immigrant flag male ancestor  John Alexander  LEPTER

  (b. 16 December 1894 Burgenland, Austria   d. 20 March 1974 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA )  

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John Alexander LEPTER was born 16 December 1894 in Burgenland, Austria

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John Alexander  married  Amelia Maria SKASKO 15 November 1915 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Amelia Maria SKASKO  was born 28 September 1900 in Austria (Austria-Hungary).  Amelia Maria died 28 December 1981 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA. 

John Alexander LEPTER died 20 March 1974 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA.
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John Alexander LEPTER married immigrant flag female ancestor Amelia Maria SKASKO-- Date: 15 November 1915 Place: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA


Children of John Alexander LEPTER and Amelia Maria SKASKO:

flag female ancestor Emma LEPTER (b.9/13/1923, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA  d. 1/16/2012, Marion Center, Pennsylvania, USA)
m. John WETZEL 



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birth1894 Birth
16 December 1894
Burgenland, Austria
Invention In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
marriage1915 Marriage / Partner
John Alexander LEPTER and Amelia Maria SKASKO 15 November 1915, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

He was 20 years old.
1923 Birth of Child
Emma LEPTER was born 9/13/1923, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

John Alexander was 28 years old.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Invention The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
Invention The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
death1974 Death
20 March 1974
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

He died at the age of 79.
Added: 8/7/2025 12:42:53 PM - Updated: 8/7/2025 12:44:00 PM

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