Ralph H. Ely, 85, of Topton, formerly of Polk, PA, and Cleveland, OH, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Ora Mae (Wilson) Ely. They were married for 64 years. Born in Sandy Lake, Mercer County, PA, he was a son of the late Edgar L., and Vera M. (Porter) Ely. Mr....
Ann F. Bennett, 58, of Kutztown, formerly of Henderson, Nevada, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in St. Josephs Medical Center, Bern Township, where she was a patient for one week. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Frances C. Bennett, and Joseph F., Jr., husband of Jane D. (Schaeffer) Bennett, of Kutztown. She...
William M. Conrad, 93, of Rockland Township, died Thursday, November 8, 2012 in the Lutheran Home at Topton, where he was a patient one day. He was the husband of Edna M. (Weidner) Conrad, whom he married November 12, 1939. Born in Lyon Station, he was a son of the late Adam B. and Mary E. (Dietrich) Conrad....
Jerome J. “J.J.” Tyson, 38, of New Tripoli, died suddenly Saturday, November 3, 2012 shortly after admission in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where he was taken after a work accident in Lehigh County. He was the husband of Melissa M. (Baus) Tyson. They were married May 2, 1998. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Randall...
Joyce A. Hoffner, 86, of Topton, died Monday, October 28, 2012 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Joseph A. Hoffner, who died July 29, 2007. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Helen G. (Beidler) Erdman. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Topton. Mrs. Hoffner was...
Althea D. Snyder, 81, of Richmond Township, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Eldred J. Snyder, Jr., whom she married July 9, 1977. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Clarence J. P. and Elda C. (Biehl) Stein. She was a member of St....
Donald F. “Barney” Bieber, 90, of Kutztown died Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Kutztown Manor, Inc., Kutztown. He was the husband of Lucille L. (Barto) Bieber. They were married June 1, 1946. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late Harry E., and Mary L. (Reed) Bieber. Mr. Bieber was a member of St. Johns Lutheran...
Herman Zettle, Jr., 85, formerly of Kutztown, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Manor Care, Laureldale. He was the widower of Joanne L. (Kern) Zettle, who died January 29, 2001. Born in Coplay, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Herman, Sr., and Sue (Leshko) Zettle. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict....
Ruth M. Patterson, 67, of Macungie, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in her residence. Born in Mohrsdale, Clearfield County, she was a daughter of the late Roy T., and June H. (Yuengling) Frank. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg, PA. She was a homemaker. She is survived by Daughters, Cheryl L. (Patterson), wife of Edward...
Hon. Robert W. Mader, 77, Mayor of Alburtis, died suddenly, Monday, October 22, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of Shirley F. (Blank) Mader. They were married October 13, 1973, having just celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. Born in Ridgewood, NJ, he was a son of the late Robert W., Sr., and Elizabeth (Grace) Mader. He...