Barbara M. Wright
Nov 15, 2014
Barbara M. Wright, 81, of Macungie, passed away November 15, 2014 in Lehigh Center. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Leora M. (Van Brocklin) Wright. She was an elementary school teacher for the Easton Area School District form 1963 until her retirement in 1991. Previously she taught in the North Coventry School...
Ruth M. Kalnas
Nov 13, 2014
Ruth M. (Reppert) Kalnas, 87, of Emmaus, passed away November 13, 2014 in Weston Senior Living Center. She was the widow of the late Paul Kalnas. Born in Coplay, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Lillian (Everett) Reppert. She worked in the food industry for City View Diner. Survivors: Son, Tracy Kalnas; Grandchildren, Carey Oswald, Tina Oswald,...
Audrey J. Wendling
Nov 11, 2014
Audrey J. (DeWalt) Wendling Audrey J. (DeWalt) Wendling, 78, of Macungie, was surrounded by family in her home when she went to be with Jesus on November 11, 2014. She was the wife of Donald J. Wendling. Born in Summit Lawn, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Iva (Barr) DeWalt. She worked as an administrative assistant for...
Sherida L. Cummings-King
Nov 1, 2014
Sherida L. Cummings-King, 63, of Reading, died peacefully at home on November 1, 2014. Born in Bethlehem, she was the wife of Michael R. King and the daughter of Leon E. Cummings and the late Jean (Suter) Cummings. Sheri graduated from Emmaus High School, attended Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, and earned a baccalaureate degree from Penn State. Sheri...
Cathy A. Miller
Oct 22, 2014
Cathy A. (Beible) Miller, 53, of Emmaus, died October 22, 2014 in her residence. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Andrew and Sandra (Miller) Beible. She worked for DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, and Strayer University where she held numerous jobs as Director of Marketing, College Administrator, Academic Advisor, and Admissions Officer. She was a member of Jerusalem...
Sherwood J. Remaly
Oct 15, 2014
Sherwood J. Remaly, 96, formerly of Emmaus, died October 15, 2014 in Above and Beyond, Allentown. He was the widower of Ruth E. "Bette" (Wark) Remaly. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Preston H. and Mamie J. (Peter) Remaly. He was a technician for National Cash Register for 45 years, retiring in 1987. He was a...
Warren A. Keller
Oct 15, 2014
Warren A. Keller, 89, formerly of Emmaus, died October 15, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widower of June B. (Brelsford) Keller. Born in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Miriam (Simons) Ziegler Grow and stepson of the late Clarence C. Ziegler. He was a graduate of Muhlenberg College and Temple University, earning a Master's Degree...
Jacqueline J. Shedlock
Oct 14, 2014
Jacqueline J. Shedlock, 50, of Coopersburg, passed away October 14, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. She was the companion of Jerry Cox for 23 years. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the beloved daughter of John and Jeanne (Fortunato) Shedlock of Coopersburg. She worked in the drafting department for AM Communications and later as a courier for Airborne...
Joan A. Johnson
Oct 14, 2014
Joan A. Johnson, 83, of Zionsville, formerly of Huntington, NY, died October 14, 2014 in Quakertown Center. She was the wife of Russell H. Johnson. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Stutzbach) Piccirillo. She worked as the Confidential Secretary for the Town Supervisor of Huntington, NY. She was an avid golfer and...
Francine D. Slifer
Sep 28, 2014
Francine D. Slifer, 81, of Emmaus, died September 28, 2014. She was the wife of Lloyd E. Slifer. Francine was the daughter of the late Millard R. and Catherine E. Schumaker growing up with her four siblings in Orefield, Pennsylvania. Francine was a 1951 graduate of Parkland High School and a bookkeeper at the International Ladies Garment Workers office. After...
Oran C. Correll
Sep 25, 2014
Oran C. "Oz" Correll, 86, formerly of Emmaus, died Sept. 25, 2014 in Lehigh Commons. He was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College. He worked in quality control for Air Products, retiring in 1986. Ozzie was an avid golfer. He honorably served his country in the Army. Survivors: He was the husband of his loving and caring wife Luella...
Marie B. Thomas
Sep 23, 2014
Marie B. "Daisy" (Stanley) Thomas, 92, of Emmaus, formerly of Palmerton, died September 23, 2014 in Lehigh Center. She was the widow of the late John B. Thomas who she was married to for 67 years. Born in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Paulina (Fulier) Stanley. She was a loving and caring mother...
William Pearsall
Sep 23, 2014
William "The Rabbit Man" Pearsall, 85, of Macungie, died September 23, 2014 in the Phoebe Home. He was the widower of Bessie L. (Long) Pearsall. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Shelly) Pearsall. He worked in the blast furnaces for Bethlehem Steel for 40 years, retiring in 1992. For 50 years, he raised...
June E. Reed
Sep 19, 2014
June E. (Wilkinson) Reed, 88, formerly of Emmaus, died September 19, 2014 in Masonic Village at Elizabethville. She was the widow of Benjamin D. Reed. Born in Dornsife, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl (Pickering) Wilkinson. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and accomplished artist. She loved to play golf and was a long-time member...
Cheryl A. (Arnold) Frey
Sep 16, 2014
Cheryl A. (Arnold) Frey, 58, of Alburtis, died September 16, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospice House. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Granville W. and Lorraine C. (Erb) Arnold. She worked as a secretary for Chem Lawn, Farm and Home, and Lighting Source. She was a supporter of the Lehigh County Humane Society and had a...
Frances V. Berkenstock
Sep 13, 2014
Frances V. Berkenstock, 89, of Emmaus, died September 13, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown. She was the widow of Foster L. Clark and Linford W. Berkenstock. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Nester) Clauser. She was a seamstress for many years. She was a member of St. Paul's U.C.C., Trexlertown. Survivors: Sons,...
Guenther Decker
Sep 10, 2014
Guenther Decker, 73, of Emmaus, died September 10, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of Hedwig (Schwab) Decker. Born in Koenigsdorf, Austria, he was the son of the late Rudolf and Ida (Holler) Decker. He was a woodworker for Knoll, Inc. for 40 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Lehigh Saengerbund, the...
Julius H. Keck
Sep 4, 2014
Julius H. Keck, 94, of Allentown, formerly of Bronx, NY and Westbury, LI, NY, died September 4, 2014 in his residence. He was the widower of Eileen C. (Jacobsen) Keck. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Ludwig and Emily (Marks) Keck. He was a repairman and set-up man for printing presses in New York City...
Raymond E. Spaide
Aug 24, 2014
Raymond E. Spaide, 85, of Whitehall, died August 24, 2014 in Lehigh Center. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frederick and Sarah (Geissinger) Spaide. He was a chef at Youell's Oyster House and enjoyed gardening. He honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors: Brother, Frederick Spaide of Allentown; Sister, Jean Spaide...
Forrest C. Beers
Aug 21, 2014
Forrest C. Beers, 92, of Emmaus, formerly of Bowmanstown, died August 26, 2014 in Cedarbrook. Born in Bowmanstown, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Hannah M. (Andreas) Beers. He worked for 39 years at the NJ Zinc Company as a tool clerk. Forrest honorably served his country in the Air Force during WWII, stationed on the...