George M. Hochwarter, 84 of Bethlehem Twp., PA died Wednesday, May, 7, 2014 at home.
Born: August 15, 1929 in Bethlehem, PA he was a son of the late John Hochwarter and Theresa (Teygi) Hochwarter Sigmund. He and his wife Beatrice (Back) Hochwarter have been married for 25 years.
Personal: He was employed by PBNE Railroad, Bethlehem Steel for many years before retiring and was a 1947 graduate of Easton High School where he played football and wrestled. He also loved hunting, fishing and dancing.
Survivors: His wife: Beatrice; a son: Raymond Hochwarter and his partner Dirk Pruitt of Fernley, NV; 6 daughters: Margaret Paschal and her husband Vincent of Easton; Georgann Martinez and her husband Amalio of Virginia Beach, VA; Loriann Sliker and her husband Charles of Chester, NJ; Deborah Huff of Highbridge, NJ; Maryann Chavous of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Donna Trauger of Bethlehem, PA; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his parents; his step-father: Louis Sigmund and brothers: Raymond and Richard Hochwarter.
Services: 2 PM Monday (May 12) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with visitation from 1 to 2 PM. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the American Cancer Society.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Margaret (Hochwarter) Paschal
May 8, 2014 at 3:43 pm
As Long as Love for You Lives in My Heart Dad, YOU LIVE FOREVER!!! I will Sadly Miss you But I will See You when I get there. May God’s Army of Angels Carry You HOME to Eternal Heaven!!
GK Starnes
May 8, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Ray,
Words seem so inadequate and fall way short of expressing my sorrow and the profound sadness I feel for you and your family. However kind, words can’t mend your heartache, but those of us who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. All of us here hold you and your family safe in our thoughts and hearts. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure and the greatest compliment to your dad is to live your life and keep his memory alive. Upon reading his obituary I see you are of great stock and now know where your absolute honesty and integrity I have come to appreciate and know so well comes from. Rest in Peace George Hochwarter.
GK Starnes
Glenn Vadney
May 8, 2014 at 5:32 pm
Ray……… Thinking about you and your family. Will keep all of you in my prayers. Extremely sorry for your loss.
Glenn Vadney
Tiffine
May 8, 2014 at 7:05 pm
To my uncle george, although I didn’t get the opportunity to know u well, u are still my blood, RIP say hello to pop pop and grammy:)
Richard Hochwarter II
May 8, 2014 at 7:27 pm
Aunt Bea, Maggie, Georgann and Raymond I’m sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prays.
It is with great sorrow that I say good bye to my Uncle George. Thinking of the times when I was a kid and you would come to my little league ball games and cheer me on. All the good times at the holiday gathers. I still have the Eagles bobble head you got me so long ago. I believe it was 1969. You will be in my thoughts for ever. May you forever find peace!!
CECELIA HOMAY-COUSINS
May 10, 2014 at 5:20 pm
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, YOU WILL BE MISSED . GOD BLESS YOU, YOU HAVE ARRIVED IN HEAVEN SAFE-LY.
Kit & Roxane Wilson
May 11, 2014 at 11:57 am
Ray,
Rox and I are deeply saddened by your loss. Your father may no longer be with you in body, but he will always be alive in your heart and in your memories. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kit and Roxane
Heather Carrington
May 11, 2014 at 7:44 pm
Dear Margaret, my sister in Christ. My deepest condolences at your loss, but yes you are right your Dad is at peace now; you will see Him again. His love will always carry on in your heart. Rejoice for the eternal life to come when we will all be reunited again with our loved ones.
This is from a poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye written in 1932…
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Cheryl Black-Blair
May 12, 2014 at 8:03 am
Margaret, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Praying for you all during this difficult time. May God’s peace which surpasses all understanding be with you all during this difficult time.
Cheryl Black-Blair
Dorothea Smith
May 12, 2014 at 9:12 am
Hi Margaret, I send my condolences. I remember your father all these years ago. He was a nice man. In case you wonder who I am, I am your cousin. My father was your mother’s brother. My maiden name was Marason.
Sara Uhler
May 12, 2014 at 10:16 am
Donna,
I am Nancy Trauger’s mother, Maddyson and Dakotah call me Grandma Sara. I send my sympathy to you and your family,
Japeth Mutinda Ndolo
May 12, 2014 at 11:16 am
Life is too short here on earth but forever in heaven. Margaret be encouraged in the Lord
Margaret (Hochwarter) Paschal
May 12, 2014 at 11:21 am
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me save that thou art
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping thy presence my light.
Be thou my wisdom, thou my true word
I ever with thee, thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, I thy true Son
Thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one.
Be thou my battleshield, sword for the fight
Be thou my dignity, thou my delight
Thou my soul’s shelter, thou my high tower
Raise thou me heavenward, O power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
Thou and thou only, first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure thou art.
High King of heaven, after victory won
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all.
Roxann Sullivan
May 13, 2014 at 8:02 am
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To Hochwarter Family
May 13, 2014 at 9:59 am
Our thoughts and prayers going out to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Donna Trauger
January 18, 2017 at 10:51 am
Miss you dad yesterday, today, tomorrow & everyday…. 💜 I have & will continue to keep my promise to you.
Love & miss you,
“Little Bits”