Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Mabel Anna Heffner, 100, of Allentown, PA, formerly of Lower Macungie Township and Emmaus, passed away September 13, 2024. The daughter of Katie (Heller) and Lawson Hoch, Mabel was born in Fleetwood, PA and was married to Kenneth A. Heffner for 54 years until his death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by son Kenneth A Heffner,...

Sep 8, 2024

Heseasonk Finley, age 71, of Allentown, passed away on September 8, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late James Lee Finley, Jr. and Bertha Mae (Houston) Finley.

He graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School and attended Kutztown University. In his high school years, he enjoyed playing basketball.

Heseasonk is survived...

Sep 5, 2024

Judy Sullivan, 81, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital with her family and a dear friend at her side. Judy was the wife of Marshall Sullivan of Emmaus.

Judy was born in Uniontown, PA, to Robert and Mary Shanaberger. She spent most of her childhood in Jacksonville, AL,...

Sep 3, 2024

George M. Howard, age 75, of Emmaus, passed away on September 3, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was a son of the late George M. Howard, Sr. and Mary Pauline (Cooper) Howard. He was the loving husband of Holly A. Howard with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.

Aug 31, 2024

Joanne P. Hartman, 70, of Alburtis, died peacefully on August 31st, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital whilst she was lovingly supported by family through her fast and furious battle with cancer.

Joanne was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and wife to her late husband, Kenneth Hartman. Though we would say Joanne lost her battle to cancer,...

Aug 28, 2024

Nancy Thomas, born in 1933, to Daniel Mills Eno and Laura Amanda Grazier Eno, was the sixth of seven children. Raised in rural Honesdale, PA, she enjoyed picking strawberries and visiting the family dairy farm. Nancy was Honesdale High's 1949 Harvest Queen and worked summers as a telephone operator throughout college. In 1955, She earned a home economics degree...

Aug 27, 2024

Debra A. Skrip, 64, of Emmaus, died Aug. 27, 2024 peacefully in her residence.  She was the wife of Michael R. Skrip, having been married for the past 35 years.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Emily R. (Benedick) and Samuel N. Landis, Sr.  She was a 1978 graduate of Emmaus High School.  Debbie worked...

Aug 24, 2024

Eugene J. Rezsek, 96, formerly of Emmaus, died Aug. 24, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Anne (Northup) Rezsek, an educator and school administrator.  They were married 51 years.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Fannie (Klement) Rezsek.  He was predeceased by a sister, Mary wife of the late Frank Dance...

Aug 23, 2024

William Sterling Derr, age 98, of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024.  Born on October 9, 1925 in Alburtis, PA, he was the son of John and Minnie Derr.  After graduating from Emmaus High School, he enlisted in the Navy.  Bill then worked at Mack Trucks for 38 years and was married for 68 years to...

Aug 19, 2024

Ricky C. Dougherty, age 63, of Emmaus, passed away on August 19, 2024 at home. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Janie (Peifer) Haymaker and the late Charles A. Dougherty and step-son to the late Robert Haymaker.

Ricky proudly served in the USMC. He held various positions in construction and worked for Tyler Pipe Co.,...

Aug 18, 2024

Saundra (Beitler) "Sunny" Link, 85, of Macungie, died Aug. 18, 2024 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth Earl "Buddy" Link.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Evelyn (Fatzinger) Beitler.  Saundra worked as a controller for Cedar Crest College for 20 years.  She was a charter member and past...

Aug 16, 2024

Lois E. Haberstumpf, 95, of Macungie, died Aug. 16, 2024 in Complete Care at Lehigh.  She was the wife of the late Harold E. Haberstumpf.  Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Eliza (Wetzel) Wieder.  Lois was the co-owner of Haberstumpf's Market in Macungie.  She was a member of Emmaus Moravian Church and a...

Aug 16, 2024

Rodney W. Slota, age 65, of Center Valley, passed away on August 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late William and Mildred Pauline (Danenhower) Slota. He was the loving husband of Joan (Kester) Slota with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

He graduated from...

Aug 8, 2024

Craig S. Grim, 58, formerly of Wescosville, died August 8, 2024 in Cedar Crest Post-Acute. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Jeanette L. (Hilbert) Grim. Craig worked at Good Shepherd. He loved to go fishing.

Craig will be remembered by his sons, Josh Grim and Mark Grim; brothers, Carl E....

Aug 5, 2024

Terry J. Schwartz, Sr., 68, of Breinigsville, formerly of Macungie, passed away peacefully on Mon., Aug. 5, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Lucille K. (Miller) Schwartz and the late Neil R. Schwartz.  After graduating from Emmaus High School, Terry started Schwartz Landscaping, where he had many loyal customers during his 45...

Aug 5, 2024

Eleanor Francis Schiavone (Witkowski) was born in Allentown, PA on December 6, 1932. Ella was an excellent cook; she loved gardening and decorating her home. She adored her children Susan Schiavone, Carol Rikli, Tony Schiavone. She doted on her grandchildren: Corrine Rikli, Braden Rikli, Hilary Schiavone and Heidi Signore. A beautiful woman, inside and out, Ella encapsulated the perfect...

Aug 2, 2024

Eugene P. "Stu" Stump, age 79, of Macungie, passed away on August 2, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Elda M. (Stump) VanValkenburg. He was the loving husband of Mary (Hamm) Stump with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

Eugene worked as...

Aug 1, 2024

Leonard Rocco Salvage passed away on August 1st at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of Tony B. Salvage and Ida (Bolash) Salvage.

Len attended Holy Ghost Catholic grade school in Bethlehem and proud to have been on the football team that were the Parochial League Champs of 1951. He transferred from Vo-Tech...

Jul 30, 2024

Donald A. Afflerbach, 81, of Center Valley, died July 30, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Patricia B. (Timmins) Afflerbach. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Arthur D. and Barbara D. (Helfrich) Afflerbach. Donald honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam serving with the 9th Army – 38th Transportation Battalion....

Jul 28, 2024

Martha Jean Wagner, of Allentown, died on July 28,2024.  She was the loving wife of the late Bruce C. Wagner for 62 years.  Born in Kintnersville, she was the daughter of John and Flora (Litzenberger) Shoemaker.  She graduated valedictorian from Emmaus High School and then Kutztown State Teachers College.  She taught in the East Penn School District for 28...