WILLIAM SNYDER ANDRESS, son of Hampton W, was born 15 Oct. 1883 in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA. He died 18 Feb. 1969 and is buried in Stroudsburg Cemetery. He and his family were members of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stroudsburg.
William married Celesta Susan Siptroth 04 March 1904 at “The Little Church Around the Corner” in Greenwich Village, NYC. Celesta was the daughter of Oliver Siptroth and Anna Maria Butz of Jackson Township, Monroe Co., PA. Celesta was born 16 Jan. 1881. She died 25 Aug. 1955 in Stroudsburg and was buried in Stroudsburg Cemetery.
William and Celesta Andress had the following children:
I. LEILA MAY ANDRESS was born 04 May 1904 and died 27 April 1983 in East Stroudsburg. She was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery. (Descendants information pending permission)
II. DOROTHY BERYL ANDRESS was born 08 Sept. 1905. She married Forrest R. Snyder, ca. 1924. He was born 16 Nov. 1902 and he died 29 Dec. 1988. Dorothy died 14 May 1981. They were buried in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Stroudsburg. They had two children: (1) Alma J.; and (2) William J.
III. MARGARET IRENE ANDRESS born 22 Dec. 1907. She died in 1972. She married Elwood A. Batchler. He was born 07 July 1909 and died 24 September 1987. He was the son of Chester A. Batchler and Helen Bisbing. Margaret and Elwood are buried in Prospect Cemetery. They had one son, (1) Kenneth E.
IV. JOSEPH HAMPTON ANDRESS was born 04 March 1910 in Stroudsburg. On 14 May 1960 Joseph married Emma Elizabeth Rouch. They moved to Pensacola, Florida the same year. Joseph died 21 Dec. 1973. Elizabeth died 18 Feb. 2001. They are buried in Bay View Memorial Park, Pensacola. (Descendants information pending permission)
V. ELIZABETH FRANCES ANDRESS was born 29 Oct. 1912 and died 04 Aug. 1998. She married Ralph B. Scheirer. He was born 02 May 1911 and he died 14 June 1996. They are buried in Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg. They had three children: (1) Ralph Bruce, who died young; (2) Douglas; and (3) Jane.
VI. RICHARD WILLIAM ANDRESS was born 14 Oct. 1915 and died 15 April 1995. He married Dorothy B. Freer in 1946. She was born 22 Sept. 1913 and she died 14 Nov. 1993. They are buried in Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg. They had one daughter: (1) Dee Cynthia.
VII. MARY CAROLINE ANDRESS was born 10 March 1918. She married Lawrence A. Hilliard, 19 Dec. 1938. He was born 13 June 1918 and he died 30 Dec. 2002. Mary followed her husband, 28 Jan. 2003. They were buried in Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg. They had two children: (1) Barbara and (2) Shirley.
VIII. JOHN DAVID ANDRESS was born 17 May 1920. John married in 1940, Julia Maria Lombardi. She was born 05 Dec. 1920. They moved to Davidson County, Tennessee ca. 1980. Julia died 06 Dec. 1981. In 1982 John married Pauline. John died 10 Dec. 2003. He and Julia are buried in Springhill Cemetery, Nashville, TN. They had five children: (1) Celeste Louise; (2) Joanne Carole; (3) John David; (4) Donald Eugene; and (5) Cynthia Marie.
