RECENTLY DECEASED

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Frieda Jost


Frieda Yost, 89, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Born on February 15, 1929 in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Frederika (Trinkle) Weber.

She was the loving wife of Joseph E. Yost for 66 years before his passing in March of 2018.

Frieda was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Bethlehem, where she was a member of the Prime Time seniors club.

Frieda was full of wit and she enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking.

Her life was her family and she loved and cherished every moment with them.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Frieda Weeks and her husband John of Palmerton, son, Joseph Yost and his wife Sherry of Kunkletown and daughter Diane Beil and her husband Richard of Northampton; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Frieda was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Boandl and brother, Julius Weber.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 9-10:30 A.M. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 417 Carlton Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Ghost Church. Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com.

Published in Morning Call on Oct. 17, 2018

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Adolf Santa


Adolf Santa, 94, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away, Sunday October 14, 2018.

He was the husband of the late Anna (Thullner) Santa. They were married for 62 years.

Born in Jakabháza (Jakobshof), Hungary, he was a son of the late Franz and Julianna (Simitz) Santa.

He was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Allentown.

Adolf was a layout operator at the former Azar Iron Works.

He enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with his family.

He loved Austrian-German music and played tuba in the former Schanta Family Band, which was led by his late brother, Emil Schanta Sr.

He is survived by his son, Joseph A. and his wife Terry Ratzell-Santa and grandchildren Steven and Jennifer. He was predeceased by his 11 brothers and sisters.

Services: 10:00 am Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 W. Highland St., Allentown PA 18102. Calling will begin at 9:00 am Thursday. Contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, 1046 W. Cedar St., Allentown PA 18102.

Published in Morning Call on Oct. 16, 2018

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Joseph Stoicsitz


Joseph Frank Stoicsitz, Sr., 87, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Joseph was born on March 2, 1931 to Adolf and Anna (Keller) Stoicsitz in Coplay, PA.

His family moved back to Reinersdorf, Austria, prior to WWII, and at the age of 15, in 1946, Joseph was kicked out of Austria, by the Communist government, because he was a United States citizen.

He was able to finish high school and began training as a machinist, from which he retired as a shop foreman, after over 40 years.

Joseph married Helen Rose Schneider and she preceded him in death. He and Helen were Catholics by faith.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph “Joe” (Diane), and Richard (Anne); six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Joseph will be buried next to his wife in the St. John Neumann Cemetery in Colmar, PA on Saturday October 6, 2018 at 9 a.m. Online condolences may be made at laurelhillfuneralhome.com.

Published in The Reporter on Sept. 29, 2018.

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Anton Skrapits


Anton (Tony) Skrapits, 77, of New Lenox, Illinois, passed on Friday after a long illness.

Born in Szentpéterfa (aka Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), Hungary, he immigrated to the U.S. during the 1956 conflict and served as a Red Cross interpreter, speaking five languages as he assisted in refugee placement. He was a proud American and devout Catholic.

Tony was a resilient, independent and loving man. Tony never met a stranger.

Tony was a successful businessman and spent a long career as a Director of Automotive Services for many dealerships. Tony was most proud of his family and his home. He loved to garden, golf and serve his community. He lived his life well, loved deeply and will be missed more than words can express. God bless you!

Tony leaves behind a loving wife, Judy, of 41 years; five children: Tony, Teresa, Tracy, Kim, John; eight grandchildren and many close friends and relatives.

The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 3-9 PM. The family will meet at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. 2nd Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Saturday, September 1, 2018 for a 12:00 Noon Memorial Mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.st.jude.org or Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be appreciated.

Published in The Herald-News on Aug. 28, 2018

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Hermine Stranzl


Hermine Stranzl, 84, of the Bronx, New York, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018.

She was the wife of Franz Stranzl.

Born in Glasing, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Rosina Deutsch.

She was the loving loving mother of Walter and Frank, mother-in-law of Aileen and Helena, adored Oma of Elizabeth, Colleen, Suzanne, Matthew and Sabrina; UrgroBmutter of Mina. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Rosa, and grandson, Michael.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in the Bronx, NY. Mrs. Stranzl will be laid to rest immediately following the funeral mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hermine Stranzl's name to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 (www.parkinson.org).

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Marie T. Kollar


Marie T. Kollar, 95, formerly of Coplay, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday August 31st, 2018 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall.

She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Kollar.

Born in Langzeil, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Theresa (Pöetl) Leitgeb.

Marie was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Coplay. She was a seamstress throughout the Lehigh Valley for 46 years before retiring.

