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1813 Joseph Steckel House Bestowed Grassroots Advocacy Award
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submitted by CAROL BEAR-HECKMAN Preservation Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth's only private statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people protect and preserve the historic places that matter to them, has selected the 1813 Joseph Steckel House, located at 101 S. Chestnut Street, Historic Bath, as the recipient of the 2016 Special Focus Award, "Grassroots Advocacy." Carol Bear-Heckman purchased the 1804 Daniel Steckel House in
the Borough of Bath in 1977. She researched its history, drew its floor plans and submitted a nomination for the National Register. In 1982, the Daniel Steckel House was listed on the National Register. In 1980, Carol started the Governor Wolf Historical Society’s Christmas House Tour. Every year it has opened to the public five or more historic homes with at least one each year located in Bath. The
Following up on a letter that they wrote, a half-dozen residents of the Drexel-Heights development complained of low water pressure in their system. They told the Allen Township Board of Supervisors on Thursday that they fear it would not be enough should a fire ever occur there. Drexel-Heights is just south of Nor-Bath Blvd. and Howertown Road. The system was put in between 1967 and 1968 by the Bethlehem Water Authority, and the main line comes off Willowbrook Rd. chairman Bruce Frack said. He asked the residents if they have any chattering or rattling of their pipes. Some of the homes have copper pipes, others galvanized. Supervisor Al Pierce said the question is if it is a problem with
the pipes or that various amounts of pressure are in place. Also cited were pressure reducers and meters. The filtration plant for their water is at Pennsville. Supervisor Dale Hassler said a tall tank with gravity flow would help, since water flows down hill. Supervisor Larry Oberly said he doesn’t always have a lot of pressure. Frack said the board will communicate with the City of Bethlehem Water Authority to see if the problem can be resolved. Other matters • Engineer Brien Kocher reported that the developers of Stone Ridge at S. Savage Rd. and Nor-Bath Blvd. are seeking a construction security reduction for John Drive in the amount of $25,429. It was granted. There were concerns among the board when phase two of Stone
Ridge for their preliminary/final plans were discussed. Supervisor Pierce questioned the depth of curbs and provisions for storm water run-off. A commercial lot is at the corner of Savage Rd. The developer said they are following PennDOT standards. Hassler said that the plans should be tabled until they get the proper language, and the board agreed. It will come up again at the supervisors’ August 23 meeting. • Clarification of the term “event” in the PennDOT winter traffic service agreement was sought when it comes to two days after a snow storm. Hassler said Allen Township shouldn’t be called if it’s a state road. Oberly said the township has been commended by the residents for the job they do on township roads. “We have a system and it’s work-
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ing well,” he said. Authorization was given to advertise for call-in snow plow drivers. Normally, the road crew consists of five to seven people. • On a draft of the zoning ordinance amendment, Oberly said there are a lot of changes and the board should study them more before the amendments are passed. • It was reported that much compost has been moved at the First Regional Compost Authority grounds south of Weaversville. There has also been dumping in off-hours, and recycling is encouraged in the township. • Applications for a share of the Monroe County gaming grants will be made for 2016, but it depends on what kind of projects the money can be used for, Continued on page 3
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Penn State Master Gardeners offering gardening workshops at the Wildlands Conservancy in Emmaus submitted by KELLY BOND Come join Lehigh and Northampton County Master Gardeners on Saturday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a morning of gardening, graciously hosted by the Wildlands
Conservancy in Emmaus. Learn how you can help our declining pollinator populations by planting the right plants, and take a tour of the recently planted demonstration pollinator garden at the Pool Wildlife Sanctuary. The
program will also feature a workshop on how to grow the best tomatoes and you’ll get to taste test different varieties that you may want to grow in your own garden. Come join us, bring a friend, and you really will have
a blast. The workshop costs $12. For more information and to register, contact the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840
or visit http://extension.psu.edu/ lehigh/events. The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Erin Frederick 610-391-9840 in advance of your participation or visit.
GETTING OUT! EVENTS AROUND TOWN The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.
Moore Township Historical Commission- Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month at Moore Twp. Municipal Building, public is welcome. The Atlas Cement Museum- Open every second and fourth Sunday of the month now through September 25, 2016. Opening is from 1-3 p.m.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Monthly Meeting7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month, except August on the GWHS campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Public welcome. For information, govwolf.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society Museum, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath: Open to the public 1-3 p.m. the
third Saturday of the month, with tours of the society’s campus offered. For information, govwolf.org. Moore Township Community Days- August 26 and 27 at Moore Twp. Rec. Center. Music, fireworks, food, drinks and much more. More info to follow. Spuds and Suds Street Fair- Aug. 27 from 12-8 p.m. Held in Bath. Stay tuned FMI. Bath Community-Wide Yard Sale- Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., no permits required that day. FMI call 484-860-8884. Northampton Historic Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. on Main Street, Northampton. Bath Halloween Parade- October 18 at 7 p.m. Rain date is October 19. Stay tuned FMI.
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Natural perspectives For the health-minded individual
The End Result Isn’t it human nature to think that the destination is more important than the journey? It can be in certain circumstances, but not necessarily so when speaking about our life. With that said, I needed to keep reminding myself that very thing recently while taking a 12 hour road trip with my wife, three children, and two dogs in our SUV… As this concept applies to our life generally and our health specifically, we do ourselves a great disservice by trying to continually fast forward from our current situation to some perceived “perfect” end result. Our individual journey, our present state of being, our daily struggle, and our ordinary and oftentimes painful life is impor-
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tant. We need to stop and be present in the moment. Rather than pushing for tomorrow, next week, next year, we simply need to live and love today. If we are sick, of course it is a natural tendency to desire better health and as such, often are in a rush to force ourselves towards a perceived end result.
