Descendants of Johann Michael SCHLËYER
Seventh Generation
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1477. Eleanor A. STHARE (Amy Amelia SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1 about 1916 in Lehighton, PA. She died 2 on 19 Aug 1993 in Gnaden Huetten Convalescent Center, Lehighton, PA. She was buried 3 in Gnaden Huetten Hospital; Lehighton, PA. Eleanor retired 4 presser in 1980 in Fran Fasion, Lehighton, PA.
Allentown Morning Call Date: Thursday, August 19, 1993 Page: B14 ELEANOR A. SEARFOSS Eleanor A. Searfoss, 77, of 261 S. 3rd St., Lehighton, died Wednesday in Gnaden Huetten Convalescent Center, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Harry G. Searfoss. She was a presser at Fran Fashion, Lehighton, until retiring in 1980. She also worked at other mills in the Lehighton area. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Harry S. and Amy (Sloyer) Sthare. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Lehighton. Survivors: Sons, Gerald A. of Lehighton and Wayne R. of Northampton; daughter, Marleah, wife of Donald McGowan of Palmerton; brother, Curtis R. of Emmaus, and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday in church. Arrangements, Kenneth N. Phifer Funeral Home, Lehighton. ******
Eleanor married Harry G. SEARFOSS. Harry was born unknown. He died 1 before Aug 1993.
They had the following children:
2570 M i Wayne R. SEARFOSS 2571 M ii Gerald A. SEARFOSS 2572 F iii Marleah SEARFOSS Marleah married Donald MCGOWAN.
1478. Harold Safarus STHARE (Amy Amelia SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2, 3 on 21 Dec 1917 in Lehighton, PA. He died 4 on 09 Oct 1991 in Gnaden Huetten Hospital; Lehighton, PA. Harold served in the military 5 WWII in US Navy. He was employed 6 as composing dept., 27 years in Morning Call. He was employed 7 as linotype operator, 23 years in Evening News.
Joyce GODFREY research
VOLUNTEER HAROLD STHARE DIES AT 73 Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Oct 10, 1991; The Morning Call; Abstract: Besides organizing blood drives, [Harold S. Sthare] routinely rolled up his sleeve to donate blood, giving at least 20 gallons of blood over the years. In 1984, he and his wife, Hope (Walters) Sthare, became the first couple in northeastern Pennsylvania to reach a total lifetime donation of 30 gallons. Sthare received several community awards. Lehighton Area Chamber of Commerce selected him Volunteer of the Year in 1989 and Citizen of the Year in 1986. Lehighton Lions Club gave him its Pride of Lions Award in 1982. That year, he and his wife were honored as grand marshals for the Lehighton area Halloween parade. The county Red Cross chapter gave him its first Man of the Year Award in 1971.
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Copyright Morning Call Oct 10, 1991
Harold S. Sthare, well-known for his dedication as a 28-year volunteer for the Carbon County Chapter of the American Red Cross, died yesterday in Gnaden Huetten Hospital.Sthare, 73, of 219 N. 7th St., Lehighton, coordinated dozens of blood drives after he volunteered to work with the Red Cross blood mobile in 1963 and became blood services chairman in 1966.
Besides organizing blood drives, Sthare routinely rolled up his sleeve to donate blood, giving at least 20 gallons of blood over the years. In 1984, he and his wife, Hope (Walters) Sthare, became the first couple in northeastern Pennsylvania to reach a total lifetime donation of 30 gallons.
"I don't have much to offer humanity, but my hobby (donating blood) is one which can be used by all mankind," he said in 1983.
Richard Merluzzi, chairman of the county Red Cross Chapter, said yesterday Sthare was extremely dedicated.
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I can't say enough about him," Merluzzi said. "As far as we were concerned, he was the blood person for our chapter. He put together all the drives, did all the work for them. He did most of that on his own. He was a hard worker."Sthare received several community awards. Lehighton Area Chamber of Commerce selected him Volunteer of the Year in 1989 and Citizen of the Year in 1986. Lehighton Lions Club gave him its Pride of Lions Award in 1982. That year, he and his wife were honored as grand marshals for the Lehighton area Halloween parade. The county Red Cross chapter gave him its first Man of the Year Award in 1971.
