Obituaries

Jeffrey Alan Fritch, 72, of Greenwich Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown, PA. He was born September 10, 1953 in Allentown, Lehigh County. Jeff was the husband of JudyAnn (Snyder) Fritch with whom he shared countless memories and would have celebrated 54 years of marriage in September.He…

Karl Reith, 88, of Selinsgrove, PA, and formerly of Hamburg, PA, died on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.Born in Topton, Karl was a son of the late Lloyd and Edith E. (Rauenzahn) Reith. Karl was a kind soul and could light up a room with his smile. He loved many…

Robert T. Fox, 80, of Allentown, formerly of Manorville, Long Island, New York, died peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Parkland Manor Assisted Living, Allentown. He was the widower of Karen A. (Heinz) Fox, who died June 5, 2025. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Robert was a son of the late Theodore…

Stephen A. Haas, 68, was called home to our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Originally from Carlisle, PA, with a recent move to Macungie, Berks County. Stephen is survived by his caring wife, Holly Walter; his daughter, Courtney Butz; and son-in-law, Daniel Butz. Other…

Lucetta E. "Lucy" (Howe) Myers, 57, of Bowmanstown, formerly of Mertztown, died Thursday, June 24, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon, Lehighton, PA. She was currently the companion of Cliff R. Parken, and the widow of Kenneth Myers. Lucy was a daughter of Sharon (Bellis) Howe, Mertztown, and the late Clarence J. Howe. Lucy was…

Terry L. Witwer, 72, of Kutztown, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Lewis F. and Shirley J. (Stoudt) Witwer.Terry was a graduate of Brandywine Heights Area High School, Class of 1971.He owned and operated is own Tree Trimming Business for many years. Following…

Earl L. Derr, 87, of Mertztown, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono Campus. He was the husband of Gladys A. (Schaeffer) Kline, with whom he shared many wonderful years filled with love, companionship, and countless memories.Born in Breinigsville, Lehigh County, PA, Earl was a son of the late…

Muhammad Tariq Butt, 77, of Alburtis, PA died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in his home. He was the loving husband of Atufa T Butt. They were married for 47 years. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ghulam Dastagir Butt. Tariq was retired for the last 16 years due…

James S. "Jim" Schappell, 71, of Kutztown, formerly of Tamaqua, died Monday, June 15, 2026, in Willow Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kutztown. He was the loving husband of R. Gail. (Carl) Schappell. They were married September 24, 1977. Born in Allentown, Jim was a son of the late Chester L. and Anna M. (Borrell) Schappell.…

Gregory L. "Greg" Barlet, 69, of Longswamp Township, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, while at work. He was the loving and devoted husband to Doreen K. (Bales) Barlet, whom he married on March 31, 1973. Born in Allentown, Greg was a son of the late Norman Barlet, Jr., and Ruth A. (Bennicoff) Barlet…