Obituaries

Nov 30, 2020

Alfred D. Neff, Jr., 98, of Emmaus, died Nov. 30, 2020 in his home.  He was the husband of the late Helen A. (Anderko) Neff.  Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Hughes) and Alfred D. Neff, Sr.  He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII in the European Theater.  He was a...

Nov 25, 2020

James "Reese" Washington-Thomas, 27, of Chester, died Nov. 25, 2020 in Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia.  Born in Greensboro, NC, he was the son of James Thomas and Salina Washington.  Reese was a graduate of Emmaus High School.  He worked as an auto detailer.

Reese is survived by his parents; brothers, Tryrrone Washington and Barry Boyer; grandmother, Sally...

Nov 20, 2020

LeAnna M. Lehman, 92, of Emmaus, died Nov. 20, 2020 in Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley.  She was the wife of the late Edward S. Lehman.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Iobst) Burian.  LeAnna worked as a computer operator for Spirax Sarco for 30 years, retiring in 1995.  She was an...

Nov 14, 2020

William Ernest Althouse, 86, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2020.  He was born March 16, 1934 in Allentown.  He was reunited with his wife and high school sweetheart the late Betty (Toth) Althouse.  They were married 49 wonderful years.  He was the son of the late Virginia (Smith) Althouse and the late Harold Althouse. Bill was a proud,...

Nov 13, 2020

Rachel R. Yeahl , 91 , formerly of Allentown , died Nov. 13 , 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital . Sh e was the wife of the late Richard G. Yeahl . Born in Ger ma nsville , s he was the daughter of the late Floyd A. and Helen E. ( Wagaman ) Frey . Rachel worked as...

Nov 10, 2020

Doris M. Giles, 85, wife of Richard W. Giles, entered eternal life on Nov. 10, 2020.  She celebrated 47 happy years with her husband, the love of her life.  She was a native of Allentown and graduated from Wm. Allen High School.  Doris suffered the last 21 years of her life due to a spinal cord injury and nerve...

Nov 7, 2020

Julia A. Kauffman, 92, formerly of Emmaus, PA and North East, MD, died Nov. 7, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of the late John T. Kauffman.  Born in Columbia City, IN, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd S. and Mildred A. (Kime) Crouch.  Julia was a 1950 graduate of Purdue University.  She was...

Nov 4, 2020

Robert L. "Hutch" Hutchison, 64, of Emmaus, died peacefully Nov. 4, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital with his family by his side.  He was the husband of Karen (Olshefski) Hutchison.  Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late K. William Hutchison and Claire (Neff) Hutchison.  He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and earned...

Nov 3, 2020

Collin Joseph Horvath, 30, of Palm, died Nov. 3, 2020 in his residence.  He was the fiancée of Kassandra L. Setman.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Joseph F. and Leslie C. (Slotter) Horvath of Ocean Isle Beach, NC.  Collin worked in sales for NRG.  He attended Faith Church, Allentown.

Collin is survived by his...

Nov 1, 2020

Madelyn E. Stortz, 94, passed away peacefully at Legend of Allentown on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Pearl (Lantz) Boyer.  She was predeceased by her husband, Milton H. Stortz, Jr.; brothers, Edgar, Lewis, Donald, Richard, and Percival; and sisters, Ruth, Myrle, and Miriam.  Madelyn was a member of...

Oct 29, 2020

Gerald T. McKee, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He graduated from William Allen High School and then received his bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College.  After graduating from college, he served in the US Army at Fort Stuart in Georgia.  Returning to Pennsylvania, he then joined the Bethlehem Steel and...

Oct 28, 2020

Donna L. Seagreaves, 73, of Emmaus, died Oct. 28, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of Randy A. Seagreaves.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Evelyn (Werner) Mueller.  Donna was a 1965 graduate of Emmaus High School.  She worked for the East Penn School District for over 30 years.  She...

Oct 27, 2020

Joseph A. "Big Andy" Schebal, IV, 56, from Sea Isle City, died Oct. 27, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Susan Tustin and stepson of H. Philip Muller of Mississippi. Andy is a graduate of Ocean City High School where he participated in football, wrestling, and track. He then attended East Carolina...

Oct 25, 2020

Richard C. "Stoop" Mabus, 91, of Emmaus, died Oct. 25, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice.  He was the husband of Buraldine H. (Stephen) Mabus.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stanley L. and Nora A. (Ortt) Mabus.  He honorably served his country as a 1 st Lt. in the Army during the Korean Conflict. ...

Oct 25, 2020

Gregg W. Furniss, 49, of Lower Macungie Twp., passed away on Oct. 25, 2020 after a 19-month battle with brain cancer.  He was the devoted husband and best friend of Tara (Grozalis) Furniss for 23 years.  They were blessed with five sons, Bryan 15, triplets; Eric, Aidan, and Scott 14, and Cameron 13.  Gregg was born in Abington, PA...

Oct 17, 2020

Arthur E. Doney, 83, of Allentown, died Oct. 17, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Gloria A. (Von Steuben) Doney.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Paul and Carrie (Swavely) Doney.  He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  Art worked as a maintenance supervisor for...

Oct 15, 2020

Luther E. Ochs, 94, of Huntsville, AL, died peacefully Oct. 15, 2020 in Floyd E. "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home.  He was the husband of the late Caroline E. (Warmkessel) Ochs.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Erwin and Mabel (Miller) Ochs.  He honorably served his country in the Navy during WWII.  Luther was a...

Oct 14, 2020

Jeanne A. Heck, 85, formerly of Emmaus, died Oct. 14, 2020 in The Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the wife of the late Melvin J. Heck.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Florence R. (Gantz) Ringler.  She, along with her late husband Melvin, were employed by the US Postal Services as...

Oct 13, 2020

Helen Martin, 80, of Easton, died Oct. 13, 2020 in St. Luke's Allentown.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edwin O. and Helen E. (Schumann) Schatkowski.  She was a lifelong private violin instructor.

Helen is survived by her son, Scott Martin; daughter, Michelle Chladny; brother, Dr. Edwin Schatkowski and wife Mary; sister, Dr....

Oct 11, 2020

Marie R. Mulik, 87, of Macungie, passed away peacefully Oct. 11, 2020 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Andrew Mulik.  Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Catherine (Formica) Latella.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She was also an avid baker and cook and...