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Kathryn E. Krause

Kathryn E. Krause

Feb 3, 2019

Kathryn E. Krause, 93 of Northampton, PA formerly of Slatington, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA.

Born on September 20, 1925 in Cementon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Ritter and the late Annie (Lobach) Ritter. She was the wife of the late Vincent...

Joseph P. Trimarco

Joseph P. Trimarco

Feb 2, 2019

Joseph P. Trimarco, 67 of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born January 19, 1952 in Mount Vernon, New York, he was the son of the late Gerardo T. and Constance A. (Luciani) Trimarco. He and his wife Susan (Radovanich) Trimarco were married on May 23, 1970.

He was...

William J. Pummer, Jr.

William J. Pummer, Jr.

Feb 2, 2019

William J. Pummer, Jr., 75 of Quakertown, PA. formerly of Northampton, PA, died on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital, Quakertown, PA. Born November 16, 1943 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late William J. Pummer, Sr. and the late June E. (Foster) Pummer. He was the husband of the late MaryAnn (Haldeman) Pummer...

Shirley A. Billig

Shirley A. Billig

Feb 1, 2019

Shirley A. Billig, 80 of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem.

Born June 2, 1938 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Herbst) Wagner and wife of Sterling Billig with whom she was married for 57 years.

She was employed by Wentz Memorial,...

Eric R. Delong

Eric R. Delong

Jan 29, 2019

Eric R. DeLong, 37, of Front Street, Catasauqua, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Jan 29, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospice-Inpatient Unit, Allentown.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late David C. DeLong who passed in 2003, and Mrs. Cheryl A. (Harrigle) DeLong with whom he resided.

Eric worked as a self-employed house painter for several...

Dennis D. Wagner

Dennis D. Wagner

Jan 28, 2019

Dennis Daniel Wagner, 70, of Fogelsville PA, passed away suddenly at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was the loving husband of Lynda R. (Young) Wagner with whom he just celebrated 50 years of marriage in December 2018.  Born in Allentown, Dennis was the son of the late Daniel and Lorraine Wagner. After graduating...

Kathy C. Wallace

Kathy C. Wallace

Jan 27, 2019

Kathy C. (LaRose) Wallace, 62, of Wintergreen Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Sunday evening, January 27, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of Larry A. Wallace since September 7, 1975.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of Mr. Maurice H. LaRose of Lehighton, and the late Carol M....

William J. Wilkens

William J. Wilkens

Jan 25, 2019

William J. Wilkens, 60, of Holbrook, New York, and Saw Mill Road, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died Friday morning, January 25, 2019, at his residence in Franklin Township.  Born in Bay Shore, NY, he was a son of the late Louis and Patricia (Cavanaugh) Wilkens.

William was employed by Local #580, Brotherhood of Iron Workers, New York...

Megan C. Leland

Megan C. Leland

Jan 24, 2019

Megan C. Leland, 26, of Little Gap Road, Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Twp, Carbon County, was tragically taken from us on January 24, 2019 at her home. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Vincent B. and Ruth E. (Lamoreaux) Leland, with whom she resided.

Megan was employed as a Eastern Pennsylvania sales representative by Tarte Cosmetics,...

Bruce Alan Miller

Bruce Alan Miller

Jan 21, 2019

Bruce Alan Miller, age 10, died on Monday, January 21, 2019 in a tragic accident in Lehigh Township, PA.  Those who knew Bruce, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.

Bruce was born September 22, 2008, in Lehigh Township, to parents Lara Miller-Demeter and Bruce Miller Jr. An optimistic, charismatic child, Bruce was...

Helen Trach

Helen Trach

Jan 21, 2019

Helen Trach, 87 of Nazareth, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. Born Tuesday, July 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Terleski) Pokrivchak and wife of the late Jeffrey D. Trach.

Helen was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Nazareth Township.

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Kenneth A. Brown, Sr.

Kenneth A. Brown, Sr.

Jan 21, 2019

Kenneth A. Brown, Sr., 77, of Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Monday afternoon, January 21, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital-Palmerton Campus.  He was the husband of Diana D. (Dowd) Brown since November 26, 1964.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Harry V. and Zonita (Vase) Brown.

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Bruce A. "Buddy" Miller, Jr.

Bruce A. "Buddy" Miller, Jr.

Jan 21, 2019

Our community suffered a great loss on Monday morning, January 21, 2019, when Bruce A. "Buddy" Miller Jr. passed away alongside his beloved son, Bruce Alan Miller in Danielsville, PA.

Buddy was a friend to all and an amazing father. He loved his two boys more than life itself and had big plans for his family's future....

Robert Paluch

Robert Paluch

Jan 19, 2019

Robert Paluch, 63 of Ringtown, Pennsylvania died peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, July 10, 1955 in East Allentown, he was the son of the late Marion J. and Charlotte M. (Kunda) Paluch.

Surviving are brothers, James A. Paluch, Sr. of Northampton, and John C....

Kenneth A. Dech

Kenneth A. Dech

Jan 19, 2019

Kenneth A. Dech, 96 of Nazareth- Plainfield Twsp., PA died on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. Born July 29, 1922 in Nazareth, he was the son of the late Antro Dech and Mabel (Mackes) Dech. He was the husband of the late Millicent A. (Ruth) Dech who passed away in April 2015.

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Ann-Marie Mcdonald

Ann-Marie Mcdonald

Jan 19, 2019

Ann-Marie McDonald, 58, of Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at home.  Born March 30, 1960 in Easton, she was the daughter of Beverly Ann (Eike) Platia of Easton, and Charles husband of Nancy Platia of Largo, Florida, and wife of Kim P. McDonald.

Ann-Marie raised and bred champion Old...

Linda Jo Hallas

Linda Jo Hallas

Jan 17, 2019

Linda Jo (Mantz) Hallas, 68, of Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp, died peacefully early Thursday morning, Jan 17, 2019, in her home. She was the wife of Gary M. Hallas since June 12, 1981. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Shirley L. (Evans) Mantz.

Linda was employed by...

Joanne M. Blose

Joanne M. Blose

Jan 17, 2019

Joanne M. Blose, 84, of West Bowmans, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in her home.  Born May 24, 1934 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Anita (Easterday) Blose.

She worked at Lucent Technologies for many years before retiring, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bowmanstown....

Frease "Al" A. Ravert

Frease "Al" A. Ravert

Jan 17, 2019

Frease "Al" A. Ravert, 85, of Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 17,l 2019, at the facility.

At Al's request, he is to be cremated and his remains will be scattered on the Blue Mountain in Carbon County.

Survivors: Nephew, Bryan and wife...

Donna M. Cebrosky

Donna M. Cebrosky

Jan 17, 2019

Donna M. Cebrosky, 61, of Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, formerly of Palmerton, died peacefully early Thursday morning, January 17, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital - Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Michael S. and Verna J. (Snyder) Cebrosky.

Donna was employed in the warehouse department...

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