Whitehall-Coplay Press

David “Bucky” Breisch, 89, of North Catasauqua, died April 25, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Llewellyn and Mary J. (Strack) Breisch.

He was a Morse code operator in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II

He retired from the Laborers Local Union 1174 after 50 years of service. He worked at Bethlehem Steel Corporation.

Joann A. Ferris, 54, of Bethlehem, died March 27, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. She was the wife of John M. Ferris for 23 years.

Born in Calabria, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe Fusco and Paolina (Peluso) Fusco.

She was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Lois H. Moll, 80, died April 24, 2018, at her residence in Catasauqua. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Moll Sr.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Stanley V. Sr. and Lois L. (Jones) Blum.

She was a seamstress in the garment industry and was a nurse for many years before she retired.

She was a member of the former St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church of North Catasauqua where she was a Girl Scout leader for many years.

She also volunteered with the ambulance corps.

Robert “Bob” Franklin Bechtold, 84, of Orlando, Fla., died March 8, 2018, in his home. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Solderich) Bechtold for 63 years.

Born in North Catasauqua, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Parker) Bechtold.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children; brothers; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ann Warmkessel.

There will be a graveside memorial service 10 a.m. May 5 at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road, Allentown.

Thomas V. Tomasic, 68, of Northampton, died April 26, 2018. He was the husband of Diane (Pontician) Tomasic for 46 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Mary (Lalik) and the late Joseph V. Tomasic.

He was a 1971 graduate of the former Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales, Center Valley, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics.

He was a master sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard, Bethlehem Armory, for 28 years and was a Gulf War veteran.

Fred “Blackie” J. Hurban, 87, of Northampton, died April 13, 2018, at his home. He was the husband of Rose M. (Yurasits) Hurban for 65 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Matthew and Mary (Monceman) Hurban.

He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.

He worked for the former Tarkett Manufacturing, Hokendauqua, for 34 years until he retired in 1992.

He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Northampton, where he was the custodian for 40 years and was a member of the senior choir for many years.

Marie S. (Panny) Polzer, 87, of Cementon, died April 22, 2018, at Fellowship Community, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Stephen R. Polzer.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Adolf and Anna (Kluscarits) Panny.

She was a bus driver for the Whitehall-Coplay School District for 12 years, retiring in 2002.

She and her twin sister, Aggie, sang as The Panny Sisters with both the Walt Groller and Frank Hanner orchestras for more than 36 years.

Robert P. Markwich, 88, of Center Valley, died April 17, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospice. He was the husband of Winifred (Shafer) Markwich for 66 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Blaker) Markwich.

He was a 1947 graduate of Allen High School.

He was a central control operator of a B-29 in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant after four years.

Mae L. Harakal, 88, of Catasauqua, died April 13, 2018, at Cedarbrook, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late John Harakal.

Born in North Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Royal and Aquilla Santee.

Before retiring, she was a garment worker for International Webbing.

She was a member of the Lehigh Valley Doll Club for many years.

Shirley Mae Reinert, 84, of Fullerton, died April 9, 2018, at Bethlehem Manor from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was the wife of Robert E. Reinert for 64 years.

She was a daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Erney) Berger.

She was a 1951 graduate of Allentown High School.

She was an administrative assistant at the Sears Service Center for many years until she retired. She earlier worked for Royal Manufacturing.