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Helene Kuntz

Helene Kuntz

Oct 5, 2023

Helene Kuntz, age 90, of Allentown passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Fellowship Villa in Whitehall, PA. Helene was born in Herdorf, Germany. She is the daughter of the late Albert and the late Anna (Kipping) Bingener. She was married to the late George W Kuntz for 58 yrs. Helene was employed at William Allen High School in the...

John Newhard

John Newhard

Sep 1, 2023

John W Newhard, 84, of Allentown passed away after a short illness Friday, September 1, 2023 at his home in Allentown. He is the son of the late Weston L and the late Sophie K (Katkowski) Newhard. He was married to Nancy J (Galliano) for 63 yrs. His employment career was in Sales and Marketing as a Vice President of...

Robert Pierson

Robert Pierson

Aug 24, 2023

Robert B. Pierson, age 90, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully onThursday, August 24, 2023 at the St Luke's VNA Hospice House inBethlehem, PA.Bob came to the Lehigh Valley from Spring Hill, FL. He was born inNewark, NJ to the late Theodore G. and Catherine (Blunt) Pierson. Hewas married to and predeceased by his wives, the late Nancy A.(Haas) Pierson and...

Rocco J. Prescia

Rocco J. Prescia

Aug 3, 2023

Rocco J Prescia, age 91, of Easton, PA passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. He was born in Bronx, NY. Rocco is the son of the late Anthony and the late Catherine (Santangelo) Prescia. Rocco served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Stella D'oro Biscuits Inc. as a...

Daniel Sweeney

Daniel Sweeney

Jul 27, 2023

Daniel P. Sweeney, age 67, of Allentown. His star rose on Nov 16,1955 and our Lord called himhome on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He passed away at St. Luke's Hospital Allentown, PA. Hewas the son of the late Edward J and the late Shirley M (Herman) Sweeney.He was employed by Hotel Bethlehem in Housekeeping and previously Brass Rail on HamiltonSt....

Rachel Flanagan

Rachel Flanagan

Jul 22, 2023

Rachel E. Flanagan, age 69, of Lansford formerly of Allentown passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2023 at St Luke's Hospital Carbon in Lehighton, PA. She is the daughter of the late Bernard A. Flanagan, Sr. and the late Anna Elizabeth (Bazik).She was employed by Boscov's Warehouse as a Warehouse Worker. She enjoyed painting and writing. She loved her cockatoos:...

John J. Mulligan

John J. Mulligan

Jul 7, 2023

John J. Mulligan, 88 years, of Allentown, PA and previously Bethlehem, died July 7, 2023 in his home. He was the son of the late Joseph and the late Anna (Stritz) Mulligan. John was married to Susan (Oh) for 68 years. He was an Army veteran who served 2 tours in the Korean War 10/25/1956 to 2/4/1960. He was also...

Brenda Bortz

Brenda Bortz

Jun 29, 2023

Brenda M. Bortz, 83, of Allentown, PA, passed away onThursday, June 29, at the Phoebe Rehab unit after a short illness.Raised in Allentown, she was a daughter of H. Donald and AnnaM. Bortz (Marshall).Brenda graduated with a degree in English literature fromCornell University and went on to pursue a master's degree inPhiladelphia at the University of Pennsylvania. While inPhiladelphia, she...

Amanda Marie Wicklein

Amanda Marie Wicklein

Jun 1, 2023

Amanda, age 35 of Germansville, Pa, passed away peacefully in her home on June 1, 2023 after battlling many health issues. Amanda was the loving daughter to Michael Bartholomew (Linda) of Tennessee and Christine Kuhns (companion Joe Brudnak) of Macungie, Pa. Amanda graduated from Emmaus High School in 2005 and went on to earn a degree in cosmetology from Metro...

John George Kressler

John George Kressler

May 19, 2023

John G. Kressler was 63 yrs. old when he passed away at St Luke's Hospital in Allentown, PA. He was born in Allentown, PA, but lived in Slatedale, PA and around the Orlando, FL area. He was the son of late George and the late Anita Louise (Munjone) Kressler. John was an avid Flyer's fan who loved watching and listening...

