Betty M. Marsteller, Owner of Marsteller Grain and Farms, Dies at 84

Betty M. Marsteller, 84, of Trexlertown, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Betty M. Marsteller, 84, of Trexlertown, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of the late Paul H. Marsteller. Born in Breinigsville, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Edna L. George.  She along with her husband owned and operated Marsteller Grain and Farms, Inc for over 60 years, where she worked as the bookkeeper. She was a member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Old Zionsville. Along with taking care of her family, she enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, card games which included solitaire every evening, traveling on bus trips, and puzzles of all sorts.  Survivors: Sons, Jeffrey P. and his fiancée Tammy of Kutztown, Timothy E., and his companion Robyne …

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Obituary: Carol Scott Palmer, 78, former K-Mart Office Manager

Carol Scott Palmer, 78, of Macungie, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26.

Carol Scott Palmer, 78, of Macungie, passed away Saturday in Lehigh Center, Macungie.  She was the wife of Harry E. Palmer. They were married 56 years last June. Carol was an office manager for K-Mart in Mesa, AZ, for 26 years before retiring in 1997. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William and Florence Scott. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Trexlertown. Carol also was a member of Khi Omega Sorority at Bradley University in Peoria Illinois. Survivors:  Husband; son, David S. and wife Linda of Gilbert, AZ; daughter, Deborah K. wife of Wade Wolsky of Arlington, VA, and a sister, Jacqueline Paul of Holland, Bucks County. Services: 11 a.m.. Friday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday in the …

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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: Louis J. Laubscher

Louis J. Laubscher, 82, of Breinigsville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013.

  Louis J. Laubscher, 82, of Breinigsville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Hospice Unit of the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center.  He was the husband of Mary (Savignano) Laubscher.  Born in Salem, Ohio, and later growing up in Monaca, PA, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Helen (Zindren) Laubscher. Before retiring in 1992, he worked for Ford Motor Company and also as a taxi driver for New York City.  He was an Army veteran serving in occupied Japan and during the Korean War. Louis enjoyed fishing and golfing. Survivors: Wife, Mary, son Thomas L. and his wife Vicki of Breinigsville, daughter Jeanette Kershaw of Bronx, NY, sister- Dorothy Adams and her husband Eugene of Monaca, six grandchildren, Matthew, Mark, Luke and …

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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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Obituary: Carolyn E. Bitting, Retired Cedarbook Worker and Goodwill Fire Co. Volunteer

Carolyn E. Bitting, of Breinigsville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

  Carolyn E. Bitting, 69, of Breinigsville passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late John R. Bitting, who died in January 2010. She was a payroll clerk at Cedarbrook county home for over 15 years before retiring. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Kessler) Youse. Carolyn was a member of Huff’s Union Church. She volunteered at the Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 in Trexlertown and also at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She enjoyed traveling and especially loved Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks.  Carolyn was an avid reader and adored her grandchildren. Sons Tracy A. Dietrich and his wife Tracy Ann of Covington, Georgia, Kyle D. Dietrich and his wife Amy …

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Obituary: Fern J. Romig Smith

Fern J. Romig Smith, 83, formerly of Allentown and Macungie, died Dec. 13.

Fern J. Romig Smith, 83, formerly of Allentown and Macungie, was the beloved wife of Harold W. Smith. She passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Heritage Care Center, American Fort, Utah. Born in Alburtis, she was the daughter of the late Robert N. and Minnie Mae (Conrad) Shoemaker. Before retiring in 1992, she worked as a packer at Daytimes for 25 years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fogelsville. Also she was a member of Macungie VFW. Survivors: Husband Harold W., sons, Robert A. Romig, Richard R. Romig, John S. Romig, Edward C. Romig, daughter, Elaine F. Roundy, step son David M. Smith, brothers, sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her …

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Obituary: Jennie M. Shellhammer

Jennie M. Shellhammer, 92, died Dec. 19.

Jennie M. Shellhammer, 92, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at the Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown. She was the wife of the late Ralph F. Shellhammer. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Annie (Wilt) Smith. Before retiring in 1987, she worked at the Cetronia Elementary School for 36 years as a cook. Along with her enjoyment of cooking, she liked to travel and cheer on the Phillies. She was a member of Cedar United Church of Christ, Allentown. Survivors: Sons, Gary R. and his wife Phyllis of Allentown, Randy S. and his wife Victoria of Mertztown, daughter Gail A. Christman of Allentown, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother George. Services: 11 a.m., …

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