Obituaries

Oct 20, 2017

Jennifer Marie Hamscher, 47, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital with family by her side.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Gerald "Russ" and Sylvia (Molotzak) Hamscher. Jennifer was a gentle soul with a tremendous heart.  She loved her family and she lived life...

Oct 18, 2017

Robert F. Schoenly, 73, of Emmaus, died October 18, 2017 in his residence. He was the husband of Claudine M. (Cressman) Schoenly, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Raymond H. and Arlene (Keyser) Schoenly. He was an assembler for Mack Trucks, Inc. for...

Oct 16, 2017

James Leonard Begg, 91, of Emmaus, died October 16, 2017 in his daughter's residence.  He was the husband of Jane M. (Greco) Begg, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.  Born in London, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Roy H. and Winifred H. (Bellevue) Begg.  He was a graduate of...

Oct 8, 2017

June V. Laudenslager, 93, formerly of Allentown, died October 8, 2017 in The Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the widow of Robert H.A. Laudenslager.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late J. Walter and Laura V. (Wonn) Smith and the late Helen (Weida) Smith. She was a very supportive and encouraging...

Oct 5, 2017

John B. Evans, 91, formerly of West Lawn, died October 5, 2017 in Devon House.  He was the husband of Patricia Evans.  Born in Ben Avon, Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Sidney and Eleanor Evans.  He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.  He worked as an engineer for Almaka Corporation...

Oct 5, 2017

Dorothy Kelly Koval, 88, of Center Valley, died peacefully on October 5, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Senior Living facility. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Paul J. Koval of Edwardsville. Born in Rochester, NY, to the late Charles E. and Bridget M. (Gangalof) Kelly, Dorothy spent most of her growing-up years in Wilkes-Barre, PA where...

Sep 30, 2017

Nicholas Lee Diehl, 35, of Macungie, died September 30, 2017.  He was the husband of Adrea L. (Rushatz) Diehl devoted father of Cadence and Autumn.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Lee A. Diehl and Donna M. (Rhoads) Diehl.  He honorably served his country in the Army in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom....

Sep 28, 2017

Humberto Fraccaro, 86, of Boca Raton, FL, died September 28, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Yolanda (Sartor) Fraccaro. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was the son of the late Peter and Rosalia (Pellizzari) Fraccaro. He worked as a machinist and tool and die maker in the aerospace industry, suppling parts for the space...

Sep 26, 2017

Gregory D. Feldman., 30, of Lower Macungie Twp., lost his long-fought battle with heroin and depression on Monday, September 25, 2017 in Chester County.  He was born in Allentown on January 3, 1987 to Janet and Ken Feldman of Lower Macungie Twp.  Greg graduated from Emmaus High School where he played varsity baseball.  Greg also...

Sep 25, 2017

Raymond G. Hanzl, 74, of Macungie, died Sept. 25, 2017 in his residence.  He was the husband of Sylvia (Kline) Hanzl, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 25, 2017.  Born in Coplay, he was the son of the late Ruppert and Stella (Keppel) Hanzl.  He was a US Air...

Sep 22, 2017

Lacey Beth Herring, 20, of Emmaus, passed away September 22, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a long battle with addiction. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Shannon Hutters-Herring of Emmaus and Craig W. Herring of Alburtis.  She was a 2015 graduate of Emmaus High School.  She was a member of Solomon's U.C.C.,...

Sep 22, 2017

Margaret M. "Peggy" Deutsch, 71, formerly of Alburtis, died September 22, 2017 in her residence. She was the wife of Charles E. Deutsch.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Catherine (Quinn) Groark.  She worked for Rodale as an administrative assistant for 20 years before retiring.  She was a member...

Sep 19, 2017

Ruth L. Knedler, 91, of Emmaus, passed away on Sept. 19, 2017. She was the widow of Milton G. Knedler, Jr. Born in Coplay, she was the daughter of the late Earl Souders and Verna (Brobst) Souders Schaffer. She was of the protestant faith.

Survivors: Son, Keith...

Sep 18, 2017

Marianne D. Hayes, 82, of Emmaus, died peacefully on September 18, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of John S. "Jack" Hayes, who died January 31, 2017.  Born in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Isidore and Anna (Gaglione) DiSalvo.  She grew up in...

Sep 16, 2017

Joseph M. Rokoski, 66, died September 16, 2017 at Hamburg Center, where he was a resident for many years.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Helen Mary (Solker) Rokoski.

Survivors: Sister, Kathleen M. wife of Marc Lipsitz of Pittsburgh; Nieces,...

Sep 16, 2017

Jacob C. Van Slooten was a man of character and quiet strength. His life is an example of real transformation. From a young age, he helped his father farm 100 acres in upstate New York. Eventually resettling in Florida, he worked in the same local business for 22 years. Jake was intentional about developing and...

Sep 5, 2017

Robert G. Bisbing, 90, of Macungie, husband of Patricia (Groft) Steltz Bisbing, died on September 5, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospice.  He was born in Allentown on October 16, 1926 and was the son of the late Irma Shetler and the late Russell R. Bisbing.  He served as a medic in the Army Air Corp for 20 months during...

Sep 4, 2017

John R. Shupp, Jr., 74, formerly of Bethlehem, died September 4, 2017 in Abington Lansdale Hospital.  Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Dolores E. (Agrest) Shupp and John R. Shupp, Sr. His family owned and operated the former John R. Shupp Funeral Home in Bethlehem.

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Sep 4, 2017

Betty Jeanette Kline, 96, formerly of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2017. Betty, daughter of the late Ray G. and Lillian (Edwards) Wetherhold, was born in Allentown. Betty graduated from Emmaus High School and received a BA in English and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg State College. She married the late Charles James Kline, Jr. in 1945,...

Sep 3, 2017

Donna K. Stout, 62, of Allentown, died September 3, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Christopher A. Stout. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Henry Stanley and Eleanor (Fritz) Schantzenbach. She worked as the Director of Transportation for Salisbury Twp. School District for 35 Years. She later...