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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Donald P. Kloss
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...
Donald R. Bitting
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...
John M. Spearman
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...
Floyd E. Wood
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...
Anna B. Comfort
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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John A. Shafer, Ii
Aug 10, 2016
John A. Shafer II, 82, of Easley, SC, husband of Mary Anne Sims Shafer, entered into Eternal Life, Wed., Aug. 10th at Foothills Retirement Community of Easley, SC. Born in Allentown, PA on June 2, 1934 and was the son of the late Celeste Bleiler Shafer and John H.E. Shafer. John loved spending...
Doris L. Kunkel
Aug 8, 2016
Doris L. Kunkel, 90, formerly of Emmaus, died August 8, 2016 in the Phoebe Home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Paul F. Kunkel, with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of William J. and Burnetta K. (Smith) Leh. Doris was a graduate of...
Evangeline Roberta Coeyman
Aug 6, 2016
Evangeline Roberta Coeyman died August 6, 2016 after decline through terminal dementia. Daughter of Gertrude and Wharton Schuler, she was born in Vera Cruz on October 8, 1921.
A 1939 graduate of Emmaus High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing in 1942, in March 1943 Evangeline enlisted in...
Dorothy M. Fegley
Aug 3, 2016
Dorothy M. Fegley, 82, of Zionsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband James H. Fegley, Sr. in 1992. Born in Zionsville, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Rose (Lagler) Schmaldinst. She was formerly employed at Rodale Press and was...
David M. Heiser
Jul 25, 2016
David M. Heiser, 63, of Orefield, passed away July 25, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John J. and Ruth K. (Lewis) Heiser. He was the husband of Martha A. (Androsky) Heiser. David worked as a line operator at Apollo Metals LTD in Bethlehem for 36 years. He loved fishing,...