Lorraine Maurer Hall

Jul 3, 2012

Lorraine Maurer Hall, 83, of Coopersburg passed away on July 3, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Josephine (Defonso) Maurer. She is pre-deceased by 2 sisters. She was the property manager for a large construction company in Philadelphia, and was the first woman to ever serve on the Abington police force. Survivors: She is survived by...

Ethel E. Myers

Jul 2, 2012

Ethel E. Myers, 82 of Center Valley died Monday July 2, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond F. and Dorothy (Kratzer) Frankenfield. Ethel was an administrative assistant at the former Appel Jewelers of Allentown for many years before her retirement. She was a member of St. Francis of...

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...