OBITUARIES

Sep 10, 2019

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, Joanne DiGirolamo, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 77. Joanne was born on April 11, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, to Harry and Marie Herd. She attended St. Hubert’s High School in Northeast Philadelphia, and went on to work as a secretary for the Navy for many years until her...

Sep 9, 2019

Michael Foster, 74, of Easton, PA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2019, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Katherine (Boettger) Foster and his 3 children and their spouses: Bryan and Jacqueline (Weiser) Foster; Michele (Foster) and Chad Leinaweaver; and Christopher Foster and his significant...

Sep 7, 2019

Gary Lee Young, 72, of Riegelsville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 7, 2019. Born in Long Beach, California, he was a son of the late Melbourne and Dorothy (Ünterseher) Young. Gary was a 1964 graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Illinois. Throughout his early years he took pride in belonging to...

Sep 6, 2019

Jose “Joe” E. Guerrero, 54, divorced, of Allentown, departed with the Lord at peace at home, surrounded by his mother, brother and two sisters, after a painful battle with Cancer on September 6, 2019. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was son of Jose R. Guerrero and Casimira (Mercedes) Guerrero. Jose was a member of the church Casa...

Sep 4, 2019

Betty Fern Metz, 95, died peacefully at Phoebe Retirement Community in Allentown on September 4, 2019. She was the widow of the late Eugene Wampole Metz. Betty was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and a 1941 graduate of Pennsburg High School. She had been a resident of Upper Perkiomen Manor, where she able to serve the...

Sep 3, 2019

Frances M. Puhan, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 3, 2019. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Barbara (Madzik) Kokosky. She was the loving wife of the late William E. Puhan and married 67 years. Frances worked for the Bethlehem Steel for 15years as well as various apperal mills in Bethlehem. She...

Sep 2, 2019

M. Anna (Young) Franzone, 90, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2019. She was the widow of the late Joseph W. Franzone. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter to the late Osborne and Rebecca (Frey) Young. Anna was a lifelong devoted member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Pennsburg. She loved her Philadelphia sports, sitting on her front porch...

Sep 2, 2019

Jeffrey Alan Seip, 53, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Larry D. and Dolores G. (Yerger) Seip. Jeff was a machine operator for Melrath, and prior to that Yarnell Paving. He was a proud lifetime member of the Pennsburg Fire Company, where he was also...

Aug 31, 2019

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Aug 29, 2019

Rose (Deak) Opp, 95, of Hellertown passed away on Thursday August 29, 2019. She was born on March 11, 1924 in New York City, to The Late James and Rose (Fabo) Deak. Rose loved nothing more than spending time feeding the birds and squirrels. Surviving are grandchildren: Lisa Malone, Robert Gasdaska and Valerie; as well as many great grand-children....

Aug 26, 2019

George Donald Gubich, 80, of Macungie, passed away peacefully, on August 26, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy May Gubich. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Alex and Altha (Kunsman) Gubich. George was a member of the Army, and was an Iron Worker in the Lehigh Valley. George loved his family as well...

Aug 24, 2019

Earl W. McDermott, 61, of Hereford, passed away August 24, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Sybil Quinn. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Wildes) McDermott. Earl was a self-employed tire exporter until becoming ill in 2017. He was the president of the Hereford Gun Club. Earl was a true “Ray...

Aug 24, 2019

Joseph Michael Chiarolanza, 64, of Red Hill, passed away August 24, 2019. He was the beloved husband of JoAnn (Beighley) Chiarolanza. He served his country honorably in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. They were married 26 years last December. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph Emmanuel and Kathryn Ann (Cobb) Chiarolanza. Joe...

Aug 23, 2019

Judith Ann Weaver-Skraban, 60, of Lower Saucon Township, passed away August 23, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was the beloved wife of John Skraban. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late James & Elizabeth (Bunsa) Weaver. Judith enjoyed spending time in Idaho where she went to Dover Bay on Lake Pend Oreille with her...

Aug 22, 2019

Aug 21, 2019

Esther Benner, of Phoebe Richlandtown and formerly of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilson L. Benner. Born in Elroy, Pennsylvania she was a daughter to the late Warren E. and Bertha (Wismer) Hendricks. Esther retired from Holiday Inn, Kulpsville in 1994. She was member of Bible Fellowship...

Aug 20, 2019

Leon C. Bidlow, 83, of Macungie, passed away August 20, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Horn) Bidlow. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Howard & Dorothy (Miller) Bidlow. Leon was the Housekeeping Supervisor for the Roma Corp. for almost 40 years. He was a member of the Mertztown Rod & Gun Club...

Aug 18, 2019

Joseph Edward Moser, 90, of Hereford, passed away August 18, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Ann Louise (Huber) Moser. Born in Bally, he was a son of the late James & Ada (Bauer) Moser. Joe began his career at the Bally Pants Factory. Later, he was a fork-lift operator for Bally Case & Cooler. In addition, he...

Aug 17, 2019

Mildred May Murray, 88, of The Lutheran Home n Topton, passed away August 17, 2019. She was the widow of James J. Murray Sr. Born in Collingdale, she was the daughter of the Charles and Mildred (Ayres) Vile. Mildred was a housekeeper for Foulkeways, in Lower Gwynedd for many years. She was a member of the Boyertown Mennonite Church....