Oct 8, 2023

Peggy K. Hughes, 84 years, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her home in Fogelsville, PA on Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born in Aleppo, PA to Myrtle and Robert Finnegan and was preceded in death by her brothers Kenny and Sonny.  She celebrated 62 years of marriage to Asa M. Hughes. Peggy is survived by...

Oct 2, 2023

Doris M. Nagle, 87 years, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on October 2, 2023, at her home, with her two daughters by her side. Born in Upper Darby, Delaware Co., PA, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Elda (Peter) Bachman.

She graduated from Beaver College with a major in Sociology in 1958.  Doris was...

Sep 22, 2023

George A. Kurtz, 88, of Allentown, PA, passed peacefully on Friday September 22, 2023, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. He was the son of the late George Kurtz and Tessie (Haflet) Kurtz.

George was self-employed. He loved talking and enjoyed horses and reading newspapers.

Survivors: George was preceded by his beautiful wife, Barbara...

Sep 22, 2023

Patricia A. Fetter, 81 years, of Emmaus, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at home.  Born in Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Millie (Dellatore) Fetter.  She was a production worker for a bindery.

Survivors: daughter, Bonita Gibiser of Emmaus, siblings, Dale (Christina) and Richard (Linda), Debra, Arlene (Charles), and Gloria;...

Sep 17, 2023

Jeffrey J. Hahn, 72 years, formerly of Fogelsville, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Lillian R. (Trumbauer) Hahn.

Survivors: Sister in law, Althea Hahn of Fogelsville, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, Francis Hahn, Arlene...

Sep 15, 2023

Marian Johnson (nee Madtes), of New Tripoli and Orefield, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 15, 2023 to enter Glory. She was born on November 11, 1933 in Kutztown, PA to the late Clayton and M. Evelyn (Snyder) Madtes.

When Marian was a young child, she and her family moved to her mother's family homestead...

Sep 14, 2023

Dora (Verzino) Butz, 90 years, of Emmaus, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at home.  She was the wife of Donald Butz to whom she was married for 70 years.  Dora was born in Allentown, the daughter of Celeste and Ida (Micco) Verzino, and was pre-deceased by her brother Anthony.

She was a member of Our...

Aug 30, 2023

Robert J. Miller, 84 years, of Weisenberg Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Danks) Miller.

He was a self-employed accountant for many years in the Lehigh Valley.  Bob was the former owner of the Fogelsville Hotel...

Aug 17, 2023

Gerald J. Masavage, 89 years, of Macungie, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Reading Hospital.  He was the widower of Adele A. (Pissott) Masavage.  Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was son of the late William and Anna (Klokis) Masavage.

He was a draftsman for the former Bell Labs, and later with AT&T and he honorably served...

Aug 15, 2023

Lucille F. "Lucy" Gressley, 68 years, passed away peacefully on her family's farm in Maxatawny, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, with her husband Richard by her side.  Richard D. Gressley and Lucille were married on June 3, 1978 at Weisenberg Lutheran Church. She was a loving mother to Samantha Queman (John) and grandmother to Sidney Queman.  Born in Allentown,...

Aug 10, 2023

Edgar H. Snyder, 82 years, of Orefield, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Barbara Rehrig for 33 years.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Edward and Ernestine (Link) Snyder.

He was a truck driver for the former Roadway Express for over...

Aug 2, 2023

Jeffrey C. Peter, 70 years of New Tripoli passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Lutheran Home in Topton. He was the husband of Catherine (Reinhard) Peter.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Elaine (Wehr) Peter of New Tripoli and the late Carl Peter. Jeff graduated from Northwestern Lehigh H.S. in 1971. He was a...

Jul 28, 2023

Dale R. Hahn, 77, of Lehighton, PA passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, in Lehighton.  Born in Allentown, March 29, 1946, Dale was a son of the late Roy and Anna (Hamm) Hahn. He was employed at Qualex for many years, Disney World, and The Iron Pigs.  Dale was a 1964 graduate of Parkland High School. He served...

Jul 23, 2023

Olive A. Wood, 92 years, of Germansville, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at home.  She was the widow of John Weremedic.  Born in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Beulah (Ruberight) Wood. She worked at AT&T as an operator for 7 years.  Prior to that Olive was a self-employed beautician and was a...

Jul 22, 2023

Kenneth S. "Bud" Benner, 63 years, of Kempton passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He and his wife Dianne C. (Solt) Benner were married for 37 years last May.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Marjorie E. (Matthias) Benner of Allentown and the late Kenneth W. Benner.

He...

Jul 22, 2023

Wayne C. Reinert, 60 years, of Lenhartsville, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Laurel Center.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Donald and L. Carol (Miller) Reinert.

He worked as a senior pressman for the former Allentown Printing, and as an engineer computing specialist in Industrial Automation at Air Products....

Jul 20, 2023

Gregory T. Meilinger, 28, of Allentown, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Greg was born July 29, 1994 and graduated in 2013 from Parkland High School and LCTI for welding.

He was a kind, loyal and empathetic person who loved his family, friends, animals and always fought for the underdog. Greg loved music,...

Jul 19, 2023

Salvatore "John" Dicataldo, 76 years, formerly of New Tripoli, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  He was the widower of Tatjana (Feszak) Dicataldo for 52 years, until she passed away in March of 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Cecilia (Ciquero) Dicataldo.

John...

Jul 16, 2023

Marianne C. Hildebrandt, 93 years, formerly of Kempton, passed away at the Phoebe Health Center in Allentown.  She was the widow of Karl Hildebrandt. Born in Germany, she was a daughter of Paul and Maria (Pieck) Werner.  She was a bookkeeper for ARA Food Service.

Survivors: daughter, Linda Hildebrandt-Bond (Richard) of Breinigsville, son, Harry Hildebrandt (Diana Merrill)...

Jul 11, 2023

Larry C. Hoffman, 81 years of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit.  He was the widower of Darlene A. Hoffman.  Born in Fogelsville, he was a son of the late Clinton A. Hoffman and Lena A. Hilbert.

Larry was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in...