Ricky A. Neetz
Feb 6, 2022
Ricky A. Neetz, 69, of Emmaus, passed away on Sun., Feb 6, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Jerald and Althea (Kehm) Neetz. He was a 1970 graduate of Emmaus High School. Ricky worked numerous jobs; J & J Floor Maintenance, Emmaus and various area Foundries, he retired from Rodale...
James L. Hall
Feb 4, 2022
James L. Hall, 63, of Macungie, died February 4, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Gina (Deramo) Hall. Born in Upper Darby on February 15, 1958. He was the son of the late Harry A. and Dorothy A. (Stewart) Hall. Jim was a graduate of the University of Delaware, earning a degree in accounting. He...
Jean L. Krause
Jan 30, 2022
Jean L. Krause, 95, of Country Meadows, formerly of Ormond Beach, FL, went home to the Lord on Jan. 30, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Mary Ann (nee Long) and Willard Warmkessel of Allentown. She graduated from Allentown High School Class of 1944. Later she attended Business seminars in Philadelphia, New York City, and Canada.
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Mary C. Harbach
Jan 28, 2022
Mary C. Harbach, 78, of Hinesville, GA, formerly of Macungie, died Jan. 28, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Olive L. (Smith) and Clifford B. Holt, Jr. She was a 1961 graduate of State College High School, a 1965 graduate of Penn State University, and a 1966 graduate of Drexel...
Carl V. Pape
Jan 28, 2022
Carl V. Pape, 71, of Macungie, died Jan. 28, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus. Born in New York City, he was the son of Carmella A. (Rucireta) Pape and the late Carl T. Pape. He was a 1969 graduate of Emmaus High School. Carl worked in the dietary department at Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th and Chew and...
Victor A. Aniades
Jan 25, 2022
Victor A. Aniades, 29, of Old Zionsville, died Jan. 25, 2022 in his residence. Born in East Rockaway, NY, he was the son of Peter A. Aniades and Kathleen C. Anderson Aniades. Victor was an artist and musician, playing throughout the Lehigh Valley at Fun House, Old Mill Pub, Black and Blue, and many others.
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William H. Leibensperger, Jr.
Jan 25, 2022
William H. Leibensperger, Jr., 74, of Walnutport, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 25, 2022 in residence. He was the husband of Eileen G. (Rothenberger) Leibensperger. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Loretta S. (McElroy) and William H. Leibensperger, Sr. Bill was a literature evangelist and loved the Lord with all his...
Blanche E. Trunk
Jan 25, 2022
Blanche E. Trunk, 87, of Salisbury Twp., passed away Jan. 25, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospice House with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Lyle G. Trunk, who died Dec. 27, 2018. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Naomi (Deetz) Allem. Blanche was a caring mother, grandmother,...
Paul G. Miller
Jan 21, 2022
Paul G. Miller, 95, of Macungie, died Jan. 21, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Madeline M. (Funk) Miller. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian (Greismer) Miller. He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII. Paul worked for East Penn Foundry, Lehigh Valley Supply, and...
Webster G. Lauer
Jan 20, 2022
Webster G. Lauer, 86, of Emmaus, died Jan. 20, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of Jeanette A. (Trexler) Lauer. Born in Seisholtzville, he was the son of the late Howard and Grace (Moyer) Lauer. He was a press operator for Packaging Corporation of America for 40 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of St....
Nita Andion Hoffman
Jan 18, 2022
Nita Andion Hoffman, 69, of Emmaus, entered eternal life January 18, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Michael A. Hoffman. Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Roberto and Emma (Latosa) Andion. She attended Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus. She brought love and joy to everyone she met and loved teaching...
Ronald W.F. Hertzog
Jan 15, 2022
Ronald W.F. Hertzog, 86, of Whitehall, formerly of Emmaus, died Jan. 15, 2022 in his home. He was the husband of Bette A. (Neave) Hertzog. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Rolland and Anna (Harwick) Hertzog. Ron was a 1953 graduate of Allentown High School. He worked as a draftsman and later in the real...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Gruber
Jan 14, 2022
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Gruber, 94, of Emmaus, died Jan. 14, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Carlton H. Gruber. She worked for the laundry mat at the corner of 6th and Chestnut Street for many years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she served as sexton for 24 years....
Rose A. Givler
Jan 12, 2022
Rose A. Givler, 69, of District Twp., died Jan. 12, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas A. Givler, Sr. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Kreider) Miller. Rose was a 1970 graduate of Emmaus High School. She was a loving and devoted homemaker. She was very involved...
Barbara E. Fenstermaker
Jan 11, 2022
Barbara E. Fenstermaker, 91, of Macungie, died Jan. 11, 2022 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Paul W. Fenstermaker. Born in Green Lane, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Pearl L. (Stout) Gower. Barbara worked for the former Emmaus Shirt Factory, REMS, Macungie, Pennsburg Manor, Lehigh Valley Hospital, and retired from...
Jean M. Deischer
Jan 6, 2022
Jean Martha Deischer, 90, of Emmaus, went home to her Lord on Jan. 6, 2022. Born on Nov. 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Albert and Rosa Mary (McClellan) Antrim. Before retiring, she worked at Rental Uniform (Cintas). She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emmaus. She was a member of Emmaus Senior...
Douglas C. Urffer
Jan 5, 2022
Douglas C. Urffer, 67, of Macungie, died Jan. 5, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Diane M. (Lorish) "DeeDee" Urffer. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Betty Jane (Nuss) Urffer of Emmaus and the late Carl F. Urffer. Doug was a 1972 graduate of Emmaus High School. He worked and later...
Shirley M. Mcelroy
Jan 2, 2022
Shirley M. McElroy, 87, of Emmaus, died Jan. 2, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert M. "Mickey" McElroy, celebrating 65 years of marriage prior to his death. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Amelio and Dorothy (Freed) Alloggio. Shirley worked as a sewing machine operator for the former...
Jay Richard Nyce
Jan 1, 2022
Jay Richard Nyce passed away peacefully in his home located in the Oley Valley on January 1, 2022. He was born on March 31, 1948 in Norristown, PA, to Dick and Miriam Nyce. He grew up in Audubon enjoying playing baseball with the neighborhood boys. There were many family gatherings over the years at his parent's' home which kept...
Charles William Crompton
Dec 29, 2021
Charles William Crompton, 93 of Macungie, died Dec. 29. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Emma Lorine Daughtridge Crompton. Born November 6, 1928 in Gallatin, PA. Charles was the son of the late Fred Crompton Sr. and Della Adamson Crompton. He is survived by his son, Bill and his wife Eileen, son Donald, daughter Terri,...