OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 12, 2007

Francine S. Zemba, 62, of Largo, FL and formerly of Bethlehem, died April 12, 2007 in Florida. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Zemba. She formerly was a waitress at the Rainbow Diner in Allentown. She was a member of the Hellertown Assembly of God Church. Surviving is a son, Eric Bradford,...

Apr 10, 2007

William I. Stephens William I. Stephens, 74, of the Village of Huffs Church, Barto, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in his home. Born in Media, PA, he was a son of the late Edgar T. and Mary (Moyer) Stephens. He was a graduate of Haverford High School and the Philadelphia College of Art. After graduation, he taught classes at...

Apr 8, 2007

Ethel J. Lynch, 79, of W. Main Street, Macungie, died April 8, 2007. She was the widow of James Lynch. Born in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Silnik) Wasco. Surviving is a daughter, Stephanie Fandl, of Whitehall; brothers: Thomas Wasco and Don Wasco, both of Allentown; sisters: Shirley Balantincz, of Breinigsville; and Marlene...

Apr 5, 2007

Apr 4, 2007

Daniel Petrovich, 83, of Hellertown passed away on Wednesday April 4, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Husband of Mary Ann (Meisse), they enjoyed 38 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Hellertown on October 14, 1923, he was the son of the late Marko and Cecelia Petrovich. He was a graduate of Hellertown High School...

Apr 1, 2007

Merritt E. Derr, 87, of Whitehall, and formerly of Gilbertsville and Barto, died April 1, 2007 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Frances A. (Kulp) Derr. They were married 63 years last June. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Edwin and Carrie (Gerhard) Derr. He was a graduate of East...

Mar 30, 2007

Antoinette B. (Walters) Ryan, 73, widow of Richard A. Ryan, of Popodickon Drive, Boyertown, died March 30, 2007 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Grim) Walters. She was employed at the Great American Knitting, Bally for 39 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member...