(10/28/05) *****. John was recognizable to every active student in our building whether you were an athlete, a member of the ROTC, in the musical, a National Honor Society member, a cheerleader or whatever you were involved with, Piston said. Allentown developers poured millions of dollars into office space. The Lehigh Valley saw plenty of notable deaths during 2022, none perhaps as noteworthy as Frances Hesselbein. He will be missed immensely.. *****. He was one of the schools first Kiska Award winners and he didnt just have Husky Pride as a student; he had it his entire life, Beller said. Born in North Hornell, March 23, 1937, he was the son of William and Erma R. Lambert, 94, of Slate Creek Rd, died peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023, surrounded by her family at Taylor Health Center in Bath, Erma R. Lambert, 94, of Slate Creek Rd, died peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023, surrounded by her family at Taylor Health Center in Bath, NY. Obituaries - Morning Call While wet conditions have led to higher water levels, Boulder Creek never reached the threshold officials set for enacting any restrictions on the creek. Roy Seiple ( hidden behind Durst, Patrolman Gary Hammer, and Officer Dean Benner on Nov. 30, 2001. Aug. 15: Pete Carril, 92, was a nationally known, well-regarded basketball coach at Princeton University who grew up in Bethlehem, played collegiately at Lafayette College, and began making his mark in the sport in the Lehigh Valley. Today's Memoriams Donna Noga See All Memoriams See All Memoriams Submit an Obituary with us Share Their Life Story Submit a loved one's obituary to the Morning Call and Legacy.com. World War II veteran Clarence Smoyer, 96, sits before receiving the Bronze Star at the World War II Memorial, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Washington. New Tripoli firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Parish died in the line of duty on Dec. 7, 2022. In her waning years, Doris Suzanne Goff Knapp, 86, was home in the loving care of her son, Clint. And when we get together for his funeral service were going to have a lot more stories to tell I am sure. He was 80. He was born August 15, 1937. Mark Yowakim and his sister, Angela, a Dieruff High School teacher's aide who died Sept. 6, 2022, after she was hit by a car outside the school. He was born in Presque Isle, ME, and moved Philip R. Dunham, 78, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by his loved ones. Lehigh Valley News - The Morning Call He was officially the first president of the Dieruff Alumni Association, but he was really the schools No. I really felt that John was a part of the resurrection of the Dieruff football program, said former Huskies coach and current Pennridge football coach Kyle Beller. He was one of a kind.. 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Both were volunteering with the Community Fire Company in New Tripoli, Lynn Township, when they were killed fighting a house fire in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County. He was born in Hornell, NY the son of Howard W. Kemp Mathew F. Shine Myers, 94, of Pardee Street, passed away Saturday morning (June 24, 2023) at the Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hornell. Smoyer was a gunner in the epic tank fight known as the last battle of World War II. Frances Hesselbein, Executive Director of Girl Scouts USA, in her office at national headquarters in the 1980s. But he wasnt your typical politician or bureaucrat, never flashy or boastful, and not one to engage in an election-campaign tiff. It was the happiest I had heard my father in a long time. 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(JUDGE) Title: BACKENSTOE, JOHN E. (JUDGE) Subject: BACKENSTOE, JOHN E. (JUDGE). Wolfgang Otto of Upper Saucon Township talks about the glory days of the Hess's Department store in Allentown at his home on Wednesday. We mourn together. shortly after taking off from Allentowns Queen City Airport. Saquon Barkley breaks silence, tensions escalate as Giants deadline nears, Man charged after young children found wandering shoeless in Hellertown. Material for this story was gathered from staff and wire reports, and obituaries. Baton Rouge Obituaries | Local Obits for Baton Rouge, LA - Legacy.com Stanko worked with Allentown police for more than a dozen years, about half that time in community policing. Athletic director Dave Stoudt said it was an honor to get to know Hughes. Born on May 9, 1955, she was the daughter of Jeanne (Heimbecker . In a small community that's not hard to do. Lehigh Conference of Churches brings a different perspective to the Cedar Beach Basketball Showcase. He was born in Presque Isle, ME, and moved to Arkport, NY, as a child where his family started Howard W. Kemp Jr, age 66 of South Street in Hornell, passed away peacefully on Sunday (June 25, 2023) with family by his side. