Obituaries

Nov 8, 2024

Robert H. Hashinger, Jr., age 70, of Lower Macungie, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Norma (Swigart) Hashinger.  He was the loving husband of Darleen (Landino) Hashinger with whom they shared 46 years of marriage.

He graduated from Swarthmore Highschool, Swarthmore PA, in 1972. He was a longtime...

Nov 5, 2024

Michael "Mike" Walter Snovitch passed away on November 5, 2024 at the age of 78. His sense of humor and quick smile will be missed by all who knew him. He was born September 14, 1946 to Walter and Marian (Szutowicz) Snovitch in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Mike was married for 54 wonderful years to the love of his life, Elaine...

Nov 4, 2024

Laurie J. Oswald, 66, of Macungie, died Nov. 4, 2024 in her residence.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Richard "Jack" and Nancy (Queen) Anderson.  Laurie worked as a secretary for the East Penn School District for 20 years, retiring in 2019.  Previously she worked as a banker and was the tax collector for the...

Nov 4, 2024

Paul D. Castle, age 66, of Emmaus, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Bronx County, NY, he was a son of the late George and Margaret (Tymeson) Castle. He was the loving husband of Joanne (Florczyk) Castle with whom they shared 35 years of marriage.

He...

Nov 3, 2024

Bernadine L. Leskowsky, age 90, of Allentown, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Parkland Manor in Allentown. Born in Mahanoy City, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Leso) Leshko. She was the loving wife of the late Emil Leskowsky for 30 years and the late Richard Whitner for 10 years.

She...

Nov 2, 2024

Carl V. Deutsch, 63, of Center Valley, died November 2, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Charles Deutsch and Loretta (Perkins) Deutsch Madle.  Carl was a mechanic and loved working on cars.  He also worked in varies trades throughout his life.  His biggest joy in life...

Nov 1, 2024

Rosemary V. Krivenko, 79, of Lower Macungie Twp., passed away on Nov. 1, 2024 after a 15-year battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by loved ones as she gently slipped away.

Rosemary was born on March 23, 1945 to Kenneth and Mary Martin in Allentown.  After graduating from Dieruff High School, she went to work for Mass...

Oct 27, 2024

Diane Kay Bennett, age 77, of Emmaus, passed away on October 27, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Lester R. and Irene H. (Hagen) Ahnert. She was the loving wife of Michael L. Bennett with whom they would have shared 52 years of marriage...

Oct 25, 2024

Betty Ann Bauder, age 94, of Emmaus, passed away on October 25, 2024, in The Lutheran Home at Topton. Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Agnus (Wilkinson) Reid. She was the loving wife of the late Bruce G. Bauder with whom they shared 51 years of marriage.

She worked for...

Oct 21, 2024

Erik G. Wible, 55, of Allentown, died October 21, 2024 in St. Luke's Hospital – Allentown Campus.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Anita C. (Brensinger) Wible and the late Dennis W. Wible.  Erik worked as a stone mason and handyman and could fix just about anything.  He was an avid gun shooter and member of Alburtis...

Oct 13, 2024

Kathleen Mary Hodgins, of Allentown, PA, (formerly of Milford, PA and Palm Coast, FL) passed away on October 13, 2024. She was 78 years young. Born on January 8, 1946 and raised in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of Stanley and Cecile Dubisz. As a child, she learned French from her "Memere" and grew up baby-sitting her dearly-loved...

Sep 26, 2024

Caroline Pearl Costa, age 85, of Allentown, passed away on September 26, 2024, in St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Arlene (Meitzler) Kunkle. She was the loving wife of Pat Costa, Jr. with whom she would of shared 70 years of marriage with next month.

She used...

Sep 24, 2024

Richard T. Farmer, 83, of Emmaus, died Sept. 24, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of Zona Gail (Cope) Farmer.  Born in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Claude W. and Wanda E. (Tyson) Farmer.  Dick was a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School.  An avid lifelong learner, he went on to study...

Sep 23, 2024

Alice Mary Timothy, world traveler and educator, passed away in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on September 23, 2024 surrounded by family. Alice was born May 25, 1931 to Fintan Patrick Timothy and Alice Lynch Timothy in Manhattan, NY, and was predeceased by her only sibling, Margaret (Peggy) Custer, and her husband, Terry Custer. Having grown up in Laurelton, Queens and Long...

Sep 22, 2024

Harvey F. Smith, Jr., 78, of Macungie, died Sept. 22, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Carol R. (Kulp) Smith.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Phoebe Elizabeth (Hittinger) and Harvey F. Smith, Sr.  Harvey worked as an auto parts delivery person for Smith and Peifly, Inc. for many...

Sep 21, 2024

Randy F. Mohr, Sr., 61, of Coopersburg, died September 21, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of Susan (Keck) Mohr.  Born in Germany, he was the son of the late Charles W. Mohr and Carol R. (Kulp) Smith.  Randy worked as a team leader for C.J. Logistics for 30 years.  He loved dirt track racing and could...

Sep 21, 2024

Karen I. Roth, 81, of Allentown, died September 21, 2024 in Cedarbrook Allentown.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Phyllis (Keiper) Roth.

Karen will be remembered by her sister-in-law, Sylvia Roth; nephews, James V. Roth, Jr. and wife Annette, Frank A. Roth and wife Helene, Mark R. Roth and wife Kim,...

Sep 21, 2024

How fitting that Rose Marie Doney, of Emmaus, PA, also known as Rose, Rosie, Mom, Nana, and Gram, 82, died on September 21, the International Day of Peace, surrounded by her children. Born six days before Pearl Harbor Day and having suffered a paralyzing stroke in June, Rosie is finally experiencing the fullness of Christ's peace for which she...

Sep 19, 2024

William Marlin Imschweiler, 83, of Macungie, died September 19, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Deborah B. (Wolf) Imschweiler.  Born in Tremont, he was the son of the late Marlin and Ruth (Herber) Imschweiler.  Bill earned a bachelor's and master's degree from East Stroudsburg University.  He began his teaching career in health...

Sep 15, 2024

Larry D. Raudenbush, age 88, of Old Zionsville, PA, passed away on September 15, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Old Zionsville, he was a son of the late Jesse D. and Beatrice (Dunstan) Raudenbush. He was the loving husband of Doreen (Ortt) Raudenbush with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Larry...