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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Josephine H. Deacon
Dec 1, 2007
Josephine H. Deacon Josephine H. Deacon, 79, of Barto, passed away December 1. She was the wife of Romaine K. Deacon. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Sarah E. (Hertzog) Readinger. Josephine was a beloved wife, mother and friend. She was an active member of Huffs Union Church and volunteered in numerous activities...
William C. Rapp, Jr.
Nov 28, 2007
William C. Rapp, Jr. William C. Rapp, Jr., 86, formerly of Emmaus, died November 28, 2007 in Fellowship Manor. He was the husband of Betty M. (Gehman) Rapp. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in February 2007. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William C. and Margaret (DeMois) Rapp. He was a 1939 graduate of Allen...
Donald G. Shellenberger
Nov 27, 2007
Donald G. Shellenberger Donald G. Shellenberger, 74, of Emmaus, passed away on November 27, 2007. He was the husband of Valerie J. (Sellitti) Shellenberger. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in May of this year. Born in Dubois, PA on April 25, 1933, he was the beloved son of the late Harold G. and Leona E. (Golla) Shellenberger. He was...
Sherwood R. Knecht
Nov 27, 2007
Sherwood R. Knecht Sherwood R. Knecht, 65, of Allentown, died November 27, 2007 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Carolann H. (Sakasitz) Knecht. They celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary in September 2007. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Violet E. (Rex) Knecht of Allentown and the late Roy C. Knecht. He attended LCCC for Vo-Tech...