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It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan E. Shields who peacefully passed away on February 12 2026 at the age of 82 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 21 1943 in New Jersey she was the daughter of George Winfield and Doris Scott. She grew up in Cranford New ...

Madhuben C. Desai 94 of Schuylkill Haven PA passed away at home on Sunday February 15 2026. Her husband Chunilal Desai passed away in 2017. Born in India she was the daughter of the late Maganlal and Babliben M. Sheth. She was a member of Vraj Hindu Temple in Schuylkill Haven. Survivors Sons Bhupen ...

Arlenny Perez Calderon infant daughter of Genisis Maria Calderon and Alexander Antonio Perez passed away on February 12 2026 at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Survivors Mom and Dad Sister Alexa Perez Calderon Maternal Grandparents Maria Del Carmen Calderon and Juan A. Almonte Paternal Grandpare...

Lucille Virginia Arndt 87 of Allentown passed away in her home on February 9 2026. She was the wife of the late Ralston L. Arndt who passed away in 2000. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Morris and Helen Hoffman Mest. Survivors Daughters Linda Richmond Ruthann D. Arndt and her husb...

John J. Aleszczyk 91 of Allentown passed away in his home on February 7 2026. He was married to the love of his life Margaret T. Matonis Aleszczyk for 69 years. Born in Ashley PA he was the son of the late John and Anna Sagoska Aleszczyk. John served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958 and he was an ...

Richard C. Fatzinger 65 of Saylorsburg and formerly of East Allentown passed away on February 5 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg. Born in Allentown he was the son of Richard C. Fatzinger and the late Carol Ann Haney Fatzinger. Rick served in the United States Marines and he was the owner o...

Jose Manuel Burgos 96 of Allentown passed away on February 4 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit Allentown. He was the husband of Peggy Pearson. Born in Orocovis Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Ceferino Burgos and Hortencia Rivera. Jose proudly served with the Puerto Rican National G...

Gary C. Transue 90 of Allentown passed away on February 4 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Darlene H. Hofmann Transue who passed away in 1999. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Wilson F. and Nancy Haney Transue. Gary graduated from Allentown High Schoo...

Ching Feng William Lu 72 of South Whitehall Township passed away on February 4 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Chun I. Tseng. Born in Taiwan he was a hardworking and devoted family man who dedicated his life to providing for his ...

Frederick Fritz Robert Williams 91 of Emmaus died February 3 2026 at home surrounded by his family. Born July 1 1934 in Allentown he was the son of the late Mae Jacobs Williams and Frederick Williams. Frederick was a 1952 graduate of Allentown High School. He was married for 60 years to the late Bar...

Anna Jane Withers 96 of Saylorsburg formerly of Emmaus passed away at home on Monday February 2 2026. Her husband William G. Withers passed away in 2002. Born in Catlettsburg KY she was the daughter of the late John Edward McAllister and Jennie Finch Lawton McAllister. Raised in Huntington WV she wa...

Mildred L. Pete Sell 91 of Allentown passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday February 2 2026. Her husband LeRoy V. Sell passed away on July 14 2014. Born in Port Carbon PA Schuylkill Co. she was the daughter of the late George L.T. and Mildred H. Schenewolf Burch. She was an ac...