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...

Oct 29, 2022

Reno F. Cappellari, of Allentown, passed away on October 29, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born in Allentown to the late: Ernesto and Louisa (Cairoli) Cappellari and graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1959. He worked for Lehigh Structural Steel for 23 years before retiring  and volunteered at the Phoebe Home in Allentown. Reno...

Oct 27, 2022

Michael Skulteti, of Allentown, passed away on October 27, 2022 at the age of 54. He was born in Allentown to Emil Skulteti Jr. and Roberta Mae (Williams) and was predeceased by his wife Colleen. He had worked for Charles Herman Inc. as a paver for 27 years and was known for being a drummer with many bands in...

Oct 27, 2022

Frances A. (Gaydos) Horvath, age 95, of Allentown, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Whitehall Manor. She was born January 26, 1927 in Allentown, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Gaydos.

She was a seamstress most of her life, she also enjoyed gardening, bingo, and shopping.

Frances is survived...

Oct 18, 2022

Frank "Butch" A. Stayer, 78, of Coopersburg, passed away October 18, 2022. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank S. and Sophie (Urban) Stayer.

Butch was a lifetime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Limeport.

He is lovingly remembered by his siblings: Jean, wife of Paul Wetzel, Ron Stayer, Bob...

Oct 16, 2022

John W. Sawyer, 73, of Center Valley, passed away October 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington D.C. He was the son of the late William Lent and Edith Marie (Williams) Sawyer. John is survived by his loving wife, Donna Marie Sawyer.

After graduating college, he went on to work at CAI/Computer Services in...