Eric D. Leiser
Nov 15, 2013
Eric D. Leiser Eric D."Ernie" Leiser, age 55 of Macungie, formerly of Emmaus, passed away on Friday after a courageous battle fighting cancer, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Janice and Harold Leiser. He is survived by his sister, Patrice of Slatington, two brothers, Robert of Emmaus and Michael of New Tripoli. He is...
Helen L. Aber
Nov 15, 2013
Helen L. Aber Helen L. Aber, 91, of Emmaus, died November 15, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Edward H. Aber, with whom she celebrated 68 years of marriage. Born in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eva (Krawiec) Lacki. She was a WWII worker for the former Western Electric. She...
Peter P. Kuzma
Nov 12, 2013
Peter P. Kuzma, 82, of Allentown, died Nov. 12, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the companion of Lucy Hess for the past 30 years. Born in Emaus, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Kostura) Kuzma. He was a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel and owned Peter Kuzma Paving for 50 years. He graduated...
Marianna S. Kline
Nov 10, 2013
Marianna S. Kline Marianna S. Kline, 85, formerly of Emmaus, died Nov. 10, 2013 in her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was the widow of Delbert R. Kline. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Annie (Schuler) and Carl R. George, Sr. She was a florist at George's Greenhouse, Emmaus for many years, retiring in...
Arlene H. Cox
Nov 10, 2013
Arlene H. Cox Arlene H. Cox, 99, formerly of Cokesbury, NJ, died Nov. 10, 2013 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Frank G. Cox. Born in Lebanon, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Ida Mae (Haver) Hoffman. She was a life member of Eastern Star and a member of the DAR. She...
Earl R. Brey
Nov 6, 2013
Earl R. Brey Earl R. Brey, 82, of Allentown, died Nov. 6, 2013 in his residence. He was the husband of Alene N. (Brobst) Brey. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Oscar and Lillian (Krauss) Brey. He worked as a welder at Alstom Company of Easton, formerly Ecolaire Corp. for 30 years and later worked at...
Sterling C. Singley
Nov 3, 2013
Sterling C. Singley Sterling C. Singley, 84, of Macungie, died November 3, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. He was the widower of Elizabeth H. (Rue) Singley. Born in Arndtsville, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Fleeta F. (Taylor) Singley. He was a graduate of Iowa State University. He was the Plant Manager and Vice...
Ruth J. Wisser
Nov 3, 2013
Ruth J. Wisser Ruth J. Wisser, 86, of Emmaus, died November 3, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. She was the widow of Louis J. Wisser. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Dorothy V. (Knauss) DeLong. She worked for the former Allentown National Bank, 2nd National Bank, and later was a checkout...
Elizabeth Jean Harlan
Nov 3, 2013
Elizabeth Jean Harlan Elizabeth Jean Harlan, 84, of Wescosville, died Nov. 3, 2013.Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Leonard and Ada M. (Rittenhouse) Gore. Survivors: Son, Bruce Harlan, II and wife Patricia; Daughters, Kimberly Ann Harlan and Beverly Jean Peters; Sister, Helen Meluzio; 10 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Services: Private at the convenience of the family.
Rodney F. Beitler
Nov 2, 2013
Rodney F. Beitler Rodney F. "Rocky" Beitler, 82, of Allentown, died Nov. 2, 2013 in his residence. He was the husband of MaryLou (Person) Beitler. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Russell and Erma (Hillegas) Beitler. He worked for Mack Trucks, Inc. for 32 ½ years, retiring in 1987. He was a life member of the...
John H. Angstadt
Oct 31, 2013
John H. Angstadt John H. Angstadt, 90, formerly of Emmaus, died October 31, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Diane F. (Diefenderfer) Angstadt. Born in Gauff's Hill, he was the son of the late Ralph E. and Mary A. (Scholl) Angstadt. John attended Penn State University and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh...
Suzanne E. Meitzler
Oct 30, 2013
Suzanne E. Meitzler Suzanne E. Meitzler, 66, of Macungie, died October 30, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Larry C. Meitzler, with whom she would have celebrated 45 years of marriage on Nov. 23, 2013. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Paul H. and Ruth I. (Jacoby) Knepper. She was a 1965...
Zackie D. Due
Oct 28, 2013
Zackie D. (Ricco) Due, 66, of Emmaus, died October 28, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Brian A. Due, with whom she celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on October 15, 2013. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora Ricco. She graduated from Bangor Area High School, Rider College with a...
Kurt A. Striny
Oct 26, 2013
Kurt A. Striny Kurt A. Striny, 52, of Coaldale, formerly of Emmaus, died October 26, 2013 in his home. Born in New Providence, NJ, he was the son of Kurt M. Striny of Toms River, NJ and the late Wilma M. (Strodel) Striny. He was a warehouse manager for Excel, Inc. for 19 years and previously worked in construction. Survivors:...
Miriam L. Brensinger
Oct 25, 2013
Miriam L. Brensinger Miriam L. Brensinger, 91, of Emmaus, died October 25, 2013 in her home. She was the widow of Lt. Col. William J. Brensinger, MD and Donald H. Brensinger. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Mary G. (Enochs) Lindsay. She was the owner/operator of the former Emmaus Cab Company for many...
Anna May Miller
Oct 24, 2013
Anna May Miller Anna May Miller, 73, of Emmaus, died October 24, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Timothy W. Miller. Born in Cape May, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Sven and May (Jefferis) Long. She was a graduate of Wildwood High School and American University. She was a Medical Technologist, working at...
Charles P. Wotring
Oct 17, 2013
Charles P. Wotring Charles P. Wotring, 85, of Alburtis, died October 17, 2013 in Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Joyce Althea (Haines) Wotring. Born in Egypt, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Alice E. (Miller) Wotring. He worked as a laborer for various companies throughout his career. He was a member of Zion Lehigh...
Emma P. Gracely
Oct 8, 2013
Emma P. Gracely Emma P. Gracely, 65, of Macungie, formerly of Long Island, died on October 8, 2013 in her residence. She was the wife of Keith R. Gracely. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Matos and Martina (Colon) Valdes. She worked as a Dining Room Manager at Sunrise Assisted Living, Long Island. She was...
Frederick E. Bartholomew
Oct 8, 2013
Frederick E. Bartholomew, 73, of Allentown, died on October 8, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Heinly) Bartholomew, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage in December 2012. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Earl H. and Martha I. (Covely) Bartholomew. Fred worked for Rodale Manufacturing, the former Boyertown...
Charles H. Schaffer
Oct 8, 2013
Charles H. Schaffer Charles H. Schaffer, 78, of Emmaus, died Oct. 8, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Christine F. (Hallman) Schaffer. Born in Limeport, he was the son of the late Horace and Meri Schaffer. He worked for Air Products for 52 years, retiring in 2007. He honorably served his country in the Army. He...