Obituaries

Robert J. Leibensperger 84, of Allentown, passed away on June 12, 2023 at the Phoebe Home in Allentown. He was the husband of Dawn M. (Klinesmith) Leibensperger, they would have been married 64 years on October 24th. Robert was born in Allentown on August 19, 1938 son of the late Edwin and Arlene (Roth) Leibensperger. He worked for the Penn Reed Company retiring after 20 years. He was a member of Grace UCC in Allentown. Survivors: Wife Dawn, son James Leibensperger and his w

Rosa E. Munive, 77 of Allentown passed away on June 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Rosa was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador on April 15, 1946, daughter of the late Sergio Mora and Sabina Mendoza. She was a sewing machine operator for Jugee Company retiring after many years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Whitehall. Survivors: Three daughters Carmen Qualieri, Jammell Rivera and Celia Munive; sister Bella Mora and four

Herbert R. Boger, Jr. 88 of Allentown passed away on June 8, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Constance N. (Sell) Boger, they would have been married 68 years on June 18th. Herbert was born in Allentown on October 24, 1934, son of the late Herbert R. and Theresa (Beischel) Boger, Sr. He was a machinist for 45 years first at Lehigh Valley Electronic for 25 years, Mack Truck for 10 years, Caloric for 5 years and retired from Hubbell after 5 yea

Milagros Ortiz-Vazquez, 62 of Philadelphia passed away at home on June 8, 2023. Milagros was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on August 4, 1960, daughter of the late Damian Ortiz and Dominga Vazquez. She was Pentecostal. She love the Lord Jesus Christ so much and her three daughters was her life and she won the good battle of faith and now is resting in the arms of the lord. Survivors: Her three daughters Erica Ramierez wife of Elizer, Tania Ramierez wife of Geraldo and Natalia

Stephen Polak, 85 of Allentown passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 7, 2023 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease.. He was the husband of Jean Ann (Kotus) Polak, they were married 59 years on June 6th. Stephen was born in Lansford on December 2, 1937 son of the late Stefan and Anna (Vargovich) Polak. Stephen was a graduate of Coaldale High School, Class of 1955. He attended trade school to become a linotype operator and began working for Schlechter Pr

Jean G. Achey, 95 of Bethlehem passed away June 6, 2023 at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. She was the wife of Emerson G. Achey who passed in 1987. Jean was born in Bethlehem on April 20, 1928, daughter of the late Elton G. and Pearl (Roth) Geissinger. She was an Administrative Assistant at Western Electric retiring after 30 years. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Jean was a lifelong member of Christ Church United Church of Christ in B

Jared D. Kern, 42 of Allentown passed away on June 5, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. He was the fiancé of Jessica Burkit. Jared was born in Allentown on March 25, 1981 son of April J. (Jordan) Kern of Allentown and the late David Kern. Jared was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors: His Mother April, fiancé Jessica, daughter Haley Kern, sister Alia Butera wife of Brett, maternal grandmother Phyllis Arbegast, nephews Austin and Jackson, aunts uncles

Merlin H. Davidson, of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully at age 83 at home on June 3, 2023. Merlin was the husband of Patricia Ann “Patty” (Timms) Davidson. Merlin and Patty were married 62 years on April 1st. Merlin was born in Worthington, West Virginia on November 13, 1939, son of the late Hoy and Thelma (Wood) Davidson. In 1951 at age 11, he played in the Little League World Series as a member of the team from Fairmont West Virginia which finished 3rd. In 1954 at a

Elvin George Baldezari, 92 passed away on May 30, 2023. Elvin was born on January 20, 1931, and spent his childhood in Minersville and Pottsville, Pennsylvania. At the age of 15 he left Pennsylvania and moved to Brooklyn, New York, following the many family members who left for big cities during the Great Depression. He finished his schooling, worked as a machinist, and lived happily in Brooklyn until 2022 when he moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania, again, to be near family.

