OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

William Welsh
Feb 7, 2012
Arrangements are being handled by Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Hellertown, PA.

Howard Rex
Feb 7, 2012
Howard F. Rex, 82, formerly of Allentown and Drexel Hill, died February 7, 2012 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. He was the widower of Ingrid ( Lehner) Rex. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Douglas and Edith (Kaup) Rex. He served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by...

Frank Vehafric
Feb 6, 2012
Frank Vehafric, 93, of S. Hoffert St., Fountain Hill, died February 6, 2012. He was the widower of Dorothy (Leiderman) Vehafric. Born in Salisbury Twp, he was a son of the late Johnny and Elizabeth (Ispovich) Vehafric. He was a retired Major from the US Air Force, serving in both WWII and Korea. He was employed at the former...

Clara Haas
Feb 4, 2012
Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Pennsburg is in charge of her arrangements.

Steven Loose
Feb 3, 2012
Steven J. Loose, 46, of Pennsburg, died February 3, 2012 at Jefferson University Hospital. He was a son of the late John and Pauline (Miller) Loose. He worked as a locksmith's assistant for many years. Survivors: Brother Randy with whom he resided; sister, Donna wife of Larry Wardle of Green Lane; nephews, Kevin and Joshua. Along with his parents,...

Shirley Moyer
Feb 3, 2012
Shirley A. Moyer, 63 of Green Lane, died February 3, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Ft. Hill. She was the beloved wife of Carl Richard Moyer. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Emma (Moose) Weaver. Shirley worked as a cashier at the Walmart in East Greenville for the last several years. Prior to...

David Elm
Feb 2, 2012
David J. Elm, 44, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on February 2, 2012 at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the husband of the late Lori Ann (Donnelly) Elm who died on September 19, 2011. Born in Wilkes Barre, he was a son of Donald William Elm Sr. of Bethlehem, and the...

Donald Bartholomew
Feb 2, 2012
Donald F. Bartholomew, 82, of Bethlehem, died February 2, 2012 surrounded by his beloved family. He was the loving husband of Marie A. (Petruny) Bartholomew. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Erwin and Ruth Bartholomew. He served his country honorably in both the Air Force and the Army. Following that, he worked as an engineer...

Stefanja Chwat
Jan 31, 2012
Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Hellertown is in charge of arrangements.

Grace Koch
Jan 30, 2012
Grace M. (Warren) Koch, 80, of Schnecksville and formerly of Beaver Meadows, PA, died January 30, 2012 surrounded by her beloved family. She was the beloved wife of Charles Koch Jr. She was a telephone operator for Bell of PA and Air Products. Survivors: Husband; daughters, Denice, wife of John Romanyzyn, of Emmaus, and Nancy, wife of Wayne Zellner,...

Erma Supplee
Jan 26, 2012
Erma L. Supplee, 93, of the Frederick Community, and formerly of Harleysville and Sumneytown, died January 26, 2012. She was the widow of Arlington W. Supplee Jr. Born in Woxall, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Jemina (Hevener) Leister. She was a trimmer at several garment factories, including the former Rosenau's, Daut's, and Ettleson Pants. She...

Tyrone Diefenderfer
Jan 25, 2012
Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Pennsburg is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie Connelly
Jan 25, 2012
Elsie D. Connelly, 74, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on January 25, 2012. She and her beloved husband, John T. Connelly, celebrated 55 years of marriage in October. Born in Abington, Elsie was the daughter of the late Daniel S. and Elsie A. (Keets) DiGregorio. She was a graduate...

Gail Garavaglia
Jan 24, 2012
Gail A. (Csencsits) Garavaglia, 68, of Bethlehem, died Jan. 24, 2012. Surviving: Husband, Paul; Son: Kenneth (Tina), of Allentown; Sisters: Dorothy Benes & Frances Orban, both of Bethlehem; Brother: Edward Csencsits (Jean), of Hellertown; and 2 grandchildren: Faith & Hope. Services: Graveside, 11 AM Saturday at the Holy Saviour Mausoleum, 2575 Linden Street, Bethlehem. The Falk Funeral Homes &...

Lloyd Crouthamel
Jan 20, 2012
Lloyd K. Crouthamel, 86, of Quakertown and formerly of Palm, died January 20, 2012. He was the husband of Shirley (Ruof) Crouthamel. He was a WWII veteran. Surviving: wife; Daughters: Robyn, wife of Michael Kirshner, of Slatington; and Dawn, wife of Richard Osborn, of Quakertown; a brother, Carl, of CA; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He enjoyed all things...

Catherine Tertusek
Jan 18, 2012
Catherine "Aunt Kitty" Tertusek, 94, of Bethlehem, died January 18, 2012. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Bender) Reinhard. For many years, she was a cashier at the former Two Guys in Bethlehem. She enjoyed being with her family and her puppies. Surviving is a sister: Elsie, wife of George Zettlemoyer, of...

Jo Ann Gordon
Jan 17, 2012
Jo Ann Gordon, 65, of Boca Raton, FL, and formerly of Pennsburg, died January 17, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Shelby Gordon, and the late Melvin Morane. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Charles Breyer, of Sumneytown, and the late Isabelle (Haggerty) Breyer. She owned the former Sterner Insurance Agency in Pennsburg until retiring. She...

Grace Keys
Jan 17, 2012
Grace M. Keys, 85, of Bethlehem, died January 17, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Reihl. She was a telephone operator for Bell Atlantic. She is survived by a sister, Geirgia Simard, and a grandson, Matthew Simard. Services will be private.