Visiting the historic C.E. Roth Formal Wear shop after the recent death of co-owner Martin Semmel

Visiting the historic C.E. Roth Formal Wear shop after the recent death of co-owner Martin Semmel

C.E. Roth Formal Wear at 202 N. 10th St. in Allentown, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, is a family-owned small business specializing in formal wear rentals/sales and dry cleaning. Despite the recent death of its co-owner, Martin Semmel, the shop will remain in business. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear at 202 N. 10th St. in Allentown, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, is a family-owned small business specializing in formal wear rentals/sales and dry cleaning. Despite the recent death of its co-owner, Martin Semmel, the shop will remain in business. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Suits line the racks Friday, May 30, 2025, at C.E. Roth Formal Wear in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
Martin Semmel, the co-owner of C.E. Roth Formal Wear, seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The shop, located on 202 N. 10th St in Allentown, will remain open. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)
C.E. Roth Formal Wear is seen here Friday, May 30, 2025, in Allentown. Martin Semmel, who co-owned the store with his wife, Heidi, for decades, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)

 

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