Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Helen Ann Laudenschlager

Helen Ann Laudenschlager

Mar 30, 2015

Helen A. Laudenschlager of Emmaus died peacefully in her sleep at Luther Crest of Allentown early on the morning of Monday, March 30. Helen was born on May 7, 1920 in the Broad Street Hotel in Emmaus. She is the daughter of Andrew Jagnesak and Mary Sagat. At that time her father owned the hotel. During her childhood, the family...

Peyton S. Allen

Peyton S. Allen

Mar 28, 2015

Peyton Sophia Allen, of Macungie, was born March 22, 2015 and passed away March 28, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. She was the daughter of Brian Allen and Stephanie Ashlin. Survivors: Mother; Father; Paternal Grandparents, Gary and wife Donna Allen; Maternal Grandparents, Gerald and Carol Kuehner; Paternal Great Grandparents, Harry and wife Margaret Faust, and Gloria; Maternal Great Grandmother...

Theresa C. Kowalchik

Theresa C. Kowalchik

Mar 26, 2015

Theresa C. Kowalchik, 75, of Allentown, died March 26, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. She was the wife of George J. Kowalchik, Sr. Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Catherine A. (Borinski) Roberts. She was a line worker for Alpo Pet Foods for 22 years, retiring in 2007. She was a...

Dolores M. Moon

Dolores M. Moon

Mar 25, 2015

Dolores M. Moon, 67, of Emmaus, died March 25, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Dennis C. Moon. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Malloy) Hayes. She worked in accounts receivables for Rodale and later as a hostess for Trivet, cashier at Dollar Tree and in the deli department...

Anne M. Lowe

Anne M. Lowe

Mar 21, 2015

Anne M. Lowe, 85, of Emmaus, died March 21, 2015 in her residence. She was the widow of Richard J. Lowe. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Swainson) Murphy. Survivors: Daughters, Terry wife of Stewart Edwards of Fairfax, VA, Karen wife of Donald Robbins of King of Prussia, and Lisa wife of Scott...

Charles E. Russoli

Charles E. Russoli

Mar 16, 2015

Charles E. Russoli, 81, of Allentown, died March 16, 2015 in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles M. Russoli and Rose T. (Schwartz) Russoli. He graduated magna cum laude from Lehigh University in 1955 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma...

George F. Breunig

George F. Breunig

Mar 15, 2015

George F. Breunig, 91, of Tamaqua, formerly of Emmaus, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Hometown. He was the husband of Lucille (Schollenberger) Breunig. Born in Alburtis, he was the son to the late George F. and Elsie (Ruth) Breunig. He was a welder for Traylor Engineering and later he and his wife were the proprietors of George's Schwinn...

Delmar T. Owens

Delmar T. Owens

Mar 15, 2015

Delmar T. Owens, 85, Allentown, died on March 15, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Dolores E. (Fink) Owens. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son to the late Marvin and Pearl (Mack) Owens. He was an electrician, working for IBEW Local 375 for 36 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Jerusalem Western...

James Asbury Downey Eaton

James Asbury Downey Eaton

Mar 13, 2015

James A.D. Eaton, 94, Allentown, died March 13, 2015 in Luther Crest, where he was residing. He was the widower of Alice (Peter) Eaton. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Joseph Jackson Eaton and Lucy (Downey) Eaton. He attended the University of Alabama and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1943 that graduated...

Richard M. Bendoritis

Richard M. Bendoritis

Mar 10, 2015

Richard M. Bendoritis, 74, of Macungie, died on March 10, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Marilyn H. (Hand) Bendoritis and father to Marin A. (Bendoritis) Ebbets. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Levendowski) Bendoritis. He was an educator, teaching in the Wayne Twp. Public Schools, Wayne,...

