All Obituaries

Joann T. Hinkley, 60, of Hellertown, PA passed away November 8, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest Campus.  Born in Newport, Rhode Island on March 7, 1959 she was the daughter of Frank Hinkley and Mary (Amendola). Services are private.

Alice Beulah Cato, 71, of Stroudsburg, PA departed this world on November 6, 2019 at the Hospice House in East Stroudsburg, PA. She was the wife of Joseph L. Cato and mother of 6 children, Althea (Toni), Jerome Jr., Joseph Jr., Julius, Angie, and George.  Alice was born on February 5, 1948 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Preston Leroy and Naomi McCoy.  She was raised by Beulah Perkins and Deacon George E. Gatlin. Alice graduated at the age of 17 from Girls High in...

Mei S. Huang, 77, passed away Saturday November 2, 2019 while in the care of the Inpatient Hospice Unite of Lehigh Valley Health Network. Services are private.

Robert C. Stocker, 87 of Center Valley, PA passed away Saturday October 26, 2019 at home. Born in Allentown, PA on February 9, 1932 he was the son of the Late Charles Stocker and Annie (Belford) Stocker.  He was the husband of Ruth (Mory) Stocker with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Prior to retirement Robert worked as a meat cutter at Laneco for many years. In addition to his wife Ruth, he leaves to mourn his passing; Daughters, Kathy, Cindy (husband Daniel Kocher), Sister...

Donna E. Davis, 58, of Allentown, PA passed away October 24, 2019 at St. Lukes University Hospital-Allentown Campus.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 21, 1961 she was the daughter of Johnny Davis, Sr., and Harriett (Squash). Services are private.

Laura M. Kirven, 102 of Macungie, PA formerly of Silver Spring, Maryland transitioned from labor to reward on October 23rd with her family by her side. She was born in Chester, PA on March 13, 1917 as Laura Arcenia Mattox, eldest child of Ethel and James Mattox. Growing up in Chester, Laura was influenced by teachers of multiple subjects including music, mortuary science, and medicine. She developed a love for music at the age of 9. Her mother supported Laura's passion for music by...

Laura Smith, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, PA passed away October 23, 2019 while in the care of the Lehigh Valley Health Network Inpatient Hospice Unit. No Local Services were held. Cremation was private.

Carmen G. Rivera, 58, of Allentown, PA passed away October 21, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest Campus.  Born on May 4, 1961 in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of Angel Luis Rivera and Carmen Vazquez. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday October 30, 2019 at 11AM in the Funeral Home.  Viewing begins at 9:30AM.  Interment will follow in Forest Green Park Cemetery, Morganville, NJ.

Pedro Juan Ortiz, 61, of Nazareth, PA passed away October 19, 2019 at St. Lukes University Hospital-Anderson Campus.  Born on September 1, 1958 in Manhattan, New York he was the son of Jorge Ortiz and Juanita Rolon.  Pedro served proudly in the United States Army. Viewing and Services will take place on Friday in the funeral home from 2-6PM Interment will be private.

Gertrude Russo, 90, of Macungie, PA passed away October 17, 2019 in Lehigh Commons.  Born on September 12, 1929 in New York City she was the daughter of the Late Ferdinand  and Elsie Krinke.  Prior to retirement Gertrude worked as a Registered Nurse. Arrangements are pending.