Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Delores M. Oplinger

Delores M. Oplinger

Dec 5, 2017

Delores M. Oplinger, 84, formerly of Emmaus, died December 5, 2017 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem.  She was the widow of Gordon W.J. Oplinger, Jr.  Born in East Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Hartman) Fritz.  Delores was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a member of St. Matthew's E.C. Church.

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Ann Marie Walter

Ann Marie Walter

Dec 5, 2017

Ann M. Walter, 91, of Emmaus, died December 5, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown.  She was the widow of Ralph L. Walter.  Born in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Matylas) Coplak.  She was the bookkeeper and vice president of Ralph J. Walter Electric for many years, retiring in 1995. ...

Barry J. Faustner

Barry J. Faustner

Dec 4, 2017

Barry J. Faustner, 70, of Emmaus, died December 4, 2017 in The Gardens at Easton.  He was the husband of Luella M. (Meck) Faustner.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Arlene (Bord) Faustner.  He was self-employed in the Auto Body Repair industry for many years, retiring in 2007.

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William Widmann, Jr.

William Widmann, Jr.

Dec 4, 2017

William Widmann, Jr., 82, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Allentown, PA. died December 4, 2017 in his residence.  He was the husband of Alice (Thompson) Widmann.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Isabelle (Davidson) and William Widmann, Sr.  He was a police officer for the Philadelphia Police Department for 25 years. ...

Doris R. Schneck

Doris R. Schneck

Dec 3, 2017

Doris Ruth (Kelley) Schneck, 97, of Salisbury Township, died December 3, 2017, in the Trexler Wing of the Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA.  She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Schneck with whom she co-owned Art Schneck Optical Co. of Emmaus and Allentown. She was also predeceased by son Donald R. Schneck who owned the optical company...

Gloria F. Hamm

Gloria F. Hamm

Nov 22, 2017

Gloria F. Hamm, 82, of Macungie, entered eternal peace with God on November 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 6, 1935 in Powder Valley, PA, a daughter to the late Irwin and Beulah (Haas) Sell and was predeceased by her husband, Donald W. Hamm.  Prior to her retirement from East Penn...

Norman Charles Hallman, Jr.

Norman Charles Hallman, Jr.

Nov 19, 2017

Norman C. Hallman, Jr., 84, formerly of Vera Cruz, died November 19, 2017.  He was the widower of Dolores M. (Sherman) Hallman.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the Eva (Lorish) Hallman and Norman C. Hallman, Sr.  Norman worked as a cookware salesman, selling for New Era, Vollrath, and Lustre Craft for many years.  He...

Allen D. Fink

Allen D. Fink

Nov 16, 2017

Allen D. Fink, 104, formerly of Macungie, died November 16, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospice House.  He was the widower of Gladys A. (Lichtenwalner) Fink.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the Henry A. and Edna A.M. (Ritter) Fink.  He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII.  He was a mail carrier for...

Helen A. Fox

Helen A. Fox

Nov 15, 2017

Helen A. Fox, 87, of Emmaus, died November 15, 2017 in Cedarbrook.  She was the widow of James J. Fox, Sr.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the Frank and Helen (Hoffman) Mlynek.  Helen was a loving and hardworking homemaker.  She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus.

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Paul E. Stauffer

Paul E. Stauffer

Nov 2, 2017

Paul E. Stauffer, 71, of Macungie, died November 2, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Yvonne M. (Baiocco) Stauffer, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Viola (Schwartz) and Paul E. Stauffer, Sr.  Paul worked in logistics at Knoll Manufacturing...

Corey Lee Larkin

Corey Lee Larkin

Oct 31, 2017

Corey Lee Larkin, 48, of Zionsville, passed away suddenly on October 31. He was the beloved husband of Jill Peoples. Also survived by Banjo, parents Francis J. Larkin and Antoinette Horn, sisters Stephanie and Elizabeth, brother Michael, brothers-in-law Brian and Corey, and parents-in-law Mike and Kathy Peoples. Corey loved music and was the drummer for the Lunch Trucks. ...

Elza Brachman

Elza Brachman

Oct 29, 2017

Elza Brachman, 86, of Macungie, died October 29, 2017 after a courageous several-year battle with cancer, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Armand E. Brachman, Sr.  Born in Riga, Latvia, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Antonia (Ziemelis) Adgers.  Elza was a driven professional in...

Genevieve V. Daniels

Genevieve V. Daniels

Oct 23, 2017

Genevieve V. Daniels, 89, of Emmaus, died October 23, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital.  She was the widow of Bill Daniels and Robert Redd.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Valenti and Pauline (Zelinski) Rosteck.  She along with her husband owned and operated Bill Daniels Rock Palace.  She was a proud...

Leslie M. Miller

Leslie M. Miller

Oct 20, 2017

Leslie M. "Les" Miller, 73, of Macungie, died October 20, 2017.  He was the husband of Bonnie Lou (Schmick) Miller.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Mark U. and Beulah M. (Jones) Miller and stepson of Helen M. (Fox) Miller.  Les worked as a custodian for East Penn School District for...

Jennifer Marie Hamscher

Jennifer Marie Hamscher

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...

Robert F. Schoenly

Robert F. Schoenly

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...

James Leonard Begg

James Leonard Begg

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...

June V. Laudenslager

June V. Laudenslager

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...

John B. Evans

John B. Evans

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...

Dorothy Kelly Koval

Dorothy Kelly Koval

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...

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