OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2011

Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Uhl, 93, of Center Valley, passed away January 22, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. Born in Center Valley, she was a daughter of Max and Anna Uhl. Betsy was a garment worker for most of her life. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and working outside. During her lifetime, she did a lot of traveling. Surviving:...

Jan 21, 2011

Kristine A. Vasko, 86, formerly of Hellertown, died January 21, 2011 in Amarillo, TX. She was the widow of George J. Vasko. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Sipl) Grozdanoff. She was a dental assistant for Dr. Mihalski, Hellertown, for 35 years. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Hellertown....

Jan 18, 2011

Stephen Szegda, 93, formerly of Green Lane, died January 18, 2011 at the Frederick Mennonite Community. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen V. Szegda. Born in Boyertown, he was a son of the late John and Pauline Szegda. He worked for the former Brunner’s Bakery in East Greenville, as a delivery driver, and then for the...

Jan 13, 2011

William G. McAfee, 72, formerly of Roxborough, died January 13, 2011 at Andorra Woods Nursing Facility, Whitemarsh. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William M. and Rose C. (Owad) McAfee. He served in the U.S. Marines during peacetime. He was of the Catholic faith. Surviving: Sister, Susann, wife of Salvatore DiMarco, Red Hill. Services: Funeral...

Jan 7, 2011

Giovianni Nickoliah Ortiz, born August 3, 2010, passed away on January 7, 2011. Born in Reading, he was the son of Samuel Ortiz Jr., of Reading and Katie E. Seidt of Pottstown. Surviving with his parents are grandparents: Melinda Moss and Chris Seidt; and BethAnn Heath and Samuel Ortiz; great grand parents Sarah Losh and Carl Hoffman; Fern and...

Jan 6, 2011

Anna C. Gabriel, 97, of Royersford, died January 6, 2011. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Conchetta (Sparenzella) Petti. Anna was a loving wife to the late Victor Gabriel. She is survived by her daughter, Marianne Tana, of Red Hill; 3 grandchildren: Michelle Friend, Christine Slater and Bob Tana; and 4 great-grandchildren:...

Jan 6, 2011

Warren R. Sowers, 76, of Pennsburg, entered eternal rest on January 6, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Schuppert) Sowers. Born in Van Bipper, Maryland, he was the son of the late Warren R. and Hazel (Danaker) Sowers Sr.. Warren served honorably in the US Army. He worked for David W. Martin Plumbing for 37 years. He...

Jan 4, 2011

Margaret C. “Peg” Birkel, 84, formerly of Lower Saucon Township, Bethlehem, passed away on January 4, 2011 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. She was the wife of James R. Birkel, who died in 2002. A son Thomas J. Birkel preceded his parents in death in 1981. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. and...

Dec 30, 2010

Elizabeth “Betty” Alice McManus, 69, of Pennsburg, died December 30, 2010 in Pennsburg Manor. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Elizabeth Rita (Marley) McManus. She served in the Army during the Vietnam War. She was a clerk in the U.S. Postal Service in Pennsburg for 22 years, retiring in 2003. She was...

Dec 25, 2010

Dec 25, 2010

Kerry D. Loose, 63, of Green Lane, died December 25, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Reckner) Loose. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Pauline (Miller) Loose. He worked in auto body repair for Manheim’s Hatfield Auto Auction for over 30 years until he became ill. Surviving with his wife is...

Dec 24, 2010

Florence H. Lavin, 86, of Pennsburg, PA passed away peacefully with members of her family at her side on December 24, 2010. Florence was born on September 1, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Andrew and Mary (Unruh) Hamilton, Sr. In 1946, she married the love of her life, the late Dr. Robert J. Lavin. She was a...

Dec 23, 2010

Dec 23, 2010

Alice Marie (Teufel) Zuanet, 69, of Allentown, died December 23, 2010. She was the wife of Lorenzo Zuanet. Surviving: with her husband, are siblings: Robert J. Tuefel, of Emmaus; Mary Ann, wife of Robert Zinzer, of Millsboro, DE; and a cousin, Betty Jane Scanlon, of Margate, NJ. Services: Memorial Mass will be at 11 AM on Friday at St....

Dec 22, 2010

Millard J. Dillenback, 87, of Macungie, PA, entered eternal rest on December 22, 2010. Born in Chaumont, NY, he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Louise (Millard) Dillenback. Millard served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps in Southeast Asia and then as a Military Policeman during World War II, from 1942 to 1945. He...

Dec 22, 2010

Paul M. Kitei, 77, of Barto, died December 22, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Alice A. (Braun) Kitei. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Harry and Nan (Wexler) Kitei. He was a Philadelphia policeman for many years before retiring in 1982 due to illness. Surviving with his wife, are children: Karen Ash, of...

Dec 22, 2010

Rose Marie (Russo) Behlert 69, of Greenleaf Nursing Home in Doylestown died December 22, 2010. Born in Lansdale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Gleaner) Russo. Surviving: Two sons: Karl Russo of Pottstown and Richard Russo of Washington D.C.. She is also survived by brothers Anthony Russo of Green Lane, PA, Joseph Russo of Spring...

Dec 21, 2010

Dec 20, 2010

Carmen Vincent Rappatone, 74, of Ft. Meyers, FL, entered eternal rest on December 17, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Martha Rappatone. They celebrated 15 years of marriage in February. Born in Conshohocken, PA, he was the son of the late James and Mary (DePalma) Rappatone. After graduating from high school in 1954, Carmen served his country honorably...

Dec 20, 2010

Ruth Caroline (Mohr) Hunsberger, 87, died December 20, 2010 at Park House Providence Pointe in Royersford. She was the loving wife of the late Daniel W. Hunsberger. Born in Zionsville, PA, she was a daughter of Clarence and Sallie (Stahl) Mohr. She was a sewing machine operator at Stauffer Manufacturing for over 30 years and was a library aide...