Obituaries

Jan 27, 2026

William S. Jack, 77 of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Whitehall Manor, Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

Born April 22, 1948 in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was the son of the late Scott and Mary (Lucas) Jack. He and his wife Florence B. (Lockyer) Jack were married on July 3, 1971.

William worked as a printer for Thynes, Edinburgh, Scotland,...

Jan 26, 2026

Stephen Merritt Zappe, 78 of Danville, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home. Stephen was born in Allentown, PA on December 29, 1947, a son of the late Stephen and Florence (Stehley) Zappe. Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Whitehall-Coplay High School and Electronics Training Center where he earned an associate's degree in Electronics.

Stephen served his country...

Jan 25, 2026

Paul H. Woodling, of Northampton, PA passed away at his residence on his 79th birthday Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born January 25, 1947 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Reenock and the late Mary Ann (Trinkl) Reenock. He was the husband of the late Sharon Kroboth before her passing this previous May.

Paul worked as a...

Jan 25, 2026

Dorothy A. Madea, 98, of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Sunday January 25, 2026, in her sleep at her son’s home. Born June 30, 1927, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reuben H. and Hattie (Bilheimer) Musselman. Dorothy was the wife of the late Michael G. Madea with whom she shared 72 years of marriage prior to...

Jan 23, 2026

Randi Beth Sage, 79 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Camps in Allentown, PA. Born March 4, 1946, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Sage and the late Eleanor (Biery) Sage.

Randi Beth was a 1964 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School who was...

Jan 23, 2026

Veronica M. (Aranjo) Steigerwalt, 87, of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Maple Shade Meadows Assisted Living in Nesquehoning, PA. Born April 30, 1938, in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Aranjo and Veronica (Latzko) Aranjo .She was the wife of the late Charles L. Steigerwalt, with whom she shared 51 years of...

Jan 23, 2026

Maryann Kathleen Weaver, 86, of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully in hospice care at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek, on January 23, 2026. She was the wife of the late Harry E. Weaver, Jr who passed away December 15, 2004. Maryann was born on October 20, 1939, in Cementon, PA to the late John M. Bednarcik, Jr and

Mary...

Jan 20, 2026

Charles E. Hinkle, Jr., 87, of Hill Street, Slatington, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026, in his home. He was the husband of Mrs. Lorraine D. (Rice) Hinkle since April 15, 1961. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Emma C.R. (Knappenberger) Hinkle.

Charles was employed as furnace operator/general laborer for the...

Jan 19, 2026

Richard Antoniuk, 91 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 19, 2026, at Advanced Health Care of Hanover in Bethlehem, PA. Born August 20, 1934, in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late John Antoniuk and the late Mary (Fenyk) Antoniuk. He was the husband of Elinor (Faryniak) Antoniuk with whom he shared 61 years...

Jan 19, 2026

Angela A. Schlosser, 81 of Whitehall, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born November 11, 1944 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Schiavone) Parillo and wife of the late John E. Schlosser.

Angela enjoyed cooking, gardening, and playing cards with her family and worked...

Jan 19, 2026

Mary E. Forte, 80 of Macungie, PA, formerly of Northampton, PA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Lehigh Commons in Macungie, PA. Born April 15, 1945, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Polli and the late Helen (Timko) Polli. She was the wife of the late Nicholas J. Forte who passed away...

Jan 18, 2026

 Jennifer H. (Koma) Brunner  , 47, of Hahn's Dairy Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died suddenly on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Christopher J. Brunner who passed in 2015.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Koma who passed last February 2025, and Mrs....

Jan 17, 2026

Thomas S. Saeger, Jr., 55, of Bath-East Allen Township, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA, after being stricken at home. Born on October 10, 1970, in Allentown, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Thomas S. Saeger, Sr. and Sally B. (Cook) Saeger.

Thomas was the devoted husband...

Jan 16, 2026

Stefanie L. Blose, 58 of Weatherly, PA passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Weatherly, PA. Born August 8, 1967 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Walter V. Blose and Marita (Kniess) Blose.

Stefanie worked as a social worker in Philadelphia. She served many organizations before retiring in 2016 while working...

Jan 14, 2026

 Koah G. Chevere  passed away unexpectedly in the arms of his parents on January 14, 2026, at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA. Koah came into the lives of Taylor Prebula and Jeriah Chevere on December 22, 2025.

Even though we never got to see him grow, his tiny hands held our hearts, and his sweet spirit filled our home with...

Jan 11, 2026

Estella R. (Miller) Peltz , 72, of Orefield, N. Whitehall Township, PA, died Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of Richard A. Peltz.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Esther Miller.

Estella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. ...

Jan 9, 2026

Bruce J. Braker , 76 of Allen Township, passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at his home. Born Friday, November 4th, 1949 in Northampton, he was the son of the late James R. and Dorothea M. (Traugher) Braker and the husband of the late Susan A. (Wunderler) Braker.

Bruce worked as a Turn Foreman...

Jan 9, 2026

Dora E. Wagner , 90 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 9, 2026, at her residence in Northampton, PA. Born July 31, 1935, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Tilghman Miller, Sr. and the late Mazie (Moser) Miller. She was the wife of the late...

Jan 3, 2026

Howard D. Wertman , 76, of the Palmer House, Palmerton, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Miner's Memorial Campus in Coaldale, PA.  Born, September 14, 1949, in Andreas, PA, he was the son of the late Norman Wertman and the late Ruby (Schafer) Wertman.

He served two years...

Jan 1, 2026

Jason R. Bretz , 66, of Lauchnor Road, Lehighton, East Penn Township, PA, died peacefully Thursday, New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, in his home.  He was the husband of Judith A. (Spencer) Bretz since September 8, 1989.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ray M. and Dorothy J. (Becker) Bretz.

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