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Obituaries
Caroline M. Achey
Aug. 17, 1923 – May 12, 2013 Caroline M. Achey, 89, of Çherryville, formerly of Northampton, died on Sunday, May 12 at the Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Max I. Achey, who died in 1999. She was a dedicated homemaker. Born Aug. 17, 1923 in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late John and Emma (Race) Heffelfinger. Surviving are three sons, Luther K. Achey of Slatington, Max C. Achey of Cherryville, and Randall S. Achey of Northampton; two daughters, Janet M. Hofman of Walnutport, and Marianne M. Michael of Cherryville; 11 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were six brothers, Paul, Harry,, George Charles, Leroy, and Fred Heffelfinger, and three sisters, Florence Frey, Evelyn Druckenmiller, and Esther Welsh. Services were held on Thursday, May 16 in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s U.C.C. Church, 105 E. 19th St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Mary A. Coleman
Jan. 4, 1933 – May 12, 2013 Mary A. Coleman, 80 of Northampton died Sunday, May 12 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She had worked as a cutter at Cross Country Clothes in Northampton and Grief Garments in Allentown. Born January 4, 1933 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Johanna (Miko) Mills. She was a member of Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church and the Young at Heart. Surviving are a son, Robert M. Coleman, of Northampton; a daughter, Maryann Kroon, of Northampton; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a son, David J. Coleman, who died April 27, 2010, and a
great-grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday morning in Assumption B.V.M. Church, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067, where memorial donations may be sent for the church.
Elvin D. Gradwohl
Sept. 16, 1913 – May 10, 2013 Elvin D. Gradwohl, 99, of Lower Nazareth Township, died on Friday, may 10 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. He was the husband of the late Edith E. (Buss) Gradwohl. He had worked at the Snyder Milling Co. in Northampton and then at Martin Guitar in Nazareth before retiring in 1978. He also worked at Hope Cemetery, Hecktown, until 1989. Born Sept. 16, 1913 in Upper Nazareth Township, he was a son of the late Oliver and Elsie (Abel) Gradwohl. Elvin was a member of Trinity Evan. Lutheran Church, Hecktown, where he served in Church Council in the 1960’s. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Pearl Buss and Anna Smoyer, and three brothers, Paul, Clark and Mark Gradwohl. Funeral services were held on Thursday morning in the church, followed by burial in Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moravian Hall Square Samaritan Fund, c/o Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Joyce L. Hartman
March 15, 1929 – May 15, 2013 Joyce L. Hartman, 84, of Boyertown, died Wednesday, May 15 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Lewis Hartman. Born March 15, 1929 in Petersville, she was a daughter of the late Paul, Sr. and Jennie (Miller) Koch. Surviving are three daughters, Charleen S. Johnson of Bally, Pamela L. Mathew of Boyertown, and Karen J. Kelleher of Bechtelsville; two sons, Gary of Oeltewh, Tenn.,
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and Jeffrey J. of Dix Hills, N.Y.; a sister, Catherine G. Yost of Northampton; a brother, Jay F. Koch of Northampton; 12 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Preceding her in death were three brothers, Paul J. Koch, Jr., Grant Koch, and Samuel L. Koch. Services were held on Tuesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial in Zion’s Cemetery, Kreidersville. Memorial contributions may be made to Multi-Service (Senior Center), c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Marie H. Hirak
Marie H. Hirak, 84, of Nazareth died Saturday, May 11, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late George Hirak, who died Dec. 25, 1999. She had worked at Lehigh Portland Cement and as a crossing guard for the city of Allentown. Her parents were the late Paul and Theresa (Stellar) Holoska. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Slovak Catholic Church, Allentown. In her youth, she participated in the National Sokols Gymnastic Lodge #30. Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Mitchell of Cleveland, Ohio, and Georgette Guth of Northampton; and five grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a sister, Evelyn Persa. Services will be private at the convenience of the family, as arranged by Kohut Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 4383, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Henry L. Klotz
