In Memoriam
Marlene Fowler
Marlene "Linny" Fowler, one of the Lehigh Valley's most endearing philanthropists and a loving Good Shepherd donor, passed away on February 4, 2013, at the age of 73. Her legendary generosity and a... read more
Inez Donley
Inez Donley, a longtime friend and donor to Good Shepherd, passed away at age 97 on January 27, 2013. Inez made a major gift along with her husband Ed, former Air Products and Chemicals chairman,... read more
Catherine Beth Bennett - A Little Angel
Catherine Beth Bennett, 49, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on November 16, 2012, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Allentown on May 23, 1963, Beth was the daughter of Margaret Bennett-... read more
Scott Hess - Loved John Deere and NASCAR
Scott Hess, 26, a resident of the Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem since 2008, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. He was the son of Robert C. and Diane M. (Roth) Hess of Bath. Born in Bethlehem,... read more
Barbara Fox - A Woman With Style
Barbara Fox, 65, a resident of the Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2012. She lived at Good Shepherd for 12 years. The daughter of Ray and the late Phyllis DeBoer... read more
Karen Dondore - A Sweet Tooth and Spirit to Match
Karen Dondore, 48, a resident of the Good Shepherd Home Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012. The daughter of Elton and Helen Sunday, Karen was born in Reading. She came to live at Good... read more
Irene Lendacki - An Original Flower Child
Irene Lendacki, a resident of the Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem, passed away on August 24, 2012. Born in Reading on February 12, 1953, the daughter of Pauline and Cyril Lendacki, Irene grew up in... read more
Richard Buchin - A Beautiful Mind
Richard Buchin, a resident of the Good Shepherd Home – Conrad W. Raker Center for 16 years, passed away on August 28, 2012. He was 59 years old. Richard was born in Allentown on March 28, the... read more
Joseph E. Correll, Jr.
Joseph E. Correll, Jr., a longtime friend and donor to Good Shepherd, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Joe was a gentleman and a gentle man who made his mark on the world as a... read more
Jack G. Izer
Jack G. Izer, a Good Shepherd resident since 1981, passed away on November 28, 2011. Born February 26, 1950, in Waynesboro, Jack was a much-loved member of the Good Shepherd family, known for his... read more
Ellen Sockin
Ellen Sockin, a resident of The Good Shepherd Home - Conrad W. Raker Center since 1980, passed away on November 20, 2011. Born in Spring Valley, New York, on July 23, 1958, Ellen struggled with... read more
James L. Czekner
September 26, 2011 James L. Czekner, 56, of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, September 22. Jim was the lead mechanic at the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital where he worked for 17 years,... read more
Evelyn Allen
Evelyn T. Allen, who passed away August 22, 2011, served Good Shepherd in many ways. Read her obituary and honor her legacy by making an online gift to our long-term care residents at the Conrad... read more
Dennis Miller
July 2011 Playing Bingo, serving on the Residents Council, participating in religious discussion, holiday parties. These were just some of the things enjoyed by Dennis Miller, a resident... read more
William Omick
June 2011 William Omick, a resident of the Conrad W. Raker Center at the Good Shepherd Home in Allentown passed away on June 16. Born December 13, 1958, in Allentown, Bill’s easygoing nature... read more
William A. Robbins
May 2011 For 65 years, William “Pops” Robbins called Good Shepherd home. On May 29, 2011, the man who was like a father to many, passed away at the age of 74 leaving a void as... read more
Antonin "Tony" Hodek
May 2011 Antonin “Tony” Hodek, a resident of the Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem, passed away on May 25, 2011. He was 47 years old. Born January 13, 1964, in Easton, Tony was educated at... read more
Henry Armbruster
May 2011 Henry Armbruster, loving husband and father, and a resident of the Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem, died May 18, 2011, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was 69 years old... read more
Grace M. Raker
May 2011 Grace (Moritz) Raker, 96, passed away on May 2. She was the widow of former Good Shepherd administrator, The Rev. Dr. Conrad Raker, who preceded her in death in 2002. Born in Fullerton on... read more
Robin Brewer
March 2011 Robin Brewer, a resident of the Good Shepherd Home Conrad W. Raker Center since 1991, passed away on March 7 after a brief illness. The daughter of Chester and Bette Brewer,... read more
Jeffrey M. Sonon
February 2012 Jeffrey M. Sonon, 58, a resident of The Good Shepherd Home - Conrad W. Raker Center, passed away January 13. Born July 13, 1953, in West Reading, Jeff graduated from the Reading School... read more
Peter A. Keblish, Jr., MD
January 2011 The Good Shepherd family is mourning the loss of Peter J. Keblish, Jr., MD, renowned orthopedic surgeon and devoted Good Shepherd friend and donor, who died January 25. Peter served as... read more
John Raker Hudders
January 2012 Atty. John Raker Hudders, grandson of John and Estella Raker, founders of The Good Shepherd Home, passed away on Monday, January 9, at the Phoebe Home. Jack, as he was known, was married... read more
Ralph Boyd DeCristoforo
November 2010 The Good Shepherd family is mourning the loss of Ralph DeCristoforo, longtime donor and friend, who passed away on November 14. Ralph was the fiance of Sally Gammon, Good Shepherd... read more
