Robert L. Hovan
Jul 2, 2012
Robert L. Hovan Sr., beloved husband and "Pop", passed away on July 2 at the age of 78. He was born in Allentown to the late: George and Mabel (Gamberdella) Hovan and has been married to his loving wife Jean for the past 58 years. Robert had been a store manager for Penn Fruit, Food Fair, Pantry Pride and most...
John Bendas
Jul 1, 2012
John Bendas, Jr., 90, of Center Valley passed away on July 1, 2012 in Allentown. He was born in Allentown on April 11, 1922 to the late John and Anna (Kapcala) Bendas. He was pre-deceased by his wife Margaret with whom he shared 65 years of marriage, and by 5 siblings. He served in the Army in the Philippines during...
Robert P. Peterman
Jun 30, 2012
Robert P. "Pete" Peterman Sr., of Coopersburg, died Saturday evening, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Peterman worked the past 22 years at Muller Martini Mailroom Systems Inc., in Allentown, as Director of Purchasing. He previously worked for 19 years at AEL in Colmar. Mr. Peterman was known for being a family man, for his sense...
Thomas A. Goldschmidt
Jun 27, 2012
Thomas A. Goldschmidt, 69, of South Whitehall Twp., passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 27. He was born in Allentown to the late Alfred and Anna (Dreisbach) Goldschmidt and for the past 48 years has been married to his loving wife Frances (Poust). After high school, Thomas was a graduate of Churchman's Business College in Easton...
Terry Lee Morgan
Jun 25, 2012
Terry Lee Morgan, 59, of Allentown, passed away Mon. June 25. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Theodore and Edna (Mitchell) Morgan. A graduate of Dieruff High School, Terry later worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. Survivors: He is survived by his son, Anthony; sisters, Carol, wife of Joseph Holler; Cynthia, wife of Edward Reimer; brother, Jeff...
Maria M. Centeno Poupart
Jun 25, 2012
Maria M. Centeno Poupart passed away on June 25 at the age of 61. She resided in Allentown, but was born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Maria was the daughter of the late Octavio Centeno and Guillermina Poupart and was an active member at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivor: Son Alex C. Garcia, Daughter Nerfis...
Vincent Depaul Ridge
Jun 22, 2012
Vincent DePaul Ridge, 91, of Center Valley, passed away June 22, 2012. He was the husband of Dorothy C. (Sanders) Ridge whom he married June 11, 1948. He was born in the Panama Canal Zone, July 16, 1920, the son of the late John E. Ridge, Sr. and Theresa F. (Boland). Vince's father and uncles are Roosevelt Medal holders, presented...
Walter J. Wolfe
Jun 18, 2012
Walter J. Wolfe, 96, of Allentown passed away on June 18. Walter was born in Allentown on January 15, 1916 to the late Frank and Hedwig (Fassman) Wolfe. Walter was a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII, worked for Western Electric for 26 years, and was a devout member at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Allentown. He is...
Blanche E. Hallman
Jun 16, 2012
Blanche E. Hallman Blanche E. Hallman, 93, of Allentown, PA, passed away June 16, 2012 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Ruth Lentz. She was the wife of the late Francis Hallman for 41 years. She was a member of the Christ Evangelical Congregational Church, Allentown. She was a...
Donald Stocker
Jun 14, 2012
Donald N. Stocker, 93, of Center Valley, died at his home on June 14, 2012. Born February 15, 1919 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Albert and Emma (Feirich) Stocker, the last of his parents' 14 children. Donald was a graduate of William Allen High School, Class of 1937. During WW II, Donald served with distinction as...