Lilian M. (Zaremba) Husser, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away December 18, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph E. Husser. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Ethel (John) Zaremba. She was retired from the Ladies Garment Workers Union. Lilian was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed going to the casinos with her daughter-in-law Stephanie and going out to eat.

Survivors:
Son- Joseph "Skip" and wife Stephanie Husser of Bethlehem; Grandchildren- Todd of Bethlehem and Jennifer of Parkville, MD; Great Grandchildren- Ashley, Caleb and Abigail. She was predeceased by her daughter- Debi and sister- Dorothy Deltido.

Services will be private. Arrangements care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lilian’s memory to One by One Cat Rescue PO Box 226 Kutztown, PA 19530.

Edward Lee Hearn, 92, of Macungie, passed away July 3, 2014 in Lehigh Center. He was the loving husband of the late Betty (Generose) Hearn. Born in John Y, WV, he was the son of the late John and Myrtle (Kisner) Hearn. Edward served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII. He was a founding member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church. Edward retired from Western Electric/ AT&T after 32 years of service. He was a lifetime member of IBEW, a member of the AT&T Telephone Pioneers and the MORA Club. Edward was an avid dancer and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors:
Sons- Edward J. and wife Susan of Bethlehem Twp.
Mark E. and wife Suzette of Cape Corral, FL
Thomas and companion Julie Davidson of Macungie
Daughters- Liz and husband Curtis Pass of Bethlehem
Mary Moyer of Catasauqua
Dolores and late husband Andrew Dalrymple of Allentown
10 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
He was predeceased by his sisters Betty Julian and Leona Hearn and grandson- Christopher Lee.

A viewing will be held Tuesday 6-8PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem 18018. A viewing will be held Wednesday in the church 9:45-10:30AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd Bethlehem 18017. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Edwards name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the National Kidney Foundation care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Florence E. (Croll) Hagenbuch, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away May 9, 2014, in Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Paul A. Hagenbuch, Sr. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Regina (Simonson) Croll. She was a member of the Bath Senior Center and enjoyed doing stained glass, quilting, ceramics, knitting and traveling. Florence previously worked for George's Food Liner and Western Electric. Survivors: Survivors: Sons- Paul A. Hagenbuch Jr. and wife Patricia, Bruce A. Hagenbuch and wife Carol; 5 Grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren She was predeceased by her daughter, Renee Balutis, 4 brothers: William, Bud, Dwayne, and Donald, 4 sisters: Janet Croll, Eleanor Roth, Rita Brindell, and Ruth DeRosa. Services: Services will be private at the convenience of the family care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions: Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to St. Luke's Hospice, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Edith M.Edith M. (Frye) Hencke, age 90, of ALS, on April 24, 2014. Born Sept. 29, 1923 of German and Scotch-English ancestry of Piney Community, VA. Survived by 4 children: Dr. W. Richard of CA, Thomas R. "Randy" of NH, James E. of MA, and Judith Houston of CO; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. "Edie" as member of the WWII generation women who worked to support the war effort and surrendered these positions to the returning servicemen, worked at Bakelite in New Brunswick, NJ as a research chemist during the war, and went home to start a family once married to Wm. R. "Bill" Hencke on Aug. 3, 1946. In addition to full-time homemaker, Edie dove into volunteer work with a passion -March of Dimes, PTA, Girl Scouts & Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, Lehigh University and active 24 years at Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown, PA. Of all of these, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts was her highest devotion throughout the latter half of her life. Services: A Memorial Service will be held at Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown, PA, on Saturday, May 31, 2014, 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edie's memory may be made to: World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Inc., PO Box 6457 - Dept. 276 Indianapolis, IN 46206.

Marybeth Hoag, 69, of Cape Vincent, passed away on April 5, 2014.



She was born on September 20, 1944 in Central Square, daughter of Lawrence and Virginia Mallory. She graduated from Paul V. Moore High School. Later in life, she earned an associate’s degree from Onondaga Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University.



Marybeth worked in insurance for many years, but found her true passion in retirement when she opened her own quilting business. Her beautiful quilts can be found in the White House, the American embassy in France, and in homes across the United States. She taught many new quilters, and was an active participant in quilting guilds.



She was a devoted member of the church throughout her life and expressed her faith through music and children’s ministry.



Her family and friends will deeply miss her strength, laughter, and determination. She was always willing to share her faith, her talents, and her love.



She is survived by her husband Gordon; her son Ronald (Penny) Holbrook; her daughters Bonniesue (Frank) Oxford; Angela (Jeff) Griswell; Jennifer (Scott) Korin; Cyndy (Ben) Barlip; her step-sons Dale (Judy) Hoag; Scott Hoag; David Hoag; 18 adored grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Ronald (Diane) Mallory; her sisters Margaret (Kenneth) Hare; Janet Mallory; Lorraine (Craig) O’Neill; and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her sister Rose White and brother Thomas Mallory and her parents.



A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at The River Community Church, 38844 Bartlett Point Road, Clayton, NY 13624. Donations to the church in lieu of flowers may be sent to the same address.

Arline (Reichenbach) Hoffman, 101 years, passed away Nov. 16 in Phoebe Nursing Home. Survivors: Daughter, Sylvia Krown & husband, Bruce; daughter-in-law, Mary Hoffman & families. Predeceased by husband, Melvin; son, George Hoffman. Services: Private. Downing Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Gerald S. Hagaman, 90, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013, in the Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown. He was born January 16, 1923 in Highland Park, MI, a son to the late Chester A. and Blanche (Hager) Hagaman. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna E. Whitt Hagaman in 1997. He received Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy after serving his country during the Pacific Ocean Theatre of WWII where he was in the bomb and mine disposal unit. Gerald was very proud of his education, earning a Masters Degree from Purdue University in Matallurgic Engineering. He retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corporation as the Chief Matalurgist. He was a Charter member of the Church of the Manger in Bethlehem where he was a Deacon and Elder, sang in the choir and taught adult Sunday school. He also volunteered at the church and in the pharmacy at St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. He also was fortunate to have worked for Henry Ford in 1941 as a test driver for the Model T. Survivors: Daughter, Jacqueline H. Gow of Mt. Pocono, PA; son, James A. Hagaman and wife Linette of Marietta, GA; grandchildren, Allison Hagaman of Charlotte, NC and Brian and Derek Hagaman of Marietta, GA, Kristi Hahn and husband John of Avon Park, FL and James Gow and wife Sara or Brookville, PA; four great-grandchildren, Grace, Noah, Eliana and Emelia. Predeceased by a sister, Marilyn Cooper; and brothers, William and Richard. Services: Viewing, Wednesday, November 20, 2013, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Church, 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem followed by a service at 11 a.m. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Phoebe Nursing Home, 1925 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA.

Elizabeth J. (Kern) Hoffman, 93, of Bethlehem, died November 13, 2013 at Holy Family Manor. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice Kern. She was the loving wife of the late Mark B. Hoffman, a Bethlehem Steel worker for 42 years.

She graduated from Slatington High School in 1937, worked for 15 years at Yohe’s Pharmacy in Bethlehem, and was a member of St. Peter’s UCC in Allentown.

She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Hartline and her son, Matthew P. Hoffman, and is survived by her son Mark H. Hoffman and his wife Kathleen of Bethlehem, her granddaughter Reverend Leslie A. Kearney of Norristown, and granddaughter Jennifer L. Hoffman and her husband Joshua Yoder of Hickory, NC.

A viewing will be held Friday 6-8PM with a Funeral Service on Saturday at 10AM all in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery, Slatington.