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Eugene Dougherty Obituary
Eugene J. Dougherty, 72, of Freemansburg, died peacefully in his home the morning of Wednesday, March 12, 2008, surrounded by his wife and six daughters. Born in Beaver Brook, December 14, 1935, he was the son of the late John A. and Irene (Hulsizer) Dougherty. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bernadette G. (Kerchner). They were married on May 25, 1963. Eugene retired from Effort Foundry in 2004 where he worked as a welder for 18 years. Prior to that, he was employed by Ingersoll Rand, Bethlehem Corporation and Bethlehem Steel. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps from August 1954 through August 1957. He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miller Heights. He was a member of the B.V.F.H.A. and a life member of the Independent Citizens Club. He also participated in the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon for 17 consecutive years until his illness. He was a wonderful husband and father and doting grandfather. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Bernadette; daughters, Maureen T. Romanchik and husband Roger, Joyce E. Korn, Mary T. Dougherty, Ann M. Dougherty, Joan P. Gallagher and husband Christopher and Valerie A. Carl and husband Jason; grandchildren, Adam and Jacob Romanchik, Alex and Briana Korn, Kelly DiLeo, Sean and Alyssa Rogers, Riley and Owen Gallagher, Margaret and Stuart Carl; brothers, John Jr., Robert and Gary; sisters, Bernadette Hart, Mary Krajcirik, Ann Shannon and Irene Dougherty. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, William. Services: Arrangements are being handled by Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, where viewing hours will be held on 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 16, from and 9:15-10 15 a.m. Monday, March 17. Services will begin in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Monday and will be followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1st St. Miller Heights. Interment will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: May be made in memory of Eugene to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.connellfuneral.com.
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Cindy Llewellyn (Zoltack)
March 18, 2008
Joyce,
I am very sorry to hear about the death of your father. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Cecilia Kerr
March 17, 2008
Mrs. Dougherty and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Cecilia (Cimino) Kerr
Francine Heft
March 17, 2008
Dear Mrs. Dougherty and Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you in your time of grieving. Gene will be greatly missed by many. I sure do miss him walking every day and stopping by to talk when I would see him. I would always have some great talks with him at Valley Farms and while out and about. He always took the time to keep me up to date on how everyone was. Also, he kept me well informed of his health. He will be greatly missed and please know he made such a difference to me in being so strong. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely and with Love,
Francine Korpics Heft
Jim Gigler
March 17, 2008
Mary and Kelly,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May memories of your father / grandfather ease your pain. You are in our thoughts.
Jim, Dana and Jack Gigler
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Joy and Leo Stinner
March 16, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
March 16, 2008
Dear Mary, Kel, Mammy and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I know your dad was your hero and a great role model to all.
Our Condolences,
Frank, Frankie, Cheryl and Kids,
Eric Henthorn
March 16, 2008
Gene was a great man. The salt of the earth. He will be remembered for his legacy, the beautiful family he left behind. May he rest in peace. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melissa Kerchner
March 16, 2008
Aunt Bernadette, Maureen, Joyce, Mary, Ann, Joan and Valerie--I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Try to find some comfort in all the fond memories you shared.
Tracy Martin
March 15, 2008
Joan, Valerie, Ann and Family,
my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you and your families. May he rest in peace knowing how much you all loved him dearly.
March 15, 2008
Dear Valerie, Jason, and families,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He will be deeply missed but remembered often. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Teal, Robin, Joslyn, Connor, and Mia
Craig, Renee, Jeremy & Adam Klevenhagen
March 15, 2008
Dear Mary and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We pray that you will feel the peace and comfort of Jesus' arms around you in the coming days.
sharon ande
March 15, 2008
joan, valerie,ann and family,
i am so sorry to hear of your fathers' passing. he was such a nice man, i know all the girls at the store would always stop to chat with your pop when he came into the store, back in the laneco days. just know that he is truly at peace now. God Bless your mom and your families.
Peace and Light
sharon ande
R.I.P Mr. Dougherty
Joseph & Dorothy Vassa
March 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Silva
March 14, 2008
Dear Mary and Kelly,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack, Kathy, Claire and Anthony
Mary Reed
March 14, 2008
Mrs. Dougherty and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Mary Reed
Sherry Reichard
March 14, 2008
My heart goes out to the entire family. All of you have my deepest condolences. He will me remembered by many.
Mary Kramer
March 14, 2008
Gene was one of the most caring, kindest, loving people that I have had the pleasure to know. There wasnt a minute in his life that he wasnt a joy to be around. Not many can fill his shoes. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family Gene. You will me missed.
Sandi DiLeo
March 14, 2008
Bernie, Mary, Maureen, Ann, Joyce, Joan and Valerie and families. I don't know where or how to start to tell you how sorry Dennis and I(and our whole family) are to hear of the loss of Gene. He was a wonderful guy! We will remember our vacations to NC with your family and how much fun we had and how Gene was out numbered by you girls and just calmly went along with the gang.
We will pray for your dad and your whole family during this difficult time. We love you all! Sandi and Dennis(and families)
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