Margarete L. Bessman
Jan 2, 2026
Margarete (Sehmisch) Bessman passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after an accident in her home. Born in Berlin, Germany, she came to the United States after marrying her late husband Bill of 63 years. Affectionally known as "Oma,"
Margarete absolutely adored her family, here in the US, and back in Germany....
Patricia Lee Ryan
Dec 29, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Lee Ryan, 77, of Boise, ID, died unexpectedly on Dec. 29, 2025 at her daughter's home in Pennsylvania while visiting for the holidays. Born in Chicago, IL, on January 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Jeanne E. (Kobeluch) Bowne. She graduated from Conant High School despite consistently getting excused from class...
Sean M. O'Leary
Dec 29, 2025
Sean M. O'Leary, 46, of Wescosville, died peacefully December 29, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Rebecca E. (Hauze) O'Leary. Born in Islip, NY, he was the son of Donald F. O'Leary and the late Florence A. (Russell) O'Leary. Sean honorably served his country in the Navy during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He...
Mervin D. Cressman
Dec 28, 2025
Mervin Dale Cressman, 86, of Allentown, passed away on Sun., Dec. 28, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 16, 1939, in Allentown and was the son of the late Leroy and Helen (Ackerman) Cressman. He was a devoted husband for 62 years to the late Louetta Cressman. He was a graduate of Southern...
James H. Warmkessel
Dec 27, 2025
James H. Warmkessel, 87, formerly of Emmaus and Macungie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27 at Arden Courts Memory Care in Allentown. Jim was married to LeAnn (Moyer) Warmkessel, with whom he shared over 65 years of marriage.
Jim was born in Emmaus on January 17, 1938 to the late Richard and Ella (Race) Warmkessel. He...
Carol R. Kercher
Dec 26, 2025
Carol R. Kercher, 85, formerly of Emmaus, died peacefully Dec. 26, 2025 in Cedarbrook. She was the wife of the late Clyde C. Kercher. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter the late William and Ruth (Strohecker) Bishop. Carol worked as a nursery school teacher at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit and later as a data entry...
Randall E. Marx
Dec 25, 2025
Randall E. Marx, 70, of Allentown, died December 25, 2025 in his home. He was the longtime companion of Darlene Hovanec. Born in Easton, he was the son the late Harold and Eleanor (Parry) Marx. Randy worked for Flagger Force Traffic Control Services for many years, retiring in 2018.
Randy is survived by his companion, Darlene; daughter,...
Judith M. Dawson
Dec 23, 2025
Judith M. Dawson, 78, of Macungie, died peacefully on December 23, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of Edward J. Dawson. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Michael C. and Mary E. (Garis) Bobi. Judy was a graduate of Kutztown University. She worked as an accountant for Burlington Coat Factory for 28 years,...
Virginia L. Jacobs
Dec 14, 2025
Virginia L. Jacobs, 71, of Quakertown, left this world of pain and sorrow to be forever with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on December 14, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the faithful wife of Richard E. "Rick" Jacobs, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Bridgeton, NJ, she was the daughter the...
Jeffrey M. Sterner
Dec 12, 2025
Jeffrey M. Sterner, 50, of Emmaus, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the devoted and loving companion of Coryn Tuttle for many years.
Born in Allentown, Jeff was the son of Phyllis (Pfenning) Sterner and the late Larry Sterner. He dedicated more than 20 years of service to Redner's Markets,...
Amanda Elizabeth Frankenfield
Dec 3, 2025
Amanda Elizabeth Frankenfield, 45, of Alburtis, died Dec. 3, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of Jesse K. Lichtenwalner. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Douglas C. and Paulette E. (Sivak) Frankenfield. Amanda was a warehouse worker for Uline and enjoyed working at Dorney Park...
D. Gail Dewitt
Dec 1, 2025
Gail, known to her grandchildren as "Mina," lived a quiet and extraordinary life in the gentle, steady, and beautiful way she shaped the world around her. As a young girl, she first expressed her creativity through sewing, and that creative spirit only grew stronger throughout her life. Her resourcefulness spanned decades, always finding a way to create something out...
Henry R. Laubach, Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Henry R. Laubach, Jr., 79, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Nov. 30, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Sharon H. (Stephen) Laubach. Born in Easton, he was the son the late Marjorie (Hallman) and Henry R. Laubach, Sr. Henry honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam. He was a graduate...
John F. "Buck" Yelovich
Nov 26, 2025
John F. "Buck" Yelovich, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at St. Luke's – Allentown Campus. Born June 13, 1940, he was the son of the late John Nicholas and Viola Marion (Fritchman) Yelovich.
Buck was a proud graduate of Liberty High School, where he lettered in football and baseball for three years and...
John R. Marple
Nov 25, 2025
John R. Marple, 81, of Wescosville, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Mon., Nov. 25, 2025. He was the son of the late T. Clinton Marple, Sr. and Mabel V. Marple. He was happily married for 53 years to Nancy A. Marple. He is predeceased by a sister, Mary E. Marple and a brother, T. Clinton...
Doris Neilson
Nov 25, 2025
Doris Neilson, 95, of Hereford, died Nov. 25, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Curtis T. Jenkins, Jr. and the late Pater Neilson. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter the late Benjamin H. and Gladys (Ludwick) Mosteller. Doris worked as a sales clerk in retail sales for many...
John Buchen
Nov 21, 2025
John Buchen, lifelong resident of Zionsville, PA, died Friday, November 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Tessie (Bandura) and Anthony Buchen. John resided on the farm property where he was born and attended the local township school. He served in the US Marines during the time of the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, John worked...
David A. Kutz
Nov 18, 2025
David A. Kutz, 75, of Old Zionsville, died peacefully on Nov. 18, 2025 in his home. He was the husband of Sherry M. (Saylor) Kutz. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Floyd and Evelyn (Furry) Kutz. David was a steel worker for Pasco Steel Erectors for many years. Later he was a bus driver for...
Otilia Parra De Minier
Nov 15, 2025
Otilia Parra Minier, 100, died peacefully on November 15, 2025 in Complete Care at Lehigh Center. She was the wife of the late Francisco Minier. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Virgilio and Felicia Vasquez. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Otilia is survived by her children, Angela...
Dr. Warren L. Ziegenfus, Iii
Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Warren L. Ziegenfus, III, 92, of Bethlehem, died peacefully Nov. 13, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Norma J. (Rowden) Ziegenfus. They were married for 52 years. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Mildred (Schuler) and Warren L. Ziegenfus, Jr. Warren honorably served his country in...