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 Return to Main "Recent Deceased" File Martha Rambeck Coplay, PA, Dec 16, 2010 Robert Mayer Allentown, PA, Dec 1, 2010 Frank Dergosits Whitehall, PA, Oct 23, 2010 Albert Stanko Whitehall, PA, Oct 18, 2010 Frank Kahr Allentown, PA, Oct 1, 2010 Bertha Hanisits Whitehall, PA, Sep 19, 2010 Joseph Marakovits Stockerton, PA, Sep 16, 2010 Hilda Gratzer Woodside, NY, Sep 1, 2010 Sigmund Ehritz Allentown, PA, Aug 3, 2010 John Woppel Chicago, IL, Jun 6, 2010 Theresa Marakovits Nazareth, PA, May 31, 2010 Mary Tamedl New York, NY, May 10, 2010 Joseph Wolfer Northampton, PA, Apr 25, 2010 Emil Ritter Nazareth, PA, Apr 15, 2010 Stephen Deutsch Scarsdale, NY, Apr 8, 2010 Mary C. Legath Coplay, PA, Apr 1, 2010 Steve Ribarits Jolliet, IL, Mar 25, 2010 Ernest Jandersit Kenilworth, NJ, Mar 16, 2010 Wilhelm Jelosits Bronx, NY, Mar 15, 2010 Marie Loome Portland, OR, Feb 2, 2010 Stefan Garger Bethpage, NY, Jan 30, 2010 Hedwig Lynche Brick, NJ, Jan 4, 2010 Rev. Ladislaus Parker Orange, CA, Jan 3, 2010 Return to Main "Recent Deceased" File |
Martha Rambeck  Martha Rambeck, 84, formerly of Coplay, died December 14 at Cedarbrook, So. Whitehall Twp. She was married to the late Karl A. Rambeck, Jr. Born in Inzenhof, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Franz and Bertha (Heber) Keppel. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Coplay. Survivors: Son, Karl F. Rambeck of Coplay; brother, Ferdinand, of Austria; sisters, Anna, of Austria, Maria Strini, of Whitehall; nieces, nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, December 17, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Friends and family may call 9 to 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church c/o the funeral home 18037. Published in Morning Call on December 16, 2010 Top Robert Mayer Robert Mayer, 90, of Allentown died Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Whitehall Manor. Born in Wallendorf, Burgenland, Austria, on January 30, 1920, he came to the United States in 1923. He was the son of the late Stephen and Wilhelmina (Weber) Mayer. Robert was the husband of the late Catherine Mayer, who passed away in 2008. He was a navy veteran World War II and served on the U.S.S. Chikaskia. He retired as an ironworker in 1982. He loved traveling, camping and had a special love for dogs. Survivors: Daughters, Mary Louise, and her husband, Joseph, of Macungie, Rosann, and her husband, Robert, of Northampton; brother, Stephen Mayer, of Bethlehem; sister, Hilda Grim, of Allentown, Josephine of Florida. He was predeceased by a sister; Edith Schwoyer. Grandchildren, Heather Turchanik, Amy Potter Drummond, Kristoffer Scheetz and Katy Beth Potter; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Reppert, Kassidy Scheetz, Evan Turchanik and Addison Potter Drummond. Services: Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 7, 2010 at 10 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. all in Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. Online condolences can be made to www.weberfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorials in Robert's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Published in Morning Call on December 4, 2010 Top Frank Dergosits Frank G. Dergosits, 89, of Whitehall, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at his home. Born November 3, 1920 in Gerersdorf, Burgenland, Austria, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Jost) Dergosits. He and his wife Edith J. (Haertel) Dergosits were married October 5, 1946. He was a member of Member of the Coplay Saengerbund and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 190. He served in the US Army during World War II where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and earned two Bronze Stars and Two Purple Hearts. Survivors: in addition to his wife he is survived by: daughter, Joanne M. Tatem, of Audobon, PA; son, Edward N. Dergosits, of Mill Valley, CA; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Robert F. Dergosits. Services: arrangements are being handled by Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2010. A Memorial service will be at Schisler Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2010. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National World War II Museum, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com. Published in Morning Call on October 25, 2010 Top Albert Stanko Albert Stanko, 90, passed away October 18, at his home in Whitehall. Born in Raabfidisch/Rábafüzes, Hungary, he was a son of the late Josef and Gisella (Gollinger) Stanko. Albert was the husband of Kristina (Gasper), with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage this past June. He was employed by the Fuller Co. for 28 years retiring in 1983. Albert was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church and a life member of the Austrian-Hungarian Veterans Society in Allentown. Survivors: In addition to his wife he is survived by; sons, Steve with wife Karen, and Albert with wife Nanette; grandsons, Burt and Brad Stanko; sisters, Gisella, Paula, Cecilia, and Frieda; as well as many good friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by siblings, Bertha, Eduard, Anna, Josef, and Franz. Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, at 10 a.m., please call from 8:45 to 9:45 all in the church, 619 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall. On line condolences can be made to: www.weberfuneralhomes.com Contributions: Can be made in Albert's name to the American Cancer Society , 389 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017 . Published in Morning Call on October 20, 2010 Top Frank Kahr Frank Kahr, 82, of Allentown died Friday, October 1, in Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Annex. Frank and his wife Pauline (Haftl) Kahr would have celebrated 57 years of marriage on November 6. Born in Raabfidisch/Rábafüzes, Vas Megye, Hungary, he was the son of the late Adolph and Julia (Judt) Kahr. Frank retired from the Bethlehem Fabricators after many years of service. He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church, Fullerton. Frank was a bartender for the Coplay Saengerbund and the former Edelweiss Haus in Northampton. He was a member of the Austrian-Hungarian Veterans Society and the former Allgermeiner Arbeiterverein, both in Allentown. Survivors: Besides his wife, Pauline; daughter, Judy Kahr, of Allentown; son, Richard Kahr and his wife, Susan, of Whitehall; brother, Adolph Kahr, of Allentown; three grandchildren, Michael Kahr and his wife Erica, Jason Kahr and his wife Audra, and Alyssa Kahr; one great granddaughter, Hailey. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 6 at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Church, 618 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall. Family and friends may call Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St., Northampton and Wednesday 9 to 9:45 a.m. in the church foyer. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to the Alzheimers foundation of America c/o funeral home. Published in Morning Call on October 3, 2010 Top Bertha Hanisits Bertha P. Hanisits, 86, of Northampton, PA., formerly of Whitehall, PA. died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA. She was the wife of the late William P. Hanisits who died in 1970. Born in Kukmirn, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Caroline (Freismuth) Peischl. Bertha was an assembler for the former Western Electric Co. of Allentown, PA. for 27 years before retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Whitehall Seniors Club and enjoyed the traveling she did with the group. Survivors: sons, William A. Hanisits and wife Joyce of Venice, FL, Thomas J. Hanisits and wife Teresa of Coplay, PA; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, sons John and Robert, and grandson Jason. Services: scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday September 23, 2010 at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA. 18067. Calling hour 10 - 11 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow services at Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Allentown, PA. Contributions: May be made to the American Heart Assoc. - Northeast, PA. C/O the funeral home. On-line condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com. Published in Morning Call on September 22, 2010 Top Joseph A. Marakovits Joseph A. Marakovits, Sr., 81 of Stockertown, died Sept. 15, 2010 in the VNA Hospice of St. Lukes, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Connie (Ciarrocchi) Marakovits. They were married 56 years on Aug. 21. Joe was born Feb. 15, 1929 in St. Kathrein, Burgenland, Austria, son of the late Frank and Maria (Timar) Marakovits. Joe was an expert cabinet finisher. He worked at Starks Cabinet Shop, Belfast (formerly known as Karchas) for 52 years. He also worked at PPG, Stockertown for 34 years. He served in the US Army in the Korean War and was a recipient of the purple heart. He proudly served in the 7th Calvary Regiment. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a life member of Holy Family Club, VFW Post 4366 and East Lawn Fire Co., all in Nazareth. Survivors: Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joseph Jr., and his wife, Rebecca, Scott Depot, WV, Steven, and his wife Anne, Mason, OH; five grandchildren, Kelli, Nicholas, Zachary, Corinn, Ben; two sisters, Mary Strobl, and Rosina Flank; he was predeceased by grandson Christopher; sister Veronica Goth, and brother Frank Marakovits. Services: Sat. 9:30 a.m. at Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Nazareth. Burial with military services in Holy Family Cemetery. Call Friday 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Published in Morning Call on September 16, 2010 Top Hilda Gratzer Hilda Gratzer, 79, of Woodside, Queens, NY, passed away on September 1, 2010. She was the widow of Joseph Gratzer, who died in 2007. Born in Moschendorf, Burgenland, Austria, she was a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Maria (Feibel) Behm. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Queens, NY. Top Sigmund Ehritz Sigmund J. Ehritz, 85, formerly of Easton and Allentown, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Barto, PA. Born June 7, 1925, in Easton, he was a son of the late Sigmund and Maria (Fiedler) Ehritz. Sigmund was raised in Krobotek, Burgenland, Austria and returned to the U.S. at the age of twenty-one. His first wife of 46 years, the former Mary Bolash, died May 15, 1998. His second wife, Rita Hessinger, died February 7, 2010. Sigmund retired in 1990 from Victaulic, where he worked for over 40 years. He enjoyed listening to music, especially German music and played the accordion and harmonica. He also enjoyed dancing and bowling. Sigmund was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown and a former member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, formerly St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Easton. He was a life member of the Order of Fleas, Liberty Hose Company, Easton Lodge #45, Order of Moose and Citizens Hose Company, and a member of the Coplay Saengerbund. Survivors: two sons, Sigmund E. and his wife Jeannette, of Palmer Township and John O. and his wife Arleen, with whom he resided; a daughter, Paula A. Howard and her husband Charles, of Lehighton, PA; four grandchildren, Crystal, Heidi, Andrea and Johnathan. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Katherine and a brother, Otto F. Services: 9:30 a.m Friday from the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick St., Easton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Davis and St. Joseph Sts., Easton. Call Friday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph's New Cemetery. Contributions: May be made to Sacred Heart Hospice, 2268 South 12th St., Allentown, PA, 18103. Top John Woppel John Woppel, age 96, of Chicago, passed away on June 6, 2010. He was the loving husband of the late Maria (née Hasler); beloved father of John, Manfred (Priscilla) and Erich (Sue); devoted grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 20. He was born in Woppendorf, Burgenland, Austria and was a life-long member of the Burgenländische Gemeinschaft. Top Theresa Marakovits Theresa J. Marakovits of Nazareth and resident of Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, passed away on May 31, 2010. She was 86. Born in Passaic, NJ on March 19, 1924, she was the second of three children born to the late John and Maria (Klucsarits) Schuch. At about the age of three, Theresa and her mother moved to Punitz, Burgenland, Austria, her parents' birthplace. She married Frank Marakovits in 1947 together they worked the family farm. In 1957, Theresa immigrated with her husband and son, Edward, to the United States. Her husband Frank passed away on August 21, 2006. In April of that year they had celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. She was a member and supporter of Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth. Survivors: Theresa is survived by her son, Edward Marakovits of Belfast; and daughter, Diane Sharp, wife of Steven Sharp, of West Grove, PA; her grandchildren are Dana Marakovits of Moore Twp., Scott Marakovits and wife Tanya of Williams Twp., Steven Sharp Jr. and Paul Sharp of West Grove; Theresa had three great-grandchildren, twins Mason and Kenzie Marakovits and Damian Gill; she is also survived by brother-in-law, Ignaz Marakovits and wife Martha; and nephew and nieces both here and in Austria; also cousins, Mary Schaller and Joseph Klucsarics. Beside her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Walter Marakovits, brother, Eduard Schuch, and sister, Johanna (Schuch) Karlovits. Services: Friday, 10:30 a.m. in Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth. Call Friday 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Family School c/o Reichel Funeral Home. Published in Morning Call on June 2, 2010 Top Mary Tamedl Mary H. "Mitzi" Tamedl, 88, of Macungie, formerly of New York City, died May 10, 2010 in Liberty Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the widow of the late John K. Tamedl. Born in Gerersdorf, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Mary (Beidl) Musser. She was a packer for the Sunshine Biscuit Company, Long Island City, NY for many years. She was of the Catholic faith. She loved polka music and dancing. Survivors: Nephews; godchildren; and many friends. Services: Viewing Friday, May 14, 2010 from 10 to 12 Noon in the Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Services will be conducted by the Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home, Inc., Long Island City, NY. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, c/o the funeral home, 18049. Published in Morning Call on May 13, 2010 Top Joseph Wolfer Joseph J. Wolfer, 84, of Northampton died Sunday, April 25 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Gloria (Onuschak) Wolfer for 60 years. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Frank and Agnes (Jandrisovits) Wolfer (from Kirchfidisch and Tudersdorf). Owner of Joe’s Barber Shop from 1951-1973, he was also a barber at the Cedarbrook Home from 1974-1991. He was a musician playing the button accordion for his band, the Joe Wolfer Orchestra, and was also one of the leaders of the weekly button accordion jam sessions at the Edelweiss Haus in Northampton and the Coplay Saengerbund. Joseph was a member and an usher at Queenship of Mary Church, Northampton. Survivors: Daughters, Judith, wife of Art Brown, of Northampton, Nancy, wife of Michael Schneider, of Northampton; sons, Joseph Wolfer Jr., and his wife Robin, of Colorado Springs, CO, John Wolfer, of Northampton; five grandchildren, Michael, Ellie, Matthew, and Casey; and good friend, Dorothy Molchany, of Coplay. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church 1324 Newport Ave. Northampton. Family and friends may call Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21 St. Northampton. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to the church care of funeral home. Published in Morning Call on April 26, 2010 Top Emil S. Ritter Emil S. Ritter, 91, of Nazareth died April 15, 2010 in Manicure, Easton. He was the husband of Emnia (Zimitz) Ritter. They were married 62 years on January 31. Emil was born October 18, 1918 in Zillingtal, Burgenland, Austria, son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Cvitkovits) Ritter. Emil was a machinist and Mill Wright at the former Penn-Dixie Cement Co., Nazareth retiring in 1980 after 44 years of service. Emil proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. He received a diploma from French government for liberating Europe. He received the victory medal with clusters and the Infantry Combat Badge. He served as an interpreter for P.O.W.s He served in the 28 Infantry division of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was a charter member of the V.F.W. Post # 4366, Nazareth and a life member of the Holy Family Club. Survivors: Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Suzanne, Wife of Michael Kroboth, lower Nazareth Twp and Dr. Emilie Ritter, Nazareth. Services: are Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Burial in Holy Family Cemetery, call Tuesday 7-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions: in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth. Top Stephen Deutsch Stephen Deutsch of Scarsdale, New York passed away on Thursday April 8, 2010. He was 78. The son of Johanna Deutsch and Josef Mondschein, he was born in Lancaster, PA but soon returned to Glasing, Burgenland, Austria with his family to their farm. He emigrated to the United States in his teens to make a better life for himself, and his life as a United States citizen is a classic tale of the “self-made man”. He joined the United States Air Force in his twenties and served in the Korean War as a pilot stationed in the Castle Harbor region of Bermuda for a number of years. Following his military service, he returned to the United States and joined the New York State Police Department as a State Trooper. In 1961, Stephen and his brother-in-law Hans Schanter opened a bar/restaurant/catering hall in the Castle Hill area of the Bronx, NY. His love of Bermuda formed during his time in the air force and inspired him to name his beloved restaurant the Castle Harbour Casino, after his former Castle Harbor home. The successful venue attracted hundreds of weddings, dinner parties, police and firemen functions, union meetings and dinner dances, with its moderate prices, storied German cuisine and Bavarian dancing troupes. For many years Stephen’s sister Rose was the driving force behind the kitchen, preparing the infamous pork and sauerkraut, Sauerbraten and sweet cabbage that made the Castle Harbour famous. Friends and family often gathered at the Castle Harbour, particularly those of German, Austrian and Hungarian heritage, and fondly nicknamed Stephen the “King of the Castle”. After nearly forty years of business, the Castle Harbour on Havemeyer Avenue closed its doors recently, a reflection of the changing neighborhood and the desire of the United Odd Fellow and Rebekah Home neighboring the property to purchase the site. