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Rose  Montagna Indorato

Rose Montagna  was born on November 28, 1896, in the Province of Caltanissetta, Village of Sommatino, Sicily, Italy. rose was the second of the Montagna children to emigrate to America. In 1913 at the age of 17, Rose, who was engaged to Liborio Indorato, left for the United States of America. In the early 1900's it was rare that such a young woman would travel so far alone. Rose was a woman of character and probably was frightened at what the future held for her. She never let anyone know of her fear. Rose never returned to her home land.

Rosa Montagna (as her name was listed on the passenger record) left italy from the port of Palermo and arrived at Ellis Island on September 9, 1913. She traveled on the ship Saint' Anna. 

 

This does not look like any cruse ship.

When Rose arrived in the United states , her fiancee, Liborio Indorato was waiting. Liborio was born in 1889, in the same village as Rose. He first came to the United States in 1909 at the age of 21. He returned to Sicily in 1912. He may have gone back to get engaged to Rose. On November 12, 1912 he arrived at Ellis Island for the second time.

Liborio met his future bride at Ellis Island and brought her to Pittston, Pa. where Rose moved in with her sister Angelina.

One month after her arrival in October 1913, Rose and Liborio were married at Saint Rocco's Roman Catholic Church in Pittston, Pa. They moved into a home in an area known as Pittston-Junction. This was an Italian section of Pittston. While living here they had a child.

Liborio worked in the coal mines at Forty Fory, Pa.  Liborio did not like working in the mines so in 1916 he took Rose and their infant son moved to Easton, Pa. in search for a better means of employment. They took up residentc on South West Street. This is where their second son was born. Employment oppertunities, for males, was not that promising in Easton. because Liborio was unsuccessful in finding sutable employment the family returned to Pittston, Pa. in 1917.

Upon their return to Pittston they purchased a home and grocery store combination, on Main Street. Liborio went back to work in the coal mines in Forty Fort and Rose tended the grocery store that was located in the front of their home.

Liborio made wine in the basement and sold the wine for additional income. He sold this wine in the back room of the store. Here the local men gathered, drank and played cards.

In October 1923, almost ten years to the day of their marraige, Rose at the age of 27, became a widow. Liborio was killed in a mine cave in at the Forty Fort mine. Liborio's job was working outside the mine when the cave-in occured. He and other miners rushed in to help their friends when another collapse occured. Liborio was fataly injured. Oral history is that on the morning of the accident Liborio was not feeling well and Rose told him to stay home. Liborio went to work anyway. When he dresses it was dark and he put on two different colored socks. When a mine cave in occured sirens and bells are rung and  the miners families all go to the mine hoping their loved ones were not injured. Upon arrival at the mine Rose saw them bring a body out of the mine and she immediately knew it was her husband for she saw the two different colored socks. Liborio was buried in the Old Saint John Cemetery.

Rose and Liborio had six childred before Liborio passed away.

When Liborio died Rose was with child. In February, 1924 she gave birth to a daughter and named her Liboria after her father. Rose never remarried.

There was no employment for females in Pittston and Rose did not want her sons to work in the cole mines, so in November 1926 she packed all her belongings, sold the home and store and with her children moved to Easton, Pa.  Rose at one point went to Rochester, NY in search of work but found the weather to be to harsh and returned to Easton.

Upon arrival in Easton Rose and the children took up residance in a home on Canal Street in the south side section of Easton.  Rose gained employment at the Northampton Pants Factory as a sewing machine operator. This factory was also located in the south side of Easton and Rose would walk to work. Rose was employed at the Northampton Pants Factory for 18 years. In october 1945 she quit her job. Rose had asmsha and could no longer work around the lint and dust that is so dominant in the garment factories.

Some time in the 1920's Rose moved into a home at 126 South 5th Street, Easton, Pa. Everyone said this home was haunted. Some one had commited souside in the garage behind the home. Rose's children all told stories of strange things and stranges noises that they saw and heard in that house. Rose's eldest son Joseph got very sick and Rose blamed it on the house. She then in 1928 purchased the home across the street at 121 South 5th Street.

In this home Rose raised and married off all her children. Rose's health was failing and she could not make the trip to Pittston to visit her husband's grave. In 1954 Rose had her husbands body exhumed and brought to Saint Anthony's Cemetery in Willams Township, Pa.

Rose was one of the organizers of the Santa Barbara Society and a member of the Order of Italy, both organizations were in Easton.

Rose was tought by her mother how to make lace. She made many items for her children, these items have been passed down through the family. Rose's children, grandchildren and great-grandchilren all have lace items that Rose made.

 

Rose passed away at the age of 62 on April 19, 1959.

Joseph Indorato

Joseph Indorato, a son of Liborio and Rose Montagna Indorato, was born on February 24, 1915 in Pittston, Pa. Joseph attended the public school systems in Pittston and Easton. In 1926 at the age of 11 Joseph moved to Easton with his mother and siblings. Once before in 1916 Joseph moved to Easton with his mother and father for a brief period. 

At a young age Joseph took up the trade of shoemaker. He worked at various shoemaker shops in Easton. he last worked ass a shoemaker at the H.L. Green's 5 & 10 cents store on Northampton Street in Easton.

