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Larue E. Miller

Larue E. Miller

Oct 4, 2019

LaRue E. (George) Miller , 95, formerly of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, died Friday afternoon, October 4, 2019, at Williams Manor, Wind Gap, Bushkill Township.  She was the wife of the late Clair F. Miller who passed in 2004.  Born in Kunkletown, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Minerva (Christman) George.

LaRue was...

Joan H. Dergosits

Joan H. Dergosits

Oct 4, 2019

Joan H. Dergosits, 96 of Walnutport, PA formerly of New York, NY died on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. Born February 2, 1923 in Northamptonshire, Wellingborough, England, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm George and the late Nellie (Haldane) George. She was the wife of the late Frank F. Dergosits who passed...

Thomas C. Nace

Thomas C. Nace

Oct 2, 2019

Thomas C. Nace, 68, of Franklin Road, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, in his home.  He was the husband of Linda D. (Smale) Nace since June 24, 1972.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late William T., Jr. and Catherine (Daubenspeck) Nace.

Thomas was a...

Dolores J. Rennig

Dolores J. Rennig

Oct 2, 2019

Dolores J. (Masonheimer) Rennig, 84, formerly of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 2, 2019, at The Palmerton Personal Care Home.  She was the wife of the late Miles J. Rennig who passed in 2001.  Born in Lower Towamensing Township, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Alice (Behler) Masonheimer.

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Kathleen L. Kunkle

Kathleen L. Kunkle

Sep 30, 2019

Kathleen L. Kunkle, 52 of Cherryville, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.

Born December 23, 1966 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Lester and MaryAnn (Antonition) Snyder. She and her husband, Harry E. Kunkle were married on December 22, 1990.

She was a deficiency specialist for...

Phyllis J. Graeff

Phyllis J. Graeff

Sep 29, 2019

Phyllis J. Graeff, 73 of Whitehall, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem. Born May 18, 1946 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Shappell) Kalbach. She and her husband, Thomas A. Graeff were married on September, 26, 1964.

Phyllis was a sewing machine operator for the former...

Betty M. Schleicher

Betty M. Schleicher

Sep 28, 2019

Betty M. Schleicher, 92 of Bethlehem, PA. formerly of Nazareth, died on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at her residence. Born July 21, 1927 in Lower Nazareth Twsp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Pearle (Marsh) Schleicher.

Betty was a Nazareth High School Graduate who went on to work for the former Lucent Technologies...

Elsie L. Smith

Elsie L. Smith

Sep 28, 2019

Elsie L. Smith, 89 of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Allentown passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born June 23, 1930 in Mount Union, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wesley J. Cramer and the late Mary A. (Runk) Cramer.

Elsie was a homemaker all...

Joseph J. Grayo

Joseph J. Grayo

Sep 28, 2019

Joseph J. Grayo , 84, of Towamensing Township, Carbon County, formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital, Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Anna (nee Costa) and Henry Grayo.  He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee...

Robert W. Strohl

Robert W. Strohl

Sep 27, 2019

Robert W. Strohl, 54, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at his home.  Born Friday, February 3, 1965 in Allentown, he was the son of Sterling Strohl and the late Shirley (Horn) Strohl.

Robert worked as a truck driver for many years.

Survivors: Father, Sterling Strohl.  Son,...

Elwood "Helpy" James Blocker

Elwood "Helpy" James Blocker

Sep 27, 2019

Elwood "Helpy" James Blocker, 92, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday morning, September 27, 2019, in his home.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Elmer and Ella (Bryfogle) Blocker.

Elwood attended the Lehighton School District, and was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Lehighton.  He served our country honorably in...

Kim Marie Berghold

Kim Marie Berghold

Sep 24, 2019

Kim Marie Berghold, 55, Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2019, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.  She was the wife of David E. Strohl.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Alfred Berghold of Allentown, and Joanne (Netwall) wife of Robert Seidel of Bethlehem.

Kim was employed as...

David W. Miller

David W. Miller

Sep 24, 2019

David W. Miller, 71, of Heritage Village, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, formerly of Palmerton, died early Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. He was the husband of DeeJayne (Herman) Miller since Dec 18, 1970. Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Frank H. and Alice (Bonenberger)...

Lucille E. Foster

Lucille E. Foster

Sep 23, 2019

Lucille E. Foster, 88 of Treichlers, PA. passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hospice Unit, Allentown, PA. Born January 18, 1931 in Catasauqua, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Fehnel and the late Addie (Miller) Fehnel. She was the wife of the late Theodore D. Foster, Sr. who passed away in April...

Lisa L. Snyder

Lisa L. Snyder

Sep 22, 2019

Lisa L. Snyder, 48 of Whitehall, PA, passed away September 22, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born January 28, 1971 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Alice (Smith) and the late Buddy Wright.

Lisa was most recently employed by the Allentown Toy Company where she worked as a salesperson for the last...

Grace Mary Bennis

Grace Mary Bennis

Sep 22, 2019

Grace Mary Bennis, 81, formerly of Northampton, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA.  Born March 26, 1938 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late E. George and Grace (Osman) Bennis.

Grace Mary was employed by Air Products, Trexlertown, PA where she worked as an accountant for...

Richard P. Karasiewicz

Richard P. Karasiewicz

Sep 20, 2019

Richard P. Karasiewicz, 82, Formerly of Monmouth Junction, NJ, passed away on September 20, 2019, at his residence in Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. Born March 27, 1937 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Francis Edward and Mary (Solack) Karasiewicz. He was the husband of Rowena (Okeefe) Karasiewicz with whom he shared 47 years of...

David "Dave" A. Singleton

David "Dave" A. Singleton

Sep 20, 2019

David A. Singleton, 73, of Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County, formerly of Bangor, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early Friday morning, September 20, 2019, in his home.  He was the husband of Diane M. (Seip) Singleton since February 19, 2006.  Born in Paterson, NJ, he was a son of the late Jacque E. and Darthey L. (Fenstermaker) Singleton....

Charles R. Hills, Sr.

Charles R. Hills, Sr.

Sep 17, 2019

Charles R. Hills, Sr., 94 of Allentown, PA, formerly of Northampton, PA and Maryland, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA. Born May 25, 1925 in Catskill, New York, he was the son of the late Mark H. Hills, Sr. and the late Carolyn (Clapper) Hills. He was the husband of the...

Lloyd "Rocky" "Pappy" N. Dottery, Jr.

Lloyd "Rocky" "Pappy" N. Dottery, Jr.

Sep 17, 2019

Lloyd "Rocky" "Pappy" N. Dottery, Jr., 65, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died early Tuesday morning, September 17, 2019, at Jeanes Fox-Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia.  He was the husband of Ruthie A. (Niehoff) Dottery since October 18, 1975.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Lloyd, Sr. and Joyce (Andrews) Zellner.

Rocky worked as...

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