Apr 14, 2019

Lucia Soriano, 69, of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2019. Born in San Marco dei Cavoti BN, Italy she was the daughter of the late Pellegrino and Annita (Cocca) Soriano.

After completing her schooling, Lucia worked as a kindergarten teacher in Italy until she moved to the United States when she was 21 years old....

Apr 14, 2019

Howard "Chuck" Giering

Chuck passed away at home with his family on April 14, 2019. He served in the Marines and loved California.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn, his children: Howard, Joseph, Brian, David, Peggy Ann, GeGe (passed), Maria, Susanna, and Tina. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family and friends who loved him.

Apr 13, 2019

Patricia Ann Slifer, of Allentown, passed away on April 13 th at the age of 80. She was born in Reading to the late Horace and Mildred Rutt and has been married for 63 years to her loving husband Bruce E. Slifer. Patricia was a seamstress for various clothing mills and most recently had worked for Allen Organ for...

Apr 7, 2019

William (Billy) G. Bakes, 93, of Allentown passed away peacefully on April 7, 2019. Billy was married to his loving wife, Teresa (Plesel) Bakes for 50 years, who predeceased him in 1998. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Onderscin) Bakes.

Billy enlisted in the U.S. Army in January of 1944....

Apr 4, 2019

Elizabeth M. Montrella, of Allentown, passed away on April 4th at the age of 100. She was born in Nanticoke, Pa to the late Joseph and Mary Egri and was predeceased by her husband Andrew. She was a member of the Lehigh Valley Deaf Senior Citizens and Keystone Central Deaf Senior Citizens. Elizabeth is survived by her Son James...

Apr 3, 2019

Grace Ruth Beahn, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away April 3rd, 2019. Born in Chapmans Quarry, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Helen Martha (Ruth) Minnich.

She first worked as a secretary before going on to serve as a state constable and notary. After, she worked as an apartment manager. Following, she was the...

Mar 27, 2019

Edward Anthony Medernach 99 of Alburtis, passed away on March 27, 2019. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late John W. and Fannie (nee Miley) Medernach. Edward was the husband of the late Eleanor M. (nee Feidler). He worked for Mack Trucks for over 43 years.

SURVIVORS:

Sons, David E. (Elizabeth), Jonathan...

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...