Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Lehigh, Pennsylvania. and surrounding areas.

Florence A. Nester

Florence A. Nester

Sep 13, 2011

Florence A Nester Florence A. Nester, 79, of Allentown, formerly of Emmaus, died Sept.13, 2011 in AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Elmer Vernon Nester. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7, 2010. Born in Corning, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth H. and Sarah L. (Gaugler) Lorish. She worked as a...

Robert A. Krause

Robert A. Krause

Sep 12, 2011

Robert A. Krause Robert A. Krause, 87, of Kunkletown, died Sept. 12, 2011 in the Phoebe Home. Born in Mahoning Twp., he was the son of the late Dora (Scheirer) and Fred Krause, Sr. He worked as a brakeman for the Lehigh Valley Railroad for over 35 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church,...

Michael F. Nishnic

Michael F. Nishnic

Sep 11, 2011

Michael F. Nishnic, 86, of Emmaus, died Sept. 11, 2011 in Mosser Nursing Home. He was the husband of Joyce E. (Stephens) Nishnic. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on February 9, 2010. Born in Vera Cruz, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Copkic) Nishnic, of Austria. He worked for Rodale Manufacturing for 25 years and...

Jay Maxwell Fretz

Jay Maxwell Fretz

Sep 7, 2011

Jay Maxwell Fretz Jay Maxwell Fretz, 53, of Breinigsville, died Sept. 7, 2011 in his residence. He was the husband of Wanda E. (Marsh) Fretz. They celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on Dec. 16, 2010. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of Glenn E. Fretz and the late Marlene J. Maxwell. He worked for Haldeman, Knopf Automotive, and as...

Eleanor T. Sweeney

Eleanor T. Sweeney

Sep 2, 2011

Eleanor T. Sweeney Eleanor T. Sweeney, 90, formerly of Allentown, died Sept. 2, 2011 in Lehigh Center. She was the widow of John W. Sweeney. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Taschner) Harell. She was a secretary for Sacred Heart Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing, Dr. Earl K. Sipes, and Dr....

Mary E. "Betty" Billman

Mary E. "Betty" Billman

Aug 28, 2011

Mary E. Betty Billman Mary E. Betty Billman, 93, formerly of Emmaus, died August 28, 2011 in Lehigh Center. She was the widow of Harry W. Billman. Born in Trexlertown, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Catherine (Doebler) Roth. She was a telephone operator for Bell Telephone for 20 years and later for Cedarbrook, retiring in 1989....

Ronald A. Oatman

Ronald A. Oatman

Aug 19, 2011

Ronald A. Oatman Ronald A. Oatman, 89, of Emmaus, PA died Friday, August 19, 2011 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA. Mr. Oatman was born in Angola, NY to Arthur and Edith (Rick) Oatman. He was pre-deceased by his wife Sarah (Wilson) Oatman. They had been married 61 wonderful years. Ronald served in the military during World War II and...

Brian T. Cochrane

Brian T. Cochrane

Aug 11, 2011

Brian T. Cochrane Brian T. Cochrane, 68, of Wescosville, died August 11, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Jelinek) Cochrane. They celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on Nov. 13, 2010. Born in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late William T. and Ada (Raviglione) Cochrane. Brian was Quality Manager at Bracalente...

Jean E. Klusaritz

Jean E. Klusaritz

Jul 31, 2011

Jean E. Klusaritz Jean E. Klusaritz, 86, formerly of Emmaus died July 31, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Herman R. Klusaritz. Born in Treichlers, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sallie (Koenig) Nicholas. She was a 1942 graduate of Northampton High School and a 1945 graduate of the Allentown Hospital School...

Robert Reber

Robert Reber

Jul 30, 2011

Robert Reber Robert Reber, 71, of Coopersburg, died July 30, 2011 in The Outer Banks Hospital. He was the husband of Paulette N. (Pelland) Reber. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary August 8, 2010. Born in Glenolden, he was the son of the late James and Anna (Hamm) Reber. He was a fork truck operator for Merck for 35 years,...

Terrence L. "Terry" Shuhler

Terrence L. "Terry" Shuhler

Jul 29, 2011

Terrence L. Shuhler Terrence Terry Shuhler, 50, of Bally, died July 29, 2011 in his home. He was the son of Patrick Shuhler of Macungie and Patricia Shuhler of Allentown. Terry was a 1979 graduate of Emmaus High School. After graduation, he pursued a career in plumbing, working for various companies in the area. Not only was Terry a masterful...

Glenn C. Moyer

Glenn C. Moyer

Jul 29, 2011

Glenn C. Moyer Glenn C. Moyer, 55, of Barto, died July 29, 2011 in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Debra A. (Hunsinger) Moyer. They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary October 6, 2010. Born in Fort Meade, MD, he was the son of Kenneth C. and Barbara A. (Danner) Moyer of Emmaus. He attended LCCC and Penn State University....

Elsie M. Meitzler

Elsie M. Meitzler

Jul 8, 2011

Elsie M. Meitzler Elsie M. Meitzler, 97, of Emmaus, died July 8, 2011 in Valley Manor Nursing and Rehab. She was the widow of the late Charles H. Meitzler. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Sally (Wagner) Kleinsmith. She was a seamstress in the Pajama Factory and the former R & F Dress Factory,...

Francis H. Gehman

Francis H. Gehman

Jul 7, 2011

Francis H. Gehman Francis H. Gehman, 93, formerly of Emmaus and Palm Beach, FL, died July 7, 2011 in Fellowship Manor. He was the widower of the late Patricia A. (Hess) Gehman. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late William A. and Florence (Yost) Gehman. He was the president of the former William A. Gehman and Sons...

Paul E. Roeder

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...

Angela G. Matura-Wenhold

Angela G. Matura-Wenhold

Jul 6, 2011

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Betty L. Ziegler

Betty L. Ziegler

Jul 6, 2011

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Valvertta N. "Verty" Mitchell

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

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

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....

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