Kalma C. Kniffen, of Wescosville, passed away on May 6 at the age of 74. She was born in Sydney, New York to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Joralemon) Chase and was predeceased by her husband Gerald Dan "Jerry" in 2005. Kalma was an administrative assistant for Spinnerstown Shuttle for the past 15 years. Survivors: Children: Dan Kniffen and wife...
Walter Pummer Sr., 95, of Allentown, passed away April 29 at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury Twp. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Cecelia (Missbeichler) and Samuel Pummer. Walter was the husband of Mary (Stoppy) for 52 yrs. before her passing in 1997. He retired from Holan Corp. where he worked for 10 yrs. as a...
Lisa M. Kern 31, of Bethlehem, passed away Aril 24, 2011. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Joseph E. and Gloria(Gulkewicz)Kern. Lisa graduated from Muhlenberg College with a B. S. degree in biology. She loved her environment, and had a great love for animals. SURVIVORS: companion, Chris Detrixhe; parents, Joseph E. and Gloria; sister Amy Keeler and husband...
Ralph I. Hinkle, of Allentown, passed away on April 24 at the age of 84. He was the son of the late: Ralph A. and Beulah P. (Kehley) Hinkle and was predeceased by his wife Christine (Smith) in 2009. Ralph had served during WWII with the Navy Seabees, was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking, being an amateur radio operator, and...
Isaac G. "Aziz" "Ike" Makoul, 92, of Whitehall died Wednesday April 20, 2011 in the Phoebe Home. He was the husband of Mona (Sayegh) Makoul for 61years having married September 17, 1949. Born in Amar, Syria he was the son of the late George and Bahige (Yacoub) Makoul. Ike was an Allentown area self employed scrap metal dealer. He was...
Candice M. Knauss, of Blandon, Pa, passed away April 17th at Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey, Pa at the age of 43. She was born in Allentown Pa to William E. and Agnes M. (Alof) Knauss and was the life partner of Michaele D. Scott for the past 17 years with whom she resided. Candice worked as a CNA for...
Raymond R. Ryan Raymond R. Ryan, 85, of Allentown, died April 14, 2011 at his residence. He was the husband of Evelyn (Simmons) Ryan for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was employed by Rail Con and retired from Keystone Fabricating after many years of service. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing softball. Survivors: Wife;...
William P. Diehl 66, of Slatington, passed away April 9, 2011. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Edwin R. and Elsie E. Diehl. SURVIVORS: Wife, Louise M. (Mertz) Diehl; daughter, Debra A. Diehl; son, William Nagl; 3 grandchildren. SERVICES: 1p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave, Allentown. Viewing will be held...
Surrounded by his family, David M. Larish, of Coopersburg, passed away on April 9 at the age of 70. He was born in Fountain Hill to the late Monroe and Elsie (McCarthy) Larish and was predeceased by his loving wife, of 46 years, Elaine (Fandl) in 2008. David graduated from Liberty High School in 1958, Moravian College in 1962, and...
Ann C. Rockovits, 95, passed away April 9 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home Allentown. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary (Windisch) Potetz. Ann was the wife of the late William J. Rockovits. She retired from the former Hess Brothers where she worked as a telephone operator for 25 yrs. Ann was a member of...