Jan 22, 2023

Charles F. Wieder, 87, of Englewood, FL, formally of Marmora, NJ and Allentown, PA passed away January 22, 2023. Chuck will be greatly missed by Renie (Irene Mohr), his wife of 40 years, son Charles Wieder, daughters, Jane Player and Gail (&Todd) Urland; Kristin Patt and Brad (& Katie) Patt; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was predeceased...

Jan 21, 2023

Charles B. Bower, 91 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Phoebe Home in Allentown.  He was the widower of Marilyn M. (Fronheiser) Bower.   Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Elwen E., Sr. and Catherine H. (Beauchner) Bower.

He was an accountant for Bethlehem Steel for over...

Jan 21, 2023

Elaine I. Henry, 81 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at home.  Born in New Tripoli, she was a daughter of the late Cleon and Lillian (Henninger) Derr.

She was a member of Grace Church in Kutztown.  Elaine's life was dedicated to making an impact in the hearts of young people by...

Jan 19, 2023

Frederick T. Armbruster, Sr., 76 years, of Breinigsville, passed away on Thursday, January 19, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Bernice A. (Collis) Armbruster for 53 years as of last October 11th.  Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kehrli) Armbruster.

Fred managed commercial construction projects...

Jan 10, 2023

Bruce Ernest Snyder, age 56, of New Ringgold, formerly of New Tripoli, passed away January 10, 2023, at home.  Bruce was born in Allentown on September 11, 1966, to Ernest Peter and Shirley Louise (Rex) Snyder. Bruce married Michelle Lynn Jacoby on Dec 7, 1986, at Ziegels Union Church in Breinigsville. He worked for Berks Products for 33 years...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert D. Long, 86 years, formerly of Allentown and Shartlesville, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Bethlehem Manor.  He was the widower of Betty J. (Herman) Long.  Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Charles and Florence (Biery) Long.

He worked for the former A&B Meats and was a truck driver for...

Jan 5, 2023

Carolyn J. Stettler, 85 years, formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in St. Petersburg, FL.  She was the widow of John F. Stettler.  Born in Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Merkle) Kehm.

She owned Carolyn's Beauty Shop in Kutztown from 1963 to 2000 and then was a...

Jan 1, 2023

Robert D. Miller, 80 years, of Montrose, formerly of Coplay, passed away on January 1st, 2023.  Born in Orefield, he was the son of the late Franklin and Leona (Schumaker) Miller.

Bob was a long-time teacher, retiring from the Parkland School District after 32 years, with 5 previous years spent at Pine Point Junior High in Camden. ...

Dec 29, 2022

Kenneth L. Schaffer, 91 years, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  He was the husband of Rosemarie (Naples) Schaffer for 69 years this past November.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Leon and Verna (Messinger) Schaffer.

He was a supervisor at Bethlehem Steel for 30 years and a member of...

Dec 27, 2022

Martha M. Walbert, 85 years of Breinigsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at home.  She was the widow of Harold Walbert.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hattie Cunningham.

She graduated from the Allentown Business School and was in charge of data entry at Air Products during the second...

Dec 19, 2022

Gerald R. Miller, 75 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at home. He was the widower of Renee (Folck) Miller.  Born in Macungie, he was a son of the late Robert and Helen (Minner) Miller.

Gerald was a self-employed contractor and owned Quality Custom Homes, for over 35 years.  He honorably served...

Dec 17, 2022

Madeline Janet Kressley, 94 years, peacefully passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at home in Surfside Beach, SC.  She was the loving wife of the late Paul F. Kressley for 74 years.  Born in Topton, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Reppert) Trexler.

She was a homemaker and loving mother to her three...

Dec 11, 2022

Frederick I. Rader, "Fred" "Pap", 87 years, formerly of Bernville, packed his bags for the big hunting lodge in the sky on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  He was surrounded by family, including his three daughters.  They were able to share one last song with him moments before his passing.  He was the husband of the late Virginia M. (Yeugelvitz)...

Dec 4, 2022

Richard Ewing, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born April 2, 1930 in Crossgrove Hall, PA, he enjoyed a childhood of country life, helping with his family's business, Ewing Hatchery. After a small stint as a short order cook in the U.S. Virgin Islands he saved enough money to...

Dec 1, 2022

Catherine A. Hillanbrand, 89 years, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.  Born in Manayunk, Philadelphia, she was the wife of the late William B. Hillanbrand daughter of the late John W. and Gertrude (Bennett) Smith.  She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Orefield, where she was a member of the Women's...

Nov 27, 2022

Kathryn "Kitty" M. Stauffer, 75 years, of Macungie, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at home.  She was the widow of Stanley S. Stauffer. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Elizabeth (Gerhard) Heilman.

Survivors: children, Elizabeth J. Smith of Lewes, DE and Timothy S. Smith of Maynard, MA;...

Nov 18, 2022

Erna A. Kohler, 92 years, formerly of Lynn Twp., passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Lehigh Commons in Macungie. She was the widow of Henry J. Kohler.  Born in Lynnport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Kistler) Hamm. She was a farmer in Lynn Twp. for all of her life.  Erna was a...

Nov 15, 2022

Carol A. Merkel, 77 years, formerly of Krumsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at home in Kutztown, with her husband and daughter by her side.  She was the wife of Harold N. Merkel for 51 years this past June.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Arlan and Vivian (Weaver) Moser.

She...

Nov 2, 2022

Charles E. Hopper, Jr., 75 years, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.  He was the widower of Hope (Schaffer) Hopper.  Born in Chico, CA he was the son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Virginia (Hill) Hopper.

Survivors: Son, Daniel and wife Sue of Allentown.

Private Services. ...

Oct 26, 2022

Susan D. Lee, 66 years, of Fogelsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem.  She and her fiancé, Jeff Hoover of Fogelsville, were together for 10 years.  Born in Steubenville, OH, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Jane (Smith) Davies.

Susan graduated from West Virginia University...