OBITUARIES

Jun 8, 2017

Rodman J. Leister, 85, of Red Hill, and formerly of East Greenville and Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2017. He was the husband of the late Georgianna (Summersgill) Leister. Born in New Berlinville, he was a son of the late Ammon and Alice (Youse) Leister. Rodman was a bricklayer for 50 years. He was a member of...

Jun 6, 2017

Edward C. Kagel, 104, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Suppan) Kagel. He was a self-employed barber on the South Side of Bethlehem. Survivors: A sister, Elizabeth Crock of Nazareth, his niece, Gloria Scheidler, with whom he resided; and many other nieces and...

Jun 5, 2017

John A. Remenar Sr., 95, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away June 5, 2017. He was the husband of the late Helen E. (Hrin) Remenar. John and Helen had one son, John Jr., who currently lives in Denver, CO. Born in Troop, he was the son of the late Andrew and Amelia (Varady) Remenar. John worked for the USPS for...

Jun 5, 2017

David Alan Snyder, 66, of Perkiomenville, passed away June 5, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Caprio) Snyder. Born in Norristown, he was a son of Amelia “Molly” (Vanuto) Snyder, of Perkiomenville, and the late Walt Snyder. David was a graduate of A.D. Eisenhower High School, Norristown. He began his career...

Jun 2, 2017

Urbain J. Van den Broeck, 77, of Macungie, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on June 2, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Marlatt) Van den Broeck. They would have celebrated 20 years of marriage in July. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, he was a son of the late Maria (Doms) Van den Broeck. He...

Jun 2, 2017

Mary Mishler, 96, of Quakertown, passed away June 2, 2017. She was the widow of Harold Mishler. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Frances (Sweed) Pronkowitz. Mary was a manager at the former Quakertown Clothing Manufacturing Co. She loved to cook & bake, and was especially known for her apple pie. She...

May 30, 2017

May 26, 2017

Christopher James Hollister, 26, of Red Hill, and formerly of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, passed away May 26, 2017. He was the beloved life partner of Laura Smith. Born in Meadowbrook, PA he was a son of Francis Hollister, of East Greenville, and Colleen (Genech) Hollister, life partner of Greg Young, of Roslyn. Chris attended St. Timothy’s Catholic...

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May 17, 2017

Daniel W. Heft, 79, of Kunkletown, passed away May 17, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Alberta Susan Heft. The couple celebrated 50 years of marriage this past December. Born in Springtown, he was a son of the late George and Sadie Heft. Surviving with his wife, are children: John (Laura) Shosh, David (Doreen) Shosh, Mitchell (Jackie) Shosh,...

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

Melissa G. Heller Morgan, 48, of Palm, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family. She was the wife of Kyle Morgan and they would have celebrated 20 years of marriage in June. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Aroll G. Heller Jr. who passed in 2014 and Sandra Gayle Heller of Mertztown....

May 16, 2017

Edith (Bovenizer) Golway, 89, of Hereford, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late John Golway Jr. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Anne (Sanders) Bovenizer. Edith is survived by a son, John “Bill” Golway III with whom she resided. A Celebration of her...

May 11, 2017

Joseph L. Black, 71, of Northampton, passed away on May 11, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Bodnar) Black. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Violet (Petros) and Joseph W. Black. He was retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation, where he was a Crane Operator for over 20 years. Survivors: Wife; sons,...

May 11, 2017

Ruth Emma Gottshall, 89, of Frederick, and formerly of Palm, passed away May 11, 2017. She was the widow of Franklin Gottshall. Born in Bechtelsville, she was a daughter of the late Clayton R. and Edna (Fox) Mest. Ruth was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ. Earlier in life, she was employed at the Cab Frye’s...

May 10, 2017

May 8, 2017

Ellis R. Lauman Sr., 82, of Lenhartsville, passed away May 8, 2017. Born in West Point, PA, he was a son of the late John and Estelle (Heffentrager) Lauman. Ellis was a mechanic and welder and worked at various places in both Pennsylvania and Florida throughout his career. In his spare time, he was a tinker and enjoyed fixing...

May 8, 2017

Mary (Pietruch) Watko, 70, of Red Hill passed away on May 8, 2017 after an extended illness. Mary was born in Summit Hill, PA to Florence (Stanek) Pietruch and the late Walter Pietruch. Mary was a wife, mother, grandmother and devout catholic who devoted herself to nurturing her family with boundless thoughtfulness and kindness. As a spectacular cook and...