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Herbert OBrien Obituary

Herbert F. OBrien
Herbert F. Hoagie OBrien, 56, of Kutztown, died February 18, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Josette (Miller) OBrien. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Carl R. Nip OBrien, who died in 2006 and Madinna M. (Fink) OBrien, who died January 22, 2009. He last worked for Baver Construction, Pennsburg. Previously, he owned and operated OBrien & Sons Seafood in Alburtis and Trexlertown. He was a member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Trexlertown. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors: Wife; son, Carl and his wife, Jennifer, of Kutztown; daughters, Jonelle Kacsur of Alburtis, Nicolette R. OBrien and her fiancee, Nathan Langenfeld, of Kutztown; brother, Carl and his wife, Cathy, of Wescosville; sisters, Cecelia, wife of Gary Fenstermaker, of Kutztown, Pamela, wife of Larry Follweiler, of Topton, Dawn Hoffman of Alburtis, Kathryn OBrien, wife of David Lichtenwalner, of Kutztown; five grandchildren, Anthony, Alyssa, Kyla, Christa, Joseph. He was predeceased by a brother, Hugh, in 1997. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21 in the Carl F. Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. Call 6:30-8 p.m. Friday and 10-11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com. Contributions: May be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 190, Breinigsville, 18031-0190.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 19, 2009.

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February 23, 2009

HOAGIE I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH ,I AM GLAD WE SPEND A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER.WE HAD SOME SERIOUS TALKS WHILE MOM WAS IN THE HOSPITAL.THAT HELPS ME BECAUSE I KNOW HOW YOU FELT.WE HAD SO MANY GOOD DAYS.WE WOULD MAKE EACH OTHER LAUGH AND LAUGH.YOU COULD MAKE EVERYONE LAUGH.YOU WERE SUCH A GOOD PERSON TO BE AROUND.I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER,BUT WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU YOUR SISTER CEIL.

Donald Heck

February 23, 2009

Josette my deepest sympathy for you and your family on the loss of your husband. He is at peace in eternal glory.

Cheryl Reppert

February 23, 2009

Hoagie, I am so sorry that this happened to you. You are a wonderful, amazing, caring man. The way you loved your family, dogs, and life is so trully wonderful. You lived life to the fullest. We have a lot of wonderful memories with you. I am very sorry for your pain and suffering. But happy and sad that you are an angel now. It was very hard to watch you go through this, I am glad I could be there for you and your family through this. I know you will continue to watch over your family. And be there guardian angel. Rest in peace. One day the whole family will be together again and there won't be time for rest then. I love you! Love Cheryl

Jackie Geist

February 22, 2009

My thoughts are with you and your family..I have many memories from our childhoods. Alburtis holds alot of good thoughs for all of us..hang on to the good memories.God speed..Jackie (Beitler) Geist

Morgan Auctioneering

February 21, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jonelle Kacsur

February 19, 2009

Dad, you have no idea how much you'll be missed. I still can't believe that your gone. Everything happened so fast. I hope you know just how much you are loved. You will forever hold a big place in our hearts. It was hard to see you suffering and i hope you understand, your pain is gone now. You are with family and we know you are all watching over us. Until we are all together again, please know you are in our thoughts and our hearts. I Love You

kyla kacsur

February 19, 2009

Pappy i cant believe your gone you were so young and we really hoped you were gonna be alright but we all miss you and we all love you but heaven is a better place you don't have to be in pain anymore.
~kyla

Sheila Holzinger

February 19, 2009

Nikki
My heart goes out to you and your family at a time like this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
If there is anything you need or just need a friend, I'm here.
Take Care.
Friends Always, Sheila and Ramon

Lavona Baatz

February 19, 2009

Carl and Kathy

My thought and prayers are with you both

Shannon Sarkis

February 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nathan Langenfeld

February 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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