Survivors include a son Gerard and his wife Lisa of St. Louis, MO, brother Frank of Stiles, sister Frieda Scherr of Hokendauqua, sister in law Etta Leitgeb of Bethlehem, grandchildren Kristin M. Miller and her husband Charlie, Andy G. Kollar and his wife Tara, Alex J. Kollar and his wife Kelly, Andrew J. Bick, and Maggie G. Bick, great grandchildren Asher, Zion, and Cameron, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother John.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am on Saturday September 8th, 2018 at St. Peter's Catholic Church 4 S. 5th St. Coplay, PA 18037. There will be a viewing from 8:30-9:30am on Saturday at Brubaker Funeral Home Inc. 327 Chestnut St. Coplay, PA 18037. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

Published in Morning Call on Sept. 2, 2018

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Wanda Maria Carroll (née Halwachs)


24/06/1927 - 15/08/2018

Wanda was born in Hamburg, Germany to parents Michael and Kathrine Halwachs. She had three older brothers, Hans, Fritz and Max, who all predeceased her.

Michael Halwachs was born in Grafenschachen and, in 1930, he took his family back to Burgenland to live. As the family was Lutheran and there was no church in Grafenschachen, they settled in Pinkafeld, where the children went to school. The family returned to Hamburg during WW-II, as Michael found work there.

After the war and time in England working, Wanda decided, on a whim, to travel to Australia, just to see what was there. In 1958, she set sail for the other side of the world, and found the man of her dreams. She married an Australian, Alan Carroll, in 1960 and had two children, John in 1961 and Pamela in 1962. They were happily married for almost 50 years.

Wanda was a fabulous homemaker and her cooking was wonderful. She also loved to sew and craft. She was also active in her beloved Australian German Lutheran Church.

She died peacefully in her sleep, aged 91, and leaves her son John, daughter Pam, son in law Gregory, granddaughters Amanda and Tamsin and great grandchildren Cooper and Lola. Wanda was laid to rest Aug. 22, 2018, at Hawkesbury/Richmond Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, Australia.

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Louis Sakowits


Louis Sakowits, 90, of Fishkill, New York, passed away on August 2, 2018. Louis is survived by his loving wife of almost 67 years Rose, his son Louis, daughters-in-law Shari and Lynne, grandchildren Jillian, Brian, and Alanna, brother Steven, and other loving family members. Louis was predeceased by his son Richard, sister Rose, and brother John.

Louis was born on August 19, 1927 to a farming family in Szentpéterfa (aka Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), Hungary. As a young man, Louis rebelled against the Communist government in his native Hungary, in service of the Roman Catholic Church. Louis assisted his uncle—a prominent priest and Hungarian national hero—in helping individuals escape religious and political persecution under the Communist regime. Louis escaped Communist capture, and was granted political asylum in Austria in 1948.

Louis emigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1949 as a refugee farm worker where he resided with Florence and Jack Chanter. Louis was forever grateful to the Chanters and Canada. On a trip to New York City to thank the Timar family for support they had provided his family in Hungary after a fire in their village, Louis met his future wife, Rose Timar. They married in 1951, and ultimately settled in the United States.

Louis lived the American dream. He and Rose raised a happy family in the Bronx, where they were surrounded by extended family and friends. In later years, they relocated to Yonkers and later to Fishkill. Louis was devoted to his family, and was most proud of his grandchildren.

Louis was a proud steel worker whose projects included Three River Stadium (Pittsburgh), the World Trade Center, and the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. Beside his family, Louis remained in touch with his roots as a farmer, enjoying gardening, working inside and outside the house, cooking, and maintaining his car. Louis was a sports enthusiast and a Yankees, New York Rangers, and Minnesota Vikings fan.

A wake will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McHoul Funeral Home located at 895 NY-82, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Denis Roman Catholic Church located at 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, New York 12533. A cemetery service at Saint Denis will immediately follow. Please visit Louis' Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2018

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Justine Hayward

Justine Hayward, age 100, of Hawley, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, David James Hayward, in 1998.

Born January 5, 1918, in Jabing, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Wendelin and Justine (Findler) Oswald.

Formerly of Queens, NY, she had been a Hawley resident since 1980. A member of BVM Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, over the years she had been active with the Altar & Rosary Society, served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Quilting Club.

She was a homemaker and mother, a profession from which she never retired. Her strong faith and belief in the Lord and His ways always provided her with tremendous inner strength and guided her throughout her life.

In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and was a wonderful cook whose family loved all her delicious food.

She is survived by two daughters: Teresa Austin of Flushing, NY, and Virginia Mancini of Hawley; three sons: James Hayward and his wife Karen of Westbury, NY, David Hayward and his wife Laura of Lincroft, NJ, and Denis Hayward and his wife Wini of Hawley; fourteen grandchildren: Raymond, Sondra, Michelle, Frank, Justin, Christopher, David, Peter, Kelly, Regina, John, Jennifer, Katherine and Nicholas; and eight great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Justine O'Connor.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 18, from 2:30 to 7 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St., Hawley, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 19, at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley celebrated by Rev. Richard W. Beck, Pastor. Burial will follow in B.V.M. Queen Of Peace Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Covenant House, 460 W. 41st St., New York, NY 10036 (covenanthouse.org) or Anderson Center for Autism, 4885 US 9, Staatsburg, NY 12580 (andersoncenterforautism.org). For additional information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.TeetersFuneralChapel.com. Arrangements were made by Teeters' Funeral Chapel, Inc., 505 Church St., Hawley, PA 18428.

