OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2007

PHYLLIS L. HOBE, of East Greenville, died July 2, 2007 in Pennsburg Manor after a short illness. Born in Weehawken, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Moore) Moran, and step-daughter of the late Raymond Maloy. Phyllis was a graduate of Barnard College, New York City. She began her career at a public relations firm,...

Jul 1, 2007

Martha Bartakovits, 75, of Ballek Rd, Reigelsville, died July 1, 2007 at the VNA Hospice House on Black River Rd, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Edward C. Bartakovits who died in 1994. She was a homemaker and domiciliary caregiver. She was a member of the Faith Covenant Church, Quakertown. Martha was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother...

Jun 27, 2007

Loren Linton Thomas, age 83, of Red Hill died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Pennsburg Manor where he resided. He was the husband of the late Fern (Butterweck) Thomas for over 40 years before her passing in 1988. Born in Georgetown, PA, he was the son of late Loren S. and Clara (Draucker) Thomas. He worked as a foreman...

Jun 18, 2007

Beatrice V. Hunsinger, 75, of Quakertown, died June 18, 2007. Born in Colesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Caroline (Heidecker) Rowe. She was married to the late Lawrence M. Hunsinger. She is survived by son, Gerald, and daughter, Sandra Jean Frantz; two grandchildren; brothers, Robert and William Rowe and a sister, Frances Brown. She...

Jun 15, 2007

Phyllis J. (Schaeffer) Urffer, 81, widow of Norbert Urffer, died Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Lutheran Home in Topton where she resided. She was formerly of Fourth Street in East Greenville and the Upper Perk Manor, Red Hill. Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Gussie (Bolton) Schaeffer. Phyllis worked for many...

May 30, 2007

William H. Dermody, M.D. died on May 30, 2007 at his home in Pennsburg, PA. He was born in Hazelton, PA in 1937, the son of William and Edna Dermody. Dr. Dermody was a graduate of The University of Scranton and The George Washington University School of Medicine. He served in the United States Navy Medical Corps for ten...

May 30, 2007

Stephen F. Vargo, 88, formerly of Main Street, Red Hill and Mechanic Street, Bethlehem, died on May 30, 2007. He was the husband of Catherine (Kametler) Vargo for 56 years. Born in Bethlehem he was a son of the late John and Anna (Szabo) Vargo.

He worked at the former Bethlehem Steel Co., for 42 years. He...

May 26, 2007

Dorothy E. Rothenberger, 95, of the Frederick Mennonite Community, and formerly of East Greenville, died May 26, 2007. She was the widow of Frank O. Rothenberger. Born in Finland, PA, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Emma (Moll) Leister. She was a waitress for the former Judge Cooper’s in East Greenville before retiring. She was a...

May 25, 2007

Given R. Swartz, 66, of Prospect Avenue, Allentown, died May 25, 2007. He was the husband of Erma (Blatnik) Hulbert and the late Dolores Swartz. Services were held. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc, Hellertown, was in charge of arrangements.

May 23, 2007

JOHN DAVID MAYALL, 39, died May 23, 2007 at his home in Norristown. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of Donald and Frances (Kennedy) Mayall of Pennsburg. He was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, class of 1986. He loved the outdoors, antiquing, modern art and spending time with friends. Along with his parents, he is survived...

May 19, 2007

Luella M. (Haring) Gilberg, 86, of the Souderton Mennonite Home, and formerly of Red Hill, died May 19, 2007 at the Peter Becker Community, Harleysville. Born in Finland, PA, she was a daughter of the late A. Stanley and Margaret (Long) Haring. She was the widow of Joseph W. Gilberg. She was a sewing machine operator for the former...

May 7, 2007

Kathryn J. Miller, 82, of Red Hill and formerly of Quakertown, PA and Renovo, PA died May 7, 2007, in her home surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Francis Mader who died in 1970 and Walter “Shorty” Miller who died in 2002. Born in Renovo, PA, she was a daughter of the late Sidney and Kathryn...

May 5, 2007

Margaret V. Skraban, 90, of Creek View Road, Bethlehem, and formerly of Hellertown, died May 5, 2007. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Meri (Celecz) Skraban. She was an assembler for the former Western Electric, Allentown, for 23.5 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Hellertown, and...

May 1, 2007

Quentin Hamory Sr., 85, of Alburtis Road, Macungie, and formerly of Allentown, died May 1, 2007. He was the husband of Irene (Smith) Hamory. They were married 64 years this past August. Born in Farrell, PA, he was a son of the late Eugene and Clara (McLaughlin) Hamborsky. He was an Army veteran, having served honorably during World War...

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Apr 17, 2007

Daisy (Kupsinel) Singer, 101, of Hellertown, and formerly of Brooklyn, died April 17, 2007 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's. She was the widow of Arthur Singer. Born in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Annetta (Gorenstein) Kupinsel. She was a bookkeeper in New York City for many years, retiring at age...

Apr 16, 2007

Pauline S. Raymer, 82, formerly of Penn Street, Pennsburg, died April 16, 2007. She was the widow of John E. Raymer. Born in Red Hill, she was a daughter of the late Harry O. and Daisie Mae (Nester) Sweisford. She was a graduate of Pennsburg High School, where she played in the band. She was a member of St....

Apr 14, 2007

Fern C. Gilbert Fern C. Gilbert, 80, of Jefferson Street, East Greenville, died suddenly April 14, 2007. She was the wife of Harold “Tweet” Gilbert. They were married 59 years this past November. Born in Perkiomen Heights, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Mary A. (Gaugler) Christman. She was a graduate of Pennsburg High School, Class...

Apr 14, 2007

Ann D. Durante, 56, of Hereford, died April 14, 2007. She was the wife of George Durante. They were married 34 years last December. Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of Hubert and Anna (Dimino) Lieberum, of West Norriton. She lovingly raised her son, Jesse for 24 years before perusing her career. She first worked for Corina's Country...