Portrait of Jerry A. Warmkessel

Jerry A. Warmkessel

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Jerry A. Warmkessel, 68, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Gwen C. (Bortz) Warmkessel to whom he was married 37 years. Born in Allentown, June 26, 1958, Jerry was the son of the late Robert L. and Shirley J. (Steckel) Warmkessel. He was the Vice-President and General Manager of Trifecta Technologies in Allentown for 9 years before retiring in 2021. Prior to that, Jerry worked at the former Day-Timers, Inc. in East Texas as Director of E-Commerce for 16 years. Jerry was a member of Cedar Union Church in Cetronia. An avid outdoorsman, Jerry loved hunting, camping and golfing. He also enjoyed bowling in a league at Jordan Lanes for many years.Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Gwen; children, Joseph A. Warmkessel of Allentown, Gregory A. Warmkessel (Kurstin) of Leesport, Lisa C. Warmkessel of Allentown;…

Portrait of Sr. John J. Hartman

Sr. John J. Hartman

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

John J. Hartman, Sr., 82, formerly of Kempton and Schnecksville, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Scenic View Personal Care Home in Palmerton where he had been residing. He was the husband of the late Beverly M. (Bogart) Hartman. Born in Northampton, March 31, 1944, John was the son of the late Robert H. Hartman, Sr. and Flora M. (Lindenmoyer) Hartman. He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era receiving the Purple Heart Medal in 1968. John was employed as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Northampton for 20 years before retiring in 2015. Prior to that, he worked for Liberty Distributors in Hempstead, NY for 25 years and was store manager of the former LANECO. He was a member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post # 16, Slatington, and a life member of the…

Portrait of Carl T. Kemmerer

Carl T. Kemmerer

, Pennsylvania

October 11, 2026

Carl T. Kemmerer, 87, of Springtown, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 in his home. He was the husband of Ann S. “Nancy” (O’Kane) Kemmerer to whom he was married 65 years. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, August 1, 1939, Carl was the son of the late Anna M. (Kransky) and Carl E. Kemmerer. He was a graduate of Meyers High School, Class of 1957, attended Wilkes College, and University of Tennessee. In his youth, Carl spent summers as a relief driver and milk man for Purvon Dairy; he later worked as a bank teller before signing with the St. Louis Cardinals (Rookie League). As newlyweds, he and Nancy journeyed to Tennessee, where Carl worked for Tennessee Valley Authority. He then worked for 30 years as a scientist for Bell Labs assisting with pioneer work in clean room technology, before retiring at Lucent Technologies. Carl pursued his love of baseball…

Portrait of Albert R. George Ii

Albert R. George Ii

, Pennsylvania

October 9, 2026

Albert R. George II, 88, of Catasauqua, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Frisch) George, who predeceased him and to whom he was married for 66 years. Born in Allentown, June 5, 1938, Albert was the son of the late Albert R. George I and Dorothy E. (Wotring) Gimbel. He was the owner and operator of the Busy B Luncheonette in Allentown and subsequently Catasauqua, before becoming an electronics technician for the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Albert was a member of St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, North Catasauqua.Survivors: Children, Albert R. George III and his wife, Carol of Albrightsville, Rena L. George-Beck and her husband, Charles of Fogelsville, Danny M. George and his wife, Diane of Walnutport, Cherie M. Nelson and her husband, Steven of Glen Burnie, MD; brother, Frank Gimbel and…

Portrait of Jr. Joseph Stanley Miller

Jr. Joseph Stanley Miller

, Pennsylvania

October 2, 2026

Joseph S. Miller Jr. 83 passed away on October 3 2026. His wife Mary R. Urffer Miller passed away on August 17 2010.

Portrait of Donald Lee Kinsell

Donald Lee Kinsell

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Donald Lee Kinsell 75 of Emmaus passed away at home on Sunday October 11 2026. He and his wife Janice L. Moyer Kinsell had celebrated 55 years of marriage. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late George and Kathryn Rose Buehler Kinsell. Don was a steel worker for four decades until retiring. He was a member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church Allentown. Survivors Wife Sons Sean and Nathaniel Kinsell Brother Albert Kinsell and Sister Sue Holler. He was preceded in death by a Sister Glenda Reither. Services Memorial 1230 p.m. Thursday October 15 2026 at Bachman Kulik Reinsmith Funeral Home 225 Elm Street Emmaus. A visitation will be held from Noon to 1230 p.m.

Elisha Ibrahiim El, 2014–2026

Elisha Ibrahiim El

, Pennsylvania

March 13, 2014 — October 4, 2026

Elisha J. Ibrahiim El 12 of Allentown PA passed away suddenly on October 5 2026. Born on March 14 2014 in Allentown PA he was the son of Alyasa Ibrahiim El and Marquita Fleming. This obituary is protected against unauthorized reproduction or redistribution without the funeral homes or familys consent

Portrait of Patricia A. Sierzega

Patricia A. Sierzega

, Pennsylvania

October 8, 2026

Patricia Ann Sierzega, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born August 6, 1943, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Patricia was the daughter of Thomas and Mae Louise Healey. A 1961 graduate of Revere High School, she later worked for The New England Life Insurance Company before marrying her adoring husband, David E. Sierzega, of 64 years, on June 30, 1962, in Revere, Massachusetts. Pat loved being a wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pat and Dave loved to travel together and especially enjoyed taking cruises with family and friends. A devout Catholic, Pat and her family were long-time members of Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Allentown, PA. She is survived by her husband, Dave, and three children: Kathy Ann Sierzega of Camp Verde, Arizona, David G. Sierzega of Allentown, PA, and Richard Sierzega…

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