Paul E. Krug, 63, of Hellertown, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus. He is the husband of Ada E.M. (Stout) Krug.

Born in Allentown on August 2, 1947 to the late Russell FaRannte, Sr. and Evelyn A. (Dwinal) FaRannte. Paul worked as a bus operator for LANTA for the past 8 years, also in the same capacity for Beiber, Kutztown and TransBridge, Allentown in the same capacity. He had also worked for New Jersey Zinc, Freidensville for 14 years as an large machine operator. He was a member of Bethlehem Umpire Association.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife of 44 years; Children: Deborah A. wife of Fernando P. Sousa of Bethlehem, Tara A. wife of Jonathan Rieger of Freemansburg; Siblings: Dolly Cope of Bethlehem, Carol Ann wife of Reed Albee of Nazareth, Cookie wife of Roger Mummey of Milton, Russ FaRannte and his wife Debbie of Freemansburg, Mickey FaRannte and his wife Debbie of Steel City, Jackie FaRannte of Milton; Grandchildren: Michael and Scott Sousa, Rachel Rieger.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 9-11 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery, Hellertown.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association.