Kimberly Ann Rivera, of Allentown, passed away on September 6 at the age of 50. She was married to her loving husband Philip for the past 35 years and was employed by the Cracker Barrel. Survivors: Parents Jose and Lorraine Rivera Sr., Husband Philip Rivera, Daughters: Krystle Cruz, Stephanie Rivera, and Erica Rivera. Sons: Philip Rivera Jr. and Jason Rivera,...
Leon T. Loch Leon T. Loch, 85, of Coopersburg, died Sept. 6, 2011 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Nevin T. and Bertha Mattie (Benedict) Loch. He was the loving husband of Ruth (Ford) Loch for over 57 years. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Battle of the...
T. Vincent "Vinnie" Barrett passed away Sept. 5 at his Allentown home; it was his beloved late wife Dolly's birthday. Vinnie worked as a carpenter for Norwood Construction for many yrs. He was a die hard Yankee fan. Vinnie will be remembered for saying "If the sun don't shine tomorrow, I've still had a great time". Survivors: Daughter, Shannan; son,...
Marie Sedlock, 69, of Allentown, passed away Sept. 4 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill. Marie was the wife of Paul Sedlock Jr. for 45 yrs. till his passing in 2005. She retired from Pillsbury Mfg. after 31 yrs. of service there. Marie was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Allentown. She loved cooking and baking; she...
June L.(Latsha)(Arnold) Schellenberg, 86 years old of Allentown, PA died at home. She was the loving wife of Richard J. Schellenberg since their marriage in 1975.She previously had been married to Rev. William Arnold in 1948. She was a Registered Nurse capped at Harrisburg Hospital. She worked as an Emergency Room Nurse at numerous hospitals in Connecticut and Pennsylvania and...
Nadiya Attar of Wellesley, Mass. passed away on August 26 at the age of 75. Nadiya was the dear and devoted wife of Ibrahim Achi. Loving mother of Rania Achi of Syria, Katia Achi of Canada, Roula Achi-Durgham and her husband Dr. Rashed Durgham of Wellesley, Manal Achi of Syria and Sally Achi Matar and her husband Eyad of CA....
Emil Carl Poeltl. Born Allentown, PA November 30, 1917 Died Landrum, SC August 26, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Poeltl. Emil Poeltl was employed by Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 38 years, retiring in 1981 as a Metallographic Researcher in the Research Center. He attended Muhlenberg College studying accounting and was a member of the Delta...
Peter M. Knauss, formerly of Allentown and most recently of Northampton, passed away on August 25 at the age of 77. He was born in Allentown to the late Francis and Mary (Galliano) Knauss and attended Allentown High School. Peter was the proprietor of Knauss Venetian Blind Service in Allentown for many years. Survivors: Daughter Katherine and husband Tom Mollet,...
Rose P. Vargo, of Allentown, passed away on August 23 at the age of 84.She was born in Allentown to the late Frank and Rose (Unger) Winkler and was predeceased by her husband Frank P. in 2008. Rose had worked for A&B Meats in Allentown and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Survivors: Children: Cindy Vargo, Frank...
William J. Marks William J. Marks, 86, passed away August 18, 2011 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Teresa (Leitgeb) Marks. He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. Marks for 46 years until her death in 1992. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Allentown. He...