Aug 28, 2019

Rosemarie (Rose) Kotran was born and raised in Allentown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Emily Mahr. She graduated from William Allen High School.

Rose worked for the Department of Public Assistance in Lehigh Co. for 35 years as a Caseworker. A fierce advocate for labor rights, Rose also served as a Shop Steward for several...

Aug 28, 2019

Lucy Salvaggio died peacefully on August 29, 2019 at Luther Crest Living Center in Allentown, PA. Her love will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Born in Lattimer Mines, PA on January 28, 1917. She was the daughter of Angelo and Carmella Spadell.

She and her husband, Angelo, were married on September 14, 1941 and...

Aug 25, 2019

Cecilia Haftl, 86, of Fountain Hill, passed away August 25, 2019. Born in Fogelsville, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Ida (Muick) Kleinshuster.

Cecilia was a beautician for many years and worked as a sewing machine operator.

She is lovingly remembered by her brother, Walter, and his wife Mitzi Kleinshuster, her sisters-in-law,...

Aug 23, 2019

A recipe box in a grandchild's kitchen carries the mark of a woman whose legacy was more than just her amazing baked goods. Known to many as Grandma Rose, to some as Mom-Mom, and to others simply as Mom, Rose Schoenenberger passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2019.

After 94 years and 360 days...

Aug 17, 2019

Sarah C. Nader, of Allentown, passed away on August 17, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born in Fogelsville, Pa to the late: Albert Charles and Minnie (Haddad). Sarah worked at the Lehigh County Court House as a clerk and was an Avon Representative for 30 years. She was predeceased by her son Jonathan Wagner. Survivors: Sons:...

Aug 17, 2019

Diane Dolores Bortz, 61 of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on August 17, 2019, after a brave battle against cancer.

Diane was born on July 11, 1958 and was a devoted daughter of Dolores E. Bortz (Geist) and the late Raymond R. Bortz Jr. of Coopersburg. She was a wonderful sister...

Aug 14, 2019

Richard Allen Hassler, 54, of Littleton, MA, formerly of Summit Hill and Lehighton, PA, passed suddenly on August 14, 2019 in Boston, MA while hospitalized for treatment of a brain tumor.

Born June 30, 1965 to Ray and Afra Hassler, Rich graduated from Lehighton Area HS in 1983 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Optics...

Aug 9, 2019

Dolores Ruby Ruisz, 85, of Allentown, passed away August 9, 2019. Born in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Ruby G. (Lemmon) Faist. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, G. Alfred Ruisz.

Dolores graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in Bronx, NY, class of...

Aug 8, 2019

Doris J. Atherholt, of Coopersburg, passed away on August 8 th at the age of 93. She was born in Hazleton, Pa to the late David and Elizabeth Mauser and was predeceased by her husband William "Bill" Atherholt. She is survived by her Three Children: David and wife Karen Atherholt, Dawn Atherholt, Darryl and wife Cindy Atherholt. Sister Elizabeth...

Aug 7, 2019

Grace Elizabeth Bright, 98, of Sellersville, passed away August 7th, 2019. Born in Flint Hill, PA she was the daughter of the late Ira and Sallie Ann (Sacks) Bright.

Grace was a previous member of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in Coopersburg, PA and a member of God's Bible Holiness Church in Orefield, PA.

She is...