OBITUARIES

Mar 31, 2016

Richard J. Kave, 60, of Hellertown, passed away March 31, 2016. He was the son of Richard E. Kave, of Northampton, and the late Carol S. (Coles) Kave. Richard was a print setter in Colorado before returning to the area. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving with his father, are brothers: Robert, and his wife, Kim, of Middlebury Center,...

Mar 31, 2016

Daisy Elizabeth Lyons passed away with no heart beat on March 31, 2016. She will be greatly missed by her mother and family. She had finished her goal before she ever reached her first breath. She is the guardian angel of her mother and all the hearts she touched. Her funeral will be held on April 7, 2016 at...

Mar 30, 2016

Lenvil Blevins, 84, of Barto, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Erma Lee (Hamm) Blevins. Born in White Top, VA, he was a son of the late Jont and Edith (Eldreth) Blevins. He worked as a foreman for the former Fisher’s Saw Mill in Hereford for over 30 years until the mill...

Mar 29, 2016

Leena K. Patel, 66, of Northampton, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Kailash Patel. Born in India, she is the daughter of Jasumati Patel of S. Plainfield, NJ and the late Bhogilal Patel. She was the manager of the Northampton Pharmacy, her family business, for 20 years until retiring in...

Mar 27, 2016

Lena E. Wilson, 87, of East Greenville, passed away March 27, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born in East Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Asher G. and Meltha (Reppert) Kriebel. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Pennsburg. Lena was a former accordion player, and played in several local bands. She enjoyed playing...

Mar 24, 2016

Sandra O. Eisenhart, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her daughters on March 24, 2016. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (McCloskey) Stiles. She worked at the former Meridian Bank, now Wells Fargo in Hellertown for 30 years from 1963 to 1993. Following that, she worked...

Mar 20, 2016

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown are in charge of arrangements.

Mar 18, 2016

Adam J. Fekula, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 18th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Freemansburg, Adam was a graduate of Liberty High School and, after a short baseball career with the Philadelphia Athletics organization, worked in the General Services Division of Bethlehem Steel as a draftsman and estimator for 32 years. After his initial retirement,...

Mar 15, 2016

Esther Oquendo, 70, of Bethlehem, died March 15, 2016. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the wife of the late Jesus A. Oquendo. She is survived by her daughters, Dianna Ortiz (Omar), and Robin Ganchoso (Victor), both of Bethlehem: and her siblings: Marta, Mirta, and Hank. She was predeceased by a daughter Maria. Services will be private. Visit...

Mar 13, 2016

David Richard Birnbaum, 95, of Bethlehem, passed away March 13, 2016. He was the husband of the late Ileen (Whitehead) Birnbaum for 68 years before her passing in 2014. Born in Bethlehem on May 31, 1920, he was a son of the late David and Hannah (Murphy) Birnbaum. He graduated from Liberty HS, Bethlehem. He served his country honorably...

Mar 11, 2016

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown are in charge of arrangements.

Mar 11, 2016

Winifred G. Moyer, 90, of Allentown and formerly of Red Hill and Quakertown, died peacefully on March 11, 2016. Born in Hereford, she was a daughter of the late Ammon and Margaret (Bachman) Strunk. She was an assembler at Knoll in East Greenville for 25 years. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Pennsburg.

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Mar 11, 2016

Mar 10, 2016

Katherine “Kay” Strelecky, 81, formerly of Pennsburg, passed away in the presence of her daughters on March 10, 2016, in Reston, VA. Kay, or Kate as she was known to family, was a daughter of the late Edwin and Anne (Bednar) Ashton of Oakdale, PA. She received degrees from Carlow College and The Catholic University of America before embarking...

Mar 9, 2016

Feb 29, 2016

Betty Hagenbuch, 83, of Pennsburg, passed away unexpectedly on February 29, 2016. She was the beloved wife of William Hagenbuch. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in August. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Eva (Roth) Gilbert. She was a member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pennsburg. Surviving with her husband...

Feb 28, 2016

Alfred C. Wampole III, 27, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Born in Allentown, He was a son of Alfred Jr. and Theresa L. (Jarrett) Wampole. He worked in the autobody repair trade. He was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Pennsburg. He also enjoyed tattooing and was a musician.

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Feb 27, 2016

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 27, 2016

Joseph E. Iski, 78, of Pennsburg, died February 27, 2016. He was the beloved husband of M. Felicia (Pausic) Iski. Born in Darragh, PA he was a son of the late Andrew and Irene (Kertes) Iski. Joseph served our country honorably. After the service, he worked for Norristown State Hospital. Then he worked for Merck in West Point for...

Feb 27, 2016

Harold “Pete” Reigner, 88, of Frederick Living and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2016. He was the beloved husband of June (Rothenberger) Reigner. Born in Pennsburg, he was a son of the late Ralph and Sarah (Schlicher) Reigner. He served his country honorably in the Army during the post WWII Japanese Occupation. Following that, he...