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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 18, 2019

Elvira (Bigatel) Stalsitz, 98, of Allentown, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice in Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania.

Elvira, the daughter of the late Leandro and Angela (Cimolato) Bigatel grew up in Allentown and resided there with her late husband of 55 years, William Stalsitz.

She was predeceased by her husband, her...

Oct 16, 2019

Irma M. Karabinos, 100, passed away October 16, 2019. Irma had resided at Holden Acres Personal Care in Bath, Pa for the past 7 years. Born in Lansford, Pa she was the daughter of the late Josephine and Andrew Mokry. She was predeceased by her husband Michael and her son Timothy.  Survivors: Son Thomas and his wife Barbara; three...

Oct 3, 2019

Ray Willard Hassler, formerly of Coopersburg, Summit Hill and Lehighton, PA, passed quietly on October 3, 2019 in Hartland, WI at the age of 100.

Ray was born December 13, 1918 to Francis and Emma (Snyder) Hassler of Coopersburg, PA. As a young man, he worked for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation before being drafted into the U.S....

Sep 30, 2019

Joyce D. Christman, 90, of Coopersburg, passed away on September 30, 2019. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Rose Knickerbocker. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, James H. Christman.

After graduating from William Allen High School, Joyce went on to work as a computer key-punch operator at Mack Trucks...

Sep 28, 2019

Diane Marie Betz of Allentown passed away on Sept. 28 th 2019 at the age of 72. Born in Allentown to the late: Victor L. and Marie E. (Eckhardt) Harry. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford and her brother Charles "Jake" Harry. Diane was a bus driver for the Allentown School District with First Student for 30 years...