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William Thomas Jones

William Thomas Jones

Jul 1, 2022

William (Bill) Thomas Jones, 93 passed away July 1 st at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Bill was the son of the late Robert and Grace (Westerman) Jones. He was married to Marcia (Shanton) Jones for 58 years. Bill served in the Marines in 1946 and 1950 and was very proud of his time with the Corps. He married Marcia...

Carl E Gearhart

Carl E Gearhart

Jun 28, 2022

Carl Edward Gearhart, 90, of Allentown, passed away June 28, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Salisbury Twp., PA. He was the son of the late Frank Henry and the late Pricilla (Powell) Gearhart. Carl graduated from the University of Rochester. He was married for 33 years to the late Sylvia (Hunter) Gearhart who passed away in 1998. Carl...

Kathleen Duff

Kathleen Duff

Jun 8, 2022

Kathleen W. Duff, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home on June 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Mary T. Weil (Gallagher) and Walter W. Weil of Allentown and wife of the late Roderick Duff. Kathleen was employed by the former Bethlehem Steel as an executive secretary. She was a member of...

Liz Perez

Liz Perez

Jun 2, 2022

Liz was 47 yrs old when she passed away in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY, formerly of New Jersey. She was the daughter of Luz Francisco and the late Cesar A. Perez. Liz was a crazy, loving mother, sister, daughter, niece, cousin, aunt and friend. Forever known as the life of the party, may her soul find peace and...

Gloria Jezick

Gloria Jezick

May 17, 2022

Gloria Jezick 84 yrs, of Allentown was born Oct. 31, 1937 and passed away May 17, 2022 in her daughter's home surrounded by loving family and friends. Gloria has been a hallmark at the Hamilton Family Restaurant since 1993. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Gloria's whole St.Luke's Team. Thank you and may God Bless you ALL...

Mary Hazboun

Mary Hazboun

May 5, 2022

Mary Hazboun of Allentown, PA, passed away on May 5, 2022. She was born in Bethlehem, Palestine, to Bishara and Afifa Hazboun. Mary was a Certified Surgical Technologist, a Registered Nurse and held a Bachelor's degree in French from Cedar Crest College. She was an Operating Room nurse at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest for over 25 years. Mary was...

Paul George Menges

Paul George Menges

May 2, 2022

Paul G Menges, age 82, of Allentown, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest of Salisbury Twp., PA. He was the son of the late Paul G and Mary T (Kucharik) Menges. He would have been married to Beatrice E (Krobath) for 62 yrs. in May. He was formerly employed by Altemose Fuel Company. Paul...

Thomas Joseph Galgon

Thomas Joseph Galgon

Apr 23, 2022

Thomas was 77 yrs. old. He passed away at his home in Allentown. He was married to Connie (Diehl) Galgon for 56 yrs. Thomas was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He was employed by Mack Trucks in Allentown and St Luke's Hospital in Allentown before retiring in 2006. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his buddies...

Verna Eleanor Meckes

Verna Eleanor Meckes

Apr 14, 2022

Sr Verna Meckes, age 97, passed away at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA on April 14, 2022. She was born in Allentown, PA to Alvin & Hattie (Hefflefinger) Sell on July 10,1924. Verna graduated from Allen High School in 1942. On February 19,1949 she was united in marriage to Roy Meckes, they made their home in Laury's Station, PA. She...

John W Cunningham

John W Cunningham

Jan 24, 2022

John was 73 yrs. old. He passed away after a brief battle with cancer on January 24, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Salisbury Twp., PA. He was the son of the late William John and the late Margaret Ruth ((Francis)) Cunningham. He was predeceased by his stepfather, William E Nadig, Jr. John was married 49 yrs. to Madeline...

Judith C Heyward

Judith C Heyward

Jan 4, 2022

Judith Cecelia Heyward was born April 30th 1946 at Margaret Hayes Hospital in Jersey City to the late Elizabeth and Theodore Green. She attended Central High-Newark and Plainfield High continuing her Education at Essex County Vocational Institute in Newark NJ. "Judy" whom many called her, had a zest for brightening the world and bringing joy to many as a renowned...

Nevin Lee Delong

Nevin Lee Delong

Jan 3, 2022

Nevin Lee DeLong, 72, of Allentown, died from Covid January 3, 2022, in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late LeRoy Paul and the late Marian Evelyn (Moyer) DeLong. Nevin was to married Barbara Ann (Medwatz) DeLong. He was a two-time undefeated champion for Parkland football, track and field. He enjoyed Philly sports, watching football...

Sharon L. Kressler

Sharon L. Kressler

Jan 1, 2022

Sharon L. Kressler, 59, of Allentown, passed away January 1, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of Gail A. (Jacobs) Loder the late Joseph C. Loder. Sharon was a graduate of Allen High School in 1980, where she was a flag twirler in the band. Sharon also earned a certificate to teach dance. She looked...

Andrew Jenkins

Andrew Jenkins

Dec 25, 2021

Andrew G. Jenkins, 47, of Allentown, passed away Dec. 25, 2021 after a short bout with Covid19 despite being fully vaccinated. Born and raised in west Allentown, he was the son of Linda and George Jenkins. A 1992 graduate of William Allen High School, Andy excelled in football and wrestling. He was a District and Regional Champion at 171 lbs....

Joseph W. Galezniak

Joseph W. Galezniak

Dec 8, 2021

Joseph W. Galezniak, 72, of Allentown, passed away December 8, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Salisbury Twp., PA. He was the son of the late Walter and the late Catherine (Palkendo) Galezniak. He was married to Barbara (Reilly) Galezniak for 51 yrs. He enjoyed serving in the Air Force for 10 yrs. Joe was employed as a service...

Steven J. Kline

Steven J. Kline

Nov 13, 2021

Steven, age 58 yrs. passed away peacefully in his hometown of Allentown, PA formerly of Emmaus. He was a hardworking man that was always on the go, finding new things to work on or build everyday. Steven even built his own house. He loved working in any type of construction. Steven was the life of the party, always making new...

Michael J Gillmeyer

Michael J Gillmeyer

Nov 8, 2021

Michael Joseph Gillmeyer, 65, of Allentown, passed away November 8, 2021 in Hospice at St Luke's, Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph Francis and the late Grace Laurette (Jackson) Gillmeyer. Survivors: Sisters; Maureen Gillmeyer of Allentown, Regina Boka of Allentown; Kathleen Lauchnor (Russ) of Allentown, Brothers; Joseph F. Gillmeyer Jr. of Allentown and John Gillmeyer of...

Anthony J Shuford

Anthony J Shuford

Oct 23, 2021

Anthony J Shuford, 53, of Allentown, his sun rose on Sept 27, 1968 and his sun set on Oct. 23, 2021 in Hospice House Of The VNA St Luke's, Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of Robert and the late Donna (Ahl) Shuford. He worked in the health field as a CNA for 30 yrs. and the past 11 yrs...

Sandra Lee Leiby

Sandra Lee Leiby

Oct 20, 2021

Sandra Lee Leiby, 83, of Palmerton,PA passed away October 20, 2021 in Phoebe Home Inc., Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and the late Vickie Lee (Roth) Heckman. She was married to the late Richard R Leiby. She was a machine operator at MailWell Inc. Sandy enjoyed making crafts, baking, gardening, sewing, going to flea markets...

Kippy Henry

Kippy Henry

Oct 12, 2021

Kippy Reco Henry, 42, from South Whitehall Township, was tragically taken from this world on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Kippy was born in the village of Bolans in Antigua. There, he spent his carefree youth in what he always described as "Paradise". He moved to the United States as a young adult, but returned home as often as practical as...

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