Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

Pietra Infantino , 80 of Catasauqua, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born January 9, 1945 in Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Francesca (Barbara) Mione and wife of the late Dominic Infantino.

She was a member of St. John Fisher Roman...

Apr 29, 2025

Robert A. Simpson , 61 of Stockertown, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his Residence in Stockertown, PA. He was the husband of Brenda Simpson, with whom shared together 13 years of loving marriage.

Robert was a caring man, always wanting to help any way that he could. From cleaning every...

Apr 25, 2025

Robert S. DeLong , 69, of Albrightsville, PA, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his residence in Albrightsville.  Born September 25, 1955 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Mahlon DeLong and the late Jean (Schlegel) Ackerman.

Robert was employed by various car dealerships as their commercial building repair man. Prior,...

Apr 23, 2025

Leonard M. Gavel, Jr. , 73 of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born February 15, 1952 in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Leonard M. Gavel, Sr. 1 and the late Dorothy (Witinski) Gavel. He was the husband of...

Apr 19, 2025

Rolande G. (Fox) Smith , 76, of DeRose Street, Walnutport, Lehigh Twp., PA, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2025, in her home.  She was the wife of the late James A. Smith who passed in 2023.  Born in Plainfield, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Alfred T., Jr. and Rolande (Dorais) Fox.

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Apr 19, 2025

Barbara A. Fairfield , 76 of Washington Township, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born October 19, 1948 in Bath, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Cora (Buskirk) Grube and wife of the late Joseph J. Fairfield.

She worked as a daytime cleaning specialist...

Apr 18, 2025

Faye E. Smith Eberhart , 79 of Catasauqua, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home. Born May 27, 1945 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Oliver H. and Agnes S. (Ruch) Masenheimer. She was the wife of the late Albert Smith and the late David Eberhart.

Faye was a...

Apr 17, 2025

Francis E. "Moose" Kostecky , 78 of Bethlehem- E. Allen Twsp., PA, passed away at his home, with family by his side, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Born June 29, 1946, in Ephrata, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Kostecky and the late Josephine (Pogwist) Kostecky. He was the husband of JoAnn M. (Fatula)...

Apr 17, 2025

Violet M. Sell Baugher , new born infant daughter of Lillian K. Sell and Sean A. Baugher of Bethlehem, Salisbury Twp, died suddenly Thursday afternoon April 17, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. She was very loved, honored, and will never be forgotten by her entire family. She will ever be in our hearts.

Apr 16, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Teresa Assunta Hinton , a source of endless love, who left us peacefully on April 16, 2025, at Bethlehem Manor. Born in Roseto, PA, Teresa was the daughter of the late Frank "Zinc" and Margaret (DeMilio) Martocci. She was also preceded in death...

Apr 16, 2025

Margaret "Midge" M. Klotz , 71, of Palmerton, PA, passed into the loving embrace of our Lord on April 16, 2025, at the Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton, with her loving family in attendance.  Born in Red Bank, NJ, she was a daughter to Dean and Margaret E. (Conard) Balch.  Midge lived the majority of...

Apr 13, 2025

Kathleen M. "Tootsie" Mohr , 90 of Allentown, PA, formerly of Coplay, PA passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, PA. Born November 18, 1934 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis Klusaritz and the late Mary (Podorski) Klusaritz. She was...

Apr 9, 2025

Robert W. Neuman , 92 of Easton, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Born August 17, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George and Leah (Wells) Neuman and wife of the late Joan E. (Newton) Neuman.

He was a telephone installer for Verizon for 41 years before...

Apr 8, 2025

Verna Chandick, 95 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, PA. Born March 24, 1930 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph G. Hoffman and the late Susanna E. (Haberern) Hoffman. She was the wife of the late...

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas F. Guth, Jr ., 73 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Born March 7, 1952, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas F. Guth, Sr. and the late Marion M. (Hengeveld) Guth.

Thomas was last employed as a Senior Consultant assisting the Army Depot at Centris...

Apr 6, 2025

Dennis C. LaBar , 82 of Nazareth, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton. Born May 16, 1942 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Grant and Lucretia (Miller) LaBar. He and his wife, Rose Ann (Farina) LaBar were married on February 14, 1997.

He worked as...

Apr 3, 2025

William C. Bryfogle , 87, of Lehigh Street, Lehighton, PA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Lorraine F. (Mattern) Bryfogle, who passed in June of 2024.

William was the co-owner and operator of several businesses; the former New Age...

Apr 1, 2025

Christopher "Bubba" A. Stettler , 53, formerly of Newport Avenue, Northampton, died peacefully Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, at Quakertown Center, Bucks County. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Morgan F. Stettler of Galeton, Potter County, and the late Patricia C. (Hawkey) Stettler who passed in 2014.

Chris was employed as a foreman...

Mar 29, 2025

James E. Bauer , 70, of Greenwood Street, Palmerton, Franklin Twp., PA, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  He was the husband of Mrs. Ruth M. (Green) Bauer since August 31, 2024.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late William and Tabitha (Lear) Bauer.

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Mar 29, 2025

Louis J. Wolf , 94, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Brookdale Dublin. Born in Northampton, he was the son of  the late Alois and Mary (Nikischer) Wolf.

Lou will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, friends and career as a teacher, head football coach and athletic director. Lou was a...