Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Anna L. Helfrich

Anna L. Helfrich

Sep 20, 2016

Anna L. Helfrich, 84, of Lower Macungie Twp, died Sept. 20, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the loving wife of Hiram G. Helfrich, Jr., with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage. Born in Macungie on January 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Marian A. (Ohl) Yoachim....

Rose Mary Calse

Rose Mary Calse

Sep 13, 2016

Rose Mary Calse, 74, of Zionsville, died Sept. 13, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of William B. Calse. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Andrew John and Marie B. (Geisinger) Steuer. She worked for Air Products for 17 years in cryogenics, the credit union, flight coordinator, and...

Marshall D. Beers, Jr.

Marshall D. Beers, Jr.

Sep 11, 2016

Marshall D. Beers, Jr., 73, of Allentown, died Sept. 11, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Carol A. (DeLong) Beers, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Marshall D. Beers, Sr. and Naomi (Shelley) Beers. He...

Linda C. Saeger

Linda C. Saeger

Sep 9, 2016

Linda C. Saeger, 75, of Allentown, died Sept. 9, 2016 in her residence. She was the widow of Leonard W. Saeger. Born in Salisbury Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Edith E. (Eck) Morris. She enjoyed auctions, seeing her friends, and church picnics.

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Janice I. Rausch

Janice I. Rausch

Sep 8, 2016

Janice I. Rausch, 80, of Emmaus, died September 8, 2016 in her daughter's home surrounded by her family. She was the widow of George W. Rausch. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene M. (Whitenight) Radler. She worked as a bench press operator for the former All Dry in...

Beatrice M. Rapp

Beatrice M. Rapp

Sep 7, 2016

Beatrice M. "Betty" Rapp, 94, of Fellowship Community, formerly of Emmaus, died September 7, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of William C. Rapp, Jr. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late William A. Gehman, Sr. and Florence (Yost) Gehman. She was a member of Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship...

Anne Dwornak

Anne Dwornak

Sep 6, 2016

Anne Dwornak, 86, formerly of Hereford, died September 6, 2016 in Acorn Assisted Living, Princeton, NJ. She was the widow of Joseph Dwornak, a native of Emmaus. Born in Macungie on November 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Mary (Petrisky) Wolanyk. She and her husband, Joseph, spent the majority of...

Lorraine T. Rhoads

Lorraine T. Rhoads

Sep 6, 2016

Lorraine T. Rhoads, 83, of Macungie, died Sept. 6, 2016 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Robert E. Rhoads, Sr., with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Peter A. and Gertrude (Fichter) Miller. Lorraine was a dedicated wife...

John W. Scanlon

John W. Scanlon

Sep 2, 2016

John W. Scanlon, 98, of Maple Glen, formerly of Emmaus, died September 2, 2016.  He was predeceased by his wives, Gladys M. (Cosgrove) Scanlon and Norma B. (Beaty) Scanlon. Born in Kane, PA and raised in Franklin, PA. he was the eldest son of Michael F. and Mayme E. (Sieger) Scanlon.  He began...

Clifford G. Mrouse

Clifford G. Mrouse

Aug 31, 2016

Clifford G. Mrouse, 61, of Coplay, died August 31, 2016 in his residence. Born in New London, CT, he was the son of Martin F. Mrouse and the late Elise (Waltemathe) Mrouse. HE worked in retail sales for Weis Markets and Kohls. He loved movies, concerts, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Janet A. Dannelly

Janet A. Dannelly

Aug 29, 2016

Janet A. Dannelly, 82, formerly of Topton, died August 29, 2016 in ManorCare West Allen. She was the widow of Robert Dannelly. Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Paul Dey and Anna S. (Reidenauer) Gambler. Janet worked for the former Kutztown Blouse Factory, Wenton Shoe, and Saucony Shoe for many years....

Mae L. Rhode

Mae L. Rhode

Aug 29, 2016

Mae L. Rhode, 93, formerly of Emmaus, died August 29, 2016 in Praxis. She was the widow of Stanley R. Rhode. Born in Alburtis, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ella L. (Frederick) Baus. Mae worked as a sewing machine operator for the former Perfect Knit and Quality Sportswear for 45 years,...

Bonnie J. Burns

Bonnie J. Burns

Aug 28, 2016

Bonnie J. Burns, 68, formerly of Allentown, died August 28, 2016 in Mountain Top Senior Care surrounded by her family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Myron A. and Fern H. (Rader) Reynolds.

Survivors: Daughters, Erin D. Goodlander of Tafton and Jill Burns...

Dolores E. Owens

Dolores E. Owens

Aug 24, 2016

Dolores E. Owens, 84, of Allentown, died August 24, 2016 in Above and Beyond. She was the widow of Delmar T. Owens. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur P. and Estella (Smith) Fink. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church and...

Charlotte I. Schuster

Charlotte I. Schuster

Aug 22, 2016

Charlotte I. Schuster, 95, formerly of Macungie, died August 22, 2016 in Manor Care Allentown. She was the widow of William Schuster. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Estella (Beitler) Long. She was a waitress and hostess at the former Heiter's Dinner in Emmaus.

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James J. Rienzo

James J. Rienzo

Aug 21, 2016

James Rienzo, 101, of Macungie, formally of Toms River, NJ, passed away August 21, 2016 in Devon House. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mabel (Mealey) Rienzo. He was the widower of Marie (Bernardo) Rienzo. James worked for NJ State Department of Health before retiring...

Louis G. Hampton

Louis G. Hampton

Aug 21, 2016

Louis G. Hampton, 83, of Macungie, died August 21, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Black) Hampton.

Survivors: Wife; 6 Children; 2 Brothers; 11 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren.

Services: Celebration of Life Monday,...

Christina L. Pollock

Christina L. Pollock

Aug 21, 2016

Christina L. Yandle Pollock, 52, of Leesport, formerly of Emmaus, died August 21, 2016 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of William R. and Jacqueline G. (Hixson) Yandle of Emmaus. She worked in finance for over 30 years, last working as the office manager for Regency...

Betty J. Schantzenbach

Betty J. Schantzenbach

Aug 21, 2016

Betty J. (Reimert) Schantzenbach, 88, of Hamburg Berks Co, formerly of Orefield, passed away on August 21, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late Paul R. Schantzenbach. Betty was born in Macungie on January 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Schlegel) Reimert. Betty was a full time mother. She...

Jerald F. Neetz

Jerald F. Neetz

Aug 18, 2016

Jerald F. Neetz, "Pappy" 90, of Emmaus, passed away August 18, 2016 in At Home, Inc. Born in

Emaus, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Hunsberger) Neetz. He was the widower

of Althea...

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