Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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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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....

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 16, 2016

Donald P. Kloss, 57, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2016 after a long and difficult struggle with ALS. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late James J. and Annamay E. (Gray) Kloss. Don worked as a cook for the Brass Rail and the Village Inn, was kitchen...

Aug 16, 2016

Donald R. Bitting, 81, of Allentown, died August 16, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widow of Eileen S. (Schuler) Bitting. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Warren and Leah (Alderfer) Bitting. He was employed by Sears Roebuck for 24 years, retiring in 1989. He also worked for Day...

Aug 15, 2016

John M. Spearman, 61, of Alburtis, died Aug. 15, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Lori A. (Engleman) Spearman. Born in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Elbert and Pauline (Rivera) Spearman. John served in the Air Force for six years, and later worked as a...

Aug 14, 2016

Floyd E. Wood, 71, of Hernando, Florida formerly of Macungie, PA, passed away

on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at home with his loving wife, Karen and his dog and

best friend, Spike. He fought a long, courageous...

Aug 10, 2016

Anna B. Comfort, 89, formerly of Emmaus, died August 10, 2016 in Moravian Village of Bethlehem. She was the widow of David A. Comfort, Sr. Born in Beattyville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ethel (Caudill) Taylor. She was a loving wife and mother.

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