Person Sheet
NameMonica M. Hefele
Birth2 Feb 1925, Catasauqua, Pa.
Death28 Oct 2012, Catasauqua, Pa.
FatherCharles Joseph Hefele (1889-1948)
MotherAnna Marie Scheers (1898-1996)
Misc. Notes
Monica was a life-long parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Catasauqua. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in Allentown, she was employed at General Ribbon Mills and Blossom Products as an executive secretary.
Monica married the love of her life, Newt Bugbee, on January 22, 1949.
Over the years, Monica was very active in many civic organizations. As chair of the Catasauqua Shade Tree Commission, she was instrumental in having Catasauqua gain the distinction of "Tree City USA." Monica was passionate about local history and was an active member of the Lehigh County Historical Society. She worked as executive secretary to many directors of the society. Later, she worked as Assistant Librarian of the society helping members research their genealogies. Monica was active in the restoration of the George Taylor House in Catasauqua. She co-chaired the committee to have the Taylor House designated a National Historic Landmark. Monica also worked as a librarian at the Whitehall Township Public Library.
Monica married the love of her life, Newt Bugbee, on January 22, 1949.
Over the years, Monica was very active in many civic organizations. As chair of the Catasauqua Shade Tree Commission, she was instrumental in having Catasauqua gain the distinction of "Tree City USA." Monica was passionate about local history and was an active member of the Lehigh County Historical Society. She worked as executive secretary to many directors of the society. Later, she worked as Assistant Librarian of the society helping members research their genealogies. Monica was active in the restoration of the George Taylor House in Catasauqua. She co-chaired the committee to have the Taylor House designated a National Historic Landmark. Monica also worked as a librarian at the Whitehall Township Public Library.
Spouses
Birth11 Feb 1923, Trenton, NJ
Death19 May 2013, Catasauqua, PA.
FatherAlvin Newton Bugbee (1896-1977)
MotherHelen Horn (1896-1946)
Marriage22 Jan 1949
ChildrenBarbara Louise (1950-)
Victoria Jean (1951-)
Newton David (1952-)
Thomas Matthew (1955-)
James Patton (1957-)
Peter Hefele (1958-)