Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

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...

Stanley T. Haberle

Stanley T. Haberle

Jun 20, 2015

Stanley T. Haberle., 87, of Allentown, died June 20, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He was the companion of Ada Yoder. Born in Hatfield, he was the son of the late Titus and Ida (Sell) Haberle. He worked on an assembly line for Exide Batteries for 30 years. He also worked at the Alburtis foundry. He was a...

Althea K. Smith

Althea K. Smith

Jun 19, 2015

Althea K. Smith, 87, formerly of Macungie, died June 19, 2015 in Devon House. She was the widow of William D. Smith. Born in Salisbury Twp., she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ellen (Fenstermaker) Schmick. She worked for Allen Organ as a secretary, East Penn School District for 10 years, first as a library aid and then...

Thomas Fogel

Thomas Fogel

Jun 14, 2015

Thomas Fogel, 80, of Emmaus, died June 14, 2015 in ManorCare Allentown. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Fred and Anna (Makibroda) Fogel. He worked for the City of Allentown in the Water and Sewer Department. He honorably served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Survivors: Daughters, Christina C. Fogel of Allentown...

Gerald O. Ziegler

Gerald O. Ziegler

Jun 11, 2015

Gerald O. Ziegler, 88, formerly of Emmaus, died June 11, 2015 Liza's House Personal Care Home, Danielsville. He was the widower of Betty L. (Bilger) Ziegler. Born in Fogelsville, he was the son of the late Oliver F. and Blanche E. (Lehr) Ziegler. He worked for C.E. Shearer Plumbing and Heating for 38 years, retiring in 1988. He was a...

Gary L. Huff

Gary L. Huff

Jun 11, 2015

Gary L. Huff, 59, of A.O.W., Lower Macungie Twp., died due to an accident on June 11, 2015. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Gayle C. (Smith) Getz of Macungie and the late William Huff. He formerly delivered oil locally and recently garage doors for Hormann Company in the Northeast. Gary enjoyed motor cross, riding, and restoring bikes....

Arthur W. Kern, Sr.

Arthur W. Kern, Sr.

Jun 1, 2015

Arthur W. Kern, Sr., 92, of Allentown, died June 1, 2015 in Westminster Village. He was the widower of Pearl E. (White) Kern. Arthur and Pearl were married almost 72 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Arthur F. and Katie (Mell) Kern. He worked for Mack Truck for 40 ½ years, retiring in 1982. He...

Dolores A. Miller

Dolores A. Miller

May 31, 2015

Dolores A. "Dolly" Miller, 79, of Emmaus, died suddenly on May 31, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She and her husband Edwin F. Miller celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July 2014. Born in Fredericks, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (DeLong) David, and was a proud member of the Emmaus High School Class of 1954....

Emma P. Brauchle

Emma P. Brauchle

May 30, 2015

Emma P. Brauchle, 87, of Macungie, died May 30, 2015 in Manor Care, Salisbury Twp. She was the widow of Joseph A. Brauchle, who died in 1986. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late William and Franziska Trauth. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. Emma was a long time member of the Macungie...

Betty M. Sterner

Betty M. Sterner

May 28, 2015

Betty M. Sterner, 91, of Macungie, died May 28, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Russell K. Sterner. Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late Raymond H. and Verna E. (Mack) Seislove. She worked for the former REMS Company and for Rodale, Emmaus for 42 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member...

Thomas J. Matthews

Thomas J. Matthews

May 20, 2015

Thomas J. Matthews, 71, of Emmaus, died May 20, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Jane M. (Betz) Matthews. Born in Glen Cove, NY he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Wade) Matthews. He was an air traffic controller, working for the FAA and at Stewart International Airport, retiring on April 29, 2013....

Rhoda O. Smith

Rhoda O. Smith

May 12, 2015

Rhoda O. Smith, 97, formerly of Emmaus, died May 12, 2015 in Fellowship Manor. She was the widow of Ernest C Smith. Born in Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Esther Mary (Calbert) Crago. Prior to marriage, she worked as a secretary in the PA State Department under Governor James Duff. She was a member...

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