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David D. Hauser

David D. Hauser

Jan 1, 2018

David D. Hauser, 69, of West Sunset Road, Lehighton, East Penn Township, Pennsylvania, died early Monday morning, January 1, 2018, in his home.  He was the husband of Rose M. (Hansut) Hauser since July 30, 1966.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late William "Mosey" H., Jr. and Isabella F. (Neff) Hauser. David was employed...

Paula E. George

Paula E. George

Dec 30, 2017

Paula E. George, 69, of Little Gap Road, Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died Saturday afternoon, December 30, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of Lewis L. George, Sr. since August 17, 1972.  Born in Lower Towamensing Township, she was a daughter of the late Wesley and Pauline (Meckes) Green. Paula...

Dean R. Kercsmar

Dean R. Kercsmar

Dec 29, 2017

Dean R. Kercsmar, 50, of Lehighton, East Penn Township, Pennsylvania, was suddenly taken from us at home early Friday morning, December 29, 2017.  He was the husband of Lisa J. (Farber) Kercsmar since May 1, 1993.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Richard D. and Roseanne E. (Zelinski) Kercsmar. Dean was employed as a...

Richard A. Mohr

Richard A. Mohr

Dec 28, 2017

Richard A. Mohr, 64, of Allentown, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William G. Mohr and Gloria E. (Kanusky) Mohr, both of Allentown.  He was the loving husband of Donna L. (Schwartz) Mohr, with whom he celebrated 43...

William "Ben" Kloiber

William "Ben" Kloiber

Dec 26, 2017

William "Ben" Kloiber, 65, formerly of Danielsville, passed away in Indiana on December 26, 2017.  Born December 23, 1952 in Allentown, he was the son of the late William R. and Alma (Hilbert) Kloiber. He and his wife Carol A. (Huber) Kloiber were married on May 15, 1976.

He worked as a mechanical engineer for Mack Trucks,...

Lawrence R. "Larry" Andreas

Lawrence R. "Larry" Andreas

Dec 23, 2017

Lawrence R. "Larry" Andreas, 86, of Northampton passed away on Dec. 23, 2017. He was born in Aquashicola, PA on July 4, 1931 to the late Mark O. and Evelyn A. (Creitz) Andreas. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He was the devoted husband of Lillian I. (Kosman) Andreas for 64 years, and they...

Clarence W. Lienhard Sr.

Clarence W. Lienhard Sr.

Dec 21, 2017

Clarence W. Lienhard, Sr., 88, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Thursday evening, December 21, 2017, at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Lehighton Campus.  He was the husband of the late Helen G. (Holland) Lienhard who passed in 2010.  Born in East Mauch Chunk, he was a son of the late Clarence G. and Margaret (Lichtenwalter) Lienhard.

Clarence...

Betty I. Stuckley

Betty I. Stuckley

Dec 19, 2017

Betty I. Stuckley, 73, of Parryville, Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem.  Born, Monday, July 10, 1944, in West Bowmans, she was the wife of Raymond J. Stuckley, Jr. with whom she shared 53 years of marriage this past June 19, 2017.  She was the daughter of the...

Joseph A. Schlager

Joseph A. Schlager

Dec 18, 2017

Joseph S. Schlager, Jr., 74, of Franklin Square, Northampton, Moore Twp., died early Monday morning, Dec 18, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Lynne J. (O'Brien) Schlager since Feb 17, 1973.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph S., Sr. and Theresa (Gessitz) Schlager. Joseph was employed as a salesman...

Lisa Thierer

Lisa Thierer

Dec 18, 2017

Lisa (Kern) Thierer, 54, of Diamond Street, Slatington, Pennsylvania, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia.  She was the wife of Anthony M. Thierer since March 31, 2007.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William Kern, Sr., and the late Irene (Deutsch) Kern-Buzinsky-Selvenis. Lisa was employed for several years at various garment...

Linda R. Dorshimer

Linda R. Dorshimer

Dec 16, 2017

Linda R. Dorshimer, 89, formerly of Bethlehem and Northampton, died peacefully Saturday morning, Dec 16, 2017, at Lifequest Nursing Center, Quakertown.  Born in Pennsburg, she was the daughter of the late Lamar H. and Clara M. (Hulbert) Heidler. Linda was employed as a seamstress by Bethleon Togs Manufacturing, Bethlehem, for many years.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker...

Carol R. Baun

Carol R. Baun

Dec 14, 2017

Carol R. Baun, 75, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.  Born March 30, 1942, in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothea (Roth) Leffler. She worked as a housekeeper/support partner at Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem, for many years before retiring.  Prior to that she worked...

Barbara A. Johns

Barbara A. Johns

Dec 14, 2017

Barbara A. Johns, 85, of Northampton, PA, formerly of Hokendauqua-Whitehall, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Weston Senior Living Center, Northampton. Born December 10, 1932 in Hokendauqua- Whitehall, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kane and Edith (Beck) Kane. She was the wife of the late Edward "Mickey" Johns with whom she shared 46...

Paul F. Dietz

Paul F. Dietz

Dec 14, 2017

Paul F. Dietz, 88 of Northampton, PA. died surrounded by his loving family, Thursday December 14, 2017, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA. Born January 11, 1929 in W. Rockhill Township, PA, he was the son of the late William H. Dietz and Estella (Frank) Dietz. He was the husband of the late Irene H. (Zvikovits) Dietz, who passed...

Marie W. Vessels

Marie W. Vessels

Dec 13, 2017

Marie W. Vessels , 77, of Towamensing Township, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township.  Born March 20, 1940, in Coal Township, Northumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (McCormack) Rodgers. She worked in the cafeteria for the Palmerton Area School District for many years before...

Donna A. Line

Donna A. Line

Dec 13, 2017

Donna A. (Rood) Line, 85, of 3rd Street, Coplay, died Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing and Rehab Center, S. Whitehall Twp. She was the wife of the late James "Boots" W. Line who passed in 2008. Born in Kingston, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Martin A. and Helen D. (Mott) Rood. Donna was employed...

Michael W. Dorosh

Michael W. Dorosh

Dec 12, 2017

Michael W. Dorosh, 92, of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on April 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Michael W. Dorosh and the late Helen Chaus Dorosh. He was the husband of Olga Kowalyshyn Dorosh since October 19, 1952....

Brandon W. Stuckley

Brandon W. Stuckley

Dec 12, 2017

Brandon W. Stuckley, 26, of Parryville, died on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.  Born on October 10, 1991, in Allentown, he was the son of Wade Stuckley and the late Wendy (Hendrick) Kleppinger.

He was a member of Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Survivors: In addition...

Grace A. Kruck

Grace A. Kruck

Dec 10, 2017

Grace A. (Lass) Kruck, 91, of Alpine Drive, Easton, Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, formerly of Souix City, Iowa, died early Sunday morning, December 10, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill.  She was the wife of the late Herbert "Jim" J. Kruck who passed in 1990.  Born in Oswego, New York, she was a daughter of the late Otto...

Richard H. Deibert

Richard H. Deibert

Dec 9, 2017

Richard H. Deibert, 89 of Walnutport, PA died on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born March 10, 1928 in Walnutport-Lehigh Twsp., PA, he was the son  of the late Alma Deibert Hoffman. He was the husband of Joyce J. (Christman) Deibert with whom he shared 70 years of marriage...

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