The Magic Tree at Olde Homestead

In Honor Or Memory, Shining Bright On Our Magic Tree for All to See.

Now more than ever, we are holding our loved ones close and moments that bind us together even closer.  The Magic Tree at Olde Homestead celebrates memories of those we love, places, and experience we treasure.

Glen & Sally Smith, New Tripoli PA 

In loving memory of Carl D and Kathryn M Snyder. Carl was the 8th generation owner of the land upon which Olde Homestead Golf Club was built.

Glen & Sally Smith, New Tripoli PA

In loving memory of Clair C and Pearl M Smith Parents of Glen A Smith Grandparents of Justin, Jarrad & Sarah Smith

Leo Wagner, Phillipsburg NJ

For Denise Stelzman

Dawn Scherr, Allentown PA

For Al Scherr, Gladys Reifinger, Lill & Bill Schaffer

Justin Smith, New Tripoli PA

For Norah and Colin Smith

Casey Fragassi, Coopersburg PA

My memory of being the Cart Girl for a few amazing summers with my sidekick Sarah! Serving Bogey burgers to Mom-Mom and Grandad, serving breakfast to Great Uncle Bobby, and having Carl Snyder come into the bar and say gimme a Hoont Dog (aka hot dog).  So many happy memories with so many wonderful people at this treasured place.

Jenny Bair, Allentown PA

In memory of Jackie’s Mom, Evelyn

Sarah Smith, Lancaster CA

To all those who have gone before, we will keep the watch.

Robert Faust, PA

Michelle “beloved” Faust

John Hayes, Macungie PA

We are here today due to those who served. Thank you.

Mary Alonge, Center Valley PA

For My soul mate, Thomas F Leahey, Jr.

Bill Johnson, Schnecksville PA

In memory of my father, his brothers and sisters, my mother, her brothers and sisters, my inlaws, and all other family and friends who served our great nation

Jamie McDonnell, Breinigsville PA

In memory of my grandfather, Ralph Moose” Heckman

Harry & Linda Thompson, Wyomissing PA

For Rayme and Franny

Harry & Linda Thompson

For Lee and Harry

Robert Eschbach, Coopersburg PA

In Memory of Bob and Muriel Eschbach

Olde Homestead Golf Club, New Tripoli PA

Vernon Lark Smith Jr

Phillip Hickman, Catasaqua PA

How nice my parents would’ve loved to view the tree if they were still alive ….

Phillip Hickman, Catasaqua PA

For Cecilea ; the love of my Life !!!! I love You”

William M. Stamos, Orefield PA

In loving memory of my parents

Jerdon Construction, Allentown PA

We salute all military veterans past and present for their selfless service to our great country.

Chris & Veronika Hutt, Hatboro PA 

In loving memory of our most wonderful mother and incredibly loving best friend Margaret S. (Peg) Ambrose

Leah Nichols, Emmaus PA

Green is the color for both Kidney Disease Awareness and organ donation awareness. Almost anyone can be a living kidney donor and deceased donors can save up to 8 lives. And that is just what an anonymous deceased donor did for my husband, Rob, in January of 2020. These strands will light the night in honor of the donor and the sacrifice their family made to give our family the greatest gift of all, the life of our loved one.

Eric Loch, Allentown PA

For all of those who have left us too soon.

Steve & Marnie Feinour, New Tripoli PA

For the Feinour veterans that proudly served!

Willard Dellicker, New Tripoli PA

78 years of continuous military service since WWII, five Dellickers

Dave & Barb Keller, Schnecksville PA

In memory of our loving parents: John & Virginia Keller and Robert & Jane LaBold

Tom Robshaw, Cheswick PA

Your Friends at Club Prophet

David Ward, Aberdeen NJ

Seaman Robert L. Heugle; Marvin Haines, US Army Specialist 4th Class; Robert Careny Wand, US Coast Guard

James & Mary Warfel, New Tripoli PA

In honor of all veterans who have faithfully served their country. 

The Smeltz Family, New Tripoli PA

Gold – dedicated to Brandon and the Northwestern Class of 2021

Blue – to honor my favorite veteran – my dad

Larry Wiersch New Tripoli, PA 

Ryan Hoxie, Macungie, PA

In memory of Joe Smith 10/27/2005 KIA Iraq

Matthew Cougle, Breiningsville, PA

These strands represent two very important people who brightened up our lives.  We miss them very much and hope these lights will continue to shine in their loving memory. 

Toth Family, Kempton, PA

Roy Price- Marine Corps- Iraq/Afghanistan, Ryan Price- Marine Corps- Iraq/Afghanistan; Thank you for your service!

Toth Family, Kempton, PA

Grandpa Charles Messick- WWII-Navy, Pop Howard Caton-WWII-Navy; Thank you for your service!

Christian Brown, Allentown, PA

Rachael McLaughlin, Philadelphia, PA

On 10/17/17 John and I got married in the barn at Olde Homestead. It was magical!

