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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth H. Speary
Jan 27, 2015
Ruth H. Speary, 80, of Emmaus, died January 27, 2015 in her residence. She was the widow of Jack R. Speary. Born in Muncy, she was the daughter of the late W. Raymond and Helen M. (Faus) Hess. Ruth worked as a medical technologist for the former Allentown Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital, retiring in 1991. She was an active...
Frederick H. Hirschel, Iii
Jan 25, 2015
Frederick H. Hirschel, III, 66, of Macungie, died January 25, 2015 in his residence. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Bortz) Hirschel. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Myrtle (Ott) Hirschel and Frederick H. Hirschel, II. He worked as an assistant manager for M. W. Wood and previously worked for Bethlehem Steel and Lehigh Valley...
Constance F. Fretz
Jan 23, 2015
Constance F. Fretz, 71, of Macungie, passed away January 23, 2015. She was born March 9, 1943 in Johnstown, to the late Richard and Gladys Mills of Tire Hill, PA. Connie was a retiree of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie, serving on church council, altar guild, and Sisters of Spirit. She...
Andrew S. Comfort
Jan 22, 2015
Andrew S. Comfort, 55, of Macungie, died January 22, 2015 in Fellowship Manor. Born in Barre, VT, he was the son of Anna B. (Taylor) Comfort of Allentown and the late David A. Comfort, Sr. Andrew worked in food service for Lehigh University and Cedar Crest College. Survivors: Mother; Brother, David A. Comfort, Jr. and wife Cynthia of Coopersburg; Nieces,...
Richard A. Whitner
Jan 19, 2015
Richard A. Whitner, 83, of Allentown, died January 19, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Bernadine L. (Leshko) Leskowsky. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Claude and Marguerite (Stern) Whitner. He worked as a unit manager for General Electric for 40 years, retiring in 1985. He honorably served his country in the...