Carl V. Lamm
Jan 8, 2013
Carl V. Lamm Carl V. "Pat" Lamm, 80, formerly of Scranton, died Jan. 8, 2013 in Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Elizabeth R. (Green) Lamm. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Carl B. and Esther (Rafferty) Lamm. Pat worked as a circulation manager for several newspapers. He honorably served his country in the Army...
Scott John Carraher
Jan 5, 2013
Scott J. Carraher Scott Carraher, 50, of Macungie, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 5th, 2013, in the loving arms of his wife and children. Scott bravely battled pancreatic cancer for 14 months and did not complain, but instead continually expressed his gratitude to God for blessing him in so many ways. Scott was born July...
William G. Bartholomew, Ed.D.
Jan 4, 2013
William G. Bartholomew, Ed.D. Dr. William G. Bartholomew (formerly of Emmaus), 96, a life-long educator who served as the first Executive Director of the Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit and as a leader in the planning and formation of the Lehigh County Vocational Technical School and the Lehigh/Carbon Community College, died on January 4, 2013, at Luther Crest Retirement Community in Allentown....
May Barto
Dec 28, 2012
May Barto May Barto, 88, of Emmaus, died December 28, 2012 in LifeQuest Nursing Center. She was the widow of Wayne W. Barto. Born in Salisbury Twp., she was the daughter of the late Morris T. and Eliza G. (Heimbach) Eck. She was a secretary for Emmaus High School and later did clerical work for Rodale Press. She was a...
Wesley E. Timmcke
Dec 27, 2012
Wesley E. Timmcke died on Dec. 27, 2012. Wes was born on Mar. 18, 1927 in Beloit, WI to parents Julius and Edna Timmcke. He was the 3rd of 5 children with 3 brothers and a sister. He is survived by his sister Marilyn Folts of Beloit, WI. Wes was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a degree...
Evelyn Mae Albee
Dec 25, 2012
Evelyn Mae Albee Evelyn M. (Gehman) Albee, 91, of Macungie, died Dec. 25, 2012 in Woodland Terrace. She was the widow of Robert E. Albee. Born in Egypt, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Erma G. (DeLong) Gehman. She was a 1939 graduate of Allentown High School. She worked as an executive secretary for Lehigh...
Sandra A. Bors
Dec 22, 2012
Sandra A. Bors Sandra A. "Sandy" Bors, of Emmaus, died Dec. 22, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Frank Sr. for 49 years and mother of Frank Jr. Sandy was lovingly known as Mom-Mom to her three grandchildren, Trent, Brandon, and Grace Lillian, who were her pride and joys. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late...
Ruth E. Reichard
Dec 21, 2012
Ruth E. Reichard Ruth E. Reichard, 92, of Macungie, died Dec. 21, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Wilbur F. Reichard. Born in Brookdale, she was the daughter of the late Howard N. and Helen (Hilbert) Schueck. She was a 1938 Graduate of Emmaus High School. She worked for Allen Organ for 30 years, retiring in...
Ruth A. Mack
Dec 19, 2012
Ruth A. Mack Ruth A. Mack, 82, of Breinigsville, died Dec. 19, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Jack C. Mack. Born in Nuremburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Amelia (Treltz) Nicolodi.. Ruth worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone and later as a sales clerk for the former H....
Stephen J. Silnik, Sr.
Dec 18, 2012
Stephen J. Silnik, Sr., 89, of Allentown and formerly of Emmaus, died Dec. 18, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widow of Margaret A. (Schueck) Silnik. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Demeter and Mary Silnik. He worked in construction, at Perma Stone, and was a machine operator for That's Packaging for many years....
Miriam M. Schmick
Dec 16, 2012
Miriam M. Schmick, 91, of Emmaus, died Dec. 16, 2012 in Mosser Nursing Home. She was the widow of Charles O. Schmick. Born Lower Milford Twp., she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Elsie (Schaffer) Sell. She was a homemaker and member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church. Survivors: Son, Richard C. Schmick and wife Marley Ann of Mechanicsburg;...
Harold Gaal
Dec 6, 2012
Harold "Tex" Gaal Harold "Tex" Gaal, 84, of Emmaus, died Dec. 6, 2012 in Lehigh Center. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Neubauer) Gaal. He worked as a maintenance man for Air Products for 33 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emmaus. He was a member...
Nancy L. Wieder
Dec 4, 2012
Nancy L. Wieder Nancy L. Wieder, 78, of Macungie, died Dec. 4, 2012 in Lehigh Center. She was the wife of Bruce D. Wieder. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30, 2012. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Alfred "Sam" and Kathryn (Wert) Millhouse. She was employed at PPL, was secretary for Macungie Borough...
Gloria May Bachman
Dec 4, 2012
Gloria M. Bachman Gloria M. Bachman, 80, of Emmaus, died Dec. 4, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. She was the widow of Neil D. Bachman, Sr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Simon P. and Cora C. (Longenbach) Danner. She was employed at BruMar and Levine and later for Chernay Printing, retiring in 1999....
Paul Edward Devries
Nov 30, 2012
Paul E. DeVries Paul E. DeVries, 89, of Emmaus, died Nov. 30, 2012 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Regina E. "Betty" (Brady) DeVries. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in June 2012. Born in Alburtis, he was the son of the late Andrew F. and Emily L. (Greer) DeVries. He was a 1940...
Jeanne S. Wetzel
Nov 25, 2012
Jeanne S. Wetzel Jeanne S. Wetzel, 86, of Allentown, died Nov. 25, 2012 in Manor Care Allentown. She was the widow of Paul E. Wetzel. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Lillian Sechler. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church, Allentown. She was a member of...
Norman M. Butz
Nov 20, 2012
Norman M. Butz, 89, of Lower Macungie Township, died Nov. 20, 2012 at his residence. He was the widow of the late Marion E. (Lohrman) Butz "Dolly". Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late C.M.J. and Eva (Bittenbender) Butz. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during WWII. He worked at Mack Trucks prior to...
Eddie P. Samolot
Nov 13, 2012
Eddie P. Samolot Eddie P. Samolot, 80, of Emmaus, died Nov. 13, 2012 in Pembrooke Health and Rehab, West Chester. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Herbster) Samolot. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in Sept. 2012. Born in Linz, Austria, he was the son of the late Simon and Maria Perez. He was a tour guide for Normandy...
Billie Jean Hayslett
Nov 9, 2012
Billie Jean Hayslett Billie Jean Hayslett, 85, of Union Hall, VA, died Nov. 9, 2012 in the home of her son. She was the wife of Herbert Hayslett and the late Dr. Kenneth W. Hampton, Sr. Born in Norton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Johnie A. and Hattie C. (Ross) Sturgill. She worked as an LPN for...
Dylan Jaime Bisbing
Nov 8, 2012
Dylan Jaime Bisbing Dylan Jamie Bisbing was stillborn Nov. 8, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the son of Jaime S. Bisbing and Stephanie A. Rehm. Survivors: Mother and Father; Maternal Grandparents, Tim and Debra Rehm; Paternal Grandparents, Cathy Kercher and Thomas Bisbing; Maternal Great Grandparents, Donna and Leo Desrosiers; Paternal Great Grandmothers, Carol Kercher and Lucille Bisbing; Aunts...