IX. ALBERT ROY ANDRESS married Eugenia Helen Safin. (Descendants information pending permission)
SOURCES & NOTES:
William and Celesta Andress, circa 1950
Courtesy of Milton and Debbie Andress, Molino, Florida
NOTE: I thank my parents, and my aunts, uncles, and cousins, who assisted me in the collection of this information. Specifically I would like to thank my Aunt Nancy and Uncle Don for the preliminary guidance that helped me get many of those names (and nicknames) sorted out. I thank my cousin Barbara for her assistance which helped in the correction of the extended family’s information. I also thank my cousin Jennifer for her encouragement and for sending me copies of the information contained in the Andress-Lombardi Bible, which is in her safe keeping. It is not my intention to include in this on-line edition of the Andress Family Register any information on living persons, without permission, beyond what is readily available in public records. If you would like to include further information on your branch of the family in this register please contact me at: andress1776@hotmail.com
NOTE: In a January 2004 letter from my cousin Barbara I was informed that William and Celesta were married 04 March 1903 at the “Little Church Around the Corner.” This was a popular location to be married during that time. The official name of the church is The Church of the Transfiguration, and is located on 29th Street in New York City. http://www.littlechurch.org/ I’ve not obtained copies of their marriage records. The same marriage date is also found on the International Genealogical Index at http://www.familysearch.org/
NOTE: Celesta’s sister Ada Viola married William’s brother Clarence Andress. Celesta and Ada were the daughters of Oliver Siptroth and Anna Maria Butz. Oliver was the son of Henry Siptroth and Sarah (Sally) Ann Singer, of Jackson Township, Monroe Co. A biography of Franklin, Oliver’s brother, is found on page 708 of the Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania, by J.H. Beers, 1900. http://www.distantcousin.com/Other/NEPABio/Pages.asp?Page=0708
1910 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Monroe County, Stroudsburg Borough, Family # 417, http://www.ancesrty.com/: Andress, William, 26, 7 years married, Occupation: Driver; Selesta, 28, Children: 5 born, 4 living; Lula M, 6; Darthea V, 4; Margret I, 2; Joseph H., 3/12
1918 World War I Draft Registration Card, http://www.ancesrty.com/: William Snyder Andress, 122 N. 2ND, Stroudsburg, Monroe, Pa, age 34, Birth date: 15 Oct. 1883, Wife: Lesta Susan Andress
1920 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Monroe County, Stroudsburg Borough, Family # 21 http://www.ancesrty.com/: 122 Second Street, Andress, William, 36; Celesta, 37; Lilia M, 18; Dorthy, 14; Margaret, 12; Joseph, 10; Elizabeth, 7; Richard, 4 8/12; Mary, 2 3/12
1930 Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Monroe County, East Stroudsburg, Family # 388, http://www.ancesrty.com/: Andress, William, 47, age married 19; Celesta, 49, age married 22; Joseph, 20; Elizabeth, 17; Richard, 14; Mary, 12; John, 9; Albert, 6, Harry, 8; Dickenson, Lelia, daughter, 25, age married 18; Ralph, 5; Jean, 2 4/12 (NOTE: Harry is identified on this census as a son of William, but is actually Lelia’s son; Ralph and Jean are identified as grandchildren to William and Celesta.)
1944 East Stroudsburg, Penna. Directory, page 40: Andress, Albert R. r503 Thomas; Andress, Anna E. Wid Hampton r517 Scott; Andress, Chas foundry r1112 Dreher av; Andress, Jno D (Julia) hosiery h403 Main; Andress, Jos H (Helen P) emp Art Metal Corp h17 Robeson; Andress, Rich W emp Patterson-Kelly Co r503 Thomas; Andress, Wm S (Celesta S) clk E R Lawson h503 Thomas
Daily Record Newspaper, Stroudsburg, circa 1947
(NOTE: The woman identified in the above photo as “Mrs. William S. Andress” is William’s daughter Dorothy Beryl Andress Snyder, mother of Mrs. Robert Westbrook.)
Certificate of Death, from Pennsylvania Department of Health, http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=168&Q=202275: Celesta S. Andress, of 503 Thomas St., East Stroudsburg, Death date: August 25, 1955, age 74; Birth date: Jan. 16, 1881, Jackson Twp., Monroe Co., PA; Parents: Oliver Siptroth and Maria Butz; Bur. Stroudsburg Cem.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stroudsburg, PA, Record of Deaths (February 1870-December 1965), page 40: # 161, Mrs. Celesta S. Andress, Aug. 25, 1955, age 74-7-9, bur. Aug. 29, 1955, Stroudsburg Cem. (NOTE: Record obtained from the Monroe County Historical Association, http://mcha-pa.org/)
26 Aug.1955, The Daily Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Mrs. Celesta S. Andress, 74, wife of William Andress, 503 Thomas St., died at 8:30 p.m. yesterday in General Hospital. She had been ill the past three months. She was a daughter of the late Oliver and Maria Siptroth, Jackson Township and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stroudsburg. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Dunkleberger and Westbrook funeral home with Rev. P.N. Wohlsen officiating. Interment will be made in Stroudsburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday after 7 p.m. Survivors Listed: Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Mrs. Clarence Pugh, Mrs. Ralph Scheirer and Mrs. Forrest Snyder, all of East Stroudsburg; Mrs. Elwood Batchler and Mrs. Lawrence Hilliard of Stroudsburg; four sons, Richard, John, and Albert, all of Stroudsburg and Joseph of East Stroudsburg; Two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Weber, Stroudsburg and Mrs. Clarence Andress, East Stroudsburg; three brothers, Earl Siptroth, and Irvin Siptroth, East Stroudsburg and Enos Siptroth, Emmaus; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.”
