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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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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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Betty M. Marsteller, Owner of Marsteller Grain and Farms, Dies at 84

Betty M. Marsteller, 84, of Trexlertown, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Betty M. Marsteller, 84, of Trexlertown, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of the late Paul H. Marsteller. Born in Breinigsville, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Edna L. George.  She along with her husband owned and operated Marsteller Grain and Farms, Inc for over 60 years, where she worked as the bookkeeper. She was a member of Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Old Zionsville. Along with taking care of her family, she enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, card games which included solitaire every evening, traveling on bus trips, and puzzles of all sorts.  Survivors: Sons, Jeffrey P. and his fiancée Tammy of Kutztown, Timothy E., and his companion Robyne …

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Obituary: Carol Scott Palmer, 78, former K-Mart Office Manager

Carol Scott Palmer, 78, of Macungie, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26.

Carol Scott Palmer, 78, of Macungie, passed away Saturday in Lehigh Center, Macungie.  She was the wife of Harry E. Palmer. They were married 56 years last June. Carol was an office manager for K-Mart in Mesa, AZ, for 26 years before retiring in 1997. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late William and Florence Scott. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Trexlertown. Carol also was a member of Khi Omega Sorority at Bradley University in Peoria Illinois. Survivors:  Husband; son, David S. and wife Linda of Gilbert, AZ; daughter, Deborah K. wife of Wade Wolsky of Arlington, VA, and a sister, Jacqueline Paul of Holland, Bucks County. Services: 11 a.m.. Friday in the church. Call 10-11 a.m. Friday in the …

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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: Louis J. Laubscher

Louis J. Laubscher, 82, of Breinigsville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013.

  Louis J. Laubscher, 82, of Breinigsville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Hospice Unit of the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center.  He was the husband of Mary (Savignano) Laubscher.  Born in Salem, Ohio, and later growing up in Monaca, PA, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Helen (Zindren) Laubscher. Before retiring in 1992, he worked for Ford Motor Company and also as a taxi driver for New York City.  He was an Army veteran serving in occupied Japan and during the Korean War. Louis enjoyed fishing and golfing. Survivors: Wife, Mary, son Thomas L. and his wife Vicki of Breinigsville, daughter Jeanette Kershaw of Bronx, NY, sister- Dorothy Adams and her husband Eugene of Monaca, six grandchildren, Matthew, Mark, Luke and …

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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: Carolyn E. Bitting, Retired Cedarbook Worker and Goodwill Fire Co. Volunteer

Carolyn E. Bitting, of Breinigsville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

  Carolyn E. Bitting, 69, of Breinigsville passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late John R. Bitting, who died in January 2010. She was a payroll clerk at Cedarbrook county home for over 15 years before retiring. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary (Kessler) Youse. Carolyn was a member of Huff’s Union Church. She volunteered at the Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 in Trexlertown and also at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She enjoyed traveling and especially loved Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks.  Carolyn was an avid reader and adored her grandchildren. Sons Tracy A. Dietrich and his wife Tracy Ann of Covington, Georgia, Kyle D. Dietrich and his wife Amy …

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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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Obituary: Fern J. Romig Smith

Fern J. Romig Smith, 83, formerly of Allentown and Macungie, died Dec. 13.

Fern J. Romig Smith, 83, formerly of Allentown and Macungie, was the beloved wife of Harold W. Smith. She passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Heritage Care Center, American Fort, Utah. Born in Alburtis, she was the daughter of the late Robert N. and Minnie Mae (Conrad) Shoemaker. Before retiring in 1992, she worked as a packer at Daytimes for 25 years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fogelsville. Also she was a member of Macungie VFW. Survivors: Husband Harold W., sons, Robert A. Romig, Richard R. Romig, John S. Romig, Edward C. Romig, daughter, Elaine F. Roundy, step son David M. Smith, brothers, sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her …

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