Obituaries

Jul 25, 2024

David J. Dowling, 64, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was the son of Raymond J. and Lucille M. Dowling who both predeceased him. David was an amazing conversationalist who could make even the most mundane of topics interesting. David loved animals and music (particularly the Rolling Stones). He was quick-witted, smart and could...

Jul 25, 2024

Donald H. Gery, Jr., 70, of Emmaus, died July 25, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of Susan Shoemaker.  Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Donald H. Gery, Sr. and Elizabeth Reinert.  Don worked as a union plant steward for the former Caloric and later worked as a Tastykake vendor in the...

Jul 22, 2024

Doris Neff Focht, 94, of Macungie, died July 22, 2024 in residence.  She was the wife of the late Richard R. Focht.  Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Hughes) and Alfred D. Neff, Sr.  Doris was a 1947 graduate of Slatington High School.  She worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone for 31...

Jul 19, 2024

W. Scott Pearsall, age 53, of New Tripoli, passed away on July 19, 2024 at his residence of natural causes. Born in Allentown on August 12, 1970, he was the son of the late William and Bessie L. (Long) Pearsall. He was the loving husband of Gayle E. (Peter) Pearsall with whom he shared 17 years of marriage.

Jul 19, 2024

Jerome A. "Jerry" Yandle, age 82, of Allentown, passed away on July 19, 2024 in St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late William J. and Agnes R. (Tomasovic) Yandle. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Catherine (Boyle) Yandle with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Jul 17, 2024

Bruce R. Moyer, age 84, of Emmaus passed away on July 17, 2024 in his residence. Born in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Nathan P. and Kathryn A. (Helwig) Moyer.

He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1957 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Albright College in 1961​.  He worked...

Jul 15, 2024

Nancy J. Moyer, age 90, of Palmer Township, passed away on July 15, 2024 in Country Meadows Nursing Center of Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence J. and Ruth C. (Hausman) Bear. She was the wife of the late Burnell L. Moyer with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.

She...

Jul 11, 2024

Marie L. Micolochick, 83, of Riegelsville, died July 11, 2024 in St. Luke's Hospital – Anderson Campus.  She was the wife of the late George P. Micolochick.  Born in Hancock, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl (Hausman) Kressley.  Marie worked as a CNA at Valley Manor Nursing Home for many years, retiring in 2006.  She...

Jul 11, 2024

Gabriella Marie Velazquez, 14, of Allentown, died July 11, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Gabriel A. Velazquez and Kristyn Shea (Snyder) Velazquez.  Gabby was going to be a 10th grade student at Allentown Central Catholic High School.  Her passion was cheerleading.  She was a cheerleader for World Cup, a very decorated...

Jul 9, 2024

Joel S. Reynolds, 72, of Emmaus, died July 9, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of Susan (Nyemscek) Reynolds.  Born in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Floyd and Della (Thompson) Reynolds.  Joel worked in the plumbing and HVAC business for many years.  He last worked for HOP Energy.  He was a member Bethel Bible...

Jul 9, 2024

Edith S. Von der Heiden, age 86, of Zionsville, passed away on July 9, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Walter Setterstone. She was the loving wife of the late Kermit C. Von der Heiden, Jr. with whom she shared 51 years of...

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley E. Polster, 88, of Allentown, died July 5, 2024 in Country Meadows.  She was the wife of the late Neil W. Polster.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Louis K. and Dorothy E. (Wertz) Apffel.  Shirley worked for General Electric for 15 years, retiring in 1986.  She was a member and recording secretary of...

Jul 4, 2024

Eric C. Moyer, born July 10, 1997, passed suddenly July 4, 2024.  He was a 2015 graduate of UPHS and attended Western Montgomery Tech School to become an electrician, for which he held several jobs.  His interest in real estate led him to buying his first of many properties at the young age of 18.  As he continued this...

Jun 27, 2024

Harold H. Solt, 88, of Fort Myers, Fl, formerly of Macungie, died June 27, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Herbster) Solt.  Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Howard S. and Sadie I. (Troxel) Solt.  Harold worked for Mack Trucks for 27 years, retiring in 1991.  During retirement,...

Jun 25, 2024

Suzanne L. Svoboda, 80, of Allentown, died June 25, 2024 in Cedarbrook.  She was the wife of the late Ronald J. Svoboda.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Grace (Caldwell) Scheuer.  She worked as a sales manager for Bixler's Jewelers for many years, retiring in 2005.  She was a member of Asbury...

Jun 23, 2024

Lois K. Haberstumpf, 88, of Emmaus, died June 23, 2024 in Mosser Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Edwin J. Haberstumpf.  Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Bertha (Pizor) Neave.  Lois worked as an aide at Eyer Middle School, retiring in 2006.  Previously, she worked at Hess's Dept....

Jun 19, 2024

Paul C. Manwiller, 93, entered eternal life on June 19, 2024 at Country Meadows of Allentown, PA. Peacefully surrounded by his family, his Country Meadow's family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Frances (Graber) Manwiller, where they resided in Emmaus, PA for 61 years.

Paul was born in Boyertown, PA....

Jun 15, 2024

Jeanette M. Fritz, age 81, of Zionsville, passed away on June 15, 2024 in Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. Born in Royersford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Evelyn M. (Eagle) Anderson. She was the loving wife of Donald E. Fritz with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. She graduated from Spring Ford...

Jun 8, 2024

Lucy J. Miller, 91, of Kutztown, died June 8, 2024 in Berks Heim.  She was the wife of the late J. Ernest Miller.  Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Howard S. and Marion (Dreibelbis) Oswald.  Lucy worked as a file clerk and did payroll at Caloric, was a cafeteria worker at Kutztown Elementary School for...

Jun 8, 2024

Emily J. Dreas, 85, of Emmaus, died June 8, 2024 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus.  She was the wife of the late Carlton T. Dreas.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Myrtle V. (Schmick) Arnold.  She was a 1956 graduate of Allentown High School.  Emily worked for The First National Bank...