Arlene E. Wetzel, 84, of Hellertown died Monday, May 20, 2013 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Wetzel. She was born in Fountain Hill on Oct. 22, 1928 to the late Ira and Emily (Zeiner) Sloyer. She worked at the former Lehigh Dress Co., Fountain Hill as a seamstress for 29 years until retiring. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hellertown, and a 1946 graduate of Hellertown High School. SURVIVORS Siblings: Meryle S. Person of Allentown and Stanley D. Sloyer of Hellertown. She was predeceased by a daughter: Renee. SERVICE Family …

Sherleen A. Hahn-Maines, 62, of Lower Saucon Township died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of Robert W. Maines. She was born in Fountain Hill on Oct. 30, 1950 to Shirley L. (Jamicky) Hahn of Coopersburg and the late Lloyd D. Hahn. She was a warehouse manager for Alice Kay and Charming Shops for many years, and a bookkeeper for real estate companies until retiring. SURVIVORS In addition to her loving husband of 16 years; mother; siblings: Deborah J. wife of Arthur A. Haug of Coopersburg, Allen L. Hahn of Emmaus, Trevor J. and his …

Loretta K. (Bender) Mease, 78, of Bethlehem Township, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Ernest C. Mease Sr. (1988) and William E. Miller (1961). She was born in Butztown on Dec. 11, 1934 to the late Eugene and Mae (Ruch) Bender. She worked for 30 years at local textile companies until retiring, and was a member of the Ladies Garment Local Union. Loretta was a 1952 graduate of Liberty High School and a member of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Saucon Township. SURVIVORS Loving children: Carl E. Mease and wife Janice of East Stroudsburg, …

Sam C. Adamek, 78, formerly of Hellertown, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Ganssle) Adamek, who died Dec. 12, 2006. He was born in Bethlehem on Jan. 4, 1935 to the late Frank and Mary Adamek. Sam worked in the meat department of the former Shopwell, Bethlehem and other stores until retiring in 1976. He previously worked in the No. 3 Fabricating Department of the former Bethlehem Steel from 1953-1963. Sam was a member of Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown.  SURVIVORS Sons: Gregory F. of Allentown, Joseph R…

Candace A. Croft of Upper Black Eddy died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. She was born in Oak Park, Ill. to the late Joseph Edgar Pyle and Ann Lucille (Melish) Lind. She was a self-employed florist in the Bucks County area. SURVIVORS Loving children: Jason H. McKay of Brooklyn, N.Y., Damion S. Newton and his wife Heather M. of Riegelsville, Jesse W. wife of Matthew T. Roth of Riegelsville, Maggie E. Croft of Riegelsville; sister: Kim Scot of Petaluma, Calif.; five grandchildren: Kyler, Mason, Jaden, Jackson, Maddox. She was predeceased by siblings: …

Marie B. Molnar, 68, of Lower Macungie Township, went to heaven Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home. She was born in Fountain Hill on May 30, 1944 to the late Raymond W. and Geraldine M. (David) Kirk. Marie was a secretary at the former Triangle Lumber, Quakertown and The Guardian Life Insurance Company. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Wescosville where was an aide for the Church's Preschool and played on the Bell Choir.  SURVIVORS Loving children: Gina L. Ramacci of Fleetwood, Renae Salasky of Bethlehem, Chad M. Molnar of Center Valley; siblings: Lee R. and his wife Susan …

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Ranek, 86, of Hellertown, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. She was born in Allentown on April 26, 1927 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ginter. She was the wife of Frank Ranek, who died Oct. 21, 1984. Betty was a housewife the majority of her life and also worked as a folder at SureFit Manufacturing, Bethlehem for several years. SURVIVORS Children: Jeffrey F. of Hellertown, Mark N. and his wife Donna of Michigan, Kim wife of Edwin Searfoss of Bethlehem; brother: Charles Ginter of Allentown; sister: Nan Bell in Maryland; grandsons: Edwin Jr. …

Sandra C. LaPorta, 75, of Hellertown, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of Michael W. LaPorta Sr. She was born in Allentown on Feb. 1, 1938 to the late Clinton & Mabel (Sprague) Walck. Sandra worked as a homebound and substitute teacher for the former Hellertown School District. She was an experienced seamstress. She will be sadly missed by everyone who had the opportunity to enjoy her wonderful cooking. Whether it was short notice or a holiday gathering for 20, Sandra never disappointed her guests with her gourmet meals. …

Marjorie M. McCullough, 95, of Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, formerly of Cedar Road, Hellertown, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at her residence. She was the wife of the late George J. McCullough (died June 4, 1992). She was born in Easton on Oct. 11, 1917 to the late Earl Henry Laubach and Hattie Mary (Miller) Laubach. Marjorie worked at Chipman Knitting Mills, Easton, and at Bitronics Inc., Bethlehem. She was of Pennsylvania German heritage. SURVIVORS Loving daughter: Marjorie B. wife of Harvey J. Bartholomew Jr. of Hellertown; grandchildren: Robin Denise Bartholomew Walls and Paul Scott …

William J. "Jack" Geyer III, 60, of Lower Saucon Township, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Mary Elizabeth "Libby" (Schweder). He was born in Allentown on June 20, 1952 to William J. "Bud" Jr. and Lorraine E. (Wetzel) of Lower Saucon Township. Jack worked in the Geyer Tire Family Business for many years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hellertown; a volunteer for Dewey Fire Company No. 1, Hellertown for 25 years as a lieutenant; and also assisted with the Dewey Ambulance Squad.  SURVIVORS In addition to his wife …

