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Lillian Wirth
Aug 7, 2018
Lillian Wirth, 88, of Allentown, died August 7, 2018 in her son's, David's home in Seattle, Washington. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Theresa (Garger) Duld. Lillian received her BS at Cedar Crest in Business Education. She was a member of Cathedral St. Catharine of Siena Church and Cathedral Golden Agers. Lillian was the co...
Donna M Wakefield
Jun 23, 2018
Donna Marie Wakefield, 58, of Allentown, on June 23, 2018 passed away in her daughters arms, husband and surrounded by family at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. She lost her fight against Endometrial cancer. Donna was the daughter of Patricia E (Larkin) Murray and step father, the late Harvey Murray and the late natural father, John Henry Schaeffer . Donna...
Rosemary Lenahan
Jun 19, 2018
Rosemary M. Lenahan, 101 of Allentown, PA passed away on June 19, 2018. She was formerly a resident of Lehighton, PA. Rosemary was the wife of Joseph M. Lenahan who died in February of 1973. She was born on January 17, 1917 in East Mauch Chunk, PA and was the eldest of 2 children to Robert P. and M. Loretta...
Daniel O'Brien
Jun 14, 2018
Daniel David O'Brien, 29 of Scranton passed away on June 14, 2018.Son of Diane Nicci (Wisler) O'Brien of Allentown, and John Thomas O'Brien, Jr., also of Allentown, Daniel was born on May 16, 1989.Dan was a Professionally Trained Fine Artist who also worked for an insulation contractor. He was recently awarded an apprenticeship to the Carpenters Union. Dan was a...
Joyce Ann Clause
May 20, 2018
Joyce Ann Clause, 80, of Allentown, died peacefully on May 20, 2018, in the Phoebe Home surrounded by her family. Joyce was the wife of Sherwood F. Clause with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on January 2. She was born in Wilson Borough. Joyce was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Anna T. (Meyers) Muretta. She...
Dorothy Matera
May 19, 2018
Dorothy Matera, 93, of Allentown, went into the arms of the Lord on May 19, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Chowansky) Smetana. Dorothy was the widow of John, who went to the Lord in 2015. They were married 65 yrs. Dorothy proudly worked in the Pentagon during World War II and later at Electric...
Charles Francis Shuhler Sr
May 2, 2018
Charles F Shuhler Sr, 70, of Allentown, died May 2, 2018 in Allentown. He was the son of the late Leo L and Julia B (Virus) Shuhler. Charles was married to the late Patricia A (Petrella). He served in the National Guard. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University. Chuck was a salesman and manager...
Dominic M Morenci
May 1, 2018
Dominic M. Morenci (Chuck), 91, of Allentown, PA, went home to the Lord on May 1, 2018 at Phoebe Devitt Home after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. He was the loving husband of the late Regina R. Morenci, who died on March 3, 2017. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on October 13, 2016. Dominic was born in...
John R Helwig
Apr 17, 2018
John R. Helwig (also known as Jay) passed away suddenly at home. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and his children, Jocelyn and John, as well as his sister, Cynthia. Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to arci.org or a charity of your choice.
Dorith Riggall
Mar 30, 2018
Dorith Allen Riggall, 88, of Whitehall, peacefully passed into her Saviors' presence at Fellowship Manor on March 30, 2018. She was predeceased by husbands, Rev. Russell T. Allen and Rev. John H. Riggall. The daughter of Paul and Viola Stoneback, "Dee" was born in Quakertown, having two sisters, Velma Shelly Ruth Stoneback (deceased). She was blessed to have four children...
Eleanor I Schmidt
Mar 28, 2018
Eleanor I Schmidt, 90, of Allentown, passed away March 28, 2018 in Arden Court Assisted Living in Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Edward G and Anna M (Kohlmeier) Schmidt. She was a 1945 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church. Eleanor enjoyed traveling to England, Scotland,...
Rosario Antillon Carpenter
Feb 28, 2018
Born in Caguyan De Oro, Philippines. Cemetery Details Resurrection Cemetery 547 Krocks Rd 610-395-3819 Allentown, PA 18106 http://www.allentowndiocese.org Viewing MAR 6. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (ET) Robert C Weir Funeral Home 1802 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18104emailprotected Mass of Christian Burial MAR 6. 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (ET) Cathedral Church St Catharine of Siena vestibule 1825 W Turner...
Thomas Michael Griffin
Feb 28, 2018
Thomas (Tom) Michael Griffin, 78, of Allentown, passed away on February 28, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. He beat it three times but succumbed to the fourth cancer in the brain. He was the son of the late Joseph Patrick and Mary Ann (Egan) Griffin. He celebrated 51 years of marriage last July 16th to Bonnie. Tom worked...
Connie S Heere
Feb 26, 2018
Connie S. Heere, 96, of Allentown died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018, in the Phoebe Home, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was the wife of the late Paul H. Heere, to whom she was married for 58 years. She supported her husband in several kitchen business endeavors over their years together. She was a member of: the Cathedral...
Nathan Newell Hendricks
Feb 22, 2018
Nathan N Hendricks, 84, of Allentown, passed away February 22, 2018 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. He was the son of the late Jessie and Ollie (Blitch) Hendricks. Nathan was married to Doris P. (Gower) for 60 yrs. He worked at Fair-Tex Mills & Paris Accessories in the maintenance dept in Allentown. He served during Korean War in the...
Pauline Janny
Feb 19, 2018
Pauline Janny, 89, of Allentown who passed away February 19, 2018 in Hospice House St Luke's Bethlehem, PA. She was born in Szentpeterfa, Hungary and she was the daughter of the late Ferencz and Maria (Rumpel) Szoldatits. She was married to the late Jozsef Janny. Pauline was a member of Cathedral St. Catharine of Siena Church. She worked as a...
Bernard Eugene Klotz
Feb 10, 2018
Bernie Klotz, 84, of Allentown, died February 10, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice, 17th & Chew, Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late Oscar and Nora M (Huber) Klotz. Bernie was married to Patricia A Hicks for 55 yrs. He worked in Construction for over 55 yrs. Bernie was a Construction Engineer and Superintendent at Turner Construction,...
Rev. John Henry Riggall
Feb 3, 2018
Rev. John H. Riggall, 101 years formerly of Macungie Pa. died Feb, 3, 2018 in Fellowship Terrace. His first marriage of 40 years was with Marianne McKnight Riggall, who died in 1980. In 1981 John married Dorith E. Allen, who was married for 30 years to Rev. Russell T. Allen, a former Bible Fellowship Pastor, who was killed in an...
Joan Durso
Jan 30, 2018
Joan Durso, 87, of Allentown, died January 30, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late James and Nora (Yoch) Dougherty. Joan was married to C. Joseph Durso for 48 Years. She was the proprietor of "Sign of the Bear Natural Foods" in Allentown for 33 years. She was an avid reader. Joan always...
Barbara Ann Harding
Jan 27, 2018
Barbara Ann Harding, 84, of Allentown, died January 27, 2018 in Luther Crest Retirement Community, Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Gormley) McDonnell. She was a Librarian at the Ringwood Public Library in Ringwood NJ for many years. Survivors: two daughters: Ann and husband Al Gantz of FL and Susan and husband Richard Smith...
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