Obituaries

THELMA E. PERCH

Thelma E. Perch, 88, of White Haven, passed away on Sunday evening, January 22, 2023 in Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late David and Thelma Muchler Williams and was a graduate of GAR High School. In her younger years she enjoyed swimming and rollerskating, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her beloved family. She also enjoyed spending summer days sitting on her front porch glider.

She was a member of the White Haven Presbyterian Church, its council and a member of its choir.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerome Perch; siblings, Ruth Havard, Frances Eddy, Sarah Rubel, Benjamin Williams and Rev. Arthur Williams.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jerome D. Perch of Blakeslee, Steven (Laura) Perch of NJ, Linda (John) Getz of East Side Borough, William Perch of White Haven, Daniel (Fran) Perch of NY; grandchildren, Matthew (Jeanmarie), Samantha, James, Meghan, Joshua (Amanda), Jason, Justine; greatgrandchildren, Henry, Leo and Marco; brother, Rev. William (Bonnie) Williams; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were conducted January 28, from the White Haven Presbyterian Church, with interment following in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc. White Haven.

Memorial contributions may be made to the White Haven Presbyterian Church, 305 Berwick Street, White Haven, in her memory.

GAIL D. SCHULZ

Gail D. Schulz, of Foster Township, passed away at home with family by her side, Monday, January 30, 2023.

Born in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Hudson and Martha Wilgus Benson and was employed as a nurse prior to retirement. She enjoyed spending time with family, reading and knitting and was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Schulz Jr. in 2009, one brother and one sister.

She is survived by her sons, Charles (Louise)

Schulz, David (Michelle) Schulz, Donald Schulz, four grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 2, at 10:30 a.m. from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., White Haven with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Friends are invited to join the family from 9:30 am until time of service on Thursday.

Visit www. LehmanFuneralHome. com for additional information.

Victorial Murtsef

Victoria Murtsef, 80 years of age of Weatherly, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. Born Sunday, September 20, 1942 in Istanbul, Turkey she was the daughter of the late Boris, and Luba (Gayef) Nizamoff.

Surviving are sons, George Murtsef and his wife Susan, and Peter