Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Gerald M. "Jerry" Keltz , 93 of East Allen Township,passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born June 12, 1931 in Tannersville, he was the son of the late Harry and Minnie (Newhart) Keltz and husband of the late Mildred (Mellor) Keltz.

After a 40 year career in...

Oct 27, 2024

Reinhold "Ray" Guignet, 90 of Walnutport, PA peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Parkland Manor in Allentown, PA. Born on January 11, 1934 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Paul C. Guignet and the late Eunice V. (Dudding) Guignet. He was the husband of Patricia (Transue) Guignet with whom he...

Oct 24, 2024

Elaine Yob , 80 of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born September 2, 1944 in Lower Nazareth Twsp. , PA, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Weist, Sr. and the late Maud (Silfies) Weist.

Elaine was a homemaker all...

Oct 24, 2024

Stefanie M. Whitmore , 59, of Millway Street, Lehighton, PA, died peacefully Thursday, October 24, 2024, in her home.  She was the wife of David M. Whitmore since June 24, 2001.  Born in Reading, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Edward Lyons, Sr., and Mrs. Luba (Bylik) Lyons of Elkins Park.

Stefanie...

Oct 22, 2024

Donald E. Longenbach , 70 of Bethlehem, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing in Bethlehem, PA. Born April 6, 1954 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Woodrow W. Longenbach and the late Margaret E. (Ruth) Longenbach.

Donald was a self-employed trim carpenter for...

Oct 21, 2024

Helen E. (Bollinger) Snyder , 89, of Wintergreen Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., PA, died peacefully late Monday evening, October 21, 2024, in her home.  Born in Lower Towamensing Twp., she was a daughter of the late John A. and Irene M. (Eckhart) Bollinger.

Helen was employed by the former Majestic Garment Co., Palmerton, as...

Oct 19, 2024

Mary (Csala) Krupa , 95 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her residence. Born November 24, 1928 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Csala and the late Julia (Cech) Csala. She was the wife of the late Stephen Krupa who passed away on Oct. 15, 1998....

Oct 18, 2024

Rodney L. Frace, Sr. , 67, of Chestnut Ridge Circle, Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Twp, Carbon County, died Friday morning, October 18, 2024, at Gracedale County Home, Nazareth. He was the husband of the late Julianne (Breiner) Frace, who passed in 1994. Born in Easton, he was a son of the late Willard and Emma (Hummer) Frace.

Oct 17, 2024

Mary M. Schaffer , 86, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township. Born July 19, 1938, in Palmerton, Mary was wife of the late Richard J. Schaffer and the daughter of the late Jose Silva and Maria (da Graca Diogo) Monteiro.

She worked for Matthews...

Oct 17, 2024

Sarah (Sally) N. Oplinger , 84 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, PA. Born July 31, 1940 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert Oplinger and the late Ethel (Oberholtzer) Oplinger.

Sally graduated from Northampton High School, Class of 1958.  ...

Oct 17, 2024

Kathleen M. (Sipos) Deichmeister , 86 years of age, passed peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2024, at her home.

Born June 8, 1938, in Northampton, PA, she is the daughter of the late John J. and Emma (Yandrasits) Sipos. She was the oldest of three children, predeceased by her brother John J. Sipos, Jr. in...

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel D. Smith , 75 of Palmerton, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born March 4, 1949 in Palmerton, PA, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pauline (Costenbader) Smith.

Dan joined the Navy in 1967, serving Honorably during the Vietnam war...

Oct 15, 2024

Ronee Ann Straub , 82 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Morningstar Senior Living Nazareth, PA. Born May 13, 1942 in Pen Argyl, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell Roth and the late Vera (Wills) Roth. Ronee was the wife of the late Kenneth Straub, with whom she shared...

Oct 15, 2024

Peter E. Kilpatrick, 78, of Northampton- Lehigh Twsp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at home with family by his side. Born January 24, 1946 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer C. Kilpatrick and the late Dorothy A. (Nagle) Kilpatrick. He was the husband of Joanne (Kochie) Kilpatrick with whom he shared...

Oct 13, 2024

Thomas George Schmidt , 65, of Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and community involvement.

Tom was a member of the Carbon County Builder's Association, and the Slatington...

Oct 12, 2024

Gladys F. Schaffer , 95 of Seemsville, PA, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her residence. Born April 6, 1929 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eldon Sterner and the late Erma (Harris) Sterner. She was the wife of the late Raymond Schaffer, for...

Oct 10, 2024

Robert "Bob" R. Baker , 80, of Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly Thursday evening, October 10 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Russell E. and Emily (Towne) Baker.  He was the husband of Colleen A. (Roach) Baker since November 10, 1973.

Bob...

Oct 9, 2024

Terrence C. O'Neil , 76, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital – Carbon Campus in Lehighton.  Born February 29, 1948 in Amsterdam, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph O'Neil and the late Catherine (Fredghtenburg) O'Neil.  He was the husband of Deborah (Vollmer) O'Neil with whom...

Oct 8, 2024

Lora L. (Kates) Gould , 58, of Lehighton, PA, formerly of Cherryville, passed away suddenly due to a vehicular accident on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Schuylkill County.  Born January 13, 1966, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James R. Kates and the late Linda (Schlier) Kates.  She was the wife of Ronald S....

Oct 8, 2024

Anne L. Biery , 91, of Allentown, PA passed away Tuesday, October 8, at Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. Born December 26, 1932, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lizzie (Gogle) Biery.

She graduated from Allentown High School in 1951 and worked as a clerk at Air Products &...