Author: L.Roach

I'm a photographer and digital artist. My passions are reading, traveling, art, hiking and genealogy. Between excursions to explore other countries and cultures, I spend most of my time building my family genealogy blog and creating digital art.
Books, Cousins, Gifts

Carol Genetti Ochadleus – Author

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Did you know we have many talented artists, authors and musicians in our family? You can find listings and links for many of them in the Business Directory page of our family website. If you’re looking for a special holiday gift this year, consider a book or a piece of art by one of our creative Genetti family members.

One such descendant is our cousin and author Carol Genetti Ochadleus. The great-granddaughter of Vigilio Genetti and Domenica Maria Dolzadelli of the Missouri/Illinois branch of the family, Carol is the author of two books – a novel and a children’s book.

Recipient of several book awards, “Death and Other Lies” is a spine-tingling who-done-it. Here is the book description: When his girlfriend disappears, a young man is willing to sacrifice everything to find her. In desperation when the police can find no proof she even exists, he follows a slim clue which takes him from the U.S. to Great Britain and Wales. After a near-fatal accident, he awakes in a Welsh hospital with no memory of who he is or why he is there and accused of being part of a heinous plot for mass murder. Entrapped in a world of spies and terrorists, he is expendable, collateral damage, simply because he fell in love with a beautiful woman.

Available at select bookstores and online at Amazon, you can purchase “Death and Other Lies” as a hardcover, paperback or eBook.

Carol’s second tome, “Grandma Bears’ Picnic” is a children’s storybook. Lovingly illustrated, the story describes: “When Grandma Bear breaks her leg, will the First Day of Summer Picnic still happen? The children must find a way to pull together to save their beloved family tradition and honor Grandma Bear all at the same time. It’s a tall order, but with their parents guidance, they find a way to save the day and have the best picnic ever!”

You can find Carol’s charming children’s book on Amazon, available in paperback or hardcover formats.

And here is Carol’s biography: Carol Ochadleus is a published, award-winning novelist and short-story author. Her novel, Death & Other Lies, (originally published by Grey Wolfe Publishing, LLC), is the first book of a Trilogy. It was re-released in 2019 by Zimbell House Publishing. The sequel is in progress. One of her favorite short stories, Colors in the Water, won inclusion in an American Anthology, Ni Bona Na Coroin. Years ago, Carol sold one of her children’s short stories to a youth magazine and her first illustrated children’s book, Grandma Bear’s Picnic was published in 2018. Carol is a retired professional fund-raiser and is active in several writer’s groups. She now devotes her time to writing, her gardens and her fourteen grandchildren. She lives in Washington Township, Michigan, with her husband Don, and English Shepherd Gracee.

Grandma Bears’ Picnic: https://tinyurl.com/GrandmaBearsPicnic
Death and Other Lies: https://tinyurl.com/DeathAndOtherLies

Cousins, Obituaries

Goodbye to Two Cousins

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Helene Lucy Smith Prehatny (1932-2025)
William Arthur McAdoo (1925-2025)

I recently learned two more Genetti descendants have passed on, both in their 90’s. It is always sad when our senior cousins are no longer with us. They are a generation closer to our ancestors and a link to the past. Each member of our family tree who lives a long, fruitful life is a library of stories and memories. When they pass on, we often loose this knowledge and ancestral connection. Here at the Genetti Family Genealogy Project we try to preserve the memory of our cousins, their experiences and their stories through our website, blog and family tree.

We say goodbye to Helene Lucy Smith Prehatny. Born in 1932 in Weston, Pennsylvania, Helene left us on June 30, 2025 at the age of 93. She was the granddaughter of Raffaele (Ralph) Genetti (1867-1949) and Lucia (Lucy) Zambotti (1865-1952). Always smiling, Helene lived an active, full life centered around family, community service and church. She attended most Genetti family reunions with her husband John, and was always a cheery presence. A great supporter of this website, Helene contributed many family photographs to our Photo Gallery, as well as a beautiful memorial tribute to her beloved grandparents and parents – “Family Memories by Helene Smith Prehatny.” She leaves behind a large extended family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. To read Helene’s obituary, click here.

Also leaving us this past summer is William “Bill” Arthur McAdoo. Bill was born a century ago in Detroit, Michigan. He passed on just two months shy of his 100th birthday. A family man, Bill and his beloved wife Dolly, raised three children. His extended family included grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed many hobbies and was an active member of his community. Bill was the great-grandson of Costantino (August) Genetti (1842-1914) and Rosina Wahl Hummerer Kermmeier (1842-1926). Costantino was born in our ancestral village of Castelfondo, Tyrol and was the first of the Genetti clan to immigrate to the United States, settling in Collinsville, Illinois. Later in life, the couple purchased a farm in Webster, Missouri. Bill is the grandson of Mary Catherine Genetti (1868-1946) and Antonius Mallman (1860-1905). Click here to read Bill’s obituary.

