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Lewis Seiple

M, #6538, b. 1901, d. 1974

Family: Katherine Doris Christian (b. 3 March 1910, d. November 1980)

SonLewis Seiple+ (b. 26 December 1929, d. 8 January 2013)
DaughterJoann Phyllis Seiple (b. 24 October 1934, d. 3 August 1991)

Biography

Birth1901Lewis Seiple was born in 1901.
MarriageHe and Katherine Doris Christian were married, date unknown
Death1974He died in 1974
Burial1974He was buried in 1974 at Summerfield Methodist Cemetery in Oxford, Warren County, New Jersey.
Last Edited11 June 2017

Joann Phyllis Seiple

F, #6539, b. 24 October 1934, d. 3 August 1991

Parents

FatherLewis Seiple (b. 1901, d. 1974)
MotherKatherine Doris Christian (b. 3 March 1910, d. November 1980)

Biography

Birth24 October 1934Joann Phyllis Seiple was born on 24 October 1934 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Death3 August 1991She died on 3 August 1991 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey,
Burial1991She was buried in 1991 at Summerfield Methodist Cemetery in Oxford, Warren County, New Jersey.
Last Edited8 July 2017

Lewis Seiple

M, #6540, b. 26 December 1929, d. 8 January 2013

Parents

FatherLewis Seiple (b. 1901, d. 1974)
MotherKatherine Doris Christian (b. 3 March 1910, d. November 1980)

Family: Marie Coyle (b. 2 September 1930, d. 23 February 2012)

SonThomas Jess Seiple
SonJames L. Seiple (b. 1952, d. 1976)
Lew Seiple, Jr.

Biography

Birth26 December 1929Lewis Seiple was born on 26 December 1929 at South Easton in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
MarriageHe and Marie Coyle were married, date unknown
Death8 January 2013He died on 8 January 2013 in Lopatcong Township, Warren County, New Jersey,
Obituary10 January 201310 January 2013, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Easton Express Times Obituary:. Devoted Husband, Father, Son and Brother Lew Seiple Jr. of Lopatcong Twp., NJ, passed away on January 8th, 2013. Born: in South Side Easton, he was the son of the late Lewis, Sr. and Catherine Doris Christian Seiple. Personal: He had just turned 83 on December 26th. He was a lifetime resident of the Phillipsburg area. Lew was a 1948 Graduate of Phillipsburg High School and served in the Navy after high school, serving on the SS Quillback Sub out of Groton, Connecticut. He was the first independent proprietor of the Rose Hill Service Station in Lopatcong Twp. He then worked for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission until 1961. Lew then entered a new career with Jersey Central Power & Light's Phillipsburg office where he ended his career as Senior Meter Reader Collector with an early retirement in 1987. In addition to his career, he was a devoted family man, building his own house and building a great life for his family. In addition, he served for years as a volunteer for the Delaware Park Firehouse bingos. Lew was the perfect role model for what a man should be. He was a loving and supportive son to his parents and a devoted brother to his little sister. His family's needs always came first. He was a great provider, both financially and emotionally. The love of his life, Marie and his son's, Jimmy and Tommy were his world - and his reason to live. He proved this daily. Memberships: He was a former member and Deacon at Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Phillipsburg. He was also a social member of the West Easton Fire House and was a member of Church of the Assumption in Morristown, NJ. Survivors: He is survived by his loving son, Thomas Jess Seiple of Morristown, NJ; and his sister-in-laws, Pat Wirebach of Phillipsburg and Mary Louise Panovec; and brother-in-law, Gary Panovec of Palmer Twp., PA; and many nieces and nephews who adored him. He was recently predeceased by his loving wife, the former Marie Coyle. He is also predeceased by his son, James L. Seiple; and his sister, JoAnn Seiple. Services: will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Rupell Funeral Home, LLC; 465 Memorial Pkwy; Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. A visitation of family and friends will take place on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery; Phillipsburg, NJ. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Lew Seiple Jr. may be made to The Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; 99 Sparta Avenue; Newton, NJ 07860 or Jersey Animal Coalition; 298 Walton Avenue; South Orange, NJ 07079
Burial13 January 2013He was buried on 13 January 2013 at Fairmount Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.
Last Edited8 July 2017

Marie Coyle

F, #6541, b. 2 September 1930, d. 23 February 2012

Family: Lewis Seiple (b. 26 December 1929, d. 8 January 2013)

SonThomas Jess Seiple
SonJames L. Seiple (b. 1952, d. 1976)

