OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

Robert Hallowell

Robert Hallowell

Dec 26, 2013

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

Evelyn Abel

Evelyn Abel

Dec 26, 2013

Evelyn B. Moser Abel, 77, formerly of Pennsburg, passed away December 26, 2013. She was the widow of Paul Moser and Asher Abel. Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Batchelder) Rau. Evelyn was a courier at Brown Printing, East Greenville before retiring. She was a member of Pennsburg United Church of Christ....

Carl Bonenberger

Carl Bonenberger

Dec 25, 2013

Carl G. Bonenberger, 81, husband of Gloria (Reimert) Bonenberger, of Red Hill, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 at Frederick Living. Born in Allentown PA, he was the son of Harry J. and Aimee (Grill) Bonenberger of Hereford, PA. Carl had many occupations including barber, woodworker and brick layer. He worked at The US Gauge and retired after...

Cleora Moshier

Cleora Moshier

Dec 25, 2013

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

Jacob Weaver

Jacob Weaver

Dec 23, 2013

Falk Funeral Homes, Hellertown are in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Schwab

Margaret Schwab

Dec 12, 2013

Margaret A. Schwab, 87, of the Moravian Village, Bethlehem, and formerly of Hellertown and Broomall, passed away December 12, 2013. She was the widow of Julius C. Schwab. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Berta (Hafner) Ernst. Margaret was a 1944 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was a secretary for the...

William Schultz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...