Obituaries

Jul 8, 2017

Doris M. (Luttge) van Nostrand , 83, of Andreas, Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early Saturday morning, July 8, 2017, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Arthur E. van Nostrand, Jr., who passed in 2016.  Born in Amityville, New York, she was a daughter of the late Louis A., MD and Ruth M. (Simpson)...

Jul 4, 2017

Nicholas Puma , 86, of Towamensing Township, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday morning, July 4, 2017, at Blue Mountain Health Systems, Palmerton Campus.  He was the husband of Lorraine (Seiter) Puma since January 29, 1972.  Born in the Bronx, New York, he was a son of the late Peter and Anna (Grimaldi) Puma. Nicholas was employed as a bookkeeper...

Jul 4, 2017

Larry Scott Samuels , 62, of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at his residence after a valiant fight against cancer.  Born June 28, 1955 in Terre Haute, Indiana, he was the son of the late Larry Samuels and the late Nancy (Meyer) Samuels. L. Scott was last employed as a carpenter by Pappas Construction, Slatington, PA,...

Jul 2, 2017

Mr. Walter "Sonny" Radvon, died peacefully on July 2, 2017, in DeLand, Florida, at the age of 89.  He was born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, to parents, the late Nicholas and Ester (Stenack) Radvon. Mr. Radvon served his country honorably in the Navy during World War II as a diesel mechanic, aboard a submarine in the Pacific Theater.  Following...

Jul 2, 2017

Leonard N. Starkey , 70 of Palmerton, PA died on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp., PA. Born September 14, 1946 in New Boston, PA he was the son of the late Nicholas and Irene (Craynock) Starkey. He was the husband of Geraldine (Deriscavage) Starkey. He was a graduate of Spring Garden College...

Jul 1, 2017

Sandra "Sam" Lee Zangari , 63, of South Street, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died early Saturday morning, July 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of Fred J. Zangari, Sr., since August 27, 1995.  Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Faye (Schaffer) Hendershot. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Jun 29, 2017

Ella J. Williams , 91, of Huron Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, died early Thursday morning, June 29, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus.  She was the wife of the late Howard F. Williams who passed in 1995.  Born in Lower Nazareth Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Dieter. Ella was employed by Downy...

Jun 28, 2017

Ruth E. (Kane) Shelley , 85, died peacefully Wednesday evening, June 28, 2017, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of the late Duane M. Shelley who passed in 1981, and the late Fred Skiles.  Born in Chesapeake City, she was a daughter of the late Earlene Kane. Ruth was a loving...

Jun 27, 2017

Pansy J. Heffelfinger, 77 of Danielsville, PA, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem. Born January 28, 1940 in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon N. Bollinger and the late Vinetta J. (Eckhart) Bollinger. She was the wife of the late Earl Heffelfinger, who passed away in...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...