Obituaries
Edward J. Ressler,73, of Coplay, died July 3, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. He was married to Patricia (Demchyk) Ressler for 49 years. Born in Coplay, he was the son of the late John Piha and the late Hilda Ressler. He was a 1959 graduate of Coplay High School. A member of the American Legion Post #426, Coplay, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was the co-owner of Pat's Ice and Beverage for 33 years. Previously, he was a laborer for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp., Bethlehem for 15 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Survivors: Wife Patricia; sons, Edward Jr. and Robert, both of Coplay; daughter, Christine Sweeney of Allentown; grandchildren, Lauren and Kyle Sweeney. Services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home. 327 Chestnut St., Coplay. Viewing from 9 to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment, St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Whitehall.
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