9:45 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in Queenship of Mary Church 1324 Newport Ave. Northampton. Family and friends may call Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to the church c/o funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 5/12/2009. Top Walter Pomper Walter E. Pomper, 85, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. He was the husband of the late Stephanie (Wirtitsch) Pomper, a native of Seltschach/Carinthia, who died on November, 11, 2006. A son of the late Josef and Theresia (Wolf) Pomper, he was born in Chicago and raised in Burgenland (Rohrbach an der Teich and Neuberg). He returned to Chicago with his family in 1939, two weeks before the outbreak of World War II. He was a longtime member of the Burgenländische Gemeinschaft, the Burgenland Bunch, the Böhmerwald Beneficial Society, the Austrian Mixed Chorus, the First Burgenländer Beneficial Society, and the Stock im Eisen Society. In 1972, he founded the Österreichischer Vergnügungsverein. For many years he published the newsletter "The Austrian American". Survivors: son, John (Sandra); brother, William; sister, Marilyn (George) Saich; and grandchildren, Nicole, Jesse and Romana Waters, Kristel Johnson and Verena Skinner. He was predeceased by a son, Steven (Cheryl), and a brother, Joseph (late Fran). Services: Memorial gathering Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Severino's River Woods Funeral Chapels, 205 S. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL. Interment private. Top Ernest Luisser Ernest J. Luisser, devoted husband, father and grandfather, of Allentown, passed away on March 9 at the age of 88. He was born in Kohfidisch, Burgenland, Austria to the late Mary (Stangl) Luisser. He was married to Stella C. (Garger) Luisser for 62 years in November. During World War II, he served as a corporal with the 522 Air Service Group with the Army in North Africa and Italy. Ernest was a driver and dispatcher for 19 years with C&E Trucking and then he worked for Servomation in the warehouse for 14 years until retiring in 1982. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Allentown. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 4714, Northampton, 6th ward Civic Association and the 6th ward Crime Watch. Ernest was an avid golfer and bowler, usually with the Mountainville Mixed Bowling League. Survivors: Wife, Stella C. of Allentown; son, James and his wife, Kathleen Luisser, of Allentown; daughter, Kathleen and her husband, Robert Lindenmoyer, of Northampton; grandchildren, Eric and his wife, Michelle Politi, Lisa Politi and Katelyn Politi; niece, Elfriede Bleicher. He was predeceased by his sisters, Gertrude Schaeffer and Hermine Bleicher. Services: A viewing will be held on Friday, March 13 from 9-10:15 a.m. in Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Published in the Morning Call on 3/11/2009 Top Herman Drauch Herman Drauch, 85, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009 in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. He was the husband of the late Helena Drauch. Born in Poppendorf, Burgenland, Austria, Herman was a son of the late John and Cecelia (Baumann) Drauch. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. Herman was self employed and had a rug cleaning service in Allentown. He served with the Army during World War II. Survivor: Surviving is a brother, John G. of Allentown. Services: Graveside services will be on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. in Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall. Calling will be on Tuesday from noon to 12:45 p.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown. Top Maria Paukovits PAUKOVITS -- Maria, age 86, passed away on February 2, 2009. Born in Gaas, Austria, she came to the US in 1955 and became a US citizen in 1960. She was a resident of Clifton, NJ for 53 years, and was employed as an electrical supervisor for 19 years, before retiring in 1986. She had worked at several northern NJ companies, and continued to work part-time after retirement as a sales associate for Federated Stores. As an active parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ, she was a lector at German masses, a member of the Parish Women's Society, and a 25-year member of the Catholic Kolping Society of America, where she held terms as vice president. Beloved wife of 60 years to Stefan Paukovits. Maria is survived by her three children, Helmut (Paul) Paukovits of Garfield, NJ, Marie Pauk of San Diego, CA and Donna Marie Paukovits of NJ. Maria is also survived by her sisters Christina Trippel of Austria and Anna Csencsits and Pauline Deutsch, both of NJ. Predeceased is her brother Josef Lipovits, of NJ. She was also dearly loved by her daughter-in-law, Nam Sim (Ogey) Paukovits, and granddaughters Kyong Pae of NC, and Jeanne Fredericks, of Bloomfield, NJ. She was also the great grandmother to Marin Fredericks. Maria also will be missed by several loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday 8:15 am from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Ave., Clifton and 9:00 am at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Hope Avenue and Harrison Street, Passaic, NJ. Entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, MacLean Boulevard, Paterson, NJ. Viewing schedule is on Wednesday, Feb. 4th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Top Mary Groller Mary H. Groller, 92, of Allentown, died on January 28, 2009 surrounded by her loving family in the home of her daughter, Joanne Conelias. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Groller, who died in 1998. Mary was born in Northampton on August 14, 1916 (and raised in Szentpéterfa/Prostrum), daughter of the late John and Mary (Mikisits) Gerencser. She was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Allentown. Mary was an avid bowler for more than 72 years. She loved playing bingo, going to Atlantic City, playing cards with her friends and family and listening to Hungarian and polka music. Mary made the best kiffles in the Lehigh Valley. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as someone who always had a smile on her face and enjoyed life. She especially enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attended as many of their activities as possible. Survivors: Son, Joseph M. Groller and his wife, Kris, of Bethlehem; daughters, Joanne, wife of Trent P. Conelias, of Bethlehem and Bonnie and her late husband, Ernie Affa, of Fort Collins, Colorado; sister, Catherine "Kitty" Rank of Northampton; six grandchildren, Trent, Dean, Michael, Coriann, Samantha and Alexandra; six great-grandchildren, Madison and Abigail Affa, Connor and Cade Conelias and Kiefer and Brody Batz; nieces, nephews. Services: Mass, 10 a.m. on Saturday in the church, 501 Ridge Avenue, Allentown. Viewing 7-9 p.m. Friday and 8:15-9:15 a.m. Saturday in the John F. Herron Funeral Home, 458 Center At Market Street, Bethlehem. Burial in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: May be made to the John F. Herron Funeral Home, your memorial contributions for Mary H. Groller will be donated by her family to Hospice and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Published in the Morning Call on 1/30/2009 Top Theresa Schlager Theresa A. Schlager, 84, of Coplay, passed away Jan. 19 in her home. She was married to Ludwig A. Schlager for 60 years. Born in Coplay (and raised in Eisenberg an der Pinka), she was the daughter of the late Felix and Pauline (Eberhardt) Weber. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Modern Clothes, Allentown, for 30 years retiring in 1986. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay, and its Altar & Rosary Society. She was a member of the Coplay Sängerbund. Survivors: Husband; daughter, Rosemary Schlager of Whitehall; grandsons, Christopher, Jonathan and his fiancee, Amanda; great-grandson, Bixby; sister, Mary Stubits of Whitehall. Her brother, Joseph Weber, passed away on January 15. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church. Call 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church, c/o the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 1/21/2009 Top Joseph Weber Joseph Weber, 80, of Coplay, passed away January 15, 2009 at home. He was married to Margaret (Meyer) Weber for 58 years. Born in Coplay (and raised in Eisenberg an der Pinka), he was the son of the late Felix and Pauline (Eberhardt) Weber. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay and a member of its former Knights of St. George. He was a packer for LaFarge Cement Co., Whitehall, for 40 years until retiring. A musician, he was a button accordion player for the Edelweiss Band. As a hobby, he enjoyed woodcrafting and was a life member of the Coplay Sängerbund. Survivors: Wife; son, Joseph and Claire of Whitehall; daughter, Suzanne, wife of Ron Rabenold, of Coplay; grandchildren, Joseph Weber III, Daniel Weber, Tara Eckels, Tanya Rabenold; sisters, Mary Stubits of Whitehall, Theresa, wife of Ludwig Schlager of Coplay. Services: 10 a.m., Monday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Call 8:30-10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church, c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in the Morning Call on 1/17/2009 Top Frank Garger Frank Garger, 72, of Northampton, died January 1, 2009 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Frank and his wife, Maria (Filipovits) Garger, celebrated 43 years of marriage in July. Frank was born March 1, 1936 in Szentpéterfa (Prostrum), Hungary, the son of the late Frank and Rose (Jurasits) Garger. He was a general contractor, builder and owner and operator of Garger's Market, Northampton, for many years. He also worked at Lehigh Structural Steel for 21 years. He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, the Holy Name Society and he served as an usher for 35 years. Frank was also a member of the Ss. Peter & Paul Society in Northampton. Frank loved gardening and taking care of his roses. Survivors: He is survived by his wife; daughter, Lisa McGill of Coopersburg; son, Frank L. Garger and his wife, Judit, of Whitehall; grandchildren, Zachary, Megan and Justin McGill, Mark and Alan Garger; brother, Matthew Garger in Germany. Frank was predeceased by brothers, Rudolph and William Garger. Services: A prayer service will be 9:45 a.m. Monday, January 5 in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call 5-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Contributions: May be presented to the church and/or Fox Chase Cancer Center, c/o the funeral home. Published in the Morning Call on 1/3/2009 Top |
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