Published in Wayne Independent on July 17, 2018

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Joseph Neubauer


Joseph Neubauer, age 86, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Thursday June 7, 2018.

He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (née Treiber).

Born in Szakonyfalu (Sakalovci/Eckersdorf), Hungary, he came to the U.S. in 1956.

Joseph was a longtime member St. Stephen King of Hungary Church in Chicago.

He was the loving father of Joseph P. (Penny) and Kathy (Dan) Taylor; cherished grandfather of Joseph (Jacquelyn Podkowa), Wendy (Quentin Lepee), Allison, Danielle and Brandon; fond uncle of Jozef and Laszlo and dear friend of many and close friend of Erika Mohapp.

Visitation Sunday, June 10th, 2018 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Monday, beginning at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. and will then proceed to Our Lady Mother of the Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery in Niles.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on June 8, 2018.

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John Jost Jr.


John Jost Jr., 88, of New Tripoli Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly from a stroke on June 6, 2018.

He was the husband of Kunigunde (née Dietrich) Jost.

Born in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Burgenland, Austria/Hungary on Nov. 10,1929, he was the son of the late John and Theresia (née Schmidt) Jost Sr.

He apprenticed as a blacksmith before being displaced, relocating to Bavaria, Germany in 1945.

During his time in Germany, he met his wife, Kunigunde (Kuni - Connie); they would have been married 65 years in September.

After migrating to America, he began his own business, J Jost Jr. Ornamental Iron Works, which he ran for many years before retiring to his second job... their small farm.

His love of his wife, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and his family was followed by his love of music, working with his hands, and being outdoors. He was a master of many things, loved working with his hands, building and fixing anything, and talking with people.

Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Kunigunde Jost, daughters: Susan Roesch wife of Rick, Joan Jost, Rosemarie Manley, wife of John (Jack) Manley Sr, grandchildren: Christopher Roesch, Stephen Roesch, and John (Jack) Manley Jr., and great grandchild, Allison Roesch; brothers, Rudolph Yost and his wife Marie from Casa Grande, Arizona; Joseph Yost and his wife Suzanne of Alburtis, Frank Jost and his wife Sallie of Topton, sister Cecilia Vatter of Coplay, sister-in-law, Lisa Jost (Alfred) of Allentown, along with many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by a sister, Irma and brother, Alfred.

Services: A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11AM. A viewing will be held from 10AM until the time of service, all at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 1879 Applewood Drive Orefield, PA 18066. Internment private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to the Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, D.C. 20090-6011 www.weberfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Morning Call from June 9 to June 10, 2018.

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Victoria Krizmanich


Victoria "Vicki" Krizmanich, 97, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

Born on December 21, 1920 in Nikitsch, Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter if the late Albert and Mary Magdeline (Rosenich) Lakovits.

On August 5, 1944, she married Steven Krizmanich, who preceded her in death on June 10, 2002.

Vicki is survived by two sons, Stephen P. Krizmanich of Indianapolis, Indiana and David J. (Rita) Krizmanich of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin Calcagno) Krizmanich, Cathy (Scott) Beichley, Laura Krizmanich, Caron (John) Stofleth, and Michelle (Derek) Walsh; and nine great-grandchildren: Dillon and Adam Calcagno; Ethan, Douglas, Harrison and Julia Stofleth; Jason and Grace Beichley; and Oisin Walsh.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Celine M. Hamilton; one sister, Mary Kertai; and two brothers, John and Carl Lakovits.

Vicki was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.

She loved to play bingo, attend daily Mass, Holy Hour, IBEW activities, watching Notre Dame sports, and viewing the ETW Channel.

Visitation for Vicki will be from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr., where a Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Highland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, South Bend.

Online condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on June 8, 2018.

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Mary Wagner


Mary Wagner, 89, wife of the late Julius Wagner, died peacefully at home in Beaufort, South Carolina, on Thursday, May 31, 2018.

Born September 2, 1928 in Neuhaus in der Wart, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Maria (Baldasti) Obojkowits.

She was an Executive Secretary for many years in NY.

She is survived by her son: John Wagner (Brenda); her daughters: Jeanne (Michael) Reistetter, Rosemarie (Manfred) Wagner-Zochling, and Linda (Dominick) Pesola; and four grandchildren, Timothy and Kaitlin Reistetter and Christian and Julie Wagner.