Biography

Birth2 September 1930Marie Coyle was born on 2 September 1930.
MarriageLewis Seiple and she were married, date unknown
Death23 February 2012She died on 23 February 2012
Burial26 February 2012She was buried on 26 February 2012 at Fairmount Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.
Last Edited12 June 2017

James L. Seiple

M, #6542, b. 1952, d. 1976

Parents

FatherLewis Seiple (b. 26 December 1929, d. 8 January 2013)
MotherMarie Coyle (b. 2 September 1930, d. 23 February 2012)

Biography

Birth1952James L. Seiple was born in 1952.
Death1976He died in 1976
Burial1976He was buried in 1976 at Fairmount Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. Stone lists his wife Gail M. Seiple, still living
Last Edited12 June 2017

Rachel Morgan

F, #6544, b. 21 January 1881, d. 7 July 1974

Family: John Christian (b. December 1880)

SonClarence James Christian (b. 7 April 1904)
SonRussell F. Christian+ (b. 30 January 1907, d. 7 May 1988)
DaughterPearl Christian (b. 1909)
SonJoseph Christian (b. 1913, d. 9 July 1979)

Biography

Birth21 January 1881Rachel Morgan was born on 21 January 1881 in Independence, Warren County, New Jersey. Father Charles Morgan
Mother Weber
Marriage1903John Christian and she were married in 1903 in New Jersey Place code 2944 in the New Jersey Marriage Index, 1901-1914 on ancestry.com
Death7 July 1974She died on 7 July 1974 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,
Burial10 July 1974She was buried on 10 July 1974 at Hays Cemetery, South Side, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Findagrave title says Rachel "Rhea" Christian
Last Edited8 July 2017

Clarence James Christian

M, #6545, b. 7 April 1904

Parents

FatherJohn Christian (b. December 1880)
MotherRachel Morgan (b. 21 January 1881, d. 7 July 1974)

Biography

Birth7 April 1904Clarence James Christian was born on 7 April 1904 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.1,2
Baptism2 March 1907He was baptized on 2 March 1907 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. by Paster J. C. Seegers. Baptised at the same time as his brother Russell Franklin Christian. Sponsor was Mrs. Della Limebery.
Last Edited8 July 2017

Citations

  1. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Easton, Ward 9, 21 of 27 on ancestry.com.
  2. [S700] St John's Lutheran Church (Easton, Pennsylvania); digital images, Ancestry.com ().

Russell F. Christian

M, #6546, b. 30 January 1907, d. 7 May 1988

Parents

FatherJohn Christian (b. December 1880)
MotherRachel Morgan (b. 21 January 1881, d. 7 July 1974)

Family: Hilda Fogel (b. 27 December 1912, d. 28 November 1994)

SonDaniel Christian (d. after 2008)
SonWilliam Christian (d. after 2008)
DaughterDorothy Christian (b. 1931, d. after 2008)
DaughterShirley Christian (b. 9 June 1932, d. 4 June 2009)
SonHarold C Christian+ (b. 28 June 1934, d. 20 December 2008)
DaughterRachel Christian (b. 1937, d. before 2008)
SonJohn Wayne Christian (b. 1939, d. before 2008)
DaughterSally Christian (b. after 1940, d. after 2008)
DaughterMary Jane Christian (b. after 1940, d. after 2009)

Biography

Birth30 January 1907Russell F. Christian was born on 30 January 1907 at Kleinhans St. in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Attended by Dr. Sterling D. Shimer.1
Baptism2 March 1907He was baptized on 2 March 1907 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. by Pastor J. C. Seegers, sponsor Mrs. Della Limebery. Baptised with his brother, Clarence.2
Criminal13 December 1923He was convicted of a crime on 13 December 1923 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He was sentenced on Dec 17, and sent to Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory on Dec 20, 1923. He was 16 years, 11 months old at the time.
Marriage1929He and Hilda Fogel were married in 19293
Census29 April 1930He appeared in the census 29 April 1930 at 570 Arlington St in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. Russell is listed as: Russel (boarder, Head, can't read the notation under owned or rented, age 22, married at age 21, can read and write, born in Penna and also parents, foreman at Iron and Steel Mill),
Hilda (wife, age 17, married at age 16, born in Penna and parents also)

