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John Groller Obituary
John J. Mooney Groller Jr., 69 years, of Catasauqua, died surrounded by his loving family in his residence on Monday, August 15, 2005. He was the former husband of Alice (Hildebrand) Groller of Catasauqua. Born in Whitehall, he was the son of the late John J. Groller Sr. and Margaret (Madea) Groller. He worked in the maintenance department of the Allentown State Hospital for more than 20 years before retiring. He was in the Marine Corps during the Korean and Vietnam wars. John was a dedicated teacher in the Childrens Karate Club of the Allentown State Hospital and held a second degree black belt. Survivors: With his former wife is a daughter, Valerie Kern of Catasauqua; sisters, Dorothy Weiner, Margaret Groller and Irene Vidumsky; two grandchildren, Adrianne and Trinity Kern. He was preceded in death by a baby son, and a brother, George. Services: will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the John H. Brubaker Funeral Home, 234 Walnut Street, Catasauqua. Call 10-11 a.m. Thursday. Contributions: May be made to Salem United Church of Christ, 615 Third Street, Catasauqua 18032.
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Paula Gogel
September 4, 2005
I will always remember the great times we had at the fishing contests,square dances and pig roasts..you are now together with Dick and Leon. you will always be in my prayers.
Debra & Willard Kern
August 23, 2005
We want to send are heartfelt sympathies to the family. John was a great father and grandfather.
Love, Willard and Debra
Nancy Kemmerer
August 18, 2005
I worked with Mooney at Allentown State Hospital. We are also distantly related. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his daughter and his grand children, whom he spoke highly of.
Tina Cooley
August 16, 2005
Sorry for your loss. my deepest sympathy to all of you. I worked at Allentown state for the dietary department. and Mooney was always a sweetheart. take care and god bless.
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