Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Peggy L. Herbst

Peggy L. Herbst

Jan 8, 2019

Peggy L. Herbst, 61, of Nesquehoning, died Jan. 8, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Violet Faye (Glass) and Warren C. Godusky, Sr. Peggy worked as a sales associate at the former Hess's Department Store and Trexler Plaza, Fogelsville.

Peggy is survived by her son, Edmond A. Jones;...

Mary Helen "Bunny" Ashcraft

Mary Helen "Bunny" Ashcraft

Jan 8, 2019

Mary Helen "Bunny" Ashcraft, 95, formerly of Emmaus and Lewisburg, WV, died Jan. 8, 2019 in Cedarbrook. She was the widow of John M. Ashcraft, Jr. Born in Lewisburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Conrad A. and Cleo (Hedrick) Skaggs. She attended Greenbrier College for Women and West Virginia University. She was a member of Faith...

Audrey L. Corcoran

Audrey L. Corcoran

Jan 6, 2019

Audrey L. Corcoran, 89, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, died Jan 6, 2019 in Arden Courts of Allentown. She was the wife of Edward K. Corcoran. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marie. She was a loving mother and homemaker.

Audrey is survived by her husband, Edward; Son, Gary T....

Madeline M. Miller

Madeline M. Miller

Jan 4, 2019

Madeline M. Miller, 90, of Macungie, died January 4, 2019 in Mosser Nursing Home. She was the wife of Paul G. Miller. Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Stella (Roth) Funk. She worked for JF Wieder and Sons and retired from John REMS Manufacturing. She was a member of Church of the Good...

Gaetano Randazzo

Gaetano Randazzo

Jan 3, 2019

Gaetano Randazzo, 53, of Macungie, died Jan. 3, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Maria (Amato) Randazzo. Born in Italy, he was the son of Rosaria (Gambino) Randazzo and the late Giovanni Randazzo. He was the owner and operator of Joe's Pizza II in Emmaus. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church,...

Grace E. Kirby

Grace E. Kirby

Jan 3, 2019

Grace E. Kirby, 98, of Macungie, passed away Jan. 3, 2019 in her residence. She was the widow of Horace E. Kirby and the daughter of the late George L. and Rebecca (Mentz) Entemann. Born in Philadelphia, she graduated from Philadelphia Business College and worked at Quaker Lace Co. as a billing clerk. Grace moved to Allentown as a...

Lois E. Wanisko

Lois E. Wanisko

Dec 31, 2018

Lois E. Wanisko, 90, of Phillipsburg, NJ, died Dec. 31, 2018 in St. Luke's Warren Campus. She was the widow of Louis E. Wanisko. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Anna (Trexler) Hamscher. She worked as a secretary and office manager for the family vending business, retiring in 1996. She was a member...

M. Minerva Fries

M. Minerva Fries

Dec 28, 2018

M. Minerva Fries, 100, of Emmaus, died Dec. 28, 2018 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Joseph Schwartz and Alfred Fries. Born in Upper Milford Twp., she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Minnie (Nuss) Wagner. Minerva worked at the Emmaus Pajama Factory and as an assembler for Allen Organ Company for...

Dorothy L. Powell

Dorothy L. Powell

Dec 22, 2018

Dorothy L. Powell, 92, of Emmaus, died Dec. 22, 2018 at Lehigh Commons. Dorothy (aka Dottie or Dot) was born in Emmaus to Sarah and John Brey on August 3, 1926. She went to high school at Emmaus High School and graduated in 1944 and served as class secretary for 73 years. She also worked as a secretary/administrative assistant...

Natallia Shaban

Natallia Shaban

Dec 19, 2018

Natallia Shaban, 53, of Emmaus, died Dec. 19, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Alexander "Sasha" Shaban. Born in Belarus, she was the daughter of Ludmila (Lozovskaya) Yarosh and the late Pyotr Yarosh. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She was of the Russian Orthodox faith.

Natallia is...

C David Beidleman

C David Beidleman

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...

Dennis R. Holland, Sr.

Dennis R. Holland, Sr.

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...

Catherine M. Schuler

Catherine M. Schuler

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...

Walter R. Conway

Walter R. Conway

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...

Marvin E. Hunsinger

Marvin E. Hunsinger

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...

David M. Kuncio

David M. Kuncio

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...

Lynn Munyan

Lynn Munyan

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...

William J. Tonkin, Iv

William J. Tonkin, Iv

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...

Marilyn A. Rickey

Marilyn A. Rickey

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...

Dorothy M. Lutz

Dorothy M. Lutz

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. ...

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