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SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008 THE MORNING CALL J.s. Burkholder Providing Free Confidential Pre-Arrangement Consultations Family Owned Operated Since 1895 16th Hamilton Streets, Allentown Michael A. Weber 610-433-5161 Supervisor www.burkholderfuneral.com Obituaries TODAY Gasper, Theresa Getchell, Ruby Heins, Lisa Henning, Hower, Arlene Krycia, John Molchany, Jerome Montesino, Edward Rehrig, James Rudich, Margaret Schmid, George Snyder, Fred Snyder, Sterling Toman John Vishnevetskaya, Maina Wenner, Lorraine Obituary Notice Policy Obituaries corrections will be accepted from and billed to the funeral home handling the arrangements; we will also accept obituaries from families handling their own arrangements. Obituaries will be accepted by fax at: (610) 820-6755; or via e-mail at: For more information, contact The Morning Call at (610) 820-6769. Obituary notices will be accepted for the following day's publication between the hours of 8:30 a.m.

and 7:00 p.m. daily. Photos must be either hand delivered or e-mailed to The Morning Call by 5:30 p.m. daily. Margaret K.

Rudich Margaret K. Rudich, 86, of Palmer Township, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008, in Easton Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1922, in Newark, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Sofranik Kohut. Her husband, Stephen passed away June 9, 1994. Margaret was an avid reader.

She was a volunteer for Easton Hospital and the former V.N.A. of Easton Children's Clinic. Margaret was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church. Survivors: She is survived by a son, Stephen Jan Rudich and his wife Laurie, of Easton; two daughters, Nora Sunderland and Jane Rudich, both of Palmer Township; a sister, Eleanor Bellion, of Monroe, N.C., and two much loved grandsons, Philip and Samuel Rudich.

A son, Thomas died August 7, 1994. She was predeceased by four brothers, Joseph, George, Stephen and Michael and three sisters, Elizabeth Kohut, Anne Gunnells and Theresa Szakacs. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the church, 4049 Hartley Easton. Call Tuesday 6-8 p.m.

in the Strunk Funeral Home 2101 Northampton Easton and Wednesday p.m. in the church. Burial will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels of Northampton 4240 Fritch Bethlehem, PA 18020-8940, and Suburban E.M.S., P.O. Box 3339, Easton, PA 18043-3339.

Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits Maina Vishnevetskaya Maina Vishnevetskaya, 95, of Allentown, died August 22, 2008. Survivors: Husband, Mikhail Vishnevetskiy; son, Eugene; daughter, Maina; four grandchildren, a great-grandchild. Services: Graveside, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Beth El Memorial Park, Whitehall. Bachman Kulik Reinsmith F.H., Allentown.

BUY with Lehigh THE James R. Rehrig James R. Rehrig, 74, of Quakertown, died Tuesday, August 19, in St. Luke's Bethlehem Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra L.

(Hottle) Rehrig. They would have been married 44 years on September 26. He was a press operator for the former Moore Business Forms, now Donnelly for over 20 years before retiring. After retiring, he worked at AD Computer for over 10 years. Born in Richlandtown, he was a son of the late Harold D.

and Ada (Mease) Rehrig. He graduated from Quakertown High School, Class of 1952 and Bethlehem Business School. He served with the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pleasant Valley. He was an Exhausted Rooster and served as past treasurer of the Quakertown Jaycees.

Survivors: Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife; daughter, Diane R. Hughes and husband, Dr. Douglas of Port Orange, son, John W. Rehrig and wife Jennifer with whom he resided; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by sister, Barbara A.

Miller, and an infant brother Robert H. Services: Will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23rd in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pleasant Valley. Call: am Saturday in the church. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Contributions: In lieu 'of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2170 Rt. 212, Coopersburg, PA 18036. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits Jerome Molchany Jerome W. "Jerry" Mol- chany, 51, formerly of Coplay, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008, surrounded by his family at his mother's home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Mary T.

(Sinkovits) Molchany, of Coplay, and the late Jacob R. Molchany. He was a 1974 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and a 1978 graduate of Kings College in Wilkes Barre. Jerome was employed as a research psychologist and a systems administrator for the Army Walter Reed Institute of Research, Brooke City Base, San Antonio, in Texas. He was an Army Veteran retiring as a sergeant.

He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors: Mother; brothers, Jacob J. and his wife, Antoinette of Coplay, Thomas F. and his wife, Deanna of Northampton, Michael F. Coplay, long time friend, Brett Garner of Mico, Texas, nephews, nieces.

