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John R Helwig

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kathleen "Tina" Tomel

Kathleen "Tina" Tomel

Jan 24, 2018

Kathleen "Tina" Tomel, 65, of Allentown, died at home surrounded by her family Jan. 24, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Gehringer) Malloy. Tina was married to Doug Tomel for 45 yrs on Aug 26. She graduated from ACCHS in 1970. Tina was employed at Lehigh Valley Health Network for 37 yrs. She was a...

James A. Mcdevitt Jr.

James A. Mcdevitt Jr.

Jan 8, 2018

James A McDevitt Jr, 87, of Allentown, passed away January 8, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice in Allentown. He was the son of the late James A McDevitt, Sr and Margaret Clementia (Heim) Mc Devitt. He was a retired textile plant manager. He was active in coaching in baseball & bowling for many years. He also enjoyed golfing. Survivors:...

Rose Bell

Rose Bell

Dec 21, 2017

Rose Bell, 98, formerly of Whitehall, died December 21, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Marcus and Clara V (Myers) Finkel. Rose was married to the late Joseph David Bell. She received her BS at Temple University in Phila and she was a graduate of Allentown Business College. Survivors: son: Dr. Michael A. Bell and daughter: Laurie Bell...

Randy G Templin

Randy G Templin

Dec 20, 2017

Randy Gene Templin, 60, of Lansford, formerly of Birdsboro and Arizona died December 20, 2017 in Hospice House of the VNA St Luke's, Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of the late and Mary Rebecca (Miller) Templin Garmin. He served in the US Navy. Survivors: Significant other, Patricia Harnden; brother: William Templin of Phila, PA; step children, Elizabeth Olesh, Sarah...

Barbara L Butz

Barbara L Butz

Dec 4, 2017

Barbara L Butz, 79, of Allentown passed away Dec 4, 2017. She was the wife of the late Dale S Butz. She was the daughter of the late Harold & Mary Seltzer. She retired after 24 yrs at First Union Bank in Allentown. She enjoyed bowling with the (Club House 55) gang. Survivors: son, Scott and companion Debra Campbell; grandsons:...

Jean Lorraine Moore

Jean Lorraine Moore

Nov 13, 2017

Jean Lorraine Moore, nee Holden 54, of Allentown, passed away November 13, 2017 in her home in Allentown after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Elliott Leo and Irene Ethel (Beach) Holden. Jean was married to the late D.Scott Moore for 9 yrs. She was the owner and operator of the former Elliott's Dinner in Allentown....

Gerald F Brestovansky

Gerald F Brestovansky

Nov 8, 2017

Gerald F "Gerry" Brestovansky, 95, of Allentown, died Nov. 8, 2017 in Whitehall Manor. He is predeceased by wife of 64 years, Anna (Bereziak), brother Milan and sister Mary. He is survived by son Dennis, husband of Liz Brestovansky, of Newtown, Connecticut and daughter Gail Wetherhold, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, grandchildren Meghann (Samuel) Buck, Emily (Christopher) Marks, Lindsay, and David Brestovansky,...

Rosemary E Rindock

Rosemary E Rindock

Nov 1, 2017

Rosemary E Rindock, 71, of Allentown, died November 1, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital Allentown ,PA. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Bomba) Watto. She was married to the late John Rindock III for 45 yrs. She graduated in 1963 from Mauch Chunk Catholic High School. She was a Member of Cathedral St Catharine of Siena...

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