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Lower blood pressure, weight loss, better glucose, less anxiety or depression, or whatever ails you ,needs to be taken one step at a time and live your life through it without wishing each moment away. Can you rush a broken heart? Is a flowering rose any less beautiful when it is only half open? As far as I can tell, the journey’s final destination is the passing from this life; don’t rush it. Have you ever looked at old pictures of your kids as toddlers and wondered where the years have gone? Has a picture of a smiling, happy family member that is now deceased ever make you yearn for the good old days and make you wish you would have enjoyed the journey a little more? It happens to all of us and that’s the take away point. The journey is everything! If you desire more peace, if you want to be happier, if you yearn to truly live, then simply realize that the journey is the
thing. The journey is beautiful. Does all this sound like transcendental nonsense? Ask someone who has had cancer, lost a child, suffered with anxiety, stress, illness, or angst. You will learn a lot about living by just listening to their stories. As a doctor, of course I prefer to: 1) have a point of contact with a patient, 2) determine ‘what’s wrong with them’, and 3) create a roadmap to health restoration. In earlier days I would then ‘give it the gas’ in a rush to get wherever we needed to go. Nowadays it is clear that to overlook each step of healing, to miss the magic of each breath, the beauty of each heartbeat is foolishness. If it weren’t for wrestling with my personal health challenges or life’s bruises, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Life changes us. The hope is that we don’t miss life as we are making other plans.
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Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said. • Fire Chief Nick Lalik of the Allen Township Fire Co. #1 gave this report for the month of July: total alarm hours, 132.5; total training hours, 52; total alarms, 32 (one airport alert, five assists to Ambulance Station 49, five auto accidents - two with rescue, two automatic fire alarms, two dwelling fires, three smoke detector activations, two traffic controls, three trees down, three trees on wires, two vehicle fires, one wires down, one wire/pole fire). Most incidents occurred in Allen Township, but there were also calls that the firefighters responded to in East Allen and Moore townships, Northampton, and LVI Airport.
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NORTHAMPTON POLICE REPORT AUGUST 5
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Drunkenness in the unit block of W. 21st St. Report of a drunk male.
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Domestic in the 2200 block of Main St. between a male and a female.
Theft, other in the 1600 block of Main St. Report of debit card fraud.
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Check person/welfare in the 1300 block of Stewart St. Request to check the welfare of a female.
Hit and run accident in the 100 block of W. Laubach Ave. Report of the driver side of a legally parked vehicle stuck, red transfer paint on damage. Bad check in the 1600 block of Newport Ave. Report of a tenant issuing bad checks.
Suspicious person in the 200 block of W. 30th St.
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Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club
submitted by BOB GREEN Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, September 1, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: “Early Women Pioneers of Radio”- WX3K. Hams and others interested are always welcome. For more information visit www. dlarc.org or call 610-432-8286. Interested in free amateur radio classes? Here's a chance for you to learn about amateur radio, for emergency communication, public service, radio contests, or casual conversations with other “hams” locally or around the world, and earn your own FCC license! The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will help you prepare for your FCC license test and begin the enjoyment of amateur radio. Additionally, for amateur radio operators holding a Technician Class license, classes will be held on the same schedule to prepare you for the General Class license. Both series of classes will start on Tuesday, September 6, and
run for ten Tuesday evenings (the tenth as the FCC test session), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Gracedale, near Nazareth. If you are within the age range of about eight to 80+, and have an interest in amateur radio, you qualify. More information about amateur radio can be found on the internet on our local DLARC’s website: http://www.dlarc.org/ club-info/classes, and on the national association’s website: http://www.arrl.org/what-isham-radio. To enroll in the classes, or if you have questions about the amateur radio or the classes, please call 610-432-8286 or email KE3AW@ARRL.NET. The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
Northampton Native Graduates Basic Training
submitted by JOINT HOMETOWN NEWS U.S. Air Force Airman Joseph Szerencsits IV graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Szerencsits is the son of Joseph and Cathrine Szerencsits, and grandson of Joseph and Diane Szerencsits and Sandra Horvath, all of Northampton. He is also the nephew of Patty Horvath of Whitehall, Pa. The airman graduated in 2014 from Northampton Area Senior High School, Northampton, Pa.
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Opinion
Will the Trump train derail before the general election?
by JUSTIN SWEITZER Donald Trump showed signs of promise while giving a speech on economic policy to the Detroit Economic Club earlier this month. The declaration of his economic vision revealed a shift in Trump’s approach -- a focus on policy that looked to signal a decrease in Trump’s unfiltered, controversial antics. It was a pivot that the Trump campaign desperately needed as polls are continually starting to favor Hillary Clinton with less than three months until the general election. The poll results for Trump look especially grim in swing states -- with Clinton even holding double-digit leads in Colorado and Virginia, states which have traditionally been won by Republican nominees. But instead of continuing to run his campaign on policy proposals and trying to convince Americans to embrace his conservative views on tax reform and deregulation, Trump has reverted back to stealing the spotlight through bombastic claims and divisive rhetoric. The hype surrounding Trump’s economic address was extinguished after the GOP nominee suggested that “Second Amendment folks” could stop Hillary Clinton’s nonexistent plans to abolish the Second Amend-
ment. Some took the comment as Trump advocating for violence against Clinton, while Trump defended his comments claiming that he was only calling for supporters of the Second Amendment to “organize” and “vote” to save the Constitution. The controversy overshadowed any progress Trump made with his economic speech, but the public debate surrounding Trump’s actions didn’t end there, as Trump took aim at President Barack Obama in his next round of verbal assaults. Trump further strayed from his message by accusing the president of being the “founder of ISIS,” referring to the Islamic State which rivals al-Qaida as the Middle East’s most dangerous terrorist group. Trump held strong to his comments until public and media backlash prompted him to claim the comments were “sarcasm,” and that he did not mean that the president literally founded the Islamic State, despite previously telling conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt otherwise. As Trump regroups from a rough beginning to the month of August, the GOP nominee needs to abstain from making any simi-
lar comments or risk losing the support of his own party. Trump is one wrong move away from crossing the line and losing the support from his Republican cohort. The continued controversies are proving damaging to Trump as his relationship with the GOP begins to weaken. According to a report from Politico, Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus has notified Trump that the RNC will pull resources, including money, from the GOP nominee’s campaign if he does not begin to refrain from making comments, which incite criticism and contempt. It is expected that if such a move occurs, the Republican Party will concentrate its resources on winning congressional races if they believe Trump’s candidacy to be a lost cause. Trump again looked to turn the attention away from his recent remarks with a speech rooted in foreign policy proposals on Monday, in what is seemingly a last chance effort to save his campaign and avoid a political meltdown before the general election. Whether Trump is able to do so will become evident in the coming weeks.
