Fraternity-Testvériség, 1991 (69. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1991-04-01 / 2. szám
Page 16 TESTVÉRISÉG Her funeral took place in Ligonier, PA on April 23, 1991 with the services of the Bethlen Home Administrator, Rev. Paul Kovács, in the Bethlen Chapel, and the Calvin Synod Bishop, Rt.Rev. Zoltán D. Szucs, in the Valley Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 37 years: John Butosi, two daughters: Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Balls of Norwalk CT and Mrs. Sarah Joan Shishko of Bridgeport, CT, one brother: Robert E Nickel of Milwaukee, WI, one grandson: Matthew John Balias, and several nieces and nephews. The best is yet to come! Proverbs 31:28 STEPHEN EBNER 1924-1991 Ebner István, President of the Washington, D.C. Branch 300 of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, passed away on 17 April 1991. István was born in Budaörs, Hungary, the fourth and youngest child of György and Erzsébet Ebner. The Ebner family was known for their vineyard estates and exporting wines to Austria and the neighboring locale. István's father, György, served as the mayor of Budaörs for many years. In 1942, István graduated from the Saint Benedict Order Gymnasium (Bencés Gimnázium) located in Budapest. There, he adapted and altered the translation of the Benedictine philosophy “Ora et Labora", to "God helps those who help themselves". It was this philosophy he chose to live by and relay through example to his family and loved ones throughout his life. His education continued at the Pázmány Péter Tudomány University until 1947; he was awarded degrees in criminal law and political science. István and Francesca Alt were married the same year, and were immediately deported to East Germany. Nine months later, they fled Communism and escaped to Stuttgart where they lived for the following three years. While employed by the Bruder and Haug GmbH construction firm, István was sent to further education and earned his master tradesman's licensure. Meanwhile, he was promoted to head foreman and supervised over 50 employees in renovation projects, such as the Stuttgarter Bahnhof. Stephen Ebner István and Francesca immigrated to the United States in November, 1951, and settled in the Washington, D.C. area. He continued to work in construction, and with his oldest brother, George, founded Ebner Brothers Builders in 1953. The business was incorporated in 1958, and continued to flourish through 1991. While working full time, István continued his education and earned a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from the International Correspondence School of Scranton, Pennsylvania. István served as President of the Washington, D.C. Branch 300 since 1987, and he was involved in various projects such as the purchase and renovation of the Kossuth House and the reestablishment of the Sárospatak Gimnázium in Hungary. In addition, he was a founding member and comptroller of the Mount Tábor Association in West Virginia, and devoted much of his time to the development of its property. Of special note, István supervised the building of the Alba Regia Chapel, as well as the beach house. He was also involved in many other cultural and community activities. István was a devoted husband and father, and will always be loved and missed by his family and friends. He is known as a man of principle and integrity, one who believed in living life to its fullest, and a person who generously helped others. In addition to his wife, Francesca, István's family members include his daughter, Francesca Christy Music; his son, Stephen Paul; his mother, Erzsébet; and two grandsons, Andreas and Stephen Music. His funeral was attended by many, and his euology was delivered by his dear friend, the Rev. Imre Bertalan. SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID WASHINGTON. DC 42699 AUGUST J MOLNÁR 4 59 PENNINGTON RD NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 03901