Memorial service and burial in NY are planned at a later date.

Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory of Beaufort is serving the family.

Published in The Island Packet on June 6, 2018.

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Franz Simitz


Franz "Frank" Simitz, February 5 1925 - June 1, 2018

Peacefully with family at his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre, at the age of 93.

Born in Burgenland, Austria, immigrated to Canada in 1954, he lived in Richmond Hill for over 50 years and recently, Aurora.

Frank was a man who loved the simple pleasures. Tending his beautiful flowers and organic vegetable gardens in Richmond Hill, backyard picnic table gatherings with good friends, and always-his wife's home cooking. He often had a schnapps or wine-making project on the go; notably blueberry wine from hand-picked berries, at some peril, with his family in the Soo. He had a great reverence for nature, and enjoyed the seasons of planting and harvesting reflective of his farming roots in Burgenland, Austria.

Upon immigrating to Canada in 1954 Frank took on a trade and was a proud Carpenter's Union Local 27 member for over 50 years; known for his work ethic and perfectionism.

He was a very logical and knowledgeable man, who enjoyed numbers, often with a Sudoku in hand, always to be done in ink only; no mistakes allowed!

He leaves behind Bibiana, his dedicated wife of 64 years, his children Ernest, Edith Burch (the late Randy), Gertrude Paraskevin (Ken) and Edward. His grandchildren who simply made him beam; Madeline, Emily, Julia and Michael. And his favorite dog, Betty White.

Decidedly old-school stern, he mellowed with age and in the end he leaves us these gifts: the love he had for his family, a legacy of honest and determined work, the value of simplicity vs materialism, thinking for oneself, staying aware of global events yet acting locally, and putting away for the future. Thanks Dad!

A small, happy ("crying doesn't help") private celebration of life will be held on Saturday July 7 at Thompson Funeral Home in Aurora 12:00-3:00; with planned spoken words about 12:30. In lieu of flowers, Frank would have said "save your money". So if you wish, tend to a plant in his honour, or enjoy a simple pleasure with those you love. Please bring your fond memories to share and be prepared to raise a glass. Prosit!

Published in the Toronto Star on July 3, 2018

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Fritz Neubauer



Fritz Neubauer, 83, of Middle Village, New York, passed away on May 29, 2018.

He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Neubauer.

Born on August 17, 1934 in Sumetendorf, Austria, he was the founder of Eurotech Automotive Repair, Woodside, NY.

He was the loving father of Monika Unger, Erwin Neubauer, Fritz Neubauer and Joseph Neubauer, father-in-law of Donna, Dorothy, Stacie and the late Josef, cherished Opa of Christian, Thomas, William, Dorothy Ann, Annamarie, Christopher, Emily, and Erich, Urli-Opa of Lorenz, Elizabeth, Valerie and Jakob, dear brother of Alois Neubauer, and also survived by many loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

If you would prefer, in lieu of flowers, the family is accepting memorial contributions to be forwarded to Fritz's favorite charities. Visitation: Thursday, May 31, 2018, 2-5 & 7-9 PM at Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378, Tel: (718) 651-3535. Funeral Mass: Friday, June 1st, 2018 at 9:45 AM at St. Margaret's Church, 66-10 80th Street, Middle Village, NY 11379, Tel: (718) 326-1911. Interment: St. Charles Cemetery, 2015 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735, Tel: (631)249-8700.

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Ernestine Gratzl


Ernestine Gratzl, 86, of Parsippany, New Jersey, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 26, 2018.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Gratzl, who died in 1996.

Born in Edlitz, Burgenland, Austria, Ernestine came to the U.S. 57 years ago.

She was a factory worker and retired at age 65.

She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Passaic.

She is survived by three sons, Josef and his wife, MariAnne Gratzl of Austria; Erwin and his wife, Renate Gratzl of Glenwood, N.J., and Helmut Gratzl of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Daniel, Christina, Melissa, Rebecca, Anthony, and five great-grandchildren, Anna, Paula, Sophia, Erika, and William.

Visitation is Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at JC Fila Lexington Memorial Home, 340 Lexington Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07011. The funeral is Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 8 a.m. Mass is at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Passaic, N.J. Entombment is at Calvary Cemetery, Paterson, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernestine's memory may be made to Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 226 Harrison St., Passaic, N.J. 07055.

Published in Star-Ledger on May 31, 2018.

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Karl Zach


Karl Zach, 82, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York, formerly of Mahopac, passed away on May 2, 2018 with his wife Maria and his family by his side.

Born on January 30, 1936 in Gerersdorf, Austria, he was a son of the late Alois and Angela (Wunderler) Zach. In 1951 he came to America to begin a new life.

On November 15, 1959 he married the love of his life Maria Weber, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bronx, NY. Together they were blessed with two children; Renee and Dennis.