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submitted by LINDA KORTZ The Moorestown Garden Club invites the Lehigh Valley to attend our 63rd Annual Flower Show, Saturday, August 20 from 4 until 8 p.m., and Sunday, August 21 from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The large show of arrangements, horticulture, fruits and vegetables and plants will be held in the Salem UCC Fellowship Hall, 2218 Community Drive (Rt. 946) in Bath, with a theme of “Rocking in the Fifties.” "Rocking in the Fifties" will feature great 50s music, a 1950s luncheonette serving root beer floats, lunch at 1950s prices, a raffle with over 20 prizes from local garden centers and more. A special category featuring arrangements from many of our local garden clubs will be featured as a centerpiece of the show We are holding a membership drive with the show. Come out and bring your gardening ques-
tions. Penn State Extension Service founded Moorestown Garden Club in 1953. Our first President, Jane Gilbert, will attend on Sunday. For more information, please call 610-837-7078 or visit us on Facebook- Moorestown Garden Club PA.
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GAB OVER by Pete THE FENCE G. Ossip HOT and humid, that’s what we’ve been enduring this week. The “dog days of August” they call it, and that’s what we have. Thank goodness for air conditioners, so you can get outta the sweat for a bit. It has sparked some thunder and lightning, too, and was a threat to Salem Church’s Peach Festival on Saturday, the Kilts in the Park over Northampton way, the big park cleanup in town, and has caused problems with outdoor sports, mostly baseball. But that’s summer, so no use griping about it. When winter comes along, we’ll wish we had some heat like summer. Vas kumma do! . . . Maybe things will settle down by the time of the Spuds & Suds Festival in town and Community Days up in Moore Township, both the same weekend – Moore Township’s on the 26th and 27th and Bath’s on the 27th. Oh, I almost forgot!! Little Moore Church up near Danielsville is having a Country Festival this Saturday, the 20th, with all the good eats and things going on. Reckon I’ll hafta take some of that 5-Hour Energy stuff they keep plugging on TV to keep up with all the events that are happening in this part of the Valley. . . .I see the Lehigh Township police have a Beagle dog that needs a new home. I know a local fellow who has a Spaniel named Britt that could use a sister, but I think he has enough to handle with Meadow and Jetta the cattle dog. . . . We’re so shook up these days with terrorist incidents that JFK Airport in New York had people thinking there were shots fired the other day, when all it turned out to be was passengers clapping their hands very loudly while waiting in line as they watched an Olympian doing great. Anyhow, the summer Olympics are rolling right along and it’s terrific to see all those athletes from around the world competing. Talk about energy!! . . . .The bridge at Airport Road was paved, but they could have gone just a little farther to Hanoverville Road, where it is really bumpy due to bare spots in the old blacktop . . . .With all the electronic contraptions that are being invented these days, it’s tough on us old folks trying to
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understand how they work. The instruction books are too wordy, too, and it’s tough to keep up with the words and initials they use. Give me the old days, when life was much simpler. I got a new phone and still haven’t figured out how to get the messages that come in. Gr-r-r! . . . . Good Eagles game on Sunday, except that quarterback Wentz got a hairline fracture when he was pounded to the ground. . . . Think I’ll have another iced tea, and Elmira and I can take turns sleeping on the hammock. Keep cool, gang!
Creative Corner By KATHLEEN UNGER
Truman Vs. Dewey
Grow UR Biz When I was in the third grade in school, my teacher held a mock election. Truman and Dewey were running for president and our teacher asked us to vote for one of them. I looked at the names and Dewey seemed to sound nice so I voted for him. After the election, the teacher asked my mother what her political affiliation was and she said none. We didn’t discuss politics at home, except when my father heard about it on the radio. I was the only child who voted for Dewey in the whole class. I was embarrassed but then found out that newspapers first printed the winner as Dewey. I was right for one day! Then, the newspapers rescinded the article and printed the real winner- Harry S. Truman.
Going back to School
Going back to school- the hustle and bustle, the shopping, the new shoes, the first day of school outfit, the haircuts, the backpacks, the school supplies and on and on and on. If you sit back and think about all the dollars spent on back to school, the revenue likens that of all major holidays. Sometimes I’m thinking that in our community and beyond, folks live by the school calendar. In the summer, it’s hard to get in touch with people. Our lives change with the seasons, the beach, the lake, fishing, boating, sailing, hiking and more. In the fall, we put our noses
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to the grindstone and get more done, we grab opportunities, aren't as focused on vacation and holidays, just pumpkins, hayrides, and meeting our fourth quarter goals. In the winter, we are going strong until the 30-inch snowstorm. Then we crack out the hot cocoa, the shovels and possibly fall back into vacation mode. In spring, the fever begins, baseball, planting and thoughts of hitting the beach in the summer. Just talk to a teacher, the kids begin to get restless with thoughts of summer vacation around the corner. It’s time for your business to go back to school. With September around the corner, let’s create small business hustle and bustle. 1. Create a back to school sale.
