Obituaries for Michael Hoppes Descendants
2.1
William Hoppes - Margaret Hoppes Fritz - Stella Hoppes Hoffman - Pierce O. Hoppes - Edwin A. Frantz - Oliver N. Nothstein - Perma Hoppes Snyder - Lou Irene Fisher - Earl W. Hoppes - Howard Hoppes - Perma E. Reeser - Jennie Hoppes Smith - Brenda Hoppes Waidelich - Richard W. Hoppes - Ruth A. Dieter - Dorothy Hoppes Kramer - Carl S. Fritz - Warren C. Nester - Norman M. Hoppes - Charles Hoppis - Elizabeth Kinch Hoppis - Solomon Hoppis - George L. Hoppis - Merrill S. Hoppes - Kenneth F. Hoppes - Roger E. Hoppes - Joseph Hoppes - Harrison V. Hoppes - Charles H. Hoppes - Margaret Troxell Hoppes - Israel Hoppes - Hattie Hoppes Fahl - Foster Fahl - DeVon Fahl - Harry R. Hoppes - Willard Hoppes - Elizabeth Arner Hoppes
Der Friedens Bote
13 Dec 1865
Died William Hoppes of West Penn on Nov. 16, of typhus. Aged 31 years, 6
months, and 5 days
Pottsville Republican
9-22-1997
Margaret L. Fritz, 81, formerly of RD1 Andreas, died Friday evening at
Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton, after being transferred from the Mahoning
Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Mahoning Township, Carbon County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and and
Minnie Miller Hoppes.
She was employed as a waitress by Spring Dell Restaurant, New Mahoning, for many years,
retiring in 1978. She and her husband, John G. Jr., who died in 1996, were self-employed
produce growers in West Penn Township, retiring in 1994.
She was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation of of St. Peter's Lutheran
and UCC Church, RD3 Tamaqua, and its Women's Guild.
Surviving are a daughter, Jewel L. Zellner, RD1 Andreas; a son, Berdell L., RD1 Andreas;
three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders. The
Rev. David H. Knoebel will officiate. Interment will be at St. Peter's Lutheran and UCC
Cemetery, Tamaqua.
The Morning Call
February 18, 2000
Stella M. Hoffman, co-owned Hoffman's General Store
Stella M. Hoffman, 83, of 306 Held St., Lehighton, died Wednesday, February 16, in her
home. She was the wife of William E. Hoffman.
She and her husband owned and operated Hoffman's General Store and raised turkeys for many
years before retiring in 1980. Previously she worked at Bethlehem Steel Corp. during World
War II as a scrafer. She was also a cook for several years at the former Fort Allen Hotel,
Weissport, and worked at the Weissport Dyeworks.
Born in Andreas, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Lucy M. (Miller) Hoppes.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Weissport, and a former member of its
council.
She was a member of the Eastern Star, Lehighton.
Survivors: Husband, and sister, Irene M., wife of Robert Holliday of Summit Hill.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturda in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Arrangements, Miller Funeral Home, Lehighton.
Hazel Standard-Sentinel
Saturday, April 24, 1948
Pierce O. Hoppes, 72, of South Tamaqua, died at the Coaldale Hospital on Thursday
night. A son of the late Solomon O. and Caroline Eberts Hoppes, he was born in West Penn
Township, and was a retired carpenter. Survivors include a son, Charles O. Hoppes, of
Hometown.
The Morning Call
June 14, 1999
Edwin A. Frantz
Edwin A. Frantz, 73, of 2483 Mahoning Drive, West Lehighton, died Saturday, June 12, in
Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Haas)
Frantz. They were married for 48 years last June.
He worked at the Andreas Quarry and earlier at the Bundy Tubing Co., Hometown, as a
machinist, for 30 years unil its closing.
Born in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late William and Hulda (Hoppes)
Frantz.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre, and a member of
the Summit Hill American Legion Post.
A life member of Mahoning Valley Fire Company he was active with the Mahoning Valley Boy
Scouts of America, Troop 106, where he served as treasurer for many years.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Thomes of Allentown and Stephen of Hagerstown, Md.; daughter,
Susan, wife of Richard Birch, and Sally, wife of Robert Glenn, both of Wilmington, Del.;
brother Carl of Emmaus, and nine grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Tuesday in the church.
Arrangements, Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton.
Allentown Morning Call
January 13, 2000
Oliver N. Nothstein, 81, of 138 E. White St., Summit Hill, died Wednesday, Dec.
12, in his home. He was husband of the late Mae (Crissey) Nothstein who died in 1998.