On April 20, 1940, Joseph married Lillian Gerbino of Easton at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Easton, Pa. After a honeymoon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin they moved into a home in the 1000 block of Butler Street, Easton 

Joseph & Lillian Gerbino Wedding

Shortly after their marraige Joseph got a job at the Ingersol Rand Company in Phillipsburg, N.J. They then moved to Anderson Street in Phillipsburg. While living in Phillipsburg they had their first child, Rosemarie.

In early 1943 Joseph secured a better paying job at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Bethlehem, Pa. Joseph was employed as a crane operator. With this better paying job Joseph and Lillian were able to purchase a home on Cattell Street in Easton. In November of that same year their second daughter was born.

Joseph was always looking for a better paying job. He secured a job with Shamoon Industries in Phillipsburg and took up the trade of electrican. Joseph did electrical work in many homes and bussinesses in the area.

Joseph and Lillian sold their home on Cattell Street and moved to Lillian's parent's home in the 1100 block of Washington Street, Easton. Joseph had just compleated building a large second floor apartment at that location.

In 1944, during WWII Joseph was drafted into the United States Armed Services. joseph passed the physical and other exams and was scheduled to leave for training. Joseph's two brothers were already in the service. Because of Joseph's age and that he was married with two children he was legally exempt from the draft. Joseph wanted to go. He felt if his brothers and friends had to go who was he to remain home. Lillian, Joseph's mother, sisters and friends all tried to talk Joseph out of going. Finally, less than two weeks before his departure date, Joseph went to the Selective Service and told them of his children. The Selective Service immediately declared him exempt from the service obligation.

In 1951 Joseph and Lillian purchased a home at 1805 Lehigh Street, Wilson Borough, Pa. Joseph'd hobby was carpentry. He made the kitchen cabinets in their new house. He also made a large doll house for his daughters. Their daughter Joann is still in possession of this doll house.

In 1964 Joseph was stricken with cancer. He never fully recovered from a lung operation and lived the rest of his life in retirment.

In March of 1967 Joseph passed away. Joseph is buried at Saint Anthony's Cemetery in Williams Township, Pa.

Lillian Gerbino Indorato graduated from Easton High School in 1937.

 

During her high school years she was a member of the Princess Maria of Savoia Girls Drum and Bugle Corps of Easton. Lillian was the cymbal player. She played the cymbals so hard that she cracked them. In 1939 lillian and the Corps played for the Italian Ambassador to the United States, in Chester, Pa.

Lillian's first job was in telephone sales, she sold Esso oil burners. Her salary was $5.00 per week. She told this writter that she never made a sale. She later worked at various jobs until 1951, when she became secretary to Dr. Kramer, M.D. She was employed by several doctors over the years and retired as secretary to Dr. Bartollet, M.D. and Dr. Ditmars, M.D.

Lillian enjoyed doing crafts for relaxation and attending activities in which her grandchildren were involved.

Lillian passed away on November 21, 1991 and was laid to rest next to her husband in Saint Anthony's Cemetery, Williams Township, Pa.

 

Rosemarie Indorato Fehnel

Rosemarie Indorato, a daughter of Joseph and Lillian Gerbino Indorato, was born on July 21, 1942 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, Pa. In 1957, at the age of 15, Rosemarie was crowned queen of the 46th Annual Holy Cross Society of Easton's festival. Rosemarie is a 1960 graduate of Wilson High School. On October 15, 1960 Rosemarie married Barry Fehnel of Wilson Borough. They were married at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Easton.

Rosemarie Indorato & Barry Fehnel

Barry was born on December 24, 1941. He also is a 1960 graduate of Wilson High School.

After their marrage they moved in with Rosemarie's mother and father.

Barry is retired from the Mack Printing Company in Wilson Borough.

This marrage produced three children; Kathy Ann, Jeffery and Barry Jr.

After a few years Rosemarie's parents home was becoming crowded. Barry had been working hard tring to save money to purchase a home. In 1963 they purchased a home at 1835 Fairview Avenue, Wilson Borough, Pa.

As soon as their last child started school she went to work for the Amlgamated Clothing and Textile Union as a secretary.

Barry is an avid sportsman, he likes hunting both with rifle and bow and arrow. He is a fisherman, as a member of Trout Unlimited, he was involved with helping the local streams from being polluted with wastes. Barry also likes photography and model trains. He has an extensive butterfly collection.

In 1985 for their 25th wedding anniversary they took their first airplane flight. They went to Las Vagas, Nevada.

Kathy Ann Fehnel Waters

Kathy Ann fehnel a daughter of Rosemarie Indorato and Barry Fehnel was born on May 6, 1961 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, Pa. While in high school Kathy was involved in chorus and was in the class plays. She was also a member of the student council and on the year book staff. Kathy was a Worrierorette and in her senior year was captain of the squad.Kathy graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1979. After high school she enrolled in Northampton County Community College. In 1982 Kathy graduated from Northampton County Community College with an associate degree in applied science.

Two days after graduation Kathy married Thomas Watters at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Easton, Pa.

After a honeymoon in Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, Verginia, started housekeeping in an apartment in the 1300 block of Northampton Street, Easton, Pa. 