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tour includes a pamphlet, which has a sketch of the home, its description and history. The 2016 tour will be the 36th year of the event. Fascinated by the history of the borough, Carol then turned her attention to the rest of the historic town, founded in 1737. She spent a summer walking each street, documenting each structure and compiling a spreadsheet with over 400 buildings. She was a member of the Bath Historical Committee, spoke to Bath Council, toured the town with representatives from the Historical and Museum Commission from Harrisburg, and gave a historic district power point presentation at a town meeting. After visit-
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ing Bath, Michel Lefevre noted that S. Chestnut St (one block) is one of the few blocks in Pennsylvania with every building dating between 1799 and 1899 with no intrusions. In 1998, the Bath Historic District was formed, along with a CLG and HARB. Carol, a founding HARB member, still sits on the HARB today. In 1998, Darrin Heckman and Carol met and Darrin’s talents as a project engineer accelerated the historical efforts in Bath. They continued research, drew maps, collected information and photos from residents and together wrote the 128page book Images of America: Bath and Its Neighbors. In 2008, Christ Church decided to demolish the 1813 stone Joseph Steckel House for a parking lot. They had purchased it with that License # PA003267
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intention over 30 years prior. They enjoyed many years of rent, but had evicted the tenant due to too many needed repairs and now the building was declared uninhabitable. One roof hole had resulted in rotted wood beams and floor, all the way to the basement. But because of the Bath Historic District and their location on S. Chestnut Street, they reconsidered and offered the building for sale. Darrin and Carol purchased the building, and Darrin did the land development plans, the meetings with zoning, planning and council and the subdivision. Because of difficulty connecting to the storm sewer, they put in a state-of-the-art brick paver infiltration parking lot to be shared by the church and the Joseph Steckel House. The encouragement, support and advice from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has been instrumental to their successes. Carol and Darrin still continue today to be advocates for Historic Bath. Carol has given ‘Historic Bath’ speeches to Lions, Northampton Community College, churches and historical societies. Carol is a member of Borough of Bath Council, HARB, Bath Business and Community Partnership, Bath Farmers’ Market Board, Greater Bath Area Chamber of Commerce Board and Governor Wolf Historical Society Board. Darrin is a member of the Bath Planning Commission, Christ Church Consistory, Christ Church Property Committee, Masonic Lodge #413 of Bath, and the Gover-
nor Wolf Historical Society Board. They have received the NazarethBath Preservation Award, The Bath Restoration Award, and the Community Spirit Award. In addition to the Daniel Steckel House and the Joseph Steckel House, Carol and Darrin have purchased four
Moore Township Presents
FREE Movie night under the stars August 19, 2016
Movie starts at dusk on the Borek (football) Field Moore Township Recreation Center 635 English Road, Bath, PA 18014 Food Stand will be open at 7:00 pm and it is dollar night: Hot Dogs - Popcorn - Nachos & Cheese - Soft Pretzels Candy - Slushies - Soda - Water Come early and enjoy the park before the movie!!
Moore Township Community Days submitted by TINA SMITH A great event for Moore Township is coming up, the annual Community Days. If you came last year, this year we have even more! Some entertainment is as follows: Friday: POINT 08 6-10 p.m. Saturday: UNCLE SMILEY 1-4 p.m. Saturday: CRAZY HEARTS 6-10 p.m. Saturday is the 5K Race 9 a.m. We have lots of food that will help support the local churches, Klecknersville Fire Company, Bath Area Lions, etc. Penn Star will be landing, Klecknersville Fire Company will have a demonstration and have their trucks on display, MTAA Cheerleaders will have a demonstration, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will have a campout, Historical Tours through the township, and much more! We have an even better firework display planned than last year, taking place Saturday at 10 p.m. right after the band. There will be beer, clams, blue birch beer, and lots of great food. Gather your friends and family and help us spread the word of this great community event.
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Lehigh Township Historical Society news
submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Thank you to everyone who attended the special PA Dutch Day, sponsored by the Lehigh Township Historical Society. Fritz and Belva Williams presented a very interesting musical program and the schoolhouse was open during the day to visitors. The last month to visit the Lehigh Township Historical Centre will soon be upon us. The season is going by quickly. The museum will be open on two Sundays in September, September 11 and 25. Come to Pennsville and visit the historical centre. Latest acquisitions include a wooden wheelchair and a vintage rocking Joseph Myirski, Jr – Contributed photo
Son charged with Father’s murder in Northampton home By THE HOME NEWS STAFF Thirty-six year old Jason John Myirski has been charged with the fatal shoting of his father, Joseph Myirski, Jr., 64, in their home at 2350 Main St., Northampton. It occurred early Tuesday morning, August 9, at about 3:15 a.m. Jason was arraigned at 9 a.m. that day before District Justice Robert Hawke in Cherryville, Lehigh Township. According to Northampton police reports, Jason lived in the home, and he was found upstairs, surrendering after firing one more of an estimated 10 shots heard by neighbors. Attempts to revive the shooting victim were unsuccessful. Joseph’s wife, Monica, and two other sons, Eric and Kevin, were not hurt in the incident. Jason served 11 years in the
military and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, having been a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, as indicated by a tattoo on his right arm, according to Chief of Police Ronald Morey. His left arm was tattooed with the initials POW/MIA. Morey also said that, in district court, Jason claimed to be having post traumatic stress disorder and was taking medication for it. Northampton and State Police of the Bethlehem Barracks are continuing their investigation, but no motive has as yet been indicated for the shooting. Jason, who is being held in Northampton County Prison without bail, had a preliminary hearing this Tuesday, August 16 in Hawke’s Cherryville courtroom. (The obituary of Joseph Myirski, Jr. can be found on page 13).
chair. These are "must see" items. The chairs and more were donated to the society. The museum will close for the season and will be open again for the December holiday open house, date to be announced. Remember the society's annual Mum Sale on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. On Saturday, there will also be baked goods for sale and hot dogs on the grill. Come for lunch and pick up your fall flowers at the same time. Prices are reasonable, so come early for the best selections. For more information, call 610-440-0151.
