Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Daniel T. Schwartz, 64, of Emmaus, died March 26, 2025 in his residence.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Lucille K. (Miller) Schwartz and the late Neil R. Schwartz.  Dan worked as a landscaper for Schwartz Landscaping for over 40 years, retiring in 2020.  He was a member of Solomon's U.C.C., Macungie. He loved his grandchildren dearly...

Mar 18, 2025

Charlene A. Campbell, 69, of Allentown, died March 18, 2025 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Richard P. Campbell.  Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Allen J. and Hermina (Windish) Illes.  She worked for McDonald's on 7th Street, Allentown.

Charlene is survived by her daughter, Tina File; brothers, John...

Mar 14, 2025

Cora Ann King, 53, of Greene, NY, died March 14, 2025.  Born in Greene, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard Pope and Cora Burden.  Cora worked as an aide at Broome Developmental Center for many years.  When she wasn't working, she liked spending time with her family, camping, and watching the Cowboys.  She also enjoyed watching...

Mar 14, 2025

John W. "Jack" Trauch, Jr., 81, of Emmaus, died March 14, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Susan M. (Schweitzer) Trauch, being married for 61 years.  Born in Red Hill, he was the son of the late Doris (Kauffman) and John W. Trauch, Sr.  Jack worked in truck management, working for Hubco...

Mar 10, 2025

Robert R. "Bert" "Bob" Morenci, age 61, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Dominic and Regina (Smith) Morenci. He was the loving husband of Carol S. (Androsky) Morenci with whom he shared 32 years of marriage.

He graduated from William Allen High School in 1981....

Mar 8, 2025

Edmund H. "Nupper" Schmidt, 85, of Allentown, died March 8, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the companion of Anne Louise (Kehs) LaFaver.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Theodore and Betty Schmidt and Ruth (Zeizer) and Charles Broscious.  He worked on the production line for Mack Trucks for 38 years, retiring in 2003.  ...

Mar 8, 2025

Michael C. Moll, 67, died March 8, 2025 in Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville.  He was the husband of the late Ellen A. (Dougherty) Moll.  Born in St. Clair, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Orlowsky) Moll.  Michael was a firefighter, forest fire fighter, and EMT.  He was the head of maintenance for Trinity Mission...

Mar 8, 2025

Anna M. Schlaner (Stoudt), 93, of Coopersburg, PA, passed away on March 8, 2025 after a lengthy illness.  Born in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Anna Stoudt.  For 51 years, Anna was the loving wife of the late John F. Schlaner, Sr.  Prior to her illness, she was a faithful parishioner at St. Joseph's...

Mar 8, 2025

Patricia E. Householder, 75, of Allentown, died March 8, 2025.  She was the wife of Bruce D. Householder.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa (Miletics) Hulko.  Patty was the office manager for Plastic Mart for over 20 years, retiring in 2013.  She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Mar 7, 2025

Jane M. Keinert, 97, of Allentown, died March 7, 2025 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Arthur S. Keinert.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (Gehman) Eisenhard.  Jane was a 1948 graduate of Allentown Nursing School, where she won the pediatric award.  She worked as...

Mar 3, 2025

Margaret Ann Wieder, age 80, formally of Emmaus, passed away on March 3, 2025 in Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab in Allentown. Born in Topeka, KS, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Connie (Schiffelbein) Deghand. She was the loving wife of the late Jack G. Wieder with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.

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Feb 27, 2025

Alvira E.  "Betty" McTish 94, of Allentown died February 27, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Matthew J. McTish.   Born in Confluence, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Buzard) Shipley.  Betty was a 1948 graduate of Salamanca High School, graduate of Deaconess Hospital School...

Feb 27, 2025

Charles E. Bachman, III, 69, of Wescosville, died Feb. 27, 2025 in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ruth E. (Smith) and Charles E. Bachman, Jr. Chuck worked as an office manager for PA Site Contractors, Inc. He was a life member of the Lower Macungie Fire Department, serving as a photographer. Chuck...

Feb 27, 2025

Arlene E. Sampino, age 87, of Allentown, passed away on February 27, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Oxford, NY, she was a daughter of the late Walter Ward and Helen Pauline (Jackson) Crevier. She was the loving wife of the late Vincent A. "Sammy" Sampino with whom she shared 50 years of...

Feb 22, 2025

Richard A. Micheletti, 86, formerly of Zionsville, died Feb. 22, 2025 in Heather Glen Senior Living.  He was the husband of the late Doreen M. (Trull) Micheletti.  Born in Spring Valley, IL, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Balsavich) Micheletti.  He honorably served his country in the Army.  Richard worked as an engineer for AT&T...

Feb 21, 2025

James M. Yandle, 68, of Allentown, died Feb. 21, 2025 in his residence.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William J. and Agnes R. (Tomasovic) Yandle.  James worked as a casino dealer and supervisor at various casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.  He was also a former adjunct professor of casino gaming at Northampton...

Feb 19, 2025

Mary Lou Bobey, 90, formerly of Emmaus, died Feb. 19, 2025 at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center.  Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marian (Haggerty) Grow.  Mary Lou worked as a clothing buyer for Junior Colony and Alice Kay.  She was a member of Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Allentown.

Mary Lou...

Feb 17, 2025

Fritz T. Sprandel, 80, of Hamburg, PA, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on July 11, 1944, in Bethlehem, PA, Fritz later moved to Allentown, where he attended William Allen High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1962, stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany.

An adventurer at heart,...

Feb 15, 2025

Helen J. Breter, 94, of Country Meadows, Bethlehem, formerly of Kutztown and Alburtis, died Feb. 15, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus.  She was the wife of the late Donald E. Breter, who died on July 23, 2006.  Born in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Frederick D. and Marcella L. (Schuetz) Garrison.  Helen was a...

Feb 13, 2025

Alfred E. Bistrais, age 88, of Macungie, passed away on February 13, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. He was born in Great Neck, NY. He was the loving husband of Jeanne (Calman) Bistrais with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.

Alfred proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the...