Catharina KOZAK
1888 - 1950 (61 years)1. Catharina KOZAK was born 14 May 1888, Mosty Welyki, L'vivska, Ukraine; died 8 May 1950, Bethlehem Twp, Northampton Co, PA; was buried 12 May 1950, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA. Other Events:
- Immigration: 25 Jun 1909, Ellis Island, New Jersey
- Naturalization: 18 Mar 1941, Northampton Co, PA
- _UID: C9578EB6FF514E228DA9C8D7AE8F329800A3
Notes:
Nickname:
Katie
From Certificate of Naturalization: 5'4", brown eyes
(2 sisters came to PA)
On immigration papers:
Diocesis: Pvernislerisis (Peremisljani?)
Districtus: Znhievierisis
Decanatus: Uhnnviznisio
Parochia:Mnsty wielkie
Death certificate has father as "Jos. Kozak", informant John Kubaritz of 533
13th Ave, Bethlehem. (mother not known)
Lists birthplace asAustria-Ukraine.
Cause of death: Coranary Thuamb? due to Diabetes Swelli?
EllisIsland:
25 Jun 1909, from
Katarzyna Kozak age 20, female, single, from Mosty Wiekie, Austria
(via Triest, Austria, Austria-Hungary)
Ukrainian: Peremyshliany
Polish: Przemyslany ('s' has accent mark)Catharina married Adam KUBARITZ 6 Nov 1909, St. John The Baptist Church, Northampton Co, PA. Adam (son of Unknown KUBARITZ and Anna UNKNOWN) was born 25 Nov 1880, Zowcziw, Ivano-Frankivs'ka, Ukraine; died 11 Nov 1964, Bethlehem Twp, Northampton Co, PA; was buried 14 Nov 1964, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Anna KUBARITZ was born 21 Aug 1910, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 6 Oct 1988, Nazareth, Northampton Co, PA; was buried St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA.
- 3. Mary KUBARITZ was born 12 Jan 1912, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 26 Nov 1964, Fountain Hill, Lehigh Co, PA; was buried 30 Nov 1964, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA.
- 4. Olga KUBARITZ was born Abt 1914, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died Abt 1918, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA.
- 5. John M. KUBARITZ was born 7 Feb 1916, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 17 Feb 1979, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA.
- 6. Michael KUBARITZ was born 15 Sep 1918, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 11 Jul 1944, France; was buried 1948, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA.
- 7. Olga KUBARITZ was born 17 Nov 1923, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 22 Aug 1997, Bethlehem Twp, Northampton Co, PA.
Generation: 2
2. Anna KUBARITZ (1.Catharina1) was born 21 Aug 1910, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 6 Oct 1988, Nazareth, Northampton Co, PA; was buried St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA. Other Events:
- Baptism: 14 Jan 1912, St. Mary's Ukrainian Church, Allentown, Lehigh Co, PA
- _UID: 3FF406F55B7C462E850A16B5378EB82B7B8F
Notes:
SSI 188-10-7107
Zip 18064
Morning Call, Oct 7, 1988
Abstract:
[ANNA KUBARITZ], 78, of 2146 Willow Park Road, Bethlehem Township,
died Thursday in Gracedale, Nazareth R.1.
Morning Call, Oct 9, 1998, B.24
Abstract:
Services for Anna Kubaritz, 78, of 2146 Willow Park Road, Bethlehem Township,
who died Thursday in Gracedale, Nazareth R.1,...3. Mary KUBARITZ (1.Catharina1) was born 12 Jan 1912, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 26 Nov 1964, Fountain Hill, Lehigh Co, PA; was buried 30 Nov 1964, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA. Other Events:
- _UID: D498FF11C12D401DA27FFE434858FC12D775
Notes:
SSN: 171-05-4921
estate says Mary Kubaritz aka Maria Kubarich aka Mary Kubarych. Admin was
Anna Kubaritz.
