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Brian Herb Obituary
Brian V. Herb, 52 years, of Germansville, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Ernest P. and Grace L. (Bennighoff) Herb. He was a laborer in the Lehigh Valley for many years. Brian was of the Lutheran faith. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Survivors: Brother, Blaine E. and wife, Melody, of New Tripoli; son, Matthew Colabella; aunt, Gloria Bittner of Orefield; niece and nephew, Natalie and Brandon Herb. Services: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 29, at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 6776 Madison St., New Tripoli, with the Rev. Scott W. Lingenfelter officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Interment will be at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, August 30, at Ebenezer Cemetery in New Tripoli. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com. Contributions: Contributions may be made to New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, PO Box 34, New Tripoli, 18066.
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for Brian Herb
Kathleen Pond
August 29, 2013
To the Herb Family,
Brian always made my work day. From his tour/video info,to his "sun-glass Love Shack memento" moment, along with his Fig Newton dance. These are such fond memories of the man with the blue eyes and tender disposition.
Thanks for sharing with us Brian and I can hear you now
“I got more important things to do, Than spend my time growin' old with you, American Woman”
Farewell Love Shack and Ride On!
Donna
August 29, 2013
so sorry to hear about brian this is a shock because I talked to him right after his mom passed away. he would make everyone laugh and he would sing to us American woman and love shack he will be missed. lots of prayers
Harriet Herb
August 29, 2013
Blaine and family - so hard to believe that just one short week after burying Aunt Grace that now we are going to bury Brian. He enjoyed life and riding that motorcycle so that is what we need to remember as we cope with his untimely death.
Michelle Igo-Landis
August 29, 2013
Herbie Herbie....Man I couldn't believe when I heard this, God I'm at a loss right now, you were a gentle giant. I will miss you terribly. Take care my friend... Cherry Cherry...Free Free!!.. Rest In Peace Herbie..<3
Megan
August 28, 2013
I am so sorry to hear This..Love shack and American woman will never be forgotten and every time I hear these songs I think of Brian. always put a smile on my face when we would see him! May God bless your family and friends and may you rest in peace.
Pharmacy-
Jon Heiney
August 28, 2013
Rest in Peace Herbie. Thoughts and prayers to the Herb family.
Angie
August 28, 2013
Brian, I was just talking about you with my dad down the shore at our condo about 2wks ago ... I was thinking about calling you. I am truely sorry from the bottom of my heart for everything and I still have that card that you sent me 3 yrs ago for Mother s Day.... I still remember when you came here on your motorcycle and you would bring me flowers that you would pick for me. I still remember the first time I saw you.... at my cousins house, those blue eyes of yours. Snutzie, that nickname for me... My dad talks about when you were here and gave Matt a ride on your bike.. :) You will be truely missed , I hope that when I go back home to God that we meet again... until then you will be truely missed with a heavy heart
August 28, 2013
To the Herb family. Sorry for your loss of Grace and brian.
Raymond and Lilly Hite
May you ride in Harley heaven bro...we love you and miss you and mom terribly.
Blaine, Melody, Natalie and Brandon Herb
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
May GOD bless the cousin I hardly got to know. Sorry we didn"t spend more time together.
Jeanne Kuhns
August 28, 2013
Brian, you were a good friend to my Grandson Michael. I will
miss your tomato deliveries from your garden. I hope you will meet Warren in Heaven, and you can ride your motorcycles together. RIP-We Loved You
Jim Snyder
August 28, 2013
I am so sorry, for your lose. Brian was one of a kind. He will be missed by many of his friends. Ride easy, big brother.
Big Jim
Kim
August 28, 2013
Herbie, I have never known a man with a bigger heart then yours. Your passing is such a huge loss to so many people that loved you. I will forever treasure our riding days together and the many laughs we shared. You had given me the nick name Peaches Peaches, oh how I will miss those words coming out of your mouth. You will live forever in my heart and never be forgotten. Until we meet again ride free my friend on the golden streets of heaven.
