Obituaries

Oct 21, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Ann Iris, 79, of Catasauqua, died peacefully on Oct. 21, 2023 in Cedar Crest Post Acute.  Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. and Leocadia (Kasper) Johnson.  She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Mildred will be lovingly remembered by children, Donna wife of Robert Newman,...

Oct 18, 2023

Richard L. Musselman, 79, of Emmaus, died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Bertha May (Dewees) Musselman. Richard graduated from Slatington High School in 1962 and earned his Bachelor's of Education (1966) and Master's of Education (1970) from Kutztown...

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Jane "MJ" Welliver, age 72, of Whitehall, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 15, 2023 in her residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late R. Alexander and E. Jane (Bauer) Dickel. She graduated from Olney High School in 1968, and earned her Associate's Degree from the Community College of...

Oct 14, 2023

Barbara P. Ritter, 82, of Macungie, died peacefully Oct. 14, 2023 in her residence. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Ritter.  Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late George and Marie (Kloiber) Kelchner.  Barbara worked as a secretary for the East Penn School District, mostly at Eyer Middle School for 44 years, retiring in...

Oct 5, 2023

Norma Steckel, 96, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 5, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Harry Steckel with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Born November 22, 1926, Norma was the youngest daughter of the late Henry and Carrie (Ricker) Bartholomew of Fullerton. She was a member of Jerusalem Western...

Oct 2, 2023

Jay P. Spangler, age 65, of Emmaus, passed away on October 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Virginia (Higinbotham) Spangler-Hirsch and stepfather Dr. Eugene Hirsch. He was the loving husband and best friend of Beverly A. (Lehman) Spangler with...

Sep 30, 2023

Rose R. Miller, age 82, of Bethlehem, previously of Allentown, passed away on September 30, 2023, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Allentown, PA, to the late Louis and Catherine (Hanna) Spagnoletti. She was the loving wife of Robert C. Miller, Jr. with whom they shared 57 years of...

Sep 23, 2023

Edward A. Brown would like to announce a change of address.  HE now resides with the glorious Father Almighty and has found the answer to questions that each of us has regarding eternity.  Edward A. Brown, 91, of Emmaus died Sept. 23, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus.  He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Moyer)...

Sep 23, 2023

Weston S. Kindig, Jr., 90, of Kutztown, died Sept. 23, 2023 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth E. (Keller) Kindig.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Ruth (Schaeffer) and Weston S. Kindig, Sr.  He worked for Apollo Metals in Bethlehem for over 40 years, retiring in 1998.

Weston...

Sep 12, 2023

Jack W. Zacharda, age 71, of Emmaus, passed away on September 12, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. He was the loving husband of Bernadette (Datz) Zacharda with whom they shared 6 years of marriage. Born in Emmaus, he was a son of the late Frank and Hilda (Kline) Zacharda.

He graduated from...

Sep 9, 2023

Brian R. McElroy, 61, of Emmaus, died peacefully Sept. 9, 2023 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Shirley M. (Alloggio) McElroy.  Brian worked as a welder for TJ Cougle Trucking and Werner Trucking.  He was a huge football fan, rooted for the Raiders, and loved dogs.

Brian...

Sep 8, 2023

Florence F. Eisentraut, 90, of Emmaus, died Sept. 8, 2023 in her residence.   She was the wife of the late Kenneth O. Eisentraut.  Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Minnie (Ruppert) Shafer.  Flossie worked in the cafeteria at East Penn School District.  She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emmaus and...

Sep 2, 2023

Wilbur Lewis Boyer, age 99, of Allentown, passed away on September 2, 2023 in Luther Crest Nursing Facility in Allentown. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles Faust and Mabel Minerva (Steininger) Boyer. He was the loving husband of C. Gloria (Bast) Boyer with whom they shared 76 years of marriage.

He earned...

Aug 22, 2023

Olga M. Martes, 90, of Macungie, died August 22, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Carlos A. Martes.  Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Felipe and Eloisa (Ramirez) Santana.  She was a factory worker for many years.  She attended St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.

Olga...

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...