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Elfriede (Rita), his daughters Cynthia (Cindy) and Stephanie; son-in-law Tom Martyn; four grandchildren Caitlyn, Liam, Lauren and Ryan; his sister Rose Schanter (of Gardiner, NY), his brother Alois Mondschein (of Glasing, Austria) and many nieces and nephews including Rosemary Schanter, John Schanter, and Robert Weinhofer. Stephen will be dearly missed. Visitation at Flynn Memorial Home (1652 Central Park Ave.), Yonkers, NY. Sunday, April 11th 7-9pm and Monday, April 12th 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima R. C. Church, Scarsdale, NY on Tuesday, April 13, at 10:30 am. Entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY. Top Mary C. Legath Mary C. Legath, 103, formerly of Coplay, of Naples, Florida, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2010 at home. She was the wife of the late Frank Legath. Born in Krottendorf bei Güssing, Burgenland, Austria, she was the daughter of the late Alois and Theresia (Betz) Kroboth. Mary was a former member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay and its Altar & Rosary Society. Currently, she was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Naples, Florida. Survivors: children, Frank Legath, Jr., and his wife, Jean; Hilda Koetting and companion, William Fortney, John F. Legath and his wife, Claire, all of Whitehall, Mary Ann wife of Richard Sutton of Naples, FL; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Theresia Dengg and Augusta Ettlinger, both of Austria. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fifth and Coplay Sts., Coplay. Friends and family may call 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment, St. Peter's Cemetery, Coplay. Contributions: St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay c/o funeral home 18037. Top Steve Joseph Ribarits The visitation for Steve Joseph Ribarits, 62, will be from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Monday, at St. Hubert, 729 Grand Canyon St., Hoffman Estates. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery immediately following the Mass. Born July 16, 1947, in Sopron (Ödenburg), Hungary, the son of Steve and Anna (nee Ruzsak), he passed away at home. Steve was a veteran of the Army. He enjoyed reading, cooking, listening to music and watching all sports. He especially enjoyed being with his family. Survivors include children, Christine (Rod) O'Dell, Eric and Julia; grandchildren, Nevan and Skylar; sister, Gisella (Richard) Wien, Anna (Gregg) Cygnar and Mary Meyer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established. Arrangements were made by Countryside Funeral Homes, Bartlett, 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com. Top Ernest Jandersit Sr. Ernest Jandersit Sr., 99, of Clark, NJ, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Rahway. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 10 a.m. from the Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home, 211 Westfield Ave., Clark, thence to Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, where the funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Visitation is on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Born in Szentpéterfa (Prostrum), Hungary and raised in Coplay, PA., as a young man he traveled throughout the U.S. and has resided in Clark since 1958. Mr. Jandersit was the founder and owner of Ridge Door Sales Inc. of Hillside for 45 years. He was a member of the Elks of Hillside. Mr. Jandersit was best known for his stories about growing up during the Great Depression. He also worked on the construction of the Hoover Dam. He was a good and respected man by everyone who knew him. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose (née Agolio); loving father of Ernest Jr. and his wife, Dolores, Robert Sr. and his wife, Carol, Thomas Sr., and Laurie Silnger and her husband, Art; caring brother of Caroline Jandersit, Stella Nederstock, Julia Simon, and Edward and Peter Jandersit; treasured grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Top Wilhelm Jelosits Wilhelm Jelosits, 78, of the Bronx, NY, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010. Born December 3, 1932 in Reinersdorf, Burgenland, Austria, he was the son of late Johann and Paulina (Sorger) Jelosits. Top Marie H. Loome A memorial Mass will be at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eugene for Marie H. Loome of Eugene, who died Jan. 28 of age-related causes. She was 89. Private inurnment will be at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. She was born March 25, 1920, in Kleinpetersdorf, Austria, to Fred and Ella (Waschitz) Heritsch. She married Thomas J. Loome Jan. 12, 1946, in Chicago. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Sharon Cate of Graham, Wash.; three sons, Patrick of Eugene, Brian of Springfield and William of Toledo, Ohio; a sister, Jean Atchley of Ventura, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene. Top Stefan Garger Bethpage, NY died Saturday, January 30, 2010. Mr. Garger was born in Strem, Burgenland, Austria. He was the son of the late Johann and Gisela (Schatz) Garger. He is survived by his wife: Franziska (née Stipsits); son & daughter-in-law, Valentin (Andrea); daughter & son-in-law, Linda (Rod) Vanella; grandchildren, Mikey, Nicky & Sarah. Visitation will be Monday, February 1 from 2-5 & 7-9 pm at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc., 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY. The