Jul 7, 2022

Edward B. Runne, 67 years, of Kempton, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Maxwell) Runne for 16 years and the late Michele.  Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was a son of the late Henry and Doris (Sandve) Runne.

He was a self employed...

Jul 3, 2022

Beth A. Haas, 60 years, of Orefield, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the wife of Donald R. Haas for 40 years this past April.  Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Holzworth) Schmehl, Sr.

Beth and her husband Donald own and...

Jun 30, 2022

Richard J. Smith, 70 years, of Fogelsville, PA, passed away on  June 29, 2022.  Born in Plainfield, NJ, Richard was a graduate of North Plainfield High School '69 and Moravian College in Bethlehem PA. Richard worked for the Lehigh County Dept. of Human Services for many years and owned a property management company.

He was a son...

Jun 22, 2022

Joyce Arlene Schelly, a nurse and lifelong Lehigh Valley resident, died at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, PA on June 22, at the age of 90.  She was born in Fogelsville, PA, daughter of the late Annie (Holben) and Franklin Schaffer.

Joyce is survived by daughters Nancy Snyder and son-in-law the Honorable Donald Snyder of Orefield and Jane Schelly...

Jun 8, 2022

Bryce R. Boyer, 20 years, of Orefield, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Kristin (Piester) Boyer of Orefield, and the late Richard C. Boyer Jr.  Bryce graduated from Parkland High School in 2020 and was currently working for Lynar Corp. in Allentown as a machinist.

Bryce was a friend...

May 20, 2022

Kathy Mitstifer, age 63, of Schnecksville, passed away peacefully in her home on May 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was the wife of Richard Mitstifer, to whom she was married 42 years. Born in Frystown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gary and Lillian (Daub) Moyer. She was a graduate of Tulpehocken High...

May 16, 2022

Anthony Pedone, Jr., 60, of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Lisbeth (Sjoen) Pedone for 30 years.  Born in Islip, Long Island, he was the son of Anthony and Anna (Demarco) Pedone, Sr. of Riverhead, Long Island, NY.

For 15 years he worked as...

May 11, 2022

Dawn G. Bold, 75 years, of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at home.  She was the wife of the late Carl Lee Blanton.  Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Blayne and Doris (Healey) Olsen.  Dawn enjoyed birdwatching and gardening, puzzles and reading.  She loved being on the river with friends and spending...

Apr 27, 2022

Christal J. Witman, 71 years, of Kutztown, passed away on April 27, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the wife of the late Leonard P. Witman.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Luella (Masters) Kocher.

Christal was a supervisor for BARC from 1988-2019.  She was a member of...

Apr 27, 2022

Mildred E. Werley, 95 years old , formerly of Fogelsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 27 th with her daughter by her side, at Country Meadows in Bethlehem.   She was born on Dec 20, 1926 in Lowhill Twp and was the daughter of the late Warren and Ella (Hausman) Miller. She was the widow...

Apr 25, 2022

Diana L. Valois, 77, of Orefield, passed away on April 25, 2022. Born in 1944, she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Wirth) Yost of Orefield. After graduating from Penn State University in 1966, Diana was employed as the supervisor of the Morning Call Advertising Creative Services Department for 40 years until retirement.

Diana...

Apr 17, 2022

Edward F. Tapper, 86 years, formerly of New Tripoli, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Legend of Allentown.  He and his wife, Juanita, who passed in 2017, would have been married for 64 years next month.  Born in Passaic, NJ he was a son of the late Richard and Evelyn (Kornhoff) Tapper.

He was an...

Apr 9, 2022

Richard E. Solt, 75 years, of Orefield, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill.  He was the widower of Faye L. Solt.  Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Walter A. Solt, Sr. and Sarah (Walck ) Solt.

He was a mechanic for various places in the Lehigh...

Apr 4, 2022

Beatrice V. Bartha, 83 years, of Allentown, passed away on April 4, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the loving wife of Lonny J. Bartha, with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage last October. Born in Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Stauffer and Irene Werner. For 31 years, Beatrice worked...

Apr 3, 2022

Beverly A. Kressley, 87 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inpatient Hospice Unit.  She was the widow of Harvey Kressley.  Born in Rochester, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Muszynski) Quinlan.

She was a ward clerk for Cedarbrook Nursing Home for 20 years....

Mar 16, 2022

Linnie M. Person, 98 years, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Phoebe Home in Allentown.  She was the widow of Donald R. Person. Born in Fogelsville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Florence (Merkle) Klotz. Survivors: Son, Donald Person of Allentown.  Private Graveside Service at Fogelsville Union Cemetery. Arrangements by Keller...

Mar 15, 2022

Curtis P. Leibensperger, 79 years, of Walnutport, passed away on March 15, 2022 at home.  Born in New Tripoli, he was a son of the late Paul C. and Alma M. (Everett) Leibensperger.

Curtis graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School where he excelled at basketball and gymnastics.  He went on to serve in the Army National Guard...

Mar 15, 2022

Dennis E. Brozey, 71 years, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at home.  He was the husband of Bonnie (Correll) Brozey and they would have celebrated 38 years of marriage in April.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothea (Schmoyer) Brozey.

Dennis served his country in the Marines...

Mar 12, 2022

Jean L. Scheller, 96 years of Kempton, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the wife of the late Claude A. Scheller, Sr.  Born in Upper Milford Twp, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Verna (Miller) Reese.

She worked in a shirt factory in the Lehigh...

Feb 15, 2022

Steven A. Bernhard, 39 years, of Macungie, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Diane (Nguyen) Bernhard.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of Jeffrey R. Bernhard (companion, Jessica Treichler) and the late Kathleen A (Popson) Bernhard.

He was a roofer for Whitaker Roofing &...