Margaret Dougherty
Mar 16, 2011
Margaret Dougherty Margaret Dougherty, 92, of Allentown, died March 16, 2011, at the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Yost) Nikisher. She was the wife of the late John J. "Doc" Dougherty for 61 years until his death on Dec. 31, 2000. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of...
Emma Rose Hartzell
Mar 12, 2011
Emma Rose Hartzell, Formerly of Allentown, passed away on March 12 at the age of 91. She was born in Allentown to the late: John and Anna (Fiedler) Steirer and was predeceased by her husband Herman W., and Siblings: Ottilia Steirer, Margaret Hoderman, William Steirer and Coleman Steirer. Emma was a member of a senior citizens group in Catasauqua and,...
Jose A. Rosario
Mar 7, 2011
Jose A. Rosario, 36 of Allentown died Monday March 7, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in Allentown he was a son of Porfirio Roman, Jr. and Mery L, (Rosario) Roman. Survivors: Parents; children, Anthony, Caleb M., Bryanna and Chanel; brother, JR. In loving memory of my son Jose Rosario AKA "TATI". Known to all as a great mechanic. May...
Mae E. Biery
Mar 6, 2011
Mae E. Biery Mae E. Biery, 94, of Allentown, went home to her Lord on Sunday, March 6, in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Woodrow W. Biery. They celebrated 53 years of marriage on June 1, 1998. Born in Smyrna Mills, ME, June 3, 1916, Mae was the daughter...
Vincenzo Tartaglia
Feb 26, 2011
Vincenzo Tartaglia peacefully passed away February 26 2011 with his family by his side. Born and living in Sezze Italy, he joined the Italian Army as a radio operator. Shortly after arriving in Allentown in 1952, he married Noemi and had a son Anthony in 1954. Vince became a member of the Union BAC 15 as a tile setter from1958-86....
George El-Chaar
Feb 24, 2011
George El-Chaar George El-Chaar, of Allentown, died February 24 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lebanon to the late George and Maria (Maroun) El-Chaar and was predeceased by his wife, of 68 years, Fadileh El-Chaar this past November. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Wagih of...
Robert C. Reis
Feb 24, 2011
Robert C. Reiss, 58, of Allentown passed away February 24, 2011. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Henry and Ella(Hoffmeister)Reiss. SURVIVORS: Companion, Anna Marie Moyer and her children Jason,Jamee,Jenifer and Tom; as well as grandson's Joshua and Jake. One daughter, Dr.Kirsten J.of Coplay; 2 brothers, James J. of Allentown,and Dr. Thomas C. of Vancouver, WA. Robert...
Kathleen Reightler
Feb 22, 2011
Kathleen Reightler, 86, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth(Leh) Seem. Kathleen was the wife of the late Forrest Reightler, whom she was married to for 62 years. She was a member of Jordan U.C.C. of allentown. Kathleen was a buyer for Hess's for 29 years...
Alexander Mcintyre Stirton
Feb 22, 2011
Alexander Stirton passed away on February 22 at the age of 60. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Penn State he went on to Weidner School of Law for his graduate degree. Alex was a forensic scientist at the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab and an attorney for the Lehigh County Public Defenders Office. Boy Scouts was his passion for...
John Nemeth
Feb 22, 2011
John Nemeth, 96, formerly of Phillipsburg, NJ and Indian Harbor, FL, passed away Feb. 22 in Dover DE. Born in West Virgina, he was the son of the late John and Teresa (Cigialy) Nemeth. He was the husband of Rose (Sos) for 72 yrs. prior to her passing last year. John retired from J.T. Baker Chemical Co. in Phillipsburg in...