Feb 26, 2023

Jacob "Jake" "Jakey" Taylor Fairchild, 26, of Fleetwood (Rockland Township), passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband-to-be of Amanda J. Remick, whom he became engaged on March 9, 2021.

Born in Bethlehem, Jake was a son of Stephen K. and Carol J. (Sell) Fairchild of Kutztown. Jake was a...

Feb 24, 2023

Verna M. (Martin) Sauder, 76, of Longswamp Township, died peacefully, Friday, February 24, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her family.  She was wife of Paul W. Sauder.  They were married March 28, 1968.  Born in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, Verna was a daughter of the later David S. and Ellen W. (Martin) Martin.  She was a member of...

Feb 23, 2023

Raymond L. Smith, Sr., 77, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, Raymond was a son of LeRoy E. Bleiler and the late Betty Jean (Smith) Greiss.

Ray was a lifelong and dedicated farmer. He was employed by Dan Schantz Farms and Greenhouse, Zionsville, for 35...

Feb 22, 2023

Steven H. Fegley, 56, of Mertztown, died unexpectedly February 22, 2023, in his home.  Steven was the loving husband of Charity L. (Faust) Fegley.  They were married June 3, 2014.  Born in Allentown, Steven is a son of the late Harvey and Eleanor (Trump) Fegley.

Steven was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, Class of 1984.  ...

Feb 21, 2023

Karon L. (Faust) Bower, 78, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of Robert C. "Bobby" Bower, whom she married on April 18, 1964.

Born in Fleetwood, Karon was a daughter of the late Robert C. Faust and Jeanette S. (Schleicher) Faust...

Feb 20, 2023

Bryan S. Kahley, 60, of Kutztown died suddenly Monday, February 20, 2023, in his residence.  Born in Allentown, Bryan was a son of the late William F. and Jean L. (Rice) Kahley.

Bryan worked as tow motor operator for over 15 years at a refrigerated warehouse.

Bryan is survived by his siblings: William P., husband...

Feb 18, 2023

Nancy J. (Becker) Lawfer, 93, formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Dr. Norwood P. "Woody" Lawfer, who died October 3, 2007, and whom she married on August 5, 1950.

Born in Palmerton, PA, Nancy was a daughter of the late Howard M....

Feb 17, 2023

Merry J. Murtagh, 72, of Alburtis, formerly of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Country Meadows, Bethlehem. She was the companion of over 40 years of Spencer Lee Cherashore, who predeceased her on June 28, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, Merry was a daughter of the late Frederick Murtagh, MD, and the late Mary...

Feb 17, 2023

Frank D. Knight, 88, of Hamburg and formerly of Topton, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital -Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the loving husband of Brenda L. (Boyer) Knight, whom he married on December 9, 1990.

Born on October 16, 1934, Frank was a son of the late Harry...

Feb 11, 2023

Frederick J. Kern, Jr., 91, formerly of Allentown, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown.

Born in Breinigsville, PA, Fred was a son of the late Frederick J. Kern, Sr., and Sarah C. (Good) Kern - Bartholomew, and was a graduate of William Allen High School, Allentown. Frederick honorably and faithfully served...