Shirley M. Tomasko
Jul 23, 2011
Shirley M. Tomasko, 72, of Allentown, passed away July 23 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Shirley was the wife of Robert Tomasko Sr., with whom she celebrated 53 yrs. of marriage this year. She was a nurses aid at the former Allentown State Hospital for 30 yrs., retiring in 1996. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who always...
John N. Tumini
Jul 21, 2011
John Nicholas Tumini John Nicholas Tumini, 90, of Allentown, died on July 21, 2011 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Celia (Prete) Tumini-Cosmos. John was predeceased by a step-father, George Cosmos. He was the husband of the late Anna Marie (Vitale) Tumini for over 60 years until her death...
Lillian Myrtle Culp
Jul 16, 2011
Lillian M. Culp Lillian M. Culp, 87, of Allentown, died July 16, 2011. Born in Alburtis, PA, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Edith (Bailey) Hein. She was the wife of the late Floyd F. Culp. She was predeceased by two daughters, Suzanne Walker and Rose Snyder. Survivors: Children, Anna Kreibel, Christine Culp-Fulup, Phillis Ross, Diana Davis,...
Zakieha Issa
Jul 11, 2011
Zakieha Issa Zakieha Issa, 75, formerly of Whitehall, died July 11, 2011 at her residence in Allentown. Born in Amar, Syria; she was a daughter of the late Abdallah and Mariam Azar. She was married for 32 years to Salim Issa. She was a member of St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Allentown. She worked as a sewing machine operator for...
Herbert G. "Herb" Stoudt
Jul 9, 2011
Herbert Herb" G. Stoudt, 72, of Allentown, PA, died Saturday, July 9th, 2011, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Laura Gail Stoudt for 28 years. He was raised in the town of Cementon (Whitehall) and was the son of the late Ralph and Bertha (Steckel ) Stoudt. He was a 1956 graduate of the...
James J. Reis
Jul 7, 2011
James J. Reis, 64, passed away July 7 at his home in Allentown. Born in Allentown he was a son of the late Henry and Ella (Hoffmeister) Reis. Jim served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a salesman his entire life, and also co- owned the Old Lehigh Brewing Co. Jim was an avid gardener, and...
Thelma I George
Jul 1, 2011
Thelma I George 87, of Allentown, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 at home. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Ruth (Bass) Abraham. Thelma was a waitress in the Lehigh Valley for 55 years. She had a flare for life and will be greatly missed by all. SURVIVORS: Son Stanley and Bonnie Thomasik; Grandson...
Mary G. Rizzotto
Jul 1, 2011
Mary G. Rizzotto, of Allentown, passed away on July 1 at the age of 90. She was born in Allentown to the late: Pellegrino and Incoronata (DeConno) Pietrafesa and was predeceased by her husband Benjamin and Brother Michael. Mary had worked for Kayser Clothing and owned and operated Ben-MAR Dry Goods Store with her husband. She was an avid bowler...
Hannah H. Bernhard
Jun 30, 2011
Hannah H. Bernhard passed away on June 30 at the age of 88. She was born in Allentown to the late George and Harriet (Samuels) Groves and was predeceased by her husband Charles A. Bernhard. Hannah had worked for Rich Mar Flower Shop and for ARA Services as a cafeteria hostess at the Morning Call cafeteria. She was an avid...
Violanda M. "Viola" Milkovics
Jun 29, 2011
Violanda M. "Viola" Milkovics, 76, passed away June 29 at her niece Katrina's home. Born in Allentown she was a daughter of the late Carmen and Maria Fragnito. Violanda was the wife of William Milkovics for the past 50 yrs. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathloic Church. Survivors: Sister, Jeannie Nonnemaker; nieces and...