OBITUARIES

Oct 19, 2012

Jennie J. Mateff, 94, died October 19, 2012. She was the widow of both Eugene Mateff and Nicholas Rossigno. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Spadt) Pfeiffer. She was a waitress for the former Walp's Restaurant, Alllentown, for 30 years, retiring in 1979.

Surviving: Daughter: Corinne, wife of Herbert Mohr,...

Oct 18, 2012

Ernest G.”Ernie” Koch, 82, of Hellertown, passed away on October 18, 2012. He was the loving husband of the late Goldie (Simon) Koch who died in 2008. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Clifford D and Marion (Gerhart) Koch. He worked at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp for 38 years before retiring in 1986. After...

Oct 12, 2012

Robert “Rob” Miller, 49, of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Shari (Weinberg) Miller. Rob served in the United States Marines Corps and volunteered his free time as VP of Facilities at City Line Little League. Survivors: wife; three sons: Dylan, Dale and Kevin; a daughter, Sara; sisters:...

Oct 10, 2012

Lauren A. Bairstow, 48, of Palm, died October 10, 2012 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Stephen and Judith (Baumann) Bairstow of Red Hill. She was a private duty home health aide. Lauren was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Post #184, Palm. She was an avid...

Oct 8, 2012

Charlene D. Trimpi, 83, of Allentown, PA died on Monday October 8, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital (Cedar Crest). She was a long time Allentown resident for over 50 years. Charlene (Ellie) was born in Abington, PA, attended Friends Select School, the George School and graduated from Colby Sawyer College in New Hampshire. She attended continuing educational classes for...

Oct 6, 2012

Kathryn R. Freed, of Frederick Living, and formerly of Zieglerville, died October 6, 2012 at Grandview Hospital. She was the widow of Earl B. Freed. Born in Frederick, she was a daughter of the late Augustus and Elsie (Stengel) Renninger. She was a sorter for the former American Olean Tile Co, Lansdale for 25 years. Prior to that, she...

Oct 2, 2012

Charles P. Longacre Sr., 82, of Limerick, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Joyce) Longacre. They celebrated 31 years of marriage in June. Born in Conshohocken, he was a son of the late Percy and Jessie (Buhler) Longacre. He served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean...

Oct 2, 2012

Joseph "Joe" Verba, age 89, of Hellertown, died October 2, 2012. He was the husband of the late Irma (Simon) Verba. They were married on February 18, 1957 and celebrated 55 years of marriage before her passing in May of this year. Born on January 21, 1923 to the late John and Lydia (Feke) Verba, Joseph was a life-long...

Sep 29, 2012

Evelyn May Moore, 94, formerly of Geryville Pike, Pennsburg, died September 29, 2012 at Pennsburg Manor. She was the widow of Charles Moore and Robert Wickham. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Harry and May (Hancozy) Olson. She was of the Lutheran faith. She was a former member of the Green Lane and Red Hill...

Sep 27, 2012

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

Sep 23, 2012

Albert Morgues, 71, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at the University Of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Jean (Rothrock) Morgues. They celebrated 34 years of marriage on September 21st. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Victor and Emma (Amir) Morgues. He grew up in...

Sep 18, 2012

Joseph P. Hatcher, 79, of Wild Run Road, Pennsburg, died September 18, 2012 at Lansdale Hospital. He was the husband of Dolores (Wilt) Hatcher. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Ottoway and Helen (Chadwick) Collins. Joseph was a mechanical engineer, retiring from the International Paper Co., Philadelphia. Prior to that, he was employed at the...

Sep 18, 2012

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

Sep 16, 2012

Agnes Hess, 96 died peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Born in Barto PA she attended Boyertown High School. Agnes worked at Great American Knitting Mills in Bally PA, the Pottstown Hospital, and 25 years as a home missionary for the Pillar of Fire Church in Zarepath New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Wayne and Anna...

Sep 15, 2012

Margaret D. Gaul, 87, of Macungie, and formerly of Hellertown, died September 15, 2012. She was the widow of William F. Gaul Sr., who died in 2004. Born May 5, 1925 in Lower Saucon Township, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Secho) Kozul. She was a seamstress for various factories in the Lehigh Valley and...

Sep 13, 2012

Betty R. Golden, 83, of East Greenville, died September 13, 2012. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph A. Golden. Born in East Texas, PA, she was a daughter of the late John D. and Dorothy (Miller) Wagner. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Pennsburg. She was an avid bingo player at St....

Sep 11, 2012

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

Sep 6, 2012

John Pasquale Goetz Sr., 82, of Pennsburg, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on September 6, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Loretta (Beller) Goetz. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John Max and Florence "Minnie" (DeAnglis) Goetz. He was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Pennsburg. John...

Sep 3, 2012

Sandra Lee Markowitz, 62, of Allentown, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2012. Born in Johnstown, she was a daughter of Phyllis J. (Powell) Roseman of Allentown, and the late John L. Roseman. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors: Mother; a son, Sean P. Sullivan of Coopersburg; a sister, Michele, wife of David Singer; a...

Aug 28, 2012

Marian M. (Fetterman) Hildenbrand, 92, formerly of Zionsville, died August 28, 2012. She was the widow of Pierson Hildenbrand. Surviving: Daughter: Anna Mae Finn of Virginia; 3 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 AM on Saturday at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, Spinnerstown. Friends may call from 10-11 AM at church. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg,...