Friday, February 6, 2015

Bright, Joseph E. - 1936

Leithsville Man Struck by Auto; Dies in Hospital.  Father of Six Children Succumbs Several Hours After Accident.

Joseph E. Bright, 63, of Leithsville, died Sunday morning in St. Luke's hospital from a fractured skull received on Saturday night when he was struck by an automobile driven by Waze Wilson De Roach, 2407 Hayes St., Easton.

With Charles Dorney of Middletown, Bright was walking towards Freemansburg on the Freemansburg-Easton road at 8 p.m., Saturday with their backs toward traffic. Bright was struck by the car which was going west at the time.

Dorney was in front of Bright and did not see the accident, according to patrolman T.P. Cahalan of the Bethlehem sub-station of the State Highway patrol, who investigated the accident.  The right front fender and hinge of the door of the car struck Bright. He was removed to the hospital in the ambulance and died at 1:21 a.m.

Bright who has been visiting Dorney at his home in Middletown, was the husband of the late Lily Beck Bright and was born in Bethlehem, Aug. 31, 1873, a son of the late Joseph T. and Levina Emerich Bright.

For the past 36 years he had been in the employ of the Bethlehem Steel Company.

His wife preceded him in death two years ago.

Six children survive as follows: John Joseph, Warren W and Lindford L, at home; Mrs. Floyd Transue and Mrs. Minnie Seifert of Bethlehem; Mrs. Walter Smith, of Coopersburg: a brother Andrew Bright of Harrisburg: three sisters, Mary of Quakertown; Mrs. Jacob Rodenbach of Easton; Mrs. Anna Trauger of Springtown, and 13 grandchildren.

Undertaker Marvin M. Steyers, of Bethlehem, removed the body to the late home where services will be held Wednesday at 3.30 p.m., followed by additional services at 2 p.m. in Ebenezer New Reformed church of Bingen.  Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The viewing will take place on Tuesday evening.

~ Easton Express, September 14, 1936.

Joseph also had an infant precede him, Winfield W.

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Trauger, Emmet - 1943

Emmet Trauger, husband of Salome (nee Bright), Trauger, died yesterday at his home in Springtown at the age of 78 years. He was born in Tinicum Township May 28, 1865, son of the late William and Elizabeth Campbell Trauger.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the late residence, followed by services in the church of the Brethren, Passer, at 2:15 p.m., the Rev. U. E. Apple officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery adjoining.

~ Easton Express, 02-Dec-1943

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Bright, Newton - 1937

Crushed Under Four-ton Rock, Newton Bright, Bethlehem R. 4 Dies from Injuries

Crushed by a falling 4-ton rock in the quarry of the Waubeek Granite Co. yesterday morning, Newton Bright of Bethlehem R. 4 died from his injuries at 1:15 p.m. in the Quakertown Community hospital. He was aged 65 years, 1 month and 10 days.

Mr. Bright was removing ground from the large rock hanging in the bank of the quarry, situated two miles northeast of Coopersburg along the state road toward Passer and adjoining the rife range of the Saucon Rod and Gun club, when the rock slipped pinning the lower part of the man's body beneath it.
He was removed to the hospital by Albert and Timothy Hassler, also employed at the quarry. Death was caused by internal injuries, a fractured pelvis and bladder. Dr. H. Clayton Moyer of Blooming Glen, coroner of Bucks county, issued a certificate of accidental death. Undertaker Willard L. Gruver, Coopersburg was given charge of the body.

Mr. Bright's death was the first among the children of the late David and Lydia, nee Rinker, Bright. His father died Sept. 23, 1936.

Surviving are his wife, Lillie Cora nee Beers, Bright; two children Florence, wife of Gurney Gumm, Baltimore, Mad., and Ralph Bright, Quakertown R. 3, and nine grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters also survive; Mary, wife of Jacob Weaver, Bingen; Joseph; Zion Hill; John, Leithsville; Rosa, wife of Joseph Rothrock, Coopersburg; Tillie, wife of Daniel Sacks, Hosensack; Minnie, wife of Warren Gross, Centre Valley; Ira, Centre Valley, and Edith Bright, Centre Valley.

