Deborah M. Phillips Deborah M. Phillips, 58 of Allentown, passed away on May 17. She was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Irene M. (Mertl) Hersh. Deborah was the wife of James W. Phillips for the past 22 years. Prior, she was employed by Lehigh Valley Hospital. Survivors: Husband, Sons; Larry Bleam of Emmaus, Charles Bleam of Bethlehem....
Zaki Skaf Zaki Skaf 83, of Shillington, passed away on May 16th at Reading Hospital. Born in Syria, he was the son of the late Nicola and Tamini (Misherka) Skaf. Zaki was the loving husband of Afifeh (Nanouh) Skaf for the past 55 years. He was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Zaki enjoyed spending time with his...
Ethel L. Bloss Ethel L. Bloss, 88, died on May 12, 2010 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin J. and Margaret M. (Davies) Lentz. She was a library clerk at Rodale Press until retiring in 1978. Survivors: Daughter, Tammy L., wife of Clive "Pat" Chittick of Georgia; and Granddaughter, Victoria A....
William L. Kaiser, of Coopersburg, passed away surrounded by his family in his home on May 11 at the age of 85. William was born in Bethlehem to the late Joseph and Rose (Lukacs) Kaiser and was predeceased by his wife Ellen (Tytar). During WWII he proudly served with the U. S. Navy on board the U.S. Destroyer Escort 240...
Alberto Ortiz Alberto Ortiz, 75, died on May 11th at his residence in Allentown. Services: 1:30 PM, Fri., May 14 at Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, PA. Viewing: 12:30 PM until time of services at the funeral home. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com)
Dolores Shankweiler passed away in her home on May 10 at the age of 78. Born in Allentown she was a daughter of the late Anne (Ciocco) and Leonard Germano. She was the wife of Charles Shankweiler for many years prior to his passing in 1995. Dolores was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, where she...
William H. Carmitchell, Jr., 76, of Allentown died Thursday May 6, 2010 at ManorCare, Salisbury Twp. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late William H., Sr. and Ruth (Eshleman) Carmitchell. William was a graduate of Elizabethtown University and the Drew Theological Seminary. He was an ordained minister and served the Holly Spring, GA Methodist Church prior to...
Edward L. Sherry Jr. Edward L. Sherry Jr. 78, of Macungie, passed away Thursday in at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward L. and Elizabeth (Parke) Sherry Sr. He was the loving husband of Geraldine A. (McTamney) for the past 51 years. Edward was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic church;...
Lorraine G. Liptock Lorraine G. Liptock, 58 of Allentown, passed away on April 26th in her residence. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Joyce (Gery) Weiss. Lorraine was the devoted wife of Frank T. Liptock for 24 years. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a Clerk for thirty years, retiring in...
Margaret T. Hoderman, 92, formerly of Allentown, died Sunday April 25, 2010 in the Phoebe Home. She was the wife of the late John Hoderman. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Fiedler) Steirer. Margaret was a machine operator for the former Bernstein Shirt Factory of Allentown before her retirement. She was a member...