John A. Achenbach, 88, of New Tripoli, PA passed away on November 23, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. He was the widower of Mary C. Achenbach, who passed away in 2019. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was a son of the late Orlo E. and Tillie (Straub) Achenbach. John served his country in the United States Navy. He was a 1951 graduate of Pottsville High School and a 1953 graduate of Salvation Army Training College in Bronx, NY. He later went on to earn his BA from Asbury...

Kenneth J. Hugo, Sr., 69, of Quakertown, PA passed away on November 19, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, PA. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Dorothy M. (Ohl) and the late Forrest Hugo. He was a 1971 graduate of Southern Lehigh High School. Kenneth served his country in the United States Navy Seabees. He then went on to work as an excavator for R & J Paving, and last worked for JMC Excavating, both in New Tripoli, PA. He was a member of New Bethel...

Joane M. (Mackrell) Wood, 72, of Kempton, PA, passed away unexpectedly in her home on November 14, 2021. She was the loving wife of Keith A. Wood, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage in June 2021. Born in Chestertown, MD and raised in Haddonfield, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Jane (Swinton) Mackrell. Joane was a longtime member of Frieden’s Lutheran Church, Stony Run, PA, where she was a teacher and led a preschool program for many years. She was dedicated...

Mark R. Kamp, 84, of Spring City, PA. passed away on November 9, 2021 at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown, PA. He was born in Kempton, PA., a son of the late William and Elmira M. (Reber) Kamp. Mark was a veteran, having served in the US Army from 1960-62. He was formerly employed as an automotive mechanic for Strohl Chevrolet in Fogelsville, PA. Survivors include three brothers, Arlan W. Kamp of Hamburg, PA., Woodrow C. Kamp and David C. (Fay) Kamp, both of Kutztown, PA.; sister, Marie E. Lutz...

Arlene E. (Lentz) Schellhamer, 90, of New Tripoli, PA. passed away on November 7, 2021 at Kutztown Manor, Kutztown, PA. She was the loving wife of Paul D. Schellhamer, having celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in April of 2021. Born in Lynn Township, PA., she was the daughter of the late Richard S. and Carrie A. (Moyer) Lentz. Arlene was a caring homemaker, as well as, a helping hand on the family farm. She was a member of Ebenezer UCC Church, New Tripoli, PA. In addition to her...

Dawn N. Miller 76, formerly of  Trexlertown, passed away on September 3, 2021 in Gainesville, FL. She was born in Allentown, a daughter of the late Harry and Erna (Oswald) Miller. Dawn earned her B.A. Degree at LaSalle College, Phila., Pa and her M.A. at Ryder College in Lawrenceville, NJ. She then went on to earn her Dr. of Veterinary Medicine Degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dawn specialized in wildlife care and later established the Eye of the Eagle Wildlife...

Robert C. Hamm, Jr., 89, of New Tripoli, PA. passed away on October 27, 2021 at Whitehall Manor, Whitehall, PA. He was the widower of the late Carolyn M. (Mantz) Hamm, who passed away in 2018. He was born in Lynnport, Pa., a son of the late Robert C. and Florence L (Koenig) Hamm, Sr . Robert was a truck driver for the former Horlacher Brewing Company and Friedman’s Express, until retiring in 1995. After retirement, he worked as a groundskeeper for the Olde Homestead Golf...

  Harvey A. Hines, Jr., 89, of Walnutport, PA. passed away in the Scenic View Personal Care facility in Palmerton, PA. on October 23, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ada E. (Handwerk) Hines in August of 2020.  He was born in Allentown, a son of the late Harvey A. and Alma (Altemos) Hines, Sr. He was a self- employed antique dealer until his retirement in 2018.  Hank was a well-known professional fiddle player, as well as a guitarist and vocalist performing...

Eva M. (Bowman) Feinour, 84, of Allentown, PA., formerly of Germansville and Neffs, PA., passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA.  She was the widow of the late Ronald E. Feinour. Born in Claussville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Bertha (Young) Bowman. Eva worked as a machine operator for many years in garment manufacturing. She was a member of Jacob’s Church in New Tripoli, PA. Survivors include her daughter,...

Paul F. Berger, 59, of Slatington, PA. passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at home. Born in Allentown, PA., he was a son of the late Eugene W. Hamm and Pearl G. Berger. Paul worked as a laborer for the former ERB Paving and Excavating in Slatington for many years until retiring in 2016.  Survivors include his sisters, Darlene (David) Weisser of Wagoner, OK., and Anna Berger of Belpre, OH; brothers, Eugene Hamm, Jr. of Allentown, PA., LeRoy (Bonnie) Berger of Lebanon, PA., and...