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home, 327 Chestnut Coplay, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., St. Peter Catholic Church, 5th and Coplay. Call p.m.

Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions: St. Peter Catholic Church, or the American Cancer Society, both the funeral home, 18037. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits John A.

Toman Sr. John A. Toman Sr. 65 of Hudson, Florida formerly of Allentown died on August 19, 2008 in Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida. Husband of Erma A.

(Zahorchak) Toman, they would have been married 47 years on August 26. Born in Allentown on ruary 9, 1943, son of Stefie (Cas) Toman of Coplay and the late Rudolph Toman Sr. He was a Commercial Claims Specialist for Nationwide Insurance Company retiring in February, 2008. Survivors: Wife Erma; Daughters Shelley, wife of William Moyer, IV of New Tripoli, Carrie, wife of Charles Marshall of Samson, Sons Scott A. and wife Rebecca of York, John A.

Jr. and wife Stacey of Allentown; brothers, Randolph and wife Karen of Bethlehem, Rudolph Jr. and wife Jane, and Dennis and wife Adele, all of Allentown; a sister, Cynthia Toman of Coplay; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Paula, Tara, Billy, April, Andrew, Erika, Katie and Ryan; three great-grandchildren Julian, Caden, Blayne; nieces, nephews. Services: Monday August 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Sell-Herron Funeral Home 1145 Lehigh Allentown, viewing Monday a.m.

in the funeral home. Burial in St. Mark's Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: American Cancer Society Funeral Home, 18103. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits Fred A.

Henning Fred A. Henning, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008. He was a loving husband to Anne E. (Kirchner) Henning for 60 years this past June. Born in Bangor, he was the son of the late Paul L.

and Lottie A. (Albert) Henning. Fred was a former member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. He was retired from First Valley Bank in Bethlehem. Fred was a well known pianist for many years around the Lehigh Valley.

He was also a World War veteran serving in the Army. Survivors: He will be sadly missed by his entire family, wife, Anne E. Henning; sons, Glenn R. Henning of Wind Gap, Kevin J. Henning husband of Pamela of Emmaus; grandchildren, Nathaniel, Jeremiah, Micah, Tiffany, and Nicole; great grandchildren, Emily, Evan, and Nicholas.

He was predeceased by a brother, Paul Henning Jr. Services: A viewing will be held a.m. Tuesday, August 26, with a service at 11 a.m. at Downing Funeral Home 1002 W. Broad Bethlehem.

Burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.downingfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made in Fred's name to St. Luke's Visiting Nurses 1510 Valley Center Suite 200, Bethlehem 18017. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits Think Sunday Think Savings The most money-saving coupons are in Sunday's paper.

THE MORNING CALL ALLEN AUDIOLOGY QUALITY HEARING CARE 610-439-1196 Readers! TRIAL CHOICE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TREMENDOUS PRODUCT SELECTION PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1984 CERTIFIED CLINICAL AUDIOLOGISTS Lisa Mattos Heins Montesino Edward Jesus Montesino, 46, of Bethlehem died Friday August 22, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1961, in Bethlehem son of Felix and Agatha (Rivas) Montesino. He was the husband of Nancy (Gibson) Montesino. Edward was a construction foreman for over 25 years and most recently worked for Group Construction Co.

He was very devoted to his family and loved his children. He devoted his time to church functions and fundraising to help others. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife; parents; son, Joshua Montesino of Allentown; daughters, Bailey A. Montesino of Bloomfield, N.J., and Milagros Montesino of Bethlehem; brothers, George Montesino of Allentown, and Felix Montesino Jr. of Florida; sisters, Shiela Torres and Diana Gonzales both.

of Allentown, and four grandchildren, Gwendovic Genao Lianni Montesino, Joshua Anthony Montesino, and Mia Rose Montesino. Services: Will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, Pa.

18018. Calling hours Monday from 6-10 p.m., and Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial Holy Saviour Cemetery. Contributions: May be made to the American Diabetes P.O.

Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Online condolences can be made to www.connellfuneral.com. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits Edward Jesus George E. Schmid George Elliot Schmid, 80, of Center Valley, formerly of Toms River, N.J. died Friday, August 22, 2008, at the VNA Hospice House of St.

Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. Born in Jersey City, N.J. on October 6, 1927, he was the son of the late George and Louise (Benner) Schmid. George worked for Industrial Combustion Associates, New Jersey in sales for 20 years until retiring. George is of the Episcopalian Faith, and A.M.

