OBITUARIES

Aug 18, 2010

Aug 13, 2010

Dolores F. Horger, 72, formerly of Pennsburg, died August 13, 2010. She was the widow of David Horger, Sr. Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Garnet (Strohl) Stuber. She was a member of Pennsburg United Church of Christ. Surviving: are 6 children: Lori, wife of Richard Bole; and Carol, wife of Brian West,...

Aug 11, 2010

Marilyn J. Thorsen, age 82, residing in Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2010 and began her assent to heaven to reunite with her husband, daughter, and friends. Her previous residence of 34 years was in Roswell GA where she was a member and avid golf enthusiast at Brookfield West Golf and Country Club. Survivors: Marilyn is...

Aug 9, 2010

Ernest R. Brendlinger, 94, of the Frederick Mennonite Community and formerly of Red Hill, passed away on August 9, 2010. He was the husband of the late Kathryn G. (Schwenk) Brendlinger. Born in Frederick on November 28, 1915, he was a son of the late Claude and Elsie (Renninger) Brendlinger. He worked for Superior Tube in Collegeville for 38...

Aug 1, 2010

Jul 29, 2010

Bernard Halpert, 90, of Allentown, died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at home. Survivors: wife, Kathleen (Felin) Halpert; children: Susanna Levitt, Joan Halpert, Felicia Halpert, Jonathan Halpert, stepdaughter, Margaret LeMay-Lewis, 10 grandchildren; brother, Herbert Halpert; and sister, Edith Riemer. Services: a graveside service will be held in Elmont, NY on Sunday, August 1st at the convenience of the family. Shiva...

Jul 24, 2010

Claude Joseph Hafner, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on July 24, 2010. Born July 13, 1922, in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Rose (Tyhun) Hafner. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and Lehigh University, where he received a BS in Accounting. He served his country honorably in World War...

Jul 24, 2010

Blake Richard and Kamryn Olivia Long, infant twins, were born and passed on July 24, 2010 in Allentown. They were the children of Keith and Jennifer (Miller) Long of Bechtelsville. Surviving: with their parents, are paternal grandparents, Dean & Donna Long, of Lititz; maternal grandparents, Alan & Deborah Miller, of Boyertown; paternal great-grandparents, Richard & Grace Long, of Red...

Jul 24, 2010

Michael W. Spiro, 66, of Red Hill died July 24, 2010. He was the loving husband of Rosemary (Boyle) Spiro. They were married 43 years in June. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Rose (Agogino) Spiro, of Philadelphia, and the late Michael Spiro. He received a BS from West Chester University and an MS from Rosemont College....

Jul 24, 2010

Blake Richard and Kamryn Olivia Long, infant twins, were born and passed on July 24, 2010 in Allentown. They were the children of Keith and Jennifer (Miller) Long of Bechtelsville. Surviving: with their parents, are paternal grandparents, Dean & Donna Long, of Lititz; maternal grandparents, Alan & Deborah Miller, of Boyertown; paternal great-grandparents, Richard & Grace Long, of Red...

Jul 23, 2010

Staten Island, N.Y. - Robert A. Caddell, 81, formerly of West Brighton, died on July 23, 2010 at home in Center Valley, PA. Born on Staten Island, Mr Caddell, an accomplished carpenter, built his first home in West Brighton in 1957 and lived there until he moved to Pittstown, New Jersey in 1987 and then Center Valley, PA in...

Jul 22, 2010

Doreen Allen, 85, of Macungie, died July 22, 2010 with her family whom she loved more than life, by her side. Born in Germantown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Leah (Snyder) McIntyre. A faithful Christian, Doreen was a member of Oreland Presbyterian Church. She was a creative person who loved life and all it...

Jul 20, 2010

Ralph E. Graber, 88, of Hereford, died July 20, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Goldie (Fox) Graber. He was born and raised in East Greenville. Ralph served his country honorably in the Army during World War II. He worked as a wood craftsman at the former Stoke’s furniture factory. He was a longstanding...

Jul 16, 2010

Marta Aurelia Repa, 98, of Tamarac, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2010 in the Frederick Mennonite Community. Born in Holy Cross, Czechoslovakia on June 27, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Marta and John Repa. Marta enjoyed reading, gardening, and taking long walks. Throughout her life she rescued many small animals. She was especially fond...

Jul 4, 2010

Barry Dale Schirk, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Formerly of Douglassville, PA, he was a son of the late Harold and Grace E. (Faut) Schirk. He was an Air Force veteran and served in Vietnam. Prior to his retirement he was an airplane mechanic for Delta Air Lines. He is...

Jul 2, 2010

David C. Sacarakis, 69, of Bethlehem, died July 2, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Weidemann) Sacarakis. Born in Ft. Hill, he was a son of the late George and Josephine (Campanella) Sacarakis. He served in the Army during the Viet Nam War. Following his service, he worked for Bethlehem Fabricators for 16 years. He then opened...

Jun 29, 2010

Brianna Kimberly Kebort, “Nana”, 3, of Allentown, died June 29, 2010 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born in Allentown on March 27, 2007, she was the daughter of Noemi Cruz, of Allentown, and Mark Kebort, of Forks Twp. Surviving with her parents, are 2 sisters, Perjan Destiny Cruz and Casandra Kebort, both at home; maternal grandparents: Alexis Perez...

Jun 28, 2010

Ethel M. Saul, 99, of the Phoebe Home, Richlandtown, and formerly of Red Hill, died June 28, 2010. She was the widow of Robert C. Saul. Born in Fruitville, she was a daughter of the late William and Emma (Erb) Beard. She was a waitress for Moorehead’s Catering in Trappe for 20 years, retiring in 1973. She was a...

Jun 25, 2010

James F. Hein, 77, of Bethlehem, died June 25, 2010 surrounded by his beloved family. He was the widower of Barbara (Behler) Hein who died in 1986. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late William Henry and Margaret Mae (Ackerman) Hein. James served his country honorably in the Army. He was a diesel mechanic for Modern...

Jun 25, 2010

Emma Dittman, 97, of the Frederick Mennonite Community, and formerly of Pennsburg, died June 25, 2010. Born in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late Gottlieb and Eva (Karow) Dittman. She was a pharmacy clerk for the former Chrismer’s Pharmacy, Pennsburg, for over 30 years. She was a member of the New Hanover Lutheran Church. Surviving: Daughter,...