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us. A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Home at 17th and Hamilton streets in Allentown. He was, according to those who knew him best, a true gentleman, unique in political circles for not being partisan or parochial. She was a Lehigh Valley transplant, having lived in Texas and Colorado, among other places, but immersed herself in government and volunteerism in her adoptive community. Woman dies after falling into Boulder Creek Wednesday morning (Michael Kubel/TMC) /for a story by Nicole Mertz. Back then I watched my own family deal with death. He always had a positive attitude even when times were tough. Obituaries in Corpus Christi, TX | Corpus Christi Caller Times She joined As The World Turns in 2007 and appeared through the soaps final episode in 2010. Stephens spent his career in police work, as a lieutenant for Bethlehem police from 1968-95, then becoming Fountain Hill chief. Saturday January 26, 2019///// NEWS DAVID GARRETT/ SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL Sept. 30: Clarence Smoyer, 99, was a World War II tank gunner from Allentown hailed for his courage and deadly aim during the battle for Germanys Fortress City of Cologne. The Downtown Allentown Market was built to serve office workers. /////////// SEE LAUER STY BETHLEHEM DONNA FISHER/THE MORNING CALL Pic made FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2011 ***** Information from print: " A godsend for the BAND' -- Mrs. Z keeps Liberty High band looking sharp LIFE 1 ***** Headline: " A godsend for the band ' -- Seamstress keeps Grenadier Marching Band looking sharp - bearskin hats, kilts and all (11/19/11) *****, BETHLEHEM:At a roast to honor John Stoffa held at the Holiday Inn, Bethlehem, John Stoffa, Human Services Director of Lehigh County is admired by well wishers, friends and family. Rev. Family is the reason I chose to enter this profession more than forty five years ago. Its flat streets are ideal for exploring on foot. Dec. 13: Curt Simmons, 93, grew up a Lehigh Valley baseball legend and went on to become a Hall of Fame pitcher who played for a time with the Philadelphia Phillies. Search Minneapolis obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Aug. 9: Isiah M. Bedocs, 17, died while working on a commercial wood chipper in North Whitehall Township. At the time, she estimated she had sewn close to 20,000 buttons, hemmed more than 8,000 pairs of pants and made dozens of kilts. Everyone knew Mr. Hughes and everyone loved Mr. Hughes because the kids could see he had a heart of gold.. Name (s) in local language (s): Mine des Chalanches, Allemont, Isre, Rhne-Alpes, France. Stephens spent his career in police work, as a lieutenant for Bethlehem police from 1968 to 1995, then becoming Fountain Hill chief. After spending five years working in IT for Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, I realized helping others was not only satisfying, but something I wanted to spend my life doing. In a move that expands Lehigh Valley Health Networks reach even further throughout Pennsylvania, the network announced Thursday that a new hospital is under construction in Montgomery County. Born in Haskinville, NY on Dec. 28, 1928 he was a Willard (Bill) R. Hammond Sr., age 85, passed away 6/22/2023 with family beside him. Memoriams View Results Clear Morning Call Obituaries Submit an Obituary Sort By: Obituaries Locations Funeral Homes High Schools Colleges 3,693 Obituaries Today Yesterday Tuesday, July. April 6: Howard L. Kutzler, 57, was manager at Bethlehem and South Whitehall townships during his public career that ended in 2017. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua, following a brief Marilyn L. Fish, 97, formerly of Canisteo passed away Thursday June 29, 2023 at the M.M. Finally, the pandemic continues nearly three years after it arrived on U.S. shores. FILE - In this March 17, 2015, file photo, New York real estate heir Robert Durst is escorted from Orleans Parish Criminal District Court to the Orleans Parish Prison after his arraignment in New Orleans. 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Self-service supports small business needs so not all customers qualify through this program. He then was inducted into the Fifth Army and served at Fifth Army headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Pete Carril played at Bethlehem High and Lafayette College before his coaching career. (RICH SCHULTZ/ SPECIAL TO TMC), Delma Iacocca Kelechava, 97, the older sister of global auto executive and philanthrophist Lee Iacocca, shows a picture of her and her brother from an earlier family wedding as she reminisces about him in her Bethlehem home on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Dieruff may have been near the bottom of the standings in a sport like boys basketball or softball, but to Hughes, the Huskies were always No. ***** James Paul Kocsis has self-published the book, "Kocsis Scourged: Surviving the Art world" ($95, 245 pp.) He loved taking pictures of our kids and they loved seeing them. Ruth Zettlemoyer of Bethlehem works on the uniform of Michael Dumoff in this 2011 photo. Jim was born on June 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harry James Michael Murphy, a proud son of the Hornell community, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022, at the age of 91. Born Mathew F. Shine Myers, 94, of Pardee Street, passed away Saturday morning (June 24, 2023) at the Maple City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hornell. While others may have looked down on Dieruff kids, he took the time to lift them up. 05242005, Allentown resident and WWII Veteran, Clarence Smoyer is perched on a Sherman Tank Friday, February 22, 2019. Morning Call Rosemarie LaBarre, a Bethlehem Area School District teacher and grandmother of four children, died in a Monroe County fire. Jan. 10: Robert Durst, 78, was a millionaire real estate heir who for decades was surrounded by suspicion of murder in the deaths of his wife, Kathie Durst, and a longtime friend, Susan Berman. /(Ed. In 2016 I was able to purchase the funeral home from my father and am blessed to this day to have his guidance, as well as other family, by my