Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Mary Jane Mahler, 97, formerly of Macungie, died April 10, 2025 at Luther Crest.  She was the wife of the late Frederick L. Mahler.  Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Ira A. and Katie M. (Stahler) Lutsey.  Mary Jane was a teacher at Shoemaker Elementary School from 1974 until retiring in 1990.  She later worked...

Apr 9, 2025

Brian Dries, 63, of South Whitehall Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday April 9, 2025 with his loving wife, Denise Dries, by his side.

Born on September 16, 1961 in Allentown, Brian was the son of the late Donald and Nancy Dries. He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1979 and later earned an...

Apr 5, 2025

Cindy A. Roche, 68, of Allentown, died April 5, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg.  She was the wife of the late Edward Roche.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Jeanette A. (Trexler) Lauer and the late Webster G. Lauer.  Cindy was a loving homemaker.  She enjoyed bowling.

Cindy is survived by her mother,...

Mar 30, 2025

Linda J. Miller, 75, was the wife of Charles D. Miller.   They celebrated 57 years of marriage this past June 17th.  She was the daughter of the late Walter Robert & Evelyn May (Fegley) Schwartz.

Linda was a lifelong member of the Emmaus Moravian Church and a 1967 graduate of Emmaus High School.  She was an avid...

Mar 29, 2025

Grayson Eugene McNair passed away on March 29, 2025, at Country Meadows, Allentown. He was born to the late Irving Sr. and Lucie (Wagstaff) McNair of Emmaus on December 16, 1940. In 1958, he graduated from Emmaus High School as valedictorian and in 1962 from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Engineering.

At Virginia, he...

Mar 28, 2025

Steve Wasilow, 95, died March 28, 2025 while residing at the Atrium in Allentown.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Peter and Catherine (Haluscak) Wasilow.  Steve was an Air Force veteran.  After early success in sales, he established his own sales company, Futuristic Enterprises.  The successful business operated for over 25 years before his retirement in 1990.  ...

Mar 26, 2025

Daniel T. Schwartz, 64, of Emmaus, died March 26, 2025 in his residence.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Lucille K. (Miller) Schwartz and the late Neil R. Schwartz.  Dan worked as a landscaper for Schwartz Landscaping for over 40 years, retiring in 2020.  He was a member of Solomon's U.C.C., Macungie. He loved his grandchildren dearly...

Mar 18, 2025

Charlene A. Campbell, 69, of Allentown, died March 18, 2025 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Richard P. Campbell.  Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Allen J. and Hermina (Windish) Illes.  She worked for McDonald's on 7th Street, Allentown.

Charlene is survived by her daughter, Tina File; brothers, John...

Mar 14, 2025

Cora Ann King, 53, of Greene, NY, died March 14, 2025.  Born in Greene, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard Pope and Cora Burden.  Cora worked as an aide at Broome Developmental Center for many years.  When she wasn't working, she liked spending time with her family, camping, and watching the Cowboys.  She also enjoyed watching...

Mar 14, 2025

John W. "Jack" Trauch, Jr., 81, of Emmaus, died March 14, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Susan M. (Schweitzer) Trauch, being married for 61 years.  Born in Red Hill, he was the son of the late Doris (Kauffman) and John W. Trauch, Sr.  Jack worked in truck management, working for Hubco...

Mar 10, 2025

Robert R. "Bert" "Bob" Morenci, age 61, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Dominic and Regina (Smith) Morenci. He was the loving husband of Carol S. (Androsky) Morenci with whom he shared 32 years of marriage.

He graduated from William Allen High School in 1981....

Mar 8, 2025

Edmund H. "Nupper" Schmidt, 85, of Allentown, died March 8, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the companion of Anne Louise (Kehs) LaFaver.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Theodore and Betty Schmidt and Ruth (Zeizer) and Charles Broscious.  He worked on the production line for Mack Trucks for 38 years, retiring in 2003.  ...

Mar 8, 2025

Michael C. Moll, 67, died March 8, 2025 in Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.  He was the husband of the late Ellen A. (Dougherty) Moll.  Born in St. Clair, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Orlowsky) Moll.  Michael was a firefighter, forest fire fighter, and EMT.  He was the head of maintenance for Trinity Mission...

Mar 8, 2025

Anna M. Schlaner (Stoudt), 93, of Coopersburg, PA, passed away on March 8, 2025 after a lengthy illness.  Born in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Anna Stoudt.  For 51 years, Anna was the loving wife of the late John F. Schlaner, Sr.  Prior to her illness, she was a faithful parishioner at St. Joseph's...

Mar 8, 2025

Patricia E. Householder, 75, of Allentown, died March 8, 2025.  She was the wife of Bruce D. Householder.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa (Miletics) Hulko.  Patty was the office manager for Plastic Mart for over 20 years, retiring in 2013.  She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Mar 7, 2025

Jane M. Keinert, 97, of Allentown, died March 7, 2025 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Arthur S. Keinert.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (Gehman) Eisenhard.  Jane was a 1948 graduate of Allentown Nursing School, where she won the pediatric award.  She worked as...

Mar 3, 2025

Margaret Ann Wieder, age 80, formally of Emmaus, passed away on March 3, 2025 in Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab in Allentown. Born in Topeka, KS, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Connie (Schiffelbein) Deghand. She was the loving wife of the late Jack G. Wieder with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.

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Feb 27, 2025

Alvira E.  "Betty" McTish 94, of Allentown died February 27, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Matthew J. McTish.   Born in Confluence, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Buzard) Shipley.  Betty was a 1948 graduate of Salamanca High School, graduate of Deaconess Hospital School...

Feb 27, 2025

Charles E. Bachman, III, 69, of Wescosville, died Feb. 27, 2025 in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ruth E. (Smith) and Charles E. Bachman, Jr. Chuck worked as an office manager for PA Site Contractors, Inc. He was a life member of the Lower Macungie Fire Department, serving as a photographer. Chuck...

Feb 27, 2025

Arlene E. Sampino, age 87, of Allentown, passed away on February 27, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Oxford, NY, she was a daughter of the late Walter Ward and Helen Pauline (Jackson) Crevier. She was the loving wife of the late Vincent A. "Sammy" Sampino with whom she shared 50 years of...