Jean M. (Panzarella) Conroy, 92, of Whitehall, PA., formerly of Allentown, PA., passed away in Fellowship Manor, Allentown, PA. on Saturday October 10, 2020. She was the wife of the late James J. Conroy who passed away in 1995. Born in Hazleton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Louis and Christine (Marcusky) Panzarella. Jean was an auxillary member of the VFW Post 7293 in Whitehall, PA. Survivors include two daughters, Jean C. Reckus of Schnecksville, PA., and Barbara (Arthur) Gussett,...

Beatrice T. Bettinger, 92, of Palm City, FL., formerly of New Tripoli, PA., passed away peacefully on Friday October 2, 2020. She was the wife of the late Kenneth J. Bettinger, who died in 1986. Daughter of Italian immigrants, Bernard Fiorentino and Rose Marie Endiso, Beatrice was born on January 19, 1928 in Orange, NJ. Beatrice, who was affectionately referred to as “Bea” or "Nana" to her grandchildren, was know for her undeniable love of her family, for sharing her...

Jeffrey N. Bond, 72, of Kempton, PA. passed away peacefully on the evening of September 27, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Allentown, PA., he was the son of the late Nevin A. and Marian E. (Fetherolf) Bond. As an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, he served his country earning several medals, including three purple hearts. He was a 1966 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and later worked at Deka Battery Corporation for many years until retiring in 2013. He was a member and former...

Arlene B. Hamm, of Whitehall, PA. passed away peacefully on September 21, 2020. She was the loving wife of Howard L. Hamm, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. She worked at the Burlington in Whitehall until recently and enjoyed her work and coworkers. Arlene was a member of Jacob’s Church in New Tripoli, PA., and the Bocce Club, where she enjoyed bowling with her husband and friends. Arlene will be remembered as a hardworking, dedicated, wife and mother. She was fondly referred...

Jason M. Allender, 47, of New Tripoli, PA. passed away at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. on September 19, 2020. Born in Allentown, PA., he was a son of Jeffrey M. Allender, Sr. and the late Maryann (Burkhart) Allender. Jason worked as a diesel mechanic for various trucking companies over the past several years. He loved music, playing his guitar, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and many friends. Jason was of the Protestant Faith. He is...

Cherie L. Ziegler, 55, of Slatington, PA. passed away unexpectedly at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. on September 18, 2020. She was the longtime companion of Shawn K. Mulligan, with whom she shared 20 years together. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Linda C. (Velcich) Ziegler. Cherie enjoyed time at home with her loving family. She loved putting puzzles together, listening to music, especially Pearl Jam, and playing trivia games. In...

Wilbur N. Lichtenwalner, Jr., 93, of Allentown, PA. passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, PA. on September 10, 2020. He was the loving husband of Evelyn A. (Smith) Lichtenwalner for the past 68 years. Born in Upper Macungie Township, he was the son of the late Wilbur N. and Esther M. (Stettler) Lichtenwalner, Sr. Wilbur was a WWII Veteran, having served in the US Army with the Combat Engineers at Fort Benning, GA. He was employed as a cement gunite operator for Traylor...

Debra A. (Boger) Bachert, 60, of Kempton, PA. passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 2, 2020. She was the wife of Richard P. Bachert, Jr., with whom she celebrated 44 years of marriage in November of 2019. Born in Catasauqua, PA., she was the daughter of Lorraine (Heckman) Boger of Allentown, PA. and the late Kenneth W. Boger. Debbie was a school bus driver for the Northwestern Lehigh School District for many years. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived...

Ada E. (Handwerk) Hines, 85, of Walnutport, PA. passed away at the home of her daughter on August 27, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Harvey A. “Hank” Hines, having celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in July of 2020. Born in Treichlers, PA., she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ruth (Laub) Handwerk. Ada was a member of the Good Shepherd U.C.C. Church in Slatington, PA. She was a 1952 graduate of Northampton High School and was later...

Kenneth J. Friebolin, 75, of Allentown, PA., passed away in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA., on August 22, 2020. He was the loving companion of Brenda M. Harter-Johnson for the past 20 years. Kenneth was born in Allentown, PA., a son of the late Wesley P. Friebolin and Blanche V. (Miller) Friebolin-Leibold. He was a 1963 graduate of the Northwestern Lehigh High School. After graduating, he attended the Lincoln Technical Institute in Allentown, PA. before becoming...