Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Matthew D. Hoffman

Matthew D. Hoffman

Jun 18, 2011

Matthew D. Hoffman Matthew D. Hoffman, 16, of Emmaus, died June 18, 2011. Born in Flemington, NJ, he was the son of Bill and Annette (Clifford) Hoffman. He was a sophomore at Emmaus High School. He was an automobile enthusiast, especially a fanatic about the Mustang 5.0. Survivors: Parents; Sisters, Samantha Hoffman of SC, Casey Hoffman of Lower Macungie Twp.,...

Mary Hillegass

Mary Hillegass

Jun 15, 2011

Mary Hillegass Mary Hillegass, 97, of Emmaus, died June 15, 2011 in Lehigh Center. She was the widow of the late Harry H. Hillegass. Born in Lincoln, IL, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Varga) Havanko. She worked in silk mills in Emmaus and Allentown and later worked for the former Emmaus Hosiery Factory, retiring in...

Pauline R. "Polly" Mohr

Pauline R. "Polly" Mohr

Jun 14, 2011

Pauline Ruth Mohr A.K.A. Polly Polly Mohr began her well-lived life in Aletus, Lithuania in 1923. Polly enjoyed dual citizenship in both U.S.A. and Lithuania. She was the daughter of the late Amelia (Belchitis) and Walter Rutkauskas with whom she moved to the United States at two years of age. Polly was an expert in Lithuanian language and culture and...

Wayne I. Schlegel

Wayne I. Schlegel

Jun 11, 2011

Wayne I. Schlegel Wayne I. Schlegel, 87, of Emmaus, died June 11, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. He was the husband of Gloria E. (Adams) Schlegel. Born in Topton, he was the son of the late Irwin and Clara (Heiter) Schlegel. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. He retired from Contel as customer service manager...

Grace E. Shelhamer

Grace E. Shelhamer

Jun 6, 2011

Grace E. Shelhamer Grace E. Shelhamer, 92, of Allentown, died June 6, 2011 in Emeritus at Allentown. She was the widow of the late Hubert C. Shelhamer. Born in Macungie, she was the daughter of the late James and Eva (Funk) Bear. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie. Survivors: Son, Raymond J. Shelhamer...

Edith E. Morris

Edith E. Morris

Jun 3, 2011

Edith E. Morris Edith E. Morris, 95, formerly of Macungie, died June 3, 2011 in Lehigh Center. She was the widow of the late Charles H. Morris. Born in Salisbury Twp., she was the daughter of the late Morris E. and Gertrude V. (Fegley) Eck. She was a homemaker. Survivors: Son, Laird C. Morris and wife Helen of Macungie; Daughter,...

Jean D. Greis

Jean D. Greis

Jun 2, 2011

Jean D. Greis Jean D. Greis, 81, of Macungie, died June 2, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of the late Gerald B. Greis. Born in Topton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Eva (Kramer) Boyer. She was a homemaker. Jean was a member of Solomons U.C.C., Macungie and a member of the Macungie...

John R. Erich

John R. Erich

May 27, 2011

John R. Erich John R. Erich, 89, of Macungie, died May 27, 2011 in Mosser Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Sarah J. (Bauer) Erich. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Russell and Rosa (Albright) Erich. He worked as a tinsmith for Local Union #19 retiring in 1986. He was a member of...

Mary K. Montanari

Mary K. Montanari

May 23, 2011

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Steven R. Mccallicher

Steven R. Mccallicher

May 23, 2011

Steven R. McCallicher Steven R. McCallicher, 58, of Macungie, died May 23, 2011 in St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Sharon A. (Leslie) McCallicher. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Russell R. and Mary A. (Brumbach) McCallicher. He was a graduate of Wilson High School West Lawn and Kutztown University. He was a...

Jason J. Ernst

Jason J. Ernst

May 23, 2011

Jason J. Ernst Jason J. Ernst, 43, of Alburtis, died May 23, 2011 He was the husband of Debra L. (Reppert) Ernst. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Sandra A. (Bercik) Ernst and the late Michael K. Ernst, Sr. He worked as a car salesman for Lehigh Valley Hyundai and Vinart. Survivors: Mother; Wife; Son, Alexander B. Ernst...

Dr. Judith E. Kaough

Dr. Judith E. Kaough

May 22, 2011

Dr. Judith E. Kaough Dr. Judith E. Kaough, 69, formerly of Houston passed away May 22, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice. Born in Modesto, CA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris (Howell) Bishop. She was a counselor and worked with combat veterans at the Veterans Center in Houston. She was a member of the...

John Louis Hokanson

John Louis Hokanson

May 20, 2011

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Annette Cecile Hamill

Annette Cecile Hamill

May 15, 2011

Annette Cecile Hamill Annette Cecile Hamill, 99, a resident of The Highlands in Wyomissing, formerly of Emmaus and Venice, FL, went to her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 15th. She was the wife of James A. Hamill, deceased, and they had been married 50 years. Annette was a 1942 graduate of Northeastern University Law School and a member of the...

Raymond W. Seiling, Jr.

Raymond W. Seiling, Jr.

May 13, 2011

Raymond W. Seiling, Jr. Raymond W. Seiling, Jr., 65, of Bethlehem, died May 13, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Natalie E. (Breslin) Seiling. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Margaret (Bigley) Seiling. He served as an auxiliary police officer for the Emmaus Police Department and as a code...

John Daniel Polster

John Daniel Polster

May 2, 2011

John Daniel Polster John Daniel Polster, 52, died suddenly May 2, 2011. Survivors: Wife, Denise; Parents; Neil and Shirley Polster; Son, Daniel; Sisters, Vicki wife of Chuck Cech, Terri wife of Fran Conlin and Judy wife of Jeff Hill. Services: Memorial Services Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM in St. John's U.C.C., 139 N. 4th St., Emmaus. Interment will...

Angela M. Toth

Angela M. Toth

Apr 23, 2011

Angela M. Toth Angela M. Toth, 61, of Macungie, died April 23, 2011 in her home. She was the widow of Albert P. Toth. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of George W. and Miriam J. (Boyer) Koneski of Lower Macungie Township. She worked for the former Gabbys Market, Emmaus for 27 years and Dan Schantz Greenhouse, Allentown for...

Florence E. Young

Florence E. Young

Apr 23, 2011

Florence E. Young Florence E. Young, 82, formerly of Emmaus, died April 23, 2011 in the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. She was the wife of Walter A. Young. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in August 2010. Born in Coopersburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Edna (Steininger) Eastburn. She was a graduate of Coopersburg High School...

Mary L. Hite

Mary L. Hite

Apr 22, 2011

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Claire E. Reckmack

Claire E. Reckmack

Apr 16, 2011

Claire E. Reckmack Claire E. Reckmack, 93, formerly of Emmaus, died April 16, 2011 in Luther Crest. She was the widow of the late Raymond V. Reckmack. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lila (Buchman) Neimeyer. She was a 1935 graduate of Emmaus High School and attended Syracuse University. She owned and operated Arthur...

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