Elizabeth Garcia Rivera, 70, of East Patchogue, NY passed away suddenly at her home on March 20, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Rio Piedras Puerto Rico on August 3, 1952 to the late Delfin Garcia and Isabel Rivera. She is survived by her daughters Lizzette Vargas, Jade-Lynn Perez and Kathryne Burgos(Michael), and their father Manuel Perez; her grandchildren Eric Martinez, Jeremie Martinez, Brianna Martinez, Brandon Burgos and Kianna Burgos; great-grandchildren Kathrynne Rodrig

If we live on in the hearts of those we leave behind, there are too many hearts to count that are carrying Florence Burke Gable now. Florence, 76, of Whitehall, passed away on May 19, 2023, at Whitehall Manor surrounded by her family. Known as Flo, Cuppy or Mom, she was born on March 11, 1947, in New Haven, CT the daughter of the late John and Florence Margaret (Clark) Burke. One of eight children, Flo went through life with an ever-growing family built by birth and by choice

Stella Brito, 65 of Allentown passed away at her home surrounded by her family. Stella was the wife of Omar Alvarado and they were married over 20 years. Stella was born in San Fernando, Trinidad, daughter of the late Choto and Soogie (Bedesie) Rajaram. Survivors: Husband Omar, daughter Crystal Brito, son Angelo Brito, five grandchildren; sisters Daisy, Irene, Doolsie and Sumintre, brothers Roy, Ramnarine, Harold and Ashook, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter L

Francine J. Hepner, 75 of Salisbury Twp. passed away on March 18, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Frank R. Hepner, they would have been married 52 years on September 18th. Francine was born in Quakertown on August 19, 1947 daughter of the late Francis and Ilsa (Meyer) Steskal. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Allentown. Survivors: Husband Frank, daughter Danielle B. Hepner (Orlando), son Michael Troxell (Allyn) , brother Dennis

Elaine Leh, 71 of Slatington passed away on May 12, 2023 at the Hospice House of St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Terrance H. Leh. Elaine was born in Detroit, Michigan daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Evans) Horner. She was adopted by the late Ruth and Palmer Kintner. She was an Licensed Practical Nurse at Cedarbrook, New Season and later was a Hospice Nurse. She belonged to the House of Refuge Church. Elaine was an Eastern Star belonged to a f

Lorraine E. Trumbauer, 91, of Allentown passed away on May 9, 2023, at home. She was the wife of Robert J. Trumbauer for 65 years until his passing in February 2017. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Emily (Crowe) Horvath. Lorraine graduated from Allentown High School in 1949. She and Bobby were members of the Lehikers Camp Club, Firesiders Camp Club and enjoyed many years of RV life, traveling to 46 states, including Alaska and also Mexico. She was an avid craf

Julio Gonzalez Sosa, 52 of Bethlehem passed away on May 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill. Survivors: Children, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. Viewing & Service: Thursday May 11, 2023, viewing 1:30PM to 2PM followed by the Service at 2PM in the Herron Funeral Home 458 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018.

LAURENCE GREGG HORN July 23, 1928 – May 4, 2023 Reverend Laurence Gregg Horn, 94 of Allentown passed away on May 4, 2023 at Luther Crest in Allentown. He was the husband of Fay M. (Knaake) Horn, they would have been married 72 years on September 1st. Laurence was born in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia on July 23, 1928, son of the late Edward T. and Laura R. (Rossiter) Horn. He graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1949, the Lutheran Seminary of Philadelphia in 1952 and received

Reverend Laurence Gregg Horn, 94 of Allentown passed away on May 4, 2023 at Luther Crest in Allentown. He was the husband of Fay M. (Knaake) Horn, they would have been married 72 years on September 1st. Larry was born in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia on July 23, 1928, son of the late Reverend Edward T. and Laura R. (Rossiter) Horn. His parents were Lutheran missionaries sent to Japan where he spent his early years as a youngster. Upon returning stateside, “Chippy” as he was

Debra L. Rosario, 64 of Bethlehem passed away on May 2, 2023. Debra was born in Allentown on February 10, 1959 daughter of Carole (Cressman) Ardle and the late Kenneth Ardle. Survivors: Her children, son Arthur Snyder, III, daughter Nichole Haymaker wife of Matthew and a son Aaron Rosario; eight grandchildren Elyse, Marissa, Noah, Adin, Gabriel, Leah, Emma and Evan; mother Carole Ardle, sister Terri Anthony wife of Todd and brother Kenneth Ardle husband of Laurel. Prede

Edward “Eddie” Ortiz, 66 of Jackson, NC formerly of Bethlehem, PA passed away on April 30, 2023 in Jackson, NC. Eddie was the husband of Martha Ortiz. Eddie was born in Bethlehem on August 2, 1956 son of the late Angel and Julia (Curet) Ortiz. He worked in maintenance at the Bethlehem Housing, retiring after many years. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife Martha, son Edward Luis Ortiz, sister Myrna Vazquez wife of William, nephew William Vazquez, Jr., niece Vanessa Vazquez a