NASD Adult Community Education Classes–fall 2016
submitted by MEG SCHELL The Northampton Area School District (NASD) is pleased to announce another session of Adult Community Education programs, which are set to begin Thursday, September 15, 2016. Classes offered are: Quilting, Knitting, Multi-Level Adult Yoga, Family Yoga, Water Aerobics (Tuesday and Thursday evenings), Lap Swim, Guitar I & II, and Indoor SPIN. New for this session is Qigong (a form of Tai Chi) offered Thursday evenings at Siegfried Elementary School. For the aquatic programs, we are pleased to be using the relatively new indoor Pool housed at Northampton Area Middle School. All classes are held in the evenings at various school district buildings. It is the goal of the NASD Community Education Program to offer the opportunity for adults to participate in courses that range from general education, fitness and leisure to personal interests. The courses are offered on a pre-pay or pay-as-you-go basis with an emphasis on quality instruction at affordable rates. We encourage adult community involvement in public education, to promote activities that address community need, and facilitate the use of district assets for the greater good of the community. For a complete roster including registration and on-line payment
go to: http://www.nasdschools. org/webpages/commed/. You can also pre-register by emailing the
Director, Meg Schell at email: schellm@nasdschools.org or by calling 484-357-2607
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NAZARETH AREA ANDY’S CORNER by ANDY WEAVER This past Monday, August 15, Nazareth High School Athletics started practicing for the fall sports season on the school grounds. The Nazareth Football team will have one scrimmage this year and that will be at home at Andy Leh Stadium on Saturday, August 20 at 9 a.m. they will welcome Notre Dame, who is coached by our Assistant Baseball
Coach Phil Stambaugh and also Delaware Valley Charter will also be in that scrimmage. They will open the season at Pleasant Valley on August 26 before the home opener on September 2, which is senior night this year. The Nazareth Golf team will open up at Pocono Mountain West at 2 p.m. on Thursday August 18, and then host East Stroudsburg South on Tuesday August 23. The Nazareth Girls Tennis team will open the Tennis Season on Monday, August 22 at 3:30 p.m. at Liberty before the home opener on Tuesday, August 23 at 3:30 p.m. vs. Allen
at the Tennis Courts at Shafer Elementary School. Andy's Corner would like to invite everybody to my brand new website which is very informative at https:// nazarethsports.wordpress.com/ which will be updated on a daily basis throughout the 2016-2017 school year. The title is called the pulse of Nazareth School District and will have neat and new features. Check back next week for more as we get closer to the season for other Blue Eagles sports teams.
Heroin and Opiate Awareness Day Partners For A New Beginning hopeforaddicts.wixsite. com/newbeginnings What is Partners for a New Beginning?
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We are families breaking the silence and the shame of a loved one affected by the Heroin epidemic in our communities. Each year we lose thousands of people to drug addictions. Addiction to drugs does not discriminate. It does not matter where you live, how much you make, or the way you were raised. Our community needs to stop the stigmatization of those in the throes of addiction, and instead promote prevention and educa-
tion. This crisis not only impacts addicts but also the families who suffer in silence and shame. We want to help raise awareness of addiction due to the recent tragedies that have been affecting our community. Our mission is to come together as a community and support those affected by addiction and help battle this epidemic together. We want to help raise awareness of addiction due to the tragedies that have been affecting our community. Come out and join us for our upcoming event and learn how you can help save the life of someone you love or know facing this addiction that is killing many people. On Saturday, August 20, from 2 until 7 p.m. we will be at the Bushkill Vol. Fire Company located at 155 Firehouse Road in
Nazareth. Enjoy four live bands, guest speakers, information booths, vendors, tricky tray raffles and much more. Come out to this event and get educated, help the fight, and spread awareness. To learn more information, call 610-390-6608. You can follow us on Facebook at PartnersForANewBeginning, or visit our website at hopeforaddicts.wix. com/newbeginnings. If you’d like to donate to save our children, checks can be made payable to Partners for a New Beginning, mailing address 267 Kurt Drive, Nazareth PA 18064. Partners for a New Beginning is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is taxdeductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Northampton and Lehigh county 2014 and 2015 statistics:
• 99 people died of accidental overdoses. • 76 people died from overdoses tied to multiple drugs. • Those who overdosed were as young as 15 and as old as 63. • Seventy-one percent were men. • Eighty percent were white. • The deaths included high school dropouts and graduations, college students and college graduates.
Church Dir. The Home News Church Directory is an alphabetical listing of community churches and synagogues. If you would like to submit a press release or calendar item for your church, please email it to: editorial@homenewspa.com or mail it to us at The Home News, 255E South Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088. The Church Directory is always available on our website at www.HomeNewsPA.com . ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH, Northampton. 610262-2559 Sun. – Mass 8/10:30 a.m., Mon. – Mass 8 a.m., Tues. – Mass 8 a.m., Wed. – Mass 7 p.m., Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri. – Mass 8 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4 p.m. BETHANY WESLEYAN, Cherryville. 610-767-1239 Sun. – Worship 9/10:45 a.m., Sat. – Worship 5 p.m. BUSHKILL UNITED METHODIST, Bushkill Twp. Sun. – Worship 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CARPENTER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH, Nazareth. 484-285-0040 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. CHAPMAN QUARRIES UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610-837-0935 Sun. – Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. CHRIST CHURCH OF BATH, U.C.C., S. Chestnut St. Bath Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m., CHRIST U.C.C., Schoenersville Sun. – Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST U.C.C. LITTLE MOORE, Danielsville Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH Northampton. 610-262-8500 Sun. – Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. COVENANT UNITED METHODIST, Bath. 610837-7517 Sun. – Worship 8/10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:15 a.m. DRYLAND U.C.C., Nazareth. 610-759-4444 Sat. – Worship 6 p.m., Sun. – Worship 8/10:15 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7 p.m.
EGYPT COMMUNITY CHURCH, Whitehall (Egypt) 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. EMMANUEL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath Sun – Traditional and Contemporary at 9:30 a.m. FAITH REFORMED, Walnutport, 610-767-3505 Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. GOD'S MISSIONARY CHURCH, Northampton Sun. – Worship 10 a.m., 7 p.m. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, Northampton, 610-262-9517 Sun – Worship 9 a.m. GOSPEL CHAPEL WESLEYAN CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. GRACE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Nazareth 610-759-7039 Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. NAZARETH MORAVIAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593163 Sun. – Worship 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. NORTHAMPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Northampton Sun – Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Wed. – Worship 7:30 p.m. QUEENSHIP OF MARY CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2227 Sun. – Mass 7:30/9:30/11:30 a.m., Mon. - Fri. – Mass 6:30/7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. (Lent), Sat. – Mass 4 p.m.
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pen Argyl Sun. – Worship 8:30 & 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
SALEM UNITED METHODIST, Danielsville. Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Northampton 610-262-2668 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.
VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST, Northampton Sun. – Worship 10:45 a.m./6 p.m. WALNUTPORT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Sat. – Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.
