Esther M. Saylor
Mar 23, 2014
Esther M. Saylor Esther M. Saylor, 92, of Macungie, formerly of Boynton Beach, FL, died March 23, 2014. She was the widow of Paul W. Saylor. Born in Henningsville, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer H. and Alice B. (Funk) Bechtel. She worked at Allen Organ for 18 years, retiring in 1973. She was an active...
Robert Paul Hastings
Mar 20, 2014
Robert P. Hastings, 54, of Allentown, died March 20, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of Cindy S. (Schell) Hastings, with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage. Born in Peckville, he was the son of Mary Ann (Tomaskovic) Hastings of Peckville and the late James J. Hastings. He was a graduate of Valley View High School and...
George W. Lindenmuth
Mar 20, 2014
George W. Lindenmuth, 82, of Whitehall, died March 20, 2014 in Holy Family Manor. He was the husband of Gloria M. (Reitnauer) Lindenmuth. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George F. and Lillian (Ward) Lindenmuth. He worked as a self-employed plumber, union plumber and later was the plumbing inspector for Whitehall Twp. for many years, retiring...
Walter R. Lord
Mar 20, 2014
Walter R. Lord Walter R. Lord, 89, of Zionsville, died March 20, 2014 in Valley Manor Nursing Home. He was the widow of Susan H. (Hale) Lord. Born in Mount Carmel, he was the son of the late Walter O. and Mary (Schober) Lord. He worked as a tool grinder for the former Bonney Forge and was a clerk for...
Mae I. Shelhamer
Mar 17, 2014
Mae I. Shelhamer Mae I. Shelhamer, 92, of Allentown, died March 17, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Charles H. Shelhamer. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George and Leah (Betz) Nonnemaker. She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church. Survivors: Sisters, Helen Ohner, Catherine Ohner, Marion Freer, and Mary Schwab;...
Marian S. Frankenfield
Mar 17, 2014
Marian Suzanna Frankenfield Marian Suzanna Frankenfield---nee Nester, 91, formerly of Emmaus, peacefully passed away March 17, 2014, in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the widow of Asher Russell Frankenfield who died Feb. 16, 1997. They were married in 1940. Born in Vera Cruz, PA, on May 23, 1922, to the late Elmer Calvin and Mabel Andora (Fegley) Nester. She...
Grace E. Markowitz
Mar 5, 2014
Grace E. Markowitz Grace E. Markowitz, 89, formerly of Emmaus, died March 5, 2014 in Cedarbrook. She was the widow of Michael Markowitz. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel (Goheen) Bader. She worked as a supervisor for Dun and Bradstreet for 20 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. John's...
Jean A. Horlacher
Mar 1, 2014
Jean A. Horlacher Jean A. Horlacher, 82, of Macungie, died March 1, 2014 in Arden Courts of Warminster. She was the widow of Kermit C. Horlacher. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Drusilla M. (Scholl) Adams. She was an elementary school teacher for the Allentown School District, teaching at Jefferson Elementary School for...
Philip K. Ritter
Mar 1, 2014
Philip K. Ritter Philip K. Ritter, 58, of Macungie, died March 1, 2014 in ManorCare Allentown. Born in Vera Cruz, he was the son of the late Raymond and Katherine (Heft) Ritter. He worked in the construction trade, last working for Easton Coach. He honorably served his country in the Army. He was a member of Macungie VFW. Survivors: Daughter,...
Betty J. Moll
Feb 27, 2014
Betty J. Moll Betty J. Moll, 79, of Emmaus, died February 27, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Wayne E. Moll. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late John and Arlene (Bertsch) Conrad. She worked for Weis Market, Emmaus since 1985. Previously she worked for Don's Food Market, Fenstermaker's Market, and Rockel's Store....
Joan J. Gehman
Feb 22, 2014
Joan J. Gehman Joan J. Gehman, 82, formerly of Allentown, died February 22, 2014 in Fellowship Manor. She was the widow of William A. Gehman, Jr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Neidig) Bray. Survivors: William A. Gehman, III (Carla); Jocelyn J. Easton (Michael) and Judith J. Rychnovsky (Thomas); Deanna L. Gehman, wife...
Ruby J. Klingaman
Feb 22, 2014
Ruby J. Klingaman Ruby J. Klingaman, 88, of Vera Cruz, died February 22, 2014 in her residence. She was the wife of George F. Klingaman. Born in Limeport, she was the daughter of the late Justin and Lillie (Sell) Getz. She worked in various manufacturing facilities in the local area for many years. She was a member of Zion's Evangelical...
Steven Zavecz
Feb 20, 2014
Steven Zavecz Steven Zavecz, 75, of Emmaus, died February 20, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of Sandra Ann Zavecz. Born in Hungary, he was the son of the late Karl and Rose Zavecz. He was a custodian for Lehigh Valley Hospital and was a window washer/cleaner. He worked for Clean Window Company, Lehigh Albright, Acme Window Cleaning,...
Barry S. Nonnemacher
Feb 16, 2014
Barry S. Nonnemacher, 56, of Alburtis, lost his struggle with pancreatic cancer on February 16, 2014. He was the husband of Rosemarie (Striny) Nonnemacher for 30 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Christine (Roth) Nonnemacher and the late Harvey Nonnemacher (1992). Barry graduated from Emmaus High School in 1975 and was an outstanding wrestler. Barry worked in...
Kenneth C. Moyer
Feb 14, 2014
Kenneth C. Moyer Kenneth C. Moyer, 78, of Emmaus, died February 14, 2014 in his residence. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Danner) Moyer, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Eva (Leh) Moyer. He was a 1953 graduate of Allentown High School, 1959 graduate...
Althea Benfield Erb
Feb 13, 2014
Althea Benfield Erb Althea Benfield Erb, 93, of Emmaus, died February 13, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Marcus Elmer Erb. Born in Lower Milford Twp., she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Mary Ann (Benfield) Fox. She was a member of Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus. Survivors: Sons, Francis R and Gerald...
Ellouise F. Haas
Feb 12, 2014
Ellouise F. Haas Ellouise F. Haas, 63, of Allentown, died Feb. 12, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown. She was the fiancée of Curtis Stephen. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Vincent G., Jr. and Sandra M. (Reichelderfer) Munn. She worked as a cashier and manager for Top Star, Inc. Survivors: Fiancée; Daughters, Melissa A. wife...
Edward K. Dexter
Feb 7, 2014
Ed Dexter Edward Kildoyle Dexter (b. 1928), formerly of Dallas, Pa., and most recently of Macungie, Pa., passed away Friday surrounded by family at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., to Manley and Flora (Kildoyle) Dexter, he was predeceased by siblings and his beloved wife of 59 years, Janet (Gardner) Dexter, who died in 2010. Ed served honorably in...
Sherry M. Bauer
Jan 30, 2014
Sherry M. Bauer Sherry M. Bauer, 70, of Allentown, died January 30, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Bruce A. Bauer, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Edna (Kohler) Leaser. She worked as a cashier for the former Food Lane for 13...
Dale R. Bortz
Jan 29, 2014
Dale R. Bortz Dale R. Bortz, 77, of Macungie, died January 29, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia E. (Fry) Bortz, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Wescosville, he was the son of the late Richard and Marie (Keiser) Bortz. He worked for Mack Trucks in the computer department for 43...