Apr 22, 2017

Lucy Jane (Rupp) Sterner, 68, passed away at her home in Hancock, Md., on Saturday, April 22, 2017.  Born Jan. 22, 1949, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Lillian Rupp.  Lucy graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli, in 1966, and Hood College in Frederick, Md., with a Bachelor of Arts in...

Apr 21, 2017

Charles A. Gross, 91 years, of Orefield, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Lehigh Center in Macungie.  He was the widower of Arlene (Brunner) Gross.  Born in South Whitehall Twp. he was a son of the late George and Martha (Brunner) Gross.

Throughout his life he worked at Freemans Dairy, Trexler Orchard, Trojan Powder Co.,...

Apr 3, 2017

Viola M. Wert, 108, passed peacefully to heaven on April 3, 2017.  Born on Feb. 11, 1909, in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Atty. Wilson A. and H. Clorinda (DeFrehn) Wert. Viola lived most of her life in Lynnville on the family homestead.

She graduated in 1926 from William Allen High School.  She attended...

Apr 1, 2017

James Anthony passed away on Saturday, April 1st, at age 78, after a long struggle with lung disease.  He was born on August 29th, 1938 in Wilkes Barre, PA to Otto and Elizabeth Funke, and was the 3rd of 4 children.  James grew up in Lancaster and graduated from McCaskey High School.  He received his Bachelors in Science Degree...

Mar 28, 2017

Forrest G.B. Smith, 93 years, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Lutheran Home at Topton.  He was the husband of Carolyn S.E. (Huseman) Smith for 67 years last September.  Born in Weisenberg Twp. he was the son of the late Clarence and Minnie (Leiby) Smith.

He performed electrical maintenance for the former...

Mar 21, 2017

Loraine M. (Gross) Weiss, 69, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of George M. Weiss, Jr. for 43 years this past February.  Born in Allentown, and raised in Germansville, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary (Wanamaker) Gross.

She was a graduate of Northwestern...

Mar 16, 2017

Imogene Marie (Fritzinger) Dietrich, daughter of the late Earl and Marie (Bausch) Fritzinger unexpectedly entered the kingdom of heaven on March 16, 2017 at the age of 59.  She was a loyal wife, an amazing mother, a loving grandmother, a dedicated worker, and a true friend.  She always put everyone else first and was so thoughtful, caring, and generous...

Mar 8, 2017

Grace E. (Kramer) Baker, 91 years old, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Phoebe Allentown Home.  Born in Greenwich Township, she was the daughter of the late Chester U. and Carrie (Derr) Kramer.

She and her late husband, Mark G. Baker, met as children while living on neighboring farms in Krumsville, and...

Feb 28, 2017

Harvey W. Koch, 87 years, of New Tripoli, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Lorraine J. (Cook) Koch for 62 years last November.  Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Harvey S. and Marian (Henn) Koch.

He worked for Mohr's Orchard for many...

Feb 19, 2017

John D. Watt, 32 years, of New Tripoli, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017.  He was the fiancé of Karisa Hermany. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Dale L. Watt of Germansville and Debra (Wanamaker) Nonnemaker of Mohnton, PA.

He was a mechanic for Maxatawny Automotive Center in Kutztown and prior to that Lee Miller...

Feb 18, 2017

Dale F. Bower, 81 years, of New Tripoli, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017.  He was the widower of Rita M. Gmoser.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Elwen and Catherine (Beauchner) Bower.

He was a road adjuster for Allstate Insurance for 29 years retiring in 1994 and worked for various body shops...

Feb 17, 2017

Edward C. Werley, 80 years, of Alburtis, formerly of New Tripoli, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit, in Allentown.  He was the widow of Anna E. (Mack) Werley.  Born in Weisenberg Twp. he was a son of the late Curtis E. and Bernice (Rose) Werley.

He was a farmer...

Feb 4, 2017

Mary Lois York Knerr died at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Saturday February 4, 2017.  She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.  She was born in Sugar Grove, PA, on April 3, 1926, one of ten children and the daughter of Ethel Walter York and Earl R. York.  She married Theodore...

Feb 3, 2017

Elizabeth E. Fritch, 89 years, formerly of Orefield, passed away February 3, 2017 at Saucon Valley Manor.  She was the widow of James O. Fritch.  Born in Orefield, she was a daughter of the late John and Lizzie (Stettler) Laudenslager.

She was a waitress at the former Holiday Inn in Allentown.  Elizabeth was a member of Jordan...

Feb 1, 2017

Martin W. Lorish, 72 years, of Alburtis, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home. He was the husband of Miriam D. (Geist) Lorish for 48 years last April.  Born in Berks County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Clara (Hillegas) Lorish.

He was a supervisor for Cross Creek Apparel for several years and...

Jan 27, 2017

Robert W. Sell, 91 years, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, January 27, at home. He was the husband of the late Miriam E. (Riegel) Sell. Born in Guthsville, he was a son of the late Charles F. F. and Katie M. (Kressley) Sell. For 50 years, he worked for the former Schantz's Orchards, where he had numerous jobs, including...

Jan 20, 2017

Clement M. Balon, 82 years, of Allentown, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at home. He and his wife Barbara (Wishneski) Balon would have been married for 59 years next month. Born in Marion Heights, PA he was the son of Frank and Jean (Surak) Balon. He was the Chief X-Ray technician at the former Allentown Osteopathic Hospital for 20...

Jan 13, 2017

Gertrud "Trudel" Knerr, beloved wife and mother, 75 years, of Orefield, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at home after a heroic fight with cancer. Her faith in the Lord was unwavering and will remain an inspiration to us all. Her beautiful smile will continue to warm our hearts. She was the wife of Reinhard H. Knerr for 48...

Jan 4, 2017

Frances M. Davies, 93 years, formerly of Orefield, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Valley Manor Nursing Center in Coopersburg. She was the widow of Jerome T. Davies. Born in Cincinnatus, NY she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Lauer) Crossley. Frances, known to everyone as Sis, was a layout operator at Western Electric for 20...

Jan 3, 2017

Robert S. Held, 76 years, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Rochelle "Peggy" (O'Neil) Held for 50 years. Born in Fogelsville he was a son of the late Clayton and Lillie Jane (Bittner) Held. Bob worked for Mack Trucks, Inc. in the Test Lab for 30 years....