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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...

Norma L. Fink

Norma L. Fink

Sep 17, 2019

Norma L. Fink, 86 of Northampton, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Born May 21, 1933 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of George and Viola (Shank) Corbin and wife of the late Charles P. Fink who passed away on February 16, 2014.

She was...

Pauline A. Minnich

Pauline A. Minnich

Sep 14, 2019

Pauline A Minnich, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Fellowship Terrace, Whitehall.  She was the widow of Darwin "Chubby" Minnich who passed away on March 21, 2000.  Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late George and Beulah (Gangaware) Haydt.

Pauline entered the Army Air Corps in April of 1945.  She...

Constance L. Reeser

Constance L. Reeser

Sep 12, 2019

Constance L. Reeser, 81 of Whitehall, PA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Born in Coplay, PA. she was the daughter of the late Oliver W.D. and Charlotte (Miller) Heffelfinger. She was a graduate of Coplay High School. She was a former member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ, Coplay, PA. Surviving are daughters; Diane...

Aurora Mae Leblanc

Aurora Mae Leblanc

Sep 12, 2019

Aurora Mae LeBlanc, infant daughter of David C. and Melissa S. (Holland) LeBlanc, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Survivors: In addition to her parents, Aurora is survived by her maternal grandparents, Steven and Linda Holland.  Aunts, Caitlyn Holland and Danielle wife of Travis Lindenmoyer.  Uncles, Steven Holland, Jr....

Bruce M. Schmidt, Jr.

Bruce M. Schmidt, Jr.

Sep 11, 2019

Bruce M. Schmidt, Jr., 55 of Nazareth, PA died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Easton Hospital.  Born December 20, 1963 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Bruce M. Schmidt, Sr., and the late Barbara M. (Oswald) Bowe. He was the husband of Michele M. (Silfies) Schmidt with whom he shared 16 years of...

James A. Pany

James A. Pany

Sep 9, 2019

James A. Pany, 69 of Northampton, PA. died on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. Born November 8, 1949 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Ignatius Pany and the late Jean (Schneider) Pany - Teklits.

James was a self-employed Roofer / Contractor with his brother operating Teklits Roofing of Northampton...

Gladys L. Werner

Gladys L. Werner

Sep 8, 2019

Gladys L. Werner, 96 of Northampton, PA. died on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at her residence. Born November 8, 1922 in Bethlehem Twsp., PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Werkheiser and the late Bertha (Fisher) Werkheiser. She was the wife of the late Stanley G. Werner who passed away in 1979.

Gladys was an...

Joseph S. Minarik

Joseph S. Minarik

Sep 7, 2019

Joseph S. Minarik, 84, of Treichlers, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, has passed away.  He was the husband of Joan C.B. (Beltzner) Minarik since August 10, 1963.  Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Stephen and Eva Minarik.

Joseph was employed as a machinist by the Mack Trucks Corporation, Allentown, and Macungie.  He attended...

Michael J. Hartmann

Michael J. Hartmann

Sep 7, 2019

Michael J. Hartmann, 61, of Behrens Road, Jim Thorpe, Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, September 7, 2019, in his home.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Barbara (Horner) Hartmann.

Michael was raised on Long Island, NY.  He earned a BA in Criminal Justice from CW Post...

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