Descendants of Johann Michael SCHLËYER
Seventh Generation
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1930. Raymond Charles ZIEGENFUSS (Henry J. ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2, 3, 4 on 22 Jun 1895 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. He died 5, 6 on 20 Feb 1944 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was buried 7 in Hellertown Cemetery; Hellertown,Pennsylvania.. Raymond was employed 8, 9 as laborer in 1930 in steel works (worked at Bethlehem Steel). He resided in Iron St. Bethlehem, PA..
WWI Draft-born 1/22/1895, Roll 1907409, draftboard 4, 639 East Laurel,
Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. 3rd district, 4th ward, Laborer, Bethlehem Steel,
married, medium height and build, blue eyes, light brown hair,
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1930 US Census, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2064; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 457.0., April 21, 1930 (http://www.ancestry.com/, image 33 of 63) lines 32-36; 2103 Hanover Ave.Ziegenfuss, Ray; head; rents, $40/mon; male; white; 35; married, 22 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania; laborer, Steel works, no to veteran
May, Wife; female; white; 33; married, 20 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
Edward, son; male; white; 10; single; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania; attends school
Russell, son; male; white; 4; single; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
Leon, son; male; white; 2; single; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
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Easton Express, Tues., 2/22/1944, p18. Raymond C. Ziegenfuss, 49 years old, of Bethlehem, died Sunday night in Allentown Hospital. Born in Hellertown January Bethlehem, died Sunday night in Allentown Hospital. Born in Hellertown January 22, 1895, he was the son of Henry Ziegenfuss and the late Alice Weaver Ziegenfuss. Survivors are his wife Mae Sloyer Ziegenfuss, the father, three sons Edward, Rochester, NY, Russell and Leon, at home; two brothers Paul and Warren Ziegenfuss of Bethlehem; a sister Mrs. William Weierbach of Bethlehem.
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Raymond married 1 Mae Ilene SLOYER daughter of George S. SLOYER and Caroline FRITCHMAN on 11 Nov 1916. Mae was born 2, 3 on 12 May 1896 in Pennsylvania. She died 4, 5 in 1966 in Rochester, New York. She was buried 6 in Hellertown Cemetery; Hellertown,Pennsylvania.. Mae resided in 1313 Altman St. Bethlehem, PA.. She was confirmed 7 on 24 Mar 1912 in Christ Ev. Lutheran Church.
They had the following children:
+ 3103 M i Edward R. "Ziggy" ZIEGENFUSS is printed as #1885. 3104 M ii Russell Charles ZIEGENFUSS is printed as #1886. + 3105 M iii Leon George ZIEGENFUSS is printed as #1887.
1934. Warren C. ZIEGENFUSS (Henry J. ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 1 about 1901 in Pennsylvania. He died unknown. Warren was employed 2 as brick layer in 1920 in Steel plant. He was employed 3 as brick layer, construction in 1930.
from Dawn Ziegenfuss FRANKOVICH
Two of my great-aunts are living and we will contact them for further info on the
ancestors of Warren and Paul, who were definitely brothers. It is also believed
that Warren and Paul had only one sister, possibly Flossie. Will check on that.
