OBITUARIES

Jun 17, 2009

Jun 17, 2009

Jun 17, 2009

Kenneth P. Eichenberg, 62, of Telford, died June 17, 2009 at home after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was the beloved husband of Dona (Detwiler) Cuppett. Born in New York City, he was a son of Louise (DeHaan) Eichenberg, of Ocala, FL and the late Herbert W. Eichenberg. Surviving with his wife and mother, are children: Karen...

Jun 15, 2009

Jun 10, 2009

Jun 7, 2009

Robert Frank. Andress Sr., 46, of East Greenville died June 7, 2009. He was the beloved soulmate of Catherine M. Staump. After graduating from Pennridge High, he served in the US Army and then was a chef at the South Perk Restaurant in Perkasie for 14 years until he became ill. Survivors: Catherine; sons, Robert currently serving in the...

May 27, 2009

LeRoy “Roy” A. Stephens, 81, of Leithsville, entered eternal rest on May 27, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Doris (LeComte) Stephens. They were married over 60 years. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late John and Ella (Siegfried) Stephens. Roy worked for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. in the central tool department for over...

May 24, 2009

May 23, 2009

May 23, 2009

Elizabeth J. Hudak, 92, of Hellertown, entered eternal rest at St. Luke’s Hospital, on May 23, 2009. She was the wife of the late Andrew G. Hudak who died in 1982. Born in Sawyerville, IL she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Mary (Thomas) Olenik. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Casco Manufacturing in...

May 21, 2009

Joseph C.Volkert, 59, of Bethlehem, died May 21, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Cunningham) Volkert. They celebrated 38 years of marriage in March. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Joseph Charles and Barbara Ann (Schurz) Volkert. He graduated from Easton High in 1968 and attended Bloomsburg College. Joe enjoyed camping with his...

May 11, 2009

Ruth M. Clary, 61, of Morvale Road, Easton, died May 11, 2009 in Easton Hospital. She was the widow of David Clary, and the companion of Thomas Fisher. Born in Plainfield, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Darby) Hunter. Surviving with her companion, is a son, David Clary, and his wife, April; and a...

May 6, 2009

Mary Rose Slemmer, 65, of East Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Barry E. Slemmer. They were married 41 years last June. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Stofan) Muhr. Mary Rose was an inspector at the former Ford Aeronautics plant in Lansdale...

May 6, 2009

Clayton Schticter Wert, 89, of Hellertown, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009, with his wife of 37 years, Carolyn, at his side. His great humor, sharpness and upbeat personality never left him. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Oliver and Sadie (Schticter) Wert. He was a graduate of Allentown High School in1938, originally planning to...

May 4, 2009

Sidney H. Gehris, 85, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on May 4, 2009 in the home of his daughter, Bonnie, surrounded by his loving family. He waved good-bye to his youngest great grandchild, 18 month old McKenna as he took his last breath. Born in Old Zionsville, he was a son of the late Clarence and Luella Mary (Fretz) Gehris....

Apr 29, 2009

Elizabeth C. "Liz" (nee) Rekasi) on April 29, 2009, of Macungie, PA, currently employed with Sleepy's Mattress Company. She is the beloved wife of John Ventresca; loving daughter of Elizabeth and the late Emil Rekasi Sr.; beloved sister of Emil (Lynda) Rekasi Jr,; dear aunt of Emil III and Alex Rekasi; dearest friend of Steve Hill and Sara Day....

Apr 28, 2009

Wade E. Johnson, 61, of Mountain Drive, Macungie, died April 28, 2009. He was the husband of Audrey “Pat” (Pursell) Johnson who were married 35 years last July. Born in Brownsville, PA, he was a son of the late Clark and Sarah (Johnson) Johnson. As a young man, Wade served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. Later in...

Apr 24, 2009

Ruth M. (Balliet) Nase, 92, widow of the late Laurence W. Nase, Jr., died at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Calvin and Meta (Northstein) Balliet of Lehighton, PA. Ruth was a retired, Registered Nurse who occasionally taught Red Cross classes. She was a member of Pennsburg United Church of Christ, the...

Apr 22, 2009

Bruce J. Bush, 62, of Peevy Road, East Greenville, died April 22, 2009 at home. He was the husband of Mary (McCrudden) Bush and the father of Allison Reid Bush. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Merrill and Doris (Johnson) Bush. He was a graduate of Temple University with a B.A. in Biology, a M.B.A....

Apr 13, 2009

Lane R. “Geps” Gebert, 85, of Upper Hanover Twp. Passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville after a long illness. He was the husband of Narona (Kemmerer) Gebert. They were married 60 years in September 2008. Born in Pennsburg, he was the son of the late John and Emma (Reppert) Gebert. Lane was a...