OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2011

Brian Keith Nelson, 48, of Bethlehem, died June 1, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Regan (Williams) Nelson. They would have celebrated 10 years of marriage in August. Born in New Eagle, PA, he was a son of James and Genevieve (Teska) Nelson of Belle Vernon, PA. He was a heavy equipment operator with Union Local 825, Hackettstown,...

May 30, 2011

Richard P. Schuler Sr., 86, of Lakeview Terrace, Pennsburg, died May 30, 2011 at home. He was the husband of Pauline (Peterson) Schuler. They were married 64 years this past March. Born in Hosensack, he was a son of the late Russell and Bessie (Moll) Schuler. He was a masonry contractor from 1960 until 1974. He also was employed...

May 30, 2011

Gertrude M. Barron, 81, of Hellertown, died May 30, 2011. She was the widow of Joseph E. Barron Sr. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Gertrude (Teichert) Sheridan. She was a Nurse for Lehigh Valley Hospital for 10 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Hellertown....

May 30, 2011

May 29, 2011

Alvin T. Snyder, 89, died May 29, 2011 in Orwigsburg. Born in Kempton, PA he was the son of the late Charles J. and Ida (Schaeffer) Snyder. He worked as a dairy farmer in Germansville and for Bethlehem Steel.

Survivors: daughters, Soniann and her husband Richard Ratcliffe of Palmerton, Norreen and her husband Melvin Maynard of Simpsonville,...

May 28, 2011

May 28, 2011

Edwin W. Geyer, 87, of Creek Rd., Bethlehem, died May 28, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Benzak) Geyer. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Walter K. Geyer and Mildred R. Worthington. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the Third Division...

May 22, 2011

Dorothy A. Mohr, 92, of Pennsburg, died May 22, 2011 in her home. She was the widow of Kenneth E. Mohr Sr. who died in 1971, and her first husband, John Dulin, who died in 2002. Born in Red Hill, she was a daughter of the late Nathan G. and Katie (Renninger) Schwenk. She worked on the family farm,...

May 20, 2011

Esther Walter, 84, of N. Gravel Pike, Schwenksville, died May 20, 2011 at the Pennsburg Manor. She was the widow of Calvin F. Walter, who died in December of 1985. Born in Schwenksville, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mae (Perch) Ziegler. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in...

May 18, 2011

Richard W. Yeakel Sr., 77, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved companion of Jane E. Yonney. Born in Williams Twp, he was a son of the late Wallace and Julia (Bryfogle) Yeakel. He served his country honorably in the Army. He retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Corp,...

May 17, 2011

Hector M. Sampayo Jr., 63, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Fox Chase Cancer Center. He was the beloved husband of Maryann E. (Moyer) Sampayo. Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Miriam (Trumbore) Sampayo of East Greenville, and Hector M. Sampayo Sr. of Puerto Rico. He was a graduate of...

May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011

Stephen J. Kebort, 61, of Bethlehem, died May 16, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Kelly L. (Scott) Kebort. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of Pauline (Hudock) Kebort of Hellertown, and the late Stanley Kebort. He was an electrician for Bethlehem Steel, worked for Advanced Auto, and then...

May 14, 2011

Anna L. Geyer, 86, of Creek Rd., Bethlehem, died May 14, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Edwin Geyer. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Anton and Cecelia (Barbarics) Benzak. Survivors: husband; son Christopher (Wendy) of Bethlehem; sister Alice Hauser; grandchildren, Kristen Ann, Meredith Paige, Terry Lee,...

May 10, 2011

Gregory J. Jackowski, 61, of Nazareth, died May 10, 2011. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Anthony & Julia (Drewniak) Jackowski. He was a machinist for the past 44 years at Crowder, Bethlehem. He enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle. Surviving: Children: Lori, wife of Andrew Mertus, of Hellertown; and Bryan Jackowski (Melissa), of Glen...

May 7, 2011

J.Howard Shelly, 78, of Zionsville, died May 7, 2011 on his farm. He was the husband of Claire D. (Miller) Shelly. They celebrated 51 years of marriage in April. Born in Palm, he was the son of the late Irwin and Ada (Fisher) Shelly. As a young man, he was a stockperson at the former Hess's Department Store, Allentown....

May 5, 2011

Anna B. Sochanski, 79, of Bethlehem, died on May 5, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill from complications after minor surgery. She was the wife of the late Valentine B. Sochanski. Born in Steel City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Demchuk) Bozileski. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church...

May 3, 2011

Helen L. Church, 84, formerly of Coopersburg, died May 3, 2011. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Helen Bartholomew. Survivors: Son, Roger Shane; daughter Kathy Brinkman; brothers, Harvey, Joseph and John; and sisters, Gloria Dick and Peggy Milan. She was preceded in death by her siblings, David and Mary. Services: Graveside service will...

May 2, 2011

Margaret J. Hermanovitch, 91, of Bangor and formerly of Hellertown, entered eternal rest on May 2, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Hermanovitch. In October they celebrated 33 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Smyth) Giguere. She was a cake decorator for more than 30 years and...

Apr 30, 2011

Korean War veteran Frank M. Barrows passed away at age 79 at his home in Rincon, Ga., on April 30, 2011 surrounded by his wife Charlotte, close family members and his faithful dog, Winston. Born May 17, 1931 in Renovo, he was the son of the late Sidney L. Barrows and Kathryn (Fredrickson) Barrows of Renovo. He was preceded...