Descendants of Warren and Emma were 4 daughters: Evelyn, Betty, Rita, and
Shirley. I am the grandson of Evelyn. Only Rita and Betty survive today. We can
send pictures of both Warren and Emma if you like. Signed, Andrew Peters
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1920 US Census, Pennsylvania, Northampton Co., Bethlehem, ED# 96, sheet 16B, Jan. 10, 1920 (www.ancestry.com, image 32 of 55)lines51-56
STAGAWALTRaymond head; male; white; 25; married; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA; laborer, steel plant
Charlotte wife; female; white; 23; married; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
ZIENGENFOOS, Warrem sister-in-law (Lodger is crossed out, NOTE: probably should read brother-in-law, Charlotte is probably Warren's sister); male; white; 19; married; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA; bricklayer, steel plant
Emma daughter (NOTE: this is a mistake, thought to be Warren's wife); female; white; 21; single; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA;
STAGAWALT, Raymond son; 1 9/12; single; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
ZIEGENFOOS, Evelyn niece; female; white; 9/12; single; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
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1930 US Census, Pennsylvania, Berks Co., Reading 9th ward, ED# 30, sheet 22A, April 17, 1930 (www.ancestry.com)lines 4-9
ZIEGENFUSSWarren head; rent, $40; male; white; 29; married, 17 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA; brick later, construction
Emma wife; female; white; 32; married, 20 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. Wales; mother b. PA
Evelyn daughter; female; white; 10; single; yes to attends school, read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Betty daughter; female; white; 6' single;yes to attends school; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Frieda daughter; female; white; 4 2/12; single; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Shirley daughter; female; white; 1 7/12; single; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
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Warren married 1 Emma LEWIS about 1918. Emma was born 2 about 1898 in Pennsylvania. She died unknown.
They had the following children:
+ 3106 F i Evelyn L. ZIEGENFUSS + 3107 F ii Betty Jane ZIEGENFUSS + 3108 F iii Rita Y. ZIEGENFUSS + 3109 F iv Shirley E. ZIEGENFUSS
1936. Erwin N. ZIEGENFUSS 1 (John D. ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 2 in Jun 1893 in Pennsylvania. He died unknown.
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1930 US Census, Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2087; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 1039.0., April 9, 1930 (http://www.ancestry.com/, image 15 of 25) lines 33-38; 725 Front St.
Ziegenfuss, Erwin N.; head; rents, $20/mon; male; white; 36; married, 20 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania; machinist, steel mill
Norma N., Wife; female; white; 36; married, 20 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
Violet E., daughter; female; white; 15; single; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania; attends school
Arlen C., daughter; female; white; 11; single; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania; attends school
Virginia C., daughter; female; white; 6; single; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania; attends school
Doris G., daughter; female; white; 1 11/12; single; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
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Erwin married 2 Norma Mae KUNSMAN 1 about 1913. Norma was born 3 about 1893 in Pennsylvania. She died unknown.
They had the following children:
3110 F i Violet Elizabeth Lillian ZIEGENFUSS 3111 F ii Arlen C. ZIEGENFUSS + 3112 F iii Virginia Constance ZIEGENFUSS 3113 F iv Doris G. ZIEGENFUSS was born 1 about 1928 in Pennsylvania. She died 2 on 07 Apr 1983. Doris married ? MITCH.
1943. Maude Mabel ZIEGENFUSS 1 (Amos Venselos ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 2, 3 on 11 Aug 1899 in Pennsylvania. She died unknown.
Maude married (1) ? ROGERS. ? ROGERS was born unknown. He died unknown.
Maude married 1 (2) Edward Franklin KING on 24 Sep 1920. Edward was born 2, 3 on 24 Sep 1902 in Pennsylvania. He died 4 on 27 Nov 1937. Edward was employed 5 as laborer in 1930 in Steel Mill.
1930 US Census, Pennsylvania, Northampton Co., Lower Saucon Twp., ED# 48, sheet 7B, April 16, 1930 (www.ancestry.com, image 14 of 32)
lines 91-98
KINGEdward head; rent, $15; male; white; 28; married; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA; laborer, steel mill
Maud wife; female; white; 30; married; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Naomi daughter; female; white; 9; single; yes to attends school; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Helen daughter; female; white; 7; single; yes to attends school; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Paul son; male; white; 5; single; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Betty daughter; female; white; 3; single; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
Dorothy daughter; female; white; 1; single; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA
ZIEGENFUSS,Lester boarder; male; white; 23; single; yes to read & write; b. PA; father b. PA; mother b. PA; laborer, steel mill
NOTE: Lester is Maud's brother
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Jacob King (Konig) and Matheus King (Konig) of Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Compiled by Wilbur Lewis King; Bethlehem, Penna., 1951:
EDWARD FRANKLIN KING (Adam-Edward-Thomas-Johannes-Jacob) was born 12 May 1902 in Lower Saucon twp. He married 24 Sept. 1920 Maude Mabel, daughter of Amos and Mary Ziegenfus. She was born 11 Aug. 1899. He died 27 Nov. 1937. He was employed at the Bethlehem Steel Company.
