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John Elmer Freyman was born on 26 September 1928 in Packerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He died on 22 June 2010, at age 81, in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.² He was buried in Packerton Cemetery, Packerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.⁴

John Elmer Freyman was a Fabrication Supervisor-Utilities Service Company.³ CPL U.S. Army-Korea.^3,4 John E. Freyman, 81, of Beaver Street, Packerton, Mahoning Twp, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Irene D.(Cebrosky) Freyman since September 27, 1952. Born in Packerton, he was a son of the late Harry H. and Laura W. (Lear) Freyman. John worked as fabrication supervisor for the Utilities Service CO., Allentown, over 30 years, retiring in 1990. Previously, he worked for Lehigh Structural Steel Co., Allentown. John had attended Zion Lutheran Church, Packerton. He was a US Army Veteran of Korea, achieved rank of Cpl, awarded Order of the Purple Heart. John was a member of VFW Post #256, Lehighton. A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a 60 year member of Lehighton Lodge #621, C. & A.M. and the Lodge Council Chapter Consistory, Valley of Allentown. John was a member of Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, and the Packerton Old Timers.

Survivors: Wife; sons, John R. of Packerton, Bruce R. and wife Cynthia of Coaldale; grandson, Bruce J. and wife Tami of Coaldale; sisters, Catherine Horn of Mebourne, AR, Gilda Bennett of Union Hill, Lehighton.

Services: At the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions: Zion Lutheran Church, Packerton & Carbon County Friends of Animals, 63 Broad Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.

John Robert Freyman was born in June 1953 in Pennsylvania.² He died on 2 April 2017, at age 63, in Packerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.

George Wilbur Horn, Jr., was born on 27 September 1923 in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania. He died on 1 July 1989, at age 65, in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Packerton Cemetery, Packerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.²

US Navy - WWI I- 7th NCB, 101st NCB, CBMU 541- 07 Apr 1944- 30 May 1946.³ George Wilbur Horn, Jr., was a Railroad Employee.⁴

Gilda Estella Freyman was born on 5 April 1933 in Packerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania. She and John Koons Bennett were married on 23 June 1951.^2,1 She died on 19 December 2020, at age 87, in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Packerton Cemetery, Packerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.

Gilda Estella Freyman was a Baker. Mrs. Gilda Freyman Bennett, 87, of Allen Street, Lehighton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in her home. She was the widow of John Koons Bennett.
She was emp-loyed as a baker and cook for many years at Shull-David Elementary School, Lehighton.
She was a daughter of the late Harry and Laura Freyman of Packerton.
She was a member of the Gnaden Huetten Chapter No. 203, Order of the Eastern Star, Lehighton, and Zion Lutheran Church, Packerton.
Gilda was full of life and enjoyed many activities, such as bowling, spending time with her many friends, cooking for her family, and driving her car.
Throughout her life, she enjoyed taking care of her many pets, especially all of the family dogs, always showing them love and affection.
She was a kind, loving mother and a caring, compassionate friend to many. She was a gentle soul who will be truly missed by all those who were blessed to have had her in their lives.
Surviving are two daughters, Susan Zern and Melodie Eckhart; and 11 grandchildren, John H. Bennett, Jennifer Miller, Cierra Bennett, Zach Zern, Kimberly Zern Evelti, Kali Andrew, Daniel Zern, Kirsten Zern, Matthew Zern, Tony Eckhart and his wife, Torey, and Trans Eckhart. She was also blessed with 14 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, John F. and Robert R.; and a son-in-law, Dino Eckhart.
Service: The family will have a celebration of Gilda's life in the spring. Arrangements by Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, Weissport. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the Carbon Co. Animal Shelter.
The Times News Monday Dec 21, 2020.

John Koons Bennett was born on 29 October 1923 in Towanda, Bradford, Pennsylvania. He and Gilda Estella Freyman were married on 23 June 1951.^2,1 He died on 2 February 2009, at age 85, in Lehighton, Carbon, Pennsylvania. He was buried on 7 February 2009 in Packerton Cemetery, Packerton, Carbon, Pennsylvania.

US Army-WWII--11 Feb 1943- 30 Jan 1947.¹ John Koons Bennett was a Fowler-Williams Truck Driver.¹ John K. Bennett 85, of Lehighton formerly of 312 S. Ninth Street, Lehighton, passed away February 2 in Blue Mountain Health System Gnaden Huetten Campus. He was the husband of Gilda F. Freyman Bennett. They were married for 57 years June 23, 2008. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Frank and Kathryn Koons Bennett. He served his country during World War II with the Army with the 871st Tank Destroyer Battalion during the Philippine Islands liberation in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of operations attaining the rank of Tech 5. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Fowler-Williams as a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. He held memberships in Lehighton Masonic Lodge 621, Lehighton American Legion Post 314, Lehighton Amvets and Lehighton V.F.W. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Susan Zern and Melodie, wife of Dino Eckhart; sisters, Catherine Bunnevich, Mildred Beers, Betty, wife of Dr. John Johnson, all of Lehighton, Frances Rehrig of Weissport; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert R. and John F., and two brothers, Robert and Richard. Services: celebration of life, in his honor will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 7 in Bethany E.C. Church, North Street, Lehighton, with the Rev. Douglas D. Evans officiating. Masonic services, 10 a.m. Visitation 10-11 a.m. on Saturday in the church. Military honors under the direction of the Lehighton U.V.O. will follow the services. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are accepted at www.ovsakfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the church, 18235.

Published in Morning Call on Feb. 4, 2009.

Mary Ellen Wolfe was born on 3 November 1859 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She died on 7 March 1926, at age 66, in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.³ She was buried in Shady Lane Cemetery, Chinchilla, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.³

John H. Wolfe was born about 1864 in Pennsylvania.¹ He died after 11 June 1880.²

Estelle Wolfe was born about 1866 in Pennsylvania.¹

Herman L. Wolfe was born in October 1869 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He and Abbie (?) were married about 1894.² He died after 4 April 1940.³

No children from this marriage.

Robert Levene Wolfe was born on 16 October 1879 in Bethlehem, Lehigh, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He and Lilly M. Funk were married about 1909.³ He died in 1962, at age ~83.^4,2 He was buried in Nisky Hill Cemetery (Section K), Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.²

Robert Levene Wolfe was a Salesman.³

Abbie (?) was born in May 1872 in Pennsylvania.¹ She and Herman L. Wolfe were married about 1894.¹ She died after 4 April 1940.²

Caroline Wolfe was born about 1873 in Pennsylvania.¹ She died after 11 June 1880.

Lillie Wolfe was born about 1875 in Pennsylvania.¹

John F. Myers was born on 27 January 1854 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He died on 16 January 1919, at age 64, in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.³ He was buried on 19 January 1919 in Dunmore Cemetery, Dunmore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.^3,4

John F. Myers was an Iron Worker.⁴

Bessie Mae Myers was born on 16 March 1880 in Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She and Albert Eduard Bartz were married about 1900.⁴ She died on 24 December 1948, at age 68, in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.^5,3 She was buried in Shady Lane Cemetery, Chinchilla, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania.³

Bessie Mae Myers was a Silk Mill Inspector.⁶

Lilly M. Funk was born in 1878 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and Robert Levene Wolfe were married about 1909.¹ She died in 1951, at age ~73.² She was buried in Nisky Hill Cemetery (Section K), Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.²