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The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 47

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SECOND B10 THF MORNING CALL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1989 I 1 Allen Eisenhart, 80, bakery chief, tour guide Mary B. Herman Mrs. Mary B. Herman, 82, of 5359 Hesperus Drive, Columbia, formerly of Kutztown, died Wednesday in Howard County Hospital, Columbia. She was the widow of Charles M.

Herman. Robert B. Moyer, 55, ex-Tri-Clover fire chief Robert B. Moyer, 55, of 1595 Woodlea Road, Orefield, died Wednesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Stella S.

(Stettler) Moyer. They observed their 25th wedding anniversa ry in April. Moyer was a guard for the Smith Security Allentown, since 1983. Before that worked for Metal Weld Mary Jane Mary Jane Ballard, 22, of 646 N. Sherman St, Allentown, died Sunday in her home.

The cause of death is a gunshot wound to the head and the ruling is pending further investigation, according to Lehigh County Deputy Coroner Paul Ruch. Ballard was a machine operator at the Synthetic Thread Bethlehem. Born in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, she was a daughter of Earl and Dorothy Ballard of Beaver Falls. Ballard served in the Army, 1985-89, and was currently in the Army reserves. Survivors: Parents; son Cameron, at home; brother James of Baltimore, and Rick Cepress, with whom she resided.

Private services: 1 p.m. Friday, O'Donnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Allentown. No calling hours. Lillian A. Luettgen Mrs.

Lillian A. Luettgen, 80, of 4002 Tall Tree Drive, Orlando, formerly of 1440 Walnut Allentown, died Wednesday in Florida Hospital, Altamonte Springs. She was the widow of John J. Luettgen Sr. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Martina (Naegele) Heckenberger.

She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. Survivors: Daughter, Mary Ellen, wife of W.J. Lean with whom she resided; son, Jack J. of Allentown; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Joanne Isser-moyer. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday, Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton Allentown; Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the church. Call 8-9 a.m.

Saturday. or citizen has the right to ask the commissioners for money. "Anybody in any field of endeavor has a right to lobby their elected officials," said Trench. Warren defended the administration's record for providing sufficient funds for the county's libraries. Since 1980, he said, the county has funded the construction of new libraries in Bensalem, Perkasie, Doylestown and Yardley.

Warren said that there are communities in the county that do not have easy access to libraries. To meet those needs, Warren said, he proposed last year that the county purchase and operate a bookmobile. Warren said the idea was killed by the library administration. "I was essentially laughed out of the room by the same staff that puts petitions out and gets 1,500 people to say the county commissioners aren't doing enough to provide library services," said Warren. S100 per deer, Gross said.

Commissioner Lucille M. Trench said she supports the group's efforts. "I don't want to see those deer killed; they are friendly and they've gotten used to people," she said. "They have gotten very tame we can't open them up to slaughter." Commissioner Andrew L. Warren said he spoke with officials at the Pennsylvania Game Commission about the success of trap and transfer programs.

Warren said the agency told him that as many as 85 percent of deer that are transferred die within 15 months of their relocation due to the shock of the truck ride as well as their inability to survive in their new surroundings. Nevertheless, Warren said, he could support the transfer program. "I'm amenable to having the transfer take place," he said. Gross responded that trappers have told her that the mortality rate for transferred deer can be as low as 10 percent keep the school open. "The purpose of the letter is to reassure parents that we have the children's health and safety as our top priority," Nolan explained.

On Monday, BCM placed six to eight air pumps around the school to gather samples. After the pumps ran for 18 hours, the engineers collected the samples and sent the data to a laboratory for analysis. The results are expected next week. An industrial hygiene consultant will examine the affected teachers Nov. 9.

Despite the problems, Nolan said the staff and students are handling the situation well. "I think everyone has been coping with the situation in the best possible way," he said. BUCKS Continued From Page B1 phone calls asking for a response to Warren's charge. The library system received a county appropriation of $2.6 million for 1989. The county has only recently started the budget planning process for 1990.

Stanley Allen, county finance director, said the library administration is scheduled to make a presentation Oct. 27 on the department's budgetary needs. Allen said there has been no discussion yet with the library administrators on what the department's budget will include for next year. "Obviously, the 1,500 people who signed the petition have no idea what's in the budget," said Warren. Commissioner Lucille M.

Trench said she had no objections to the petitions. Trench said any organization DEER Continued From Page B1 transfer program instead of a hunt. Gross said supervisors in Northampton and Newtown townships have agreed to provide financial assistance for the program. Gross said the committee believes it will have no trouble raising the rest of the funds. The committee plans to hire a trapper who will build a pen in Tyler and bait it with food.

