OBITUARIES

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 31, 2012

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

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,...

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...

Jan 25, 2012

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

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...

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 &...

Jan 24, 2012

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...

Jan 20, 2012

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...

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...

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.

Jan 9, 2012

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

Jan 7, 2012

Ronald S. Treichler died on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at ManorCare Lansdale. Born in 1935 at the Steinman family homestead in Palm, PA, now known as Cab Frye’s Tavern, he was the son of the late Clarence Treichler and Mary (Steinman) Treichler of East Greenville. He graduated from the Chapel School and Muhlenberg College. He was a lifelong educator...

Jan 7, 2012

John J. Lancsek, 83, formerly of Hellertown, died January 7, 2012. He was the husband of the late Gizella (Kardos) Lanscek. He served his country honorably during WWII. He was an electrician at the former Bethlehem Steel. He was a member of St. John's Windish Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. Surviving is daughter-in-law, Susan, of Bethlehem; siblings: Steven Lancsek, and his...

Jan 3, 2012

Robert R. Buzby, 84, of East Greenville, died January 3, 2012. He was the husband of Charlene (Houssell) Buzby. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Granville and Florence (Thompson) Buzby. He was the Head of Maintenance at the former NW Controls, Harleysville before retiring in 1991. He served his country honorably as a trainer of...