Obituaries

Nov 12, 2024

Deborah J. (Kochen) Green , 64, of Hill Road, Palmerton, Towamensing Township, PA, died suddenly early Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024, in her home.  She was the wife of Dennis T. Green since March 29, 1980.  Born in Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Rausch) Kochen.

Deborah was employed as...

Nov 12, 2024

Kenneth E. Nischan, Sr ., 74 of Greenville, SC, formerly of Kreidersville, PA, passed away peacefully on on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, SC.

Born June 21, 1950 in Cassopolis, Michigan, he was the son of the late Albert Nischan and the late Frances (Barwick) Nischan. He was married to...

Nov 11, 2024

Charles D. Stettler , 82 of Northampton- Allen Twsp., PA, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Monday, November 11, 2024. Born March 25, 1942 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Clarence J. Stettler and the late Dorothy I.(Medland) Stettler. He was the husband of the late Emma R. (Tomasitz)...

Nov 11, 2024

Roberta Helen Kilian , 85, of Cary, NC died on November 11, 2024, at home under the care of hospice. She was born in Jersey City, NJ on January 3, 1939, daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Arndt.

She attended Teaneck High School in Teaneck, NJ and worked for a securities firm in Jersey...

Nov 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paul E. Schweizer, Sr. , 68, of Harveys Lake, PA, who died suddenly as a result of a vehicular accident on Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William, Sr. and Ida (Apice) Schweizer.  Paul and his best...

Nov 5, 2024

Kathleen Ann (Nemecek) Althouse , 77, of Rainsville, AL, formerly of Palmerton, PA, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Huntsville, AL.  She was the wife of the late Bruce Althouse, who passed this last March.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Molnar) Nemecek.

Kathleen was employed...

Nov 1, 2024

Kathleen E. Kufrovich-Trippett , 76 of Plainfield Township, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township.

Born January 3, 1948, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Huebner) Cunningham and wife of the late John "Jack" Kufrovich and the late Joseph Trippett....

Oct 31, 2024

Thomas Smith , 77, of White Street, Bowmanstown, PA, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024, in his home.  He was the husband of Sara "Ginny" V. (Spotts) Smith since June 2, 2007, and loving companion for over 25 years.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Nevin E., Sr. and Ida V. (Ahner)...

Oct 30, 2024

Irene M. (Bittner) Rute , 96, of Washington Avenue, Northampton, died peacefully Wednesday evening, October 30, 2024, at Fellowship Community, Whitehall. She was the wife of Walter Rute since Sept 8, 1951. Born in Weaversville, Allen Twp, she was a daughter of the the late Charles F.O. and Jennie E. (Rodgers) Bittner.

Irene was a...

Oct 30, 2024

Christopher M. Fisher , 41 of Slatington, PA. passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born September 29, 1983 in Easton, PA, he was the husband of Ashley J. (Moravek) Fisher with whom he shared 5 years of marriage this past May 2, 2024.

Christopher...

Oct 30, 2024

Gloria M. Werkheiser , 93 of Lower Nazareth Township, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her home.  Born May 22, 1931, in Nazareth, PA, she was the daughter of the late Truman Marsh and the late Hattie (Billheimer) Marsh.  She was the wife of the late Reynold A....

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...