He and his wife observed their 50th wedding anniversary in April.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Harry S. and Amy A. (Sloyer) Sthare.
He was a composing department employee at The Morning Call for 27 years, until 1982. After that, he briefly worked part time in the composing department of The Times News in Lehighton before retiring.
Earlier, he worked 23 years as a Linotype operator for the Evening Leader in Lehighton, which has ceased publication.He served two years in the Navy during World War II.
He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Lehighton.
Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Marie, wife of Richard Lorah, of Ashfield, and Annette, wife of Marc Hess, of Palmyra, Lebanon County; a brother, Curtis, of Emmaus; a sister, Eleanor Searfoss of Lehighton; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. There will be no calling hours. Kennth N. Phifer Funeral Home, 3rd and Alum streets, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements.
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Joyce GODFREY researchHAROLD S. STHARE, 73, HEAD OF BLOOD DRIVES IN CARBON COUNTY Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Oct 10, 1991; The Morning Call; B14 Abstract: [HAROLD S. STHARE], 73, of 219 N. 7th St., Lehighton, died Wednesday in Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Hope (Walters) Sthare, to whom he was married 50 years in April. Sthare was recognized with several community awards for his efforts. He was named Volunteer of the Year in 1989 and Citizen of the Year in 1986 by the Lehighton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Lehighton Lions Club gave him its Pride of Lions Award in 1982. That same year, he and his wife were grand marshals for the Lehighton area Halloween parade.
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Copyright Morning Call Oct 10, 1991
Harold S. Sthare, 73, of 219 N. 7th St., Lehighton, died Wednesday in Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Hope (Walters) Sthare, to whom he was married 50 years in April.Sthare was coordinator of many blood drives for the Carbon County chapter of the American Red Cross since he volunteered to work with its bloodmobile in 1963 and became blood services chairman in 1966.
Besides organizing blood drives, Sthare donated at least 20 gallons of blood over the years. In 1984, he and his wife became the first couple in northeastern Pennsylvania to donate 30 gallons of blood.
"I don't have much to offer humanity, but my hobby (donating blood) is one which can be used by all mankind," he said in a 1983 interview with The Morning Call.
Sthare worked 27 years in The Morning Call's composing department until 1982. After that, he worked part time in the Lehighton Times News composing department for a brief period before retiring. Earlier, he was a linotype operator for the old Lehighton Evening Leader for 23 years.
Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Harry S. and Amy A. (Sloyer) Sthare.
Sthare was recognized with several community awards for his efforts. He was named Volunteer of the Year in 1989 and Citizen of the Year in 1986 by the Lehighton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Lehighton Lions Club gave him its Pride of Lions Award in 1982. That same year, he and his wife were grand marshals for the Lehighton area Halloween parade.
The county Red Cross chapter gave him its first Man of the Year Award in 1971.
Sthare was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Lehighton.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Wife; daughters, Marie, wife of Richard Lorah of Ashfield, and Annette, wife of Marc Hess of Palmyra, Lebanon County; brother Curtis of Emmaus; sister, Eleanor Searfoss of Lehighton, and three grandchildren.
Services: 3 p.m. Sunday in the church. No calling hours. Arrangements, Kenneth N. Phifer Funeral Home, Lehighton.
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They had the following children:
2573 F i Marie STHARE Marie married Richard LORAH. + 2574 F ii Annette STHARE
1480. Madeline Mae SLOYER (Stanley "Harold" SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 07 Dec 1912 in Northampton, PA. She died 3 on 15 Aug 2000 in Topton, PA. Madeline was employed 4 as telephone operator in 1930.
NOTE: Joyce SLOYER reports Madeline was raised by her paternal grandparents, Cornelius & Eva SLOYER. She appears in the 1920 US Census residing in the home of her grandparents, and in the home of her widowed grandmother in the 1930 Census.
