Parkland Mourns John R. Ritter, 62, Devoted Teacher [Obituary]

John R. Ritter, 62, of Neffs died Tuesday.

John R. Ritter, 62, of Neffs died April 16, 2013 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he received the very best of care for complications related to a bone marrow transplant for cancer. John was born and raised as one of a family that settled in the Lehigh Valley in 1731. Clarence and Arline Ritter, his parents, eventually moved to Allentown’s West End where he attended Muhlenberg Elementary School and Raub Junior High and graduated from Allen High School in 1968.  He was proud of his Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, was a student of his family’s history and a believer in the values he was taught. He attended Amherst College in Massachusetts, and later graduated from East Stroudsburg University. He worked at various …

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Nancy L. Fogel, 76, of Alburtis [Obituary]

Nancy L. Fogel, 76, died April 9, 2013.

Nancy L. Fogel, 76, of Alburtis, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital after being stricken. She was the wife of Roger L. Fogel.  They were married 52 years in January. Born in Alburtis, she was a daughter of the late Walter P. Sr. and Idella L. (Diehl) Boyer. She worked at Allen Organ Company for 10 years before retiring. Previously she worked at Royal Manufacturing Co. She was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., Alburtis. Surviving with Roger are children, Tim at home, Melody, wife of Brian Arndt, of Alburtis, and Kathy, wife of David Trittenbach of Breinigsville; brothers, Walter Boyer Jr. and his wife, Carmella, and Larry Boyer and his wife, Sandra, all of Macungie; sister, Maryann, wife of James Boyer, of Zionsville and …

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Richard Hoffman, 61, Parkland Elementary Teacher [Obit]

Richard D. Hoffman, 61, of Allentown, a Parkland School District teacher, died Monday.

Richard D. Hoffman, 61, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, April 8, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was the husband of Roberta A. (Hyndshaw) Hoffman and they celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary this past June. Born in Northampton, Richard was a son of the late Sherwood and Rose (Fedok) Hoffman. Richard received his BA in Elementary Education from Kutztown University and his Masters from Lehigh University. He then taught in the Parkland School District for 37 years, most of that time in the Schnecksville Elementary School prior to retiring in 2010.   He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Salisbury Township. Richard was a member of the Mercantile Club in Emmaus and the St. Aloysius Young Men's Club in …

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Obituary: Robert B. Lindenmuth, 82, of Breinigsville

Robert B. Lindenmuth, 82, of Breinigsville, died Monday, April 1 at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown.

Robert B. Lindenmuth, 82, of Breinigsville, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown.  He was the husband of Martha P. (Wanfried) Lindenmuth, to whom he was married more than 57 years.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and Pearl (Tressler) Lindenmuth.  Before retiring in 1991, he worked for 43 years as a banker at various Allentown branches of the former Meridian Bank.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Trexlertown and was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Allentown, where he served as past financial secretary. Also in the Allentown area, he was a life member of the Wm. Allen instrumental music club.  He was an army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.  Survivors…

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Obituary: Paul J. Siegfried Jr., 79, Former Alburtis Fire Chief

Paul J. Siegfried Jr., 79, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in his home.

Paul J. Siegfried, Jr., 79 of Alburtis passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in his home. He was the husband of Barbara Ann M. (Epting) Siegfried. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on April 18, 2012. Born in Alburtis, he was a son of the late Paul J. Sr. and Edna M. (Lohrman) Siegfried. With his father he owned and operated Siegfried’s Garage. He also worked as an estimator for Bally Case and Cooler for 20 years. He retired from  Lutron Electronics in 1998, but returned and has worked part time until recently. He was a member of Zion Lehigh Lutheran Church in Alburtis where he served as a councilman and choir member. He was a member of the Alburtis Fire Company for more than 55 years and was fire chief from 1977 to 1985. He …

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Obituary: William L. Damiano, 77, Founder of Premise Maid Candies

William L. Damiano, 77, founder of Premise Maid Candies in Breinigsville, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice Unit in Allentown.

William L. Damiano, 77, founder of Premise Maid Candies in Breinigsville died Saturday in the Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown after battling Parkinson’s Disease for 29 years. He was the husband of Frances (Cannariato) Damiano. They were married 54 years in October. Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Cardinale) Damiano. Bill was a professional and chemical engineer for Air Products and Chemicals Inc. Trexlertown. He earned a master of business administration degree from Lehigh University. He enjoyed building the candy business with his family and close friends and cherished his time with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Salisbury Township. Bill also …

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Obituary: Kenneth Brunner, 92, of Macungie

Kenneth Brunner, 92, of Macungie died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012.

Kenneth Brunner, 92, of Macungie died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Mildred (Dries) Brunner. Born in Schnecksville, he was a son of the late Miles and Lillie (Turner) Brunner. He was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in Trexlertown. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a supervisor at Mack Trucks for 42 years before retiring in 1982. He was active in the Lower Lehigh Lions Club and the Mack Retirees. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Karon; grandchildren, Michelle and Michael, and a great-granddaughter, Ella. Services: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 4, at the church, 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown. Calling hours: 6-7:30 p.m. Jan, 3 at Schmoyer Funeral Home 8926 Brookdale Road, …

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Funeral Set for Hurricane Sandy Victim

Luther W. Fritzinger, 93, of Breinigsville died Nov. 1, 2012, of hypothermia in his home.

Luther W. Fritzinger, 93, formerly of Allentown, died Nov. 1 in the garage of his residence in Breinigsville. He was the husband of the late Claire G. (Schuler) Fritzinger. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late George W. and Effie (Doll) Fritzinger. He was a machinist at Bethlehem Steel during World War II and a truck driver for H.J. Heinz and the U.S. Postal Service. In his retirement he worked for Plantique. He was a member of Zion’s United Church of Christ, Allentown. Luther was a member of the peacetime Army from 1937-1940. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater of operation from 1944-1946 and was awarded the Purple Heart. There wasn’t a person who met him that did not like him. Survivors: Son…

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Sen. Arlen Specter Dies

The former U.S. Senator fought a long battle with cancer.

Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter died Sunday, according to CNN, at age 82 in his Philadelphia home. Specter represented Pennsylvania in the Senate for 30 years. Specter started as a Democrat but switched to the Republican party before being elected to the U.S. Senate. The senator made headlines in 2009 when he switched to the Democratic Party. Specter announced his diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease in 2005. He underwent multiple treatments of chemotherapy and finally succumbed to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Sunday. Sen. Pat Toomey released the following statement, “A man of sharp intelligence and dogged determination, Sen. Specter dedicated his life to public service and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His impact on our state and public policy …

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Obituary: Harold J. Billig

Harold J. Billig, 88, of Fogelsville, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 in his home.