Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Edward J. George

Edward J. George

Jan 31, 2008

Edward J. George Edward J. Eddie George, 63, of Emmaus, died January 31, 2008 in Central Montgomery Medical Center. He was the husband of Carol A. (Flexer) George. They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in June 2007. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Florence A. (Bittenbender) George. He worked for the Borough of...

Mary Louise Holtzman

Mary Louise Holtzman

Jan 30, 2008

Mary Louise Holtzman Mary Louise Holtzman, 85, of St. Augustine FL, formerly of Emmaus, died January 30, 2008 in Glenmoor Health Center, St. Augustine, FL. She was the wife of Donald K. Holtzman. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in June 2007. Born in Crafton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Olive (Bradley) Graham. She was...

Charlotte E. Sellers

Charlotte E. Sellers

Jan 29, 2008

Charlotte E. Sellers Charlotte E. Sellers, of Allentown, died January 29, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Dr. Walter E. Sellers. They were married 63 years ago on June 3rd, five days before Walter was shipped overseas to serve in WWII. They were separated for the next two years, writing to each other every day. Born...

Nancy L. Knauss

Nancy L. Knauss

Jan 28, 2008

Nancy L. Knauss Nancy L. Knauss, 70, of Emmaus, died January 28, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit. She was the widow of the late Richard A. Nute Knauss. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Eva (Hertzog) Fenstermaker. She worked as a secretary for Dr. Hay for many years. She was a...

Daniel W. Hamm, Sr.

Daniel W. Hamm, Sr.

Jan 28, 2008

Daniel W. Hamm, Sr. Daniel W. Hamm, Sr., Goomba , 63, of Emmaus, died January 28, 2008 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frederick E. and Mary L. (Mertz) Hamm. He worked for Giant Food Market for the past 3 years. Prior to that he was head chef for Allentown Motor Inn, and...

John T. Breslin

John T. Breslin

Jan 22, 2008

John T. Breslin John T. Breslin, 87, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2008 in his residence. He was the husband of Albena M. (Popson) Breslin. Born in Freeland, he was the son of the late John J. and Kathryn (Paletski) Breslin. He attended MMI and graduated from Villanova University in 1951. He was a civil engineer for...

Marvin R. Gehman

Marvin R. Gehman

Jan 20, 2008

Marvin R. Gehman Marvin R. Gehman, 80, of Macungie, died January 20, 2008 in his residence. He was the husband of the Mary Ellen (Taylor) Gehman and the late Rachel (Miller) Gehman. They celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary in August 20007. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Ester A. (Hill) Gehman. He was...

Philip D. Prechtel

Philip D. Prechtel

Jan 18, 2008

Philip D. Prechtel Philip D. Prechtel, 63, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Emmaus, died suddenly January 18, 2008. He was the husband of Katherine Ann (Warren) Prechtel. They celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary in July 2007. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Arthur T. and Gertrude (Keiper) Prechtel and stepson of the late Pauline...

Regina Orlowski

Regina Orlowski

Jan 15, 2008

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Paul F. Bednar, Jr.

Paul F. Bednar, Jr.

Jan 14, 2008

Paul F. Bednar, Jr. Paul F. Bednar, Jr., 60, of Emmaus, formerly of Whitehall, died January 14, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Diane G. (Frank) Bednar. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary February 3, 2007. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Marian (Dunkel) and the late Paul F. Bednar, Sr. He...

George F. Vanderslice

George F. Vanderslice

Jan 14, 2008

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Elizabeth Jessup Keck

Elizabeth Jessup Keck

Jan 12, 2008

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Jeanette M. Henry

Jeanette M. Henry

Jan 11, 2008

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Gary L. Kulp, Sr.

Gary L. Kulp, Sr.

Jan 10, 2008

Gary L. Kulp, Sr. Gary L. Kulp, Sr., a gentle, kind, caring man, 44, of Germansville, died January 10, 2008 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was the husband of Cynthia (Bowles) Kulp. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Corinne E. (Barrett) and Irvin S. Kulp, Sr. of Old Zionsville. He was a sprinkler installer...

Kenneth O. Eisentraut

Kenneth O. Eisentraut

Jan 10, 2008

Kenneth O. Eisentraut Kenneth O. Eisentraut, 74, of Emmaus, died January 10, 2008 in Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Annex. He was the husband of Florence F. (Shafer) Eisentraut. They celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in June 2007. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Otto E. and Martha F. (Dunstedt) Eisentraut. He worked as a motor repairman...

Robert C. Trumbore

Robert C. Trumbore

Jan 7, 2008

Robert C. Trumbore Robert C. Trumbore, 87, of Emmaus, died January 7, 2008 in his home. He was the husband of Sammie J. (Barnhill) Trumbore. They celebrated their 53rd anniversary in July 2007. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late George W. and Minnie M. (Seidel) Trumbore. He was a bank teller for the former 1st National...

Emily F. Hofstetter

Emily F. Hofstetter

Jan 3, 2008

Emily F. Hofstetter Emily F. Hofstetter, 85, of Coopersburg, died January 3, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of the late Robert F. Hofstetter, Sr. Born in Emmaus; she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia (Szomorovoski) Tomasovic. She worked as a dietician aide for the former Mt. Trexler Nursing Home...

Adam N. Fenstermaker

Adam N. Fenstermaker

Jan 2, 2008

Adam N. Fenstermaker Adam N. Fenstermaker, 86, of the Devon House, formerly of Emmaus, died January 2, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widower of the late Elaine I. (Burian) Fenstermaker. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Nevin O. and Minie (Fink) Fenstermaker. He was a maintenance manager for the Jewish Community Center Day...

Ray A. Peifley

Ray A. Peifley

Dec 26, 2007

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Jayne M. Ritz

Jayne M. Ritz

Dec 21, 2007

Jayne M. Ritz Jayne M. Ritz, 71, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Philadelphia, died December 21, 2007 in her home. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Beatrice (Flail) Moyer. She is survived by her sister and sister in-law, respectively Marty Ginty and Marie LaPlaca. Jayne was voted cutest girl in her 1954 graduating class...

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