Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Randall L. Ivey

Randall L. Ivey

Nov 12, 2023

Randall L. "Randy" Ivey, 65, of Levittown, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was reunited with Marjory Ivey, Edward Ivey, Sr. and Edward Ivey, Jr.  He was the husband of Barbara (Klingele) Ivey.  Randy was a 1976 graduate of Pennsbury High School where he played basketball, and could still beat you at...

Lois J. Althouse

Lois J. Althouse

Nov 10, 2023

Lois J. Althouse, 89, formerly of Emmaus, died peacefully on Nov. 10, 2023 in Cedarbrook Fountain Hill.  She was the wife of the late Henry A. Rooney, Walter H. Althouse, and companion of the late Anthony Timar.  Born in Pittsfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Esther (Geiger) Neimeyer.  She was a 1952 graduate of...

Samuel N. Landis, Jr.

Samuel N. Landis, Jr.

Nov 10, 2023

Samuel N. Landis, Jr., 67, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Nov. 10, 2023 in his home. He was the husband of Alisa V. (Venanzi) Landis.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Samuel N. Landis, Sr. and Emily R. (Benedick) Landis.  Sam was a 1975 graduate of Emmaus High School.  He worked for A.P. Houser for...

Dennis R. Moatz

Dennis R. Moatz

Nov 6, 2023

Dennis R. Moatz, age 68, of Allentown, passed away on November 6, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital – Upper Bucks Campus. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Raymond and Gladys (Hein) Moatz.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1974. He worked in the custodial department at Hatfield Quality Meats. He was a...

Bruce C. Schuessler

Bruce C. Schuessler

Nov 5, 2023

Bruce C. Schuessler, 73, of Emmaus, died Nov. 5, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the loving husband of Kathy Ann (Nichols) Schuessler.  Born in Norwich, NY, he was the son of the late O.P. "Jim" and Luella (Isackson) Schuessler.  Bruce graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering.  Bruce was a professional engineer and...

Edwin Cortes

Edwin Cortes

Oct 31, 2023

Edwin Cortes, 16, of Allentown, died tragically on Oct. 31, 2023 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Born in Allentown, he was the beloved son of Tiffany L. Elchin and Michael Cortes.  He was an 11th grade student at Emmaus High School and a member of the lacrosse team.  He loved cars and enjoyed working on his,...

Richard K. Bernecker

Richard K. Bernecker

Oct 31, 2023

Richard K. "Rich" Bernecker, 73, of Allentown, died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the loving husband of Gail D. (Malinowski) Bernecker.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Wayne Bernecker and Betty (Quinn) Bernecker Wilt.  He was a proud Teamster Union Local #12 member, working at Schaefer, Stroh's, and Pabst...

Linda M. Davidson

Linda M. Davidson

Oct 30, 2023

Linda M. Davidson, age 63, of Emmaus, passed away on October 30, 2023 at home. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Grace Ann (Buch-Genszler) Fry. She was the wife of Brian Davidson.

She graduated from Emmaus High School in 1977. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Penn...

Kathy Ann Schuessler

Kathy Ann Schuessler

Oct 30, 2023

Kathy Ann Schuessler, 67, of Emmaus, died Oct. 30, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the loving wife of Bruce C. Schuessler.  Born in Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jacqueline (Matthews) Nichols.  Kathy graduated from Douglass College with a Bachelor's Degree in economics.  Kathy was a member of The Lutheran Church of...

Grace V. Arce

Grace V. Arce

Oct 28, 2023

Grace V. Arce, 80 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Grace was born in Manheim, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Thelma (Hartenstine) Shreiner. She was one of 14 children, 10 who have preceded her in death.

She was the loving wife of...

Shirley M. Reiff

Shirley M. Reiff

Oct 26, 2023

Shirley M. Reiff, 92, formerly of Emmaus and Sellersville, died peacefully on Oct. 26, 2023 in Whitehall Manor. She was the wife of the late John Reiff.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred (Groff) Heinbach.  Shirley worked as a restaurant manager at the former Ivanhoe for many years.  She was a member...

Kevin M. O'Marah

Kevin M. O'Marah

Oct 26, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Michael O'Marah who passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 41, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving fiancé to Marlena Rettberg. Born on February 5, 1982, in Ogdensburg, NY, Kevin was the cherished son of William "Bill" and Mary Jane "Molly"...

Patricia "Pat" Roth

Patricia "Pat" Roth

Oct 25, 2023

Patricia "Pat" (Wiesner) Roth, 89 passed away on October 25, 2023 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown PA.  Pat was the loving wife for 62 years of the late Robert A. Roth, who passed away in 2019.  She was a devoted wife, caring mother, and loving Mom Mom.

She was employed at Rodale Press for 25 years...

Mildred Ann Iris

Mildred Ann Iris

Oct 21, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Ann Iris, 79, of Catasauqua, died peacefully on Oct. 21, 2023 in Cedar Crest Post Acute.  Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. and Leocadia (Kasper) Johnson.  She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Mildred will be lovingly remembered by children, Donna wife of Robert Newman,...

Richard L. Musselman

Richard L. Musselman

Oct 18, 2023

Richard L. Musselman, 79, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Bertha May (Dewees) Musselman. Richard graduated from Slatington High School in 1962 and earned his Bachelor's of Education (1966) and Master's of Education (1970) from Kutztown...

Mary Jane Welliver

Mary Jane Welliver

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Jane "MJ" Welliver, age 72, of Whitehall, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 15, 2023 in her residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late R. Alexander and E. Jane (Bauer) Dickel. She graduated from Olney High School in 1968, and earned her Associate's Degree from the Community College of...

Barbara P. Ritter

Barbara P. Ritter

Oct 14, 2023

Barbara P. Ritter, 82, of Macungie, died peacefully Oct. 14, 2023 in her residence. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Ritter.  Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late George and Marie (Kloiber) Kelchner.  Barbara worked as a secretary for the East Penn School District, mostly at Eyer Middle School for 44 years, retiring in...

Norma B. Steckel

Norma B. Steckel

Oct 5, 2023

Norma Steckel, 96, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 5, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Harry Steckel with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Born November 22, 1926, Norma was the youngest daughter of the late Henry and Carrie (Ricker) Bartholomew of Fullerton. She was a member of Jerusalem Western...

Jay P. Spangler

Jay P. Spangler

Oct 2, 2023

Jay P. Spangler, age 65, of Emmaus, passed away on October 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Virginia (Higinbotham) Spangler-Hirsch and stepfather Dr. Eugene Hirsch. He was the loving husband and best friend of Beverly A. (Lehman) Spangler with...

Rose R. Miller

Rose R. Miller

Sep 30, 2023

Rose R. Miller, age 82, of Bethlehem, previously of Allentown, passed away on September 30, 2023, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Allentown, PA, to the late Louis and Catherine (Hanna) Spagnoletti. She was the loving wife of Robert C. Miller, Jr. with whom they shared 57 years of...

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