Obituaries

Dec 7, 2016

Anita D. Eppel, 85, of Emmaus, died December 7, 2016 in Above and Beyond. She was the longtime fiancée  of Hans D. Plachetzki. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Anna Dorothea (Bucheit) Darimont. She worked in the office for the former Fairtex.

Survivors: Daughter, Elaine I. Cornetto...

Dec 2, 2016

Donald S. Bowie, Jr., 95, of Emmaus, passed away in his sleep on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at Luther Crest of Allentown. He was the husband of the late Anita (Deschenes) Bowie, to whom he was married for 65 years. Donald Smith Bowie was born June 2, 1921 in Long Branch, NJ to Donald and...

Nov 29, 2016

Dr. Stewart R. Rockwell, 94 of Emmaus, died November 29, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Mary (Nicol) Rockwell. Born in Stevens Point, PA, he was the son of the late Ray M. and Olivia (Ellnor) Rockwell. He was a graduate of Cornell University, earning a degree in Veterinary Science. He was...

Nov 28, 2016

Jacqueline G. Yandle, 73, of Emmaus, died November 28, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of William R. Yandle, with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage on Nov. 28, 2016. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late W. Ernest and Arlene E. (Mackes)...

Nov 26, 2016

Robert J. Getts (Pop-Pop fix), 86 of Allentown, passed away peacefully early in the morning of Saturday, November 26, 2016 with his son Joseph by his side. He was the husband of the late Mary E. Getts of Ashland, PA. Robert was born in Scranton, PA in 1930, and moved to Allentown as a young...

Nov 25, 2016

Lindsey A. Schoenly, 27, of Summit Hill, formerly of Emmaus, died November 25, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospital - Miners. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Ronald M. and Ellen M. (Benner) Schoenly. She was a cashier at convenience stores. She was a member of St. John's U.C.C., Emmaus.

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Nov 24, 2016

Walter E. Koehler, 80, of Center Valley, died Nov. 24, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Shirley R. (Schmeltzle) Koehler, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Kurt W. and Mildred E. (Ringer) Koehler. He worked for Rodale Manufacturing and later...

Nov 7, 2016

Gladys A. "Gabby" Ruth, 71, of Daytona Beach, FL formerly of Emmaus, died November 7, 2016 in her residence. She was the wife of Russell H. Ruth, with whom she celebrated 31 years of marriage. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. and Martha I. (Covely) Bartholomew. She was aa...

Nov 6, 2016

Vernon Nester, 88, formerly of Emmaus, died November 6, 2016 in Phoebe Allentown. He was the husband of the late Florence A. (Lorish) Nester. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Elmer and Mabel (Fegley) Nester. He worked as a draftsman for Kraft in Allentown for many years, retiring in 1990. Previously he worked as a welder...

Nov 2, 2016

Michael Kish, Jr., 91, of Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Center Valley, Pa, formerly of Emmaus, Pa and Frenchtown, NJ, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was also known as Mike and "Tookie" to family and close friends.

Born July 28, 1925 in Wilkes Barre, Pa, Mike was a son of the late Michael and Constance Grencavage Kish....

Oct 27, 2016

George Hoffman, 85, formerly of Upper Hanover Twp. and Macungie, died October 27, 2016 in Above and Beyond, Allentown. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Kern) Hoffman. Born in Philadelphia, George grew up in Lower Milford Twp. He worked as a fork lift operator for the Pillsbury Company for 35 years, retiring in 1994....

Oct 24, 2016

David M. Rickey, 64, of Pompano Beach, FL, died October 24, 2016 in Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Marilyn A. (Krauss) Rickey and the late Michael F. Rickey. David was a 1969 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and a 1974 graduate of the College...

Oct 22, 2016

Kathleen A. McMullen, 66, of Emmaus, died unexpectedly October 22, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown. She was the partner of Lucille Daddona for 38 years. Born in Bradenton, FL, she was the daughter of the late Donald Clayton and Elizabeth Jane (Walter) McMullen. Kathy attended Manatee County Schools graduating from Manatee High in 1967....

Oct 22, 2016

Ervin F. Mayer, 90, formerly of Coopersburg, died October 22, 2016 in Valley Manor Nursing Home. He was the widower of Mary Ann (Conrath) Mayer. Born in Hebron, ND, he was the son of the late Reinhold and Helen (Veitz) Mayer. He worked as the head of maintenance for Blue Cross/Blue Shield for many years,...

Oct 20, 2016

Larry G. Haberstumpf, 76, of Bath passed away October 20, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born and raised in Emmaus, he was the son of the late George H. and Kathleen A. (Merkel) Haberstumpf. He grew up working for the family business Chestnut Street Market in Emmaus. He was an Emmaus High School class...

Oct 17, 2016

Raymond Samuel Lapp, 77, of Allentown, died October 17, 2016 in Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Mildred E. "Millie" (Debus) Lapp, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. Born in Lanark, he was the son of the late Howard S. and Mildred (Wieder) Lapp. He worked for Mack Trucks for 38 years,...

Oct 16, 2016

Jeffrey Linn Keller, 59, of Zionsville, died October 16, 2016 in his residence. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Merritt K. and Barbara A. (Laudenslager) Keller of Zionsville. He worked as a truck driver for NFI. He honorably served his country in the Navy. Jeff was a HAM Radio Operator under the call...

Oct 15, 2016

Ellen M. (Heinly)Sosnoski, 40, of Paxinos, died October 15, 2016. She was the wife of Brian J. Sosnoski. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Larry and Barbara (Bernecker) Heinly. Ellen was a 1994 graduate of Emmaus High School, a 1998 graduate of Juniata College with a BA in Business Management and...

Oct 9, 2016

Paul I. Wentz, III, 63, of Macungie, died October 9, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Orpha L. and Paul I. Wentz, Jr. He was a truck driver for over 40 years.

Survivors: Daughter, Autumn Poniktera of Allentown;...

Oct 6, 2016

Ruth A. Martucci, 92, formerly of Allentown, died October 6, 2016 in Lehigh Center. She was the widow of George T. Martucci. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Anna (Blacker) Keinert. Ruth was a loving homemaker. She was a lifetime member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church. She was a...