Before he retired in 1999, Karl was a baker and the proud owner of Zach's Bakery in College Point, NY.

He was a very active member in his community and was a member of the 1st Burgenländer Beneficial Society.

In his spare time, Karl enjoyed fishing, woodworking, making maple syrup and landscaping. He always had new ideas on how to make things work better, but most of all, Karl loved to spend his time with family and friends. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him so much joy. He truly enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events, recitals and school activities. Karl was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle and a friend to many. One of the many things he was most loved for; was that he was happy to make you happy. Karl's legacy of love and devotion to family and friends will continue to grow in our hearts.

Karl is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Maria, his loving children; Renee DeVincenzo and husband Richard, and Dennis Zach and wife Xenia, four cherished grandchildren; Marissa Rubino, Michele Cordero, Garrett Zach and Kyra Zach and two wonderful great-grandchildren; Nathaniel Rubino and Stella Rubino, all of whom he adored and each child held a special place in his heart. He is also survived by his three beloved siblings; Julius Zach, John Zach and Rosemary Neubauer. He is predeceased by his three other beloved siblings; Alois Zach, Jr., Angela Kessler and Theresa Boisits.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Cargain Funeral Homes, Inc., 418 Route Six (for GPS 418 US6), Mahopac, NY 10541. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist R.C., Church, 224 East Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY 10541. Interment will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a memorial donation in Karl Zach's name for Parkinson's Research to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation - POB 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on May 5, 2018.

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Paula Farkas


It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, Paula Farkas, at Dorothy Ley Hospice on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Native of Kroatisch Minihof, Austria. Loving wife of Frank for 66 years. Devoted mother of Agnes (Douglas) Dilley and Richard. Cherished Omama of Mitchell, Miguel (Gloria) Dilley, Christina (Mike) Wilson and proud great-grandmother of Lina, James and Edward.

Survived by her brother Leo Ribarich of Austria. Predeceased by her brother Mathias. Paula will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews family and friends.

Resting at NEWEDIUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2058 Kipling Avenue, Toronto (north of Rexdale Blvd.) on Sunday from 4 – 7 p.m. Funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, April 16, 2018 in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Dorothy Ley Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences at newediukfuneralhome.com

Published in the Toronto Star on Apr. 14, 2018.

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Mary Walits


Mary Walits, 98, of Wayne, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2018.

Born in St. Michael im Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Gisela (Hanzl) Kremsner.

Mrs. Walits came to the United States in 1936 and settled in Passaic, living there for most of her life before retiring to Lyndonville, NY and more recently had been living in Wayne. Prior to retiring, she had been employed as a Presser with White Laundry in Passaic. She was a former parishioner of Holy Trinity RC Church in Passaic and St. Joseph RC Church in Lyndonville, NY and was a member of the Burgenländer Sick and Death Benefit Society.

Mrs. Walits was predeceased by her husband, Frank Walits, in 1994; by her daughter, Veronica Dudash and son-in-law, Frank Dudash; and by her two sisters: Rose Marosits and Veronica Kremsner.

She is survived by her son, Frank Walits and his wife, Maryann, of Wayne; her two brothers: Johann and Josef Kremsner, both of St. Michael, Austria; three grandchildren: Suzanne Walits-McConeghy and her husband, Robert; Joanne Walits-Danckwerth and her husband, John and great-granddaughter, Jessica Danckwerth; and Diane Dudash-Dykes and her husband, Jody.

Visiting will be Friday from 10:30-11:30 am with a funeral service to be held at 11:30 am at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Holy Trinity RC Church, 226 Harrison Street, Passaic, NJ 07055 would be appreciated.

Published online on Apr. 8, 2018 courtesy of Tributes.com

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John Mulzet


John Edward Mulzet, 95 years, of Fogelsville, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on Easter morning, April 1, 2018.

Johnny was the loving husband of Kathryn "Kitty" Mulzet for 62 years until her passing on January 29, 2011. Together, they raised five children.

Born in Tschanigraben, Burgenland, Austria, he was the son of the late Josef and Rosina (Hutter) Mulzet, and late stepmother, Hedwig (Hammerl) Mulzet.

Josef emigrated to the US through Ellis Island, NY on March 3, 1923, later bringing Rosina with young Johnny and his older sister Rose. Johnny grew up in Coplay and Allentown and then served in the Army during WWII while stationed in Hawaii after the Pearl Harbor attack. Later, as a carpenter, Johnny worked in furniture manufacturing and then at Bethlehem Steel from which he gratefully retired in 1981. After retirement, Johnny had already become an expert clammer and fisherman. With his friends, and wife and family in tow, Johnny spent many summer days on his boat, mostly in Little Egg Harbor Bay near Long Beach Island. Nearby and for over 40 years, he often joined family and friends around campfires at "the camp," his base for fishing where he and Kitty kept a summer camper at Sea Pirate Light in West Creek NJ. Over the years, and with intimate knowledge of the bay's waterways, Johnny harvested thousands of clams and hundreds of fluke -- always sharing his bounty of seafood, tomatoes, and vegetables from his large garden.