When the deer enter the pen they will be herded into trucks and then driven to rural Bradford County, where property owners have agreed to make their land available to the deer. Gross said the owners of more than 4,000 acres in Bradford County, will participate in the committee's plan. "They don't allow hunting on their property," she said. The trapper is expected to charge GRASSE Continued From Page B1 The district will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. today in the school's multipurpose room to answer parents' questions.

Christian Schneider of BCM Engineers, the Plymouth Meeting firm that is conducting tests to determine the source of the contaminant, will speak. Dr. John E. Slattery, district superintendent; Dr. James Conrad, school physician; and Nolan also will be available to address parents' concerns.

Nolan said students yesterday took home letters from Schneider detailing the testing that is under way and why the district decided to Anna Wasco Mrs. Anna Wasco, 84, formerly of 7134 Hillcrest Drive, Macungie, died Wednesday in Cedarbrook, South Whitehall Township. She was the widow of Michael J. Wasco. She was a seamstress for Be-nioff's Furs, Allentown, for 20 years before retiring in 1967.

Born in Chelow, Czechoslovakia, she was a daughter of the late De-meter and Mary (Bednar) Silnik. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Thomas and Donald, both of Allentown; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Schweikert of Allentown, Ethel Lynch of Lake Monroe, Geraldine, wife of Richard Stoudt of Pennsburg, Shirley Knap- penberger of Macungie and Marlene, wite of William Kieper oi Tee-mansburg; brothers, John and Stephen, both of Allentown, and Raymond of Emmaus; sisters, Mrs.

Mary Kollar and Helen, wife of Stephen Kocis, both of Emmaus, Mrs. veronica Balatincz of Fort Myers, and Margurite, wife of Michael Iacocca of Allentown; 23 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Servfces: 10 a.m. Saturday, K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E.

Susquehanna Allentown. Call 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Wiihelmina Haftl Mrs. Wiihelmina "Minnie" Haftl, 81, of 210 S.

14th Allentown, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the wife of Joseph Haftl. They observed their 48th wedding anniversary in May. She was a sewing machine operator at the former Penn State Mills, Baby Gro and Royal Manufacturing all in Allentown, until retiring from Penn State in 1965. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Hermina (Clay) Haas.

She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. Survivors: Husband; daughter Jane, wife of William C. Fox of Allentown; two grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Services: 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton Allentown; Mass at 11 a.m. in the cathedral. Call a.m. Friday. William H.

Stout William H. Stout, 78, of 1045 N. West End Quakertown, died Wednesday in Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of Janice (Marks) Stout Survivor Wife. Services: At convenience of the family.

Arrangements, C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Quakertown. Pauline R. Elman Mrs. Pauline R.

Elman, 84, of 207 Watson Palmer Township, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the widow of Dave Elman. She was a business associate, adviser and consultant to her husband in his teaching and show business career, including Hobby-Lobby, a New York radio program. She was cited by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt for her efforts in the sale of war bonds through broadcasting and radio auctions.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Israel and Gus-sie Reffe. Survivors: Son, Robert of Stew-artsville, N.J., and H. Lawrence of Port Jefferson, Long Island, N.Y.; sister, Freda Newman of Tamarac, and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton streets, Easton; graveside services 2 p.m., Riverside Cemetery, Rochelle Park, N.J.

No calling hours. Clara E. Christman Clara E. Christman, 70, formerly of 2603 Lafayette Bethlehem, died Tuesday in Gracedale, Nazareth R.l. She worked for the former Forte Neckwear Co.

and the former Schob-el Bros. Neckwear both Bethlehem, for 35 years until retiring in 1971. Born in Freemansburg, she was a daughter of the late Victor Uhler and Emma Uhler Fogel She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and a sponsor for six Christ for the Nations mission churches throughout the world. Survivors: Son, George L. of Sla-tington; sister, Mrs.

Violet Trapp of Bethlehem, and two grandsons Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Bethlehem. Call 1-2 p.m. Friday. Express Your Sympathy With Flowers ASHLEY'S FLORIST 500 HANOVER AVE.

434-6397 Allen S. Eisenhart, 80, of Macungie, died Wednesday in his home. Lehigh County Coroner Wayne Snyder ruled the death a suicide from a gunshot wound. Eisenhart was the husband of Florence Anna (Seagreves) Eisenhart. He was a bakery supervisor-manager for 48 years at the former Freihofer Bakery, Allentown, before retiring in 1972.

During his retirement he was a tour guide for the public relations department at Mack Trucks Macungie plant, for 15 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Samuel D. and Alice Jane (Yeakle) Eisenhart He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie. He was past secretary of the Macungie Senior Citizens. Survivors: Wife; son, Allen S.

Jr. of Allentown, and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 7-9 p.m.

Friday, Boyko Funeral Home, 10 E. Main Macungie, and a.m. Saturday in the church. Loretta T. Goff Mrs.

