Obituaries

Dec 2, 2024

Joseph A. Tremblay, 88, of Zionsville, died Dec. 2, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Helen (Cooper) Tremblay.  Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Armand Ludger and Rose (Lamoth) Tremblay.  Joseph honorably served his country in the US Air Force for 23 years, retiring as a technical sergeant in...

Nov 29, 2024

Karen Michelle Walck, a cherished resident of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on August 13, 1971, Karen dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where her compassion and unwavering support left a lasting impact on her community and those she served.

Karen...

Nov 29, 2024

Donald E. Landis, Jr. age 65, of Allentown, passed away on November 29, 2024 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Donald E. and Margaret V. (Diller) Landis.

Donald worked in Facility Services for the Allentown School District for 25 years. He was a member of St. Matthew's EC Church, Emmaus....

Nov 28, 2024

Joan Patricia Bates, age 75, of Emmaus, passed away on November 28, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Acushnet, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel F. (Rourke) Halloran. She was the loving wife of John Bates with whom they shared 37 years of marriage.

She graduated from...

Nov 27, 2024

Bradford John Banks, age 74, of Quakertown, passed away on November 27, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Dr. Walter A. and Ann Gloria (Walacavage) Banks.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1968. He earned his BA Degree from Muhlenberg College in 1972 and earned his Master's Degree in Psychology from...

Nov 25, 2024

Robert W. Brownbridge, age 97, of Macungie, passed away on November 25, 2024. Known throughout his life as Bob, he was born in East Orange, NJ. He was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Granger) Brownbridge. He was the loving husband of B. Claire (Benton) Brownbridge with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

He...

Nov 21, 2024

Christopher G. Ziegenfuss, age, 51, of Emmaus, passed away on November 21, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Deborah (Renninger) Ziegenfuss and the late Gene Ziegenfuss. He was the husband of Meghan (Kline) Ziegenfuss.

He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1992. Chris worked at...

Nov 19, 2024

Sharon A. Johnson Zimmermann, 69, of Alburtis, died Nov. 19, 2024 in her residence.  She was the wife of William M. Zimmermann.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Theresa (Hilpl) Kownacky.  Sharon earned her master's degree in education and was a special education teacher at Eyer Middle School and Children's Home of Reading,...

Nov 16, 2024

Gail Alyce Repko, 73, of Bloomsbury, NJ, died November 16, 2024, in St. Luke's Hospital – Warren Campus. She was the loving wife of Edward E. Repko for nearly 50 years. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Harrold. Gail enjoyed working as a middle school science teacher for the Phillipsburg...

Nov 15, 2024

Joyce E. Nishnic, 96, of Emmaus, died Nov. 15, 2024 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Michael F. Nishnic.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Wallace I. and Emma C. (Grider) Stephens.  Joyce was a worker with love in her heart for God, family, and Dachshunds.    She was a member of...

Nov 14, 2024

Charles E. Deutsch, 84, formerly of Alburtis, died Nov. 14, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.  He was the husband of the late Margaret M. (Groark) Deutsch.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles E. Deutsch, Sr. and Catherine (McElroy) Yarema.  Charlie was a salesman for Synthetic Thread for many years, retiring in 2003.  He...

Nov 11, 2024

Robert E. Spohn, 79, of Emmaus, died peacefully November 11, 2024 in his residence.  He was the husband of Johanne L. (Rhode) Spohn.  Born in Oley, he was the son of the late Gordon and Pauline (Reinert) Spohn.  He worked for Michael R. Skrip Excavating for 30 years.  Bob was a member of Frieden's Lutheran Church, Oley and St....

Nov 8, 2024

Louise W. Kern, age 91, of Easton, PA, passed away on November 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Roland T. and Anna M. (Clymer) Wieder. She was the loving wife of the late George A. Kern with whom they shared 53 years of marriage.

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Nov 8, 2024

Robert H. Hashinger, Jr., age 70, of Lower Macungie, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Norma (Swigart) Hashinger.  He was the loving husband of Darleen (Landino) Hashinger with whom they shared 46 years of marriage.

He graduated from Swarthmore Highschool, Swarthmore PA, in 1972. He was a longtime...

Nov 5, 2024

Michael "Mike" Walter Snovitch passed away on November 5, 2024 at the age of 78. His sense of humor and quick smile will be missed by all who knew him. He was born September 14, 1946 to Walter and Marian (Szutowicz) Snovitch in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Mike was married for 54 wonderful years to the love of his life, Elaine...

Nov 4, 2024

Laurie J. Oswald, 66, of Macungie, died Nov. 4, 2024 in her residence.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Richard "Jack" and Nancy (Queen) Anderson.  Laurie worked as a secretary for the East Penn School District for 20 years, retiring in 2019.  Previously she worked as a banker and was the tax collector for the...

Nov 4, 2024

Paul D. Castle, age 66, of Emmaus, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Bronx County, NY, he was a son of the late George and Margaret (Tymeson) Castle. He was the loving husband of Joanne (Florczyk) Castle with whom they shared 35 years of marriage.

He...

Nov 3, 2024

Bernadine L. Leskowsky, age 90, of Allentown, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Parkland Manor in Allentown. Born in Mahanoy City, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Leso) Leshko. She was the loving wife of the late Emil Leskowsky for 30 years and the late Richard Whitner for 10 years.

She...

Nov 2, 2024

Carl V. Deutsch, 63, of Center Valley, died November 2, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Charles Deutsch and Loretta (Perkins) Deutsch Madle.  Carl was a mechanic and loved working on cars.  He also worked in varies trades throughout his life.  His biggest joy in life...

Nov 1, 2024

Rosemary V. Krivenko, 79, of Lower Macungie Twp., passed away on Nov. 1, 2024 after a 15-year battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by loved ones as she gently slipped away.

Rosemary was born on March 23, 1945 to Kenneth and Mary Martin in Allentown.  After graduating from Dieruff High School, she went to work for Mass...