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They had the following children:
+ 3114 F i Naomi Gladys KING + 3115 F ii Helen Anna KING 3116 M iii Paul Edward KING was born 1, 2 on 21 Nov 1925 in Pennsylvania. He died 3 on 18 Jun 2006.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Paul E. King
SSN: 193-16-2181
Last Residence: 18018 Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Born: 21 Nov 1924
Died: 18 Jun 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951 )
******3117 F iv Betty Viola KING was born 1, 2 on 04 Aug 1926 in Pennsylvania. She died 3 in Oct 1994.
Social Security Death Index
Name: Betty V. Heidecker
SSN: 164-20-0679
Last Residence: 18103 Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born: 4 Aug 1926
Died: Oct 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania
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Jacob King (Konig) and Matheus King (Konig) of Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Compiled by Wilbur Lewis King; Bethlehem, Penna., 1951 states that birth year was 1927
******Betty married ? HEIDECKER. + 3118 F v Dorothy Harriet KING + 3119 F vi Joyce Lorraine KING 3120 F vii Mary Emma KING was born 1, 2 on 11 Dec 1933 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. She died on 01 Nov 2007 in Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania. Mary retired 3 32 years in Bethlehem Steel Co. She graduated in 1951 in Hellertown High School.
Mary K. Sloyer Mary K. Sloyer Mary K. Sloyer, 73, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, November 1, 2007, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Richard D. Sloyer. They celebrated their 54th anniversary on October 24. Born in Northampton County, she was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Maude (Ziegenfuss) King Rogers. She was employed at the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 32 years, beginning her career at age 17 and retiring at age 49 as personnel assistant in the home office engineering department. Mary graduated from Hellertown High School in 1951, where she was a cheerleader, and loved typing and short hand. She was a member of First U.C.C. Church, Hellertown. She had a passionate heart and was a giver to others. She loved playing pinochle, spent many days at the Hellertown pool, and was blessed with many, friends who adored her. Mary was a loving wife and homemaker who spent many hours in her kitchen preparing excellent meals and many desserts. Survivors: Her loving husband, Richard; sister, Helen Scholl of Telford; brother, Donald C. King and his wife Lorraine of Hellertown; god son, Raymond D. Sloyer Schnecksville; goddaughter, Nancy M. Heaps in Tenn.; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Naomi Smith, Betty Heidecker, Dorothy Jones, and Joyce Rohrbach, and brother Paul King. Services: Will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: First U.C.C. Church, 501 Northampton Street, Hellertown, PA 18055, or the American Lung Association, 2121 City Line Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017-2100. Published in the Morning Call on 11/2/2007.
******Mary married Richard David SLOYER son of Wesley SLOYER and Elsie Maria BACHMAN. 3121 M viii Donald Charles KING Donald married Lorraine ?.
1944. Edna M. ZIEGENFUSS 1 (Amos Venselos ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 2, 3 on 13 Oct 1902 in Northampton Co., Pennsylvania. She died 4 on 01 Jul 2000 in Pennsylvania.
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EDNA M. SHARER Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Jul 3, 2000; The Morning Call; Edna M. Sharer, 97, of 1643 Saucon Valley Road, Bethlehem, died Saturday, July 1, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Sharer. Born in Lower Saucon Township, she was a daughter of the late Amos V. and Mary Jane (Weaver) Ziegenfuss. She was a member of Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Daughters, Arlene M. Gray of Lockport, N.Y., Virginia C. Ferdinand of Naples, Fla., Dorothy A., with whom she resided, Vivian C., wife of Robert McMullen of Allentown, and Ceda Jane Bacon of Haverford, Pa.; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. A son, Charles H., died in 1995. Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Call 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday
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Edna married Charles J. SHARER. Charles was born 1, 2 on 09 Jun 1900 in Pennsylvania. He died 3 in Dec 1981.
