Obituaries

William Morris O'Marah

Sep 21, 2025

William Morris O'Marah, 75, of Zionsville, passed away Sept. 21, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.   Born in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late William and Virginia (Bean) O'Marah.  Bill honorably served his country in the Air Force during Vietnam.  He was a maintenance worker for ACCO Brands for many years before retiring.  Bill...

Patrick T. Smith

Sep 21, 2025

Patrick T. Smith 76, of South Whitehall, passed away September 21, 2025. He was the husband of Judith H. Smith. Born in San Bernardino, Calif. on December 12, 1948, he was the son of Harold & Veronica Smith. Pat was predeceased by his sister Arlene Bernhard.

Patrick graduated from Emmaus High School in 1967 and received his...

Richard P. Malburg

Sep 21, 2025

Richard P. Malburg, 100, of Upper Milford Twp., passed away peacefully Sept. 21, 2025 at Country Meadows of Allentown.   He was the husband of the late Carolyn M. (Schreiber) Malburg, to whom he was married for 60 years.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Philip and Martha (Gramlich) Malburg.  He honorably served his country as...

William E. Findlay

Sep 20, 2025

William E. Findlay, 75, of Wescosville, died Sept. 20, 2025 in his residence.   He was the husband of Donna M. (Hallman) Findlay.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles and May (Dietz) Findlay.  He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam.  Bill was a member of the Steam Fitters Union, Local #420.  He...

Willard R. Windt

Sep 20, 2025

Willard R. Windt, 86, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025 while residing at Devon House.  Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Willard L. and Anna M. (Maza) Windt.  Willard was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and Millersville State College.  He was an Industrial Arts teacher for the East Penn School District...

Roy J. Ritter, Jr.

Sep 20, 2025

Roy J. Ritter, Jr., 71, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025 in his residence.   Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Nadine (Motzer) and Roy J. Ritter, Sr.  Roy worked in the aluminum castings department for Cera-Met, Bethlehem for many years.  He was a member of Guthsville Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed...

Sterling G. Hein

Sep 11, 2025

Sterling G. Hein, 79, of Allentown, passed away September 11, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospice - Inpatient.  He was the husband of Diane M. (Marakovits) Hein.  Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Albert and Elda M. (Wink) Hein.  Sterling worked in the shipping and receiving department for Phillips Services, Hatfield for 25 years, retiring in...

C. Clayton Kirschner, Sr.

Sep 8, 2025

C. Clayton Kirschner, Sr., 91, passed away on Sept. 8, 2025 in his daughter's home.  He was the husband of the late Lois E. Kirschner.  Born in Norway, ME, he was the son of the late Louis A.F. and Lelia M. (Russell) Kirschner.  He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He worked as...

Raymond Baker

Sep 7, 2025

Raymond Baker, 86, formerly of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2025.   He was the husband of Carolee (Baringer) Baker.  Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was the son of the late Louis Frank and Adele (Bergdahl) Baker.  Ray graduated in 1961 from Lehigh University with a degree in electrical engineering.  He played the trombone in the Lehigh...

Catherine I. Bauer

Sep 6, 2025

Catherine I. Bauer, 93, of Allentown, passed away on Sept. 6, 2025 in Cedarbrook. She was the wife of the late Karl F. Bauer.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Rabenold and Catherine (Fallstick) Graser.  She worked at the former A Sheftel and Sons for many years.

Catherine is survived by her...

Drew H. Carraher

Sep 6, 2025

Drew Hayden Carraher, 34, of Emmaus, passed away on Sept. 6, 2025. Born in Allentown, he was the beloved son of Gretchen S. (Warmkessel) Carraher Kohler and the late Scott J. Carraher.  Drew was a 2009 graduate of Emmaus High School, where he was a member of the lacrosse team.  He went on to attend Penn State University.  He...

Nancy G. Boyer

Sep 3, 2025

Nancy G. Boyer, 95, of Zionsville, passed away on September 3, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of the late Richard C. Boyer.  Born in Sanatoga, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marian (Schaeffer) Koons.  She worked as a sewing machine operator for Phoenix Clothes.

Nancy is survived by her son, James...

Brandon C. Gehris

Sep 3, 2025

Brandon C. Gehris, 24, of Northampton, passed away on September 3, 2025. Born on February 2, 2001, in Allentown, he was the beloved son of Christopher Gehris and Tanya (VanBrunt) Nissen.

Known to his closest friends as "Brogie," Brandon had a passion for riding his motorcycle and a love for the outdoors — hunting, fishing, or spending...

G.R. Russell Craig

Aug 30, 2025

G.R. Russell Craig, 94, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Elsie (Schwertl) Craig. Born in Hempstead, New York, he was the son of the late Robert Russell Craig and Margaret (Rankin) Craig. He graduated from Hofstra University (B.S.) and Iowa State University (MSc). Russell...

John A. D'Agostino

Aug 26, 2025

John D'Agostino, 83, of Macungie, passed away on Aug. 26, 2025 in Above and Beyond at the Knights.  He was the husband of Josephine L. (O'Keefe) D'Agostino.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Philomena Mary (Belletti) D'Agostino.  He honorably served his country in the Army.  He started working in the drafting department...

Zion G. Fritzinger

Aug 23, 2025

Zion Glenn Fritzinger, 29, of Zionsville, passed away on August 23, 2025. Born in Allentown, he was the beloved son of Lucille D. "Lulu" (Daddona) Fritzinger and the late Glenn Fritzinger.

Zion worked with Behr Paints and Trains and Lanes, but his true passion was music. A talented jazz guitarist, he performed at many gigs throughout the...

Martin P. Bertie

Aug 22, 2025

Martin P. Bertie, 83, of Upper Milford, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.  Born and raised in Hazleton, he was the son of the late August, Sr. and Effie (Hess) Bertie.  Martin was a devoted husband of Linda L. (Weir) Bertie, with whom he recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.  A proud veteran of the United States Army,...

William J. Ernst

Aug 16, 2025

William J. Ernst, 88, of Allentown, passed away peacefully at Legend of Allentown, surrounded by love and family. He was the beloved husband of Marcia V. (Greenlay) Ernst, with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion, laughter, and unwavering companionship.

Born in Allentown and raised on a farm in Ironton, Bill was the son of the late...

Lisa Ann Meitzler

Aug 16, 2025

Lisa Ann Meitzler, 63, of Macungie Pa, passed away August 16, 2025 with family by her side.

Lisa was a one of a kind woman with a strong opinion and dry sense of humor. Despite her small stature she had a big presence to those around her and those she met. Gag gifts were one of her favorite...

Edwin F. Miller

Aug 14, 2025

Edwin F. "Eddie" Miller, 94, of Emmaus, passed away on August 14, 2025, at Cornerstone Living in New Tripoli. Born and raised in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Milton and Jennie (Wagner) Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores A. (David) Miller, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

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