Obituaries

Loretta C. Belac

Loretta C. Belac

Oct 7, 2016

Loretta C. Belac, 78, of Quakertown died October 7, 2016 in the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Ivan J. Belac. Born in Dundee, NY she was the daughter of the late Howard & Elizabeth (Balough) Palmer. She was an artist. Loretta was a member of the Lehigh Valley Craftsman Guild, and various Historical...

Kathy Afflerbach

Kathy Afflerbach

Oct 6, 2016

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Earl Rodenberger

Earl Rodenberger

Oct 6, 2016

Earl Rodenberger, 92, of Trumbauersville died October 6, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Betty Mae (Moyer) Rodenberger. Born in Trumbauersville he was the son of the late Harvey & Carrie (Hartzell) Rodenberger. He owned and operated Earls Garage in Trumbauersville before retiring in 1996. He was also a "Gentlemans Farmer"....

Robert C. Meissner

Robert C. Meissner

Oct 6, 2016

Bob Meissner Robert Charles Meissner, died October 6, 2016 in his home. He was born on April 25, 1930 in Bronx, NY to Charles and Frances Meissner. Bob was baptized at St. Mark Lutheran church in Yonkers, NY by the Rev. Adolph Meyer. He grew up as the only child of German and Irish parents. His father was an...

John 'Snapper' H. Tearney

John 'Snapper' H. Tearney

Oct 5, 2016

John "Snapper" H. Tearney, 87, of Sellersville died October 5, 2016 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was the husband of Anna (Barthold) Tearney. They were married 65 years in March. Born in Colesville, Pa he was the son of the late John H., Sr. & Mable Mary (Thomas) Tearney. He retired from the former U. S. Gauge where...

Earl Arn

Earl Arn

Oct 5, 2016

Earl Arn, 82, of Quakertown died October 5, 2016 at St. Lukes Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of the late Betty J. Arn. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Raymond & Sarah (Wolfinger) Arn. He is survived by three sons Andrew, Eugene, and Lee. Service will be private. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home,...

Delora B. Zagorny

Delora B. Zagorny

Oct 2, 2016

Delora B. Zagorny, 91, of Quakertown died October 2, 2016 in Independence Court Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Zagorny. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Aniceto & Anna (Ziginski) Triboletti. She retired as a sales clerk for CVS in Quakertown. Prior to that she was a sewing machine operator for...

Rachel N. Snyder

Rachel N. Snyder

Oct 1, 2016

Rachel N. Snyder, 87, of Quakertown formerly of Emmaus and Pottsville died October 1, 2016 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center in Richlandtown. She was the wife of the late Frederick E. Snyder. Born in Macungie she was the daughter of the late Reuben & Lottie (Wenner) Lorish. Before retiring Rachel worked at the former Eagle Shirts of Quakertown....

David M. Hippeli

David M. Hippeli

Sep 24, 2016

David M. Hippeli, 62, of Quakertown died September 24, 2016. Born in Allentown, PA he was the son of Marion Jean (Nyce) Hippeli and the late Lawrence Hippeli. He was a mason by trade. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. In addition to his mother he is survived by two daughters Amanda M. of Lehighton, and Rebecca J. of...

Ruth W. Brader

Ruth W. Brader

Sep 24, 2016

Ruth W. Brader, 85, of Sellersville formerly of Green Lane died September 24, 2016 in Rockhill Mennonite Community. She was the wife of Charles T. Brader. They were married 65 years in April. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late William F. & Ruth (Campbell) White. She was a retired real estate agent. Prior to that...

Esther Naomi Meyers

Esther Naomi Meyers

Sep 22, 2016

Esther Naomi Thomas Meyers 94, of Trumbauersville, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 22, 2016. Born on June 5, 1922, she grew up in Trumbauersville in the last house on South Main Street. Her mother passed away when she was only five years old. Because of this, the teacher allowed her to go to school a year early with...

Michael J. Mcmahon

Michael J. Mcmahon

Sep 22, 2016

Michael J. McMahon, 78 of Quakertown died Thursday September 22, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Marcy) McMahon. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late William and Bertha (Flynn) McMahon. Michael was a retired roofer for Roofer Union Local #30 in Philadelphia. He enjoyed woodworking, playing a good game of...

Deborah L. Crouthamel

Deborah L. Crouthamel

Sep 21, 2016

Deborah L. Crouthamel, 67 of Quakertown died Wednesday September 21, 2016 in GrandView Hospital, Sellersville. She was the wife of John W. Crouthamel. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in July. Born in Bedford, PA she was the daughter of the late W. Russell and Evelyn A. (Robinette) Leamer. She was an administrative assistant for JBS Packerland in Souderton....

Colin 'Scotty' Howieson

Colin 'Scotty' Howieson

Sep 17, 2016

Colin "Scotty" Howieson, 72 of Quakertown died Saturday September 17, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Diane (Schaffer) Howieson. They celebrated 36 years of marriage in May. Born in Bellshill, Scotland, he was the son of the late Alexander and Joan Amy (Williamson) Howieson. He was last employed as a diesel mechanic. He was a veteran...

Marie E. Burghardt

Marie E. Burghardt

Sep 10, 2016

Marie E. Burghardt, 97, of Coopersburg formerly of Richboro died September 10, 2016 in Valley Manor Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Karl F. Burghardt, Sr. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Harry S. & Anna (Schaub) Steinmetz. Marie enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by a daughter in law Carol E. of...

Jessica M. Koehler

Jessica M. Koehler

Sep 3, 2016

Jessica M. Koehler, 34 of Pocono Lake formerly of Hellertown died Saturday September 3, 2016 in her home. She was the daughter of Lillian M. (Partridge) Long of Sangerville, Maine and Herman H. Koehler, Jr. of Hellertown. In addition to her parents she is survived by her children Trey, Hailey, Hunter and Madison. Two sisters Mandy Kulick (Mike) and...

Chester D. Miller

Chester D. Miller

Aug 30, 2016

Chester D. Miller, 69, of Quakertown died August 30, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born in Bridgeton, NJ son of the late Roland F. & Ruby (Hughes) Miller. He was a self-employed carpenter and served his country honorably as a Marine during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his children Chester D. Miller, Jr., Jeffrey L. Miller...

Virginia 'Gini' Pitcher

Virginia 'Gini' Pitcher

Aug 28, 2016

Virginia "Gini" Pitcher, 84, of Telford formerly of Warminster died August 28, 2016 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. She was the wife of the late Ted J. Pitcher. Born in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of the late Paul & Elizabeth (Allen) Strang. She was a volunteer at Centennial School District reading to students at various schools,...

Michael Pesesko, Jr.

Michael Pesesko, Jr.

Aug 28, 2016

Michael Pesesko, Jr., 83, of Upper Black Eddy died August 28, 2016 in Doylestown Hospital. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Michael, Sr. & Rose (Spolar) Pesesko. He was a carpenter with the Carpenter Union 1462. Michael enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived...

Willard G. Markley

Willard G. Markley

Aug 17, 2016

Willard G. Markley, 98 years old, died August 17, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA. He was born in Weissport, Pa., the son of the late Ralph Markley and Mable (Gearhart) Markley. He was married to the late Phyllis (Haigh) Markley. Willard was employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company as a foreman in the Electronics Dept, retiring...