Louis E. Archer
Louis E. Archer of Lehighton, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 16 at home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie (Strepko) Archer in 1998. He served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre on the USS Chenango. After returning he completed a BS in Industrial Management at the University of Akron, Ohio. He then worked in management with several area companies until retirement. He was a member of the American Legion post 314 in Lehighton. Survivors: He is survived by a daughter, Debra Mayberry, wife of Christopher, of Slatington; and sons, Stanley and wife Charletta of Morgantown, PA; Edward, of Marshall, VA; and David and wife Michele and two grandchildren, Benjamin and Danielle of Towamensing Township, PA. Services: A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at his home on Sunday, May 26, at 1 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Robert A. Berkelbach
Robert A. Berkelbach, 85, of Allentown, died Friday, May 17, 2013, in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Jean Lois (Shugart) Berkelbach. Robert worked as a ski representative and for many years as a painter. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Estelle (Helrich) Berkelbach. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of WWII. Robert enjoyed creating stained glass windows and custom cabinetry. Survivors: Daughter: Bonnie S. wife of Daniel J. Smith of Allentown; son, Robert A. Berkelbach, Jr. and his wife Marisela of South Pasadena, CA; grandchildren, Joshua Smith husband of Kristin, Adam Smith husband of Jami, Meredith Smith, Luke Smith, Jordan Smith and Vanessa Berkelbach; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Smith and Kyla Smith. Services: A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, at 10 a.m., in the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton Sts., Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the , 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, or to a charity of ones choice. www.jsburkholder.com

Joanne Del Prado
Joanne (Pope) Del Prado, 63, of Easton, PA died Friday, May 17, 2013, in her home surrounded by her family. Born April 17, 1950 in Silver Springs, MD she was the daughter of Margaret Pope and the late Joseph Richard Pope, Sr. Joanne worked as a nurse for 30 years and spending 21 years at St. Lukes in Bethlehem. She dedicated herself to her family and career. Survivors: Joanne will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Leeanne Del Prado; son, Matthew Del Prado; brothers, Steven Pope and wife Maureen and Joseph Pope, Jr.; and sisters, Marianne Grello and husband Bernard, Christine Pope and Nancy Jankoski and husband Frank. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her close friend, Mary Hopkins. Services: A viewing will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 6 to 9 p.m. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at St. Annes Catholic Church, 450 E. Washington Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017 from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joannes name to Hospice of the VNA of St. Lukes Development Office, 801 Osturm St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Online condolences www.connellfuneral.com

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Caitlin Noelle Dickey, 9, of Center Valley, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, May 17, 2013 after a five year battle with brain cancer. Born in Bethlehem on June 6, 2003, she was the daughter of James R. and Meredith L. (Lucas) Dickey. Caitlin was a fourth grade student at the Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School of Southern Lehigh School District. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Bethlehem. Caitlin was very positive and driven. She always said, I love you and thank you. Caitlin was a Girl Scout with Troop 6205 and played baseball in the Miracle League. Caitlin loved all her wonderful friends who always stood by her side. She loved the colors pink and purple, stuffed animals and baby dolls and wanted to be a mom. Survivors: In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by her seven-year-old brother, Jakob M. Dickey; maternal grandmother, Catherine Lucas of Boca Raton, FL; maternal grandfather, Alfred Lucas and his wife Janet of Hobe Sound, FL; paternal grandparents, Richard and Margaret Dickey of Hickory, NC; maternal great-grandmother, Julia Lucas of Seymour, WI. Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 E. Market Street, Bethlehem, 18018. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m., at the Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, and on Wednesday morning, from 10 a.m. in the church, until time of services. A memory tribute may be placed at www.longfuneralhome.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, 333 E. Lancaster Ave., #414, Wynnewood, PA 19096 or to the Neuro-Oncology Fund, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19104-4399.

Robert C. Fafard, Sr.
Robert Bob C. Fafard, Sr., of Quakertown passed away on May 15, 2013 peacefully in his sleep. Bob married Elizabeth Betsy A. (Krier) Fafard on May 9, 1970 celebrating 43 years of marriage this year. Robert was born in Lihue Kauai, HI in June 1947. He graduated from Castle High School Class of 1966 in Oahu and went on to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War earning an honorable discharge. Bob worked as a machine operator in the pharmaceutical field for over 20 years before his retirement. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church in Quakertown where he was an Emeritus Deacon, and where he and his wife Betsy are credited for starting the food pantry 20 years ago which is still in operation today. His greatest moment was caring for his grandchildren. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Betsy; he is survived by his two children, Robert (Lisa) and Beth (Dan); four grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friends. Services: The family will hold a memorial service on Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m., in Providence Presbyterian Church, 2200 Krammes Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. Calling hour will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Appropriate Hawaiian wear is suggested; men Hawaiian shirts/slacks, women floral dress/bright colors. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family by contributions of monetary gifts.

