Graham D. Roddick
Nov 7, 2025
Graham D. Roddick, 80, of Emmaus, died peacefully on November 7, 2025 in his home. He was the husband of Jan F. (Brobst) Roddick. Born in Scotland, he was the son of the late Ian "Scotty" and Mary (Graham) Roddick. Graham honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam. He began working for Mack Trucks and later owned...
Jeffrey Terry Erney
Nov 4, 2025
Jeffrey Terry Erney, 64, of Whitehall, died November 4, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Terry C. Erney and the late Dorothy (Lychak) Bassler. Jeff was the owner of Ernlan Industrial Sales, Inc. for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungry Catholic Church, Whitehall....
Diana Fay Schuler
Nov 1, 2025
Diana Fay Schuler, 66, of Allentown, died peacefully on November 1, 2025 in her home. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Audrey (Krause) Ruth the late Ernest Ruth. She worked as a fast-food employee for McDonald's and Burger King.
Diana is survived by mother, Audrey; sister, Carol A. Hartranft; companion, Robert Sileno.
Services...
Roseann Schatkowski
Oct 22, 2025
Roseann Schatkowski, 62, of Allentown, died peacefully October 22, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospice. She was the wife of Andie Danielle Schatkowski. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Suarez) Damico. Roseann was a 1986 graduate of DeSales University, earning a BA in theater. She started her career at the Rodale Theater and...
David N. Dotson
Oct 21, 2025
David N. Dotson, 67, of Macungie, died Oct. 21, 2025 in his home. Born in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of Evelyn J. (Miller) Dotson and the late Donald N. Dotson. He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps. David worked as a machinist for Bosch in Bethlehem for 20 years, retiring in 2017. He was a...
Margaret A. Young
Oct 21, 2025
Margaret A. Young, 84, of Emmaus, died peacefully October 21, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Kenneth M. Young, Sr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Eleanor (Demmy) Willey. Peg retired from Rodale Press, where she worked in data entry. She was an active...
The Honorable William H. Platt
Oct 21, 2025
The Honorable William H. Platt, passed away surrounded by his family on October 21, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Hart) Platt for 55 years.
Judge Platt was born on January 25, 1940, in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, to the late Henry and Genevieve (McElroy) Platt.
He was a graduate of Emmaus High...
Virginia B. Yost
Oct 17, 2025
Virginia B. "Ginny" Yost, 84, currently of Bellefonte, died peacefully on October 17, 2025 in Centre Care Rehabilitation. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard F. "Dick" Yost for more than 50 years and the daughter of the late Paul and Emily (Gulla) Beck. Born in Emmaus, she lived in the Lehigh Valley all her life until...
William J. Seidel, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
William J. Seidel, Jr., 97, of Emmaus, died peacefully on October 16, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Gladys J. (Cole) Seidel. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lydia (Reis) and William J. Seidel, Sr. He honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean...
Anthony T. Koneski, Sr.
Oct 12, 2025
Anthony T. Koneski, Sr., went home to be with his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Bess) surrounded by loving family on Oct. 12, 2025, at the age of 93.
Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by family on holidays and picnics and any time in between. He...
Patricia Ann Sell
Oct 9, 2025
Patricia Ann Sell, 74, of Macungie, passed away peacefully Oct. 9, 2025 in Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gerald Robert Sell. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Jean (Boyer) Greis. Pat worked in the finishing department at Allen Organ for man y years. She was a member...
Richard A. Dillman
Oct 9, 2025
Richard A. Dillman, 81, formerly of Salisbury Twp., passed away peacefully Oct. 9, 2025 in Phoebe Home Allentown. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Brong) Dillman. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harold and Julia (Donato) Dillman. Richard honorably served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam era. He worked...
Bruce L. Carl
Oct 3, 2025
Bruce L. Carl, 60, of Emmaus, died Oct. 3, 2025 in his residence. He was the partner of Todd B. Shafer. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Gloria T. (Reese) Carl and James M. Carl, Sr. He was a member of many social clubs including Citizens Fire Co. #2, Emmaus.
Bruce is survived...
William Morris O'Marah
Sep 21, 2025
William Morris O'Marah, 75, of Zionsville, passed away Sept. 21, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Born in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late William and Virginia (Bean) O'Marah. Bill honorably served his country in the Air Force during Vietnam. He was a maintenance worker for ACCO Brands for many years before retiring. Bill...
Patrick T. Smith
Sep 21, 2025
Patrick T. Smith 76, of South Whitehall, passed away September 21, 2025. He was the husband of Judith H. Smith. Born in San Bernardino, Calif. on December 12, 1948, he was the son of Harold & Veronica Smith. Pat was predeceased by his sister Arlene Bernhard.
Patrick graduated from Emmaus High School in 1967 and received his...
Richard P. Malburg
Sep 21, 2025
Richard P. Malburg, 100, of Upper Milford Twp., passed away peacefully Sept. 21, 2025 at Country Meadows of Allentown. He was the husband of the late Carolyn M. (Schreiber) Malburg, to whom he was married for 60 years. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Philip and Martha (Gramlich) Malburg. He honorably served his country as...
William E. Findlay
Sep 20, 2025
William E. Findlay, 75, of Wescosville, died Sept. 20, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Donna M. (Hallman) Findlay. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles and May (Dietz) Findlay. He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam. Bill was a member of the Steam Fitters Union, Local #420. He...
Willard R. Windt
Sep 20, 2025
Willard R. Windt, 86, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025 while residing at Devon House. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Willard L. and Anna M. (Maza) Windt. Willard was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and Millersville State College. He was an Industrial Arts teacher for the East Penn School District...
Roy J. Ritter, Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Roy J. Ritter, Jr., 71, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025 in his residence. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Nadine (Motzer) and Roy J. Ritter, Sr. Roy worked in the aluminum castings department for Cera-Met, Bethlehem for many years. He was a member of Guthsville Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed...
Sterling G. Hein
Sep 11, 2025
Sterling G. Hein, 79, of Allentown, passed away September 11, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospice - Inpatient. He was the husband of Diane M. (Marakovits) Hein. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Albert and Elda M. (Wink) Hein. Sterling worked in the shipping and receiving department for Phillips Services, Hatfield for 25 years, retiring in...