He was a coal miner for the former Fauzio Brothers, Nesquehoning, and for Greenwood and
Bethlehem, both Lansford, for 50 years before retiring in 1986.
Born in Mahoning Valley, he was the son of the late Frank and Luella (Hoppes)
Nothstein.
He was a member of the Summit Hill Methodist Church, Summit Hill.
He was a social member of the Summit Hill American Legion; a member of St. Gaberials Club,
Summit Hill; Panther Valley Masonic Lodge 677; the Slatington Moose; Andreas Sporting
Club; Bever Run Rod and Gun Club, and Lansford Italian Club.
Survivors: Daughter, Bonnie, wife of Michael Melley, stepdaughters, Anne Louise, wife of
James Tee, and Shirley Moravek, stepson, Victor C. Turner, sisters, Pauline Miller and
Dorothy Miller, all of Summit Hill, and Violet Radzavage in Nevada, six grandchildren, 31
great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Thomas J. Parambo, 54 W. Fell St., Summit Hill. Call 7-9:30
p.m. Friday.
The Times News
September 28, 2001
Mrs. Perma E. Snyder, 94, of Tamaqua R.3, died Wednesday in the St. Luke's Miners
Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. She was the widow of Phaon J. Snyder.
Prior to retiring, she and her husband owned and operated Snyder's Glass Bar and Country
Store, Tamaqua R. 3, for 30 years. She had also been employed for 21 years by the former
Atlas Powder Company, Reynolds.
Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Mary Jane
(Clause) Hoppes.
She was a member of Zion's Stone Union Church, New Ringgold.
Surviving is a sister, Minerva Bannan of Tamaqua R. 3.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl T. and Leander "Goosie"
Hoppes.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, New Ringgold, is in charge of the
arrangements.
The Morning Call
September 28, 2001
Perma E. Snyder, 94, of Tamaqua R.3, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, in St. Luke's
Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale. She was the wife of the late Phaon J. Snyder.
She and her husband owned and operated the Snyder Glass Bar and Country Store and Gas
Station, Tamaqua, R.3, for 30 years. Prior to that, she worked on the production line for
the former Atlas Powder Co., Tamaqua R. 3.
Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Mary Jane
(Clause) Hoppes.
She was a member of Zion Stone Church, New Ringgold R.2.
Survivors: Sister, Minerva Banan of Tamaqua R. 3; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Ringgold. Call 9-10 a.m.
Monday.
Contributions: To the church.
Pottsville Republican
Lou Irene Fisher, 96, of 418 Rolling Mill Ave., Tamaqua, died Sunday at
Schuylkill Manor, Pottsville.
Born in Tamaqua, Oct. 16, 1901, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth
Hoppes Fritz.
She was employed as a seamstress in area garment factories.
She was of the Lutheran faith.
Her husband, Charles, died in 1959.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Alfred and William Fritz.
Surviving are a son, Edward, Tamaqua; a brother, Wallace Fritz, Easton; two grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown. The
Rev. Fred Crawford will
officiate. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua.
Times News
May 12, 1998
Earl W. Hoppes, 89, of Walnutport, formerly of Tamaqua R.3, died Monday morning
in his home. He was the husband of Myrtle M. (Snyder) Hoppes. They observed their 56th
wedding anniversary in Nov. 1997.
His first wife, the former Sarah (Grube) Hoppes, died in 1938.
He was the owner and operator of the former Earl W. Hoppes Automotive Garage, Tamaqua R.3,
for over 50 years before retiring in 1971.
Born in West Penn Township, he was a son of the late Wallace D. and Phoebe
(Coombe) Hoppes.
He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Slatington.
During the 1940's, he was a member and former decon of Zion United Church of Christ,
Lehighton.
Surving in addition to his widow ar a daughter, Earla H., wife of Livio Melatti of
Nazareth; a son, Ronald E. of Poulsbo, Wash.; two grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter Geraldine, who died in 1937.
The Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Rt. 309, Snyders, is in charge of the arrangements.
Pottsville Republican
Earl W. Hoppes, 89, of Walnutport, formerly of RD3 Tamaqua, died Monday
at his home.
Born in West Penn Township, he was a son of the late Wallace D. and Phoebe Coombe
Hoppes.
He retired in 1971 as owner and operator of Earl W. Hoppes Automotive Garage, RD3 Tamaqua,
after more than 50 years.
He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Slatington. During the 1940s, he
was a member and former deacon of Zion's United Church of Christ, Lehighton.
His first wife, the former Sarah Grube, died in 1938, and a daughter, Geraldine Hoppes,
died in 1937.
Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle M. Snyder; a daughter, Earla H. Melatti,
Nazareth; a son, Ronald E., Poulsbo, Wash.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family from Robert S. Nester Funeral Home,
Snyders. The Rev. Russell L.J. Heintzelman and Chaplain Bernadette S. Cunningham will
officiate. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park,
Hometown.
The Morning Call
Saturday, May 18, 1985
Howard Hoppes, 84, of Lehighton R.1, died Friday in his home. Carbon County
Coroner Robert G. Deibert attributed death to natural causes.
Hoppes was the hsuband of the late Luella (Sitler) Hoppes.
He was a leadman on the powder line at Atlas Powder Co., Reynolds, Schuylkill County, for
41 years before retiring in 1964.
Born in Mahoning Township, he was a son of the late Solomon and Lawina
(Zettlemoyer) Hoppes.
Surviving are a son, Herbert H. of Allentown, and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders, (Route
309). A calling hour will precede the services.
Pottsville Republican
Perma E. Reeser, 84, of 234 Orchard St., Auburn, died Saturday at home.
Born in Walnutport, Sept. 24, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Harvey M. and Jennie
May Hoppes Reeser.
She was employed by the former Hubler Shoe Manufacturing Co., Auburn.
She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Auburn.
Surviving are a daughter, Catharine R. Reeser, Auburn; two sisters, Idella Teter and
Dorothy Fritz, both of RD1 New Ringgold; a brother, Calvin Sterner, RD2 New Ringgold;
nieces and nephews; cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's UCC Cemetery, Auburn.
The Revs. Henry K. Wohlgemuth and Daryl Hilbert will officiate. John H. Lundbye Funeral
Home Inc., Orwigsburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Reading Eagle Times
September 28, 2000
Jennie M. Smith died September 26, 2000
Jennie M. Smith, 85, formerly of Reading, died Tuesday at 1:50 p.m. in the residence of a
daughter, Josephine M. (Moyer) Lucero, 119 W. Poplar St., Fleetwood.
Her husband, Raymond Smith, died in March 1980.
Born in West Leesport, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Mary (Klee)
Hoppes.
Smith was employed for 20 years as a waitress by the Sherwood Diner, Temple, retiring in
1985.
She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Salem (Belleman's) Union Church, Centre
Township.
Smith is also survived by a sister, Marie (Hoppes) Goins, in Wisconsin.
Other survivors include six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be private. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The
Auman Funeral Home, Reading, is in charge of arrangements.
Eagle/Times
July 23, 2001
Brenda Lee Waidelich, 28, of 379 Old Philadelphia Road, Albany Township, died
July 21, 2001 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, near Allentown.
An autopsy has been ordered by the Lehigh County coroner's office, and results are
pending.
She was the wife of Paul J. Waidelich.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Clementine L. (Yoh) Hoppes, West Brunswick
Township, Schuylkill County, and the late George R. Hoppes.
Waidelich had been employed for about one year by Little People Day School, Kutztown, last
working in 1999. She previously had been employed in the maintenance department of the
Laurel Living Center, Tilden Township, from 1994 to 1997.
She was a 1991 graduate of Kutztown High School.
Waidelich is also survived by a son, Joseph P., and a daughter, Melissa A. Waidelich, both
at home.
Other survivors include five sisters: Mary A. Hoppes and Rose Marie J. Hoppes, both of
Reading; Anna A. (Hoppes) Hauger, Lenhartsville; Leah D. (Hoppes) Geiger, Auburn,
Schuylkill County; and Ruth M. Hoppes, West Brunswick Township.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli. Burial
will be in New Bethel Union Cemetery, Albany Township.
The Reading Eagle - Times
March 24, 1999
Richard W. Hoppes, educational coordinator and past president of the Pennsylvania
Young Farmers Association, died of natural causes Tuesday at 11:31 a.m. in Reading
Hospital, shortly after being admitted.
Hoppes, 55, of 419 Farview Road, Perry Township, was the husband of Grace M. (Fox) Hoppes.
He was a past president of the Kutztown Young Farmers Association.
Born in Perry Township, he was a son of the late Morris L. and Amanda L. (Bower)
Hoppes. Hoppes was the owner-operator of Secret Valley Farms, Perry Township, for
many years, last working Monday.
He was a life member of the Pennsylvania and National Young Farmers assocaitions.
Hoppes was a board member of the Pennsylvania Dairy Herd Improvement Association, State
College.
He was a member of Zion's United Church of Christ, Perry Township.
