Dr. Irving S. Gordon
Jul 17, 2008
Dr. Irving S. Gordon Dr. Irving S. Gordon, 97, of Allentown, formerly of West Hempstead, NY and Beverly Hills, FL, died July 17, 2008 in Luther Crest. He was the widower of the late Anne S. (Spitalewitz) Gordon. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Benjamin J. and Anna (Bloom) Gordon. He was a graduate of NYU...
Cecilia F. Chonski
Jul 10, 2008
Cecilia F. Chonski Cecilia F. Chonski, 70, of Macungie, died July 10, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of the late Frank A. Chonski. Born in Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Foley) Trusky. She was a homemaker and professional mother. She was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church, Emmaus....
Melba E. Gehman
Jun 24, 2008
Melba E. Gehman Melba E. Gehman, 97, of Emmaus, died June 24, 2008 in her residence. Born in Kreidersville, she was the daughter of the late Moulton and Estella (Edelman) Henninger. She worked for Allen Organ for 21 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Francis H. Gehman, III and...
Anna K. Stauffer
Jun 21, 2008
Anna K. Stauffer Anna K. (Mickley) Stauffer, having attained the age of 100 last August, died Sat., June 21, 2008 at Arden Courts in Allentown. She was predeceased by her husband, Rholand A. Stauffer, her sister Paulyne (Mickley) Kramer, who also lived to be 100, and a son, Dennis Rodney Stauffer. Born in Perkasie in 1907, she was the daughter...
Rev. Charles M. Kern
Jun 21, 2008
Pastor Charles M. Kern Pastor Charles M. Kern, 91, passed away June 21, 2008 in Lehigh Commons, Macungie. Born in Quakertown, on Feb. 23, 1917 and raised in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Rev. Rufus E. and Florence (Haring) Kern and the late stepmother Florence (Moser) Kern. Charles was married to the late Kathryn (Rau) Kern for...
Frances J. Hull
Jun 17, 2008
Frances J. Hull Frances J. Hull, 76, of Macungie, died June 17, 2008 in St. Lukes Hospital Allentown Campus. She was the widow of the late James T. Hull. Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Elmer H. and Elsie E. (Moyer) Stichter. She worked for the East Penn School District as a Food Service Assistant, retiring...
Anne P. Ott Scherer
Jun 16, 2008
Anne P. Ott Scherer Anne P. Ott Scherer, 91, died June 16, 2008 in Cedarbrook. She was the widow of the late Leon A. F. Ott and the late Clinton Scherer. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Ani (Zerwenka) Ridnack. She was raised by Mama and Papa Raker as an orphan until 1938 when...
Marie E. Hassler
Jun 14, 2008
Marie E. Hassler Marie E. Hassler, 98, formerly of Bethlehem, died June 14, 2008 in the Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. She was the widow of the late Wilmer G. Hassler, Sr. Born in Coopersburg, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Mary (Steininger) Bassler. She was a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church, Nazareth. Marie was a past member...
Jean Hieter-Trump
Jun 10, 2008
Jean Hieter-Trump Jean Hieter-Trump, 75, of Macungie, formerly of Emmaus, died June 10, 2008 in her home. She was the widow of the late Woodrow N. Hieter, Sr. and the late Jeremiah R. Trump. Born in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lee A. and Lottie (Willison) Wilson. She was the part owner of the former Hieters...
Paul Jr. Snyder
Jun 1, 2008
Paul Jr. Snyder Paul Jr. Snyder, 85, formerly of Macungie, died June 1, 2008 in Bloomsburg Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Elma E. (Buchecker) and Paul S. Snyder, Sr.. Survivors: Brother, Richard B. Snyder and his wife Janet of Emmaus; Sisters, Althea C. Urffer of Emmaus, Mary L. Shelhamer of Emmaus; Brother-In-Law, William Wetzel...
Eleanor M. Bibus
May 23, 2008
Eleanor M. Bibus, 82, of Macungie, formerly of Newtown, died May 23, 2008 in her residence. She was the wife of John H. Bibus. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on April 4, 2008. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Eleanor C. (Reid) Schminke. She worked for the former Central Penn and Meridian...
Nancy L. Perich
May 17, 2008
Nancy L. Perich Nancy L. Perich, 73, of Emmaus, died May 17, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of George Perich. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in June 2007. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Mae (Lorah) Shappell. She worked for Rodale Press for 22 years, retiring in 1992. She...
Donald R. Readinger
May 15, 2008
Donald R. Dick Readinger Donald R. Dick Readinger, 93, of Macungie, died May 15, 2008. He was married to Eva M. (Bundy) Readinger on Aug. 23, 1941 by the late Rev. Elmer Kidd. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last year. Born June 16, 1914 in Macungie, he was the son of the late Henry G. and Mary Ellen (Romig)...
Eldon B. Shelly
May 14, 2008
Eldon B. Shelly Eldon B. Shelly, 76, of Bethlehem, died May 14, 2008 in his residence. He was the husband of Arlene W. (Westley) Shelly. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary in July 2007. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Eldon H. and Gertrude (Brenckman) Shelly. He was a 1959 graduate of Penn State University with...
Snowman W. Doe
Apr 30, 2008
Snowman W. Doe Snowman W. Snowy Doe, 84, of Macungie, died April 30, 2008 in Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Edna M. (Schroder) Doe. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June 2007. Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Arthur W. and Gladys A. (Sprague) Doe. He worked for Mack Trucks for 37...