Obituaries

Dec 18, 2018

C David Beidleman, 70, of Emmaus, died Dec. 18, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Carol A. (Feather) Beidleman. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Curtis G. and Lillian M. (Geho) Beidleman. He was a 1966 graduate of Emmaus High School. Dave started working as a partner...

Dec 17, 2018

Dennis R. Holland, Sr., 70, of Emmaus, died Dec. 17, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Lucy (Talbot) Holland. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frances A. (Schmeltzle) and Kenneth R. Holland, Sr. Dennis worked in the sporting goods department at Walmart for 17 years. Previously he owned and operated Emmaus Cycle...

Dec 5, 2018

Catherine M. Schuler, 96, of Emmaus, died Dec. 5, 2018 in Fellowship Manor.  She was the widow of Kermit A. Schuler.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Chikovik) Kustafik.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.  Catherine will be greatly...

Dec 5, 2018

Walter "Walt" Robert Conway, 85, of Emmaus, died peacefully early morning, Wednesday December 5th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Carol Ann Brahler, to whom he was happily married for 55 years. Born April 26, 1933 in Scranton, PA, son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Marie Dougher Conway, he...

Nov 30, 2018

Marvin E. "Barney" Hunsinger, 87, of Allentown, died Nov. 30, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospice House.  He was the husband of Angeline A. (Fornato) Hunsinger.  Born in Hazelton, he was the son of the late Elton M. and Arlene M. (Deis) Hunsinger.  He honorably served his country in the Air Force for 7 years during the Korean...

Nov 28, 2018

David M. Kuncio, 71, of Macungie, died Nov. 28, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the widower of Brenda A. (Mertz) Kuncio.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Mary (Lisi) Kuncio and the late John Kuncio, Sr.  David worked for Tyler Pipe for 35 years, retiring in 2009.  He honorably served his country in...

Nov 28, 2018

Lynn Rassler Munyan , 65, died suddenly November 28, 2018 at her home in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was a vibrant wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who lovingly poured into and served many. Lynn's love for Jesus and testimony touched countless lives and her servant heart impacted all of those around her. She was...

Nov 27, 2018

William J. Tonkin, IV, 74, of Macungie, formerly of Emmaus, died Nov. 27, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Nancy A. (Hoffmeir) Tonkin.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Martha (Seitz) and William J. Tonkin, III.  Bill was a graduate of Dieruff High School, attended Temple University, and was...

Nov 21, 2018

Marilyn A. Rickey, 90, of Allentown, died Nov. 21, 2018 in her residence.  She was the widow of Michael F. Rickey.  Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Anna R. (Moll) Krauss.  She was a graduate of Emmaus High School.  Marilyn worked as a postal clerk in the Macungie Post Office for many...

Nov 18, 2018

Dorothy M. Lutz, 97, formerly of Allentown, died Nov. 18, 2018 in Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley.  She was the widow of Louis R. Lutz.  Born in Lenhartsville, she was the daughter of the late Warren J. and Eva E. (Wessner) Snyder.  Dorothy worked as a waitress in the Lehigh Valley for 50 years, retiring in 1991. ...

Nov 15, 2018

William A. Vargo, 94, of Zionsville, died Nov. 15, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Rose M. (Schmaldinst) Vargo.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Posh) Vargo.  He was a 1942 graduate of Emmaus High School.  Bill worked for Bethlehem Steel, Firestone Tire, and retired in...

Nov 11, 2018

Lynda L. Kapec-Bortz, 69, of Alburtis.  Died Nov. 11, 2018 in her residence surrounded by family.  She was the wife of Jeffrey A. Bortz.  Born in Elwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ida (Gaal) Kanzleiter.  She was a graduate of Riverside High School and attended Point Park College.  Lynda was a...

Nov 4, 2018

Claire C. Dronetti, 88, of Emmaus, passed away Nov. 4, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  Born in West Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Susan (Zoscin) Pollock.  Her husband of 43 years, Michael R. Dronetti, died July 25, 1993.  Claire was employed by Alto Trucking Company as a bookkeeper for 3 years, and then...

Oct 22, 2018

Johanna K. Green, 82, of Emmaus, died Oct. 22, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Janenko) Kotch.  She was a graduate of Central Catholic School.  Johanna worked for Leh's Department Store and later worked as a secretary for Mack Trucks and retired in 2007 from...

Oct 21, 2018

Amelia A. Grim, 51, of Center Valley, died Oct. 21, 2018 while battling cancer in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She was the wife of Michael S. Grim.  Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of Dr. Emelita A. Ayos and the late Dr. Danilo P. Ayos.  She honorably served her country in the U.S. Marine Corps from...

Oct 17, 2018

Thaddeus G. Durback, 81, of Macungie, died Oct. 17, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospice.  He was the husband of Kathleen C. (Swank) Durback.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Labanz) and John Durback, Sr.  He honorably served his country in the Navy from 1955 to 1959 and played in the US Navy...

Oct 8, 2018

Richard B. Wieand, 89, of Emmaus, died Oct. 8, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Judith M. (Underwood) Wieand.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Albert B. and Katherine (Smith) Wieand.  Dick was a 1946 graduate of Emmaus High School, serving as class president and a 1950...

Oct 7, 2018

William M. Ryan, 86, of Allentown, died Oct. 7, 2018 in Luther Crest.  He was the husband of Emilie A. (Van Billiard) Ryan.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Violet A. (Wert) Ryan and the late Merritt C. Ryan.  He honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He graduated from Ryder...

Oct 5, 2018

Glen A. Acker, 37, of Emmaus, died Oct. 5, 2018.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Scott A. Acker and Carolyn A. (Page) Bunting.  He worked as a cook for The Shelby and formerly at Bethlehem Brew Works.

Glen is survived by his father, Scott A. Acker and wife Susan; mother, Carolyn A. wife of...

Oct 2, 2018

Robert V. Reckmack, 79, of Slatington, formerly of Emmaus, died Oct. 2, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospital, Palmerton.  Born in Danbury, CT, he was the son of the late Raymond V. and Claire E. (Neimeyer) Reckmack.

Bob is survived by his many Merakey Family members and friends.  He was predeceased by his brother, Dennis M. Reckmack.