Hoppes is also survived by a son, Keith E., and a daughter, Michelle L. Hoppes, both of
Shoemakersville.
Other survivors include a sister, Elsie M. (Hoppes) Kauffman, Stevens, Lancaster County;
and four brothers; LeRoy M., Mohrsville; Harold G., Germansville, Lehigh County; Harry J.,
Lenhartsville; and Roy P., Centerport.
There are also five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, John R. Hoppes.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg.
Burial will be in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Township.
The Morning Call
March 30, 1999
Ruth A. Dieter
Ruth A. Dieter, 48 of 30 Muzzle Lane, Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, died
Saturday, March 27, at home. She was the wife of Garry C. Dieter.
She worked in the setup department of Post Precision Castings, Strausstown, Berks County,
for 10 years.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the last Elton H. and Myrtle M.
(Hoppes) Adam.
She was a member of Zion Moselem Church, Richmond Township.
Survivors: Husband; daughters, Sherry L. Fuhrmann of Upper Tuplehocken Township and Tammy
S. Sciraetta of Swan Lake, Mont.; sons, Garry C. Jr. of Shartlesville, Berks County and
Terry A. of Upper Tulpehocken Township; sister, Betty J. Kunkel of Hamburg; brothers David
H. of Orefield and Norman E. of Kutztown, four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, 40 S. 4th St., Hamburg,
Call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday.
Pottsville Republican
Saturday, July 21, 2001
Dorothy A. Kramer, 83, of 1156 Hex Highway, Tilden Township, formerly of
Lancaster, died Wednesday at Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday.
Born in West Brunswick Township, she was a daughter of the late George J. and
Ellen C. Henry Hoppes.
She was employed for 12 years as a tacker and machine operator by Walter Moyer Knitwear,
Ephrata, retiring in 1984.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry D., on March 24, 1980.
Surviving are a brother, Leon Hoppes, with whom she resided.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday from Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg.
Interment will be in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Township.
ROBERT F. HOPPES, 77, FORMER MUSICIAN,
STRING BAND DIRECTOR
The Morning Call, January 19, 1992
Robert F. Hoppes, 77, of Tamaqua R.3, died Saturday in Coaldale State Hospital.
He was the husband of Lela C. (Kistler) Hoppes. They were married 57 years on Jan. 5.
He was last employed as a sheet metal mechanic for the Boeing Aircraft Co., Ridley Park,
Delaware County, from 1962 until retiring in 1977. He was a fitter for Air Products and
Chemicals Co., Trexlertown, from 1958 to 1961, and was a supervisor in the sheet metal
division of Keyser Aircraft Co., Bristol, Bucks County, 1952-57. From 1942 to 1945, he was
employed in the experimental aircraft division of Glen Martin Aircraft Co., Middle River,
Md.
Born in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Amandus
and Lydia (Miller) Hoppes.
He was a member of Christ Evangelical Free Church, Lehighton.
He was a musician and music teacher first in the Levittown, Bucks County, area and for
then for the past 15 years in his residence until retiring due to ill health. He was a
former director and arranger of the Northeastern Pennsylvania String Band, Lehighton, and
performed with his students at several Easter Seal of Northeastern Pennsylvania telethons.
Survivors: Wife; sons, Ronald R. of Limerick, Montgomery County, and Gary L. and Kevin D.,
both of Tamaqua R.3; sister, Mrs. Marian Frantz of Tamaqua R.3, and four grandchildren.
Services: 8 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Call 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday in the church.
Arrangements, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders (Route 309).
The Pottsville Republican
Thursday, February 4, 1999
Carl S. Fritz, 59, RD1 Andreas, died Wednesday at Miners Memorial Medical Center,
Coaldale, as a result of an auto accident on Route 895, Andreas.
Born in Mahoning Township, Jan. 1, 1940, he was a son of Florence P. Gilbert, Andreas, and
the late Paul D. Fritz. He was a 1957 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.
He was employed as a mason with Haas Construction, Orefield.
He was a member of Christ Evangelical Free Church, Lehighton, and a life member of Andreas
Fire Company.
Surviving in addition to his mother, are his wife, the former Madeline E. Hoppes,
to whom he was married 39 years; a son Michael C., Andreas; two daughters, Donna J.
Curvey, Tamaqua, and Tammy L. Dean, New Ringgold; a brother, Nevin P., RD1 New Ringgold;
three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Evangelical Free Church. Interment
will be in Christ Evangelical Free Cemetery, Lehighton. Robert S. Nester Funeral Home
Inc., RD2 New Ringgold, is in charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican
Warren C. Nester, 5537 Route 873, Schnecksville, formerly of Tamaqua and
Lynnport, died Wednesday at his home.
