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Stephen Bonshak Obituary

Stephen Bonshak
Stephen Bonshak, 87, of Walnutport passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg. Stephen and his wife, Betty L. (Ludwig) Bonshak celebrated 63 years of marriage in June. He was born April 20, 1926 in Catasauqua and he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Yuschak) Bonshak. Stephen worked for the Morning Call for many years, prior to that he was employed at the Fuller Company and Graver Trucking. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St Johns United Church of Christ, Whitehall. He was a life member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post # 4714 and Fullerton American Legion Post # 367. Survivors: His wife, Betty; sons, Stephen M., and his wife Sriwai, of New Castle, DE, Thomas W., and his wife Linda, of Whitehall; daughter, Jill L., wife of Warren Killen, of Coplay; sister, Anna Mae Pierson, of North Catasauqua; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Stephen was one of 13 siblings and he was predeceased by six brothers and five sisters. Services: Memorial services will be Friday, November 8, at 12 noon in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Family and friends may call Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Online condolences may be submitted to www.reichelfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Church or American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.

Published by Morning Call on Nov. 6, 2013.
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Dear Aunt Betty & family
We are so sorry for your loss.
We have such wonderful memories of Uncle Steve. He was the life of the party and full of inspiration. Those memories will always remain in our hearts. God Bless you all.
Love, Bob, Jolene, Craig & Nickolas Fritchey

Jolene Fritchey

November 8, 2013

Aunt Betty & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Steve's passing. I hope knowing that he is in a better place with family will comfort you during this difficult time.
With Love and Sympathy,
Kristen N Leuthe and Family
(John Noll's daughter)

Kristen Leuthe

November 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Grandfather. My prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful person.
Susan(Mondschein)Zack and Family

November 7, 2013

sorry to hear about your loss
he will be missed

Brian Twitchell

November 7, 2013

Jill and Family, We are deeply saddened to here about the passing of your father, may the great memories and great times you had together, help you through the difficult times. Laurie and Bill Mace

November 7, 2013

Jill, Amanda, Betty & Family...

We're so sorry for your loss. May the love of family & friends give you comfort & strength thru the difficult days ahead.

Our deepest sympathy,
Patti & Dave Roehrle
Anthony & Nick Marino

Patti (Todaro) Roehrle

November 6, 2013

Bonshak family, so sorry for your loss. I remember the days of playing Atari with brad for the holiday party at his house. Was always a great time with family. prayers to you

Chad and Rita Spadt

November 6, 2013

Jill and family, so sorry for your loss. Glad your parents had 63 wonderful years together! Many good times to remember. May your memories comfort you. Love you all.

Michele Harley

November 6, 2013

Dear Bonshak family; I worked with your father, husband at The Morning Call and he was always fun to be around, great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. God Bless.

Sue Bellucci

November 6, 2013

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