Diane L. Romanisko
Aug 30, 2026
Diane L. Romanisko, 70 of Lansford, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Carbon, Lehighton. Born December 22, 1955 in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Ziegler) Coppie, and wife of the late Richard S.Romanisko.
She worked as a nurses aide at Palmerton Hospital, Palmerton, Maple Shade Madows, Nesquehoning, and Redco, Summit Hill...
Denise E. Frable
Aug 28, 2026
Denise E. Frable, 71 of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Christman and the late Joyce (Druckenmiller) Christman. She was the wife of the late Roy C. Frable, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage before his passing...
James J. Watts
Aug 28, 2026
James J. Watts, 48 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his residence. Born June 25, 1978 in Merced, CA, he was the son of Richard Watts and Joanne (Tuorinsky) Watts.
James was a graduate of Northampton Area High School. He was employed by Sussex Wire as a quality control inspector, and priorly by MW Components in...
Bernadine A. Czonstka
Aug 26, 2026
Bernadine A. Czonstka, 96, formerly of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center in Allentown, Born November 25, 1929 in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Sroka) Marsolick and wife of the late Joseph W. Czonstka who passed away June 2, 2024.
Bernadine was last employed...
Elwood C. Shimmel
Aug 24, 2026
Elwood "Woody" C. Shimmel, 77, of Avenue A, Palmerton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family late Monday evening, August 24, 2026, in his home. He was the husband of the late Lois J, (Mullen) Shimmel who passed in 2024. Born in Philipsburg, Centre County, he was a son of the late Robert L and Iva (Mease) Shimmel.
After graduating...
Hope C. Geary
Aug 22, 2026
Hope C. Geary of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 22, 2026 at Rittenhouse Village at Lehigh Valley in Allentown, PA. Born February 9, 1929 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl Koch and the late Hilda (Rodenbach) Koch. She was the wife of the late Albert B. Geary.
Hope was a 1946 graduate...
Gloria M. (Borger) Bartholomew
Aug 20, 2026
Gloria M. (Borger) Bartholomew, 92, formerly of Stagecoach Road, Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully Thursday evening, August 20, 2026, at Mahoning Post Acute and Rehabilitation, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Marvin E. Bartholomew who passed in 2019. Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Vera (Frey) Borger.
Gloria was employed as a seamstress...
Ronald W. "Ron" Matuczinski
Aug 20, 2026
Ronald W. "Ron" Matuczinski, 82, of Coplay, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Fellowship Manor Community in Whitehall, PA. Born June 16, 1944, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Cazimir R. Matuczinski and the late Bertha (Tepich) Matuczinski. Ron was the husband of Barbara (Moclock) Matuczinski, with whom he shared 61 years of...
Cynthia L. Eck
Aug 19, 2026
Cynthia L. “Cindy” (Heilman) Eck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on April 4, 1963 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Cindy was a woman whose love knew no bounds. She had a warm and welcoming heart and never hesitated to open her arms and her...
Althea J. Rinker-Beil
Aug 18, 2026
Althea J. Rinker - Beil of Bethlehem, PA, formerly of Coplay, PA and Allen Twsp, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at CedarBrook-Fountain Hill Annex in Bethlehem, PA. Born September 6, 1921 in Seemsville -Allen Twsp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. Fogelman and the late Minnie L. (Anthony) Fogelman. She was the...
Michael C. Smyth, Sr.
Aug 16, 2026
Michael C. Smyth, Sr., 85 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born June 30, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Samuel and Josephine Smyth. Mike was the husband of Christina (Mirque) Smyth, with whom he shared 63 years of loving marriage.
After he graduated high...
Sharon L. Mayers
Aug 15, 2026
Sharon L. Mayers, 76 of Northampton, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. Born August 11, 1950 in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George Huey and the late Alene (Bailey) Hayes. She and her husband Charles M. Mayers were married on December 29, 1979. She worked as...
David J. Thomas
Aug 14, 2026
David J. Thomas, 83, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away August 14, 2026 surrounded by the family who meant more to him than anything else in the world.
Born July 5, 1943, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, David was the son of the late Gordon and Clarentha Thomas. He graduated from Slatington High School in 1961 and...
Anthony "Bob" R. Harry
Aug 11, 2026
Anthony R. "Bob" Harry, 88 of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Above and Beyond at the Knights in Allentown, PA. Born May 4, 1938 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Joseph Harry and the late Josephine (Virag) Harry. He was the husband of Anita P. (Pelosi) Harry, with whom he shared 54...
Louise R. Kelly
Aug 9, 2026
Louise R. Kelly, 67 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born March 11, 1959 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, she was the daughter of the late Carnera L. Kelly, Sr. and the late Mary (Tony) Knight.
Louise was a graduate of Lehighton High School, class of 1977....
Myrtle S. Haydt
Aug 7, 2026
Myrtle S. (Tootie) Haydt , 101, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Legend of Allentown in Macungie, PA. Born June 22, 1925, in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Jones and Ellen (Green) Jones. She was the wife of the late Vernon D. Haydt.
Her lifestyle was simple. When asked how she lived...
Jean D. Reinert
Aug 7, 2026
Jean D. Reinert, 92 of Whitehall, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at her daughter Cynthia's residence in Germansville. Born June 17, 1934 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Edna (Schnell) Gross and wife of the late Ralph H. "Butch" Reinert.
For twenty five years, she worked as an Insurance Service Representative for Miers Insurance...
Joan C. Volpe
Aug 6, 2026
Joan C. Volpe, 81 of Lehighton, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Mahoning Post Acute and Rehabilitation, Lehighton. Born January 16, 1945 in Franklin Township, she was the daughter of the late Harvey T. and Mary F. (Alkire) Ahner anf wife of the late John C. Volpe.
Joan enjoyed to sketch, paint, draw, and read. She was a member...
Robert L. Billman
Aug 5, 2026
Robert L. Billman, 95 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks in Easton, PA. Born May 18, 1931 in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of the late John Billman and the late Mary (Remaley) Billman. He was the husband of the late Kathleen (Hornecker) Billman who passed away September 3, 2012
Robert...
Gwen A. (Williams) Chimich
Aug 5, 2026
Gwen A. (Williams) Chimich, 88, formerly of Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Wednesday evening, August 5, 2026, at Bush's Personal Care Home, Kunkletown. She was the wife to the late Paul Chimich who passed in 2013. Born in Manhattan, NYC, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Schlenner) Williams.
Gwen was employed as a floor lady, and...
