Ralph M. Follweiler, 86, of Kempton, PA., passed away in the Lutheran Home at Topton, Topton, PA, on September 18, 2019.  He was the husband of Pearl F. (Hamm) Follweiler, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage in July 2019. He was born in Germansville, PA, a son of the late Luther J. and Erma A. (Ohl) Follweiler. Ralph was a 1950 graduate of Slatington High School, and later worked as a carpenter for 37 years for the former AT&T in Allentown, PA., until retiring in...

Leo W. Rowley, M.D., 81, of New Tripoli, PA., formerly of Las Vegas, NV, passed away at Cornerstone Living on August 28, 2019.  He was the husband of the late Annalee Elman-Rowley, who passed away in December 2017.  Born in Indiana, he was the son of the late Orville and Florence (Twines) Rowley.  Leo was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1954-1956. He practiced medicine as a family doctor for several years before...

Robert D. Smith, III, 71, of New Tripoli, PA. passed away peacefully in his home on August 17, 2019.  He was the husband of Linda A. (Murphy) Smith, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage in July 2019. Bob was born in Allentown, PA, a son of the late Robert D. and Marian S. (Kimminour) Smith. He worked as a pallet maker for 33 years at the former Eichler Wood Products in Laury’s Station, PA. He then later worked as a custodian for the Northwestern Lehigh School District for 20...

Charles J. Rauch, 87, of New Tripoli passed away on August 15, 2019, in the home where he was born, with his caring wife by his side. Charles was the loving, gentle, and generous patriarch of the Rauch family and will be vastly missed, along with his humorous pearls of wisdom. He was the affectionate husband of Shirley A. (Ney) Rauch, with whom he celebrated 64 blessed years of marriage on January 15. He was the son of the late Charles J.D. and Mabel L. (Reitz)...

Beatrice A. (Miller) Kemmerling, 96, of Mt. Penn, PA., formerly of Kempton and Hamburg, PA., passed away on Friday August 9, 2019, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Lawson W. “John” Kemmerling, who died in 1996.  She was born in Reading, PA., a daughter of the late Bernard O. Weber and Herma Edna (Miller) Clay.Beatty was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Mt. Penn, PA. She was also a member of the Auxillary of Union Fire Co. #1, Hamburg, PA.In the early morning...

Alton M. DeBold, 76, of Macungie, PA., passed away in his home on August 5, 2019.  He was the domestic partner and companion of Joyce G. Smith for the past 26 years. Alton was born in Washington, D.C., a son to the late Alton M. and Vera (Moore) DeBold, Sr.  He was a custodian for the Quakertown Community School District until retiring in 2013. Alton greatly enjoyed wood working, celebrating Halloween, and making memories with his family. In addition to his loving companion, Joyce,...

Marianna B. (Tognoli) Trout, 95, of Whitehall, PA. passed away in Bethlehem Manor Care, Bethlehem, PA. on August 4, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Kermit H. Trout, who passed away in 2006.  Marianna was born in Allentown, PA. a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Hodge) Tognoli. She was a 1942 graduate of Whitehall High School, and later owned and operated a hair salon for many years.  She was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary R.C. Church, Whitehall, PA. ...

Fern E. Schlegel, 91, formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in the Kutztown Manor Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Carl E. Schlegel, who died in 2011, and the late Charles W. Danenhower, who died in 1962.  She was born in Allentown, a daughter of the late Robert and Perma (Miller) Weiss. She was a member of Friedens Church, Lenhartsville, Pa. She was also a 1946 Graduate of Allentown High School. Survivors include a son Keith C. (Justine)...

Robert E. Dietrich, Sr., 60, of New Tripoli, Pa. died July 21, 2019 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest,  Allentown, Pa. He was born in Allentown, a son of Nevin G. and Arlene M.(Williams) Dietrich of New Tripoli, with whom he resided. He was employed as a truck driver for Albrights Mill of Kempton for the last 11 years.  Robert was a member of the Old Time Plow Boys Assn.of Kutztown, Pa. and a member of the JBS Hunting Club of South Whitehall Township, Pa. Survivors in...

Margaret M. Varner, 64, passed away on July 12, 2019 in the Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. She was born in Albany Township, a daughter of the late Mark H. Miller and Annetta M. (Varner) Kleinsmith.  Margaret was of the Protestant Faith.  Survivors include her sister, Betty K. (Steve) Heydt of Akron, PA.; brother, Kermit (Bonnie) Kleinsmith of Reading, PA.; several nieces and nephews. Her graveside service will be July 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM on the New Bethel Union Cemetery,...