Oct 19, 2021

Sara Kidwell, of Fogelsville, passed away on October 19 at the age of 83.  Sara was born in Tulare California to Silas and Gladys Tyler.  She graduated from Tulare High School and Chapman College in Orange, California in1961 (now Chapman University). She married Roger Kidwell in 1961 and began her teaching career with 3 rd grade in Santa Ana,...

Oct 12, 2021

Eleanor R. Lichtenwalner, 79 years, of Macungie, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of Lynn R. Lichtenwalner for 34 years.  Born in Breinigsville, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Kobasiuk) Stephens.

She was a production worker for Kraft Foods for 16 years. ...

Oct 9, 2021

Debra Kay Ginder, 67 years of Macungie, formerly of New Smithsville, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, John A. Ginder (December 2011).  Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Clarence B. and Lillian M. (Kuhns) Trumbauer.

Oct 3, 2021

Mary "Mitzi" Kutzor, 82 years, formerly of Upper Macungie Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, surrounded by her family, at Arden Courts of Allentown.  She was the widow of Joseph P. Kutzor.  Born in Fogelsville, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Mulzet) Muick.

She worked in Quality Control at K &...

Sep 27, 2021

Basilisa (Diaz) Vega, 90 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at home.  She was the widow of Osvaldo Vega, Sr.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Ramon and Teresa (Figuera) Diaz.

She was a Practical Nurse at the Hamburg Center for 29 years, retiring in 1990.  Basilisa...

Sep 24, 2021

Donna L. Conner, 62 years, of Kempton, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.  She was the wife of Mark D. Conner for 42 years this past March.  She was the daughter of the late Harold "Mixer" Fatzinger and Marilyn (Glass) Benscoter and her late husband, Sheldon "Sam" Benscoter.

Donna was born...

Sep 19, 2021

Marie A. Ruth, 79, of Emmaus, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the widow of John E. Ruth.  Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Anna (Korello) Eck.  She worked at the former Aldry Company in Emmaus.

Survivors: Children, John Ruth...

Sep 17, 2021

Rodney D. Moyer, M.D. passed away at home at the age of 91 on Friday, September 17th. His family, many of whom surrounded him in his final days, includes his wife Glenna Moyer (Muessig); his children and their partners - Rod Moyer II, Gene Moyer and Svetlana Howells, Kim Moyer and Andy Styer, Karyn Moyer and John Pfannkuchen; his...

Sep 15, 2021

Victor E. Kobordo, 87 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Nancy J. (Szoke) Kobordo for 65 years last month.  Born in Ft. Monroe, VA he was the son of the late Edward Kobordo and Marie Shemenski.

He worked for Bethlehem Steel...

Sep 13, 2021

Gary A. Leiby, 53, of Danielsville, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Germansville at the home of his father and step- mother.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of Richard G. Leiby of Germansville and the late Nancy A. (Leiby) Leiby.

Gary graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli and worked for...

Sep 12, 2021

Melvin W. Kletzli, 84 years, of Breinigsville, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He and his wife Betty (Long) Kletzli would've been married for 61 years next month.  He was a son of the late John and Thelma (Best) Kletzli.

He retired as the Manager of Service Administration and Service...

Sep 10, 2021

Shirley A. George, 82, of Center Valley, was called home on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Cedarbrook, Fountain Hill. She spent the last 33 years of her life in peace and love with her husband, Daniel C. George. She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Franklin R. Ross.

Born in Philadelphia, Shirley was the daughter of the late...

Sep 10, 2021

Andrew Guy 99, formerly of Allentown, Pa passed away Friday September 10, 2021. Andrew was the widower of Josephine (Cammarata) Guy.  Born in Coaldale, Pa and raised in Nesquehoning, Andrew was one of 13 children, survived by his sister Betty Brodi, whom he dearly loved.

During World War II, Andrew was a final inspector of the B-24...

Sep 9, 2021

At age 26, Tyler unexpectedly passed on September 9, 2021.  He was born in Rochester, NY, to parents, Jonathan and Lori (Wehr) Young.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents John and Helen Young.  Survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Dr. William and Jacqueline Wehr; Uncles Larry (Nancy) Young and Gary Young; Aunt Allison (Stefan) Elterich; special family friends,...

Sep 6, 2021

Gloria M. Burkos, 87, formerly of Orefield, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Parkland Manor in Allentown.  She was the widow of George K. Burkos.  Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Florence (Durn) Mohr.

She worked for Bethlehem Steel as a teletype operator for several years and for the...

Sep 1, 2021

Forrest C. Laudenslager, 82, of New Tripoli, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Nancy M. (Weida) Laudenslager for 62 years last month.  He was the son of the late Luther R. and Annie Mae (Balliet) Laudenslager.

He was a farmer in Weisenberg Township from 1960-1983 and...

Aug 30, 2021

Thomas C. Shirley, 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at home.  He was the husband Carol W. (Snyder) Shirley and would've been married for 67 years this coming September.  Born in Vandergrift, PA he was the son of the late Clair and Edna (Luther) Shirley.

He was a steel worker for the...

Aug 29, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Marie Rader, 84, of Bernville, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at home.  She was the wife of Fred I. Rader for 65 years this past May.  Born in Detroit, MI she was a daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Roman) Yeugelvitz.

She was a banquet waitress at the Red Bull in Richland,...

Aug 25, 2021

Cathy A. Lutterschmidt, 60, of Weisenberg Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.  She was the wife of Ernest Lutterschmidt for 21 years this past February.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William and Bessie (Long) Pearsall.

She was self-employed and cleaned various places in the Lehigh Valley, including the Weisenberg Twp...

Aug 10, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" E. Longenbach, 82, of Kutztown, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Her devotion to her husband and family was beyond compare.  She passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Cedarbrook in Allentown.  She was the wife of Larry Longenbach for 62 years this past May.  Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of...