Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Michalski, John Francis "Johnny" , 68, of Heritage Village, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Lisa, by his side on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Johnny was born the son of the late Walter A., Sr. and Mary (Lecyn) Michalski on October 5, 1956, in Jersey City, New Jersey. ...

Feb 21, 2025

William Warren Overholt, Bill, of Walnutport, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Friday afternoon February 21, 2025 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Carol Ann (Billheimer) Overholt.  He and Carol were married 52 years, exemplifying their unwavering commitment to one another.  Born July 1, 1952 in Fullerton, PA, he was the son of...

Feb 20, 2025

Joseph N. Kercsmar , 73, of E. Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died early Thursday evening, February 20, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Joann M. (DeSousa) Kercsmar since June 26, 1976.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alverna (Shellhammer) Kercsmar.

Joe was a...

Feb 18, 2025

Dean A. Harper, II , 55 of Slatington, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born November 26, 1969 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Dean Harper, Sr. and Andrea (Neill) Ackerman.

Dean had his own career of doing odd jobs as...

Feb 17, 2025

Margaret L. (Markell) Kresge , 91, of The Palmer House, died peacefully late Monday afternoon, February 17, 2025, at Mahoning Valley nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Richard R. Kresge who passed in 1994.  Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Willard G., Sr. and Elda L. (Maw)...

Feb 15, 2025

Annabel (Evans) Fogal, 87, of Slatington, PA, passed away in the early hours of Saturday,  February 15, 2025.  Born January 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Earl G. and Dorothy R. (Swartz) Evans.

Annabel received her BA from Ursinus College and her Master's Degree in Library Science from Case Western Reserve.  She...

Feb 15, 2025

Peter P. Halada, Jr., 67, formerly of West Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, February 15, 2025, in Easton.

He was the owner, operator, mechanic, and machinist of Pep's Garage, Palmerton, for many years.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Peter P. "Pep" Sr., and Anna (Hartman) Halada. ...

Feb 13, 2025

Ralph L. Perez , 92, formally of Ogdensburg, NJ, Sussex County, died peacefully Thursday morning, February 13, 2025, at The Palmerton Assisted Living.  He was the husband of the late Eileen J. (Zabriskie) Perez, who passed in 2013.  Born in Franklin, NJ, he was a son of the late Bona Facio and Carmen (Luna) Perez, in Palmerton,...

Feb 12, 2025

Robert W. Sterner , 89 of Catasauqua, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care, Allentown.

Born March 10, 1935 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harry and Theresa (Betz) Sterner and husband of the late Mary Ann (Gillette) Sterner.

He was a supervisor...

Feb 11, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" K. Long , 81 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on February 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown, PA. Born  May 26, 1943 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Coleman and the late Catherine (Christman) Coleman. Sandy was the loving wife of Larry E. Long, with whom she shared...

Feb 9, 2025

Sharon L. (Borger) Ross , 74, of Prospect Street, Weissport, PA, died peacefully early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of Charles Ross of Weissport.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Claude C., Sr. and Naomi B. (Strausser) Borger.

Sharon was...

Feb 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" L. Walper IV , 48 of Walnutport, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence in Walnutport, PA. Born July 30, 1976, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Walper, III and the late Sharlene (Smith) Walper. He was the husband of Gwen (Helmer) Walper, with whom...

Feb 8, 2025

Edna M. Graver , 97, formerly of Northampton, died February 8th, 2025.  She was born in Northampton and a graduate of Northampton High School.  She also lived in Walnutport, Traditions in Bethlehem, and most recently Largo, FL.  She was married to the late Franklin Graver for over 70 years.  Edna worked at the former Miller's Department store...

Feb 8, 2025

Paula J. Frederick , 81, of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully at home with her family and beloved Siamese cat, Chloe, by her side on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after an eight-year courageous battle with cancer. Born December 25, 1943, in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Flora (Beck) Nyce and the devoted...

Feb 7, 2025

Anthony J. Piller, Jr. , 79 of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born July 3, 1945 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony J. Piller, Sr. and the late Sophie (Bodish) Piller. He was the husband of Judith A....

Feb 7, 2025

Fred J. Benjamin , 79 of Bushkill Township, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home.

Born March 26, 1945 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Dr. Raymond G. Benjamin and the late Mary Jean (Druckenmiller)  Benjamin Johnson and step son to the late Dr. Rolf E. Johnson.

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Feb 5, 2025

Susie E. Green , 78 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. Born July 4, 1946 in Lehighton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Walter Walck and the late Betty (Solt) Walck.

Susie was a graduate of Lehighton High School, class of 1964. She...

Feb 3, 2025

Margaret J. "Peggy" Yeakel , 86, of Nazareth, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. Born August 24, 1938, in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Carlisle A. and Josephine H. (Kreider) Anglemire and wife of the late Elwood D. Yeakel.

Peggy was a member of the Nazareth...

Feb 3, 2025

Joseph W. Koma , 72, of Hahn's Dairy Road, Palmerton, died peacefully Monday morning, Feb 3, 2025, in his home. He was the husband of Diana S. (Kromer) Koma since Jan 8, 1977. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Olszewski) Koma.

Joseph was owner/operator/agent of the Lentz-Koma Insurance...

Feb 3, 2025

Martin P. Fella, Jr. , 74, of Northampton, PA, passed away unexpectedly in Lowville, NY on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was owner of Fella Studios, Inc. Born October 27, 1950, in Northampton, PA., he was the son of the late Martin P. Fella, Sr. and Caroline V. (Kovalcik) Fella. He was the husband of Andrea (Mininger)...