Frieda T. Volpone
Dec 27, 2014
Frieda T. Volpone, 70, of Macungie, died December 27, 2014 in her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Theresa Simitz. She retired in 2008 and moved to Macungie after residing in Orangeburg, NY for 35 years. Frieda loved being a mother to her two children and grandmother to three grandchildren. Additionally, she enjoyed reading, watching television,...
Rev. Robert D. Harting
Dec 24, 2014
God called his faithful servant, Rev. Robert D. Harting, Home on Christmas Eve. After many years of suffering, he is finally singing with the angels. As a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend, he taught all those around him about love, faith, kindness, and respect for all people. He was a humble man with a generous spirit....
Ella G Kovats-Bernat
Dec 12, 2014
Ella Grace Kovats-Bernat, 10, of Allentown, died unexpectedly December 12, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Dr. Christopher and Dina Kovats-Bernat. She was a 5th grade student at the Swain School. Survivors: Parents; Brother, Addison Kovats-Bernat; Maternal Grandparents, Sandra and Richard Kovats; Paternal Grandmother, Virginia Harhi; Aunt, Julie and Anton Ruighauer and their...
Carol A. Dorney
Dec 12, 2014
Carol A. Dorney, 67, of Wescosville, died December 12, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Dennis W. Dorney, with whom she celebrated 36 years of marriage. Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary Alice (Kuntz) Ferrara. She worked as a customer service representative for Day-Timers and...
Robert R. Schmeltzle
Dec 11, 2014
Robert R. Schmeltzle, 81, of Emmaus, died December 11, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the widower of Bertha G. (Reiss) Schmeltzle. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Carl and Frances Schmeltzle. He worked for EFM and later was the co-owner of Carl Schmeltzle and Sons Used Auto Parts, retiring in 1998. He was...
Kenneth R. Earp
Dec 11, 2014
Kenneth R. Earp, 100, of Allentown, died December 11, 2014, at Above and Beyond Personal Care Home in Allentown. He was the widower of May (Hummel) Earp. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie (Heffelfinger) Earp. He was a letter carrier for the USPS for 30 years and later worked in the mailroom at...
Gilbert F. Link, Jr.
Dec 10, 2014
Gilbert Franklin Link, Jr., 85, of Emmaus, PA passed away December 10, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 18, 1929 in Lancaster, PA to Elizabeth (May) and Gilbert F. Link. He had one younger brother, Gordon L. Link, also deceased. He graduated from Lancaster McCaskey High School in 1947 and obtained his Associates Degree...
Aaron D. Carl
Dec 10, 2014
Aaron D. Carl, Jr., 91, of Bethlehem, died December 10, 2014 in Fellowship Manor. He was the widower of Susanna G. (Heil) Carl. Born in Old Zionsville, he was the son of the late Clara R. (Berky) and Aaron D. Carl, Sr. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 44 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the ICC...
Jose Vicente Carrero
Dec 9, 2014
Jose Vicente Carrero, 24, of Allentown, was taken away from his family on December 9, 2014 in this residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Glorivi Lima and the late Jose Manuel Hornedo. Survivors: Mother; Step-Father Marco Antonio Lima; Son Jaevian Elias Carrero; Daughter Yairaliz Bionet Carrero; Sisters Daiseyann Carrero and Sueann Carrero; and an unborn child. Services:...
Ethel M. Moatz
Dec 7, 2014
Ethel M. Moatz, 61, of Allentown, died December 7, 2014 in the home of her companion, Kenneth R. Kroll, with whom she resided. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Gladys M. (Hein) Moatz. She worked as an RN throughout the Lehigh Valley, last working at Fellowship Manor. She was a member of St....
Ann Louise Ritter
Dec 6, 2014
Ann Louise Ritter, 76, of Vera Cruz, died December 6, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of LaVerne R. Ritter, Sr. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Walter R. Schwartz and Evelyn M. (Fegley) Schwartz Hamm. She was a graduate of Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for...
Lynn Scott Oldt
Dec 3, 2014
Lynn Scott Oldt, 51, of Macungie, died December 3, 2014 in his residence. He was the fiancé of Christine Neas. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Dolores M. (Moyer) Butz of Allentown and the late Sterling C.A. Oldt, Jr. He worked for Knoll, Inc. for many years and later was a self-employed truck driver. He was a member...
Sally K. Tovrea
Dec 1, 2014
Sally K. Tovrea, 70, of Macungie, died December 1, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Fairmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Blaine W. and Kathryn A. (Neville) Sweitzer. She worked in Human Resources for AT&T since 1978, retiring in 2001. She was an active member of the Penn's Meadows Community Association, serving as president. Sally had...
Jeremy Augustine
Nov 19, 2014
Jeremy Augustine, 23, of Emmaus, died suddenly November 19, 2014 as a result of a traffic accident. He was the husband of Kimberly (Bartholomew) Augustine. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of Leanna D. (Brightbill) and Dan R. Wickline of Macungie and the late Kenneth Augustine. He was a 2009 graduate of Emmaus High School. After graduation he honorably...
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...