Oct 21, 2024

The Rt. Rev. Paul Victor Marshall, former Bishop of Bethlehem, died at home on October 21, 2024. Born in New York City and raised in Lancaster County, PA, Bishop Marshall lived a life devoted to faith, education, and service.

Bishop Marshall obtained his B.A. from Concordia College in 1969 and his M. Div. from Concordia Seminary in...

Oct 11, 2024

Barry R. Beers, 62 years of New Tripoli, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was a son of Verna B. (Dengler) Beers of New Tripoli and the late Irvin F. Beers.

He was a member of St. Peter's Lynnville United Church of Christ. Barry loved watching all sports, especially...

Oct 11, 2024

Edward C. Beitler, 75 years of Fogelsville, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the widower of Nancy M. (Braun) Beitler. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Clifford and Dorothy (Grim) Beitler.

He was a technician for Sappi Fine Paper in Fogelsville for 20 years...

Oct 10, 2024

Marilyn E. Werley, 86 years, of Weisenberg Twp, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at home. She was the wife of Roger A. Werley for 59 years this past July. Born in North Whitehall Twp, she was a daughter of the late Russel and Arlene (Semmel) Haas.

She was a member of, and very active in,...

Oct 10, 2024

Ray F. Wink, 90 years, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Florence M. (Dankel) Wink for 64 years October 1st. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Dewey and Elsie (Kunkle) Wink.

He was an assembler at the former Caloric...

Sep 29, 2024

Walter J. Scanlon of Kempton passed away peacefully September 29, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital with his family by his side. Wally was the loving husband of Donna (Rybinski) for 49 years.  Wally was 71 years old and a member of St Joseph's the Worker Parish.

Born in Queens, NY, in 1953, Wally was the son of...

Sep 28, 2024

Sherman R. Peters, 78 years of Germansville, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at home.  He was the husband of Jan Sutermeister for 14 years last January. Born December 11, 1945, in Allentown, on a PA Dutch farm, he was a son of the late Levi and Ida (Sherer) Peters.

The youngest of 11 brothers and...

Sep 23, 2024

Dennis F. Nemes, 76 years of Lower Macungie Twp passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit.  He was the husband of Barbara (Loush) Nemes for 54 years this past August.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Anna T. (Jozsa) Nemes.

He graduated from Liberty...

Sep 22, 2024

Peggy E. Grube, 68 years, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at home. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Laura (Reichard) Grube.

She was a registered nurse, most recently working at the Phoebe Home in Allentown.

Survivors: brother, Glen Grube (Nancy), nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by siblings...

Sep 15, 2024

James M. Macalush, 62 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Denise L. (Dengler) Macalush for 35 years. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Dolores (Gazo) Macalush and James Macalush.

Jim was a loving husband, father, son, Pop Pop, boss...

Sep 4, 2024

Jay L. Slaughenhoupt, 81 years, formerly of Lake Wallenpaupack, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Cedarbrook in Allentown.  He was a son of the late Earl and Irene (Forsyth) Slaughenhoupt.

He was the store manager at the former Kmart in Allentown for 40 years. Jay honorably served his country in the United States Army during...

Aug 19, 2024

Chester F. Yeakel, Jr, 89 years, of Fogelsville, passed away on Monday, August 19th 2024 surrounded by family. He was the widower of Martha B. (Tognoli) Yeakel. Born in Vera Cruz PA, he was the son of the late Chester F. Yeakel, Sr. and Anna (Godusky) Yeakel. He was an active member of Old Zionsville UCC. He was a...

Aug 14, 2024

Lorraine H.J. Moyer, 93 years, formerly of Kuhnsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Leesburg, FL.  She was a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Stettler) Lehr.

She was a secretary for Suburban Bus Lines and was the owner of the former Lehr's Motel in Kuhnsville for many years. Lorraine was a member of...

Aug 11, 2024

Harry F. "Butch" Moyer, 83 years of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at home.  He and his wife Beverly A. (Lowe) Moyer were high school sweethearts, married 62 years this past June. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late Ernest and Geneva (Faust) Moyer.

Butch graduated from Easton High School, Class...

Aug 3, 2024

Ray H. Ziegler, 94 years, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Phoebe Home in Allentown.  He was the widower of Leah K. (Rupp) Ziegler. Born in Fogelsville, he was the son of the late Homer and Mammie (Fritzinger) Ziegler.

He received an Associate's degree from Penn State University and worked for the former Lehigh...

Jul 20, 2024

Myrna A. Hollenbeck, 78 years, of Orefield, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the wife of Bruce P. Hollenbeck for 50 years.  Born in Harvey, IL she was the daughter of John and Myrle (Borg) Tienstra.  She is of Dutch and Swedish ancestry.

She was an Elementary Education...

Jul 18, 2024

Janice L. Mikylychak, 93 years, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at home.  She was the widow of Richard B. Mikylychak.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Miriam (Reimert) Wetherhold.

She graduated from Allentown Hospital School of Nursing in 1951.  Janice was a Registered Nurse in the Operating...

Jul 18, 2024

Daryl C. "Gumby" Horning, 59 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was the husband of Gail A. (Schellhamer) Horning for 37 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Shirley C. (Grim) Horning of Orefield and the late Donald C. Horning.

He and his family owned Newton Auto Body Shop...

Jul 13, 2024

Edward C. Lutterschmidt, 69 years, of New Tripoli, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles and Marie (Kehm) Lutterschmidt.

He graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School in 1973. Ed was an independent truck driver for most of his career, and...

Jun 30, 2024

Diane M. Werkheiser, 80 years of New Tripoli, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Fellowship Manor in Whitehall. She was the widow of Gary "Buck" Werkheiser. Born in New Tripoli, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Marie (Leiby) Sittler. She graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School, class of 1962.

Diane worked alongside...