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 Rudolf Tobitsch Charleston, SC, Dec 18, 2019 Josef Rudolf Unger Newfoundland, PA, Dec 1, 2019 Cecilia R. Cline Cecilia R. ClineTampa, FL, Nov 6, 2019 Irma Marie Donnes Gretna, LA, Oct 8, 2019 Rose M. Fatzinger Alburtis, PA, Aug 4, 2019 Gabriele Sittler Allentown, PA, Aug 1, 2019 Rose Fischer Nazareth, PA, Jul 17, 2019 Martin Schneider Allentown, PA, Jun 29, 2019 Margaret Bosits Arlington Heights, IL, Jun 6, 2019 Josephine Snipes Vallejo, CA, May 21, 2019 Maria Habetler Northampton, PA, May 15, 2019 John I. Unger Palm Coast, FL, May 9, 2019 Agnes Badar South Bend, IN, Apr 27, 2019 Mary Howorka Cincinnati, OH, Mar 31, 2019 Agnes Feher Mississauga, Ontario, Can, Mar 25, 2019 Rose Stapleton Albuquerque, NM, Mar 24, 2019 Helen Maron Allentown, PA, Mar 14, 2019 Johanna Neukum Kinnelon, NJ, Jan 31, 2019 Alfred Lederer Whitehall, PA, Jan 15, 2019 Rose Sakovits Fishkill, NY, Jan 13, 2019 Sister Mary Sodl Bayside, NY, Jan 5, 2019 |
| Top Rudolf Tobitsch  Rudolf Tobitsch, 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Margaret (Hödl) Tobitsch, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born on June 17, 1937 in Deutsch Kaltenbrunn, Austria, Rudolf was a son of the late Rudolf and Anna (Himler) Tobitsch. He was the owner of a construction company, was a master brick mason and a member of Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church on Daniel Island. He loved his wife of 58 years, Margaret Tobitsch; and all of his children, grandchildren and extended family, son, Klaus Tobitsch (Lydia) and their children Stefan and Erich; daughter, Lisa Fletcher (Rick) and their children, Cassidy Butts, Brandon Butts, Lauren Claussen and Richard Fletcher; and daughter, Eva Ullo (Vincent) and their children, Nicolas Ullo and Isabella Ullo; brother, Franz Tobitsch (Maria); sister, Edith Ornig. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Tobitsch. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in St. Benedict Catholic Church, 950 Darrell Creek Trail at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Northlake Memorial Gardens, Huntersville, NC at 3:30 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Top Josef Rudolf Unger Josef Rudolf Unger, of Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 in Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. He and his wife Maria, née Pehr, celebrated 53 years of marriage. Born in Winten, Austria, a son of the late Josef and Anna (Mittl) Unger, he was of the Catholic faith. Before his retirement, Josef was employed and a water and utility operator at Techneglas, Pittston, and prior to that worked at Tamiment Resort, Bushkill, PA. He was a loving and caring husband and father. Josef was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed working on his property. He is survived by his wife, Maria; and his son, Robert of Middletown, NY; as well as his brothers, Johann and Rudolf, of Austria. Josef was also the loving uncle of Linda, Thomas, Michaela and Alexandra. Friends my call on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. at the Frey-Fetsock Funeral Home Inc., 201 Route 191, South Sterling, PA. The funeral will be Friday at noon at Frey-Fetsock and interment is at Moravian Cemetery in Newfoundland. Published in the Scranton Times on Dec. 4, 2019 Top Cecilia Cline (née Knautz) Cecilia R. Cline, 95, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family, November 6, 2019. Born June 27, 1924 in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Johann and Cecilia Knautz. Her family immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in 1929, where she lived until she married her husband of 60 years, Joseph (pre-deceased in 2009), and in 1948 moved to Chicago, IL. They retired to Clearwater, FL, in 1985. She is survived by her sister, Stella (Gino); and predeceased by sister, Ella. Also survived by, son, Thomas (Sandi) of Chicago, IL and their seven children, Benjamin, Andrew, Cecilia, Zachary, Alexander, Katharine and Jonathan; and great-grandchildren, Savannah, William and Cashel; daughter, Cynthia (Cindy) (Bob) Krueger of Tampa and their children, Bob II (Aubrey), Melissa (Court) and Dawn; and great-grand-children, Tyler, Dylan, Trey III, Riley, Drew and baby Grant (to be). The family would like to thank Teresa J. and Rita B. for their loving and tender care over the years. A Memorial Mass/celebration will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11 am at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa, FL. Family will receive friends beginning at 10 am. in the church. A luncheon will follow in the Mary Martha Center next to the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Renew Haiti, A Ministry of Christ the King Catholic Church. Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 10, 2019 Top Irma Donnes (née Kenyeri) Irma Marie Donnes passed away at her home in Gretna, Louisiana on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the age of 99. Wife of the late Nelson Donnes. Mother of John B. Donnes (Carol Hebert Donnes) and Chadwick N. Donnes. Grandmother of Denise Lindemann (Dr. Wayne Lindemann), Michele McKeon (Dr. David McKeon), and Nicole Donnes. Great grandmother of Maggie Anne Lindemann. Daughter of the late Ludwig and Maria (Simonovits) Kenyeri. Sister of the late Theresia "Resi" Kenyeri Owens (the late Ray). She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and relatives. Best friend of Delia Hernandez and close friend to many others. Irma was born in Rechnitz, Austria and came to America as a teenager. She was a member of the Gretna Historical Society and the German-American Cultural Center of Gretna. She was a longtime employee of Maison Blanche, D.H. Holmes, and Dillard's. Her family would like to thank Passages Hospice for their heartfelt care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial gathering at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Interment will follow at Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to a charity of your choice. To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com. Published in The Times-Picayune from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2019 Top Rose Fatzinger (née Lukitsch) Rose M. Fatzinger, 96, of Alburtis, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Luther Crest. She was the wife of the late Alden A. Fatzinger. Born in Grieselstein, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Gölles) Lukitsch. Rose worked for Rodale Shirt Factory before retiring. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and the Women's Guild. She is survived by sons, Joseph A.; Alden A. III and wife, Ruth; Carl A and wife, Cherie; daughters, Helen M. wife of Jim Christman; Rosemary A. wife of John Hoch, Jr.; Susan L. wife of Terry Debus; sisters, Mary Smith and Anna Recker; fifteen grandchildren; twenty five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Schmoyer Funeral Home 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the church, 1879 Applewood Dr, Orefield, PA 18069. Published in Morning Call on Aug. 6, 2019 Top Gabriele Sittler (née Fischl) Gabriele Sittler, 84, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home. She was the wife of Walter H. Sittler to whom she was married for 60 years. Born in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Mikos) Fischl. She was a seamstress for various clothing mills in the Lehigh Valley. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. She is survived by her husband, Walter; son John W. and wife, Diana; sister Anna Jelosits; three grandchildren, Andrew, Edward and Cristy; a great-granddaughter, Scarlett. She was predeceased by brother, Rudolph. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 am Friday, August 9, 2019 in Trexler Funeral Home 1625 W. Highland St, Allentown. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com. Published in Morning Call on Aug. 6, 2019 Top Rose Fischer (née Stranzl) Rose Fischer, 70, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Harold Fischer, who passed away on January 5, 2005. Born on August 1, 1948, in Glasing, Austria, Rose was the daughter of the late Hermann and Cecelia (Marth) Stranzl. In her younger years, Rose was a hairdresser. Once her grandchildren were born, she proudly became their full-time Nanny. Rose's passion was gardening and it was evident in her home and yard. She loved to travel, mostly on cruises and she loved to bake. But her greatest joy was gathering the family for backyard barbecues and holidays. Rose was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Nazareth, Nazareth Area Garden Club, the Funsters and the Red Hat Society. Rose is deeply missed by children, daughter, Tricia Lollis and husband David, son, Harold Fischer and wife Heather, all of Nazareth; grandchildren, Corey and wife Claire, Justina and husband Nolan, Eric, Krista, Nicholas, Cassie, and Michael, great-grandson, Liam, son-in-law, Barry Kates, close family friend, Audreanna Fennel, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Karen Kates, who passed away May 13, 2010, and brother, Herb Stranzl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 410 W. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery of Nazareth. Calling hours will take place on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., both times in the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Donations may be made to The Center for Animal Health & Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042 in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com. Published in The Express Times on July 19, 2019 Top Martin Schneider Martin Schneider, 91, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Luther Crest Health Care Center. His wife, Elisabeth M. (Ostertag) Schneider, died on October 14, 2010. Born in Kópháza (Koljnof/Kohlnhof), Hungary, he was the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Klemons) Schneider. Martin was the owner of Ostertag Orthopedic Aids in Spring Valley, NY. He was of the Catholic Faith. Survivors: Daughters, Catherine Trawinski and Christine Schneider; Son, Andrew Schneider; Brothers, Matt and Karl Schneider; and 5 Grandchildren. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena, 1825 W. Turner St., Allentown, PA. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. Interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, NY will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Luther Crest Benevolent Fund, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104. Published in Morning Call on July 1, 2019 Top Margaret Bosits (née Polyak) Margaret Bosits, 90, of Arlington Heights, Illinois died Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born on February 14, 1929 in Narda (Nahring), Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Apolonia (Wappel) Polyak. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Prospect Heights. Margaret loved to cook and prepare meals for friends and family. Nothing gave ‘gramma’ more joy than being surrounded by her loved ones, eating the delicious food and deserts that she tirelessly created with love. She was the best Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma you could ask for! Margaret is survived by her spouse of 71 years, Imre; daughter, Ibie (Patrick) McDonough; grandchildren, Keith (Bonnie) McDonough, Craig (Becky) McDonough, Ryan (Amelia) McDonough; great-grandchildren Catlyn McDonough, Maggie McDonough, Jesse Petersen, Bella Ducey, Matt McDonough and Jack McDonough; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 9:00 am until the 10:15 am Prayers at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 North Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Hts., IL 6004 proceeding to St. Alphonsus Liquori Catholic Church, 411 North Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 for a 11:00 am Funeral Mass. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168. Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on June 9, 2019 Top Josephine Snipes (née Thüringer) Josephine "Jozsi" T. Snipes, 97, of Vallejo, California, went to heaven on May 21. Born in Grosswarasdorf, Austria, on April 27, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Josef and Rosa Thüringer. Jozsi came to the United States in 1947 and became a naturalized citizen in 1950. She married Batson L. Snipes in 1953 and they have a daughter, Michaelle, and two grandsons, Matthew and Jacob. Jozsi was a teacher with the Vallejo Unified School District for 35 years. As a teacher she influenced many students and touched many lives. To this day some of her former students contact her on a regular basis. Jozsi traveled extensively. She often told of her adventures all over the world. She loved people and sharing stories with them. She also loved the symphony and theater. She was a beautiful lady and we will all miss her saying her favorite phrase… "La Di Da". At her request services will be private. Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com. Published in TimesHeraldOnline on May 30, 2019 Top Maria Habetler (née Rajkovac) Maria Habetler, 88, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Ignac Habetler. Born June 4, 1930 in Horvátlövo (Hrvatske Šice/Kroatisch Schützen), Vas Megye, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Etelka (Cseri) Rajkovac. Maria worked as a seamstress for many years. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She was a member of the former St Michael’s Catholic Church in Northampton. Survivors: sons, John Habetler, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Habetler; grandchildren, Tracy, wife of Simon Dragovits, Steve Habetler and his wife Rachel; great grandchildren, Courtney, Autumn, Kendall; sisters, Stella Pock and Goldie Skrapits. Maria was predeceased by 6 siblings. Services: A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call 10 -11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery. Online condolences may be submitted at www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Published in Morning Call on May 17, 2019 Top John I. Unger John I. Unger, 98, resident at Tuscan Garden, Palm Coast, Florida, passed peacefully on May 9, 2019. Born on June 23, 1920 in Deutsch Schützen, Austria, he was a son of the late Johann and Anna (Standor) Unger. He arrivied in the US in 1931. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1939, graduating both Navy and Marine Corps boot camps, and was assigned a Corpsman with 1st Defense Battalion, US Marine Corps. This unit was assigned the defense of Wake Island that was attacked by the Japanese starting on December 8, 1941 and finally surrendering on December 23rd. John was a Prisoner of War for 44 months in camps in China, Japan and Korea providing aid and comfort to other POW's. Released at the end of WWII, he returned home and continued to serve 20 years, retiring a Navy Chief. John and Alice fell in love in 1939 and enjoyed 74 years filled with joyous times among family and friends in the San Francisco Bay Area. They "started it all" and are survived by sons, John W Unger and Brian L (Jacki) Unger, grand-children Johnny (Stephanie), Tim (Diane), Julie (Alan), Brian P (Kendra), Rachel (Jamil), and Alison (Antonio) as well as coast-to-coast great-grand-children including Michelle (Kyle), Erin, Allyson, Tyler, Jack, Julia, Molly, Timothy, Maddie, Giuliana, Hayden, Jackson and Hayes. He is predeceased and joins Alice and so many that he touched in a life well lived that is shared in the book "The Last Corpsman" written by Juan Carlos Marcos. Family and friends may visit on Monday, May 13, from 10:00-11:00AM at the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach. A celebration of his life will begin at 11:00AM. He will be laid to rest at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in California where he will receive his military honors. