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Thelma Gertrude Hockman was born on 26 July 1914 in Rosemont, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 14 August 1994, at age 80. She was buried in Philadelphia Memorial Park.

On Aug. 14, 1994, Thelma G. (Nee Hockman), of Havertown, PA, Mother of Mrs. Forest (Janet) Benson of Broomall, PA; also survived by 2 grandchildren Heather and Kimberly, sister of Dorothy Lawrence of Millsboro, DE and the late Emma Humphries of Havertown and Theresa Powell of Narberth. Relatives and friends are invited to THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, E. Eagle and St. Denis Rds., Havertown Thurs. after 9 A.M. and to Services in the funeral home at 11 A.M. Interment Phila. Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, an offering in Mrs Beck's name to the American Cancer Society, 280 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA 19063 wiuld be appreciated.

Theresa Irene Hockman was born on 14 July 1914 in Byrn Mawr, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 15 October 1991, at age 77.²

Doris (Dorothy) Virginia Hockman was born on 13 October 1915 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 21 December 2000, at age 85.²

1930 Pennsylvania Census shows birth as abt. 1919.

Florence (?) died after 1942.

Mabel Ellen Morrell was born on 15 April 1886 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She and Edward (Edwin) Lear Hockman were married about 1908.⁴ She died in July 1978, at age 92, in Souderton, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.³

Mabel Morrell Hockman, married, was living with her children and parents in the 1930 Pennsylvania Census.

Woodrow M. Hockman was born on 17 January 1914 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died in December 1981, at age 67, in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.²

Kenneth Francis Hockman was born on 18 September 1916 in Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He and Mary Farmsworth Brunner were married on 2 July 1938 in Northampton, Northampton, Pennsylvania.³ He died on 22 September 2006, at age 90, in North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.^2,4 He was buried in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.⁴

Kenneth Francis Hockman was an Architect.⁵ KENNETH HOCKMAN
Kenneth F. Hockman‚ 90‚ formerly of Lansdale and the Village of Neshimany Falls‚ died September 22‚ 2006 at St. Mary Manor in Lansdale. He was married for nearly 65 years to the late Mary (Brunner) Hockman‚ who died in 2003. Born in Allentown ‚ he was the son of the late Edward L. and Mabel E. (Morrell) Hockman. He graduated from Allentown High School in 1934 and furthered his education at the Philadelphia T-Square Club. Mr. Hockman was an architect and retired in 1991.
He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Lansdale and in previous years served as chairman of the deacons and trustees at the church.
Mr. Hockman enjoyed being a member of the Neshaminy Falls Chorus. He had been a member of the Lansdale Rotary Club and formerly belonged to the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
He is survived by two daughters‚ Kathleen F. Cave of Drexel Hill and Nancy M. Buck of Piedmont‚ SC; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The service will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers‚ contributions may be made to either St. John’s U.C.C. Memorial Fund‚ 500 W. Main St.‚ Lansdale‚ PA 19446 or Hospice of North Penn V.N.A.‚ 51 Medical Campus Drive‚ Lansdale‚ PA 19446. Arrangements are with the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home‚ Lansdale.

Sterling E. Hockman was born on 3 March 1921 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died in February 1983, at age 61.²

Mary Farmsworth Brunner was born on 15 September 1919 in Pennsylvania.^4,2 She and Kenneth Francis Hockman were married on 2 July 1938 in Northampton, Northampton, Pennsylvania.³ She died on 30 March 2003, at age 83, in North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.^4,5 She was buried in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.⁵

Samuel K. Cave, Jr.., was born on 15 December 1939 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.¹ He died in 2020, at age ~81, in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland.

Nancy Miriam Hockman was born on 2 May 1950.² She died on 23 August 2000, at age 50, in Prophetstown, Whiteside, Illinois.

Mabel Frankenfield was born on 23 February 1897 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She and Asa L. Hockman were married about 1920.⁴ She died in December 1991, at age 94.³

Howard Asa Hockman was born on 1 April 1925 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 16 May 1993, at age 68, in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida.²

U.S. Navy- WWll.

