Patricia E. Knapp, formerly of Emmaus, passed away on May 26th at the age of 76. She was the daughter of Clayton and Helen (Alexa) Ziegler and was predeceased by her husband David and her three brothers: Joseph, Robert, and Ronald Ziegler. Patricia loved cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her grandchildren. She had been the co-owner of the clothing...
Sarah "Sally" Kneiss, 93, of Center Valley, passed away May 23rd, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dutch and Margaret (Ford) Dutch. Sarah is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Lawrence Kneiss Sr. SURVIVORS: Daughters; Margaret "Peggy" Libsch, Marian Cugini and her husband David; Granddaughters, Sarah and Elizabeth Cugini; Son, Lawrence Kneiss...
Joseph F. Scharnitz , of Allentown, passed away on May 20th at the age of 91. He was the late husband of Catherine A. (Tomline), who passed in 1993. Services: A viewing will be held on Friday May 26 starting at 10AM to be followed by a service at 11AM both will be at Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave.,...
Cynthia Mary Dougherty, 69, of Quakertown passed away Wednesdsay, May 17, 2017 at St. Lukes of Bethlehem, surrounded by her family. She was born in Manayunk, on September 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Agnes (Kogut) Kuklinski. SURVIVORS: son, Patrick M. Dougherty Sr. of Emmaus; daughter, Michelle Dougherty of Center Valley; four grandchildren, Simon, Steven,...
Elsie Sterner, beloved wife of Eugene Joseph Sterner and devoted mother of Patrick, Michael, and Thomas, passed away Friday morning. She is predeceased by her husband Eugene, a veteran of the 99th Infantry Division in the Second World War, and survived by her sons, and grandchildren Isabella and Taj. Throughout her long life, Elsie's thoughtful kindness and irrepressible cheerfulness touched...
Isabel Rodriguez, 94, of Allentown, passed away May 10th, 2017. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Gumercindo Rodriguez and Juana (Santos) Rodriguez. SURVIVORS: Four daughters: Carmen I. Aguila, Isabel Iglesia, Carmen V. Laboy and husband Benito, and Olga I. Rivera. One son, Fernando Iglesia. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and...
Margaret R. Fritz, of Coopersburg, passed away on May 10 at the age of 81. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (McArdle) Flatley and has been married for 64 years to her loving husband Louis. Margaret retired from P.E.T. Foods/Pillsbury, after many years of employment and was predeceased by her brother Richard Flatley. Survivors: Husband Louis, Son Joe...
Regis F. Dougherty March 12, 1921 - May 7, 2017 Regis F. Dougherty died in his sleep in his Trexler Blvd home on May 7, 2017 at the age of 96. He had fought declining health for a half dozen years but carried on with mostly self care until a final decline following surgery in April. His wife Betty predeceased...
Marguerite (Margie) Mack Zapach, 90, of Allentown, passed away on May 7, 2017. Born in Easton, she was a long-time resident of Palmer Township before moving to Allentown. She was the daughter of the late Diego Faldetta and Giovannina (Tropia) Faldetta. Margie was a life-long bird watcher and an avid sports car enthusiast who enjoyed attending road races with her...
Sharon Rose Howard age, 60, of Allentown, passed away on May 5, 2017 at home. She was born on June 30, 1956, in Allentown to Elwood and Rose (Bauer) Winkler. Sharon was the wife of Claytor D. Howard. They shared 43 years of marriage. Along with her loving husband Claytor, she is survived by her two children; daughter, Jennifer G....