Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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