OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2015

Gerald W. Leh Sr., 93, of Manor Care, Pottstown, and formerly of Bally, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Forsyth) Leh. The couple celebrated 70 years of marriage in July 2012. Born in Barto, he was a son of the...

Oct 26, 2015

Mark A. Felix, 51, of Nazareth, passed away October 26, 2015 at home. He was the son of Walter Felix, of Emmaus; and Ruthanne (Tretter) Blasko, of Easton. Mark was a stock clerk for Giant Foods. Surviving are children: Melanie Fatzinger, of Nazareth; Josh Felix, of Bethlehem; and siblings: Pamela, Barry, Tina, Michelle, and Jeffrey; and former wife, Mary...

Oct 25, 2015

Mary A. Geissler, 66, of Lower Saucon, died on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. Born in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis and the late Marie (McLaughlin) Daly. She was the wife of the late George Geissler. Mary retired from Phelps Memorial Hospital in Tarrytown, NY as an...

Oct 24, 2015

Lester B. Kemp, 80, of Palm, died suddenly October 24, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Christine “Tina” (Stoudt) Kemp. They celebrated 54 years of marriage in September 2015. Born in Landis Store, PA, he was a son of the late Wayne Kemp and Katie (Bechtel) Kemp. He served his country honorably in the...

Oct 24, 2015

Verna Mary McCullough, 92, of Quakertown, and formerly of East Greenville, passed away October 24, 2015. She was the widow of Patrick McCullough. Born in Port Allen, Louisiana, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Eunice (Himel) Lemoine. Surviving are children: Patrick McCullough, and his wife, Pam, of Georgia; Jimmy McCullough, of Hereford; and Theresa Hale, of...

Oct 24, 2015

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

Oct 23, 2015

Pearl Irene Hrycko, 92, of Quakertown, passed away October 23, 2015 at home. She was the beloved wife of Andrew Hrycko. Born in Springtown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Florence (Cawley) Balliet. Pearl belonged to the Quakertown Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving with her husband, are children; Douglas Hrycko, and his wife, Lori, of Quakertown;...

Oct 22, 2015

Retired Lt. Col. James F. Braden, 80, of Bethlehem, died October 22, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Loraine (Breach) Braden. Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late George and Pearl (Dunn) Braden. He served his country honorably in the Army and was a retired Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol. He was also...

Oct 20, 2015

Priscilla J. (Simpson) Wisnoskie, 62, of Gilbertsville, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Donald Wisnoskie. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Priscilla (Babcock) Simpson. Along with her husband, Priscilla is survived and loved by all who knew her. Memorial Mass will be November 11, 2015, 11...

Oct 19, 2015

Kenneth Grevell Conrad Sr., 96, of Hilltown Township, Bucks County, died Monday Oct. 19, 2015. He was the husband of Doris [Davis] Conrad, who died on his birthday March 28, 2014. They were married 73 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Claude L. and Louisa (Grevell) Conrad. He is survived by a daughter Barbara Conrad...

Oct 19, 2015

Frank J. Hartl Jr., 74, of Northampton, passed away October 19, 2015. Born in Sellersville, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Edith (Geiger) Hartl Sr. Frank served honorably in the Navy and then the National Guard. He was a production worker for many years at the former Stroh's Brewery. Frank enjoyed target shooting, hiking, traveling...

Oct 18, 2015

Albert G. Heimbach, 88, formerly of East Greenville, passed away on October 18, 2015 at the Lutheran Community in Telford. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Treffinger) Heimbach. Born in Zionsville, he was the son of the late George and Jennie (Wagner) Heimbach. He served his country honorably in the Merchant Marine during WWII. He was a maintenance...

Oct 16, 2015

Paul R. Opp, 57, of Hellertown, passed away October 16, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Frederick and Helen (Heiney) Opp. He was a self-employed home improvement contractor and excellent craftsman. He is survived by a daughter, Amanda, and granddaughter Isabela; siblings: Frederica Marzec, Grace Derr, Dorothy Naddour, Brenda Fisher, Rosie Brown, Frederick Opp,...

Oct 15, 2015

Betty M. Saeger, 91, of Emmaus, passed away September 15, 2015. She was the widow of Gerald Saeger. Born in Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Koch) Dougherty. Betty began her career as a seamstress for the former Emmaus Pajama Factory. She then was a long time teamster and shop steward at the former...

Oct 15, 2015

Oct 13, 2015

Doris E. Lamana, 85, of Bethlehem and formerly of Hellertown died October 13, 2015 in Holy Family Manor. Born in Hellertown, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Sourwine) Hallowell. She was a quality control manager for Surefit Products in Bethlehem. She was a life long member of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church...

Oct 11, 2015

Gilbert "Butch" T. Boettner, 75, of Bechtelsville, passed away suddenly at home on Oct. 11, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Pollinotz) Boettner. They were married 36 years this past March. Born in Shanesville, he was a son of the late Gilbert & Mabel (Dillaplane) Boettner. Butch served in the Navy during Peacetime. He was in line...

Oct 9, 2015

Irene A. Miller, 77, of Northampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 9, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Irma (Vair) Debelak. She was a Realtor in Kalamazoo, MI until retiring in 2005. She was a member of the "Red Hat Society" when she lived in Michigan. Survivors:...

Oct 9, 2015

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

Oct 2, 2015

Robert C. Shurgalla Jr., 60, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Check) Shurgalla. They celebrated 40 years of marriage in June. Born in Ft. Hill and raised in Hellertown, he was a son of Robert Sr., of Coopersburg, husband of Mary Shurgalla, and Joan (Knauss) Shurgalla Solt, wife of...