Certificate of Death, from Pennsylvania Department of Health, http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=168&Q=202275: William S. Andress, of 135 Center St., East Stroudsburg, Death date: February 18, 1969, age 85; Birth date: Oct. 15, 1883, Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA; Parents: Hampton Andress and Eliza Snyder; Spouse’s name: Celesta Siptroth Andress; Bur. Stroudsburg Cem.
Social Security Death Index, http://www.familysearch.org/: William Andress, East Stroudsburg, Monroe, PA, born 15 Oct. 1883, died Feb. 1969
19 Feb. 1969, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “William Andress dies at 85 in E.S. home, East Stroudsburg -- William S. Andress, 85, died Tuesday in his home at 135 Center St., East Stroudsburg. Born in Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Hampton and Eliza Snyder Andress. Mr. Andress had been employed until he retired, by the Pontiac Garage, Stroudsburg. He had also worked at the Indian Queen and Penn. Stroud Hotels, Stroudsburg. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stroudsburg, and was a former member of the church’s council. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Clarence Pugh, Minisink Hills; Mrs. Forrest Snyder, East Stroudsburg R.D. 2; Mrs. Ralph Scheirer, East Stroudsburg, and Mrs. Elwood Batchler and Mrs. Lawrence Hillard, both of Delaware Water Gap. Also, four sons, Joseph H. Andress, Pensacola, Fla.; Richard W. Andress, Stroudsburg; John D. Andress, Asbury Park, N.J.; and Albert R. Andress, East Stroudsburg; 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Roy Andress, Palmerton, and Clarence Andress, East Stroudsburg. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Daniel G. Warner Funeral Home with William C. Leopold and Rev. William F. Wunder officiating. Burial will be in Stroudsburg Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home Thursday after 7 p.m.”
Stroudsburg Cemetery, Monroe County, PA, Section M, Plot 20: ANDRESS, William S. 1883-1969, Celesta S. 1881-1955.
Andress-Lombardi Bible: Grammy Andress, born Sept. 2, 1853; Eliza Ann Snyder, passed away Sept. 28, 1950; Hampton Andress, 20 years older than Gram.; William Snyder Andress, October 15, 1884; Dad passed away, February 1969; Celesta Susan, January 16, 1881; Mother passed away, August 25, 1955; Leila May, May 4, 1904; Dorthy Beryl, September 8, 1905; (Peg) Margaret Irene, December 22, 1907; Joseph Hampton Andress, March 4, 1910; Passed away, December 1973; (Bette) Elizabeth Frances, October 29, 1912; Richard William Andress, October 14, 1915; Mary Caroline, March 10, 1918; John Davis Andress, May 10, 1920; Albert LeRoy Andress (date withheld). (NOTE: This Bible record was maintained by John D. Andress Sr. and his wife Julia Maria Lombardi, and has passed into the hands of their granddaughter Jennifer. The information was copied and sent to me in a letter in 2002. I have omitted the information of living persons.)
22 Dec. 1973, Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola, FL, http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/: “ Joseph H. Andress, 63, of 782 Alpine Dr., died Friday morning in a local hospital. Mr. Andress was a native of East Stroudsburg, Pa., but had resided in Pensacola for the past 13 years. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was employed by Monsanto. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth R. Andress of Pensacola; two sons, Milton P. Andress, and Robert C. Andress, both of Pensacola; five sisters and four brothers, all of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Fisher-Pou with Pastor H .G. Deal Jr. Officiating. Honorary pall bears are Bob Burch, Fred Thurman, Carlos Perry, and Chuck Cratt. Active Pallbearers are Bo Nave, Paul Ledbetter. Joe Stuckey, Ray Rowell, Hubert Smith and Larry Brewer. Burial will be in the Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery with Fisher-Pou Funeral Service directing.”
