OBITUARIES

Dec 10, 2014

Frank J. Maykut, 90, of Lower Saucon Twp. died December 10, 2014. He was born in Newark, NJ to the late John and Caroline (Anton) Maykut.

He is survived by his wife, Rita (Love) Maykut, his children: Sharon Needham, Pamela Roman and Timothy Maykut; and his seven grandchildren: Ryan, Gregory, Alexander, Olivia, Hannah, Keegan and Emma.

Dec 8, 2014

Donald Richard Kern, formerly of Topton and recently of the Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, died December 8, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was born February 21, 1927 in Maxatawny Twp, and was a son of the late Warren D. and Clardine (Knappenberger) Kern. Donald was a self-employed mason at Kern Masonry, Inc. in Topton. He was an Army...

Dec 7, 2014

Sean Michael Brzyski, 25 of Quakertown, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2014. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of Michael Brzyski of Pennsburg and Tina (Seal) Richartz of Allentown. Survivors: Parents; sons: Colton and Carter, in Richlandtown; siblings: Nicole Beiermeister, of Tallahassee, FL, and R.J. Richartz, of Emmaus; fiancee, Maire Millar, with whom he resided; paternal grandparents,...

Dec 3, 2014

Dec 2, 2014

Lawrence (Larry) F. Hilliard – December 17, 1945 to December 2, 2014, age 68, born in Butler, PA, son of Ralph and Helen (Sarver) Hilliard, survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Hazel, and stepdaughters: Dawn Jasinski, Kathryne Wilson, and Erin Moeller plus 5 grandchildren: Aidan, Isabella, Katie, Carter, and Emma. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald....

Nov 30, 2014

Pamela F. Gibbons, 55, of Palm, passed away November 30, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Bryan F. Gibbons. Born in Abington, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Gladys (Eccles) Rowe. Pamela was employed at a wholesale florist in Warminster for several years before moving to the Upper Perkiomen Valley. Prior to that, she was...

Nov 30, 2014

Wilford E. Eppler, also known as Tex Carson, passed away November 30, 2014. He was the husband of Carrie (Wolf) Eppler. They were married 72 years in October. Born in East Greenville, he was a son of the late Augustus and Anna Mary (Soffa) Eppler. Tex was a handyman and a country musician. He attended Hosensack E.C. Church. Tex...

Nov 29, 2014

Elaine Morgan, 82, of Telford, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2014. Born in Hazelton on August 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Yascovitch. She graduated from Hazelton High School and was of the Catholic faith. Elaine worked as a secretary and receptionist for the former Estate of George S Snyder Inc Hardware...

Nov 29, 2014

Nov 26, 2014

Oscar W. Dahlstrom, 95, of Pennsburg, passed away November 26, 2014. He was the husband of the late Santa (Armenia) Dahlstrom. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Sven and Esther (Ostrom) Dahlstrom. Oscar was a detective for the New York City Police Dept. from 1947-1967. He then was employed at Merck for 15...

Nov 26, 2014

Angel Vazquez, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away November 26, 2014. He was the husband of the late Pura (Cordero) Vasquez. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Moise & Alfosa Vazquez. He was an Army veteran. He was a crane operator for the former Bethlehem Steel Co.. Angel was a member Holy Infancy Catholic Church,...

Nov 26, 2014

We are saddened to announce the passing of M.Janet Schmoyer of Pennsburg on November 26, 2014 after an amazing 79 years full of life. Janet has now retaken the hand of her beloved husband, Richard, to whom she was married for 42 years. Janet sends her 3 children: Terry, Donald,& Tracey; along with grandchildren: Tonya, Kira, Ryan, Christopher, Melanie,...

Nov 22, 2014

Sonya Jean Houser, 70, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2014. She was the wife of the late Paul Robert Houser who died in 2009. Born in Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Willie (Orand) Heyder. Survivors: grandchildren: Jessie Marie Strong, Paul Houser, and Rebecca Nordmark; and eleven great grandchildren. Services: will be...

Nov 16, 2014

Ileen Mildred Birnbaum, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away November 16, 2014. She was married to her beloved husband, David R. Birnbaum for over 68 years. Born in Easton on September 8, 1923, she was a daughter of late Raymond and Imelda (Geiss) Whitehead. Raised in Bethlehem, she graduated from Liberty High School and then Moravian College for Women in...

Nov 15, 2014

Helena (Kelsch) Riegner, age 90, formerly of Bally, passed away on November 15, 2014 at Frederick Living in Frederick, PA. She was the widow of Joseph M. Riegner, who died in 1985. Helena was the daughter of the late John & Kathryn (Letterhouse) Kelsch. She was preceded in death by five brothers: Leon, Joe, John, Romaine and Paul. She...

Nov 12, 2014

Nov 11, 2014

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

Nov 11, 2014

Norman L. Benner, 92, of Frederick and formerly of Pennsburg and Coopersburg, passed away November 11, 2014. He was the husband of the late Murial (Wright) Ballew Benner, and the late Irma (Schleifer) Benner. Born in Tylersport, he was a son of the late Horace and Katie (Leister) Benner. Norman was an Army veteran of WWII. He was an...

Nov 11, 2014

Nov 11, 2014

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