OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

David Cassel

David Cassel

Feb 24, 2012

David R. Cassel, 47 of Pennsburg died Friday February 24, 2012 in his home. Born in Allentown he was the son of Margaret (Miller) Cassel and the late Roger Cassel. David was employed by Leidy’s, Inc. in Souderton. He was a member of the Red Hill Fire Co. In addition to his mother he is survived by his sons...

Edward Clymer

Edward Clymer

Feb 23, 2012

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

Adolphinam Thomas

Adolphinam Thomas

Feb 23, 2012

Adolphinam (Ada) Thomas, 94 of Hellertown formerly of Lawndale and Cape May, NJ died Thursday February 23, 2012 in the St. Luke’s VNA Hospice House. She was the devoted wife of the late Lewis Thomas. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Jonas and Ludwika (Vaskis) Mendel. Ada and Lew were the owner operators of the...

Jay Hughes

Jay Hughes

Feb 21, 2012

Jay T. Hughes, 69, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the home of his son in East Greenville, on February 21, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Katharine (Fairty) Hughes. He was born in Trenton, NJ and served his country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Utah State University...

Robert Kleckner

Robert Kleckner

Feb 13, 2012

Robert J. Kleckner, 86, of Allentown, PA died February 13, 2012. He was the widower of Elizabeth (Keller) Kleckner. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Leiser) Kleckner. He served his country honorable in the Marines during WWII. He was a production manager for the Davis Beverage Corp., Bethlehem for many years. He...

Bruce C. Fegley

Bruce C. Fegley

Feb 12, 2012

Bruce C. Fegley, 69, of Macungie, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Ann (Moyer) Fegley. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of Myrtle L. (Guenst) Fegley Serockie of Lynwood, NY, and the late Ernest W. Fegley. He left high school early to enlist in the Navy and served his country...

George Windish

George Windish

Feb 11, 2012

George Windish, 66, of East Greenville, passed away in his home with his family by his side on February 11, 2012. He and his beloved wife Roberta (Reinert) Windish celebrated 38 years of marriage last July. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles and Estella Mae (Miller) Windish. George was a lifetime member of Huff's...

Gerald Thomas Cunningham

Gerald Thomas Cunningham

Feb 9, 2012

Gerald Thomas Cunningham age 59, of Pennsburg, and formerly Bethlehem, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, Quakertown on Thursday, February 9, 2012, after an extended illness.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Thomas and Charmaine (Levan) Cunningham of Bethlehem.

He was an electrician by trade.

Gerald will be...

William Welsh

William Welsh

Feb 7, 2012

Arrangements are being handled by Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. Hellertown, PA.

Howard Rex

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

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

Clara Haas

Feb 4, 2012

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

Steven Loose

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

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

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

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

Stefanja Chwat

Jan 31, 2012

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

Grace Koch

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

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

Tyrone Diefenderfer

Jan 25, 2012

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