Obituaries

Dec 10, 2025

Gary J. Shinsky , 77, of 3rd Street, Palmerton, PA, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, in his home. He was the husband of Susan A. (Malik) Shinsky since Sept 28, 1968. Born in Northampton, he was a son to the late Stephen and Marie (Romig) Shinsky.

Gary...

Dec 9, 2025

Frederick J. Kelhart, Sr. , of Bath, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  Born March 1, 1941 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Adam Kelhart and the late Anna (Kelbon) Kelhart. Fred was the loving husband of Shirley (Christman) Kelhart, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.

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Dec 8, 2025

Dorie Lynn Clayton , 64, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Monday, December 8, 2025, in her home.

Dorie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She deeply loved and was loved by her family and children, who were her whole world. Her seven grandchildren filled her life with purpose and joy. She endlessly supported her...

Dec 8, 2025

David C. Hausman , 78, of Coplay, PA passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at a hospice facility.

David was born January 23, 1947 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. and  Emma (nee Fink) Hausman. He and his wife Diane C. (Fakla) Hausman were married on August 29,...

Dec 4, 2025

John C. Martz , 89 of Danielsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Liza's House Personal Care Home in Danielsville, PA.. Born Saturday, November 28, 1936 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of  of the late Michael Martz and the late Johanna (Braun) Martz.

John spent his working career building and...

Dec 3, 2025

Loretta H. Hricak , 79 of Walnutport, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.  She was surrounded by the love, care, comfort, and support of her family. Born May 28, 1946 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Hauser and the late Helen (Roth) Hauser. She was the...

Dec 3, 2025

Sandra M. (Coffin) Wassum-Eckroade , 88, formerly of Slatington and Lincoln Avenue, Bowmanstown, PA, died peacefully Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Wassum, and the late Bob Eckroade. Born Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Arlene (Kibler)...

Dec 2, 2025

Blaine C. Bartholomew , 55, of Milton Drive, Lehighton, Towamensing Township, PA,  died peacefully Tuesday morning, December  2, 2025, in his home. He was the husband to Constance "Connie" C. (Schmale) Bartholomew since October 15, 1994. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late Carl 'Pinkey" Bartholomew and Mrs. Audrey (Green) Bartholomew of Palmerton.

Dec 2, 2025

Susan I. Ditterline , 76, of Hahn's Dairy Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully early Tuesday evening, December 2, 2025, at the Forest Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Russell E. and Eva D. (Rex) Ditterline.

Susan was employed as a trimmer and...

Dec 1, 2025

Corey R. Schlier , Sr., 55, of Water Street, Lansford, died early Monday morning, Dec 1, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Sally (Zawaly) Schlier since Sept 1, 2011. Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Earl, Sr. and Doreen (Hettler) Schlier.

Corey worked as a fuel...

Dec 1, 2025

David A. Zellers, Sr., 94 of Kunkletown, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his residence. Born July 26, 1931, in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph H. Zellers, Sr. and the late Stella (Schaffer) Zellers. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Rohrbach) Zellers who passed...

Dec 1, 2025

Michael H. "Hobbit" Bramich , 68 of Jim Thorpe, PA, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his home. Born Thursday, October 17, 1957 in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Harlan Bramich and Blanche (Moyer) Bramich and husband of RuthAnn (Yaich) Bramich with whom he was married on September 16, 1994.

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Nov 26, 2025

Joanne C. Keller , 83 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA, Born August 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Skripek and the late Margaret (Balik)  Skripek.

Joanne was last employed by C.D.S. Corp. Breinigsville, PA in production for...

Nov 26, 2025

John P. Wojtowicz, Sr., 83, of Circle Drive, Union Hill, Franklin Township, PA died Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  He was the husband of the late Mary A. (McGuire) Wojtowicz.  Born in Manhattan, New York, He was a son of the late Victor, Sr., and Rose (Sowa) Wojtowicz.

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Nov 25, 2025

Donna J. Johnson , 74, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Arden Courts Nursing Facility in Easton, PA. Born September 14, 1951 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late John (Mike) Weiss and the late Vivian (Miller) Weiss. Donna was the wife of James Johnson for 49 years until his passing in 2017....

Nov 24, 2025

Marie C. Tepes , 73 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born June 17, 1952, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late George J. Miller and the late Margaret T. (Bauer) Miller. She was the wife of the late Charles...

Nov 23, 2025

David L. Rute , 93, of Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, died peacefully early Sunday morning, Nov 23, 2025, at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown. He was the husband of Virginia E. (Detharidge) Rute since Feb 13, 1993. Born in Kreidersville, he was a son of the late Walter F., Sr. and Margaret E. (Miller) Rute.

David was...

Nov 23, 2025

Edna "Aunt Cookie" Balent (Daley) , born on June 7, 1944, in Swoyersville, Luzerne County, PA, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2025, In Saylorsburg, PA.

Edna was a beloved presence to those who knew her, remembered fondly by many as "Aunt Cookie". Her warmth and enduring spirit left a lasting impression on...

Nov 22, 2025

Carol A. Bilder , 78 of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born February 28, 1947, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell H. Peters and the late Lovey J. (Behney) Peters. She was the wife of the late Francis...

Nov 15, 2025

Mary Jane E. Eckhart , 94 of Whitehall, PA, formerly of Walnutport, PA, passed away with family by her side on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Fellowship Manor / Community in Whitehall. Born September 16, 1931 in Kreidersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd S. Lerch and the late Stella E. (Borger) Lerch. She...