OBITUARIES

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....

Jun 20, 2010

James Leo Cunningham, 72, of Front Street, Hellertown and formerly of New Jersey, died June 22, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Ann (Zbrowski) Cunningham. He was born and raised in East Orange, NJ. Jim was a tenacious businessman as the owner of Royal Carpet Service in NJ. He was also a loving husband, father, and grandfather....

Jun 20, 2010

Ellen A. Glasbrenner, 78, of Burgundy Circle, Red Hill, and formerly of Conyngham, PA and Cambridge, WI, died June 20, 2010. She was the wife of Stanley N. Glasbrenner. They were married 54 years last July. Born in New Britain, CT, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Kilbourne) Nelson. She was the valedictorian of the...

Jun 20, 2010

Patricia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday the 22nd of June with her sister Helen Roberson, her Cousin Patricia Clymer, and her Brother Edward at her side. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday July the 8th at 10:00 a.m. at the Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 445 N. Main Street, Sellersville. The family will receive friends...

Jun 18, 2010

Constance “Connie” Richards, 62, of Powder Valley, died Friday, June 18th, 2010 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice. She was the wife of Thomas F. Gehringer. Born in Riverside, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Gledhill) Moorhouse. Memorial Services will be at 3 PM on July 31, 2010 at Salem United Methodist Church, 6440...

Jun 11, 2010

Jun 10, 2010

Patrick Ronald Shearer, 69, of Willington Drive, Macungie, died June 10, 2010 at home. He was the widower of Lorraine (Stevens) Shearer. Born in Ambler, he was a son of the late Joseph Antonaccio and Lillian (Robbins) Shearer. He was a route salesman for various food companies for many years before retiring. Since retiring, he has been a bus...

Jun 9, 2010

Rudolph Werner Rosswaag, Jr., 92, died June 9, 2010, in Hellertown, PA. Rudy was born in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, to Rudolf and Helene (Schardong) Rosswaag. He immigrated to America in 1925, and served in the United States Army during World War II. Rudy (aka “Pop”) most recently resided in Hellertown & Riegelsville, PA, and formerly in Lambertville, NJ, where he...

Jun 8, 2010

Donald Knight Dearie, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Forks Township surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010. Born August 9th, 1927 in Fairview, NJ, he was a son of the late Howard and Pansy (Knight) Dearie. He was the beloved husband to the late Diane B. Dearie, with whom he celebrated their...