Lodge in Toms River, N.J. Freemasonry was a big part of his life. Survivors: He will be sadly missed by his entire family, sons, Glenn and his wife Debra of Phoenix, Randy and his wife Ellen with whom he resided, Scott of Exton, grandchildren, Jonathan, Caleigh, and Makayla. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 6-7 p.m. at the Heintzelman Funeral Home 326 Main Hellertown, with the service at 7 p.m.

Private interment at Bayview Cemetery, Jersey City, N.J. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmanfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits RENT classifieds in CALL the morning call.com Lisa Mattos Heins, 42, of Whitehall, died August 18, 2008 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born in Fountain Hill on October 26, 1965, she is the daughter of the late John and Irene (Esteves) Mattos.

She worked for Richmar Florist and Dan Schantz until her illness a few years ago. Survivors: Son, Sean D. of Whitehall; Companion: Gary L. Eck with whom she resided; sister, Joanna Vandling of Lehighton; brother: John of Northport, Aunt: Albina DaSilva of Bethlehem several nieces and nephews. Services: A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m.

Monday, August 25 at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmanfh.com. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Hellertown is in charge of arrangements. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits John A. Krycia John A.

Krycia, 67, of Hellertown, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the V.N.A. Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Smodish) Krycia.

Born in Fountain Hill, PA on May 6, 1941, he was the son of the late Felix and Sophie T. (Golinsky). John worked for Ecolab as a salesman and I serviceman for 20 years until retiring in 2006 prior to that he worked for BASF Wyndotte as a salesman and serviceman for many years. He served his country honorably during Peacetime in the United States Air Force. He was a former member of St.

Stanislaus Catholic Church, Bethlehem. John had a fight club called Specialty Air, he was a certificated flight instructor and taught many people to fly. He also had his commercial pilots license. He was the treasurer for Queen City Airport Action Committee. Flight accomplishments included: airplane single engine land, multi engine, commercial, instrument, CFII.

He gave the gift and love of flying to many. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 48 years; son; Michael J. and his wife Jolene of Gladstone, daughter, Susan K. and her husband Michael S. Leraris of Nazareth; brother, Stanley and his wife Patricia of Hellertown; seven grandchildren.

Services: The service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 25, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main Street, Hellertown. Family and friends are invited to call p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown with military honors.

Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmanfh.com. Contributions: American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Bethlehem, PA 18017, and or V.N.A. Hospice of St. Luke's, 1510 Valley Center Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits Sterling S.

Snyder Sterling S. Snyder, 79, of Kempton, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 in his home in Weisenberg Township. He was the husband of Eleanor L. (Holben) Snyder. Born in Kempton on October 31, 1928, Sterling was the son of the late Charles F.

and Florence C. (Christman) Snyder. He was employed as Director of School Services for the Parkland School District for 21 years, before retiring in 1992. Sterling served as President of the Lehigh Valley School Plant Managers. Prior to that, he worked for the former W.S.

Reichenbach Sons in Allentown. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War era with a rank of Technical Sergeant. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 8282 and American Legion Post 576. Sterling was a lifetime member of St.

Paul's Seiberlingsville U.C.C., Kempton, where he served on the Consistory for more than 20 years. He also enjoyed farming on his family homestead. He was a member of Lehigh Lodge 326, A.M., Trexlertown, the Lehigh Consistory, Valley of Allentown, the Lehigh Shrine Club and the Rajah Temple, Reading. His hobbies included fishing, woodworking and gardening. (competing against his wife's garden).

Survivors: He will be sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, Eleanor; sons, Edward S. Snyder and his wife Donna of New Tripoli and Roger S. Snyder and his wife Marilyn of Kempton; daughter, Sandy E. Davidson and her husband George of Bluffton, South Carolina; sister, Esther Kunkel of Allentown; his beloved granddaughters, Wendy Boyer and her husband Eran, Kimberly Haught and her husband Joshua, and Lydia Snyder; great grandson, Benjamin Boyer. Services: Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. Rebecca J. McMichael officiating. Family and friends may call p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Interment with military honors will follow the service at St. Paul's Cemetery, Kempton. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmanfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Lehigh Valley Hospice, the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Please sign Guest Book on mcall.com/obits Rose T. Gasper Rose T. Gasper, 70, Lehighton passed away August 22, 2008. She was the wife of William Gasper. Survivors: Husband, two sons, two brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren.

Services: Memorial Mass, 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, Saints Peter Paul Roman Catholic Church, 3rd and Coal St. Lehighton. Arrangements, Andrew Ovsak Funeral Home.

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