OBITUARIES

Jan 28, 2016

Mary Rosaline Ohl, died peacefully on January 28, 4 days from her 98th birthday. Born February 1, 1918, to Harry F and Augusta M Ohl of Lehighton, PA, she was a graduate of Jamestown, Packerton, and Lehighton High schools. She graduated with her RN from Mt Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia in 1942. She became a Lieutenant...

Jan 23, 2016

Frank G. Galassi, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Janice (Bachman) Galassi and they would have celebrated 48 years of marriage on February 4th. Born in Montone, Italy, he was a son of the late Alfonso and Filomena (Troia) Galassi. He graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School and attended...

Jan 23, 2016

Frank H. Murray Sr., 95, of Hellertown, died January 23, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Betty (Mindler) Murray and the late Margaret (Kichline) Murray. Born in Milford Square, he was a son of the late Jacob Murray and Edna (Emery) Murray. Frank served his country honorably in the Navy during WWII. He was the owner of Frank’s...

Jan 19, 2016

William K. Kitchin, 89, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Dianne (Rothenberger) Kitchin. They celebrated 38 years of marriage last April. He was born in Philadelphia, served his country honorably in the Army during WWII, and worked as a technical writer for several companies before retiring from Unysis. Survivors: Wife;...

Jan 16, 2016

Miriam Gibert Robert, 95, of Bethlehem, PA and formerly of Gettysburg, PA, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Shelby A. Robert Jr. Born in Shaw, Mississippi; she was a daughter of the late John Maury and Virgie (Tucker) Gibert. She is survived by her sons, Shelby A. Robert III and...

Jan 13, 2016

Donald R. Lammers, 85, of Red Hill, passed away January 13, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Mary M. (Ronayne) Lammers. The couple were married 64 years last June. Born in LeSueur, MN, he was a son of the late Henry & Theresa (Wacker) Lammers. Donald served in the Army during the Korean War for which he received...

Jan 13, 2016

Betty J. Lesher, 79, of Pennsburg and formerly of Salford Station passed away peacefully in Pennsburg Manor on January 13, 2017. She was the widow of Harold Lesher. She worked at the Franconia Heritage Restaurant for many years. Following that, she worked for the Energy Station Restaurant in Harleysville. Betty is survived by a son Brian of Spring Mount;...

Jan 12, 2016

Evelyn K. Miller, 93, passed away January 12, 2016. She was the widow of Joseph P. Miller. Born in Rittenhouse Gap, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late David and Carrie (Knappenberger) Bauer. Evelyn was employed as a painter for the former Caloric Company, Topton for 33 years before retiring. She was a member of St. Mark’s...

Jan 12, 2016

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

Jan 11, 2016

Helen Choma, 83, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on January 11, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Choma who passed away in 2008.

She is survived by her daughters, Carol E. Berger, and Natalie C., wife of Michael Plantier both of Allentown; a son, Michael with whom she resided; and a granddaughter, Michelle...

Jan 10, 2016

Grace Boyer, 90, of Huffs Church, passed away January 10, 2016. She was the widow of Erwin A. Boyer who passed away February 3, 2014. Born in Lansdale, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Lizzie (Benner) Choyce.

Surviving are sons: Dennis Boyer, and his wife, Donna, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin; and Ronnie Boyer, and his...

Jan 8, 2016

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

Jan 8, 2016

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

Jan 8, 2016

Francis "Frank" Joseph Sofka Jr., 80, of Hellertown, passed away January 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Loretta (Christ) Sofka. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Francis Joseph Sofka Sr. and the late Bertha (Check) Sofka. He served his country honorably in the Army during peacetime. Frank attended Moravian College and went on...

Jan 8, 2016

David F. Bechtel Jr.,55, of Gilbertsville, passed away January 8, 2016 at Pennsburg Manor. He was the beloved son of Annette (Thomas) Bechtel, of East Greenville, and the late David F. Bechtel Sr. He was born in Sellersville. David was a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School. He worked as a dry wall installer for many years. Most recently,...

Jan 8, 2016

Elaine S. McCarthy, 94, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. McCarthy Jr. who passed away in 2012. She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Edna (Wunderlich) Sneed. She attended the University of Mississippi and worked for the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation.

Survivors:...

Jan 6, 2016

Charles W. Grubb, 84, of Palm, passed away January 6, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Grace (Manviller) Grubb. They were married 60 years this past December. Born in East Greenville, he was a son of the late Charles V. & Lillian (Kemmerer) Grubb. Charles served in the Navy aboard the USS Tarawa during the Korean Conflict. After...

Jan 6, 2016

Edna I. Wisser, 90, of Palm, passed away January 6, 2016. She was the widow of Edward N. Wisser. Born in East Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Dillwyn and Stella (Moser) Hallman. Edna was an avid gardener on the family farm. She loved to square dance. She and her husband were former members of the Melody...

Jan 3, 2016

Belinda G.(Barrows) Nichols, 57, of Lebonon, IN, passed away at home on January 3, 2016. Born in Coatesville and raised in Spinnerstown, she was a daughter of Stanton L. Barrows of Spinnerstown and the late Dolores M. (Thompson) Barrows. She was the wife of the late David M. Nichols. Surviving with her father are her children, Ryan D. Hrabina...

Dec 28, 2015