Daniel B. Tompkins

Daniel B. Tompkins

Mar 3, 2015

Daniel B. Tompkins, 84, of Downsville, NY, died on March 3, 2015 in Cornerstone Living. Born in Gregorytown, NY, he was the son to the late William and Flora (Foote) Tompkins. He worked for Post Construction and later was a self-employed slate quarry worker. He is a direct descendent of Daniel D. Tompkins Vice President of the U.S.A, and governor...

Joan Q. Perna

Joan Q. Perna

Mar 2, 2015

Joan Q. Perna, 78, of Emmaus, died March 2, 2015 at home. She was the widow of John C. Perna. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter to the late William G. and Ellen (DuRoss) Quinn. She was a teacher, working for Lehigh Valley Child Care and Vera Cruz School, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Most...

John P. Page

John P. Page

Feb 26, 2015

John P. Page, 54, Allentown, died on February 26, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son to the late Charles W. Page and Alice M. (Rybacki) Barlow. He worked in the parts department for Scott Chevrolet. Survivors: Step-Father, Glenwood Barlow of Wescosville; Sisters, Carolyn wife of Larry Bunting of Emmaus, and Susan Page...

Robert N. Skinner

Robert N. Skinner

Feb 23, 2015

Robert N. "Bob" Skinner was called home February 23, 2015 at LV Hospital Cedar Crest surrounded by his family. He was born July 5, 1940 and was the son of the late Rev. Ralph C. Skinner and Theresa M (Russel). Bob was married to Darlene J. (Lagler) for 52 years June 9, 2014. He was owner of COPYS2 in Fogelsville...

Emily M. Ruhf

Emily M. Ruhf

Feb 21, 2015

Emily M. Ruhf, 99, resident of Luther Crest Retirement Community, Allentown, formerly of Emmaus, died on February 21, 2015. Born in Emmaus, on April 18, 1915, Emily was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Naamah J. (Reinhard) Laudenslager. She was a graduate of Emmaus High School and Allentown Business College and was a member of the Lutheran Congregation...

Frank S. Sadrovitz

Frank S. Sadrovitz

Feb 16, 2015

Frank S. Sadrovitz, 91, of Emmaus, died February 16, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown. He was the husband of Josephine W. (Wilfinger) Sadrovitz. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Victor and Angela (Hauser) Sadrovitz. Frank worked as a division foreman for Bethlehem Steel for 38 ½ years, retiring in 1980. He honorably served his country...

Owen E. Kidd, Iii

Owen E. Kidd, Iii

Feb 15, 2015

Owen E. "Skip" Kidd, III, 66, of Whitehall, died February 15, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Nadiya C. Cehelsky-Kidd. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Mary Ann (Ochnich) and Owen E. Kidd, Jr. Skip was Assistant Vice President of Consumer Lending for Wells Fargo Bank, retiring in 2010. Previously...

Franklin H. Marsteller

Franklin H. Marsteller

Feb 15, 2015

Franklin H. Marsteller, 71, of Douglasville, died February 15, 2015 in Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia. He was the companion of Curtis W. Offner for 26 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Franklin L. and Helen E. (Kriebel) Marsteller. He attended Mansfield College and Westminster Choir College. He worked for Schneck Optical, Emmaus for 35...

Ellen M. Gregorinci

Ellen M. Gregorinci

Feb 10, 2015

Ellen M. (Stengel) Gregorinci, 91, of Allentown, passed away February 10, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. She was born in Allentown, to the late Walter and Lillian (Christman) Stengel. She worked on the cutting floor at Allentown Manufacturing, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ in Freemansburg. Survivors: Daughters, Kathleen wife...

Russell K. Sterner

Russell K. Sterner

Jan 30, 2015

Russell K. Sterner, 92, of Macungie, died January 30, 2015 in Phoebe Home. He was the husband of Betty M. (Seislove) Sterner. Born in Dillingersville, he was the son of the late Alvin H. and Alice (Weller) Sterner. He was a truck driver for A.H. Sterner Trucking, East Penn Foundry for 40 years. He worked for Tyler Pipe, Daniel's Motor...

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