Vinnie L. Boger
Dec 7, 2011
Vinnie L. Boger Vinnie L. Boger, 69, passed away Dec. 7, 2011 in St. Lukes Hospital Allentown Campus in the loving company of family and friends. She was the widow of the late William G. Boger. Born in Old Zionsville, she was the daughter of Emma R. (Keck) Yorkey of Breinigsville and the late Charles W. Yorkey, Sr. She was...
Jean G. Gemmel
Nov 29, 2011
Jean G. Gemmel Jean G. Gemmel passed away on November 29, 2011, at the age of 92. She was born Jean Gertrude Hahn in Philadelphia, on May 29, 1919, to parents Gertrude and Lewis. As a child, she moved with her mother and brother Bill, to the Lehigh Valley, where she attended William Allen High School, Allentown Business School and...
Henry H. Roth
Nov 25, 2011
Henry H. Roth Henry H. Roth, 92, formerly of Emmaus, died Nov. 25, 2011 in Devon House. He was the longtime companion of the late Eva V. Seip. Born in Dillingersville, he was the son of the late Abraham and Agnes (Rohrbach) Roth. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for 39 years, retiring in 1979. He was an active member of...
Linda Marie Becsey
Nov 22, 2011
Linda M. Becsey Linda M. Becsey, 54, died Nov. 22, 2011. Born August 17, 1957 in Rockville Center, NY, she was the daughter of Stephen R. and Gloria (DiBenedetto) Becsey. She was a graduate of South River High School. Linda was a hair stylist for 27 years, owing her own shop in Somerset, NJ. She was a Brownie, a Girl...
Thomas John Gasdorf
Nov 16, 2011
Thomas John Gasdorf Thomas John Gasdorf, 71, of Bernville, died November 16, 2011 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. He was the husband of Sylvia J. (Smith) Gasdorf. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Frank and Marie (Steigler) Gasdorf. He was a graduate of Thomas More College in Kentucky with a degree in Business....
Laverne G. Hersh
Nov 14, 2011
LaVerne G. Hersh LaVerne G. Hersh, 85, of Emmaus, died Nov. 14, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. Born in Lower Macungie Twp., he was the son of the late Wilson J. and Kathryn (Krauss) Hersh. He was a maintenance mechanic for Air Products for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of...
Josephine M. Nichter
Nov 10, 2011
Josephine M. Nichter Josephine M. Nichter, 95, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late Charles L. Nichter. Born in Elmhurst, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Beil) Galan. She was a volunteer at Lehigh Valley Hospital for 15 years. Survivors: Sons, Robert C. Nichter and...
John B. Brey, Jr.
Nov 10, 2011
John B. Brey, Jr. John B. Brey, Jr., 82, of Emmaus, died Nov. 10, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. He was the loving husband of Nancy M. (Beitler) Brey. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2010. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late John B. Brey, Sr. and Sarah (Rohrbach) Brey. He...
Margaret O. Bradbury
Nov 9, 2011
Margaret O. Bradbury Margaret O. Bradbury, 89, longtime resident of Zionsville and Macungie, died on November 9, 2011 in Lehigh Commons. She was born in England to William and Lucy (Wills) Punchard, and lived in Kent in the town of Bickley until joining the British Army in WWII. While serving as an officer in Berlin during the war, she met...
Clyde W. Wenner
Oct 24, 2011
Clyde W. Wenner Clyde W. Wenner, 83, of Emmaus, died Oct. 24, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widower of Lorraine D. (Umstead) Wenner. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Helen S. (Weider) Wenner. He was a self-employed drywall finisher for many years. He was a member of the Macungie Congregation...
Richard W. Ritter
Oct 8, 2011
Richard W. Ritter Richard W. Ritter, 65, of Macungie, died Oct. 8, 2011 in his residence. Born in Vera Cruz, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Lillian A. (Reinert) Ritter. He was a mechanic for A.C. Ritter's Garage for 41 years. He was a member of the Macungie VFW Post 9264, Macungie Fire Co., and was...
Richard H. Bower
Oct 8, 2011
Richard H. Bower Richard H. Bower, 88, formerly of Emmaus, died Oct. 8, 2011 in St. Lukes Hospice House. He was the widower of Doris M (Bernecker) Bower. Born in Nescopeck, he was the son of the late Louis T. and Mildred V. (Grover) Bower. He was a 1949 graduate of Lehigh University. He was an electrical engineer for PP&L...
Arlene H. Koch
Oct 4, 2011
Arlene H. Koch Arlene H. Koch, 92, formerly of Breinigsville, died October 4, 2011 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. She was the widow of Homer G. Koch. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillie (Warmkessel) Sallade. She was a secretary for the East Penn School District for 30 years, retiring in 1981. She...
Lynn Jackson Horton
Oct 4, 2011
Lynn Jackson Horton Lynn Jackson (Jack) Horton passed away peacefully on October 4, at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. He was born on June 8, 1933 in San Bernardino, California to Lynn Abbott Horton and Mildred Marie Bucknum Horton. Although his given name was Lynn , throughout his life he was known as Jack . Three years after Jacks birth,...
