Nov 21, 2022

Helen P. Harrison, age 88, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at St Luke's Hospital-Fountain Hill. She was born March 7, 1934 in Hazleton, PA, the daughter of the late Roland and Helen (Coyle) Kerchner.

She worked in many factories as a seamstress for most of her life. She also enjoyed bingo, Yahtzee, and puzzles.

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Nov 11, 2022

Gerald L. "Jerry" Atkins passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born and raised in Montgomery, PA to the late Raymond B. and Ethel M. (Weaver). He graduated from Montgomery High School in 1957.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1966, during which he was...

Nov 10, 2022

Patricia R. Park, 101, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville. Born in 1921 in Lafayette, IN to the late Chester Raub and Merle (Gregory) Raub, she moved with her family to Southern California two years later. She was the wife of the late Robert B. (Bob) Park. They married in 1941 in...

Nov 7, 2022

Digna E. Hernandez, of Allentown, Pa, passed away on November 7, 2022 at the age of 69. She was born in Puerto Cortes, Honduras to Domingo Morel and Maria Santos Medina and has been married to her loving husband Jose M. Hernandez for 41 years. She was very involved with Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed teaching catechism classes....

Nov 5, 2022

Esther G. Brein, age 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at UPMC West Shore Hospital. She was born May 10, 1944 in Hornell, New York.

She graduated as the class salutatorian of 1962  from Arkport Central School. She graduated from Elim Bible Institute in 1970, where she studied missions. She worked in the...

Nov 4, 2022

Robert "Bob" N. Grether, age 77, of Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022 at Promedica in Bethlehem. He was born August 9, 1945 in Allentown, the son of the late Elwood E. Grether, Sr. and Winifred M. (Fritz) Grether.

Bob graduated in the Class of 1963 from Dieruff High School in Allentown. He enjoyed...

Nov 2, 2022

Carolyn Lesetta Betting Crilley, 97, of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2022 in her home from natural causes. Carolyn was born January 8, 1925 in Jim Thorpe (Mauch Chunk) to William F. and Maude (Kressly) Betting. Her father died suddenly when Carolyn was 2 years old, and her mother raised Carolyn and her two brothers by herself....

Nov 1, 2022

Robert Phillip Blickley Jr., 87, of Allentown, passed away November 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert P. Blickley Sr. and Mary B. (Zeppenfeld) Blickley. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Laura (Leibensperger) Blickley.

Bob worked for Egypt Star Bakery until his...

Oct 30, 2022

Eleanor J. Lichner passed away at St. Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem on Sunday, October 30th after a short illness. She was born Eleanor Julia Wirth on June 24th, 1925 in Allentown, PA to the late Estella Hale Wirth and Charles Wirth.

Eleanor retired from the former Western Electric in Allentown. She was the wife of the late...

Oct 30, 2022

Richard "Rick" J. Purdy, age 76, of Lehigh Valley, PA, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his home. He was born April 20, 1946 in Jamison, PA, the son of the late William E. and Raye Purdy.

Rick graduated from Central Bucks High School. He served in the US Navy for seven years during Vietnam. He...