Apr 24, 2018

Bourhan Abraham Youssef, age, 95 of Allentown, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Bourhan was born in Amar Al-Hosn, Syria on January 2, 1923 to the late Aziz and Jamilah (Ayiteh) Younes. Bourhan was predeceased by his loving wife Wadiha (Salibi); Brothers: Rafie, Habib, Anis, Younes, Elias and...

Apr 20, 2018

John "Louie" Pastor, age 85, of Allentown, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, April 20, 2018. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth M. Pastor (Petrakovich), they were married 59 years.

Born in Allentown, John was the son to the late Joseph and Anna (Bucko).

John graduated from Allentown High School...

Apr 20, 2018

Olga M. Fritz, of Bethlehem, passed away on April 20 th at the age of 86. She was the daughter of Leopold and Anna (Braham) Petkus and was predeceased by her husband Pius Fritz Jr., Daughters: Robin Unks and Linda Lazaridis, and Brother Thomas Petkus. Olga was employed at the F.W. Woolworth's on Main Street in Bethlehem for 30...

Apr 17, 2018

Emil Madea, 94, of Allentown, passed away April 17, 2018. Born in Egypt, (now Whitehall) Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Justina (Kiss) Madeya. Emil was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Irene (Griech) Madea. During his career, Emil worked as a presser at Modern Clothing in Allentown for forty years until his retirement...

Apr 17, 2018

Jeffrey "Jeff" John Kates Sr., age 59, of Coplay, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was the husband of Connie Kates.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard Earl and Marie Anna Wetzel.

Jeff worked for Nestle and also for Canada Dry Ginger Ale.

Jeff loved his...

Apr 16, 2018

Arlene M. Joseph, 94, of Allentown, passed away April 16, 2018. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Velma (Gergeditz) Kantz. Arlene was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Wilson.

After graduating from Central Catholic High School, Arlene went on to work at several Allentown manufacturing companies. She...

Apr 15, 2018

Thomas E. Smith, of Coopersburg, passed away on April 15 th at the age of 70. He was the son of Harvey and Phoebe (Hittinger) Smith and has been with his loving companion Joanne Garey for the past 37 years.  Thomas has been employed by Locust Valley Golf Club for 54 years as a Greens Keeper; he was an...

Apr 11, 2018

Patrick D. Newman, 70, of Upper Saucon Twp, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in his home. He was the loving husband of Susan Petrilla with whom he spent 36 years of marriage with.

Born in Allentown, He was the son of the late Thomas and Beatrice Kennedy.

Patrick graduated from William Allen High...

Apr 8, 2018

Jordon ("Jordi") Faith Reckling, 20, of Allentown, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with (GBM) Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Cancer on Sunday evening, April 8, 2018. Jordon was born in Fountain Hill, PA in 1997. Jordon was the beloved daughter of James F. Reckling, Jr and Donna J. (Conrad) Reckling.

Jordon attended...

Apr 7, 2018

Albert F. Griech, 90, of Allentown, passed away April 7, 2018 at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown. Born in Fogelsville, he was the son of the late Andrew and Verna (Kolodzej) Griech.

Albert was employed at Allentown Bobbin Works for many years until his retirement. He was also a lifelong member of the Cathedral Church of St....