Obituaries

Jan 10, 2026

Dolores C. Krastin, age 87 beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born on June 12, 1938 in Amsterdam, New York, she was the daughter of Dominick and Palma (Politano) LaTorre. She married Kurt Krastin on May 29, 1960 at St. Mary's church, Kingston, NY.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Theresa...

Jan 8, 2026

Elinor M. Gerhart, 94, formerly of Salisbury Twp., passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospice - Inpatient.  She was the wife of the late Rodney "Rocky" Gerhart.  Born in Old Zionsville, she was the daughter of the late Leon F. and Louisa E. (Clauser) Kehs.  She was a 1949 graduate of Emmaus High School.  Elinor...

Jan 7, 2026

Thomas N. Casey, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. Born March 24, 1926 in Springfield, OH; he was the son of Thomas J. and Pauline Frances (Myers) Casey. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Mary Margaret (Heeger) Casey in 2012; also by his only brother, Paul, in 1999. Employed at the White Motor Co., in...

Jan 5, 2026

Judith M. "Judy" Wieand, 96, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Devon House. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard B. Wieand, with whom she shared many years of devoted marriage.  Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Judy was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Hannah M. (Trate) Underwood. She later made Emmaus...

Jan 4, 2026

John S. Adams, 84, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. For over 50 years, he was the devoted husband of Diane E. Adams, his beloved soulmate, greatest friend, and constant companion throughout their life together.

Born in Bryn Mawr, John was the son of the late Stephen D. and Hannah...

Jan 3, 2026

Karen A. Hutchison, 67, of Emmaus, died peacefully January 3, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Robert L. Hutchison.  Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine (Gogola) Olshefski.  Karen began her professional life working for several years as a secretary at...

Jan 3, 2026

Donna A. Torbert, 78, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully Jan. 3, 2026 in Devon House.  Born in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Julia (Fearing) Koch.  Donna dedicated many years of her professional life to serving others as a secretary, working for Bethlehem Steel, Salisbury School District, Nations First Bank, and the law office of...

Jan 2, 2026

Margarete (Sehmisch) Bessman passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after an accident in her home. Born in Berlin, Germany, she came to the United States after marrying her late husband Bill of 63 years. Affectionally known as "Oma,"

Margarete absolutely adored her family, here in the US, and back in Germany....

Dec 29, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Lee Ryan, 77, of Boise, ID, died unexpectedly on Dec. 29, 2025 at her daughter's home in Pennsylvania while visiting for the holidays.   Born in Chicago, IL, on January 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Jeanne E. (Kobeluch) Bowne. She graduated from Conant High School despite consistently getting excused from class...

Dec 29, 2025

Sean M. O'Leary, 46, of Wescosville, died peacefully December 29, 2025 in his residence.   He was the husband of Rebecca E. (Hauze) O'Leary.  Born in Islip, NY, he was the son of Donald F. O'Leary and the late Florence A. (Russell) O'Leary.  Sean honorably served his country in the Navy during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.   He...

Dec 28, 2025

Mervin Dale Cressman, 86, of Allentown, passed away on Sun., Dec. 28, 2025 with his loving family by his side.   He was born Sept. 16, 1939, in Allentown and was the son of the late Leroy and Helen (Ackerman) Cressman.  He was a devoted husband for 62 years to the late Louetta Cressman.  He was a graduate of Southern...

Dec 27, 2025

James H. Warmkessel, 87, formerly of Emmaus and Macungie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27 at Arden Courts Memory Care in Allentown. Jim was married to LeAnn (Moyer) Warmkessel, with whom he shared over 65 years of marriage.

Jim was born in Emmaus on January 17, 1938 to the late Richard and Ella (Race) Warmkessel.  He...

Dec 26, 2025

Carol R. Kercher, 85, formerly of Emmaus, died peacefully Dec. 26, 2025 in Cedarbrook.   She was the wife of the late Clyde C. Kercher.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter the late William and Ruth (Strohecker) Bishop.  Carol worked as a nursery school teacher at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit and later as a data entry...

Dec 25, 2025

Randall E. Marx, 70, of Allentown, died December 25, 2025 in his home.   He was the longtime companion of Darlene Hovanec.  Born in Easton, he was the son the late Harold and Eleanor (Parry) Marx.  Randy worked for Flagger Force Traffic Control Services for many years, retiring in 2018.

Randy is survived by his companion, Darlene; daughter,...

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...