Obituaries

Aug 29, 2024

Allen J. Weiss , 75 of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Northampton - E. Allen Twsp., PA, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens, SC. Born January 17, 1949 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Byron A. Weiss and Eleanore E. (Fenstermacher) Weiss. He was the...

Aug 26, 2024

Charles J. Hower, Sr. , 85, of Nazareth, PA, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Pen Argyl, PA, on March 4, 1939, Charles was the son of the late John and Kathryn (Cammareri) Hower.

After graduating from Bangor High School in 1957, Charles went on to serve in the...

Aug 25, 2024

Donald J. Holschwander , 85 of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus, Allentown, PA. Born May 24, 1939 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Walter R. and the late Elsie E. (Spengler)  Holschwander.

Donald was a high school graduate who...

Aug 24, 2024

Joshua Peter Beck , of Wild Creek Drive, Jim Thorpe, Penn Forest Twp., Carbon County, PA, died suddenly Saturday evening in Penn Forest Twp., as a result of an ATV accident.  Born in Pomona, Atlantic County, NJ, he was the son of Charles, Jr. and Dorothy (Burns) Beck of Sicklerville, NJ, and Stephen Jr. and Angela Johnson...

Aug 24, 2024

James McGinley , 60 of Northampton, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born February 18, 1964 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Rosie (Deutsch) McGinley. He was a realtor for Real Estate of America and also worked for SunOpta, Allentown. James was a...

Aug 23, 2024

Janice E. Klotz , 77 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. Born Monday, September 9, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lester Heil and the late Marion (LeGore) Heil. She was the wife of James Klotz, with whom...

Aug 21, 2024

Ethel F. Harakal , 92 of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. Born September 29, 1931 in Whitehall, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael Palansky and the late Ann (Yakubecek) Palansky. She was the wife of the late George L. Harakal,...

Aug 21, 2024

Ruth A. Groner , 84 of Tatamy, PA, passed away August 21, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, PA. Born October 10, 1939 in Pen Argyl, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Viola (Achenbach)  Brewer.

After graduating from Pen Argyl Highschool, class of '57, she was employed by Pioneer Sports Wear....

Aug 20, 2024

Barry L. Molnar , 72, of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, with family by his side at Heather Glen Senior Living in Allentown, PA. Born on November 26,1951, in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late John Molnar, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Kohler) Molnar. He was the husband of Penny...

Aug 16, 2024

Gail A. Thompson , 68 of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at her residence in Bethlehem, PA. Born December 14, 1955 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Miller and Betty (Dehrone) Miller. Gail was the wife of George D. Thompson, whom shared 46 years of loving marriage.

Aug 16, 2024

Alfred J. "Butch" Weber, 62 of Northampton, PA passed away with family by his side on Friday, August 16, 2024 at his residence. Born October 5, 1961 in Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late Alfred J. Weber and the late Ann M. (Bobyak) Weber.

Alfred was a graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School...

Aug 15, 2024

Evelyn R. (Wehr) Plechavy , 98, of Sei Pike Lane, Lehighton, Towamensing Twp., PA, died peacefully Thursday evening, August 15, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Plechavy, Jr., who passed in 2003.  Born in Summit Hill, she was a daughter of the late Leighton E. and Ruth H. (Hawk)...

Aug 14, 2024

Heidi Kathleen Schlenzig , 32, of Perkasie, PA, passed on from this earth August 7, 2024, in Lehighton, PA.  She was the fiancée of Michael Nussbaum of Wrightstown, PA. Born in Sellersville, Bucks County, she was the daughter of Frank Schlenzig of Perkasie and Mrs. Janice R. (Lamb) Byrne of Lehighton.

Heidi excelled as a...

Aug 14, 2024

Terry E. "Unc" Schaffer , 75 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Easton, PA surrounded by love as he was called home. Born on October 18, 1948, in Wescosville, PA. He was the son of the late Franklin H. "Cowboy" Schaffer and the late Annie...

Aug 13, 2024

Kenneth L. Rupert , 69, of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died early Tuesday afternoon, August 13, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. He was the husband of Jill E. Planer since January 5, 2015. Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Roy and Lillian M. (Burbes) Rupert.

Kenneth was a...

Aug 12, 2024

Patrick Jennings Slinger , of Bath, PA, passed way on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Hecktown Oaks, Bethlehem Township. Born December 19, 1949. Pat lived a long full life. If you knew him, he was quick with a sarcastic joke, and unapologetic about living his life his way and true to his curious and adventurous nature. He...

Aug 12, 2024

Elizabeth D. Hess , 96, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, at the Fellowship Retirement Community in Whitehall.

Born 1928, in Aschaffenburg, Germany, she was a former resident of Coplay. She was employed by the Whitehall/Coplay School district for many years before retiring. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Hess, who passed...

Aug 11, 2024

Joy C. Weldon 73, of Whitehall, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her home. Born December 9, 1950 in Salem, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late George Stence and the late Emma (Woodson) Stence. She was the wife of Rev. Scott L. Weldon with whom...

Aug 11, 2024

Patricia A. Turbedsky , 86 of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born December 15, 1937 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. Thomas and the late Margaret R. (Deutsch) Thomas. She was the wife of the late Ronald Turbedsky,...

Aug 10, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Bottcher, Jr ., 85, of Lehighton, E. Penn Twp., died suddenly and peacefully early Saturday afternoon, August 10, 2024, at The Palmerton Personal Care Home, Carbon County.  He was the husband of Mrs. Linda N. (Ashner) Bottcher since February 25, 1961.  Born in Manhattan, NY, he was a son of the late Robert, Sr., and...