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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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- [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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