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider Veterans of Foreign Wars in his memory. For online condolences go to: www.craigflaglerpalms.com. Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home. Published in Daytona Beach News-Journal from May 11 to May 12, 2019 Top Agnes Badar (née Magyar) Agnes Julianna Badar, 82, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Born on January 17, 1937, in Ólmod (Plajgor/Bleigraben), Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Julianna (Poropatich) Magyar. On July 23, 1960, in Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church, South Bend, Indiana, she married Victor Badar, who preceded her in death on August 14, 2011. Agnes is survived by two daughters, Mary Shuler of Plymouth, MI and Monica (John) Hehl of Plainfield, IL; one son, Anthony Badar of South Bend, IN; two grandchildren, Matthew Hehl and Victoria Badar; two sisters, Anna Hedl of South Bend, IN and Frieda Botelho of Novi, MI; two brothers, Anthony (Donna) Magyar and Steve (Connie) Magyar, both of South Bend, IN; and by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Joseph and Victor, Jr. Agnes was a “mom to many” working in the dining hall at St. Mary's College for 37 years. Agnes enjoyed baking, gardening, and was very devoted to her church. Her family was her greatest joy in life. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr., where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 12 Noon in Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Agnes' honor to the American Cancer Society or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com. Published in South Bend Tribune on Apr. 30, 2019 Top Mary Howorka (née Billovits) Mary “Mitzi” Howorka, age 85, passed away peacefully, Sunday March 31, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the devoted, caring, and loving wife of 63 years to Walter Howorka. Mary was a resident of Seven Hills, Ohio for 43 years and resided in the Cleveland area for over 63 years. Born in Steingraben, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Alois and Julia (Wilfinger) Billovits Mary was the cherished mother of Karen Sue Austin, the late Eric Walter (Patti), and Gary Allen (Robin). Cherished “Omi” to Ashley (Colin) Feehan, Lindsay Austin, Mikayla and Bryce Howorka. Oma-ma to Carter and Scarlett Feehan. Loving Aunt to her nephews Gerald and Richard Billovits, and is survived by her sister-in-law Agnes Billovits of Flushing, NY. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric Walter, and her brother, Alois Billovits. Mary enjoyed skiing, cooking, gardening, dancing, and did just about everything with her husband Walter. She was the ultimate homemaker, making sure family and friends in her house were taken care of. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00AM – 10:45AM at the DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview RD (at Sprague) Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 and followed by a mass of Christian burial at St. Columbkille Parish, 6740 Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio 44134 at 11:15 AM. Entombment will be scheduled at a later date at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio. Memorial contributions in Mary’s name are suggested to: ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter, 6155 Rockside Road #403, Independence, Ohio 44131, or: Midwest Hospice, 10925 Reed Hartman Hwy, #312, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242. Published in The Plain Dealer on Apr. 5, 2019 Top Agnes Feher (née Filipovits) Agnes Feher, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2019. Devoted wife of 59 years to the late Stephen, mother of Erica Teklits (Dr. Ramesh Zacharias), cherished grandmother of Andrea Gaunce (Cameron) and Daniel Teklits. Mother-in-law to Istvan Teklits and survived by her sister, Annus Horvath, in Hungary. Born February 1, 1931 in Szentpéterfa (Petrovo Selo/Prostrum), Hungary, Agnes worked as a nurse in Budapest during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. She immigrated to Canada where she met and married Stephen Feher in 1958. She worked as a palliative care nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital until 1989 when she retired to help raise her grandchildren. Agnes was known for her kind, caring, unselfish spirit. She was a great role model to her daughter and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her strong faith, love of her family and unwavering friendship for all those she met. The family is grateful to Dr. Chisolm, Dr. Collins-Williams, Dr. Stein and the outpatient palliative team at the MH LHIN. Special thanks to all the kind-hearted PSW's from ESS and CBI. Although we are saddened by our loss, we are comforted knowing she will be reunited with Stephen in heaven. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, north of QEW), on Friday, March 29th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment St. John's Dixie Cemetery, Mississauga. For those who wish, donations may be made to St. Michael's Hospital or Trillium Health Partners Foundation. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca. Published in the Toronto Star on Mar. 27, 2019 Top Rose Stapleton (née Szabo) Rose Stapleton, age 97, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born in Unterwart, Austria on Sunday, August 21, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Theresia (Sagmeister) Szabo. Her family moved to Chicago, IL in 1923. Rose married her music teacher, Bill Stapleton, in 1941. She taught piano and organ for forty years. In 2005 she moved to New Mexico to be near her daughter. Rose is survived by her daughter, Pamela Vance; her son-in-law, William Vance; her step-granddaughter and family Karina, Alain, Alexandre and Katherine Gauthier; grandson, Jeffery Vance; and brother, Joseph F. Szabo. She is also survived by many, much loved nieces and nephews, Penny Lemon, Robert and Barbara Barber, Patricia Barber, Jo-Carol Clark, Susan Stables, Peggy Szabo, Joseph C. Szabo, and Clark and Diana Szabo. Surviving friends are Ginger Tankersley and Margaret Morgan. She had many friends in Chicago, especially the Durkin family, Janiece Krajewski, Jean Turner and members of the Morgan Park Baptist Church. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William B. Stapleton; her son, William J. Stapleton; her sister, Margaret Barber; and sister-in-law, Shirley Szabo. Burial will be private. Please visit our online guestbook for Rose at www.FrenchFunerals.com. Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 31, 2019 Top Helen Maron (née Franz) Helen F. Maron, 85, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Andrew F. Maron. Born on May 20, 1933 in Königsdorf, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Theresia (Rössler) Franz and moved with her family to the US at the age of 6 months. Helen attended Allentown High School graduating in 1951. A highlight of high school was when she was selected as Principal-for-the-Day. Helen was a devout member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and worked for many years in the church rectory office. She greatly enjoyed her career, first as a Bell Telephone operator and later as an office nurse for Dr. Vincent P. Salvadge, until her retirement in 1995. She enjoyed reading, knitting and a good game of pinochle with her sister and friends. Throughout her life, Helen was involved with many charities donating both her time and talents to organizations like Allentown Osteopathic Hospital, The Angel Shop, The Phoebe Home and LVHN's "Nobody Dies Alone" program. Helen will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her friends and family: Daughters: Beth, wife of Jeff Titchenal of Macungie, Toni, wife of Jeff Barr of Bethlehem; Son: John and companion Christa Tam of Breinigsville; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Sister: Theresa, wife of the late Frank Riemer. She is also survived by another son Drew and wife Dorothy of Slatington. SERVICES: Per her request, there will be no calling hours and internment will be private. A mass will be held in celebration of her life at 10:00 am, Friday March 22, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, PA 18103. CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary's Shelter in Reading, PA. Published in Morning Call on Mar. 18, 2019 Top Johanna Neukum (née Leitner) Johanna Neukum, 82, of Kinnelon, New Jersey, passed away suddenly at her home on January 31, 2019. Born September 25, 1936 in Gaas, Austria, Johanna was the daughter of Julius and Susanna Leitner. She immigrated to the US in 1958 and married Martin Neukum in 1961. The couple lived in Clifton before settling in Kinnelon in 1979. Johanna worked at Balo Precision Parts in Butler, Johanson Electronics in Boonton, and Presto Lock, in Garfield. Johanna was a gracious hostess and loved to entertain. She could easily throw together a party for 30 or more, making schnitzel, ham, goulash. She was famed for her scrumptious vanilla kipferl, cream cheese cookies, butter gropfen, Linzer cookies, and chocolate short bread logs, which were always a hit and loved by all. Johanna was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Magnificat Church in Kinnelon and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Johanna is survived by her children, Susan Fried and her husband Robert, Martin Neukum and his wife Maria, and Heidi LaRusso and her husband David; her brother, Willi Leitner; and her grandchildren, Matthew, Ian, Kathryn, Lucas, Christian, Martin and Suyin. Johanna was predeceased by her husband Martin, her brother Julius Leitner and her sister Hilda Kapeszki. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Monday, February 4 at Our Lady of the Magnificat Church, Kinnelon. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 am on Tuesday at the church and burial will follow in the church cemetery. www.scanlanfuneral.com. Top Alfred F. Lederer Alfred F. “Whitey” Lederer, 91, of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, beloved husband and father, passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family. He was the husband of Ruth (Zotter) Lederer for 69 years. Born in Rábafüzes (Raabfidisch), Hungary in 1927 and raised in Coplay, he was the son of the late Alfred and Theresia (Schanta) Lederer. Whitey was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Coplay and also a former member of the church choir. He was employed at the Coplay Cement Co. for 42 years. Whitey was a member of the Coplay Saengerbund for many years where he bowled and sang in the Mixed Chorus and the Hianz'nchor. He also enjoyed hunting and playing the button box accordion. Whitey was a Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of the Hokendauqua Legion Post #739. Survivors: wife, Ruth; sons, Ronald (Donna) of Danielsville and Daniel (Michelle) of Walnutport; grandchildren Aaron, Molly, Rachel, Alec, and Lukas; and great grandchildren Oliver, Leah, Jase, and Cora. He was predeceased by son Alfred, daughter Cindy, and sister Theresa Klucsarics. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Saturday January 19, 2019 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 Street Coplay, Pa. 18037. Memorial donations may be made to the church c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Published in Morning Call on Jan. 17, 2019 Top Rose Sakovits (née Timar) Rose Theresa Sakovits, 92, of Fishkill, New York, passed away on January 13, 2019. She is survived by her son Louis, daughters-in-law Shari and Lynne, grandchildren Jillian, Brian, and Alanna, sisters Irene and Mary (Mitzi), and other loving family members. Rose was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 67 years, Louis, and by their son Richard. Rose was born on January 7, 1927 in Northampton, Pennsylvania, a popular settling area for Hungarian immigrants, which included her parents, John and Rose (Wolfer) Timar. As a very young child, Rose and her family relocated to Szentpéterfa (aka Petrove Selo / Prostrum), Hungary due to the Great Depression. Her family returned to the United States and settled in a modest, 70th Street apartment on the East Side of Manhattan. Rose loved growing up there with her sisters and friends. She had wonderful times playing and socializing whether on the block or going to parks, the pool, movies, parties, and dances. Rose was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School in Manhattan. She inherited a strong work ethic from her parents, and began working as a bank teller as a teenager. Rose continued to work in banking for most of her adult life, receiving promotions in the payroll department and becoming a bank officer. Rose met her future husband, a Hungarian refugee living in Canada, during his first trip to New York City. Louis visited the Timar family to thank Rose's parents for support they had provided his family in Hungary after a fire in their village. It was love at first sight. Rose and Louis married in 1951 in Toronto. After briefly living in Canada, they returned to New York. Rose and Louis raised a happy family in the Bronx where they were surrounded by extended family and friends. She became a working mother once her two sons entered elementary school. Family was always her priority. In addition to wife and mother, Rose embraced the roles of "senior" daughter and sister. She also enjoyed taking care of her home, cooking and baking, as well as socializing, music, and dancing. In later years, Rose and Louis relocated to Yonkers, and then retired in Fishkill. Rose remained devoted to her family, and was most proud of her three grandchildren. A wake will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction. A cemetery service at St. Denis will immediately follow. Please visit Rose's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com. Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on Jan. 16, 2019 Top Sister Mary Sodl Sodl, Sister Mary (Sister M Stephen), Carmelite Sister for the Aged and Infirmed in her 77th year of religious life, passed away on January 5, 2019 in Bayside, New York. Born in Inzenhof, Austria and raised in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Stefan and Maria (Jost) Sodl. She is survived by sisters Theresa Bretz and Margaret Malitsch, brother Godfred Sodl; many nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. Viewing at Ozanam Hall, 42-41 201st Street, Bayside, NY on Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 2 - 7 PM. Funeral Mass Monday at Ozanam Hall at 10:30 AM. Arrangements entrusted to Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, Bayside, NY, (718) 428-2210. Published in Morning Call on Jan. 9, 2019 Top |