OBITUARIES

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,...

Jun 24, 2010

Doris R. Vazquies, 79, of Pleasant View Rd, Lower Saucon Township, died June 24, 2010. She was the widow of Lester A. Vazquies. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Evelyn (Willmet) Naylor. She was a school bus driver for the Intermediate Unit for many years retiring in 1992. Doris was a wonder-ful mother...

Jun 24, 2010

Kathryn (Skraban) Moore, 53, of Shermansdale, PA died June 24, 2010. Born in Bethlehem, she was a the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Lonscar) Skraban. She was a counselor in the Pennsylvania State prison system before retiring. Surviving: is a daughter, Sara Moore, of Baltimore, MD; and a son, John Moore, of Shermansdale. Memorial Services will be...

Jun 24, 2010

Servet Backa, 79, of Clubhouse Court, Center Valley, died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice in Allentown. He was the loving husband of Jorgjia (Cicko) Backa. Born in Albania, he was a son of the late Habil and Sabike Backa. He was a Foreign Service Officer for the government of Albania.

Survivors: Along with...

Jun 22, 2010

Dennis “Terry” Stone, 55, of Spring City, died June 22, 2010. He was the loving husband of Debra (Stong) Tartaglia-Stone. Born in Macon, GA, he was a son of WM Stone, Jr, of West Columbia, SC; and the late Bobbie Jo (Shealy) Stone. He was the valedictorian of the Fletcher Seventh Day Adventist Academy, and a received a B.S....