Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

Edward A. Brown would like to announce a change of address.  HE now resides with the glorious Father Almighty and has found the answer to questions that each of us has regarding eternity.  Edward A. Brown, 91, of Emmaus died Sept. 23, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus.  He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Moyer)...

Sep 23, 2023

Weston S. Kindig, Jr., 90, of Kutztown, died Sept. 23, 2023 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth E. (Keller) Kindig.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Ruth (Schaeffer) and Weston S. Kindig, Sr.  He worked for Apollo Metals in Bethlehem for over 40 years, retiring in 1998.

Weston...

Sep 12, 2023

Jack W. Zacharda, age 71, of Emmaus, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. He was the loving husband of Bernadette (Datz) Zacharda with whom they shared 6 years of marriage. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Frank and Hilda (Kline) Zacharda.

He graduated from...

Sep 9, 2023

Brian R. McElroy, 61, of Emmaus, died peacefully Sept. 9, 2023 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Shirley M. (Alloggio) McElroy.  Brian worked as a welder for TJ Cougle Trucking and Werner Trucking.  He was a huge football fan, rooted for the Raiders, and loved dogs.

Brian...

Sep 8, 2023

Florence F. Eisentraut, 90, of Emmaus, died Sept. 8, 2023 in her residence.   She was the wife of the late Kenneth O. Eisentraut.  Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Minnie (Ruppert) Shafer.  Flossie worked in the cafeteria at East Penn School District.  She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emmaus and...

Sep 2, 2023

Wilbur Lewis Boyer, age 99, of Allentown, passed away on September 2, 2023 in Luther Crest Nursing Facility in Allentown. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles Faust and Mabel Minerva (Steininger) Boyer. He was the loving husband of C. Gloria (Bast) Boyer with whom they shared 76 years of marriage.

He earned...

Aug 22, 2023

Olga M. Martes, 90, of Macungie, died August 22, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Carlos A. Martes.  Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Felipe and Eloisa (Ramirez) Santana.  She was a factory worker for many years.  She attended St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.

Olga...

Aug 21, 2023

Robert D. Garvin, age 87, of Macungie, PA passed away at home, on August 21, 2023. Bob, as he is affectionally called, was the loving husband of the late Lulu Elizabeth Garvin and the late Barbara A. Garvin.

Bob is survived by his companion of 26 years, Patricia (Pat) Herring, daughter, Deborah K. Corby, and her husband...

Aug 21, 2023

Frederick R. Spaide, 96, formerly of Allentown, died August 21, 2023 in The Village at Lifequest. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frederick and Sarah (Geissinger) Spaide.  He was a graduate of Allentown High School.  He honorably served his country as a Sgt. In the Army during WWII.  Fred worked at several garages before joining...

Aug 20, 2023

Patricia J. Hefele, age 69 of Breinigsville, previously of Allentown, passed away on August 20, 2023 in Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Charles and Mary Virginia (Dolon) Hefele.

She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1971. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and was...

Aug 14, 2023

Robert (Bob) A. Hanawalt, 79, of Emmaus, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Paoli Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria (Figliolia) Hanawalt.

Bob was born in Allentown on May 12, 1944, to William and Doris (Cook) Hanawalt. He graduated from William Allen High School in 1962 and the University of Pittsburgh...

Aug 14, 2023

Paige E. Roth, 61, of Quakertown, died August 14, 2023 in her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Patricia A. (Wiesner) Roth and the late Robert A. Roth. She was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Cedar Crest College, and earned a master's degree from Marywood University. Paige was the first Certified Recovery Specialist at LVHN...

Aug 10, 2023

Michael W. Hyndman, age 59, of Emmaus, passed away on August 10, 2023 in his residence. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Ronald and Carol (Woodward) Hyndman.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1982. He worked as a Press Operator at Impress Industries Inc., in Emmaus prior to his mental health which...

Aug 9, 2023

William B. Bessman

January 17, 1935-August 9, 2023

William Bessman passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, after a prolonged illness. Born in Brooklyn NY, Bill was a proud New York City firefighter for an elite rescue squad in mid-town Manhattan called Rescue 1. He was eventually...

Aug 9, 2023

Kathleen "Katie" Nowak, age 79, of Emmaus, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. She was born September 30, 1943 in East Sussex, England and moved to Gaspe, Quebec, Canada in childhood. She lived in Montreal, Quebec before moving to the Lehigh Valley with her husband and two sons. She was the...

Aug 7, 2023

Donna A. Kersman, age 73, of Allentown passed away on August 7, 2023 in her residence. Born in Little Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred N. and Carlotta C. (Spaar) Yelles.

She graduated from William Allen High School in 1968. She was employed as a CISR for various insurance agencies. She was a...

Aug 4, 2023

Peggy Anderson was born in Brooklyn NY to George and Maggie McNeil (Kiernan).  She grew up in and spent most of her life in Howard Beach NY.

She married Andy (Edwin) Anderson and they raised 5 children together.

Peggy was a talented artist whose paintings of boatyards and nautical themes were highly sought after.

Aug 3, 2023

Jean E. Jarrett, age 94, of Allentown formerly of Slatington, passed away on August 2, 2023 in Heather Glen Senior Living in Allentown. She was the loving wife of the late Homer R. Jarrett with whom they shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Lucas) Shelhamer.

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Aug 1, 2023

Gloria M. Steager, age 92, of Wayne, PA previously of Emmaus, PA, passed away on August 1, 2023 at The Wayne Center following a long battle with Alzheimers. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Marie (Bowersox) Moyer.

She graduated from William Allen High School in 1938. She worked as an Office...

Jul 29, 2023

Robert L. "Spike" Jaworski, age 69, of Emmaus, passed away on July 29, 2023 in Cedar Crest Post Acute in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Lillian K. (Reichard) Jaworski.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1971. He attended LCCC. He was a Machine Operator for Avery Dennison...