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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Nicholas Lee Diehl
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....
Humberto Fraccaro
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...
Gregory D. Feldman
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...
Raymond G. Hanzl
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...
Lacey Beth Herring
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.,...
Margaret M. Deutsch
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...
Ruth L. Knedler
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...
Marianne D. Hayes
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...
Joseph M. Rokoski
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,...
Jacob C. Van Slooten
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...