Loretta T. Goff, 88, of 533 E. Harrison Emmaus, formerly of Allentown, died Wednesday in Sacred Heart Hospital. She was the widow of William A. Goff.

Born in Greenwich, she was a daughter of the late John and Isabelle (Robertson) Butler. She was a member of St Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. Survivors: Son, William J. of Emmaus; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home, 3rd and Main streets, Emmaus; Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the church. Call 9-10 a.m. Saturday.

Helen M. Kercsmar Mrs. Helen M. Kercsmar, 83, of 710 Atlantic Bethlehem, died Wednesday in her home. She was the widow of Edward A.

Kercsmar. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late George and II-ona (Kuncz) Hovancik. She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivor Brother, Andrew of Bethlehem Township.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, John R. Shupp Funeral Home, 812 E. 4th Bethlehem; Mass at 11 a.m. in the church.

Call a.m. Friday. Russell H. Anders Russell H. Anders, 74, of 3601 Palm Drive, Riviera Beach, formerly of Springtown, died Sunday in his home.

He was the husband of M. Elizabeth (Mullen) Anders. They observed their 48th wedding anniversary in June. An aeronautical engineer, Anders worked for the U.S. government as a design analyst during and after World War II with the following companies: H.L.

Yoh the Sikor-ski Bridgeport, Glenn L. Martin Baltimore; Vertal Helicopter Morton, Delaware County; General Electric Co. in Philadelphia and King of Prussia, Montgomery County, and Pratt Whitney, Palm Beach, Fla. Since 1971 he was a real estate agent for the Best of Florida, Palm Beach Gardens. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late George W.

and Kate (Lambert) Anders. Survivors: Wife; brother, George E. of Warminster, Bucks County, and a sister, Florence Strubble of Perkasie. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St, Hellertown.

Call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. Muriel M. Fry Mrs. Muriel M.

Fry of Allentown died Tuesday in Allentown Hospital. She was the wife of Byron E.H. Fry. They observed their 42nd wedding anniversary last December. Born in Coopersburg, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E.

and Elizabeth (Swartz) Miller. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Husband; son, Todd T. of Keeport, N.J., and a sister, Elmi-ra wife of John P. Gaugler of Coopersburg.

Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday, Grandview Cemetery, Allen-towa No calling hours. Arrangements, Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown. Nicholas Monaco Nirhnlas Monaco. 80.

of 1518 But ler St, Wilson, died Wednesday in Easton Hospital. He worked for Lehigh Foundry Inc, Easton, before retiring in 1974. Born in in Easton, he was a son of the late Frederico and Maria (Romano) Monaco. He was a member of St Antho ny's Catholic Church, Easton. Survivors: Brothers, James of Easton and Daniel of San Mateo, Calif.

Services: 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Mo-rello Funeral Home, 201 S. 12th St, Easton; Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the church. Call after 7 pm.

Friday. J) A 1925 graduate of Keystone Nor mal school, sne was an elementary school teacher in the York School District for many years before retir ing in 1971. She previously taught in the Reading School District. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late George C. and Mary M.

(Berger) Bordner. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star, East Penn Chapter 336. Survivors: Daughters, Harriet wife of David L. Berry of Kutztown R.3, and Rebecca wife of John W. Porco, with whom she resided; sister.

Elizabeth J. of Bethlehem; brothers, George W. of New Port Ri- chey, and K. Burton oi ropton, and three grandsons. Services: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Trexler-Ludwick Funeral Home, 55 Noble Kutztown. Call 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Amy J.G. Minnich Mrs.

Amy J.G. Minnich, 63, of 4850 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, died Wednesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. She was the wife of David B. Minnich. They observed their 34th wedding anniversary last December.

She worked at the former Western Electric Allentown, for 30 years before retiring in 1982. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Amy (Snyder) Green. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, where she taught Sunday school for 26 years. She was a founder of the Northern Lehigh Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Survivors: Husband; sisters, Vivian, wife of William Solt of Lehigh-ton, and Verna, wife of Alex Rehus, and Ruth, wife of Charles Stauffer, both of Palmerton; brothers, Lloyd of Little Gap, Mathias of Emerald, Homer of Palmerton and Robert in California, and a half brother, Clayton Hartman of Palmerton.

Services: At convenience of the family. No calling hours. Arrangements, T.K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton. Elsie E.

Bailey Mrs. Elsie E. Bailey, 78, of 44 Elm Kutztown, died Wednesday in her home. She was the widow of Elmer J. Bailey.

