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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Obituaries

Sherleen A. Hahn-Maines, 62, of Lower Saucon [Obituary]

Sherleen A. Hahn-Maines died Thursday, May 16, 2013.

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 wife Kathryne R. of Dunkirk, N.Y.; stepchildren, nieces and nephews. SERVICE Family and friends are invited to call from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, May …

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Obituaries

Loretta K. (Bender) Mease, 78, of Bethlehem Twp. [Obituary]

Loretta K. (Bender) Mease died Monday, May 13, 2013.

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, Carol A. wife of John S. Kiss Jr. of Bethlehem; siblings: Richard Bender and his wife Mary of Hellertown, Harriet Frey of Richlandtown; grandchildren: …

Monday, May 13, 2013

Obituaries

Sam C. Adamek, 78, Formerly of Hellertown [Obituary]

Sam C. Adamek died Saturday, May 11, 2013.

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. and his wife Phyllis J. of Bethlehem; granddaughters: Jennifer, Kathleen and Kristen. He was predeceased by a grandson: Jason Michael. SERVICE The …

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Obituaries

Candace A. Croft, of Upper Black Eddy [Obituary]

Candace A. Croft died Thursday, May 9, 2013.

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: Goeffrey Graff, Gary Graff. SERVICE Private. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the …

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Obituaries

Marie B. Molnar, 68, of Lower Macungie [Obituary]

Marie B. Molnar went to heaven Thursday, May 9, 2013.

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 E. Kirk of Bethlehem, Lynn and her husband Roger Nemeth of Coopersburg; seven randchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by an infant…

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Obituaries

Elizabeth 'Betty' A. Ranek, 86, of Hellertown [Obituary]

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Ranek died Monday, May 6, 2013.

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. and Dustin. She was predeceased by siblings: Alice Sauerwine and Mabel Ruth. SERVICE Family and friends are invited to call from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. …

Monday, May 6, 2013

Obituaries

Sandra C. LaPorta, 75, of Hellertown [Obituary]

Sandra C. LaPorta died Sunday, May 5, 2013.

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. Sandra was a member of the Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown. SURVIVORS In addition to her loving husband of 54 years; sons: …

Obituaries

Marjorie M. McCullough, 95, of Hellertown [Obituary]

Marjorie M. McCullough, 95, died Monday, May 6, 2013.

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 Bartholomew.  SERVICE Private at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of …

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Obituaries

William J. 'Jack' Geyer III, 60, of Lower Saucon [Obituary]

William J. 'Jack' Geyer III, of Lower Saucon Township, died Friday, May 3, 2013.

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 of 30 years; parents; children: J. Barrett and his girlfriend Nancy Harte of Hellertown, Meghann E. of Hellertown. He was predeceased by a brother: …

Obituaries

Winifred Knight Mewborn, 92, of Hellertown [Obituary]

Winifred Knight Mewborn, formerly of Southern California, died Friday, May 3, 2013.

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 Gordon Cowan of Lake Arrowhead, Calif., Michael E. Knight of Temecula, Calif.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by …

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