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Lorraine M. Giovanni

Lorraine M. Giovanni

May 13, 2019

Lorraine M. Giovanni, 90 of Allentown, PA passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus, Allentown, PA. Born September 22, 1928 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Josiah and Mabel (Ritter) Laub. She was the wife of the late Michael Giovanni who passed away in July 2017.

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Donald N. Kresge, Sr.

Donald N. Kresge, Sr.

May 11, 2019

Donald N. Kresge, Sr., 77, of Meixsell Valley Road, Saylorsburg, Eldred Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, died Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital, Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg.  He was the husband of Ellen L. (Kunkle) Kresge since August 17, 1962.  Born in Weissport, Carbon County, he was a son of the late Charles N. and Arlene...

Larry R. Wanamaker

Larry R. Wanamaker

May 10, 2019

Larry R. "Stretch" Wanamaker, 64, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.  Born March 16, 1955, in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Clarence C. and Elaine M. (Roth) Wanamaker.  He and his wife Evelyn H. (Yergey) Wanamaker were married on April 20, 2002.

He worked for David P. Jones...

Paul D. Wallace

Paul D. Wallace

May 10, 2019

Paul D. Wallace, Jr., 57, of Correll Road, Kunkletown, Eldred Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, died suddenly after being stricken at home on Friday, May 10, 2019.  He was the husband of the late Mary (Frable) Bauer who passed in 2017.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of Paul D., Sr., and Marlene (Litchauer) Wallace of Mahoning...

Ronald J. George

Ronald J. George

May 7, 2019

Ronald J. George , 63, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his home. Born on September 25, 1955 in Lehighton, he was the son of Elbert George and Josephine (Strohl) George of Palmerton, PA.

Ronald was previously employed by Bruce N. George Excavating as a Contractor. He was the Owner/Operator...

William H. Bolden, Iii

William H. Bolden, Iii

May 6, 2019

William H. Bolden, III, 76, of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Whitehall Manor. Born June 3, 1942, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late William H., Jr., and Marion Florence (Lamothe) Bolden.

William served our country honorably as a part of  the United States Army. He was employed as...

Woodrow "Woody" W. Snyder, Jr.

Woodrow "Woody" W. Snyder, Jr.

May 6, 2019

Woodrow "Woody" W. Snyder, Jr., 75, of Northampton, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.

He was the loving husband of Valerie J. (Adams) Snyder; they would have celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary this coming August.

Born Friday, July 30, 1943, in Fullerton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the...

Max Peter Wisniewski

Max Peter Wisniewski

May 6, 2019

Max Peter Wisniewski, infant son of Marc D. and Christine A. (Drofitz) Wisniewski both of Northampton, entered into God's eternal care on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg.

In addition to to his parents, Max is survived by his paternal and maternal grandparents and countless other loving family members.

A funeral service...

George C. Passaro, Sr.

George C. Passaro, Sr.

May 5, 2019

George C. "Tech" Passaro, Sr., 76, of Laurys Station, N. Whitehall Twp, died late Sunday evening, May 5, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of Judith D. (Royer) Passaro since June 9, 1978. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Henry and Marion (Wentz) Passaro.

George was employed as a credit analyst...

Ralph H. Zellers, Jr.

Ralph H. Zellers, Jr.

May 5, 2019

Ralph H. "Chick" Zellers, Jr., 90 of Bethlehem, PA died on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at ManorCare Health Services in Bethlehem, PA. Born June 10, 1928 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph H. Zellers,Sr. and the late Estella (Schaffer) Zellers. He was the husband of the late June R. Schneeberger who passed in 1997...

Leo L. Strohl

Leo L. Strohl

May 5, 2019

Leo L. Strohl, 73, of Preachers Camp Road, Lehighton, Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Sunday morning, May 5, 2019, in his home.  He was the husband of Mary Ann (Bartholomew) Strohl since May 11, 1974.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Robert and Sally Ann (Frable) Strohl.

Leo was employed as...

Eva J. Dalieda

Eva J. Dalieda

May 5, 2019

Eva J. Daileda, 91 of Nazareth, PA passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. Born on August 13, 1927 in Croydon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merlin Vitt and the late Margaret (Weller) Vitt. She was the wife of the late David Daileda who passed away in 1989.

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William J. "Bill" Keeney

William J. "Bill" Keeney

May 5, 2019

William J. "Bill" Keeney, 87 of Northampton, PA died on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at his daughter's home in Bethlehem, PA. Born January 26, 1932 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Owen Keeney and Kathryn L. (O'Brien) Keeney. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Marakovits) Keeney who passed away in 2016.

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Doris A. Hrizuk

Doris A. Hrizuk

May 4, 2019

Doris A. Hrizuk, 94, formerly of Hokendauqua, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Westminster Village in Allentown.

She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Hrizuk for over 38 years before his passing in 1984.

Born February 20, 1925, in Fullerton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Stewart W.,...

Christine R. Kocher

Christine R. Kocher

May 1, 2019

Christine R. (Becks) Kocher, 90, formerly of Egypt, Whitehall Twp, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Inpatient Unit, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Kocher who passed in 2016. Born in Stiles, Whitehall Twp, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Crouthammel) Becks.

Christine was a...

Patricia A. Labar

Patricia A. Labar

May 1, 2019

Patricia A. (Kishpaugh) LaBar, 77, of Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2019, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the wife of the late Elton E. LaBar who passed in 1992.  Born in East Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Howard and...

Kenneth P. Yost

Kenneth P. Yost

May 1, 2019

Kenneth P. Yost, 80 of Northampton, PA died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born March 17, 1939 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Wilson and Arlene (Schmoyer) Yost. He was the beloved husband of Kay (Hughes) Yost with whom he shared over 52 years of marriage....

Troy A. Holtzer

Troy A. Holtzer

May 1, 2019

Troy A. Holtzer, 54, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2019, in his home.  He was the husband of the late Pauline (Yeakel) Holtzer.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Roger S. Holtzer, and Mrs. Elaine H. (Rex) Holtzer of Lehighton.

Troy worked in general labor for various...

Victoria A. Lanouette-Clapper

Victoria A. Lanouette-Clapper

May 1, 2019

Victoria A. Lanouette-Clapper, 51, of Whitehall, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at her home. Born June 6, 1967 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Victor "Sonny" Rennig and the late Caroline (Check) Rennig. She was the wife of Jeffry Clapper with whom she shared over 26 years of marriage.

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Robert W. Roe

Robert W. Roe

Apr 30, 2019

Robert W. Roe, 61 of Moore Township, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. Born February 11, 1958 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Hans and the Clara (Schaeffer) Roe and husband of Kim E. (June) Roe.

He was a lead CAD operator for RCN, Northampton for...

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