Obituaries

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...

Jul 27, 2023

Paul Allen Wieder, 59, of Danielsville, formerly of Macungie, died July 27, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Willard D. and AnnaMae (Schafer) Wieder.  Paul graduated from Emmaus High School and the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21.  He went on to work for VIA of the Lehigh Valley.  The...

Jul 25, 2023

Rita H. Blyler, 88, formerly of Emmaus, died July 25, 2023 in Luther Crest. She was the loving wife of George E. Blyler. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late George and Mabel (Iobst) Fisher.  She graduated from Emmaus High School and East Stroudsburg University, where she was a basketball player. She was a gym teacher...

Jul 23, 2023

Itsu Bitting, 90, of Emmaus, died July 23, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Japan, she was the daughter of the late Risaburo and Ino (Takahashi) Kawashima.  She worked as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry for many years and later at Day-Timer's before retiring in May of 1994.  Itsu, known to her...

Jul 22, 2023

Grant J. Geiger, age 59, of Emmaus, passed away on July 22, 2023 in Allentown. He was the loving husband of Maia T. (Blankenbiller) with whom they shared 23 years of marriage and renewed their vows in Italy in 2015. Born in Giessen, Germany, he was a son of R. Jay and Gloria (Yost) Geiger.

He graduated...

Jul 19, 2023

Cherolyn J. Washburn, age 81, of Emmaus, passed away on July 19, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. She was the loving wife to the late Frederick J. Washburn with whom they shared many years of marriage. Born in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Elsie M. (Kleinsmith) Meitzler.

Jul 17, 2023

Cassandra D. "Sandy" Sewell, age 82, of Allentown, passed away on July 17, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the loving wife of the late Murray A. Sewell. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of George Sr., and Virginia (Gannett) Dellinger.

She graduated from William Penn Senior High School in 1958....

Jul 13, 2023

Eleanor R. Dickinson, 92, formerly of Macungie, died July 13, 2023 in Phoebe Home.  She was the wife of the late Whitford R. Dickinson, Jr.  Born in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth V. and Mabel M. (Fehr) Teada.  Eleanor worked in the cafeteria at Shoemaker Elementary School for 18 years, retiring in 1995.  She was...