Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.
Stephen C. Hollenthoner, Jr.
Sep 5, 2013
Stephen C. Hollenthoner, Jr. Stephen C. Hollenthoner, Jr., 81, of Macungie, died Sept. 5, 2013 in his residence. He was the widower of Jane D. (Sell) Hollenthoner. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Stephen C. Hollenthoner, Sr. and Martha M. (Furler) Rice. He worked at Air Products and Chemicals in SEMCE, retiring in 1993 as a...
Dennis C. Moon
Sep 4, 2013
Dennis C. Moon, 67, of Emmaus, died Sept. 4, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Dolores M. (Hayes) Moon. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Gloria (Moyer) Weida of Fountain Hill and the late Howard Moon. He was a computer programmer for many years. He honorably served his country in the Marines during Vietnam....
John J. Sweeney, Sr.
Aug 31, 2013
John J. Sweeney, Sr. John J. Sweeney, Sr., 70, of Emmaus, died August 31, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widow of GeorJean E. (Heft) Sweeney. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Sweeney. He worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for the former Allentown State Hospital for 20 years, retiring in...
Sandra L. Haas
Aug 25, 2013
Sandra L. Haas, 53, formerly of Allentown, died August 25, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Donald Haas. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Arthur S. and Jane M. (Eisenhard) Keinert. She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church. Survivors: Mother and Father; Husband; Daughters, Jennifer wife of Chris Gehris of Kutztown...
Fenton M. Hanchett
Aug 19, 2013
Fenton M. Hanchett, 90, a resident of Allentown, PA, having recently moved from Syracuse, NY, passed away of natural causes on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Fenton was born in Oneida, NY to William and Wyntja (Hill) Hanchett; the oldest of four children. After a childhood spent in Massapequa, NY, Fenton returned to the Syracuse,...
David E. Acker
Aug 19, 2013
David E. Acker David E. Acker, 72, of Emmaus, died August 19, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widower of Jean B. (Glass) Acker. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Ruth M. (Stoudt) Acker. He worked as a wood finisher for Allen Organ Company for 29 years, retiring in 2006. Survivors:...
Charlotte A. Peterson
Aug 16, 2013
Charlotte A. Peterson, 82, of Emmaus, died August 16, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the widow of Gilbert E. Peterson. Born in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late William M. and Mary Jane (Bethel) Brown. She worked for the former PET Frozen Foods and General Mills, retiring in the 1990's. She also worked for...
Gary L. Haberle
Aug 15, 2013
Gary L. Haberle Gary L. Haberle, 56, of Macungie, died August 15, 2013 in St. Luke's University Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Stanley T. and Betty M. (Amig) Haberle. He worked in the warehouse for Amazon. Previously he was a car salesman for many years. He was a member of Old Zionsville U.C.C. He was a...
Martha J. Snyder
Aug 14, 2013
Martha J. Snyder Martha J. Snyder, 85, formerly of Emmaus, died August 14, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond J. Snyder. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Earl E. and Lillian (Schell) Parry. She was a 1946 graduate of Palmerton High School. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for the...
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...
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