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;...
Arthur H.J. Piatt
Sep 9, 2009
Arthur H. J. Piatt Arthur H. J. Piatt, 72, of Bath, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ died September 9, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of Linda A. (Ernst) Piatt. They celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary September 30, 2008. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of the late Anna (Zwiski) and Paul Piatt. He was a graduate...
Irene A. (Krupa) Mcelroy
Sep 6, 2009
Irene A. McElroy Irene A. McElroy, 85, of Center Valley, died Sept. 6, 2009 at Wesley Village, Pittston surrounded by loved ones. She was the widow of the late Mahlon C. McElroy. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Schwartz) Krupa. She attended Cedar Crest College and was a graduate of St. Lukes Hospital...
Anna M. (Colombrita) Girardi
Sep 4, 2009
Anna M. Girardi Anna M. Girardi, 89, formerly of Newark, NJ, died Sept. 4 2009 in Sunrise at Mountain View. She was the widow of the late James A. Girardi. Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Santo and Josephine (Agliozzo) Colombrita. She worked for RCA Corporation for many years making new vista tubes. She was...
Michael A. Hillegass
Aug 23, 2009
Michael A. Hillegass Michael (Knopf) Hillegass, 52, of Alburtis, died August 23, 2009 in his home. He was the lifetime companion of Audrey J. Derr for over 30 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Betty (Hoch) and Norman Hillegass, Sr. of Alburtis and Michael S. Knopf, Sr. of Catasauqua. Mike enjoyed most of his time in the...
Gilbert E. Peterson
Aug 17, 2009
Gilbert Ernest Peterson Gilbert Gil E. Peterson, 77, of Emmaus, died Monday, August 17, 2009. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Leroy Norman and the late Henrietta (Maloney) Peterson. He and Charlotte (Brown) Peterson celebrated 52 years of marriage in December 2008. He lived in Upper Milford Twp. for 42 years. He was a 1965 graduate...
Margaret J. Smith
Aug 7, 2009
Margaret J. Smith Margaret J. Smith, 84, of Emmaus, formerly of Perth Amboy, NJ, died August 7, 2009 in her residence. She was the widow of the late Virgil E. Smith. Born in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Macrae) Foley. She was a homemaker. Survivors: Children, Carol wife of Charles Fell of Allentown,...
Marie E. (Mohr) Adams
Aug 6, 2009
Marie E. Adams Marie E. Adams, 91, of Emmaus, died August 6, 2009 in Devon House. She was the widow of the late Carl M. Adams. Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence D. and Susan H. (Schantz) Mohr. She worked as a floor lady for the former John Rems & Sons and later as a...
Paul W. Saylor
Jul 25, 2009
Paul W. Saylor Paul W. Saylor, 93, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Macungie, died July 25, 2009 in his home. He was the husband of Esther M. (Bechtel) Saylor. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on January 25, 2009. Born in Frederick, he was the son of the late William R. and Mary L. (Slemmer) Saylor. He was a...
