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Charles Zellner Obituary
Charles Zellner, Sr., 81, of Fountain Hill, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of the late Dolores M. (Balik) Zellner, for 59 years, until she died on April 25, 2009. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Erwin and Gertrude (Maurer) Zellner; and was also the son of late Howard and Rose (Hoffert) Cougle. Charles worked as a millwright for the Bethlehem Steel for 42 1/12 years, until retiring. Later he worked as a bus driver for Laidlaw for 13 years and for Foreign Auto in Bethlehem for 4 years. He was a member of St. Ursula Roman Catholic Church in Fountain Hill. Survivors: Daughter, Karen Bilyk of Bethlehem; son, Charles Jr. (Rebecca) of Emmaus; siblings, Donald of Forks Twp., Jack (Maria), Marline Bilger all of Allentown, Jean Kemp of Wilson, Tommy (Elsie) of Emmaus, Tim (Betty) and Bobby (Karen) all of Hamburg; grandchildren, Lynn (Joshua), Cynthia (Shawn), Rachel (Cory), Charlie (Jordan); great-grandchildren Jorge, Victoria, Shawn, Jr., Adriana, Aiden and Aaron. He was predeceased by daughter, Michele E. Zellner; son-in-law, Daniel S. Bilyk; siblings, Elmer, Howard, Charles, Louie, Mary, Dolly, Margaret and Elizabeth. Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2012 in St. Ursula, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill. Family and friends are invited to call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 25 and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Mon both in Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill. Interment: Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: Memorials: to the American Diabetes Assoc. Online condolences at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
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your daughter Karen
April 10, 2012
hi, dad-father I already miss coming up every day.I miss you yelling at me because I was 4 minutes late. I will miss taking you to the doctor's 3 times a week, getting your pills but most of all I will miss our Top Diner dinners on Friday nights having our fish platters. Please take care of mom. So happy that you are finally together in heaven. I love you. Happy Easter!
Cindy Anderko Cook
April 8, 2012
Sorry for the loss of Mr. Zellner. Condolences to all the family. The Anderko Family ( Cindy and Faye)
Michael Eisentraut
March 25, 2012
Dear Charlie & Zellner Family
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May you have comfort in knowing that he is in GODS hands now.
Mike, Janine Eisentraut and Family
Carol Robb
March 25, 2012
May it comfort you to know you have friends who care .
Our deepest sympathy ,
The LED 9th grade cafe staff
Cindy,Shawn Sr.,Victoria, Shawn jr., Adrianna Westwood
March 24, 2012
Pop-pop you will be deeply missed. The many memories of walking down Sand Island together, bike rides, cheerleading. Many more to describe. One thing I will always remember you blasting the Tv. We will miss you deeply.
ST LUKES HOSPITAL PPH2
March 23, 2012
WE ARE SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS
WE WILL MISS MR ZELLNER ALOT WHEN HE CAMES TO ST LUKES HOSPITAL FOR HIS BLOOD WORK HE WAS ALWAYS FUNNY AND NICE HE ALWAYS MADE US LAUGH .
Kimberly Dewalt-Lyons
March 23, 2012
Dear Karen &family,
Your dad was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. Living on the same street growing up and then getting married and living in the house next to your mom and dad was wonderful....I was very fond of them both and will have many fond memories.I will always have great memories of sitting on our back porches having many long talks. Karen I am deeply sorry and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and that your dad will be greatly missed. With caring thoughts, Kim,Brian,Jesse and Michael.
Robin Keeney
March 23, 2012
My Beautiful Karen, Our prayers are with you and your family. We will always have the wonderful memories of your father at your summer picnics. We love you, Dave, Robin & Destiny
Kerri Micklos
March 23, 2012
Karen and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May the memories of your dad give you the strength to carry you through this difficult time. Sending you much love and prayers.
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