Hungarian Heritage Review, 1991 (20. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
1991-03-01 / 3. szám
IN MEMÓRIÁM ENDRE HARASZTI (1920-1991) GREATER NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA - The HUNGARIAN HERITAGE REVIEW was saddened by the news that one of its oldest friends, collaborators, and supporters, Endre Haraszti, the well-known teacher of history and prize-winning, syndicated writer-journalist for the Hungarian press, had recently passed away after a long illness. This hit the "HHR" close because it was to Endre Haraszti and to the late Miklós Korponay that the idea for and introduction of the English-language "HHR" can be attributed. For, in early 1985, it was a "chance-meeting" during the Hungarian Heritage Conference at Ligonier, Pennsylvania, sponsored by the former "Eighth Hungarian Tribe" magazine that the subject was first discussed between us. Then, after several more meetings in Toronto and in Ligonier, the "Eighth Hungarian Tribe" magazine was purchased and converted into the "HHR", which first made its appearance in December of 1985. As long as he was able to do so, Endre Haraszti kept contact with the "HHR" , offered many constructive suggestions, and even submitted several articles for translation and publication. His, was a friendship that will be sorely missed by the "HHR". His, was a God-given talent that will surely be missed by the Hungarian community in the United States and Canada. Surviving Endre Haraszti are his wife, Elizabeth; his son Robert John Haraszti-Hilverth; his stepdaughters Susan Ivanovics and Elizabeth Kiss of Hungary; and six grandchildren. MRS. MARGARET KOSA BERTALAN (1926-1991) NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY - The "HHR" clearly recalls what the Reverend Dr. Imre Bertalan, the President of the Washington-based, Hungarian Reformed Federation of America once said in one of his public appearances here. He said that, whenever he visits New Brunswick, he feels as if he was "coming home". This remark came vividly in mind again when the "HHR" learned that his beloved wife, Margaret Kosa Bertalan, had recently passed away in Bethesda, Maryland, and that a Memorial Service would be held for her in New Brunswick at the Magyar Reformed Church. So many friends and acquaintances paid their last respects at this Memorial Service, that it will not be forgotton soon. Born and raised in New Brunswick, where she graduated from Douglass College, the late Mrs. Margaret Kosa Bertalan was a Research Chemist, a Chemistry Teacher in the New Brunswick school system, and a respected community leader. After her retirement and as a resident of Rockville, Maryland, she served as a volunteer worker for the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and was actively involved in the restoration of the historic College of Sárospatak in Hungary. She served on the New Brunswick City Council in 1974, and was an original member of the Board of Directors of "New Brunswick Tommorow", an organization formed to help promote the revitalization of the city. For her outstanding contributions to this program, she was awarded a citation by then Mayor John A. Lynch. Surviving the deceased are her beloved husband, the Rev. Dr. Imre Bertalan, a son, the Rev. Imre A. Bertalan; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian DePetrillo and Margaret Sarah; a brother, Ernest Kosa; and nine grandchildren. DR. PEDRO LÁSZLÓ KOE-KROMPECHER (1902-1990) COLUMBUS, OHIO - Another good friend, reader, and supporter of the Hungarian Heritage Review has passed away and been laid to eternal rest. A man of many talents and interests, Dr. Pedro László Koe- Krompecher was an architect, engineer, builder, teacher, and an artist of renown, who was educated at, and had received his doctorate degree from, the University of Pecs in Hungary. Dr. Koe-Krompecher was a member of the Order of St. László, a member of the Arpad Academy and awardee of its gold medal; a Professor Emeritus of the University of Kentucky, as well as being a "Kentucky Colonel"; a Commissioner of Boy Scouts in Hungary and in Venezuela; a member and former President of the World Federation of Hungarian Engineers and Builders; a member of the American Water Color Society, and an Honorary Member of many other professional organizations and societies. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Gundel Koe-Krompecher, the daughter of Charles Gundel, the famous Hungarian restaurateur, three sons; and five grandchildren. (EDITOR'S NOTE: The "HHR" has much more to report about the late Dr. Pedro László Koe-Krompecher, and will do so in a later issue.) 8 HUNGARIAN HERITAGE REVIEW MARCH 1991