Lethea Jeannette (Lee) Adams was born on 31 August 1901 in Aiken County, South Carolina.^1,3 She and Earl Huron Bergen were married about 1919.⁴ She died on 14 August 1987, at age 85, in North Augusta, Aiken, South Carolina.^3,2 She was buried in Pineview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, North Augusta, Aiken, South Carolina.²

Earl Howell Bergen, Jr., was born on 29 November 1920 in North Augusta, Aiken, South Carolina.^1,2 He died on 8 December 2013, at age 93, in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina.² He was buried in Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina.²

Earl Howell Bergen, Jr., was a Businessman- Owner Bergen's Mens Shop, Ladies Shop, Gift Shop, Georgia's, Honda of Aiken, a Motorcycle Shop.³ He was educated Newberry College/Cornell University- Diesel Engineering.³ US Navy.³ Retired businessman, former House Member and SC Highway Commissioner, Earl Howell Bergen, Jr., 93, died at his home Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born in North Augusta, South Carolina on November 29, 1920 and was the only child of the late Earl H, Sr. and Lethea Adams Bergen.

Earl attended North Augusta High School and accepted a football scholarship to attend Georgia Military College for his senior year. He came to Newberry to attend college on a football scholarship. Upon graduation from Newberry College he attended Northwestern University and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He received a degree in Diesel Engineering from Cornell University in Ithica, New York. After a stint in the navy he returned to make Newberry his home until his death.

He owned and operated Bergens' Mens Shop from the early 40s and in 1959 he opened Bergen's Ladies Shop. By 1965 he had added Bergen's Gift Shop in Newberry to his retail businesses as well as Georgia's, a retail ladies shop in Chester, SC; Bergen's in Irmo, SC and Honda of Aiken, a motorcycle shop in Aiken, SC. Earl was a multi-engine and instrument rated pilot and flew his plane to clothing shows and markets in New York, Chicago and Dallas to secure the latest in fashions and unique gifts for his stores. He was well-known and respected in the retail industry. He was a member of the Carolina-Virginia Apparel Association and served several terms as its President. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Menswear Retailers of America.

Earl was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was predeceased by his wife, Lydie Clary Bergen. Survivors include their three children; daughters, Jeannette (Sandy) Kirkland of Winston, Georgia; Linda (Tommy) Herndon of Proseprity, SC and a son Earl, lll (Katherine) Bergen of Bluffton, SC; grandchildren, Alex and Arthur Kirkland, Tommy, Mark and Clay Herndon, Nicole Bergen Smith and Morgan Bergen; seven great grand children and cousins, Martha Sue Melvin and Jeannette Broom.

Visitation with the family of Earl H. Bergen, Jr. will be 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church in Newberry at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 11, 2013, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Harmon officiating. Interment will follow at Rosemont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 1020 Boundary Street, Newberry, SC 29108

Pall bearers will be Grandchildren

Honorary Pall bearers will be Joan M. Kyzer and Sara L. Clark

The family would like to express appreciation to Angel Care of Newberry for the care and professional services over the past few months.
Earl was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was predeceased by his wife, Lydie Clary Bergen. Survivors include their three children; daughters, Jeannette (Sandy) Kirkland of Winston, Georgia; Linda (Tommy) Herndon of Proseprity, SC and a son Earl, lll (Katherine) Bergen of Bluffton, SC; grandchildren, Alex and Arthur Kirkland, Tommy, Mark and Clay Herndon, Nicole Bergen Smith and Morgan Bergen; seven great grand children and cousins, Martha Sue Melvin and Jeannette Broom.

Visitation with the family of Earl H. Bergen, Jr. will be 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church in Newberry at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 11, 2013, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Harmon officiating. Interment will follow at Rosemont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 1020 Boundary Street, Newberry, SC 29108

Pall bearers will be Grandchildren

Honorary Pall bearers will be Joan M. Kyzer and Sara L. Clark

The family would like to express appreciation to Angel Care of Newberry for the care and professional services over the past few months.

John J. Lynch, Sr., was born on 24 November 1900 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,1 He and Mary Bergen were married on 13 October 1921 in Church, Wetzel, West Virginia.¹ He died on 27 January 1947, at age 46, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was buried on 31 January 1948 in Holy Cross Cemetery (Section G Lot 9 Range 37 Gave 1), Yeadon, Delaware, Pennsylvania.

John J. Lynch, Sr., was a Teamster Driver.¹

Esther M. Lynch was born on 8 September 1923 in Pennsylvania.^2,3 She died on 11 June 2002, at age 78, in Clifton Heights, Delaware, Pennsylvania.³