funeral will be 10:15 am on Tuesday, February 2 at St. James R.C. Church, 80 Hicksville Rd. Seaford, NY where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Top Hedwig Lynche Hedwig "Hedy" Lynche (née Fassl), age 87, of Brick, NJ, died Mon., Jan. 4, 2010 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Stegersbach, Burgenland, Austria, she and her brother traveled through Nazi Germany to meet their parents in New York City in August of 1934. She grew up in New York City, and after her marriage to John Lynch in 1950, she moved to Bogota in 1954, finally settling in Brick in 1994. She graduated from Hunter College, New York City, in 1947, and was employed as a Chemist with ER Squibb until 1952, when her first child was born. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #5561, Bogota. She was an active member of St. Joseph's RC Church, Bogota for 40 years. Recently, she was a parishioner of Church of the Visitation, Brick. She was predeceased by her parents John and Rosa (Kern) Fassl and her youngest son, Brendan in 1985. Hedy is survived by her brother John and wife Theresa of New Hyde Park, NY; three sons and daughters in law, John and Judith Lynch of Princeton, Christopher and Bernadette Lynch of East Stroudsburg, PA, and Stephen and Jolene Lynch of Seattle, WA; and ten grandchildren: John, Joe, Elizabeth, Patrick, Shannon, Courtney, Amy, Andrew, Timothy and Kevin. She is also survived by niece, Ann-Marie Hartline, and nephew, John Fassl. Visitation will be Fri. 5-8 PM at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Rd., Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Sat. 9:30 AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, 115 East Fort Lee Rd., Bogota 07603. Interment will follow at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack. Memorial donations can be sent to the churches above or to the Ocean County Library, Toms River. Top Rev. Ladislaus Parker  Our heavenly Father, the Lord of the living and the dead, has called to Himself Reverendissimus Dom. Ladislas Francis Keresztesy-Parker, Abbot Founder and First Abbot of St. Michael’s in Orange, California, on Sunday, 3 January, A.D. 2010, at 12:05 A.M. Franz Purker was born in German-speaking Vaskeresztes (Grossdorf), Hungary on December 19, 1915. He attended school in Szombathely at the Norbertine gymnasium directed by confreres of St. Michael’s Abbey in Csorna. Upon graduation Francis entered the Abbey’s novitiate and received the name of Ladislas. After novitiate and profession, he completed philosophical studies in the studium of the Abbey and was then sent to Rome where he pursued theological studies at the Gregorian University. Fr. Ladislas was ordained a priest on August 20, 1940 and completed his doctoral studies in 1942 with a dissertation on "The Doctrine of St. Augustine on Hope". Upon return from his studies Fr. Ladislas was named master of novices and professor of moral theology at the Abbey, posts he filled until escaping Communist Hungary along with his confreres in July, 1950. Received warmly by Abbot Sylvester Killeen and the confreres of St. Norbert’s Abbey in DePere, Wisconsin, Fr. Ladislas and his companions served in a variety of ministerial settings doing both parish and academic work in the Abbey’s widely-spread apostolates. Fr. Ladislas, though, was the driving force enabling his fellow refugees to reunite in 1957, reestablishing both the common life in Santa Ana, California and a common apostolate at Mater Dei High School, at the invitation of Cardinal James McIntyre, Archbishop of Los Angeles. He served on the faculty of Mater Dei until 1961 when in August a new foundation was opened as a junior seminary and novitiate of the Abbey of St. Michael’s in Csorna. From 1959 -1975, Fr. Ladislas was administrator of the community with its growing number of seminarians. In June 1975 the community became an independent priory and Fr. Ladislas was elected the first prelate. In August, 1984, following the decision of the Order’s definitory, the canonry was elevated to abbey status and Fr. Ladislas was named its first abbot. Upon reaching 75 years of age in 1990, he was re-elected prelate. Abbot Parker became abbot emeritus upon his resignation in June, 1995. By that time and under his wise and loving governance the community had grown to 41 priests and nearly 60 confreres. Thursday, January 7: 4:30 PM – Reception of the Body into the Abbey Church 5:00 PM – Vespers. Friday, January 8: Midnight – Vigil Office of Readings and Homily; 9:00 AM – Lauds of the Dead; 11:00 AM – Requiem Mass; 4:20 PM – Mid-afternoon Prayer followed by – transfer of Body to Mission San Juan Capistrano Basilica; 7:30 PM – Vespers of the Dead with Homily at MSJCB. Saturday, January 9: 9:30 AM – Funeral Mass at Mission Basilica; 11:30 AM – Burial at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Front, California; 12:30 PM – Reception. Top |
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