Wednesday, April 17, 2013
John R. Ritter, 62, of Neffs died Tuesday.
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Wednesday, April 17
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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Thursday, April 4, 2013
Robert L. Oswald, Sr., 66, of Allentown, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2013.
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Thursday, April 4
Robert L. Oswald, Sr., 66, of Allentown, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2013 at home. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Grow) Oswald. He worked for VOA Children’s Center in Allentown for 10 years before retiring in 2006. Prior he worked for Asplundh Tree Service. Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of the late Luther and Florence (Trexler) Oswald. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors: wife; son, Robert L. Jr., of Allentown; daughters, Anita L. Oswald of Allentown; Nancy L. Oswald-Becker and her husband Michael of Allentown; brother, Alan of Greenawalds; sisters, Diane wife of Lester Noll of Fleetwood; Sandra wife of Daniel Troxel of Fleetwood; Judy wife of Dennis Bachman of Mertztown; two granddaughters, Grace and …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Rev. Roger C. Fenstermaker, 81, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
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Thursday, March 28
Rev. Roger C. Fenstermaker, 81, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at home. He was the husband of Joan C. (Scanlin) Fenstermaker. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in June. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Russell and Caroline D. (Caine) Fenstermaker. Roger received his Master of Divinity Degree from Evangelical Theological Seminary in Myerstown in 1961. He served churches in Catasauqua, Columbia, Jim Thorpe, Palmyra, Harrisburg, Allentown and Bethlehem before retiring. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Evangelical Church, Emmaus. Survivors: wife; brother, Thomas R. and his wife Carol A. of Allentown; brother-in-law Rev. Harold P. Scanlin and his wife Lenore of Allentown; nieces, Susan and Jill; …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Craig E. Knauss, 76, of Allentown, passed away Monday March 25, 2013.
Craig E. Knauss, 76, of Allentown, passed away Monday March 25, 2013 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Thurza (Evans) Knauss. He was a senior engineer at the New Jersey Zinc for 52 years retiring in 2009. He was current secretary of the Parkland Trojan Alumni Varsity Club, a member of the Lehigh County Senior Citizens Center, and a member of the Allentown Patriots Red Old Timers. Craig was active in sports throughout his whole life playing baseball, softball, horseshoes, and volleyball. Last year he received a gold medal at the Keystone Senior games in volleyball. Surviving: Brother, Jack R. and his wife Elaine of Mertztown, niece, Cathy German, nephews, Richard, Daniel and Steven, great niece and …
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Robert E. Moyer III, 71, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013.
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Wednesday, March 27
Robert E. Moyer III, 71, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was the husband of Marcia (Clauser) Moyer. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary last May. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Anna (Rabenold) and Robert E. Moyer, Jr. He was a partner in Throw and Grow Seed Company from 1965 until the mid-seventies, located in Trexlertown. Later, Bob was a real estate and sales consultant in the Allentown area for many years. He had an extensive knowledge of Corvettes and antiques, and was known to frequent many of the diners in the area, making friends wherever he went. Survivors: wife; son Robert E. IV of Cincinnati, OH; daughter Heather Moyer Albright and her husband David of Hanover, PA; two grandsons, …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Janice A. Shovelin, 58, of Allentown, died Monday, March 18, 2013.
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Wednesday, March 20
Janice A. Shovelin, 58, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2013 at home. She was the wife of Frank Shovelin. They were married 31 years. Born in Allentown on March 28, 1954, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Steirer) Hoderman. Jan was a 1972 graduate of Dieruff High School. She also graduated from Lehigh County Community College in 1982 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to attending LCCC, Jan worked for Mack Trucks in the accounting department. After graduating from LCCC, she worked at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Allentown for 24 years prior to becoming ill. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She loved playing tennis, riding her bike and walking the many parks and trails…
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Frank Joseph Riemer, 83, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013.
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Thursday, February 28
Frank Joseph Riemer, 83, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa (Franz) Riemer, to whom he was married over 59 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Studney) Riemer. Frank operated Riemer’s Economy Grocery Store on Chew Street with his father for more than 20 years. He later worked for the US Postal Services as a mail carrier in Whitehall. Frank was a Corporal in the US Army and served in Germany after WWII. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fogelsville and the former St. James Lutheran Church, Allentown. Frank was a member of Fullerton Fire Association, American Legion of Fullerton, National …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Former member of the Woodlawn Fire Co. and shop foreman at Supreme Auto Body for 41 years, Edward 'Tim' Tyler, 76, died.
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Tuesday, February 5
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, …
Monday, January 28, 2013
Ruth Helman, 79, passed away Jan. 26.
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Monday, January 28
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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George W. Rausch, 79, of Emmaus passed away Jan. 25.
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Monday, January 28
George W. Rausch, 79, of Emmaus passed away Friday Jan. 25, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Janice I (Radler) Rausch, they were married 41 years. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Frank and Loisa Rausch. He was a foreman at Allentown Clothes Dryer in Emmaus for 39 years retiring in 2000. He enjoyed yard sales, flea marketing, growing tomatoes but most of all being with his family. Survivors: wife Janice, sons, George Rausch and wife Kim, Rodney Fenstermaker and wife Marylinn, daughter Karen L. wife of Rick Sampson, grandchildren, Benjamin, Abigail, Emily, Angie, Garrison, Danika, great-grandchildren Paige and Nicholas, son-in-law Dan Uivary. He was predeceased by daughter Juilianne Uivary, and brothers and …
Michael Daubert
1:20 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
John was a remarkable man and cared greatly for his students, friends, and society in general. I am saddened by his passing and will pray for his family during this difficult time. Thank goodness I have the memories that were created by working with such a talented and wonderful person. You have touched so many lives and I know your dedication will never be forgotten. more ›