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Brian S. Balent

Brian S. Balent

Jun 13, 2018

Brian S. Balent, 46, of Hickory Road, Palmerton, Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday evening, June 13, 2018, in his home.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Timothy J. and Nancy E. (Frey) Evert of Palmerton. Brian was employed as a carpenter and machine operator by CMG Construction Company, Easton, for several years.  Previously, he worked in...

Nancy A. Kulp

Nancy A. Kulp

Jun 13, 2018

Nancy A. Kulp, 83 of Slatington, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her residence. Born on April 3, 1935 in Treichlers, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Zader and the late Erma (Peters) Zader. She was the wife of the late Franklin E. Kulp, Jr. who passed away in 2009. Nancy was employed by...

David E. Kunkle, Sr.

David E. Kunkle, Sr.

Jun 12, 2018

David E. Kunkle, Sr., 77, of Canal Street, Walnutport, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Tuesday evening, June 12, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Palmerton Campus.  He was the husband of Darlene C. (Clauser) Kunkle since July 10, 1964.  Born in Rockdale, Washington Township, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Valora) Kunkle. David was a self-employed stone...

Robert D. Nelson

Robert D. Nelson

Jun 12, 2018

Robert D. Nelson, 81 of Northampton-Allen Twsp., PA died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 25, 1936 in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late Claude M. Nelson and the late Elsie E. (May) Nelson. He was the husband of Mary G. (Troxell) Nelson with whom he...

Joyce K. Rex

Joyce K. Rex

Jun 11, 2018

Joyce K. Rex, 76 of Nazareth, died on Monday, June 11, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton. Born September 24, 1941 in Bedford, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Atwell and Edna (Schaffer) Atwell. She and her husband Robert S. Rex were married on October 14, 1961. She worked in the records department an...

Emma M. Berezak

Emma M. Berezak

Jun 11, 2018

Emma M. Berezak, 98, of Slatington, Pennsylvania, died Monday morning, June 11, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Palmerton Campus. She was the wife of the late John E. Berezak who passed in 1985. Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Popyak) Sadlock. Emma was employed as a seamstress and garment...

Dr. Donald J. Chaputa

Dr. Donald J. Chaputa

Jun 10, 2018

Dr. Donald J. Chaputa, 83 of Allentown- S. Whitehall Twsp., PA. died on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Luther Crest Personal Care home, Allentown. Born June 21, 1934 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen Chaputa and the late Julia (Shattuck) Chaputa. He was the husband of Gloria I. (George) Chaputa with whom he shared 59...

Charles L. Lowry

Charles L. Lowry

Jun 10, 2018

Charles L. Lowry, 64, of Aquashicola, died on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at his home.   Born November 17, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of Charles Lowry of Texas and Jean Plasky of Lansdale.

He worked at the Convenient Food Mart in Palmerton, for many years before retiring in 2015.  A born...

Kay J. Heaps

Kay J. Heaps

Jun 10, 2018

Kay J. Heaps, 76 of Catasauqua, PA died on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at her residence in Catasauqua. Born May 12, 1942 in Allentown, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles A. Derr and the late Ethel L.I. (Abbott) Derr.  She was the wife of Mitchell D. Heaps. Kay last worked in housekeeping for Valley Manor Nursing and...

James A. Weaver

James A. Weaver

Jun 8, 2018

James A. Weaver, 80 of Northampton, died on Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home.  Born October 11, 1937 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Jacob and Ella (Hoffert) Weaver and husband of the late Elizabeth A. (Bunsa) Weaver. He worked for Whitaker Roofing and Siding for many years before retiring in 1999. He is survived by...

Marlene D. Race

Marlene D. Race

Jun 6, 2018

Marlene D. (Hill) Race, 77 of Maple Drive, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully, Wednesday afternoon, June 6, 2018, in her home.  She was the wife of the late William B. Race, Sr. who passed in 1995.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Royal O. and Arlene C. (Strohl) Hill. Marlene was a loving...

Randy Lee Edgar, Jr.

Randy Lee Edgar, Jr.

Jun 4, 2018

Randy Lee Edgar, Jr., infant son to Randy Lee Edgar, Sr., and Megan M. Labyack of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died at birth, Monday evening, June 4, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus. Survivors: Parents.  Paternal grandparents, Danny and wife Linda (Motola) Edgar of Lehighton.  Maternal grandparents, Craig and wife Debbie Hann of Lehighton, Amy (Labyack) wife...

Betty J. Eisenhard

Betty J. Eisenhard

Jun 3, 2018

Betty J. Eisenhard, 87 of S. Wood Street, Nazareth, formerly of Weaversville, died early Sunday morning, June 3, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late William H. Eisenhard, Jr. who passed in 1993. Born in Beersville, Moore Twp, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Lillian (Miller) Reimer. Betty was...

Marie Eileen Mcglone

Marie Eileen Mcglone

Jun 3, 2018

M. Eileen McGlone, 82, of Cheyenne Lane, Lehighton, East Penn Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early Sunday morning, June 3, 2018, in her home.  She was the wife of the late James McGlone who passed in 2001.  Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Mae (Maguire) Foxhill. Eileen was employed by the General...

Ruth I. Michael

Ruth I. Michael

Jun 3, 2018

Ruth I. Michael, 94, of Nazareth, PA passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA.  Born on May 29, 1924 in Esther Furnace- Columbia county, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Wolfe and the late Etta Mae (Rhoads) Wolfe.  She was the wife of the late Elwood Michael, who passed...

Linda L. Walck

Linda L. Walck

May 30, 2018

Linda L. Walck, 65, of Shadow Oaks Lane, Slatington, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018, at St. Luke's VNA Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Carrie S. (Ziegenfuss) Walck. Linda was employed by St. Luke's University Health System, Fountain Hill, as a professional Social...

Marlene L. Cunningham

Marlene L. Cunningham

May 28, 2018

Marlene L. Cunningham, 79, of West Whiteland Township, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. Born June 22, 1938 in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Vincent W. and Beulah E. (Chilcoat) Hoover. She and her husband, Arnold A. "AC" Cunningham were married on July 24, 1988.

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Betty J. Zimmerman

Betty J. Zimmerman

May 27, 2018

Betty J. (Peters) Zimmerman, 67, of Orchard Drive, Fullerton, Whitehall Twp, died Sunday afternoon, May 27, 2018, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.  She was the wife of the late Edward J. Zimmerman who passed in 2016.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Russell H. and Lovey J. (Behney) Peters. Betty was employed by the Superior Restaurant,...

Erik J. Hirner

Erik J. Hirner

May 27, 2018

Erik J. Hirner, 38 of Catasauqua, PA passed away on Sunday May 27, 2018 at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading, PA as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Born April 18, 1980 in Allentown, PA he was the son of James B. Hirner and Susan J. (Walp) Hirner of Catasauqua, PA.  He was the husband of Katrina...

Franklin E. "Gus" Pielaet

Franklin E. "Gus" Pielaet

May 25, 2018

Franklin E. "Gus" Pielaet, 82 of Laurys Station, died on Friday, May 25, 2018, at his home.  Born April 2, 1936 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frank and Edith (Kuiken) Pielaet and husband of the late Doris J. (Holdren) Pielaet. He was an Accountant for the former Continental Can Company, Parsippany, NJ for...

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