Mr. Bright lived for the past 21 years along Bethlehem R. 4 near Bingen and prior to that time resided on his father's farm in that section. He attended the Mennonite Bethlehem in Christ church, Coopersburg, and also the Sunday school.

Rev. F. B. Hertzog, pastor of the church will have charge of the services at 1:30.

~ Easton Express, 01-May-1937

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Bright, Harrison - 1921

Harrison Bright a former well known South Eastonian , who until June, 1919 resided at 835 Berwick Street, died suddenly of apoplexy, Monday night at 10.30 o'clock at his home in Los Angeles, Cal., according to a telegram received by relatives here yesterday afternoon.

Mr. Bright was born in Virginia on July 23, 1840, and therefore was 82 years old.

For nearly forty years he resided on the South Side. On August 1, 1883 he entered the employ of the Lehigh Valley Railroad as a fireman and on August 16, 1888 became an engineer remaining in active service until May 6, 1912, when he reached the retirement age of 70 years.

He was twice married, his first wife having died about eight years ago. Shortly after he removed to Los Angeles he was remarried.

He is survived by his second wife residing at Los Angeles, ten children; Ervin, Bright, of Tamauqua , William Bright, of Bethlehem, Mrs. Robert Sinclair of Allentown, Mrs. Thomas Breisch, Mrs. Edward Doyle, Mrs. Israel Kiefer, Mrs. Charles Brower, Mrs. Perry Woodring, Mrs. Jacob T. Walter and Mrs. Frank Frederick all of Easton; a brother John Bright, of Allentown, a half-sister , Mrs. Edward Grove, of Winchester, Va., and a half-brother, Edward Bright of Reading.  Forty-one grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren, all survive.

Mr. Bright was a member of the second M. E. Church and of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Tamauqua. Burial will take place at Los Angeles.

~ Easton Express, 30-Nov-1921.



Notes from Jean Dillon : Harrison Bright was born in Reading, Pa. Not Va. His parents were Aaron Bright and his first wife Maria S. Miller.

Oldest son is Irvin H. Bright, (paper has Ervin) first wife was Sarah  Nagle born Mar 13, 1844 and died Aug 21, 1912. She is buried at Hays Cemetery, South Easton, Northampton County, PA., Section C. so is Harrison Bright per the grave stone.

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Bright, Irvin H - 1937

Former Tamaqua Fire Chief, Dies suddenly at his home.

Stricken with a sudden heart attack while he was reading a newspaper at 10 pm., Friday, Irvin H. Bright, 450 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, died a few minutes later.  Mr. Bright had been complaining all day of feeling ill.

A native of Winchester W. Va., he returned home last Monday after spending the previous month with his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Whiting in Birmingham, Ala.  He was 73 years of age.

Mr. Bright moved to Tamaqua when he was six years old and for a time was employed as a harness maker at the Hughes shop on Center St.  He later entered the shoe business in a partnership with F.P. Spiese.  On the death of his partner he conducted the business himself until he retired several years ago. He then worked for several years for the P. P. & L.Co.

An active member of the citizens fire co., he at one time served as fire chief in Tamaqua.  He was also affiliated with Order of Independent Americans, Knights of Malta and the odd fellows and was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational church and a director of the peoples Trust Co. in Tamaqua.

He is survived by his daughter in Alabama and two grandchildren.  A brother and four sisters also survive, William of Bethlehem. Mrs. Edward Doyle, Mrs. Frank Fredericks, Mrs. Israel J Kiefer, and Mrs. Jacob Thomas Walters all of Easton.

His wife died two years ago.

Funeral services will be held at his late home at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with Rev. L. L. Hosan, pastor of Bethany church officiating.

Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

~ Easton Express newspaper, December 5, 1937

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Bright, Allen R - 1931

Allen R. Bright 29, of 1121 Orchard Street, for some time a truck driver for the Lehigh Steam Laundry, died at his home at 7:30 Thursday night of a complication of ailments. He had recently undergone an operation for appendicitis, but later had been able to return to work. He became seriously ill a week ago.

Deceased was a son of Albert and Mary Eichlin Bright, of this city, and was a member of First Reformed Church and Company B, Sons of Union Veterans.

Besides the parents there survive his wife, Priscilla E. Wagner Bright; three daughters and two sons, Dorothy, Blanche, Gertrude, Gertrude, Paul and Walter Bright, all at home; two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Jacob Rand, Mrs. John Shively, and Harold Bright, all of this city.

The funeral will be held from the late home Tuesday at 1.30 p.m., followed by services at 2 o'clock in First Reformed Church. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery.

~ Easton Express, 19-Jun-1931

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Worman, Ida - 1925

Miss Ida Worman, aged 72 years, of Riegelsville, died at 9:00 o'clock this morning at her home, of apoplexy. She was stricken on Wednesday last and was found in an unconscious condition at noon on that day, by her niece, Miss Carolyn Worman. Miss Worman remained unconscious up to the time of her death.

Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Worman and was a member of one of the oldest families in Riegelsville. Her father established one of the first stores in Riegelsville and Miss Worman was one of the clerks. She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Riegelsville.

Two brothers survive her, Edgar M. and Charles Worman, both of Riegelsville. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 10 at 2:30 p.m., with all services at the house. Interment in Riegelsville Cemetery.

~ Easton Express, Saturday, February 7, 1925

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Tressler, Shirley A. - 2006

She was a licensed practical nurse for over 50 years, and worked at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She attended the United Methodist Church of Monessen.

~ unknown source (My apologies, I lost where I saw this information.)

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Strunk, Mary - 1950

STRUNK RITES
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Strunk, who died Friday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Taylor, of 872 Scott Street, Stroudsburg, were held yesterday afternoon at the Dunkelberger and Westbrook funeral home, Stroudsburg.

The Rev. Ernest T. Campbell, pastor of Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church, officiated. Interment was in Stroudsburg cemetery. Pallbearers were Wilson B. Lee, Stewart White, Theodore S. Metzgar and Herbert Pooley.

~ Easton Express, Tuesday December 5, 1950

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Strunk, Arminda Jane [Sigafoos] - 1931

AGED PORTLAND WOMAN DIES OF INJURIES

Mrs. Arminda Jane Strunk, 78 years old, of Portland, died late yesterday afternoon in the Portland Hospital from injuries sustained on the night of May 24, when she was struck by the automobile of Isador Kaban, of Scranton.

Mrs. Strunk was standing aside of the road talking to a neighbor and tried to cross to get to her home in front of the approaching auto. Kaban swerved and jammed on his brakes in an effort to avoid hitting the woman, but was unsuccessful. He was released on his own recognizance after Corporal Tapp of the State Highway patrol conducted an investigation of the accident.

Mrs. Strunk who was the widow of David I. Strunk, was a life-long resident of Portland and vicinity.

She is survived by the following children; Mrs. Sadie Barker, Newark, Miss Mary E. Strunk, Bloomfield, N.J., Arthur Strunk, of Stroudsburg, Mrs. J.E. Weirich, of Cape Hills, Pa., Mrs. John I Lewis and Philip Strunk, of Portland; also by 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and the following brothers and sister; Mrs. Sallie Poff Lansinger, of Philadelphia, Philip and George Sigafoos, of Slateford.

Funderal services will be held on Friday at 2 pm, daylight saving time, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John L. Lewis, of Portland, with further services in the Portland Baptist church in charge of the pastor, Rev. Joseph Breen and interment will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Portland.

~ Easton Express, Wednesday, June 17, 1931

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Stem, Clara [Roling] - 1950

RITES FOR MRS. STEM

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Roling Stem, 83, of 904 Lehigh street, were held this afternoon in the Shillinger funeral home. Mrs. Stem, Widow of Edward Stem, died in Paterson, N.J.

