12 March 3-9, 2016
Obituaries Victor Norton, Jr.
OCT. 31, 1937 – FEB. 22, 2016 Victor Norton, Jr., 78, of Bushkill Township died Monday, February 22 at home. He was the husband of Dolores (Tucciarone) Norton for 54 years. He worked as a butcher at Pathmark in Edison and East Brunswick, N.J. for 35 years, and was a member of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters & Food Store Employees Union, Local #464. Born October 31, 1937 in South Amboy, N.J., he was a son of the late Victor, Sr. and Elizabeth (Keenan) Norton. Victor was a cafeteria volunteer for the Nazareth Area School District for several years. He attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kim A. Owens, of Bushkill Township; a son, James J. Norton, of Bethlehem; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Carol and Betty Lou. Preceding him in death was a brother, Gary Norton. A Memorial Mass was celebrated will be celebrated at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton.
Tyler A. Pavlinsky
SEPT. 7, 1993 – FEB. 13, 2016 Tyler A. Pavlinsky, 22, of Bath, died Monday, February 22 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. A 2012 graduate of Northampton High School, he attended Lafayette College in Easton. He was also working as a laborer for Holencik Roofing, Inc., Coplay. Born September 7, 1993 in Allentown, he was a son of Robert A. and Nadda N. (Azar) Pavlinsky of Bath. Tyler was selected to be an actor in some local television commercials. He was gifted in math and was a strong Konkrete Kid wrestler in high school. He had a passion for skateboarding, snowboarding, playing pool, riding four-wheelers, and even sky-diving with his brother. Surviving along with his par-
ents are a brother, Sean J. Nehmeh, and a sister, Jasmine A. Pavlinsky, both of Bath; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nahida Moussa, of Beirut, Lebanon; aunts, Houda Azar, Soraia Betrous, Debbie Mankos, and Barbara Pavlinsky; and uncles, Issam Azar, Alex Merhi, and Joe Pavlinsky. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Assumption of Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton, followed by burial in Assumption B.V.M. Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Township Athletic Association or Assumption Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church memorial fund, both c/o the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Arla Belle Sandt
JUNE 22, 1922 – FEB. 23, 2016 Arla Belle Sandt, 93, formerly of Wind Gap, Nazareth, and Punta Gorda, Fla., died on Tuesday, February 23 in Easton Hospital. She was the wife of the late James G. Sandt for 68 years before he died in March 2010. A 1940 graduate of Easton High School, Arla Belle and her husband were co-founders of Sandt’s Orchards in Plainfield Township, operating from 1943 to 1974. They also owned and operated Sandt’s Market in Wind Gap from 1963 through 1976. Born on June 22, 1922 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Russell D. and Cora O. (Spangenburg) Coffman. She was a long-standing member of St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church in Plainfield Township. Previously, she was a member of the Boat Club of Punta Gorda, Fla., where she had been a seasonal member since 1978. At age 60, Arla Belle also became a licensed scuba diver. Surviving are three sons, James A. of Nazareth, Dale C. of Wind Gap, and John G. of Fayetteville, N.C.; two daughters, Doris M. LaBarre of Nazareth and Donna J. Little of Greenville, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and eight great-greatgrandchildren. Preceding her in death were a
brother, Arthur Coffman, and a sister, Mary Bryfogel. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with The Rev. C. Frank Terhune officiating. Interment followed in Plainfield Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Wind Gap. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. Peter’s Evan. Lutheran Church, 1422 Church Rd., Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
Joseph J. Yurish
Joseph J. “Joe the Barber” Yurish, 77, of Northampton, died on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Fountain Hill. His lifelong companion and fiancée was Sara Jane Krex of Slatington. Having served in the U.S. Navy Reserves, he was the proprietor of Joe’s Barber Shop in Northampton for 50 years. Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late Joseph W. and Mary V. (Martinjack) Yurish. He was of the Catholic faith. Joe was a member of several area clubs and fire companies. Surviving beside his companion are a daughter, Karen M. Murphy, of Whitehall; a brother, John “Jake” Yurish, of Northampton; two granddaughters; a niece, Ann Marie Surovy, and a greatnephew, Joseph. Services were held on Thursday morning in the Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, Coplay, with The Rev. Fr. Edwin V. Schwartz officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Slatington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton Fire Co., c/o the funeral home at 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA 18037.
