Paul E. Roeder
Jul 7, 2011
Paul E. Roeder Paul E. Roeder, 88, of Emmaus, died July 7, 2011 in his residence. Born in Lyons Station, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Keller) Roeder. He was a body shop mechanic for Jean and Franks for many years, retiring in 1973. He honorably served his country in the Army during WWII, serving as...
Valvertta N. "Verty" Mitchell
Jul 4, 2011
Valvertta N. Mitchell Valvertta N. Verty Mitchell, 92, of Allentown, died July 4, 2011 in the Devon House. She was the wife of Earl M. Bud Mitchell. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 28, 2011. Born in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late Hubert L. and Sina A. (Jarvis) Williams. She worked as a bookkeeper...
Louis J. Wisser
Jun 30, 2011
Louis J. Wisser Louis J. Wisser, 83, of Emmaus, died June 30, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth J. (DeLong) Wisser. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in October 2010. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Wisser) Ahlum. He was an electrician for Bethlehem Steel for 47...
Mary Yanochko
Jun 29, 2011
Mary Yanochko Mary Yanochko, 84, of Emmaus, died June 29, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospital. She was the widow of the late Andrew D. Yanochko. Born in Jedo, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Malletz) Mudrick. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Stephen A....
Elizabeth A. Heinly
Jun 27, 2011
Betty Heinly Elizabeth A. Heinly, 89, formerly of Emmaus, died peacefully June 27, 2011, in Phoebe Home Alzheimers Unit, Allentown. She was the widow of the late Mosby Heinly. Born in Rising Sun, she was the daughter of the late Lucian F. and Anna (Heffelfinger) Semmel. She was a sewing machine operator at Clarfert Manufacturing in Emmaus, and co-founder and...
Eleanor A. Baumer
Jun 26, 2011
Eleanor A. Baumer Eleanor A. Baumer, 93, of Emmaus passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 26, 2011. She was born on May 15, 1918 and was the daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Hertzog) Miller. For many years Eleanor and her husband, Donald, were the owners of the Little Lehigh Antique Shop in Emmaus and her...
Priscilla M. Royal-Cagna
Jun 23, 2011
Priscilla M.Royal-Cagna Priscilla M. "Cil" Royal-Cagna, 55, of Allentown, died June 23, 2011 in Sacred Heart Hospital. She was the widow of the late John E. "Eddie" Cagna. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Barbara (Ramish) Royal. Cil was a dog lover, loving owner of Pride and Tryig, who both have competed in agility....
James I. Plunkett
Jun 21, 2011
James I. Plunkett James I. Plunkett, 67, of Emmaus, died June 21, 2011 in his home. He was the husband of Barbara M. (OSullivan) Plunkett. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2011. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he was the son of the late Patrick and Ellen (Thornbury) Plunkett. He was a salesman for Aetna Felt, Allentown and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...