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- [S242] Staff, Unknown Publication: Obituaries, (Name: Unknown; Location: Unknown;), Blessel, George H.
GEORGE BLESSEL DIED MONDAY AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL
FUNERAL MASS ON WEDNESDAY FOR KERSEY RESIDENT
George H Blessel, 64, Hayes Road, Kersey, died at 4:50 p.m. yesterday in Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 1, 1917, in St. Marys, son of the late Albert and Appolonia Portzer Blessel. He was a US Army veteran of World war II, a member of the Fox Township Legion, and a retired employee of Stackpole Carbon Company.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ruby Horner, whom he married May 1, 1942 in St. Marys Church; two daughters: Joyce, Mrs. Edward Krise; Marilyn, Mrs. LeRoy Secco, both of Kersey, two sons: Kenneth of Englishtown, NJ; Melvin of Emporium; and ten grandchildren.
Also surviving are four sisters: Magdalene; Mrs. Thomas Portzer of Roanoke, VA; Martha, Mrs. John Brendlinger of Kersey; Louise, Mrs. Edward Feldbauer, and Angela, Mrs. Joseph Geiser of St. Marys.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Celesta Reading, Mrs. Teresa Michel; and a brother Benedict Blessel.
Funeral mass, will full military rites, will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in St. Boniface Church, Kersey. Internment will follow in the parish cemetery.
There will be no visitation, but friends and relatives are invited to the mass. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association.
The Lynch-Green Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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- [S358] Application for World War II Compensation, Portzer, Thomas H.
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Portzer, Thomas H.
Portzer, Thomas H., 88, of Roanoke, formerly of St. Mary's, Pa., passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 22, 2003. He was born March 5, 1915, in Medix Run, Pa., the son of Henry (Harry) A. Portzer and Ella Maude Frantz Portzer, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his wife of forty years, Magdalen Blessel Portzer, one sister and three brothers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Iceland and Europe during World War II. He had been employed b by Sylvania Electrical Products of Emporium, Pa. and Keystone Carbon Company of St. Mary's, Pa. where he retired in 1978. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jean and Casimir Kwitowski of Erie, Pa.; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Dory Portzer of Roanoke; daughter, Lucy Portzer of Roanoke; granddaughter and husband, Heather and Brian Rifkin of Hershey, Pa.; grandson and wife, Bernard and Nicole Kwitowski of Wilmington, Del.; granddaughter, Holly Kwitowski of Erie, Pa.; grandson, Matthew Portzer of Roanoke; and three canine companions, Polly, Winnie and Dickens. Also surviving are three sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2003, at St. Elias Catholic Church. Father Rudolph Wakim will officiate. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery in St. Mary's, Pa. beside the remains of his beloved wife. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Oakey's North Chapel. A Prayer Service will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel with visitation to follow until 9 p.m. The family wishes to acknowledge special friends who assisted in his care, Ethel Frantz of Rochester, N.Y., Tammi Jackson and Stephanie Orange of Eldercare Services, and Dawn Hale who thought of him as her second dad. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel (362-1237).
Daily Press, The: April 23, 2003
Accessed: 16MAY2024
- [S5] Cleveland Necrology File & News Index, (Name: Name: Cleveland Public Library; Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States;;), Portzer, Lloyd.
Portzer. Lloyd Portzer, late residence, 3212 W. 142 St., beloved husband of Marietta (Del Corso), dear brother of Gerald and Thomas. Friends received at Corrigan's Funeral Home, Lorain Ave. at W. 148 St. Funeral mass Saturday, Dec. 31, St. Mel Church, 14436 Triskett Rd., at 10 a. m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Cleveland Necrology File: Cleveland Public Libary
Cleveland Press, The: 30DEC1960
- [S112] Plain Dealer, The, Cleveland, Ohio (online archive), Portzer, Gerald V.
GERALD V. PORTZER, beloved husband of Gladys M. (nee Bearley) and the late Mary M., dear father of Kathryn M. (Mrs. Sherwin) Williams and Henry A., step-father of Judith Ann Roth and David C. Dirks, grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of three, brother of Thomas H. Died Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Aug. 3, 1987, at 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Northfield Center, OH. Friends will be received at the JOHNSON-ROMITO GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME. (RT. 82 W OF RT 8), NORTHFIELD CENTER, OH. (232-1441). SATURDAY 7-9 P.M. AND SUNDAY 2-4 AND 79 P.M.
Plain Dealer, The: 01AUG1987
Accessed: 11AUG2024
- [S234] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Blessel, Albert.
Albert Blessel, 75, of West Theresia Road, and life-long resident of St. Marys, passed away at two o'clock this morning at the local hospital. Mr. Blessel was born on January 5, 1888 in St. Marys, son of the late George and Margaret Funk Blessel. He attended St. Marys schools and was a retired laborer.
He was married to the former Appolonia Portzer on August 4, 1914 in St. Marys Church. She preceeded him in death on June 12, 1945.
Mr. Blessel is survived by six daughters and two sons. They are: Martha, Mrs. John Wonderly of Kersey; Louise, Mrs. Edward Feldbauer; Magdalen., Mrs. Thomas Portzer, Celesta, Mrs. John Reading; Angela, Mrs. Joseph Geiser, and Theresa, Mrs. Paul Michel all of St. Marys, George and Benedict both of Kersey.
Other survivors are one sister and two brothers. They are Mrs. Emma Brennen, William and Fred Blessel all of St. Marys. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and four-great grandchildren. Mr. Blessel was also preceded in death by one daughter in infancy, two brothers and two sisters.
Requiem mass will be celebrated Monday morning at nine o'clock in the St. Marys Church with internment to follow in the parish cemetery.
Daily Press, The: 13DEC1963
Accessed: 18SEP2024
- [S19] America's Obituaries & Death Notices, (Name: Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Brendlinger, Martha Blessel Wonderly.
Martha Blessel Wonderly Brendlinger, 86, of 764 Shelvey Summit Rd., Kersey, died Monday morning, Nov. 21, 2011, at her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was born April 22, 1925, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Albert and Appalonia (Portzer) Blessel.
She married John W. Wonderly, who preceded her in death on April 13, 1970. She then married John L. Brendlinger on Nov. 17, 1979, who survives.
She had resided in the Kersey area for most of her life and had been a former St. Marys resident. She was a member of Maria Lutheran Church in Dagus Mines and had been a member of the Bells of St. Marys and a member of the Square Dance group.
She was the first one in her family to graduate from high school.
She enjoyed spending time and playing with her great-granddaughter Maeve. She liked playing cards and board puzzles and giving Dianne's dog Cornelius treats.
She had been employed by St. Marys Powdered Metals and Exotic Metals for 25 years.
In addition to her second husband, she is survived by four children, Dianne Wonderly Hrusth of Weedville, Darlene Wonderly Lewis and her husband Kip of Philipsburg, Sam Brendlinger and Jim Brendlinger, both of Beaver; a grandson, Richard C. Wonderly and his wife Nancy of Altoona; a great-granddaughter, Maeve E. Wonderly of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Louise Feldbauer, Celesta Reading, Magdeline Portzer, Theresa Michael, and Angele Geiser; and two brothers, George and Benjamin Blessel.
A memorial service for Martha M. Blessel Wonderly Brendlinger will be held at the Maria Lutheran Church on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Erik Hart, pastor of the Maria Lutheran Church.
Burial will be in St.Boniface Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Community Nurses Inc. Hospice Program at 757 Johnsonburg Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857.
Daily Press, The. 22NOV2011
HFA: 09MAR2021
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