15 May 1981, Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Mrs. Dorothy B. Snyder, 75, Village by the Brook, East Stroudsburg, died Thursday in Pocono Hospital. She was the wife of Forrest R. Snyder, at home. Born in Stroudsburg, a daughter of the late William and Celesta (Siptroth) Andress, she lived all her life in the area. She was a member of the East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, William J. Snyder, Pennington, N.J.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert P. (Alma) Westbrook, east Stroudsburg; four brothers, Richard Andress of Stroudsburg, John Andress of Nashville, Tenn., Albert Andress of East Stroudsburg and Harry Andress of Stroudsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Leila) Pugh of Minisink Hills, Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Scheirer of East Stroudsburg and Mrs. Lawrence (Mary) Hilliard of Stroudsburg; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the William R. Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg, with the Rev. James Durbano officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Hill Memorial Gardens. There will be no viewing. Memorial donations may be made to the East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church or the General Ambulance Corp., 1000 Sunrise Lane, Stroudsburg.”
08 Dec. 1981, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Julia Marie Andress, of Donelson, Tenn., and formerly from Stroudsburg, died Dec. 6 in Nashville Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of John David Andress, at home. She was a member of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Dynan, Mrs. Harlin Holt and Mrs. Richard Garifine, all from Tennessee; two sons, John David Andress jr. and Donald Eugene Andress, both of Tennessee; three sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Rovito, Mrs. Angelo Lombardi and Mrs. John Catalanotti; a brother, William Lombardi; and 14 grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at the Madison Funeral home, 219 Old Hickory Blvd., Madison, Tenn.”
28 April 1983, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Leila M. Pugh, 79, of Minisink Hills, died Wednesday at her home. She was the wife of Clarence Pugh, at home. Born in Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Celesta (Siptroth) Andress. She had been a resident of Monroe County all of her life. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Alex (Sharon) Fuller of Minisink Hills, Mrs. Glenn (Margaret) Knowles of Saylorsburg and Mrs. Oliver (Jean) Nordmark of East Stroudsburg; two sons, Harry of Stroudsburg and Ralph of Minisink Hills; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Scheirer of East Stroudsburg and Mrs. Lawrence (Mary) Hilliard of Stroudsburg; three brothers. Richard Andress of Stroudsburg, John Andress of Tennessee and Albert Andress of East Stroudsburg; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1p.m. in Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, East Stroudsburg, with the rev. L. Thomas Moore Jr. officiating. A viewing will be held Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. At the request of the family, memorial donations should be made to either the General Ambulance Corps, 1000 Sunrise Drive, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360, or to Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 67, Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pa. 18356.” [NOTE: There is also a Leila M. Pugh, age 79, of East Stroudsburg, whose obituary is in the Pocono Record, 13 Nov. 1983. She is the daughter of William and Sarah Strunk and was the widow of Edward S. Pugh.]
26 Sept. 1987,
Pocono Record, Stroudsburg,
http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Elwood A. Batchler, 78, of Stroudsburg R.D. 1, a retired electrician, died Thursday at his home. A resident of Monroe County all of his lifetime, he was the husband of the late Margaret I. (Andress) Batchler. Born in Paradise Township, he was a son of the late Chester A. and Helen (Bisbing) Batchler. He was employed as an electrician by Packing Corporation of America in Delaware Water Gap for 25 years before retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Amalgamated Pulp, Paper and Soffet Union at Packing Corporation of America. He was also a member of the East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by a son Kenneth E. Batchler of Stroudsburg, R.D. 1; a brother, Richard Chester Batchler of East Stroudsburg; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lanterman and Allen Funeral Home, East Stroudsburg, with the Rev. L. Thomas Moore Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg. There will be a veiwing Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at the funeral home. At the request of the family, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the General Ambulance Corps, 1001 Sunrise Drive, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360, or to the Delaware Water Gap Fire Co., Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327.”
31 Dec. 1988, Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Forrest R. Snyder, 86, of East Stroudsburg R.D. 2, died Thursday at the Pocono Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Andress) Snyder. Born in Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, he was a son the late William and Caroline (Transue) Snyder. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County. He was a member of East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church. He was employed for many years as a silk weaver at Stanford Silk Mill in Stroudsburg before retiring in 1967. He is survived by a daughter, Alma Westbrook of East Stroudsburg; a son, William J. Snyder of Pennington, N.J.; six grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Moore Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Hill Memorial Gardens, East Stroudsburg. There will be no viewing. At the request of the family, memorial donations may be made to East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, or General Ambulance Corp., 1000 Sunrise Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.”
