Obituaries Joseph T. Carpency
1941 – FEB. 22, 2017 Joseph Thomas Carpency, 76, of Danielsville, died We d n e s d a y Feb. 22, 2017 at home after fighting 16 years with congestive heart failure. He was the husband of Gail (Chromiak) Carpency for 21 years. During his youth, the family moved to Bethlehem and Joe became a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964. While in the Navy, he worked as a mechanic on nuclear submarines in Holy Loch, Scotland and Charleston S.C., and completed nuclear training in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He entered Lehigh University and graduated in 1969 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Joe started working at PP&L in the Mechanical Test Department in Hazleton and later transferred to Martins Creek Steam Electrical Station as a mechanical engineer, where he remained until his retirement in 1995. Born in Mauch Chunk, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Valeria H. (Vitek) Carpency. Joe was very active in sports and loved baseball, basketball, racquetball, tennis, skiing and gold. He also loved Lehigh wrestling. However, Joe’s greatest passion was flying and he owned a Cessna 172 and an Aztec twin engine plane for many years. He also built his own single engine Glastar from a kit, which took him six years to build and was working on building an ultralight until a few months ago when he lost his strength. Joe was also a certified flight instructor. His wife Gail was his constant medical advocate. In addition to his wife, surviving are three sisters, Rosemarie Carpency of Bethlehem Township, Eleanor Woytusik of Allentown, and Suzanne Majczan of Bethlehem; three nieces; and a nephew. He was predeceased by a sister, Valerie Clark. A memorial service in celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 11 a.m. in
the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, 2165 Community Dr., Rt. 946, Moorestown. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions may be made in his memory to Sisters of St. Joseph, Mount St. Joseph Convent, 9701 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118-2694 or The Salvation Army Lehigh Valley, 344 N. 7th St., Allentown, PA 18102.
Nancy A. Costenbader
Nancy A. Costenbader, 69, of Walnutport, Lehigh To w n s h i p , died Thursday evening, Feb. 23, 2017 in Lehigh Valley HospitalCedar Crest, Salisbury Township. A 1965 graduate of Northampton High School, she was employed as supervisor for the U.S Post Office, Lehigh Valley Bethlehem, retiring after 26 years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John Q. and Anna (Vangrin) Treichler. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter. Surviving are a son, Scott R., of Lehigh Township; a granddaughter, Jessica A., and several cousins. Services were this (Thursday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, W. Catasauqua, Whitehall Township. Contributions may be made to the Northampton Area Food Bank, c/o the funeral home.
Danielle N. Genteel
MAY 30, 1990 – FEB. 23, 2017 Danielle Nicole Genteel, 26, of Nazareth, died on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem on May 30, 1990, she was a daughter of Sharon L. (Krauss) Stroble of Northampton and James Genteel of Easton. Danielle enjoyed the arts, snowboarding and the outdoors. She also loved animals, going to the beach, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Danielle is survived by a sister,
Jennifer Zeigafuse; step-father, Thomas Stroble; a niece, Ashley; two nephews, Christopher and Ryan; and many aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon in the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Bangor, followed by burial in East Bangor Cemetery.
Thomas C. George
JAN. 11, 1947 – FEB. 23, 2017 Thomas C. George, 70, of Bethlehem Township, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Patricia H. (Antol) George. He graduated with an associates degree from Peirce Junior College, Bethlehem, a bachelor’s degree from Moravian College, and master’s from Wilkes University, all the while working full time and raising his family. He worked for Minerals Technologies in Easton for many years until retiring. Born on January 11, 1947 in St. Luke’s Hospital, he was a son of the late Clayton R. and Frances P. (DiMarcantonio) George. Tom was a member of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and many social clubs, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tracy C. Velekei of Moore Township and Tricia C. George of Moorestown; and two granddaughters, Tori Kline of Chester Springs and Dayna Kline of East Allen Township. Services were held on Monday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Hellertown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and interment in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 1st St., Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Ruth V. Hall
SEPT. 23, 1919 – FEB. 22, 2017 Ruth V. Hall, 97, of Nazareth, formerly of Northampton, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Gracedale. She was the wife of the late George C. Hall. She was a long time member of St. Paul’s U.C.C., Northampton, and a member of the Northampton Senior Ladies Group. Ruth was also a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. Born on Sept. 23, 1919 in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Earle an Elsie (Vaughn) Clause. Surviving are a son, George E. Hall of Elkton, Md.; a daughter, Jacqueline R. Reis, of Lancaster; a sister, May Shaedel, of Bethlehem; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kimberly, and a brother, Marvin. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Memorial Fund, c/o the Schisler Funeral
Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Helen I. Henry
FEB. 14, 1920 – FEB. 24, 2017 Helen I. Henry, 97, of Danielsville, formerly of Slatington, died at home on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. She was the wife of the late Alfred T. “Hap” Henry for 51 years before he died in 1993. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Born on Feb. 14, 1920 in Whitehall Township, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Iva (Everett) Hausman. Helen was a member of Union Evan. Lutheran Church, Schnecksville. She is survived by two sons, Preston G. Henry, with whom she resided, and David A. Henry of Bowmanstown; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Hausman, of Allentown; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dorothy Kunkle; four brothers, Paul, George, Francis and Preston Hausman; and two sisters, Anna Serfoss and Hilda Redline. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lehigh Township Lions Club, 902 Municipal Rd., Walnutport, PA 18088.
Irene A. Megargell-Hess
Irene A. (Woodring) Megargell-Hess, 99, formerly of Northampton and the Devon House, Allentown, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospice House, Inpatient Unit, Allentown. She was the wife of the late George M. Megargell and the late Kervin R. Hess. She was employed as a trimmer for the former Cross Country Clothes-Botany 500 Group, Northampton for more than 28 years, retiring in 1982. Born in Northampton, Irene was a member of the Eastern Star, Rose Croix Chapter, Northampton, for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s U.C.C., Seemsville. Surviving are a daughter, Mariene M. Smith of Fogelsville; a granddaughter, Sheri Ference, of New Tripoli; step-daughters, Nancy Nyce of Bath, Terry Rissmiller and Susan Sipos, both of Northampton; six step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, LaRue Flammer and Diane Batchelor, both of Bath; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a grandson, Carl B. Smith, Jr.; four sisters, Elaine, Shirley Ruch, Loretta Barthol, Mae Creyer, and Mildred Yelles; and three broth-
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ers, Gerald, Roy and Walter Woodring. Services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, with calling hour from 1-2 p.m. Interment will be in Snyder’s Church Cemetery, Seemsville. Contributions may be made to the St. Peter’s Church Memorial Fund, 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton, PA 18067 or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
Diana M. Smith
AUG. 16, 1944 – FEB. 20, 2017 Diana M. Smith, 72, formerly of Walnutport, died on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 in Manor Care, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Russell Smith for 33 years until he died in 2004. She was employed by the former DeVille Blouse Co. in Danielsville, where she worked as a sewing machine operator for more than 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the Intl. Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Born on Aug. 16, 1944 in Danielsville, she was a daughter of the late Quillas and Dorothy (Remaley) Marsh. Diane was a member of Christ (Little Moore) U.C.C., Danielsville, and a former member of the Moorestown Garden Club. She enjoyed needlepoint and loved her cats. Surviving are her sister, Virginia Meckes, of Walnutport; two nieces, Sandra Gabryluk of Walnutport and Brenda Beltzer of Danielsville; a nephew, Harvey Meckes, of Walnutport. Preceding her in death were a sister, Lorraine Jones, and a nephew, Quay Jones, Jr. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Little Moore U.C.C., 913 S. Mink Rd., Danielsville, PA 18038.
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