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Jay WILLIS research:Obituary of Madeline M. OPLINGER, The Morning Call, Thursday, August 17, 2000, p. B06
MADELINE M. OPLINGER
Madeline M. OPLINGER, 87, of 1 S. Home Ave., Topton, died Tuesday, Aug 15, in the Lutheran Home, Topton. She was the wife of the late Willard S. OPLINGER, Sr. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Harold S. and Hattie (ANDREWS) SLOYER. She was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Northampton. Survivors: Daughter, Constance M. JONES of Slatington; sons, James G. of Cherokee Village, Ark., Robert C. of Silver Spring, Md., Willard S. Jr. of Columbia, Md; stepsister, Bernice KNECHTEL of Bethlehem; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. services: 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Contributions: To the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home.
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Madeline married 1 Willard Samuel OPLINGER Sr. son of George OPLINGER and Laura MOSER in Dec 1931. Willard was born 2 on 23 Aug 1910 in Danielsville, PA. He died 3 on 04 Jul 1986 in Sacred Heart Hospital, PA. He was buried 4 in Allen Union Cemetery; Northampton, PA. Willard retired 5 foreman of operations after 1972/0046 in Universal Cement Co..
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Obituary of Willard S. OPLINGER Sr., The Morning Call Newspaper Co., Saturday, July 5, 1986. p. B34WILLARD S. OPLINGER SR.
Willard S. OPLINGER Sr., 75, of 530 E. 5th St., Northampton, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Madeline M. (SLOYER) OPLINGER. They observed their 54th wedding anniversary last December. He was a foreman of operations at the former Universal Atlas Cement Co., Northampton, for 46 years until retiring in 1972. Born in Danielsville, he was a son of the late George and Laura (MOSER) OPLINGER. He was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Northampton, where he was a former deacon. Surviving with his widow are a daughter, Constance, wife of Richard K. JONES of Slatington; three sons, James G. of Hawley R. 2, Wayne County, Willard S. Jr. of Columbia, Md., and Robert C. of Silver Springs, Md.; a brother Russell of West Catasauqua; two sisters, Dorothy of Fullerton and Mrs. Aldene WILLIAMS of Allentown; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be announced by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton.
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They had the following children:
+ 2575 F i Constance Mae OPLINGER + 2576 M ii James Granville OPLINGER + 2577 M iii Willard Samuel OPLINGER Jr. + 2578 M iv Robert Carl OPLINGER
1482. Olga Dorna SLOYER (Stanley "Harold" SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 08 May 1920 in Bethlehem, PA. She died 3 on 08 Apr 1992. Olga was baptized 4 on 07 May 1921. She was confirmed 5 on 12 Feb 1933. She retired 6 Security guard & school crossing guard in 1988.
OLGA WEAVER Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Apr 9, 1992; The Morning Call; Olga Weaver, 71, of Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township, formerly of Bethlehem, died Wednesday in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond Weaver.
She was a security guard at St. Luke's Hospital and a school crossing guard until retiring in 1988.
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late H. Stanley and Anna (Deitz) Sloyer.
She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Bethlehem.
Survivors: Son, Daniel Sloyer of Groveport, Ohio; daughter, Debra Wethington of Elizabethtown, Ky.; twin sister Bernice, wife of Henry Knechel of Bethlehem; half sister, Mrs. Willard Oplinger of Northampton, and three grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Snyder-Hinkle-Spatig Funeral Home, 527 Center St., Bethlehem. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday.
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They had the following children:
+ 2579 M i Daniel SLOYER
Olga married (2) Daniel T. O'BRIEN.
Olga married (3) Raymond WEAVER. Raymond was born unknown. He died 1 before 1992.
They had the following children:
2580 F ii Debra WEAVER Debra married ? WETHINGTON.
1483. Marjorie A. YOUNG (Emma "Edith" SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 25 Jun 1914 in Northampton, Pennsylvania. She died 3 on 02 Jun 2000 in Pennsylvania. She was buried 4 on 06 Jun 2000 in Gesthsemane Cemetery; Laureldale, Pennsylvania. Marjorie graduated 5 registered nurse in 1935 in St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing.
