Theodore L. Schantzenbach, Sr.
Aug 7, 2013
Theodore L Schantzenbach, Sr. Theodore L. Schantzenbach, Sr., 81, of Hereford, died August 7, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Leon and Carrie (Schwartz) Schantzenbach. He worked for F.M. Weaver Steel Fabricators, was manager at Moyer's Lake and Walp's Guest House, and retired from Lehigh Country Club. He honorably served his...
Ann Hall
Aug 6, 2013
Ann Hall Ann Hall, 79, of Walnutport, died August 6, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Rev. Bruce N. Hall. Born in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Dartnell and Helen (Kershner) McLaren. She attended Egypt Community Church, where she served as organist and choir director for many years. Survivors: Brothers, H. James McLaren...
Donald E. Lichtenwalner
Aug 4, 2013
Donald E. Lichtenwalner Donald E. Lichtenwalner, 85, of Macungie, died August 4, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty J. (Gehman) Lichtenwalner with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Ellis and Florence (Lichtenwalner) Lichtenwalner. He was a 1946 graduate of Emmaus High School....
Lucille R. Held
Aug 3, 2013
Lucille R. Held Lucille R. Held, 90, of Allentown, died August 3, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Norman L. Held, Jr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Romig) Reinhard. She worked as a telephone operator for the former Bell Telephone for 31 years, retiring in...
Frank G. Cella
Aug 2, 2013
FRANK G. CELLA Frank G. Cella, 84, of Macungie, passed away on Friday, August. 2, 2013 at Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Jane (Buckholtz) Cella. Born in West Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Oliveri) Cella; the youngest of 9 siblings. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Harold A. Dries, Sr.
Jul 31, 2013
Harold A. Dries, Sr. Harold A. Dries, Sr., 70, of Emmaus, died July 31, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Rhode) Dries for the past 47 years. Born in Coopersburg, he was the son of the late Henry and Clara (Giest) Dries. He worked for Keller's Moving Company for many years, retiring in 1981....
Jeffrey J. Gehman
Jul 24, 2013
Jeffrey J. Gehman, 52, of Allentown, went to be with the Lord, July 24, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. Jeff was the husband of Deanna E. (Lee) Gehman for 25 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Joan J. (Bray) Gehman of Whitehall and the late William A. Gehman, Jr. He graduated from Parkland H.S....
Paul G. Chiaradia
Jul 20, 2013
Paul G. Chiaradia Paul G. Chiaradia, 79, of Allentown, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by love, family and friends on July 20th. He was the adored husband of Bernadine (Pavlicko) Chiaradia and they were married for 55 years. He was born in Allentown, son of the late Angelo and Alfreda (Taverna Goldman) Chiaradia. He served in the US...
George T. Roeder
Jul 17, 2013
George T. Roeder, 82, of Allentown, died July 17, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the faithful spouse of Jane (Yoachim) Roeder of 58 years. Born in Hosensack, he was the son of the late David and Anna (Holben) Roeder. George was a delivery driver of specialty fuels for various companies including NASA, Air Products, Matlack, and Myers Men....
Edgar Henry Iobst, Jr.
Jul 14, 2013
Edgar Henry Iobst, Jr. 86, Allentown, died July 14, 2013 in Phoebe Home. He was the husband of Jean H. (Miller) Iobst. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Edgar H. Iobst and Esther (Weida) Iobst. He proudly served his county during WWII in the Navy. He attended Lehigh University in the Engineering college graduating with a...
Irma F. Schultz
Jul 11, 2013
Irma F. Schultz Irma F. Schultz, age 87, formerly of Macungie, died July 11, 2013, within Fellowship Manor. Married to Raymond A. Schultz, the couple would celebrate 64 years of marriage in August. Although quite social, Irma valued time spent with her family and enjoyed making and sharing her needlework crafts with her "friends." Irma served as a Girl Scout...
Mary D. Reed
Jul 7, 2013
Mary D. Reed, 92, formerly of Emmaus, died July 7, 2013 in Country Meadows. She was the widow of Charles T. Reed, Sr. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Posh) Vargo. She worked for the former Emmaus Pajama Factory for many years and later for the former Hess's South, retiring in 1973. She...
Joan Mcdermott Hudson
Jul 7, 2013
Joan McDermott Hudson, 79, passed away at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA after a sixteen year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Massachusetts on July 2, 1934, Joan celebrated her birthday and 4th of July this past week and died on July 7. Her parent the late Francis H. McDermott and Mary Agnes Sullivan McDermott and late husband, Henry (Bill)...
James D. Watt, Jr.
Jul 7, 2013
James D. Watt, Jr. James D. Watt, Jr., 69, of Macungie, died July 7, 2013. He was the husband of Pamela S. (Stecker) Watt, with whom he celebrated 18 years of marriage on January 14, 2013. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James D. Watt, Sr. and Barbara (McClure) Watt. James was a member of the...
Henry T. Mohr
Jul 5, 2013
Henry T. Mohr Henry T. Mohr, 93, of Allentown, died July 5, 2013 in Devon House and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the widower of Bessie (Hemphill) Mohr, Florence (Gunkle) Mohr, and Emma (Mohr) Rice. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Lawrence D. and Susan H. (Schantz) Mohr. He...
Brian F. Ossiander
Jul 2, 2013
Brian F. Ossiander Brian F. Ossiander, 52, of Allentown, died July 2, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Brian was the son of Glenn Ossiander of Pacific Palisades, CA and Gail (nee Joseph) Ossiander of Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Grace A. (nee Clark) Ossiander. He worked as an air craft Technician for US Airways. Brian...
Dorothy S. Rothrock
Jun 21, 2013
Dorothy S. Rothrock, 83, of Topton, died June 21, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Earl E. Rothrock, Jr. Born in Perkiomenville, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Alice (Simpson) Snyder. She was a homemaker. Survivors: Sons, Ronald E. Rothrock and wife Sadie of Taberg, NY and Randy A. Rothrock and wife Diane...
Benjamin D. Reed
Jun 20, 2013
Benjamin D. Reed Benjamin D. Reed, 92, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Emmaus, died June 20, 2013 in M. S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Edgar and Frances (Wetzel) Reed. He was the husband of June E. (Wilkinson) Reed. He was an engineer and manager for PPL for over 30 years. After retirement,...
Willis R. Brinker
Jun 18, 2013
Willis R. Brinker Willis R. Brinker was born in Center Valley on March 7, 1920 and died June 18, 2013. He was the son of Benjamin and Estella (Fogel) Brinker. He was predeceased by his wife, Arlene (Schaffer) in 1989. He lived in Center Valley until moving to Vera Cruz in 1957. In 2010 he moved to Phoebe-Miller Personal Care...
Harold James Seibert
Jun 6, 2013
Harold J. Seibert Harold J. Seibert, 84, of Allentown, died June 6, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Hosensack PA. Harold was preceded in death by parents Jennie and Paul; Brothers Warren and Carl; Sister Marie; Former wife Lorraine and Arlene. A member at St. Peter's Union Church in Macungie. Achieving able rank in the sea scouts and life...