12 THE HOME NEWS April 28-May 4, 2011
Obituaries
Andrew “Andy” D. Siegfried
March 27, 1979 – April 18, 2011 Andrew “Andy” D. Siegfried, 32, of Arlington, VA, formerly of Palmer Township, became suddenly ill Monday morning, April 18 and passed away Monday evening at the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA surrounded by his loving parents and co-workers. Born March 27, 1979, in Easton, he was the son of Ruth Ann (Kressman) and Richard R. Siegfried of Palmer Township. Andrew was a member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church in Forks Township. He was also a member of the Arlington Nutrition Corner Health Club in Arlington, VA. Andrew was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1997, where he was a member of the marching band and orchestra, as well as a member of the boys’ tennis team. He also graduated Summa Cum Laude from George Washington University, Washington, DC in 2001, with a degree in Finance. Andrew or “Siggy” as he was known at work, was employed as a Manager at Bates White Economic Consulting in Washington, DC. Survivors in addition to his loving parents, are a brother, Benjamin R. Siegfried of Forks Township; and uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Miriam V. (Kline) and Walter M. Kressman, as well as his
paternal grandparents, Ethel E. (Ellis) and Howard “Pete” Siegfried. Services: were held on Tuesday in the Arndt’s Lutheran Church, Easton (Forks Township), PA 18040. F Interment followed in the Arndt’s Cemetery, Forks Township. Arrangements were under the care and direction of the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown. Contributions: may be made in memory of Andrew to the Arndt’s Lutheran Church.
Helen I. Dobish
Nov. 11, 1920 – April 18, 2011 Helen I. Dobish, 90, of Northampton died Monday, April 18 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Walter S. Hucaluk and the late Martin Dobish. A collector of glass globes, she was a member of Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton. She was born in Hokendauqua on Nov. 11, 1920, a daughter of the late George and Helen (Barton) Cowitch. Surviving are a daughter, Dolores Johnson, of Allentown; three sons, Metro J. Hucaluk, Sr. of Whitehall, Martin P. Dobish of Catasauqua, and Michael A. Dobish, Sr. of Northampton; two sisters, Margaret Kuchera, of Catasauqua and Mary Check of Allentown; a brother, John Cowitch, of Allentown; 17 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandson. Preceding her in death were two sons, Walter and George Hucaluk; a sister, Dorothy Kuchera, and a brother, George Cowitch. A funeral mass was celebrated on April 20 in Queenship of Mary Church, followed by burial in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial donations may be
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Frances K. Burda
Sept. 15, 1919 – April 19, 2011 Frances K. Burda, 91, of Bath died Tuesday, April 19 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late Thomas Burda. A homemaker, she was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Bath. Born Sept. 15, 1919 in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Melchior and Amelia (Ondris) Dopsovic. Surviving are a brother, Joseph Dopsovic, of Carlisle; a sister, Agnes Chabak, of Catasauqua; her twin sister, Mageline Forgas, of Bath; two granddaughters and two grandsons. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Frances Miller, and two brothers, Leonard and Paul Dopsovic. Private services were arranged by the Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth.
Burial in the church and interment in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assn., c/o the funeral home at 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Anna M. Paukovitz
Anna M. Paukovitz, 93, Northampton, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at Arden Court, Wescosville. She was the wife of the late Stephen Paukovitz. During World War II, she worked on the assembly line at Vultee Aircraft Co. and a s nurses aide at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Fullerton, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Hamilla) Ferenchak. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Nadine; three brothers, Joseph, John and George Ferenchak; and two sisters, Olga and Agnes. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton, and burial was in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, where memorial donato the Cerebral Palsy AsSalvatore C. Albani tions sociation and/or Queenship April 18, 1934 – April 21, 2011 of Mary Church may be sent, Salvatore C. Albani, 77, at 326 E. 21st St., Northampof Nazareth died Thursday, ton, PA 18067. April 21 at home. He was the husband of Barbara (Fritz) Al- George A. Savercool bani. April 4, 1950 – April 23, 2011 A barber for many years in George A. Savercool, 61, Easton and Phillipsburg, he also worked at Lone Star Ce- of Nazareth died Saturday, ment Co., Nazareth, for more April 23 in St. Luke’s Hospithan 20 years, retiring in 1995. tal, Fountain Hill. He was the He had served in the Marine husband of Charlene (Reese) Corps during the Korean War. Savercool. He worked in many deBorn April 18, 1934 in Phillipsburg, he was a son of the partments at Martin Guitar in late Mario and Mary (Ram- Nazareth for 35 years. A 1969 graduate of Nazareth High pulla) Albani. He was a member of Holy School, he served in the Air Family Catholic Church, Naz- Force during the Vietnam War. Born April 4, 1950 in Easton, areth, and the Knights of Cohe was a son of the late Harold lumbus Council #4282. In addition to his wife, he is and Lois (Beers) Savercool. He was a former leader of survived by a daughter, Tina Boy Scout Troop #78 in NazaKeppel, of Bethlehem Township; two sons, Thomas and rerth. A former coach of the James, both of Nazareth; and Nazareth Clippers softball team, he coached community eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death basketball for many years were a daughter, Ann Louise, and also coached community and a sister, Elizabeth Albani. baseball. Mr. Savercool was a memServices were held on Tuesber of St. John’s U.C.C. day morning in the Reichel Funeral, Home, Nazareth, fol- Church, Nazareth; an active lowed by a Mass of Christian firefighter and social member of Nazareth Vigilance Hose Co.; life member of East Lawn Fire Co., American Legion Post #415, and VFW Post #4366, Nazareth. He was also a member of the Nazareth Jacksonian Club and a member of the
C. F. Martin Golf League. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Shawn, of Catasauqua; a daughter, Laura Savercool, at home; three brothers, Barry of Easton, James of Phillipsburg, and Bruce of Phillipsburg; a halfbrother, Terry, of Eason; and a grandson. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning in St. John’s U.C.C. Church, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Donations in his memory may be made to VIA of the Lehigh Valley, 336 W. Spruce St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Arthur D. Holota Arthur D. Holota, 75, of Cementon died Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown. He was the husband of Agnes A. (Delucia) Holota. He worked in turnover and assembly for Mack Trucks Corp., Allentown, for more than 33 years, retiring in 1987. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Stella (Kotch) Holota. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Catasauqua, and U.A.W. #677. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, John, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a grandson; a sister, Pauline Longenhagen, of Coplay; two brothers, Edward of Pennsville, and Ronald of North Catasauqua; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning in St. Andrew’s Church, followed by entombment in Assumption B.V.M. Mausoleum, Northampton. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton.
Anton Spitzer
Feb. 27, 1917 – April 23, 2011 Anton “Tony” Spitzer, 94, of Northampton died Saturday, April 23 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Garger) Spitzer. He worked as a carpenter for the Louis S. Tepes, Sr. Construction Co., and was the oldest living member of the Northampton Liederkranz. Born Feb. 27, 1917 in Deutsch Ehrensdorf, Austria, he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna (Mattes) Spitzer. He served six years with Continued on page 13
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