Majorie A. SHESTOK
Reading Eagle; Reading, Pennsylvania; June 3, 2000; p. 13Marjorie A. Shestok, 85, of 242 Berkley Road, Reading died of natural causes Friday at 2:10 a.m. in Berks Heim, where she had resided since March 9.
She was the wife of Nicholas A. Shestok.
Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Edith (Sloyer) Young.
Shestok was a 1935 graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, Bethlehem, and worked at St. Luke's Hospital as a registered nurse for four years.
She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
She is also survived by two sons Nicholas A ShestokII, Mount Penn, and Peter M. Shestok, Wedtford, Mass.
There are also five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of St. George, Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements
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Marjorie married Nicholas A. SHESTOK.
They had the following children:
2581 M i Nicholas A. SHESTOK II 2582 M ii Peter M. SHESTOK
1486. Howard Sloyer LUCKENBACH (Ruby Ruth SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 24 Mar 1924 in Northampton, PA. He died 3 on 12 Jan 1994 in Nesquehoning, PA. Howard served in the military Navy World War II & Korean War.
Jay WILLIS research:
Obituary of Howard S. LUCKENBACH, The Morning Call, Wednesday, January 26, 1994, p. B11
HOWARD S. LUCKENBACH
Howard S. LUCKENBACH, 69, of Nesquehoning R.1, died Jan. 12 at home. He was the husband of Barbara (STOCKER) LUCKENBACH. He was a retail manager for the Cluette Factory Outlet, Spring City, until retiring. Before that, he worked at the former W.T. Grant. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Howard and Ruby (SLOYER) LUCKENBACH. He was a member of Shenkel United Church of Christ, Pottstown. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. he was a past master of the Rosicrucian, Allentown chapter. Survivors: Wife; sons, Jeff of Boyertown and Jay Keith of Madison, Conn.; daughters, Ellen, wife of David MOOMAW of East Aurora, N.Y., Beth of Bath; brother Carl of Coplay and Sydney of Orange County, Calif.; sisters Mary Ann UNANGST of Bath and Helen of Reading, six grandchildren. Memorial sertvices: Were held at the church. Arrangements, Bruce Nalesnik Funeral Home, Nesquehoning.
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Howard married Barbara STOCKER.
They had the following children:
2583 M i Jeff LUCKENBACH 2584 M ii Jay Keith LUCKENBACH 2585 F iii Ellen LUCKENBACH Ellen married David MOOMAW. 2586 F iv Beth LUCKENBACH
1487. Carl A. LUCKENBACH Sr. (Ruby Ruth SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 02 Oct 1925 in Northampton, PA. He died 3 on 14 Dec 2000 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, PA. He was buried 4 in Coplay, PA. Carl served in the military 5 Navy Worl War II.
Jay WILLIS research:
Obituary of Carl A. LUCKENBACH, The Morning Call, Friday, December 15, 2000. p. A28
CARL A. LUCKENBACH SR.
Carl A. LUCKENBACH Sr., 75, of Coplay, died Thursday, Dec. 14, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (MALITSCH) LUCKENBACH. He was the owner of C.A. Luckenbach Fabricators, Coplay, for the past 38 years. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Harry and Ruby (SLOYER) LUCKENBACH. He was a Navy veteran of World war II and a member of the American Legion Post 739, Hokendauqua. He was a past president of the American Club, Coplay. Survivors: Daughter, Sandra M. BACHMAN and son, Carl A. Jr., both of Coplay; sisters Helen of Reading, Maryann UNANGST of Bath; nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday. Contributions: To BMA of Fullerton Patient Fund, c/o the funeral home.
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Carl married Mary A. MALITSCH daughter of Charles MALITSCH and Mary SOLDERITCH. Mary was born 1 about 1923 in Coplay, PA. She died 2 in Nov 1986. Mary was employed 3 as floor lady, 45 years in Modern Slack Creations, Inc.; Allentown, PA.
MRS. MARY LUCKENBACH Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Nov 26, 1984; The Morning Call; B08 Abstract: Surviving with her husband are a son, Carl A.
