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THE MORNING CALL B6 SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2002 OBITUARIES KLECKNER AUDIOLOGY HEARING INSTRUMENTS Specializing in Quality, Services Professional Hearing Three Adapto7 Glen T. Kleckner, Audiologist Revolutionary The First Hearing Serving the Hearing Impaired Since 1976 Innovations: Aid Understands That By Appointment: 610-435-8299 People Cedar Crest Professional Park 1259 Cedar Crest Blvd. OpenEar CC Directly 178 a gross Most from Insurances Lehigh Valley Accepted Hosp. Client Focused MARIE J. WOLFE Marie J.

Wolfe, 88, of Allentown, died June 28 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She worked in an Allentown garment factory before retiring in 1978. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Hedwig (Fassman) Wolfe. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown.

Survivors: Brothers, Walter J. and William both of Allentown. Services: Mass, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call a.m.

Tuesday in the church. Arrangements, Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: Church memorial fund. DR. BRIAN M.

DURIGAN Dr. Brian M. Durigan, 40, of 3380 Rocky Lane, Palmer Township, formerly of Mahoning Valley, died June 29 in his home. He was married to Lora (Michalek) Durigan for eight years last September. A graduate of Delaware University America or the church.

DONALD E. BROWN Donald E. Brown, 76, of Orwigsburg, died June 27 in Doylestown. He was married to Ellen M. (Beaver) Brown for 15 years.

He owned and operated Pool Hellertown, for 27 years. Born in Johnson City, N.Y., he was a son of the late Harold and Sarah (Barrett) Brown. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Doylestown. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, stationed on the USS Miami during the Pacific Invasion. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Donna Wernik of North Cape May, N.J., Janice Bieber of West Cape May, N.J., Sandra Neill of Wildwood, N.J.; sons, Richard of Hellertown, David of North Cape May; stepdaughters, E.

Michele Florkowski of New Britain, Bucks County, Heather Scholl of North Wales, Montgomery County; brothers, Robert of Tampa, Thomas of Endicott N.Y.; sister, Eleanor Titus of Johnson City; 19 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Donald Jr. Services: Mass, 11 a.m. Monday in the church. Call a.m.

Monday, Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler New Britain. Contributions: Grace Werner Memorial Fund, and Temple University Dental School, he was a dentist, practicing as Brian M. Durigan Associates, Easton, for the past 15 years, and serving on the staff of the Easton Hospital Dental Clinic.

He was a ski instructor for Big Boulder and Shawnee. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of Eugene S. and Ellen (Miller) Durigan of Mahoning Valley. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Township.

He was a past president of the Lehigh Valley Study Club and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Pennsylvania and American dental associations and Cosmetic Dentistry Association. He 1 was an Eagle Scout and former Boy Scout Troop leader in Easton. Survivors: Wife; parents; son, Samuel and daughter, Nicole both at home; brother, Eugene S. II of Emmaus; sister, Beth Beckett, and maternal grandmother, Eva (Berger) Miller, both of Mahoning Valley. Services: 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton streets, Easton. Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Call p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

Contributions: American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of The MOST money-saving coupons are in THE MORNING CALL Sundays. For convenient home delivery, call 610-820-6601. HELEN C. CZOPOTH Helen C. Czopoth of Bethlehem, died June 29 in the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice at St.

Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Kalmon J. Czopoth Sr. She was a banquet assistant for Congregation Sons of Israel, Congregation Agudas Achim, Congregation Keneseth Israel and Temple Beth El, all in Allentown. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Saznski.

She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Son, Kalmon J. with whom she resided; brother, Marvin of Allentown; sister, Genevieve Pearson of Hellertown. She was predeceased by a son, Rudolf.

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bachman, Kulik Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Mass, 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 9-10 a.m.

Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions: To the church or VNA hospice at St. Luke's. THELMA E. BRIGHT Thelma E.

Bright, 85, of 621 N. Jasper Allentown, formerly of Lower Saucon Township, died June 29 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Raymond N. Bright. She worked in the cafeteria of DeSales University for nine years before retiring in 1980.