Thomas was born November 28, 1959 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, Pa. He is a 1978 graduate of Wilson Area High School.

 

While in high school he attended the Eastern Northampton County vocational Technical School in Forks Township, Pa. he was enrolled  Auto Mechanic's. After high school Thomas was employed as an auto mechanic and a weaver. He worked for the William Berg Volvo Auto Dealership in Palmer Township, Pa.

Kathy was employed as a dental hygienist for Dr. Robert Brennan in bethlehem, Pa. Kathy enjoys drawing, painting, dancing and bowling. She is a member of the National dental Hygienist Organization, Northampton County Chapter.

Thomas enjoys hunting, fishing and bowling, He is a member of the Lehigh Valley Archers League.

In 1986 Thomas and Kathy purchased a home in the 1800 block of Lehigh Street, in Wilson Borough, Pa.

Kathy and Thomas have two children Krista Elizabeth and Thomas Jr.

Krista Elizabeth Watters

Krista Elizabeth Watters a daughter of Kathy Ann Fehnel and Thomas Watters was born on November 16, 1991

Thomas Watters Jr.

 

Thomas Watters Jr. a son of Kathy Ann fehnel and Thomas Watters Sr. was born on June 25, 1996.

Jeffery Fehnel

Jeffrey Paul Fehnel a son of Rosemarie Indorato and Barry Fehnel was born Februaru 5, 1963 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, Pa. Jeffrey is a 1981 graduate of Wilson Area High School. While in hogh school he attended the Northampton County Vocational Technical School in Forks Township, Pa. He was enrolled in Electronic Technology. As a senior he was employed at the Binney and Smith Plant in Palmer Township, Pa. as an electrician apprentice. After graduation he secured a position at the Pfizer Corporation in Easton, Pa.Jeffrey also does electrical work on the side.

Jeff has been a long time Boy Scout. He was a Junior Scout Leader and in 1981 earned his Eagle Scout Award. He also enjoys camping and hiking.

 In 1983, Jeffrey married Jaqueline Olsen at St Bernard's Roman Catholic Church in Easton. After a honeymoon in Orlando Flordia the ocuple moved into an apartment on North 11th street.

Jackie was born on December 31, 1963 in Camden, N.J. Her family moved to Raubsville, Pa when she was an infant. She graduated from WIlson Area High School in 1982.

Jackie enjoys fishing, campling, sketching, ceramics, and nature walks.

In 1984 the couple purchased a home on Freemansburg Ave in WIlson Borough, Pa.

JEFFREY PAUL FEHNEL JR.

Jefferey Paul Fehnel Jr., a son of Jeffrey and Jaqueline Fehnel Sr., was born September 24, 1988.

ASHLEY NICOLE FEHNEL

Ashley Nicole Fehnel, a daughter of Jeffrey and Jaqueline Fehnel Sr., was born July 10, 1993.

BARRY  PAUL FEHNEL JR.

 Barry was born February 7, 1965 in Easton Hospital. He graduated from Wilson Area High School in 1983. While in high school he was involved in football and baseball. He attentded Eastern Northampton County Vocational Tehcnical School, majoring in cabinet making. In his senior year he was named outstanding senior in cabinet making. In the summer of 1983 he opened his own business, Fehnel's Custom Kitchens and Remodeling, in the second story of his parent's garage. In February 1985, Barry ventured into a second business, Fehnel's Home Center. Barry i still in business, operating Fehnel's construction company. Barry enjoys archery and hunting.

On October 17, 1987, Barry married Sherri Caravetta at St John's Church of Christ in Palmer Township Pa.

After a honeymoon trip to Flordia they settled in Lower Nazereth Township.

Sherri was born on March 28, 1967 at Easton Hospital, Wilson Borogh Pa. She graduated from Easton Area High School in 1985.

She attended Northampton Community College in Bethlehem Pa majoring in business.

AMANDA FEHNEL

Amanda Fehnel, a daughter of Barry and Sherri Fehnel Jr. was born January 26, 1989.

BARRY PAUL FEHNEL III

 

Barry Paul Fehnel III, the son of Barry and Sherri Fehnel Jr., was born on June 10, 1995.

Joanne Indorato Kline

Joanne Indoratto Kline was born Nevmber 19, 1943 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough Pa. In 1958, she was crowned queen of the 47th Holy Cross Society of Easton's Festival. Joanne is a 1961 graduate of Wilson Area High School. After graduation Joanne was employed at the American can Company. Dixie Products Division in the research department. This is where she met her husband, Edward Kline.

On July 31, 1965 Joanne and Edward were married at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church.

After a honeymoon trip to Miami Beach Flordia, they settled in an apartment on Ferrry Street in Easton. In March,1967 Joanne and Eddie's first child, Lisa, was born at Easton Hospital Wilson Borough, Pa.. Now that their fmaily was growing, they purchased a home on Blenheim Drive in Palmer Township.  They lived on Bethelehem Drive, only for a short time when Edward was transferred to Attleboro, Massachusettes. They sold their home in Palmer Township and purchased a home in Cumberland, Rhode Island. In 1972, shortly after their daughter Sherri was born Edward found employment with the Harris Corporation in Palmer Township. Joanne, edward and the three children moved back to the Easton area and purchased a home on Jonathan Drive in Palmer Township.