She was a sewing machine operator for the Dutch Knitting Mill, Hamburg, for many years before retiring. Born in Albany Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ellen M. (Levan) Bond. She was a member of New Bethel Lutheran Church, Kempton R.2. Survivors: Daughter, Marilyn wife of Robert Seaman of Shoemakersville; sons, Gerald E.

of Belle Mead, N.J., Larry L. of Dal-zell, S.C., and Lamar D. of Kutztown; sisters, Florence Berk of Kempton R.2 and Esther Snyder of Topton, nine grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church.

Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Arrangements, Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Kutztown. Arlene E.

Fox Mrs. Arlene E. Fox, 61, of 1205 Delaware Fountain Hill, died Tuesday in her home. She was the wife of Edward P. Fox.

She was an office manager at Orr's of Bethlehem for 15 years. Born in Monroe, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Rose (Preedom) Cousino. She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Husband; sons, Ed- -ward P.

Jr. of Allentown and Jeffery P. of Schellsburg, Bedford County; daughters, Mrs. Cynthia M. Amours of Palm Harbor, and Mrs.

Lizabeth K. Fox of Fountain Hill; sister, Rose Marie Casamassa of San Dimas, and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dino P. Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill; Mass at 11:30 a.m.

in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Friday. Allen M. Blose Allen M.

"Butcher" Blose, 85, of 207 Main Parryville, died Wednesday in Palmerton Hospital He was a self-employed butcher in Parryville and after closing the shop continued to work at the Rex Market, Ashfield, until retiring in 1969. Born in Parryville, he was a son of the late Lewis Roger and Ella (Reppert) Blose. He was a member of St Peter's United Church of Christ, Parryville. Survivors: Sister, Jean of Parryville and brothers, Charles of Palmerton R-2 and Jonathan of Parryville. Services: 11 a.m.

Saturday, Richard M. Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview St, Union HilL Call 10-11 am Saturday. EM SCHICK From Memories to Memorials Bronze Granite Marble 301 FvUwtM fee WMriwH Doily -5; Sat tow 401-7012 ing and Supply Allentown, for 19 years. He was chief of the Tri-Clover Fire Company for many years and at the time of his death was assistant chief. In addition, he was fire marshal for District 26, vice president of the Four-County Fire Association and served on the emergency service organization of the North Whitehall Fire Company.

Born in North Whitehall Township, he was a son of the late Robert K. and Laura (Stevens) Moyer. Survivors: Wife, and stepmother, Mrs. Viola Smith Moyer of Allentown. Services: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Richard A. Heintzelman Funeral Home, 54 Summit Road, Schnecks-ville. Call p.m. Friday. Clarence K.

Huff Jr. Clarence K. Huff 73, of 763 Washington Easton, died Wednesday in Easton Hospital. He was a privately employed cook. Born in Riegelsville, he was a son of the late Clarence iv.

r. and Arable (Adam) Huff. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Easton. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors: Brothers, Donald of Wilson and John of Easton. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Morel-lo Funeral Home, 201 S. 12th Easton. Call 10-11 a.m.

Ophelia McKinley Mrs. Ophelia McKinley, 84, formerly of Fountain Hill, died Tuesday in South Mountain Restoration Center, South Mountain, Franklin County. She was the widow of George McKinley. Born in Simpston County, she was a daughter of the late Eth and Beckie (May) Tillis. Survivors: Son, Barry of Allentown, and two grandchildren.

Graveside services: 9 a.m. Friday, Fountain Hill Cemetery. Arrangements, Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Eunice M. Linney Mrs.

Eunice M. Linney, 68, of 1636 Grace Allentown, died Tues day in her home. She was the wile of Albert Linney. She was a sewing machine operator for Bocar Manufacturing, Tunk-hannock, Wyoming County, for more than 15 years before retiring in 1986. Born in Kingston, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mazie (Landon) Over-field.

She was a member of Tunkhan-nock United Methodist Church. Survivors: Husband; daughters, Dianna Wvnd of Scottsdale, Carol White of Meshoppen, Wyoming County, and Bonnie Mesler oi Allentown; sister, Mrs. Charles Stevens of Tunkhannock; brothers, Paul of Henderson, and Seth of Tunkhannock; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a Friday, Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga Tunkhannock.

Call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Paul A. Silfies Paul A. Silfies, 83, of 532 High St, Tatamy, died Wednesday in his home.

He was the husband of the late Alice (Koose) Silfies. He worked for Hercules Cement Stockertown, for 40 years until retiring in 1971 as a packer. After retirement he did carpentry for many years. Born in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Christman) Silfies. He was a member of St.

Peter's United Church of Christ, Tatamy. He was president of the former United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers Local 22. Survivors: Son, Paul H. of Tata my; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Werner of Tatamy and Mrs.

Marion Meixsell, at home; sisters, Mrs. Flor ence Burgess of Williamstown, N.J., Mrs. bdith Borger of Kunkletown and Mrs. Lizzie Hahn of Bethlehem; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchil dren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m.

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