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...

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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