In 1974 joanne began working as a medical transcriber for Dr. Terry Bartolet and dr. Douglas Ditmars. While her children were in school Joanne was involved in the PTSA and the Easton area School Band Boosters. For both of these organizationshe was Corresponding secretary. She also was an active member of the Easton Area high School Chorus Boosters. In her spair time joanne enjoys ceramics.

 

Edward was born on december 17, 1942 in Easton, Pa. He is a 1960 graduate of Wilson Area High School. He attended East Stroudsburg University, The Allentown School of Electronics and Lafayette College. In 1962 he was employed by the American Can Company, Dixie Products Division in easton, Pa. as a labortary technician, in the Research Department. In 1965 he left American Can to join the Kollmorgan Corporation as Manager of Field Engineering Services. In 1970 he was transferred to their office in Attleboro, Mass. In 1972 he, along with his family, returned to the Easton Area  and was employed by the Harris Corporation of Easton as Senior Engineering Programing Group. In 1979 the Harris Corporation moved to upper New York State. edward choose not to move with the company and took employment with the SI Handling Systems of Easton. as Manager - Controls, Order Selection Systems. In 1981 Edward again changed jobs. He gained employment ith Sy-Con Technology Inc. of Easton. This company was involved in design and implementation of software systems used in manufactoring applications. Edward is Vice-President and fifty percent owner of the company. Edward's trade has enabled him to travel throughout the world.

While his children were in school Edward was active in the Easton Area High School Band and Chorus Boosters. He enjoys a good round of golf.

Lisa Kline DeBellis

Lisa kline a child of Joanne Indorato and Edward Kline was born on March 14, 1967 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, Pa.  She is a 1985 graduate of Easton Area High School. She attended Northampton County Community College, Bethlehem, Pa. and graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. in 19     with a degree in Physical Therapy. Lisa recieved her Masters degre in Physical Therapy  from      in 19?? Lisa has always been involvedc in sports. Shas played soft ball since she was in third grade. Lisa was named "All Conference Player"  while playing for the Northampton County Area Community College softball team. Lisa also played for several local teams. Lisa began playing basketball in sixth grade. While playing in eleventh grade she injured her knee and that ended her basketball carreer. While at the Shawnee Intermediate School Lisa was a member of the rifle squad in the marching band. In her Junior year in high school she was a flag twirler in the marching band. In 1983 she was an assistant coach for the Palmer Township girls softball and basketball teams. Lisa was a teachers aide for five years in the CCD program at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Easton, Pa. Before graduating from college in her spare time she volunteered at Easton Hospital in the Physical Therapy department.

While at Northampton County Area Community College lisa was a member of the Student Senate, the Atudents Activity Group and the Intramural Raquet Ball Club. While at the community college lisa was employed at Willams Restaurant.

On October 19, 1996 Lisa married Charles DeBellis at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Easton, Pa.

Charles DeBellis was born July 22 1963 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough Pa.

Lisa and Charles have three children

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A chid of Lisa Kline and Charles DeBellis

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Susan Marie Kline

Susan Kline a child of Joann Indorato and Edward Kline was born September 17, 1970 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, Pa.

She is a Junior at Easton Area High school. she has been involved in softball since fourth grade. She is a picture on the Easton Area high school Girl's Jinior Varsity Baseball team. she studied at Miss Linda's School of Baton and has been a twirler in the Shawnee Intermediate School and is Co-Captain of the Easton Area High School Band. Susan enjoys singing and has been a member of the  choirs throughout her school years She is a member of the Easton Area High School Concert Choir. She has appeared in several school plays. she is a teacher's aide in the CCD Program at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church ans a volunteer at Easton Hospital.

Susan graduated from Easton High School, northampton County Community College and East Stroudsburg University. Susan is employed as a teacher in the Easton Area School District.

On ??? susan Married Jason Costenbader at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Easton, PA . After a honeymoon at Walt disney World they settled in Palmer Township, Pa.

Susan & Jason Costenbader

Susan and jason have two children Jason and

 

Jason is a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School in Plainfield Township, Pa.

Jason Costenbader

 

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Sherrie Kline Repsher

Sherri Kline a child of Joanne Indorato and Edward kline was born on July 7, 1972 in Providence , R. I. She is in the 9th grade at Shawnee Intermediate School. Sherri has played basketball and baseball since third grade and is a member of the 1986 championship Palmer Penn-Jersey League Title team. She is a member of the Shawnee Chorale Group and has appeared in several school plays. She is a tracher's aide for the CCD Classes at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Easton.

On June 29, 1996 Sherri married Mark Repsher at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church.

Mark Repsher was born April 17, 1972

They have two children

Alyssa Lynn Repsher

Alyssa Lynn Repsher a child of Sherri Kline and Mark Repsher was born March 2, 1999

Phillip Indorato

Philip Indorato, a son of Liborio and Rose Montagna Indorato, was born on November 27, 1916 in Easton, Pa. Phillip attended the public school systems in Pittston and Easton. In early 1916 Phillip's parents and brother moved to Easton. His father was in search of work. In Pittston his father worked in the coal mines. While in Easton Phillip was born. Shortly after the birth of Phillip the family moved back to Pittston. In 1926 at the age of 10 Phillip moved back to Easton with his mother and siblings. 