15 Nov. 1993, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Dorothy B. Andress, 80, of Stroudsburg died Sunday at Pleasant Valley Manor in Hamilton Township. She was the wife of Richard W. Andress, at home. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Ages Mary (Burke) Freer. She had lived in Monroe County for the past 60 years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stroudsburg. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Dee Kreiter of Bartonsville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg, with the Rev. Gail Kees officiating. Burial will be in Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360 or the American Lung Association of Northeast Pennsylvania, 302 North Main Ave., Scranton, Pa., 18504 or to the charity of one’s choice.”
17 April 1995, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Richard W. Andress, 79, of Stroudsburg died Saturday at home. He was the widower of Dorothy (Freer) Andress. Born in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late William and Celeste (Siptroth) Andress. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County. He was a pressman for 35 years with Hughes Printing Co. in East Stroudsburg. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stroudsburg, and a member of Barger Lodge Free & Accepted masons No. 325 in Stroudsburg. He was a member of the local union of pressman No. 350. He was an avid bowler, having bowled in various leagues for over 50 years. He is survived by a daughter, Dee Kreiter of Bartonsville; three brothers, Albert Andress of Doylestown, John Andress of Nashville, Tenn. And Harry Andress of Stroudsburg; two sisters, Mary Hilliard of Delaware Water Gap and Betty Scheirer of East Stroudsburg; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg, with the Rev. Gail Kees officiating. Burial will be in Laurelwood Cemetery, Stroudsburg. There will be a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360 or General Ambulance Corps, 1000 Sunrise Drive, Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360.”
05 August 1998, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: Elizabeth Frances (Betty) Scheirer, 85, of East Stroudsburg, died on Tuesday, August 4, 1998 in Brookmont Health Care Center, Effort. She was the wife of the late Ralph B. Scheirer. Born in Stroudsburg, a daughter of the late William and Lesta (Siptroth) Andress. She was a life long resident of Monroe County. She was a member of the East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church serving on various committees and teaching Sunday School in the Beginning Dept. for 30 years, and was a Girl Scout Leader for 15 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 99. She is survived by a son, Douglas Scheirer of East Stroudsburg; a daughter, Jane Melvin of Oakdale, Conn.; three brothers, Al Andress of Doylestown, Harry Andress of Fla., and John Andress of White Creek, Tenn.; a sister, Mary Hilliard of Stroudsburg; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 1998 at 11 a.m. in Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 27 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg. There will be a viewing on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Committal will take place in Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, 83 South Courtland Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.”
21 Feb. 2001, Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola, FL, http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/: “Emma E. Andress, 79, of Cantonment passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, February 18, 2001. She was born August 8, 1921 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Andress had been a resident of Pensacola and cantonment since 1960. She was retired from K-Mart. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Andress. She is survived by her sons, Milton Andress and his wife, Debbie; and Robert LaBadie and his wife, Mavis; and her brother Mose Rouch and his wife, Marie. Mrs. Andress is also survived by her grandsons, Bill Andress, Joe Andress and his wife, Teresa, and Robert LaBadie Jr; and her great-granddaughters, Tina Strength and her husband, Jimmy, and Teresa Cox; great grandchildren, Dion Blackwell, Tashia Blackwell, Jeremy Cox and Chrissy Labadie. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2001 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel. Interment will follow in Bayview Memorial Park. Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.”
13 October 2001, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Eugenia Helen 'Jean' Andress, 75, of Doylestown, formerly of Monroe County, died Thursday evening, Oct. 11, in Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home, Doylestown, where she was a resident for nearly six years. She was the beloved wife of Albert R. Andress, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage on Sept. 18. Born on Oct. 15, 1925, in Monroe County, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Alice (Foley) Safin. She lived in the Stroudsburgs most of her life. A former resident of East Stroudsburg, she was very active with the Order of Diana TKE Fraternity at East Stroudsburg University. She was a caring mother; not only to her own three children, but also to all the fraternity boys who needed a meal, something mended, or just a kind ear. She was truly the epitome of "nurturing," always helping others. She was a member of the Altar Guild at Grace Lutheran Church, East Stroudsburg. After moving to Bucks County, she was on the church council of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Dublin. At the time of her passing, she was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Bedminster. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Alice Anne Andress-Babinetz, and her husband Joseph, of Doylestown, and their son James Alexander; William Scott Andress, and his wife Marilyn, of Nazareth, and their two daughters, Jessica and Angelina; and Kathy Sue Keiper, and her husband Timothy, of Pocono Summit, and their children, Tyler and Kayla; and one great granddaughter, Maria Jean Andress. She was preceded in death by one brother, John Safin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg. The Rev. Robert Mittman will officiate. Burial will follow in Stroudsburg Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the funeral home. Additional memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Ridge Road, Bedminster. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 325 Chestnut St., Suite 1120, Philadelphia, PA 19106.”
