William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2013-02-01 / 2. szám

In Memóriám ROBERT KOVACH POTTSTOWN, PA - The members of Branch 216 Northampton, Pa., and nearby Branches 90,98 and 159, were saddened by the recent death of Robert Kovach. Mr. Kovach, 79, passed away Dec. 15, 2012, at Mana­­tawny Manor, Pottstown. Mr. Kovach was a dedicated fraternalist and WPA member who faith­fully served his fellow members as president of Branch 216 for many years and as a delegate to four General Conven­tions. He was born in Phoe­­nixville, Pa., the son of the late Alex and Emma (Nagy) Kovach. He earned a bachelor's degree in education from Temple University and went on to serve as the VoTech teacher in the ma­chine shop at Pottstown High School for 26 years, retiring in 1991. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pottstown, where he served as a dea­con and elder. Mr. Kovach was also a 32nd degree member of the Phoenixville F & AM Lodge #75. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy, who serves as coordina­tor for Branches 90, 98, 159 and 216. He is also survived by a son, Rob­ert S. of Georgia; three daughters, Kathy Confer of Pottstown, Cynthia A. Liesau of Pine Forge, Pa., and Betsy Griffith of Pottstown; six grandchil­dren, Kristina, Larry III, Ashley, Rachel, Hannah and Sarah; and a great­­granddaughter, Kiera. A funeral service was held Dec. 22 at St. Paul's UCC with the Rev. Rebecca Brenner officiat­ing. Entombment was in Highland Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Paul's UCC Memorial Fund, 927 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, PA 19464. MARTHA BARILLO PENNSVILLE, NJ - The members of Branch 51 Passaic, N.J., were sad­dened by the recent death of Martha Barillo. Mrs. Barillo, 76, passed away Dec. 24,2012. For many years, Mrs. Barillo, along with her husband Arthur, was a dedicated supporter of many local and na­tional WPA functions and events. She served as secretary of Branch 51 for many years and reported on her branches activities in William Penn Life. A native of Hungary, Mrs. Barillo was a mem­ber of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She was also a member of St. Stephen R.C. Mag­yar Church in Passaic, N.J., were she organized countless dinners, picnics, fundraisers, talent shows and other events. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Arthur and Thomas; two daughters, Marta Smith and Monica O'Neill; seven grandchil­dren, Samantha, Allyson, Jay sen, Caroline, Jack, Amanda and Zachary; a brother, Alex Lakatos; a niece, Courtney Hink; a nephew Alex Lakatos; and a great-niece, Jaelyn. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Dec. 28 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Queen of the Apostles Church, Pennsville. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Swedesboro, N.J. Memorial contribu­tions may be made to the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. BEVERLY P. SHOUP WEST MONTEREY, PA - The Home Office was saddened by the recent death of former employee Beverly P. Shoup. Mrs. Shoup, 78, passed away Dec. 13, 2012, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo, Pa., follow­ing an illness. She was employed by the former Catholic Knights of St. George and remained a part of the Home Office staff follow­ing the Knights' merger with WPA. She remained with WPA until her retire­ment. She was born July 11, 1934, in Albion, Pa., the daughter of the late Freder­ick and Helen Panko Bates. She attended St. Richard's Catholic Church in Rimers­­burg, Pa. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Harold; two daughters, Kathy McKenna of Gar­diner, Mont., and Patricia Cotton of Canyon Lake, Calif.; two sons, Randy of West Monterey and Gerry of Gibsonia; seven grand­children; and four great­grandchildren. A gathering of friends and family was held Dec. 16 at H. Jack Buzard Funer­al Home. Interment was in West Monterey Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Fox­­burg Free Library, Fox­­burg, PA. 16036. We ask you to pray for the eternal rest of Mr. Kovach, Mrs. Barillo, Mrs. Shoup and all our recently departed members listed here: DECEMBER 2012 0008 JOHNSTOWN, PA Robert G. Balogh Herman G. Heinlein Bernard J. Voytek 0013 TRENTON, NJ Katherine Resch 0014 CLEVELAND, OH Paul E. Dodson Emma J. Oris Rosa Papp 0016 PERTH AMBOY, NJ Mary Revesz 0019 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ Clinton W. Hall 0024 CHICAGO.IL Martin Molnár, Jr. 0027 TOLEDO, OH Karoly Borko 0028 YOUNGSTOWN, OH Elizabeth Stredni 0034 PITTSBURGH, PA Anna Mae Ayres Helen Barnes Richard E. DeBlasio Michael J. Mattes 0044 AKRON, OH Karen R. Davis-Eisenman 0048 NEW YORK, NY Philip C. Kulesa Stephen Pofok 0051 PASSAIC, NJ John Chobor Billy Starks 0059 WINDBER, PA Rose Laslo 0076 PHILADELPHIA, PA Salvatore Badalamenti Ervin L. Pooler 0089 HOMESTEAD, PA John A. Katrincsak 0090 ALLENTOWN, PA Mary E. Robb 0129 COLUMBUS, OH Gary T. Lichwa 0132 SOUTH BEND, IN Mary H. Balucki Anna Mago Esther Pace 0174 SCRANTON, PA Hubert E. McGovern 0296 SPRINGDALE, PA Mary Simon 0590 CAPE CORAL, FL Elizabeth Ivkovich Julia McGrath 0705 MAYVILLE, Wl Harriet L. Kolbe 0720 DEDHAM, MA Anna L. Barakauskas John T. McGurl 0723 WORCESTER, MA Ernest G. Braga 0725 SPRINGFIELD, MA Marlene E. Bergeron Stasia H. Dziok 0800 ALTOONA, PA John J. Wharton 28 ° February 2013 0 William Penn Life

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