OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 13, 2009

Apr 7, 2009

Philip S. Greger, 89, of Quakertown Road, Pennsburg, died April 7, 2009. He was the husband of Leah (Crossley) Greger. The couple was married 54 years last May. Born in Pennsburg, he was a son of the late Philip S. and Elmina (Wentzel) Greger. Prior to his retirement in 1982, he worked in the maintenance department of the Upper...

Apr 4, 2009

Apr 1, 2009

Carl G. Landis, 85, of Hereford and formerly of Boyertown, died April 1, 2009 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Eileen (Levengood) Landis, who died last month. They were married 57 years last September. Born in Boyertown, he was the son of the late George & Mary (Garman) Landis. He was a veteran of WWII...

Mar 31, 2009

Theodore A. “Ted” Baron, 51, of Hellertown, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. He was the loving companion of Mercedes “Mitzi” Goosley with whom he resided for the past 13 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Hajducko) Baron. He was a graduate of Whitehall High School and Lehigh County Vocational...

Mar 29, 2009

Larry J. Wentz, 68, of Fruitville Road, East Greenville, died March 29, 2009 at home. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Mudd) Wentz. Born in West Rockhill Township, he was the son of John S. and Verna Mae (Kemmerer) Wentz, of Palm. He attended Penn State, and was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of the American...

Mar 23, 2009

Jennie E. Walker, 26, of Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, died March 23, 2009. She was the daughter of Sharon (Hahn) Walker, of Bethlehem, and the late Charles A. Walker. Surviving with her mother, are brothers, Timothy and Jeremy; and sisters, Lisa Mabis and Tammy Johnson; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hahn; and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be on Friday...

Mar 23, 2009