March 5, 2021 By Keith Norrington
John William Menke was born on August 3, 1880, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his family operated a saloon. In 1902, he went to Jersey City, N.J., where his brother Ben, employed as a watchmaker, secured employment for J.W. or Bill, as he was usually known at the same company.
During this time, the two brothers built a 34-foot yacht, which they named Cincy in honor of their hometown. For a time they operated small excursions in New York harbor.
The yacht was later placed aboard a railroad car and shipped to Pittsburgh, where it was launched into the Ohio River. Despite the frigid wintry weather, the Menke boys obtained a movie projector and headed downstream to Cincinnati, financing their journey by showing movies in stores and schools. They descended the river as far as Uniontown, Ky., where they became caught in the ice next to French’s New Sensation Showboat.
Galen William Seaman, Sr., 91, of Loyalsock passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home.
Born May 1, 1929, in Williamsport, he was the youngest of five children to the late Richard A. and Margaret J. (Stryker) Seaman.
Galen served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was one of the earliest and proud members of the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County Honor Guard along with Wilbur “Bill” Emig and Howard Wilt who helped to establish and train the Honor Guard members. He also served as a board officer for many years. The Korean War Veterans Honor Guard became well known and respected throughout central Pennsylvania. He was also a life member of the VFW Post 7863, DuBoistown.
Death and funeral notices in Coventry - week commencing February 1
We re bidding a fond farewell to a number of Coventry residents
We have gathered the messages posted over the week commencing February 1 in one place here.
The messages are submitted by friends, family and loved ones as a way of saying goodbye to those they have lost.
These provide comfort to the nearest and dearest of those who have passed away.
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Monday, February 1
Chris Coleman
Dearly loved Father, Grandfather and Husband, sadly passed away at home on January 14th. The funeral will be held at Corpus Christi Church on 19th February at 10.30, sadly due to COVID restrictions the Church will be invite only. We will miss our amazing Dad who will forever live in our hearts Paul, Kerry, Victoria, Natalie, Philomena & family xx Floral tributes welcome. Enquiries to Henry Ison & Sons, 76-78 Binley Road, Coventry CV3 1FQ Tel. 02476 458665
Feb 6, 2021
VIENNA John J. Koza III, of Vienna, entered peacefully into eternal life at 9:04 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following complications from surgery.
He was born Tuesday, May 15, 1951, in Portage, Pa., the son of the late John J. and Anna Ridella Koza Jr.
A 1969 graduate of Portage High School, John was a graduate of Duquesne University, with a master’s degree in theology. He was ordained to the priesthood from SS. Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary. He celebrated his First Divine Liturgy at his home parish of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church on his parents’ wedding anniversary, June 5, 1977. The Rev. John served families as a priest in parishes of Pleasant City, Ohio, Homer City, Pa., Gibsonia, Pa., Tarentum, Pa., and his last assignment, SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren.
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