side. Three medals were also awarded posthumously to fellow crewmen in his Pershing tank, honoring their heroics in battle on March 6, 1945, during World War II. Moravian University / Contributed photo/Courtesy Moravian University. This is what small communities do, Hellertown Mayor David Heintzelman told those who attended a memorial for the girls two nights later. Later, Schulenburg starred in a reboot of One Life to Live in 2013. Dec. 11: Frances Hesselbein, 107, led an extensive life not just in terms of age but also leadership. The Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center recorded nearly 1.1 million nationwide deaths as of this month. James Stanko of the Allentown Police Department talks to the crowd at Dieruff High School in Allentown during the third annual Unity Game between Allentown Police Department and Dieruff boys. He previously served as the papers business editor and features editor. He exemplified what it means when we say as coaches Once a Husky, always a Husky, and no one gave more selflessly of himself than John, Lutte said. Lehigh Conference of Churches brings a different perspective to the Cedar Beach Basketball Showcase. News of his passing, while expected, was a blow to the Dieruff community where Hughes had been omnipresent for more than a decade with his support and encouragement to Dieruff kids, coaches, teachers and administration. Find compassionate support for your end-of-life planning needs. She also received the 1999 Associates Award from Cedar Crest College and the 1994 Athena Award from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce. . At the time, he had $500 in his pocket, police said. (AP Photo/David Tennenbaum, File), Rev. Please take a moment to let us know how well we served you in your time of need. Ads are non-refundable after deadline. Born on November 13, 1931, at Saint James Hospital, James, affectionately known as Hornell Evening Tribune Wellsville Daily Reporter is not responsible for screening, editing or verifying obituary content submitted. Remembering someone special. Get Lehigh Valley news and community information from Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Poconos, Lehighton and Quakertown in eastern Pennsylvania. Hughes was a member of the Dieruff Class of 1961 where he served as president of student council and Key Club and was the winner of the Kiska Award. FILE - Princeton coach Pete Carril reacts as the team starts to lose a lead over Georgetown during a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 17, 1989, in Providence, R.I. Georgetown defeated Princeton 50-49. He served in various capacities during his career at the newspaper, most recently as editor of the opinion pages. - Allentown. Instead, his friends and family will be conducting funeral services this weekend. Receive obituaries Joseph J. Lee We will all miss him.. Smoyer was a gunner in the epic tank fight known as the last battle of World War II. 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Robert Durst is escorted to his arraignment before District Justice Barbara A. Schlegel by Colonial Regional officers (left to right) Sgt. A Cedar Crest College trustee and alumnae, class of 1971, Whitaker is being honored for her outstanding contributions to her alma mater, her community and her career. Now my family assists me in helping your family during those first difficult days following the death of a loved one. Sept. 2: Cathy Neelon, 55, died the Friday before Labor Day as she drove home from working a varsity football game as a producer for Astound TV Network. Wolfgang Otto a Hess's executive, was responsible for designing the department store chain's flagship Allentown store during Hess's heyday. location_on Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, Inc. - Lewisburglocation_on Grenoble Funeral Home & Crematory - Watsontownlocation_on Grenoble Funeral Home, Inc. - Muncy. Grenoble Funeral Home, Inc. | Muncy PA funeral home and cremation PAYMENT CENTER Click here to make a payment. 1. The Dieruff High School Hall of Famer and Kiska Award winner died Sunday at his Lower Saucon Township home with his wife of 58 years, Ginny, by his side. Morning Call Obituaries (1984 - 2023) - Allentown, PA - ObitsArchive Curt Simmons, a native of Egypt in Whitehall Township who started his major league pitching career with the Philadelphia Phillies, died Tuesday at the age of 93. Sept. 28: Keith Kozel, 49, of Easton, died while learning to fly in a plane crash in Salisbury Township. Morning Call Obituaries - Legacy.com A service was held and children were given donated gifts before the meal was held for the less fortunate. Express your gratitude to the many people who provided support and love, with a Card of Thanks. A contributed photo of Angela Yowakim , left, who was hit and killed by a car Tuesday morning just outside Dieruff High School, where she worked. Opinion editor, Mike Hirsch at a pond in the Adirondacks. Find all of the latest Allentown, Pennsylvania area obituaries, condolences, and death notices from Born on November James Michael Murphy, a proud son of the Hornell community, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022, at the age of 91. Sept. 25: Treshawn Tracy, 15, was shot to death outside Stevens Park in Allentown. Morning Call editor Mike Hirsch at Black Pond in the Adirondacks. Jose Estrada-Estrada, 42, of Reading also died in the crash. Only a handful of people have had as much pride in our school as John Hughes.. Allentown developers poured millions of dollars into office space. Dinwiddie Chapel: (804) 479-8881. Rick