12 October 18-24, 2012
Obituaries
John C. Dietrick
Feb. 21, 1957 – Oct. 9, 2012 John C. Dietrick, 55, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Nazareth, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at his home. A 1975 graduate of Nazareth High School, he later graduated from Kutztown University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He was presently employed as a salesperson for Advanced Color Imaging, Inc., Atlanta, Ga. Born Feb. 21, 1957 in Northampton, he was a son of Virginia E. (Schlamb) Dietrick of Nazareth and the late William H. Dietrick, Jr. He was an active member of the Spiritual Living Center in Atlanta. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, William H. Dietrick III of Speculator, N.Y., David J. Dietrick of Nazareth, and Robert J. Dietrick of South Whitehall; four nieces and three nephews. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown
Alec Ferullo
Alec T. Ferullo, 18, of Red Maple Dr., Coplay (North Whitehall Twsp.), died Monday morning, Oct. 8, 2012 at home. Born in Pensacola, Fla., he was the son of Ralph J. Ferullo and Kate (Zipperlen) Ferullo, with whom he resided, and LouAnn (Brown), wife of Thomas P. Franklin of Reading. A 2012 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School, he had worked for Burger King in Walnutport. Besides his parents, he issurvived by paternal grandparents, Ralph J. and Maria (Rematta) Ferullo of Absecon, N.J., Carmella Taglienti of Sayreville, N.J.; maternal grandparents, Patricia (Butler) Brown-Green and Randolph Green of Chesapeake, Va.; a sister, Patricia A. Franklin; brothers Anthony Ferullo, Thomas P. Franklin III, and Nicholas Ferullo; aunts, Renee Ferullo-Updegrave of Doylestown, Lauren Ferullo of Brooklawn, N.J.; and an uncle, Lewis Brown of Chesapeake, Va. He was preceded in death
by his maternal grandfather, Louis Brown, Jr. Services were on Friday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, followed by burial in Fairview Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Angel 34 Foundation, P.O. Box 494, Nazareth, PA 18064.
Vera D. Frey
Sept. 15, 1940 – Oct. 9, 2012 Vera D. Frey, 72, of Wind Gap, died Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herman M. Frey, Sr., who died in 1992. She worked in the garment industry at various area mills for many years before retiring, and was a member of the International Garment Workers Union. Born Sept. 15, 1940 in Wind Gap, she was a daughter of the late Loris and Emma (Van Buskirk) Fenner. She attended Bender’s Mennonite Church in Plainfield Township. Surviving are a son, Herman M. Frey, Jr., of Bangor; a daughter, Deborah L. Flyte, of Bushkill Township; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; a brother, Elwood Fenner, of Bangor; four sisters, Patricia Heller of Copella, Ruth Frable of Plainfield Township, Viola Fenner of Bangor, and Shirley Nichols of Wind Gap; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was a brother, Franklin Fenner. Services were held on Friday in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Plainfield Cemetery.
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Charlotte S. Klingborg
Aug. 27, 1953 – Oct. 12, 2012 Charlotte S. “Sue” Klingborg, 59, of Palmyra, formerly of Chapman Quarries, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s, Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of The Rev. Kenneth A. Klingborg. A 1971 graduate of Emmaus High School, she continued her education and earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from
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the University of Alabama in 1975. Additionally, she earned her master’s degree in special education from Bloomsburg University in 1981. Special education was Sue’s passion, and she taught it in the Bethlehem Area School District since 1976. Born August 27, 1953 in Sunbury, she was a daughter of the late Charles S., Jr. and Nancy J. (Bloom) Canfield. She was a former member of the Chapman Quarries and Bushkill United Methodist Churches. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Katrina Anne Schaeffer of Coatsville and Kimberly Alyce Klingborg, at home; a brother, Charles S. Canfield III, of Allentown; a sister, Beth Anne Handwerk, of Emmaus; a niece, Stephanie Handwerk; a nephew, Shaun Handwerk; paternal grandmother, Rosalie Canfield, of Hanover; and father-in-law, Richard J. Klingborg and wife Sterna of Bethlehem. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning in Asbury United Methodist Church, Allentown, followed by interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements were by the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton County Special Olympics, Colonial Intermediate Unit #20, 6 Danforth Dr., Easton, PA 18045.
