Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Mary Roddick

Mary Roddick

Aug 31, 2015

Mary (Graham) Roddick, 96, of Macungie, passed away peacefully on Monday August 31, 2015 at home surrounded by family and friend Ruth. Mary and her late husband Ian (Scotty) Roddick were married for 71 years raising two sons. Born in Port nan Giuran - Isle of Lewis, Scotland Mary was one of nine children of the late John and Annie...

Diana M. Mccarthy

Diana M. Mccarthy

Aug 28, 2015

Diana M. (Serafin) McCarthy, 70, of Allentown, passed away August 28, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Richard J. McCarthy, to whom she was married for 49 years this past November. She was a homemaker who loved the beach and finding treasures at garage sales. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Robert E. Serafin and the late...

Marshall E. Rau

Marshall E. Rau

Aug 23, 2015

Marshall E. Rau, 70, formerly of Emmaus, died August 23, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of Judith A. (Seibert) Rau. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Marshall L. and Virginia G. (George) Rau. Marshall worked for Mack Trucks as a production technician for 30 years, retiring in 1998. After retirement, he...

John M. Wapner, Jr.

John M. Wapner, Jr.

Aug 21, 2015

John M. Wapner, Jr., 55, of Emmaus, died August 21, 2015. He was the husband of Sharon E. (Pachter) Wapner. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Dr. John M. and Aileen R. (Hickey) Wapner. He was the IT manager for Bracalente Manufacturing, Trumbauersville. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. Survivors: He is...

Billie J. Beck

Billie J. Beck

Aug 16, 2015

Billie J. Beck, 73, of Emmaus, died August 16, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the wife of Paul J. Beck, with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage on August 25, 2015. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia (Druckenmiller) DeLong. She worked in the bakery at Weis Markets, Emmaus for...

Joan P. Crane

Joan P. Crane

Aug 6, 2015

Joan P. Crane, 82, of Emmaus, died August 6, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. She was the widow of William J. Lucci and James Crane. Born in Hartford, CT., she was the daughter of the late Barton E. and Sarah (McIntyre) Kunkel. She worked as an accounts receivable supervisor at Stuyvesant Insurance Company; she also worked for Royal Typewriter...

Lorraine M. Haas

Lorraine M. Haas

Aug 5, 2015

Lorraine M. Haas, 87, of Emmaus, died August 5, 2015 in Fellowship Manor. She was the widow of Donald W. Haas. Born in Ormrod, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Minnie J. (Warmkessel) Herbster. She was a 1946 graduate of Whitehall High School and a 1950 graduate of Kutztown State College. She was a teacher at...

Paul N. Schwarz

Paul N. Schwarz

Aug 3, 2015

Paul N. Schwarz, 75, of Coopersburg, passed on to eternal life August 3, 2015 at his home. Born on November 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul N. and Irma (Lee) Schwarz. Paul and his wife Elsie shared 22 years of marriage on November 23. He was a graduate of William Allen High School and attended Temple...

Floyd C. Schmoyer

Floyd C. Schmoyer

Aug 1, 2015

Floyd C. Schmoyer, 87, of Emmaus, died August 1, 2015 in his residence. He was the widower of Doris Jane (DeLong) Schmoyer. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Sarah L. (Fink) Schmoyer. He owned and operated Schmoyer's Barber Shop for 63 years, retiring on April 1, 2000. He was an active member of...

Reba J. Webb

Reba J. Webb

Jul 30, 2015

Reba J. (Barnett) Webb, 80, of Keo, AR, born on March 21, 1935 and passed away July 30, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Ray T. Barnett and Daisy C. (Smith) Crow. She retired as a real estate agent. Survivors: Son, Jack R. Mezza and wife Alice of Mayflower, AR; Daughter, Gaetonette Mezza and companion Nick Schoen of...

Loraine J. Rothrock

Loraine J. Rothrock

Jul 24, 2015

Loraine J. (Zepp) Rothrock, 77, of Kutztown, passed away July 24, 2015. She was the daughter of the late William P. and Florence B. (Schlicher) Zepp. She worked as a factory worker for Central Sprinkler in Lansdale and at Home Health Aid for Community Home Services from Souderton. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist, Souderton. She loved feeding...

Mary J. Maurer

Mary J. Maurer

Jul 13, 2015

Mary J (Kelly) Maurer, 87, passed away July 13, 2015 in her room at Lehigh Commons, Macungie. PA. She was the wife of the late Robert W Maurer. Born in Lima, Ohio, she was the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (Arndt) Kelly. She was a graduate of St. Mary's College, Columbus, OH. She was a member of St. Ann Church...

Eric Michael Mcdonald

Eric Michael Mcdonald

Jul 10, 2015

Eric M. McDonald, 38, of Schnecksville, died July 10, 2015. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Robert S. and Barbara (Schantz) McDonald of Schnecksville. He was a 1995 graduate of Parkland High School. He drove over the road trucking. He honorably served his country in the Army. Survivors: Daughter, Bridgette Miller; Son, Harley McDonald; Sisters, Hope (Brad) DeLong...

Florence A. Doney

Florence A. Doney

Jul 9, 2015

Florence A. Doney, 87, formerly of Emmaus, died July 9, 2015 in Cedarbrook. She was the widow of Ira E. Doney. Born in Zionsville, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Kathryn (Debus) Rupp. She was a member of Chestnut Hill U.C.C. Florence was active in the Don Laine Campground in Palmerton. Survivors: Brothers, Henry, Jacob, Harry, and...

Alice Bello

Alice Bello

Jul 3, 2015

Alice Bello, 92, of Emmaus, died July 3, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the wife of the late James Bello. She worked as a bookkeeper for Brooks Brothers. She was a member of Lehigh Valley Baptist Church, Emmaus Survivors: She is survived by her Son, James M. Bello and wife Michelle of Bethlehem; Brothers, Rolland and Samuel;...

Barry G. Woodring

Barry G. Woodring

Jul 2, 2015

Barry G. Woodring, 74, of Emmaus, went home to be with his Lord and Savior July 2, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Lagler) Woodring, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born in Catasauqua, he was the son of the late George R. and Mae L (Kratzer) Woodring. He was a...

Adele M. Kivatinos

Adele M. Kivatinos

Jun 24, 2015

Adele Margaret (Caputo) Kivatinos, 69, of Breinigsville, Passed away on June 24, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. She was the widow to the late Edward T. Kivatinos. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Adele Caputo. She attended Trap Hagen School where she earned an associate's degree in Art. She worked many years...

Donald S. Clum

Donald S. Clum

Jun 21, 2015

Donald S. Clum, 87, of Center Valley, died June 21, 2015 in his residence. He was the husband of Phyllis (McGillvary) Clum. On June 6, 1953 they were married at Southside Church of Christ in Lima OH. Born in Lafayette OH, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Bess (Vint) Clum. He was the Manager of Office Services...

Edward S. Matulevicius

Edward S. Matulevicius

Jun 21, 2015

Edward S. Matulevicius, 72, of Coopersburg, died June 21, 2015 in Luther Crest. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Quinn) Matulevicius. Born in Montreal, Canada, he was the son of the late Stephen and Julie (Blauzitaite) Matulevicius. He worked as a chemical engineer for Exxon Research and Engineering for 33 years and Air Products for 2 years. He was...

John B. Lovis

John B. Lovis

Jun 20, 2015

John B. Lovis, 80, of Emmaus, died June 20, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Lois A. (Heidenfeldt) Lovis, they would have celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary next month. Born in Rahway, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Donald B. and Margaret (Spur) Lovis. A native of Winchester and Lexington, MA, he was...

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