James H. Newquist
Dec 22, 2023
When you think of James Hans Newquist many things come to mind: bluebirds, volunteering, dogs, education, and that charming, boyish grin. James, affectionately known as "Jim," died on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was 81. Jim grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, the only child of Hans and Elin (née Ericksson) Newquist, in the house his father and...
Denise D. Rohrbach
Dec 18, 2023
Denise Rohrbach, age 69, of Coopersburg, passed away on Dec. 18, 2023 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Kenneth E. and Charlotte Ann Shuey (nee Lucas). She grew up in the small village of Nittany, PA. She and her younger sister, Shelly, had many happy memories visiting their...
Catherine B. Renninger
Dec 17, 2023
Catherine B. Renninger died at the age of 92 on December 17, 2023 at Luther Crest surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Timothy H. Gehman and Marie B. Gehman. She graduated from Emmaus High School in 1949 and then from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in 1952. In 1952 Catherine married her high school sweetheart,...
Maximillion "Max" D. Kerstner
Dec 16, 2023
Maximillion "Max" David Kerstner, age 21, of Emmaus passed away on December 16, 2023. Born in Warwick, New York, he was a son of Mark C. Kerstner and Kathleen L. Nelsen-Lefferts.
He graduated from Quakertown High School in 2021. Max worked recently for 1-800 Got-Junk and previously in other home maintenance positions.
Max loved to...
Aldonna J. Zalokar
Dec 16, 2023
Aldonna (Donna) Johanna (Blaskevica) Zalokar, age 92, passed away on Dec. 16, 2023 in Whitehall, PA. She was born on June 8th, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to her parents Joseph and Anna (Matulis) Blaskevica. She attended Collinwood High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, OH. Donna married Robert Zalokar and...
Anna C. Miller
Dec 15, 2023
Anna C. Miller, 85, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023 in Phoebe Home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late James C. Miller. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Cecelia (DeGuisseppi) DeBonis. She was a loving homemaker. She was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed sharing her food...
Gretel S. Ruppert
Dec 10, 2023
Gretel S. Ruppert, age 87, of Center Valley, passed away on December 10, 2023 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Henry A. and Catharine (Dawson) Soltys. She was the loving wife of Charles V. Ruppert with whom they shared 64 years of marriage.
She graduated...
Penelope L. Sorrentino
Dec 9, 2023
Penelope L. "Penny" Sorrentino, 81, of Allentown, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023 in her home. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Grantz and Dorothea (Hartzell) Sorrentino. Penny graduated from Rider College, LCCC, and NCCC as a registered nurse. She worked as an RN for Allentown Hospital 17th and Chew, Lehigh Valley Hospice, and...
Ruth E. Traub
Dec 9, 2023
Ruth E. Traub, 97, of Macungie, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023 in her home. She was the wife of the late Dick W. Traub. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Amelia (Weiand) Barrall. Ruth, along with her husband, were self-employed grocers for 45 years until her retirement in 1990 as Vice President...
Edward K. Corcoran
Dec 7, 2023
Edward Kenneth Corcoran, 93, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 morning at Arden Courts, Allentown, PA. Born Dec 16, 1929, in Plains Twp., PA he was the son of the late Charles A and Frieda (Krauser) Corcoran. Ken (as he was known to his family) was a graduate of Plains Memorial High School.
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John H. Melchior
Dec 4, 2023
John "Jack" H. Melchior, age 83, of Allentown, passed away on December 4, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late John and Louise (Easton) Melchior. He was the loving husband of Peggy Ann (Bartholomew) Melchior with whom they shared 30 years of marriage.
He...
Sammie J. Trumbore
Dec 1, 2023
Sammie J. Trumbore Emmaus resident Sammie Trumbore passed away on December 1, 2023, just 8 days away from her 90th birthday. Born in Altus, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late William and Faye Barnhill. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Trumbore.
After high school graduation, Sammie...
Mary M. Denig
Nov 27, 2023
Mary M. Denig, 96, formerly of Macungie, died peacefully on Nov. 27, 2023 in Cedarbrook. She was the wife of the late Norman P. Denig, Sr. Born in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Cotter) Tucker. Mary was a loving homemaker.
Mary will be lovingly remembered by son, Norman P....
Kathleen M. Zunic
Nov 23, 2023
Kathleen M. Zunic peacefully passed on November 23, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit. Kathleen was an independent free-spirited artist, who loved nature and laughter. She graduated from Maine Endwell High School and State University at New Paltz in Art education. Kathleen was a middle school art teacher for Union Endicott, a graphic designer for Raymond Corp., and...
Thomas J. Hendricks
Nov 20, 2023
Thomas J. "Toddy" Hendricks, 79, of Macungie, died Nov. 20, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Linda L. (Erb) Hendricks. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Horace B. Hendricks, Sr. and Agnes S. (Miklencic) Hendricks. He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam. Toddy worked for Mack Trucks for...
Donald Strickner Faust
Nov 19, 2023
Donald Strickner Faust, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 19, 2023 after a short illness. We are thankful for the legacy of godliness and love he has passed down to his family.
He was born November 24, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA to Francis D. Faust and Ethel F. (Strickner)...
Janet E. Moyer
Nov 16, 2023
Janet E. Moyer, age 86, of Allentown, passed on to be with our Lord on November 16, 2023. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Hilda T. (Sickar) Miller. She was the loving wife of the late Marvin R. Moyer with whom they shared 64 years of marriage.
She graduated from William...
William P. "Bud" Buddock
Nov 16, 2023
William P. "Bud" Buddock, 76, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Nov. 16, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospice House. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Metro and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Buddock. He worked for Bethlehem Steel, retiring after 30 years as a foreman.
William will be remembered by his sons, Christopher Buddock and Nicholas Buddock...
Elizabeth H. "Betty" Leibert
Nov 13, 2023
Elizabeth H. "Betty" Leibert, age 94, of Macungie, previously of Emmaus, passed away on November 13, 2023 at Lehigh Commons in Macungie. She was the loving wife of the late Carl K. Leibert with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Archibald and Elizabeth...
Richard C. Brown
Nov 12, 2023
Richard C. Brown, 78, of Emmaus, died peacefully surrounded by his entire family on November 12, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Vincenzia (Frisoli) Brown. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Robert T. and Eleanor V. (Apple) Brown. Dick worked in management for Bethlehem Steel for 35 years and then...