OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas
William Schultz
Dec 10, 2013
William N. Schultz, 92, of Frederick Living, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2013. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Anders) Schultz, who passed away in 2007. He was the son of the late Albert S. and Bertha (Metz) Schultz. Bill graduated from East Greenville High School in 1939. He served his country honorably as an airplane...
Mark Woodward
Dec 9, 2013
Mark O. Woodward, 74 of Green Lane, passed away December 9, 2013. He was the beloved husband of C. Linn (Machamer) Woodward. Born in Sumneytown, he was a son of the late Oren and Eva (Pfrommer) Woodward. Mark was a partner of Oren M. Woodward & Sons, Inc, Sumneytown. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ,...
Gerald Gabel
Dec 9, 2013
Gerald D. "Buck" Gabel, 82, of Pennsburg, passed away December 9, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Katherine Jean (Heins) Gabel. Born in Boyertown, he was a son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Bartzer) Gabel. He was a facilities manager for Knoll, East Greenville, retiring in 1994. Gerald was a member of Pennsburg United Church of Christ....
Thomas Stupak
Dec 8, 2013
Thomas S. Stupak, Jr., 74, of Allentown on Dec. 8, 2013. Husband of the late Carol (nee Kahl). Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Dal Maso) Stupak. He was a graduate of Duke University, served in the U.S. Army, and was a realtor. Survivors: Children: Thomas (Lori), Peter (Holly), Kaitlynn; seven grandchildren;...
James Bradigan
Dec 2, 2013
James L. Bradigan, 86, of Boyertown, passed away December 2, 2013. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Bradigan, and the finance of the late Janet Beltz. Born in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Levi and Mercy (Dietz) Bradigan. James served his country honorably as a Marine during WWII. He was a security guard for...
Gladys Wohlbach
Nov 30, 2013
Gladys Wohlbach, 93, of Hellertown, passed away on November 30, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley H. Wohlbach for over 55 years before his death in October. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Jendricks) Hafner. She worked in the textile industry at several factories in the Bethlehem area....
Robert Nemes
Nov 28, 2013
Robert J. Nemes, 87, of Center Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 28, 2013. For the past 63 years, he was the husband of Dorothy P. (Richards) Nemes. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Fistner) Nemes. Robert served his country honorably as a Staff Seargent in the Army...
Charles Breyer
Nov 23, 2013
Charles H. Breyer, 93, formerly of Sumneytown, passed away November 23, 2013. He was the loving husband of the late Isabelle (Haggerty) Breyer. Born in Sumneytown, he was a son of the late Alvin and Mary (Erb) Breyer. He served his country honorably in the Army during WWII. He was a tire builder at the former Firestone Co., Pottstown,...
Mae Schultz
Nov 22, 2013
Mae E. Schultz, 95, of Frederick Living, and formerly of Emmaus, passed away peacefully November 22, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Dr. Claude A. Schultz Jr. Born in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Jonathan R. and Blanche (Knauss) Deischer. Mae was a 1938 graduate of the Kutztown State Teachers College and...
Mary Walter
Nov 21, 2013
Mary R. Walter Mary R. Walter, 86, of Pennsburg, passed away November 21, 2013. She was the widow of Russell B. Walter. Born in Longswamp Twp., Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Beatrice (Cummings) Schnabel. Mary was a quilter at the former Rayflex in Red Hill for over 20 years. She was a member...
Dennis Shupp
Nov 20, 2013
Dennis F. Shupp, 45, of Walnutport, passed away November 20, 2013. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Gloria (Bury) Shupp, of Walnutport; and the late Franklin Shupp. Surviving: Wife, Tiffany (Klee) Shupp, and children: Alyssa, Tyler, & Jordyn Shupp, all of Weatherly; Mother: Gloria (Bury) Shupp, of Walnutport; and Sisters: Cynthia Edkin, of Danielsville; and Roxanne Prutzman,...
Louis Messics
Nov 13, 2013
Louis Messics, 89, of Hellertown, passed away November 13, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Bartakovits) Messics. The couple was married for 57 years in October. Born in Lower Saucon Township, he was a son of the late Frank and Theresa (Makos) Messics. Louis was a meat cutter for various local grocery stores. He was a member...
Henry Heintz
Nov 13, 2013
Henry R. "Hank" Heintz, 93, of Perkiomenville, passed away November 13, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Fries) Heintz, to whom he was married for 50 years before her death. Born in Willow Grove, he was a son of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Tim) Heintz. Henry was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was employed by...
Gladys Schnecker
Nov 7, 2013
Gladys E. Schnecker, 82, of Bethlehem, passed away November 7, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Schnecker Sr.. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in February. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Deutsch) Miller. She was a secretary for the former District Justice John Gombosi in South Bethlehem for...
Stuart Schwenk
Nov 3, 2013
Stuart N. Schwenk, 64, of Pennsburg, passed away November 3, 2013. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Augustus and MaryEtta (Little) Schwenk. Stuart assisted his father at the former A.M. Schwenk TV Sales & Services, Pennsburg and also worked at the former Keystone Transformer, Pennsburg. He was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Red...
Anna Smola
Nov 2, 2013
Anna Smola, 95, of Quakertown, formerly of Perkasie, passed away November 2, 2013. She was the widow of Edward Smola. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Frances Zurawski. Anna was a finisher at the former Royal Pants Factory, Perkasie for 50 years before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting and she worked security at the...
Ronald Hillegass
Nov 1, 2013
Ronald B. Hillegass, 70, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Lucille F. (Kurtz) Hillegass. They celebrated 46 years of marriage in April. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Stella (Wentling) Hillegass. Early in life, he worked for several area knitting mills. Following their...
Elsie Steltz
Oct 30, 2013
Elsie H. Steltz, 88, formerly of Red Hill, passed away October 30, 2013. She was the widow of Arthur W. Steltz. Born in Finland, PA, she was a daughter of the late Irwin & Lilly May (Henze) Stull. Elsie was a sewing machine operator for the former Osan Mfg, Boyertown. Prior to that, she was employed at the former...
John Barr
Oct 28, 2013
John T. Barr, 73, of Sassamansville, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Janet L. (Helm) Barr. They celebrated 37 years of marriage in March. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Scott) Barr. He served his country honorably in the Navy and the National...
Pauline Schantz
Oct 17, 2013
Pauline B. "Tommie" (Walbert) Schantz, 94, of Pennsburg died October 17, 2013. Born in Topton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Clara (Fretz) Walbert. She was the widow of the late Herbert "Herbie" Schantz. She was a meat wrapper for the former Shisler's Market and retired from the former B&H Market. Tommie was a lifelong member...
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