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...
Mildred F. Crush
Jun 4, 2013
Mildred F. Crush Mildred F. Crush, 95, formerly of Center Valley, died June 4, 2013 in Mosser Nursing Home. She was the widow of Harold H. Crush who died in 2006. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Gertrude M. (Snyder) Voortman. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening. Prior to...
Robert F. Kauffman
Jun 2, 2013
Robert F. Kauffman Robert F. Kauffman, 87, of Emmaus, died June 2, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widower of Gertrude A. (Eroh) Kauffman. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Edgar and Lucy (Moyer) Kauffman. He was a rural carrier for the Emmaus Post Office for many years, retiring in 1987. He was an...
Ruth Ann Zacharda
May 26, 2013
Ruth Zacharda, 61, of Emmaus, died May 26, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. She was the wife of Jack W. Zacharda and the late Terry L. Miller. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Helen (Godusky) Rohrbach of Emmaus and the late Roger Rohrbach. She was a clerk at the Emmaus Bakery. She was a member of...
Helen L. Kemmerer
May 25, 2013
Helen L. Kemmerer, 85, of Zionsville, died May 25, 2013 as a result of a pedestrian accident. She was the widow of the late Leonard C. Kemmerer. She was a homemaker. Helen was a member of the Macungie Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors: Daughter, Joan L. wife of Douglas F. Gelderman of Anna Maria, FL. Services: Funeral Services Sat.,...
Valerie D. Miller
May 21, 2013
Valerie D. Miller Valerie D. Miller, 53, of Kutztown, died May 21, 2013 in Mifflin Center. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Lucy J. (Oswald) Miller and the late J. Ernest Miller. She was a 1979 graduate of Kutztown High School. She worked in the South Dining Hall at Kutztown University for 7 years and previously for the...
Grace T. Moyer
May 10, 2013
Grace T. Moyer Grace T. Moyer, 76, of Macungie, died Friday, May 10, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice Center. She was the wife of Richard P. Moyer, Sr., with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Grace (Roth) Turner. She worked as a residents manager for Moravian...