Josephine B. Gallucci

Mar 1, 2008

Josephine B. Gallucci Josephine B. Gallucci, 91 of Allentown passed away on March 1 in the Lehigh Valley Hospice Unit. Born in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Palatella and the late Margaret (Gianetta) Palatella, she was the wife of the late Ernest Gallucci for 68 years. Josephine and her husband co-owned Ernie's Steak shop in...

Mary L. Ebner

Feb 27, 2008

Mary L. Ebner) Mary L. Ebner 85, of Allentown, passed away on February 26 in the hands of the lord in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Luigi and Josephine (Allegri) Girardi and was married to the late John O. Ebner for 39 years. Mary worked as a seamstress in the garment industry; she was also...

Berniceann J. Browne

Feb 26, 2008

Berniceann J. Browne, 66, of Center Valley died Tuesday February 26, 2008 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Sikorski) Santiwan. Berniceann was a human resources specialist for Walgreens Drug Stores for 15 years before retiring on December 31, 2007. Survivors: Daughters, Donna A. Alcott of Jessup, MD and Denise M....

Sophie M. Zieger

Feb 24, 2008

Sophie M. "Zoshka" Zieger, 85 of Allentown, died Sunday February 24, 2008 in the Phoebe Home Nursing and Rehab. Ctr., Allentown. She was the wife of Rudolph Zieger, Sr. for 46 years before his death September 18, 1988. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Wasyl and Pazia (Turczyn) Markowitz. Sophie retired in 1990 as a toll...

Frances M. Grosso

Feb 19, 2008

Frances M. Grosso, 90, formerly of Allentown, died Tuesday February 19, 2008 in Sierra Oaks of Bensalem. She was the wife of Julius B. Grosso for 57 years before his death November 13, 2006. Born in PenArgyl, she was a daughter of the late Oswald and Luigia (Santin) DaRos. Frances was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church...

Robert R. Dietrich

Feb 18, 2008

Robert Dietrich Robert Dietrich 63, of Topton, passed away on February 18 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the Eileen (Aronowitz) Dietrich for 34 years. He was the son of the late Clarence and Florence (Wolfinger) Dietrich. Survivors: Wife, Daughter; Robin Keinert and husband Patrick. Sons; Tony Dietrich, Todd Dietrich, Carl Paravicini, Richard Brady, and Dale Marr. Sister,...

Walter L. Wallitsh

Feb 15, 2008

Walter L. Wallitsh Walter Wallitsh 55, of Bethlehem passed away on February 15 in St. Luke's VNA Hospice. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Walter Wallitsh and Agatha E. (Pechacek) Wallitsh. He was employed by Spring Garden Townhouses as a Maintenance Engineer. He was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Allentown. Walter graduated...

Najah A. Nemeh

Feb 14, 2008

Najah A. Nemeh, 55, of Allentown, died Thursday February 14, 2008 at her residence. She was the wife of Issa M. Nemeh for the past 35 years. Born in Mishtayeh, Syria, she was a daughter of the late Issa and Mariam (Mousa) Abdullah. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Allentown. Survivors: Husband; sons, Chad and...

Shirley A. Decker

Feb 13, 2008

Shirley A. Decker, 63 of Lancaster, died Wednesday February 13, 2008 at her residence. She was the wife of Robert W. Decker, Sr. Born in Mt. Gretna, PA, she was a daughter of the late Dave and Shirley (Geist) Martin. Survivors: Husband; sons, David W. and Jonathan W. both of Lancaster and Robert W. Jr. of Leola; daughters, Patricia A....

Rosa Ricci

Feb 13, 2008

Rosa Ricci Rosa Ricci 96, of Allentown, passed away on February 13 in the hands of the lord at the Phoebe Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Nicola Ricci. Born in St. Marco DeiCavoti, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Costantini) Ferraro. She worked for Stein Manufacturing and Phoenix Clothing as a...