Previously, she was a trimmer for Holz Allentown, for 10 years. Born in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Rollin and Emma (Gould) Burrows. She was a Protestant. Survivors: Son, Raymond with whom she resided; daughters, Elizabeth J. Horn of Hellertown, Mary J.

Pappas of Clearbrook, brother, Murel of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, a great-greatgranddaughter. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main Hellertown. Call 9-10 a.m. Tuesday.

Contributions: Charity of choice. GEORGINE LESZCYNSKI Georgine Leszcynski, 71, of Bethlehem, died June 28 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Leszcynski Sr. She was a secretary for Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Sabol) Gress. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Sons, Joseph R. of Freemansburg, Michael of Bethlehem; daughter, Mary Ellen Fritz of Bath; brother, Gordon of Bethlehem; four grandchildren; nephews.

Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad Bethlehem. Mass, 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church.

Call 7-9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Contributions: Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lehigh Valley Branch, the funeral home. DAYTON L. AMEY Dayton L.

Amey, 90, of Coopersburg, died June 27 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was married to Verena (Rumsey) Amey for 70 years in April. He was the founder of the Coopersburg Saw Shop, which he owned since 1954 and turned over to his son James 1991. Previously, he worked in the HDM machine shop of Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Born in Coopersburg, he was a son of the late Linford and Daisy (Cressman) Amey. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Coopersburg. He was a life member of the Coopersburg Historical Society. Survivors: Wife; son, Dayton of Orlando, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son, James. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 9-10 a.m. Tuesday in church.

Arrangements, Norcross-Weber Funeral Home, Coopersburg. ELEANOR M. SPAHITZ TODAY Amey, Dayton Bokus, Leonard Bright, Thelma Brown, Donald Cessna, Lewis Clauser, Gladys Czopoth, Helen Durigan, Dr. Brian Himmelwright, Allen Horn, Rev. Edward Leszcynski, Georgine Lindblad, Einar Lisek, Elizabeth Mantz, Alice Robert Miller, Catherine Pierog, Raphael Ritter, May Ryzner, Irene Schupelack, Theodore Scott, Florence Shelly, Arlo Spahitz, Eleanor Stalbird, Malvern Stryker, Sterling Tolan, Daniel Veit, Gilbert Wolfe, Marie Zeigafuse, Lillian IRENE RICE RYZNER Irene (Baer) Rice Ryzner, 76, of Hatfield, formerly of Allentown, died June 29 in Central Montgomery Medical Center, Lansdale.

She was the wife of Henry R. Ryzner for 10 years last August and the late Ralph Rice and Arthur L. Wolfe. She was a hostess for the former Village Inn, Allentown, for 17 years. Previously, she owned and operated the former Renie's Beauty Salon, Allentown.

Born in Cambra, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Helen (Barrett) Baer Lechleitner and stepdaughter of the late John Lechleitner. She was a former member of Faith United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Husband; daughters, Bonnie Lou Shetler of Bellevue, Linda A. Priest of Noblesville, son, Ronald W. Wolfe of Waunakee, Wis.

Services: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Huff Lakjer Funeral Home, Derstine and Cannon avenues, Lansdale. Graveside services, 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown. Call 11:30 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County. ARLO W. SHELLY Arlo W.

Shelly, 57, of New Tripoli, died June 28 in his home. He was married to Barbara A. (Wuchter) Shelly for three years last September. He was a salesman for Alling Cory-Allentown District, for 27 years before retiring in 1999. Born in Allentown, he was al son of the late Herbert and Beatrice (Bishop) Shelly.

He was a Protestant. He was a member of the Craftsman Guild, Allentown, and the National Rifle Association. Survivors: Wife; sons, Scott A. and Christopher both of Bethlehem, Matthew H. of Allentown; brother, Herbert in Ohio; sister, Vivian Coles of Easton; stepsons, David E.

Clare of Hamburg, Daniel A. Clare of Slatedale; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church Fogelsville. Call p.m.

Monday. Contributions: American Heart Association, Bethlehem. OBITUARY POLICY The Morning Call publishes obituaries without charge. Information for an obituary is accepted in writing and only from the funeral home Handling arrangements. The newspaper reserves the right to edit material provided.

