Natalina Severo

Dec 3, 2019

Natalina Severo, 93, of Allentown, passed away in the hands of the Lord on December 3, 2019. She was the wife of the late Angelo Severo. Born in San Marco Dei Cavoti, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Maria C. (Ricci) Fragnito.

Mrs. Severo was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady...

Michele Vivianne Kubin

Dec 1, 2019

Michele Vivianne Kubin, 52, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019. Born in Philipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John Michael Jakobsen and the surviving Kay (Kress) Hildabrant. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rudolph Kubin.

Michele graduated from Stroudsburg High School, Class of 1984. She was a kind...

Matthew E. Hare

Nov 30, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew E. Hare announces his passing from a sudden illness on Saturday November 30, 2019 at the age of 45. Matt enjoyed playing basketball, watching football, and listening to music. But he loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He was generous and had a passion for helping...

Helen M. Thompson

Nov 29, 2019

Helen M. Thompson, of Nazareth, passed away on November 29, 2019 at the age of 54. She was born in Allentown the late: Charles and Catherine Raush and has been married to Harold Thompson Jr. for the past 14 years. Helen had worked as a paramedic and was a member of the Rottie Group. She is survived by her...

Ann C. Ackerman

Nov 19, 2019

Ann C. Ackerman, 85, of Allentown, passed peacefully in her home on November 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene Patrick Devers and Mary Levina (Ehrich) Devers. Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Ackerman.

After graduating from Central Catholic High School,...

Sophia "Sunny" Gergel

Nov 19, 2019

Sophia "Sunny" Gergel passed away peacefully in her home on November 19, 2019. Born in Mt. Union, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Sophie (Remek) Gergel.

She attended Sacred Heart and Central Catholic School, eventually moving on to Bryan School of Practical Nursing. She worked at Unite (formerly, the International Ladies Garment Workers...

Loretta Thompson

Nov 15, 2019

Loretta Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully on November 15th at the Phoebe Nursing Home where she had resided since November of 2015. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Zephniah and Maud Thomas. Loretta is survived by her loving husband, Aston Thompson.

She worked as a CNA for many years before retiring and...

John Joseph Wagner

Nov 13, 2019

John Joseph Wagner Jr., 68, of Allentown, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 13th, 2019. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Elaine (Dreibelbis) Wagner. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Barbara (Schmoyer) Wagner.

After graduating high school, John went on to be a welder...

Gildo P. Patrei

Nov 7, 2019

Gildo P. Patrei, of Allentown, passed away on November 7 at the age of 93. He was born in Herkimer, NY to the late: Arthur and Grace (Fiduccia) Patrei and he was predeceased by his Wife Katherine (Campagna), his son Dr. James Patrei, and his daughter Linda Lesko.  Gil had served with the U.S. Marines during WWII in the...