Joan D. Schwartz
Mar 13, 2024
Joan D. Schwartz, 93, formerly of Macungie, died March 13, 2024 in Fellowship Manor. She was the wife of the late Vernet I. "Neddy" Schwartz. Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Dorothy M. (Hummel) Moyer. She was a 1949 graduate of Emmaus High School and a 1952 graduate of the Allentown Hospital...
Elizabeth K. Delong
Mar 12, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" K. DeLong, age 96, of Allentown, passed away on March 12, 2024 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Berkemeyer) Bieret.
She graduated from William Allen High School and earned her Nursing Certificate from Allentown Nursing School class of 1948. She worked as...
Leslie M. Toth
Mar 9, 2024
Leslie M. Toth, 86, of Macungie, died March 9, 2024 in St. Luke's Hospital – Allentown Campus. He was the loving husband of the late Roberta J. (Thomas) Toth. Born in Franklin, NJ, he was the son of the late Laslo and Eleanora (Bakanchos) Toth. He honorably served his country in the Army. He was a 1959 graduate of...
Dr. John E. Dewhurst
Mar 9, 2024
My father Dr John Elton Dewhurst died at the age of 74 on March 9th, 2024. He loved winter, the Buffalo Bills, chemistry, science fiction and music. He probably played more instruments than you even knew existed. If you have ever read his "rate my professor" online profile you would have read comments on how the students complained his...
Frederick A. Keiper, Jr.
Mar 8, 2024
Frederick A. Keiper, Jr., 82, of Bally, died March 8, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Jenny C. (Criss) Keiper. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Pearl (Hontz) and Frederick A. Keiper, Sr. Fred started his career in construction, installation, and long-haul trucking for Bally Case and Cooler for many years, and...
Richard H. Voortman
Mar 4, 2024
Richard H. Voortman, 86, of Mertztown, died March 4, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospice - Inpatient. Born in Center Valley, he was the son of the late Gertrude (Snyder) and John J. Voortman, Sr. He was a lifelong farmer and ended his "day job" years at Kutztown Area School District, retiring from his role as custodian at Greenwich Elementary...
Elaine D. Scheetz
Mar 3, 2024
Elaine D. Scheetz, 98, died March 3, 2024 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Scheetz. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Bartholomew) Green. Elaine was a loving homemaker and master quilter. She was a member of Hope Lutheran church, Cherryville.
Elaine...
Iva M. Gingrich
Mar 2, 2024
Iva M. Gingrich, age 93, of Allentown, passed away on March 2, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Crest Hospital in Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Nevin J. and Ethel F. (Merkel) Swavely. She was the loving wife of the late Carl C. Gingrich, Jr. with whom she shared 66 years of marriage....
Gerald E. Strauss
Mar 1, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" E. Strauss, age 84, of Bethlehem, previously of Macungie, passed away on March 1, 2024 at Country Meadows in Bethlehem. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Earl and Ellen (Ziegler) Strauss. He was the loving husband of Jean W. (Erich) Strauss with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
He graduated...
Fred N. Fuss
Mar 1, 2024
Fred N. Fuss, age 98, of Allentown, passed away on March 1, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Berlin, Germany, he was a son of the late Joel and Ida (Nowack) Fuss. He was the loving husband of the late Gerdi C. (Kriska) Fuss with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
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Esther Lois Schiavone
Feb 28, 2024
Esther Lois Schiavone, age 94, of Breinigsville, passed away on February 28, 2024, at The Willow in Macungie. Born in East Texas, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Minerva (Litzenberger) Backenstoe. She was the loving wife of the late Carmine Schiavone.
She graduated from Allentown High School in 1947. She worked as a...
Melody Beth Landis
Feb 26, 2024
Melody Beth Landis, 42, of Barto, died Feb. 26, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Jesse Michael Landis. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Paul S. and Debra J. (Martin) Zimmerman. After graduating Garden Spot High School, she served with Youth with a Mission and participated in several mission trips. Melody was a...
Ross R. Fanning
Feb 25, 2024
Ross R. Fanning, 81, of Emmaus, formerly a 50-year resident of Wyckoff, NJ, died Feb. 25, 2024 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was the husband of Nancy A. Fanning. Born in Erie, he was the son of the late Richard and Virginia (Frantz) Fanning. Ross was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with a BS in Business Management. ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...