Susan Ritchie (Fister)
August 27, 2013
Blaine & family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Grace and Brian. I will too miss seeing him at the garage waving. It always put a smile on my face. There are too many changes on our Germansville street lately. Thoughts and prayers.
Joelene Strohl- Adamcik
August 27, 2013
I just couldn't believe what I was reading. Brian I just saw you visiting your mom at the hospital. It shows me just how quick people can leave us. You'll always be remembered for that loud Harley, I can still hear it. Prayers to you Blaine and your family, remember a the good family times. RIP Brian ride on.
August 27, 2013
I m so sorry for your lost. As Brian and I have been riding for 31 years through good times and bad. I will never forget you as you always made me and everyone around us laugh. Herby you will always be in my heart even though you are not riding next to me. You are riding above all of us watching and keeping us safe. I love you and will miss you.R.I.P brother until we meet again.
Scott
August 27, 2013
Blaine, stay strong in this terrible time of losing your mother and brother in such a short time. ...Cindy
Brian Nothstein
August 27, 2013
Heaven Heaven .. RIP Rock
big jon
August 27, 2013
cherry cherry wow wow you wiil be missed brother
Angela Colabella
August 27, 2013
RIP Brian......
August 27, 2013
You were a good friend Herbie. I miss hearing your bike go past my house. You're riding in Heaven now. Kathy
Arnold and Sharon Metzger
August 27, 2013
We will miss you sitting at the garage and waving as we went by. You and your mom were good neighbors. Our condolences to your son and Blaine and his family. Arnold and Sharon Metzger
Mark & Paula Fenstermacher
August 27, 2013
You were a good friend and you always made us laugh. Thank you for the memories. We will miss you. Rest in peace.
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Take care of everyone!Now you can ride!!
August 27, 2013
Herbie I will miss you!I know your riding in Heaven with JESUS on streets of gold how Awesome that must be!Tell everyone I Love them and will see you all soon! Love Ya Ardie
Michele Herman (Miller)
August 27, 2013
Blaine and family, Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother. Lots of fond memories growing up with you both. Brian was one of a kind and always made me laugh. Keep strong and know others have you in their prayers and God is always with you as the memories of your brother and parents will always be as well.
Carol Brobst
August 27, 2013
Our last memory of you is on your beloved motorcycle You helped make my Dad's last months happy. I hope you will meet him in heaven. God Bless YOU WERE LOVED.
Duane & Jodi Romig
August 27, 2013
Our sincere condolences to the family. "Herbie" was a great guy. May he rest in peace. Ride on Herbie.
Art & Barb Dieter
August 27, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
August 27, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ryan & Joleen Oncheck
August 27, 2013
Herb Family-
We are so saddened to hear about Grace and Brian's passing. We live across the street from them for 8 yrs and both him and Grace were amazing people. Brian would do anything for anyone I believe all us neighbors would agree. I will miss those early mornings hearing his Harley start and seeing him shinning that up everytime he drove it. We will miss his mowing grass and whipping in the road to make his turns without looking for traffic! His magazines he would read and mark up then put in our mailbox for us. Our company would look forward to his wave when they would come out to visit us. He truley was the most amazing person. Someone that could make you laugh no matter your mode that day :) Grace was just as sweet and kind as him. I will dearly miss both of them and the little things they did to make us laugh daily. I pray that there are motorcycles in Heaven or Brian will be lost! He just truely was an amazing unique person that will have a huge influence on our lives while living in Germansville.
May peace be with the family during this painful time. May god help you heal and remember the positive influences that both him and Grace have made in so many peoples lives.
Rest in peace Brian
The Reverend Doctor David Charles Smith
August 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy and Christian love to Blaine, Melody, Natalie, Brandon, and Gloria at this unexpected time of loss, coming so quickly after Grace's passing. I know your faith will carry you through, as we remember the many smiles we shared with Brian over the years. May the peace of the Risen Christ offer comfort and hope in the days ahead.
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