Obituaries

May 9, 2025

Peggy A. Rainford, of Macungie, PA passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025 at the age of 75 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Bob Rainford for 55 years, devoted mother of Steve (Katrina) Rainford, Traci (Kurt) Koehler, and Ben (Kassie) Rainford, and cherished grandma of Kira (25), Klay (23), Sam (18), Bode (17),...

Apr 30, 2025

Jeanette A. (Trexler) Lauer, 90, of Emmaus, died April 30, 2025 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Webster G. Lauer.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Trexler) Trexler.  Jeanette was a line leader for the former Stewart's Sandwiches and Colebrook Farms.  She retired from Weaver's Gems and Minerals.  ...

Apr 22, 2025

Frank P. Ferrandina, age 72, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem.

Born on April 16, 1953, in the Bronx, New York, Frank pursued his passion for aviation by attending the School of Aeronautics. He achieved early professional success as the youngest manager of Woolworths in New York...

Apr 18, 2025

William J. Holmes, 97, of Mertztown, died April 18, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Elizabeth G. (Pisciotta) Holmes.  Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John and Lucille (Martin) Holmes.  He honorably served his country in the Navy in the Pacific Theater and the Philippians during WWII and...

Apr 16, 2025

Charles F. Vehovic, Jr., 83, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home from esophageal cancer on April 16, 2025, surrounded by his family.  Born in Nolo, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles F. Sr. and Anastasia (Kline) Vehovic.  He was the husband of Catherine Misencik, with whom he shared 37 ½ years of marriage.

Apr 13, 2025

David E. Renninger, 93, formerly of Emmaus, died April 13, 2025 in Preston Residence at Jenner's Pond, West Grove.  He was the husband of the late Catherine B. (Gehman) Renninger.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Roy and Harietta (Renninger) Renninger.  David honorably served his country in the Army during Korea.  He was a partner...

Apr 11, 2025

David A. Trumbauer, 80, of Macungie, died April 11, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Roseann (McGlade) Sorber-Trumbauer.  Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Grace A. (Meitzler) Trumbauer.  David honorably served his country in the Air Force during Vietnam.  He began his working career at...

Apr 10, 2025

Mary Jane Mahler, 97, formerly of Macungie, died April 10, 2025 at Luther Crest.  She was the wife of the late Frederick L. Mahler.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Ira A. and Katie M. (Stahler) Lutsey.  Mary Jane was a teacher at Shoemaker Elementary School from 1974 until retiring in 1990.  She later worked...

Apr 9, 2025

Brian Dries, 63, of South Whitehall Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday April 9, 2025 with his loving wife, Denise Dries, by his side.

Born on September 16, 1961 in Allentown, Brian was the son of the late Donald and Nancy Dries. He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1979 and later earned an...

Apr 5, 2025

Cindy A. Roche, 68, of Allentown, died April 5, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg.  She was the wife of the late Edward Roche.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Jeanette A. (Trexler) Lauer and the late Webster G. Lauer.  Cindy was a loving homemaker.  She enjoyed bowling.

Cindy is survived by her mother,...

Mar 30, 2025

Linda J. Miller, 75, was the wife of Charles D. Miller.   They celebrated 57 years of marriage this past June 17th.  She was the daughter of the late Walter Robert & Evelyn May (Fegley) Schwartz.

Linda was a lifelong member of the Emmaus Moravian Church and a 1967 graduate of Emmaus High School.  She was an avid...

Mar 29, 2025

Grayson Eugene McNair passed away on March 29, 2025, at Country Meadows, Allentown. He was born to the late Irving Sr. and Lucie (Wagstaff) McNair of Emmaus on December 16, 1940. In 1958, he graduated from Emmaus High School as valedictorian and in 1962 from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Engineering.

At Virginia, he...

Mar 28, 2025

Steve Wasilow, 95, died March 28, 2025 while residing at the Atrium in Allentown.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Peter and Catherine (Haluscak) Wasilow.  Steve was an Air Force veteran.  After early success in sales, he established his own sales company, Futuristic Enterprises.  The successful business operated for over 25 years before his retirement in 1990.  ...

Mar 26, 2025

Daniel T. Schwartz, 64, of Emmaus, died March 26, 2025 in his residence.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Lucille K. (Miller) Schwartz and the late Neil R. Schwartz.  Dan worked as a landscaper for Schwartz Landscaping for over 40 years, retiring in 2020.  He was a member of Solomon's U.C.C., Macungie. He loved his grandchildren dearly...

Mar 18, 2025

Charlene A. Campbell, 69, of Allentown, died March 18, 2025 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Richard P. Campbell.  Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Allen J. and Hermina (Windish) Illes.  She worked for McDonald's on 7th Street, Allentown.

Charlene is survived by her daughter, Tina File; brothers, John...

Mar 14, 2025

Cora Ann King, 53, of Greene, NY, died March 14, 2025.  Born in Greene, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard Pope and Cora Burden.  Cora worked as an aide at Broome Developmental Center for many years.  When she wasn't working, she liked spending time with her family, camping, and watching the Cowboys.  She also enjoyed watching...

Mar 14, 2025

John W. "Jack" Trauch, Jr., 81, of Emmaus, died March 14, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Susan M. (Schweitzer) Trauch, being married for 61 years.  Born in Red Hill, he was the son of the late Doris (Kauffman) and John W. Trauch, Sr.  Jack worked in truck management, working for Hubco...

Mar 10, 2025

Robert R. "Bert" "Bob" Morenci, age 61, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Dominic and Regina (Smith) Morenci. He was the loving husband of Carol S. (Androsky) Morenci with whom he shared 32 years of marriage.

He graduated from William Allen High School in 1981....

Mar 8, 2025

Edmund H. "Nupper" Schmidt, 85, of Allentown, died March 8, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the companion of Anne Louise (Kehs) LaFaver.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Theodore and Betty Schmidt and Ruth (Zeizer) and Charles Broscious.  He worked on the production line for Mack Trucks for 38 years, retiring in 2003.  ...

Mar 8, 2025

Michael C. Moll, 67, died March 8, 2025 in Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.  He was the husband of the late Ellen A. (Dougherty) Moll.  Born in St. Clair, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Orlowsky) Moll.  Michael was a firefighter, forest fire fighter, and EMT.  He was the head of maintenance for Trinity Mission...