As a young man Phillip took up the trade of Tailor. He became an apprentince tailor and worked in various pants factories.

On June 12, 1938 Phillip married Maria Concetta (Connie) Lazzara at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church. They set up houskeeping in an apartment in the home of Connie's parents on S. 5th Street, Easton, Pa.

Wedding Picture

During WWII in 1942 Phillip was drafted into the United States Army. Phillip saw action in Africa, Germany and Italy. He was a highly decorated member of the armed services. Among his many service metals are two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. In 1945 Phillip was Honorable Discharged from the United States Army and returned to Easton.

After his return Phillip and Connie purchased a home on Northampton Street in Wilson Borough, Pa. Phillip resumed his work in the garment industry and by the time he retired in the early 1980's he was General Manager of the plant where he worked. After retirement he did consulting work for the garment industry for many years.

This marrage produced two children Leroy and Anthony Michael.

Phillip's hobbies were photography and carpentry. He had a dark room in his basement. In his younger years he took many movies of the family and family events. Often he would show these movies and cartoons in the yard of his inlaw's home on South 5th Street. He would hang a sheet on the close line as a screen and the neighboorhood children would gather to watch the movies. His carpentary skills could be seen in his Northampton Street home where he transformed his basement into a recreation room.

After his wife Connie passed away in 2003 Phillip, whose health was failing, moved to Pittsburg, Pa. to live with his son LeRoy.

On March 22, 2007, at the age of 90, Phillip passed away. He is buried nex to his wife, on one side and his parents on the other, at Saint Anthony's Cemetery in Williams Township, Pa.

Maria Concetta Lazzara was known to everyone as Connie. Connie was born on May 7, 1917 in Easton, Pa. She like her husband worked in the garment industry. Connie worked as a fitter at Strongwear Pants for many years.

In her final years Connie was very sick her phillip took care of her until the time of her death on March 30, 2003. Connie was buried at Saint Anthony's Cemetery, next to her parents, in Williams Township. Pa.

Leroy Indorato

Leroy Indorato a son of Philip and Connie Indorato was born January 14, 1942 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough, Pa.

Leroy graduated from Nortre Dame High School, Bethlehem, Pa. in 1959. He was Valedictorian of his class and recieved an award for excellence in religion and mathematics. He was also awarded the Crusader Award for best exemplifying the spirit of Nortre Dame High School along with a $500 scholership toward studies at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Pa.

Leroy graduated from LaSalle University in 1963 with the highest grade average of his class. He graduated Cum Laude with a B. A. in Chemestry. While at LaSalle he was a member of Alpha Epsilon and is a member of the Alpha Epsilon College Alumini Honor Society.

Upon graduation he was offered a student reseaech fellowship in insulin and protein metabolisin from the Public Health Department of the University of Pittsburg, Pa.

Leroy graduated from the University of Pittsburg Medical School in 1967.

In 1966 Leroy married, and in 1967 he and his wife adopted a infant which they named David. The marrage did not work out and they seperated. The seperation was amicable and they jointly raised David.

In 19?? Leroy began his medical pratice in Pediatrics. He has been on the staff of several hospitals. He is also on the staff of the University of Pittsburg Medical School as a professior. He has been Chief of Pediatrics at the Pittsburg Medical School Hospital.

Leroy continued in his Peteritic pratice and in 198?? ventured into another business. He enjoyed cooking and opened a gormaie catering and deli business. This business was very successful. At one point the pediatric pratice and catering business became too much and he sold the catering business. 

David Kernian Indorato

David Indorato is a son of Leroy Indorato who was born on October 2, 1967. David graduated from ?? High School & ?? College. While in High School David was involved in ??         While in college David was involved in ??

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This marraige has produced two children David and Elizabeth.

Steven Lee Indorato

Steven Indorato is a son of David and Jennifer Indorato who was born on November 20, 1997 in ??? hosp in ??.

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Elizabeth Ann Indorato

Elizabeth Indorato is a daughter of David and Jennifer Indorato who was born on June 5, 2000 in ??? hosp. in ??

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Anthony Michael Indorato

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Anthony Indorato a son of Philip and Connie Indorato was born on April 6, 1953 in Easton Hospital, wilson Borough Pa. In 19?? Anthony graduated from Nortre Dame High School, Bethlehem, PA. While in high school Anthony was involved in ???. After high school anthony attended Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pa. In 1975 Anthony married Debbie Charnowski at ?? church in ?? 

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Erin Indorato

Erin Indorato  a daughter of Anthony and Debbie Indorato was born October 25, 1976.

Andria Indorato

Andria Indorato a daughter of Anthony and Debbie Indorato was born June 23, 1980

Lauren Indorato

Lauren Indorato a daughter of Anthony and Debbie Indorato was born March 12, 1984

Brian Indorato

Brian Indorato a son of Anthony and Debbie Indorato was born November 30, 1987 

Pasquallina Indorato

Pasquallina Indorato a daughter of Liborio and Rose Montagna Indorato was born in 1917 in Pittston Pa. Pasquallina only lived for a few months. There never was a picture taken of Pasquallina. Pasquallina was buried in the old Saint John's Cemetery in Pittston. Her grave was lost during a mine cave in sometime during the summer of 1938.