ZION’S STONE U.C.C., Kreidersville Sun. – Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School stopped until September. ZION E.L. CHURCH, Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) Sun. – Worship 10 a.m. KEY –W- Worship, M – Mass, S – Services, SS – Sunday School, CE – Christian Ed, BS – Bible Study, CC - Child Care, HC – Holy Communion, H/A – Handicapped Accessible, VBS – Vacation Bible School
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC, Bath. Sun. – Mass 6:30/8/9:30/11 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. – Mass 8 a.m., Fri – Mas 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30/6 p.m., Holy Days – Mass 7/8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Northampton 610-262-7186 (HA) Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth Sun. – Mass 7/9/11 a.m., M-F – Mass 8:30 a.m., Sat. – Mass 5 p.m., Holy days – Mass 7/9 a.m. & 5 p.m.
ST. PETER’S U.C.C., Northampton Sun. – Church School 9 a.m. and Worship 10:15 a.m.
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RADIANT CHURCH, Easton/Nazareth. 484-597-1440 Sun. – Worship/meeting 9:30 a.m.
SALEM U.C.C. Moorestown 610-759-1652 Sun. – Worship in the Air Conditioned Fellowship Hall 9:30 AM (2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in the Church Grove).
HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Nazareth. 610759-7363 Sun. – Worship 8/9:30 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S U.C.C., of Indianland, Cherryville Sun. – Worship 9:30 a.m. w/ child care.
ST. BRIGID’S EPISCOPAL Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bath. 610-8371061 Sun. - Worship 8/10:15 a.m. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, Nazareth 610-7593090. Sun. - Worship 9 a.m., Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m. ST. JOHN’S U.C.C., Northampton. 610-262-8666 Sun. - Worship 9:30 a.m.
HOLY TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN, Northampton Sun. – Worship 8:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S U.C.C. Nazareth. 610-759-0893 Sun. - Summer Worship 9:30 a.m.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cherryville 610 767-7203 Sun. – Worship 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 9:30 a.m. Service of the World
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Walnutport. 610767-3107 Sun. – Mass 8/9:30/11 a.m., Holy Day – Mass 8:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sat. – Mass 4:30 p.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW WESLEYAN CHURCH Bath 610-759-7553 Sun. – Worship 10:30 a.m.
ST. PAUL’S UCC, Northampton, 610-261-2910. HA Sun. – Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. (with child care).
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Northampton Assembly of God
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Update: Pastor Lundmark is now home and continuing to recuperate after having a small brain bleed in the area of his brain that controls balance. Thank you for your continued prayers for his complete recovery. Have you ever been told that you need to “get a life”? I have. Because of a commitment to Christ, our lives don’t look like the lives of others around us. We don’t do the things that they do, and they might have a tendency to feel that we aren’t really “living.” One day I was talking with someone who basically told me that I needed to “get a life.” Now, maybe you wouldn’t feel this way, but I was a little offended! However, I’ve learned that the best way to handle something that is bothering me is to take it to the Lord. So, that’s what I did. I went and complained to the Lord, “Did you hear what he said to me?” Well, you can imagine the rest of my complaints to the Lord about this situation. It’s so amazing that God’s Word has an answer for each problem that we face. The Lord brought to my attention John 17:3 – “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” It was like the Lord was saying to me, “What do you mean, ‘Get a Life’?” You have “life eternal.” If we know the only true God and His Son Jesus Christ, that is LIFE! So, don’t look around and compare your life to everyone else’s life to see if you have life. Instead, look to the Lord. When you focus on knowing Jesus Christ, you have found the source of true LIFE. –Submitted by Melody Lundmark
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Obituaries Jean E. Balliet
FEB. 10, 1930 – AUG. 9, 2016 Jean E. Ballet, 86, of Nazareth, died on Tuesday, August 9 in Weston Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Hellertown. She was the wife of the late Frederick G. Balliet for 48 years before he died in April 2015. She was a 1948 graduate of Nazareth High School. Born February 10, 1930 in Nazareth, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Florence (Honzer) Kleintop. Jean was an active member of Nazareth Moravian Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years and served as a Diener. She was also a member of the Bright Star King’s Daughters and the L.O.R.A. Club. Surviving are her two brothers, Robert Kleintop and John Kleintop, both of Nazareth, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were brothers William and Sherwood Kleintop and a sister, Alice Snyder. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning in Nazareth Moravian Church with The Rev. Jeffrey Gehris officiating. Burial followed in Nazareth Moravian Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Schmidt Funeral Home, Nazareth. Contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
June I. Buck
JUNE 2, 1923 – JULY 29, 2016 June I. Buck, 93, of Allentown, formerly of Nazareth, died Friday, July 29 at Westminster Village in Allentown. She was the wife of the late Austin L. Buck, who died in August 2003. She was an instructional aide at the elementary level for the Nazareth School District for 15 years before retiring in 1984. June was also a tutor for adult literacy in Nazareth for several years. Born June 2, 1923 in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Carl A. and Marion R. (Kresge) Hoffman. A member of St. John’s U.C.C. Church in Nazareth, she volunteered for the luncheon program for Northampton County senior group in Nazareth.