Kintzel/The Morning Call, FEATURES Chris Martin and his wife, Diane Repyneck, the recently retired district justice from the Hellertown and Lower Saucon area, take in the bouquet of Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery in Breinigsville, the site of a dinner in her honor April 18. The ever-giving, ever-upbeat Hughes sat down with my father, bought him a drink, and they chatted about old times, and perhaps a little bit about me, for nearly two hours. Is region finally out of drought conditions? The woman later died at the hospital, according to tweets from Boulder police and fire officials. DOUGLAS KILPATRICK / SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL. Obituaries Advanced Search Show me: Date posted online Display: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Mary Lou Grimm Age 82 Princess Anne, MD Mary Lou Hamilton Grimm of Princess Anne, MD, passed peacefully. He covers high school football, basketball, baseball and softball; Lehigh and Lafayette football; and major auto races at Pocono. On a personal note, Hughes once encountered a fellow by the name of Rocky Groller, my father, while dad was sitting alone at Stahleys Cellarette one day in 2018. He touched the lives of so many students. Current Dieruff football coach Dave Lutte said his team will play with Hughes in their hearts. John M. "Toby" Tobin, 80, passed away suddenly Monday morning (July 3, 2023) at St. James Hospital in Hornell, where he was taken after becoming ill at his home on Hyland Drive. In her waning years, Doris Suzanne Goff Knapp, 86, was home in the loving care of her son, Clint. He later became executive director of the Easton Housing Authority, where he sometimes became a magnet for controversy. Tuesday, May 25, 2004. You can unsubscribe at any time. MARGIE PETERSON / SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL. Morning Call : Obituaries in Allentown, Pennsylvania (PA) - The Funeral *****, ***** Rev. The Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center recorded nearly 1.1 million nationwide deaths as of this month. (Tom Volk/TMC). Legacy.com is leader in the online memorial and obituary market, Legacy.com is visited by more than 10 million users each month. legacy.com. I know the whole alumni association was doing stuff, but John was the leader. She gave an interview to The Morning Call in 2019 a day after her brothers death, joining others who paid tribute to Lee Iacoccas career and his Allentown upbringing. Rick Kintzel/The Morning Call. Still, those who knew him said he never complained, was never boastful, and was always a gentleman. July 11, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. A storm that dumped two months of rain in two days is bringing more . To honor his request Ronald D. Harrington, 93, of Troupsburg, passed away Saturday evening (July 1, 2023) at the Wellsville Manor. Helene Whitaker, of Bethlehem, also is on the board of several organizations.Last year, she received the Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Award. Robert Durst walks through the hallway of Northhampton County Court for a hearing. Beller, who went 22-47 at Dieruff in seven seasons before moving on to become an assistant coach at first Bethlehem Catholic and then Whitehall, became a close friend of Hughes. Uncle Jeffery Tapler sits behind the mic like he does every weekend for his ever popular radio show on WTAP. 04072003. Before heading to Princeton, Carril coached at Easton Area High School and Lehigh University. proceeds go to special hockey of the lehigh valley. It partners with 124 of the 150 largest newspapers in the U.S. and features obituaries and Guest Books to provide ways for readers to express condolences and share remembrances of loved ones for more than two-thirds of people who die in the United States. Many advertising options are available through our self-service site, however . Smoyer was a gunner in the epic tank fight known as the last battle of World War II. Students knew him by name and you cant say that about a lot of people. Artist and subject Allentown Council person Emma Tropiano looks admiringly at local Artis James Paul Kocsis. Daniel G. Gambet, 70, is about to retire as president of Allentown College. In the . There is no doubt in my mind that the impact they left on this community and beyond will be forever remembered.. 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Uguccioni was also someone noted for a quip. He always had a smile on his face. The Bethlehem woman was instrumental in turning the school into one of the most effective and respected community colleges in the country. A contributed photo of Angela Yowakim who was hit and killed by a car Tuesday morning just outside Dieruff High School, where she worked. Local Newspaper Obituaries. He worked for over 30 years at Great Western Winery of Hammondsport. The Palmer Township resident spent nearly 15 years as CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA and served in many other roles. In a move that expands Lehigh Valley Health Networks reach even further throughout Pennsylvania, the network announced Thursday that a new hospital is under construction in Montgomery County. They often detail the lives of saints on earth, and sometimes sinners. The Downtown Allentown Market was built to serve office workers. On Dec. 17, Paris and Gruber were eulogized in viewings and afternoon services at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School that drew hundreds of firefighters from several states and Canada.
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