Ernest T. Hughes, Sr., 80, of Allentown, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at St. Lukes Hospital in Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Elmer R. and Louisa M. (Link) Hughes. Ernest was a veteran, having served in the US Army during the Vietnam War Era. He went on to become a production manager for many years and last worked for the E.M.F. Corporation in Angola, IN until retirement. Ernest was a member of the Alburtis Rod and Gun Club, American Legion Post 217...

Marian E. Bailey, 78, of Slatington, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday April 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lynn Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Naomi (Long) Bailey. She was a 1963 graduate of Northwestern High School. Marian worked as a sewing machine operator at the former Lynn Kempton Sportswear Company for many years. She later worked as a clerk at Weis Markets in Schnecksville, PA, until retiring in 2013. Marian was a member of New Bethel...

Patricia A. Hoffman, 88, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Cornerstone Living in New Tripoli. She was the widow of James L. Hoffman, Sr., who passed away in 2013. She was born in Allentown, PA, and raised by her grandparents, Elsie and Walter Schwenk.  Pat was a 1954 graduate of Allen High School. She continued her education at Kutztown State College, earning a degree in elementary education. Pat last worked as a substitute teacher for the Northwestern Lehigh...

Rose M. “Rosy” Mudrick, 85, formerly of Orefield, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. Born in Wanamakers, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Elsie A. (Reinhart) Levan. Rosy was a 1956 graduate of Slatington High School. She went on to become the proprietor of Wanamakers Hotel (Washington House) from 1970-1987. She later worked as a dining room manager for the Berkleigh Country Club in Kutztown and the Woodstone...

Eleanor M. Wessner, 87, of Kutztown, PA passed away at the Lutheran Home at Topton on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was the widow of the late Stanley J. Wessner, who passed away in September 2023. Eleanor was born in Lynn Township, the daughter of the late Gorman Billig, Sr., and the late Regina (Eschbach) Billig. Eleanor last worked as a deli clerk for the former Martin’s Dairy in Kutztown. Prior to that, she was a machine operator for the former Wenton Shoe Co. and was the only woman...

Mary Ann (Griffith) Herishko, 80, of Allentown, PA, passed away at Cornerstone Living in New Tripoli, PA on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. She was the widow of William M. “Bill” Herishko, who passed away in 2022. They were happily married for 56 years. Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Viola (Allender) Griffith. Mary Ann was among the first graduating class of Louis E. Dieruff High School in Allentown. She went on to earn her...

Vera Mae Knabb, 83, of Coopersburg, PA passed away at her home on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was the widow of Daniel M. Knabb III, who passed away in 1985. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Mertys and Helen (Evans) Erwin. Vera was a 1958 graduate of Taunton High School. She relocated to Emmaus, PA after she married her beloved husband Dan.  Vera and Dan later moved to Coopersburg in 1979 to raise their family. She went on to work as an office manager for...

Kelly M. Bond, 62, of Kempton, PA passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2024. She was the loving wife of Jonathan C. Bond, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage in October 2023. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was a daughter of Delphine (Carr) Marquette and the late James H. Marquette. Kelly last worked as an office administrator for the Agricultural Extension at Penn State. She was a member, newsletter publisher, and former council member of New Bethel Church in Kempton, PA....

Carol L. (Handwerk) Sittler, 82, of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Fellowship Community in Whitehall. She was the widow of William G. Sittler, who passed away in 2012. Born in New Tripoli, Carol was a daughter of the late Allen and Helen (Wessner) Handwerk. Carol was a 1959 graduate of Northwestern High School in New Tripoli. She later worked alongside her husband for many years at William G. Sittler Tax Services in New Tripoli.   Carol is survived by her...

Anna Marie (Bond) Blatt, 93, of Bernville, PA, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was the widow of Walter J. Blatt, who passed away in 1996. Born in Quaker City, PA, she was a daughter of the late Floyd W. and Dorothy C. (Klingaman) Bond. Anna was a 1943 graduate of Mountain School in Kempton, PA. She was a member of St. Thomas Church in Bernville, PA. Anna was also a member of the Bernville Senior Citizens (Young at Heart) Group, a member and former secretary of the...