Vita Ester Indorato

Vita Indorato, a daughter of Liborio and Rose Montagna Indorato, was born on April 23, 1918 in Pittston, Pa. As a young girl Vita did not speak. He parents thought she was going to be a mute, there were other family members who were mute. He mother Rose always related the story about Vita not uttering her first words until age five and she has not stoped talking since. Vita attended the public school systems in Pittston and Easton. In 1926 at the age of 8 Vita moved to Easton with her mother and siblings. Vita like her siblings, while living at 126 South Fifth Street, Easton, Pa, has spoke of the strange things that happened in that home. After moving across the street to 121 South Fifth Street there is a story of Vita not liking shoes. It is told that whenever Vita got new shoes she would drop them down a sesterin in the back yard. In 1935 Vita got a job with her mother, as a sewing machine operator, at the Northampton Pants Factory in Easton. She was employed at the factory until she married.

This past New Years Eve (2008-2009) V ita was watching the ball drop at Times Square and fondly recalled the time she went to Time Square to watch the ball drop on New Years Eve 1936-1937. Vita was visiting, with her family and fiace Salvatore Buscemi, relatives in New York City. While there Vita, Salvatore and some relatives went to Times Square to watch the ball drop. She recalled that it was crowded and her New York relitives told her to stay close so she would not get lost. Vita said they had to walk in single file and hold hands thats how crowded it was.

On July 11, 1937 Vita married Salvatore (Sam) Buscemi at Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Easton Pa. For their honeymoon they visited family in Buffalo, Ny. While there they decided to go to Niagra Falls, Canada. While crossing the border the border gaurd asked them some questions. The guard asked Sam where he was born, Sam, who was born in Italy and was a natralized citizen  spoke broken English, responded Buffalo. The guard then asked Sam where did you go to school? Sam replied the Buffalo school. The guard then told Sam he was to be confined until someone could come and vouch for him. Someone had to come from Pittston, Pa. with his papers before he was let go. Their stay in Canada was brief. After they returned to Pittston they settled on High Street. This marraige produced one child. Vita wasn't married long before her husbans became sick and passed away on August 2, 1940.

Salvatore Buscemi was born on june 17, 1911 in the Province of Caltanissetta, Village of Sommatino, Sicily, Italy. In 1924, he immigrated from Italy with his parents and settled in Pittston, Pa. He later was employed as a coal miner. While he worked in the coal mines he raised canaries and built their cages. He would sell these to other miners. The canaries would sence toxic fumes before humans and begin squaking. This was a warning to the miners to leave the mine shaft. He also enjoyed music and was a self taught  on the piano, gutiar, and claronet. He wrote much of his own music. He also worked on the Railroad in Pittston. On August 2, 1940, at the age of 29 while at the Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., Sam was interned in the old Saint John's Cemetery, Pittston, Pa.

After the death of her husband Vita moved back to Easton with her mother and siblings still living at home. Vita got her old job back at the Northampton Pants Factory and helped her mother with the expenses of the house.

Leonard Salvatore Buscemi

Leonard Buscemi a son of Salvatore and Vita Indorato Buscemi was born August 3, 1938, in their home, on High Street, Pittston, Pa. Shortly after the death of his father he moved to Easton, Pa. with his mother.

Leonard graduated from Easton High School in 1956. While in high school he played football and was enrolled in vocational drafting. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force he was stationed at Lacklank Air Force Base in Texas, Boloxi Air Force Base in Mississippi, where he attended radar matanace school, Sweetwater Air Force Base in Texas, Besuauer Air Force Radar site in Manatoba, Canada and Otis Air Force Base in Massachusetts. In 1959, while stationed at Otis, he met his future wife Joann Hickey.

Leonard and Joann were married on March 19, 1960 at the Holy Name Roman Catholic Church in New Bedford Massachusetts. They set up housekeeping on Cottage Street in New bedford Mass.

 

In September 1960 Leonard was honorably discharged from the Air Force with the rank of Airman Second Class. 

He secured a job at Trmont Plastics in New Bedford. In January 1961 Tremont Plastics closed. Leonard, Joann and their infant daughter moved to Easton, Pa. They set up houskeeping at 151 South 7th Street in Easton. Immediately upon arriving in Easton Leonard began working at Al's Cleaners as a driver salesman. In August 1962 they purchased a home at 2459 Birch Street in Wilson Borough, Pa. In the fall of 1965 Leonard enrolled part time at Penn State Extension taking undergraduate courses. In 1966 he transfered to Moravian College in Bethlehem and began persuing a degre in American History. In 1973 Leonard left Al's Cleaners for a position with Vestal Labortories where he was a regional salesman. In 1974 he recieved a BA in History from Moravian College. In 1975 he was named to Vestal Laborotories' President's Club and was awarded an all expense paid trip for one week to the island of Saint Croix in the United States Verigin Islands.

