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 Return to Main "Recent Deceased" File Henrietta Millner Camarillo, CA, Dec 28, 2012 Wilhelm Augustin Fort Mill, SC, Dec 15, 2012 Sofia Beruscha Gibsonburg, OH, Dec 13, 2012 Hubert Kaiser Denton, TX, Dec 10, 2012 Annina Mitchell Green Valley, AZ, Dec 9, 2012 Maria Strini Whitehall, PA, Dec 3, 2012 Alphonz Szoldatits Allentown, PA, Dec 1, 2012 Wilhelm Fiedler Toledo, OH, Nov 21, 2012 Rudolph Schuster Limeport, PA, Nov 20, 2012 Rose Schanter Gardiner, NY, Nov 10, 2012 Theresa Engelhard Holmes, NY, Nov 9, 2012 Maria Hollendonner New Hope, PA, Nov 7, 2012 Frank Forjan Circleville, NY, Nov 6, 2012 Helen Racz Highland, NY, Oct 30, 2012 Theresa Wilfinger Allentown, PA, Oct 20, 2012 Irma McMillen Pontiac, MI, Oct 20, 2012 Joseph Domitrovits New Paltz, NY, Sep 29, 2012 Johanna Stamler Passaic, NJ, Sep 22, 2012 Edmund Malits Columbus, OH, Sep 17, 2012 Anna Csencsits Passaic Park, NJ, Sep 16, 2012 Gottfried Jandrasits Lebanon, PA, Sep 15, 2012 John Milisits Nazareth, PA, Sep 5, 2012 Theresia Kody Vernon, NJ, Aug 10, 2012 Joseph Garger New York, NY, Jul 23, 2012 Karl Trinkl Deltona, FL, Jun 27, 2012 Stephen Geosits Hellertown, PA, Jun 18, 2012 Maria Schweitzer Chicago, IL, Jun 16, 2012 Frank Wagner Norton Shores, MI, Jun 4, 2012 Camilla Dulmovitz Bethlehem, PA, May 12, 2012 Emilie Bendekovits Roseto, PA, Apr 26, 2012 Conrad Zwik Barrington, IL, Apr 18, 2012 Marie Eberhardt Bethlehem, PA, Apr 13, 2012 Josephine Lorch Meriden, CT, Apl 6, 2012 Hilda Dyer Bordentown, NJ, Apr 5, 2012 Katharine Sendek Clinton Township, MI, Apr 1, 2012 Anna Gaal Kennedy Township, PA, Mar 26, 2012 Gerhard Huber Leesville, SC, Mar 22, 2012 Frida Koch Bridgeport, CT, Mar 20, 2012 Anna Fleischmann Sedalia, MO, Mar 19, 2012 Pauline Rizzotto Allentown, PA, Mar 19, 2012 Margaret Bakan Westfield, NJ, Mar 10, 2012 John Urbauer Willow Springs, IL, Mar 7, 2012 Theresa Kastelberger Montreal, Canada, Mar 2, 2012 Gustav Göllisz Middle Village, NY, Feb 27, 2012 Frank Schweitzer Bethlehem, PA, Feb 24, 2012 Anna T. Mayer Freehold Township, NJ, Feb 12, 2012 Joseph Zinter Jr. Brewster, NY, Feb 11, 2012 Margaret Hanzl Clifton, NJ, Feb 6, 2012 Stefan Unger Warren, MI, Feb 2, 2012 Rose Recker Northampton, PA, Jan 31, 2012 John Neubauer The Villages, FL, Jan 16, 2012 Gottlieb Burits Rockledge, PA, Jan 9, 2012 Frank Szerensits Coplay, PA, Jan 8, 2012 Simon Rajkovac Northampton, PA, Jan 3, 2012 Return to Main "Recent Deceased" File |
Henrietta Millner  Henrietta Millner, 93, of Arizona, died peacefully in Camarillo, California on Dec. 28, 2012. Henrietta was the devoted wife for 50 years to the late John Millner. Born in Unterschützen, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Maria Simon She is survived by her loving children who were blessed to have her as their mother, Janet Schuette, Nancy (Richard) Schukat and Illinois State Senator (28th District) John J. (the late Deborah) Millner. She was the proud grandmother of Rick (Kate) Schukat, Rich (Trudi) Schuette, Joan (Mike) Colvin, Sue (Ed) Uhlig, Laurie (Estephan) Salameh and John Millner; and honored great-grandmother of Rachel, Cassidy, Miranda, Jeremy, Ava, Aliz, Ana, Luca and Sabrina. She was predeceased by siblings Irma, Maria and Johann, all of Austria. Her family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park, IL. Private interment will follow at Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary,Elmhurst, 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com. Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on January 9, 2013 Top Wilhelm Augustin Mr. Wilhelm Ludwig Augustin, 85, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, died Saturday, December 15, 2012. Born in Passaic, N.J. and raised in Punitz, Austria, Mr. Augustin was the son of the late Stephan and Apollonia (Halvachs) Augustin. He was a retired foreman with Duff-Norton in Charlotte and was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. He loved his family and enjoyed gardening. Surviving are his son, Stefan Andreas Augustin and his wife, Jeannie, of Cameron, N.C.; two daughters, Anna Brandl-Kleine and her husband, Hans, of Fort Mill and Martha Bash of Charlotte; three sisters, Maria Buczok and her husband, Alex, of Highland Lakes, N.J., Theresia Menconi of Clifton, N.J. and Stefania Mayerhold of Austria; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anna Mayer Augustin. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, with Father John Giuliani, C.O. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Building Fund, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715. Condolences may be made at www.wolfefuneralhome.com. Published in Charlotte Observer on January 2, 2013 Top Sofia Beruscha Sofia Beruscha, 86, of Gibsonburg, Ohio, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Bethesda Care Center, Fremont. She was born on May 30, 1926 in Sopron (Ödenburg), Hungary to Eduard & Katharina (Daimel) Scharfy. In 1945, she married Louis Beruscha in Sopron, Hungary and he preceded her in death in 1994. Sofia was a professional seamstress, retiring in 1987 from her business Emmy's. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gibsonburg. Sofia also was a member of the Gibsonburg Delphians & Extraordinary Woman's Club and enjoyed bowling. Surviving is a son, Michael (Melissa) Beruscha of Algonquin, IL; grandchildren, Alex and Jennifer. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; daughter, Emma Beruscha; and sister, Maria Halwax. Visitation will be on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at theHerman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg. Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with one hour of visitation at the church prior to the service starting at 9 a.m. Pastor Blair Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Sofia's memory may be made to the Gibsonburg Food Pantry or Hospice of Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be made at: www.hermankinn.com Published in the News-Messenger on December 19, 2012 Top Hubert Kaiser Hubert Kaiser, age 90, passed away in Denton, Texas on December 10, 2012. Hubert was born in Apetlon, Austria on February 28, 1922, the son of Adolph and Anna (Lang) Kaiser. Hubert was a 20 year member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, Denton, TX. He is preceded in death by wives Josephine Kaiser and Vivian Kaiser. He is survived by son William Kaiser of MN; daughter Fran Isenberg of Denton, TX; sister Ann Nawrocki of MN; grandchildren Sarah Isenberg of Mansfield, TX and Jennifer McLain of Denton, TX; and three great-grandchildren. A prayer service will be held on Friday December 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home chapel 705 N. Locust Denton, TX. A visitation will be from 1:00p.m. until 2:00p.m. on the same day. A private burial will take place in the Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights, MN. (www.mulkeymasondenton.com) Published in Pioneer Press on December 13, 2012 Top Annina Mitchell Annina Mitchell (née Schneider), age 92 and longtime resident of Green Valley, Arizona, passed Dec. 9, 2012, at her home while under Hospice care and with a friend at her side. Born in Eisenberg an der Pinka, Burgenland, Austria, the eldest of three, Annina, age 17, was chosen to fulfill a U.S. Immigration quota for travel, residence and citizenship in America. She arrived alone at Ellis Island on Christmas Eve, 1937. Annina will be laid to rest beside her navy husband, Robert Arthur Mitchell, in Arlington National Cemetery. Family survivors include sister-in-law, Dorothy Foxworthy, and numerous nieces and nephews from Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas. Published in Green Valley News & Sun on December 16, 2012 Top Maria Strini Maria "Mitzi" Strini, 82, of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, died December 3 at home. She was married to the late John F. Strini, Jr. Born in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Franz and Bertha (Heber) Keppel. She was a member of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Whitehall. Maria was a lifemember of the Coplay Saengerbund. Survivors: Sons, John F., with whom she resided, Don and his wife, Joanne of Northampton, Jerome of Whitehall; daughters, Ann Marie, wife of Albert Ruppelli of Coplay, Vicky, wife of Otto Schatz of Northampton; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Anna of Austria; brother, Ferdinand of Austria. Services: 10 a.m., Thursday, December 6, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Whitehall. Call 9 to 10 a.m., Thursday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the Church c/o the funeral home, 18037. Published in Morning Call on December 4, 2012 Top Alphonz Szoldatits Alfonz Szoldatits, 82, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 1, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Catherine (McCabe) Szoldatits. They celebrated their 53rd anniversary on May 9, 2012. Born in Szentpéterfa (Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), Hungary, he was the son of the late Ferenc and Maria Szoldatits. Alfonz served in the Hungarian Army. He immigrated to the United States and became an American citizen in 1964. He worked at various companies in the skilled trades. He retired from Mack Trucks in 1987 after 22 years of service. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Allentown. He was a 50 plus year member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic S & B. Society, (Hungarian Hall) in Northampton. He loved spending time doing carpentry, traveling, winemaking, watching soccer and working in his garden. He most enjoyed sharing special times with his wife, children, grandchildren and his extended family and friends. Survivors: Wife, Cathy; daughter, Maria, wife of Brian Miller of Fredericksburg, PA; sons, Al Jr., husband of Jennifer (Keen) and Stephen, all of Schnecksville; grandchildren, Nathaniel Miller, Aaron, Alec, Ryan and Danica Szoldatits; sister, Pauline Janny of Allentown; brother, Ferenc and his wife Helga of Ampfing, Germany; sister-in-law, Aranka Szoldatits of Szentpéterfa, Hungary; also many nieces; nephews in the United States, Austria, Germany and Hungary. He was predeceased by his sister, Anna Keschl; brother, Josef; brother-in-law, Joe Janny. Services: 10 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, December 5, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11th and Washington Sts., Allentown. Calling 8:30 to 10 a.m. at church. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Arrangements by Trexler Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Can be made in lieu of flowers to church for Mass Cards in memory of Alfonz, American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Pl., Suite 170, Bethlehem, 18017, or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, 18103. Published in Morning Call on December 4, 2012 Top Wilhelm Fiedler Wilhelm A. "Willi" Fiedler, age 86, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, where he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 22, 1926, to Michael and Luise (Pfandler) Fiedler in Sopron (Ödenburg), Hungary. Willi immigrated to the United States in 1952 and settled in Toledo in 1954 where he and his wife, Ursula, raised their family. He was a Mason Contractor and owned his own business for 45 years in Toledo, (F & L Mason Contractors). Willi was a member of the Home Builders Assoc., GAF Retirees, GBU Schuetzenverien at the Oakshade and the Local 1 Bricklayers Union (50 year member). A large portion of his life and his family's life was devoted to the GBU (Greater Beneficial Union). Since settling in Toledo in 1954, Willi and his family were members of the GBU, where he was the President of Disctrict #510 - Toledo for 35 years. Willi was instrumental to the GAF Society, he was one of the Founding Fathers and truly enjoyed the time he dedicated to the GAF Society. He also served as a past chairman of the annual GAF festival. He also was influential with obtaining the Oak Shade Grove property and managed many of the volunteers who built the hall and clubhouse for the GAF Society. He worked relentless hours in hopes to strengthen the GBU District #510, the GAF Society and the GAF grounds. In his spare time, he enjoyed cheering for the Northwestern University football team, traveling with his wife by cruise ship, playing cards and shooting air rifles. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 65 years, Ursula M. (Muschik) Fiedler; children, Gisela (Steven) Mohr, Irmgard (Richard) Green, Christine (Terry) Blackman and Michael (Vickie) Fiedler; grandchildren, Nicole (Dave), Natalie (Derek), Krista (Billy), Julie (Shaun), Kyle, Brooke, Shelly (Richard), Erin (Matt), Michael and Sydney; ten great-grandchildren, and brother, Ferdinand (Elfriede) Fiedler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three of his brothers. The family will receive guests on Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin in the funeral home on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family would like to specially thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio for the diligent care and compassion they provided to Willi. Published in Toledo Blade from November 25 to November 28, 2012 Top Rudolph Schuster Rudolph M. "Rudy" Schuster, 84, of Limeport, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of Trudy (Griebel) Schuster and they celebrated their 59th anniversary this past June. Born in Allentown, but raised in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary, Rudy was a son of the late Michael and Julianna (Heber) Schuster. Rudy was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Limeport. Rudy worked for ConEd at Indian Point as a senior quality radiograph assurance examiner, specializing in radiography. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW in Emmaus, PA. He was the founder and past president of the Allentown Soccer Club, which was established in 1952. He was a volunteer fireman for the Continental Village Fire Dept. in Peekskill, NY for many years. He was the entertainment chairman for many years for the German American Social Club in Peekskill, NY. Rudy was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Allentown, and was a Fourth Degree Member of Calvary Council #528. He was a past president of the Lehigh Sängerbund, and he was a member of the Coplay Sängerbund. Rudy loved to travel and work in his garden. He was especially proud of and enjoyed his new crop of grandchildren. Survivors: Surviving with his wife, Trudy are sons, Michael and his wife, Mary of East Windsor, CT, David and his wife, Jen of Belmont, MA, and Rudy Jr. and his wife, Kirsten of Ft. Collins, CO; daughters, Susan Williams of Windham, CT and Donna, wife of Lane T. Bradford of Bolton, CT; a sister, Agnes, wife of John Bodisch in Center Valley. Additionally, Rudy is survived by his 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Monica; his grandson, Jason Bates; and his siblings, Julia, Mary, Hilda, and Otto. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Calling will be on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., Allentown, and on Monday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. in the church. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ALS Philadelphia Chapter c/o the funeral home. Published in Morning Call on November 22, 2012 Top Rose Schanter Rose Schanter (née Deutsch), age 82, of Gardiner, New York, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family and dogs. She was born on July 3, 1930, in Pennsylvania and raised in Glasing, Austria. She was an owner along with her late brother, Steve, and her late husband, Hans, of the Castle Harbour Casino, Bronx, NY. Surviving are one daughter, Rosemarie Schanter and fiancé Dr. Saharat Bhitiyakul of Wallkill, NY and one son, John Schanter, and two grandchildren, Meghan and Jonathan Schanter. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Charles Borromeo Church, Route 44/55, Gardiner, NY 12525 (845) 255-1374, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated by Rev. Robert Panek, Pastor. Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to: Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston, NY 12401 or Benedictine Health Foundation c/o The Rosemary Gruner Fund,105 Marys Avenue, Kingston, N.Y. 12401 or Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Road, Saugerties, NY 12477. Funeral arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. (845)255-1212. If anyone wishes to express condolences online please go towww.copelandfhnp.com. Top Theresa Engelhard Theresa Engelhard, 98, a resident of Holmes, New York, passed away Friday, November 09, 2012 at the Putnam Nursing & Rehab Center, Holmes, NY. Born in Moschendorf, Austria on October 6, 1914, she was the daughter of Paul and Agnes (Wiener) Gaspar, and wife of the late Ludwig Engelhard. Theresa and her family moved from Queens, and settled in Holmes in 1954. Theresa loved gardening, cooking, and reading. She is survived by her son Richard, and his wife, Linda, of Holmes; her granddaughter Theresa Engelhard of Tuckahoe, NY; and her sister, Albine Garr of Austria. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her son, Ludwig. Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY on Monday, November 12th from 10-10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM at St. John's Church, 39 East Main Street, Pawling, NY. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Pawling, NY. Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on November 10, 2012 Top Maria Hollendonner Maria Hollendonner, 93, of New Hope, Pennsylvania, formerly of Trenton, New Jersey died peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at the Pine Run Health Center in Doylestown, PA. She was the wife of the late Robert Hollendonner. Born in Northampton, PA, and raised in Deutsch Ehrensdorf, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Maria Pflugler, She was an active member of St. Anthony's Church in Trenton. In 2000, Mary joined her daughter, Lorraine, in her home in New Hope. She was known for her warm hospitality and always made sure that her guests were well cared for by serving them her Austrian specialties. She was self-taught and her handiwork included exquisite, delicate porcelain figurines, especially religious pieces. Her relatives and friends cherish the many treasures Mary made and gifted to them. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine M. Doan of New Hope; her son, Robert R. Hollendonner of Washington, DC; her grandchildren, Bob Doan and his wife, Jessica, of New Hope and Karen M. Doan of Midland Park, NJ; her great-grandchildren, Logan and Ella Doan of New Hope, and her sister, Johanna Csencsits of Deutsch Ehrensdorf, Austria. The Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, PA. Interment will follow at the Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Solebury, PA. Calling hours will be held at the church on Monday morning from 10 a.m. until the start of Mass. The rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Martin of Tours Church, Aid for Friends Fund, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, PA 18938. Arrangements are by the Van Horn-McDonough Funeral Home, 21 York St., Lambertville, NJ 08530. Published in The Times, Trenton, on November 10, 2012 Top Frank Forjan Frank Forjan, 87, of Circleville, New York, died Nov. 6, 2012, at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Josef and Mathilde (Windisch) Forjan but grew up in Grieselstein, Austria. He moved back to the United States and had a long career as a precision machinist. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Maria; two sons, Joseph Forjan and his wife, Marie, and Gary Forjan and his wife, Liz; two daughters, Christine Fediuk and her husband, Roman, and Laurie Sokoloff and her husband, Don; six grandchildren, Joseph Perry, Derek Sokoloff and Matthew, Daniel, Connor and Keara Forjan; a sister, Frida and her husband, Fred Steir; and many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Joseph Forjan and his wife, Louise, and William and Felix Forjan; a brother-in-law, Edward Henderson; a nephew, William Forjan; and a niece, Martha Forjan. A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 10 at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Bullville, with the Rev. Sean Harlow, O.Carm, officiating. Burial followed at New Prospect Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church. William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc., 1525 Burlingham Rd., in Pine Bush, handled his funeral arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, visit www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com. Published in Newsday Westchester on November 12, 2012 Top Helen Racz Helen Racz, age 87, of Highland, New York, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at home, after a long illness. Born on November 21, 1924, in Clifton, NJ, and raised in Tobaj, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Valeria (Raubold) Racz. She worked at Gotlebs Sewing Company for 26 years as a designer of fine clothing, from 1924 till 1961. She then perused a career as a quality control inspector at IBM, where she retired in 1987. She spent many hours gardening and landscaping her rock gardens. When she wasn't bowling, she loved going to Atlantic City with group trips, and especially enjoyed her trip to Europe. Miss Racz was also a communicant at St. Joseph's Church for 60 years. She is survived by her brother Adolph and his wife Hildegard Razz of Highland, NY; niece, Marie Menzor of Highland, NY to whom she was a second mother; also by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Pauline Zettl, and brother, Joseph Racz. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561. The funeral will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 10:00am at St. Joseph's Church, 34 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Bernard Maloney. Burial will follow in Lloyd Cemetery, Highland, NY. The family asks that memorial donation may be made to: Alzheimer's Association , 2 Jefferson Plaza, #103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Funeral arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. (845)255-1212. If anyone wishes to express condolences online please go to www.copelandfhnp.com. Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on November 1, 2012 Top Theresa Wilfinger Theresa Wilfinger, 90, formerly of Allentown, Pennsylvania until 1987, died October 20, 2012 at The Village at Rockville in Maryland. Born in Deutsch Kaltenbrunn, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Himler) Wilfinger and sister to the late Gottfried Wilfinger. Theresa was a former member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. She was employed by Hess' Department Store for many years. Survivors: Sister, Frances Noyes; niece, Victoria Noyes, wife of Frank Carnovale; nephew, Michael Noyes, husband of Angela, father of Madalena, Natalia and Suzannah, all of Greenbelt, MD. Services: Graveside, 12:30 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1500 Airport Rd., Allentown, PA. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com) Published in Morning Call on October 26, 2012 Top Irma McMillen Irma McMillen (née Feichtinger), age 92, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away October 20, 2012. Born in Grafenschachen, Austria, Irma was a graduate of Michigan State University with advanced degrees from Wayne State University. She was a librarian in the Pontiac Schools where she served the children of Bethune Elementary and Jefferson Jr. High. Retired Executive Director of the Pontiac YWCA, former member of various boards and organizations including the Pontiac Symphony, Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society; Irma was also the Recipient of the Heart of Gold Award from the Pontiac City Council. Survivors: husband, retired Pontiac Central Principal Donald McMillen; children, Joseph McMillen, Phyllis (Robert Badgley) McMillen, Matthew (Jeanne) Mc Millen and Denise (Casamir) Harmatys; granchildren, Graham and Kate Tabor, Lauren, Dustin, Brett, Madeline and Gordon McMillen, Ted, Madeline and Nick Badgley. Please join us in celebration of her life. Visitation Monday October 22, 2012, 3 to 8 p.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, 5391 Highland Road, Waterford. Funeral Service to be held at Central United Methodist Church, 3883 Highland Road, Waterford on Tuesday October 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. with luncheon to follow. Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Published in The Oakland Press from October 21 to October 22, 2012 Top Joseph Domitrovits Joseph “Joe” Domitrovits, age 74, of New Paltz, New York, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Born on June 16, 1938, in Sumetendorf, Austria, he was a son of the late Vitus and Agnes (Garger) Domitrovits. He married MaryAnne Hafner on August 17, 1964 in New York City, NY. She predeceased him August 1, 2006. He and his wife were the former owners of the Austrian Village, New Paltz, NY. He is survived by three sons: Joseph J. Domitrovits of Eastchester, NY, Glen Domitrovits and Eric Domitrovits, both of New Paltz, NY He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John and Maeve Domitrovits of Rosendale, NY, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Monday October 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY. The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:00am at St. Joseph's Church, 34 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated. Burial will follow in Lloyd Cemetery, Highland. Top Johanna Stamler Johanna Stamler, 90, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Van Dyke Hospice and Palliative Care in Toms River. Born in Urbersdorf, Austria, to Franz and Johanna (Fandl) Furst, she resided in Passaic, Garfield and Elmwood Park prior to moving to Toms River in 1992. Johanna enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, cooking for everyone and she made the best chicken soup in the world. She was predeceased by her brother Frank Furst and son-in-law Thomas Parrillo. Surviving are her loving husband of 66 years, Frank Stamler, daughters Susan and husband Charles Spano of Titusville, NJ and Joan Parillo of Jackson, NJ, sisters Mary LaMantia of Galloway Township, NJ and Pauline and husband Edward Verduin of Wayne, NJ, grandchildren Beth and husband Ken McNaughton of Chatham, NJ, Lauren and husband Joseph Delgado of Lawrence Harbor, NJ, Craig Parrillo of Montclair, NJ, Amy and husband Matt McCloskey of Philadelphia, PA and Charles Spano and wife Claire Carre of Brooklyn, NY, 4 great grandchildren Gavin McNaughton, Hayden McNaughton, Noah Delgado and Nicolas Delgado and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 from 9-11am at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30am on Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 at St. Maximilian Kolbe R.C. Church in Toms River. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties at www.Foodbankmoc.org. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.QuinnHoppingFH.com. Published in Asbury Park Press on September 24, 2012 Top Edmund Malits Edmund Malits, a man of hope and optimism who believed God never put man on earth to leave it like he found it, passed away September 17, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Born in 1928 in Reinersdorf, Austria, he was a son of the late John and Marie (Derkits) Malits. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Pesch, and his beloved wife of 51 years, Louise Jeanette Wilson Malits. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Maries; and daughters, Carol (Charles) Harmon, Janet (Kurt) Smail; grandchildren, Sally Harmon Hague, Elizabeth Harmon, and Andrew Smail; and great-granddaughter, Stella Louise Hague. Ed grew up in Erie, PA; after high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Japan. Ed received a BA from Gannon College and an MS in social work from the University of Buffalo. He dedicated his life's work to helping children and families and children through service in the nonprofit sector. He began his career as psychiatric social worker at Hudson River State Hospital in NY. After joining the Family Service Agency of Buffalo, NY, he served as director of the Desert Family Counseling Service at the U.S. Naval Ordinance Test Station in China Lake, CA.; director of the Johnson County Interagency Cooperative Aftercare Project in Overland Park, KS; director of the Family Service Agency in Cedar Rapids, IA, and Chattanooga, TN; and as a director at Franklin County Children Services in Columbus, OH. Ed retired and spent 20 years in Sun Lakes, AZ before returning to Columbus. Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012 at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High St. A funeral mass will be held at a later date at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Sun Lakes, AZ, with interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family asks charitable donations be made to Children's Defense Fund-Ohio or The Ohio Health Foundation/Kobacker House. To share memories and condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com. Published in The Columbus Dispatch on September 19, 2012 Top Anna Csencsits Anna Csencsits (née Lippowitsch), 97, of Wayne, New Jersey, formerly of Passaic Park, passed away on September 16, 2012. Born in Passaic (and raised in Gaas, Austria), Mrs. Csencsits resided in Passaic Park for most of her life before moving to Midland Park. She had been a sewing machine operator with several companies in Passaic, Lodi and Garfield. Mrs. Csencsits was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Passaic where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She was predeceased by one brother, Joseph Lipovits; two sisters, Marie Paukovits and Stefanie Lippowitsch; and two brothers-in-law, Julius Deutsch and Stefan Paukovits. Survivors include: her beloved husband, Joseph Csencsits; her devoted children, Joan Ann Des Roches and her husband Raymond of Midland Park and Joseph Frank Csencsits and his wife Maryann of Pompton Lakes; two dear sisters, Pauline Deutsch of Brick, NJ and Christl Trippel of Gaas, Austria; her sister-in-law Ella Lipovits of California; six loving grandchildren, Michelle Des Roches, Sean Des Roches, Annick McGregor Des Roches, Cheryl Lowe, Brian Csencsits and Lauren Reid; and twelve loving great-grandchildren, Moorea, Colin and Isabelle Des Roches, Zoe McGregor, Jack, Jennifer and Samantha Lowe, Jakob Makover, Tedi Csencsits, Alexander, Kyle and Skylar Reid and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday 10:30 AM from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 515 Lexington Avenue, Clifton and 11 AM at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, cor. Hope Ave. and Harrison Street, Passaic. Interment to follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Visiting will be held Friday morning from 9-10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association , 400 Morris Ave., Denville, NJ 07438 or Holy Trinity RC Church, 226 Harrison St., Passaic, NJ 07055. Please visit www.bizub.com for driving directions and online condolences. Published in The Record/Herald News on September 18, 2012 Top Gottfried Jandrasits Gottfried Jandrasits, age 98, of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, formerly of the Bronx, NY, died on Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Kemetter) Jandrasits. Born in Grossmürbisch, Austria, he was a son of the late Josef and Julianna (Kober) Jandrasits. He was a president of the Brüderschaft der Burgenländer in New York for many years. He was the devoted father of Walter (Gail) Jandrasits of Mt. Lebanon, Helen Myers-Costello (Bill) of Westfield, NJ and Joseph (Joan) Jandrasits of Canonsburg, PA; loving grandfather of Lisa, Kim, Jason, Wally, Michael and Rose; great-grandfather of Hunter and Joi; Zoe; Zachary and Allison; and Brianna. Friends will be welcomed at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Monday morning from 10 until 11:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Bernard Church. Entombment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery Mausoleum. If desired, memorials may be made to Saint Bernard Church Building Fund, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Top John Milisits John Milisits, 92, of Nazareth, died peacefully in his home on September 5, 2012. He was the husband of the late Hilda (Konrath) Karlowitch Milisits who died March 3, 2007. John was born December 22, 1919, in Szentpéterfa, Hungary (aka Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), a son of the late Janos and Maria (Krammer) Milisits. He was a machinist at Kraemer Textiles in Nazareth until retiring in 1984. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and Saints Peter and Paul Society, Northampton. Survivors: Daughter, Heidi Valle and husband, J.R., Nazareth; step-daughters, Linda Christman and husband Russ, Lehighton, Kathy Hagemes, Nazareth, Stephanie Young and husband, Glen, Nazareth; step-son John Karlowitch, Florida; eight grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; predeceased brothers, Lajos and Jozsef Milisits. Services: Monday, 9:15 a.m., in Reichel Funeral Home 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., in Holy Family Church, Nazareth. Calling hours are Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial is private and will take place at a later date. Published in Morning Call on September 6, 2012. Top Theresia Kody Theresia Kody (née Kollmann), 95, died after a short illness at Buckingham Valley Nursing Center, Newtown, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Born to Joseph and Anna Maria Kollmann in Sopron (aka Ödenburg), Hungary, she had lived in Vernon for 17 years before moving to Newtown, PA., 11 years ago. Mrs. Kody worked as a seamstress in the garment industry for many years and also volunteered as a CCD assistant at St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church in Vernon. She was a gourmet cook and enjoyed gardening and sewing for her family. Mrs. Kody was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Kody (1982), and a daughter, Katalin Kish (2000), as well as seven brothers and sisters and was the devoted mother of Joseph M. Kody, of Milford, Pa., and Annamaria Jones, of Newtown, Pa. Loving grandmother of Katalin Bieniek, Frank Kish, Theresia Kody, Bryanna Kody, Kellsie Kody, Ryan Jones and Lindsey Jones. Cherished by four great-granddaughters and two great-great-granddaughters. The family will receive their friends at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main St., Franklin, N.J., on Monday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home will be Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Franklin, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at North Hardyston Cemetery, Hardyston Township. Memorial gifts to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, NYC, NY 10163-4777, www.michaeljfox.org would be appreciated. Information and condolences can be found at www.fjohnramseyfuneralhome.com. Published in The New Jersey Herald on August 12, 2012 Top Joseph Garger Joseph Garger, 79, of Bath, Pennsylvania, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2012 at Gracedale. He was the husband of Eileen (Titz) Garger with whom he shared 48 years of marriage on July 18. Born in Strem, Austria on October 22, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Johanna (Schatz) Garger. Joseph worked in the elevator industry as an installer and retired as a foreman after more than 30 years. He was proud to have been involved with the installation of the elevators at the World Trade Center. Joseph was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local #385, and he was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Bath. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Eileen; he is survived by his son, Robert J. Garger of Bath; along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman and Johann Garger and his sisters, Margaret Hallimann, Mary Karlovits and Angela Unger. Services: Will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Contributions: May be made in memory of Joseph to the Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036. Published in Morning Call on July 25, 2012 Top Karl Trinkl Karl was born April 6, 1942 in Konigsdorf, Austria to Karl and Gisela Trinkl. Karl was 6 years old when he contracted polio during the European outbreak of the 1940's. He not only survived, but thrived. Karl immigrated to the United States in 1960 and settled in the Bronx, NY. His mother and sister, Elfi, followed two years later. Karl worked as an iron worker/welder. He was a member of the Iron Worker Local #455 which helped build and raise the twin towers. He told stories of walking the beams of the top floors. Karl met his future bride, Else, at a dance in a German Club in the Bronx. They married May 4, 1963 and have 2 children, Linda and Charles. He became a naturalized citizen on December 13, 1966. In 1973, Karl and Else moved their family to Deltona, Florida. Karl continued working as a welder and worked for the Florida Department of Transportation for 30 years until he retired in 2003. He was honored with the Deland Maintenance Worker Employee of the year in 2002. Throughout the years, Karl enjoyed a friendly game of bowling; bowling not in one league but two weekly leagues. As a team, they entered and traveled to many state tournaments for which he has many trophies. Karl will be remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to fix everything (or at least tell you how to do it), his deep, rich accent and his former love- White Owl demi-tip cigars. Karl left this life for his eternal home on June 27, 2012. Left to miss his bigger than life presence is his wife of 49 years, Else, daughter Linda Schneider (Kevin), son Charles Trinkl (Corey), grandchildren Jaclyn and Casey Trinkl, and sister Elfi Glucksman (Glendale, AZ). He also leaves grandchildren by love Meghan Pratt and great-grandson Julian Bonner. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 6PM at Community United Methodist Church of DeBary located at 41 W. Highbanks Rd, DeBary, Fl. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the American Heart Association. are made to the American Heart Association. Top Stephen Geosits Stephen Geosits, 90, of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at Blough Healthcare Center, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Helen J. (Bartakovics) Geosits, who died April 30, 1998. He was born in Szentpéterfa, Hungary (aka Petrovo Selo/Prostrum) on February 14, 1922 to the late Ferenc and Rozalia Geosits. Stephen worked for the former Frank J. Kovacs, General Contractor, Bethlehem as a master carpenter for many years until retiring. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Siblings, Louis of Allentown, Maria wife of László Remenyi of Hellertown, Johanna Novak and Paula Jurasits both in Hungary, Anna Kerese of New Brunswick, NJ; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Adolf, Mate, Florian; and a sister, Paula. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street in Hellertown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 416 East 5th Street, Bethlehem. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Published in Morning Call on June 19, 2012 Top Maria Schweitzer Maria Schweitzer (née Judt), 86, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund Schweitzer. Born June 13, 1926, in Alsószölnök, Hungary (aka Unterzemming/Dolnji Senik), she was the daughter of the late Janos and Paula Judt, Maria married Edmund on May 18, 1946. They then moved to Landsberg, Germany, where they resided until coming to Chicago in 1951 with their three children. Survivors: children, Ernest (Carolyn), Helmut (Joanne) and Mary (Gary) Aanenson; grandchildren, Lisa, Dennis, Edmund, Steven (Carrie), Thomas, AnnaMarie and MaryEllen; great-grandchildren, April, Danielle, Dylan, Benjamin and Lily; sister Anna Sandor; and sister-in-law Margaret Schweitzer. Services: Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect. She will be lying in state Thursday, from 9 a.m. until the Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Elmhurst Road (Route 83) and Lincoln St., Mount Prospect. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Kids Equipment Network, www.tken.org. Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on June 19, 2012 Top Frank Wagner Frank J. Wagner, age 90, of Norton Shores, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, June 4, 2012. He was born January 11, 1922 in Schachendorf, Austria to Frank and Theresa (Puskarits) Hotwagner. He came as an infant to the United States with his family and lived in Muskegon Heights. He was a 1940 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. He honorably served his country during World War II as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in the European theater, receiving the Presidential Unit Citation and five bronze battle stars. He married his life-long sweetheart, Theresa Melin on November 1, 1941 and they remained happily married for over 65 years until her death on January 18, 2007. He missed her deeply ever after. Frank was employed by Sealed Power since 1940 in various positions in the accounting department, eventually becoming the director of national warehousing and distribution operations. He then joined Joy Manufacturing in Michigan City, IN as assistant comptroller, retiring in 1985, whereupon he and his wife returned to enjoy their retirement in the Muskegon area. He was involved in many religious and civic activities. He was the co-chair of the Building Committee of Sacred Heart Church, president of the board of Catholic Social Services of Muskegon and a member of the executive committee of the Grand Rapids Diocesan Catholic Social Services. He was also the director of the Society for Better Hearing of Muskegon, on the board of directors for the Muskegon YMCA and a charter member of the Muskegon Area Development Committee. He served as chairman of the Muskegon/ Muskegon Heights Consolidation Committee, on the Muskegon Heights Charter Commission and was a member of the Muskegon Heights City Council. He was a lifetime emeritus member of the National Association of Accountants. Frank enjoyed traveling extensively with his wife, golfing, bowling and following the fortunes of his favorite teams: the Chicago Cubs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Hotwagner, sisters, Rose Elwell and Ann Schelhas and brothers-in-law, Basil Elwell and Robert Schelhas. He is survived by his four children: Terri (Jim Walz) Wagner, Dennis Wagner, Mary (Dave Barton) Wagner and Mark (Cindy) Wagner; three granddaughters, Jane Barton, Sarah Wagner and Katie Wagner; sister-in-law, Florence; and many nieces and nephews in the Elwell, Lindsey, Hotwagner and Schelhas families. The MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Marian Chapel, Friday, June 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Fr. Philip P. Salmonowicz as celebrant. VISITATION will be Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100 Visitation will also be 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Mr. Wagner will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery. Those desiring an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Francis de Sales Church or Harbor Hospice. Top Camilla Dulmovitz Camilla Dulmovitz, 98, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, May 12 at Holy Family Manor. She was the wife of the late Frank Dulmovitz. Born November 29, 1913 in Eberau, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Alois and Theresia (Polzer) Gratzl. Camilla was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church in Northampton and a former member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Survivors: Son, Frank Dulmovitz, of Bethlehem; and a brother, Josef Gratzl, of Eberau, Austria; nieces and nephews. Camilla was predeceased by a brother, Louis Gratzl; and a sister, Paula Gratzl. Services: A Burial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial will follow in Saint Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to Queenship of Mary Church c/o funeral home. Top Emilie Bendekovits Emilie Bendekovits, 85, of Roseto, Pennsylvania, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, surrounded by her loving family while visiting in Brick, New Jersey. She was the wife of the late Stefan Bendekovits who died September 21, 2011. Born April 28, 1926 in Harmisch, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Katharina (Kiss) Stubits. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and Altar & Rosary Society of Northampton; and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Roseto. Survivors: Daughters, Emilie, wife of Fred Martin, of Roseto, Christine Bendekovits, of Life Path in Bethlehem; two grandchildren, Philip Martin and his wife Laura and Kristal wife of Tobin Scott; a great grandson, Caleb Samuel Martin; a sister, Maria Geosits of Austria, and nieces and nephews. Services: A Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28th at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 9:30-10 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Hungary Parish Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to Life Path c/o funeral home. Published in Morning Call on April 26, 2012 Top Conrad Zwik Conrad J. Zwik, age 92, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away April 14, 2021. Conrad was born Feb. 17, 1920 in Raiding, Austria, the son Stephan and Johanna (Kienzl) Zwik (Zwitkowitsch). Survived by beloved wife of 70 years Teresa (née Schwager); loving father of Sharon Marconi, Linda Wright and Randall Zwik (Chuck Hizer); cherished grandfather of Tracy (Robert) Quinn, Lisa (Robert) Korn, Wendy (Christopher) Rosman, Dawn (Jeffery) Bossong, Rebecca and Jessica; great-grandfather of Ryan, Taylor and Alexandra Quinn, Michael and Grace Korn, Mack and Isabella Rosman, Jack and Nicholas Bossong; fond brother of Paul (Ann) Zwik; son-in-law Robert (Lynn) Marconi. Longtime member of Rolling Green Country Club, Imperial Golf Club, Cove Inn Yacht Club and the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club. Lying in state Friday, 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness, until time of funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Thursday, 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Top Marie Eberhardt Marie P. Eberhardt, 91, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, April 13, 2012. She was born in Reinersdorf, Austria, daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (Schuster) Stoisits. She was the wife of the late Joseph Eberhardt who died in 1990. Marie was the owner and operator of the former Eberhardt Grocery Store, Miller Heights, from 1955 to 1970. She also owned and operated the former Peacock Hotel, Freemansburg, from 1970 to 1976. She was a long time and faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Miller Heights. Survivors: She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jeanette wife of, Steven Janda of Victorville, CA; grandsons, Neil Eberhardt and wife, Barbara of Northampton, Joe Eberhardt and wife, Emily of Bethlehem, and Jason Janda and wife, Autumn of Victorville, CA; great grandchildren, Jack, Jacob and Claire Eberhardt, and Kaylee Janda; sisters, Emma Skrobanek and Stella Lang, both of Allentown. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Eberhardt and sister, Theresa Falcone. Services: Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, where viewing hours will be held on Sunday, April 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. A 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1817 1st St., Bethlehem Township. Interment will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association , 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 and/or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, 906 Penn Ave., Suite LL, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Offer condolences online at www.connellfuneral.com. Published in Morning Call on April 14, 2012 Top Josephine Lorch Josephine Lorch, 97, of Meriden, Connecticut, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at the MidState Medical Center. She was born in Mühlgraben, Burgenland, Austria, on March 2, 1915, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Zieger) Poglitsch and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wallingford. She is survived by her son William Thumbeck and his wife Heather of Meriden, her grandson, Steven Thumbeck, his wife Wendy and their children, Emily, Abby, Sophie and Carley of Port Orange, FL; her granddaughter, Tracie-Lee Burr, her husband Doug, and their children, Josh and Zack of Roswell, GA; her great granddaughter, Jenifer Thumbeck of Cincinnati, OH; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Thumbeck; her second husband, Eugene Lorch; her grandson, Mike Thumbeck; and several brothers and sisters. The Thumbeck and Burr families would like to thank the Bradley Home for the wonderful care that they gave Josie while she was a resident there. They would also like to thank the entire medical staff on Pavilion D at MidState Medical Center for the loving and compassionate care they gave Josie while she was a patient there. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, 235 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to Zion Lutheran Church Sunday School Department, 235 Pond Hill Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford (www.wallingfordfh.com). Top Hilda Dyer Hilda Dyer, 86, of Bordentown, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at Hamilton with her loving family and close friends by her side. Born in Kroatisch Geresdorf, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Maria (Kuzmich) Hafner. A proud parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Bordentown; she will be remembered for her generous nature, her passion for politics, her love of the tango, waltz, animals, gardening, cooking, and talk radio. Hilda's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, caring friend and will be greatly missed. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Arthur W. Dyer, and her sister, Edith Toth. She is survived by her loving children, Arthur and Deborah A. Dyer, Patricia M. Dyer, Janine Y. and Martin C. Livingston; her grandchildren, Melinda A. and Joseph Johnson, Allison M. Dyer, Jessica L. Dyer; her sister-in-law, Jacquelyn Eliasberg; her brother-in-law, William J. Dyer; many nieces, nephews and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Apr. 11) at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. Calling hours will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arneytown. Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals, 40 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, NJ 08505. Published in The Trentonian on April 10, 2012 Top Katharine Sendek Katharine Sendek, age 85, of Clinton Township, Michigan, died April 1, 2012. Born August 1, 1926 in Sopronbánfalva (Wandorf), Hungary. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf. Loving mother of Emily Sendek Oehlberg, Arnold Sendek and Roswitha Slone. Dearest grandmother of Christina, Katherine and Kelly. Visitation Today 4-9 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Instate Wednesday 10:30 am until time of Funeral Service 11 am at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 11423 Chicago, Warren. Interment at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery, Clinton Township. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Peters Lutheran Church. Published online on April 2, 2012 courtesy of Dignity Memorial. Top Anna Gaal Anna Gaal (née Stern), 87, of Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. She was born July 1, 1924, in Heiligenkreuz, Burgenland, Austria. She was the beloved wife of the late Otto Gaal; loving mother of William Gaal, Colman (Stevie) Gaal and Eva Gaal; dear grandmother of Otto Gaal, Michele (Shawn) Youngblood, Gretel (Alan) Egan and Michael (Marlo) Gaal; great-grandmother of Cole Egan, twins Maxwell and Montgomery Gaal, Sadie Egan, Shalyn Gaal and Luke Youngblood; cousin of Franz Neubauer; and aunt of Hans and Franz Beutl and family. Anna was a cook for more than 25 years at the Forest Inn in West Park. Family to receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Township, where funeral prayers are offered at 9 a.m. Saturday followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. John of God Parish, the Church of St. Mary's. The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Oddesey Hospice and Mary Ann and Tom Fenio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Top Gerhard Huber Gerhard J. Huber, 55, of Leesville, South Carolina, formerly of Coplay, Pennsylvania died suddenly Monday, March 19, in the Montgomery Hospital, Norristown, PA. He was the husband of Crystal (Hydrick) Huber. Born March 19, 1957 in Reinersdorf, Burgenland, Austria, he is the son of Stefan and Maria (Taker) Huber, of Coplay. Gerhard was a QA Specialist for Ansaldo-STS, formerly Union Switch & Signal Co. in Batesburg, S.C. for the last 16 years. Along with his brothers, he was a long-time member of "The Happy Austrians" band, touring the US, Canada, and Austria. He was a former member of St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Coplay. Survivors: Wife; parents; daughter, Nina, of Coplay; sons, Jason and Trey; step children, Brandon and Brittany, all of S.C.; brothers, Steven and his wife Debra, of Schnecksville, Anton and his wife Diane, of Northampton; many nieces and nephews. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 23rd at 10:30 a.m. in St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 4 S. 5th St. Coplay, Pa. 18037. There will be no calling Hours. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Parish Cemetery. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Published in Morning Call on March 22, 2012 Top Frida Koch Frida Koch, née Prinner, age 82, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away March 20, 2012 at Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. Koch was born in Sopron (Ödenburg), Hungary and was a longtime Bridgeport resident. She was a past member of the Germania Sport Club. She was predeceased by her husband Karl Koch. Survivors include her six daughters, Anna Roberts and her husband Richard of Prospect, CT, Elizabeth Duplease and her husband Robert of North Haven, CT, Elvira Cadrin and her husband Joseph of Bridgeport, CT,Isabella Koch of Bridgeport, CT, Veronica Makusevich of Stratford, CT and Jennifer Koch of Chicopee, MA; her son Robert Koch of Deltona, FL; one sister Anna Schweihofer of St. Clarie MI; two brothers John Prinner of Northford, CT and Frank Prinner of MA; seventeen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday at 8:45 a.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home 399 White Pains Rd. and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church Boston Ave. Bpt. Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery in Fairfield. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. For online condolences please visit mullinsfh.com Published in Connecticut Post from March 22 to March 23, 2012 Top Anna Fleischmann Anna Fleischmann, age 91, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at Fair View Nursing Home. Anna was born on August 13, 1920 in Grosspetersdorf, Burgenland, Austria the youngest child of Frank and Theresia (Krolick) Steurer. She arrived in the U.S. on Christmas Eve, 1927. One of her most interesting memories was of the arrival hall at Ellis Island decorated for Christmas, a memory she shared with her family during a visit to New York. Anna lived most of her life in St. Louis, moving to Sedalia 4 years ago to be closer to her daughter. She was married to Joseph E. Fleischmann on September 9, 1944 at St. Boniface Church in St. Louis. She and Joe were married for 52 years before his death in 1996. They loved to travel, play cards and had a wide circle of friends. Anna graduated from business school and went to work as a bookkeeper, a position she held at a variety of St. Louis firms until her retirement at age 70. Anna is survived by one daughter, JoAnn Martin and her husband Turf, one granddaughter, Ashley Martin of St. Louis, a niece Mary Ann MacLean of Garden Grove, CA, 5 additional nieces, a nephew and many great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, a granddaughter Sara Alice Martin, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, a nephew and her parents. A vigil service for the deceased will be held Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Heckart Funeral Home followed by visitation until 8:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:30 pm Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Bahner (Junction of V and M). Pallbearers will be Ronald Hoppes, Chuck Kratzer, Robert DeHaven, Mark Homan, Beau Kratzer and Tayler Kratzer. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. Louis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Liberty Center Association for the Arts in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.heckartfuneralhome.com. Published in SedaliaDemocrat.com on March 20, 2012 Top Pauline Rizzotto Pauline A. Rizzotto 90, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Pauline was the wife of the late James L. Rizzotto Sr., who passed in 1997. Born in Rauchwart, Austria, Pauline was a daughter of the late Alois and Pauline (Ernheffler) Yandrisovits. Pauline worked for many years as a sewing machine operator for the former Clyde Shirt Factory in Northampton, the former Highland Fashions in Allentown, and the former D&D Sewing Factory in Coplay. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Sons, James L. Jr. and his wife Patti of St. Petersburg, FL, and Thomas B. and his wife Deborah of Allentown; a daughter, Maria P. Rizzotto of Allentown; sisters, Theresia Meyer in Cherryville, and Helen Rizzotto of Whitehall. Pauline has five grandchildren, Anthony, Valerie, Gina, Heather, and Lee, and four great grandchildren. Pauline was predeceased by sisters, Stephanie and Mary. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians. Calling will be on Thursday from 7- to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 8 to 8:45 a.m. in the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave. Allentown. Published in Morning Call on March 21, 2012 Top Margaret Bakan Margaret (Buchesz) Bakan, age 79, died on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Born in Alsószölnök (Unterzemming), Hungary, she settled in Elizabeth, moving to North Plainfield in the early 1960's when she married her husband Eugen Bakan. Prior to retiring, Margaret worked as a Nurses Aid at McKutchen Nursing Home in North Plainfield. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in North Plainfield and loved singing in the church choir. She was a past member of Saenger Hall in North Plainfield and enjoyed gardening, homemaking and cooking in her spare time. She was predeceased by her husband Eugen Bakan in 2005, and her brothers, Josef and Imre Buchesz. Survivors: her daughter Lili Bakan of N. Plainfield; a sister in law, Margaret Buches of Bethlehem, PA; a brother, Ferenc Buchesz of Hungary; a nephew Joseph Buches, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA and a goddaughter, Rose Nagy Szabo of Bethlehem, PA. Services: Visitation will be held on Monday, March 12 from 9-10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in North Plainfield, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ. To send condolences go to www.higginsfuneralhome.com Published in Morning Call on March 10, 2012 Top John Urbauer John Urbauer, age 88, born in Buchschachen, Austria, WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Caroline A., née Fencl (2008); loving father of Lynette (Al) Van Koningsveld and the late John (Debra) Urbauer; dear grandfather of David, Lauren, and Jennifer Urbauer and Jon Van Koningsveld; fond brother of Joseph (Carmen) and the late William (Betty); dear uncle of four nieces. Retired lifelong employee of Container Corporation of America. Member of American Legion Evergreen Park Post #854. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem) Orland Park, IL with Pastor Gordon Reif officiating. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery, Willow Springs, IL. Memorials to Peace Memorial Church, Palos Park, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com, 708-532-5400. Published in Chicago Tribune on March 7, 2012 Top Theresa Kastelberger Theresa Kastelberger (nee Karner) passed away peacefully on February 24, 2012 at the age of eighty-five, in a nursing home on the south shore of Montreal. She was born in Wolfau, Austria on March 28, 1926 and immigrated to Canada in 1931. Theresa is pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, George Kastelberger. She is lovingly remembered by her three children Lydia (Bernard), Ronald ( Linda), and John (Gabriella), her seven grandchildren, Francis (Véronique), Laura (Miro), Sara (Victor), Jenny, Jessica (Jeff), Lisa (Mitchell), and Julia, and her four great- grandchildren, Olli, Miko, Victoria, and Michael, and her two sisters-in- law, Eva (late John) and Maria (late Peter). In her very simple and loving way, mom touched the lives of all family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A service will be held at the chapel on the same site at 1 p.m., followed by a reception at: Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont, Quebec, H2V 2P9, (514) 279-6540 (www.mountroyalcem.com). In lieu of flowers, a thoughtful donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Published in The Gazette on February 29, 2012. Top Gustav Göllisz Gustav Göllisz, a longtime resident of Glendale, NY, passed away on February 27th, 2011, on Long Island. He was born February 1, 1934 in Güssing, Austria. Mr. Göllisz is survived by his wife Pauline (née Rielich) and 3 children; Gustav, John and Elizabeth Pallone. He was also a loving grandfather of Jillian, Stefan and Renee. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 1st at 10:30 am. Final disposition will take place at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY. Top Frank Schweitzer Frank Schweitzer, 82, of Bethlehem, PA, died peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 24, 2012. He was born August 4, 1929 in Alsószölnök (Unterzemming), Hungary, son of the late Frank and Justina (Skerlak) Schweitzer. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary (Kerekes) Schweitzer. In 1992, Frank retired from the Bethlehem Housing Authority as a Maintenance Mechanic. He was a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Frank was also a member of the Westside Republican Club, the Windish Hall, Monocacy Field and Stream and B.V.F.H.A. Frank was an avid gardener, enjoyed landscaping and was a Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary; son, Louis Schweitzer and his wife, Natalie of Bethlehem; daughter, Mary Haldaman and her husband Daniel of Kunkletown; three grandchildren, Sara Stametz, Jenna and Jake Schweitzer; and a great-granddaughter, Addison. Services: A viewing will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 and again on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 2045 Westgate Dr., Bethlehem PA 18017. Published in Morning Call on February 26, 2012. Top Anna T. Mayer Anna T. Mayer (née Dulmovits) Anna T. Mayer, 93, of Freehold Township, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at The Manor, Freehold. Born in Tudersdorf, Burgenland, Austria, she lived in the Bronx, NY before moving to Freehold 20 years ago. She was a salesperson for Ellen's Catering in New York City for many years before retiring. Anna was loved by and devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kurt, in 1986. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Konrad and Ellen Mayer of Chester, NY; her daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Victor Simon of Freehold; siblings, Alois Dulmovits and Agnes Eder, both of Austria; four grandchildren, Stephan Mayer and his wife, Jennie, Lauren Mayer and her fiancé, Richard Haskell, Kristine Lukasik and her husband, Mark, and William Simon and his wife, Lauren; and four great grandchildren, Lucas and Zoe Mayer and Katharine and Kurt Lukasik. Family and friends are invited to visit today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, at the Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Street, Freehold. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Freehold. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Published in Asbury Park Press on February 14, 2012 Top Joseph Zinter Jr. Joseph Zinter Jr. of Brewster, NY, died suddenly on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Mt. Kisco, NY, at the age of 72. Mr. Zinter was born on January 18, 1940 in Deutsch Schützen, Austria, son of the late Joseph and Hedwig (Novogratz) Zinter. He came to the United States at the age of 16 and settled in Bronx, NY. On Sept. 18, 1967, he married Carol Marzec in the Holy Family Church in Bronx, NY, and they moved to Brewster in 1973. In addition to working as a Senior Model Maker for the T.J. Watson Research Center IBM in Yorktown Heights for over 27 years, Mr. Zinter was a beloved and active member in his church, community, and in his Austrian heritage. He was a member of St. Lawrence O'Toole Church in Brewster, Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council 1495, an honored member of the Brotherhood of the Burgenländer, volunteered with local high school students through FIRST robotics and the Boy Scouts of America. He was raised as a farmer, enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with his grandchildren, and his annual trip to his homeland. Besides his wife Carol, he is survived by his five children: Katherine Zinter of Brewster, Rosemarie Sellati of Poughkeepsie, NY, Debra Smith of Portchester, NY, Joseph P. Zinter of Guilford, CT, John Zinter, Singapore, a sister Agnes Pohlmann of Kensington, CT, three grandchildren; Ethan Anthony and Owen Joseph Sellati and Kaitlin Mary Smith. He was predeceased by his brother Frank Zinter. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wed. Feb. 15, 2012 11 AM at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church in Brewster. Internment will follow in St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery in Brewster, NY. Calling hrs. will be held Tues. Feb. 14, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster, NY 10509. The family has asked friends and relatives to do an act of kindness in Joe's memory. Published in the The Journal News on February 13, 2012 Top Margaret Hanzl Margaret Marakovits, 99, formerly of Clifton, NJ passed away February 6, 2012 at The House of the Good Shepherd in Hackettstown. Margaret was born on April 24, 1912 in Punitz, Austria, the youngest child of Georg and Josefa Marakovits. She lived much of her life in Clifton and was an active member of the Holy Trinity R.C. Church community in Passaic. Before her retirement, Margaret worked for many years as a mender at Forstmann Woolen Company in Passaic and Garfield. She was a member of the Burgenländer-American Society of Passaic-Clifton. Margaret is survived by a daughter, Margaret Ruppert and her husband, Frank, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John, who died in 1988; sons Walter F. and John; daughters-in-law Joan and Rosalie; brothers Frank and Ferdinand; sisters Johanna Dragovits, Maria Marakovits and Rosa Klucsarics. Funeral services will be Saturday 8:15 AM from the Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton and 9 AM at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, cor. Hope Avenue and Harrison Street, Passaic. Entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Paterson. Visiting Friday from 3-7 PM only. Memorial Contributions to Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 226 Harrison Street, Passaic, NJ 07055. Published in The Record/Herald News on February 8, 2012 Top Stefan Unger Stefan Unger, age 81 died February 2, 2012 at Sanctuary at the Abbey in Warren, Michigan. Stefan was born December 9, 1930 in Moschendorf, Austria to the late Josef and Johanna (Frisch) Unger. Stefan was a retired Hi-Lo driver for Chrysler and a member of the Carpathia Club and Austrian Club. He enjoyed hunting and wine making. Stefan was the beloved husband of Katharina, who predeceased him in 2009. Loving father of Rose (Cary) Carruth, Heidi (Vinod) Unger-Joshi. Proud grandfather of Joshua and Justin Carruth and Jay Joshi. Dear brother of Joseph Unger. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday 4-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr, Warren, Mich., 48088. Funeral service will be Tuesday Noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Published in The Macomb Daily on February 5, 2012 Top Rose Recker Rose A. Recker, 103, of Northampton died Tuesday January 31 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late John S. Recker. Born February 6, 1908 in Moschendorf, Austria, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Wolfel) Toth. Rose worked at the former Cigar Factory and the former Clyde Shirt factory for many years. She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Rose was a cook and a member of the former St. Joseph Sick & Beneficial Society in Northampton. Survivors: Four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; a sister Gisela Urban, of Moschendorf; two nieces. Rose was predeceased by her daughters, Rose Marakovits, Mary Petrasovits and Hilda Recker. Services: A Burial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 3 at 10:45 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church 1324 Newport Ave. Northampton. Family and friends may call Friday, 8:30 to 10:15 in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Memorials may be presented to Holy Family Manor c/o funeral home. Published in Morning Call on February 1, 2012 Top John Neubauer John “Hans” Neubauer, 73, , of The Villages, Florida, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. Mr. Neubauer was born in Sumetendorf, Austria. He moved to New York from Austria in 1965, then to The Villages in 2003 from New Paltz, N.Y. He was a retired auto mechanic, enjoyed playing golf and belonged to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, the German Club and had belonged to the Elks in the past. Survivors include his wife, Susanne, and two brothers, Fritz, New York, and Alois, Austria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wildwood. Arrangements are under the direction of Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood. Top Gottlieb Burits Gottlieb Burits of Rockledge, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook. He was 88 years old. Gottlieb was born December 20, 1923 in Grossmürbisch, Burgenland, Austria, the son of the late Johann and Josefa (Lindner) Burits. He is the beloved husband for 51 years of Lotte (Buehner) Burits. Father of Linda Burits (Mike Morris), and Monica Rotzal (Bob). Grandfather of Alex, Adam and Paul Rotzal, and Heidi Morris. He is also survived by his brother, Anton Burits. Gottlieb was born, raised, and educated in Austria. He and Lotte would have been married for 52 years in May of 2012. Gottlieb and Lotte opened the Austrian Village Restaurant in Rockledge on August 26, 1972. The restaurant has been a fixture in the community ever since. Gottlieb and Lotte’s daughters and their families are continuing the tradition of service at the restaurant today. Gottlieb was a member and past president of the Tiroler Beneficial Society and was a member of Austrian Society and Northeast Lions Club. Gottlieb was engaged in most aspects of the Austrian and German communities and clubs in the Philadelphia area and its suburbs. Relatives and friends were invited to a visitation on Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Austrian Village Restaurant, 321 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046. Parking for the visitation was made available on the restaurant parking lot and was also available at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046, one block from the restaurant. Relatives and friends were also invited to his viewing on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 9:30 A.M. and to his Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 www.stceciliafc.org. A graveside service followed at Lawnview Cemetery, 500 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046 www.cemeteryco.com. Donations to the cardiology department of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are preferred in lieu of flowers and may be made in his memory to CHOP Foundation Cardiology Department, Lock Box 1352, PO. Box 8500, Philadelphia, PA 19178. www.giftofchildhood.org. Top Frank Szerensits Frank J. Szerensits, 83, of Coplay, PA, passed away January 8, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. He was married to Mary A. (Ifkovits) Szerensits for 61 years. Born in Reinersdorf, Austria, he was the son of the late Joseph and Stephanie (Grohotolski) Szerensits. Frank was a foreman for the Bridesburg Foundry, Whitehall, for 40 years retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Survivors: Wife; son, Thomas M. Szerensits and his wife, Jude of Bel Air, Maryland; grandchildren, Taryn, Jinae, Tatum, Tatum, Tanner and Travis; great-grandchildren, Devon, Molly, Will, Violet, Ava and Radek; brothers, Joseph and Thomas, both of Northampton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward; and sisters, Rose and Helen. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment, St. Peter's Cemetery, Whitehall. Published in Morning Call on January 10, 2012. Top Simon Rajkovac Simon Rajkovac, 84, of Northampton, PA, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Simon was the husband of Mary R. (Kiss) Rajkovac. They celebrated their 41st year of marriage this past December 26, 2011. Born in Horvátlövö (Kroatisch Schützen/Hrvatske ©ice), Vas megye, Hungary, he was the son of the late Simon and Etelka (Cseri) Rajkovac. Simon was employed by the Northampton Area School District in Maintenance and Custodial services for over 20 years before retiring in June of 1992. He was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, PA. Survivors: Surviving along with his wife Mary are a daughter, Suzann M. wife of Dr. Peter Fodor of Denver; three sisters, Mrs. Maria Habetler of Northampton, Goldie wife of George Skrapits of Northampton, Mrs. Stella Pock of Horvátlövö; three grandsons: Jacob, Jeffrey, and Jordan. He was predeceased by seven brothers: Bernard, Ignatz, Andras, Frank, Geza, Imre, Josef, and one sister, Rose Bugnits. Services: Funeral Services are scheduled for 12 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067., where the family will receive friends from 10 to 12 p.m. prior to the services. Msgr. John Campbell will officiate the services. Interment will follow services at the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton, PA. Contributions: May be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital C/O the funeral home. Published in Morning Call on January 6, 2012 Top |
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