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1930 US Census, Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2087; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 41.0., April 22, 1930 (<http://www.ancestry.com/>, image 23 of 36) lines 5-10
Sharer, Charles; head; rents, $18 mon; male; white; 29; married, 21 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania; Laborer, truck factory
Edna, Wife; female; white; 27; married, 19 age at first marriage; yes to read & write; b. Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
Arline, daughter; female; white; 8; single; yes to read & write; b.Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania, in school
Virginia, daughter; female; white; 7; single; yes to read & write; b.Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania, in school
Dorothy, daughter; female; white; 5; single; yes to read & write; b.Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
Vivian, daughter; female; white; 1 4/12; single; yes to read & write; b.Pennsylvania; father b. Pennsylvania; mother b. Pennsylvania
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They had the following children:
3122 F i Arlene M. SHARER Arlene married ? GRAY. 3123 F ii Virginia C. SHARER Virginia married ? FERDINAND. 3124 F iii Dorothy A. SHARER 3125 F iv Vivian C. SHARER Vivian married Robert MCMULLEN. Robert was born 1, 2 on 29 Aug 1926 in Lewiston, Pennsylvania. He died 3 on 18 Jan 2002 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Robert served in the military 4 U.S. Army WWII & Korean War. He retired 5 in 1999 in Anchorage.
ROBERT J. McMULLEN; [FIRST Edition]
The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: Jan 20, 2002. pg. B.10
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Survivors: Wife; daughter, Barbara of Blairstown, N.J.; sisters, Grace Washburn of Allentown, Josephine Heilman of Catasauqua, Mary Herman of North Whitehall Township; stepdaughters, Debra L. Grundstrom of Germansville, Carolyn Grundstrom of Allentown; grandchildren, Jennifer Hendricks, Matthew Hendricks, Gerald Barley and Mary Jane Hoh, who all resided with him, three great- grandchildren.
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Copyright Morning Call Jan 20, 2002 Robert J. "Mac" McMullen, 75, of Allentown, died Jan. 18 in his home. He was the husband of Vivian C. (Sharer) McMullen. They were married for 36 years in August. He worked for the Anchorage, Emmaus, before retiring in 1999. Previously, he was a manager for various Lehigh Valley restaurants. Born in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he was a son of the late Henry J. and Grace (Gallager) McMullen. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, receiving the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Barbara of Blairstown, N.J.; sisters, Grace Washburn of Allentown, Josephine Heilman of Catasauqua, Mary Herman of North Whitehall Township; stepdaughters, Debra L. Grundstrom of Germansville, Carolyn Grundstrom of Allentown; grandchildren, Jennifer Hendricks, Matthew Hendricks, Gerald Barley and Mary Jane Hoh, who all resided with him, three great- grandchildren. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Friday in the church. No calling hours. Arrangements, Sell-Herron Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: To the church.
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MILITARY: he received two Bronze Stars
******3126 F v Ceda Jane SHARER Ceda married ? BACON. 3127 M vi Charles H. SHARER was born 1 on 14 Sep 1931. He died 2, 3 on 14 Oct 1995.
1947. Kenneth P. ZIEGENFUSS 1 (Amos Venselos ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 2 about 1915 in Williams Twp., Northampton Co., PA. He died 3 in Nov 1990 in at home. He retired 5 sinter plant worker in 1974 in Bethlehem Steel.
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KENNETH ZIEGENFUSS, FORMER FREEMANSBURG OFFICIAL, TV SHOP OWNER Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Nov 29, 1990; The Morning Call; Jay WILLIS research
Kenneth P. Ziegenfuss Sr., 75, of 332 Clearfield St., Freemansburg, a former Borough councilman, died Wednesday in his home. He was the husband of the late Marion E. (Lander) Ziegenfuss. He worked in the sinter plant of the blast furnace and as an ore bridge operator at Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 38 years before retiring in 1974. He also owned and operated Kenneth's Radio and TV service in his home for 25 years until 1979. Ziegenfuss was a senior councilman for two terms in the 1970s. Born in Williams Township, he was a son of the late Amos and Mary (Weaver) Ziegenfuss. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Freemansburg, and served on its consistory board. Survivors: Sons, Kenneth P. Jr. of Freemansburg and Robert L., at home; daughter JoAnn of Allentown; sister, Mrs. Edna Sharer of Bethlehem; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Friday, Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. ******
Kenneth married Marion E. LANDER. Marion was born unknown. She died 1 before Nov 1990.