If any family members or friends of Helene Prehatny or Bill McAdoo would like to share photos or leave a tribute to their loved one on their website memorial page, please feel free to write me through the Contact page on our website. I am happy to include your memories.

Cousins, Genetti Family, Obituaries

Goodbye to Another Genetti Cousin

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Danny William Genetti recently passed away on August 15th, 2025 and was a descendant of the large Genetti clan that settled in Missouri/Illinois. He was the son of David Genetti and Nellie Kesterson and the great-grandson of Costantino (also known as August) Genetti (1842-1914) and Rosina Kermeier (1842-1926). His great-grandfather was born in Castelfondo, Tyrol and was the first Genetti to come to America in 1867. Danny has a large extended family including eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, plus many cousins who still make their home in the Missouri/Illinois area.

We send our sympathies to Danny’s family for the loss of their father, brother, and grandfather.

Please click here to read Danny’s memorial page.

Genetti Family, Obituaries

Farewell to Conrad

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We say goodbye to our cousin Conrad George Reich who passed away on April 9th. Conrad was the son of Lewis Joseph Reich (1908-2003) and Elizabeth Catherine Zambotti (1912-1995). He was the grandson of Pietro Zambotti (1881-1966) and Ottilia Genetti (1890-1985).

Conrad was a great friend of our family website, sharing many photos and interesting memorabilia. You can find his many contributions sprinkled throughout the pages of The Genetti Family Genealogy Project. Since the beginning of this website way back in 2014, Conrad emailed me every few months with a family tidbit he found amongst his files. It was always a surprise to open his emails. Sometimes I received a photo, occasionally it was some program or directory from a by-gone era. Last year I found in my mailbox a complete booklet for Mt. Carmel Church Centennial History 1905-2005. And sometimes Conrad just sent me a question. The last email I received from him was asking the street address for Casa Genetti in Castelfondo because he wanted to find the home on Google Maps streetview.

Farewell Cousin Conrad! I’m sure you will be missed by many.

Conrad’s memorial page has now been published on our website. Click here to read about Conrad George Reich (1938-2025).

Family History, Genetti Family, Genetti Websites, Tyrolean History

New Uploads to Website

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From time to time, interesting pieces of memorabilia come my way such as family photos, newspaper articles or yellowed letters from a long gone ancestor. On my office shelves, I keep a small archive of Genetti remembrances and love to add to my collection of family keepsakes. Usually I wait until I have a group of items that require scanning as it takes some time to dust off my flatbed scanner, do the necessary image adjustments, create a PDF document and upload to our family website.

This past week I finally sat down to work on my latest group of ephemera. All three documents are now uploaded along with personal research to accompany each piece. You will find these current uploads in a new section entitled “Miscellaneous” under the Gallery section of our website.

Our first remembrance came from Conrad Reich, grandson of Tillie Genetti (1890-1985) and Peter Zambotti (1881-1966). It is a commemorative program for the Centennial Celebration of Mount Carmel Tyrolean Church. Containing a detailed history, this is a must-read for any Hazleton family who belonged to the first and only Tyrolean Catholic Church in the United States. Many thanks Conrad for preserving and sharing this piece of Tyrolean American history! Click here to read: Mt. Carmel Church Centennial 1905-2005.

Our second document is an interview with Stanley Genetti (1899-1988) published in 1936 in Meat Merchandising Magazine. This personable article offers a slice of history for the Genetti family businesses of Hazleton. I came across a copy of the vintage publication on eBay and purchased it for a few dollars. It was a pleasant surprise to receive the aging newsprint magazine and read Stanley’s account of how the family business was established and it’s current plans for growth – way back in 1936! Click here to read: 1936 Interview with Stanley Genetti

My last upload was found by accident when it was posted to a Facebook group about Hazleton. It is an advertising brochure for the Genetti markets and the Tyrolean Room to celebrate Hazleton’s Centennial in 1957. Nicole V. Cook, owner of a shop in Hal’s Antique Flea Market in Sybertsville, PA, had posted the image. I sent Nicole a message inquiring if the brochure was for sale. It was and a short time later it arrived in my mailbox. Many thanks to Nicole! She is now on the look-out for other Genetti items that may end up in her shop. Click here to read: Genetti 1957 Centennial Brochure

Cousins, Family News, Genetti Family, Obituaries

The Passing of Margaret J. Young Lychock

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Sadly we bring you the news that another Genetti cousin has passed on. Margaret Joyce Young Lychock left this earth on January 19, 2024 after a long illness. She was the daughter of Rita Carmella Genetti (1915-1998) and Arthur Davis Young (1913-1947); and the granddaughter of Leon Genetti (1887-1962) and Angeline Marchetti (1893-1963).

Margaret grew up in Hazleton, Pennsylvania with her twin brother Arthur, but lived most of her adult life in Las Vegas, Nevada. She leaves behind a large family of three children, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial page has been published for Margaret on our family website. You can find it here: https://genettifamily.com/margaret-joyce-young-lychock/

We extend our sympathies to the Lychock family and know that their mother and grandmother will be deeply missed.