Pharon & Mary Ann Metzger, New Tripoli, PA

In memory of Joyce Metzger & Joe Vanek and long & strong life for Mary Vanek & Marlin Metzger.

Dave & Barb Keller, Schnecksville, PA

In honor of all those who have served our country, and in profound memory of those brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice

Amy & Kevin Lilley, Hackettstown, NJ

In memory of all our loved ones we have lost including our 4-legged family members. There is not a day that goes by that we don\’t think of you. Hoping that you all see these lights from heaven above and they remind you of how much you are missed and loved.

Pamela Haas, New Tripoli, PA

In Memory of Sergeant Sherwood W. Wehr – As a young man, after high school, he went off to WWII and the European Campaign. Her helped liberate the prisoners in Auschwitz and lived with the horrific memories forever. He came home from the war, married, and raised a wonderful family and was a lifelong, unsung patriot. With love from his son and daughter, Kevin Wehr and Pam (Wehr) Haas

Todd & Sheri Hernandez, New Tripoli, PA

Honoring our children and remembering loved ones lost too soon

Ashley Christman, Arlington, VA

For Ronald A. Christman, a man who loved golf, competition, and people. A man who cared. We love you and miss you.

Anna Gilgoff, New Tripoli, PA

AMBER STRAND -In memory of our parents Adelia and Agostino De Santis They gave us life and love, the definition of family. Their light will never be dimmed. Always in our hearts. Anna Gilgoff, Lina Welsh and Gina Piccolo and all our families. BLUE STRAND In gratitude to all the essential workers who risked so much to serve Anna Gilgoff, Lina Welsh and Gina Piccolo

Josh Hand, Macungie, PA

In memory of Ret. Army Captain Frank R. Kulp WW2 & Korean War Veteran & his loving wife Ada Ester Kulp

Mike Lekrone Emmaus, PA

Bonnie Bortz, Dolly DiCarlo, Joanne Shilanskas, Allentown PA

Tim Carey New Tripoli, PA

Mike Yenser, Thank you for your service, I miss my golf buddy. Tim

Susan Kistler – Duncannon, PA 

Stan & June Hamm, Fogelsville, PA

In memory of our father/father-in-law, Robert Laudenslager, who served in the Navy during WWII– In honor of our brothers/brothers-in-law Edward, Stanley, Robert & Sterling Hamm and Ronald Laudenslager, who served in the Army during the Vietnam era; and a huge thank you to all others who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces to help keep us safe!

Harold Haas, Kutztown, PA

In loving memory of my wife Rose Haas, passed away fighting Cancer!

Bill & Janice Metzger, New Tripoli, PA

Purple- in honor of our children and grandchildren; Gold- in memory of family and friends who are missed

Sally/Dennis Alexander, Lakeway TX

George, Benjamin & Ella Krause

Julianne Pennabaker, New Tripoli, PA

For my father, Michael Yenser; he shared the light he carried inside himself with the world all of the days of his life.  I am thankful to have grown in the light of his love.

Bryan Werley, Meadowbrook, ND

In honor and memory of my friends who have served faithfully, honorably and in defense of us all. 

Susan Yenser, New Tripoli, PA

Sending light to Mike Yenser-the best Poppy, loving dad, and cherished life partner-who taught us to be strong and kinds and to let things unfold. We love you big.

Jennifer & Kevin Edwards, Northampton, PA

Memory of all of our loved ones who are no longer with us.

Scott Gore, Orefield, PA

In memory of my Son, Christopher.  In memory of Josh Smith, Corporal, USMC.  They played many Salisbury soccer games together. 

Georgeanne Seeley, Allentown, PA

In honor of my grandchildren

Kyle Carmone, Slatington, PA

For Maggie and Liam

Marybeth Long, New Tripoli, PA

In memory of Shirley Long and Brenda Frana

Willard & Lucille Snyder, New Tripoli, PA

In memory of all veterans of all wars, but especially Carl D. Snyder and Richard Held who served honorably in WWII. 

Eugene Handwerk, Germansville, PA

In memory of the Rev. Dr. Gene E. Hardwerk, a gentle, humble, caring and beloved man respected for his service in the community.  A philanthropist, a friend to all who knew him and a highly cherished friend to me (Cousin Eugene).

Michelle Sitoski, New Ringgold, PA

In memory of Phyllis Sitoski

Craig Schaffer, Naples, FL

In memory of Bill & Lill Schaefer, Clark & June Weiss and Al Scherr

Kevin & Susan Dellicker, Germansville, PA

To the part-time soldiers and airmen of the National Guard and Reserves and the family members who serve alongside them. 

Amanda Kuhn, Cresco, PA

To all of those who have protected and served this great country, we thank you. 

Mark Nagle, Newark, DE

We honor Robert A. Nagle, 89 years young, a Korean War Vet, a loving husband to Gloria for 60 years before her passing, now a loving partner to Pam, and a fantastic father, grandfather and soon to be a great-grandfather. He dedicated his life to the teaching profession for the betterment of others. He continues to this day to work for his community and church. We love you Dad, Keith, Scott, and Mark