They had the following children:
3128 M i Kenneth P. ZIEGENFUSS Jr 3129 M ii Robert L. ZIEGENFUSS 3130 F iii JoAnn ZIEGENFUSS
1948. Florence M. ZIEGENFUSS 1 (William F. ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 2 in Feb 1893 in Pennsylvania. She died unknown. Florence was employed 3 as clerk in 1910 in dry goods store.
Florence married ? JENNINGS. The marriage ended in divorce.? JENNINGS was born unknown. He died unknown.
They had the following children:
3131 M i Donald JENNINGS
1952. John Archibald GROSS (Elmira E. ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 1 on 03 Dec 1901. He died 2 on 11 Feb 1962. He was buried 3 in Hellertown Union Cemetery; Hellertown, Pennsylvania. John was baptized 4 on 20 Mar 1902 in Christ Ev. Lutheran Church records.
John married Oma E. LAUBACH. Oma was born 1 on 16 Dec 1907 in Pennsylvania. She died 2 on 08 May 2000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
OMA E. GROSS; [EIGHTH Edition]
The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: May 10, 2000. pg. B.10Abstract (Document Summary)
Oma E. Gross, 92, of Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown, formerly of 1233 Third Ave., Hellertown, died Monday, May 8, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown campus. She was the wife of the late John A. Gross Jr.Full Text (126 words)
Copyright Morning Call May 10, 2000Oma E. Gross, 92, of Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown, formerly of 1233 Third Ave., Hellertown, died Monday, May 8, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown campus. She was the wife of the late John A. Gross Jr.
Born in Lower Saucon Township, she was a daughter of the late Victor H. and Emma Celinda (Leidich) Laubach.
She was a member of Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, Hellertown.
Survivors: Daughter, Sandra G., wife of James O. Gardner of Bethlehem; sons, Clark L. of Bel Air, Md. and Brian L. of Hellertown; a granddaughter and a great-grandson. She was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara E. Sloyer.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday.
Contributions: Phoebe Home, Allentown.
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They had the following children:
3132 F i Barbara Eva GROSS was born 1 on 17 Apr 1935 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She died 2 on 26 Dec 1982 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She was buried 3 in Hellertown Union Cemetery; Hellertown, Pennsylvania.
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Bethlehem Globe-Times; Jan 16, 1983; A7:4
A Teacher Fondly Remembered
(Editor's Note: The following was the eulogy read during funeral services last month for Mrs. Barbara Sloyer who had taught in the Saucon Valley School District for 26 years. Mrs. Hitchcock is director of resident's education, Good Shepherd Home, Allentown.)
By PRISCILLA HITCHCOCK
I am grateful for the honor and privilege to stand before you today and speak in tribute to the memory of a beloved teacher and friend. I say these words as a former student of Barbara Sloyer, as a mother who witnesses her effects on two generations, and as a teacher myself.
I speak first as her student and for the hundreds of students she has taught. We thank her, not only for the academics, but more important, for the values she instilled in each one of us. She taught us self discipline and self respect. She forced us to look inside ourselves and pull forth whatever talents and abilities we had,even some we didn't know we had. She made us aware of our potential and then guided us appropriately to fulfill it.
She loved this country, and shared that love with many children who never had the opportunity to see our nation. She made us take pride in our nation and realize the privelege and honor we had in being Americans.
This sense of patriotic pride, instilled by her, touched the hearts and minds of future soldiers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and most important...many young mothers and fathers.