Glenn A. Deily
Glenn A. Deily, 64, of Northampton, died Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Barbara (Updegrove) Deily since November 29, 1991. He was employed by PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Allentown, as a laborer and draftsman for more than 25 years, retiring in 1990. A 1969 graduate of Dieruff High School, Allentown, he attended Penn State University. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Alfred H. and Laura (Phillips) Deily. He was a member of St. John’s Evan. Lutheran Church, Coplay. Besides hi wife, he is survived by a son, William H. Stout, of Northampton; a brother, Christopher, of Lansdale; three nieces; his father-in-law, Ronald Updegrove, of Northampton. He was predeceased by a son, Michael D. Stout, in 2012. Services were held on Wednesday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment followed in Allen Union Cemetery, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 4383, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Joseph A. Grabarits
MARCH 1, 1926 –FEB. 27, 2016 Joseph A. “Gabby” Grabarits, 89, of Northampton, died on Saturday, February 27 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Makovsky) Grabarits for 53 years. He worked at the former Martin Marietta for 37 years. Born March 1, 1926 in Northampton, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Kurucz) Grabarits. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Northampton and a 50year member of the Hungarian Hall. Joseph loved fishing and was a diehard Notre Dame “Fighting Irish” fan. He coached baseball for the Northampton Athletic Association and Northampton Legion for more than 20 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John Grabarits, of Naperville, Ill.; a daughter, Lisa Michael, of Walnutport; and five grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a brother, John, and four sisters, Betty Kovacs, Theresa Skrapits, Mary Wirth, and Anne Tassie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. in Assumption BVM Church, 22nd & Washington Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:15 to 9:25 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton, Pa. Burial will follow the Mass in the parish cemetery. Contributions may be made to School Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 395 Bridle Path Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18017, or the church.
Sean E. Scott
MARCH 13, 1980 – FEB. 25, 2016 Sean E. Scott, 35, of Catasauqua, died suddenly on Thursday, February 25 at home. He was a 1998 graduate of Northampton Area High School, where he played varsity soccer. Born March 13, 1980 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Laura J. (Shuman) Fox and John B. Scott. Sean loved football and was an Indianapolis Colts fan. He was also a Mustang car enthusiast. Surviving are his mother, Laura, and her husband, Richard L. Fox, Jr. of Northampton; his father, John, of Virginia; a brother, Devan N. Scott, of Lehigh Township; a nephew, Sebastian Scott; step-nieces, Bella Day; maternal grandparents, Harold and Joanne Shuman, of South Carolina; paternal grandmother, Joyce Scott, of North Carolina; uncle Trevor Shuman and his wife Tracey; aunt, uncles and cousins. A prayer service was held on Tuesday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Burial followed in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown. Memorials may be presented to Peaceable Kingdom, Inc., 1049 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052.
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Faith L. Shuster
Faith L. Shuster, 88, of Northampton, formerly of Tidal in Armstrong Count, died Friday, February 26, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Marion C. Shuster. Born in Tidal, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Flora (Bowser) Frischkorn. Faith was a loving homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, canning and caring for her family. She especially delighted in her grandchildren. Surviving are three sons, Mark of Northampton, Larry of Templeton, Pa., and Randy of Northampton; six grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Reva Hornberger, of Templeton. A Celebration of Life will be held in Rimersburg, Clarion County. Local arrangements are by the T. K. Thomas Funeral Home, Palmerton. Burial will be in Tidal Union Cemetery, 117 Rimer Hill Rd., Templeton, PA 16529.
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