Joy E. (Poulette) Grassi, 85, of Manheim, PA, was welcomed into the arms of Christ on October 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Ralph Grassi, who preceded her in death in 2023. Born in Trenton, NJ, Joy was the daughter of the late John and Claire (Ruth) Poulette. She was a founding member of Northern Valley Evangelical Free Church in New Tripoli, now known as Grace Community Church. Joy devoted herself to her family as a homemaker and found great joy in raising her ...

Sally A. (Mason) Zellner, 60, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2026. She was the loving wife of Gary L. Zellner, with whom she shared more than 30 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, PA, Sally was the daughter of James and Susan (Krauss) Mason. She was a 1984 graduate of Emmaus High School. Sally worked on local dairy farms, but her greatest joy and most cherished role was being a mother and caring for her family. She attended  Jacob’s Church in ...

Clarence R. “Schnitzy” Moyer, 75, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. He was the loving husband of Violet M. (Gibbs) Moyer, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage in July. Born in Albany Township, PA, Clarence was the son of the late Wilbert F. and Marie M. (Gross) Moyer. He proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran during the Vietnam era, serving from 1971 to ...

Roma K. Loch, 92, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2026. She was the beloved widow of Kermit C. Loch, who passed away on October 7, 2019. Born in Weisenberg Township, PA, Roma was the daughter of the late Willard L.A. and Lillian S. (Fenstermaker) Holben. She worked at Allen Organ Company before becoming a farmer’s wife. Roma was also a partner with her husband in R & K Loch, their milk-hauling business. Roma was honored as an “Unsung ...

Michael J. Hourigan, 70, of Quakertown, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of the late John J. and Camille (Binkowski) Hourigan. Michael was a 1975 graduate of Neshaminy High School in Bucks County. He worked as a salesman for Ipsen, Inc. in Bucks County, PA. Michael enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, especially fishing, golfing, and listening to music. He had a particular appreciation for jazz and was also a ...

Brenda J. Burkhart, 84, of Kutztown, PA, formerly of Lenhartsville, PA, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Kutztown. She was the loving wife of the late David M. Burkhart, who passed away in 1997. Born in Northampton, PA, Brenda was the daughter of the late Daniel N. and Grace I. (Hunsicker) Snyder. She was a 1960 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School and later earned her LPN Certificate from Reading Area Community ...

Judy K. (Long) Lenhart, 65, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Complete Care at Lehigh Center in Macungie, PA. She was the loving wife of Michael J. Lenhart, with whom she celebrated 24 years of marriage this past May. Born in Kutztown, PA, Judy was the daughter of the late Ronald and Joyce (Deibert) Long. She was a 1979 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and later graduated from Empire Beauty School in Reading, PA. Judy began her career as a ...

Ralph C. Reinhart, Jr., 73, of Kempton, PA, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown on August 25, 2026. He was the loving husband of Donna (Reinert) Reinhart, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Kempton, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph C. Reinhart, Sr., and Eva (Michak) Reinhart. He worked as a Roadmaster for Albany Township for many years before retiring. Ralph was a member of the Kempton Rod and Gun Club. He also generously volunteered ...

Myrna E. Kamp, 87, of Kempton, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, at EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of the late George P. “Pit” Kamp, who passed away in 1991. Born in Bowmanstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond G. and Lucreta M. (Frantz) Frohnheiser. Myrna was a 1956 graduate of Lehighton High School. She worked at the Top Hat Cricket Farm in Kempton for many years before retiring. Above all, she treasured raising and caring ...

Russell G. Billig, 85, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully at Atrium of Allentown on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was the loving husband of Margaret A. (Spair) Billig, with whom he shared more than 28 years of marriage. Born in Lynn Township, PA, Russell was the son of the late Granville and Florence (Kocher) Billig. He was a 1959 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli. Russell was a lifelong farmer. He began his farming career on his family’s farm and ...