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Arlene Elizabeth Marks
Jan 25, 2021
Arlene Elizabeth Marks, 91, of East Greenville, went home to be with her Lord unexpectedly and peacefully on January 25, 2021. Born in Vera Cruz, she was the daughter of the late Daniel C. and Elva M. (Yeakel) Schell. She was the beloved widow of the late Melvin Henry Marks who passed on January 24, 1992. Arlene graduated from...
Betty Marie Treffinger
Jan 25, 2021
Betty Marie Treffinger, 87, of Pennsburg, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Floyd Treffinger Jr. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of Raymond C. and Margaret M. (Stevens) Reiman. Betty was a 1951 graduate of East Greenville High School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Red Hill, where...
Dale Frank Rothenberger
Jan 24, 2021
Dale Frank Rothenberger, 82, formerly of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24th, 2021. Born in East Greenville, he was a son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Leister) Rothenberger. He served our country honorable in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Pennsburg, as well as the American Legion, Post...
Jessica Ann Finlayson
Jan 22, 2021
Jessica Ann Finlayson of Whitehall, 28, passed away on January 22nd , 2021 at her parents’ home, surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on March 19th, 1992 and a graduate of Emmaus High School and earned a Math degree at Lebanon Valley College. She was an 8th grade math teacher...
Jasper Anthony Torchia
Jan 22, 2021
Jasper A. Torchia Jr., 78, of Center Valley, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2021 due to Covid-19 complications. The son of Jasper A. and Lena (Isadore), Jasper was born and raised in Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pennsylvania. He received a BS in Industrial Arts from the University of California, Pennsylvania. After college, Jasper began his career as a...
Nancy M. Catton
Jan 22, 2021
On Friday, January 22, 2021, Nancy M Catton, loving mother to four daughters, passed away peacefully in her home in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, at the age of 90. She was born in Houston, Texas, on April 8, 1930, to the late Julian and Agnes (Lilienberg) Muench. Nancy was beautiful, inquisitive, creative, resourceful, and she pursued a variety of interests. She...
Irena Dümler
Jan 22, 2021
Irena Dümler, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of John Alwyn Eades. She was a daughter of the late Roberto and Ruzena Maxa (Emminger) Dümler. Irena Dumler was an important figure in the world of electron microscopy. She was born in Czechoslovakia, soon after she was born the family left...
Betty R. Trapp
Jan 20, 2021
Betty R. Trapp, 88, of Coopersburg, passed away on January 20, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late George A. Trapp Jr. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Kehm) Muthard. Betty was a member of Salem Mennonite, in Quakertown. Surviving is her daughters: Susan, wife of Leonard Hillegas, of Allentown, Carol, wife...
Delores C. Destan
Jan 20, 2021
Delores C. Destan, 88, of East Greenville, passed away January 20, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Theodore Destan. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Minnie (White) Kershner. Delores was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Niantic. Although Delores was involved in the family business, Pennsburg...
Mary Ann Hollister
Jan 19, 2021
Mary Ann Hollister (nee DiMuzzio), 84, of Quakertown, PA passed away in Florida on January 19, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Raymond L. Hollister. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the oldest daughter of the late Louis and Mary DiMuzzio. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mary Ann was an avid...
Sheila J. Klass
Jan 19, 2021
Sheila J. Klass 72, of Easton, passed away on January 19, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Klass Sr. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late William O. and Betty (Morrow) Mumaw. Surviving is her Children: Melissa and her husband Ronald Ensley II, Robert and his wife Jennifer Klass. 4 Grandchildren:...
John William Brad
Jan 13, 2021
John William Brad, 72, of Coopersburg, passed away on January 13, 2021 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline Viola Brad. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Brad. John worked in construction with his father William and then as a logger for many years as well as a...
Rosemarie F. Arcieri (Desiato)
Jan 11, 2021
Rosemarie Faith Arcieri, 88, of Zionsville and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021. She was the wife of the late Michael S. Arcieri who passed away in 2001. Born in Somerville, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Marie (Reimers) DeSiato. She was a member of Community Bible Fellowship Church in Red...
John Deschu
Jan 11, 2021
John C. Deschu Jr., known to family and friends as Jack, 77, of Center Valley, was called home to the Lord, surrounded by his loving family at his home, on January 11, 2021. Jack was the beloved husband of Cathleen Joy (Persinko) Deschu. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late of Carol V. (Eichler)...
John Joseph Becker
Jan 11, 2021
Lance Corporal John Joseph “Jack” Becker Jr., died peacefully on January 11, 2021 at his home in Bethlehem, PA. A Vietnam and Korea war veteran, he was a 1st ANGLICO specializing in combined arms, fire support, and communications, specializing as a radio telegraph operator. LCpl Becker was born on June 7, 1941, Barberton, Ohio to John Joseph Becker Sr....
Harold W. Shermer
Jan 10, 2021
Harold W. (Bill) Shermer Jr. 85, Zionsville, formerly of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10th, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie Jane (Newton) Shermer. Born in West Rockhill Twp, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Agnes (Derbyshire) Shermer. Bill served our country honorably in the US Army. He...
Gene Paul Renninger
Jan 10, 2021
Gene Paul Renninger, 92, of Emmaus, and formerly of Palm, passed away on Sunday, January 10th, 2021. He was the spouse of the late Eleanor (Fenstermaker) Renninger. He was the son of the late Curtis and Irene (Hoffman) Renninger. Gene worked for Fowler and Williams for over 35 years. He pitched on a recreational softball team in Montgomery County...
Constance Helen Yateshin
Jan 9, 2021
Constance H. Yateshin, 89, of Hellertown, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, PA. with family at her bedside. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, William Yateshin. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Spak) Balas. Constance was a graduate of St Ann’s Academy, earned...
Mary Georgia Yankoos
Jan 9, 2021
Mary G. Yankoos, (1919-2021),101, of Williams Township joined the Lord peacefully at home on January 9th, 2021. Born in Easton, Pa ,she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Muskowski) Yankoos. She was preceded by sisters Mildred, Danuta, Bertha, and a brother George. . She was an executive secretary for The Boy Scouts of America and later...
Elizabeth C. Kreiger
Jan 8, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Charlotte Kreiger, July 28, 1934-January 8, 2021 On a warm summer day, July 28, 1934, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Charlotte Heron was born to Elva and Charles Herron. She loved school and grew up to be a creative and motivated young lady. In her youth, she was an active member at Grace UCC in Hazleton, PA, where...
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