Theresa J. Flexer
Theresa J. Flexer, 40, of Lehighton, formerly of Emmaus, died Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital. She was a beloved mother to her daughters and her passion was animals. She is predeceased by her mother, Gloria J. Flexer (Reiss), and her father, Harris L. Flexer. Survivors: Daughters, Stephanie J. Flexer of Bloomsburg and Amber L. Pierce of Allentown; brother, Daniel S. Flexer of Emmaus; sister, Barbara A. Carlance of Chinchilla; and future son-in-law, Adam J. Reedy of Bloomsburg. Services: Private family services will be held. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the . She is loved and greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

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Robert Packer Linderman Frick, 98, of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, died there on May 15, 2013. Frick, born in Salisbury House in Salisbury Township was the son of the late John A. and Ruth Linderman Frick and a great-great grandson of Asa Packer. He attended The Rectory School in Pomfret, CT and graduated from St. James School in Hagerstown, MD, in 1934. He received a bachelors degree from Moravian College in 1949. For his graduation from Moravian, he designed and presented to the College a mace, which is still in use today. He also designed the seal for St. James School, also still in use. During World War II, Frick served in the U.S. Coast Guard where he was a boatswains mate serving in New Guinea. Frick was an antiquarian and collector and enthusiastic participant in Revolutionary War enactments. He spent his career in museum and restoration work. Highlights included curator of Decorative Arts for Old Bethpage Village on Long Island, chief of properties for the Pennsylvania Historical Commission and director of the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT. Frick was trustee/secretary of the Board of Trustees at St. James School where he was elected Trustee emeritus in 2003. He also served on the boards of the Sun Inn and the Jacobsburg Historical Association where he was a past president. He was honorary chairman of the Friends of Reeves Library at Moravian College. He was a life member of both the Moravian and Lehigh County Historical Societies. In 1994, he authored the booklet, The Henry Heritage, From Nazareth to Boulton. Awards included the St. James Alumni Award, the Liberty Bell Shrine Award and the Jacobsburg Lifetime Achievement Award. Survivors: He is survived by his sister, Ruth Cox; seven nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews and 29 great-grandnieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Norris French; and his brother, John A. Frick, Jr. Services: Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 3 p.m., in the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be private. Funeral arrangements are by the John F. Herron Funeral Home, 458 Center at Market Street in Bethlehem. Contributions: Memorials may be sent to St. James School, 17641 College Road, St. James, MD 21740 or to Reeves Library, Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018.

Mae S. Gross
Mae S. Gross, 89, of North Catasauqua, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Mae was the wife of Thomas A. Gross Sr. and they would have celebrated their 66th anniversary this June. Born in Bethlehem, Mae was a daughter of the late Preston and Hannah (Grosscup) Rohrbach. Mae worked as a floor worker for the former Tama Mfg. Company in Northampton prior to retiring in 1985. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua. Survivors: With her husband are sons, Thomas A. Jr. and his wife Judith of Whitehall, and Donald L. and his wife Edith of Clarks Summit. Mae has four grandchildren, Alex, Silvana, Jenna, and Thomas III, and six great-grandchildren. Services: Graveside services will be on June 1, 2013 at 12 noon, in the Fairview Cemetery West Catasauqua. Arrangements entrusted to the ODonnell Funeral Home, North Catasauqua.

Sherleen A. Hahn-Maines
Sherleen A. Hahn-Maines, 62, of Lower Saucon Twp. died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. She is the wife of Robert W. Maines. Born in Fountain Hill on October 30, 1950 to Shirley L. (Jamicky) Hahn of Coopersburg and the late Lloyd D. Hahn. She was a warehouse manager for Alice Kay and Charming Shops for many years and bookkeeper for real estate companies until retiring. Survivors: In addition to her loving husband of 16 years; mother; siblings, Deborah J. wife of Arthur A. Haug of Coopersburg, Allen L. Hahn of Emmaus, Trevor J. and his wife Kathryne R. of Dunkirk, NY; step children; nieces and nephews. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 10:30 to 11 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Trevor J. Hahn and Pastor Kenneth Melber will be officiating. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to animals in distress and or the LV Hospice, Allentown.

James E. Heffer
James E. Heffer, age 66, husband of Susan (Albertson), died May 12, 2013 in Hernando, FL. Full obituary at www.HooperFuneralHome.com