Obituaries

Sep 7, 2018

Mildred F. Dill, 99, of Lancaster, died Sept. 7, 2018 in Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.  She was the widow of Walter J. Dill.  Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Mary F. (Fischer) Brandt.  She honorably served her country in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII.  She worked as a registered...

Sep 6, 2018

Joan D. Hillegass, 86, of Emmaus, died Sept. 6, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice.  She was the widow of Robert R. Hillegass, Sr.  Born in Weatherly, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Emily (Clewell) Highland.  Joan was a garment worker for Phoenix and Greiff Companies for 28 years.  She was a member of St....

Aug 25, 2018

Ronald M. Reitnauer, 78, of Emmaus, died August 28, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Diana G. (Hartman) Reitnauer, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Earl F. and Marguerite (Marsteller) Reitnauer.  Ronnie worked at TBA Supply for 20 years in sales and as...

Aug 24, 2018

Ruth E. Chapman, 96, of Allentown, joined her beloved husband, Walter L. Chapman in heaven on August 24, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.  Ruth was one of four daughters born to Melvin and Mary (Liptack) Evans.  She was preceded in death by two of her sisters and their husbands; Lorna beloved wife of Paul J. Baker and Arlene...

Aug 24, 2018

Carl F. "Pappy" Androsky, 76, of Allentown, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 24, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was born in Glen Campbell, PA to the late John and Anna Androsky on June 16, 1942.

In January 1963, Carl married Pat Marsteller, and they embarked on a 53-year journey to work it their...

Aug 17, 2018

Joseph C. Kraemer, 74, of Wescosville, died August 17, 2018 in his residence.  He was the husband of Susan (Howell) Kraemer.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles and Katherine (Young) Kraemer.  He worked for Mack Trucks for 30 years, retiring in 2003.  He was of the Lutheran faith.

He is survived by...

Aug 15, 2018

Paul H. Mohr, Jr.,73, of Emmaus, died August 15, 2018 in Lehigh Commons. He was the husband of Patricia (Bachman) Mohr. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Paul H. and Elizabeth (Steiner) Mohr. He was a Maintenance Foreman for Bethlehem Steel and later worked in the Maintenance Department at Luther...

Aug 10, 2018

Rose Marie Higins, 86, of Allentown, died August 10, 2018 in her residence.  She was the widow of Kenneth C. Higgins.  Born in Fogelsville, she was the daughter of the late James Y. and Florence I. (Heil) Wenner.  She was a dedicated homemaker and mother.  She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church.

She is survived...

Aug 10, 2018

Harry A. Reabuck, Jr., 76, of Alburtis, died August 10, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Shirley (Miller) Reabuck. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harry A. and Emma (Schmidt) Reabuck.  He was an electronics technician for Allen Organ for 46 years, retiring in 2009.  He was...

Aug 8, 2018

Diane Bolich of Emmaus passed away peacefully on August 8 th and was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven. She was a beautiful wife, mother, friend and a force of nature. She fought health battles for the last 17 years with a constant smile, positive attitude and a laugh that will be...

Aug 7, 2018

David G. Schmoyer, 74, of Allentown, died August 7, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospice House. He was the husband of Gail (Snyder) Schmoyer with whom he shared 53 years of marriage with. Born in Coopersburg, he was the son of the late Ralph G. and Grace E. (Leh) Schmoyer. He was a diesel mechanic...

Aug 3, 2018

William B. Calse, 77, of Zionsville, died August 3, 2016 in his residence. He was the widower of Rose Mary (Steuer) Calse. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Margaret (Jones) and William B. Calse, Sr.  He was an electrician, working as a lineman for Philadelphia Electric, owned and operated his...

Jul 26, 2018

Elizabeth M. Swartley, 91, formerly of Souderton and East Stroudsburg, PA died July 26, 2018 in Pleasant Valley Manor.  She was the widow of Henry K. Swartley.  Born in Earlington, PA she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Lizzy (Seitz) Metz.  She was a housekeeping supervisor for a Lansdale nursing home.  She was a member...

Jul 22, 2018

Muriel Anne (Miller) Schmoyer, 82, of Topton, formerly of Emmaus, died July 22, 2018 in The Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the wife of Rev. Carl R. Schmoyer, whom she married Sept. 26, 1959.   Born Sept. 30, 1935 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth D. and Roy A. Miller, Sr.  She graduated from Allentown...

Jul 21, 2018

Dorothy B. (Backenstoe) Roth, 91, of Emmaus, died July 21, 2018 in Phoebe-Richlandtown. She was the widow of Carl N. Roth.  Born in Lower Macungie Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence B. and Minerva E. (Litzenberger) Backenstoe.

She is survived by Sons, Mark C. Roth and wife Paulette and Andrew P. Roth; Daughters,...

Jul 9, 2018

Gerald D. "Shug" Reese, 87, of Emmaus, died July 9, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Jacqueline D. (Boyer) Reese, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Stanley Reese and Myrtle (Schaffer) and Richard Mohr.  He honorably served his country in the Army during...

Jul 8, 2018

Mary C. McGowan, 90, formerly of Kingston NY, died July 8, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Francis L. McGowan. Born in Catskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Nettie (Grant) Cardinale. She was a volunteer at Albany Medical Center for many years and worked for many years at the Kingston...

Jul 8, 2018

Charles D. Lichtenwalner, 87, of Alburtis, died July 8, 2018 in Heather Glen Senior Living.  He was the widow of Jacqueline L. (Smith) Lichtenwalner.  Born in Breinigsville, he was the son of the late Oscar and Lillie (Moyer) Lichtenwalner.  He worked for the Boyertown Foundry and later for Buckeye Pipeline, retiring in 1998.  He is survived by 6 Nieces and...

Jul 1, 2018

Althea A. Reinhard, formerly of Seisholtzville, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday morning in the Lehigh Valley Hospital.  She had been a resident of Luther Crest Nursing Facility in Allentown for the past 18 months.  Born Nov. 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Tillie Shive, and wife...

Jun 30, 2018

Doris Adelaide (Huneke) Carraher, 83, of Emmaus lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and died peacefully at home on Saturday 6/30/18. Doris was born October 19, 1934 in Bronx, NY. She was the daughter of the late John and Marie Huneke. Doris married the love of her life, Larry, in 1955. They had...