OBITUARIES

Feb 25, 2016

Marjorie Ortwein, 90, formerly of Hellertown and Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2016. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Ortwein who died in 2006. They were married for 67 years. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Parenti) Bove. Marge worked for various local dress factories and was...

Feb 25, 2016

David R Young, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on February 25, 2016. He was the husband of Nancy (Penniman) Young for more than 60 years. Born January 8, 1933 in Bethlehem to John W. and Helen (Lynn) Young, he graduated from Liberty High School in 1950 where he was a stand-out distance...

Feb 24, 2016

Gilbert A. Smock, 80, of Steel City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 24, 2016. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Cope) Smock. Born on March 4, 1935, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Gladys (Winch) Smock, Sr. He worked for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp for 39 years before retiring...

Feb 24, 2016

Shirley F. (Ruof) Crouthamel, 89, of Quakertown, died February 24, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd Crouthamel who died January 20, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Kathryn (Sension) Ruof. Shirley was an EKG Technician at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Sellersville....

Feb 21, 2016

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

Feb 20, 2016

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

Feb 20, 2016

Patricia Ann Gray, 78, of Bethlehem, died February 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife of William R. Gray. They would have celebrated 56 years of marriage in April. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Ammon and Ruth (Bortz) Germanton. She worked in the editorial department and as a culinary writer for the former Globe...

Feb 20, 2016

Joyce Ann Eagle, 77, of Pennsburg and formerly of Red Hill, died February 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard “Snipes” Eagle who died in 1998. Born in Obelisk, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Mae (Heimbach) Shade. Her most recent job, she was a demonstrator at local grocery stores. She...

Feb 18, 2016

Emma F. Brown, 94, of Red Hill died on February 18, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth C. “Brownie” Brown. Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Emma (Fisher) Poweleit. She served our country honorably during WWII in the Army Air Corps. After that she worked as a packer for...

Feb 13, 2016

Mary Frances Machamer, 95, formerly of Green Lane and Reading, passed away February 13, 2016. She was the widow of H. Edward Machamer. Born in Millville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Madison and Mary E. (Kear) Linn. She was a hosiery buyer for the former C.K. Whitner, Reading, and then was a sales clerk for...

Feb 12, 2016

Sandra E. Giustino, 50, of Easton, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2016. She was the wife of Ron Giustino. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Constance (Burdick) Muller of Greenwich, NY, and the late Henry Muller. Surviving with her husband and mother, are daughters: Tayrn and Lauren; sister: Suzanne, wife of Steven Schlau; and nieces...

Feb 11, 2016

Tracy Ann Tornetta, 38, of McKinleyville, California, passed peacefully from this world on February 11, 2016. Born on March 30, 1977, she was a daughter of Keith and Roxanne (Moser) Tornetta. Tracy was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. She left for California when she was eighteen and worked there as a Massage Therapist for many years. Tracy...

Feb 9, 2016

Services will be private. Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown are in charge of arrangements.

Feb 8, 2016

Feb 6, 2016

Jonathan C. McCormick, 29, of East Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2016 and is now rejoicing with the Lord. Born in Doylestown, he was raised by his mother, Jacqueline Daniel and his father, Robert W. Daniel. He was a graduate of Pennridge High School and was a goalie on the Soccer Team as well as for several...

Feb 4, 2016

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

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;...