Mar 22, 2019

Donald F. Ambrose, of Allentown, passed away on March 22, 2019 at the age of 72. He was born in Allentown to the late: Frank Ambrose and Luella (Firestone). Donald graduated from Emmaus High School, in 1965, and was of the Catholic Faith. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and had worked for Air Products...

Mar 12, 2019

Wanda E. Sochanski, of Allentown, passed away on March 12 th at the age of 66. She was born in Allentown to the late Valentine B. and Emily (Missura) Sochanski. Wanda received her Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Kutztown University and then taught for 20 years in the Bangor School District. She later attended Lehigh University, where...

Mar 10, 2019

James M. Bowman Sr., 85, of Walnutport, passed away March 10, 2019. Born in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Kathleen (Considine) Bowman. James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Bernice (Frey) Bowman.

He was a graduate of Hellertown High School. After graduating, James went on...

Mar 5, 2019

Charlotte G. (Eckrode) Wetzel, 65, of Allentown, passed away March 5, 2019. Born in Fountain Bleau, France, she was the daughter of the late John F. Eckrode Sr. and the surviving Wanda S. (Blood) Eckrode. Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband of 24 years, Glenn Wetzel in 1997.

She was a graduate of Mahanoy...

Feb 27, 2019

John F. Buritsch, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on February 27 th at the age of 102. He was born in Allentown to the late John and Anna Buritsch and was predeceased by his loving wife Mary K. (Kocon). John served as a soldier with the U.S. Army early on in WWII, and was later transferred to the Supreme...

Feb 25, 2019

"Robert J. Chorney, of Coopersburg, put in his final change of address on February 25th at the age of 62. He was born in Allentown to the late Joseph Chorney and Madeline (Bach) and is married to his loving wife of 36 years Debra (Surman). Robert is survived by his mother Madeline, wife Debra, Children: Brian and wife Gina...

Feb 21, 2019

Mildred L. Koch, 95, of East Petersburg, passed away February 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Renovo, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Edna (Keppler) Welton. Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Kaye H. Koch.

She was a lead worker at Keppel Candy Factory for...

Feb 19, 2019

George Christopher Henry, of Allentown, passed away on February 19 th at the age of 59. George was a good natured person who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was born in Allentown to the late: Joseph A. and Gertrude Margaret (Zeeh) Henry and had been employed by Via of the Lehigh Valley. George was predeceased...

Feb 19, 2019

Lorraine M. Hockman 86, of Allentown passed away February 19, 2019. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel (McMahon) Brader. Lorraine was the wife of the late Donald R. Hockman with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

She was a cashier at Laneco for 28 years. Lorraine was a member...

Feb 19, 2019

Norma S. Schuster, formerly of the Lehigh Valley and most recently of Langhorne, Pa, passed away on February 19 th at the age of 87. She was born in Taunton, Mass. To the late: Cecil T.  and Etta Jane (Brown) Couch and was predeceased by her husband William "Flappy" Schuster and her daughter Valerie Sanford. Family was the most...