James Roger Snyder
Feb 14, 2022
James Roger Snyder, 83, of Coopersburg, passed away February 14, 2022. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Roland and Julia (Schrader) Snyder. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eleanor (Nolt) Snyder.
Jim taught history at Southern Lehigh high school for 33 years until his retirement. He also coached football,...
James George
Feb 10, 2022
James George, age 99, of Allentown, passed away February 10, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-17th street in Allentown. He was born September 3, 1922 in Allentown, the son of the late Albert and Zahie (Abraham) George.
James graduated from William Allen High School and served in the United States Army for two years, from 1943 until 1945,...
Richard F. Kresge
Feb 10, 2022
Richard F. Kresge, 91, of Coopersburg, PA, passed peacefully on February 10, 2022, in Alexandria Manor, Nazareth, PA. Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Cressman Kresge, to whom he was married for 65 years in May of 2021. Born in Easton, PA he was the son of Wilmer and Florence (Reichard) Kresge. Richard graduated in...
Barry R. Butz
Feb 10, 2022
Barry R. Butz, of Allentown, passed away on February 10, 2022 at the age of 72. He was born in Allentown to the late Raymond and Myrtle (Helmer). Barry would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this March 18 th to his loving wife Kathy (Longo). Barry was self employed in the manufacturing and engineering sector owning Industrial Services...
Jamileh Nemeh
Feb 10, 2022
Jamileh E. Nemeh, 75, of Allentown, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, February 10, 2022. She was born on February 8th, 1947 in Mishtayeh, Syria to the late Eleia and Wahibeh Jarrah. She and her loving husband, Aboud, recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Allentown. She lived her...
Gary B. Gackenbach
Feb 5, 2022
Gary B. Gackenbach, 76, of Allentown, passed away February 5, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Catasauqua, he was the son of the late Stanley and Gladys (Wright) Gackenbach. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, June (Reichl) Gackenbach.
He worked as a sexton at First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem for over...
Robert Henry Diehl Jr.
Feb 5, 2022
Robert H. Diehl Jr., 98, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Robert H. Diehl Sr. and Ruth (Nonnemaker) Diehl. Robert was preceded in passing by his loving wife of 69 years, Ann A. Diehl in 2017.
Bob graduated from Bethlehem (now Liberty) High School,...
Eleanor "Pietrafesa" Spagnoletti
Feb 2, 2022
Eleanor (Pietrafesa) Spagnoletti, 91, passed away at Fellowship Manor on February 2, 2022 and was reunited with beloved family members: parents: Incoronata and Pellegrino Pietrafesa; brothers: Cheech (Pauline), Jimmy (Olympia) and Mikey (Victoria) Pietrafesa; sisters: Ida (Danny) Sartori and Mary (Bennie) Rizzotto; nephew: Richie Pietrafesa; and "uncle" Gildo Verzino. She is survived by best friend and husband of 68...
Marion "Fooz" E. Shay
Jan 30, 2022
Marion E. "Fooz" Shay, age 75, of Lebanon, PA, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital with her daughter, Kelly by her side. She was born October 6, 1946 in Lebanon, PA, as the daughter of the late Charles J. and Nellie C. (Yingst) Goshert.
Fooz worked as a homemaker for most of her...
Robert A. Gilliard
Jan 25, 2022
Robert A. Gilliard, born June 16, 1929, passed away January 25, 2022. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Casper) Gilliard.
Bob proudly served in the US Army during WWII and continued his honorable career for many years in the US Coast Guard. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel and volunteered...