The rev. Carl R. Hammerly, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in Easton Heights cemetery. Relatives served as pallbearers.

~ Easton Express, Tuesday, December 5, 1950

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Roberson, Clara [Burd] - 1949

The funeral of Mrs. Clara L. Burd Roberson, 71, of 37 Main Street, Phillipsburg, was conducted this afternoon with services in the Finegan Funeral Home, Phillipsburg. Mrs. Roberson, widow of George Roberson, died Sunday in Warren Hospital.

The Rev. Paul S. Parker, pastor of First Baptist Church, Phillipsburg, officiated. Interment was in Locust Grove Cemetery, Quakertown, NJ. Pallbearers were Lester Toth, Roland Marshall, Edward Carberry, Thomas Swick, Russell Sutton and Nelson Becci.

~ Easton Express, Wednesday, Oct 12, 1949

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Purdy, Elizabeth M - 1935

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Purdy, 37(87), widow of S.A. Purdy, died at her home, 1323 Butler Street, Saturday afternoon, after an illness of five years.

She was a member of Calvary Memorial Methodist Espiscopal Church.  Her husband died 20 years ago

Eighteen years ago Mrs. Purdy moved from Carbondale to Easton. Previous to that time Mr. and Mrs. Purdy lived in Purdytown, a town in Wayne County which was named in honor of Mr. Purdy.

Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Andrews, of Wilson; Miss Leonora Purdy, at home; two sons, Martin K. Purdy, of Bainbridge, N.Y.; Stanley a Purdy, of Arlington, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Ida Edinger, of Easton; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
~ Easton Express, Monday July 22, 1935

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Prentiss, Thomas M - 1823

Thomas M. Prentiss, of Lexington. School-master and former librarian of the Lexington Library. Died Friday July 18, 1823.

~ The Reporter, Lexington, KY, 18 Aug 1823

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Prather, Thomas - 1823

Thomas Prather, of Louisville, late president of the Louisville Branch Bank.
Died in Feb., 1823

~ The Reporter, Lexington, KY dated 10-Feb-1823

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Megowan, Robert - 1804

Robert Megowan, an aged resident of Lexington. Died May 17, 1804
~ Kentucky Gazette, May 22, 1804

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Mauch, Amelia J. [Bright] - 1947

Mrs. Amelia Mauch, 78, Mother of Lawyer, Dies.

Mrs. Amelia J. Bright Mauch, 78 widow of John Mauch, Died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the residence, Stony Acres, Hellertown R.1, after an illness of nine weeks.

She had made her home there with her son and daughter-in-law, Atty. and Mrs. Russell C. Mauch, for the past nine years.

Born June 5, 1869 in Hellertown, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Elizabeth Wagner Bright. A lifelong member of Christ Church, she had been a teacher in the infant department of the Sunday school for half a century.

In addition to her son, a daughter, Mrs. Stanley W. Eisenhart, Hellertown; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive.

Rev. Byron R. Stauffer, pastor of Christ church, will officiate at funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Templeton home, 326 Main St., Hellertown. Interment in Union cemetery, Hellertown. Calling hours 7:15 too 8: 15 p.m. Wednesday.

~ Easton Express, November 4, 1947

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Jerman, Philip J : 1923-2005

Philip J. Jerman,
Born: 2-25-1923, Slovenia
Died: 9-23-2005, Mt. Joy, Pa.
Husband of: Adeline Ziolkowski Jerman
Son of: Anton and Mary Hribar Jerman
Burial: Sylvania Hills Mausoleum. Ambridge, Pa.

~ Source: Cemetery Records - Beaver County

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Harding, William J - 1906

1906,
Was manager of the store of the Hower Slate Company, at Danielsville in 1906.

[ Information on William came from his wife's obituary. ]
~ Easton Express, Sunday, November 14, 1906

You can visit the memorial page for William J Harding.
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