John Thomas Leone
Feb 21, 2022
John Thomas Leone, 73, of Emmaus, was called home and joined his beloved wife Feb. 21, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Ruth Ann (Boyer) Leone. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Samuel S. and Theresa (Borelli) Leone. John owned and operated John Leone Sanitation, later Leone Disposal, and...
Leroy J. Silvius
Feb 20, 2022
LeRoy J. Silvius, 77, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp., died Feb. 20, 2022 in Pennsburg Manor. He was the widow of Phyllis J. Brown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Erwin and Katherine (Bieber) Silvius. He was a 1962 graduate of Emmaus High School. As a teenager, he was a photographer at Nazareth Speedway, which started...
Maryann E. Mumbauer
Feb 19, 2022
MaryAnn Elizabeth Mumbauer, 93, of Macungie, died Feb. 19, 2022 in her residence.  Born Oct. 29, 1928 at home and raised in Vera Cruz, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Edna (Lorah) Benner.  She met her husband, Robert on a blind date and they enjoyed 62 years of married life. MaryAnn was a 1946 graduate of...
Alfred D. Neff, Iii
Feb 14, 2022
Alfred D. Neff, III, 70, of Emmaus, died February 14, 2022 in Fellowship Manor. Â Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Helen A. (Anderko) and Alfred D. Neff, Jr. Â Al was a 1969 graduate of Emmaus High School and he graduated from LCCC. Â Right out of community college Al worked for the Penske racing team. He...
Robert J. Scavuzzo
Feb 14, 2022
Beloved father, loving husband, relisher of the world's delights, and lifelong pursuer of knowledge, Robert J. Scavuzzo, 83, died in the early hours of the morning on February 14, 2022. Born in North Plainfield, NJ, the second son of Antoinette Cherichetti Scavuzzo and Rudolph Scavuzzo, Robert showed an early aptitude for science, an interest that led to his B.S....
Doris E. Brunner
Feb 9, 2022
Doris E. Brunner, 90, formerly of Allentown, died Feb. 9, 2022 in Complete Care at Lehigh Center, where she was a resident for 8 years.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Theresa (Urban) Brunner. Doris lived in East Allentown all of her life, living with her parents who immigrated from Austria. She graduated...
Mary Krause
Feb 8, 2022
Mary Krause, 85, of Emmaus, died Feb. 8, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald W. Krause. Born in Bethlehem, PA and was in Liberty High School Class of 1954. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Harry and Lubov (Dubrowsky) Scheltzer. Mary, along with her husband, owned and operated one of...
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....