I speak now as a mother myself who witnessed the beauty of Mrs. Sloyer's ability to span a generation with her love. She loved her students as a mother and she had many children. It was with great joy and pride that I watched as my own son, Heath, grew under her guidance.
She loved him as she did me, and made that love obvious to both of us. What greater gift can a parent receive than to see their children touched by the same hand and heart that guided their own?
I speak finally as a teacher myself, who knows too well the responsibilities and duties that go along with the privilege of teaching. I recall an incident which happened to me as I was a young mother, walking through a cemetery in Ohio with my two small children. It was an old and beautiful cemetery and I enjoyed reading the names and epitaphs on the headstones, which dated back to the 18th century.
One which I discovered was that of a teacher and it read, "A teacher may never know how far her influence will go." At this time, I was just completing my degree in education through night school, and those few words seemed to make my struggle worthwhile.
The truly remarkable thing that occurred at that moment howeve, was the fact that my thoughts reflected to my own fifth grade experience and my beloved teacher, Miss Gross, whom I hadn't seen in fifteen years. It seemed strangely appropriate that I stood there, four hundred miles away, as a mother and teacher, and realized how far indeed her influence had gone.
I promised myself, that on my next visit home, I would find her and tell her that she was the reason that I wanted to be a teacher, and hopefully as excellent as she had been. I kept this promise, and when I finally told her, it was received with tears of joy. Later I had the opportunity to teach right beside her room.
And so as we gather here to honor our beloved teacher, wife, sister, daughter anf friend, it is of comfort to know that we have already seen where some of her influence has gone, but none of us will ever know how many young people will continue to be touched, for generations to come, and in many far away places, by the loving hand of Barbara Sloyer.
I thank God for the blessing of knowing her. I know there are many young people here today, that will also thank God for this blessing...and her memory and influence will go on for generations to come.
******Barbara married Stanley David SLOYER son of Ira SLOYER and Emily Mae ZEINER. 3133 F ii Sandra G. GROSS Sandra married James O. GARDNER. 3134 M iii Clark L. GROSS 3135 M iv Brian L. GROSS
1953. Violet Elmira Rebecca GROSS (Elmira E. ZIEGENFUSS , Rebecca Ann FOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 02 Oct 1903 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She died 3 on 13 Oct 1989 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She was buried 4 in Hellertown Cemetery; Hellertown,Pennsylvania.. Violet was baptized 5 on 04 Dec 1903 in Christ Ev. Lutheran Church records.
Jay WILLIS research VIOLET E. CULVER Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Oct 14, 1989; The Morning Call; Mrs. Violet E. Culver, 86, of 1233 North Blvd., Bethlehem, died Friday in Gracedale, Nazareth R.1. She was the widow of Joseph R. Culver. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Elmira E. Gross. Survivors: Son, Arthur R., with whom she resided, and daughter, Mrs. Dolores Siess of Cape Coral, Fla. She was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Bognar. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday. ******
Violet married Joseph Russell CULVER. Joseph was born 1 in 1896. He died 2 in 1980. He was buried 3 in Hellertown Union Cemetery; Hellertown, Pennsylvania. Joseph served in the military 4 US Army Korean War.
They had the following children:
3136 F i Shirley C. CULVER was born 1, 2 on 13 Feb 1925 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She died 3 in Aug 1987 in Pennsylvania.
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MRS. SHIRLEY C. BOGNAR Morning Call; Allentown, Pa.; Aug 17, 1987; The Morning Call; Mrs. Shirley C. Bognar, 62, of 52 E. Garrison St., Bethlehem, died Sunday in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Ernest W. Bognar. She formerly was a clerk in the sales offices of Bethlehem Steel Corp. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Violet (Gross) Culver of Bethlehem and the late Joseph Culver. Surviving with her husband and mother are a brother Arthur of Bethlehem and a sister, Dolores Siess of Philadelphia. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Downing Funeral Home, 1002 W. Broad St., Bethlehem. There will be no calling hours. ******Shirley married Ernest W. BOGNAR. Ernest was born 1, 2 on 03 Oct 1920 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He died 3 on 09 Jun 2002 in Philadephia, Pennsylvania. He was buried 4 on 12 Jun 2002 in Holy Spirit Cemeter; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Ernest was employed 5 as 25 years in Bethlehem Steel Corp. He served in the military 6 U.S. Army WWII.