Photos will be published as space allows. GILBERT A. VEIT Gilbert A. Veit, 70, of Breinigsville, died June 24 in his home. He was married to Joan (Vaughan) Veit.

He worked for Prudential Life Insurance, Philadelphia, for 22 years. He was born in Philadelphia. He was a member of International Order of Odd Fellows, Philadelphia. Survivors: Wife; son, Kurt; daughter, Laura Pardy; brothers, Arthur and Richard; sister, Mildred Golebiowski; four grandchildren. Services: memorial, noon July 10, Lambie Funeral Home, 8000 Rowland Philadelphia.

Call 10:30 a.m. to noon July 10. FLORENCE B. SCOTT Florence B. Scott, 88, of Hamilton Township, died June 27 in Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg.

She worked for Verizon, formerly New York City' Telephone Co. until retiring in 1978. Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Jennie (Swann) Pritchard. She was a member of Shawnee Tabernacle, Tobyhanna. Monroe County.

Survivors: Brother, Louis of Lehigh Acres, Fla; nieces, nephews. Services: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Graveside services, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Stroudsburg Cemetery.

Call p.m. Tuesday in the church. Arrangements, William H. Clark Funeral Home, Stroudsburg. ROBERT C.

MARUSHAK Robert C. Marushak, 32, of Allentown, formerly of East Stroudsburg, died June 28 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. A graduate of Penn State University, he was a science teacher for Lehman Intermediate School, East Stroudsburg, for the past three years. He was also a camp counselor for the South Bethlehem Neighborhood Center. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Henry R.

Marushak Jr. of Allentown and Linda (Hertzog) Lukow, with whom he resided. He served as a linguist in the Army. Survivors: Parents; daughter, Emma L. Marushak-Stephens of East Stroudsburg; maternal grandmother, Lillian Hertzog, paternal grandmother, Jean Marushak, stepfather, Bradley Lukow, stepmother, Kay Marushak, stepbrothers, Derek Marushak and Evan Marushak, all of Allentown.

Services: 1 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Allentown. Call a.m. Wednesday in the church.

Arrangements, Bachman, Kulik Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: Emma Marushak-Stephens Educational Fund, Linda Lukow. THEODORE P. SCHUPELACK SR. Theodore P.

Schupelack 81, of Schultz Road, Perkiomenville, died June 28 in his home. He was the husband of the late Helen (Kulp) Schupelack. He worked in maintenance for Montgomery County Parks for 15 years before retiring in 1982. Born in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Phillip and Dora Schupelack. Survivor: Son, Theodore P.

Jr. of Red Hill. Services: private. No calling hours. Arrangements, Falk Funeral Home, Pennsburg.

Need info? Call 610.821.8300 A service of THE MORNING CALL MALVERN G. STALBIRD Malvern G. "Mel" Stalbird, 67, of South Venice, formerly of Front Street, Wilson, died June 28 in the hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was married to Dolores (Tobin) Stalbird for 27 years in February, He was a bridge foreman for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Northampton County, for 23 years before retiring. Born in Easton, he was a son of Marie C.

(Eck) Stalbird of Palmer Township, and the late Malvern W. Stalbird. He was a member of the National Guard. A past president and life member of Avona Volunteer Fire Company, he was a member of Lester W. Pfeffer American Legion Post 611, Wilson.

Survivors: Wife; mother; son, Malvern G. II of Bangor; daughter, Theresa L. Galloway of Palmer Township; three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Strunk Funeral Home, 2101 Northampton Wilson.

Call p.m. Tuesday. Contributions: American Heart Association, Bethlehem. CATHERINE L. MILLER Catherine L.

Miller, 92, of 123 S. Monroe Boyertown, died June 28 in the home of her daughter, Janet C. (Fronheiser) Tascione, with whom she resided. She was the wife of the late Harold A. Miller and Raymond W.

Fronheiser. She was a tube packer for the former Firestone Tire Rubber, Pottstown, for 26 years before retiring in 1972. Born in New Berlinville, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Alice (Weand) Moyer. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, Boyertown.

