OBITUARIES

Sep 17, 2010

Sep 17, 2010

Margaret Kospiah, 84, of Bethlehem, died September 17, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus. She was the wife of the late Stephen Kospiah. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Boldizar) Piripavel. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church, Bethlehem, and a member of the church pierogie...

Sep 16, 2010

Arlene E. Ruth, 86, of Macungie, died September 16, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Ruth. Born in Wescosville, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Beulah (Reichard) Heist. Arlene worked as a sewing machine operator at several sewing factories in the area. She was a member of Western Salisbury Lutheran Church. Survivors: Husband; sons...

Sep 13, 2010

Edward A. May, of Moorestown, NJ, and formerly of the Upper Perkiomen Valley,PA, died September 13, 2010. His wife of 67 years, A. Dovie May, died last year. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Fuchs) May. His brother, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. May preceded him in death. Edward was a...

Sep 12, 2010

Catherine M. Vargo, 87, of Red Hill and formerly of Bethlehem, died September 12, 2010. She was the wife of the late Stephen F. Vargo who died in 2007. Born in Bethlehem, she wads a daughter of the late John and Theresa (Mestrick) Kametler. Catherine worked for the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation for several years during WWII. Following that,...

Sep 10, 2010

Evelyn L. DeLong, 94, formerly of Red Hill, died September 10, 2010. She was the widow of Howard A. DeLong. Born in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Laura (Reichard) Nase. She was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville. She was a quiller for the former Buffalo Woven Label Works,...

Sep 10, 2010

Martha K. Freed, age 99, of Spinnerstown, died September 10, 2010 at the home of her nephew, Ronald and Judith Freed, with whom she resided.. Born in Pennsburg, she was the daughter of the late Wellington and Emma (Heipler) Freed. She was employed at Knoll, East Greenville in the wood finishing department, for many years before retiring. Prior to...

Sep 8, 2010

Lillian M. Brown, 82, of Green Lane, died September 8, 2010 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. She was the widow of Edward Brown, Sr. Born in Lansdale, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle (Schwager) Frederick. She was a machine operator for Simco in Hatfield for several years, retiring in 1993. Surviving is a daughter, Denise...

Sep 6, 2010

Stephen J. Kish Sr., 72, died September 6, 2010. Survivors: He was the beloved husband of Justine M. Kish; father of Stephen Jr. and Susan Kish; grandfather of Jamie and Zachariah; and great grandfather of Jocelyn. He will never be forgotten or replaced and his love and laughter will live on in their hearts. Services: Private. Arrangements, Falk Funeral...

Aug 30, 2010

Nancy Ann Turioscy, 75, of Allentown and formerly of Hellertown, died August 30, 2010. She was the widow of Charles Turioscy and Robert Joyce. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Peters) Achey. She was a realtor at Patt-White Realty for 18 years. Prior to that, she owned and operated Nancy Turioscy’s Beauty...

Aug 27, 2010

Mildred Henrietta Aries, 91, of Hellertown and formerly of Massapequa Park, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 27, 2010. She was the widow of William Aries and Herman Schoonebeek. Born in Queens, NY, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Margaret (Foster) Bucheit. She was a graduate of the NY Art Students’ League,...

Aug 22, 2010

Richard C. Sheets, 41, of Macungie, died August 22, 2010. He was the husband of Rebecca (Taddei) Sheets. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a son of Charles and Kathleen (Joyce) Longacre, of Limerick. He served in the US Army during peace time. Surviving with his wife and parents, is a sister, Teri, and her husband, Blaze, and many...

Aug 20, 2010

Hazel Brodzinski, 95, of Red Hill, died August 20, 2010. She was the widow of Henry Brodzinski. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sara (Burns) Hughes. She was a member of New Goshenhoppen UCC, East Greenville. She was a member of the R.S.V.P. and Golden Agers, and was a volunteer at the Thrift...

Aug 20, 2010

Evelyn I. Stoudt, 91, formerly of Boyertown and East Greenville, died August 20, 2010. She was the widow of Paul B. Stoudt. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late James and Louisa (Hettenbach) Gross. She was a waitress at Cab Frye’s Restaurant, Palm from 1953 to 1969. Surviving: 5 grandchildren: Dean, Catherine, Wendy, Brian, and Deborah;...

Aug 20, 2010

Theodore “Kim” Keyser, 54, of East Greenville, died suddenly on Friday, August 20, 2010. Born in Souderton, he was the son of the late Theodore K. and Betty Jane (Phander) Keyser. He received a BA in Business from Moravian College. He was a self employed entrepreneur, most recently as the owner of Cornerstone Sweeping Inc. for the past 6...

Aug 18, 2010

Jason Joseph Orlick, 23, of East Greenville, died August 18, 2010. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Mark and Teri (Milone) Orlick, with whom he resided.

Surviving with his parents, is a daughter, Adriana Orlick; brothers: Jonathan and Andrew, both of East Greenville; and maternal grandmother, Flo Milone, of Philadelphia. He was pre-deceased by grandparents,...

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...