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Sandra "Sandy" K. Long

Sandra "Sandy" K. Long

Feb 11, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" K. Long , 81 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on February 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown, PA. Born  May 26, 1943 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Coleman and the late Catherine (Christman) Coleman. Sandy was the loving wife of Larry E. Long, with whom she shared...

Sharon L. Ross

Sharon L. Ross

Feb 9, 2025

Sharon L. (Borger) Ross , 74, of Prospect Street, Weissport, PA, died peacefully early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of Charles Ross of Weissport.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Claude C., Sr. and Naomi B. (Strausser) Borger.

Sharon was...

Robert L. Walper, Iv

Robert L. Walper, Iv

Feb 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" L. Walper IV , 48 of Walnutport, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his residence in Walnutport, PA. Born July 30, 1976, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Walper, III and the late Sharlene (Smith) Walper. He was the husband of Gwen (Helmer) Walper, with whom...

Edna M. Graver

Edna M. Graver

Feb 8, 2025

Edna M. Graver , 97, formerly of Northampton, died February 8th, 2025.  She was born in Northampton and a graduate of Northampton High School.  She also lived in Walnutport, Traditions in Bethlehem, and most recently Largo, FL.  She was married to the late Franklin Graver for over 70 years.  Edna worked at the former Miller's Department store...

Paula J. Frederick

Paula J. Frederick

Feb 8, 2025

Paula J. Frederick , 81, of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully at home with her family and beloved Siamese cat, Chloe, by her side on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after an eight-year courageous battle with cancer. Born December 25, 1943, in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Flora (Beck) Nyce and the devoted...

Anthony J. Piller Jr.

Anthony J. Piller Jr.

Feb 7, 2025

Anthony J. Piller, Jr. , 79 of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born July 3, 1945 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony J. Piller, Sr. and the late Sophie (Bodish) Piller. He was the husband of Judith A....

Fred J. Benjamin

Fred J. Benjamin

Feb 7, 2025

Fred J. Benjamin , 79 of Bushkill Township, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home.

Born March 26, 1945 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Dr. Raymond G. Benjamin and the late Mary Jean (Druckenmiller)  Benjamin Johnson and step son to the late Dr. Rolf E. Johnson.

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Susie E. Green

Susie E. Green

Feb 5, 2025

Susie E. Green , 78 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. Born July 4, 1946 in Lehighton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Walter Walck and the late Betty (Solt) Walck.

Susie was a graduate of Lehighton High School, class of 1964. She...

Margaret J. "Peggy" Yeakel

Margaret J. "Peggy" Yeakel

Feb 3, 2025

Margaret J. "Peggy" Yeakel , 86, of Nazareth, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. Born August 24, 1938, in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Carlisle A. and Josephine H. (Kreider) Anglemire and wife of the late Elwood D. Yeakel.

Peggy was a member of the Nazareth...

Joseph W. Koma

Joseph W. Koma

Feb 3, 2025

Joseph W. Koma , 72, of Hahn's Dairy Road, Palmerton, died peacefully Monday morning, Feb 3, 2025, in his home. He was the husband of Diana S. (Kromer) Koma since Jan 8, 1977. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Olszewski) Koma.

Joseph was owner/operator/agent of the Lentz-Koma Insurance...

Martin P. Fella Jr.

Martin P. Fella Jr.

Feb 3, 2025

Martin P. Fella, Jr. , 74, of Northampton, PA, passed away unexpectedly in Lowville, NY on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was owner of Fella Studios, Inc. Born October 27, 1950, in Northampton, PA., he was the son of the late Martin P. Fella, Sr. and Caroline V. (Kovalcik) Fella. He was the husband of Andrea (Mininger)...

Daina Z. Tsurumaki

Daina Z. Tsurumaki

Feb 2, 2025

Daina Zenta Tsurumaki , 92, formerly of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Abington Manor at Morgan Hill in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Born December 4, 1932, in Liepāja, Latvia, she was the daughter of the late Kristaps and Alise Valters and wife of the late Toshi Tsurumaki. Her family was...

Oliver C. Bredbenner

Oliver C. Bredbenner

Feb 1, 2025

Oliver C. Bredbenner , 93, of Daubert Road, Northampton, Lehigh Twp, died peacefully early Saturday morning, Feb 1, 2025. He was the husband of Barbara E. (Steigerwalt) Bredbenner since Oct 25, 1958. Born in W. Penn Twp, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Chester L. and Beatrice (Ruch) Bredbenner.

Oliver started his...

Christie R. Bisschop

Christie R. Bisschop

Jan 31, 2025

Public Memorial Services have been announced - please review the following obituary notice for details.  Thank you.

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Christie Bisschop , 47, of Pennsburg, PA, on January 31, 2025, as a result of a tragic accident along with her loving husband, Aaron.

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Aaron D. Bisschop

Aaron D. Bisschop

Jan 31, 2025

Public Memorial Services have been announced - please review the following obituary notice for details.  Thank you.

Aaron D. Bisschop , 54, of Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA, formerly of IL, passed away suddenly with his wife, Christie, Friday evening, January 31, 2025, as a result of a vehicular accident in Upper Bucks County,...

Bruce K. Mcglocklin

Bruce K. Mcglocklin

Jan 30, 2025

Bruce Kenneth McGlocklin , 67 of Medina, Ohio formerly of Moorestown, PA passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Clevland Clinic-Medina General, in Medina, Ohio. Born February 12, 1957 in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth McGlocklin and the late Beverly (Douty). He was the husband of Valerie K.(Novogoratz) McGlocklin with whom...

Reed R. Berger

Reed R. Berger

Jan 30, 2025

Reed R. Berger , 92, of Pine Drive, Lehighton, Franklin Township, died peacefully Thursday morning, January 30, 2025, in his home.  He was the husband of Jeanette I. (Schwab) Berger since September 28, 1957.  Born in Franklin Township, he was a son of the late Robert D., Sr. and Bertha (Reed) Berger.

Reed was employed...

Jonathan J. Jones

Jonathan J. Jones

Jan 29, 2025

Jonathan J. Jones , 69, of Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, in his home.  Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Thomas M. Jones, Sr., and Helen (Polansky) Jones.

Jonathan was employed as a computer technician for the Kodak/Guardian Photo Company, Catasauqua.  A...

Pamela L. Dankanich

Pamela L. Dankanich

Jan 25, 2025

Pamela L. (Kern) Dankanich , 74, of Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, died peacefully late Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2025, at Mrs. Bush's Personal Care Home, Kunkletown. She was the wife of the late Michael Dankanich who passed in 2022. They were married for 53 years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary...

Bruce A. Vakiener

Bruce A. Vakiener

Jan 24, 2025

Bruce A. Vakiener , 84, of Forks Township passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem.   He was born October 12, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Alfred and Idel (Holzman) Vakiener.  He was the oldest of his siblings, which Included his brother, Alan and sister, Janet.  Bruce and his...

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