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Zelma "Zee" Weikel

Zelma "Zee" Weikel

Mar 23, 2021

Zee, age 89, March 12, 1932 - March 23, 2021 was predeceased by her parents, father, David Schwartz, mother, Celia Goldman and brother, Bernard Schwartz. A New York City native moved to Allentown in 1972 and made it her home. She loved living in center city until she had to enter a nursing home. She won numerous awards and recognition...

Edna M Strobel

Edna M Strobel

Mar 14, 2021

Edna M. Strobel, 92, passed away on March 14 at her residence. She was the wife of Edward Strobel with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage. She was the daughter of O. George Lewis and Anna Berninger Lewis. She was a volunteer at the Lehigh Valley Hospital for 41 years. Edna loved her golf and was an active member...

Carl J Rumpf

Carl J Rumpf

Mar 5, 2021

Carl J. Rumpf, age 59, of Harrisburg, formerly of Allentown died Friday, March 5, 2021. He is the son of "Skip" Frances Rumpf of Allentown. Carl was a graduate of William Allen High School and served in the United States Navy. Survivors: his mother, Frances Rumpf; brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Gregory (Susan); sisters: Elizabeth, Jane Biever, Margaret, Patricia Evans; nephews:...

John Francis Gabriel Sr

John Francis Gabriel Sr

Mar 3, 2021

John Francis Gabriel, Sr, 80 yrs., of Crofton, MD died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at The Willow in Macungie, PA. He is the son of the late Benjamin and the late Maryann (Gargano) Gabriel. In 1962 he graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He was employed by Westinghouse Aviation Division in Baltimore, MD as a Contract Negotiator. He was...

Enna Vasquez Perez

Enna Vasquez Perez

Feb 14, 2021

Enna Vasquez, age 66, of Allentown died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at home in Allentown. She is the daughter of the late Victor Manuel and the late Esperanza (Plaza) Perez. She was married to Jorge Alberto Rodriguez. She is survived by two daughters: Adigsa Segarra of Allentown, PA and Priscilla Santiago of Allentown, PA, and two sons: Jorge Alberto Vasquez...

Carol Ann Attrill

Carol Ann Attrill

Jan 30, 2021

Carol Ann Attrill, 78 of Allentown, PA, died at Phoebe Home in Allentown, Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna H (Sagmeister) Rishko. Carol was married to George R Attrill Jr for 21 years until his death in 1986. She was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School and a member of...

Patricia G. Biesiadecki

Patricia G. Biesiadecki

Jan 10, 2021

Patricia Georgine Biesiadecki, 89, Bethlehem, PA, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 in the Holy Family Manor. She was born in Allentown, PA and raised in Hazelton, PA. Patricia was the daughter of the late Alexander Simon and the late Anna (Subal) Korba. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Richard Lucian Biesiadecki. Survived by three daughters: Jean...

Anna Mangino

Anna Mangino

Jan 9, 2021

Anna Claire Mangino, 89 of Allentown PA, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice. Born in Catasauqua, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Charles and the late Anna Paulina (Polchik) Superka. Mrs. Mangino was married to Francis J. Mangino for 68 yrs.. She graduated from Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Allentown as a Registered Nurse....

Paul Robert Lauchnor

Paul Robert Lauchnor

Jan 4, 2021

Paul Lauchnor, 76 yrs. passed away unexpectedly of lung disease/ Covid 19 Monday, Jan 4, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late Paul Kern and the late Martha Sally (Heinsinger) Lauchnor. Mr. Lauchnor was married to Olga I. Diaz Lauchnor for 28 yrs. He was employed as Management of Maintenance &...

Michael Weston Newhard

Michael Weston Newhard

Jan 2, 2021

The date for the service has changed to Jan 17 On Saturday, Jan 2, 2021, Michael Weston Newhard, 58 yrs. loving son, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 58. Michael was born in Allentown, PA to John and Nancy (Galliano) Newhard of Allentown. In his youth he was a champion cyclist winning many awards. He...

