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Margaret "Peggie" M. Ermlick

Margaret "Peggie" M. Ermlick

May 26, 2017

Margaret "Peggie" M. Ermlick , 20, of Log Fence Road, Towamensing Township, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Friday afternoon, May 26, 2017, in her home.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John Ermlick, Sr., who passed in 1998, and Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" R. (Hudak) Ermlick with whom she resided. Peggie was a 2014 graduate of the...

Stephen W. Moore

Stephen W. Moore

May 26, 2017

Stephen W. Moore , 71 of Northampton, PA. died on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. Born April 27, 1946 in Robinson, IL, he was the son of the late William K. Moore and the late Hazel (Darnold) Moore. He was the husband of Dolores R. (Moyer) Moore, with whom he shared 52...

Gayle L. Smale

Gayle L. Smale

May 24, 2017

Gayle L. Smale , 63, of Railroad Street, Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday afternoon, May 24, 2017, in her home.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Ruth E. (Beers) Schwab. Gayle was employed by various banking institutions in loan services and head teller positions.  Later, she owned and operated Signs and Designs, Lehighton,...

Lee E. Eubanks

Lee E. Eubanks

May 24, 2017

Lee E. Eubanks , 52, of Lincoln Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in his home.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Leroy Eubanks of Florida, and Christine F. (Spera) Eubanks of Lehighton. Lee was employed by Costco Corporation as a Security System and ATM Installer, and electronic maintenance for the past 20 years. ...

John J. Nederostek

John J. Nederostek

May 20, 2017

John J. Nederostek , 99, formerly of Fullerton and Allentown, Pennsylvania, died Saturday morning, May 20, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Kiss) Nederostek who passed in 1996.  Born in Cementon, Whitehall Township, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Mary C. (Kolumber) Nederostek. John was...

Guy F. Tamandl

Guy F. Tamandl

May 19, 2017

Mr. Guy Tamandl , 56 of Bath, PA died on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, PA. Born July 22, 1960 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Legath)Tamandl. He was the husband of Sharon (Diefenderfer) Tamandl celebrating 27 years together. Guy was an Iron Worker/Foreman for over 20...

Nancy A. Loyd

Nancy A. Loyd

May 18, 2017

Nancy A. Loyd , 67, of Weissport, PA, formerly of Texas, died Thursday afternoon, May 18, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp., PA.  Born in Port Arthur, TX, she was a daughter of the late Max and Betty (Snoek) Minter.

Nancy was employed as an administrator/teacher by the BISD, Beaumont, TX, for over 46...

James Edward Murphy, Iii

James Edward Murphy, Iii

May 17, 2017

Mr. James Edward Murphy, III , 54, of Allentown, PA, formerly of Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania and Naperville, Illinois, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown, PA. Born August 21, 1962 in Rockville Centre, New York, he was the son of Maribeth (Forster) Murphy and the late James Murphy, Jr. James worked as a contractor...

Elizabeth N. Yates

Elizabeth N. Yates

May 5, 2017

Elizabeth N. (Hamilton) Yates , 30, of Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died early Friday morning, May 4, 2017, in her home.  She was the wife of Casey E. Yates since March 7, 2010.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of John and Vivian (Ragovin) Hamilton of Fort Myers, Florida. Elizabeth was employed as a dialysis...

Conchita Perschy

Conchita Perschy

May 3, 2017

Conchita (Muniz) Perschy , 81, of Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly on Wednesday evening, May 3, 2017, in an unfortunate accident.  She was the wife of the late James E. Perschy, Sr., who passed in November of 2016.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Manuel R., Sr. and Agnes (Rizzo) Muniz. Conchita...

Verne W. Nestler, Jr.

Verne W. Nestler, Jr.

May 2, 2017

Verne W. Nestler, Jr., 70, of 6th Street, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly early Tuesday morning, May 2, 2017, in his home.  He was the husband of Amelia T. (Trumbauer) Nestler since December 7, 1968.  Born in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Verne W., Sr. and Lillian (Weikel) Nestler, Sr. Verne worked as a self-employed long...

Donna L. Cope

Donna L. Cope

May 2, 2017

Donna L. Cope, 54 of Bath, PA, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born April 16, 1963 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Orrin K. Rute and Madeline L. (Getz) Rute. She was the wife of Larry L. Cope with whom she shared 21 years of marriage...

Beatrice M. Burbes

Beatrice M. Burbes

Apr 30, 2017

Beatrice M. Burbes , 104, of Tamaqua, formerly of Slatington and Lehighton, died Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tamaqua. Born July 17, 1912, in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carrie (Kern) West and wife of the late Allen Fritzinger and the late Lewis Burbes.

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Mary M. Bauer

Mary M. Bauer

Apr 26, 2017

Mary Bauer , 67 of Kunkletown, PA died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her residence. Born October 11, 1949 in Aquashicola, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Mary (Christman) Frable, Sr. She was the wife of Paul Wallace Jr. Mary was employed by various textile mills. She enjoyed music, cooking, shopping, and spending...

Melvin C. Ahner

Melvin C. Ahner

Apr 25, 2017

Melvin C. Ahner, 75, of Long Run Road, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Tuesday evening, April 25, 2017, in his home.  He was the husband of Jane M. (Kreiser) Ahner since March 31, 1962.  Born in Franklin Township, he was a son of the late Harvey T., Sr. and Mary F.I. (Alkire) Ahner. Melvin was employed by...

Joan A. (Yeck) Turko

Joan A. (Yeck) Turko

Apr 23, 2017

Joan A. (Yeck) Turko , 81, of Willow Street, Olyphant, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Sunday evening, April 23, 2017, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  She was the wife of the late Eugene M. Turko who passed in January.  She was born a coal miner's daughter in the Fern Hill section of Olyphant, to the late John, Sr. and Eva...

Loretta Ann Fry

Loretta Ann Fry

Apr 21, 2017

Loretta Ann (Wisher) Fry of Northampton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by her family.  She had been a patient in Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg several times in recent months, because of a lengthy and painful illness. Loretta was born in Jackson's Patch, Mahanoy City, PA, on December 17, 1931, the daughter of...

Paula R. Lobb

Paula R. Lobb

Apr 21, 2017

Mrs. Paula R. Lobb, 46 of Easton, PA died on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Easton Hospital. Born Friday, June 12, 1970 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Scheanou, II and Betty (Moore) Scheanou. She was the wife of Russell Lobb. She was employed by Spring Garden Children's Center and 3rd Street Alliance, both in...

Harold P. Glass

Harold P. Glass

Apr 21, 2017

Harold P. Glass , 72, of Sam Brook Circle, Lehighton, East Penn Township, Pennsylvania, died Friday evening, April 21, 2017, in his home.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Kulp) Glass since July 10, 1993.  Born in Chester, he was a son of the late Dalton and Evelyn (Renninger) Glass. Harold was employed as a sales clerk...

Pamela A. Kellow

Pamela A. Kellow

Apr 20, 2017

Pamela A. Kellow, 48 of Northampton, PA., died Thursday, April 20, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill, as the result of injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on Friday April 14, 2017. Born April 11, 1969 in Allentown, she was the daughter of Charles G. Kern, Jr. and Elaine A. (Dillinger) Kern, of Northampton, PA. Pamela was...

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