Listed at the same house # as Clinton Fogle, age 51, and his wife Gertrude, who may be her parents. Clinton is a laborer at a paint mill.
Census11 April 1940He appeared in the census 11 April 1940 at 63 Harvard St in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. Russell is listed as: Russell (Head, age 32, finished 3rd grade, born in Penna, lived in same place in 1935, unemployed at the time, work 18 weeks last year, laborer in road construction),
Hilda (wife, age 27, completed 7th grade, born in Penna),
Dorothy (daughter, age 9, attended school, born in Penna),
Shirley (daughter, age 7, attended school, born in Penna),
Harold (son, age 5, attended school, born in New Jersey),
Rachel (daughter, age 3, born in New Jersey),
John Wayne (Son, age 1, born in New Jersey
Death7 May 1988He died on 7 May 1988 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania,4
Burial10 May 1988He was buried on 10 May 1988 at Fairview Cemetery in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.5
Last Edited8 July 2017

Citations

  1. [S80] , 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Easton, Ward 9, 21 of 27 on ancestry.com.
  2. [S700] St John's Lutheran Church (Easton, Pennsylvania); digital images, Ancestry.com ().
  3. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
  4. [S27] , Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (: Social Security Administration, As updated.)
  5. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com

Pearl Christian

F, #6547, b. 1909

Parents

FatherJohn Christian (b. December 1880)
MotherRachel Morgan (b. 21 January 1881, d. 7 July 1974)

Family: Mutchler

Biography

MarriageMutchler and Pearl Christian were married, date unknown
Birth1909She was born in 1909 in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Last Edited22 February 2019

Hilda Fogel

F, #6548, b. 27 December 1912, d. 28 November 1994

Family: Russell F. Christian (b. 30 January 1907, d. 7 May 1988)

SonDaniel Christian (d. after 2008)
SonWilliam Christian (d. after 2008)
DaughterDorothy Christian (b. 1931, d. after 2008)
DaughterShirley Christian (b. 9 June 1932, d. 4 June 2009)
SonHarold C Christian+ (b. 28 June 1934, d. 20 December 2008)
DaughterRachel Christian (b. 1937, d. before 2008)
SonJohn Wayne Christian (b. 1939, d. before 2008)
DaughterSally Christian (b. after 1940, d. after 2008)
DaughterMary Jane Christian (b. after 1940, d. after 2009)

Biography

Birth27 December 1912Hilda Fogel was born on 27 December 1912.1
Marriage1929Russell F. Christian and she were married in 19292
Death28 November 1994She died on 28 November 19941
Burial1 December 1994She was buried on 1 December 1994 at Fairview Cemetery in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.1
Last Edited3 July 2017

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown, PA
  2. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Harold C Christian

M, #6549, b. 28 June 1934, d. 20 December 2008

Parents

FatherRussell F. Christian (b. 30 January 1907, d. 7 May 1988)
MotherHilda Fogel (b. 27 December 1912, d. 28 November 1994)

Family: Marlene Herritt (d. April 2010)

SonHarold C. Christian, Jr.
SonJames Christian
DaughterShirley Christian
DaughterLaura Christian
DaughterJoann Christian
DaughterCindy Christian
DaughterLori Christian
DaughterJulie Christian
SonJohn Goodyear Christian, II (d. before 2008)

Biography

Birth28 June 1934Harold C Christian was born on 28 June 1934 in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.
MarriageHe and Marlene Herritt were married, date unknown
Death20 December 2008He died on 20 December 2008
Obituary21 December 200821 December 2008, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Morning Call Obituary: Harold Christian Sr. Harold C. "Dubbs" Christian Sr., 74, of Easton, died Dec. 20, 2008. He had been a professional truck driver. He was a member of the Blue Church, Williams Township. Survivors: Wife, the former Marlene Herritt; sons, Harold C. Jr., James; daughters, Shirley Gehman, Laura Trenberth, Joann De Reamus, Cindy Drake, Lori Rohm, Julie Nixon; brothers, Daniel, Bill; sisters, Dorothy Leichliter, Shirley Spencer, Sally Schofield, Mary Jane Cole; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; dog, Baby. He was predeceased by a son, John Goodyear II, two grandsons, a brother and a sister. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx?n=Harold-C-Dubbs-Christian&pid=121667810#sthash.f4CYnQrq.dpuf
Burial23 December 2008He was buried on 23 December 2008 at South Easton Cemetery in Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.1
Last Edited8 July 2017

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Emma E. Glaser, id = 171654913

Marlene Herritt

F, #6550, d. April 2010

Family: Harold C Christian (b. 28 June 1934, d. 20 December 2008)

SonHarold C. Christian, Jr.
SonJames Christian
DaughterShirley Christian
DaughterLaura Christian
DaughterJoann Christian
DaughterCindy Christian
DaughterLori Christian
DaughterJulie Christian
SonJohn Goodyear Christian, II (d. before 2008)

Biography

MarriageHarold C Christian and Marlene Herritt were married, date unknown
DeathApril 2010She died in April 2010
Last Edited11 June 2017