During winters, Johnny and Kitty became talented folk artists -- he providing the wood designs and cuts, and Kitty providing the whimsical decorations. They exhibited their winters' work at area craft shows in the spring seasons, mostly in Roncocas Woods, NJ. In his final years, Johnny continued to live actively and independently at his home of over 60 years. Locally, he was well-known as "the Captain," the oldest regular member at the Fitness Plaza in Allentown where he exercised early mornings for 17 years until two weeks before his passing.

Survivors: sons, John J. of Whitehall, Robert E. of Melbourne FL, Barry J. and wife Kami of Phoenixville; daughters, Linda S., wife of Matthew Pramik of Emmaus, and Janice A., wife of Stuart Smith of Cape Canaveral, FL; sisters, Helen of Breinigsville, Mary Ann of Allentown, Pat of Allentown, Linda of Breinigsville, and all late Rose, Frida, Ruth, and Rosemarie; grandchildren, Cali, Connor, and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Mia and Brooke. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church Street, Fogelsville with the Rev. Nelson Quiñones officiating. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.

Published in Morning Call on Apr. 5, 2018

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Joseph Deutsch


Joseph J. Deutsch, age 97, a resident of Peekskill, New York, for 70 years, passed away at home on March 30, 2018.

Born on October 28, 1920 in Poppendorf, Austria, he was a son of the late Franz and Gisela (Györi) Deutsch, and married Ethelmay 'Effie' Tozier in 1946.

He is survived by his sons, Charles 'Chip' (Christine) Deutsch, and Robert 'Bob' (Kathy) Deutsch, his daughter, Carole Mayers, and 4 grandchildren.

Joe was predeceased by his wife Effie and his daughter, Peggy Ann Deutsch.

He was a chocolatier at the Godiva Chocolate Company in NYC. He was renowned as a photographer of the Hudson Valley region.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 7th at 11:00 AM at the Peekskill Presbyterian Church, 705 South St, Peekskill, NY 10566. Donations to the Hope For Youth Foundation (P.O. Box 8; Buchanan, NY 10511) or the Peekskill Presbyterian Church will be appreciated by the family. To offer condolences, please visit: eocurryfuneralhome.com.

Published in the The Journal News on Apr. 4, 2018

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John Perl


John Perl, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, passed away March 27, 2018 at the age of 90.

Born in Gaas, Austria, John emigrated to Edmonton in 1961, where his wife and three sons joined him in 1962.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Berta Perl; three sons, Gary (Kinga), John and Chris (Karin); seven grandchildren, Kelly (Daniel), Trevor (Dani), Katherine (Chris), Elissa, Alex (Kim), Stefan and Thomas as well as one great grandson, Dexter. He leaves one sister, Wilma Wenzel of St. Michael, Austria. John was predeceased by his infant daughter, Silvie.

John will be remembered as a quiet, thoughtful, hard-working man, for whom family was everything.

There will be a private family celebration of John`s life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta, 14925 -111 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5M 2P6.

Published in The Edmonton Journal on Mar. 31, 2018.

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Theresia Vanderpoel


Theresia Vanderpoel, age 94, of De Pere, Wisconsin, entered her heavenly home on March 27, 2018.

Born October 1, 1923 in Hannersdorf, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Adolph and Maria (Schöck) Joseph.

In 1936, Theresia and her family left Austria and made Chicago their new home. While Theresia's heart was always in "the old country," she grew to love city life in Chicago and lived there for the next 50 years. Theresia married Allen "Jack" Vanderpoel and they had two sons, John and Allen.

Theresia worked at AT&T and State Farm Insurance before retiring and moving to De Pere at the age of 62. She was a Sunday School teacher and librarian at St. John's Lutheran School in Chicago, and volunteered in her grandchildren's classrooms at Dickinson Elementary in De Pere. Theresia was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Above all else, Theresia was a woman of faith and family. She loved to bake, paint, draw, sing, play her guitar, sew, and crochet. She was the picture of good health nearly all her life, never drove anywhere she could walk to, and spent hours in her vegetable and flower gardens. Theresia was a strong, loving, and honorable woman, who loved the Lord and had a fantastic sense of humor, as well as a bit of an Austrian stubborn streak. We loved her beyond words and will miss her dearly.

Survivors include Theresia's two sons, John and Allen, and Allen's wife, Juanita (Deterding); six grandchildren and their spouses: Joe and Kim Vanderpoel, Julie and Justin Hoerth, Jamie and Todd Olsen, and Caleb, Jacob, and Ethan Vanderpoel; and five great granddaughters: Annaleise, Elin, and Tess Hoerth, and Penelope and Frankie Olsen.

