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Robert P. Massa Sr

Robert P. Massa Sr

Nov 26, 2023

Robert P. Massa Sr, 98, of Allentown, passed away November 26, 2023 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown. He was married to the late Anna Mae Massa for 61 years. He was the son of the late John and the late Marcella (Castagnera) Massa. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk for 25 yrs. at the...

George S. Viti

George S. Viti

Nov 14, 2023

George S. Viti, 95, of Allentown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family onNovember 14, 2023.Born in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania on August 30, 1928, George was the son of Sam and Gonda Viti, Italianimmigrants who proudly came to this country to create a new foundation for their family. George servedhonorably in the United States Air Force and was...

Penelope Grace Nader

Penelope Grace Nader

Nov 14, 2023

Penelope Grace (Johnson) Nader, the beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 at Country Meadows, Allentown, PA.Penny was born in Buffalo, NY on June 23, 1935, the older of two daughters for Harry and Jane (McKibbon) Johnson. After graduating valedictorian from Winter Haven High School in Florida in 1953, where she was voted "friendliest" in...

Lillian Johnson

Lillian Johnson

Oct 25, 2023

Lillan Johnson of Allentown PA, passed away on October 25, 2023. She is survived by her 6 grandchildren Danyel from Philadelphia, Camray from Allentown, Samuel from Allentown, Keyon and Kisha from Atlanta Ga She was a strong loving woman. She provided for her grandchildren like they were her own children. She believed strongly in education and discipline.

Maria Apolinario

Maria Apolinario

Oct 21, 2023

Maria carinosamente Juana tenia muchas cualidades de las cuales voy mencionar algunas: Era compasiva, carinosa, alegre, le gustaba bailar, adorabas ninos, y el casino tambien, no era rencorosa, cuando tenia que reganar lo hacia. Era una creyente de Dios hasta el final. Es por eso que creemos que Dios la recibio en su santos brazos.Descanse en paz querida Viejita. Te...

John Paul Copley

John Paul Copley

Oct 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Paul Copley, a devoted husband, loving father, favorite uncle, and cherished friend, who left us all too soon at the age of 45. John was born on June 12, 1978, and departed from this world on October 9, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with glioblastoma. A man...

Charles J Batarick

Charles J Batarick

Oct 6, 2023

Charles J Batarick 82 yrs. of Bethlehem passed away Oct. 6, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Bethlehem, PA. He served in the Navy. Charles was the husband of Rochelle (LiCausi) for 63 yrs.. He was employed in the Textile Business for many years. Survivors: Children: Gina Hermany of Bethlehem, Anthony, Charles and Joshua all of Allentown. 2 siblings: Eleanor...

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...

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