Oct 26, 2022

Gloria Luella Madtes, 78 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall.  She was the widow of LaMar J. Madtes.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Ida B. (Weaver) Bleiler.

She graduated from Mansfield University with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Oct 25, 2022

Jan E. O'konsky, 79 years, of Breinigsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Clarissa N. (Nugent) O'konsky having celebrated their 48 th wedding anniversary this past August.  Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Strang) O'konsky.

He...

Oct 24, 2022

David Esterly, 67 years, of Hazelton, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022.  He was the son of the late Harvey and Shirley Esterly.

Survivors:  daughter, Nikki Gergar (Terry), son, Marquis Hall-Esterly, grandkids, Michael Stepp Jr., Stephanie Stepp, Kaitlynn Stepp, Preston Stepp; sister, Bonnie Gibson, niece, Shannon Stepp,

Services: 11:30 AM, Saturday, November 5, at...

Oct 12, 2022

Carol Ann F. Guenther, 76 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the wife of Robert R. Guenther, Sr. for 59 years this past August.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Madeline Kressley of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of Cetronia, and the late Paul Kressley....

Oct 12, 2022

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 7:30 PM, my beloved husband and forever friend, joined those who have passed before us, at the age of 57, surrounded by family.  Todd was born in Neptune, NJ and moved to Allentown in 2 nd grade. He graduated from Salisbury High School in 1983 and further went on to pursue degrees in...

Oct 8, 2022

Dennis C. Dengler, 59 years, of Fogelsville, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at home.  He was the husband of Denise A. (Pearson) Dengler for 30 years this past June.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Clyde and Althea (Kressley) Dengler.

He graduated with a BS from Penn State University and his...

Sep 30, 2022

Lillian Iva (Breininger) Folk, 106 years, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Luther Crest in Allentown.  She was the daughter of the late Wilson and Mary (Rupp) Breininger.  Lillian was born June 17, 1916, in Seipstown.  She worked for Leh's and Zollingers as a slipcover pinner.  She was the wife of the late Earl Folk. Lillian was...

Sep 22, 2022

Glenn P. Wotring, 75 years, of Mansfield, OH, passed away on September 22, 2022 at home.  He was the husband of Linda A. (Stralnik) Wotring for 38 years this past July.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Paul Wotring and the late Anna (Scheirer) Wendling.

He was the retail manager at Harbor Freight...

Sep 13, 2022

Janice E. Jacob, 76 years, of Macungie, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at home.  She and her husband, Barry L. Bloch, were together for 41 years.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Pauline (Backenstoe) Werley.

She worked for Rodale Press for 27 yrs as a computer operator and at...

Sep 8, 2022

Mildred V. Heckman, 89, formerly of Orefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Luther Crest in Allentown.  Born in Allentown, on October 25, 1933, she was the widow of Daniel C. Heckman with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.  She was a daughter of the late Harvey C. and Mazie E. Reinhart Koch.

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Aug 20, 2022

George L. Buckland, Jr., 58 years, of Fogelsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at home.  He was the husband of Beth (Grady) Buckland for 28 years this past July.  Born in Savannah, GA he was a son of the late George and Mary (Bright) Buckland, Sr.

George grew up in Staunton, VA and enlisted...

Aug 17, 2022

Terry M. Weiss, Sr., 73 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  He was the widower of LuRae (Benner) Weiss.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Marvin and Marie (Rehrig) Weiss.

He was a farmer all his life in Germansville and worked at American Nickeloid in Walnutport for many...

Aug 15, 2022

Loretta B. Lansing, 70 years, of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at home.  Born in Royal Oak, MI, she was the daughter of the late Ford and Elizabeth (Kenney) Brown.

She graduated from Kutztown University with a B.S. in Physics.  Loretta worked for Air Products as an administrator of engineers for many years.

Aug 14, 2022

Douglas R. Gaumer, 73 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.  He was the husband of Diane L. (Derr) Gaumer for 50 years this past April.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard Gaumer and Doris (Murdy) Bierei, and stepson of the late Dolores...

Aug 3, 2022

Antonio "Tony" Figueroa, 55 years, of Orefield, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He and his partner, Sherwood Boger were together for 20 years.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Francisco Rivera Orocena and Maria A. Figueroa.

He worked as a textile worker for HAB Industries...

Jul 24, 2022

Roy R. Grube, 67 years of New Tripoli, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Julia C (Fry) Grube for 39 years this past May. He was a wonderful dad and the world's best Pop-Pop.  Born on the Army base in Landstuhl, Germany he was a son of the late Herbert and...

Jul 16, 2022

Alice Lutterschmidt, 93 years, formerly of Fogelsville, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the widow of Sigmund Lutterschmidt.  Born in Fleetwood, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Mary (Miller) Adam.

She worked as a cook at Kutztown University and was a farmer most of her life. ...

Jul 14, 2022

Shirley M. Rohrbach, 87 years, of Breinigsville, passed away Thursday, July14, 2022 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown.  She was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Dotterer) Hunsicker.

Survivors : Many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service : 11 AM, Wednesday, July 20 at Fogelsville Union Cemetery, 1027 Church St.,...

Jul 12, 2022

Shirley A. Kressley, 81 years, of New Tripoli, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  She was the widow of Ronald O. Kressley.  Born in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Harriet (Arndt) Miller.

She was a sewing machine operator for many years in the Lehigh Valley.  She also

worked...

Jul 9, 2022

Alice M. Menarde, 84 years, of Kempton, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at home.  She was the wife of Libero Menarde for 60 years, last August.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Brennan.

She was a supervisor for the former Bell Telephone for 36 years and also worked for Cedarbrook in...