Obituaries

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...