Maureen V. Bechtel
Jun 23, 2025
After two valiant and successful struggles with breast cancer, Maureen Wyant Bechtel, age 80, of Wescosville, Pa. and Fort Meyers, Fla., passed away from intestinal cancer on June 23 at home in Wescosville. Born in Easton, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Edward Philip and Geraldine (Parliman) Wyant. She met her husband, Larry Bechtel, at a Notre...
David A. Comfort, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
David A. Comfort, Jr., 69, of Coopersburg, died peacefully June 21, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Cynthia Mae Wilson. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Anna B. (Taylor) and David A. Comfort, Sr.
David is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Anne Comfort of Washington,...
Frank G. Egner, Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
Frank G. Egner, Jr., 72, of Emmaus, died June 20, 2025, in his residence. He was the husband of the late Marilyn L. (Potzman) Egner.
Born in Allentown, Frank was the son of the late Beatrice (Goldberg) and Frank G. Egner, Sr. He earned his bachelor's degree in business and marketing from Kutztown University. Frank began his...
Rose Marie M. Mory
Jun 18, 2025
Rose Marie M. Mory, 84, of Macungie, died peacefully June 18, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the wife of Glenn B. Mory. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Veronica V. (Nishnic) Gasper. She was a loving and devoted homemaker. Rose Marie enjoyed reading, sewing, and crossword puzzles. She was...
Diane Elizabeth Sterner
Jun 14, 2025
Diane Elizabeth Sterner, 76, of Macungie, died peacefully June 14, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospice House. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mildred (Klepadlo) Palencar. Diane earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from Cedar Crest College. She worked as a registered nurse for Bayada Home Care and previously Lehigh Valley Hospital. ...
David R. Schaffer
Jun 12, 2025
David R. Schaffer, 65, of Emmaus, died June 12, 2025, in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Weidner) Schaffer. David was a 1978 graduate of William Allen High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. David began working for Farm and Home and later worked...
Doreen L. Strohl
Jun 4, 2025
Doreen L. Strohl, 66, of New Tripoli, died peacefully June 4, 2025 in Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the wife of Dennis Strohl. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (Hous) Keck. Doreen work as a data entry operator, last working for PMA Insurance. She was a member of Ziegel's Union Church, Breinigsville....
Richard A. Smith, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Richard A. Smith, Jr., 99, of Macungie, died peacefully May 30, 2025 in Cedarbrook. He was the husband of Margareta L. (Fehn) Smith. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Louise M. (Movack) Smith and Richard A. Smith, Sr. Richard honorably served his country in the Navy during WWII. He worked as insurance adjuster for Maryland...
Damien M. Nonnemacher
May 28, 2025
Damien M. Nonnemacher, 41, of Alburtis, died May 28, 2025, after battling stage 4 esophageal cancer for a year. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Rosemarie (Striny) Nonnemacher and the late Barry S. Nonnemacher. He was a 2002 graduate of Emmaus High School. Damien had worked as a landscaper for Lehigh County in the Parks and Recreation...
Terry L. Schantz
May 28, 2025
Terry L. Schantz, 57, of Allentown, died on May 28th, 2025. He was the husband of Tammy L. (Petros) Schantz. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Marvin L. and Blanche (Arndt) Schantz. He was a devoted husband, caring father, respected landscape architect, and faithful friend. Terry will always be remembered for his kindness, endless generosity, calming demeanor,...
Michael R. Skrip
May 28, 2025
Michael R. Skrip, 68, of Emmaus, died peacefully May 28, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of the late Debra A. (Landis) Skrip. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Rokosny) Skrip. Mike was a 1975 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He owned and operated Michael R. Skrip Excavating...
Marjorie "Lynne" Tridico
May 26, 2025
Marjorie "Lynne" Tridico, 73, of Allentown, died May 26, 2025, in her residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William J. Tridico and Marjorie S. (Seitz) Tridico.
Lynne spent much of her younger years as a volunteer, serving as a "Candy Striper" at a local hospital while in Junior High and High...
Frank J. Schneider
May 25, 2025
Frank J. Schneider, 100, of Allentown, died May 25, 2025 in Luther Crest. He was the husband of Theresia (Schuhmacher) Schneider. Born in Bonn, Germany, he was the son of the late Joseph and Christine (Friedrichs) Schneider.
He attended a Catholic school and was also an altar boy at the affiliated church, the Muensterkirche. He belonged to...
Robert C. Mumbauer
May 24, 2025
Robert C. Mumbauer, 91, of Macungie, died peacefully May 24, 2025 in in his residence. He was the husband of the late MaryAnn E. (Benner) Mumbauer. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Theodore F. and Evelyn R. (Fatzinger) Mumbauer. Bob honorably served his country in the Navy, serving on the USS Hunt during Korea and...
Joyce D. Buchman
May 22, 2025
Joyce D. Buchman, 93, formerly of Macungie, died May 22, 2025 in Valley Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Buchman. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Esther (Fretz) and Louis J. Fratscher, Sr. Joyce worked for PPL for 9 years, in the business office at Easton Hospital...
Debra L. Wallace
May 17, 2025
Debra L. Wallace, 70, of Macungie, formerly of Milsboro, DE, died peacefully May 17, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Romayne (Kuzniak) Senk. Debra worked as an administrative assistant for the Union County, NJ Department of Education. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
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Cynthia M. Rivetti Ives
May 16, 2025
Cynthia M. Rivetti Ives, 65, of Allentown, died peacefully May 16, 2025. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Cecelia M. (Somishka) Rivetti and the late Pasquale A. Rivetti. Cynthia worked for Bach and Company, Allentown, Air Products for 13 years, and was a licensed PA Real Estate Broker for Howard Hanna in Allentown and was a sales...
Eleanor L. Long
May 13, 2025
Eleanor L. Long, 90, of Emmaus, died peacefully May 13, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of the late Emory J. Long. Born in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (Spreckleman) Heussmann. Eleanor was an accountant who worked at Semmel Excavating prior to her retirement. She was a member...
Donald Freeman Heffner
May 12, 2025
Donald Freeman Heffner, 98, of Macungie, passed away May 12, 2025. He was the husband of the late Irene H. (Reifsnyder) Heffner. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Freeman and Pearl (Fink) Heffner. Donald graduated from Emmaus High School in 1945. He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII. He retired from Air...
Brenda L. Hirschel
May 9, 2025
Brenda L. Hirschel, 74, formerly of Macungie, died May 9, 2025 in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. She was the wife of the late Frederick H. Hirschel, III. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Jean (Kale) Bortz and the late Walter Bortz. Brenda worked in food service for many years for Sodexho and M. W. Wood, retiring...