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Copyright Morning Call Nov 26, 1984
Mrs. Mary A. Luckenbach, 61, of 103 S. 3rd St., Coplay, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital. She was the wife of Carl A. Luckenbach Sr.
She was a floor lady at Modern Slack Creations, Inc., Allentown, for 45 years.
Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Solderitch) Malitsch Sr.
She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay.
She was a past secretary of the Coplay Saengerbund Club.
Surviving with her husband are a son, Carl A. Jr. of Coplay; a daughter, Sandra M., wife of David Bachman of Ironton; two sisters, Rose, wife of Ferdinand Wagner of Coplay, and Anna, wife of Floyd Searfass of Bethlehem; five brothers, Anthony and William, both of Coplay, Charles of Allentown, Steve of Whitehall Township and Louis of Nazareth.
Services at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 4th and Chestnut streets, Coplay, will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in the church. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
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They had the following children:
2587 F i Sandra M. LUCKENBACH Sandra married David BACHMAN. 2588 M ii Carl A. LUCKENBACH Jr.
1489. Mary Ann LUCKENBACH (Ruby Ruth SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael )
Mary married Owen UNANGST Sr..
They had the following children:
2589 M i Owen UNANGST Jr. 2590 F ii Luann UNANGST 2591 F iii Susan UNANGST 2592 M iv Charles UNANGST 2593 M v Roger UNANGST
1492. Dr. Sidney Albert LUCKENBACH (Ruby Ruth SLOYER , Cornelius SLOYER , Michael SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1 on 25 Jul 1938 in Pennsylvania. He died 2, 3 on 17 Dec 1997 in Los Angeles, California.
BIRTH: Social Security Death Index confirms hid birth month and date but says year was 1937
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They had the following children:
2594 M i Sidney LUCKENBACH Jr. was born unknown. He died 1 on 17 Dec 1997. 2595 F ii Heidi LUCKENBACH
1493. Esther Clara SLOYER (Roscoe Jacob Francis SLOYER , William M. SLOYER , Jacob P. SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael )
Esther married Erwin Samuel ZETTLEMOYER Jr. son of Erwin Samuel ZETTLEMOYER Sr and Helen ?.
They had the following children:
+ 2596 F i Judith Elaine ZETTLEMOYER 2597 F ii Joyce Anne ZETTLEMOYER + 2598 F iii Jane Louise ZETTLEMOYER + 2599 M iv Joel Erwin ZETTLEMOYER
1494. Dr. William Owen SLOYER (Roscoe Jacob Francis SLOYER , William M. SLOYER , Jacob P. SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 23 Jun 1926 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He died 3 on 19 Nov 2007 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. William graduated 4 in 1944 in Liberty High School. He graduated 5 bachelors degree in 1950 in Moravian College. He graduated 6 doctor of dental medicine & doctor of dental surgery gegrees in 1954 in University of Pittsburg. He was employed 7 as director of the dental clinic in 1991/1995 in Muhlenberg Hospital. He served in the military 8 U.S. Navy WWII in Pacific Theater. He was employed as dentist - he practices in Bethlehem for years & taught at St. Luke's Hospital. He retired 9 private dental practice - 1955-1991 in 1991 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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The Morning Call Newspaper Company, Saturday, August 2, 1986, p. B32TEEN ON BICYCLE HURT AFTER HITTING 2 VEHICLES
Heather SMITH, 15, of 3851 Brandeis Ave, Bethlehem Township, was treated at Muhlenberg Hospital Center and released Thursday night after her bicycle hit two vehicles on William Penn Highway about 500 feet west of Farmersville Road in the township. SMITH told police she was traveling west on William Penn Highway shortly before 9:30 p.m. and saw a car in front of her. According to police, the bicyclist struck a vehicle operated by William O. SLOYER, Bethlehem R. 7, and another westbound vehicle operated by Carl A. BOSCIA, 3811 Camden St., Easton.
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The Morning Call Newspaper Co., Thursday, January 26, 1989. p. B09DENTIST AFFILIATES WITH BETHLEHEM OFFICE FYI
Dr. Martin L. LEYMEISTER of Bethlehem has entered practice with Dr. William O. SLOYER, 719 W. Broad St., Bethlehem. His practice includes general denistry and cosmetic bonding.
