OBITUARIES

May 25, 2012

Alma L. Paul, 87, of Pennsburg and formerly of Hatboro, died May 25, 2012. She was the widow of John A. Paul Sr, who died in 1970. Born in Mahanoy City, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Herbig) Shaner. She was the co-owner of the former Walt's Restaurant, Hatboro, in the 1960's. After that, she...

May 23, 2012

Nancy J. Brey, 69, of Pennsburg, died May 23, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Brey. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Anna (Dulin) Leister. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Pennsburg. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, baking, and all the beautiful gifts of nature. She especially enjoyed...

May 21, 2012

Josephine E. Mallon, 81, formerly of East Greenville, died May 21, 2012. She was the widow of John F. Mallon, who died in 1989. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Lillian Kephart. Surviving are sons: Joseph, and his wife, Bonnie, of Red Hill; Jerry, and his wife, Denise, of Quakertown; James, and his...

May 13, 2012

Kathleen L. Oberacker, 86, of Bethlehem, died May 13, 2012. She was the widow of Frank Oberacker Jr. She was a member of US Roller-skating. Survivors: Daughters: Francine Ryan and Jan Chase; sister: Emelia Sauers, and 1 grandchild. Services: None. Falkfuneralhomes.com.

May 12, 2012

William J. McCarthy Jr., 93, of Coopersburg, died May 12, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Sneed) McCarthy. They celebrated 72 years of marriage this past August. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was a son of the late William J. and Lydia McCarthy. He served his country honorably in the 1st Cavalry Division of the US Army,...

May 12, 2012

John J. Engle, 85, of East Greenville, died May 12, 2012. He was the widower of Eileen (Mallon) Engle, who died this past March. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Hoy) Engle. He served his country honorably in the Navy during WWII. He was employed at the former Firestone, then Occidental Co,...

May 8, 2012

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May 6, 2012

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

May 4, 2012

Florence E. Crowthers, 86, of Upper Ridge Road, Pennsburg, died May 4, 2012. She was the widow of William Crowthers, who died in 2000. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Rosencrantz) Schweitzer. She was of the Catholic faith. Surviving is a son: William M. Crowthers, and his wife, Christine, of Bally; daughters:...

May 3, 2012

Kenneth Lloyd Brendlinger Sr., 87, of Green Lane, died May 3, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Zepp) Brendlinger. They were married 66 years this past June. Born in Green Lane, he was a son of the late Maurice and Carrie (Kolb) Brendlinger. He served his country honorably in the Army during peacetime. He was the Maintenance...

May 2, 2012

Irma Verba, 91, of Hellertown, died May 2, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Verba. They were married on February 18, 1957 and celebrated 55 years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Feher) Simon. Gifted with a quick mind and a keen intelligence, Irma loved puzzles of...

Apr 30, 2012

Ethel M. Kupstas, 86, of Harleysville, and formerly of Red Hill, died April 30, 2012. She was the widow of Anthony J. Kupstas Sr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Moody) Kelly. She was a former member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, Newtown Square. She was a charter member of the Sweet...

Apr 28, 2012

Apr 23, 2012

Wilmer I. Leh, 83, died at the VA Medical Center, Lebanon, PA. He was formerly of Exeter, Bally, Boyertown, Florida, and Emmaus. He was the widower of Dorothy (Stahl) Leh, who died in 2006. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Ira and Amy (Fox) Leh. Wilmer served his country honorably in the Army in the...

Apr 20, 2012

Charles R. Benfield, 78, of Barto, died suddenly on April 20, 2012. He was the beloved companion of Barbara Fillman. Born in Berks County, he was a son of the late Charles and Estella (Bartholomew) Benfield. He served his country honorably in the Army. Following his service, he worked for the former Stanley G. Flagg Co. in Stowe. He...

Apr 20, 2012

Geraldine A. (Skelly) Pulley, of Fountain Hill, died April 20, 2012. She was the widow of Robert P. Pulley Sr. Surviving: Children: Robert P. Pulley Jr, of Nazareth; and Robin Pulley, of Spotsylvania, VA. Graveside Services: 10 AM Saturday, Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown, is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 16, 2012

Frances J. Peterson, 94, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012. She was the widow of Calvin Peterson who died in 1998. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Anielan (Szuryn) and John Lyzun. She was a sewing machine operator at the former Devon Knitting Mill in Eschbach and then she worked at Knoll...

Apr 15, 2012

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Apr 7, 2012

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

Apr 5, 2012

Janice L. Foraker, 56, widow of Thomas E. Foraker of Pennsburg, died April 5, 2012. Born in Sellersville, she was a daughter of Dolores (Kline) Pennypacker, of Pennsburg; and the late Augustus Pennypacker. She was employed at Safeguard in Lansdale. Janice was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Pennsburg; and was very fond of all animals. Surviving with...