William C. Donohue

Feb 24, 2012

William Donohue William Donohue, 68, of Allentown, passed away February 24, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Thomas and Marie (Trexler) Donohue. He was the loving husband of Juliann (Teman) Donohue; they would have celebrated 47 years of marriage on Monday, Feb. 27th. Known as Uncle Bill to his family...

Marguerite A. "Marge" Russoli

Feb 21, 2012

Marguerite A. "Marge" Russoli, 76, of Allentown died in her home on February 21, 2012. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Ifkowitz) Sweeney. She was married to Charles E. Russoli for 56 years. Marge was involved in office and accounting related positions before raising her children. She had a special interest in interior...

Anthony Barone

Feb 21, 2012

Anthony Barone, M.D., of Salisbury Township, passed away on February 21 at the age of 73. He was born on August 18, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank J. and Eleanor R. (Ferraioli) Barone and has been married to his loving wife Maryann for the past 49 years. In 1960, Anthony graduated from Columbia College, NYC, with an AB...

Pamela J. Casey

Feb 14, 2012

Pamela J. Casey, 57, of Philadelphia was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and passed away at home on Feb. 12, 2012. She was pre-deceased by her husband Donald Knechel and daughter Rebecca Jane Bacak. Survivors: She is survived by her parents Terry and Emilie, daughter Abigail Bacak, sister Cindy Stabile, brother Terrence, and many other loving family members. Services: A service...

Arthur C. Mazziotta

Feb 14, 2012

Arthur C. Mazziotta, 88, passed away on February 14 at Whitehall Manor. He was the husband of the late: Margaret (Seman) Mazziotta, who preceded him in eternal life in 1988. He was born December 2, 1923 in Allentown to Gustino ans Palesina Mazziotta. Arthur served his country during WWII as an artillery gunner. He retired in 1991 after forty plus...

Vincent Pietrafesa

Feb 14, 2012

Vincent (Jim) Pietrafesa, 99, of Allentown passed away February 14, 2012 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Olympia (Brigo) Pietrafesa. Vincent worked for the city of Allentown, at the Waterworks for over 20 years. He was a former VP and board member at the Allentown Italian Club. Vincent was a member at the former...

Richard C Gangwer

Feb 14, 2012

Richard C. Gangwer of Allentown passed away on february 14, 2012 at the age of 92. Richard graduated from Allentown High School and Lehigh University. He was a vetern of the U. S. Army. He worked his entire career as a chemical engineer for Trojan Powder/Commercial Solvents Company. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and...

Frances Helen Becker

Feb 14, 2012

Frances H. Becker Frances H. Becker, 82, of Exeter Twp. passed away on February 14, 2012 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia; she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Agnes (Hill) Moyer. She was the wife of the late George W. Becker, Jr. for 33 years until his passing in 1999. She retired from Western Electric after...

Edith Virginia Smith

Feb 11, 2012

Edith V. Smith Edith V. Smith, 91, of Reading passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Mifflin Health Center, Shillington, PA. Born in West Reading on July 1, 1920; she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie (Bechtel) Miller. She was the wife of the late Melvin S. Smith. She retired from Lucent Technology. She was...

Joanne C. Laczo

Feb 11, 2012

Joanne C. Laczo Joanne C. Laczo, 79, died Feb. 11, 2012 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of George and Jennie (Longo) DeBlasio. She was the wife of the late James A. Laczo. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Survivors: Son, Louis Laczo, husband of Theresa of...