ERNEST BOGNAR; [FIRST Edition]
The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: Jun 12, 2002. pg. B.10
Abstract (Document Summary)
[ERNEST BOGNAR], 81, of Bethlehem, died June 9 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late Shirley Bognar.
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Copyright Morning Call Jun 12, 2002
Ernest Bognar, 81, of Bethlehem, died June 9 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late Shirley Bognar.
He worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 25 years.
Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Novak) Bognar.
He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of SeWyCo Fire Company, Lower Saucon Township, where he was a manager and received a 25-year award.
Survivors: Niece, nephew.
Services: graveside, 1 p.m. today, Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. No calling hours. Arrangements, Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem.
******3137 M ii Arthur R. CULVER was born 1, 2 on 22 Sep 1928 in Bethlehem, Northampton Co., PA. He died 3 on 15 Jan 1999 in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. He was buried 4 in Hellertown Union Cemetery; Hellertown, Pennsylvania.
ARTHUR R. CULVER Jay WILLIS research
Morning Call; Allentown; Jan 17, 1999; The Morning Call; FOR THE RECORD - (Published Monday, January 18, 1999) Arthur R. Culver, 70, who died Friday, resided at 1233 North Blvd., Bethlehem. The municipality was incorrect in Sunday's obituary. Arthur R. Culver, 70, of 1233 North Blvd., Hellertown, died Friday, Jan. 15, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Corp. for 39 years, retiring in 1986 as a chain man in the beam yards. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph Russell and Violet E. (Gross) Culver. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: Sister, Dolores Gagliardi of Philadelphia, and companion, Elizabeth T. Heidecker, with whom he resided. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Call 9-10 a.m. Wednesday. Contributions: Charity of one's choice.
******3138 F iii Delores CULVER Delores married (1) ? SIESS. Delores married (2) ? GAGLIARDI.
1957. George E. VOUGHT (John Grover Cleveland VOCHT , Jeremiah VOCHT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 25 Nov 1911 in Wilson, Pennsylvania. He died 3 on 22 Nov 2003 in Easton, Pennsylvania. George was employed 4 as 20 years in Bush & Bull Department Store.
GEORGE E. VOUGHT; [EIGHTH Edition]
The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: Nov 28, 2003. pg. B.8Abstract (Document Summary)
[GEORGE E. VOUGHT], 91, of Wilson, died Nov. 22 in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Fox) Vought.Full Text (93 words)
Copyright Morning Call Nov 28, 2003George E. Vought, 91, of Wilson, died Nov. 22 in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Fox) Vought.
He worked for the former Bush and Bull department store, Easton and Bethlehem, for 20 years.Born in Wilson, he was a son of the late John G. and Daisy (Wilson) Vought.
Survivors: Sister, Mildred Stone of Palmer Township; niece, nephew. He was predeceased by a son, John, and a daughter, Susan A.
Services: private graveside, were held. Arrangements, Strunk Funeral Home, Wilson.
Contributions: Memorial United Church of Christ, Easton.
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George married Dorothy FOX. Dorothy was born unknown. She died 1 before 2002.
They had the following children:
3139 M i John VOUGHT was born unknown. He died 1 before 2002. 3140 F ii Susan A. VOUGHT was born 1, 2 on 25 Aug 1940 in Wilson, Pennsylvania. She died 3 on 06 Aug 2002 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
SUSAN A. VOUGHT; [FIRST Edition]
The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: Aug 8, 2002. pg. B.8
Abstract (Document Summary)
Susan Ann Vought, 61, of Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township, formerly of Wilson, died Aug. 6 in Easton Hospital.
Full Text (82 words)
Copyright Morning Call Aug 8, 2002
Susan Ann Vought, 61, of Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township, formerly of Wilson, died Aug. 6 in Easton Hospital.
