Richard "Dick" R. Laudenslager

Richard "Dick" R. Laudenslager

Feb 10, 2022

Richard R. Laudenslager, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family in Fogelsville. Dick was the beloved husband of Carol A. Laudenslager (née Hakler) for 21 years. He leaves behind children Kristin Laudenslager (Bobby Thomas), Julie Holman (Barry), Sara Ruch (Kevin), Kyle Laudenslager (Christina), Amy Newman (Robert) and Chad...

Stanley L. Glass

Stanley L. Glass

Jan 31, 2022

Stanley L. Glass, 84 years, of Macungie, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown.  He was the widower of Gail E. (Elliott) Glass.  Born in Roanoke, VA he was the son of the late Marvin and Blanche (Brown) Glass.

Stan was employed at East Penn Manufacturing for over 33 years and achieved the...

Christiane E. Santiago

Christiane E. Santiago

Jan 23, 2022

Christiane E. Santiago, 57 years, of Breinigsville, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at home.  She was the wife of Daniel Santiago for 35 years. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jacqueline (Germaine) Funk.

She worked in data processing for ValuMax in Allentown for 13 years.

Survivors:...

Ruth M. Kemp

Ruth M. Kemp

Jan 18, 2022

Ruth M. Kemp, 94 years, of Topton, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, The Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the wife of the late Harry L. Kemp, to whom she was married to for almost 68 years before he died in 2019.  Born in South Whitehall Twp she was a daughter of the late Edward M. and Emma...

Betty C. Horning

Betty C. Horning

Jan 16, 2022

Betty C. Horning, 90 years, of Kutztown, went home to her Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  Born in Lehigh County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Amanda (Yenser) Horning.

She worked in accounts payable for Wetterau Inc. until her retirement.  Betty was an active member of the...

John L. Franssen

John L. Franssen

Jan 14, 2022

John L. Franssen, 93 years, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Janice L. (Long) Franssen for 35 years this month.  Born in Morristown, NJ he was a son of the late John and Gladys (Lyon) Franssen.

He was a graduate of Rider College...

Terry L. Fetter

Terry L. Fetter

Dec 24, 2021

Terry L. Fetter, 65 years, of Orefield, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He and his companion, Sharon Hahn, were together for 40 years.   Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Lewis and Evelyn (Schmoyer) Fetter.

He was a truck driver for Faust Hauling for 7 years...

Kenneth J. Bennicoff

Kenneth J. Bennicoff

Dec 19, 2021

Kenneth J. Bennicoff, 57 years, of Bensalem, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia.  He was the husband of Diane (Kemmerer) Heydt for 7 years last month.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Maureen (Kemmerer) Bennicoff of Oregon and the late Elwood Bennicoff.

He honorably served in the United...

Dorothy J. Greiner

Dorothy J. Greiner

Dec 18, 2021

Dorothy J. Greiner, 88 years, of Kempton, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at home.  She was the widow of Edwin R. Greiner.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Esterly) Haney.

She was a district manager for the former Junior Colony in Allentown for many years and also owned her own...

Dorothea A. "Dot" Anderson

Dorothea A. "Dot" Anderson

Dec 13, 2021

Dorothea A. "Dot" Anderson, 78 years, of Breinigsville, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.  She was the wife of Albert H. Anderson to whom she would've been married to for 57 years next month.   Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Dorothy E. (Kelleher) Feher.

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Patricia A. Pastor

Patricia A. Pastor

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia A. Pastor, 70 years, of Macungie PA, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia was born in Ashland, PA on October 8, 1951.  She was a daughter of the late Roland and Lois (Rheinhold) Artman.

Patricia worked in accounts receivable for several companies, with the longest tenure...

Gerald Kressley

Gerald Kressley

Dec 9, 2021

Gerald Kressley, 85 years, of Germansville, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Reading Hospital.  He was the widower of Ruth M. (Miller) Kressley.  Born in New Tripoli, he was the son of the late Andrew and Roma (Hunsicker) Kressley.

He was a bus driver for Northwestern Lehigh School District for 43 years.  Gerald was a...

Lillian M. Gressley

Lillian M. Gressley

Dec 9, 2021

Lillian M. Gressley, 92 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at home.  She was the widow of Elmer H. Gressley.  Born in Weisenberg Twp, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ida (Werley) Kressley.

She was a member of Weisenberg Lutheran Church in New Tripoli.

Survivors: ...

Lori M. Drake

Lori M. Drake

Dec 7, 2021

Lori M. Drake, 58 years, of Orefield, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Lois (Gangaway) Fries.

She was a server at the Brass Rail and the former Terry's Place, now the New Smithsville Diner, for many years.  Lori...

Gerald J. Masavage, Jr.

Gerald J. Masavage, Jr.

Nov 29, 2021

Gerald J. Masavage, Jr., 59 years of Palmerton, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit in Allentown.  Born in Manville, NJ, he was a son of Gerald Masavage, Sr. of Macungie and the late Adele (Pissott) Masavage.

He grew up in Macungie and worked most recently for Orasure Technologies as a...

Natalie A. King

Natalie A. King

Nov 27, 2021

Natalie A. King, 52 years, of Fogelsville, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, surrounded by loving family after a courageous two year battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Sean R. King for 27 years, this past May.  Born in Easton, she was the daughter of Sylvia (Kuna) Collins of Sevierville, TN and the late Robert Lengefeld....

Robert J. Fortuner, Jr.

Robert J. Fortuner, Jr.

Nov 22, 2021

Robert J. Fortuner, Jr., 41 years of Lenhartsville passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at home. He was engaged to Mary Hansen. Born in Carbondale he was the son of Robert J. and Rebecca (Vandermark) Fortuner of Kutztown.  He was a self-employed plumber in the Lehigh Valley for many years.

Survivors :  Parents, fiancé,...

Betty J. Bittner

Betty J. Bittner

Nov 10, 2021

Betty J. Bittner, 90 years, of Kutztown, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the widow of Richard G. Bittner.  Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John and Flora (Koch) Thomas.

She was a domestic worker in the Lehigh Valley for many years and also...

Glenroy C. Moyer

Glenroy C. Moyer

Nov 8, 2021

Glenroy C. Moyer, 88 years, formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Laurel Center in Hamburg.  He was the widow of Dorothy L. (Kern) Moyer for 63 years until last June when she passed away.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Eva (Moll) Moyer.  He was a member...

William Francis Grady

William Francis Grady

Oct 19, 2021

William Francis Grady, 92, of Fogelsville passed peacefully on October 19, 2021, listening to his favorite classical music, movie scores, the stories told by his children and grandchildren, along with both tears and laughter which he would have enthusiastically encouraged if not demanded.  Dad possessed a great sense of humor, quick wit, and the ability to turn a phrase...