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
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
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
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
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...
Edward T. Kivatinos
May 12, 2015
Edward Theodore Kivatinos, 73, of Breinigsville, died May 12, 2015 in Mosser Nursing Home. He was the husband of Adele (Caputo) Kivatinos. Born in Queens NY, he was the son of the late Theodore and Suzanne (Savicki) Kivatinos. He worked as an elevator mechanic for New York City Housing Authority. He was a member of the Reginiains. He loved playing...
Cynthia Ann Wagner
May 12, 2015
Cynthia Ann (Swallow) Wagner, 58, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, May 12, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Gloria G. (Dreas) Swallow and Arthur A. Swallow, Sr. of Sun City Center, FL. She was a case worker for State of PA Welfare Office and was a certified LPN....
Edna M. Sadrovitz
May 11, 2015
Edna M. Sadrovitz, 95, of Coopersburg, died May 11, 2015 in her residence. She was the widow of William Sadrovitz. Born in Limeport, she was the daughter of the late Blair and Salome (Keck) Schantzenbach. She was a cook at the Lower Milford Twp. Fire Company for many years and was in charge of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a...
Virginia L. Fishburn
May 5, 2015
Virginia L. (Brehm) Fishburn, 91, of Macungie, formerly of Emmaus, died May 5, 2015 at Lehigh Commons surrounded by family. She was married to Davidson K. Fishburn for 61 years prior to his death in 2003. Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary M. (Hoch) Brehm. She was a file clerk at Rodale...
Michael S. Kneiss, Jr.
May 3, 2015
Michael S. "Tiny" Kneiss, Jr., 74, of Center Valley, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Sacred Heart Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Martha (Hudak) Kneiss, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on May 1, 2015. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Michael S. Kneiss, Sr. and Helen...
John S. Shedlock
May 1, 2015
John S. Shedlock, 76, of Coopersburg, passed away on May 1, 2015 in the arms of his loving wife and daughters. He was the husband of Jeanne (Fortunato) Shedlock. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Erdlyi) Shedlock. He was retired after 43 years of service from Mack Trucks World Headquarters. He was...
Dorothy M. Herring
Apr 22, 2015
Dorothy M. Herring, 96, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Beulah (Miller) Saul. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harry Herring. She graduated from Kutztown High School and Kutztown University. She taught elementary school in Leesport, Berks County for many years....
Kenneth W. Hahn
Apr 21, 2015
Kenneth "Kenny" Weidner Hahn, 83, of Emmaus, died April 21, 2015 in his home. He was the husband of Marion (Haufe) Hahn with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on April 16, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Kenneth G.W. and Dorothy (Weidner) Hahn. After graduating from Bethlehem Votech in 1949, he served with...
Ralphine E. Kavalir
Apr 18, 2015
Ralphine E. Kavalir, 82, of Macungie, died April 18, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown. She was the widow of James A. Kavalir. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Traficante) Diferio. She attended St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Orefield. Survivors: Son, James C. Kavalir and wife Christine of Macungie; Sister, Josephine Duffy...
Sara J. Mackenzie
Apr 16, 2015
Sara J. Mackenzie, 73, of Emmaus, died April 16, 2015 in Cedarbrook. She was the widow of Bruce D. Mackenzie. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Wambold) Brensinger. She was a waitress for the former Friendly's on Lehigh Street for 22 years. Survivors: Sons, Mark D. Mackenzie and Bruce Scott Mackenzie; Daughters, Amy...
Lucia Vicidomini
Apr 8, 2015
Lucia Vicidomini, 72, of Allentown, died April 8, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Franco Vicidomini. Born in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Angelina (Alfonso) Della Porta. She was a homemaker. She attended St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. Survivors: Son, Aniello "Neil" Vicidomini of Allentown; Daughter, Rosa wife of Luciano...
Bernadine A. Semprini
Apr 6, 2015
Bernadine A. Semprini, 90, of Emmaus, died April 6, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Roy E. Semprini. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Stephan and Valentina (Golsody) Matura. She was a seamstress for the former R & F Dress for 23 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of St....
Janet V. Kradjel
Apr 5, 2015
Janet V. Kradjel, 84, of Zionsville, died April 5, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Henry H. Kradjel. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George N. and A. Viola (Lilinthall) Fraser. She and her husband owned and operated Kradjel's Market for 30 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member...
Christine I. Nonnemacher
Apr 1, 2015
Christine I. (Teeny) Nonnemacher, 84, of Emmaus, passed peacefully on April 1, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born on April 25, 1930 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur C. and Bertha B. (Bitting) Roth. Christine was a loving sister to siblings Wilberta, Paul, Kathryn, Kenneth, Janet, and Barbara. A talented artist, she studied painting with Dr....
Pearl E. Kern
Mar 31, 2015
Pearl E. Kern, 91, of Allentown, died March 31, 2015 in Phoebe Home. She was the wife of Arthur W. Kern, Sr. for 71 years. They were married on May 23, 1943. Born in Egypt, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mae (Guth) White. She was a homemaker and worked for Ritter Brothers Silk Mill for 16...