Obituaries

May 5, 2024

Karen Lynn Hunt, 64, of Emmaus, died May 5, 2024 in Arden Courts of Allentown.  She was the wife of Ron Bressan.  Born in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Carolyn (Wagner) Hunt.  She honorably served her country in the Army.  Karen earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Penn State University and a...

Apr 30, 2024

Gloria M. Lindenmuth, 89, of Whitehall, died April 30, 2024 in Cedarbrook.  She was the wife of the late George W. Lindenmuth.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Earl F. and Marguerite (Marsteller) Reitnauer.  Gloria worked as a proofreader for Rodale Press for many years.  She was a life member of Fullerton Fire Company #1...

Apr 29, 2024

Alan D. Sebring, 65, of Macungie, died April 29, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by his family.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late George A. and Anna L. (Hersh) Sebring. Alan was a 1976 graduate of Emmaus High School. He worked tirelessly to build Sebring Construction where he became well known for his skillsets;...

Apr 29, 2024

Guy Ferraiolo was born on April 26, 1953 and brought up in Newark, New Jersey.  Although Aniello and Gloria Ferraiolo were not high school graduates, they made sure their only child got a first class education.  Guy attended a Catholic grammar school from which he was invited to apply and subsequently enrolled in Regis High School.  After four years...

Apr 27, 2024

Marilyn H. Slonaker, 89, formerly of Allentown, died April 27, 2024 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Isaiah "Ike" Slonaker, Jr.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Lottie M. (Hess) Baatz.  Marilyn was a 1952 graduate of the former Allentown High School.  She worked as a...

Apr 24, 2024

Gregory A. "Speedy" Saeger, age 57, of Emmaus, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Randy Saeger and Christine (Smallets) Wexler and step-father Ronald Wexler, Sr. He was the loving husband of Dynel S. (Jacoby) Saeger with whom they would have celebrated 11 years...

Apr 22, 2024

Kirby W. Traub, 76, of Macungie, died April 22, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of Constance L. (Shafer) Traub.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Dick W. and Ruth E. (Barrall) Traub.  Kirby was a 1970 graduate of Penn State.  He started his career with his family at Traub's Market, Inc. He...

Apr 13, 2024

George A. Miller, age 89, of Macungie, passed away on April 13, 2024 at Bethlehem South Nursing and Rehab. Born in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late George A. and Rose (Voes) Miller. He was the loving husband of Teresa (Ramsey) Miller with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.

He graduated from...

Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Margaret S. Geosits of Emmaus passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, on April 10, 2024. Born March 9, 1939 in Northampton, she was a passionate educator for 40 years, serving as an administrator and principal in the East Penn School District for the majority of her career. "Marge" as her friends...

Apr 8, 2024

David John Bowen, age 64, of Allentown, passed away on April 8, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Lester and Dora Jean (Williams) Bowen.

He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1978. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Penn...

Apr 7, 2024

Henry H. Kradjel, age 94, of Zionsville, passed away on April 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Linden, NJ, he was a son of the late Heinrich and Alma (Breisch) Kradjel. He was the loving husband of the late Janet V. (Fraser) Kradjel, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

He...

Apr 2, 2024

John P. Robertson, 84, of Emmaus, died April 2, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Virginia S. (Sommer) Robertson.  Born in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Helen (Walker) Robertson.  John started his career as a funeral director in Youngstown, OH.  Later he worked as a purchasing agent...

Mar 30, 2024

Paul B. Herwig, 56, of Coopersburg, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 surrounded in love by his close family and friends.

He was the son of the late Ernest P. and Betty J. (Hawkins) Herwig.

He is survived by his daughter, Payton Elizabeth; his longtime girlfriend, Danielle Dieterly; his sisters, Pam Herwig; Karen Royer...

Mar 30, 2024

Timothy F. Nonnemacher, 61, of Quakertown, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Christine (Roth) Nonnemacher.

Tim was a proud graduate of Emmaus High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics at East Stroudsburg University in 1985 and his...

Mar 28, 2024

Benjamin B. Powell, 73, of Macungie, passed away surrounded by his family on March 28, 2024 in Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD.  He was the husband of the late Carolyn J. (Kelley) Powell.  Born in Winchester, VA, he was the son of the late Bruce A. and Kathleen L. (Shiley) Powell.  He honorably served his country in the Navy...

Mar 24, 2024

Ronald G. Moyer, 71, of Orefield, died March 24, 2024 in Whitehall Manor.  He was the husband of Debra E. (Nester) Moyer.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Lester B. and Arlene V. (Schmoyer) Moyer.  Ron was a devoted neighborhood helper.  In the summers he mowed everyone's lawns, and in the winters, he shoveled their...

Mar 23, 2024

Helen E. Schaeffer, 93, of Emmaus, died March 23, 2024 in Complete Care at Lehigh.  She was the wife of the late Robert W. Schaeffer.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Jennie (Wagner) Miller.  She was a loving homemaker.  Helen was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church.  She enjoyed gardening and volunteering...

Mar 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce Phil Swavely has accepted his final duty station. He lost his battle with cancer March 22, 2024 with his father Larry, his sister Suzanne, his brother Michael and the wife in his heart Jamie by his side.

Phil was a wonderfully compassionate and caring person that would always lend a...

Mar 21, 2024

William Lagler, Jr., 85, of Zionsville, died March 21, 2024 in the home he built, surrounded by three generations of his loving family.  He was the husband of Carolyn F. (Clauser) Lagler.  Born in Zionsville, he was the son of the late William "Fritz" and Anna M. (Zentner) Lagler.  Bill earned an associate's degree in drafting and design from...

Mar 15, 2024

Dennis H. "Pop" Fox, age 77, of Zionsville, passed away on March 15, 2024 at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Harold and Bertha (Horner) Fox.

He worked for Milford Builders and Milford Enterprises. After his retirement, he worked at Powderbourne in East Greenville. Dennis was a member...