Jeanne M. Hamscher
Feb 10, 2012
Jeanne M. Hamscher Jeanne M. Hamscher, 90, of Emmaus, died Feb. 10, 2012 in the Phoebe Home. She was the widow of Dr. Warren M. Hamscher. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Sulah (Moyer) Engleman. She was a 1943 graduate of Cedar Crest College. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St....
Howard G. Graeffe
Feb 8, 2012
Howard Gerhart Graeffe Howard Gerhart Graeffe, 59, died Feb. 8, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was pivotal in the formation and growth of several businesses throughout the Lehigh Valley and Poconos. After founding Graeffe and Associates with his brother, they opened multiple Jiffy Lube locations. Howard joined the National Institute for Environmental Renewal as the CEO before becoming...
Charles L. Shackelford
Feb 6, 2012
Charles Lewis Shackelford Charles Lewis Shack Shackelford, 93, formerly of Bethlehem, died Feb. 6, 2012 in Pennsburg Manor. He was born October 19, 1918 in Wagoner, OK. He was the only child of Ralph L. and Mary (Beck) Shackelford. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M (now OK State) with a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering in 1941 and the University of...
Jose Ponce De Leon
Jan 26, 2012
Jose Ponce De Leon Jose Ponce De Leon, 62, of Allentown, died Jan. 26, 2012 after a 5-year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Deborah A. Kulp. Survivors: Wife; Mother, Tomasa Santa Maria; Children, Victor, David, Jose, Jewel, Jessa, Casey, Vanessa, Zenaida, and Damaris; Brothers, Arcenio, Ricardo, Adalberto, and Agustin; Sisters, Cira and Lucrecia; 10 Grandchildren. Services: Tues.,...
William Schuster
Jan 15, 2012
William Schuster William Bill Schuster, of Macungie, passed away peacefully, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, on January 15th surrounded by loving family members. He was the loving husband of Charlotte Irene (Long) Schuster of Macungie for 69 years. Born in Vera Cruz he was the son of Stephen and Julia (Jaindl) Schuster of Vera Cruz. He graduated from...
Louise W. Arnold
Jan 11, 2012
Louise W. Arnold Louise W. Arnold, 94, formerly of Emmaus, died Jan. 11, 2012 in the Phoebe Home. She was the widow of the late L. Bruce Arnold. Born in Hartford Co., MD, she was the daughter of the late Laurence A. and Edith (Jones) Webster. She was a graduate of Towson University and was a former schoolteacher in Baltimore...
Donald R. Schneck
Jan 6, 2012
Donald R. Schneck Donald R. Schneck, 68, of Weisenberg Twp., passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at home after a brief and courageous battle with gastric cancer. He was the husband of Susan K. (Moyer) Schneck for the past 43 years. Born in Allentown on Jan. 1, 1944, he was the son of Doris R. (Kelley) Schneck and the late...
Corinne E. Kulp
Dec 30, 2011
Corinne E. Kulp Corinne E. Kulp, a beautiful, caring woman, 73, of Old Zionsville, died Dec. 30, 2011 at home. She was the wife of Irvin S. Kulp, Sr. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Cora (Hunsburger) Barrett. She retired from Daytimers, Inc. She lived her life as well as she could. Survivors: Husband;...
Edna M. Wertman
Dec 23, 2011
Edna M. Wertman Edna M. Wertman, 98, of Weatherly and formerly of Emmaus, entered eternal life on Fri., Dec. 23, 2011 in Whitehall Manor. She was the widow of Lawrence R. Wertman who died in 1999. Born May 30, 1913 in Hosensack, she was the daughter of the late Abrahm and Katie Geissinger. Edna was a homemaker and did seamstress...
Dewey "Unky" Pape
Dec 15, 2011
Dewey Pape Dewey Unky Pape, 82, formerly of Emmaus, died Dec. 15, 2011 in Woodland Terrace at the Oaks. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Dewey T. and Ethel (Waters) Pape. He worked for Buckeye Pipeline for 30 years, retiring in 1992 as construction supervisor. He honorably served his country in the Air Force during...
John C. Seitz
Dec 14, 2011
John C. Seitz John C. Seitz, 63, of Zionsville, died Dec. 14, 2011. Services: A Celebration of Johns Life will be celebrated on Fri., Dec. 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM in Old Zionsville U.C.C., Fountain Road and Kings Highway, Old Zionsville. Friends may call 2:00 to 3:00 PM in the church. A dinner will be served in the church social...
Julius A. Fritz
Dec 14, 2011
Julius A. Fritz Julius A. Fritz, 87, of Emmaus, died Dec. 14, 2011. He was the widower of Catherine W. (Walls) Fritz. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Julius and Cecelia (Mirth) Fritz. Julius grew up on North 4th Street in Allentown and was a graduate William Allen High School and the University of Texas. He...
Agnes S. Hendricks
Dec 10, 2011
Agnes S. Hendricks Agnes S. Hendricks, 95, of Emmaus, died Dec. 10, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Horace B. Hendricks, Jr. They celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary in Nov. 2011. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Valovic) Miklencic. She worked for the former Hutt and...
Joseph Kollesar
Dec 10, 2011
Joseph Kollesar Joseph Kollesar, of Allentown, passed away December 10, 2011. He was the loving husband of Veronica (Sposato) Kollesar. Born in Hazleton he was the son of Michael and Anna Kollesar of Hazelton. He graduated from Hazelton High School in 1944. He served his country honorably in the Navy during WWII. Mr. Kollesar achieved the rank of Chief Petty...