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...

Jun 25, 2024

Frederick D. "Skip" Ritter, 91 years, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Parkland Manor Senior Living Care.  He and his wife, Elaine W. (Kressley) Ritter would've been married for 69 years next month.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Paul and Hattie (Wagner) Ritter.

His family owned Ritter's Market...

Jun 14, 2024

Harry Kobasiuk, 97 years, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Parkland Manor.  He was the widower of Kathryn (Wanitzky) Kobasiuk to whom he was married for 43 years.  Born in Fogelsville, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna (Olinick) Kobasiuk.

He worked for the former Lehigh Portland Cement Co. for...

Jun 8, 2024

George Gregory Waltman passed away June 8, 2024 at Northport NY Hospice. For 25 years, Gregory fought valiantly against cancer. He was 39 years old. Gregory is the son of the legendary auto racer, George S. Waltman (deceased) and his mother, Teresa Waltman. George, nicknamed Greg, is survived by his half siblings Christopher Waltman and spouse, Erin, of Fogelsville,...

May 30, 2024

Gladys Irene Hilbert, born Gladys Irene George on September 10, 1937, in Allentown, PA, passed away on May 30, 2024, under hospice care at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Gladys and her husband were members of Calvary Baptist Church in Englewood, Florida. She loved her Church and was very strong in her faith. Gladys...

May 26, 2024

Gayle E. Stofflet, 79 years, of Topton, formerly of Alburtis, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit in Allentown.  She was the widow of George J. Stofflet.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Ella (Schrey) Finley.

She was a private duty Certified Nursing Assistant for...

May 24, 2024

Jacqueline Elizabeth "Jackie" Wehr, aged 82 of Whitehall Township, passed away on Friday May 24, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit. Born in Bethlehem, she was the only daughter of John F. and Irene R. (Papp/Bobb) Nemeth. She was the wife of Dr. William H. Wehr for 59 years. Jackie was a graduate of Central Catholic High School....

May 20, 2024

Robert A. "Bob" Nagle, retired School Superintendent of the Northwestern School District, age 92, died May 20, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Gloria M. (Yeager) Nagle for 61 years, and a resident of New Tripoli since 1972. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Charles H. and Lillian E. (Hensinger) Nagle.  Bob was...

May 12, 2024

Catherine M. Gery, age 91, formerly of Emmaus, passed away at the Lutheran Home at Topton on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was the loving wife of William P. Gery, with whom she would have celebrated 69 years of marriage on May 14th. Born in Upper Macungie Twp., she was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Margaret...

May 11, 2024

Larry L. Kunkle, age 80, of Weisenberg Twp., died on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Audrey (Wagner) Kunkle for over 50 years. Born in Weisenberg Twp., he was a son of the late Harold and Verna (Snyder) Kunkle.  Larry attended Fleetwood Bible Church and was active with...

May 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert David Smith, at the age of 77, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest on May 6, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Helen Smith. Robert, affectionately known as Bob, cherished his childhood and educational years. He attended the University of Detroit, where he played...