OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 9, 2010

Marian E. (Schlicher) Kline, 93 years, 7 months, 2 days, of East Greenville, died December 9, 2010. She was the wife of the late John M. Kline. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Raymond F. and Mabel A. Schlicher. She was a member of Pennsburg UCC. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving: She...

Dec 6, 2010

Robert Wesley Simpson, 70, of Seminary Street, Pennsburg, died December 6, 2010 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Nancy (Gordon) Simpson, formerly of Chester. They were married 44 years this past September. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Dorothy May (Hart) Simpson. He was an army veteran...

Dec 6, 2010

Arthur S. Kichline, 88, of Hellertown, passed away on December 7, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Bauder) Kichline. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Stewart and Sadie (Gardner) Kichline. He farmed in Lower Saucon Township and was a truck driver and most recently an agent for Daily Express. He was a member...

Dec 5, 2010

Vivian E. (Petrillo) Welsh, 84, of Wilson Borough, passed away December 5, 2010 at home. She was the widow of William Welsh Sr., who died in 1994. She was a life time member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Flagtown, NJ Fire Company. She was a wonderful Mom, who loved her children, and they love her. She was gentle,...

Dec 5, 2010

Donald L. Strauss, 68, of Hellertown, died December 5, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Moyer) Strauss. They celebrated 44 years of marriage in April. Born in Quakertown and raised in Leithsville, he was the son of Edwin and Florence (Strauss) Arena. Survivors: Wife; sons Scott, Michael, and Randy and his wife Kristin; daughter, Tammy wife of...

Dec 2, 2010

Betty R. Stevens, 81, a long time resident of East Greenville, passed away on December 2, 2010. She was the wife of the late William C. Stevens who died in 2009. Born in East Greenville, she was a daughter of the late John and Alverda (Kulp) Smith. Betty was a member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of...

Dec 1, 2010

Christine Mindler, 68, of Hellertown, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010. She was the widow of Donald M. Mindler. Born in Ft. Hill, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Bartakovits) Geld. She was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Hellertown, where she volunteered in their PREP program.

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Nov 30, 2010

Baby Gianna Bella Capasso, infant daughter of Anthony P. Capasso and Jessica L. Stezenko, of Barto, was stillborn, November 30, 2010 at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, PA. Surviving: with her parents, paternal grandparents: Pasquale T. and Flora H. Capasso, of Pennsburg; maternal grandparents: Ivan and Kathy Stezenko, of Barto; paternal great-grandparents: Pasquale T. and Ruth Capasso, Sr. of North Wales;...