Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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....

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...