OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2015

Harold J. Heil, 90, passed away January 21, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Eltz) Heil. They were married 68 years this past September. Born in Macungie, he was a son of the late James and Verna (Kerchner) Heil. Harold served in the Army during WWII. He was employed for many years at the former Pillsbury Co....

Jan 20, 2015

On January 20, 2015, Donna Maria Weedo-Swiderski lost her epic ten year battle with cancer. She did not go quietly into the night, but made death earn her beautiful soul. She fought with every last fiber of her being. Tired and done with her fight, she passed quietly with her family by her side. Survivors: husband, Mark; son Caden;...

Jan 20, 2015

Joseph Paul “Ace” Flok, 59, of Fox Lane, Bethlehem, passed away January 20, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Michael and Jeanette (Achey) Flok. Ace was a Transportation Supervisor for SMS Railroad in Paulsboro, NJ since 2008. Before that, he was a Senior Network Analyst for MBNA, in Newark,...

Jan 19, 2015

Joseph A. Nichols, 73, formerly of Collegeville, passed away January 19, 2015 at the Veteran’s Hospital, Coatesville. Born in Saratoga Springs, he was a son of the late Floyd and Marie (Croteau) Nichols. Joseph served in the US Air Force. Surviving are siblings: Shirley, wife of Ray Szymkiewicz, of Red Hill; Bernard Beldon, of Swiftwater, PA; and Edna VanHorn,...

Jan 18, 2015

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

Jan 17, 2015

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

Jan 14, 2015

Ann M. Henderson, 91, of Bethlehem and formerly of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015. Born in Hellertown, she was a daughter of the late Issac and Anna (Abel) Henderson. She worked in the Purchasing Dept. of the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 42 years before retiring in 1983. Survivors: Sister: Doris Eisenhart of Nazareth; nieces, nephews:...

Jan 13, 2015

Robert L. Smeltz, 88, of Red Hill and formerly of East Greenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on January 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Mattie (Ranck) Smeltz who died in 2013. They were married for 67 years at her passing. Born in Pillow, PA, he was a son...

Jan 12, 2015

Michael P. Nehilla Jr., 59, of Hellertown, passed away on January 12, 2015. Born and raised in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Michael and Ida (Bonfi) Nehilla. He recently retired from Appolo Metals in Bethlehem, where he worked as a sheet metal cutter for over 40 years. He was a member of Dewey Fire Company and...

Jan 11, 2015

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

Jan 11, 2015

Christopher Matthew Tur passed away January 11,2015 and was laid to rest on January 31, 2015. He was born June 7, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from North Penn High School in 1991. Christopher made his family proud by entering the United States Marine Corps in February 1993. His deployments included Guantanamo Bay Cuba and to the coast...

Jan 9, 2015

Brenda Hatfield, 79, of Pottstown, passed away January 9, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Arnold M. Hatfield Jr. Born in England, she was a daughter of the late Sydney and May (Ashton) Williams. Brenda was a teacher’s aide for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit before retiring. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pottstown. Surviving...

Jan 9, 2015

Jan 7, 2015

Charles E. Diehl, 87, of Pennsburg, and formerly of Lehighton, passed away January 7, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn A. (Kemmerer) Diehl. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Harry and Ida (Bollinger) Diehl. Charles served in the Army during WWII. He then worked in road construction. In 1963, he began employment as...

Jan 6, 2015

Paul A. Davis, VI, beloved son, brother, and father, died suddenly on January 6, 2015, at the age of 48. He had been residing in Phoenix, Arizona, since August, 2014, and had previously been a resident of Pittsburgh for over thirty years. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 1966, to parents Alice M. and Paul A. Davis, V,...

Jan 3, 2015

Robert Kichline, 83, of Williams Township, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 3, 2015. He was the husband of the late Gertrude E. (Mininger) Kichline, who died in 2002. Born in Williams Township, he was a son of the late Victor and Annie (Hoover) Kichline. He worked as a farmer for most of...

Jan 1, 2015

Catherine L. Hoffman, 82, died on January 1, 2015. She was the widow of the late Nelson L. Hoffman. Born in Spring City she was a daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (McVeigh) Yerger. She worked for American Olean Tile in Lansdale for over 20 years and retired from Knoll. She is survived by her children: Harlan V....

Dec 30, 2014

Jean E. Steich, 84, of Sellersville, passed away December 30, 2014. She was the companion of Frank C. Brown for the past 20 years, and the widow of Edward Steich Sr. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Ralph & Eva (Kratzer) Butterweck. Jean was a sewing machine operator for the former Imrod Pants Factory in...

Dec 30, 2014

Russell C. Thomas, 98, of Frederick Living and formerly of Red Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 30, 2014. He was the husband of the late Pearl (Heimbach) Thomas who died in 1972. Born in Pennsburg, he was a son of the late Philip and Alice (Fox) Thomas. He served his country honorably in the...

Dec 28, 2014

Jonathan F. Orlick, 24, 0f East Greenville, passed away on December 28, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Mark and Teri (Milone) Orlick. He was a 2008 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School.

Survivors: Parents; a brother, Andrew of East Greenville; Maternal Grandmother, Flo Milone of Philadelphia; and his beloved neice, Adriana Orlick. He...