Obituaries

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...