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Joseph A. Miller

Joseph A. Miller

Jun 2, 2026

**Memorial Services have been announced - See information under "Services".  Thank you.

Joseph A. Miller, 65, of Valley View Drive, Lehighton, Penn Forest Township, formerly of Hicks Street, S. Philadelphia, PA, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026, as a result of a vehicular accident in Warminster Twp, Bucks County. He was the husband of Andrea M. (DiMarco) Miller since June...

Cheryl M. Menne

Cheryl M. Menne

Oct 16, 2026

Cheryl M. Menne, 74 of Bethlehem, PA, formerly of Laurys Station, PA, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 16, 2026, at Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Bethlehem, PA. Born January 24, 1952 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Menne and Margaret (Gannon) Menne of Whitehall, PA.

Cheryl a high school graduate,...

Larry E. Rodgers

Larry E. Rodgers

Oct 15, 2026

Larry E. Rodgers, 69, of Edgemont Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly early Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, at his residence. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Myrtle P. (Hartranft) Rodgers.

Larry was co-owner and operator of the former Rodgers Service Station, Hazard Road, Palmerton, for many years. Later, he was employed by the Allied...

William "Bill" J. Casey

William "Bill" J. Casey

Oct 12, 2026

William "Bill" J. Casey, 70 of Fogelsville, PA, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born May 13, 1956 in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of the late James V. Casey Sr., and the late Catherine (McAdara) Casey. Bill was the husband of Mary Louise (Chomack) Casey, with whom...

Richard R. Becker, Jr.

Richard R. Becker, Jr.

Oct 9, 2026

Richard R. Becker, Jr., 82, of Northampton, PA, passed away on October 9, 2026, at the Hospice Center of Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. Born on April 10, 1944, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard R. Becker, Sr., and Helen (Messner) Becker. Richard was the beloved husband of Carol J. (Biery) Becker, with whom he...

Gilda R. Scarangello

Gilda R. Scarangello

Oct 8, 2026

Gilda R. Scarangello, 96 of Easton, PA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA. Born October 30, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Cardito and the late Rose (DeMaria)Cardito. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. "Donato" Scarangello, Sr. who passed away August...

Cheryl L. Dettmer

Cheryl L. Dettmer

Oct 8, 2026

Cheryl L. Dettmer, 81 of Lehigh Township, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born June 1, 1945 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Dorothy (Gehr) Jones. She and her husband Russell D. Dettmer were married in June 19, 1965.

She was a 1963 graduate...

Sandra "Cookie" L. Breiner

Sandra "Cookie" L. Breiner

Oct 7, 2026

Sandra "Cookie" L. (Berger) Breiner, 83, of Packerton Dam Drive, Lehighton, Mahoning Township, PA, formerly of Court Street, Franklin Township, died peacefully at home early Wednesday evening, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Clement P. Breiner, Jr., who passed in 2022. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Rita...

Angel A. "Susie" Matto

Angel A. "Susie" Matto

Oct 7, 2026

Angel A. "Susie" Matto, 68 of Allentown, PA. formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Cedar Crest Post-Acute Care, Allentown, PA. Born October 13, 1957 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Matto, Sr. and the late Romaine (Schaffer) Matto.

Angel was a high school graduate who was last employed as a...

Adam N. Bennett

Adam N. Bennett

Oct 6, 2026

Adam N. Bennett, 35, of Cherryville Road, Northampton, Allen Twp, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2026, in his home. Born in Reading, Berks County, he was the son of Kenneth F. Bennett with whom he resided, and Ms. Debra A. Foscone of Reading.

Adam was employed in home maintenance and reconstruction for several years. He was a graduate of the...

Ciro " Gino" Manganaro

Ciro " Gino" Manganaro

Oct 6, 2026

Ciro "Gino" Manganaro, 85 of Northampton, PA, passed away at his residence with family by his side on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born February 21, 1941 in Bacoli, Naples, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio Manganaro and the late Rosa Illiano. He was the husband of the late Anna Maria (Lucciola) Manganaro who passed away January 29,...

Merland "Sue" Kay Steigerwalt

Merland "Sue" Kay Steigerwalt

Oct 5, 2026

Merland "Sue" Kay Steigerwalt, 68, of Best Avenue, Walnutport, PA, died Monday evening, October 5, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. She was the longtime companion to Randy S. Schlier with whom she resided. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine (Carrigan) Gombert.

Sue was employed in the dietary department of the former...

Bettylou Konek

Bettylou Konek

Oct 4, 2026

Bettylou (Smith) Konek, 73, of Mahoning Street, Lehighton, PA, died Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2026, in her home. Born in Weissport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis A.D., Sr. and Sally R. (Behler) Smith.

Bettylou was employed as a garment worker for several years by the former Hofford's Mill, and the former Rich-Bar Garment Co., Weissport. She loved her...

Nicholas J. Husak

Nicholas J. Husak

Oct 4, 2026

Nicholas J. Husak, 79 of Northampton, formerly of San Diego, California, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born December 19, 1946 in Northampton, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Koval) Husak. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy for many years before retiring.

He is survived by his sister,...

Nancy L. Mayers

Nancy L. Mayers

Oct 4, 2026

Nancy L. (Culp) Mayers, 82 of Allentown, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice Center, of Allentown, PA. Born August 9, 1944 in Shickshinny, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Culp and the late Caroline (Titus) Culp. Nancy was the wife of the late Larry Mayers, with whom she shared many...

David C. Dailey

David C. Dailey

Oct 2, 2026

David C. Dailey, 83, of Timberline Road, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, PA, died peacefully Friday afternoon, October 2, 2026, in his home. He was the husband of Brenda D. (Dieter) Dailey since Sept 10, 1977. Born in Walnutport, he was a son of the late Orvis J. Dailey and the late Ann (Dudla) Meinhart.

David was employed in the assembly department of...

Lorie A. Dotter

Lorie A. Dotter

Oct 2, 2026

Lorie A. Dotter, 91 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living by the Creek, Northampton, PA. Born April 4, 1935 in Red Lion, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Albert G. W. and Alice C. (Hess) Schlegel.

Lorie was a 1952 graduate of Milton High School, she continued her education...

Donald J. Ransel

Donald J. Ransel

Oct 1, 2026

Donald J. Ransel, 82, of Indian Mountain Lakes, Albrightsville, Penn Forest Township, Carbon County, PA, formerly of Fireline Road, Palmerton, died peacefully early Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. He was the husband of Dixie L. (Ridall) Killian-Ransel since April 30, 2018 and previously the late Judith C. (Wyar) Ransel who passed in 2011....

Curtis A. Ashner, Jr.

Curtis A. Ashner, Jr.

Sep 27, 2026

Curtis A. Ashner, Jr., 84, of Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, Kidder Township, PA, formerly of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2026, at Heritage Hills Senior Community, Weatherly. Born in Abington, Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Curtis A., Sr. and Ethel A. (Costenbader) Ashner.

Curtis was employed as a secondary school teacher for the...

Carol J. Samuels

Carol J. Samuels

Sep 23, 2026

Carol J. (Decker) Samuels, 87, of Cashew Drive, Walnutport, Lehigh Twp, died peacefully Wednesday morning September 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Samuels who passed in 2009. Born in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Decker and the late Rachel (States) Decker.

Carol was employed as a...

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