Obituaries

Dec 14, 2024

Mary A. Krobock, age 90, of Allentown, passed away on December 14, 2024 in Cedar Crest Post Acute in Allentown. Born in McAdoo, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rush) Bobowski. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen J. Krobock with whom they shared 32 years of marriage.

She graduated...

Dec 13, 2024

Robin Hummel Kenner, 72, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born November 1, 1952, in Sunbury, PA to the late Patricia and George Hummel.  She graduated from Selinsgrove High School in 1970, as the salutatorian of her class, and magna cum laude from Bucknell University in 1974.

She is survived by...

Dec 13, 2024

Malvene K. "Mally" Kulp, 91, formerly of Emmaus, passed away peacefully Dec. 13, 2024 in the Phoebe Home.  She was the wife of the late Ralph M. Kulp.  Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Harley Schantzenbach and Barbara (Horn) Collins.  Mally worked for many years at the Mercantile Club and especially loved the annual children's...

Dec 11, 2024

James Vincent Martin Jr., 88, of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late James and Adella Martin. A proud U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, James worked for Western Electric and later retired from Lucent Technologies in 2001. James was previously a member of Seibert EC...

Dec 10, 2024

Sylvia A. Wenzel was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Emmy (Muekeley) Beyer. After many years of care by her loving husband through her illness, she passed away and went into eternity on December 10, 2024, in her home. Fred and Sylvia shared fifty-two wonderful years of marriage....

Dec 6, 2024

Donna C. Debus-Hawk of Allentown died peacefully at home on Friday, December 6.  Born in Allentown she was the daughter of Carol A. (Piller) and James C. Debus.

Donna attended St. Ann School in Emmaus and was a 1978 Graduate of Emmaus High School. She held a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Social Science/Early Childhood Education and a...

Dec 5, 2024

William J. Grant, 68, of Macungie, died Dec. 5, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Teri L. (Eichelberger) Grant.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late George J. and Sara E. "Sally" (Harned) Grant.

William's life was marked by a remarkable journey of dedication, love, and service to both his...

Dec 2, 2024

Joseph A. Tremblay, 88, of Zionsville, died Dec. 2, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Helen (Cooper) Tremblay.  Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Armand Ludger and Rose (Lamoth) Tremblay.  Joseph honorably served his country in the US Air Force for 23 years, retiring as a technical sergeant in...

Nov 29, 2024

Karen Michelle Walck, a cherished resident of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on August 13, 1971, Karen dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where her compassion and unwavering support left a lasting impact on her community and those she served.

Karen...

Nov 29, 2024

Donald E. Landis, Jr. age 65, of Allentown, passed away on November 29, 2024 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Donald E. and Margaret V. (Diller) Landis.

Donald worked in Facility Services for the Allentown School District for 25 years. He was a member of St. Matthew's EC Church, Emmaus....

Nov 28, 2024

Joan Patricia Bates, age 75, of Emmaus, passed away on November 28, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Acushnet, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel F. (Rourke) Halloran. She was the loving wife of John Bates with whom they shared 37 years of marriage.

She graduated from...

Nov 27, 2024

Bradford John Banks, age 74, of Quakertown, passed away on November 27, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Dr. Walter A. and Ann Gloria (Walacavage) Banks.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1968. He earned his BA Degree from Muhlenberg College in 1972 and earned his Master's Degree in Psychology from...

Nov 25, 2024

Robert W. Brownbridge, age 97, of Macungie, passed away on November 25, 2024. Known throughout his life as Bob, he was born in East Orange, NJ. He was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Granger) Brownbridge. He was the loving husband of B. Claire (Benton) Brownbridge with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

He...

Nov 21, 2024

Christopher G. Ziegenfuss, age, 51, of Emmaus, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Deborah (Renninger) Ziegenfuss and the late Gene Ziegenfuss. He was the husband of Meghan (Kline) Ziegenfuss.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1992. Chris worked at...

Nov 19, 2024

Sharon A. Johnson Zimmermann, 69, of Alburtis, died Nov. 19, 2024 in her residence.  She was the wife of William M. Zimmermann.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Theresa (Hilpl) Kownacky.  Sharon earned her master's degree in education and was a special education teacher at Eyer Middle School and Children's Home of Reading,...

Nov 16, 2024

Gail Alyce Repko, 73, of Bloomsbury, NJ, died November 16, 2024, in St. Luke's Hospital – Warren Campus. She was the loving wife of Edward E. Repko for nearly 50 years. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Harrold. Gail enjoyed working as a middle school science teacher for the Phillipsburg...

Nov 15, 2024

Joyce E. Nishnic, 96, of Emmaus, died Nov. 15, 2024 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Michael F. Nishnic.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Wallace I. and Emma C. (Grider) Stephens.  Joyce was a worker with love in her heart for God, family, and Dachshunds.    She was a member of...

Nov 14, 2024

Charles E. Deutsch, 84, formerly of Alburtis, died Nov. 14, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.  He was the husband of the late Margaret M. (Groark) Deutsch.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles E. Deutsch, Sr. and Catherine (McElroy) Yarema.  Charlie was a salesman for Synthetic Thread for many years, retiring in 2003.  He...

Nov 11, 2024

Robert E. Spohn, 79, of Emmaus, died peacefully November 11, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of Johanne L. (Rhode) Spohn.  Born in Oley, he was the son of the late Gordon and Pauline (Reinert) Spohn.  He worked for Michael R. Skrip Excavating for 30 years.  Bob was a member of Frieden's Lutheran Church, Oley and St....

Nov 8, 2024

Louise W. Kern, age 91, of Easton, PA, passed away on November 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Roland T. and Anna M. (Clymer) Wieder. She was the loving wife of the late George A. Kern with whom they shared 53 years of marriage.

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