Filing of 2 Mar 1965, had Real Est. $2888,Pers Prop $3922, Joint Prop $12933
occupation - Seamstress - Fountain Hill Mills4. Olga KUBARITZ (1.Catharina1) was born Abt 1914, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died Abt 1918, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. Other Events:
- _UID: 183841F63E7B44C69A5BD778AAE33CCB22E6
5. John M. KUBARITZ (1.Catharina1) was born 7 Feb 1916, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 17 Feb 1979, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. Other Events:
- _UID: 39B5BBC69B664C6C90111FC78B3F93111D91
Notes:
residance:
533 13th Ave, Bethlehem (1950)
238 Mt Airy Ave, Bethlehem (1964)
SSI has 7 Feb 1916 - Feb 1979
SSI: 194-10-7585
(NC births Bk 6:139) (says child's name is "Adam" and birth is 27 Feb 1916!)
pictures show John at "Harmon Field, Nfld 1943"
at "Fort Dearborn, H Hampshire 1944"
pictures of him at the house in 1944 show him with American Defense ribbon
and American Campaign ribbon.
pictures of John next to a half track and a tank in "Germany 1945"
(he appears to have an Armor patch)
(a buddy in the one picture has a large "AF" patch, but this seems to be a friend at home
on leave)
died at St. Lukes, Fountain Hill
WWII enlistments:
enlisted: 17 Oct 1941
grammar school
single
height 67, weight 187John — Living UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Living UNKNOWN
- 9. Living UNKNOWN
6. Michael KUBARITZ (1.Catharina1) was born 15 Sep 1918, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 11 Jul 1944, France; was buried 1948, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA. Other Events:
- Baptism: 22 Sep 1918, St. Mary's Ukrainian Church, Allentown, Lehigh Co, PA
- _UID: 470C9D392F364C43980745C46F540C2DC1D8
Notes:
1944 AUG 3 PM 5 36
NH243 30 GOVT= WUX Washington DC 3 504P
MRS CATHERINE KUBARITZ=
RURAL FREE DELIVERY NUMBER THREE
THE SECRETARY OF WAR DESIRES ME TO EXPRESS HIS DEEP REGRET
THAT YOUR SON PRIVATE FIRST CLASS MICHAEL KUBARIZ WAS KILLED
IN ACTION ON ELEVEN JULY IN FRANCE LETTER FOLLOWS=
ULIO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
MILITARY: PFC, Ser 33088221, Co A, 115th Infantry, 29th Division
Awarded Purple Heart (posthumous)
note: burial by Francis J Connell and sons, 427 E 4th St
a note in the Kubaritz family records says Entered Service July1941,
Went to England Oct 1942, Buried in States 1948.
Some items from a shaving case with his effects:
Stamped star "coin": "PVT KUBARITY 115 INF 29 DIV."
Stamped star "coin": "PVT MIKE KUBARITZ CO A 115 INF."
Dogtags: "KUBARITZMICHAEL 33088221 T41 O CATHERINE KUBARITZ RD3 EASTON PA"
Religious medal: "Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pray for Us" "Sacred Heart of Jesus in You I Put My Trust"
Unit Crest (x3) 115th Infantry
American Campaign Ribbon (x2)
Expert Infantry Badge
Enlisted U.S. pin with "115" underneath
Officer's U.S. pin
Gold Ring - monogramed "AK". mark "N.S."
Gold Ring - mark "0B." " 3 crowns" "T"
Gold Ring - mark "S" in a diamond, "...SME.." ?
Gold Ring - mark "M", 3 stars, anchor on its side
(rings look more copper than gold)
information on Co A, 1st Bn, 115th Infantry at the time of D-Day invasion, Jun 1944
Commanding Officer: Lt. Col. Richard C. Blatt
Executive Officer: Major James S. Morris
CompanyA: Capt. John M. Ryan
Battalion Surgeon: Capt. Elmer Norval Carter
Inducted Jul 1941
Unit at Ft Meade, Feb 1942
Trained in Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, ending up at Fort Blanding, Florida, Apr-Sep 42
Sailed for England on Queen Elizabeth 5 Oct 1942
At Tidworth Barracks, in southern England for training
At Devon-Cornwall peninsula for training on landing assult, May 1943
Assaulted Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Awards:
Purple Heart, American Campaign, ETO (Normandy star and Normandy arrowhead devices)
http://www.americal.org/awards/cib.htm (CIB badge and Bronze Star?)
pictures marked 1941 show Michael outside barracks marked "25th Trn Bn, Co A" (training?)
in "Great Britain 1944"
The following medal and certificate were presented to Vicky Conrad and Nicholas
Conrad,(with Tim Conrad, their father present) for their great uncle.
