12 May 9-15, 2013
Obituaries
Clyde B. Burns
Clyde B. Burns, 65, of Moore Township, died Tuesday, April 30. He was the husband of Donna (Schmidt) Burns of Scottsville, Kentucky. Clyde was a truck driver for Moore Trucking in Moorestown, where he worked for 20 years before retiring. He was a member of the Petersville Rod & Gun Club. Born in Fountain Hill on January 3, 1948, he was a son of the late Bernard and Dorothy (Smith) Burns. In addition to his wife, Donna, he is survived by a son, Abraham Burns of Kentucky; a daughter, Riesha Warran of Kentucky; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Gene S. Burns, Sr. of Moore Township; Two nieces and six nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wilson H.L. Burns, Sr. in 2010. Services will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Moorestown – Bath.
Dolores A. Cortez
Nov. 11, 1939 – April 26, 2013 Dolores A. Cortez, 73, of Nazareth died on Friday, April 26. A graduate of Nazareth High School, she retired from Bell Box Co. Born Nov. 11, 1939 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Antoinette (Ambrose) Cortez. Surviving are five sisters, Mary Frey of Tatamy, Virginia Kulp of Bethlehem, Margaret La Toure, Nellie Mengel, and Matilda Kolb, all of Nazareth; one brother, Martin Cortez, Jr., of Nazareth; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were sisters Mame Pietro and Helen Swope, and brothers Carmen Cortez, Sr., Russell Cortez, and Frank Cortez. At her request, a private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth. Memorial contributions may be made to Nazareth Ambulance Transport Services, P.O. Box 326, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Mary Ann Edler
Mary Ann (McErn) Edler, 81, of Nazareth, died Wednesday, May 1, at home. She was the wife of Charles Edler. Born in Jersey Shore, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Hill) McErn. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters DebraTaylor of Elimsport, and Jill Coonrod of Nazareth; sister Frances Fogle of Florida; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Inc., Nazareth. Services are private, and at the convenience of the family.
Gene Gaynor
July 15, 1923 – April 25, 2013 G e n e Gaynor, 89, of Moore Township, formerly of Roslyn Heights, Long Island, N.Y., died on Thursday, April 25. He was the husband of Lee (Belotte) Gaynor. Gene served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He later attended college and went on to enjoy a successful career in the advertising and mail order business, in which he worked for more than 40 years before retiring. Born Jul 15, 1923 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Giovanetti and Sophie (Buono) Gaynor. He was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Dana. Preceding him in death was his son, Gene R. Gaynor, on June 9, 2012. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hors. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown.
David A. Keich
Dec. 11, 1970 – April 29, 2013 David A. Keich, 42, of Northampton died Monday, April 29. Born Dec. 11, 1970 in Allentown, he was a son of the late
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Gage Gaza Kerbacher
April 30, 2013 Gage Gaza Kerbacher, infant son of Richard J. and Kristen (Mack) Kerbacher of Bath, died Tuesday, April 30 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Adrianna Stroup and Sky Tertel, both at home; paternal grandparents, Richard and Lois (Snyder) Kerbacher, of Bath; maternal grandparents, Walter and Marie (Labish) Mack, of Palmerton; aunts and uncles, Joleen Mack and fiancé Ryan Oncheck, of Germansville; Darryl and Lynn Mack, of Walnutport, Blaine and Chris Hoppes, of Bath. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be presented to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, c/o Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Marlene L. Kocher
Oct. 4, 1936 – May 1, 2013 Marlene L. Kocher, 76, of Nazareth died on Wednesday, May 1. She was the wife of Russell “Reds” Kocher. Before retiring in 2003, Marlene worked at Martin Guitar in Nazareth for 17 years. Born Oct. 4, 1936 in Lower Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Helen (Butz) Biechy. She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Nazareth. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mary Mainhardt, of Wind Gap; a son, Chris Todora, of Canadensis; step-sons Richard Kocher of Nazareth, and James Kocher of Bath; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Ethel Pysher of Palmer Township and Gladys Wambold of Effort; three brothers, Dale Biechy of Florida, Clayton Biechy of Belfast, and Russell Biechy of Moore Township. Preceding her in death were sisters Beatrice Shafer, Hilda Rex, and Malvena Beam; and brothers Harold, Richard, Lester, Leonard, Ernest, John and Wilford Biechy. In keeping with her wishes, there was no visitation or funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s U.C.C. or to the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s, c/o the Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
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Michael M. Manning
Sept. 9, 1948 – May 4, 2013 Michael M. Manning, 64, of Bath died suddenly at home on Saturday, May 4. He was the husband of Yvonne M. “Dolly” (DeCarlo) Manning. He retired in 2004 from the
Northampton County Prison, where he worked as a corrections officer for 25 years. Prior to that, he worked at Bean, Inc. He was also a part-time police officer for the former Bath Borough Police and in Upper Nazareth Township. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Born Sept. 9. 1948 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Michael and Barbara (Remsing) Manning. He was a member of East Bath Rod & Gun Club and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bath. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael A. Manning, of Northampton; a daughter, Melissa M. Manning, of Bethlehem; two step-sons, Jaryd Birosik of Northampton and Brad Birosik of Bethlehem; two step-daughters, Keri and Aly Worthington, of Bethlehem; a sister, Barbara Fischl, of Bath; three brothers, James Manning of Monroe County, John Manning of Bath, and Tim Manning of Bath; several nieces and nephews, and two great-nieces. Memorial services will be on Friday, May 10, at 11 .m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Calling hours 9-11 a.m. Friday. As part of the service, Michael will be honored for his dedication to God ands Country. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of St. Luke’s in Loweer Saucon Township, c/o the funeral home.
John T. McNeill
May 21, 1936 – May 3, 2013 John T. McNeill, 76, of Bath died Friday, May 3. He was the husband of Joanna (Caramanno) McNeill. He was a sheet metal worker and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Born May 21, 1936 in Scranton, he was a son of the late John and Katherine (Wert) McNeill. He was a member of Eckley Continued on page 13
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Shirley A. Kuntz
Sept. 21, 1935 – April 29, 2013 Shirley A. Kuntz, 77, of Lehigh Township died Monday, April 29. She was the wife of Donald A. Kuntz. A 1953 graduate of Northampton High School and a 1957 graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College, she went on to teach elementary school in the Northampton Area School District for 30 years. Most of her career was spent at Lehigh Elementary School. She retired in 1992. Born Sept. 21, 1935 in Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Delbert and Grace (Easterday) Oplinger. She was a Girl Scout, 4-H member and den mother of Cub Scout Pack 201. Shirley was a member of the PSEA, NEA, Keystone Kountry Kampers club, a past member of the Lehigh Township Lioness Club, the Northampton Big “N” Band Boosters, and Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was a lifelong member and past Sunday school teacher at St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church of Indianland in Cherryville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Christopher D., of Walnutport; a daughter, Stephanie A. Carboneli, of Walnutport; a sister, Audrey J. Blickensderfer, of Easton; a cousin; four grandchildren; uncles, aunt, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service was held on Friday morning in St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, followed by interment at Indianland Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington, PA 18080, where contributions may be sent for the memorial fund of St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland.
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