Joseph Gillmeyer Jr

Joseph Gillmeyer Jr

Apr 25, 2023

Joseph F. Gillmeyer Jr., 63, of Emmaus, died very unexpectedly April 25, 2023 in his home. He was the son of the late Joseph Francis and the late Grace Laurette (Jackson) Gillmeyer Sr. Joe served briefly in the Navy; joining after his high school graduation. Joe was previously the assistant manager at the original Yocco's at 6th and Liberty Sts....

Mary Patricia Phillip

Mary Patricia Phillip

Apr 2, 2023

Mary Patricia Phillip, 70, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her family. Mary Pat was married to her husband, John D. Phillip, Jr., for 51 years. A 1970 graduate of Central Catholic High School, she received her Associates Degree at Lehigh Community College in early childhood education. She retired as administrative...

Catharine Ann Wagstaff

Catharine Ann Wagstaff

Mar 26, 2023

Catharine Ann Wagstaff, 53 of Allentown passed away March 26, 2023 in Holy Family Manor inBethlehem, Pa. She was the daughter of Barbara Ann (Striney) Wagstaff of Allentown and the late JohnTobin Wagstaff. She was a 1987 graduate of William Allen High School and later earned her Bachelor ofScience Degree in Special Education of the Visually and Hearing Impaired from...

Ronald M Hanna

Ronald M Hanna

Mar 23, 2023

On March 23 rd , 2023, Ronald M. Hanna, was promoted to Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. With the Lord's help, Ronald, 79, of Allentown, fought a brave battle against cancer for many years. He ran the race and fought a good fight.Ron married the love of his life, Renee. He was the son of late Michael...

Gerald Brodowski

Gerald Brodowski

Mar 10, 2023

Gerald A. Brodowski, 75, of Kutztown, passed away March 10, 2023 in Kutztown, PA. He was the son of the late Albert M and the late Francis H (Zabrielowicz) Brodowski. He was married to Elaine for 55 yrs. Gerald served during Vietnam in the Navy. He was a hard worker retiring at 73 yrs old. Jerry enjoyed his family and...

Anthony Lapadula

Anthony Lapadula

Mar 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony R. LaPadula of Allentown,Pennsylvania. Tony, as his family and friends called him, passed away on Thursday, March 9,2023 at the age of 90. Tony was born in the Bronx, New York and was married to his sweetheart,Providence LaPadula, for over 70 years. Tony attended William Allen High School...

Karl R Snyder

Karl R Snyder

Feb 17, 2023

Karl R Snyder, 77, of Allentown, passed away Feb.17, 2023 at home in Allentown with Loretta at his side. He was the son of the late Charles William and the late Elizabeth Bernadette (Miller) Snyder. Karl was born in Munster Germany and raised in Fostoria, Ohio. He served in Vietnam with the Air Force. He had a painting and paper...

Julie Breslin

Julie Breslin

Feb 11, 2023

Julie C. Breslin, 89, passed into life peacefully on February 11, 2023 after a brief stay in St Luke'sHospital Allentown. The wife of Philip H. Breslin for 67 years until his passing in 2020, she wasborn in Scranton, PA to the late Helen J. (Schanz) and Alan E. Coddington. A graduate of AshlandHigh School, she was a proud alumna of...

Cindy Gerhart

Cindy Gerhart

Jan 29, 2023

Cindy Kinuko Gerhart, age 66, of Bethlehem, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Easton, PA. Ms. Gerhart was born January 2, 1957 in Atlantic City, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Carl and Noriko (Ikihara) Spencer. She is survived by her daughter: Tiffany Gerhart and her son: Richard Gehart of Breinigsville, PA and her sisters: Maryann Shaffer and...

Thomas Karlick

Thomas Karlick

Jan 27, 2023

Thomas Ryan Karlick, 40, of Allentown PA., passed into life in Glen Mills, PA., on January 27, 2023. He was the son of Thomas C. Karlick, Lisa Clare Shannon-Breslin, and Alan Shannon-Breslin. Thomas achieved the rank of Sergeant US Marine Corps (USMC), serving as a scout sniper with three combat tours with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd...

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