Born in Albany Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Robert and Bertha
Leibensberger Nester.
He was employed in the maintenance department of the former Kutztown Foundry, Kutztown,
for 40 years, retiring in 1986.
He was a member of Salem Bible Fellowship Church, Lehighton; Lynnport Fire Company;
Walnutport, Schnecksville, Woodlawn and Keen Agers senior citizens of Laury's Station.
Surviving are his wife, the former Arlene M. Hoppes, to whom he was
married 46 years; a son, Dennis W., Tamaqua; a stepdaughter, Darlene G. Matthias,
Allentown; a brother, Russell, Kutztown; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders. The
Rev. William H. Bartron will officiate. Interment will be in Zion's Union Stone Church
Cemetery, RD2 New Ringgold.
Pottsville Republican
Feb. 11, 1998
Norman M. Hoppes, 68, of RD1 New Ringgold, died Monday at Miners Memorial Medical
Center, Coaldale, after being stricken ill at work.
Born in West Penn Township, he was a son of the late Leon and Emma Steigerwalt Hoppes.
Since 1988, he was employed as a mechanic for Charles S. Snyder Inc. Co., RD3 Tamaqua.
From 1975-88, he was a bus driver and mechanic in the Tamaqua Area School District,
employed by the former Norman Schaeffer & Son Transportation Co., RD2 New Ringgold.
Prior to 1975, he was the owner and operator of the former Norman H. Hoppes Auto Repair
Garage at his home.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Peter's Union Church, RD3 Tamaqua,
Andreas Volunteer Fire Company, West Penn Township, and Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, New
Tripoli.
He was preceded in death by infant twins, a son and daughter, in 1950; five sisters,
Dorothy Liddic, Elsie Nester, Doris Cheese, Mary Hoppes and Eleanor Hoppes; two brothers,
Walter and Charles.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Ann Valent, to whom he was married 48 years; three
daughters, Sandra A. Steigerwalt, RD1 New Ringgold, Elaine M. Goroshko, Tamaqua, and Lori
J. Finucen, Niantic, Conn.; a brother, Leon, RD3 Tamaqua; five sisters, Velma Schaeffer
and Helen Wilson, both of RD2 New Ringgold, Grace Haas, Orefield, Madeline Fritz, RD1
Andreas, and Sandra Zehner, RD1 New Ringgold; four grandchildren; a great-grandson.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders. The
Rev. James W. Seifert will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter's Union Church
Cemetery, RD3 Tamaqua.
Indiana Republican
December 27, 1894
HOPPIS, CHARLES
DEATH: Charles Hoppis died Thursday afternoon at his residence in this place, leaving his
wife and two children. Burial was at Packerton.
Northern Indianian August 30, 1906
HOPPIS, ELIZABETH (KINCH)
DEATH: Elizabeth Kinch was born in Richland county, O. February 7, 1843 and moved to
Indiana in the fall of 1851. She was the sixth child of John and Mary Kinch. April 5,
1866, she was married to Phillip Hoppis, the sixth son of Christian and Lydia Hoppis. She
died August 21, 1906 at the age of 63 years, six months and 14 days. Death occurred at her
home near Packerton and was due to heart disease. She was the mother of two boys and two
girls, three of whom preceded her in death. She leaves her husband, one son, five grand
children, three brothers and three sisters. Martin V. Kinch, of southwest
of Warsaw, is a brother.
NI August 30, 1906
HOPPIS, PHILIP MRS.
Mrs. Philip Hoppis died Tuesday from heart disease at her home near Packerton.
The funeral was held Thursday. Surviving are the husband and children. She was a sister of
Mrs. George Bratt, of Warsaw and Martin V. Kinch, northwest of Warsaw.
Northern Indianian
October 4, 1900
HOPPIS, SOLOMON
DEATH: Solomon Hoppis, a pioneer settler of Clay township, passed away
Monday evening. He would have been 88 years old had he lived unthil this coming Friday. He
was born in Seneca, Ohio, October 5, 1812 and died October 2, 1900. He leaves a family of
five children, one having preceded him in death, 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren.
He was united in his second marriage to Mrs. Margaret Creighton. The funeral took place at
Mt. Pleasant where burial was made.
Northern Indianian
May 13, 1897
Hoppis, George L.
DEATH: The scene at the home of the late George L. Hoppis was very
affecting indeed as the funeral coregee left for Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The pall bears
were all old corrades belonging to the same company, all dressed in black with mourning
badges upon their arms. Members of the IOOF were also present and were met at the cemetery
by the Claypool lodge, of which the deceased was a member.
