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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