Robert A. March
Robert A. March, 61, of Upper Nazareth Township died suddenly late Friday evening, Oct. 12, 2012 at home. He was the husband of Maxine A. (Ackerman) Sprague. He worked as a machine operator for the former S & L Plastics Co., Upper Nazareth Township, retiring in 2009. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late John A. and Sadie (Frack) March. He was a member of Vigilance Hose Vol. Fire Co. #1, Nazareth, and the East Lawn Vol. Fire Co., Nazareth. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Kerri Sue Geiger, of Nazareth; three sons, Terry Sprague of Catasauqua, Kelly Sprague of Nazareth, and Stacy Sprague of West Easton; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at the convenience of the family as arranged by the BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth.
Wallace S. Miller
July 19, 1935 – Oct. 11, 2012 Wallace S. Miller, 77, of Moore Township died Thursday, Oct. 11 in Manor Care I, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. (Silfies) Miller, who died in 2011. After serving in the U.S. Army, he was employed as a welder for the Victaulic Co., Easton, for many years, and was a welder for Martin Sprockets, Danielsville, before retiring in 1997. He also owned and operated Wallace
S. Miller United Auto Parts in Moore Township for several years. Born July 19, 1935 in Moore Township, he was a son of the late Mabel (Connors) Miller, who died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, and the late Solomon Miller. He was a member of Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Eric Miller, at home; two daughters, Pamela Buss of Slatington and Melissa Miller, at home; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Herd, of Orlando, Fla.; mother-in-law, Myrtle Silfies, of Bethlehem; three nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by a sister, Harriet Markulics. Services were held on Wednesday morning in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown, followed by interment in Green Mount Cemetery, Bath. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Northampton County, 4240 Fritch Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18020.
Ann Pristash
Dec. 22, 1917 – Oct. 9, 2012 Ann (Kochenash) Pristash, 94, of Covington, Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 9 at home. She was the wife of the late Andrew Jake Pristash. A resident of Covington, Va., since 1966, she taught upholstery at Jackson River Vocational School. Born Dec. 22, 1917 in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Katherine (Broshyna) Kochenash. She was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Episcopal Church Women, Daughters of the King and the Altar Guild in Covington. She was also a member and past Worthy Matron of the former Martha Chapter #21, Order of the Eastern Star, in Covington; the Covington Woman’s Club, and the Covington Rainbow Garden Club. Surviving are three daughters, Kathy Pristash, Julianna Hatam, and Tina Moore; a son, Joe; two granddaughters; and a sister, Catherine Kochenash, of Northampton. Preceding her in death were brothers Milton, Walter “Eddie”, Charles, Paul and Peter. A Litiya service was held Wednesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home Northampton, and Panakhyda was private. Interment was in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3591 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140-4131.
Beatrice J. Santee
June 4, 1940 – Oct. 9, 2012 Beatrice J. Santee, 72, of Northampton died Tuesday, Oct. 9 at home. She worked at the former Tama Mfg. for 41 years and was also a waitress at the Ukrainian Club in Allentown for 25 years. Born June 4, 1940 in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Mary (Snyder) Wagner. Surviving are five children, Deborah Santee of Whitehall, Denise Santee of
www.HomeNewsPA.com Northampton, Keith Santee of Northampton, Kerry Santee of Northampton, and Doreen Santee of Emmaus; ten grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; a brother, Marvin Wagner, of Whitehall; two sisters, Anna Smith of Moore Township and Maryann Heffelfinger of Danielsville; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were a son, Kevin; two brothers, and five sisters. Services were held on Saturday in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home at 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA 18067.
Joseph F. Weber, Sr.
Joseph F. Weber, Sr., 72, of Church Rd., Bath (Moore Township) died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Paulette M. (Sniscik) Weber. He worked as a layout operator for the Agere Corp., Allentown, for 43 years, retiring in 2002. A 1958 graduate of Northampton High School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Born in Manhattan, New York City, he was a son of the late Pauline (Weber) Miller. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bath; an officer and treasurer of Petersville Rod & Gun Club; member of East Bath Rod & Gun Club, Bath Republican Club, Raccoon Club of East Allen Township, Jacksonian Club of Nazareth; and the Telephone Communication Pioneers of Allentown. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Janean M. Weber, of Northampton; three sons, Joseph F., Jr. of Summit Hill, Paul M. of Bath, and David M. of Northampton; five grandchildren; a brother, Robert Miller, of New York City; and aunts. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday morning in the Sacred Heart Church after services at the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment with military honors followed in the parish cemetery. Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund and the American Cancer Society, LV Unit, 3595 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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