News Sun
November 24, 2001
MERRELL S. "HOPPY" HOPPES 85, a lifelong resident of Springfield,
passed away at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, November 22, 2001 in his residence. He was born
September 5, 1916 in Springfield, the son of Howard and Iva (Rankin) Hoppes. Mr. Hoppes
was a member of Hope Lutheran Church where he was active as an Usher, Choir member, and
Church Council member. He was a very dedicated member of the Boy Scouts for over 50 years
having served as a Scout master and on the Council. He received many awards including the
Silver Beaver Award. Mr. Hoppes was retired from Southwest Portland Cement Company
following 23 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 55 1/2 years, Phyllis
(Garrety) Hoppes; three children, Merrelyn (Steve) Powers, Phillip S. Hoppes, and Merry
(Randy) Powers; one grandson, Andrew (Emilee) Powers; one great granddaughter, Amilia
Powers; three sisters-in-law, Frances Hoppes, Blanche Hoppes, and Kathy Hoppes, all of
Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter,
Amy Stanley; three brothers, Warren, Kenneth, and Roger Hoppes; and his parents. Friends
may call in the JONES-KENNEY- ZECHMAN Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services
will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday in Hope Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard McDaniel
officiating. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Boy Scouts of America or Mercy Hospice.
News
August 26, 1998
Kenneth F. Hoppes BEMIDJI- - Kenneth F. Hoppes, Springfield, Ohio, formerly of
Bemidji, died August 17, 1998, in Eaglewood Care Center, Springfield.
Kenneth Flavius Hoppes was born June 24, 1919, the son of Howard and Iva (Rankin) Hoppes,
in Springfield. He was a machinist by trade and worked for Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. In 1952, he moved with his
family to Park Rapids, Minn., where he managed a mink farm and built Park-Lane Bowl. He
married Jeanne Marble in 1941. She died in 1974. He married Blanche Leedle in 1979.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Alan (Travis) Hoppes, Issaquah, Wash.; a daughter,
Carolyn (Tomy) Hegland, Bemidji; stepsons Robert (Gloria) Leedle, Suzhou, China, and
Charles (Debbie) Leedle, Cronton, Ohio; stepdaughters, Pamela (Alan) Merrit, Marion, Ohio,
and Barbara (Davis) Muller, Midland, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and
a brother, Merrell, Springfield.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services will be held in Ohio on Friday, and following visitation Saturday in Aardahl
Lutheran Church, Bemidji.
Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church.
Burial Aardahl Lutheran Cemetery.
Unknown Newspaper
August 18, 1997
Hoppes, Roger E.
75 years old, born in Springfield, OH to Howard M. and Iva O (Rankin) Hoppes; Navy veteran
of World War II; wife Kathleen (Mallick) Hoppes; daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Barbara) Chine,
Mrs.Charles (Janet) Smith, and Mrs. Jeffery (Trisha) Anghel; son Roger E. Hoppes;
brothers, Merrell (Phyllis) Hoppes, Kenneth (Blanche) Hoppes; nine grandchildren,
Nicholas, Nathan, Nol, Dawn,
Wendy, Traci, Joshua, Brenden, and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Vada and Taylor;
preceded in death by brother, Warren Hoppes and greatgrandson Dalton.
Unknown PA Paper
MARCH 1917
SUMMONED TO
THEIR MAKER
Joseph Hoppes, one of the best known farmers of the West Penn Valley,
died near midnight Friday from a stroke of appoplexy. He had been in poor health all
winter due to several light strokes and for several weeks was confined to his home.
Deceased was born in the Mahoning Valley April 7, 1843 and was aged 73 years, 11 months,
and 2 days. When Lincoln issued his call for volunteers during the dark days of the
rebellion, Mr. Hoppes was a school boy and was one of the body of pupils who left the
little school house in Mahoning to go to the front, enlisting as a private in Company A,
202d Penna. Volunteers. His company saw active service in several of he most important
engagements of the war and "Joe" Hoppes, as he was familiarly known to everybody
in this section, oftimes regaled the boys with interesting war stories at the country
store or wherever they happened to congregate. Always young in spirit, Mr. Hoppes had a
long list of friends who were sorry to hear of his sudden death. Besides his aged
companion he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James H. Geary, of Germansville. The
funeral was held this (Thursday) morning from the family residence in West Penn followed
by services and burial at Zion's Church. The services were conducted by his pastor Rev. W.
