Richard F. Lichtenwalner
Dec 9, 2012
Richard, 80, passed away at home on Dec. 9, 2012. He was born on Jan. 30, 1932 in Allentown to the late Ralph and Mary (Berdelle) Lichtenwalner. He spent 56 years of marriage with his loving wife Louise (Stinner). He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and he worked as an auditor for 39 years at PPL....
James T. Stengel
Dec 8, 2012
James T. Stengel, 78, of Upper Macungie Twp. died 12/8/12. He was born in Allentown, PA to Shirley Peters Semonis and was the husband to Barbara Peste Stengel. He retired from Mack Trucks & the city of Allentown. He was a member of Mercantile Club of Emmaus & Izaak Walton Rod & Gun Club. James died doing what he loved...
Robert B. Petro
Dec 5, 2012
Robert Bernard Petro, known as "Bobby" to friends and family, a long-time resident of Center Valley, PA passed away at the age of 76, on December 5th, 2012. Bobby's life reflected the principles of the Shakers, whose furniture and lifestyle he deeply admired: Live life with simplicity and honesty through fine craft. He was a true artisan. A master builder....
Karen M. Haas
Nov 24, 2012
Karen M. Haas, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away Nov 24 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Ida (Rennie) and Carl Furchner. Karen had worked for Rexroth Mfg. for many years, and most recently at LifePath as an administrative assistant. Karen will be remembered for her love of animals and gardening. Survivors:...
Mary E. Robb
Nov 23, 2012
Mary, 85, of Allentown passed away on Nov. 23, 2012. She was born in Foglesville on May 5, 1927 to the late Stephen and Mary (Graff) Skrapits. She married the late John K. Robb with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. She is also pre-deceased by brothers Joe and Steve. She was a member of the Alter Rosary Society...
Emerick Pandl
Nov 22, 2012
Emerick "Bill" Pandl has danced his last polka on this earth. He was born in New York City to Austrian immigrants on May 5, 1924 and died on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Theresa (Kurtz) Poandl and brothers John and Alfred, as well as wives Joyce...
Dale G. Ruch
Nov 13, 2012
Dale G. Ruch, 77, of Allentown passed away Tue. Nov. 13, 2012 at St. Lukes University Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Karen E. (Roderick). Born in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Harold and Alice (Haldeman) Ruch. He worked for Boney Forge for over 30 years before retiring in 1997. He was loved dearly by...
Dorothy L. Hagenbuch
Nov 12, 2012
Dorothy L. Hagenbuch 80, of Allentown passed away November 12, 2012. SURVIVORS: Three daughters;seven grandchildren;three great- grandchildren; one step-son; one step-daughter; four step-grandchildren. SERVICES: 10a.m; Friday, November 16, 2012 at Norcross-Weber Funeral Home, 101B North Main Street, Coopersburg. Call 9:30a.m. until time of service.
Gertude Koplin
Nov 12, 2012
Gertrude L. Koplin, 92, of Limeport Pike, Zionsville, PA, died Monday, November 12, 2012. She was married to the late Jack R. Koplin for 41 years. Born in St. Plten, Austria on February 23, 1920, she came to the United States following her marriage in 1946. She enjoyed sharing interesting stories about her childhood in Austria and her many experiences...
Joseph James Allen
Nov 10, 2012
Joseph, 75, of Sinking Spring passed away at home on Nov. 10, 2012. He was born on Oct. 25, 1937 in Freemansburg, PA to the late Joseph Allen Sr. and Catherine (Dougherty) Allen. He is pre-deceased by siblings William, Grace, Jack, Charles, and Marie. He worked at Bethlehem Steel, and then went on to Remita Rug Service where he was...