OBITUARIES

Jul 7, 2013

Carol Parker Hockenberry, of Blakeslee, PA passed away on July 7, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Parker, of Wycome, PA. Carol was the widow of Murl G. (Jerry) Hockenberry. She is survived by a niece Cherylann Hockenberry, a sister-in-law Marlene (Salvatore) Cianci, nephews Sebastian and Salvatore Cianci, and a niece Joanne Cianci Hoff....

Jul 6, 2013

Marion M. Hoffman, 84, of Red Hill, and formerly of Kumry Road, Mumbauersville, passed away July 5, 2013. she was the widow of Alfred F. Hoffman. born in Finland, PA, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Ellen (Henry) Nace. Marion was a waitress, hostess, and cashier at restaurants throughout the area for over 50 years....

Jul 2, 2013

Maymie Lee Folks, 87, of Red Hill, peacefully passed away July 2, 2013. Born in Chester, PA she was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Louella M. (Thomas) Fletcher. Maymie was a graduate of Pierce Business School, and worked in clerical positions for several trucking firms.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara, wife of...

Jul 1, 2013

Joaquin “Jack” Rodriquez, 68, of Portage, IN and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away July 1, 2013 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. He was the beloved husband of Luzeleida “Ellie” (Suarez) Rodriquez. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Joaquin and Maria (Rodriguez) Rodriquez. Jack was a machinist for Mittal Steel, (formerly Bethlehem Steel), Burns...

Jun 30, 2013

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

Jun 29, 2013

Fern P. Schwager, 86, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center on June 29, 2013. She was the wife of the late Luther H. Schwager who died in 2001. Born in Line Lexington, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Eva (Shup) Rosenberger. Early in life, she worked in the family business, the...

Jun 28, 2013

Gloria Jeannette Daniels, 66, formerly of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away June 28, 2013 at the Quakertown Center. She was the widow of Algar W. Daniels Jr. Born in Burlington, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Roy "Bug" and Juanita (Jones) Harris. Earlier in life, she was a textile worker. Although quiet by nature, Jeannette (as she...

Jun 28, 2013

George Edward Durning, 84, formerly of Central, NJ, passed away June 28, 2013. He was the widower of Constance (Dozherty) Durning. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he was a son of the late George E. and Mary Durning. George was a maintenance mechanic for General Motors, Clark, NJ for over 20 years before reiting. He was of the Catholic faith....

Jun 22, 2013

Oscar Humberto Alonzo, 56, of Bethlehem, passed away June 22, 2013 at home. He was the beloved husband of Julia Elizabeth Palacios. Born in Guatemala, he was a son of the late Roberto and Fidelina (DeLeon) Alonzo. He was a tractor trailer driver for many years. Oscar was a member of the Temple of Refugio, Bethlehem. Surviving with his...

Jun 20, 2013

Domingo Mendez Montanes, 76, of Pennsburg, passed away June 20, 2013 at Lehgih Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Garzon) Montanes. Born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Julian Melendez-Montanes and Justa Mendez-Borges. He was employed at Hatfield Meats for many years before retiting. Surviving: children:...

Jun 18, 2013

Lynnette Delores Rochester, firstborn child of the late Eric and Shirley Rochester, was born on December 5, 1959, in Sanford, FL. After arriving in Brooklyn, NY as a young baby, Eric and Shirley had three boys, Fred, Larry, and Jeffrey. Lynnette received the Lord Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior and was water baptized at Zion Baptist Church,...

Jun 17, 2013

Ernest S. Pierson, 86, of Red Hill, passed away June 17, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Althea H. (Ruth) Pierson. Born in Harleysville, he was a son of the late William and Anna (Spare) Pierson. Ernest served his country honorably in the Army in the Philippines during WWII. He was a molder in area foundries, first in...

Jun 16, 2013

Franklin R. “Pint” Chunko, 80, of Hellertown, passed away June 16, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Ihrig) Chunko. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Limpar) Chunko. He was a Loss Control Manager for Canon-Sline, in Phila. before retiring in 1996. Recently, he was a starter at Tumblebrook Golf Course....

Jun 13, 2013

George R. Horvath, 52, of New Tripoli, passed away peacefully with his family by his side June 13, 2013. He was the loving husband of Christine (Calamari) Horvath. Born in Allentown, he was a son of George A. and Doris (Himmelberger) Horvath of Coopersburg. He was a member of Weisenberg Lutheran Church, New Tripoli and the FOP Lodge #10,...

Jun 10, 2013

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

Jun 9, 2013

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

Jun 7, 2013

Helen E. Snyder, 75, of Red Hill, passed away June 7, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Paul F. Snyder Jr. Born in Upper Milford Twp, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Hiestand) Rothenberger. As a young woman, she worked at the Stauffer Glove Factory, Palm. Helen owned her own hair salon in East...

Jun 6, 2013

JoAnn Vogel, 77, of Bath , passed away June 6, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Calvin Vogel Sr. Born in Easton , she was a daughter of the late Otto and Verna (McKee) Watters. JoAnn was a receptionist for the Wilson Area School District , retiring in 1976. She was a former member of the Pocono Painters....

Jun 6, 2013

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

Jun 2, 2013

Louis E. Bokan, 93, of Vermont, and formerly of Hellertown PA, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2013. He was the husband of Laura Ann (Getz) Bokan, who died in November of 2012. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Philip and Pauline (Donosa) Bokan. He began his career with the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. prior...