Surviving are a daughter, Susan E. Buck, of Nashville, Tenn.; two sons, Lee A. Buck of Bethlehem and Dale A. Buck of Hedgesville, W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Masiado, of Hellertown; two granddaughters and two greatgrandsons. Preceding her in death was a brother, Thomas Hoffman. Services and committal will be private and at the convenience of the family. The BartholomewSchisler Funeral Home, Nazareth, is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. John’s U.C.C. Church, c/o the funeral home at 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Dolores A. Ellis
AUG. 31, 1944 – AUG. 11, 2016 Dolores A. Ellis, 71, of Moore Township, died suddenly on T h u r s d a y, August 11 at home. She was the wife of the late Charles D. Ellis for 47 years before he died in 2011. She was a 1962 graduate of Danville (Ind.) High School in 1962, and was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who dedicated herself to serving as her husband’s caregiver for many years during his illness. Family was everything to Dolores, and she cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved supporting and attending their sporting events. Born on August 31, 1944 in Indianapolis, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Armond and Anita (Caldwell) Tschudi. Dolores also enjoyed gardening and flowers, and she was a former member of the Moorestown Garden Club. Surviving are two sons, Steven N. Ellis of Moore Township and Scott A. Ellis of Danielsville; four grandchildren; two brothers, Rick Tschudi of Danville, Ind. and Ronald Tschudi of Indianapolis; a sister, Carolyn Vittetow of Danville; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service in celebration of Dolores’ life will be held on Saturday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown. Relatives and friends are invited
to call on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Contributions in memory of Dolores may be made to the National MS Society, Greater Delaware Valley, 30 S. 17th St., Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103, c/o Scott Ellis, City to Shore Bike Tour, www.ms150biketour.org
Julia A. Gerkovich
FEB. 28, 1926 – AUG. 3, 2016 Julia A. Gerkovich, 90, of Walnutport, died on Saturday, August 13 in Sacred Heart Senior Living, Northampton. She was the wife of the late Stephen A. Gerkovich. She worked as a sewing machine operator for many years. Born February 28, 1926 at Martins Creek, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Zofia (Polakiewicz) Grucela. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Berlinsville. Surviving are a son, Stephen T. Gerkovich, of Nazareth; a daughter, Mary DeAngelo, of Whitehall; four grandchildren; and a sister, Amelia Pulcini, of Martins Creek. She was predeceased by seven siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated yesterday (Wednesday) in St. Nicholas Church, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements were by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. Nicholas Church, 4412 Mountain View Dr., Walnutport, PA 18088.
Joseph L. Joyce
AUG. 30, 1935 – AUG. 7, 2016 Joseph L. Joyce, 80, a long-time resident of Moore Township, died on Sunday, August 7 at his home in Lehigh Acres, Florida. He was the husband of Alyce (Ratchford) Joyce for 56 years. He graduated from South Scranton Catholic High School and served in U.S. Army Intelligence during the Korean War. Afterwards, he was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Allentown for 30 years before retiring in 1991. Born at home in Minooka, Pa. on August 30, 1935, he was a son of the late James and Helen Joyce, the youngest of nine sons. Known for his quick wit and charm, Joe went the extra mile for the residents on his mail route in Allentown, who knew him as “Mailman Joe”. After retiring, he and Alyce enjoyed traveling and camping in their motor home, where they made many new friends from all over the country. Joe was a big fan of Notre Dame football until his children enrolled at Penn State, when he immediately switched his allegiance to the Nittany Lions, proudly displaying a cardboard cutout of Joe Paterno in his basement. He is a former member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bath and the Raccoon Club in East Allen Township.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael Joyce of Richmond, Va., James Joyce of Hummelstown, Pa., and John Joyce of Mountaintop, Pa.; a daughter, Erin McKarski, of Bethlehem; a brother, Robert Joyce, of Avoca; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Eight brothers preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday morning in St. Joseph’s Church, Scranton, followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery, Scranton. Arrangements were by the Egan Funeral Home, Scranton. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Joseph H. Keeler, Jr.
JUNE 24, 1945 – AUG. 11, 2016 Joseph H. Keeler, Jr., 71, of Whitehall, died Thursday, August 11 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown. He was the husband of Bonnie L. (Unangst) Keeler for 48 years. He was a truck driver for 26 years, last employed by Carolina Freight Co., Kutztown, retiring in 1995, and was a member of the Teamsters Union Locals #429 and #773, and former shop steward for #773. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of SP4. Born June 24, 1945 in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Eleanor (McElroy) Keeler. A strong supporter and member of the N.R.A., Joseph was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and shooting sports. Surviving along with his wife are two sons, Scott J. Keeler of Whitehall and Steven M. Keeler of Walnutport; two brothers, Gary Keeler of Walnutport and Randy Keeler of Allentown; and one grandson. He was predeceased by a brother, Larry Keeler, and two sisters, Joanne Koehler and Gail Marquis. A funeral service was held yesterday (Wednesday) morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Tuberous Sclerosis Society, c/o the funeral home at 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Helen M. Keeney
JAN. 9, 1931 – AUG. 9, 2016 Helen M. Keeney, 85, of Northampton, died Tuesday, August 9 in Lehigh Valley HospitalMuhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of William J. Keeney for 60 years. She was employed by the former Western Electric, Allentown, as a clean room technician for 20 years before retiring in 1993. She also worked part-time as a banquet waitress for the Holiday Inn-West, Allentown, for 10 years. Born on January 9, 1931 in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Stubits) Marakovits.
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Helen was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Joseph Keeney, Sr., of Easton; three daughters, Jane M. Nemeth of Northampton, Eileen M. Wasson of Bethlehem, and Mary Lisa Stone of Northampton; three brothers, John Marakovitz of Northampton, Joseph Marakovits of Bethlehem, and James Marakovits of Northampton; two sisters, Ann Feichtel and Theresa Renner, both of Northampton; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Keeney; a brother, Stephen Marakovits, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Schwartz. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning in Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, with The Rev. Patrick Lamb officiating. Interment followed in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions may be made to the Queenship of Mary R.C. Church memorial fund or the Carmelite Nuns of Allentown, both c/o the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Joanne G. Leitgeb
Joanne G. Leitgeb, 75, of Bethlehem, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. She worked for the Quaker Shoe Co. in Allentown, and was a waitress at the Golden Gate Diner in Allentown. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Jay and Mildred (Goedecke) Arnold. Joanne loved to write poetry and crochet. She was an avid bowler and loved to dance. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Surviving are a son, Matthew, of Allentown; a daughter, Kelly Caudle, of Gastonia, N.C.; and siblings Alvin, Jane and Nancy; and a grandson. Preceding her in death were siblings Jacqueline, Wayne and Jay. Services were held on Saturday at noon in the O’Donnell Funeral Home, Allentown.
