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...
Carmen Paredes
Nov 7, 2019
Carmen Paredes, a loving mother, wife and grandmother, passed away on November 7 th at the age of 88. She was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the Late Valerino and Castula (Rodriguez) Santos and was predeceased by her husband Ismael Paredes and her son Rafael Colon. Of her many accomplishments one of her favorite was when she traveled...
Cruz M. Sanchez
Nov 3, 2019
Cruz M. Sanchez, 65, of Allentown, passed away in his home on November 3, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Cuamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan and Otilia (Rivera) Sanchez. He is survived by his loving wife, Michele (Gehris) Sanchez.
Cruz worked for many years at Crest Carpet in Wescosville. In...
Alfred R. Decker Sr.
Oct 21, 2019
Alfred R. Decker Sr., 95, of Allentown, passed away in his home on October 21, 2019. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Mathias and Elizabeth (Spahitz) Decker. Alfred was preceded in death by his loving wife, Roberta Jane (Yost) Decker.
After graduating from Allentown High School, Alfred went on to serve our country...