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NOTE: occupation: dentist - he practiced in Bethlehem for years and taught at St. Luke's Hospital.
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William O. Sloyer
Dr. William O. Sloyer Dr. William O. Sloyer, 81, of Bethlehem, died Monday, November 19, 2007, in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Bette L. (Robinson) Sloyer, who died in 1996. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Roscoe and Alma (Brunner) Sloyer. A 1944 graduate of Liberty High School, he received his bachelors degree from Moravian College in 1950, and both doctor of dental medicine and doctor of dental surgery degrees from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954. Following a residency at Chronic Disease Hospital of Brooklyn (N.Y.), he established a private dental practice in Bethlehem in 1955, where he practiced until 1991. He served as director of the dental clinic at Muhlenberg Hospital from 1991 to 1995. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre. Dr. Sloyer was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, Bethlehem, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, chairman of the pastoral relations committee, and on the ministry council. Survivors: Two sons, Gary and his wife Sandra of Fountain Hill, Kenneth and his wife Christine of Bethlehem Township; two sisters, Esther Zettlemoyer of Bethlehem, Ruth Leamy of Spring City; two stepgrandchildren, Jimmy and Megan Schnettler. He was predeceased by a brother, Roscoe Sloyer Jr. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Emmanuel E.C. Church, 75 E. Union Blvd., Bethlehem. Family and friends are invited to call 10-11 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements, Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: Memorials in Dr. Sloyers name may be sent to the church, PA 18018. Published in the Morning Call on 11/20/2007.
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William married 1 Bette Louise ROBINSON daughter of Clarence C. ROBINSON and Julia FALER on 19 Jul 1958 in Bethlehem, PA. Bette was born 2, 3 on 24 Oct 1928 in Little California, Bucks Co., PA. She died 4, 5 on 12 Oct 1996 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. She was buried 6 in Springtown Cemetery; PA.
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Obituary of Bette L. SLOYER, no newspaper name, dated Sunday, October 13, 1996, p. B13BETTE L. SLOYER
Bette L. SLOYER, 67, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, Oct. 12, in St. luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Dr. William O. SLOYER for 38 years.
She was most recently employed as a secretary for Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church, where she was a member, and Calvary Baptist Church, both of Bethlehem. Many years ago she worked for the former Western Electric Co., Allentown.
Born in Little California, Bucks County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence C. and Julia (FALER) ROBINSON.
Survivors: Husband, sons, Gary, Stephen of Bethlehem and Kenneth Evan of Bath; brother Orval M. of Easton, and sisters Julia ROHR of Lancaster and Opel RECCEK of Allentown.
Services: To be announced by the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: To either church.
Services for Bette L. SLOYER, 67, of Bethlehem, who died Saturday, Oct. 12, in St. Luke's Hospital, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Calvary Baptist Church, Bethlehem. Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in church. Arrangements: Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem.
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They had the following children:
2600 M i Gary Stephen SLOYER Gary married Sandra Elaine PRAST. 2601 M ii Kenneth Evan SLOYER Kenneth married Christine ?.
1495. Ruth Annie SLOYER (Roscoe Jacob Francis SLOYER , William M. SLOYER , Jacob P. SLOYER , Johannes SCHLOYER , Johann Michael SCHLEIER , Johann Michael )
Ruth married Samuel Leon LEAMY. Samuel was born 1 on 25 Aug 1928. He died 2 on 22 Jan 1981. He was buried 3 in Springtown UnionCemetery; PA.
They had the following children:
2602 M i James L. LEAMY was born 1 on 15 Apr 1950. He died 2 on 08 May 1950. He was buried 3 in Springtown UnionCemetery; PA. 2603 F ii Susan LEAMY was born 1 on 12 Aug 1951. She died 2 on 27 Oct 1962. She was buried 3 in Springtown Union Cemetery; PA. 2604 M iii Mark LEAMY 2605 M iv Paul LEAMY
