May 8, 2023

Joseph L. Janotka Jr., 76, of Allentown, passed away May 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph L. Janotka Sr. and Ruth (McClafferty) Janotka. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Karen (Unger) Janotka.

Joseph worked as an industrial electrician for Bethlehem Steel...

May 5, 2023

Barbara A. Eshleman, 71, of Columbia, passed away peacefully May 5, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late J. Roy and Mae (Gantz) Landis. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Joseph P. Eshleman.

She was a devoted member of Washington Boro Church of God. Barbara loved horses and dogs....

May 3, 2023

Rosemarie E. Wiegner, age 89, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown. She was born February 11, 1934 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Russell and Pauline (Pfingstl) Baver.

Rose attended Central Catholic High School. In 1967, she married John Wiegner who has since passed away. She had several different jobs,...

May 3, 2023

Rosemarie E. Wiegner, age 89, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown. She was born February 11, 1934 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Russell and Pauline (Pfingstl) Baver. Rose attended Central Catholic High School. In 1967, she married John Wiegner who has since passed away. She had several different jobs, retiring from S. Levine...

Apr 30, 2023

Sharon A. Hunsicker, 68, of Allentown, passed away April 30, 2023. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Shirley (Pletz) Krause. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Allen Hunsicker Jr.

Sharon was the first special education teacher at Northern Lehigh High School where she worked for 41 years...

Apr 27, 2023

Ronald L. Marks, age 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home while under hospice care. He was born in Allentown, the son of the late Elizabeth Haus and stepfather Luther Haus.

Ronald served honorably in the United States Army for three years (1954-1957). He received two medals and held the rank...

Apr 26, 2023

Carl R. Ritter, 86, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023. Born in Coopersburg, he was the son of the late Frederick and Eva (Fern) Ritter. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joanne (Leber) Ritter.

He worked for Acme Markets for over 50 years until his retirement.

In addition...

Apr 25, 2023

Roberta "Bert" M. Berger, age 81, of Quakertown, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital-Quakertown. She was born September 28, 1941 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Robert O. and Miriam M. (Haas) Meas.

Roberta graduated from Palisades High School. She started work as a bookkeeper at her father's gas station....

Apr 22, 2023

Jennifer M Papay, 67, of Reading passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was the daughter of Margaret E. (Pavlovscak) Papay and the late John J Papay

In addition to her mother, she is survived by three siblings: Gary Papay, husband of Debra, Gregory, husband of Tina, Jeannine, wife of Michael Unger.

Service will be...

Apr 18, 2023

Michael D. Reiss, 33, of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, formerly of Center Valley, PA, passed away April 18, 2023. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Keri (Frantz) Reiss and the surviving Ronald D. Reiss.

Michael graduated from Southern Lehigh High School class of 2007. He enjoyed playing bass guitar in his free time and...