Mar 1, 2019

David Lee Billig, 65 years, formerly of Fogelsville passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Carl A. and Betty L. (Wagner) Billig. David loved music, tractors, and his nieces and nephews He resided at Cedarbrook in Allentown and loved his nurses.

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Feb 27, 2019

Joan F. Ryan, 67 years, of Orefield, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  She was the wife of Gerald Ryan.

Feb 20, 2019

Helen May Mosser, 91 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Mosser, in 1982.  Born in West Penn Township, on March 26, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Elbert F. and Katie (Daubenspeck) Womer.

Helen "May"...

Feb 5, 2019

Paul F. Ruch, 92 years, of Maxatawny, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the widower of Alma M. (Tressler) Ruch.  Born in Breinigsville, he was a son of the late Ralph and Hilda (Smith) Ruch.

He was a machinist and truck driver for the former Lehigh Portland Cement Co., Fogelsville,...

Feb 1, 2019

Martin P. Cisco, 88, formerly of Whitehall, husband of the late Lillian Severynse Cisco, entered into rest in the comfort of his home, on Friday, February 1, 2019.  Born in Lyndhurst, NJ, son of the late William and Marion Diamond Cisco.

He proudly and with honor served his country in the United States Army Air Corps, the...

Jan 31, 2019

Robert B. Geiger, 87 years, of Germansville, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 31, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Snyder) Geiger for 60 years last June. Born in Saegersville, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Roma E. (Peters) Geiger.

Robert worked as a farmer all his life...

Jan 30, 2019

Janet M. Forse, 90 years, formerly of Macungie, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Luther Crest in Allentown, where she resided. She was the widow of H. Gassaway Brown and Edgar H. Leander. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was a daughter of the late Walter C. and Helen M. (Brigham) Forse.

She had a B.A. from...

Jan 27, 2019

Jule N. Esser, 61 years, of Fogelsville, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Ruth (Lehman) Esser.

She was a Corrections Officer at the former PA Work Release Center in Allentown for 18 years.  For the last year, Jule was a Corrections Officer for the Wernersville Community Corrections...

Jan 23, 2019

Rosa I. Zahn, 85 years, formerly of Kempton and Little Silver, NJ died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Luther Crest in Allentown.  She was the widow of Willi E.F. Zahn.  Born in Rogau, Germany she was a daughter of the late Eduard and Helene (Bertz) Schendel.  She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Fogelsville.

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Jan 20, 2019

Floyd J. Grym, 44 years, of Allentown, passed away January 20, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Anna J. (Black) Grym for 15 years last September.  Born in Bay City, MI he was a son of Douglas, Sr. and Kathleen (Ranello) Grym of Whitehall.

He was co-owner of the 1760 Pub~N~Grill...

Jan 10, 2019

William A. Tyrka, age 82, of Macungie passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at home.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Bender) Tyrka for 25 years last June.  Born in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of the late William and Anna (Faber) Tyrka.

He was a self-employed roofing contractor in the Lehigh Valley for...

Dec 23, 2018

Carolyn S.E. Smith, 89 years, of Topton, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inpatient Hospice Unit in Allentown.  She was the widow of Forrest G.B. Smith.  Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Ackerman) Huseman.  She was a sewing machine operator for the former...

Dec 16, 2018

Henry J. Ferri, 95 years, of Mechanicsburg, PA, died Sunday, December 16, 2018.  He was the husband of Audrey L. (Tomlinson) Ferri for 73 years this past September.  Born in Turtle Creek, PA he was a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Tomschany) Ferri.

Henry honorably served his country in the United States Army during WWII...

Dec 12, 2018

A dedicated public servant, always willing to share his century spanning life experiences with young or old, has now departed from his Earthly mission. Joseph (Joe) Richard Zeller came into this World on September 19, 1918 in the tiny town of Campus, Illinois, the son of Carl and Frances (Kunkel) Zeller. He departed on December 12, 2018 at the...

Dec 12, 2018

Linda M. George, 55 years, of Macungie, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the companion of Keith Jones. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas. G. Wetzel and the late Carol G. (Zoch) Hoppes.

She worked for Cedarbrook Nursing home for 20 years as...

Nov 28, 2018

Beatrice M. Kercher, 86 years, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at home.  She was the wife of the late Luther Kercher.  Born in Croyle, PA she was a daughter of the late William and Mildred (O'Neil) Lobb.  She worked for Kmart for over 30 years, retiring in 2017.

Survivors: Daughters, Kathy Gyrell...

Nov 22, 2018

Lillian A. Babb, 88 years, formerly of Trexlertown, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2018 at ManorCare, West Allen. She was the widow of John C. Babb. Born in Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Minnie Mae (Ruppert) Shafer. Lillian worked as a seamstress in the Lehigh Valley for many years.

Survivors: ...

Nov 21, 2018

Earl H. Horning, 88 years, of Laurys Station, formerly of Cetronia, went home to be with his Lord, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at home.  He was the husband of Myrtle M. (Geiger) Horning for 67 years last March.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Henry H. and Amanda H. (Yenser)...

Nov 18, 2018

Grace F. Karabinos, 85 years, of New Tripoli, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown.  She was the widow of John W. Karabinos.  Born in Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late William O. and Rosa M. (Brunner) Kramer.

She worked for the for Leonard's Manufacturing Co. and worked for...

Nov 10, 2018

John P. Klint, 99 years, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg. Born on June 20, 1919 in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of Marcella Klejnot. John was a proud WWII veteran who honorably served in the Army as a SSGT. He was employed as a shop foreman for Unarco Commercial Products in...