02 December 2001, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Harry F. Andress, 80, of Mount Dora, Fla., formerly of Stroudsburg, died Friday, Nov. 30, in Waterman Hospital, Eustis, Fla. He was the husband of the late Betty C. (Cramer) Andress, who died in 1992. Born on June 5, 1921, in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Richard and Leila (Pugh) Andress and had lived in Monroe County most of his life before moving to Florida in 1996. He had worked in the pressroom and as a driver for Hughes Printing in East Stroudsburg. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 28th Division. He was a member of the Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Company, where he and his late wife used to work bingo. He also was active in the Monroe County Fire Police Association and was a member of the Four County Firemen's Association. He is survived by his children, Harry Andress Jr. of East Stroudsburg, Susan Messerle of Effort and Carolyn Smith of East Stroudsburg; five grandchildren; six great-granddaughters; two sisters, Sharon Fuller of Minisink Hills and Peggy Knowles of Saylorsburg; two brothers, Al Andress of Doylestown and John Andress of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg with the Rev. Raymond Poortstra officiating. Private interment will be in the Stroudsburg Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 807, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.”
01 Jan. 2003, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/: “Lawrence A. Hilliard, 84, formerly of Cherry Valley Road, Stroudsburg, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, at home. He was the beloved husband of Mary C. (Andress) Hilliard. Together, they celebrated 64 years of marriage on Dec. 19, of this year. Born on June 13, 1918, in Bowmanstown, he was the son of the late Allen and Lottie (Wagner) Hilliard. Before retiring in 1980, he worked for A&P Stores in Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and Brodheadsville for 42 years. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in the South Pacific during World War II. Lawrence was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stroudsburg; VFW Thomas P. Lambert Post 2540, East Stroudsburg; American Legion Post 346, Stroudsburg; AARP; and the Retail Clerks Union of A&P. He was a former member of the Delaware Water Gap Fire Department and the Delaware Water Gap Rod and Gun Club, where he served as treasurer. In addition to his wife, Mary, who resides at Stroud Manor, he is survived by two daughters, Barbara Stevens and her husband, Jerry, of Perkiomenville, and Shirley Harnish and her husband, Kenneth, of Oak Island, N.C.; three sisters, Emma DeVore of Stroudsburg, Marie Hoch of Nazareth, and Dorothy Kresge of Bath; one granddaughter, Cassandra Jackson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one grandson, J. Sean Stevens and his wife, Brook, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg. A visitation for family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Delaware Water Gap Fire Company, P.O. Box 91, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327.”
30 Jan. 2003, The Pocono Record, Stroudsburg, http://www.poconorecord.com/:
“Mary C. Hilliard, 84, formerly of Cherry Valley road, Stroudsburg, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Stroud Manor Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. Hilliard; together they celebrated 64 years of marriage on Dec. 19, 2002. Born on March 10, 1918 in Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Celeste (Siptroth) Andress. Mary worked for Ronson Corporation on the assembly line for 27 years before retiring in 1972. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Stroudsburg, and a member of the International Aeronautics Machines Union of Ronson Corporation. Mary was also a member of AARP. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Stevens and her husband, Jerry of Perkiomenville, and Shirley Harnish and her husband, Kenneth, of Oak Island, N.C.; brothers, John Andress of Gallatin, Tenn., and Albert Andress of Doylestown; a granddaughter, Cassandra Jackson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a grandson, J. Sean Stevens and his wife, Brook, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg. A visitation for family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the to VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.”
12 Dec. 2003, http://nashvillecitypaper.com/, Death Notices: “GALLATIN - John D. Andress, 83, died Dec. 10, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Celesta Andress; and his first wife, Julia Andress. He was a retired groundskeeper for Glenbrook Golf and Country Club. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Andress; seven children; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will begin at 11 a.m. today. A graveside service will be conducted at noon today. Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery 865-1101.”