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Evelyn R. Longenbach
DEC. 12, 1942 – AUG. 8, 2016 Evelyn R. Longenbach, 73, of Bethlehem, died Monday, August 8 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was last employed in housekeeping for Atria Assisted Living in Bethlehem for six years before retiring in 2006. Previously, she worked in the same capacity for Holiday Inn, Bethlehem, for 12 years. Born December 12, 1942 in Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Margaret E. (Ruth) Longenbach. Evelyn was a member of Christ U.C.C. Church, Schoenersville. Surviving are three brothers, Russell C. Longenbach, Donald E. Longenbach and Ronald W. Longenbach, and a sister, Linda L. Dunbar, all of Bethlehem; companion, Warren Gressley, of Danielsville; a niece, two nephews, and four great-nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, William, and a sister, Mrs. Phyllis Hamm. A funeral service was held on Friday morning in the Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, with The Rev. Catherine A. Strouse officiating. Interment followed in Schoenersville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Donald E. Miller
May 25, 1933 – Aug. 6, 2016 Donald E. Miller, 83, of Bath, died on Saturday, August 6 at home. He was the husband of Joanne (Stettler) Miller for 63 years. A graduate of Catasauqua High School, Donald was the owner of Saylor’s Mobile Home Park, Allentown, and Miller’s Edgewood Mobile Home Park, Bath. He was also a sales representative for Borden’s Ice Cream. He was the co-founder of D & D Associates and the founder and first president of Han-Le-Co Fire Co., Allentown. Born May 25, 1933 in Chapman Quarries borough, he was a son of the late Ervin and Alta (Stahley) Miller. Donald was a concerned citizen and publicly active in Hanover Township, Lehigh County government. He was a member
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of First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem; a 32nd Degree Mason in New Temple Lodge #720; and a life member of Keystone Rod & Gun Club in Bath and the Nis Hollow Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting and playing golf. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Scott, Thomas, and Daniel; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings Ervin, Harold, Barbara, and Carol Snyder; a step-sister, LaRue; a niece and nephews. A funeral service was held last Thursday morning in the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Suite 405, 100 N. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, or Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 1465 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Joseph E. Myirski, Jr.
FEB. 19, 1952 – AUG. 9, 2016 Joseph E. Myirski, Jr., 64, of Northampton, died Tuesday, August 9 at home. He was the husband of Monica R. (Miklos) Myirski for more than 41 years. A graduate of Northampton High School, he was employed by Nestle/Purina Pet Care, Allentown, as a warehouse lift operator for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union local while working at Bonney Forge. He also served as a former shop steward for Teamster Local #773 at Nestle Purina. Born February 19, 1952 in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Joseph E. Myirski, Sr. of Bath and the late Mary A. (Nemith) Myirski. He was a member of Assumption Blessed Mary Roman Catholic Church, Northampton. In his earlier years, Joe was a firefighter for the Bath Volunteer Fire Co. He was a Little League baseball coach for the Northampton Athletic Association and the former Our Lady of Hungary Church and School. In his spare time with his wife Monica he enjoyed antiquing. Surviving along with his wife and father are sons Eric J. Myirski and Jason J. Myirski, both of Northampton, and Kevin M. Myirski of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Michael M. Myirski of Fallston, Md. and John J. Myirski of Nazareth; a granddaughter; four nieces and a nephew. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning in Assumption B.V.M. Church, followed by interment in Assumption B.V.M. Cemetery, Northampton. Arrangements were made by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, where contributions for the Northampton County or Lehigh County Veteran Affairs may be sent.
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Annie Peters
Annie Peters, 65, of Northampton, died on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was the wife of Anthony D. Peters, Sr. for 46 years. A 1968 graduate of Northampton High School, she was an optical assistant for Drs. Angelo, Sharkey and Kokosky for more than 35 years. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of Joseph Kluscarits, Sr. of Wernersville and the late Anna (Zasko) Kluscarits. Annie enjoyed her memberships in the Fred A. Snyder American Legion Post #353 Home Association and the Coplay Saengerbund. In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by a son, Anthony, Jr.; and a sister, Carol Anthony. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Kluscarits, Jr. Services will be private as arranged by the Gilbert Funeral Home, Whitehall.
Rosemarie A. Riedy
APRIL 3, 1928 – AUG. 8, 2016 Rosemarie A. Riedy, 88, of Northampton, died on Monday, August 8 in the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Lower Saucon Township. She was the wife of the late John F. Riedy. She was the owner of Riedy Sports Wear in Northampton for many years. Born on April 3, 1928 in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Pauline T. (Berhel) Day. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bath. Surviving is a son, Edward J. Riedy, of Northampton. Preceding her in death were two sisters and two brothers. Services will be private at Rosemarie’s request. Arrangements are
by the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
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William E. Stone
NOV. 24, 1926 – AUG. 4, 2016 William E. Stone, 89, of Bethlehem, died Thursday, August 4 at Kirkland Village in Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Gloria J. (McKittrick) Stone, who died in May 1966. A graduate of Northampton High School and Radio Electronic School of Philadelphia, he went on to work for the former Twin County Cable, Northampton, for 45 years, having performed various functions in 48 of 50 states, earning his way to vice president and retiring in 1994. Born November 24, 1926 in Catasauqua, he was the son of the late Samuel and Pearl (Rabenold) Stone. William was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua. He was also a member of American Legion Post #353, Northampton; Masonic Lodge #637, Northampton; Lehigh Consistory, Valley of Allentown; Rajah Temple Shrine, Reading; and the National Cable Television Pioneers and the local Cable Television Assoc. Pioneers and Founders. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Friday, August 12 in Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua, preceded by a Masonic service. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Whitehall. Arrangements were by the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, where contributions to the American Cancer Society may be sent.
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Tomato Fest at the Market submitted by SARAH FULTON Sample the flavors of ripe tomatoes at the Bath Farmer's Market Tomato Fest from 3-7 p.m. Friday, August 19 in Keystone Park. Covered Bridge Farm and Twin Maple Farms are bringing the sweetest, fresh tomatoes out of the fields and into the market. Several vendors will compete in a salsa competition. Shoppers can sample flavors from their tables and vote at the Market Booth. The winner will be announced at www.Facebook.com/ bathfarmersmarketpa Guests will also enjoy the live folk music sounds of Tom & Betty Druckenmiller of National Public
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