Survivors: Daughter; sisters, Mildred Hnath of Wyomissing, Berks County, Evelyn Mathias of Pottstown; brother, Carl, and stepson, Harold A. Miller both of Pottstown; two granddaughters, five greatgrandsons, two stepgrandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Linwood Ott Funeral Home, 111 N. Reading Boyertown.

Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. Contributions: Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown. ELIZABETH M. LISEK Elizabeth M.

Lisek, 84, of Bethlehem, died June 29 in ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Walter Lisek Sr. She was a sewing machine operator for Schneider's, Allentown, for 30 years before retiring in 1980. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Begany) Gensey. She was a member of Rosemont Fire Company, Bethlehem.

Survivors: Son, Walter Jr. of Bethlehem; daughters, Lucille Mathews of Bethlehem, Loretta Conners of Allentown; sister, Helen Ward of Allentown; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by a son, John. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Allentown.

Call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions: Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. FOR THE RECORD Lewis C. Cessna of Allentown, who died June 28, was 78.

He was a Third Degree member of Knights of Columbus, Calvary Council 528, Allentown. His age and council number were incorrect in his obituary Saturday. BUICK it's all good 2002 BUICK SUMMER SCOTT JONES SELLDOWN REBATES UP TO $4000 OR FINANCING AS LOW AS 1.9% Jack ones 610-691-3911 Buick 325 W. Broad Bethlehem, PA Eleanor Marie Spahitz, 77, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., formerly of Allentown, died June 27 in her home. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Frank: and Mary (Feiertag) Spahitz.

She was a former member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Brothers, Frank of Whitehall Township, Bernard of Tavares, sisters, Margaret of Harpers Ferry, Helen Bishop of Lancaster, nieces, nephews. Services: Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Allentown.

Arrangements, Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Allentown. Contributions: Special Olympics Lehigh County, Allentown. LEONARD C. BOKUS Leonard C. Bokus, 75, of Allentown, died June 28 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.

He was married to Irene K. (Kerrick) Bokus for 52 years last July. He was a layout operator for 33 years before retiring in 1982 from the former Western Electric, Allentown, where he was a past executive board member and chief steward for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Born in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Charles and Frances (Urban) Bokus. He was a member of Cathedral of St.

Catharine of Siena Catholic Church, Allentown. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a member of General Douglas MacArthur's Honor Guard in Japan in 1945. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Carol A. Bart of East Booth Bay, Maine; sister, Mildred F. Deriscavage of Allentown; two grandchildren.

Services: Mass, 11 a.m. Tuesday in the cathedral. Call a.m. Tuesday, Robert C. Weir Funeral Home, 1802 W.

Turner Allentown. Contributions: American Diabetes Association, Bethlehem, or American Kidney Fund, Rockville, Md. ALLEN A. HIMMELWRIGHT Allen A. "Barney" Himmelwright, 70, of 5183 Stone Terrace Drive, Whitehall Township, died June 29 in his home.

He was the husband of Helen E. (Reinisch) Mills Himmelwright and the late Helen A. (Derkits) Himmelwright. He was a truck driver for the former Ryder-PIE, Bath, before retiring in 1988. Previously, he was a truck driver for the former Associated Transport, Bethlehem, for 20 years.

He was a member and former steward of Teamsters Local 773, Allentown. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Lester and Helen (Fulmer) Himmelwright. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post 426, Coplay.

Survivors: Wife; daughter, Gail A. Stasiw of Harleysville; son, Allen F. of Coplay; stepsons, Frank J. Mills of Peroria Heights, Gregory A. Mills of Salisbury Township; brothers, Richard of Klecknersville, Donald and Lester, both of Bethlehem; sister, Virginia Helms of Bethlehem; five grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, a stepgreat-granddaughter; nieces, nephews.

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut Coplay. Mass, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church.

Call p.m. Monday and a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions: Hospice of St. John, the funeral home.

FOR THE RECORD Gladys J. Clauser, 75, of Allentown, who died June 28, was a daughter of the late Beatrice (Leibenguth) Hemerly, and a stepdaughter of the late Stephen M. Hemerly Sr. Her mother and stepfather's surname was incorrect in her obituary Saturday. BUY SELL RENT THE MORNING CALL classifieds.