Obituaries

Oct 3, 2020

Jacob D. Fritts, 28, of Macungie, died Oct. 3, 2020 in his residence.  Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of Laura (Colburn) Pope of Macungie and William Fritts of Barto.  He worked as a chef for Stefano's Restaurant in Bethlehem.

Jacob is survived by his mother, Laura and father, William; brothers, Charlie Fritts of Macungie,...

Oct 2, 2020

Doris V. Mory, 85, of Emmaus, died Oct. 2, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of Elmer D. Mory.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Heber) Wilfinger.  Doris worked for the Emmaus Bakery for 37 years.  She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.  She was a...

Oct 2, 2020

Mary Ellen Gehman, 80, formerly of Macungie, died Oct. 2, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Marvin R. Gehman.  Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the Thomas and Mary (Woodward) Taylor.  Mary Ellen worked for Ingersoll Rand as a blueprint maker.  She was a member of the Macungie VFW Ladies...

Oct 1, 2020

Married for 71 memorable years to Stanley T. Holmes, Jr., the couple met in 1947 on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk and married in 1949.  Gwen was a loving mother, enthusiast of the arts, and civic-minded member of the community.  Gwen completed her Bachelor's ('48) and Master's ('49) degrees in Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. She shared her...

Sep 29, 2020

Paul H. Sarver Sr. died at home on Sept. 29, 2020, after a long illness.  He was the husband of Katherine S. (Schnauffer) Sarver.  Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Jack and Floris (Dunkelman) Sarver.  He was a graduate of Syracuse University and received a MBA from Harvard University.  Paul was an entrepreneur who...

Sep 26, 2020

Robert J. Tranguch, 65, of Northampton, died Sept. 26, 2020 in his residence.  Born in Hazelton, he was the son of the late Benny M. and Margaret (Petruzzi) Tranguch.  He was a 1973 graduate of Emmaus High School.  Bobby was an independent contractor and member of the Teamsters Union and Painters Union.

He is survived by his...

Sep 24, 2020

Mary Ann Wescoe, 78, of Allentown, died Sept. 24, 2020 in her residence.  She was the wife of Evan R. Wescoe.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Miletics) Hulko.  She was a 1959 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and a 1961 graduate of Sacred Heart School of Nursing and a proud Registered...

Sep 19, 2020

Loretta Mae (Kratzer) Meitzler, 91 years old, of Emmaus, PA, died at her home on September 19, 2020. Born in Emmaus on January 6, 1929, she was the daughter of Herbert O. Kratzer and Clara V. (Carl) Kratzer, and stepdaughter to Florence V. (Miller) Kratzer, and youngest sister to siblings Wilbur, Milton, Carl, and Althea Kratzer.

Surviving...

Sep 18, 2020

Robert C. Halsey, 82, of Macungie, died Sept. 18, 2020 in Lehigh Center.  He was the husband of Edith (Mossop) Halsey.  Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Robinson) Halsey.  He honorably served his country in the National Guard.  Bob worked in sales and was national salesman of the east Coast.  He...

Sep 16, 2020

Richard E. Call, 87, of Wescosville, died Sept. 16, 2020 in his residence.  He was the husband of Harriet H. (Hilberg) Call.  Born in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late Harold L. Call and Helen (Hickman) Seaman.  He was a technical representative for the former Republic Aviation, worked for Trojan Powder, and retired from Exide Battery. ...

Sep 16, 2020

Michael D. Dries, 66, of Allentown, died Sept. 16, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Donald L. and Nancy A. (Siegfried) Dries.  He attended Elwyn Institute.  He was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Michael loved to bowl.

Michael is survived by brother, Brian L. Dries and...

Sep 13, 2020

Walter A. Young, 94, formerly of Emmaus, died Sept. 13, 2020 in Ephrata Community Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Florence E. (Eastburn) Young.  Born in Coopersburg, he was the son of the late Paul R. and Helen E. (Gable) Young.  Walter honorably served his country in the Army during WWII.  He was a toolmaker for the...

Sep 12, 2020

Robert M. "Mickey" McElroy, 85, of Emmaus, died Sept. 12, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Shirley M. (Alloggio) McElroy.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Vincent P. and Bessie (DeMoise) McElroy.  Mickey worked for the Borough of Emmaus in the Water Department for 30 years, retiring in 1997.  He was...

Sep 11, 2020

James V. (Jim) Roth, Sr., 90, a longtime Emmaus resident, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Luther Crest Allentown.  Jim was born in Allentown, Pa. a son of the late Albert and Phyllis (Keiper) Roth.  He is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Prete) Roth; the couple celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year.

A 1948 graduate...

Sep 8, 2020

Stephen Szloboda, 87, of Emmaus, died Sept. 8, 2020 in Cedarbrook.  He was the husband of Judith C. (Debus) Szloboda.  Born in Hungary, he was the son of the late György and Eva (Csapo) Szloboda.  He worked as a machinist for Mack Trucks for many years.  He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Blue Church.  He loved soccer...

Sep 5, 2020

Marvin "Marvelous Marv" Kuriloff, 94, died Sept. 5, 2020 in Southeastern Pennsylvania Veterans Center, Spring City.  He was the husband of the late Claire (Green) Kuriloff.  Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Sam and Maude (Crook) Kuriloff.  Marvin honorably served his country as a Sergeant in the Army during WWII.  He was shot down...

Sep 3, 2020

Frank R. Ballo

Frank R. Ballo, 92, of Allentown, died Sept. 3, 2020 in Whitehall Manor.  Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Ellen (Niemi) Ballo.  Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Quonset Point N.A.S., Rhode Island and while...

Aug 27, 2020

Bertha R. Fritz, 86, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully into the everlasting arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on August 27, 2020 at home.  She was the loving wife of the late Rev. Harvey J. Fritz, Jr.  Born in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of the late G. Ross and Martha (Good) Weakland.  She was a graduate of...

Aug 23, 2020

Dale E. Melber, 80, of Allentown, died August 23, 2020 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Karen A. (Fidler) Melber.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Eleanor H. (Schultz) Melber.  Dale honorably served his country in the Navy.  He was a graduate of Moravian College and the Allentown Police...

Aug 13, 2020

Geraldine (Kerchner) Fenstermaker, 80, passed away on August 13, 2020. "Deanie" was a resident of Egg Harbor City for over 60 years. She truly loved her town and over the years was active in the Kiwanis of EHC, the EHC Historical Society, the Moravian Church of EHC as well as at times substitute teaching in EHC schools and working...