OBITUARIES

Apr 8, 2015

Rita Walsh, 83, of Frederick Living, and formerly of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2015. She was the widow of John C. Walsh, who died in 2011. Born in Williamstown, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Tony and Mary (Esposito) Ruggiano. She worked for many years in production for Merck & Co. in West...

Apr 8, 2015

Leroy Ferguson, 74, of Mountain Village Drive,Macungie, passed away April 8, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Joan I. (Huck) Ferguson. Born in Upson, GA, he was the son of the late Jesse Will and Mandy Ruth (Green) Ferguson. Leroy was employed at Deka Battery, Lyons, for many years before retiring. Currently, he was a greeter at Wal-Mart...

Apr 8, 2015

Robert C. Bernhardt, 85, of Springtown, passed away April 8, 2015. He was the husband of the late Georgianna (Martin) Bernhardt who died in 2010. He was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Kukoda) Bernhardt. Bob was a long time employee of Hellertown Manufacturing Company after which he worked for the former Rauscher's Hardware Store in Hellertown....

Apr 5, 2015

Paul A. Weaver, 71, of Hereford and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away April 5, 2015. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Sydney and Miriam (Mower) Weaver, and the late Dorothy Weaver. Paul served in the Army from 1964-1971. He was a Liquor Store clerk in Philadelphia for many years before retiring. He enjoyed singing karaoke,...

Apr 3, 2015

Dave Hardcastle, 65, died April 3, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Mary Louise Hardcastle, and was born in Quakertown to the late Walter A. and Jeanette V. (Moyer) Hardcastle. Dave was a 1967 graduate of Quakertown High School and a machinist by trade since graduation, last employed at Valley Precision, Quakertown, PA until...

Apr 1, 2015

Dr. Conrad (Bill) Weiser, 75, died suddenly on April 1, 2015. He was a psychologist and founder of Systems Therapy and Consultation Services in Allentown, PA, where he practiced for more than 35 years. He was also an ordained Lutheran pastor and a writer, poet, and the author of several books. Bill lived a large life filled with family,...

Mar 31, 2015

Mar 30, 2015

Lisa A. Keller, 51, of East Greenville, passed away March 30, 2015. Born in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late Linwood & Sara (Mitchell) Keller. She was employed in the deli of the Giant, Souderton before becoming ill. Prior to that, she was a dental assistant in the Pottstown and Rahns area. Surviving is a daughter, Nichole,...

Mar 29, 2015

Helen Ann Fodero-Golomb, 64, of Allentown, died March 29, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina (Diorio) Fodero. Survivors: Sons: Drumond Schaffer and Nathan Fodero-Folger; a companion Ferdinand Fowler; five grandchildren; five sisters; and three brothers. She was predeceased by a brother. Services: 1 PM, Thursday at the Falk Funeral Home, 1418...

Mar 25, 2015

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown are in charge of arrangements.

Mar 22, 2015

Ferry “Jean” Lees, 83, of East Greenville, passed away March 22, 2015. She was the widow of Robert “Rebel” Elwood Lees Sr. Born in Prudge Creek, Adger, AL, she was a daughter of the late Greely and Martha Ethel (McCraw) Gilbert. Jean was employed at the former Plummer Optics, Pennsburg before retiring in 1993. Prior to that, she was...

Mar 21, 2015

Patricia Eleanor Ulianna, 79, of Livingston Street, Bethlehem, passed away March 21, 2015. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Helen (Huff) Derr. She was employed at the warehouse of the former LaneCo before retiring. Prior to that, she was a long time seamstress. She began her career as a Head Start teacher in...

Mar 20, 2015

Albert F. Mower, Jr., 77, of East Greenville, passed away March 20, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Fay (Trumbauer) Mower, and the late Dorothy (Roeder) Mower. Born in Perkiomenville, he was a son of the late Albert F. & Helen (Durco) Mower. Albert is an Army veteran He was employed as a machinist for Helix Co, Red...

Mar 20, 2015

Arturo A. Mancini, 58, of Norristown, passed away March 20, 2015. He was the son of Marie (Tulone) Mancini, of Pennsburg, and the late Serafino Mancini. Arturo was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia. He was an independent contractor for the Conshohocken Italian Bakery. Surviving with his mother, are brothers: Mario and Mark...

Mar 18, 2015

Karl H. “Zeke” Rentzheimer Sr., 87, of Hellertown, passed away March 18, 2015. He was the husband of the late Elsie (Rittoper) Rentzheimer. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late William and Bertha Mae (Fluck) Rentzheimer. Zeke was a Cobbler in his own shop in Hellertown for 53 years before retiring in 2006. He was a...

Mar 18, 2015

Travis John Schmoyer, 16, of East Greenville, passed away at home on March 18, 2015. Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, he was a son of Dave Eric and Juanita Dianne (Laird) Schmoyer. He was in the 10th grade class of Southern Lehigh High School. Along with his parents, Travis is survived by his siblings: Sarah Lynn Taylor...

Mar 17, 2015

James P. Hoover, 61, of Hellertown, died March 17, 2015. He was the loving husband of Susan (Stone) Hoover. The son of Elizabeth (Smith) and the Late Patrick Hoover, who raised him in Hatboro, PA. Jim enjoyed watching car racing and being outdoors with his dog, Mason. Survivors: Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by his...

Mar 14, 2015

Mar 13, 2015

Lillian R. “Tootie” Shupe, 96, of Frederick Living, died March 13, 2015. She was the widow of the late George B. Shupe. Born in Green Lane, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Florence (Kline) Hunsberger. She retired from the former Green Lane Hosiery Mill. Tootie was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sumneytown, and...

Mar 10, 2015

Nicholas P. A. Troccola, 82, son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Realo) Troccola died March 10, 2015. He was retired from Mack Trucks World Headquarters. Survived by three sisters and a brother: Theresa J. Pinter of Bethlehem, Ann Worthington, Antoinette Farnschlader and Dennis and Charlotte (Guldeman) Troccola , all of Allentown and 17 wonderful nieces and nephews. Services:...