See also, Morning Call, Jul 24, 2001, B.2
Abstract:
The Medal of the Jubilee of Liberty was first awarded in 1994 during the 50th
anniversary observance of the D-Day landings in Normandy. At that time, the
governor of Normandy authorized the medal be given to any veteran who was
not able to attend the anniversary observances in France.
Monday's recipients were Harold M.Hartzell, [Philip J. LeShay],
Stanley T. Mohr, [Jerome Y. Neff] and ...
WWII enlistments
enlisted 23 Jul 1941, Ft George G Meade, MD
grammar school
height 70, weight 2007. Olga KUBARITZ (1.Catharina1) was born 17 Nov 1923, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 22 Aug 1997, Bethlehem Twp, Northampton Co, PA. Other Events:
- First Communion: 27 Mar 1934, Northampton Co, PA
- _UID: C70B8EEF7C1045AD8A54478C6404F2370FFC
Notes:
Graduated Bethlehem High School, 1941
Olga Kubaritz, RD 3, Easton, Commercial Course
Olga's ambition is to become a stenographer, and she has been studying the
commercial subjects with that in mind. Olga engages in the fascinatinghobby of
collecting stamps from nations all over the world. She finds so many things to talk about
that it is difficult for her to keep still. Since she is an active girl, she enjoys all kinds
of sports, especially swimming.
Morning Call, Aug 24, 1997, pg B.6
Abstract:
Olga Meixell, 73, of Bethlehem Township died Friday, Aug. 22, at home. She was
the wife of the late Kenneth F. Meixell.
Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Catherine (Kozak) Kubaritz.Olga married Kenneth Francis MEIXELL 22 May 1954, Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA. Kenneth (son of Clyde Norman MEIXELL and Marcella Esther CLAY) was born 28 Aug 1916, South Bethlehem, Northampton Co, PA; died 16 Aug 1987, Bethlehem Twp, Northampton Co, PA; was buried 19 Aug 1987, St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hellertown, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Living UNKNOWN
- 11. Living UNKNOWN
- 12. Living UNKNOWN
Generation: 3
8. Living UNKNOWN (5.John2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: E34701A1DF984A66AF721811B86F883D29FF
9. Living UNKNOWN (5.John2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: 2DA22B9CA5E145399A2EB4412029DEF674EA
Living — Living UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]
10. Living UNKNOWN (7.Olga2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: DE4209B31B1C40769A880BAE1C831671CA37
Living — Living UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Living UNKNOWN
- 14. Living UNKNOWN
11. Living UNKNOWN (7.Olga2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: 7C7F4A34064A497899D6A131B13DC61291DF
12. Living UNKNOWN (7.Olga2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: F0A0CB3D972A470EA563B63B75FF7A9C3162
Living — Living UNKNOWN. (son of Living UNKNOWN and Living UNKNOWN) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Living UNKNOWN
- 16. Living UNKNOWN
Generation: 4
13. Living UNKNOWN (10.Living3, 7.Olga2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: ACFEAE74CCA543EBBC31472D61866A446182
14. Living UNKNOWN (10.Living3, 7.Olga2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: 405D15B4F56E498DADEFDFCD9A34AA8DECD3
15. Living UNKNOWN (12.Living3, 7.Olga2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: 667202B879DA4A90A2C7936A44B8B9FCD62B
16. Living UNKNOWN (12.Living3, 7.Olga2, 1.Catharina1) Other Events:
- _UID: 90D00D69A66F441F8379D1AAA0F407AB0B3B