OBITUARIES

Aug 11, 2013

Walter F. Dryfoos Sr., 72, of Allentown, passed away August 11, 2013. Born in Hazleton, PA, May 17, 1941, he was a son of the late Llewellyn F. and Mary (Fahringer) Dryfoos. He spent his entire adult life living happily in the Allentown area. Walter was a graduate of Ursinus College, Collegeville, with a BA in Economics. He was...

Aug 11, 2013

Joseph Hermanovitch, 97, of Bangor, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2013. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Giguere) Hermanovitch. Born in Taylor, PA, he was a son of the late Samuel and Kathryn (Karbownichek) Hermanovitch. He served his country honorably in the Army during WWII. Following his service, he was a high speed roller grinder for...

Aug 9, 2013

Rosanne R. Sontak, 70, of Hellertown, passed away August 9, 2013. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late William and Theresa (Donchez) Sontak. She was employed by ALCATEL, formerly Western Electric, in Allentown for over 20 years. Surviving are cousins; and close friend & neighbor, Mary Pierce. Services will be private. The Falk Funeral Homes &...

Aug 8, 2013

Jennie J. Torda, 91, of Doylestown, and formerly of Hellertown, passed away August 8, 2013. She was the widow of Bernard C. Torda. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Leonard A. and Filomena (Donatelli) Perrett. Jennie served her country honorably in the Navy during WWII. She was a graduate of the former Bethlehem Business College,...

Aug 7, 2013

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

Aug 3, 2013

Tina Marie Svites, 42, of Springtown Hill Road, Hellertown, passed away August 3, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of Joseph Jr. & Marlyn (Bennett) Svites of Hellertown. For the past 6 years, Tina was a Human Resources Assistant for the Carpenter Co., Fogelsville. Surviving with her parents, are siblings: Joseph III,...

Aug 1, 2013

Cecil ”Mac” Carter, 81, of Easton, passed away on August 1, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Nann Lee (Kindle) Carter. Born in Kingsport, TN, he was a son of the late Onzie and Ellen (Busic) Carter. He was a 1957 graduate of Indiana Tech. Cecil served his country honorably in the Air Force as a staff sergeant...

Jul 28, 2013

Rita M. Senner, 91, formerly of Quakertown, died July 28, 2013. She was the widow of Jacob Senner. Born in Niantic, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Minnie (Baver) Henry. She worked in the cafeteria at K-Mart in Quakertown for several years before retiring. Rita was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, and a...

Jul 26, 2013

Jul 26, 2013

Wayne D. Price, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Marian Louise (Ruffner) Price. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in December. Born and raised in Johnstown, he was a son of the late Edward and Mamie (Fite) Price. He served his country honorably as a Captain in the Army...

Jul 23, 2013

Lucille A. Bennage, 70, of Whitehall, and formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2013. She was the longtime companion of Walter Felix Jr. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High and Allentown Business School. She was an avid supporter of Central Catholic sports and volunteered with the alumni association. Survivors: Companion, children: Michelle Brehm-Howsare and...

Jul 20, 2013

Esther E. Miller, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2013. She was the wife of the late Arthur G. Miller. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Bertalan and Suzanna (Bodnar) Kish. She was a loving and caring wife and excellent homemaker. She loved music, especially Lawrence Welck. She was an accomplished organist...

Jul 20, 2013

Dorothy Kutzura, 86, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2013. She was the wife of the late John P. Kutzura, who died in 1978. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Florence (Miller) Mayer. Surviving is a daughter, Diane Weaver, of Hellertown; sons: John, of Florida, David, of Hellertown, and Thomas, of...

Jul 19, 2013

Dolores E. Simmons, 82, of East Greenville, passed away July 19, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Robert W. Simmons. They were married 62 years this past March. Born in Erie, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Esther (Geiger) Neimeyer. Early in life, she was a mender for the former Stouffer's Hosiery in Emmaus. Following...

Jul 19, 2013

Donald Mumbauer, 80, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Civitts) Mumbauer. They celebrated 42 years of marriage in April. Born in Geryville, PA, he was a son of the late Harry and Carrie (Krauss) Mumbauer. He was the manager of the former Bally Pants Factory for many years before...

Jul 16, 2013

Jul 15, 2013

Elsie D. Zettlemoyer, 97, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2013 at the Hospice of the VNA of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of George W. Zettlemoyer. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Bender) Reinhard. Surviving with her husband are two daughters: Susan E. Spaulding, of...

Jul 13, 2013

Earl L. Renninger, 90, of Zieglerville, passed away July 13, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Kulp) Renninger. Born in Frederick, he was a son of the late Augustus and Elsie (Stengl) Renninger. Earl was a Construction Superintendent for the former Schnobel Assoc., Kulpsville for many years, before retiring in 1995. He served his country honorably in...

Jul 12, 2013

Martha H. Walter, 98, formerly of Pennsburg, passed away July 12, 2013. She was the widow of Allen Walter Jr. Born in Vernfield, she was a daughter of the late William and Emma (Musselman) Hoffman She was a sewing machine operator for the former Sumneytown Pants Factory. Martha was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sumneytown. She had...

Jul 10, 2013

Emily C. Carter, 75, of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Herbert Carter Jr. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ella (Ulma) Collinge. She worked for the Salvation Army in Norristown and Pottstown for over 20 years before retiring in 2003. Surviving with her...