Marie B. Molnar, 68, of Lower Macungie Twp., went to heaven Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home.  Born in Fountain Hill on May 30, 1944 to the late Raymond W. and Geraldine M. (David) Kirk.  Marie was a secretary at the former Triangle Lumber, Quakertown and The Guardian Life Insurance Company.  She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Wescosville where was an aide for the Church's Preschool and played on the Bell Choir. SURVIVORS Loving children: Gina L. Ramacci of Fleetwood, Renae Salasky of Bethlehem, Chad M. Molnar of Center Valley; siblings: Lee R. and his wife Susan E. Kirk of…

Nancy L. Fogel, 76, of Alburtis, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital after being stricken. She was the wife of Roger L. Fogel.  They were married 52 years in January. Born in Alburtis, she was a daughter of the late Walter P. Sr. and Idella L. (Diehl) Boyer. She worked at Allen Organ Company for 10 years before retiring. Previously she worked at Royal Manufacturing Co. She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., Alburtis. Surviving with Roger are children, Tim at home, Melody, wife of Brian Arndt, of Alburtis, and Kathy, wife of David Trittenbach of Breinigsville; brothers, …

Ray R. Bast, 88, of Macungie, died March 11, 2013, of natural causes in Lehigh Center, Macungie. He was the husband of Joan M. (Bard) Bast. Born in Kutztown he was a son of the late George and Mamie (Smith) Bast. He was a 1942 graduate of Kutztown High School, and a 1950 graduate with honors from Lehigh University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the Navy. He was a member of St. Paul’s UCC, Kutztown. Ray was employed by Public Service Electric and Gas Co. in New Jersey for 38 years, retiring as General Manager. He was an avid hunter…

Carl David Dries, 70, of Macungie, died Wednesday, Feb. 27 at home with his family. He was the husband of Lois G. (Wetzel) Dries, to whom he was married for 48 years.Born in Breinigsville, he was the son of Grace (Geist) Dries of Emmaus and the late Junior Dries. Before retiring in 2010, he worked at Allen Organ Co. in Macungie for 50 years in various departments before retiring as an assistant foreman. For close to 15 years, he worked craft shows under the name Iron Mountain Toys, showing his creations of wooden cars, toys and banks. He loved his antique cars, and at the time of his death he…

George W. Rausch, 79, of Emmaus died Friday, Jan. 25 in 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 before retiring in 2000. He enjoyed yard sales, flea marketing, growing tomatoes and most of all being with his family. Survivors: With his wife, sons, George Rausch and wife Kim, Rodney Fenstermaker and wife Marylinn; daughter, Karen L. wife of Rick Sampson; grandchildren, Benjamin, Abigail, Emily, …

Paul J. Siegfried, Jr., 79 of Alburtis passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in his home. He was the husband of Barbara Ann M. (Epting) Siegfried. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on April 18, 2012. Born in Alburtis, he was a son of the late Paul J. Sr. and Edna M. (Lohrman) Siegfried. With his father he owned and operated Siegfried’s Garage. He also worked as an estimator for Bally Case and Cooler for 20 years. He retired from  Lutron Electronics in 1998, but returned and has worked part time until recently. He was a member of Zion Lehigh Lutheran Church in Alburtis where he …

  Louis J. Laubscher, 82, of Breinigsville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Hospice Unit of the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center.  He was the husband of Mary (Savignano) Laubscher.  Born in Salem, Ohio, and later growing up in Monaca, PA, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Helen (Zindren) Laubscher. Before retiring in 1992, he worked for Ford Motor Company and also as a taxi driver for New York City.  He was an Army veteran serving in occupied Japan and during the Korean War. Louis enjoyed fishing and golfing. Survivors: Wife, Mary, son Thomas L. and his wife Vicki of …

William L. Damiano, 77, founder of Premise Maid Candies in Breinigsvilledied Saturday in the Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown after battling Parkinson’s Disease for 29 years. He was the husband of Frances (Cannariato) Damiano. They were married 54 years in October.Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Cardinale) Damiano.Bill was a professional and chemical engineer for Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Trexlertown. He earned a master of business administration degree from Lehigh University. He enjoyed building the candy business with his family …

Llewellyn D. Dottery, 91, of Macungie, died Dec. 31 in the Hospice Unit of the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Betty M. (Hein) Dottery. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on June 22, 2012. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Harvey and Maude Dottery. He worked for the former Tyler Pipe Foundry in Macungie and Norwalk Truck Lines in Allentown for many years before retiring. He served his country in the U. S. Army.Surviving with his wife: sons, Dean and his wife Robin of Zionsville, Brian of Allentown and Dawson of Allentown; daughters, Benedetta M…

