Obituaries

May 16, 2025

George was 93 yrs young when he passed away May 16, 2025 in Lehigh Commons Macungie. He is the son of Mary (Nosal( and Jack Padaroff. He was formerly of Coaldale, PA, Allentown, PA, Charlottesville, VA and Naples, FL. He was in the US Army where he was stationed in Germany. He enjoyed traveling throughout Europe during his time off...

Mar 12, 2025

Barbara Ann (Striney) Wagstaff, 93, of Allentown, PA was born November 3,1931, and raised to eternal life on March 12, 2025. She was married to the late John Tobin Wagstaff for forty-seven years and was the daughter of the late Michael Striney and Sarah Catharine (Oram) Striney. She is survived by her daughters, Joan Marie Farmer, and her husband Thomas...

Mar 7, 2025

Helen passed away March 3, 2025. She was 96 yrs. young. She was married to the late John H Persley for many years. She is survived by her daughter Susan and son John. Predeceased by her parents, husband and daughter in law Judy Persley. Private services were held.

Mar 6, 2025

David M. Godlewski, 70, son, brother and uncle, formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on March 6 surrounded by his family and the loving staff at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. He was the son of the late Richard Eugene Godlewski and Lorraine Theresa (Weise) Godlewski. David was a long time Sodexo Food Service employee at Lehigh University...

Feb 26, 2025

Annamae Louise Skrovanek passed away on February 26, 2025. Born in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, the family later moved to Bowmanston. Annamae graduated from Palmerton High School where she was a member of the cheerleading squad. She later graduated from the Lancaster school of Cosmetology. She married Joseph Skrovanek and led an active life in Allentown. An avid bridge player and golfer,...

Feb 10, 2025

Richard J. Larkin, 80, of Whitehall, PA passed away February 10, 2025 in Whitehall. He was the son of the late Edward Bernard Larkin and the late Martha Elizabeth-Betty (Persing) Larkin. Richard served in the US Army. Richard was married to Donna L. (Chedrick) Larkin for 34 years. He was a Financial Advisor for many years in the Lehigh Valley....

Feb 7, 2025

John D. Ongaro, 99, of Allentown, passed away February 7, 2025 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late John and late Natalina (Savagano) Ongaro. John served during World War II in the Navy. He was predeceased by his wife Kathryn. He worked in accounting. John was a member of Cathedral St Catharine of...

Jan 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph John Troxell Sr., 60, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Friday, January 17, 2025. Joseph was a skilled plumber and construction worker. Outside of work, he enjoyed art, music, and ice hockey. An avid outdoorsman, Joseph loved fishing and crabbing, and he cherished every opportunity to be on the water....

Dec 19, 2024

Victor was always an optimistic happy individual who struggled with Kidney disease which ended up taking his life. He loved Football and played at Willian Allen High School where he also graduated in 2006. He also played football in a League. He was an Artist, avid snow boarder, camper, rollerblading, skateboard, Fisher, movie collection and most of all a Christian...

Dec 19, 2024

Elaine M Brodowski, 76, of Kutztown, passed away December 19, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospice 17th & Chew Sts. in Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and the late Toni Erma (Chrapowicz) Mazetis. Survivors: daughters: Harriette Brodowski of Kutztown, PA and Angela Hansarick of Harrisburg, and son: Russell Brodowski of Virden, IL; grandchildren, Aris Heimbach Twin...

Dec 14, 2024

Lawrence Kleine (Larry), 79, of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on February 4, 1945 in Staten Island, NY. He was married to his devoted wife, Grace, for 59 years. He served as a New York City Firefighter for 26 years and enjoyed carpentry, restoring furniture, and rebuilding old homes....

Nov 21, 2024

Our dear friend, Jim, 84, of Allentown, passed away peacefully November 21, 2024, in St Luke's Hospital, Allentown. He was the son of the late Michael M and Mary E (Gresh) Wascoe. Jim started out his career as a fashion artist at Leh's, then to Hess's as Artist/Assistant Art Director, from there to Day-Timers as Art Director before retiring. Jim...

Nov 18, 2024

Gloria T. Andrews, 87, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, in her home in Macungie PA, surrounded by her family. Gloria was married to the late Robert W. C. Andrews Jr for 52 years. She was born in Allentown to the late Allen and Armeda (Micco) Strella. She & Robert enjoyed traveling, socializing with friends, and weekly Sunday dinners...

Nov 4, 2024

Oct 23, 2024

Bino DiNino 95, known to family and friends since childhood as "Jeers" passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Born in Allentown on February 28, 1929 he was the son of the late Bino and Ida (Bedotto) Nino. A graduate of Allentown High School class of 1946, he also attended Moravion prep. Bino served...

Oct 21, 2024

Thomas J. McDermott III, 88, of Allentown, passed away in his sleep on October 21, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Thomas J. McDermott Jr. and Sara (Hoch) McDermott. Tom was married to Julianne K. (Decker) for 36 years. He served in the Navy during peaceful times. Tom was a graduate of Allentown High School...

Oct 18, 2024

Janet H. Kurz of Macungie passed in the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2024 in St Luke's Hospital Allentown, PA. She was born in Scranton, PA in 1939 to Joseph E Halchak and Mary Natishyn - Halchak. She graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School in 1956. She graduated from Kutztown University in 1960 with a...

Oct 16, 2024

Joseph Boyle, 73, of Macungie, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024 with his wife by his side. Joseph was born on May 30 th , 1951 to the late William J and the late Sheila (Fox) Boyle in Merrick, NY. After Joseph graduated from Archbishop Malloy in 1969, he went to study Business at Stonehill College. After graduation with...

Oct 6, 2024

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Aug 7, 2024

Leon D. Kelby, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024. Leon led a life filled with hard work, adventure, and love for his family. Leon was a talented builder who spent his career dedicated to his craft which was evident in the quality of his work and the satisfaction of those he worked with. Leon had a passion...