OBITUARIES

Apr 11, 2017

Jean E. Brown, 63, of Catasauqua, PA, passed away on April 11, 2017. Jean touched countless lives. She volunteered in many places, with a key focus on training humans in the best interest of dogs. One of her greatest passions was her work with seeing eye dogs.

She was a Licensed Social Worker in private practice with...

Apr 10, 2017

Betsy Lee Garner-Hicks, 73, of Catasauqua, passed away on April 10, 2017 at Muhlenberg Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Hicks. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Doris Garner. She held a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Betsy was a very patriotic person and an avid supporter of...

Apr 9, 2017

Shawn Matthew Barbarito, 21, of Quakertown, passed away April 9, 2017. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a son of Nicholas and Lisa (Patrick) Barbarito of Quakertown. Shawn was affiliated with East Swamp Church, Quakertown. He loved skateboarding, playing video games, his family and pets, the beach and being outside during the summer. Surviving with his parents, are...

Apr 8, 2017

Apr 2, 2017

Joyce E. Sine, 89, formerly of the Upper Perk Manor in Red Hill, passed away peacefully with her daughter Christine by her side on April 2, 2017. She was the widow of Robert Sine. Born in Bally, she was a daughter of the late Archer and Mamie (Seibert) Conway. Joyce was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Mar 30, 2017

Louise B Sperber, 78, of Peter Becker Community in Harleysville died suddenly on March 30, 2017. She was the wife of Joseph H Wilkens. They had been married for ten years. She was known to be caring; engaging; loyal friend; competitive; helpful; fun as a companion; women’s sports person; leader; and good sport team coach as well as a...

Mar 27, 2017

Jose A. Vargas, 45, of Pennsburg, passed away March 27, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Kirstin (Fisher) Vargas. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Jose Vargas, of Palm Coast, FL; and Maria Cora, of Philadelphia. Jose is a graduate of Olney High School. He worked for many years as a machine operator and then supervisor...

Mar 27, 2017

Winfield R. Lynch Sr., 83, of New Ringgold, passed away on March 27, 2017. Born in Arcola, PA, he was a son of the late B. Frank and I. Louise (Stierly) Lynch. Early in life, he was a furniture builder, and then he became a Diesel Truck Mechanic. Surviving are his daughter, Kathleen, wife of Mark Lane of Zionsville,...

Mar 23, 2017

Wayne E. Shelalis, 53, of Boyertown, passed away March 23, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Bernice Shelalis. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John & Katherine (Eisenhardt) Shelalis. Wayne was a long and short haul truck driver for many years. Most recently, he was a security guard. Surviving with his wife, are step-children...

Mar 23, 2017

Joyce E. Miller, 90, of Red Hill and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017. Born in West Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Wenner) Scheirer. She was the wife of the late Rev. Orville E. Miller. They were married for 56 years before his passing in 2003. A graduate of...

Mar 19, 2017

Mar 17, 2017

Anna L. Hetrick Anna L. Hetrick, 92, died on March 17, 2017, peacefully at home. She was the loving wife of the late Asher A. Hetrick. Born on February 24, 1925, in Hellertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ignatia (Shotnick) Prielozny. She was predeceased by siblings Kathryn, Louise, Stephanie, Mary, Helen, and Stephen, Jr....

Mar 15, 2017

Harold “Ben” L. Benner, 92, of East Greenville, passed away March 15, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude (Alderfer) Benner. The couple was married 61 years this past October. Born in Argus, PA, he was a son of the late Horace and Katie (Leister) Benner. Harold is an Army veteran of WWII. He was the owner of...

Mar 10, 2017

Joyce "Jodi" Kelton passed away on March 10, 2017. She was 78. Joyce Ann Direnzi was born November 28, 1938 to Frank and Marcella Direnzi in Republic, Pennsylvania. A coal miner's daughter and the oldest of three children, she attended Redstone High School. Joyce was a self-professed tom-boy, involved in the 4-H club, enjoyed basketball, swimming, and playing in...

Mar 10, 2017

Wilmer W. Kulp, 91, of East Greenville, passed away March 10, 2017. He was the husband of the late Babette (Hesse) Kulp who passed away last month. Born in Pennsburg, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Badman) Kulp. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII. Wilmer was employed at the former Paul Spaar...

Mar 10, 2017

Mar 10, 2017

Mar 9, 2017

Walter C. Spall Sr., 84, of Breinigsville and formerly of Palm, passed away suddenly at home on March 9, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Sally Ann (Puglia) Spall. Born in Staten Island, NY, he was a son of the late Walter J. and Josephine (Chiariello) Spall. He served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean...

Mar 9, 2017

Margaret L. Belletti, 93, died on March 9, 2017 at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. She was the loving wife of the late Maurice V. Belletti. Born on May 28, 1923 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth Daggett. Margaret was an avid reader who was well known for her baking skills as well...

Mar 6, 2017

John M. Connell, 63, of Hellertown, passed away on March 6, 2017. He was the son of Kathryn (Turiocy) Connell and the late James Connell. John was retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation where he worked in maintenance and was a Union Shop Steward. He was a member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in...