Winifred Knight Mewborn, 92, of Hellertown, formerly of Southern California, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. She was born in Connecticut on July 27, 1920 to the late Eric and Diane (Hall) Knight. Her father was the author of "Lassie Come Home." She worked as a legal and judicial secretary, retiring in the late 1970s from Los Angeles County. She attended the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown. SURVIVORS Children: Alice Babbitt Freeh wife of James H. Freeh of Quakertown, John C. Mewborn of Lompoc, Calif., Elizabeth wife of …

Constance "Connie" Faith Anderson Donaldson, 89, of Lower Saucon Township died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Coatesville on Oct. 15, 1923 to the late Dudley and Beatrice Mast Moulder Anderson. She was an alumna of Upper Leacock High School in Leola and also graduated in 1945 from Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Connie started her nursing career in New York City before moving to Pennsylvania, where she worked as a registered nurse for Blough Nursing Home, Bethlehem for several years and later at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill Annex …

Frances Mae (Andrews) Werley, 91, of South Whitehall Township, formerly of Upper Saucon Township, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Luther C. Werley, who died June 1, 2003. She was born in Bowmanstown on Nov. 29, 1921 to the late Andrew R. and Julia F. (Stanley) Andrews. Frances was an expert seamstress at various textile companies. She was a member of New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Saucon Township, and served on its Altar Guild. SURVIVORS Loving children: Ronald L. and his wife Janet of New Tripoli, …

John A. Garganta, 81, of Hellertown, died Friday, April 26, 2013 at Gracedale, Upper Nazareth Township. He was born in Bridgeport on Feb. 7, 1932 to the late Antonio and Congetta (Capaldo) Garganta. John served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated the former Garganta's Service Station, Bethlehem. John was a member of Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown. John was an avid soccer player and served as referee for soccer games and was inducted in 1996 into the Northampton County and Lehigh Valley Soccer Halls of Fame. As an avid …

Margaret E. "Peggy" Fluck, 88, of Lower Saucon Township died Monday, April 29, 2013 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late Charles H.A. Fluck, who died May 20, 1996. She was born in Hellertown on May 18, 1924 to the late George J. Sr. and Ella (Litz) Ringhoffer. She worked in Cadet nurses' training during wartime, earning an RN degree from Temple and later a B.S. from East Stroudsburg University. Peggy was a school nurse in the Bethlehem Area and Saucon Valley school districts until retiring. She had also worked at St. Luke's Hospital, …

John C. "Jack" Fabian, 71, of the Pocono area, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Easton Hospital, Wilson Borough. He was born in Bethlehem on Sept. 28, 1941 to the late Stanley and Grace (Schimmel) Fabian. Jack worked at Mack Trucks for many years until retiring in 1987. Jack was a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School, a member of the Southern Lehigh Jaycees, past secretary of the Coopersburg Lions Club, a retired Coopersburg Volunteer Fireman, and past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge No. 469 F&AM. SURVIVORS Children: Terren L. wife of Randall Smith of Big Pond, Wayne D. and his wife …

Ryan M. Fluck, 29, of Hellertown, died Sunday in Lower Saucon Township. He was born in Fountain Hill on Oct. 16, 1983 to Glen S. and Desra A. (Frantz) Fluck, with whom he resided. Ryan started work at Stem's Lawn Care, Hellertown. He was a 2002 graduate of the Saucon Valley School District, where he was a former wrestling coach for several years. Ryan was a graduate of Penn State, earning a Bachelor's Degree in education. He was a member of the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown.  SURVIVORS In addition to his loving parents; brother: Christopher G. of Easton; girlfriend: …

Charles F. Szvetecz, 91, of Hellertown, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Mary D. Szvetecz, who passed away on Feb. 1, 2013. Born in Bethlehem on March 5, 1922 to the late Charles and Theresa Szvetecz, Charles served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army during peacetime (1946). He was an industrial engineer at Mack Trucks, Allentown for many years until retiring. He was a faithful member of the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown, where he served on its choir and built the St. Theresa's …

Bonnie L. Shannon Darragh, 52, of Hellertown died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, April 26, 2013. She was the daughter of Raymond and the late Betty (Strauss) Shannon. SURVIVORS She will be lovingly remembered by her father, her sister Barbara and husband Harry Prentiss of Sunbury, Pa., her brother Raymond (Buddy) Shannon, nephews Tyler Rowan and Logan Shannon, niece Rachel Rowan, her beautiful great-nieces and nephews, and all who cherished her. The family wishes for privacy at this time of mourning. -Obituary courtesy of the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown

James Smith Abbott, 60, of Haycock Township, died Friday, April 19, 2013 at Arden Courts, Allentown. He was the husband of Susan Miller Abbott. He was born in Binghamton, N.Y. on July 31, 1952 to James C. Abbott and Mary H. (Smith) Abbott of Myrtle Beach, S.C. James owned and operated JS Abbott Associates Inc., in association with Guzzetti, SpA of Milan, Italy. He attended Richland Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Quakertown. Jim was an enthusiastic gardener, cyclist and golfer.  SURVIVORS In addition to his loving wife of 25 years; brothers: Mark and his wife Debra of …