Obituaries

Mar 15, 2021

Isaac H. Yates, Jr, of Bradenton, FL, passed away March 15, 2021, with loving family by his side in the Inn at Freedom Village, Bradenton, FL.  Born in Newtown, PA, he was the son of the late Grace (Tomlinson) and Isaac H. Yates, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Grace Anna (Frederick) Yates, brother William...

Mar 15, 2021

Suzanne M. Bacon, 64, of Emmaus, died March 15, 2021 in Temple University Hospital.  She was the wife of Roger P. Bacon.  Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Gladys (Lundy) Reynolds.  She was a graduate of Penn State University.  Suzanne worked for her family business, Reynolds Business Systems and later worked as...

Mar 10, 2021

Timothy L. Yeakel, 49, of Macungie, died unexpectedly March 10, 2021 in his home.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Mariann A. (Hendricks) Yeakel and the late Lee C. Yeakel.  He worked as a service technician for Haller Enterprises.  Tim enjoyed going to the gym and loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Timothy is...

Mar 10, 2021

Kevin C. Roche, 66, of Emmaus, died March 10, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospice.  Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary Carroll Roche.  Kevin was a 1973 graduate of Emmaus High School.  Throughout his career, Kevin worked at Mack Trucks, he worked in the trades including construction, roofing, and HVAC.  Kevin was...

Mar 6, 2021

Gloria T. Carl, 91, of Emmaus, died March 6, 2021 in her home.  She was the wife of the late James M. Carl.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Verna H. (Miller) Reese.  She supervised the café for Rodale, Inc. for 9 years.  Prior to that, she was a sewing machine operator...

Mar 3, 2021

Marilyn D. Vorhis, 89, of Emmaus, died peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2021.  She was the wife of the late William B. Vorhis.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Carrie (Meitzler) Schueck.  She worked as a receptionist and hostess at the Mack Trucks Executive Dining Hall for more than 20 years. ...

Mar 2, 2021

Charles W. Mohr, 80, of Limeport, died March 2, 2021 in his home.  He was the significant other of Laura Martin.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Violet (Schaffer) Mohr.  He honorably served his country in the Army.  He worked as a pressor for C.E. Roth Formal Wear, Allentown for many years,...

Mar 1, 2021

Mitchell J. Kasenic, 59, of Emmaus, died March 1, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Shawn (Myers) Battee.  Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Anthony and Charlotte (Lockhart) Kasenic.  Mitch worked as a book binder for Ingram Book Company for the last 14 years.

Mitchell is survived by his...

Mar 1, 2021

Francis R. Erb, 79, of Emmaus, died March 1, 2021 in Above and Beyond Mountain View.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Marcus E. and Althea (Benfield) Erb.  He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam.  He worked for the former Emmaus Foundry.  He was a member of Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, the...

Feb 23, 2021

Gladys L. Keinert, 94, of Allentown, died Feb. 23, 2021 in her home.  She was the wife of the late George E. Keinert.  Born in Minesite, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Lillie (David) Nierhaus.  She was a loving homemaker and worked at the former Walp's Restaurant.  Gladys was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church....

Feb 22, 2021

Suzanne C. Near, 74, formerly of Whitehall, died Feb. 22, 2021 in Cedarbrook.  She was the wife of the late Francis H. Near, Sr.  Born in Haddon Heights, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Anne C. (Wieman) Jennett.  Suzanne was a faithful member of the former First Church of the Nazarene, now Brookside Community Church,...

Feb 20, 2021

Elmer D. Mory, 88, of Emmaus, died Feb. 20, 2021 in his home.  He was the husband of the late Doris V. (Wilfinger) Mory.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Elmer A. and Mamie (Ziegler) Mory.  He honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean War.  He worked as a supervisor for General...

Feb 20, 2021

Bruce D. Bear, 84, of Emmaus, died Feb. 20, 2021 in his home.  He was the companion of Barbara A. Ettinger.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Harold and Edith (Brahler) Bear.  He honorably served his country in the Army.  Bruce was a purchasing agent for Bally Case and Cooler, the former Ross Bicycle Shop,...

Feb 18, 2021

Barry A. Joseph, 89, of Allentown, died Feb. 18, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.  He was the husband of Nancy L. (Reichelderfer) Joseph.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Abraham and Minnie (Kassis) Joseph.  Barry was a graduate of Moravian Prep and Kutztown University.  He honorably served his country in the Army during the...

Feb 16, 2021

Hunter D. Hendricks, 59, of Emmaus, died Feb. 16, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of RuthAnn (Erb) Hendricks.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late David O. and Sally A. (Bruder) Hendricks.  Beginning at the age of 9, Hunter was active in the family business, Hendricks and Sons Auto...

Feb 15, 2021

Dorothy "Dottie" Warmkessel of Emmaus rejoined loved ones on February 15, 2021, after 84 years of enjoying life with friends and family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard "Lenny" S. Warmkessel Sr. for 29 years.  Dottie was preceded in death by her first husband of 24 years, Anthony "Tony" Snyder of Lenhartsville, where they enjoyed their...

Feb 13, 2021

Heading to a greener golf course, Ralph Guy (Pappy) Frankenfield died peacefully at the Lehigh Valley Hospice on Saturday February 13 at the age of 91 from kidney disease.  Born on May 20, 1929 to Amenia Fink and Guy Miles Frankenfield, he was raised in Wescosville, PA and graduated from Emmaus High School in 1947. Growing up, he ran...

Feb 10, 2021

Kevin A. Chapkovich, 77, of Emmaus, died Feb. 10, 2021 in his home.  He was the husband of Jeanne (Tremblay) Chapkovich.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Katherine (Ifcic) and Louis Chapkovich, Jr.  Kevin was a graduate of the University of Toledo, earning a BS in electrical engineering.  He owned and operated American Security Corporation,...

Feb 7, 2021

Irene H. Heffner, 88, of Macungie, passed away Feb. 7, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House.  She was the wife of Donald F. Heffner.  Born in Shanesville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mae (Haas) Reifsnyder and stepdaughter to the late Arlene (Shollenberger) Reifsnyder.  She retired from Macungie Fire Company as a cook in 1995.  She...

Feb 6, 2021

Lois M. Roberts, 96, of Allentown, died Feb. 6, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospice House.  She was the widow of Rev. Dr. C. Alton Roberts (2005) and Kenneth Metzger (1971).  Lois was born in Naperville, IL.  She worked in accounting throughout her career, last working for a car dealership in New Jersey in the early 1970's.  Lois was an...