June A. Wittman
Nov 5, 2009
June A. Wittman June A. Wittman, 69, of Emmaus, died Nov. 5, 2009 in St. Lukes Hospital. Born in Longswamp, she was the daughter of the late George and Susie (DeLong) Keiser. She worked as a barmaid at Citizens Fire Co.#2, Emmaus for many years. Survivors: Daughters, Darla M. wife of James Morgan of Emmaus and Paula Wittman of Emmaus;...
Allan H. Scammell
Nov 5, 2009
Allan H. Scammell Allan H. Scammell, 87, of Macungie, formerly of Emmaus, died November 5, 2009 in the Lehigh Center. Born in Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Myrtle M. (Smalldridge) Scammell. He worked in the Machine Shop at Good Shepherd Workshop. He was a member of Grace Community Church, Allentown. Services: Graveside Service...
Russell A. Klase
Nov 4, 2009
Russell A. Klase Russell A. Klase, 70, of Emmaus, died November 4, 2009 in his residence. He was the husband of Elaine B. (Stratz) Klase. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in January 2009. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Herbert W. and Annie P. (Bubbermoyer) Klase. He worked for the Upper Perkiomen School District in...
Elwood L. "Woody" Weidner
Nov 2, 2009
Elwood L. Woody Weidner Elwood L. Woody Weidner, 76, of Emmaus, died November 2, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of Shirley E. (Long) Weidner. They observed their 55th anniversary in May 2009. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Floyd and Florence (Hawkins) Weidner. He graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1952 where he...
Jean E. Wetzel
Oct 30, 2009
Jean E. Wetzel Jean E. Wetzel, 77, of Macungie, died October 30, 2009 in her residence. She was the wife of Richard W. Wetzel. She was a remarkable woman and a loving wife to her husband of 58 years. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Mildred L. (Sallade) Acker. She worked as a...
Anna K. Fulmer
Oct 25, 2009
Anna K. Gutshall Fulmer Anna K. Gutshall Fulmer, 88, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, October 25th in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Springtown, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Margaret (MacFarland) Gutshall. She was the wife of the late Harold G. Fulmer. Survivors: Sons, Harold G. Fulmer, III and his wife Judith of Emmaus and Robert Fulmer...
Lillie N. Taylor
Oct 24, 2009
Lillie N. Taylor Lillie N. Taylor, 88, of Emmaus, died October 24th, in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Marvin S. Taylor. Born in Charlotte, VA she was the daughter of the late Dooger T. and Bessie (Inge) Newcomb. She was a food service manager for Oceana Naval Base and subsequently an assistant in the Pro Shop of...
Charles A. Romig, Jr
Oct 24, 2009
Charles A. Romig, Jr. Charles A. Romig, Jr., 61, of Center Valley, passed away Saturday, October 24th in his home. He was the husband of Charlotte M. (Wagner) Romig. They celebrated their 45th anniversary in Jan 2009. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles A.S Romig, Sr. and Fern (Shoemaker) Romig-Smith of Wescosville. He worked for...
Mae A. Werst
Oct 20, 2009
Mae A. Werst Mae A. Werst, 80, of Emmaus, died Oct. 20, 2009. She was the widow of the late Harold J. Werst. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Stephen and Irene T. (Lynn) Stephen-Hillegass. She was a switchboard operator for the former Emaus Telephone Company and later worked for the former Lutron Electronics for...
John W. Ritter
Oct 18, 2009
John W. Ritter John W. Ritter, 92, of Emmaus, died October 18, 2009 in his residence. He was the husband of Lorraine E. (Berlin) Ritter. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 14,2009. Born in Fullerton, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Snyder) Ritter. He worked as an engineer for the former Spirax Sarco for...
John W. Metka, Sr.
Oct 9, 2009
John W. Metka, Sr. John W. Metka, Sr., 71, of Macungie, died Oct. 9, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Louise B. (Beistline) Metka. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in August 2009. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Wayne and Adella (Brubaker) Metka. He was a graduate of Lebanon Valley College...
William T. Powell
Oct 6, 2009
William T. Powell William T. Powell, 84, of Emmaus, died October 6, 2009 in ManorCare, Allentown. He was the husband of Dorothy L. (Brey) Powell. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in February 2009. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late John and Verna (Urban) Powell. He worked as a gashouse engineer for the former AT&T for...
Larry R. Stephen
Sep 27, 2009
Larry R. Stephen Larry R. Stephen, 69, of Allentown,formerly of Minesite, died September 27, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Claire A. (Bishop) Stephen. They celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary in Oct 2008. Born in Minesite, he was the son of the late Alvin O. J. and Effie H. (Hilbert) Stephen. Larry graduated from Emmaus...
Grace Marie Iobst
Sep 24, 2009
Grace M. Iobst Grace Marie Iobst, 86, of Nazareth, formerly of Emmaus, died September 24, 2009 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. She was the widow of the late Ralph W. Iobst. Born in Ada, OK she was the daughter of the late John D. and Hazel L. (Grace) Baugh. She worked for the Retarded Childrens Assoc and taught Special Ed...
Joseph E. Trella, Sr.
Sep 23, 2009
Joseph E. Trella, Sr. Joseph E. Trella, Sr., 92, of Emmaus died September 23, 2009 in Allentown. He was the husband of the late Catherine C. (Dvorscak) Trella. Born in McAdoo, he was the son of the late Paul and Sophia (Marek) Trella. He was a cabinetmaker and carpenter for the former Ritter Furniture Company, Emmaus and Sears for over...
John P. Thomas
Sep 23, 2009
Attorney John P. Thomas Attorney John P. Thomas passed away on September 23, 2009 after battling liver cancer and Parkinsons disease. John was born in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, on March 23, 1932. From the age of fifteen, John knew he wanted to be an attorney. He graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College in 1954 and joined the Army soon...
Carol A. Schmoyer
Sep 20, 2009
Carol A. Schmoyer Carol A. Schmoyer, 57, of Tampa, FL, formerly of Emmaus, died September 20, 2009 in St. Josephs Hospital, Tampa. She was the wife of Ronald E. Schmoyer. They celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary in November 2008. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Raymond Keeler of Emmaus and the late Marie (Brown) Keeler. She worked as...
Corey Lee Bitler
Sep 17, 2009
Corey Lee Bitler Corey Lee Bitler, 19, of Emmaus, died September 17, 2009 in his home. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of David L. Bitler of Emmaus and Grace E. (Kline) Bitler of Bechtelsville. He worked for the Stoned Crab and was currently attending Penn Co Tech for Heating and HVAC. Survivors: Parents; Brother, Brandon Bitler of Bechtelsville;...