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...
Arnold Reid Wilson
Nov 10, 2012
Arnold R. Wilson Arnold R. Wilson, 89, died Nov. 11, 2012 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home. He was a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Reid) Wilson. He was the husband of the late Alice (Hagopian) Wilson. Survivors: Sons, Thomas and David; and a brother, John. Services: Private.
Paul Robert Mackes
Nov 8, 2012
Paul Robert Mackes Paul Robert Mackes, 91, of Coopersburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles and Anne (Albright) Mackes. Paul was the husband of the late Natalie Frances (Ecker) Mackes until her death in 1976 and then he...
Leroy "Speedy" Gabel
Nov 7, 2012
Leroy, 77, of Coopersburg passed away on Nov. 7, 2012. He was born on Oct. 12, 1935 in Hellertown, PA to the late Raymond B. and Clara (Weaver) Gabel. He is pre-deceased by sister Virginia Bealer. He was a life member of the Coopersburg Fire Co., and worked as a Heavy Machine Operator for the Borough of Quakertown for 33...