Theresia was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Adolph and Maria, and her husband, Jack. She is also believed to be preceded in death by her brother, Adolph Joseph, who was POW/MIA in the Korean War. RYAN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere is assisting the family.

The family will honor Theresia's life with a private memorial service.

To our sweet mom and grandma, we love you. "Always have, always will." Now rest, you've lived a life to be proud of.

Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette on Apr. 1, 2018

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Joseph Oswald


Joseph Oswald, 90, of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, was born to eternal life on March 17, 2018.

Joe passed peacefully with his family at his bedside and per his wishes, the church bells rang in his hometown of Kirchfidisch, Austria to let all those in the village know that he is now in heaven.

Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Johannik) for 63 years and loving father of John (Suzie) Oswald, Diane (Al) Holtz, Denis (Julie) Oswald and Lori Oswald. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren: Dan Oswald, Andy (Sarah) Oswald, Tony (Amanda) Oswald, Joe Holtz, Kayte Holtz, Cayla Holtz, Shelby (fiance Ben) Oswald and Cory (Sammy) Oswald and four great-grandchildren: Maddie, Lilly, Grant and Robert Oswald. Dear brother of Hermine Hansl of Austria. Dear brother-in-law of Elizabeth Gagliano. Further survived by many relatives and friends. 

After working 30 plus years, Joe retired from the House of Home Made Sausage.

Joe's family would like to thank all the special people of Hometown Hospice for helping us honor his wishes in his final days. We would also like to thank Dr. Steven Merry and his nurse, Ellen, Dr. Kumar Sujeet and Julie for all their wonderful care. Family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at St. Mary's Church, N89 W16297 Cleveland Avenue, Menomonee Falls from 10:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at noon. Entombment at St. Mary's Cemetery immediately following. As Joe was a Korean War Veteran and received assistance from the VA, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to "Milwaukee VA/GPF #9074" in Joseph Oswald's name. The donation can be mailed to: Milwaukee VA, Attn: Voluntary Services, 5000 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI. 53295

Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 21, 2018.

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Aloys Timar


Aloys "Louie" Timar, 91, formerly of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at Alexandria Manor of Nazareth on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

A son of the late Joseph and Maria (Skrapits) Timar, Louie was born in Stockertown, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 20, 1926 and raised in Szentpéterfa (Petrovo Selo/Prostrum) Hungary.

He worked for Hercules Cement in Stockertown for many years until his retirement at age 62. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Nazareth. Before moving to Pennsylvania in 1973, Louie, his wife Louise and two daughters lived in Brooklyn, NY.

Louie spent his childhood in Hungary with his siblings and was cared for by his grandparents while his parents remained in the United States to work. When he was a young man, he returned to the U.S., where he later married and started a family. Louie lost his wife Louise in 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by daughter Nancy and husband Craig Boller of Lower Mount Bethel Twp., PA; daughter Sue and husband Gordy Ross of Bushkill Twp., PA; four grandchildren, Jessica, Stephanie, Eric and Sara; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sister, Theresa Zaboretzky of Queens, NY; four nieces and two nephews. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Joseph and Rudy.

Louie enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved telling stories of growing up in Europe. He enjoyed a good shot of "slivovitz," a glass of wine or a cold beer when someone came to visit. He was always happy-go-lucky. His favorite advice was "langsam," which means slowly, or take it easy, which would lead to a longer life. Dad, you certainly took your own advice. You touched so many people with your infectious smile and sincerity. We will miss you. We raise a glass to you, Dad. Nasdrovia!

Services will be on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, Inc. 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church of Nazareth. Entombment is in Holy Family Mausoleum, Nazareth. Calling hours will be Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Church, in c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at jfreichelfuneralhome.com. Joseph Reichel Funeral Home 220 Washington Park Nazareth, PA 18064-2634 (610) 759-0160.

Published in The Express Times from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2018

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Pauline Janny


Pauline Janny, 89, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away February 19, 2018 in Hospice House St Luke's, Bethlehem.

She was married to the late Jozsef Janny.

Born in Szentpéterfa (Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Ferencz and Maria (Rumpel) Szoldatits.

Pauline was a member of the Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena. She worked as a seamstress in NY. Along with her late husband she enjoyed traveling back to their village in Hungary and spending time with extended family.

Survivors: Brother, Ferenc and wife Helga Szoldatits of Germany; sister in law, Aranka Szoldatits in Hungary; nephews, Joe and wife Linda Szoldatits of Bronx, NY, Al and wife Jennifer Szoldatits of Schnecksville, PA, Stephen Szoldatits and companion Lori Muzzelo of Schnecksville and niece, Maria and husband Brian Miller of Fredericksburg, VA.