If you would like to leave a memory, photo or tribute to Margaret, please send a message through our website contact page or private message me, and your memorial will be added to Margaret’s page.

Genetti Shop, Gifts

Last Chance!

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I just received a notice from our shop provider, Redbubble, about December sales. As our website shop will be discontinued in January, now is the perfect time to take advantage of sale items! December is your last chance to purchase family tree prints, coat-of-arms mugs and coasters, fun Tyrolean inspired T-shirts and aprons, plus other goodies from our online store.

Here’s the info for Redbubble December Sales:

Dec. 3rd – 13th: up to 40% off sitewide

Dec. 26th – 31st: 25% off sitewide

Browse the Genetti Family Shop on our website and see an entire gallery of items designed especially for our Tyrolean family: https://genettifamily.com/shop-2/

Or go directly to our online shop at Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/genettifamily/shop

Watch for sales info or sales coupon codes that will appear during sale dates at the top of our Redbubble shop page to take advantage of December discounts!

Got questions about our products? Drop me a line through our contact page – I am happy to help.

FYI – I receive a small commission on each sale which helps defray website maintenance costs as well as research fees. Many thanks for your continuing support of the Genetti Family Genealogy Project!

Books, Genetti Shop, Gifts

Last Chance for Family Tree Prints

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Dear cousins and friends, the time has come to have a frank conversation about our family website and make a few difficult decisions. Since there has been no interest (or sales) in over a year through our family Shop or Bookstore, I have decided to discontinue both sections of our website. As of January 2024, the Genetti Family Shop and Bookstore will be removed and the products offered will be discontinued (including Family Tree Prints).

This advance notice will give you enough time to purchase Christmas gifts or Family Tree Prints, as well as take advantage of holiday sales offers.

You can find our Genetti Family Shop at: https://genettifamily.com/shop-2/.

The website Bookstore is located at: https://genettifamily.com/shop/

It takes time and energy to maintain both accounts, (the Bookstore is part of Amazon; our family shop is through Redbubble). Originally the stores were added as a means to subsidize annual costs involved in creating, building and hosting our website. Unfortunately, this has not been the case and the small commissions generated from the two online shops have not met research and website expenses.

Since I established the Genetti Family Genealogy Project in 2014 as a source of ancestral information, it has been my personal responsibility to meet all requirements involved in maintaining the website. Researching family history, posting news and updating our ancestral tree are just a few things I do as your webmaster. There are also many costs involved in keeping our website up and running, including: membership at genealogical research sites; an annual fee for hosting a large, public online family tree (Tribal Pages); URL domain renewal fee (GoDaddy); and website hosting fees (WordPress). I had hoped our Bookstore and Family Shop would cover part of these expenses. As this is not the case, I have made the difficult decision to discontinue both stores in order to simplify our website and decrease my responsibilities.

If you have been putting off buying a family tree print, a “Tyrolean” apron or a mug with the Genetti coat-of-arms, now is your last chance to make this purchase and support our family website. Plus take advantage of holiday specials at Redbubble! Right now Redbubble is running a sitewide discount of 40% when you use the coupon code: FEEL THE JOY. I don’t know how long this special will last, so don’t wait!

Visit the Genetti Family Shop at Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/genettifamily/shop

Or browse the Family Bookstore for our curated Amazon selections on: culture, travel, history, cooking, genealogy and fiction: https://genettifamily.com/shop/

My sincere thanks to everyone who has supported our family website since 2014.

Family News, Genetti Family, Obituaries

We Say Goodbye to Jack Genetti

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Another Genetti cousin has passed on this month. John “Jack” Genetti was just shy of his 100th birthday!

Jack was the grandson of one of the original Genetti brothers who settled in Illinois. A second generation American, Jack was the son of John Baptiste Genetti (1890-1972) and Julia Freida Rolando (1900-1996). He was the grandson of Vigilio Genetti (1852-1932) and Domenica Maria Dolzadelli (1852-1907). Jack’s grandparents made their home in Collinsville, Illinois where many descendants from the Illinois Genetti branch still live today.

Jack had a long, interesting life and his obituary reflects his many interests and charitable endeavors. Our family genealogists will also miss Jack as he provided us on several occasions with valuable historical information about our ancestry. I am sure he will be greatly missed by his large extended family. We send our heartfelt sympathies to Jack’s sisters and many descendants.

You can read Jack’s obituary here: https://genettifamily.com/john-jack-genetti/

Cousins, Obituaries, Pennsylvania

Goodbye to a Genetti Descendant

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We are sad to bring you the news that another Genetti cousin has passed away. Karen Zamko Walsh died on July 6th at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Cedar Crest, Pennsylvania at the age of 63. She was the daughter of John (Jack) Zamko (1933-2008) and Emma Bott (1925-2005). Karen was the granddaughter of Verecondo Bott (1884-1955) and Addolorata Erminia Genetti (1889-1971) of Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

You can read Karen’s tribute page here: https://genettifamily.com/karen-zamko-walsh/

We send our condolences to Karen’s family in this time of loss.