William E. "Bud" Hammen

Oct 24, 2016

William "Bud" Hammen, passed away on October 24th at the age of 77. He was the son of William C. Hammen and Elizabeth (Callahan) and was survived by his children Thomas Waldman, Wendy Hillert, Steven Hammen and William J. Hammen. A visitation will be held on Saturday October 29th from 8:30-10:30 AM to be followed by a service at 10:30...

Hermina Fichter (Hofstetter) Fichter

Oct 24, 2016

Hermina Fichter, "Min", was born Hermina Theresa Hofstetter on February 24th, 1931, in Limeport, PA. She passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24th, surrounded by her husband and family. Min attended Allen High School and resided in the Allentown area. She spent most of her life as a stay-at-home Mom, raising her family of 5 children with her husband, Kenneth,...

Irene Schweitzer (Swauger) Schweitzer

Oct 24, 2016

Irene Viola Schweitzer Irene Viola Schweitzer, 92, of Coopersburg, passed on October 24, 2016 at Phoebe Home. Born in Quakertown; she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Mable (Heist) Swauger. She was the wife of the late Joseph Schweitzer. Irene graduated from Allen High School with honors. She attended Grandview Nursing School graduating as a registered nurse in...

Pauline A. Wood

Oct 20, 2016

A celebration of life party will be announced at a later date.

Jose Luis Torres

Oct 16, 2016

Jose Luis Torres, 56, of Tarboro, NC, passed away October 16, 2016. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Felix Luis and Paula (Diaz) Torres Gonzales. Jose is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Barbara (Johnson) Torres and Jay'Miere (Johnson) White, the love of his life. SURVIVORS: Wife, Barbara (Johnson) Torres of Tarboro, NC, Jay'Miere (Johnson)...

Catherine R. Collette

Oct 12, 2016

Catherine R. "Kitty" Collette 96, of Bethlehem, passed away October 12, 2016. Born in Coplay, PA, she was the daughter of the late George M. Silfies and Hattie L. (Kuhns) Silfies. Kitty graduated from Coplay High School and was active in the First Baptist Church of Bethlehem. She loved to travel and read. Kitty was predeceased by her husband Philip...

Saleh Elias

Oct 12, 2016

Saleh Elias, 68 of Allentown PA, passed away October 12, 2016. Born in Syria, he was the son of the late Awad and Aideh Elias. SURVIVORS: Three daughters; Kinda, Hilma, and Silva, and two sons, Sayah and George. SERVICES: A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 1:30pm, Thursday October 13, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, 501 Ridge Ave, Allentown....

Rose V, Sagl

Oct 11, 2016

Rose V. Sagl, 97, of Allentown, passed away October 11, 2016. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Florian and Mary (Hartler) Bauer. Rose was a loving wife to her late husband Francis J. Sagl for 49 years. She was a member of Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena and former member of Sacred Heart Church of...

Mahrlon P. Kleintop

Oct 10, 2016

Mahrlan P. Kleintop, 86, of Allentown PA, passed away October 10, 2016. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Theodore and Alma (Skinner) Kleintop. He was the loving husband of Janet L. Kleintop for over 50 years, and was also a general contractor. SURVIVORS: Brother; Theodore Kleintop Jr., Daughters; Barbara A., wife of James F. Litzenberger Sr.,...

Catherine Konold (Swauger) Konold

Oct 8, 2016

Catherine Amanda Konold Catherine Amanda Konold, 96, passed away on October 8, 2016 at her residence in Upper Saucon Twp. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. and Mabel V. (Heist) Swauger. She was the loving wife of the late Elwood J. Konold for 50 years until his death in 2001. Catherine enjoyed hand stitching...