H. Strauss assisted by Rev. H. D. Houtz, and were largely attended by relatives and
friends.
Hazleton Standard-Sentinel,
Wed. Apr. 3, 1935
Harry V. Hoppes, manager of the National Silk Throwing Co., at Lehighton, who
died at that place, was well known in Hazleton and Conyngham. He often visited his uncle,
Rev. W.H. Heldt when the latter was pastor of the Conyngham Lutheran church and maintained
the friendship he made in this region after Rev. W.H. Heldt moved to Honesdale.
The Morning Call
November 1, 1988
Charles H. Hoppes, 78, a retired Lehighton Area School District mathematics
teacher, was dead on arrival Sunday at Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton, after being
stricken while driving in Mahoning Township.
He was the husband of Margaret Lois (Troxell) Hoppes, and resided at 156 S. 4th St.,
Lehighton.
Hoppes retired in 1970 from the school district after 30 years of service, having taught
in the junior and senior high schools.
Born in East Penn Township, he was a son of the late Harry B. and Lizzie (Ruch) Hoppes.
He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lehighton.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Survivors: Wife; son, Dr. Harrison, and a daughter Nancy, wife of Kenneth Straiter, both
of Gaithersburg, Md.; 11 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Thursday in the church.
Arrangements, Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton.
The Morning Call
April 1, 1992
MARGARET HOPPES, 81, FORMER E. MAUCH CHUNK HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
Margaret L. Hoppes, 81, of 156 S. 4th St., Lehighton, died Tuesday in Gnaden
Huetten Hospital, Lehighton. She was the wife of Charles H. Hoppes, who died in 1988.
She taught at the former East Mauch Chunk High School for many years until retiring.
Born in Mahoning Township, she was daughter of the late Ira and Lettie (McLean) Troxell.
She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lehighton.
Survivors: Son, Dr. Harrison, and a daughter Nancy, wife of Dennis Straiter, both of
Gaithersburg, Md.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Call 7-9 p.m. Friday, Andrew P. Ovsak Funeral
Home,4th and Iron streets, Lehighton, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday in church.
Unknown Newspaper
1935
Israel M. Hoppes Died At Age of 78
Israel M. Hoppes, a well-known resident of Schuylkill Haven, died on Sunday
morning, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Foster Fahl, after a brief illness. His funeral
took place Wednesday.
The deceased was born in West Penn Township and for 14 years lived in Mahanoy City. For
the past 42 years, he had been a resident of Schuylkill Haven. The trade of miller he
followed for 10 or 12 years and, later was a stationary engineer in numerous flour mills.
Of recent years, he was employed at the court house as a tipstaff.
Mr. Hoppes was a member of the St. John's Reformed Church. His wife died 15 years ago.
Twenty-four years ago, Mr. Hoppes sustained several strokes, which left him partially
paralyzed in his limbs. He was, however, able to be about. He was the father of three
children, all of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Foster Fahl, Schuylkill Haven; Mrs. John
Heebner, Pottsville; Andrew Hoppes, of Millville, NJ. Eight grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren also survive, together with a brother, Grant, of Philadelphia, and the
following sisters: Mrs. Emma Wingert, Frakville; Mrs. Angelina Hill of Reading.
The funeral of Israel Hoppes was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Foster Fahl,
Columbia St., Sch. Haven, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. E.S. Noll, pastor of St. John's Reformed Church, conducted the services at the home
and the grave in Union Cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended, and there were many floral tributes. The pall bearers
were John and Norman Heebner, Russell Kerschner, Jos. Kramer and William Schlessler.
August 8, 1966
Mrs. Hattie M. Fahl
Mrs. Hattie M. (Hoppes) Fahl, formerly of 224 Columbia St., Sch. Haven, died
Monday, 3:30 a.m. at Fiar Acres, Middletown Twp., Delaware Co.
Surviving are a son, DeVon Fahl, of Media; three grandchildren, Frederick of Bethel
College, McKenzie, Tenn; Mary Louise, wife of Samuel Burns, Baltimore, Md.; Lisa Alva at
home; one brother, Andrew Hoppes, York.
Mrs. Fahl, 82, was the widow of Foster C. Fahl. He died Feb. 1, 1965. Mrs. Fahl was born
in Mahanoy City, a daughter of the late Israel and Anna Dress Hoppes. She
was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Order of the Eastern Star, and
American Legion Auxillary, Sch. Haven.
In addition to the son and three grandchildren, there is also one great grandchild
surviving.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from Geschwindt Funeral Home, with the
Rev. L. Eugene Moyer officiating; interment in Union Cemetery, Sch. Haven.
