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
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....
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
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
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
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...
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...