Faith Mae Zong 61, of Macungie, died Friday September 30, 2022 at home.  She was the wife of Larry G. Zong Sr. they were married June 11, 2007.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Earl O. Jr. and Pauline M. (Fegley) Schlegel.  Faith was an avid gardener and grandmother.    Survivors: Husband, Daughters; Sonya Rothermel of Andreas, PA, Dana Rothermel of Macungie, PA Son; Michael Pireda (Jenna) of Douglasville, PA Stepdaughter Melissa...

Juliann C. Boehm, 68 of Allentown died September 16, 2022, at the Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born in Allentown she was a daughter of the late Alex and Lorraine (Engleman) Sojtori. Juliann was a 1972 graduate of Emmaus High School.  A member of St John's Lutheran Church in Allentown. She enjoyed Country Music, Soft Rock and Movies. she was an Operating Room Technician at the former Allentown General Hospital for 20 years and a Pharmacy Technician at the Lutheran Home at...

Alan D. Zong , 56, of Emmaus, PA died Wednesday, September 14 at home. Born in Bellefonte, Centre County, PA he was a son of Larry E. Zong of Altoona, PA and the late Patricia Clara (Lopez) Zong. Alan was a Tow Truck Operator serving emergency needs of individuals and families  in our area. Survivors: daughters Angelina M. wife of Wayne D. Hawk of Emmaus, Daphney Zong of Alpha, NJ, Four Sisters, Leah Lines, Sarah Morton, Penny Wragg, Janice Jurgens Brother Larry G. Zong, granddaughter...

Yndiana Gonzalez-Castro, 81 0f Nashua. NH and Allentown, PA died August 31, 2022 at her daughters home. Born in Mount Christe, Dominican Republic she was a daughter of the late Faustino and Marcellina (Castro) Gonzalez.  Earlier, in her life prior to coming to the United States, she was a medical assistant.  She attended the First Spanish Free Methodist Church. Survivors: 4 Children; Xiomara, Veronica, Fausto, Porfirio.  15 grandchildren and many great...

Lois I Laubach of Allentown died August 20, 2022 in the Phoebe Home.  Born on April 13, 1928 in Easton , PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Emma (Miller) Laubach.Lois was an accomplished seamstress a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Lois has 7 children, Emma Dellatore, Kathleen Corrigan (Art), MaryAnne Speshok (Steve), Lois Spaziani (Berry Berman), Mark Spaziani Jr. (Judy), Matthew Spaziani (Elly) 13 grand children, 33 great grandchildren.  She...

Juan Alberto Reyes-Badillo, 89, of Allentown died June 24, 2022 at his daughters home. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico he was a son of the late Juan M. Reyes and Marina Badillo. He was a member of the Catholic Faith. Juan was a construction laborer.  He has 23 children, many brothers and sister and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services: 11:00 am Thursday June 30, 2022 at the Boyko Funeral Home. Call Wednesday June 29, 2022 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Margarita Rivas Colon, 79, of Salisbury Township died June 21, 2022 at home. she was the wife of the late Sixto Colon. Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico she was a daughter of the late Aguedo Rivas and Paulina Ruiz. She was of the Catholic Faith and attended Holy Infancy Catholic Church. Margarita was a seamstress working in the garment industry. Survivors: daughters Lizzette Olavarria, Magdalena Olavarria, son Jose Luis Olavarria, Sister Josefina, Brother Raymon, 8 grandchildren and 4 great...

Bernard John Faraldo, 70 of Whitehall, PA died April 8, 2022.  He was the husband of Charlotte A. (Kresege) Faraldo.  Born in Allentown on  February 8, 1952, he was a son of the late John and Frances (Karc) Faraldo. Bernard retired as as a Truck Driver earlier in his career he was employed by Mack Trucks to work on the assembly lines. He attended the Presbyterian Church  210 Pine Street  Catasauqua with his wife. He enjoyed membership in the Frick Boat Club and was a...

Carmen Morales Rivera 80, of Bethlehem, died February 9, 2022. Born in Las Marias, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Nicolas and Juanita (Torres) Rivera.  She was a seamstress in the garment industry.  A member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Allentown, PA and was a member of the Rosary Group.  Survivors: Sons; Benjamin Morales Jr, of Weatherwood, Juan Morales, Allentown, David Morales, Allentown, Adam Morales of Perth Amboy, New Jersey Brothers;...

Elsa Janette Alvarado, 69, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 26 at St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown.  Born on November 18, 1951 in Coamo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Alvarado and the late Estefania Torres. She was a Christian.  Elsa was a hairdresser and cosmetician. She is survived by sons Luis B. Colon and wife Jacqueline of Allentown, Luis A. Colon of Allentown, Jose M. Colon and wife Maria of Allentown; daughters...