Born in Wilson, she was a daughter of George E. Vought of Wilson, and the late Dorothy (Fox) Vought.
She was a member of Memorial United Church of Christ, Wilson, where she assisted in projects and served on committees.
Survivor: Father. Services: 11 a.m. Friday in the church. Call 10:30-11 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements, Strunk Funeral Home, Wilson.
Contributions: To the church
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1959. Mildred M. SERGENT (Katie VOGT , Aaron Benjamin Franklin VOGT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 1 on 18 Sep 1910 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She died 2 on 30 Jan 2005 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She was buried 3 on 03 Feb 2005 in Holy Savior Cemetery. Mildred was employed 4 as cashier in 1930 in theater.
Mildred M. Smith; [FIFTH Edition]
The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: Jan 31, 2005. pg. B.6Abstract (Document Summary)
[Mildred M. Smith], 94, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 in her residence. She was born on Sept. 18, 1910 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Clark and Katie (Vogt) Sergent. She was the wife of Michael B. Smith. Married on July 2, 1938, they were married for 66 years. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She was very active in the church and received the Pro Ecclesia Medal from Pope John XXIII in 1959.Full Text (232 words)
Copyright Morning Call Jan 31, 2005 This document is a paid announcement.Mildred M. Smith, 94, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 in her residence. She was born on Sept. 18, 1910 in Bethlehem, daughter of the late Clark and Katie (Vogt) Sergent. She was the wife of Michael B. Smith. Married on July 2, 1938, they were married for 66 years. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. She was very active in the church and received the Pro Ecclesia Medal from Pope John XXIII in 1959. She was also active in the Young Matrons from the YWCA.
Survivors: Husband; son, Brother Michael A. Mickey Smith, C.S.C. of Wilmington, Delaware; daughter, Kathryn Bonnie Frederick of Bethlehem; two grandsons, Scott Frederick and his wife, Vilma, and Kevin Frederick and his companion, Angie Smith.
Services: will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2005 in the Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. in Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Calling hour will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial, Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Contributions: The family requests memorials in the form of Mass Cards or contributions to Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem, and/or St. Edmonds Academy, 2120 Veale Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19810.
Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits
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Mildred married Michael B. SMITH.
They had the following children:
3141 M i Brother Michael A. "Mickey" SMITH + 3142 F ii Kathryn Bonnie SMITH
1961. Clifford M. SERGENT (Katie VOGT , Aaron Benjamin Franklin VOGT , Johann "John" FOCHT , Margaretha SCHLOYER , Johann "Heinrich" SCHLEYER , Johann Michael ) was born 1, 2 on 08 Sep 1919 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He died 3 on 01 Jun 2003 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Clifford served in the military 4 U.S. Army WWII. He retired 5 street department, more than 25 years in 1983 in Bethlehem Dept. of Public Works.
CLIFFORD M SERGENT; [FIRST Edition]
The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: Jun 2, 2003. pg. B.6Abstract (Document Summary)
Rodney C. and Gregory C., both of Hanover Township, Arthur D. and Brent C., both of Bethlehem; sister, Mildred Smith of Bethlehem; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.Full Text (139 words)
Copyright Morning Call Jun 2, 2003Clifford M. "Sarge" Sergent, 83, of Bethlehem, died June 1 in his home. He was married to Choko (Nishida) Sergent for 52 years last month.
He worked in the street department for the city of Bethlehem Department of Public Works for more than 25 years before retiring in 1983. He also was a part-time bartender for local bars and clubs.
Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Clark and Katie (Vogel) Sergent. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Rodney C. and Gregory C., both of Hanover Township, Arthur D. and Brent C., both of Bethlehem; sister, Mildred Smith of Bethlehem; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem.
Contributions: Edgeboro Moravian Church, Bethlehem.
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Clifford married Choko NISHIDA.
They had the following children:
3143 M i Rodney C. SERGENT 3144 M ii Gregory C. SERGENT 3145 M iii Arthur D. SERGENT 3146 M iv Brent C. SERGENT