Predeceased by her siblings, Jozsef, Alfonz and Anna Keschl and sister in law, Catherine Szoldatits.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, Feb. 24 at Cathedral St. Catharine of Siena Church, 18th & Turner Sts., Allentown, PA. Call 9:30-10:30 am at church. Arrangements by: Robert Weir Funeral Home, 18th & Turner Sts. Allentown, PA. Interment in Our Lady Of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton, PA. Contributions: Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena, in Pauline's memory. www.WeirFuneral.com.

Published in Morning Call on Feb. 21, 2018

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Theresia Merkli


Theresia Merkli (née Schmidt)

Theresia Merkli, 94, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away January 19, 2018 at Winchester Terrace.

She was the wife of the late Gustav Merkli.

Theresia was born April 21, 1923 in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch) Hungary to Johann and Anna (Heber) Schmidt.

She came to Mansfield in 1956 and worked for the North American Knitting Mill.

Survivors include her son Erwin (Mathilde) Merkli of Mansfield, daughter Gertrude (Robert) Brkich of California; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gustav; a brother; and two sisters.

Friends may call at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 54 N. Mulberry Street on Friday from 12-1pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1pm with Rev. Gregory Hite officiating. Burial will follow at Mansfield Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements (www.herlihy-chambers.com).

Published in the News Journal on Jan. 24, 2018.

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Agnes Elli


Agnes A. Elli, 100, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Memorial Hospital.

Born on April 4, 1917 in Nikitsch, Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Lakovits) Perneker.

She was a member of St. Matthew Cathedral, its Altar & Rosary Society and the former St. Anthony Society Ladies Auxiliary.

On June 28, 1941 she married John J. Elli. He died on June 26, 1993.

Agnes was also preceded in death by a daughter Judy Chrapliwy, four sisters Mary Perneker, Anna Perneker, Kristina Kovall and Frances Hinkle and two brothers Frank Perneker and Victor Perneker.

Surviving are two sons Robert (Kathy) Elli of Mishawaka and John (Leora) Elli of Germantown, TN, 13 grandchildren Kerry (Jen) Chrapliwy, Keith (Megan) Chrapliwy, Allison (Justin) Russell, Andrea Chrapliwy, Erika Chrapliwy, Martha (Bill) Dorsch, Sarah Elli, Ted (Janis) Elli, Sam (Kim) Elli, Sean (Jane) Elli, Darci (Scott) Hook, Miriam (Wes) Clark, Aaron (Theresa) Prather, 23 great-grandchildren Ben, Julia, Olivia, Kate, Mason, Gabriel, Jackson, William, Gracen, Graham, Emily, Lauren, Braxton, Alicen, Cash, Alyssa, Aiden, Avery, Henry, Lillian, Sophia, Sydney, and Will and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am Monday, January 15, 2018 in St. Matthew Cathedral. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 2-8 Sunday in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue where a rosary will be recited at 3:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bishop Crowley Education Fund. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.zahoran.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on Jan. 11, 2018.

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Margaret Ertl


Margit Ertl, 83, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Easton Hospital.

She was the wife of the late John P. Ertl for 52 years.

Born in Rábatótfalu (Slovenska ves/Windischdorf), Hungary to the late Karoly and Ilona (Simenek) Domyan, Margit immigrated to the United States in 1958.

She worked in the garment industry as a presser for 37 years in many Lehigh Valley area factories, retiring in 1996. She was also a member of the I.L.G.W.U.

Margit was previously a parishioner of St. John Capistrano Catholic Church and more recently of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Survivors: Margit is survived by her sisters, Helen Pinter and Anna Kozo both of Bethlehem, Ibolya Domyan, Theresa Szakaly and her brother, Karl Domyan all of Austria, as well as her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Domyan.

Services: Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home. A visitation will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3219 Santee Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church and/or American Heart Association, 968 Postal Rd #110, Allentown, PA 18109. Condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.

Published in Morning Call on Jan. 7, 2018.

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Maria Huber


Maria "Mitzi" Huber, 82 years, of Coplay, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

She was the wife of Stefan Huber and they celebrated 61 years of marriage on April 11, 2017.

Born in Reinersdorf, Austria she was the daughter of the late Franz and Maria Taker.

Maria was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. She worked for the former Cross-Country Clothes as an inspector for many years before retiring. She loved her family very passionately and enjoyed cooking and baking.

Survivors: Husband, Stefan; sons Steven and his wife Deb of Schnecksville and Anton and his wife Diane of Northampton, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Gerhard and a brother Franz.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday January 5, 2018 at St. Peter's Church 4 S. 5th St. Coplay, PA 18037. Her viewing will be private. Brubaker Funeral Home Inc. 327 Chestnut St. Coplay, PA 18037, formerly Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church, c/o the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

Published in Morning Call on Jan. 3, 2018.

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