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Esther Levan “Hettie” <I>DeTurk</I> Dick

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Esther Levan “Hettie” DeTurk Dick

Birth
Oley, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
27 Dec 1912 (aged 90)
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Jacksonwald, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Esther is listed on the Reading City Directory 1887-1890-residing at 140 S. 9th Street.

Reading Times-December 28, 1912- EXPIRES IN HER 91ST YEAR-Mrs. Esther Dick, Who Resided in Same House 30 Years, Passes Away
Mrs. Esther Dick, widow of the late Nicholas Dick, died of the infirmities of age, at her residence, 140 South Ninth street, Friday, at 3.30 p.m., in the 91st year of her age. She was the daughter of Abraham and Esther (nee Levan) De Turck, and was born in Oley Township, Aug. 13, 1822, but has resided at her late residence for 30 years. She was the last of her family. Mrs. Dick was ailing five years but was bedfast only four weeks. She is survived by the following children: Marcus D., of Seyferts; Mrs. Susan Wentzel, of Birdsboro; Eli D. and Lizzie, of this city.

Reading Times-December 30, 1912-Mrs. Esther Dick
Mrs. Esther Dick, widow of Nicholas Dick, died at her residence, 140 South Ninth street, Friday evening, of a complication of diseases, aged 91 years. The following children survive: Marcus Dick, Seyfert Station; Mrs. Susan Wentzel, of Birdsboro, and Miss Lizzie Dick, of this city.

Reading TImes-DICK
Entered into rest in this city, on the 17th inst., ESTHER, widow of the late Nicholas Dick, aged 90 years and 5 months. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence, 140 South 9th street, on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 10.30 a.m. Services at the house. Interment in Schwarzwald cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

Reading Eagle, Saturday, January 4, 1913-Mrs. Esther Dick
The funeral of Mrs. Esther Dick, aged 90 years, 4 months and 14 days, was held from her residence, 140 South Ninth street and was largely attended. Revs. Dr. J. F. Moyer and H. H. Ranck officiated. Friends were present from Philadelphia, Birdsboro, Boyertown, Oley and Fleetwood. A quartet from the First Reformed Church choir rendered hymns at the house and grave. The remains were attired in a black silk dress and rested in a solid cedar, copper lined, cloth covered casket, with round corners and oxidized extension bar handles, with place containing name and age. The bearers were S. H. Christian, Oliver Wentzel, Daniel Miller, F. J. Ulle, William C. K. Fisher and Samuel Egelhoff. Interment was made in Schwarzwald cemetery. Funeral Director F. F. Seidel had charge.


Esther is listed on the Reading City Directory 1887-1890-residing at 140 S. 9th Street.

Reading Times-December 28, 1912- EXPIRES IN HER 91ST YEAR-Mrs. Esther Dick, Who Resided in Same House 30 Years, Passes Away
Mrs. Esther Dick, widow of the late Nicholas Dick, died of the infirmities of age, at her residence, 140 South Ninth street, Friday, at 3.30 p.m., in the 91st year of her age. She was the daughter of Abraham and Esther (nee Levan) De Turck, and was born in Oley Township, Aug. 13, 1822, but has resided at her late residence for 30 years. She was the last of her family. Mrs. Dick was ailing five years but was bedfast only four weeks. She is survived by the following children: Marcus D., of Seyferts; Mrs. Susan Wentzel, of Birdsboro; Eli D. and Lizzie, of this city.

Reading Times-December 30, 1912-Mrs. Esther Dick
Mrs. Esther Dick, widow of Nicholas Dick, died at her residence, 140 South Ninth street, Friday evening, of a complication of diseases, aged 91 years. The following children survive: Marcus Dick, Seyfert Station; Mrs. Susan Wentzel, of Birdsboro, and Miss Lizzie Dick, of this city.

Reading TImes-DICK
Entered into rest in this city, on the 17th inst., ESTHER, widow of the late Nicholas Dick, aged 90 years and 5 months. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence, 140 South 9th street, on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 10.30 a.m. Services at the house. Interment in Schwarzwald cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

Reading Eagle, Saturday, January 4, 1913-Mrs. Esther Dick
The funeral of Mrs. Esther Dick, aged 90 years, 4 months and 14 days, was held from her residence, 140 South Ninth street and was largely attended. Revs. Dr. J. F. Moyer and H. H. Ranck officiated. Friends were present from Philadelphia, Birdsboro, Boyertown, Oley and Fleetwood. A quartet from the First Reformed Church choir rendered hymns at the house and grave. The remains were attired in a black silk dress and rested in a solid cedar, copper lined, cloth covered casket, with round corners and oxidized extension bar handles, with place containing name and age. The bearers were S. H. Christian, Oliver Wentzel, Daniel Miller, F. J. Ulle, William C. K. Fisher and Samuel Egelhoff. Interment was made in Schwarzwald cemetery. Funeral Director F. F. Seidel had charge.




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  • Maintained by: Military Mom
  • Originally Created by: Mimi
  • Added: Jan 25, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24167407/esther_levan-dick: accessed ), memorial page for Esther Levan “Hettie” DeTurk Dick (13 Aug 1822–27 Dec 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 24167407, citing Schwarzwald Cemetery, Jacksonwald, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Military Mom (contributor 47125975).