Apr 27, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Bittner, 89, of Fogelsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She died peacefully with family next to her. She was born in Bethlehem, to Katie Smith and James Wenner on January 17, 1934. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband Paul. She is survived by her children,...

Apr 17, 2023

Marian L. Hagopian, 100, formerly of Lower Macungie Twp., passed away early Monday, April 17, 2023 at Heather Glen Senior Living, Allentown. She was the widow of Edward Hagopian.

Born in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of the late George Nelson and Lela (McCory) Lynch.

She honorably served as Seaman First...

Apr 11, 2023

Justine M. Ansell, 38 years, of Aurora, CO, formerly of New Tripoli, died peacefully April 11, 2023.  She was the daughter of Phillip and Pamela (Evans) Ansell of New Tripoli. She is also survived by her twin sister Rachael Heinen (Jonathan) of Charleston, SC, a sister, Nicole Coltelli (Ryan) of Cohasset, MA, and a nephew, Ronin Coltelli.

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Apr 4, 2023

Franklin "Frank" H. Wendling, Jr. and his wife, Dianne L. (Reitz) Wendling, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  The Wendling's were inseparable in life and are together in their death.  Later this month, they would have been married 57 years.

Frank was born in Allentown to the late Franklin, Sr. and Elsie (Rhoads) Wendling.  Frank spent...

Apr 3, 2023

Richard Clayton Tardiff, formerly of New Hartford and Whitesboro, NY, passed into Eternal Life on April 3, 2023 at the age of 95. Affectionately known as "Pop", he was born in 1927, on a family farm in Clinton, ME, the youngest of eight children. His parents were Euphemie (Ouelette) and Amable Tardiff.

Pop began his formal education...

Apr 1, 2023

Jane M. White, 76 years, of Macungie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at home.  She and her husband Curtis D. White would've celebrated their 54 th wedding anniversary next month.  Born in Fogelsville, she was a daughter of the late Wm. Carl and Gladys (Beckett) Stufflet.

Jane enjoyed raising her 3 sons, camping outdoors...

Mar 25, 2023

Dale Roth, age 83, of Erie, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born in Allentown, PA on April 5, 1939, to the late Earl and Pauline Roth.

Dale started his architectural career through an apprenticeship in 1959, qualified and passed the national architect's registration examination (NCARB) in 1968, receiving Pennsylvania Architects Registration. ...

Mar 25, 2023

Sally A. Birgl, 65 years, of Kempton, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inpatient Hospice Unit.  She was the wife of Peter G. Birgl for 43 years last October.  Born in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of Tony and Sally (Suozzo) Bonventure of Carteret, NJ.

She was a secretary for Vollux...

Mar 25, 2023

Jesse J. Kline, Jr., 62 years, of Wescosville, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at home.  He was the husband of Susan M. (Ruth) Kline for 40 years, last July.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Jesse J. Sr, and Kathleen (Knecht) Kline of Rehoboth Beach, DE. He worked for Knoll International for 46...

Mar 20, 2023

Walter J. Steinmacher, 87 years, of Orefield, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was the husband of Geraldine (LoPresti) Steinmacher for 66 years, last June. Born in Hungary, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Altmann) Steinmacher. He worked for the former Schaefer and Stroh's breweries. Walter was a member of St. Joseph the...

Mar 10, 2023

Betty L. Kletzli, 84 years, of Breinigsville, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Inpatient Hospice Unit.  She was the widow of Melvin W. Kletzli.  Born in Santiago, PA she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Luzier) Long.

In addition to being a wonderful mother and a friend to many,...

Mar 6, 2023

Irene Zalutsky, 99 years, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Saucon Valley Manor.  She was the widow of Alexander Zalutsky.  Born in Binghamton, NY she was a daughter of the late James Kristy and Julia (Slack) Nash.

Survivors : children, Eugene Zalutsky, Sr., Cheryl Morgan and Rochelle Miller; grandchildren, Derek Morgan, Amanda Morgan,...

Mar 4, 2023

The Honorable Donald William Snyder, of Orefield, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on March 4, 2023 at the age of 71 following several years of health complications. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Nancy A. Snyder, his daughter Schelly A. Harrison and son-in-law John, his son Sean W. Snyder and daughter-in-law Claire, his three grandchildren...

Mar 2, 2023

Carl W. Wertman, 83 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown.  He was the widower of Gloria J. (Solt) Wertman.  Born in New Tripoli, he was the son of the late William J.S. and Perma (Bennighoff) Wertman.

Carl was a dispatcher at East Penn Trucking Co. for...

Feb 28, 2023

Floyd "Honey" Moyer, 83 years, of Ballston Lake, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Born in Seipstown, he was the son of the late Floyd Sr., and Mary (Gehringer) Moyer.  He was a proud graduate of Muhlenberg College and member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He later became the successful Superintendent of Marketing at the Aetna...

Feb 22, 2023

Ronald L. Snyder, 77 years, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Nancy L. (Laudenslager) Snyder.  Born in Upper Black Eddy, he was a son of the late Franklin and Gladys (Brown) Snyder.

He was an independent truck driver for many years as well...

Feb 22, 2023

Elizabeth A. Broadbent, 86 years, of Macungie, passed away February 22, 2023 at home. She was the wife of Clarence F. Broadbent for 56 years last August. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Schuler) Hausman.

Survivors: husband, Clarence; children, Debra Hertensteiner of East Windsor, NJ, KC Troxel of...

Feb 13, 2023

Mary Ann Kurcz, 68 years, of Fogelsville, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the wife of Robert Kurcz for 35 years last July.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Miraldo) Herhal.

She was a teacher and vice principal at the Lehigh...

Feb 1, 2023

Geraldine "Gerry" A. Cox, 84 years, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.  She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (McNally) Cox.

She was a teacher in Brooklyn for many years.  Gerry was a member of St. Mary's Church in Kutztown

Survivors : niece, Kathy Mardorf, nephew,...

Jan 30, 2023

Joseph R. O'Connor, 70 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at home.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Bower) O'Connor for 24 years last June.  Born in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Thomas and Doris (Moore) O'Connor.

He was a warehouse worker for the Dana Corporation in Fogelsville...