Mar 14, 2017

Alfred Hand, III, 78, of Kutztown, formerly of Allentown, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, after a valiant fight against Parkinson's Disease, with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Dorothy Ann (Stravino) Hand, whom he married October 14, 1989.

Born in Riverside, Ill., he was a son of the late Alfred,...

Mar 10, 2017

Elizabeth M. “Lizzie” (Shirk) Weaver, 98, of Kutztown, died Friday, March 10, 2017, in the residence she shared with her daughter, Alta S. Weaver.  She was the widow of Harvey B. Weaver, who died July 28, 1997.

Born in Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Noah M. and Susanna N. (Martin) Shirk....

Mar 8, 2017

Lucille F. (Cunningham) Desrosiers, 88, formerly of Catasauqua, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, where she was a resident since February 24, 2008. She was the widow of John B. Desrosiers, who died September 4, 2009.

Born in Hagerstown, MD, she was a daughter of the late Robert K. and Elsie...

Mar 7, 2017

Jeanette L. (Hilbert) "Mama" Grim, 70, of Lower Macungie Township, a mother who became the face of strength in our community as she searched for her missing daughter, Holly Grim, died on Tuesday March 7, 2017, in the inpatient hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the widow of Richard C. Grim, Sr., who died April...

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...