Henry L. Klotz, 75, of East Allen Township died Monday, May 13, 2013 at home after a long and struggling battle with cancer and care at the VNA Hospice of Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Nancy J. (Apgar) Klotz. He worked in state highway construction for PennDOT for many years and later worked in the sintering plant of Bethlehem Steel for 31 years until retiring in 1996. For the next seven years he owned and operated “Everything from A to Z” in Allentown. An avid bowler, he won many championships. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Milton and Lillian (Ehrig) Klotz. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Nancy J. Kahler of Allentown and Marguerite L. Blevins of Robesonia; three sons, Henry L. Klotz, Jr. of Okinawa, Japan, Jason D. Klotz at home, and Eric Andrews; two brothers, Milton Klotz, Jr. of Bethlehem and Robert Klotz; three sisters, Shirley Lacey and Gloria Klotz, both of Hellertown, and Nancy Hoch of Reading; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Friday morning in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. A memorial tribute may be made at the Long
Funeral Home in Bethlehem. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3891 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John R. Lemongelli, Jr. of Fords, N.J. Michael A. Lemongelli of Richard E. Kophazy and Wilson Borough; two daughAug. 18, 1942 – May 16, 2013 ters, Anna M. Waidner of Richard E. Kophazy, 70, of Phillipsburg, N.J., and Nicole Moore Township died Thurs- Farres of Bath; eight grandday, May 16 at home. He was children; four great-grandthe companion of Nancy J. children; four brothers, Ralph (Mease) Getz. Lemongelli of Monroe, MisA graduate of North Hunt- souri, Robert Lemongelli of erdon High School in New Edison, N.J., Tom Lemongelli Jersey, he was self-employed and Richie Lemongelli, both as a general contractor in the of Rahway, N.J.; and many Moore Township area for sev- nieces and nephews. eral years before retiring. Preceding him in death Born Aug. 18, 1942 in Clin- were a daughter, Jacqueline ton, N.J., he was a son of the Lemongelli; a brother, Lucas late David and Helen (Soltis) Lemongelli, and a brother, Kophazy. Russell Lemongelli. In addition to his companServices were held on ion of 27 years, he is survived Saturday afternoon in the by a son, Keith R. Kophazy, of George G. Bensing Funeral Warren, Pa.; eight grandchil- Home, Moorestown. Interdren and three great-grand- ment will be private. children; an uncle, Frank Joseph P. Soltis, of Clinton, N.J.; a sister, Milkovits, Sr. Jean Fox, of Florida, and two March 17, 1940 – May 17, 2013 nephews. Services were held on Joseph P. Wednesday in the George Milkovits, Sr., G. Bensing Funeral Home, 73, of Bath died Moorestown, followed by on Friday, May interment in Fairview Cem17 at home. He etery, Moorestown. was the husband of Karen Helen V. Kurter A. (SensenDec. 5, 1919 – May 17, 2013 bach) MilkoHelen V. Kurter, 93, of Bath vits. They celdied Friday, May 17 at home. She was the wife of the late ebrated their 50th anniversary Frank J. Kurter, who died Au- in August. He worked as a manager gust 21, 2007. for Acme Markets for 25 years She was a homemaker. Born Dec. 5, 1919 in Joffre, until retiring, and after that Pa., she was a daughter of the drove school bus for First Stulate Joseph and Mary (Kowal- dent. Born March 17, 1940 in Alski) Czerepak. She was a member of th Sa- lentown, he was a son of the cred Heart Catholic Church late Charles and Frances (Hammel) Milkovits. in Bath. Joseph was a member of Surviving are three daughters, Lorraine Alich of Bath, Christ Church, UCC, Bath; a Eileen Badesso of Nazareth, life member of the Bath Fire and Eleanor “Dolly” Cary of Social Hal and Bath RepubBath; a son, Lewis Kurter of lican Club; a member of the Stuart, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; Point Phillips Rod & un Club, 19 great-grandchildren; two and UFCW Local #1776. In addition to his wife, he is sisters, Eleanor Gavinsky of McKeesrocks and Frances survived by a daughter, Kelly A. Prebula; a son, Joseph P. Boyko of Bath. Preceding her in death were Milkovits, Jr.; sisters Agnes a brother, Louis Czerepack, Melinsky and Frances Muffand a sister, Pauline Schearer. ley; a brother, John Milkovits; Services were held on six grandchildren, and one Wednesday morning in the great-granddaughter. Preceding him in death Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth, followed by a Mass of were a son, John S. Milkovits; Christian Burial in the Sacred brothers, Stephen, Paul, Peter Heart Church and interment and Carl Milkovits, and a sister, Helen Ervin. in the parish cemetery. Funeral services were held Donations may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, c/o the on Tuesday morning in Christ funeral home at 220 WashingContinued on page 17 ton Park, Nazareth, PA 18064.
John R. Lemongelli, Sr.
Aug. 31, 1938 – May 14, 2013 John R. Lemongelli, Sr., 74, of East Allen Township, formerly of Iselin, N.J., died on Tuesday, May 14 at home. He was the husband of Helen M. (Yunkes) Lemongelli. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed by Rutgers University, where he held several positions over a period of 33 years before retiring from the maintenance department in 2000 as a planning estimator. Born August 31, 1938 in Carteret, N.J., he was a son of the late Ralph and Anna (Arvay) Lemongelli. He was of the Catholic faith.
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