Obituaries

Sep 22, 2024

Kevin K. Kromer , 59 of Walnutport, PA, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born January 28, 1965 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Harold Kromer of Walnutport, PA and Renae Voght of Slatington, PA. He was the husband of Kelly L. (Hay) Kromer with whom he shared 28 years of...

Sep 21, 2024

Leonard E. Petrie, Jr. , 63 of Northampton, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence with family at his side. Born December 30, 1960 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Leonard E. Petrie, Sr. and the late Dolores (Miller) Petrie. He was the husband of Susan M. (Wingert)...

Sep 20, 2024

Wanda L. Getz , 63 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born May 13, 1961 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late August Getz and the late Doris (Gable) Getz.

Wanda was a 1979 graduate of Northampton Area...

Sep 19, 2024

David J. Urban , 74, of Green Forest Lane, Lehighton, Franklin Township, PA, died suddenly, but peacefully on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, in his home.  He was the husband of Diane K. (Hoffert) Urban since October 6, 1973.  Born in Lafayette, IN, he was a son of the late John and Ellen (Drake) Urban.

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Sep 16, 2024

Louis (Lou) Rusnock , 72, of Whitehall, Pa., passed on after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Born Feb. 18, 1952, in Hazleton, Pa. and raised in Kelayres, Pa., Lou was the son of the late John Rusnock and the late Anna (Ciglar)...

Sep 15, 2024

Mary Jane (Miller) Blocker , 93, of King Alley, Lehighton, PA, died peacefully early Sunday morning, September 15, 2024, at Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly.  She was the wife of the late Elwood J. Blocker who passed in 2019.  Born in the former E. Mauch Chunk, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Jane...

Sep 14, 2024

Donna Lee H. Walck , 76 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. Born August 22, 1948, in Allentown, PA, she is the daughter of Helen (Ruch) Odenwelder and the late Warren Odenwelder. She was the wife of the late Terry K. Walck.

Surviving along...

Sep 11, 2024

Claude "Bud" D. Hay , 70, of Bethlehem, PA, died peacefully Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.

Born June 23, 1954 in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of the late Claude A. Hay and Grace L. (Frantz) Shupp of Coaldale, PA.

Prior to retiring in 2020,...

Sep 9, 2024

Gary R. Mortimer , 84, of Palmerton, Carbon County, formerly of Western PA, and Sebastian, FL, died peacefully early Monday morning, September 9, 2024, in his home.  He was the husband of Carol J. (Johnson) Mortimer since August 24, 1963.  Born in Oil City, Venango County, he was a son of the late Clair B. and Irene...

Sep 8, 2024

Paul H. Heere, Jr., 80, of Long Run Road, Lehighton, Franklin Township, died peacefully on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024, in his home.  He was the owner/operator of the Buckeye Tavern, Macungie, formerly the Load of Mischief, and the East Macungie Hotel.  Previously, he was master carpenter and owner of Wholesale Kitchens, Allentown.

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Sep 8, 2024

Mary L. (Beers) Bauer , 88, of Walnut Street, Slatington, Washington Township, died peacefully early Sunday evening, September 8, 2024, in her home.  Born in Washington Township, Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond H., Sr. and Elizabeth I. (Frey) Beers.

Mary was employed in retail sales by Sears and Roebuck Corp.,...

Sep 8, 2024

Eleanor J. Sikorsky , 90 of Palmerton, PA passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her residence in Palmerton, PA.

Born June 22, 1934 in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Issac Green and the late Verna (Eckhart) Green. She was the wife of the late John Sikorsky, Jr. Eleanor was...

Sep 7, 2024

Kimberly Ann Cruz , 59 of Whitehall, PA, passed away with her daughters and loved one's by her side on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA. Born July 29, 1965, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of The late Shirley Ann Snyder Fallstich.

Kimberly was...

Sep 5, 2024

Penny Dee Hull , 61 of Catasauqua, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born February 14, 1963, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Hull, Sr. and the late Helen (Law) Senefeld. Penny was last employed as a Cashier for the...

Sep 4, 2024

Betty A. Silliman , 76, of Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, September 4, 2024, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care, Allentown.  She was employed in the bagging and finishing department of the former Scotty's Fashions Co., and the former DePaulo's Mill, Palmerton, for over 40 years, retiring in 2002.  Born...

Sep 3, 2024

Grace P. (Gougher) Weidaw-Flyzik, 99, of Maple Avenue, Lehighton, Franklin Township, PA, died peacefully early Tuesday evening, September 3, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late James E. Weidaw.  Born in Kunkletown, she was a daughter of the late George and Ellen (Berger) Gougher.

Grace was a...

Sep 1, 2024

Christine A. Hahn , 60, passed away into eternal rest on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at St. Luke's hospital, Lehighton.

Christine was an avid animal lover and adopted every stray animal she would encounter. She loved helping people and was happiest when she could make you smile.

Born in Allentown, PA, Christine was...

Sep 1, 2024

Doris M. (Christman) Howell-Thamarus , 82, of Little Gap Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., PA, died peacefully Sunday morning, September 1, 2024, in her home.  She was the wife of Francis W. Thamarus since June 22, 1996.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Marie A. (Strohl) Christman.

Doris...

Aug 31, 2024

Danette L. Koma , 60 of Palmerton, PA passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born March 1, 1964 in Petoskey, MI, she was the daughter of the late Charles Pearl and Jerrie Smith. She was the wife of Michael Koma, whom spent over 35 loving years...

Aug 31, 2024

Patricia M. (Hrincevich) Peltz , 82, of Newport Avenue, Northampton, PA, formerly of Lehigh Township, died early Saturday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Robert R. Peltz, Jr., who passed in 2011.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Marjorie (Kretzman) Hrincevich....