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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dolores Stranzl
Jan 4, 2023
Dolores V Stranzl, 89, of Allentown, passed away Jan. 4, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice, Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Petro) Nicotera. She was employed as an administrative assistant in the claims department of CNA. Dolores was married to the late William F. Stranzl. Survivors: Daughter: Lisa Tieser and husband James D....
Robert E Devine
Dec 12, 2022
Robert Edwin Devine, 92, of Upper Macungie Township passed away peacefully at Phoebe Health CareCenter in Allentown on December 12 th , 2022. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts to Edwin and Alice(McGovern) Devine.Bob joined the Marines and later the Army. While stationed overseas in Germany, he met and marriedLuise Berger. They settled in New York City in 1954 and...
Ronald Gelber
Dec 6, 2022
Ronald H Gelber, 66, of Allentown, passed awayDecember 6, 2022 in Allentown, PA. He was theson of the late Marvin Allen Gelber and the lateEleanor Cecila (Frieze) Rubin. Ron was marriedto Olga (Aquino) for 43 yrs.He was an emergency department physicianassistant from 2008 until 2020. He went to schoolfull time at the age of 47 and became a PA at...
Curtis Brooks
Nov 21, 2022
Curtis A Brooks, 79, of Fleetwood, passed away November 21, 2022 in St. Joseph Hospital Reading, PA. He and his wife, Nancy J (Hassick) Brooks would have celebrated their 38 th wedding anniversary in December. Curtis worked in purchasing and inventory in various businesses: Allegheny Commuter in Allentown, Reading and Middletown. He continued at Premium Beverage Packers in Wyomissing, Total...
Doreen L. Kleca
Nov 11, 2022
Doreen L. Kleca, 69, of Easton, passed away peacefully November 11,2022 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was in herhome; surrounded by her children. Doreen was born on November 15,1952 in Reading, PA to the late Samuel Bartman and the late Mabel(Frederick) Bartman.Doreen received her LPN from the Muhlenberg Career and TechnologyCenter in Reading. She then went on...
Richard E Meyers
Nov 10, 2022
Richard Erwin Meyers, 81, of Allentown, passed away after a battle with heart disease, on November 10, 2022, in his daughter's home Allentown, PA. He was surrounded by his children when he passed away. He was the son of the late Aden Meese and the late Florence Elizabeth (Kiess) Meyers. He served in the Navy as a Machinist Mate III...
Robert W Kern
Sep 26, 2022
Robert W. Kern, 76, passed away at home in Bethlehem on September 26, 2022. Also known as Bobby, Robert was a veteran and a longtime resident of Bethlehem who was devoted to his family and charitable causes. A memorial service will follow at a later date. Donations in Robert's memory can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Operation...
Dorothy Abramson
Sep 25, 2022
Dorothy Marie Abramson, 86, of Allentown, died Sept. 25, 2022 in her home in Allentown, PA. She was the widow of the late Dr. Henry M. Abramson and a daughter of the late Albert and Stella (Morawski) Vogelman, of Philadelphia. She was a published author of romance short stories. Dorothy enjoyed the symphony, theater and cinema. She looked forward to...
