Portrait of Verna M. Traube

Verna M. Traube

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Verna M. (Dotterer) Traube, 94, of Orefield, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Cedar Crest Post Acute, Allentown. Born in Orefield, February 9, 1932, Verna was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Annie S. (Shoemaker) Dotterer. She was employed as a machine operator at Friskies Pet Food formerly ALPO in South Whitehall Township for 21 years before retiring in 2000. Verna was a member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs.Survivors: Daughters, Suzanne L. wife of Henry P. Fusselman of Walnutport, Sandra L. wife of Jeffrey S. Emig of Orefield; grandchildren, David Fusselman, Heather Roulston (Jon), Holly Leverence; great-grandchildren, Damien, Carter, Hadley, Jackson; step great-grandchildren, Alleigh, Logan.Service: Funeral services will be held 11:00 am. Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Reverend Kris P. Snyder officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 10:00 am. – 11:00…

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Shannon Marie Travis

, Pennsylvania

October 8, 2026

Shannon Marie Travis 42 of Allentown formerly of Keansburg NJ passed away on Friday October 9 2026. Born in Jacksonville FL she was the daughter of Kathleen RyanTravis and the late John E. Travis who passed away on November 8 2025. Shannon earned her Bachelors Degree from Hilbert College in New York and was a graduate of Keansburg High School in New Jersey. She was employed as a patient registration associate in the Emergency Room at St. Lukes Hospital Allentown Campus for the last 5 years. Previously she was a preschool teacher for the Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers for a number of years. Shannon was a loving and devoted aunt who shared a special bond with her nephews. She brought so much love laughter and joy into their lives and the memories they shared will forever hold a special place in their hearts. Survivors Mother Kathleen Brothers Michael Travis and…

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Raul S. Pena Urena

, Pennsylvania

October 9, 2026

Raul S. Pena Urena 64 of Allentown passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday October 10 2026. He and his wife Mireya Altagracia Aquino De Pena celebrated 16 years of marriage on July 30. Born in Santiago Dominican Republic he was the son of the late Felix Pena and Maria Fidencia Urena. Raul was an upholsterer for many years in the Dominican Republic and in the United States. He also worked at Lehigh Valley Hospital for a number of years in the housekeeping department. Raul loved to dance play music play dominoes and shoot pool but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors Wife Mireya Children Jesus Pena and his wife Maria Garcia Lissett Pena and Raul Pena and his wife Mercedes Siblings Antonia Gloria Mayra Mercedes Reynaldo and Yolanda and Grandchildren Josmery Dylan Jaziel Alex Nathan and Zoe. Services A viewing…

Portrait of Adalberto "Tito" Vinales

Adalberto "Tito" Vinales

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Adalberto “Tito” Vinales, 86, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Above & Beyond at the Knights, Allentown. Born in Lujan, Argentina, he was a son of the late Miquel and Dolores (Romaro) Vinales. Tito was the youngest and last surviving of their 12 children. Tito worked in the Exports Department at Kraft Foods for many years before retiring in 1999. He was of the Catholic Faith.Survivors: Friends: David and Robin Roberts of Allentown. Tito is also survived by nieces and nephews in Argentina.Graveside Service: 3 pm Thursday, October 15, 2026, Cedar Hill M.P., 1700 Airport Road, Allentown 18109. No Calling. Arrangements by Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C. www.heintzelmanstephens.com

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Bruce S. Ebert

, Pennsylvania

October 8, 2026

Bruce S. Ebert, 85, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stanley and Myrtle (Knappenberger) Ebert. Mr. Ebert, a graduate of the University of Miami and a US Army veteran, served as the president of Pipeline Petroleum Inc., a company originally started by his father in 1949. He was a longtime member of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association. An avid skier, his passion for skiing led him around the world. He eventually became a co-owner of Blue Mountain Ski Area and was a member of Ptarmigan Ski Club for over 40 years. Bruce loved his annual ski trips with his family and also enjoyed visiting his condos in Florida and Vermont. He will be greatly missed.Survivors: Daughters: Tari L. Ebert of Allentown, Lisa A. Nagle of Allentown; Grandchildren:…

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