OBITUARIES

Jul 28, 2020

Rita A. Renn, 77, of Hellertown, died on July 28, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of the late Bruce R. Renn. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late John Davco Sr and Helen (Folenta) Davco. Rita was a beauty stylist for many years within the Bethlehem and Hellertown communities. She was a...

Jul 25, 2020

Lee W. Latshaw, 84, of Sassamansville, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Miller) Latshaw for 64 years. Born in Barto, he was a son of the late Norman and Mary (Weller) Latshaw. He started his working life as a mechanic for the former Moll’s Garage in Siesholtzville where he worked for...

Jul 25, 2020

Dennis Flight Mathews, 77, of Topton and formerly of Northampton, passed away July 25, 2020. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edward & Reba (Hahn) Mathews. Dennis was a graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem. He was employed at the Shively’s Moving Company, and then as a crane operator for the Bethlehem Steel Corp...

Jul 20, 2020

Robert E. Lees Jr., 68 , of Pennsburg passed away Monday, July 20th, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Robert E Sr. and Ferry (Gilbert) Lees. Robert was a veteran of the Army. He worked in construction building new Sheetz stores and garages....

Jul 19, 2020

Donna Diane Bardman, 66, of Macungie passed away peacefully on July 19, 2020. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Grace (Ruth) Curcio and the late Donald Guldin. She was employed by the Penn Title Company in Allentown for 28 years, where she was a Sr. Escrow Officer. Along with her mother: she is survived by her sister:...

Jul 17, 2020

Gertrude “Trudy” Susan Eilenberger, 82, of Red Hill passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter to the late Lawrence J. and Margaret T. (Kennedy) Eilenberger. Trudy worked as Dr. Henry J. Kneidinger’s receptionist for many years, and then as a medical records clerk for Tri-Valley Primary Care in Pennsburg, PA until her...

Jul 15, 2020

Jean Emily Mindler, 94, of Bethlehem, passed away July 15, 2020. She was the widow of Horace LeRoy “Whitey” Mindler. Born in Lower Saucon Township, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Bowman) LaBar. Jean was a cafeteria cook at the Farmersville Elementary School for many years. She was a member of the United Church of...

Jul 15, 2020

Marion C. Leckey, of Finland, PA, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2020. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Stella (Varnait) Chimney; beloved wife of the late Ronald C. Leckey; loving mother of Thomas C. Leckey, Lee Anne Leckey (and husband Alan Bauman); dear grandmother of Sien Bauman, and...

Jul 13, 2020

Meredith Paige Geyer, age 29, was born on August 14, 1990. She is survived by her mother, Beth "Buffy" Watt of Whitehall and her father, Christopher Geyer and his wife Wendy of Bethlehem. Along with her parents, she is survived by her sister Kristen, wife of Dave Davis and their children: Amarah, Emma and Leo; her step brothers: Terry...

Jul 11, 2020

Raphael Ruthford Edwards, 85, of Freemansburg, passed away Saturday, July 11th, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Norma (Francis) Edwards. Born in Antiqua, he was a son of the late Frederick Edwards and Turnetta Stevens. Raphael retired in 2000.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children:...

Jul 7, 2020

Larry R. Shipe, 58, of Zieglersville, passed away on July 7, 2020. Born in Sellersville, he was a son of Pauline (Lick) Shipe Hahn, wife of Theodore Hahn of Gilbertsville, and the late Richard R. Shipe Sr.. He was employed by M&A Excavating LLC in Mertztown for the last ten years. He loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors. Along...

Jul 6, 2020

On July 6, 2020 my beautiful dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and best friend went home to be with her Lord. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Furman and Evelyn (Rinker) Lindenmuth. Janet worked for various food companies , especially candy, for the past 25 years. She enjoyed spending her time with her family...

Jul 6, 2020

Richard Henry Freed, 85, of Red Hill, passed away Monday, July 6th, 2020 at Pennsburg Manor. He was the beloved husband of Joan Ellen (Wood) Freed whom he was married for 22 years this past April. Born in Marlborough Township, he was a son to the late Norman and Laura (Rohrbach) Freed. Richard served our country honorably in the...

Jul 6, 2020

Marie Agnes Bartholomew, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away July 6, 2020 at the home of her son. She was the widow of Donald F. Bartholomew. Born in Hellertown, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Zelko) Petruny. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and worked at the Bethlehem Steel Company as a young...

Jul 5, 2020

Denise Eileen Snyder, 61, of Allentown, passed away July 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Norma (Strouse) Snyder. Denise received a degree in Criminal Justice from Lehigh County Community College. She was a self-employed caregiver for those with intellectual disabilities. Surviving is a son,...

Jul 4, 2020

Misty Ann (Dauwalder) Marshall, 50, of Hellertown, passed away on July 4, 2020. Born in Jasper Alabama, she is the daughter of Rick Dauwalder and the late Marge (Calloway) Dauwalder. She was the beloved wife of Rick Marshall. Misty loved all animals, especially horses and cats. Her other hobbies were WWII Avation, Darts, Genealogy, Fishing, History, Bottle collecting and...

Jun 30, 2020

Adelina “Lina” Donofrio, 79, of Bethlehem, passed away at home on June 30, 2020. Lina loved cooking and sharing her Italian dishes with family and friends. Lina treasured her years selling jewelry at Rice’s market with her daughter Maria. She also loved tending her yard with her beloved dog, Tassi. Surviving with her husband Anthony, are children, Anthony and...

Jun 25, 2020

John G. Raitter, 83, of Mesa Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Valerie “Marie” (Kosinski) Raitter who passed away on June 6, 2019. Born in Larksville, PA, he was a son of the late William and Agnes (Forney) Raitter. He graduated from Nanticoke High in 1956. Following his graduation, he...

Jun 25, 2020

Andrew Alan Elia, 30, of Hazle Township, passed away June 25, 2020. Born in North Wales, he was a son of Loretta (Young) Elia of Hazle Towhship, and the late Brett Alan Elia. Andrew was a graduate of Hazleton Area High School. His greatest joy in life were his daily phone conversations with his daughter, Adalynn. Surviving with his...

Jun 24, 2020

Albert Wallace Faust, 93, of Pennsburg, passed away June 24, 2020. Born in Perkiomenville, he was a son of the late Elmer and Katie (Frederick) Faust. Albert was employed as a laborer for the former Alanwood Steel Co, Conshohocken. Surviving is a son, Russell Faust, of Pennsburg and a brother, Karl Faust of Gilbertsville. He is pre-deceased by his...