Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Veronica A. Yakshe

Veronica A. Yakshe

Dec 25, 2009

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Florence L. Rainford

Florence L. Rainford

Dec 24, 2009

Florence L. Rainford Florence L. Rainford, 90, of Macungie, formerly of Chicago, died December 24, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of the late Robert J. Rainford, Sr. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Tamlyn. She attended Loyola University in Ill. She was a teacher and real estate agent in...

Jay H. Koenig

Jay H. Koenig

Dec 24, 2009

Jay H. Koenig Jay H. Koenig, 68, of Fleetwood, died December 24, 2009 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading. He was the husband of Doris E. (Heist) Koenig. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on December 10, 2009. Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the late Arlan L. and Anna J. (Miller) Koenig. He was a graduate of...

Raymond R. Walters

Raymond R. Walters

Dec 20, 2009

Raymond R.Walters Raymond R. Walters, 78, of Forksville, formerly of Breinigsville and Emmaus, passed away December 20th, surrounded by his sons in Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara J. (Polster) Walters. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harvey and Anna D. (Wink) Walters. Ray retired in 1986 from AT&T,...

Ann Runquist

Ann Runquist

Dec 19, 2009

Ann Runquist Ann Runquist, 94, of Country Meadows, formerly of Macungie, died December 19, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of the late Eric A. Runquist. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (DeGroot) Mullick. She worked for Rodale Press. Survivors: Son, Arthur E. Runquist and wife Sidni of...

Larry G. Moser

Larry G. Moser

Dec 18, 2009

Larry G. Moser Larry G. Moser, 67, of Allentown, formerly of Emmaus, died December 18, 2009 in St. Lukes Hospital Allentown Campus. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Verna M. (Fritz) Moser. He worked as a machinist for Ballys Ribbon Mills for many years. Survivors: Daughter, Michelle M. wife of Christopher Schadler of...

Dorothy R. Portz

Dorothy R. Portz

Dec 11, 2009

Dorothy R. Portz Dorothy R. Portz, 92, of Coopersburg, formerly of Emmaus, died December 11, 2009 in St Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Philip R. Portz with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Vandergrift) Rhodes. She was a medical secretary for the former...

Harold G. Fulmer, Iii

Harold G. Fulmer, Iii

Dec 3, 2009

Harold G. Fulmer, III Harold G. Fulmer, III, 69, of Emmaus, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital on December 3, 2009, surrounded by Judy, his wife of 34 years, his son Christopher and wife Ellie, daughter Lara, as well as many other family members. Harold was born October 24, 1940, in Allentown, PA, the son of the late Harold G....

John H. Bibus

John H. Bibus

Nov 28, 2009

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Linnie J. Behrle

Linnie J. Behrle

Nov 26, 2009

Linnie J. Behrle Linnie J. Behrle, 72, of Emmaus, died November 26, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Ronald N. Behrle. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 30, 2009. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Linnie M. (Kreitzberger) and Joseph G. Funk, Sr. She was a 1958 graduate of Allentown...

Theresa L. Spiess

Theresa L. Spiess

Nov 25, 2009

Theresa L. Spiess Theresa L. Spiess, 77, of Emmaus, died November 25, 2009 in Lehigh Center. She was the widow of the late Francis W. Spiess, Jr. Born in Maizeville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Dudash) Charney. She was a graduate of Bloomsburg University. She was a teacher in the Allentown School District and later...

David A. Minnich

David A. Minnich

Nov 22, 2009

David A. Minnich David A. Coffee Minnich, 66, formerly of Allentown, died November 22, 2009 in the Kutztown Manor. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late James M. and R. Beryl (Gross) Minnich. He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1961, where he played football and other varsity sports. He honorably served his country in the US...

Pauline E. "Polly" Beers

Pauline E. "Polly" Beers

Nov 17, 2009

Pauline E. Beers Pauline E. Polly Beers, 89, formerly of Allentown, died November 17, 2009 in Mosser Nursing Home. She was the widow of the late Franklin W. Beers. Born in Camp Hill, she was the daughter of the late Ralph N. and Georgia E. (Blumenstock) Keiser. She worked for the City of Allentown as a crossing guard for 7...

Stephanie V. Kauffman

Stephanie V. Kauffman

Nov 17, 2009

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June A. Wittman

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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