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Emily A. Fatzinger

Emily A. Fatzinger

Jun 24, 2017

Emily A. Fatzinger, 25, of Greentown, Pike County, formerly of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Saturday evening, June 24, 2017, in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Kelly L. Fatzinger who passed in 2016, and Mrs. Lisa J. (Smith) Fatzinger of Bowmanstown. Emily was employed at Public Partnership Elder Care,...

Janice P. Lattimore

Janice P. Lattimore

Jun 23, 2017

Janice P. Lattimore , 66 of Nazareth, died on Friday, June 23, 2017, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, April 30, 1951 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Evelyn (Zellner) Huff. Survivors: Surviving are daughter, Nicole M., wife of Michael Hess of Stockertown, granddaughter, Jenna, brother, Carlton...

Christine Marie Korpics-Buck

Christine Marie Korpics-Buck

Jun 23, 2017

Christine Marie (Korpics) Buck , 85, formerly of Palmerton, Newtown, Pennsylvania, and North Port, Florida, became one of our greatest guardian angels on June 23, 2017, with her loving daughters and friend by her side. Christine was born July 14, 1931, in Palmerton, PA, to John and Julia Korpics of Palmerton.  She graduated from Palmerton High School in...

Beverly A. Wisser

Beverly A. Wisser

Jun 22, 2017

Beverly A. (Chruscz) Wisser , 77, of 4th Street, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully, Thursday morning, June 22, 2017, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Norman C. Wisser who passed in 2016.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Edward, Sr. and Beatrice (Fedon) Chruscz. Beverly was...

Sharon L. Danner

Sharon L. Danner

Jun 22, 2017

Sharon L. (Shellenberger) Danner , 60 of Laurys Station, PA, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services I in Bethlehem, PA. Born October 7, 1956 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late William and Doris (Bertrand) Shellenberger. Sharon was last employed as a Nurses Aid for Maximum Care, Inc., Whitehall, PA. for 4 years...

Rosemarie T. Williams

Rosemarie T. Williams

Jun 19, 2017

Rosemarie T. Williams, 67 of Forks Township, PA died on Monday, June 19, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital – Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township, PA. Born May 21, 1950 in Munich, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresia (Maier) Toth. She was the loving wife of John J. Adamo for eight years. Previously she was...

Helen R. Wentz

Helen R. Wentz

Jun 19, 2017

Helen R. Wentz, 84, of Cedar Street, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died Monday, June 19, 2017, in her home. She was the wife of the late Clair E. Wentz who passed in 1996. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Grace (Parliman) Graver.

Helen was employed as a mender in...

Frances L. Young

Frances L. Young

Jun 17, 2017

Frances L. Young , 82, of Susquehanna Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Phoebe Home, Allentown.  Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Leroy A. and Louise F. (Horn) Young. Frances was employed as a teller for the former 1st National Bank of Allentown, for 35 years, retiring in 1988.  She...

Jason "Jake" R. Binder

Jason "Jake" R. Binder

Jun 16, 2017

Jason "Jake" R. Binder , 45, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died Friday morning, June 16, 2017, in Franklin Township.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late James E. Binder, and Mrs. Joyce (Rider) Binder of Lansford. Jake was a self-employed arborist, operating Jake's Tree Service, Lehighton and Jim Thorpe, for the last 20 years.  An avid...

Sheryl E. David

Sheryl E. David

Jun 15, 2017

Sheryl E. David , 69 of Coplay, PA died on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, PA. Born May 6, 1948 in Allentown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Avanell J. (Troxell) Lutsko. She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for over 10 years. Prior to she was employed by...

Bessie L. Kresge

Bessie L. Kresge

Jun 14, 2017

Bessie L. Kresge , 88 of Bethlehem, formerly of Northampton, Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services, Bethlehem. Born April 26, 1929 in West Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen (Laudenschleger) Seyfried. Survivors: Surviving are son, Kennard K. Kresge, Jr. and wife Barbara of Walnutport, sisters, Emma,...

Joan Ann Kula

Joan Ann Kula

Jun 13, 2017

Joan Ann Kula , 69 of Coplay, Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at her home. Born July 26, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy E. (MacBride) Lynch. She and her husband Gerald G. Kula were married on August 21, 1987. Joan was a New York native who...

Helen Tergo

Helen Tergo

Jun 13, 2017

Helen (Yasson) Tergo , 97, formerly of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday evening, June 13, 2017, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Tergo who passed in 1992.  Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter of the late John and Theodosia (Makowitch) Yasson. Helen was employed in custodial services...

Jean M. Teklits

Jean M. Teklits

Jun 12, 2017

Jean M. Teklits , 90 of Northampton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 12, 2017, at her home. Born June 11, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Schneider, Sr. and Helen J. (Reppert) Schneider. She was the wife of the late Frank Teklits and the wife of the late...

Lillian Mae Ramsay

Lillian Mae Ramsay

Jun 12, 2017

Lillian Mae Ramsay , 78 of Whitehall, died on Monday, June 12, 2017, at her home. Born October 11, 1938 in Tylersport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Naomi Mae (Deetz) Allem. She and her husband, the Rev. Thomas Ramsay were married on July 4, 1959 and together have celebrated 57 years of marriage...

William H. Stevens, Jr.

William H. Stevens, Jr.

Jun 9, 2017

William H. Stevens , Jr., 58, of Zimmer Drive, Lehigh Township, Walnutport, Pennsylvania, died suddenly, Friday morning, June 9, 2017, in Lehigh Township.  He was the husband of Sharon L. (Silfies) Stevens since June 21, 1980.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late William H. Stevens, Sr., and Mrs. Pauline (Scitney) Hardy of Danielsville. William...

Gregory R. Reph

Gregory R. Reph

Jun 8, 2017

Gregory R. Reph , 69, of Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born February 5, 1948 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Russell R. and Naomi A. (Laub) Reph. He and his wife Doris M. (Barndt) Reph were married on May 10, 1969 and just celebrated...

Wilbert "Junior" S. Dunbar

Wilbert "Junior" S. Dunbar

Jun 7, 2017

Wilbert "Junior" S. Dunbar , Jr., 60, of Drift Road, Lower Towamensing, Palmerton, died early Wednesday morning, June 7, 2017, in his home.  He was the husband of Sharon (Bowman)Dunbar since November 11, 1995.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Wilbert S., Sr. and Lillian (Hoppes) Dunbar. Junior was a self-employed carpenter/contractor in the...

Robert E. Hartzell

Robert E. Hartzell

Jun 6, 2017

Robert E. Hartzell , 88 of Center Valley, PA died on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at his residence. Born January 25, 1929 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Clifford E. and Gladys (Sell) Hartzell. He was the husband of Lillian (Trentalange) Hartzell for over 43 years. Robert was employed as an assembler with Mack...

Dennis K. Gursky

Dennis K. Gursky

Jun 6, 2017

Dennis K. Gursky , 66, of Fireline Road, Lower Towamensing Township, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017, at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Palmerton Campus.  He was the husband of Dorothy (Shupp) Gursky since September 12, 1981.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Walter and Rose (Bauer) Gursky. Dennis was employed in the...

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