Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Peter S. Schneck

Peter S. Schneck

Feb 24, 2024

Peter S. Schneck passed away on February 24, 2024 at his home in Allentown, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Allentown on November 19, 1948. His parents were Samuel B. Schneck and Dorothy H. Goundie Schneck.

He grew up in Allentown and graduated from William Allen High School in 1966. He graduated from...

Jeanette M. Wenner

Jeanette M. Wenner

Feb 19, 2024

Jeanette M. Wenner, 85, of Emmaus, died Feb. 19, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of Dale C. Wenner.  Born in Gilbertsville, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Mary (Romig) Dunkelberger.  Jeanette was a loving homemaker and caregiver to many family and friends.  She was a member of the Macungie Congregation of Jehovah's...

Frank P. Messerschmidt, Iii

Frank P. Messerschmidt, Iii

Feb 16, 2024

Frank P. Messerschmidt's wife and family are sad to announce the passing of their husband, father, and grandfather on February 16, 2024. Frank was at home with his wife of 67 years Roberta by his side.

Frank was born to Frank and Harriet Messerschmidt on January 7, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Jenkintown High School...

Robert H. Fey

Robert H. Fey

Feb 14, 2024

Robert "Bob" H. Fey, age 79, passed away on February 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Emerson and Roma (Hartman) Fey. He was the loving husband of Mary Esther (Oates) Fey with whom he shared 46 years of marriage....

Brenda M. Morrison

Brenda M. Morrison

Feb 13, 2024

With hearts filled with both sorrow and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Brenda Margaret Morrison (née Alfano) on February 13, 2024. Born on March 28, 1951, to the late Philip and Catherine Alfano, Brenda was a cherished soul whose warmth and dedication radiated throughout her life's endeavors and relationships.

Brenda spent her professional career in...

Gloria F. Peters

Gloria F. Peters

Feb 11, 2024

Gloria F. Peters, 90, of Macungie, died Feb. 11, 2024 at Complete Care at Lehigh Center.  She was the wife of the late Robert H. Peters.  Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Paul O. and Georgianna Victoria (Snyder) Bachman.  Gloria worked at Allen Organ and later in the cafeteria at Shoemaker School, retiring in the...

Lucille M. Dowling

Lucille M. Dowling

Feb 6, 2024

Lucille M. Dowling (Somers), 93, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born on November 2, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lodia and Peter Somers and graduated from Lawrence High School in Massachusetts. Up until her later years, she was in a bowling league and an avid golfer and...

Betty B. Marks

Betty B. Marks

Feb 5, 2024

Betty B. Marks, 87, of Emmaus, died Feb. 5, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Joseph N. Marks, Sr.  Born in Derventa, Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Katharina (Niklas) Bayer.  Betty worked as a seamstress and later in life as a housekeeper.  She was a member of the...

Walter W. Bauman, Sr.

Walter W. Bauman, Sr.

Feb 2, 2024

Walter W. Bauman, Sr., age 90, of Emmaus, passed away on February 2, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Warren W. and Pearl Anna Rebecca (Ohl) Bauman. He was the loving husband of Shirley M. Miller with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.

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C. Gloria Boyer

C. Gloria Boyer

Jan 26, 2024

C. Gloria (Bast) Boyer, age 99, of Allentown, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Luther Crest in Allentown. She was born in Kulpmont, PA and spent much of her young life in Reading, PA, several years in Palmerton, PA and her last 54 years in Allentown. Gloria was the loving wife of the late Wilbur L. Boyer with...

Jeanne Marie Weinsteiger

Jeanne Marie Weinsteiger

Jan 19, 2024

Jeanne Marie "Bean Pole" Weinsteiger, age 71, of Zionsville, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2024. Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Donald L. and Mary L. (Blackton) Hocking. She was the loving wife of Terry R. Weinsteiger with whom she shared 38 years of marriage.

She graduated from Notre Dame...

Carmella A. Pape

Carmella A. Pape

Jan 16, 2024

Carmella A. Pape, 96, of Macungie, died peacefully January 16, 2024 in her home.  She was the wife of the late Carl T. Pape.  Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Marino) Rucireta.  Carmella worked with her husband and later in retail sales for Macy's and Fashion Bug, retiring at the age...

Mary Ann Hermann

Mary Ann Hermann

Jan 12, 2024

Mary Ann Hermann, 79, of Emmaus, died peacefully January 12, 2024 in her home.  She was the wife of Frederick Hermann.  Born in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Pauline (LaRose) Barnes.  Mary Ann was a 1962 graduate of Whitehall High School and a 1965 graduate of Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing.  She was a...

Sallyann Mohr

Sallyann Mohr

Jan 10, 2024

SallyAnn Mohr, age 89, of Allentown, previously of Emmaus, passed away on January 10, 2024 in Devon House. Born in Emmaus she was a daughter of the late Harry and Frances (Rohrbach) Readinger. She was the loving wife of the late Lamont Mohr with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.

She graduated from Emmaus High School...

Bernadine A. Chiaradia

Bernadine A. Chiaradia

Jan 8, 2024

Bernadine A. (Pavlicko) Chiaradia of Allentown passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 8th, 2024.  She was the cherished wife of the late Paul G. Chiaradia.

Born to John and Mary (Kostka) Pavlicko, she grew up in Egypt PA as the youngest of 4 sisters. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. Bernie was...

Paulette Ann Beck

Paulette Ann Beck

Jan 7, 2024

Paulette Ann Beck, age 77, of Emmaus, formerly of Macungie, passed away on January 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Edith (Deibert) Huber. She was the loving wife of Donald A. Beck with whom they shared 52 1/2 years of marriage.

She graduated from...

Richard P. Moyer, Sr.

Richard P. Moyer, Sr.

Dec 29, 2023

Richard Paul Moyer, Sr., 91, of Allentown, died Dec. 29, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospice Center.  He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Grace T. Moyer on May 10, 2013.  Born in Hamburg on Jan. 4, 1932, he was the son of the late Esther and Edwin J. Moyer.  He served in the United States Army during...

Charles M. O'Connor, Jr.

Charles M. O'Connor, Jr.

Dec 25, 2023

Charles Michael O'Connor, Jr. was born at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ to parents Eleanor (Pierce) and Charles Michael O'Connor, Sr.

Chuck grew up in his beloved Radburn section of Fair Lawn. He attended St. Ann's Grammar School, and then moved onto Don Bosco Prep graduating in1972 being awarded the prestigious Ironman Award. From there, a...

Lisa A. Knedler

Lisa A. Knedler

Dec 23, 2023

Lisa A. Knedler, 67, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Dec. 23, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of Keith G. Knedler.  Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Tucker) Wagner.  Lisa worked as a bank teller for Bank of PA, M & T Bank, and retired in 2020 from BB&T....

Diane B. Lehman

Diane B. Lehman

Dec 22, 2023

Diane B. Lehman, 71, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Emmaus, died peacefully on Dec. 22, 2023 in McLeod Hospice House, Florence, SC.  She was the wife of Brandon R. Lehman.  Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Harriet S. (Scharadin) Burrell.  Diane sold Avon for 20 years and was a loving wife...

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