In 1978 Joann got a job at the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, Nj. as a Cottage Training Technician. Hunterdon Developmental Center is an institution for the developmentaly delayed.

In 1978 they sold their home at 2459 Birch Street and purchased a much larger home at 2463 Birch Street.

In 1979 Joan left her job at Hunterdon and began classes to become a foster parent. In May 1979 two young men Craig Mills and James Steiner came to live with Leonard, Joann and their family. Craig and James were two men who were living at Hunterdon. Both of them were profoundly delayed and were diagnosed with Down syndrome. In February 2003 James passed away in his sleep. Craig who was becoming assaultive at workshop was dismissed from the workshop. He was developing dementia. He was a ward of the State of New Jersey and they decided that due to his health and assaultive behavior he would have to return to Hunterton. In May of 2003 Craig moved back to Hunterdon. Over the years Craig's dementia has progressed and he does not remember much and tends to remain issolated away from his peers. We visit him on special occations. Joann retired from foster parenting when Craig left.

In 1982 Leonard left Vestal Labs to accept a position at Hunterdon Developmental Center as a Cottage Training Techniction. At the same time he enrolled part at Jersey City University in Jersey City, Nj. pursuing a master's degree in psychology. In 1988 he graduated with a M.A. in Educational Psychology. In 1984 Leonard was promoted to Behavior Modification Program Techniction in the Psychology Department. In 1991 Leonard was promoted to Staff Clinical Psychologist. In 1994 Leonard began a part time program toward his Ph.D. In 1999 he recieved a Ph. D. in Psychology from LaSalle University in Mandeville, La. On December 31, 2002 Leonard retired from Hunterdon. Shortly after graduation Leonard and several of his colligies wrote a paper titeled "Ventricular Enlargement in Adults with Profound Mental Retardation who Deminstrate Violent/Destructive Behaviors." this paper was taken from Leonard's Ph.D. disertation. The paper was published in the Winter 2001, issue of The Journal of Neuropsychiatry.

Leonard is involved in many community activities. He is a past member of the Easton Area Jaycees Board of Directors. In 1972 while in the Jaycees  He served a chairman of th Camp Moll Improvment Project, camp Moll was a camp for the developmentaly disabled. This project was named the best Jaycee project in Pa. and the second best project in the United States for 1972. He recieved a letter of commidation, from then, Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey for his efforts on behalf of the mentally retarded. He is also a past board member of Camp Moll, and a charter member of the Easton Boys Club.

In 1973 Leonard ran unsucessfully for tax Collector in Wilson Borough, Pa. Also in 1973 he joined Saint Anthony's Youth Center's Board of Directors. He has held every office as well as bein treasurer beginning in 1977 to present. In 1974 he was appointed Judge of Elections in the Third Ward of Wilson Borough, Pa. a position he held until 2000. He is also presently a member of the Easton Heratige Day Committee board of directors and Treasurer of the orginazation.

Leonard enjoys writting about local history. He published his first book "The Easton Pa. Trivia Book" in 1985. Since 1985 he has published an annual Easton/Phillipsburg Calendar. These calendars are theme calendars on the history of the local area. The calandars grew to be an average of 90 - 100 pages each.  He has also authered the following books " Historic Easton", "Phillipsburg", The Borough's of Wilson, Glendon & West Easton", Life Along the Lehigh", "The Jacob Nicholas House", A Cronological History of Easton, Pa. and its Citizens 1700 - Present" and Easton Remembered." He also wrote "Wilson Borough's Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Book" and the "Borough of West Easton's 100th Anniversary Souvenir Program Book." Currently Leonard writes a history trivia column in the local "Irregular" Newspaper and puts on power point presentations on local history for many organizations.

In December 2002 Joann and Leonard decided to sell their large home in Wilson Borough. Joann was having trouble managing the stairs. The laundry was in the basement and Leonard and Joann's bedroom was on the third floor. They purchased a home in the Old Orchard section of Palmer Township, Pa.. This home is all on one floor and has only three bed rooms and two baths where as the old home had six bedrooms and three baths.

Joann Hickey Buscemi was born June 29, 1938 in New Bedford Mass. She attended prochial and public schools in New Bedford. Joann was involved in the Jaycees Wives Orginazation. She enjoyed crochetting and has made several afgans for friends and family. As stated above for 24 years Joann was a foster parent to two profound developmentaly disabled individuals. Joann's eyesight has deterated and she no longer can crochett. She enjoys reading but this also  has become very hard recently.

This marrage produced five children.

Rosalie Buscemi

Rosalie Buscemi is a daughter of Leonard and Joann Hickey Buscemi. Rosalie was born on October 16, 1960 in Saint Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. Rosalie was born with Down syndrome. At the age of nine days Rosalie underwent a major operation at Boston Children's Hospital. 

Rosalie was enrolled in the Intermediate Unit 20 School Sysyem. This is the special education school system in Northampton County, Pa. She graduated in 1981. Since graduation Rosalie has attended Concepts in Bethlehem, Pa. Concepts is a sheltered workshop. 

Rosalie Buscemi 2008

Leonard Salvatore Buscemi Jr.

Leonard Salvatore Buscemi Jr is a son of Leonard and Joann Hickey Buscemi. Leonard was born on October 21, 1961 in Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough Pa.

