Kathryn T. Mcgrath
Jul 1, 2017
Kathy McGrath, beloved wife of Mike McGrath, lost her battle with ALS on Saturday July 1st. Diagnosed in November, the disease progressed at a furious pace; instead of years, she got months. But she faced the onslaught of symptoms with remarkable courage and dignity, and died in the manner she chose: in her own home...
Gordon W.J. Oplinger, Jr.
Jun 21, 2017
Gordon W.J. Oplinger, Jr., 83, formerly of Emmaus, died June 21, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Delores (Fritz) Oplinger. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Minerva and Gordon W.J. Oplinger, Sr. He attended Albright College. Gordon worked in brokerage sales for Stiffel and Company. He...
Francis L. Miller
Jun 18, 2017
Francis L. Miller, 76, of Topton, died June 18, 2017, after a lengthy illness, in The Lutheran Home at Topton, with his loving family by his side. He was affectionately known as 'Miller' or 'Punk-Punk' to many. He was the husband of Anna Louise (Rahn) Miller. Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the...
Kathryn R. Vaupel
Jun 16, 2017
Kathryn R. Vaupel, 73, of Allentown, died June 16, 2017 in her son's home. She was the widow of Charles A. Vaupel. Born in Ossian, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Wesley R. and Marie E. Snitker. She worked for Sam Adams Brewing Company, retiring in 2009. She was a member of Grace...
Julia Fortunato
Jun 16, 2017
Julia Fortunato, 100, of Coopersburg, died June 16, 2017 in Devon House with her family by her side. She was the widow of Robert Fortunato. Born in Manchester, England, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Maria Comnos. She worked as an assembler of circuit boards and later was a real estate agent...
Merritt K. Keller
Jun 15, 2017
Merritt K. Keller, 85, of Zionsville, died June 15, 2017 in his home. He was the husband of Barbara A (Laudenslager) Keller. Born in Zionsville, he was the son of the late Leon and Marion (Houseknecht) Keller. He was a 1949 graduate of Emmaus High School. He honorably served his country in the Marine Corp....
Patricia A. Dillman
Jun 10, 2017
Patricia A. Dillman, 69, of Salisbury Twp., died June 10, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospice House after a 2 plus yearlong battle of mediastinal liposarcoma. She was a wife, mother to 2 and a grandmother to 5. Pat was a 1965 graduate of William Allen High School and a graduate of the Allentown School District...
Shirlene D. Stufflet
Jun 10, 2017
Shirlene D. Stufflet, 70, of Trexlertown, died June 10, 2017 in her home. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Minnie (Ruppert) Shafer. She worked for DEKA Battery, retiring in 2012. Previously she worked for the former Bally Case and Cooler. She was a member of St. Peter's Union Church....
Jerry A. Cox
May 27, 2017
Jerry A. Cox, 52, of Coopersburg, died May 27, 2017 in his home. He was the beloved companion of the late Jackie J. Shedlock, for 23 years. Born in Washington, he was the son of Gloria (Wells) and the late Ernest Cox. Jerry was a tow truck driver for A-1 Towing in Allentown.
Bruce A. Hillegass
May 19, 2017
Bruce A. Hillegass, of Bethany Beach, DE, formerly of Limeport, died May 19, 2017 at Beebee Medical Center. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Joan D. (Highland) Hillegass of Macungie and the late Robert R. Hillegass, Sr. Bruce worked as a locomotive engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 17 ½ years, retiring in...
Chelsey M. Ossiander
May 16, 2017
Chelsey M. Ossiander, 24, of Allentown passed away in her home on May 16, 2017. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Grace A. (Clark) Ossiander and the late Brian F. Ossiander. Chelsey was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Class of 2011, and a graduate of Arcadia University, Class of 2015, earning a...
Carol A. Conway
May 11, 2017
Carol Ann Conway, 80, of Emmaus, PA died peacefully in her home on May 11, 2017. Born July 12, 1936 in Pottsville, PA, she is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Catherine (Bortzel) Brahler of Pottsville, PA, brother, Edward Brahler and sisters Mary Louise (Brahler) Moran and Joan (Brahler) Glosser. Carol (also known as "CC"...
Kevin J. Strunk
May 8, 2017
Kevin J. Strunk, 48, of Macungie, died May 8, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospice House. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Harold C.J. and Pauline M. (Butz) Strunk. Kevin worked as a proprietor for a pool and spa business in Allentown and Delaware, and most recently worked as a customer service representative...
Terry L. Grill
May 6, 2017
Terry L. Grill, 70, of Macungie, died May 6, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Mohry) Grill. Born in East Greenville, he was the son of the late Herman P. and Mae A. (Boyer) Grill. He was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School in 1964....
Bruce C. Reiss
May 3, 2017
Bruce C. Reiss, 80, of Emmaus, died May 3, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of Leanna H. (Bittenbender) Reiss. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Ruth S. (Sallade) Reiss. Bruce worked as a equipment operator for the Borough of Emmaus for many years,...
Leon E. Cummings
Apr 27, 2017
Leon E. Cummings, 91, of Emmaus, died April 27, 2017 in Lehigh Valley hospital. He was the husband of the late Jean S. (Suter) Cummings. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Eugene and Pearl (Garrett) Cummings. Leon was a graduate of Lehigh University and honorably served his country in the Army...
The Honorable James Knoll Gardner
Apr 26, 2017
The Honorable James Knoll Gardner of Emmaus, PA, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of PA died on April 26, 2017 at the age of 76, after two and a half years tenaciously battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A loving husband to Linda Klenk Gardner, Jim was known for his resilience, strength of...
Michael J. Clark
Apr 26, 2017
Michael J. Clark, 77 passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, April, 26, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Allentown, PA. Born August 1, 1939 in St. Martins, Wisconsin he was the son of the late Thomas and Cecilia (Grettinger) Clark. He and his loving wife, Darnelle Knowlton, were married in New Hampshire on January 13, 1968....
Virginia S. Robertson
Apr 18, 2017
Virginia S. Robertson, 76, of Emmaus, died April 18, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of John P. Robertson. Born in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late K. Calvin and Helen M. (Huffman) Sommer. She attended Mt. Union College. Ginny was an avid bird watcher, nature...
Doris J. Jacoby
Apr 12, 2017
Doris J. Jacoby, 84, of Emmaus, died April 12, 2017 in her home. She was the widow of Carlton E. Jacoby. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Marcella (Faust) George. Doris was a loving homemaker.
Survivors: Sons, Barry C. Jacoby and...