OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2014

John M. “Chip” Damiani, 71, of Woxall, passed away January 29, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Chittick) Damiani, father of Kim Smith and grandfather of Matthew Asbury. Born in Woxall, he was a son of the late Alfred and Mary (LoBue) Damiani. John served his country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam War. His life-long...

Jan 28, 2014

Jan 27, 2014

Fred A. Nowack, 75, of Pennsburg, and formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away January 27, 2014. Born in St. Louis, he was a son of the late Frank R. and Frieda (Andra) Nowack. Fred served in the Air Force during peacetime. He enjoyed model building, painting, antique cars, planes, and going out to eat with friends. He retired...

Jan 26, 2014

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

Jan 23, 2014

Madeline L. Dillenback, 88, of Canton, Ohio, and formerly of Macungie, PA and Cape Vincent, NY, passed away peacefully January 23, 2014. She was the wife of the late Millard Dillenback who died in 2010. Born in Cape Vincent, NY, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Cecelia (DeJourdan) Millen. She was a member of the Auxiliary...

Jan 22, 2014

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

Jan 20, 2014

Elsie Rentzheimer, 85, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2014 at the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's. She was the beloved wife of Karl "Zeke" Rentzheimer Sr. They were married for 51 years. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Josef and Theresa (Ballek) Rittoper. She worked various places including Sure...

Jan 20, 2014

Elisabeth Christ passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital on January 20th, one hour before her 74th Birthday. She was born in the town of Bruex, Bohemia and she had received her teacher education at the University of Tuebingen. She was teaching British English in Ulm, Germany when she met her husband Joseph and moved to the United States in...

Jan 18, 2014

Jan 15, 2014

Grace B. Johnson, 91, of Pittstown, NJ, passed away January 15, 2014 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, PA. She was the widow of George Johnson. Born in Plainfield, NJ, she was a daughter of the late John and Grace (Smalley) Monro. Grace was a homemaker and a dairy farmer. Surviving are sons: Kenneth P., and his wife, Judy, of...

Jan 12, 2014

Betty M. Kline, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2014. She was the wife of the late Floyd Kline. She was born in East Texas, a daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Hilbert) Kuhns. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Pennsburg where she taught Sunday School. She was also active in Boy...

Jan 9, 2014

Emma E. Nonnemaker, 87, of Hellertown, passed away January 9, 2014. She was the widow of Albert Nonnemaker. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Julius & Julia Mikletz. Survivors: Nephew, Daniel Mikletz, of East Stroudsburg. She was pre-deceased by a daughter, Sue Ann Heuszel. Services: Graveside committal will be at 11 AM on Saturday, Jan....

Jan 7, 2014

Ida E. "Betty" Barr, 94, formerly of Perkiomenville, passed away January 7, 2014 at Frederick Living. She was the widow of John T. Barr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late David and Fanny (Philips) Tyson. Betty was employed at the former Food Fair in Pottstown, and then the former Pantry Pride in Quakertown for over...

Jan 4, 2014

John W. McPherson, 86, of Schwenksville, and formerly of Buckingham, PA and North Brunswick, NJ, passed away January 4, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Knoth) McPherson. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a son of the late John and Ann (Riely) McPherson. John was a Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the American...

Jan 4, 2014

James J. Placotaris, 79, of Hellertown, and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Rita (deLeon) Placotaris. They celebrated 51 years of marriage last May. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late John and Lena (Andreoli) Placotaris. He served his country honorably in...

Jan 4, 2014

Willard M. Schoenly, 88, formerly of Green Lane, past away January 4, 2014. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Ruth) Schoenly, and the companion of Glenna Lahr. Born in Frederick, PA, he was a son of the late Rufus and Emma (Miller) Schoenly. Willard was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a truck driver, retiring from...

Jan 2, 2014

Jean G. Gressley, 87, formerly of Pennsburg, passed away January 2, 2014. She was the widow of Walter W. Greesley. Born in Corning, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Miller) Leister. Jean was a member of Huffs Union Church, Alburtis; and of the Perkiomen Chapter of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed growing flowers, especially African...

Dec 30, 2013

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

Dec 27, 2013

Erma A. Kulp, 88, of Pennsburg, passed away December 27, 2013. She was the widow of Walter M. Kulp. Born in East Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Ida (Hallman) Hagenbuch. Erma was a sewing machine operator for the former Daut’s and Jennifer Anne’s, Red Hill for 22 years before retiring in 1970. She enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2013

Margaret M. Gehris, 102, of Pennsburg, and formerly of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2013. She was the widow of Paul L. Gehris, Sr. Born in Barto, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Bauchman) Eline. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Pennsburg.

Survivors: Sons, Robert...