Unknown Newspaper
1965
Foster Fahl Dies of Stroke Feb. 1, 1965
Foster C. Fahl, 224 Columbia St., died Monday at 6:10 p.m. in the Pottsville
Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day.
He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at 2 p.m. Monday and was taken tot he hospital in the
community ambulance.
A native of Auburn he was the son of Joshua and Fietta Fahl.
He was last employed at Argo Mills, having retired four years ago.
Mr. Fahl was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, the POS of A and the Junior
Order of Mechanics.
Mr. and Mrs. Fahl celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary recently.
Surviving are, his widow, the former Hattie M. Hoppes; on son, DeVon of
Media; one grandson, DeVon Frederick, student at Bethel College, McKenzie, Tennessee; two
granddaughters, Mary Louise, wife of Samuel Burns of Baltimore, Md., and Lisa, of Media;
and a great-grandson born Friday.
Funeral services were held today from the Geschwindt Funeral Home. The Rev. L. Eugen Moyer
officiated with burial in the Union Cemetery.
January 23, 1980
Delaware County Times
DeVon Fahl
DeVon Fahl, 60, of 24 S. Orange St., Media, died Wednesday at Crozer-Chester
Medical Center, Upland, after a long illness.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, he was the son of Foster and Hattie Hoppes Fahl
who are now deceased.
Mr. Fahl was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church, Media, and F&AM Fernwood 543 of
Philadelphia. he was a Navy vetern of World War II.
Mr. Fahl is survived by his wife, Ruth Heim Fahl; two daughters, Mary Louise Kline of
Media, and Lisa Fahl, at home; one son, Fred Fahl of Fulton, KY.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday from Geschwindt Funeral Home, 37 St. John St.,
Schuylkill Haven. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
August 1, 2002
Reading Eagle
Harry R. Hoppes
Harry R. Hoppes, 53, died of natural causes July 30 at 4:07 p.m. in his residence
on Windsor Street, Wyomissing.
He was the husband of Tomasine A. (Famalaro) Hoppes.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George R. Hoppes and Ida M.
(Keller) Heinly.
Hoppes was employed for 20 years as a shipper by R. M. Palmer Co., Exeter Township, last
working in January.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Hoppes was a member of Spring Valley Church of God, Muhlenberg Township.
He is also survived by a stepson, Joseph T. Famalaro, Wyomissing.
Other survivors include a brother, George H., Temple; and two stepgrandsons.
Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville.
Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.
December 13, 1991
Paper Probably Pottsville Republican
Willard E. Hoppes, 68, of Tamaqua R.3, died Thursday in Coaldale Hospital. He was
the husband of Florence E. (Steigerwalt) Hoppes. They were married 46 years in September.
Hoppes was a laborer for the Tam Pallete Co., Lehighton R.2, for 17 years until retiring
in 1979. Previously, he was a forklift and crane operator in the Packerton shop of the
former Lehigh Valley Railroad, Lehighton, for 14 years.
Born in West Penn Township, He was a son of the late Walter E. and Katie A.
(Middlecamp) Hoppes.
He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of St. Peter's Union Church, Tamaqua R.3.
He was a Army veteran of World War II, serving in the military police.
Survivors; Wife, sister, Helen C., wife of Robert R. Coombe of Andrew R.1, and a brother
Berlyn C.W. of Tamaqua R.3.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Snyders (Route 309). Call 10-11
a.m. Monday.
Pottsville Republican
October 11, 1999
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Hoppes, 78, of RD2 Nescopeck, died Sunday at
Berwick Retirement Village.
Born in West Penn Township, August 19, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Austin and
Jennie Reber Arner.
She was retired after 24 as a floor lady for J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills Inc., Hometown.
She was a member of St. Peter's Union Church, Mantzville, RD3, Tamaqua, and the former
Pocohontas Chapter, Clamtown.
Preceding her in death were four brothers, Paul, Willard, Carl and James Arner; a sister,
Bernice Rehrig.
Surviving are her husband, Paul R., to whom she would have been married 61 years October
29; two daughters, Geraldine C. Balliet, Nescopeck, and Paulette E. Rex, RD1 Andreas;
three bothers, Warren Arner, Orange, California, Austin Arner, Akron, Ohio, and Delano
Arner, Oregon; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Union Church. The Rev. Paul M.
Eberts will officiate. Internment will be in St. Peter's Union Cemetery, RD3 Tamaqua.
Robert S. Nester Funeral Home Inc., RD2 New Ringgold, is in charge of arrangements.