Arthur Kermit Witt Jr

Arthur Kermit Witt Jr

Dec 29, 2020

Arthur K Witt Jr, 82 of Allentown passed away very suddenly in Manor Care, Salisbury Twp. on Tuesday, Dec 29,2020. He was the son of the late Arthur Kermit and Helen Trust (York) Witt Sr. Arthur was married to Annette L. (Nice) for 45 years. He was an iron worker for Local 36 for many years. He is survived by...

Elvira "Vera" D Berninger

Elvira "Vera" D Berninger

Dec 29, 2020

Elvira D. Berninger, 104 of Las Cruces, NM, and formerly of Allentown, PA., passed away Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Vera was the daughter of the late Oreste and Virginia (Andreassi) D'Arconte. Vera Berninger was married to Leonard J. Berninger for 38 yrs. when he passed away in 1975. In the early years, she started working at...

Jorge Isacc Zapata Iii

Jorge Isacc Zapata Iii

Dec 25, 2020

On Friday, December 25, 2020, Christmas morning, Jorge Isacc Zapata, III was welcomed into Heaven. He was born on November 24, 1988, Thanksgiving Day in Newark, New Jersey. He was the beloved son of Jorge Isacc Zapata Jr. and Laura Graciela (Casas) Zapata. Jorgie, as he was affectionately known, was loving, charming, charismatic, musical, artistic and witty. He especially enjoyed...

Andrew Wesnak

Andrew Wesnak

Dec 24, 2020

Andrew (Bucky)Wesnak, 83, of Schnecksville and formerly of Scranton, PA passed away at home, Thursday, Dec 24, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones. He and his wife, Justine (Mello) were married for 63 years. A native of Scranton, PA he was born there to Andrew Wesnak and Helen (Goschinsky) on May 19, 1937 at Moses Taylor Hospital. He graduated...

Eleanor Rose Meluso

Eleanor Rose Meluso

Dec 11, 2020

Eleanor Rose Meluso, 86 of Allentown, PA and The Bronx and Yonkers, NY passed away Friday, Dec 11, 2020. She was born in Yonkers, NY to the late Arthur and the late Anna Marie (Smith) Meluso. Eleanor received a BS at Fordham University and a MS at Manhattan College in NY. She was a 2nd grade teacher at St Dennis...

Alfred P Hertzog

Alfred P Hertzog

Nov 10, 2020

Alfred P Hertzog, 83 of Bethlehem, PA loving father, husband and grandfather passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at Hospice of VNA St Luke's, Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of the late Alvin and Catherine (Bauer) Hertzog. Al served in the Navy. He was married for 27 yrs to Charlene (Bosch) Sgro Hertzog. Al was a salesperson for Atlantic...

Patrick Joseph Fallon

Patrick Joseph Fallon

Oct 18, 2020

Patrick J. Fallon, 69, died very unexpectedly, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in his home in Catasauqua, PA. He was the son of the late Leo Vincent and Nan Jane (McHale) Fallon. Pat was married to Joanne M. (Morton) for 42 years. Pat was proud of his Irish heritage. He wanted to see the country change and be a better place....

Arlene L Germano

Arlene L Germano

Oct 9, 2020

Arlene L. Germano, 88 of Allentown, PA, passed away Friday, Oct 9, 2020 in the Lehigh Valley Hospice, 17th & Chew Sts., Allentown, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late John J. Wassilock and Evelyn Shankweiler. Arlene was married to Anthony C. Germano, Sr. for 46 yrs. before he predeceased her in 1997. She was a...

Anne Marie Sweeney

Anne Marie Sweeney

Sep 18, 2020

Anne Marie Sweeney, 59 of Allentown, passed away Friday, Sept 18, 2020 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Bernard A and Anna E (Bazik) Flanagan. Anne was married to the recently deceased William Sweeney for 34 yrs. Anne loved music, cooking and reading. She enjoyed cruises and vacation time in...

Richard John Krist

Richard John Krist

Aug 30, 2020

SERVICE CHANGE Richard John Krist, 80 died Sunday, Aug 30, 2020 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA after a short illness. He was born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late John Henry and Betty Theresa (Shenuski) Krist. He served in the Army. Richard was an assembler for a plastics plant in the Lehigh...

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