OBITUARIES

Sep 17, 2014

Sep 15, 2014

Robert W. Simmons, 84, of East Greenville, passed away September 15, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores E. Simmons. Born in East Greenville, he was a son of the Late Warren E. and Catherine M. (Schofer) Simmons. He served his country honorable in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Knoll's, Pre-Hung...

Sep 10, 2014

Robert M. Marks, 66, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Christina "Tina" (McAdam) Marks. They celebrated 41 years of marriage in June. Raised in the Upper Perkiomen Valley, he was a son of Ada (Baseley) Yoder of Allentown and the late Marvin...

Sep 9, 2014

Susan M. Henninger, 65, of Bethlehem, died September 9, 2014. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma (Rothrock) Talijan. Surviving are her children: Robert, Tammy, Michael, and John; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and a sister, Linda Talijan. Services: Memorial Service, 7 p.m., Friday, Falk Funeral Home, 1418 Main St., Hellertown. Call from...

Sep 9, 2014

Joan Patricia Fekula, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 9, 2014 in Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, Pa, Joan was the daughter of the late Michael and Genevieve (Fitzpatrick) Lorsong. She was a 1949 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem. Joan was married to Adam J. Fekula for 63...

Sep 1, 2014

Services will be private. Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown are in charge of arrangements.

Aug 31, 2014

Marla E. (Schaffer) Nayduch, 58, of Main Street, Pennsburg, passed away August 31, 2014 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy C. and Evelyn M. (Billman) Schaffer Sr. Marla was a machine operator for US Tape, in Pennsburg. She was a member of Pennsburg UCC. Surviving is a...

Aug 29, 2014

Dean Richard Long, 51, of Lititz and formerly of Red Hill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 28, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Slemmer) Long. They celebrated 32 years of marriage on July 24th. He was the son of Richard and Grace (Schwenk) Long of Red Hill. Dean was an electrician, working for Haller...

Aug 28, 2014

Waymon A. Ling, 78, of Hereford, and formerly of Cowanesque, PA, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Watson) Ling. Born in Wellsboro, he was a son of Waymon A. Ling Sr. and Cleo (McVannon) Ling. He served his country honorably in the Army. He was a glassworker for Corning Glass...

Aug 24, 2014

Willard Charles “Charlie” Mest, 68, of East Greenville, passed away August 24, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Schmoyer) Mest. Born in Sellersville, he was a son of the late Willard and Mildred (Bernhard) Mest. Charlie was a 1964 graduate of Upper Perkiomen, and served in the Air Force during Vietnam....

Aug 24, 2014

Brenda J. Moyer, 63, of Boyertown, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Moyer. They celebrated 42, years of marriage on July 31st. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of C. Perry and Geraldine (Bauman) Scott. She was a 1970 graduate of Boyertown High and a graduate of Temple University. Early...

Aug 23, 2014

Suzanne H. Carlin, 80, of Frederick Living, Frederick, PA and formerly of Montrose, PA, passed away August 23, 2014. She was the widow of Ernest Carlin. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Matson) Bell. Before retiring, she was employed at Bendex, in South Montrose; and as a playground aide in the...

Aug 16, 2014

Frank Holetz, 78, of Hellertown, and formerly of Steel City, passed away August 16, 2014. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Mankos) Holetz. Frank worked at the former Bethlehem Steel from 1956-1995. He loved to watch baseball and was a Red Sox fan. Surviving is a daughter, Donna, wife of William...

Aug 6, 2014

Aug 5, 2014

Earl D. Freed, 91, of Spinnerstown, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Grace (Wieand) Freed. Born in Spinnerstown, he was a son of the late Wellington and Emma (Heipler) Freed. Earl was employed by the Hans G. Knoll Furniture Company, now called simply Knoll, from...

Aug 5, 2014

Anne Chase, 92, passed away at her home on August 5. The daughter of Wasyl (Charles) and Pauline (Burko) Chase, she was born in Hellertown and lived there all her life. Anne graduated from Hellertown High School and the Allentown Business School. She worked as a secretary at the Bethlehem Steel Company and as a private practice legal secretary...

Aug 4, 2014

Aug 4, 2014

David L. Kalis, 66, of Barto, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Leda (Franklin) Kalis. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Francis and Marion (Rhoads) Kalis. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. David was a wood and metal worker. Surviving with his wife...

Aug 3, 2014

Barbara Ann (Schott) Kline, 68, wife of William Barry Kline of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was the daughter of the late Gloria (Saylor) Schott and Willard Schott of Hereford. She enjoyed taking pictures of her family and scrapbooking for her grandchildren, who were the center of her...

Aug 1, 2014

Gladys S. Hildenbrand, 93, passed away August 1, 2014 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William and Stella (Misko) Bauer. Surviving are children: Joyce Bass, of Churchville, PA; and Lester "Terry' Hildenbrand, of Quakertown. Services will be private. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown, is in charge or arrangements....