Labibeh Alkhal, 83, of Allentown passed away Dec. 3 at Lehigh Valley Hopspital. Born in Amar, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Bachour and Zahui (Alkhal) Bachour. She was the wife of the late Fayad Alkhal who passed away in 2003. She was a memeber of St. George's Orthodox Church in Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Sam Alkhal of Syria...
Madeline M. Rothermel, 66, passed away Dec. 2 at Lehigh Valley Hospital's Hospice Unit. Born in Macungie she was a daughter of the late Alton Muth and Maude (Smith) Muth of Whitehall. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Allentown. Survivors: Mother; daughter, Madeline T; son, Paul, both of Allentown; seven grandchildren; sisters, Nancy and Rosie; brother,...
Matilda M. "Tillie" Rocco, 94 went joyfully to rest in the arms of God, Wednesday, November 22, 2006. She was the wife of Joseph F. Rocco for 54 years before his death August 14, 1989. Born in New Brighton, England, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Margherita (Zulianni) Riccio. Matilda was a resident of Allentown since 1931....
Amelia Elias, 82, of Allentown died Thursday November 21, 2006 in ManorCare Health Services, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of Thomas Elias, Sr. for 51 years before his death August 4, 1998. Born in Syria, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Albert and Nijmeh (Assad) Azar. Amelia was a seamstress for the former Richard's Sportswear of Allentown...
Evelyn R. Dorward, 77, of Allentown died Sunday, November 19, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the husband of the late Carl W. "Pete" Dorward, Sr. who died July 6, 2004. Born in Fullerton she was a daughter of the late Louis Sr. and Evelyn (Beck) Keppel. Evelyn was a home maker and a loving mother and...
George M. Smith, 83, passed away Nov. 17 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Percy and Jean (Hope) Smith. George was the husband of Marjorie D. (Fehnel) with whom he celebrated 51 yrs. of marriage this past June. George was employed by Lehigh Valley Dairy in the shipping dept. for 21...
Helen A. Loper, 66, of Allentown died Tuesday November 14, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of Joseph P. Loper for 41 years before his death August 6, 2000. Born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of Irene (Morris) Skaff of Allentown, and the late Isaac Skaff. Helen was an aide for Intermediate Unit 20 for 15...
Julius B. Grosso, 89, formerly of Allentown, passed away Nov. 13 at Richboro Care Center. Born in Summit Hill, he was the son of the late Paul and Giovanna Grosso. He was the husband of Frances (DaRos). Julius was employed by Mack Truck for 27 yrs. prior to his retirement. He was a nationally know bowler and an inductee to...
Carol Anne Jones Carol Anne (Kern) Jones, 70, of Center Valley, PA passed away at home on November 11, 2006, following a two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Waterbury, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anne (Shannon) Kern. Carol was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Limeport. On November 25, 1961, she was...
Patricia M. Schmaldinst, 68, of Whitehall Twp., died Saturday November 11, 2006 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late James F. Schmaldinst. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Harris) Pavlinsky. No immediate survivors. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 11:00 AM, Immaculate Conception Church, 501 Ridge Ave. No...