Parkland Mourns John R. Ritter, 62, Devoted Teacher [Obituary]

John R. Ritter, 62, of Neffs died Tuesday.

John R. Ritter, 62, of Neffs died April 16, 2013 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he received the very best of care for complications related to a bone marrow transplant for cancer. John was born and raised as one of a family that settled in the Lehigh Valley in 1731. Clarence and Arline Ritter, his parents, eventually moved to Allentown’s West End where he attended Muhlenberg Elementary School and Raub Junior High and graduated from Allen High School in 1968.  He was proud of his Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, was a student of his family’s history and a believer in the values he was taught. He attended Amherst College in Massachusetts, and later graduated from East Stroudsburg University. He worked at various …

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Obituary: Edward 'Tim' Tyler

Former member of the Woodlawn Fire Co. and shop foreman at Supreme Auto Body for 41 years, Edward 'Tim' Tyler, 76, died.

Edward “Tim” C. Tyler, 76, of Orefield passed away Sunday Feb. 3, in his home. He was the husband of Zandra A. (Grello) Tyler, they were married 24 years. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Elmer Tyler and Lucy (Fonzone) Saylor. Edward was a member of Jordan U.C.C. in Allentown. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a shop foreman at Supreme Auto Body for 41 years retiring in 1998. He was a member of Woodlawn Fire Company. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. Survivors: wife, Zandra, son, Michael W. and wife Cherie, of Allentown, daughters, Michele A. Hilgers of Murfreesboro TN, and Jean N. Tyler of Long Pond PA, stepsons, Robert Reiss and wife Lori of Emmaus and Jeffrey Reiss of Whitehall. Beloved grandfather of Brittany, Eric, …

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Philanthropist Inez Donley Made Impact on KidsPeace, Community

Inez Donley died Sunday at the age of 97, after dedicating nearly 70 years to volunteer work in the Lehigh Valley.

Obituary: Ruth N. Helman

Ruth Helman, 79, passed away Jan. 26.

  Ruth N. Helman, 79, of Breinigsville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Carl C. Helman who passed away in 1995. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Edgar M. and Lillian E.(Rauch) Snyder. She worked as a seamstress for Stendig and Vitra Corporation before retiring in 1995. Ruth was a member of Macungie Church of the Nazarene and a formermember of Hershey Church of the Nazarene for many years. Survivors: sons: Gary C and his wife Jodi of Englewood, FL; Andrew M. and his wife Carol of Catasauqua, PA; Philip J. and his wife Maryanne of Pine Grove, PA; daughters, Gayle R. Herman of Nesquehoning PA; Laurie A. Nyce and her husband William of Breinigsville, PA; …

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Obituary: Janice D. Schweikert

Janice D. Schweikert, 57, of Whitehall passed away Jan. 22.

  Janice D. Schweikert, 57, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC with her fiancé Joseph E. Simko by her side. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy (DaShields) Babchalk.Before retiring this past October, she worked in the accounting department for Kelly Mgt., Emmaus. She was a graduate of Cedar Crest College, where she received her Business Administration degree. Janice was active with bowling, golfing, and recently walking the beaches of Oak Island, NC, where she and Joe just purchased their retirement home. Gardening was also an enjoyment for her. Survivors: Son, Michael C., and her fiancé Joseph E. Simko, both with whom she resided. Services: Calling period, 6  to 8 p.m., Tuesday, …

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Obituary: Paul J. Siegfried Jr., 79, Former Alburtis Fire Chief

Paul J. Siegfried Jr., 79, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in his home.

Paul J. Siegfried, Jr., 79 of Alburtis passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in his home. He was the husband of Barbara Ann M. (Epting) Siegfried. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on April 18, 2012. Born in Alburtis, he was a son of the late Paul J. Sr. and Edna M. (Lohrman) Siegfried. With his father he owned and operated Siegfried’s Garage. He also worked as an estimator for Bally Case and Cooler for 20 years. He retired from  Lutron Electronics in 1998, but returned and has worked part time until recently. He was a member of Zion Lehigh Lutheran Church in Alburtis where he served as a councilman and choir member. He was a member of the Alburtis Fire Company for more than 55 years and was fire chief from 1977 to 1985. He …

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Obituary: Paul J. Siegfried, former Alburtis Fire Chief

Paul Siegfried, 79, passed away Jan. 22.

  Paul J. Siegfried, Jr., 79 of Alburtis passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in his home. He was the husband of Barbara Ann M. (Epting) Siegfried. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on April 18, 2012. Paul was born in Alburtis, a son of the late Paul J. Sr. and Edna M. (Lohrman) Siegfried. Along with his father he owned and operated Siegfried’s Garage. He worked as an estimator for Bally Case and Cooler for 20 years. After retiring from Lutron Electronics in 1998 he returned and has worked part time until his passing. He was a member of Zion Lehigh Lutheran Church, Alburtis and served as a councilman and choir member. He was a member of the Alburtis Fire Company for over 55 years and was fire chief from 1977 to 1985. He was a …

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Obituary: William L. Damiano, 77, Founder of Premise Maid Candies

William L. Damiano, 77, founder of Premise Maid Candies in Breinigsville, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice Unit in Allentown.

William L. Damiano, 77, founder of Premise Maid Candies in Breinigsville died Saturday in the Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown after battling Parkinson’s Disease for 29 years. He was the husband of Frances (Cannariato) Damiano. They were married 54 years in October. Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Cardinale) Damiano. Bill was a professional and chemical engineer for Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Trexlertown. He earned a master of business administration degree from Lehigh University. He enjoyed building the candy business with his family and close friends and cherished his time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Salisbury Township. Bill also …

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Funeral Set for Hurricane Sandy Victim

Luther W. Fritzinger, 93, of Breinigsville died Nov. 1, 2012, of hypothermia in his home.

Luther W. Fritzinger, 93, formerly of Allentown, died Nov. 1 in the garage of his residence in Breinigsville. He was the husband of the late Claire G. (Schuler) Fritzinger. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late George W. and Effie (Doll) Fritzinger. He was a machinist at Bethlehem Steel during World War II and a truck driver for H.J. Heinz and the U.S. Postal Service. In his retirement he worked for Plantique. He was a member of Zion’s United Church of Christ, Allentown. Luther was a member of the peacetime Army from 1937-1940. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater of operation from 1944-1946 and was awarded the Purple Heart. There wasn’t a person who met him that did not like him. Survivors: Son…

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