Mar 3, 2017

Robert Carl Graeff, 86, of Kutztown, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Kutztown Manor, Inc., where he was a resident for one month. He was the loving husband of Kathryn L. (Morgan) Graeff, whom he married on December 20, 1970.

Born in Strausstown, he was a son of the late...

Mar 2, 2017

George E. McKinley, 80, of Maxatawny Township, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Allida L. (Shuman) McKinley, whom he married on July 11, 1980.

Born in Beacon, Dutchess County, NY, George was a son of the late Howard and Lydia (Nelson) McKinley. George...

Feb 25, 2017

Cedric A. “Rick” Kunkel, 71, of Mertztown, died suddenly on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, shortly after arrival. He was the loving husband of Arlene C. “Susie” (Haas) Kunkel, whom he married on November 23, 1972.

Born in Kutztown, he was the son of Mae B. (Biehl) Kunkel, of Kutztown,...

Feb 21, 2017

John Michael “Mike” Kalin, 74, of Kutztown, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in his residence, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Betty Lou (George) Kalin. They were married on June 28, 2008, after having been together for over 20 years.

Born in Pottstown, Mike was the only child to...

Feb 11, 2017

Russell W. Gibson, 63, of Kutztown, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He was a son of the late Howard and Betty (Zell) Gibson. Mr. Gibson studied engineering at Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ.  He worked as a purchasing agent for Knoll International, East Greenville, until his retirement. He was also...

Feb 4, 2017

Fern M. (Hoppes) Moll, 81, of Longswamp Township, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home, Kutztown, where she was a resident since August 14, 2015. She was the wife of John R. Moll, whom she married April 12, 1952.

Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late Howard and...

Feb 3, 2017

James I. “Skip” McFarland, 60, of Topton, died on Friday, February 3, 2017, after a lengthy illness, in Hospice House of VNA of Saint Lukes, Lower Saucon Township, Lehigh County, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Linda M. (Simpson) McFarland, whom he married May 9, 1981.

Born in Upper Darby,...

Feb 2, 2017

Richard A. Bales, Sr., 75, of Hereford Township, and formerly of Bally, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Grace M. (Reinert) Bales, whom he married January 16, 1960.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Gus and Anna L. (Leh) Bales....

Jan 28, 2017

Harold H. Kline, 92, formerly of Fredericksville and Blandon, died on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Kutztown Manor, Inc., where he was a resident for almost two years. He was the loving husband of Betty M. (Greiss) Kline, whom he married on November 30, 1946.

Born in Fredericksville, District Township, Harold was a son of...

Jan 24, 2017

Allan H. Steinfeld, President and CEO of New York Roadrunners Association, and former New York City Marathon Race Director, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in Allentown, PA, of multiple systems atrophy, a neurological disorder. He was 70. Allan was considered one of the founding fathers of the modern running movement. He also used his scientific background to modernize...