As a youngster Leonard played midget football and baseball. He has always been interested in art both drawing, painting and acting. He also enjoys music. While in high school he had a lead part in several plays: Sweet Charity; Carnival; and the The Sound of Music. He was also involved in local trheatre groups where he had a lead role in: Pippin; Godspell and Peter and the Wolf. He was in the school marching band and orcherstra from ninth grade. He played the Susaphone. Leonard graduated from Wilson High School in 1980. In high school he was voted Most Artistic. After high school Leonard enrolled at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pa. While at Kutztown Leonard was involved in the orchestra and in several plays including Finian's Raionbow and A Midsummer's Night Dream. His dorm voted him most artistic and most likley to succeed. Leonard Graduated from Kutztown University in 1985 with a BA in art.

After college Leonard was involved with several art and theatre groups and is a co-founder of a Commedici dell'aret touring group known as Group Agape. This group, over the years, has disbanded. Leonard is one of only  five leather mask makers who specilaze in Italian leather mask making in America. His masks have been used in plays at the Lincoln Center in New York, Ny. and are on permanent display in the Santa Barbara Museum in Santa Barbara, Ca. and the Allentown Art meuseum in Allentown, Pa. His masks were featured in the international magazine The Select in 1986.

Leonard went to California for several years to try his hand at acting. Acting did not work out and he secured a position as a puppetteer and for several years traveled the USA doing puppet shows in various carnivals. 

Leonard has been the art director for all of his father's publications.

one of Leonard's original oil paintings

In July 1991 Leonard met Tiffany Witters and on October 7, 1991 they married. They traveled together for a short period doing the puppet shows. Leonard then secured a position in 1992 at the Paxinosa Middle School in Forks Township, Pa. This school is part of the Easton Area School District in Easton, Pa. He was hired to fill the position of a teacher who was out on a one year maturinity leave. Upon the end of the school year Leonard and Tiffany moved to Ohio where he secured a simmular position. Tiffany became pregnant and at the end of the Ohio school term they moved to Tempie Az. This is where Tiffany was originally from. Leonard worked at several positions there until December  1994 when he, his wife and young daughter moved back to Easton, Pa. Leonard secured a job in the Nazareth Area School District as an art teacher. He worked for the school district until December 2005. In January 2006 they sold their home in Wilson Borough, Pa. and they relocated to Carrollton, Tx. and Leonard began working for Gospal for Asia. He works on their publications as a graphic artist. He has dedicated his life to Jesus Christ. 

Picture of Tiffany

Tiffany Witters was born April 9, 1970 in Tempe, Az. In 19?? she graduated from ?? high school. While in high school she was a cheerleader. After graduation she moved to Bethlehem, Pa. with her parents.

One day while Tiffany and her girlfriends were eating at Chi Chi's restaurant in Bethlehem, PA she met her future husband, he was her waitor.

Tiffany home schools their daughters and does some volunteer work at Cospel for Asia headquarters.

This marrage has produced three children

Breanna Buscemi

Breanna Buscemi a child of Leonard and Tiffany Buscemi was born October 18, 1993 in Chandler Tx. At the age of one she moved to Easton, Pa. with her parents. In 2006 she moves, with her parents, to Chandller Tx. Bre, as she is known, is home schooled. She is a bright student. She attends some classes at ??. Bre helps her mother with her sisters and enjoys playing soccor. She is on a local scoccor team. In her spare time she does volunteer cleaning work at Gospel for Asia headquarters.

Abagail Rose Buscemi

Abigale Buscemi a child of Leonard and Tiffany Buscemi was born August 7, 2001 at Saint Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pa. Abby as she is known is home schooled. She enjoys her games and time with her family. In 2006 she moved to Carrollton, Yx. with her family

Emma Rose Buscemi

Emma Buscemi a child of Leonard and Tiffany Buscemi was born July 4, 2006 in Carrollton, Tx. Emma enjoys hanging out with her sisters.

Jacqueling Buscemi

Jackie graduation picture

Jackie 2008

Jacqueline Buscemi a child of Leonard and Joann Buscemi was born October 18, 1962 at Easton Hospital, Easton, Pa. At the age of three months Jackie, as she is known, developed high fevers. She was hospitilized at Philidelphia Childrens's Hospital. The cause of the fevers was never discovered. The fevers left Jacky with brain damage. In 1984 Jackie graduated fron the Intermeadiate Unit 20 school district. This is the special education arm of Northampton County. Since graduation Jackie has attended Concepts, a sheltered workshop, in Bethlehem, Pa. In the past she volunteered at the Arc Thrift Shop in Bethlehemn, Pa. Presently she works with the Arc custodial program. Two days per week for a short period she goes to a senior cenior in Easton, Pa. to help in the cleaning of the center. She also assits occationaly volunteering with delivery of Meals on Wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 1918 their daughter Vita was born and in 1919 a daughter Pasquallina was born. Pasquallina only lived for a few months. . in 1920, on Christmas Day, they had a son and named him Salvatore. In 1924 another son, Cologero, was born. Cologero lived for nine months. He also was buried at the Old Saint John's Cemetery and his grave was also lost in the 1938 mine cave in.