Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Paulette Ann Beck

Paulette Ann Beck

Jan 7, 2024

Paulette Ann Beck, age 77, of Emmaus, formerly of Macungie, passed away on January 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Edith (Deibert) Huber. She was the loving wife of Donald A. Beck with whom they shared 52 1/2 years of marriage.

She graduated from...

Richard P. Moyer, Sr.

Richard P. Moyer, Sr.

Dec 29, 2023

Richard Paul Moyer, Sr., 91, of Allentown, died Dec. 29, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospice Center.  He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Grace T. Moyer on May 10, 2013.  Born in Hamburg on Jan. 4, 1932, he was the son of the late Esther and Edwin J. Moyer.  He served in the United States Army during...

Charles M. O'Connor, Jr.

Charles M. O'Connor, Jr.

Dec 25, 2023

Charles Michael O'Connor, Jr. was born at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ to parents Eleanor (Pierce) and Charles Michael O'Connor, Sr.

Chuck grew up in his beloved Radburn section of Fair Lawn. He attended St. Ann's Grammar School, and then moved onto Don Bosco Prep graduating in1972 being awarded the prestigious Ironman Award. From there, a...

Lisa A. Knedler

Lisa A. Knedler

Dec 23, 2023

Lisa A. Knedler, 67, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Dec. 23, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of Keith G. Knedler.  Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Tucker) Wagner.  Lisa worked as a bank teller for Bank of PA, M & T Bank, and retired in 2020 from BB&T....

Diane B. Lehman

Diane B. Lehman

Dec 22, 2023

Diane B. Lehman, 71, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Emmaus, died peacefully on Dec. 22, 2023 in McLeod Hospice House, Florence, SC.  She was the wife of Brandon R. Lehman.  Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Harriet S. (Scharadin) Burrell.  Diane sold Avon for 20 years and was a loving wife...

James H. Newquist

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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