Kenneth Brunner, 92, of Macungie died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in LehighValley Hospital. He was the husband of Mildred (Dries) Brunner. Born in Schnecksville, he was a son of the late Miles and Lillie (Turner) Brunner. He was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in Trexlertown. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a supervisor at Mack Trucks for 42 years before retiring in 1982. He was active in the Lower Lehigh Lions Club and the Mack Retirees. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Karon; grandchildren, Michelle and Michael, and a great-granddaughter, Ella. Services: 10:30 a.m. …

Paul R. Glowatsky, 75, of Hazle Township, Luzerne County, formerly of Minesite Road, Allentown, died Wednesday in Hazleton General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lucille M. ‘Peggy’ (Benner) Glowatsky, who died in 1998. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Louis and Anna (Bobis) Glowatsky. He was a groundskeeper at Lehigh Country Club for over 30 years. His interests included polka music and wrestling. Survivors: Daughter, Connie M., wife of Chris Moore, of Mertztown; sisters, Dolores Kuhns and Gertrude Decking, both of Allentown, and MaryAnn Geisinger of Kutztown, and his …

Earl H. Shankweiler, 96, of Vera Cruz Road South, Emmaus, passed away Saturday at Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Althea L. (Weil) Shankweiler. They were married 72 years on June 8th. Born in Hensingersville, he was a son of the late Llewellyn and Stella (Bauder) Shankweiler. He retired after working at Air Products for over 30 years. He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., Alburtis, and of Citizens Fire Company of Upper Milford and Upper Milford Western District Fire Company. Among his interests were automobiles, The Earl Keller Fan Club, and following Crazy Willie and …

Luther W. Fritzinger, 93, formerly of Allentown, died Nov. 1 in the garage of his residence in Breinigsville. He was the husband of the late Claire G. (Schuler) Fritzinger. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late George W. and Effie (Doll) Fritzinger. He was a machinist at Bethlehem Steel during World War II and a truck driver for H.J. Heinz and the U.S. Postal Service. In his retirement he worked for Plantique. He was a member of Zion’s United Church of Christ, Allentown. Luther was a member of the peacetime Army from 1937-1940. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the …

Tammy Kerosetz, 48, of Macungie passed away October 30, 2012 in her home. She was the wife of Frank J. Kerosetz. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Timothy and Sharon (Ayers) Lentz of Columbia, SC. Tammy was a food service manager at Dorney Park and was a member of Emmanuel U.M. Church. Survivors: Husband; Parents; Sons: Andrew F. Schock of Bethlehem and Frank J. Kerosetz, Jr. of Macungie; Daughter: Jennifer Ann Sifford and her husband John of El Paso, TX; Sisters: Tina Marie Lipscomb and her husband Thomas Lipscomb of Columbia, SC, and Tara L. Friedrichs and her husband Reverend Eric …

Robert W. Mader, 77, of Alburtis, died suddenly, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of Shirley F. (Blank) Mader. They were married Oct. 13, 1973. Born in Ridgewood, NJ, he was a son of the late Robert W., Sr., and Elizabeth (Grace) Mader. He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ Church, Alburtis, where he was a past consistory member. He was U.S. Army veteran. He graduated from Union Springs Central School, Union Springs, NY, in 1953. A fourth generation volunteer fireman, Mader was a member since 1973 and former Chief of the Alburtis Fire …

Russell W. Bortz, 88, of Macungie, died Sept. 10, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Annetta A. (Stephen) Bortz and the late Evelyn E. ‘Betty’ (Sittler) Bortz, who died in 2001. Born in Alburtis, he was a son of the late George C. and Mary E. (Heller) Bortz. He was employed at Plant 5c of Mack Trucks, Inc. for 44 years. He was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, was a charter member of Robert M. Fegely V.F.W. Post 8282, and held memberships in Emmaus Mercantile Club, ARC, Macungie Fire Company, and Howard L. Peter American Legion Post 576. He was an Army veteran…

Cynthia F. Zuber, 57, of Macungie, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 in St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown with her family by her side. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Robert H.and Esther J. (Schnecker) Hawk. Cynthia was former president of Hawk Flower Mills in Allentown and taught elementary school in the Allentown School District. She received her BS degree in Elementary Education from Kutztown University. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Allentown. Survivors: Son, Jason R. of Macungie; sister, Jessica J. wife of Marcus R. Hilbert of Allentown; her former …

Patricia Mae Detrick, 77, of Macungie, formerly of Succasunna, NJ, died July 13, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the widow of Eugene Detrick, who died in 1995. Born in Dover, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Berta (Harder) Gaciala. Detrick graduated from All Souls Hospital School of Nursing in Morristown, NJ, as a registered nurse in 1955. She worked in the operating room at Dover General Hospital for more than 10 years, and later for pediatricians Dr. Prakash, Dr. Collins and Dr. Sperling in Dover for more than 30 years. Survivors: Daughter, Pamela, wife of Joseph …